The Wudang Junior Master

Practice the mind?

Zhang Wuling did not comment on this, but he understood very well why his advisor Zhou Meng did this.

In recent years, with the development of the times, Taoism has to go with the flow and keep up with the pace of the times.

The era of fighting and killing is over, and now is a time of peace.

But in times of peace, Taoists also have to eat, especially in such a large sect, where disciples have to worry about firewood, rice, oil and salt as soon as they open their eyes every day and open their mouths to cry for food.

As the headmaster, Zhou Meng naturally has the responsibility and pressure to lead Wudang to prosperity.

Since the last century, Wudang Mountain has been vigorously developing tourism.

For example, Taoist Master Yunlong served as the guard of the Wudang mountain gate in the 1980s and 1990s.

At that time, people were quite tough and almost every day people came to compete in martial arts, including ordinary martial artists and extraordinary people.

It was during that era that Taoist Master Yunlong became famous for this.

Nowadays, there are very few people who go to Wudang Mountain for martial arts competitions and exchanges. Except for extraordinary people, Wudang Mountain no longer accepts ordinary martial artists to compete.

After all, there is a police station at the foot of the mountain gate. What's more, in the 1990s, Taoist Yunlong injured a man who came to challenge him in a martial arts competition and was later extorted for thousands of yuan.

God knows how upset Taoist Yunlong was at that time. People's hearts have really changed.

And now, there are fewer strangers coming to compete. After all, we have been at peace for a long time and everyone is not so passionate anymore.

Zhou Meng asked Zhang Wuling to guard the mountain gate, more importantly, to contribute to the prosperity of Wudang.

As for the previous generation of Wudang, some were in seclusion, some were practicing meditation, and there were almost no people left.

There are not many people of Taoist Master Yunlong's generation left in the mountains, and not many of the next generation have grown up. So you and I have to carry some of this burden.

In fact, Zhang Wuling stayed at the mountain gate mostly to guide tourists and act as a tour guide.

It's also an experience, but... to put it bluntly, you have to go to work.

Taoist Master Yunlong said a few words, then came to Zhu Ganglie and asked, "I wonder what business your Yihe Society has in Wudang?"

Zhu Ganglie, supported by two younger brothers, stood up shakily and said, "I've heard of the fame of Wudang Tai Chi for a long time and wanted to get a glimpse of its style, so I came here today to learn from it. I have no other intention."

"I wonder if my Wudang has satisfied you, sir?" Taoist Yunlong asked with narrowed eyes.

Zhu Ganglie gritted his teeth and clasped his fists, sweat pouring down his forehead. "Wudang Tai Chi is truly renowned. I've learned a lot today. I won't disturb you all in your quiet cultivation. Farewell."

"Hey~" Taoist Master Yunlong stepped forward and put his hand on Zhu Ganglie's shoulder. "I see that you seem to be feeling unwell. I wonder if you should go to the hospital at the foot of the mountain. I can pay for the medical expenses."

When he said the last sentence, Taoist Yunlong's face was completely shrouded in shadow, with only the veins bulging on his hand on Zhu Ganglie's shoulder.

Zhu Ganglie's face flushed red, and he began to sweat more and more. "No... no need. I'm not as skilled as you. Why would I let the Taoist pay for any medical expenses? This is just a minor injury. It will heal in two days."

Just a minor injury?

Zhang Wuling glanced at this guy and thought that he had not hit him lightly just now.

Taoist Master Yunlong released his hand and smiled brightly: "I'm glad you're alright. I welcome you all to Wudang Mountain anytime!"

"Farewell."

"No delivery."

After the three people left, Taoist Yunlong turned around and first looked at Wei Dalong's injuries. Seeing that he was not seriously injured, he let his disciples disperse.

"Junior brother, please go up the mountain. Master wants to see you."

"Master, are you looking for me?" Zhang Wuling asked curiously, with his hands in his pockets.

Taoist Yunlong nodded and walked towards the mountain. Zhang Wuling followed him.

"Brother Yunlong, I wonder what Master wants to talk to me about?"

As Taoist Master Yunlong walked, he said, "It's the old Heavenly Master's birthday at the Heavenly Master's Mansion, and Master wants you to go with him."

"The old Taoist priest is celebrating his birthday?" Zhang Wuling was a little surprised.

Generally speaking, even if a Taoist priest celebrates his birthday, he rarely does it in a grand manner.

The more common ones are disciples doing it for their master, or fellow disciples getting together for a meal.

It was very rare to see people coming all the way to celebrate a birthday. In Zhang Wuling's memory, the only time it was more lively was when the old Taoist priest celebrated his 100th birthday ten years ago.

That’s because the old Taoist priest is so highly respected. He himself didn’t want to do it, but everyone remembered it. With so many people going, it became a grand ceremony.

If it were anyone else, they would not have the same prestigious treatment as the old Taoist priest.

Taoist Master Yunlong said, "I heard from my master that they are just borrowing a name to discuss something important. The Ten Lords, the company, and other sects will also send people."

"Wow, it's quite a scene. What big thing happened?"

Taoist Yunlong shook his head and said, "I don't know. Master didn't say. But since he went there in person this time, I think it must be a big deal."

Zhang Wuling nodded. It must be no small matter for Zhou Meng to make a special trip to Longhu Mountain this time.

In his memory, Zhou Meng rarely went down the mountain. He usually stayed in the mountain, either practicing or studying the new era technology - mobile phones.

You know, Zhou Meng didn't even go to the Luotian Grand Ceremony that followed, and even Taoist Yunlong didn't go. Only Wang Ye went.

Thinking of this, Zhang Wuling's thoughts drifted away for a moment. Before he knew it, he had been in this world for eighteen years...

When he knew that this was a world for one person, Zhang Wuling didn't care whether he had talent or not and flew to Wudang Mountain.

There is no reason why I chose Wudang. I was simply influenced by Zhang Sanfeng in martial arts novels. I like to use martial arts to achieve enlightenment, and I feel that Wudang is more suitable for me.

What's more, my surname is Zhang. I am a god in heaven, half surnamed Zhang and half surnamed Li. Doesn't it mean that I am born to practice Taoism?

Therefore, that year when he was six years old, he met Zhou Meng, the head of Wudang, accompanied by his family.

At first, Zhou Meng had no intention of accepting Zhang Wuling. After all, he was only six years old and too young to go to school.

However, it happened to be summer vacation, so Zhang Wuling enrolled in a summer class at Wudang, where he learned the basic skills of the Five-Step Boxing and practiced calligraphy.

But just this one opportunity allowed Zhang Wuling to get some exposure to the basics of cultivation.

Originally, Zhang Wuling planned to take it slow and steady, relying on his perseverance and persistence to get Wudang to accept him.

But in the end, he seemed to have underestimated his own talent, or rather his understanding.

It is also possible that there are really more people with the surname Zhang who are born with the Tao seed.

After just one week of practicing horse stance and basic boxing, Zhang Wuling figured out the method of breathing from the fragmentary "teachings" of his coach and gained Qi in one day.

Once you obtain Qi, it's as if something is released, and your practice can make rapid progress.

In less than half a month, he mastered all the basic boxing techniques. A month later, the entire martial arts school, including the coaches, were no longer his match.

In less than two months, he understood the true meaning of Tai Chi by learning the basic thirteen Tai Chi postures.

So, before the summer class ended, Zhou Meng quickly accepted Zhang Wuling as his disciple.

Since Zhou Meng no longer accepted disciples, he asked his eldest disciple, Taoist Master Guo Xiu, to accept him as his last disciple.

Afterwards, Zhang Wuling became the junior brother of Taoist Yunlong, and was called the "little uncle" by the Wudang disciples.

After the college entrance examination, Zhang Wuling directly applied to the academy in Wudang and began his life and practice in Wudang.

Eighteen years have passed in the blink of an eye.