Criticisms from colleagues and suspicion between relatives often make people sigh. The clown jumps and the eagle and dog appear, but they never disappoint.
It was September, and autumn was already deep in the suburbs of Luoyang. As far as the eye could see, it was filled with burnt yellow colors, stretching all the way to the foot of Mang Mountain. One morning in the twilight of autumn, a group of soldiers gathered in a village named Chen Gu.
Under the leadership, they were armed with swords and swords, and galloped towards the Cuiyun Peak of Mang Mountain.
After many days of busy work, Shangqing Temple has been completely renovated inside and outside. The quiet and quiet atmosphere of the past is no longer there. Instead, there is a grand banquet held by a wealthy family, bustling with guests and friends. On weekdays, the simple and plain dining room is
, the living room has been carefully cleaned; the beds in the room have been repaired and reinforced, and covered with new reed mats and quilts. The beams, columns, doors and windows have been painted twice with red paint; the window lattice and grilles have also been painted
Covered with semi-transparent white gauze.
People from the Taoist sect came one after another and stayed in the temporarily opened guest rooms. Taoist boys who came after hearing the news brought them vegetarian meals, wild dates, hot water for washing, etc., so as to relieve them of the fatigue of traveling all the way.
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Three feet away from the main entrance of Shangqing Temple, in a place with a wide view and a gentle hillside, a terrace has been built with logs. The terrace is covered with newly woven reed mats, and on the reed mats are several long or square
The cases have all been renovated and painted. This gathering, named "Cuiyun Dan Meeting", will be held here on the afternoon of the third day of September. They will enjoy the "Evening View of Mang Mountain", one of the eight scenic spots in Luoyang, and talk about Taoism.
The method of longevity.
Since the afternoon of the second day of September, the temple masters and supervisors who came from inside and outside Luoyang City and surrounding Taoist temples have successively gone to Cuiyun Peak and settled in Shangqing Temple. Han Fengqiao, the son of Chengxu, set up a gate on one side of the temple.
The high case is used to record the name of each Taoist friend who goes up the mountain. On the afternoon of the second day of the lunar month, with the sun setting to the west and the autumn wind blowing slightly, I opened a large book of names bound on yellow rice paper page by page:
Ke Shenxing, the master of Anguo Guan, Qu Bingyu, the master of Tongxuan Guan, Mao Qingyuan, the master of Shengzhen Guan, Huang Linquan, the master of Futang Guan, Duan Anping, the master of Kaiyuan Guan, Wu Xi, the master of Lingkong Guan, Deng Renjie, the master of Yantang Guan, Shengxian
Cultivated by the Master of Guan Guan...
Han Fengqiao stared at the bottom of the mountain, but his right hand suddenly pressed on the high desk, and the roster turned by the wind became quiet. Following his gaze, on the rolling stone steps, a black spot was approaching from far to near, and his facial features
It gradually became clear:
He was an old man with white beard and hair. His face was rosy and he was full of energy. He walked up the stairs as if he were strolling in a leisurely courtyard without feeling out of breath. The dark blue Taoist robe was a little faded after washing, but it could not block the immortal wind.
The temperament of bones.
Han Fengqiao grabbed the roster with one hand and hurriedly greeted him. He cupped his hands and said, "Senior, you have come all the way from afar and it has been a hard journey! The caves in the temple are all ready. Do you dare to ask me your name and surname? The trail will arrange your stay first."
"Old Taoist Wu Zhengjie is an idle Taoist priest who wanders around. He and your Gongsun Zhenren have been friends for many years! As expected, there is no time in the mountains. It has been thirty years since we said goodbye and met again!" The old Taoist priest's words were like gentle breeze and drizzle, which made people listen.
, the spirit was lifted.
When Han Fengqiao was inviting the old man to go in and arrange accommodation, Gongsun Zhenren walked out of the gate with a smile: "Wu Tianshi Daojia is here in person, and I'm sorry to hear you come from afar! I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"
Wu Zhengjie, Wu Tianshi raised his eyebrows and smiled, walked forward vigorously, connected his sleeves with the sleeves of Gongsun Zhenren's robe, and said smoothly: "Brother Xuantong knows the secrets of heaven and can detect ghosts and gods. I haven't even entered the door yet, but you have figured it out again."
Here we are! Haha!”
Gongsun Zhenren took Wu Tianshi's baggage, pulled him inside, and said with a smile: "I haven't seen Taoist brother for thirty years, and he seems to be a child again! The most we can do is call him 'Zhenren'. Taoist brother, now,
I'm afraid it's the word 'immortal', but it's well deserved!" Wu Tianshi also laughed when he heard this, and pointed Gongsun Zhenren several times with one finger. After all, he just smiled and shook his head without any rebuttal.
Gongsun Zhenren usually behaves indifferently and seriously, but at this moment he is rarely cheerful and open-minded: "Brother Tao! There are always some things that are not well thought out in the arrangement of the disciple below. Although my private room is simple, it is given to Tao.
Brother, if you stay here, it will be a great time for you!"
Wu Tianshi laughed and said: "This is a dove taking over the magpie's nest! The old Taoist does not want to let others talk about it. Haha!" The two of them gave in again, and then joined hands and entered the Ziji Palace.
In the side hall, old friends who had not seen each other for many years were accompanied by green lanterns and incense, and they talked all night long...
The cockcrow was about to dawn, and the two of them hardly slept a wink all night. From parting to meeting again, many things happened, and even time was disrupted. Whenever the mood struck, they would talk about one thing, and before one thing was finished, another thing would happen...
Every now and then, we gather and disperse, but the feeling of cherishing each other in our twilight years remains the same as before.
Wu Tianshi slowly sat up, and the first ray of dawn was about to shine in through the small window. His jaw was slightly drawn, his lips were lightly closed, his eyes were blurred, his face was smiling, and his breathing became slender and long. When
A ray of purple skylight from the east sky penetrated, but Wu Tianshi's mouth and nose were like a long whale sucking water, sucking in a ray of purple skylight, and soon turned into a faint purple ring. This purple ring only lasted only
After a moment, he disappeared.
Gongsun Zhenren waited for him to finish his exercises, then he sat up and said with a smile: "Purple Qi came from the east, and I collected it for my own use. Taoist brother is possessed of immortal skills, and he is so profound and mysterious!"
Wu Tianshi smiled and said: "The method of collecting qi is just a trivial way. Only the Taoist Master Lao Tzu's five thousand words can practice the right way. The old Taoist has never been empty-handed during this trip! In the past thirty years, it has not happened
I have written some simple thoughts in a few scriptures, which may be useful for my brother Xuantong to review."
After Wu Tianshi finished speaking, he opened the baggage on the side. What was within reach were a series of light yellow sutras: "Xuan Gang Lun", "Mind and Eye Theory", "Zuo Wang Lun", "The Immortals Can Be Learned", "The Form and Spirit Can Be Solid"
"On the Advantages and Disadvantages of Taoist Interpretation", "On Understanding Truth and Debating Falsehood", "On Assisting Righteousness and Eliminating Evil"...
Gongsun Zhenren held up these yellow scrolls, his hands trembling a little: "The virtue of Taoist brother in preaching scriptures and delivering treasures is even more generous than that of Shi Jianzhen and Xuanzang! The foolish brother, on behalf of the disciples in Guanzhong, and the people in Taoist sect, first
Thank you!" After saying this, he bowed his head and bowed.
Wu Tianshi smiled and held him up: "This is what it means to be 'attachment'. "The Turtle Shell Sutra" says, 'My destiny is not in heaven but in heaven'. People of my generation have a very hard life, practicing here and there.
It’s just these seven words! Throughout the past thirty years, even in the journey of cultivating Taoism, only Li Changyuan, Li Taibai, Brother Xuantong, and you are the only ones who have the same interests as the Taoist. As for "Go quietly"
"Cao Cao, cultivating both body and soul', the only one who can do it is Brother Xuantong."
"In ancient times, all the gods and immortals were lonely! There are not many immortals in the ninth level of the spiritual sky. This is probably because the people who practice Taoism in this world often have their own ambitions but not the right methods." Gongsun Zhenren suddenly smiled, but there was a child in his eyes.
General delirium and banter.
After hearing this, Wu Tianshi shook his head with a smile and said: "You have this chivalrous spirit that has not been completely eradicated even at your age. How dare you talk nonsense and create an upper realm! I am afraid that after a hundred years of emergence, no matter how refined your Taoist skills are, you will never be able to become an immortal.
It’s time to go to work.”
After hearing this, Gongsun Zhenren burst into laughter. The two chatted for a few more words before they went to bed to wash themselves and dress up. At this time, a Taoist boy had brought breakfast. The two of them ate a little, then supported each other and enjoyed each other in the view.
Observe everywhere.
Those who truly devote themselves to the Taoism are more diligent and self-sustained. In the courtyard where the morning light shines, most of the temple masters who live here have already gotten up. In the courtyard that is not deep in front of the main hall, they stand silently to the east, or stand in silence.
Using boxing techniques to relax the muscles and activate the bones are all done in their own way.
There are also visitors and supervisors who like to socialize, standing together in twos and threes, chatting familiarly, and greeting Gongsun Zhenren and Wu Tianshi warmly from time to time. But most of them look at Wu Tianshi with something in their eyes.
Unable to conceal the excitement and enthusiasm.
Gongsun Zhenren saw this and couldn't help but shake his head and smile: "Brother Taoist, if you were not willing to come here in person, I am afraid that half of the Taoist friends in this courtyard would not come. This time, I am borrowing a chicken to lay eggs."
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Wu Tianshi stretched out his finger again, tapped Gongsun Zhenren, and then smiled and said: "Brother Xuantong, there is no need to belittle yourself. With your good dancing skills and your well-connected temperament when you were in your prime, plus the allusion that I, the Taoist Master, lingered here to practice Taoism and refine elixirs.
, regardless of the time, location, and people, it can be said that everything comes together and we are blessed by nature. Although we have some false reputations, we are just here to add icing on the cake."
The two of them looked at every place in the temple one by one, and then offered incense and prayed in front of the Taoist statue. Looking back, they saw that in the Shangqing Temple, young Taoist priests who had nothing to do for the time being gathered in a formation in a relatively open area in front of the temple.
As he waved his arms and raised his steps, he began to practice the gentle "Cuiyun Dao Kung Fu". Everyone who looked at the spectators and the prison gradually stopped talking and moving their hands, and focused their gazes here. Everyone was amazed.
Zhuo Songtao, Huang Shuo, Guan Hu'er, Sun Hunian, etc. are all scattered in the boxing formation. Their meticulous Taoist buns and newly washed Taoist robes are spotless, clean and neat, making them boxing and watching in front of the hall.
Everyone feels full of energy and refreshed.
Looking at this strange boxing technique, Wu Tianshi's eyes gradually turned from indifferent to surprise: "Brother Xuantong, is this...the 'Cuiyun Dao Kung' you created?" He is a knowledgeable person.
Naturally, I also felt the strong Taoist charm contained in this brand new boxing technique.
Gongsun Zhenren smiled and nodded, but there was no excess modesty: "This is a set of boxing techniques created by Yudi in recent years to coordinate with Taoist practice. The idea is to 'control the shape with the mind, and overcome the hardness with softness'.
Coupled with some of the methods you mentioned back then about 'keeping quiet, eliminating impatience, and cultivating both body and soul', they also have quite good effects."
Wu Tianshi couldn't help but sigh: "Although your Gongsun clan has been practicing swordsmanship for generations, there are always people with amazing talents and outstanding talents, and many of the things they do are unique. A few years ago, the eldest sister of your clan, Gongsun Auntie, danced with a sword.
The weapon moves all over the world, and its reputation is famous in both the government and the public! Today, when I see this still and moving boxing technique that moves smoothly and smoothly, I feel that perhaps only Brother Xuantong, who has such a dragon and phoenix posture, can become a pioneering grandmaster."
Gongsun Zhenren smiled and didn't answer again. This refreshing boxing technique was talked about by everyone in the courtyard, and was gradually shrouded in a harmonious and harmonious atmosphere.
However, this atmosphere did not last long. On the morning of the third day of September, Ming Xuzi Zhang Hezong, who was responsible for greeting people in front of the gate, ran in with blood on his cheeks: "Master... some soldiers have come up the mountain! They say so.
We are going to be searched..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Gu, the team leader in armor, had already filed in from the wide gate with dozens of soldiers. In a few breaths, he surrounded everyone in the courtyard. The Taoist priest in Guanzhong was boxing.
He was a little at a loss at first, but soon under the hint in Wu Xuzi Hao Jinhan's eyes, he calmed down and protected Gongsun Zhenren, Wu Tianshi and others in the center of the courtyard, and faced off with a group of soldiers with bare hands.
Chen Gu looked majestic, stepped forward and shouted: "Who is the master of this temple? Come out and speak!"
Gongsun Zhenren's face was indifferent, he clasped his hands and said: "I am Gongsun Xuantong, the master of Shangqing Temple. Is this military master here also here to participate in the 'Cuiyun Dan Meeting'?"
Seeing the old Taoist's nonchalant answer, a senior officer next to him wanted to come up and scold him. Chen Gu waved his arms to stop him and showed his military talisman: "We will receive a flying letter from the Chang'an Shence Army. There is a Taoist
I am reporting you to Shangqingguan for secretly hiding treasures from Jizhou rebels. These treasures were originally belonging to the forbidden palace of Luo Mansion and fell into the hands of thieves accidentally. Since they have been obtained by you, please hand them over as soon as possible! In order to avoid our search,
Offended Tao Zun."
Wu Tianshi's brows were already furrowed, and all the temple masters and supervisors in the courtyard were silent, watching the changes in the situation. However, Gongsun Zhenren took another step forward: "There is no treasure in my temple that the military master mentioned, maybe it is
Someone is seducing the enemy and deliberately setting up a trap, so I would like to ask the military commander to clarify. Since he is not here to participate in the 'Cuiyun Dan Meeting', the military commander can eat some fast food and return to the camp on his own."
Chen Gu knew that he was returning empty-handed and could not reply to Shao Zhonghou and the palace envoy, so he winked at the chief ministers around him. Those chief ministers quickly retreated, each leading a team of soldiers to recruit troops to forcibly march to various places in the temple.
Search. At this time, several figures ran out from the Zhaiyuan. The leader was tall and holding a rolling pin in his hand, but it was Qinglingzi Zhu Jieran. Several people were guarding the only way to the Zhaiyuan.
One man is in charge and no one can stop him.
Seeing this, Chen Gu sneered: "Resist the search, huh! Gongsun Xuantong, are you guilty of being a thief, or do you want to gather a crowd to rebel?!"
Gongsun Zhenren was still smiling, but there was no trace of tolerance in his eyes: "As an old Taoist, you always have to speak to others. When you are rebellious, you are at odds with the thieves. How can you give or receive privately? Many fellow Taoists present today are all
You can be my guarantor. If this military master only listened to some unfounded reports, he will come to investigate the historical sites of my Taoist sect. The old Taoist will have no choice but to sacrifice his life to protect my Taoist sect!"
At this time, I don’t know who pushed first, and the confrontation quickly deteriorated into a conflict. Taoists in the Shangqing audience struggled with these uninvited guests with their bare hands or picked up wooden sticks. Chen Gu pulled out the horizontal knife with a clang and quickly
He rushed towards Gongsun Zhenren, wanting to capture the master of the temple, but he was stopped in the middle by a tall figure. This tall figure was Wu Xuzi Hao Jinhan. He said with a sharp expression: "If you want to fight with my master, your martial arts skills are terrible
I haven’t arrived home yet!”
Hao Jinhan spoke in his mouth, but his hands were not slow at all. After a few dodges, he bullied Chen Gu's right side, and struck his right wrist with a palm knife. The horizontal knife "clanged" and fell to the ground.
Chen Gu took advantage of the situation and swung his right arm, and then scissored him behind his back. Then he reached out to catch the attacking left arm, and did another scissor. Then he extended his foot and kicked Chen Gu's knee. Although Chen Gu was a martial artist,
But he also knelt down on one knee and was controlled by this rude Taoist.
Hao Jinhan made a sudden move, and succeeded with only two breaths. Just as he was about to stop the fighting, he suddenly heard a strange voice from the other side of the gate: "Stop!"
Everyone followed the sound and saw a familiar figure who was nearly fifty years old, striding in next to a Taoist priest in his twenties.