After sleeping until midnight, Jiang Shuo woke up in a daze. At this moment, the lights in the back hall were extinguished, but the candlelight in the front hall where the statue was enshrined was still there, faintly filtering into the back hall. He looked around but Master Zhao was missing. When he was confused, he suddenly heard someone talking softly outside the palace. After Jiang Shuo swallowed the Erlong Neidan, his ears and eyes became ten times smarter than ordinary people. Although the two of them were talking in low voices outside the palace, he listened to every word. clearly.
Hearing someone's voice, it was Zhao Rui, and he asked: "Is it really so serious?"
One person replied: "Swallowing two elixirs without refining them is like being injured by the heavy blows of two great masters. At that time, Mrs. Achu only received one slap, but she did not recover for ten years. She was injured by just using Qi." Her people are far inferior to Erlong." The person who spoke was Li Hanguang.
Zhao Rui added: "But I think he looks fine."
Li Hanguang said: "It is good to guide Qi into the sea now. Not only is it good, it is like a master who has been practicing for hundreds of years. His Qi and blood are full and he is immune to all diseases. However, children do not understand the art of directing Qi. Once the inner breath goes astray, there will be sudden death." His life is in danger. Master Zhao has also seen what happened today. If Dan Qiusheng and I hadn't been nearby, how could Shuoer still be alive?"
Zhao Rui said: "Yes, but Hanguang, didn't you say you wanted to teach him the art of guidance? Isn't that feasible?"
Li Hanguang said: "It's not impossible, but how can the cultivation of internal strength be achieved overnight? Moreover, Shuo'er has the two qi of yin and yang in his body, which makes it more difficult than ordinary people to practice internal strength. Ordinary people practice internal strength step by step. Depending on their personal talents, there are quick and easy steps. It may be slow, but there is no danger in the beginning. If Shuoer starts to practice Qigong, he will have to face the two different energies of Yang and Yin in his body. How can he progress step by step? I'm afraid it's okay if he doesn't practice. Once he practices, he'll be right away. He will become obsessed with it and see life and death immediately."
Zhao Rui pondered for a long time and said: "Then... is it feasible to protect him from the side while he is practicing?"
Li Hanguang said: "From what Shuo'er said, the symptoms of his internal breath deviation are not frequent at present. In Hanguang's opinion, this is because he has no internal strength. If he develops his own internal strength, it will be the same as the existing internal strength." The two strands of qi are bound to be repelled, that is, the stronger one's internal strength is, the more frequent the symptoms of internal qi disorder will be, and as one's own cultivation level improves, the backlash of the two strands of qi will become more intense. The current symptoms are as follows You and I can still subdue him with our strength, but once he has a small amount of internal energy and the three energies in his body are fighting together, even if Bai Yunzi comes back to life, it will be difficult to save him."
Zhao Rui said: "In this case, this Kung Fu cannot be practiced."
Li Hanguang said: "If the external Qi enters the body and is not refined, the backlash will only get stronger and stronger. Judging from Shuo'er's current state, it will take at least half a year to two years at most, and it will be difficult to suppress it with Hanguang's power. "
Zhao Rui said anxiously: "Can we just watch this child walk into the gate of hell step by step?"
This time it was Li Hanguang's turn to be silent. After a long time, he said: "Taiyi saves Ku Tianzun, so we can only do our best to obey fate... Let Shuoer stay on Maoshan. If he gets sick, he can be treated as much as possible. Is there a way to transform two qi? Rong Hanguang will think of a way slowly."
Zhao Rui sighed and said, "That's all it can do."
When Jiang Shuo heard this, it was like a thunderbolt from the blue. When he was at the Xishan Villa, he thought that Ge Ruliang had cured his strange disease. Later, when he met Yin Ziqi, he fell ill again and found out that the disease had not been eliminated, but Li Hanguang and Yuan Danqiu After working together to guide Qi into the sea, he felt extremely comfortable all over, thinking that he would be safe this time. Unexpectedly, not only was he not cured, but it was also so serious that even great masters like Li Hanguang were helpless. He couldn't help but wrap his hands and knees and sob sadly.
Suddenly, the palace door creaked open, and the sound of footsteps was the return of Zhao Rui and Li Hanguang. Zhao Rui said, "I seem to hear crying. Could it be that Shuo'er is awake?"
Zhao Rui and Jiang Shuo only got along for half a month, but the grandfather and grandson were very close to each other, and they had a deep relationship with each other day and night. Jiang Shuo also felt very happy when he heard that Jiang Shuo had talked with Li Hanguang before and tried to find ways to save himself. He was so moved that he couldn't bear that Master Zhao knew that he already knew the truth and was sad with him. He hurriedly lay down and covered his head with a quilt and pretended to be asleep, so that Zhao Zhaorui wouldn't see the tears on his face. Zhao Rui came in and pushed him gently, calling: "Shuo'er, Shuo'er." Seeing that Jiang Shuo didn't respond, Zhao Rui laughed at himself and said, "Master Zhao is old, maybe he's not doing his job."
Li Hanguang said: "Master, if you are concerned, you will be confused. Go to rest early. If Hanguang thinks about it again, there may not be no room for change."
Zhao Rui knew that Li Hanguang was trying to comfort him, but he could only say so and lay down on the couch next to Jiang Shuo and fell asleep.
The next day at dawn, Jiang Shuo still got up early to fetch water and help Zhao Rui wash up. This was what he was used to doing, and it was still the same when he went to Maoshan. Zhao Rui only said that he didn't know about the conversation last night. Although he felt depressed, he Jiang Shuo forced a smile on his face, and Jiang Shuo pretended not to know how to prevent Zhao Rui from being sad.
After eating the morning meal, Zhao Rui said he had nothing to do and took Jiang Shuo around Maoshan. Although Jiang Shuo knew that his internal injuries were difficult to treat, after all, he had no symptoms now. Not only did he not feel any discomfort, he still felt... The spirit was very strong. When Zhao Rui said that he wanted to go on a trip, he was naturally happy to go.
The prosperity of Taoism in Maoshan began in the Han Dynasty. Three brothers of the Mao family built a Taoist temple and lived here in seclusion. The world called them Sanmao Zhenren, so the mountain was called Sanmaoshan, or Maoshan for short. Later Tao Hongjing settled in Maoshan and taught the Qing scriptures, so it became The Taoist priests of the Shangqing Sect are also known as the Maoshan Sect. In the Tang Dynasty, the Shangqing sect in Maoshan continued to grow and develop. The two great masters Sima Chengzhen and Li Hanguang became imperial masters, which pushed the Shangqing sect to the position of Taoist leader in the world. There are countless large and small Taoist temples on the peaks of Maoshan. The most famous one is Ziyang Villa where Li Hanguang lived, as well as Taiping, Chongyuan and other temples.
Zhao Rui has climbed Maoshan Mountain many times and is very familiar with the scenery on the mountain. Maoshan Mountain has Damao, Ermao, Sanmao, Jijin and Qingyu peaks. Ziyang Villa is located at Qingyu Peak in the east of Dinggong Mountain, and Damao Peak, which has the most scenic spots, is located in it. In the southeast, Zhao Rui took Jiang Shuo out of Ziyang Villa, and first went to Xike Spring at the northern foot of Damao Mountain. After high-fiving by the pool, bubbles like strings of pearls appeared in the spring pool. Jiang Shuo was so surprised that he kept clapping and playing by the pool for a long time.
The two of them walked south along the stone path of the mountain, and visited many famous places such as Prince Zhaoming's Reading Platform, Gehong Baopu Pavilion, etc. After climbing to the top of Damao Peak Palace, they turned to the northeast, passed Shuanglongyan, and climbed over Laohugang. They had already walked seven or eight miles before reaching the Huayang Cave at the foot of Jijin Peak, but both of them were good at light skills and did not feel tired along the way. Zhao Rui said: "Huayang Cave is said to be the place where Tao Hongjing, the 'Prime Minister of the Mountains', lived in seclusion. , let’s go in and take a look.”
The two walked into Huayang Cave. Zhao Rui said as they walked: "There are thirty-six caves in the earth and heaven in the sky, and this cave is the eighth. According to legend, Mao Gu, the true king of Ermao, said that there are three manifestations in Huayang Cave. There are five gates in the two hidden caves. The east and west gates lead directly to the Immortal Palace and are usually not visible. Only those who sincerely realize the Tao can enter. In fact, let alone the east and west gates, except for the entrance of the cave we are entering now, the other two revealed gates are unknown. where."
Jiang Shuo asked: "So there is only one entrance to Huayang Cave? Master Zhao, do you think there is really a direct entrance to the Immortal Palace?"
Zhao Rui twisted his beard and said: "The Patriarch of Maoshan said that it is true. Master, I don't really believe it. Just listen to it."
While talking, the two of them stepped into the cave and saw a lime cave that was more than a hundred feet wide and slightly rectangular in shape. There was a naturally formed skylight above the center of the cave. The sunlight was projected from the entrance of the cave, illuminating the ground with brilliance, like a glittering golden sky. Zhao Rui said: "Huayang Cave is also known as 'Jintan Baizhang Huayang Cave Sky'. This Jintan refers to this place."
After all, Jiang Shuo was just a child. After all his travels, he had long forgotten that the two qi in his body had not yet melted. Everything he saw was strange. When he walked under the "Golden Altar" illuminated by the sun, he suddenly felt something strange in the west. There was a breeze blowing, and he felt strange. He followed the wind and saw a horizontal ridge of stone wall in the northwest corner. There was a small hole under the wall that could allow one person to enter. There was a cold wind blowing out of it. He was about to go in and take a look. After all, Zhao Rui grabbed him from behind and said: "This cave becomes narrow after a few feet. There is only a hole the size of a bowl to ventilate. Tao Hongjing said that this cave can lead to the cave of immortals. Therefore, all the golden urn dojos have always been held. The golden dragon and jade slips are thrown into this cave, but ordinary people cannot enter."
The two of them were in high spirits, when suddenly they heard someone say: "Young leader, Dong Yanzi is in such a good mood."
The two of them were shocked when they heard the words. It should be noted that Jiang Shuo's ears were very sharp and Zhao Rui's inner strength was even more profound. However, the person who spoke had entered the cave. The two of them were completely unaware. They turned around and saw a man standing still under the beam of sunlight. The man wearing the clothes is none other than Yin Ziqi of Pinglu Army. Zhao Rui thought to himself that although this person's skills were high, he would not be able to follow the two of us into the cave without noticing. Did he still have reservations from the last time we fought? But his face was calm and he said: "Mr. Yin is so excited. If you don't go back to the north after getting the skin, how can you come to Maoshan to play?"
Yin Ziqi said: "Taipi has someone to escort him, but Yin came here specially to invite Master and the young alliance leader to go north together."
Zhao Rui said: "What if we don't want to go?"
Yin Ziqi sneered: "Yin is not talented, but he still wants to invite me."
Zhao Rui couldn't help but regret that he had been a little too big. He only knew that Pinglu and his party had returned north, so he and Jiang Shuo left Ziyang Villa to play. No one knew that they were hiding, and now they were blocked by Yin Ziqi in this secluded place. , it was really bad. He had fought against Yin Ziqi and knew that he was still on par with him. He was afraid that he had other helpers, and he was afraid that it would be difficult for him to handle it alone.
Just because they were afraid of something, they saw a few ropes hanging from the skylight hole on the top of the cave. Brother Erhe and the twelve Pinglu Army guards lowered themselves down. It turned out that Yin Ziqi also fell down like this just now, and he was not following him, because he It fell from the sky, so Zhao Rui and Jiang Shuo could not detect it.
Yin Ziqi ordered the two brothers: "Set up the formation!"
Zhao Rui remained calm in the face of danger and said with a smile: "This is amazing, the Xi people from the North know how to form."
But they saw that the Erhe brothers each led six guards to form two small formations. Not to mention Zhao Rui, even Jiang Shuo could see at a glance that this formation was in the shape of two Big Dipper stars. The Erhe brothers led Tianshu themselves, and the rest of the guards Each station is at the star position of Tianxuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang and Yaoguang. It turns out that Bei Mingzi created the Northern Hunting Step. Although he could predict seven stars by himself, he also knew that this was beyond the reach of just one person. Therefore, he created a unique formation and passed it on to his disciples and grandsons. If he encountered a strong enemy, he could combine the power of seven people. You can still win. Later, Yin Ziqi, the eldest disciple of Beimingzi, defected to Anlu Mountain and selected capable men from the Pinglu army to teach martial arts and practice this formation. The fourteen people who went south this time, including the Erhe brothers, were Anlu Guards of the mountain.
Zhao Rui was not afraid when he first saw this formation. Since he had learned Xingyuanbu, he naturally knew how to move the Big Dipper. He knew that as long as he occupied the Gongji star position, the seven-star formation could not be activated. Seeing that the formation was about to be completed, he was about to launch it. He used his physical skills to occupy the Gongji. Unexpectedly, the corners of the two small seven-star formations faced each other, but there was already a person standing at the Gongji, and it was Yin Ziqi.
