Although he traveled over mountains and ridges, he couldn't help Hong Kang.
However, people inevitably become unkempt and slovenly dressed.
I found a village, borrowed water and clothes from the villagers, and tidied myself up.
As for the money and so on, I don’t know where it went.
Although it was just a piece of clothing, a tank of hot water, and a simple meal, Hong Kang didn't know who was taking advantage of others, so he went into the mountains and beat the deer's head for others.
Due to the condition of the fur, Hong Kang had the gravel shot through his skull at that moment.
In this way, not only can the meat of the deer be eaten, but the skin can also be sold at a good price.
A visit to Tiantai Mountain would be incomplete without a visit to Chongdao Temple.
Where is Chongdao Temple?
This is the Taoist tradition established by Zhang Boduan, the founder of the Quanzhen Southern Sect.
However, when Hong Kang found the Zangchong Taoist Temple, he was greatly disappointed.
There was only an old man and a little Taoist boy left in the Taoist temple. Hong Kang sensed that there was no trace of Qi in their bodies, and their muscles and bones were also sparse.
Hong Kang sighed: "Everything in the world is impermanent!"
But since people are here, it might as well go in and light a stick of incense.
After burning incense, Hong Kang had a vegetarian meal at Chongdao Temple. Suddenly, something moved in his mind. He remembered that Zhang Boduan, as the ancestor of Quanzhen Nanzong, might have compiled Taoist classics that could inspire him.
"Abbott, I wonder if there is a Taoist book left by Master Ziyang in your temple? Can you please read it?" Hong Kang said sincerely to the old Taoist priest.
"Ahem... This temple is not very popular. For many years, I have basically grown my own vegetables to be self-sufficient." The old Taoist priest said slowly, "Eating and clothing are problems, and I don't have the energy to hold books and recite sutras."
"If you want to see it, layman, just ask the boy to take you there."
Hong Kang bowed and said, "Thank you, Abbot."
The little Taoist boy took Hong Kang to the [Book Collection Pavilion]. It was said to be the [Book Collection Pavilion]. In fact, there were not many books in it. It was more like a utility room with a lot of fine dust.
"Bushi, take your time and watch, Xiaodao is going to work first."
"Thank you, little Taoist priest." Hong Kang thanked him.
Looking at the fine dust in this room and the cobwebs in the corners, Hong Kang felt quite emotional for a while.
“Times have changed, nothing like this!!”
I think back then, the [Southern Sect] lasted for five generations, and Tiantai Mountain almost dominated Jiangnan Taoism.
Now, it has been ruined to this point.
"I wonder if these Taoist books can still be read after so many years?!"
Hong Kang did not browse in a hurry, but cleaned the whole room. After the windows were clear, he turned his attention to the bookshelves, which only had a few books on them.
Hong Kang gently tried to open the book. Well, it can still be opened, and it is not weathered.
"Four Hundred Words of the Golden Elixir"? !
Hong Kang blew lightly: "Seven returns and nine returns, the golden elixir. Seven is the number of fire, and nine is the number of gold. Refining gold with fire and returning it to its origin is called the golden elixir."
"...the wood of the east soul, the gold of the west soul, the fire of the south spirit, the water of the north spirit, and the earth of the heart are the five elements. With eyes, ears, ears, breath, and tongue, this is To harmonize the four images..."
"The eyes do not see but the soul is in the liver, the ears do not hear but the essence is in the kidneys, the tongue does not make sounds but the spirit is in the heart, the nose does not smell but the soul is in the lungs, the limbs do not move but the mind is in the spleen, so it is called the Five Qi Dynasty."
"The essence is transformed into qi, the qi is transformed into spirit, and the spirit is transformed into emptiness, hence the name Three Flowers Gathering on Top..."
"...the soul is in the liver and does not leak from the eyes, the soul is in the lungs and does not leak from the nose, the spirit is in the heart and does not leak from the mouth, the essence is in the kidneys and does not leak from the ears, the mind is in the spleen and does not leak from the orifices of the limbs, so Said there is no leakage..."
There are not many books, and it only took Hong Kang one afternoon to read them.
It's just that these Taoist books are more theoretical than real practice methods.
Hong Kang thought in his mind: "After all, he is a Taoist, and his research is more or less on Taoist theory."
Not everyone can realize peerless martial arts from Taoism and Buddhism.
Human time and energy are limited, just like scientists, some specialize in theoretical science and some study applied science.
However, although there are no direct methods of practice in these Taoist books.
Some people can focus on cultivating inner elixirs or cultivating "life". He proposed cultivation theories such as "Jing, Qi and Shen", "Heart is the King", and "God is the Lord", and believed that the golden elixir can be achieved by cultivating to a state where the spirit is complete and the energy is harmonious, and the yin is completely pure and the yang is pure.
These remarks made Hong Kang thoughtful.
…
Hengyang City.
[Heishui Tower], six people gathered together, took a break from the tour, and returned.
When Zhou Xun heard Pang Juan tell what happened, his face didn't look good either.
Asked: "Sister, have you found out the origin of that beggar? Is he a member of the Beggar Gang? Or is he just an ordinary troublemaker? Or is there someone behind the scenes?"
Pang Xinyao shook her head and said: "He is not a beggar gang, but he is not a member of the Yi family either. He is not alone. He and another person are collectively known as the [Two Snakes and Evil Beggars] in the world, and they specialize in bullying good people."
Pang Qingyang asked: "Sister Yao, how are their martial arts?"
Pang Xinyao said: "After inquiry, these two people are just second-rate figures in the world."
"Only second-rate!!" Pang Qingyang said disdainfully, "You dare to cause trouble for us [Heishui Tower] with this level of strength?!"
Zhou Xunjiao said: "Qingyang, don't be careless. You are the only one among us who can reach the threshold of second-rate. But you are inexperienced. If we really fight, these old Jianghu will definitely have the advantage."
Wednesday's face was solemn: "Don't they know that the eldest brother once destroyed the "White Slate Evil Star"?? That person was a top-notch right-wing figure from the older generation!"
Pang Xinyao shook her head and said: "I don't know their purpose? The time is too short. I don't know whether it is their own idea or someone behind them instigating them?!"
Pang Juan asked nervously: "What should I do? Do you want to find your elder brother to come back?"
Pang Xinyao looked at Zhou Xun: "Second brother, what do you think?"
Zhou Xun thought for a while: "Since they are just two second-rate guys and not from the Beggar Clan, we might as well ask Mr. Liu Sanye from the [Hengshan Sect] to help. With the face of the eldest brother, Mr. Liu Sanye should not ignore it. "
Pang Xinyao nodded: "I think so too. Liu Zhengfeng would be unwilling to confront the Beggar Gang, but with [Two Snakes and Evil Beggars], it shouldn't be a big problem."
He said on Wednesday: "With Qingyang as the main attacker, the rest of us can attack one person together; for the other person, Liu Zhengfeng doesn't need to take action, only his subordinate Xiang Danian or Mi Weiyi can take action."
Everyone agreed.
Pang Xinyao immediately ordered people to prepare small gifts. She was going to visit Liu Mansion.
…
Before leaving, Hong Kang helped the old Taoist priest repair the damaged roof, walls, etc.
The old Taoist priest held Hong Kang's hand and thanked him profusely.
His arms and legs are old, and the child is still young. No one comes to the Taoist temple on weekdays. He wants his lover to help but can't get any money.
"Abbot, you're welcome." Hong Kang said with a smile, "By the way, I want to go to Putuo, Zhoushan. I wonder if Abbot knows which way is closer?"
The old Taoist smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Old Taoist, I have never been outside the realm of Tiantai in my life. I'm afraid I won't be able to help the layman."
Hong Kang raised his hand and said, "It's okay. I'll ask again when I get to the bottom of the mountain. If it doesn't work, I'll just take a few more detours."
The old Taoist priest's bark-like face suddenly moved: "Maybe there are two people who can help you, layman."
Hong Kang looked at the old Taoist priest: "Huh?"
The old Taoist priest said: "Those two people seemed to have been wandering around in the world when they were young, and they got the name of [Tongbai Shuangqi]. Coincidentally, they live on Tongbai Mountain."
Hong Kang asked: "What are the names of those two people?"
