There was no words for the night, and in the early morning of the next day, Cao Zhe was led to the back mountain by a Taoist boy.
Under the ancient pine trees, a total of seven or eight Taoist priests were meditating collectively.
They all looked to the east, breathing in the wisp of energy between heaven and earth when the sun rose.
Only the Taoist I saw yesterday turned his back to the sun, faced the Tao, and recited the Tao Sutra without inhaling his energy.
Cao Zhe also sat cross-legged behind the crowd. He did not do any practice. He just squinted his eyes, enjoying the wind in the mountain stream in the morning and looking at the moon that had not yet set from the west.
When the red sun finally jumped out of the sea and gradually climbed to the top of the mountain, most of the Taoists dispersed.
At the back mountain, only Cao Zhe and the temple master were left.
To this day, Cao Zhe still does not know the name of this Taoist.
The Taoist did not take the initiative to mention it.
However, Cao Zhe also knew that this Taoist's true identity was not simple.
In an article by a Taoist priest from Mount Laoshan in Liaozhai, the Taoist once used chopsticks as a command to invite Chang'e to come down to earth to perform a dance, but the words Chang'e sang were: "The immortals are here, but they are here, and you are secluded from me in the cold world!"
Savor it carefully, isn’t it interesting?
Who is it that keeps Chang'e in the moon palace?
Of course, this is all taken seriously. If this move is regarded as a trick performed by a Taoist, then it is another matter.
However, the possibility of it being just a simple trick is not high. This is a world where chanting the names of immortals, Buddhas and gods is really possible to achieve a response. As a Taoist priest with cultivation, if he really doesn't have those abilities, he will not violate the taboo. , rashly inviting Chang'e, but should have casually created some lively scenes, and the effect would not be bad.
The Taoist looked at Cao Zhe and said, "Junior brother and I have some superficial master-disciple relationship, but yesterday I read "The Origin of Qi Ti" all night long and was deeply impressed by my junior brother's talent. However, there are still a few things in it that I don't understand clearly. "
Cao Zhe knew that this Taoist was testing his true talent and learning.
After all, when such a Taoist scripture is presented, it is difficult for people to completely believe that it was written by a young man.
But with the accumulation in the world of divine eagles, Cao Zhe naturally passed the test.
He and the Taoist argued each other's ways, and occasionally made sentences that made the Taoist suddenly realize.
When the mutual discussion reached three quarters in the afternoon, the Taoist stood up and apologized to Cao Zhe: "It is true that my senior brother has a villain's heart. With his talent and learning, he is not limited to just one book "The Origin of Qi Ti". Now I invite you to join the Taoism." , it’s a real honor.”
Cao Zhe immediately said a few polite words.
The Taoist then said: "Now that I have chosen to become a monk, I might as well abandon my previous name and take a Taoist name."
"Now the poor Taoist entrusts you with a title, saying: Xuan Xuanzi, what do you think?"
When Cao Zhe heard this, his eyes suddenly became strange and complicated.
The look in his eyes towards the Taoist was also vaguely inquisitive.
I don’t know if this person accidentally hit it by mistake, or if he did it on purpose, or if there is some invisible force behind it.
Xuanxuanzi... is one of Zhang Sanfeng's Taoist titles.
Not only that, Cao Zhe also remembered that the legendary Zhang Sanfeng in his previous life had indeed practiced in Laoshan and left a trace of his magic.
"Xuanxuanzi has met senior brother!" Cao Zhe said with a slight bow.
Whether it was a coincidence or some kind of secret push, it was impossible for Cao Zhe to retreat at this time.
The Taoist heard the words and said happily: "Okay! Mr. Xuanxuan, now I will teach you the great way to reach the sky, the method of transcending the world."
"Listen carefully."
"I have three methods, one is called Gong, the other is called Refining, and the third is called Qi."
"In addition to many minor techniques such as inviting immortals to fulfill their duties, asking for divination, and cultivating yarrow, the most important direction of practice is to accumulate merit, use mantras as commands, and ask gods to do the exercises. If you can eliminate demons and kill evil, you will have merit. This merit is recorded in the book of heaven and downloaded in the book of the underworld. When the merit is performed, the person can ascend in the daytime if the merit is completed. If the merit is performed, the person can also be conferred as a god in the underworld and enjoy the incense in the world."
After hearing this, Cao Zhe only asked: "If we ask gods to do it, how will the merit be divided?"
The Taoist was stunned. If he had really asked such a question from a new disciple, he would have scolded him for being arrogant and rude. However, Cao Zhe had the blessing of "Qi Ti Yuan Liu" and had just discussed the Tao with the Taoist. He was already convinced by his knowledge and insights. I know Taoist people, so Taoist people only think that this is true temperament and don't stick to trivial matters.
Sure enough, double standards exist in everything.
"The immortal families and gods from all over the world have different collections. According to the fate, there will be differences, but it is always 28 or 19." The Taoist said in detail.
Cao Zhe said: "I am nine?"
The Taoist said: "You one!"
Cao Zhe wanted to answer: "Then I am no longer a beggar?"
After all, nothing was said.
It’s not time to show off your domineering attitude!
Zhang Mazi doesn't have a gun in his hand, and he can't be so tough.
"It's boring. Change it! Change it!" Cao Zhe shook his head and said.
Not to mention how unreliable it is to accumulate merit, take the back door of immortals, and find ways to become immortals through nepotism.
He has to leave eventually, and this kind of immortality and godhood that relies on external forces will probably come to naught after leaving this world.
"Okay, then the poor Taoist will say the word 'refining' again."
"Refining is a hundred refinings. Learn all the methods in the world. Use any theory or opinion of medicine, law, medicine, Confucianism, Mohism, or Taoism to forge ahead and spread it in the world, benefiting the current and future generations. Then you can At the end of his lifespan, he will be granted the title of heaven and ascend to heaven immediately." said the Taoist.
Cao Zhe shook his head and said: "Don't learn! Don't learn!"
Although this method is not difficult, it is basically the same as the previous one.
The Taoist smiled and said: "The only thing left is the last Qi Jue!"
"Quiet means resting food and guarding the grain, being quiet and doing nothing, meditating and meditating, observing the precepts and fasting, sleeping or doing meritorious deeds, incorporating meditation and sitting postures, etc. Moving means doing something, picking up yin and replenishing yang, climbing the bow and stepping on it. For the crossbow, rub the navel to let the breath pass, use the square to cook it, burn the grass to make a tripod."
"In the end, it is necessary to have the three flowers gathered at the top, the five qi to move toward the origin, all the qi to be balanced, and all principles to be transparent. After three disasters and nine tribulations, the decline of heaven and man, the antecedents and consequences will be cut off, and there will be no worries and no dust. Only by removing dirt can one achieve a positive result, which is the most difficult thing among all Dharma schools!"
Cao Zhe immediately nodded and said: "Okay! Okay! That's it!"
Then he added: "Excuse me, senior brother, please teach me the first two methods as well. I don't want to learn them, I just have a look and see, see!"
Cao Zhe believes that even the most unreliable methods may have unexpected and wonderful effects after being modified by his masterful hands.
For example, Gongzi Jue, although it is a bit of a trap when used to cultivate immortality, but at critical moments, wouldn't it be wonderful to ask the gods to come down to earth to resist harm, block knives, and take the blame...?
He may take the merits, but he may also take the black pot and the knife!
Another example is the Lianzi Jue. One or two volumes of medical books from later generations are casually circulated, and the name is spread all over the world, and the illusion of leaving the Lianzi Jue is faked. Ordinary monsters do not dare to entangle such a meritorious person, and the gods and immortals who pass by are also punished. To show off one's face is like being elected. Although he is not an official yet, he is an official reserve, and he does not dare to offend him easily.
With identity protection, it is easier to enter and exit various scenes of gods and monsters, and you can make friends with all kinds of strangers, or get some benefits.
The Taoist hesitated and said: "This... junior brother, why don't you choose a method first and practice it intensively? If you are greedy for too much, you will easily end up without success."
Cao Zhe said with a smile: "To bite off more than you can chew is to be mediocre. Senior brothers and I, with top-notch talents and abilities, why should we be subject to such restrictions?"
