There is an island close to the mainland. It is called Butterfly Island because the shape of the main island resembles a dancing butterfly.
There are seven crescent-shaped bays on the east side of Butterfly Island, connected end to end and stretching for more than 60 miles.
The white sandy beach is backed by lush forest belts and surrounded by clear water. There are no reefs or sharks, making it an ideal place to park a boat.
The people on Butterfly Island live close to these natural harbors and make a living by fishing.
It is almost the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the young men who have been out at sea for more than a month have set sail and returned to bring back the autumn harvest.
However, in recent times, old people whose hands and feet are no longer flexible and unable to make a living at sea often bring their children to the bay to play.
First, it is to let these future sea babies have a close relationship with the sea and feel the vastness of the sea and the surging waves.
Secondly, I am here eagerly awaiting the safe return from the sea of my parents, brothers and sisters who have been separated for many days.
The afternoon of the eighth day of August.
For the children playing on the beach and the old people chatting, it is just an ordinary day.
But for Jiang Yichen, Smiling Maitreya and Sanrenju, this was the first time in their lives to watch the sea and play in the waves.
Ever since that night when they helped the Sanrenju people escape the danger of being surrounded and killed on the bank of the stream, Smiling Maitreya and Shadow Buddha have become "followers".
Of course, he is a "follower" who just follows along and does not obey orders.
In three days, Bing Yi and others destroyed two Japanese hiding places and killed more than fifty Japanese people.
Naturally, these small fights do not require the Smiling Maitreya and Shadow Buddha to take action personally.
Besides, Jiang Yichen couldn't continue to hide his clumsiness after taking off the "Little Shadow" skin. The team's combat power had been greatly improved. It was as easy to deal with these chickens and dogs as it was to chop melons and vegetables.
This time, everyone was not polite to the court, and exchanged the bounty with the local government for the number of heads they chopped off from the Japanese pirates. The local government would then report the amount to the court, and the court would review and release the money to the local area.
With a lot of income, Bing Yi and others spend money lavishly.
First, he settled the bill with Smiling Maitreya for that night's stay at the country inn with interest, and also paid for the food and lodging for the other party to follow him all the way, euphemistically saying that he was repaying the kindness of the siege.
Then, while eating and drinking, you can show off your pride by paying half a percent of the actual price in silver, which will give you the luxury of getting back all your money!
After confirming that there were few Japanese forces lurking in the southeast of Fujian, Bing Yi designated Maluan Bay as the last stop of the trip, allowing everyone to relax before embarking on their return journey.
The sea breeze is not strong.
But it blew up layers of ripples, wave after wave, and hit huge waves again and again on the coast, leaving patches of snow-like white foam on the beach.
At some point, the five women, including Leng Mei, took off their shoes and stepped barefoot on the soft sand to play with the children.
Bing Yi and Meng Fang used their hands as pillows, lying on the beach with their eyes closed, letting themselves go, enjoying the warm autumn sun and the gentle sea breeze.
Jiang Yichen stood on the rocks on the coast with a smiling Maitreya and a shadow Buddha, facing the sea and gazing silently into the distance.
During the ebb and flow of the tide, the waves make a roaring sound, and there are occasional waves crashing on the shore.
Jiang Yichen's heart became calmer and calmer, his breathing became longer and longer, and he entered a state of total selflessness.
Since the Battle of Ning Terrace, he has firmly grasped the seventh level of the "Wuxian Sitting and Forgetting Mind Technique" and has been constantly trying to climb to the eighth level, but he has been unable to cross the threshold that seems to be achieved overnight.
In fact, the "Wuxiang Sitting and Forgetting Mind Technique" is originally obscure and difficult to understand, and it is a genuine Taoist mind method. That is, most of the original Wuxiang Sect members, except for the three principal and deputy sect leaders with the surname Gu, may not be able to break through to the upper level.
At level three, Situ Zhong is stuck at the middle level, let alone level eight or level nine.
If the disciples of Wuxiang Sect were still alive, it would be known that Jiang Yichen, who had only been in and out of Taoist gangs a few times, understood some rudimentary Taoism, and could only be said to have some connection with the Taoist sect, would be able to master "Wuxiang Sitting and Forgetting" without any teacher.
"Mind Method" After cultivating to such a state, one must be extremely ashamed.
Of course, it was a coincidence that Jiang Yichen was able to advance like this. He was blessed with great fortune. Otherwise, in just a few months, he would have jumped from the first glimpse of the lower door to the upper realm like a fish leaping through a dragon's gate. Even if he was not the reincarnation of the legendary Taoist ancestor,
He can be regarded as a rare Taoist wizard in the world.
However, for Jiang Yichen, who has always been modest, he never thought about how shocking his progress in cultivation was. He only felt lucky to have escaped death a few times without going crazy. He also believed that the Taoist skills were mysterious and mysterious.
The situation is not surprising.
As the saying goes, the meaning of the book will be apparent after reading it a hundred times. Jiang Yichen only had a limited time to practice "The Method of Sitting and Forgetting the Mind without Form", but he could memorize the entire text silently for no less than three spring and autumn periods.
Therefore, he cannot say that he has any real knowledge or insights about this technique, but he does have some insights.
The reason why "The Method of Sitting and Forgetting Mind without Form" is difficult to get started with and difficult to master lies in the four words "no form" and "sitting and forgetting".
To put it simply, the "no form" part is relatively similar to the common internal energy methods, which focus on strengthening the body and improving cultivation.
But if you want to enter the state of "no form" cultivation, you must first have the state of mind of "sitting and forgetting".
This is called "sitting and forgetting first, then becoming without form".
"Zuowang" is subdivided into seven realms, "First Respect and Belief", "Second Breaking Fate", "Three Concentrating the Heart", "Four Simple Things", "Five True Views", "Six Peaceful Concentrations", and "Seven Achievements in the Way"
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After falling into the Yin-Yang Valley and unable to see, Jiang Yichen was worried about possible threats from the outside world. He tried several times to forget about it, but to no avail.
There is no way to get started.
But because I was far away from the secular world, I was lucky enough to understand the state of mind of breaking off the relationship and closing my heart.
Then there was Leng Mei who urged him to practice swordsmanship day and night. During those days, Jiang Yichen held a wooden sword and practiced the swordsmanship and kendo he learned more and more into simplicity, returning to his original nature.
Until faced with the life-and-death situation of Yi Wusheng who "does whatever he wants", Jiang Yichen forcibly gave up his skills and gave up first. He was able to open the door of "Sitting and Forgetting the Mind without Form" and reached the state of "simplified things" sitting and forgetting in one step.
Taking advantage of the Tao Ning Terrace, Jiang Yichen had a feeling of observing the poetry, heaven and painting. He had an epiphany in one fell swoop and entered the state of mind of "True View", and even carried his mind to the fifth level.
Now that the state of internal energy is at the seventh level, I have forgotten my state of mind but is still standing still, which is a drag on the advancement of internal energy.
If people knew that Jiang Yichen actually thought like this, they would be very angry.
After all, in the state of mind of "True View", one can always be aware of the good and benevolent, investigate the misfortunes and blessings that come unexpectedly, learn about the good and bad of movement and stillness, and even gain some insights from one meal and one night's sleep.
Just like Jiang Yichen, who can experience the skill of lightness and nimbleness from the leaves riding the wind, he has climbed up step by step in his attainments in lightness kung fu, and is now at the forefront of the world.
Another example is that now, when he realizes nature, he easily enters a mysterious state of cultivation.
His inner breath moves around and follows the rhythm of the tides, resonating harmoniously.
When the tide recedes, the inner breath slowly retreats into the limbs and bones.
When the tide rises, the inner breath of the limbs and bones converges into a river, powerfully impacting the key points.
It's a pity that something seems to be missing.
Is it because the mood is not enough?
"Husband's concentration is the ultimate in vulgarity. It leads to the beginning of the Tao, the success of practicing tranquility, and the completion of peace. It looks like a gaunt tree, and the heart is as gray as ashes. It has no feelings and no pursuits. It is so quiet that there is no intention to settle and nothing is unsteady.
, so it’s called Taiding.”
Jiang Yichen silently recited the mantra of "pacifying" the state of mind, shook his head regretfully, and thought to himself: "How easy is it to get rid of all secular thoughts? If I didn't have obsession, how could I get out of that predicament? Even though Sha Qing died, the Red Clothes Sect
It doesn’t exist, but this world…”
Thinking this, Jiang Yichen was slightly startled, and then he laughed at himself. I don't know when he, a small person in the world, actually put the word "World" in his heart. He learned to let go, but he couldn't really let go.
How can we pursue meditation without deliberately pursuing it?
In this way, since it is impossible to "settle down", how can we talk about "attaining the Tao"?
Ouch~
Hahaha~
Hehehe~
The clear and melodious laughter of the girls and children on the beach penetrated my cochlea at the right time.
Jiang Yichen looked for a sound and moved his gaze from the waves to the beach.
He didn't deliberately use his true energy to attach his eyes, so the scene he saw was extremely blurry.
I can only squint my eyes and imagine what the scene must be like there.
But seeing that Mrs. Wanqi, who is dignified and mature, also cares about her image like other girls, and is not afraid of getting her clothes wet. She imitates the fishermen's children and spreads her arms, either carrying her back or facing the rolling waves rushing towards the shore. She is photographed again and again.
Falling into the waves, getting up again and again, never getting tired of it.
“A wave originates from a small wave, but can pass through layers of waves and turn up huge waves that can engulf or even destroy ships.
"This is similar to Brother Luo's theory of observing water and discussing qi.
"With thick accumulation and thin hair, could it be that my overall internal strength cultivation is not enough, or that I am unable to break through the realm with brute force?"
Jiang Yichen's thoughts were wandering.
As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats, and the "Sitting without Forms and Forgetting the Mind Technique" is a wood-based exercise. If he can improve his practice of the water-based exercises he has learned, it will also help the "Sitting without Forms and Forgetting the Mind Method" to reach a higher level.
But for him, "Shuangxue Zhenqi" is the foundation of practicing internal strength and is irreplaceable.
And "Shuangxue Zhenqi", when complemented by "Yinfeng Gong", is comparable to a good intermediate skill.
It was created in "Frost and Snow True Qi", although it is limited by "Frost and Snow True Qi".
What more could he ask for?
You shouldn't be too greedy.
Jiang Yichen felt ashamed secretly and got out of his cultivation state.
Then a hoarse voice was heard.
"I'm very curious. What did you do when you slept in the same room the night you met?"
After a long while, Jiang Yichen confirmed that it was not him who was in a trance, but the smiling Maitreya who was asking questions.
Indeed, apart from that night, there were not many inn rooms where they stayed in the next two days, so everyone had to make do with what they had. Jiang Yichen had no chance to be alone with Leng Mei, so no one wanted to know what happened that night!
In fact, nothing happened that night.
However, Leng Mei helped him take off the wrapping cloth that had been wrapped around him for many days, helped him carefully clean his scar-covered back, and then they went to bed to rest.
It's just that the two of them were not very sleepy. They lay on their sides facing each other and talked for an unknown amount of time before falling asleep.
The two of them did not express their feelings to each other or express their love for each other, because at the moment they recognized each other, many words were left unspoken.
Reunion after a long absence does not have to be a firewood. As long as the hearts are connected, it will win countless battles in the world.
However, no matter what happened, Jiang Yichen had no intention of letting anyone know.
After all, that was a matter between Leng Mei and him. He didn't want the affair in bed to become a topic of conversation for others after dinner.
There was no reply at all, and the smiling Maitreya was not annoyed at all. At least there was still a generous smile on that mask.
"At the foot of Jiulian Mountain, Tu Wanfang smashed a mask. This new mask is like a flower blooming twice, no different."
Jiang Yichen thought to himself, and began to understand why so many people hate this mask and its smiling face.
Under the mask, there was a comforting smile, and he said slowly: "It seems that it is a private matter between husband and wife, so outsiders like us are really not qualified to inquire."
Jiang Yichen immediately felt a little ashamed and angry after hearing this, and opened his mouth to argue, but after swallowing a mouthful of salty sea breeze, he didn't know whether it was because his mouth was dry and he didn't want to speak, or he remembered something, so he responded silently.
"Okay, let's not mention this." Smiling Maitreya waved his hand to indicate that he had said this, "Changing the question, what do you think of people like San Renju who are willing to go deep into Fujian to eradicate Japanese bandits?"
Jiang Yichen didn't understand why Smiling Maitreya would ask this question for a moment, and he looked thoughtful.
Smiling Maitreya asked himself and continued: "I think they may have hatred for the Japanese, but it's not necessarily how deep it is. I think it's for the sake of your confidante that they risk their lives to accompany you.
Naturally, a confidante will not be aimless, she must come here for you, so, have you found the answer you want?"
After hearing this, Jiang Yichen stopped being silent and simply said: "Senior also knows that I am here to find clues about my biological parents."
After traveling together for a few days, Jiang Yichen has become accustomed to following Bingyi and others in using the title "Senior" instead of "Maitreya Gang Leader".
Smiling Maitreya said: "I wouldn't have entrusted you with the heavy responsibility if I didn't know your abilities, character and details clearly."
Jiang Yichen chuckled and said, "Then I should thank my senior for his support."
Smiling Maitreya did not answer this, and continued the question he had just raised, saying: "After the red-clothed sect made such a fuss, there are very few Japanese people left in Fujian, and these minions obviously cannot provide you with any information about your parents.
clue."
The sadness in Jiang Yichen's eyes flashed away, and he asked curiously: "Could it be that senior can help me?"
Smiling Maitreya shook his head and said: "Apparently the imperial court at that time also made a lot of efforts in this regard and erased a lot of key information. To this day, in Zhongzhou, I don't think anyone knows more about you than I do.
News from parents.”
Jiang Yichen sighed: "I've told me everything I can."
At that time, Yinniang and the old man kept silent and did not tell him his exact life experience. Murong Jing also told him that Fujian was a dangerous place. He did not know the names of his biological parents, let alone how to imagine their appearance.
It wasn't until he arrived at Yao Valley after the battle at Ning Terrace that the old man told everything he knew through Yao Lao's mouth.
His ability has been recognized by the elders who protect him, but before he can embark on the journey to find his roots, great changes have taken place in Fujian.
A fire in Putian County burned down not only an ancient temple in Southern Shaolin, but also three-thirds of the confidence of Zhongzhou Jianghu, and an arm of the Japanese people reaching out to Zhongzhou.
Fujian has transformed from a dangerous place full of dangers, to a remote place that has lost seven of its bloody Jianghu atmosphere.
For two days, Jiang Yichen couldn't find the small mountain village that Yao Lao mentioned had been cultivated for generations, nor could he find the small fishing village where he was born. There seemed to be no trace of his parents' existence in Fujian.
Jiang Yichen was a little confused.
Fortunately, he is not alone. He is accompanied by friends and confidants, and he also carries other hopes. Although he is a little disappointed, he will not stop here and sink.
Jiang Yichen turned to Smiling Maitreya and said, "Thanks to the senior's concern, you two must have appeared on the bank of the stream, or even with me on Butterfly Island to the east, not for us, but for me, right?"