Cao An also noticed a detail. People's subtle changes are a very dangerous thing. The slow process of change is difficult to detect. Only through a relatively long timeline comparison can the clues be discovered. At that time, perhaps people's true intentions Changes have already occurred.
Even if it is very different from the initial time, it will be taken for granted. This requires constant vigilance, in the rolling world of mortals, to find the 'island' where you can temporarily rest, cleanse your mind, and then continue on the road.
The body is like a bodhi tree, and the mind is like a mirror stand. Always brush the dust diligently to avoid stirring up dust. This is the way to practice, and there is indeed another higher realm. Bodhi has no tree, and the mirror is not a stand. There is nothing in the first place, and there is no dust. But that realm is not suitable for those who practice.
If you want to do this, you must first reach the state of "originally nothing". Nothing can cause dust. Such people do not need to practice, and those who practice will definitely not be able to be "empty".
After the wine and meat passed through the intestines, it remained in the heart of the Buddha. If people in the world imitate me, it will be like entering the devil's path. The same principle applies here. If a practitioner learns the latter, he or she will enter the devil's path without realizing it.
With clear thoughts and pure mind, he stood up, opened the door and walked out.
Cao An is accustomed to drinking morning tea, and it is normal to have a cup in the morning. Chang Qing warms up a pot of water early. The tea soup is just right at this moment. After what happened last time, Chang Qing has an inexplicable feeling in whatever he does now. With great calmness, every step you take is on the ground, without being impatient or anxious.
According to normal thinking, he spends all his energy on these things. It is expected that his practice should be slowed down, but instead of slowing down, his practice is much faster than before. Although he is now very satisfied with the progress of his practice. I don’t pay that much attention to the speed, but no matter what, the results are developing in a good direction.
He keenly sensed that after one night, Cao An's spirit changed again.
"Sir, have you made any progress?"
"I just want to understand some things. The progress of cultivation is only incidental. The key is the transparency of the state of mind. Otherwise, it will only become more and more confusing. Use the heart as a guide and everything will happen naturally."
Chang Qing listened and poured a cup of tea himself, and drank it down subconsciously. Cao An looked at him funny, "If you drink like this, you might as well drink boiled water. How can you drink tea like this when you wake up early in the morning?" .”
To appreciate tea, it does not mean that everyone must be a master at it, and do the fine appreciation through a series of complicated rituals called tea ceremony. Most people do not have the thought and time, but if it is simple To quench thirst, drink it in a big gulp like evergreen.
Not only can't you taste the goodness in it, but you will only feel it is bitter and unpleasant to drink.
"You must take a moderate sip. When the temperature of the tea soup feels a little hot in your mouth, gently roll it in your mouth, and then swallow it to moisten the back of the throat. The frequency should not be too fast. After the sweetness rises in your mouth, Take another sip, this is definitely not to create any atmosphere or ceremony, but simply to taste its goodness at this frequency."
Chang Qing was stunned for a moment, "Is that so? It turns out that I only saw that the young master's behavior of drinking this tea was the same as that of other people drinking tea, so I thought the two were connected. No wonder I couldn't taste anything good, but I felt that such a clear tea Compared with their tea ceremony, it is simpler and the taste is purer.”
Cao An nodded, "As I said, after you get used to it, you will miss this feeling, get used to this feeling, get used to the entrance of the tea soup and the sweet aftertaste. This is an alternative experience that water cannot give. In short , Tea is not meant to quench thirst, water is needed to quench thirst.”
After saying this, Cao An paused and then said: "Of course, tea itself is also a bit addictive. Due to certain conditions, some people who drink tea for a long time purely use tea as a thirst quencher, but they are not interested in the taste of tea. I don’t have that many feelings, it’s just seeing people and things.”
"There is no set pattern for doing things, but just follow your heart and you will find happiness."
Chang Qing smiled, "Actually, what you like the most is the drinking method you mentioned before." As he spoke, he poured himself a new glass, took a sip, imitated the movements Cao An said, and moved towards the back. Swallowing, he smacked his lips slightly, with a bit of surprise in his eyes. Although he already had the answer in his heart, he was still a little surprised when the feeling really came.
It turns out that there is a secret to drinking tea.
Next to them, the two people who were feeding Zhao finished their morning exercises, "Dou'er, will you go to the auction house with us today?"
"No, you have to sit there for a long time. It's boring as hell. I won't go. Brother Shen and I plan to go to other places in Tianniu City. Big brother, you and Uncle Chang can go together." Li Douer actually didn't go. However, it's just that he is very active and can't sit still very well. Since following Cao An, he has become completely lively as if he has released his nature.
His nature is gradually becoming clearer. Cao An does not interfere with this kind of thing. In some ways, a clear personality is also a good thing, as long as he does not make mistakes.
He is very active and can't sit still. Although he has never been there, he has learned something from Chang Qing and subconsciously doesn't like such occasions.
Cao An suddenly thought of something and threw a brown cloth bag out of his arms, "By the way, this is a storage bag I got from someone else. Fatty, if you don't have a storage bag yet, I'll give you this." Now, it will be more convenient to place some things when you travel around the world. I have placed a weapon for you in it, but it is best not to use it during this period of time."
Shen Zhong took the storage bag that was thrown away, and after feeling it for a while, he couldn't hold back the joy on his face, "Brother Cao, this thing is pretty good."
"Weapons are so recognizable. When we get to Black Dragon Mansion, we'll ask a craftsman to refine this weapon. By then, you can use it without any scruples. Ordinary weapons are only as valuable as Re-smelting the material will not reduce its grade, but it can save you a lot of trouble."
He nodded heavily and carefully tied the storage bag around his waist, "I took note of it."
Cao An nodded, "Be careful when you go out with your pocket. Do you still have money? If not, get some from Chang Qing. We have made a small profit recently."
Hearing this, Chang Qing couldn't help but smile. This was not a small profit. It had increased five or six times. Normal business could not achieve such profits. After all, it was a short-term investment with violent returns.
After eating the breakfast provided by Fengming Pavilion, Shen Sheng took Li Dou'er out. However, Cao An and Chang Qing drank tea in the courtyard again. Then they left Fengming Pavilion and headed towards the Jinshi Chamber of Commerce. The person used the breath gathering technique, supplemented by acupuncture and clavicle methods, and disguised himself. Compared with before, he was completely the same person. Except that his realm was a bit higher than Cao An and the other two, or his sense of breath was extremely sensitive. People can't notice anything at all.
In this world, everything is not always so coincidental...
