Chapter 2 Leisurely Tour of Chu Mountain, Mysterious Monk
Unexpectedly, there were many unexpected things in the world. The original wife Zhao's wife had not given birth for several years, and she had a secret baby at this time, which was really ridiculous. The eldest wife gave birth to her concubine on the same day, and the eldest wife had only one hour apart. The eldest wife took the initiative and gave birth to her eldest son and the concubine gave birth to her two sons. Although they were both second sons, Old Woman Ling couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, just because she loved her second daughter-in-law even more in her selfish thoughts, and she also hoped that she could give birth to her eldest son. However, Ling Zhen was relieved when he heard this. He studied too much and was full of Confucian thoughts of loyalty to the emperor and managing the family. When the eldest wife gave birth to her eldest son, the family would be free of worries in the future and would be harmonious. Wouldn't it be beautiful? Unexpectedly, the eldest wife had a safe mother and son, but the second wife had a blood-collar death after giving birth, and she passed away without even taking a look at the child.
Although Ling Zhen was a little scholarly and indecisive, he was extremely strict in managing the family. He immediately ordered his wife to order her to raise her two sons with a good life and not to be lazy at all. His wife also agreed in tears. The old lady was also very sad, but she had already come to this point, and she was just sad and unintentional. She immediately took Ling Zhen’s father-in-law from the countryside, and then buried the second lady with the courtesy of her wife.
The eldest son was named Ling Kang and the second son was named Ling Chong. The eldest wife was born in a famous family and had a gentle temperament. Although one was born in a legitimate family, the other was born in a illegitimate family. She couldn't help but look at her with different eyes on her daily support, but she did not dare to beat and insult or expel her from the house. In the blink of an eye, fifteen years passed by. Ling Chong was also considered to have grown up safely and had a strong body. However, his grandfather was heartbroken by the death of his beloved daughter, and passed away in the third year of the Ling Mansion.
Since then, Ling Chong has no one from his parents' family. His brother Ling Kang is very similar to his father and is pedantic and upright, so he is most favored by his father. However, Ling Chong is absent-minded and does not like studying. He is dedicated to the nonsense of the mountain history, the sword fairy and the knights, which makes Ling Zhen angry and scold him for not doing his job properly. Fortunately, the old lady loved this young grandson the most and insisted on maintaining her. With this backer, Ling Zhen really dared not do anything to his two sons.
Fortunately, although Ling Chong was not doing his job properly, he had the same benefit. He was easy-going and was comparable to an ordinary playboy. The dynasty housekeeper had unique skills and was a good player in the world back then. He served the Ling family for three generations. The two sons born by Ling Zhen were very fond of Ling Chong. He even taught him his martial arts skills that he never showed others. In his opinion, although Ling Chong was a little bit unfamiliar, he was naturally pure and kind, and he was very active. Just by qualifications, he was much better than his brother.
The two of them rode up the mountain. Today, Ling Chongben was sitting in the mansion. Suddenly he became interested and insisted on visiting Chushan. He grew up in Jinling since he was a child. I don’t know how many times he came to Chushan, but this time he was on a whim, but he couldn’t stop him. The Chao had no choice but to follow. Chushan Mountain was hundreds of feet high and was also extremely high in the south. There were many literati and poets of all dynasties, and it has always been a famous place in Jinling.
The two of them arrived at the foot of the mountain to get off the horse, and they both dismounted. Naturally, there were servants who were specializing in feeding the horses to take over the horse reins. The two paid the fee and gave a few more instructions to lift the mountain. The Chu Mountain is a hundred feet high, and the mountain is low and back without losing its steepness. It can be considered a sudden rise in the plains of the south of the Yangtze River. Ling Chong and the other two did not use their light skills, but walked up the mountain slowly. Wang Chao looked at Ling Chong's back and smiled bitterly: "This young master's talent for martial arts is really nothing to say. He actually practiced a pure mouth at a young age.
The innate true energy is used to open up the Ren and Du meridians by myself. When I achieved this, I was already thirty-five years old. Unfortunately, I was a young man. He thought about everything and had no fixed pattern. If he could calm down and learn martial arts, he would become a master in the world in less than a few years." As he thought about it, he suddenly smiled bitterly: "So what if he became a master? After learning martial arts, he was not like me, who had many enemies and implicated his wife, and finally ended up being alone and surviving?"
Ling Chong suddenly turned around and smiled: "Uncle Wang, you are in a state of chaos, what are you thinking?" Wang Chao was shocked: "Young Master is so keen. I am thinking that with the qualifications of the young master, you can practice quietly, you will be able to achieve something in the future and glorify the ancestors of the Ling family." Ling Chong yawned, seemingly lacking in interest, and said with a smile: "Why is your tone the same as my father? I have said a long time ago that it is not my wish to be a marquis and ministers. All I want in this life is to become an immortal!" When talking about the word "becoming an immortal", a dazzling light suddenly burst out in his eyes. Unfortunately, the Chao followed him but did not see it.
Wang Chao smiled bitterly and said, "Young Master, how can those immortals be easy to make? Eat the clouds and drink dew, immortality, seem to be glorious, but in fact they are thorns and countless disasters. If you are not careful, not only will your life be lost, but if your soul is scattered, that is wrong! Throughout history, those who seek immortals have been like crucian carp crossing the river, but who can get the Tao and ascend? It can be seen that the road of immortals is unreliable, difficult! difficult! difficult!"
Ling Chong said unconvincedly: "There was not a fairy master from Tianjing coming to Jinling to perform his skills two years ago. The flying sword and sky art. Tsk tsk, even if I practice martial arts to the highest level, I may not be able to reach such a state. It can be seen that the path of immortality is expected, not without fault."
Since ancient times, the myths of immortals and Buddhas have been circulated between heaven and earth, and in reality, there are indeed people who practice Taoism. Legend has it that they can carry mountains and seas and create things out of thin air. Many such figures have been worshipped in the Ming Dynasty.
The court classified these practitioners in order according to their supernatural powers and incorporated them into the bureaucratic system to serve the Ming Dynasty. These people are collectively called immortal masters, among which the most recognized practitioners is Cao Jing, the current national master. Legend has it that his magic power can be used to ghosts and gods, can spread clouds and rain, and sprinkle beans into soldiers. Even the current emperors rely heavily on it. Two years ago, several of his disciples came to Jinling to worship their ancestors with Emperor Hui's seventh brother, King Qin. Ling Zhen is the minister of the Ministry of Rites. He handled all the things that the prince worshiped his ancestors. Ling Chong had heard about the pros and cons of these immortal masters. After he had been tempted by his grandmother for half a day, the old lady spoke, and ordered Ling Zhen to find an opportunity to introduce him to several immortal masters.
When the immortal masters saw that they were Ling Zhen's son, they did not refuse. They tried the trick of flying swords and taking the heads of the people on the spot, but they were stunned by Ling. They just didn't want to learn immortals and swords, and they could survive. Although Ling Zhen was also shocked by these immortal methods, he was a serious scholar. His son did not speak of strange powers and turned a blind eye to him. Instead, he scolded Ling Chong more. The father and son had a quarrel, and they were still today.
Wang Chao sneered, "Hmph, the flying sword flows, and you can't get the head of someone thousands of miles away. It's so majestic! Those who have just learned some Taoism and have no qualifications before they have been born to make fame and fortune. They are not really capable! Young Master, don't be deceived by them." Ling Chong turned around and shouted, "Uncle Wang, look at that immortal master, have you seen a real practitioner? Tell me quickly!"
The eyes of chaotic eyes showed a look of remembrance and slowly said, "I have never seen anyone. It was just thirty years ago. I was chasing a one-legged thief. I happened to find a thousand-year-old red fruit in the deep mountains. I was greedy for a moment. Unexpectedly, a red poisonous python was guarded by it. It sprayed a sip of poisonous gas. Seeing the burial snake kissing, a divine light rose from the mountains and circled a few times. The three-zone-long poisonous python did not even hum, and turned into a pool of flesh and blood. Then the divine light rolled away the red fruit and left one for me. I swallowed it, and then survived death. Fortunately, the old man led someone to pass by and rescue me, and then saved my life."
Ling Chong lived for fifteen years and had never heard of the past of the dynasty. He kept saying, "What happened later? What happened later?" The dynasty smiled bitterly and said, "I also turned around and waited hard, hoping to see the divine light again, and I was content with death. Who knew that after three years of waiting, I had no idea that when I came out of the mountain, I heard that my enemy had been attacked, and my first wife and a pair of children were killed. I was furious and wanted to kill all thirteen enemies with my sword. Later, I was seriously injured and had no choice but to join the old master. I stayed in the Ling family until now."
Chapter completed!