Under one person, the heavenly official gives blessings

"It's indeed a pseudonym. I can't tell you my real name. Although we fought and are considered friends, my real name can only be shared with my brothers. Our friendship isn't deep enough yet."

Wu Gensheng chuckled.

Of course, he felt that he would definitely meet Gu Changge again in the future.

By then, maybe we can become real "brothers".

However, this was just his premonition, and he couldn't tell what the future would be like.

"Wu Gensheng? Oh, Uncle Daoyuan, my master asked me to bring him to you to become your disciple."

Jixing looked at Wu Gensheng in confusion, and then spoke to the old Taoist priest.

"Master, I, Gu Changge, would like to become your disciple!"

Gu Changge suddenly knelt down like a tiger descending from the mountain. With a bang, he slammed his knees hard on the ground and began to bow to the old Taoist priest.

He came here just to learn the complete alchemy method!

Moreover, he had just noticed that this old Taoist priest was very reserved and his strength was probably on par with masters like the old Taoist priest and Zuo Menzhang.

It is truly a blessing from God that such a great master-level person can teach him skills.

"Eh?"

The old Taoist priest was shocked. This kid was as shameless as Wu Gensheng. He hadn't even said he wanted to be his disciple, but he knelt down directly.

Of course, he felt quite comfortable.

This kid really knows how to act. He knelt down directly without any hesitation. He is really a smart guy.

"Gu Changge, this shameless guy..."

Jixing was also helpless.

However, he had long been accustomed to this guy.

"Master, I think Brother Changge is very sincere. Why don't you just accept him?"

Wu Gensheng also said with a smile.

Chapter 63: If the world imitates me, it is like entering the devil's way (Part 2)

"Okay, okay, I, Daoyuan, will accept you today. From today on, you are my disciple. Hehe, your temperament is quite to my liking."

Daoyuan smiled slightly, with a hint of excitement in his eyes.

He was extremely satisfied with this kid Gu Changge, both for the way he had just beaten Wu Gensheng and for the calming mantra he had on him.

All of this shows that Gu Changge possesses spiritual roots that are no less than Wu Gensheng's.

"Gu Changge greets the master!"

Gu Changge also smiled.

Finally it worked, he should be able to learn the complete alchemy method.

"Ugh!"

Jixing sighed and looked depressed.

Because Gu Changge is his uncle from today on, and he will be on good terms with his master Tong Yunzi, which makes him extremely uncomfortable.

"Congratulations, Taoist Priest, for accepting a good disciple. Brother Changge, congratulations on becoming your disciple."

Wu Gensheng grinned.

"Xiao Jixing, you have to call me uncle-master."

Gu Changge looked at Ji Xing with a smile.

“…Uncle Master!!”

Jixing said through gritted teeth, the depression on his face was completely unrelieved.

Why is he so unlucky?

"Changge, I heard from Tongyun that you have only learned half of the alchemy method. I just saw you sparring with Wu Gensheng. I think you are only one step away from breaking through the Ziwu Zhoutong and reaching the Maoyou Zhoutian. Then you can start refining qi and transforming into spirit.

Then I will teach you the complete alchemy method from today, and by the way, teach you to understand this most amazing book in ancient and modern times, "Journey to the West"! With your comprehension ability, you should be able to finish learning it in half a month, and then you can slowly comprehend it. I have something to go out for in half a month."

Daoyuan raised the wine gourd, took a sip of the old wine, and then took out a tattered Taoist book and a copy of "Journey to the West".

"Half a month? Alchemy and Journey to the West?"

Gu Changge looked at the alchemy method and Journey to the West. The pages looked a little tattered, probably quite old.

Moreover, this old Taoist priest is really a "competent" and good teacher. He is actually prepared to teach me for only half a month.

But that's okay. He doesn't want to stay in this mountain for too long. He still wants to gain experience in the mortal world.

"Speaking of the Ziwu Zhoutian, I'm reminded of the three chariot forces. To open the three gates of the Ziwu Zhoutian, you need these three chariot forces. Just like the battle of magic in Chechi Kingdom in Chapters 44 to 46 of Journey to the West."

Wu Gensheng said lazily.

He naturally knew that with Gu Changge's cultivation level, he must have already cleared three levels, so he just wanted to talk about it.

"If I'm not mistaken, the so-called 'Chechi Kingdom' means 'stagnation of the river cart', and the three spirits of Chechi Kingdom, Tiger Power, Deer Power, and Sheep Power, correspond exactly to the three stages.

Hermit Ziyang also talked about the method of using the power of three vehicles to pass the three levels, but Journey to the West replaced the ox power mentioned by Hermit Ziyang with tiger power.

Journey to the West offers another explanation: Sun Wukong is a mind-monkey, inherently full, so as long as his mind is determined, he can pull the cart through. This actually negates the 'three cart forces' theory."

Gu Changge said slowly.

Of course he had read the comics and had some understanding of this theory.

"You are indeed a clever boy! However, this Journey to the West is more than just a book of alchemy.

The journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures expounded the samadhi of the Lotus Sutra and the Diamond Sutra; the four white horses revealed the secrets of the He Sutra, the Luo Sutra, and the Book of Changes; and the return to the truth clarified the mysteries of the Santong Sutra and the Awakening of Truth.

In the original Journey to the West, I Ching principles, hexagram texts, line texts, and hexagram images are presented through various characters and events. For example, the Demon King of Chaos originates from Kanyuan Mountain in the Three Realms, which nourishes the Water Cave of the Five Elements. Sun Wukong originates from Huaguo Mountain, located in the south. Why? Kan is located in the north, representing water, while Li is located in the south, representing fire. One demon, one saint; one water, one fire.

By the way, Changge, in half a month, go to Lingyin Temple for me and deliver a letter to the abbot Kongchan."

Daoyuan took out a crumpled envelope from his arms and handed it to Gu Changge.

"Deliver a message?"

Gu Changge was stunned.

However, Lingyin Temple is also in Zhejiang, so maybe I can go back home on the way.

Before this, his father sent a letter to his master Fang Bubai, asking him to go home for the New Year. Half a month later, it was almost the New Year.

He had visited Lingyin Temple with his father when he was a child. His father donated a lot of money, so he still remembers it.

Speaking of the history of Lingyin Temple, it is said that Huili, a monk from India, came here and believed that Feilai Peak was the place where "immortals hid", so he built a temple facing the mountain and named it "Lingyin".

He was actually looking forward to it, and maybe he would meet Jie Kong, the "evil monk" who was sent from Shaolin Temple to Lingyin Temple for reflection.

Earlier on the train, the monks from the three Putuo temples said that Jiekong was a "deviant and crazy" guy, and that he was completely different from the kind-hearted old monk he saw in the comics.

"This Lingyin Temple is a great place, a ten-sided monastery. Zen Master Daoji was one of the immortals who ascended to heaven. As the saying goes, wine and meat pass through the intestines, but the Buddha remains in the heart.

It seems that my realm is similar to yours. You, a Quanzhen Taoist, drink wine and eat meat, and you are indeed catching up with the style of Zen Master Daoji."

Wu Gensheng said lazily.

There was a smile in his eyes. He naturally understood that Daoyuan was a lay disciple of Quanzhen and just wanted to tease the old Taoist priest.

"Boy, I am a lay disciple. Besides, you seem to have forgotten the next sentence. If people in the world imitate me, it is like entering the devil's way. Do you think the first sentence is the true meaning? In fact, you don't know that the second sentence is the true meaning.

Do you know any of you about Tantra? Tantra takes great compassion as its root, bodhicitta as its cause, and expedient means as its ultimate goal. Compared to other Buddhist schools, Tantra has the word "expedient means" added to it. Do you know what this "expedient means" means? It means to do whatever is convenient, whether it's killing, setting fire, burning, looting, or anything else!

Daoyuan said, shaking his head.

“This is so convenient.”

Jixing on the side was dumbfounded.

This is not what a cultivator should do.

Aren’t these the same evil people as Quan Xing?

"Master, this convenience is indeed a bit too much. Could it be that this convenience has other real meanings?"

Wu Gensheng also laughed.

"I think this convenience is not for ordinary people, but for great practitioners. After all, the cultivation level of ordinary people is too low. If they want convenience, they will probably kill people and burn them.

But when one reaches the level of Zen Master Daoji, his understanding of convenience should be different."

Gu Changge said, touching his chin.

He also felt that Zen Master Dao Ji would definitely not kill or set fire to anything.

"Good boy, you are indeed smart. This convenience is naturally for great practitioners like Zen Master Dao Ji. For ordinary practitioners, if they have not reached that level, the so-called 'convenience' is like falling into the devil's way and being controlled by desire.

Therefore, the last sentence, "If people in the world imitate me, it would be like entering the devil's way," is what Zen Master Daoji wants to tell you.

Admiration flashed in Daoyuan's eyes.

This kid Gu Changge has an extremely high level of comprehension. Although he is young, his vision, conversation, and actions are quite experienced.

But sometimes it is inevitable to be influenced by some youthful spirit.

For example, when he beat Wu Gensheng.

Chapter 64 Brother Changge, let me introduce you to a beautiful girl (First update)

"I see!"

Gu Changge and Wu Gensheng both smiled.

Both of them were extremely talented people, so they naturally understood what Daoyuan meant at once.

"It seems a little confused."

Jixing scratched his little head, with some vague understanding, but obviously not fully grasping the true meaning.

"Boy, you know that our Quanzhen Dan Dao emphasizes the dual cultivation of sex and life. We not only pursue the immortality of the body, but also the immortality of the soul. Therefore, while practicing 'life skills', we also focus on the cultivation of 'sex skills'."

"Whether it's the Southern School that prioritizes life over nature, or the Northern School that prioritizes nature over life, both ultimately require 'the perfection of both life and nature.' The alchemy method you've learned also falls into this category."

"What are the dragon and tiger? Their nature is the heart, the heart is Li, Li is fire, so it is called the fire dragon in Li, and its nature is also flying. Life is the kidney, the kidney is Kan, Kan is water, so it is called the water tiger in Kan, and its nature is falling.

The Ziwu Zhoutian that you run is the method of taking Kan to fill Li and subduing dragons and taming tigers.

According to the Houtian Bagua diagram, Ziwu and Kanli are in harmony, and the Ziwu Zhoutian is precisely the method of using Kan to fill Li, that is, the method of heart and kidney intercourse. This Ziwu Zhoutian is also called the small Zhoutian.

"The human mind is like an unstoppable monkey in the heart. Only by settling these uncertain thoughts can the whole universe find peace. This spiritual monkey is the true nature of the dual cultivation of body and soul."

Therefore, on the path of spiritual practice, we must lock away our unruly minds and tendencies, shaving off our inherent qualities and habits one by one, just as after entering a state of tranquility, the numerous and complex thoughts fall away one by one."

"Also, do you know why Guanyin appears whenever Tang Sanzang and his disciples are in trouble in Journey to the West? This Guanyin represents inner observation and freedom. When encountering obstacles on the path of spiritual practice, one needs to constantly observe and freedom."

Daoyuan stood up and talked while drinking. The Fragrant Mountain was surrounded by mist, which gave it a fairy-like scene.

"Master, I'm not a Quanzhen disciple. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for you to tell me this secret?"

Wu Gensheng laughed aside.

"Boy, this isn't a real secret. Besides, how could the alchemy method be so easy to practice? Just listen to me for a few words, and you'll understand."

Daoyuan chuckled.

"Master uncle is right. This alchemy method is not that easy to practice."

Jixing also snorted.

"Master, this should be called inner contemplation, right? I wonder if it has anything to do with the Shangqing School's method of concentrating the mind?"

Gu Changge's eyes turned and he asked.

When he used the method of concentrating the mind before, he found that this method required the method of "introspection".

Perhaps it was because he had cultivated his "view of bones" to the extreme, and it seemed extremely easy for him to concentrate his mind.

I don't know if there is any connection between them.

"Hey, you're quite clever, kid. The method of contemplating the body and mind is actually the method of inner vision. Inner vision is also known as introspection, and it allows one to see the five internal organs thoroughly."

"One is to contemplate the inner scene within the body, or what is known as observing the inner scene. This kind of scene often focuses on the 'body spirit' within the body. Taoists believe that the internal organs, five senses, meridians, and acupoints of the human body are all guarded by various spirits, collectively known as 'body spirits.'"