"When the dragon and the tiger meet, the golden tripod produces black pearls; the golden flowers bloom with mercury leaves, and the jade stems grow lead branches..."
Graphite's voice is loud and clear, resounding far and near.
As he finished speaking, a young monk wearing a blue toga and a jade belt on his forehead, who was about the middle stage of Jindan cultivation, thanked him deeply.
Immediately, he took two steps back to avoid passing by.
This place is located between two contiguous hills that are more than a hundred feet high. In name, it is a "mountain concave", but it is only six or seven feet shorter than the mountain tops on both sides. There are three to five hills on both sides, six
Seven clear springs gurgling left behind, passing through a semicircular site that is slightly convex in the mountains, embracing the east and west and descending.
This clear spring falls on the bluestone, and the sound is actually not too quiet; but the strange thing is that under the strange scenery here, it does not make people feel noisy, but is extremely quiet.
Different from other Xuanzongs, Qihua Xuanzong has a unique "bu Tai" system.
In the two realms of Jindan and Nascent Soul, they are divided according to their aptitude and potential, and they jointly set up the "Twelve Steps" that are beyond the level of ordinary disciples. They rise and fall with the assessment, and they are considered to be elites among the disciples. The Twelve Steps
The total number accounts for approximately a quarter of the number of disciples.
Compared with systems such as the "Zhenzhuan Hall" which accounts for only one percent, one thousandth or even less of the total number of disciples, this may not have any merits. Although it is a bit complicated, it is indeed possible to achieve targeted teaching in accordance with aptitude.
strengthened.
With the "introduction ceremony" treatment of the Shishi Xiaoyu sect, he was naturally the first to enter the twelve branches of Taichung.
The "first department" of every small realm is naturally the real elite of Qihua Xuanzong.
Currently, there are a total of 12 disciples in the "first station" in the Golden Elixir Realm.
Everyone has their eyes set on the highest level, and since Shi Mo is new here, there are naturally some people who are dissatisfied; but for Shi Mo, it is naturally easy for him to handle the Xuanzong level disciples. Three days ago, there was a small gathering at Moon Stepping Peak, and Shi Mo claimed to be "Introductory Seven Days,"
"Four Classics Xiantong", an incisive discussion of the wonderful meaning of this classic has already won the admiration of several people.
When we get together today, many people who think quickly have put down their attitude and changed "argument" to "asking for advice." Of course, they can benefit from it, and they can also invisibly bring the relationship between the two parties closer.
In response to such a scene, Shi Mo never refuses anyone who comes.
After the man in the green robe and jade belt left, another man came forward.
This person's skin was translucent, his eyes were soft but his eyebrows were sharp, and his brocade robe was spread out to show his unruly style. He smiled and said: "Junior Brother Mo, I have recently understood the secret method of "giving up the mind and entering the secret method" in the "Herding Cows" in the sect.
In one verse, conceit has reached its peak. But with this way of thinking about guarding one's heart, and the spirit flowing, I still feel that there is still a faint layer of separation. I wonder if you can help Brother Yu make a break?"
Shi Mo's eyes moved slightly and said: "It doesn't matter if we talk to senior brother."
One of the eight classics of Xuanzong in Qi, "Deduction", is eclectic. There is not a single word in the entire classic, but twenty-four pictures. Each picture scroll has twelve "entering the secret" doors.
, Once you are familiar with it, it will be of great benefit to your retreat practice and your spirit will be pure and peaceful.
The name of the person in front of me is He Yizhen, and he ranks second among the first disciples of Qihua Xuanzong's Golden Core Realm.
Of course, this was before the introduction of graphite, which now takes a back seat to third place.
The picture scroll deduced by He Yizhen is the "Cow Herding Picture" among the twelve picture scrolls.
He Yizhen said slowly: "The way I deduce is to start from the mind of equanimity and enter the secret. The ultimate goal is to achieve the state of 'selflessness and perseverance'. The resulting verse goes: The white cow is always in the white clouds, and people have no intention of the cow.
Same. The moon shines through the white clouds, and the shadows are white. The white clouds and the bright moon are from the west to the east."
After Shi Mo and Yizhen, there were three or four others who secretly admired this verse.
Shi Mo smiled and said: "The artistic conception here is great, but it is separated by another level. From my point of view, 'perseverance' is there, but 'selflessness' is not necessarily the case."
He Yizhen's eyes moved and he said, "Junior Brother Mo, can you correct me?"
Several people behind him also looked very expectant.
Shi Mo thought for a while and said calmly: "Man and cattle have disappeared without a trace. The bright moonlight contains all things in the sky. If you ask about the meaning, there are wild flowers and grass growing in clumps."
He Yizhen chanted it carefully twice, his eyes lit up, and he said: "Great kindness."
"Listening to your words, it's like the clouds are cleared and the sun suddenly opens up."
The look on graphite's face changed again.
Shi Mo smiled and said: "I don't dare to take it seriously."
He Yizhen thought about it for a moment and said, "Brother Yu has something to say. I would like to ask Junior Brother Mo to think about it."
Shi Mo's heart moved and he said: "Senior Brother, please speak frankly."
He Yizhen said: "We, the 'First Stage' disciples, have personal experience. Of course, we all know that Junior Brother Mo's Taoism and wisdom are worthy of being solemnly recommended by the sect and treating him with generous gifts. However, other fellow disciples, teachers, and juniors may not all know this."
.If everyone in the Hezong family is to return to their hearts, the best way is to use the 'official scriptures'. Understanding the Eight Classics does not necessarily require speed; as long as a mark is left in one scripture, no one will be able to question it."
Shi Mo smiled and said: "I understand. Thanks to my senior brother for your kind words."
He bowed solemnly to Yizhen again before leaving.
What He Yizhen said is not only the "ethos" of all major Xuan sects, but also the best standard for testing the talents of disciples of various sects.
In the past few days, Shi Mo has also learned something about it. Over the past 30,000 years, dozens of Xuanzongs from far and near have been able to change the "Zheng Jing", "Tibet", and "Guide" of their own school in the Golden Elixir Realm.
In the realm of separation and union, one-third of them are collected by the Eight Great Dao Sects, breaking through the realm of Tianxuan Shangzhen.
There are indeed many people in Qihua Xuanzong who expect him to take this step.
In fact, Graphite is already doing this.
If he is willing, he can completely subvert several classics in the sect within a few days. But the purpose of Shi Mo is not to enlighten Xuanzong and bring forth the new, but to establish his own path. So after deducing from the Kongyun Nianjian
He would only take out the classics at critical moments.
After a while, another very tall Jindan monk wearing a black robe came closer and said calmly: "Junior Brother Mo, Brother Yu has another question to ask."
This person's eyes seem to be open and closed, his nose is hooked, and his voice is hoarse. At first glance, he is not an easy person to get along with.
This person's name is Bai Qinghan, and he ranks third among the first Budai disciples; but in terms of accumulation of merit, he ranks first, and he had the conditions to break through to the Nascent Soul thirty years ago.
Shi Mo said: "I don't dare to ask for advice. Brother Bai, please tell me."
Bai Qinghan said slowly: "In the days when I was preparing to break through the realm, I only felt the changes in my mind, spirit, and Taoism, which were chaotic and unclear. In terms of his artistic conception - he had no intention of the realm, and returned to his roots with all his strength; Wanzu went to the gods, confused and dull. And
The spirit is unified, the body does not change or perish; the form and the Tao are connected, there is no death or life. I wonder if Junior Brother Mo can say something?"
Shi Mo's eyes moved.
After this month of study, he already had a general idea of the Taoist classics at the Xuanzong level. What Bai Qinghan asked seemed simple, but it was a major part of the "Shinto Transformation", with no less than 1,700 specific branches.
It's really difficult and unusual.
This question does not seem like a sincere question, but rather like looking for trouble. If Shi Mo cannot give a concise answer, it will seem to damage his reputation in the eyes of those who do not know the truth.
After pondering for a while, Mo Mo simply said: "The changes in Tao's body and mind are invisible. It all depends on the true vacuum, true secret and true silence; coming in and out of existence and non-existence, the root of all transformations. Falling into words is nothing more than a compliment; the ultimate mystery,
It’s hard to find right now.”
"Next time when Brother Bai is practicing, please allow me to watch quietly and give you guidance at any time on how to do good deeds."
Bai Qinghan's eyes narrowed and he waited for a long time before saying: "That's fine."
After Bai Qinghan, there were three or four people who asked questions one by one. After about half an hour, this "Moon-Treading Peak Gathering" was considered to be over.
This was originally a gathering for the first twelve disciples to communicate during their free time. Since the last meeting, it has become Shi Mo's "guidance meeting."
All the disciples dispersed, leaving only Shi Mo alone——
In fact, there is another person, a boy of about eight or nine years old who has no cultivation.
The boy has red lips and white teeth, and has four pigtails tied into a knot on the top of his head. He looks quite funny.
This boy's name is Mu Xin, and he obviously has no cultivation at all, and has not yet reached the age of Taoism. Shi Mo originally thought he was the blood descendant of a certain elder, but later he found out that it was not the case.
It turned out that Mu Xin came from outside the mountains for the head of Qihua Xuanzong three years ago.
This man is extremely intelligent, and when he talks about Taoism, he is almost as wise as he was born with it, no less than the Golden Elixir Yuanying monks. Unfortunately, he has a rare "pure, muddy, detached, and detached" physique. Although he is born with a long life, he is almost as long as Zhu Ji.
A monk has longevity, but he cannot enter Taoism and practice.
Mo Shanghui, the head of Qihua Xuanzong, left him here as an "inspiration" for the first disciple of Zhu Jindan. Such an arrangement can be regarded as giving full play to his talents.
The boy blinked and said, "Mo Shi. There is a secret. Do you want to know?"
But this little boy Mu Xin has a familiar temperament and is not afraid of anything. He and Mo Shi have only met three or four times, and they feel like they have known each other for many years.
Shi Mo looked at Mu Xin carefully and said, "Tell me about it."
Mu Xin smiled proudly and said: "The day you entered the mountain gate, one of the two Jindan disciples injured was named Bai Qingshuang, who was Bai Qinghan's brother. That's why he used the problem just now to make things difficult.
."
Mu Xin blinked and said, "But your answer is quite good."
This sentence seems a bit old-fashioned.
Shi Mo nodded slightly in his mind, secretly thinking that this was the case. At the same time, he was also secretly surprised that this weak boy could actually know such gossip. He didn't know where he came from.
Mu Xin's eyes flashed with brilliance, and she said mysteriously: "There is another secret... do you want to hear it?"
Shi Mo was really interested in this kid and said, "Tell me about it."
Mu Xin puffed up his small chest and said: "Actually, it is not accurate to say that the 'pure and pure body' cannot be practiced. Strictly speaking, if there is no cultivation method to reach the extremely high level, those with this constitution will
Can’t practice.”
After saying this, he rolled his eyes and looked at the graphite carefully, with a hint of expectation.