Song Wanru came to Baihua Building in Luojing City under the pseudonym Kou Xiaowan. Lanhua knew about this.
Lan Hua also knew one of her reasons for coming to Luojing.
Contact him on behalf of Xingxiu Sect to discuss whether to make a deal.
The news leaked by the Xingxiu Sect in advance was that they wanted to change the "Sun Soul Moonlight Sword Sutra" of Tianyi Sect.
Lanhua sneered at this. Not mentioning whether the Tianyi Sect would be interested in the conditions proposed by the Xingxiu Sect, it was impossible for the Tianyi Sect to sell the "Sun Soul Moonlight Sword Sutra". This was the sect's most powerful magical power. How can I sell it to others?
What's more, this sword scripture is of great importance. Once it is sold to the Xingxiu Sect and something goes wrong, it will have a profound impact on the entire Taoist sect, and it will be deeply rooted in the bones.
But why did Song Wanru come here with the boy who came here yesterday?
Is it possible that he is also a member of the Xingxiu Sect?
Lanhua walked behind the counter.
"Sister, the young man said yesterday that he wanted to get to know members of the Tianyi Sect. I doubt..."
"As of now, there is nothing to doubt. He is a member of the Xingxiu Sect." Lanhua thought for a while and confirmed.
Lan Petal sighed: "Sister, I don't think that middle-aged Confucian scholar has a serious background."
"Never mind it, later I will bring Song Wanru to the veranda for a chat and reject her face to face, so that the Xingxiu Sect will not continue to think too much."
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the other side.
Song Wanru saw the two sisters discussing in low voices and asked, "You can guess what they are talking about."
Shen Li smiled and said: "It's nothing more than rejecting us."
"Huh? Are you so sure?"
"I wonder if Sister Qin revealed the conditions for Tianyi Sect?"
"There is indeed someone saying that they are interested in the Sun Soul Moon Sword Sutra." Song Wanru was thoughtful.
"That's it. The Sword Sutra is the treasure at the bottom of the box of the Tian Sect. How can it be sold as easily as goods?"
Song Wanru laughed: "There is something I didn't have time to say to you."
"What's the matter?"
"Master Qin ordered me to take you with me when I came. Yesterday you said something about holding Tianxian in your mouth, and I realized that no matter what Tianyi Sect thinks, it must be sold whether it is sold or not."
The country of Southern Wu became an enclosed territory for Buddhism. Oil could not be poured in and water could not seep in. Taoism was turbulent in the Northern Sui Dynasty. If there was an opportunity, how could one be stingy with a copy of the "Sun Soul and Moon Sword Sutra"?
Of course, this matter must be proven to the Taoist sect in person, otherwise, how could Tianyi Sect dare to make an independent claim?
Unless Tianyizong is brave and willing to be the first to eat crabs and take the lead in establishing a sect in Nanwu.
This kind of move to establish branch sects is not uncommon in Taoist sects, and it is also the only way to spread the Dharma. Just imagine, if there are separate sects in Nanwu and Buddhism, and there is not even a sect, it will be a rootless tree and a soilless one. Mu, Buddhism fell down with just a little stumbling.
Shen Li smiled and said: "Since Nanwu became the so-called Buddhist country, it is indeed an extremely rare opportunity for the Taoist sect."
The servants who were stewed with fresh fish successively brought all of Shen Li's signature dishes to the table.
The middle-aged Confucian scholar came unexpectedly.
"Young Master is outstanding in culture, don't you care about one more person?" The middle-aged Confucian scholar asked with a smile as he looked at the table full of dishes.
Shen Li frowned and said to the annoying middle-aged Confucian scholar, "Sir, are you a scholar?"
"Exactly."
"In today's world, don't scholars have anything to eat?"
The middle-aged Confucian scholar smiled and replied: "No, no, it's just that I think the young man and I are destined to be together."
"Where is the fate?"
"Young man, do you know where I come from?"
"Could it be Jixia Academy?" Shen Li asked casually with a smile.
The middle-aged Confucian scholar was slightly surprised: "Young Master is so good at recognizing people?"
"What a joke, if you really are Jixia Academy, I'll treat you to good wine and good food for half a year!" Shen Li laughed.
Song Wanru only thought that this middle-aged Confucian scholar was a rogue scholar who cheated and drank.
Although the reputation of Jixia Academy is no longer what it used to be, it is still a place of study that scholars all over the world attach great importance to.
What's more, the status of Jixia Academy among Confucian disciples is different.
Confucianism came from Jixia Academy. If you want to win the great fortune of Confucianism, there are only three ways in today's world.
The first is to enter the Jixia Academy, debate among the Confucian scholars, and gain great fortune with your own knowledge.
Another way is to study, take imperial examinations, enter temples, and do things for the people. Heaven and earth will naturally give you a share of merit, and the great luck of Confucianism will also be added to you.
The last kind of difficulty is to cultivate the Confucian awe-inspiring spirit. Starting from the ninth level, practice step by step to the second level of commanding. When you reach the state of commanding, you will be a sage recognized by heaven and earth, and you will be given a part of your great luck. From the second-level breakthrough to the first-level celestial phenomenon, the luck in the body becomes stronger and stronger, and one can use some kind of weakened version of the oral constitution.
In the previous dynasty, speaking of the Heavenly Constitution and the Golden Words were indeed exclusive to the emperors. However, the Confucian first-grade sage's mouthing of the Heavenly Constitution still needs to be taken seriously.
If one reaches the legendary land of immortals and truly becomes a Confucian saint, one who can decide life and death with a single word, will be no less powerful than the emperor who unified the dynasty.
However, this kind of ability that can determine life and death with a single word cannot be used casually. It cannot be used by practitioners who are too high in realm, not by people with deep blessings, and not by emperors and generals. Unlike the emperor's oral constitution, a true sentence can affect thousands of people.
The middle-aged Confucian scholar smiled and handed Shen Li a jade plaque.
On the back of the jade plaque is written Jixia Academy, and on the front is the word "Sacrifice Wine".
"you……"
"I really come from Jixia Academy." The middle-aged Confucian scholar admired the shock on the faces of Shen Li and Song Wanru, "Do you believe me now?"
"Impossible, you, an old scholar, clearly imitated the jade plaque from Jixia Academy." Song Wanru questioned.
The jade tablets of Jixia Academy and the Lotus Flower Medal of Buddhism are both extremely difficult to imitate. The jade tablets of Jixia Academy are made of Kunlun jade, and Kunlun jade is rare. Therefore, there are a total of twelve Jixia jade medals preserved for later generations. One is held in the academy for the sacrificial wine and the deputy sacrificial wine. The remaining jade medals are given to those who have university knowledge but are unwilling to preach and teach in the academy. As the gentleman who gave the jade token passed away, the academy took back the jade token.
In the academy, there is only one person for each generation of chief wine priest, and the number of deputy wine priests is not fixed. For example, in this generation, there are six people in total.
The Buddhist lotus tablet is made from the relics of eminent monks. It is an extremely rare thing. The few that exist in the world are carefully enshrined in Buddhist halls and will not be given to anyone.
"Ha..." The middle-aged Confucian scholar snatched the jade plaque, pointed at the back and said, "Little girl, do you know about Kunlun Jade?"
"I've heard that Kunlun jade is known as fairy jade."
"Yes, look at it. This jade plaque looks like clouds and mist inside, and it also looks like fairy fish swimming. It exactly fits the description of Kunlun Jade. What is this jade plaque if it's not from Jixia Academy? Who in the world can imitate it?"
Song Wanru muttered: "Who knows how many Kunlun jade there are?"
"No, no more! There is only one piece of Kunlun jade, and it was made into the jade plaque of Jixia Academy."
"So you are really Jixia Academy's sacrificial wine?"
"It's guaranteed to be replaced if it's fake!" the middle-aged Confucian scholar said proudly.
Shen Li didn't have much respect. Even if he had to go to Jixia Academy to debate among the Confucian scholars and fight for a Confucian fortune, he didn't show much kindness to this middle-aged Confucian scholar. Who knows what this person's purpose is. .
"I wonder what business you have with me, sir?" the young man asked.
The middle-aged Confucian scholar suddenly asked with a straight face: "Since I am really from Jixia Academy, do you think that you can treat me to good wine and good food for half a year as you just said?"
"It must be a count."
"Eat first, and we'll talk after dinner."
"Okay." Shen Li agreed.
Song Wanru winked at him frequently. In their line of work, they were walking on thin ice all the time. Now, a priest from Jixia Academy suddenly came to the door. It seemed that he was waiting here on purpose. Who knew what this person's plan was?
"Good sister, you and I eat first. After we have a full stomach, we can concentrate on discussing teachings with our husband." Shen Li said with a smile.
The middle-aged Confucian scholar said: "Yesterday, I observed your behavior. If nothing else, your city is very deep, which I like very much! When you enter the world and travel in the world, no matter who you are, your city must be deeper. As the saying goes, no one can hurt a tiger. Tigers are harmful to people's hearts. If you cause trouble because of your innocent heart, it will be too late to regret it."
"That's what sir reminded me."
"Hey, hey, eat, eat, it's not a reminder, but a compliment." It seems that Shen Li and Song Wanru were the ones who had the shame to eat and drink. He was the owner of this delicious meal.
Song Wanru rolled her eyes at him and didn't want to say anything more. The middle-aged Confucian scholar made it clear that he was the Jixia Academy offering wine, and Shen Li had to go to the Jixia Academy again. He must not Talking too much will ruin things.
Then again, only a few people knew that Shen Li wanted to go to Jixia Academy. How did this person know about it?
He even made a special trip to wait for Shen Li here.
Are there really such wonderful coincidences in the world?
She didn't believe it.
The two sisters behind the counter looked strangely at the middle-aged Confucian scholar who was eating and drinking, Song Wanru who looked uneasy, and the expressionless young man.
"Sister, yesterday I felt that the middle-aged scholar was difficult to deal with and he had a rather powerful background." Lan Petal pointed out.
After Lanhua dealt with the guests who came to inquire, she whispered: "Do you think the middle-aged scholar has noticed your identity?"
"We are not afraid of him, we are just worried that he will recognize Song Wanru and Xiao Langjun and deliberately disturb the situation."
"You are really overthinking it. We never thought of agreeing to the Xingxiu Sect."
"Sister." Lan Petal whispered, "Tell me, since Xingxiu Sect can propose this condition, does it mean that it has a bargaining chip in its hand that we cannot refuse?"
Lan Hua exclaimed: "A bargaining chip that I can't refuse? The world is so big, and our Tianyi Sect is one of the most important sects among Taoist sects, there are very few chips that I can't refuse."
"The Xingxiu Sect covers the north and south, has many disciples, and has seven killers, seven judges, and Qin Xianqing, a second-grade great swordsman. Plus the elusive leader, we may be able to give us quite a tempting bargaining chip."
"Sister, you are worrying too much. The "Sun Soul Moonlight Sword Sutra" is related to the fate of our Taoist sect. How can there be anything in this world that we also covet?"
"Sister, do you know that the innate Vajra Dragon Elephant from the Xingxiu Sect is on the riverside outside Kaixi City and canonized the eight celestial dragons?"
"Yeah, I've heard a little bit about it."
"If the destiny of the Eight Heavenly Dragons is integrated into the destiny of Nanwu, will this person have the ability to speak the Tianxian? You know, the reason why our Taoist sect has not been able to enter Nanwu for decades is because of a big The reason is that Buddhism not only occupies half of the country, but the fate of Buddhism is also mixed into the fate of the country of Southern Wu. If that person makes a golden statement and allows my Taoist sect to go south to preach..."
Lan Hua suddenly laughed and said: "If that's true, what if you give him the "Sun Soul Moon Flower Sword Sutra"? Outsiders don't know, but we know that after practicing the Sword Sutra, you have to get the consent of Tianyi Sect before you can intercept the Taoist destiny. .”
