I saw that the person who came was dressed as a scholar, walked with no force, and carried a book basket on his back. He was obviously an ordinary scholar who was traveling around, but I didn't know whether he was traveling or visiting friends and apprentices.
While Li Chong was thinking, he suddenly heard him announcing his home address. This woke Li Chong out of his deep thoughts.
"Ning Caichen! Wait, why are you so familiar?"
Li Chong was about to return the favor when he suddenly woke up.
"No, Lan Ruosi, Ning Caichen, isn't this the plot of A Chinese Ghost Story? Sigh! I didn't really encounter these, it would be too bloody."
The story of A Chinese Ghost Story was almost completely filmed on TV. He never thought that he would actually encounter a real scene, which made Li Chong unable to react.
Ignoring this bloody situation, I am now looking forward to it.
I wonder what Ning Caichen is like? Is he the frail scholar? Is Xiaoqian really as beautiful as a fairy? What does the tree demon look like? Is Yan Chixia really powerful?
Are the scenes on TV and reality really the same?
These questions immediately aroused Li Chong's curiosity.
Because since Li Chong came to this world, he has only practiced martial arts and studied, and has never left the capital. Therefore, he has not seen any monsters or monks. He did not expect that they would all gather together at once. Can you not look forward to it?
As for safety, Li Chong is not worried. Although he is extremely weak now, his ability as a ghost of death is still there, which is more than enough to protect himself. Besides, isn't there a hero named Yan Chixia?
Since Li Chong had just been promoted to Martial Saint, his whole body was extremely weak, and the prowess of those warriors had been hidden deep inside his body after becoming a Martial Saint. Now he just looked like a weak scholar who only focused on studying and lacked exercise.
So there is no need to worry about Yan Chixia and the Dryad discovering her, she can just watch the realistic A Chinese Ghost Story in her leisure time.
Thinking of this, Li Chong couldn't help but smile.
Suddenly he remembered that Ning Caichen was waiting for his response! He suddenly came back to his senses.
When he looked at Ning Caichen, he found that Ning Caichen was looking at him strangely. Seeing this, Li Chong couldn't help but blush.
Can't help but say.
"Hello, Brother Ning, I'm Li Chong. I just thought of something, so I'm sorry for my indifference."
After hearing Li Chong's explanation, Ning Caichen did not go into details, but looked at Li Chong and smiled. Li Chong also smiled lightly and responded, the embarrassment just now was easily resolved. Both of them are well-educated and sensible people.
I don't mind this little incident.
At this time, Li Chong carefully looked at Ning Caichen in front of him. He had an elegant and delicate face, about ten years old. His skin was fair and healthy, and his whole body exuded a faint scholarly atmosphere. He was more delicate and elegant than expected.
Li Chong thought of the words "Guangmao Xiaosheng" and couldn't help but sigh that the handsome guy is popular wherever he goes.
They sat down under the statue of the god. In order not to be left in the cold and to deepen their understanding, Li Chong decided to speak first.
After all, our understanding of the Ning Caichen in front of us is limited to what is recorded in the book. In reality, Ning Caichen himself does not know anything about it.
Although he believed that books are worse than no books, Li Chong still understood. This is one of the reasons why Confucianism advocates traveling.
"People in the lower capital, this time I got permission from my mentor to travel around the world and gain more knowledge. I wonder where Brother Ning is from?"
In order to increase Ning Caichen's favor, Li Chong took the lead in briefly introducing himself.
Because in this wilderness, no matter how upright and kind Ning Caichen is, he must be wary of a stranger. This is human nature.
Looking at Li Chong with an elegant smile on his face, Ning Caichen relaxed his nervous mood and said with a smile.
"I am originally from Jiangsu and Zhejiang. This time I came to visit my mentor. Because the journey is far away, I didn't plan the itinerary for a while, so I walked to this wilderness. Fortunately, there is a temple here, otherwise I would have to sleep in the wilderness."
"Haha, I am going to the Dongting area this time, and I just take this opportunity to travel and gain more knowledge. Since we meet in this wilderness, it can be regarded as a kind of fate."
Li Chong said with a smile. After becoming a Martial Saint, he was capable and reserved, and during his period of weakness, he became a completely frail scholar. He was also very approachable when speaking. He quickly won Ning Caichen's favor.
The two of them quickly became familiar with each other as they interacted with each other, and gradually the topics started to open up. From ancient Chinese philosophy, poetry and songs, to the real world, the two of them talked loudly and showed off what they had learned in their hearts.
During this conversation, Li Chong discovered that Ning Caichen was rich in knowledge, full of strategies, and had a gentle yet strong personality.
This surprised Li Chong. He didn't expect Ning Caichen to be so talented in literature.
Ning Caichen had great literary talent, but Li Chong was not bad either. In recent years, apart from practicing martial arts, Li Chong was also studying and understanding. From the fact that he successfully became a disciple of the great Confucian king Xiaotong, we can know the level of his knowledge.
After this conversation, the two of them suddenly felt that they cherished each other and felt like they had met each other late and were close friends.
Some people will never become friends even if they stay together for a lifetime, and some people will become close friends even if they are thousands of miles apart, and Li Chong and Ning Caichen are the latter.
After becoming familiar with each other, Li Chong also gradually relaxed. Now he really wants to know Ning Caichen's views on the so-called beauty, whether he also has the idea of adding lights to red sleeves. Regarding those fairy tales about scholars meeting ghosts and foxes at night.
Not really looking forward to it either.
This is crucial for the next encounter with Xiaoqian. Under the influence of A Chinese Ghost Story, Li Chong's gossip mentality was suddenly heightened.
Li Chong admired Ning Caichen's literary talent, so he really wanted Ning Caichen to have an affair.
Looking at Ning Caichen, he said playfully.
"Brother Caichen, look at this temple in the wilderness. Have you ever thought about reading at night with red sleeves, lights, and gorgeous colors? Haha."
Ning Caichen, who was chatting happily and looking very happy, immediately stopped smiling when he heard Li Chong's words, and looked at Li Chong with a solemn expression.
This made Li Chong feel embarrassed and looked a little embarrassed.
Feeling that he was too serious, Ning Caichen sat up slightly and said.
"Brother Li, we met by chance, but we felt like old friends at first sight. I admire Brother Li's talents so much that I consider him my lifelong confidant. Now that I hear Brother Li's words, I don't agree with them. If I have contradicted Brother Li, I still can't.
I hope you can forgive me."
At this time, Li Chong also retracted his playful smile, straightened his body, and listened to Ning Caichen's words.
Looking at Li Chong's expression, Ning Caichen softened his expression and continued.
"Brother Li Chong, who is talented and full of knowledge, must also know that Master has said that if you don't say a word, your strange power will confuse the gods. We Confucian scholars should focus on reincarnation and human affairs, and think about the people of the world. How can we talk about such false things?
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After saying this, Ning Caichen looked a little lonely and spoke again.
"Even so, we also know that we cannot deny the existence of ghosts and ghosts in this world. These demons and monsters are rampant across the land, poisoning the people, either confusing them or intimidating them. They have made the world's people uneasy, causing chaos and turmoil, making all believers unwilling to make progress.
, is extremely ignorant. We are unable to do anything about it now, but we Confucians take the world as our own responsibility and educate the people as our great cause, how can we associate with monsters and demons?
The so-called red sleeves, lighting up the lamp and reading at night, and the ghosts and foxes are just to confuse students, hinder our Confucianism and harm our Confucian students, and are the biggest enemies of our Confucian students. In the future, I will eradicate these demons and monsters that are poisoning the world, and restore the world to peace and harmony.
Brother Li is a close friend of mine. Now that I heard that he still has such thoughts, Caichen has no choice but to advise him. If his words are inappropriate, I hope Brother Li will forgive him."
Looking at Ning Caichen, who was sitting upright, with a look of awe-inspiring righteousness on his delicate and fair face, and so much pride in his words, it was impossible to imagine that he was a frail scholar.
All this made Li Chong's heart freeze.
"Yes, this is no longer my era. Demons and demons are rampant here. Even the so-called immortals and Buddhas are all about profit. Isn't it because Buddhism has usurped the Tang Dynasty that I have to do my best to plan. Even the immortals and Buddhas are like this.
Not to mention ghosts.
Those so-called stories about ghosts, foxes, demons, and scholars falling in love are just ridiculous stories, just wishful thinking on the part of human beings. All the prosperity in the world is for profit, and all the hustle and bustle in the world is for profit and hope."
Hearing these words of Ning Caichen, Li Chong was also shocked. Everything he did was for himself, the people of the world, and the common people. He was not that great yet, but since God allowed him to be reborn in the world of Journey to the West and gave himself
If you have powerful power and let yourself practice martial arts, then you will use this powerful power to create a vigorous career, use the power of death to create your own world with martial arts, and use the martial arts that the world underestimates to question the world.
Who is the hero among immortals and Buddhas?
Thinking of this, Li Chong couldn't help but look solemn, stood up slowly, and bowed slightly towards Ning Caichen.
"Brother Ning's lesson is that a good word from brother now is better than ten years of reading. Li Chong will definitely repent."
In fact, it's not surprising that Li Chong had such thoughts. He was just influenced by his previous life and his expectations for A Chinese Ghost Story, and he lost his sense of proportion for a moment. After hearing Ning Caichen's words, he suddenly woke up and tempered himself.
Confirmed what was in my heart.
Seeing Li Chong being so solemn, Ning Caichen felt happy and hurriedly stepped forward to help him up.
"Brother Li is worthy of being my close friend. The talented minister just doesn't want Brother Li to be deceived by other things and delay his studies. In this world where immortals and demons are everywhere, we Confucians are in difficulties everywhere. To realize the great unity of the world, we must strengthen our beliefs.
Only by being fearless and working hard can we achieve our ideals. Only in this way can we become great scholars in the future and do our best for the common people."
Ning Caichen's words expressed his ideals, seeking stability and a foundation for Confucianism and the common people.
Looking at Ning Caichen's fair and delicate face, Li Chong suddenly felt that his image was extremely tall and majestic.
At the same time, I can't help but feel heroic in my heart, and I have to fight for the ideal in my heart, and I will never regret it even if I die a hundred times.
This small episode not only did not affect the relationship between the two, but greatly increased their goodwill and deepened their friendship.
After some conversation, Ning Caichen's interest became high and he took out a book from the book basket. Li Chong took a closer look and found that it was a copy of "Yi Zhuan".
Although "Yi Zhuan" was written by Confucian scholars, it also contains a large amount of Taoist theory.
He used the two concepts of yin and yang to represent the two basic opposing forces in the universe. Yang means positive, dominant, aggressive, male; revealing... can be synthesized into masculine nature; Yin means negative, passive, retreat, female, hidden...
..., can be synthesized into feminine and soft natures. Masculine nature is exactly the characteristic of Confucianism, and feminine nature is exactly the characteristic of Taoism. The opposition and mutual integration between Confucianism and Taoism reflect the mutual interaction of yin and yang.
Therefore, although this book is famous and Confucianism is well known to everyone, few people study it. Because they do not understand some Taoist doctrines, it is difficult to read, and the content of "Yi Zhuan" is more obscure and difficult to understand than "Yi Jing". Therefore, ordinary Confucian students
It is difficult to study this "Yi Zhuan".
The reason why Li Chong was so familiar with them was because Teacher Wang had taught them. But Teacher Wang Xiaotong was a world-famous Confucian scholar. At that time, he and many of his classmates sounded like they had come out of nowhere.
Unexpectedly, Ning Caichen would study this book alone, and his eyes suddenly changed when he looked at Ning Caichen.
"Brother Caichen actually knows "Yi Zhuan"?"
"Ah, haha, I made you laugh. I only read this wonderful book recently. After reading it, I was immediately attracted. However, a lot of knowledge in the book is obscure and difficult to understand, so I have been reading it non-stop.
Study.
Recently I heard that the teacher Li Baiyao from Jizhong is proficient in history and knows the Book of Changes, so I visited him this time. After I went there, I got the teacher’s guidance and understood many things. I felt that the book was profound and profound, so I studied it constantly and tried to understand it.
12. This book is already so amazing.
I don’t know how profound the Book of Changes is, but I heard that only Mr. Shengxian in the world can study it thoroughly.”
Listening to Ning Caichen's words, Li Chong was shocked. Not to mention Ning Caichen's literary talents, just talking about the distance from Jiangsu and Zhejiang to Jizhong, there was more than a thousand miles between them. A weak scholar who had no power to tie a chicken slowly grew up.
Migration, how difficult and persevering it is.
I did this just to gain knowledge from a book, and just to get a little confused in my heart.
All this shocked Li Chong very much. It immediately sharpened Li Chong's mind.
The eyes he looked at Ning Caichen were full of respect. He was no longer looking at the so-called Ning Caichen who had a lot of romantic encounters in A Chinese Ghost Story, but a Ning Caichen who was full of righteousness, integrity and fortitude.
Taking a deep look at Ning Caichen, Li Chong knew that there would be one great scholar in the future.
If you don’t make friends like these, who else will you make?
Although Li Chong was not arrogant, he was proud and awe-inspiring. Only a few people of his generation in the capital could catch his eye.
When it comes to making close friends, he is extremely cautious, preferring to be short-lived rather than excessive. He always smiles coldly at the so-called close friends all over the world.
Boya Ziqi's friendship is so easy to obtain. Those close friends all over the world are just fair-weather people at best.
I didn't expect that I would meet someone like Ning Caichen today. If I didn't make friends with him, it would be a mistake. Wouldn't it be a lifetime regret?
He calmed down his mind immediately and said with a smile to Ning Caichen.
"Cai Chen, you are too modest. I have dabbled in Yi Zhuan a little bit, and there are many things in it that are not confusing. Now I just take this opportunity to ask you for advice. I wonder if Brother Ning can give me some guidance."
Ning Caichen was overjoyed when he heard Li Chong's words.
"Haha, this is really great. We can learn from each other. Come, sit here."
After saying that, Ning Caichen pulled Li Chong beside him to study and communicate.
I don't know when outside the main hall, the wind and rain had stopped, it was pitch black, and countless stone statues stood horribly in the dark night.
But in this dark environment, two girls wearing white clothes gradually came up. Their hair was flying, and their slender necks were white and soft, which was very touching. One of them had plump and round buttocks, which was very attractive.
She has a slender waist, proud peaks, and a peerless appearance.
The two of them walked gently on lotus steps and slowly approached the main hall. This was an extremely beautiful scene.
But if someone takes a closer look, they will definitely see a pale expression on their faces, because these two people are not walking, but floating slowly.
"Sister Xiaoqian, two scholars moved into this ruined temple today. I wonder what will happen to these two people. Haha, will you be fascinated immediately?"
One of the women chuckled at the peerless-looking woman next to her.
"Mannie, don't say so much, just stick to everything in the past. I wonder what happened to grandma recently? There are more and more requests for souls. Hey, if this continues, sooner or later the Immortal Family will be alarmed."
After hearing Manny's words, Xiaoqian said lightly, her tone full of sadness and a hint of impatience.
"Yes, grandma's demands are getting more and more, and she is not allowed to kill people at will, she can only seduce, but there are so many people coming to her door." Manny also said worriedly with a hint of dissatisfaction.
Then he changed his tone and said.
"But we don't need to be afraid of attracting monks and immortals. We are all tempted. Those people did not die in our hands, but in the hands of their own desires and inner demons."
"No matter what, we were all involved, and we can't escape the blame. Let's not discuss this anymore, let's go."
The two of them came to the outside of the main hall lightly. However, they did not dare to go any further, as if there was something terrifying inside.
"Sister, who do you think is worshiped in this hall? Why does it make people feel like they are out of their minds every time they approach this place? A large temple that has been abandoned for thousands of years and a dilapidated statue of a god make us feel uneasy.
I'm so scared. Sometimes I don't even dare to look at that statue."
Looking at the main hall, Manny said with fear in her eyes.
"I don't know who it is? Grandma once told us to respect him and not to make mistakes at will."
Xiaoqian also spoke, her tone flat but full of respect.
"Hey, that's not right. The terrifying coercion seems to have disappeared today."
Suddenly Manny said in surprise.
"Yes, I feel it too, but don't make mistakes. Remember what grandma said! Throw the gold ingot in."
Xiaoqian still looked calm.
Li Chong and Ning Caichen, who were exchanging their experiences, suddenly heard a sound.
Look towards where the sound came from.
Two large golden ingots fell in the middle of the hall.
After looking up, Ning Caichen's eyes were extremely dull, as if he were looking at a worthless stone, and then he continued reading.
A playful smile appeared at the corner of Li Chong's mouth.