Zhuojiang, Xihe Tower.
The sun is high in the sky, and the golden scales in the gentle ripples of the river are picturesque. Fishing boats are dotted on the water, with large nets spread out. From time to time, sightseeing cruise ships pass by. They are luxuriously decorated and have strong domestic servants standing on the bows to guard them.
There are weeping willow branches on the shore, clusters of small bridges and stone pavilions, fertile fields, and fat fish and shrimps in the pond. To the west of the restaurant and village are mills, wineries, oil pressing houses, and livestock farms. This is where Xihe The farm formed with a building as the center is basically self-sufficient except for the salt controlled by the government.
On the Xihe Tower, many Jianghu guests like to climb up to overlook the distance, taste Jianghu delicacies, talk about Jianghu experiences, and important events in the temple, and sometimes they can make a lot of sense.
At this moment, the county magistrate was hosting a banquet near the window on the third floor. Everyone was enjoying themselves and was introducing their various identities.
"It turns out that this is the young hero Shanhe. He has heard of the reputation of Tiger Wolf Peak for a long time. Now that we meet again, he is already a martial artist. He defeated the killer of the disaster relief building in three moves and two moves. He is really young, promising and high-spirited."
"Where, where, the name of the Lu family is famous all over the world, and the reputation of the academy is everywhere in Zhuo County. Who doesn't know about it?"
Several people complimented each other for a while, and then the magistrate smiled and invited them to sit down and drink and eat.
After all, this is a banquet of thanks, so there will naturally be no twists and turns. The seven people talked casually. Although Xiang Ji and Ade did not understand these red tapes and customs, they followed Dr. Huang and learned from Lu There were no problems with the equals, and they just gained some experience.
He also knew that it was Lu Ping, the young man in gray robe, who had warned Xiang Ji in the building before. Seeing that Xiang Ji was thinking of taking action, he went along with the situation and offered his assurance.
The people coming from the academy and the Lu family are not just here to sit with them, but more importantly, they also have another thing to do, which is to help the county magistrate maintain public security around Zhuoxian County, and to seize the disaster relief building and the Wolf Village occupied by the Wolf. Xicun' call back.
The so-called maintenance of stability seems to be because something happened in the upper reaches of the Zhuojiang River, which spread all the way, causing a great impact, and even implicated the inheritance of some large sects and aristocratic families, so they had to be on guard.
As for the source, the county magistrate did not say, and naturally no one knew.
“It’s not bad to enjoy a peaceful pastoral life once in a while.”
Taking a look at the great virtue who was "hardworking and windy", Xiang Ji squinted his eyes in enjoyment, drank a sip of tea, looked at the hustle and bustle on the street outside the window, and took a bite of crane feather cake. It was crispy in the mouth, not sticky to the teeth, and the sweet aroma flowed from his throat. It feels really comfortable when it enters your stomach.
This amount of money is equivalent to a banquet, which costs dozens or hundreds of taels of silver. The annual expenses of ordinary people are only seven or eight taels of silver at most. One tael of silver is equivalent to one thousand taels of silver, while three taels of silver are equivalent to three taels of silver. For just a little money, you can buy a big sesame seed cake sprinkled with sesame seeds and full of oily aroma.
Different from the trend of official history, at present, when the economy has not collapsed to the point of barter, cloth and food are only rewards, and the main purchasing power is gold, silver and copper coins, even martial arts are exchanged for this.
"To be honest, my master is one of the disciples of the great scholar Lu Zhi, so I am also considered a disciple of this family, so I should reciprocate my kindness.
Hahaha, having said that, I also have a gift to give to my little brother Shanhe to repay my kindness. "
The county magistrate told his origin, and because of this, he was able to sit firmly as the magistrate of a county like Zhuo County. The backer behind him was the Lu family!
Therefore, the Academy and the Lu clan came to help him, as they were from the same lineage.
After he finished speaking, he reached out and handed over a household registration document and official seal, with the four characters "Chasing the Wind and Catching the Head" engraved on it.
"Mountains and rivers thanked the county magistrate." Xiang Ji took over the household registration document and the official seal of the head catcher, and he couldn't help but feel happy. In the future, he would have a truly safe identity, and he would not have to worry about the entanglement between the Pinggao lineage and Taohou's subordinates, and It is naturally a good thing to get a position in the government, and to have martial arts, weapons, and manpower provided.
The strength of the martial arts master and the kindness of the county magistrate are completely enough to secure the position of the head catcher, let alone the idle position of chasing the wind and the head catcher, wandering around all the time to collect intelligence.
In the imperial court, the head catchers all belong to the Hulong Villa, and are also divided into complete grades, namely ordinary yamen servants, warrior catchers, various types of martial artist catchers, green ribbon catchers, silver medal catchers, purple ribbon catchers, and gold medal catchers. Chief, divine catcher, chief catcher; starting from Qingshou, his status was equivalent to that of a county lieutenant, but he had no real power to handle government affairs, only the power to kill and suppress. The last chief catcher also served as the owner of Hulong Villa, and was directly subordinate to the emperor. , the direct line within the direct line.
Seeing this, Lu Ping and Gao Yao had no expressions on their faces. In their minds, there is no such thing as showing kindness without asking for anything in return. Fame and wealth are all rewards. If kindness is not rewarded, who in the world will be willing to show kindness in the long run?
Not asking for anything in return is 90% false benevolence and righteousness, leading to ingratitude. Since ancient times, kindness and kindness must be rewarded in order to last long and form an order.
"It's easier to do things with the imperial court at your back. My little friend has extraordinary talents. You can also use this to practice imperial martial arts and rise to the top."
"Although martial arts does not affect realm breakthroughs, it is closely related to strength. The sequence of magical powers after Tianguan is also closely related, and we have to consider it."
The uncles of the Lu clan and the county magistrate spoke one after another, revealing the key to martial arts, which was also one of the foundations for the family's continued decline. In addition to monopolizing the sequence of magical powers, they also controlled the core of advanced martial arts.
After officially entering the Five Heavenly Gates, there is a huge demand for martial arts. Various 'internal energies' will also be polished with different functions and strengths due to different martial arts. Various martial arts also have different 'body exercises' Method, 'secret recipe for health'; although it is not impossible to break through and go further without poor martial arts, it is really related to the issue of strength. The more sophisticated the martial arts, the stronger the strength will naturally be.
Putting aside personal qualifications and speaking to ordinary people, a third-rate martial arts practitioner will naturally be defeated if he fights with a second-rate martial arts practitioner. If he fights with a first-rate martial arts practitioner, he will be overthrown in the blink of an eye. It is also difficult to compare the strength of 'Physique and Internal Strength'. 'The efficiency of beating, the area of exercise, and the internal strength of pregnancy are all different', unless one can achieve the legendary 'Sincerity' or 'Human Martial Arts' The spiritual realm of "unity" is extremely difficult to achieve.
The former requires deep love and trust, and no flaws in the soul. Those who achieve it are all loyal and loyal people in history; the latter requires decades of continuous martial arts training, practicing only one martial art, and mastering it to the extreme. At the same level, it is very difficult.
Therefore, when it comes to skin training, all martial arts masters will start to look for powerful martial arts to practice. If it is not possible, they will practice more ordinary martial arts. By using the complex to the fine, a number of characters are born.
And one characteristic of good martial arts is that it covers 'lower levels', which means that as long as the paths are the same and the training methods are similar, a martial artist can modify the upper level martial arts without any damage, and there will be no conflicts that lead to internal injuries.
This has become a means of development and restraint for aristocratic families and sects. The lower-level martial arts are given first, and only after they are loyal can they practice the upper-level martial arts. There is no impact on the improvement of strength.
There is also a theory about the sequence of magical powers. It is believed that the 'direction and type' of martial arts practiced will also affect the sequence of magical powers that is suitable for one's body. It does not mean that one cannot choose as he likes, but it is just that he has chosen and prepared early. This is what common people think. It is an unknown area. Some reasons and secrets are all in the hands of the aristocratic family. They are not willing to let them out at all. If you don't join, you won't know.
"No wonder the yamen police officers are so popular. They eat public food and have complete knowledge of the martial arts system and the sequence of magical powers."
After understanding this, Xiang Ji couldn't help but sigh. The yamen that provided martial arts for free suddenly seemed attractive. After all, for strong casual cultivators, it was far inferior to serving the imperial family directly. Not only did they have resources and property, but also the master. He has the right and status to manage things in the world, and he is not a guest, so there are no blood or inheritance barriers to promotion. If he is promoted through meritorious service, he can obtain corresponding secrets.
In addition, the imperial court also held military examinations to promote filial piety and integrity to recruit personnel for Hulong Villa. This was a way for the martial arts practitioners in the world to get ahead, so that they would not have to rely only on sects and aristocratic families. If it were not for the imperial court's resources, it would be limited and would not be possible. Young and powerful people are accustomed to an unfettered life in the world, so it is impossible to say that Hulong Villa has already taken many casual cultivators under its command.
Of course, the sects and aristocratic families could not just watch. They exerted a lot of pressure in this regard to prevent the royal family's strength from inflating and maintaining it at a level acceptable to all parties. Moreover, the sects and aristocratic families were also infiltrating the villa and the court. Shasha, for example, the list of martial arts competitions held every three years cannot be missing the names of the disciples of the sect and the branches of the family.
The Baihua Martial Arts and Kunshan Martial Arts in the Zhuo County Yamen are third-rate martial arts created by the imperial court, which are enough to control the county and town. Those who have made meritorious services and those with real power in the county yamen have the opportunity to get a glimpse of the second-rate imperial martial arts. Perfect connection is also the court's method of winning people's hearts.
Even in the Lu Academy, only third-rate martial arts are taught to formal disciples. Only elite disciples can practice second-rate martial arts, and only spokesmen can receive the true inheritance of first-rate martial arts and touch the rituals of the supernatural sequence in advance.
The strength of the muscles developed by good martial arts is extraordinary. It is true to push eight horses to the ground and drag nine oxen backwards. This is true for the characters on the Dragon and Tiger List on the first day of the month. The aristocratic families and the great sects of the country are too talented in these aspects. Advantage.
"Should I also look for some martial arts? The Purple Thunder Sword Technique only has the first three moves, and the key Purple Thunder Heart Technique is also missing. The Eagle Claw Technique only has training techniques and moves. The key is the sequence of magical powers, which are completely ignored by the aristocratic sects. There is no other way to go with the imperial monopoly.
Now he can be regarded as the head catcher in Zhuoxian County, but he can practice Kunshan martial arts and walk vigorously. In the future, he can find a higher-level martial arts to replace him. However, it is a bit unwilling to do so. His longevity may not be enough to practice so slowly. The descendants of this Overlord The name feels more and more fake, and it may really be a "catchy" bait.
However, Master Huang once gave me a Kunyu picture scroll, which is a martial art that tempers the spirit and will. With acquired luck and destiny, it can also be used as a temporary replacement for a while. It's a pity that I don't know what the conditions are for the next change of life. Could it be that Do you want to absorb other Guangwu fragments or break through the martial arts realm? "
Xiang Ji's expression did not change, but he kept thinking in his heart. What he needs now is a martial arts mental method to strengthen his body. With this as his goal, as well as looking for other Guangwu fragments, he will spend the next period of time plans for the day.
While his thoughts were wandering, the county magistrate, the Lu family, and the people in the academy were already talking about serious matters, sometimes getting angry, sometimes sighing with emotion, and sometimes sighing in frustration.
"If you live high in a temple, you worry about its people; if you live far away from the rivers and lakes, you worry about your king. The Holy Master was deceived by demons such as Shi Changshi and ignored Master Lu's heartfelt words. Alas!"
"True dragons emerge in troubled times, evil dragons dance in prosperous times, and aristocratic families make many secret moves. I can't see that in a few years, the aftermath of the second disaster of party imprisonment will occur again."
Amidst the intermittent words, Old Doctor Huang's eyes moved slightly to capture some of the situation in the court and the turmoil in the dark.
The world is not peaceful.
"Above the Zhuojiang River, the descendants of the Donghai Wang family are fighting against the young holy monk of the White Horse Temple. They have fought all the way from the upper reaches."
Suddenly, a group of people dressed in coarse linen came in, shouted loudly, and greeted their friends. Dozens or hundreds of people rushed out with a crash. The restaurant, which was originally crowded with diners, was nearly half empty.
No matter whether they are men, women, old or young, or people from all walks of life, they don't want to miss this grand scene of martial arts competition. They want to watch the excitement. If they get some opportunities and learn one and a half moves from the gourd painting, it will be a blessing. What a great blessing.
"Sure enough, they are still here, so the three of you can help maintain stability. What I'm worried about is that the old land under the Zhuojiang River has appeared. It's possible that the White Horse Temple and the others...?!"
Upon hearing this, the county magistrate immediately stood up and invited the three strong men of the Lu family to help. But before he could finish speaking, there was a loud shock on the Zhuojiang River outside the Xihe Tower!
Boom!
The waves crashed on the shore, and thunder arose in the sky. Under the turbulent river surface, a huge Buddha image suddenly appeared. This Buddha had three sides and eight arms, and its whole body was dark green. He held a bowl, pestle, stick, knife, wheel, The six sword weapons, with black gold flames steaming behind them, disappeared in a flash.
The martial arts vision is passed down to the present world!
"Become the Third Ming King?"
"Hundreds of years have passed, and the temple left by the last generation of descendants of the Ming Dynasty, the drunken monk who lived in Zhuojiang, has appeared!"
Suddenly, there were exclamations on the banks of the Zhuojiang River, and the body of the third Ming King descended. Legend has it that it was the martial arts that appeared when Emperor Guangwu launched his army. It is closely related to the White Horse Temple. In the past, the founder used it to enter the supernatural sequence and move mountains and fill the sea. On the day when the Ming Dynasty was born, auspicious clouds descended from the sky, and the Buddha's light shone universally, which lasted for a full hour.
Even in this era when the world is in ruins and Shou Yuan is suppressed, this method still has powerful power, ranking among the first-class, second only to the inherited martial arts of the top aristocratic families and the great sects of the country.
Seeing the strange phenomenon, the county magistrate could only sigh helplessly, "Oh, that's what I'm worried about. The last descendant of this practice in the past, the wine-fighting monk, sat on the Hua Zhuo River to avoid his own death. The out-of-control 'Wrath of King Ming' hurt innocent people, so he buried his relics and temple in the rushing river.
Unexpectedly, things backfired and were still affected in the present world. I don’t believe that the group of monks from White Horse Temple did not secretly influence them and wanted to retrieve the secret method of King Ming. The Wang family of Donghai was also indispensable to add fuel to the fire. "
"The incarnation of the third Ming King has a certain cause and effect with the White Horse Temple. The martial arts created by the living 'Ming King' in the past is known as: carrying the fire of karma on the body and carrying the Kunlun, with three sides and eight arms to determine the yin and yang. It was once a first-class martial arts. It's a pity that it is difficult to practice and master. If you don't pay attention, your body will be burned by the fire of karma, your heart and veins will spontaneously ignite, and sometimes evil energy will enter your brain and you will lose your mind.
Buddhist martial arts is like this, split into two parts, one part is martial arts and the other part is Buddhist scriptures to resolve backlash. It is secretly guarded against spreading to outsiders. Without the coordination of Buddhist scriptures, it means only killing without understanding compassion. It is easy for backlash and anger to enter the brain. Throughout the ages, The achievers can also be counted. "
"Which powerful martial arts in the world is not difficult to practice? All of them have more or less disadvantages and negative effects.
But compared with the strength, it is worth it. After practicing it, it will be extremely powerful and the pain will be rewarded. "
The Lu Academy and the clan are not very interested in this. They have a complete inheritance and system, so naturally they will not take the risk to compete for this painful martial arts practice. The most important thing is that the path is completely different from theirs, and it has some cause and effect with the White Horse Temple. , even if you grab it, you can't practice it, and it will cause a lot of trouble, so why bother?
The second point is that there are many stubborn and pedantic monks in the group of White Horse Temple. If entanglement arises due to this, it will be a headache. If you can avoid it if you can avoid it, only the Jianghu people will not care about this, because it will not have any impact. It is impossible for White Horse Temple to search for them all over the world, they are just the right candidates.
"Become the Third Ming King? Could it be that it was spread in the White Horse Temple, one of the great sects of the country?"
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was intentional. Xiang Ji, who was thinking about the origin of martial arts, suddenly noticed this.
But at this time, another thing outside the window also caught his attention. For some reason, pedestrians on the long street gathered together and followed a figure forward.
He looked around and saw a golden-red sun under the flowing clouds, with slightly rippling green hair. A girl in a red dress was walking along the street. She was about the age of jade. She had a graceful figure and slender legs. She was walking slowly, like a willow swaying its branches. , filling people's hearts. She has a plump forehead, creamy skin, and long eyelashes. The only regrettable thing is that her eyes are covered with a black gauze, and she cannot see. She holds a flag stick and leans it gently on the ground, groping forward. .
"Heaven is jealous of beauty, but at such an age she cannot see the light of day."
"It's a pity, but it would be good to tell your fortune."
"How many fortune tellers these days are not good at reading words and emotions? They are either old men or Taoist monks. It is rare to find such a woman."
Pedestrians around were chattering and discussing, but they couldn't help but follow them. They didn't know whether they wanted to tell fortunes or see people.
After a while, the woman in the red dress came to a small elm table and pulled out a bench from under the table. A flag was erected in front of the table with two lines of large characters written on it:
"Bend your fingers to open the plum blossoms to avoid disasters in eight or nine, and open your mouth to see good luck in the next two years."
"Is he also learning to count?"
Xiang Ji is a little interested. He possesses the Yi Shu Gua method, which is considered a path. Naturally, he wants to experience other Yi Shu's kung fu.
But the banquet is not over yet, so naturally it is not the time to leave, so there is no rush.
After a while, the matter became urgent, and the county magistrate resigned first, taking Gao Ying from Lu's Academy and Lu Ping from the family to the coast of Zhuojiang River to maintain stability.
Before leaving, he had already paid a deposit and booked a private room for Xiang Ji and the others for ten days.
All food and clothing are provided in the Xihe Tower, and the arrangements are very safe.
"Brother Shanhe, I'm going to practice first. We are right next door, so it's convenient for us to visit each other."
Ade walked into the third wing of No. B, stretched, took off his clothes, and walked into the room.
Dr. Huang's was in the first room in number B, and Xiang Ji was in the second room. Neither of them said anything more and went to their rooms to rest.
"Practice martial arts with ease and ease, and I don't look like I'm tense every day. So I should go out for a walk and get to know the world."
After practicing Ziwu Qi Meditation for two hours, Xiang Ji opened his eyes from the bed and felt a little lively in his heart for no reason, so he thought of going downstairs for a walk.
Um? The fortune teller is still there?
When he saw the wooden table on the long street, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Counting from day to evening, it was rare for a fortune teller to be there for so long.
Xiang Ji simply walked forward slowly, sat down in front of the stall, and wanted to experience other Yi techniques.
He looked at the closed eyes of the woman in the red dress under the black gauze and asked curiously, "Is this master learning the heart hexagram and opening his eyes to calculate the ups and downs of the world?"
"This young man is joking. The little girl was born blind. Fortune telling is just a matter of family tradition. She just makes a living. She doesn't know anything about the fortune telling." The woman in the red dress smiled. Her smile was very bright, and she seemed to be more beautiful than the setting sun in the west. She said softly, " I don’t know what the young master wants to do.”
Xiang Ji thought about the martial arts of exercising and strengthening his body, and couldn't help but ponder, "Look at the direction ahead, where is the opportunity."
"Please tell me your name, sir." The woman in the red dress raised her hand to fumble around on the chopping board, and could see the pattern of plum blossoms on the tablecloth, which was suddenly complicated.
Xiang Ji hesitated slightly, then sighed softly, "Mountains and rivers."
“Every thing always has a body, and a body has a universe.
I know that all things are prepared for me, and I am willing to take root in the three talents.
Heaven divides creation into one center, and man has an economy in his heart.
Immortals also have two things to say. It is only people who preach the true truth. "
The woman in the red dress said something. She counted her palms on the chopping board in an instant. Her hand speed was extremely fast, but she could vaguely see Gan 1, Dui 2, Li 3, Zhen 4, Xun 5, Kan 6, Gen 7, Kun. eight.
Yin Yang, Five Elements and Eight Diagrams are inseparable from anything, this is the foundation.
It turned out to be the Yi Shu of Plum Blossoms... Xiang Ji's heart moved, and he knew the origin of the other party's Yi Shu through the formula. It was different from his own Yi Shu, and he could learn from it.
And this method is to occupy it for others; whenever it is occupied by others, there are different cases. Or he may listen to the voice and generate hexagrams, or he may observe his character, or he may pick up various bodies, or he may pick up various objects, or he may wear colors or touch external objects, or he may use the year, month, day, time, or write down the meaning.
Listen to the sound of his words, such as a sentence, or a hexagram based on the number of words. If you say two sentences, use the first sentence as the upper hexagram and the latter sentence as the lower hexagram. If there are many words, only use the first sentence you hear or the last sentence you hear, and do not use the remaining sentences.
"Huh? I can't figure it out."
After a while, the woman in the red dress frowned slightly, as if she had encountered something strange, and couldn't help biting her lips.
She was puzzled. This man's life was so strange and unpredictable. Sometimes he was rich and powerful, and sometimes he was humble and miserable. It was really unheard of and unseen.
What's even more strange is that, under the influence, her own destiny has a tendency to change. What is the reason for this?
"If you can't calculate it, how can you say that you can calculate eight or nine and the chance of one in two?" Xiang Ji was surprised. Although it was just a word, it was true. He could still calculate relevant things.
Unless there is something foreign that covers his fate!
The woman in the red dress still smiled and said, "If you can't figure it out, you can't speak. It's natural that you don't know it, which means you shouldn't say the four words 'open your mouth and you'll get it'; if you figure it out, you will naturally get a chance to survive, and the name of the master may not be complete."
So that's it... Xiang Ji glanced at the plum blossom pattern, took out a lot of money and put it on the case and said, "Who can really tell the time and be accurate when doing human affairs and knowing destiny. If we practice Yi, we will be more likely to get trapped."
"Young Master can take care of your own business, so why bother asking me? Are you here to make me happy?"
The woman in the red dress raised her brows and spoke softly. Her appearance was charming and elegant, and the two temperaments blended together without any inconsistency. They were seamlessly integrated.
She seemed to have calculated something based on that hexagram, but she couldn't be sure. The boy's hexagram was constantly changing, which was really strange. This was the first time she had seen it in so many years, and she couldn't help but become a little curious and pay attention.
Hearing this, Xiang Ji paused for a moment, but when his eyes glanced at the opponent's snow-white neck, he couldn't help but snap his knuckles, remembering the scene of practicing Eagle Claw Skill on weekdays. At this distance, if he swept across, one claw would You can press down on his neck, and with two fingers, your throat can be shattered... If you draw out the knife, there are six ways to cut it, and the knife will kill you, leaving only a mark without losing the head.
After taking a breath, he shook his head to dispel these thoughts of practicing magic, and said with a chuckle, "It is difficult for a doctor to heal himself. It is always better to argue with others than to practice behind closed doors."
"Young master is right, but the money in this hexagram is too much. So, I will give you an opportunity. On the Zhuojiang River, King Ming has regrets. Where the opportunity lies, it depends on whether the master can get something.
And young master, when you meet with your daughter's family next time, you can't stare at her neck and think about bad things. Although the chill has no edge, it can't escape your five senses. "
Amid faint laughter, the woman in the red dress stood up and left. Holding the cloth flag, she disappeared step by step at the end of the long street.
"Plum Blossoms Are Easy to Count...Interesting, he is also a hidden character."
Xiang Ji did some calculations, but he felt a kind of disharmony inexplicably. Calculating easy numbers with easy calculations obviously didn't make sense.
Tonight, the moon shines brightly.
No clouds, no stars.
