In name, Qi Xuansu is dead. Although at Zhang Yuelu's insistence, Tiangang Hall still retained Qi Xuansu's position, everyone understood that it was just a little comfort given to him by Deputy Hall Master Zhang. After all, Qi Xuansu gave up himself to save Zhang Yuelu. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Deputy Hall Master Zhang Get out of the rut.
Qi Xuansu also understood this and did not dare to do it in front of acquaintances.
When Pei Xiaolou appeared, Qi Xuansu was happy at first, and then worried. Because he is already a "dead person", I don't know what Pei Xiaolou's attitude will be.
But now it seems that Pei Xiaolou is not too surprised that Qi Xuansu is not dead. Thinking about the good relationship between Pei Xiaolou and Qiniang, Qi Xuansu can almost conclude that Pei Xiaolou has a lot to do with the Qingping Society. He may be a member of the Qingping Society, or he may be one of Qingping Society's connections within the Taoist sect.
Thinking of this, Qi Xuansu stopped being nervous, held his severed arm, and followed Pei Xiaolou honestly.
Behind him, people from the inn also came over. The seldom-shown proprietress obviously recognized Pei Xiaolou and took the initiative to greet him.
The landlady is very beautiful, with a graceful figure and a bit of coquettishness in her dignity. Two or completely opposite auras coexist perfectly in her body, giving her an indescribable feeling.
Pei Xiaolou no longer remained serious, walked forward, playfully joked with the proprietress, and then said: "It's a sky-high courtyard."
The landlady responded, glanced at Qi Xuansu, turned around and walked away.
Taking advantage of this time, Qi Xuansu went to the ruins again and took out his other luggage. Fortunately, his bad horse escaped the disaster and was just a little frightened.
Qi Xuansu put his luggage back into the saddle bag. This bad horse was somewhat smart and followed Qi Xuansu without having to hold the reins.
Arriving at the new courtyard, Pei Xiaolou motioned Qi Xuansu to sit down. He first touched Qi Xuansu's wound and swept away the remaining sword energy. Then he took the severed arm from Qi Xuansu's hand and connected it to the broken wound.
The wound began to heal on its own, and the broken meridians, bones, joints, flesh, and skin seemed to be glued together and squirmed gently.
Pei Xiaolou sighed: "The warrior's flesh-and-blood realm is good for this. No matter how serious the trauma is, it's nothing. If it were a Qi Refiner or a Sanren, he would have no choice but to go to the Huasheng Hall."
Qi Xuansu said: "Thank you Master Pei."
"What's there to thank you for? Even if they're not bullying you, but others, I can just sit back and ignore them?" Pei Xiaolou said indifferently, "They think they are powerful, but it is the reputation of the Taoist sect that is ruined. . In the eyes of the world, what is a Taoist sect? Those of us who belong to a Taoist sect are the Taoist sect. If they do bad things, others will write them down on the Taoist sect’s head. In the end, they will get the benefit, and the Taoist sect will bear the bad reputation."
"This kind of people, they only think about themselves, as long as they get profit, no matter how Taoist or Confucian, today the Taoist sect is strong, they can be members of the Taoist sect, and tomorrow if the Buddhist sect is strong, they can also join the Buddhist sect. So don't ask them for anything. Whatever the Taoist sect does, I just hope that they don’t use the Taoist sect as a tool for their own dominance and prosperity. Thank God. If one day the Taoist sect takes the old path of the Confucian sect, and no eggs are left intact under the nest, I will do it for myself and my descendants. Future generations will not tolerate it either.”
Qi Xuansu didn't expect that Pei Xiaolou, who was usually idle, would have such an opinion. As expected, there are no simple people who can reach the position of real people.
Qi Xuansu nodded and said, "That's what the real person said."
Pei Xiaolou held it up for a while, then sent Qi Xuansu a stream of zhenqi to clear the meridians, then let go and said: "Thanks to the realm derived from flesh and blood, your arm has been connected, but it hasn't been fixed yet. I think It will take at least half a month to fully recover."
Qi Xuansu thanked him again.
Pei Xiaolou was quite interested in talking, and returned to the previous topic: "I occasionally read some Confucian books. Confucianism used to be Neo-Confucianism, but now it is Mind Science, plus Qi Science, which corresponds to the three principles of our Taoism. Tao. The sage of Neo-Confucianism said that reason is good and Qi is evil. Reason is an eternal existence. Whether you practice it or not, it is always there. Just like the wind in the sky, there is an east wind in spring and a west wind in autumn. In spring, east wind moves everything, and in autumn, everything is born. When the west wind blows, all things are subdued. It is good to be born, and it is also good to be subdued. The Spring and Autumn Dynasties are in order, and the four seasons are consistent, so that all things can rest and thrive. This is the principle of heaven."
"Qi is everywhere, moving with the wind, moving against the wind, and moving even if there is no wind. When the Neo-Confucian sages say that qi is evil, they are referring to the qi without wind. For example, human desires, You want to get what is yours, but you also want what is not yours. Everyone has an insatiable heart, and this is the spirit of being without morals and guidance."
"Once this energy is released, it spreads everywhere, fighting from top to bottom. Officials will be greedy, and people working for the people will steal. So the evil energy will be everywhere." He paused and raised his voice: "But in the sky, After all, there is a sun that shines brightly, and this windless energy will eventually dissipate. In all dynasties, when there is no wind but only energy, the energy is about to run out."
Qi Xuansu seemed to understand what he heard, but he was good at grasping the key points. What was the wind? The sun in the sky?”
Pei Xiaolou clapped his palms together and praised, "What an understanding!"
Qi Xuansu completely understood that Pei Xiaolou was talking about the Taoist sect's recommendation of the new headmaster.
Although Qi Xuansu is far away in the world, he can't escape. He always hears a few words about the Grand Master, which shows the great impact of this matter.
But Qi Xuansu didn't care much. If the situation were compared to a chessboard, he might not even be considered a pawn. Taking ten thousand steps back, even
He is barely a pawn, the most numerous, and most likely to be regarded as an abandoned pawn, while the Grand Master is a veteran, and there is only one, which is related to the outcome of the chess game. Just like his name, there is a huge difference.
Why should he think about these unrealistic things? Just be a pawn with peace of mind.
Qi Xuansu changed the topic and asked, "Why is Master Pei here?"
Pei Xiaolou said: "As a disciple of Quanzhen Taoism, is it strange to appear in Wuxu Palace?"
Qi Xuansu asked again: "Master Pei seems not surprised that I am still alive."
Pei Xiaolou said: "Qiniang has already told me about your matter. She asked me to take care of you. Don't let you die or become disabled, just treat it as repayment of debts."
Qi Xuansu was both moved and surprised.
Qiniang is not a person who likes to show her emotions too much. She is very annoying and sensational. Like many mothers in the world, she scolds her children and withholds their money, but she pays a lot of care in invisible places. .
If Pei Xiaolou hadn't said it himself, Qi Xuansu would not have known that it was Qiniang's special care, but would have remembered the kindness to Pei Xiaolou.
As for the surprise, Qi Xuansu did not expect that the real person Pei Xiaolou was still in debt to Qiniang.
Pei Xiaolou saw the surprised expression on Qi Xuansu's face and coughed lightly: "Didn't Qiniang and I lose money when we went into business together? The main responsibility lies with me, so I owe some debts of favor."
Qi Xuansu couldn't help but think that Qiniang was also a Taoist master in the past, right?
Pei Xiaolou asked: "When I came out, I saw you and the people from 'Little Tiangang'. What happened?"
Qi Xuansu told what happened exactly.
After hearing this, Pei Xiaolou said thoughtfully: "It turned out to be Feng Bo from 'Tian Ting', but the people from 'Xiao Tiangang' have already gone after him. Although these people are arrogant and domineering, they still have some real abilities. Otherwise, The Qinzhou Taoist government will not indulge them like this, and Uncle Feng cannot get anything good from him, so he can’t say anything will be left behind."
Qi Xuansu moved his arm a little. He still felt a little painful and disobedient, but he could feel it, which meant there was no big problem.
Pei Xiaolou suddenly remembered something: "By the way, Qiniang has entrusted me with the matter of your return to Taoism. I will smoothen some relationships and find a suitable reason for you. I may not ask my brother to come forward, but if necessary A period of time. During this period of time, just go and do your own thing."
This was a big surprise for Qi Xuansu.
Qi Xuansu said seriously: "Thank you, Mr. Pei."
Pei Xiaolou waved his hand and said meaningfully: "But Miss Zhang is not that easy to fool. How to pass her test is up to you. I can't help you."
