Back in the courtyard, the two went to the room to take out their wooden swords and began to practice the Thirteen Qingfeng Swords.
In the world, those who can only strengthen the body and fight fiercely are no more than third-rate. Those who can cultivate and refine Qi and concentrate their minds are second-rate. Those who can open mysteries and circulate hundreds of meridians are first-rate. And those who can condense the innate intention and sense the spirit. The method is top notch.
The Thirteen Swords of Qingfeng was originally just a killing swordsmanship. Later, master Li Santong added the method of cultivating and concentrating Qi, turning it into a second-rate martial arts.
It's just that the predecessor was born with infinite strength due to his extraordinary talent. He focused more on his ability to fight and kill, and was never able to understand its true meaning.
Now that Chen Xuan has developed his inner energy with the Vajra Longevity Kung Fu, he can clearly feel the difference from before when he practices again.
A wooden sword seemed to turn into a wisp of breeze in his hand. It looked like a spring breeze blowing on his face, and it was confusing, but in fact it was extremely precise, with needles hidden in the cotton.
Although the momentum is not as loud as yesterday, the control is much stronger, reflecting the original intention of the sword technique "Qingfeng".
The foundation he had worked hard on for many years now finally shines with its due glory in his hands.
After practicing the sword technique twice, the internal energy in Chen Xuan's body became more agile and lively, as if it was infected by the breeze.
After practicing the exercises, the two went to the kitchen to cook together and cooked a pot of porridge based on yesterday's quantity.
After drinking, Chen Xuan felt that he was not full. When he asked Yuyang, he felt the same and cooked another pot.
After eating and drinking, they took a short rest, then swept the courtyard and poured water to water the vegetable patch in the backyard.
Chen Xuan originally wanted to continue reading Huang Ting Jing in the courtyard, but paused when passing by the east room.
He remembered that the inheritance left by his master was still in this room, so he reached out and pushed the door open and walked in.
This room was as big as theirs, and the layout was also very simple. Apart from a bed, a cabinet, a desk, a chair, and a floating bamboo basket, there was nothing else.
What's special is that there is a sword hanging on the wall, an iron sword.
Chen Xuan reached out and took it off and looked at it.
This is a one-handed sword, about three feet long, with two mahogany sheaths and a handle that is only one grip long. The sword is just a piece of iron with flowers rolled on both ends. It has no decoration and is very simple in shape.
After weighing it, I found it weighed about two or three pounds. I held the sheath in one hand and the handle in the other. It felt good to the touch.
Pulling it out with a clang, the sword body was smooth and bright as new. It was obviously maintained by the master regularly.
I held it in my hand and performed two moves. Apart from the fact that it felt too light, it was quite easy to use. At least it was easier to use than a wooden sword.
"I will use this sword to practice swordsmanship from now on. You cannot practice real swordsmanship with just a wooden sword."
Chen Xuan thought to himself, put the sword in its sheath on the desk, opened the desk drawer and took out four books.
One of them is "The Thirteen Swords of Qingfeng", and the remaining three are called "Fengdao Keli·Dharma Instruments Chapter", "Fulu Chapter" and "Dharma Altar Chapter".
This is what Master relies on to make a living.
He took the book and sword to the bluestone table and asked Yuyang to continue reading the Huang Ting Sutra. He first recited the Xuan Yun Mantra, then picked up the "Thirteen Swords of Qingfeng" to read.
In addition to the thirteen sword techniques recorded in it, every move and style also had notes left by the master, which were much more detailed than what he remembered.
Some of the contents are the application skills of this set of swordsmanship when setting up altars and casting spells.
For example, the technique of locating the wind can be used on the talisman paper, and the wind finger lotus can be used to guide the aura of the altar...
Thirteen sword moves, each move has its own magical effect.
It was just that there was a lot of content about opening an altar and casting spells, which made him confused.
I simply picked up "Fengdao Keli" and read it.
The three books respectively talk about the making and usage of ritual implements and talismans, the arrangement method of the altar and the process of practicing the ritual.
"The ritual weapon is a tool needed for fasting and worshiping at the ritual altar. It can be used to summon gods and generals, and it can be used to exorcise evil spirits and eliminate demons!"
"Commonly used weapons are swords, orders, seals, flags, bells, chimes, bowls, rulers, ropes, bells, etc. Each of them is made according to the law, and all have wonderful uses."
"The sword, also known as the magic sword or the precious sword, is a sharp weapon used to kill monsters. It is often made of gold and iron, engraved with pictures of dragons, tigers, clouds and thunder, stars, etc. It can also be carved from peach or jujube Yang wood..."
"The messenger is a wooden plaque with a dome and a flat bottom. The circle at the top symbolizes heaven and earth..."
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"Fufulu, also known as talisman, ink pot, and alchemy book, is a secret treasure that communicates with heaven and man. It has the effect of summoning gods and impeaching ghosts, subduing demons and suppressing demons, and curing diseases and eliminating disasters."
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"The Dharma altar, also known as: Dharma hall, altar, spiritual altar, and mysterious altar, is a place for worshiping the master, setting up altars, performing Dharma, and teaching Dharma practice. Each has its own purpose depending on the shape."
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It contains dense records of the names, formats and usages of various magical instruments, talismans and altars, with pictures, texts and detailed content.
The Three Chapters of Fengdao are the top exercises in the Eight Classics of Zheng'er, a method that can lead to the ultimate innate realm, but its content is extensive and profound. To practice it, you need not only talent, but also Taoism.
Although the predecessor had gone out to perform rituals with his master, his talents seemed to be focused on swordsmanship and physical skills, but he felt sleepy at first sight when it came to talisman and altar magic.
As a result, apart from understanding a lot of content and being able to help the master, I didn't learn the real skills.
However, Chen Xuan at this time is different from his predecessor. He is very interested in these things.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to order bamboo slips of the Huangting Sutra and the Eight Divine Mantras online.
It's just that some of the contents in the book are concise and easy to understand, and you can understand them at a glance, but some are so difficult and obscure that you can't understand them even if you think about them carefully.
Even if there are images of many things, they seem to have no concept.
Thinking of the magical artifacts enshrined by his master in the main hall, Chen Xuan told Yuyang, took the book and prepared to go to the main hall to read accordingly.
It is said to be a main hall, but except for a plaque with three characters "Taiyuan Hall" hanging on the lintel, it is a little larger than the rooms on both sides, measuring four meters square.
Opposite the palace gate is a high platform enshrining a statue of the Taoist Lord Taiyuan, accompanied by golden boys and beautiful girls on both sides.
Below is an offering table with bells, chimes, swords, seals, orders, flags and other magical objects.
But at this time, the candlestick on the altar table was out, and the incense burner was ashes and cold, making it look quite deserted.
After thinking about it, Chen Xuan went to the kitchen and used the remaining fire to use a straw to light the candle. He picked up three incense sticks and held them in his hand, and recited the incense blessing mantra:
“The Tao is learned by the heart, and the false fragrance of the heart is passed on;
Incense burns in the jade furnace, and my heart is in front of the emperor;
The true spirit is looking forward to it, and the fairy is coming to the pavilion;
The disciples told him about it, and it reached nine heavens. "
I bowed according to the method recorded in "Fengdao Keli" and inserted it into the incense burner.
Only then did he check the style of the magic weapon against the content in the book and simulate its use when setting up the altar.
After more than ten days, the wound on Chen Xuan's head gradually healed, and he gradually became familiar with the life here, and developed a sense of identity with this world.
The two senior brothers do not have any tasks in the mountains, but in this self-sufficient lifestyle, there are still many things to do every day.
In the morning, I went outside the temple gate to practice the Vajra Kung Fu in the morning sun. When I came back, I practiced the Qingfeng Sword Technique in the courtyard. Then I went to the main hall to offer a stick of incense to Patriarch Taiyuan.
At this time, Chen Xuanhui and Yuyang would recite the Eight Divine Mantras and the Huangting Sutra together.
After breakfast, I swept the yard, went to the backyard to water the vegetable patch, and then began to study the religious rituals.
The two used a branch as a pen and clay as paper to practice the strokes of the talisman on it. They also used the magic tools in the temple to practice how to cast spells on the altar.
When you are tired from practicing, it is better to memorize the scriptures, especially the Dharma Altar chapter on religious rituals.
You can't just hold a book and follow it step by step when you need it in the future, right?
There is no habit of eating lunch in Guanzhong. There are only two meals a day, morning and evening.
At Shenshi in the afternoon, I started to cook dinner. After dinner, I took a rest, practiced the Qingfeng Sword Technique once before dark, practiced the Longevity Kung Fu again when the moon rose, and then went to bed.
It happened again the next day.
