"There is very little progress," I shook my head and said, "I came to Longhu Mountain this time and wanted to ask the master for advice on how to practice the Shadowless Art."
What I didn't expect was that the Taoist master also shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, although this technique is the secret of our Dragon and Tiger Sect, the old Taoist only knows the formula of the technique and has not practiced it."
When I heard this, I was shocked and said: "What, you haven't even mastered it yet?"
"Exactly," Daofa said with shame, "Your Majesty, according to what our Dragon and Tiger Sect has passed down from generation to generation, except for the founder of this set of exercises, no one else has achieved great success. Hundreds of years ago, the 24th Dragon and Tiger Sect Dai Tianshi once said that this method is actually a method from outside the world. Perhaps it can only be understood by those who are destined to realize it. We are not smart enough and are not destined for this. At that time, Zhang Lingxu, the top Sanren in Longhu Sect's martial arts, did not believe it. "Yan, he even made a bet with the Heavenly Master, promising that he would achieve great success, but he never had the chance to practice this technique throughout his life."
"Is the Shadowless Art so profound?"
"Well, the old Taoist has been practicing this method since he was a child. He has spent his whole life and still can't get a glimpse of it. Therefore, the old Taoist can't guide the emperor's practice. The reason why the old Taoist passed this method to the emperor on that day is because he believes that in the world today, only the emperor has the ability. Such great wisdom, but don’t worry, Your Majesty, this Shadowless Art will not have any adverse reactions."
"Just let it happen,"
"What a coincidence. Your Majesty, the Holy Ming, may be the most suitable practitioner of the Shadowless Art," Daofa said with a smile. "Since the Emperor ascended the throne, the sky has changed. I have risen towards the Emperor's Star, which has changed from the past." The decline, according to the celestial phenomena, the twin stars are shining brightly, the fortunes of our imperial star and the Mongolian emperor star are indistinguishable. The Song Dynasty, which has lasted for three hundred years, has hope since then. The old way is old, otherwise I will follow the emperor in the northern expedition to Mongolia. "
"Haha, the master is getting stronger and stronger as time goes by. He is no less incorruptible than the incorruptible ones in ancient times."
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, it's getting late. Go to bed early. At noon tomorrow, I will be waiting for you at Shangqing Palace."
Early the next morning, just as it was getting light, Yuan Ji handed over his mount to the guards who had been following us and guarding us secretly. These guards included imperial guards and people with dragon teeth. After breakfast, Wen Zhang He took a group of us from the back gate of Luxi Village and walked to Shangqing Palace.
At this time, the red sun in the east has just revealed its face and is slowly moving upwards. Its faint light has lifted up the gauze-like mist. Looking far into the distance, you can take in a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery.
In order to enjoy the scenery along the way, we deliberately set off two and a half hours in advance. Wen Zhang, who was leading the way, introduced: "Sir, the front mountain and the back mountain of Longhu Mountain are called Longshan and Hushan respectively. It is said that Zhang Daoling, the predecessor of the Longhu Sect, The master once received the guidance of the crane to refine alchemy and practice Taoism at Yingtianping between the two mountains. During the Tang Dynasty, the crane appeared again and guided the heavenly master at that time to build the Shangqing Palace in Yingtianping."
Fang Lingdao: "It turns out that the Shangqing Palace was built under the guidance of the crane,"
Wen Zhang smiled: "Well, the legend goes like this,"
The Longhu Mountain in the early morning is clean and fresh. At first glance, the mountain looks like a dragon coiling around, or a tiger sitting on top of it. The dragon and the tiger are vying for supremacy, refusing to give in to each other. As you go up the mountain road, you can see mountains and mountains on both sides and green trees.
According to ancient legend, ninety-nine dragons once gathered here in Longhu Mountain. Each dragon corresponds to a peak. Therefore, there are ninety-nine peaks in the entire Longhu Mountain area. These ninety-nine peaks draw the softest water. The stream that winds around the mountain peaks is filled with the masculinity of the ninety-nine dragons. The mountain is green and the water is full of spirituality. When you go up to the mountain and look down, you will see clear water flowing like satin and ribbon. The stream floats in from the east and is close to the mountain. Walking slowly, around the mountains and peaks, it feels like taking a nap or falling in love with the scenery. When you cross the beach, it turns white, and when you meet the pool, it turns green. You may speak softly, or you may meditate quietly.
About halfway, Wen Zhang said: "Sir, about thirty steps up, you are halfway up the back mountain. There is a Tiangu Temple there, which is also a large Taoist temple. Further up are the Lingbao Temple and the Zhenying Temple. After that, , there is a famous pavilion called Xiaoyao Pavilion. Standing in Xiaoyao Pavilion, you can see the Shangqing Palace."
"Xiaoyao Pavilion, the name sounds good, but it's just such a famous method,"
"Sir, there is a stone-carved chessboard in Xiaoyao Pavilion. Legend has it that during the Tang Dynasty, there was a great chess player from overseas Japan who was known as the invincible local player. Therefore, this person planned to come and challenge my Chinese chess players and went to Longhu Mountain. At that time, it happened to be raining heavily, so the Japanese chess player came to the Xiaoyao Pavilion to take shelter from the rain. He happened to see two young chess players, Yi Yayi and Yi Yi, talking in the pavilion. The Japanese chess player stood beside the chess board and silently read the overall situation. One station lasted for an hour and a half. After it was over, Na Yi said that there seemed to be no progress in today's game, and he would have to be scolded by the master again when he went back. The Japanese chess player originally wanted to be a master of Chinese chess, but he didn't expect that there would be no progress in today's game. In this mountainous place, I saw two chess players who were far superior to me, not to mention their master. After the rain stopped, the Japanese chess players immediately went down the mountain and headed eastward, never to appear again in China."
Fang Lingdao: "Wen Zhang, does every scenic spot and building on Longhu Mountain have its own corresponding story?"
"Miss Fang, it should be so, but I don't know much,"
"It's still early for the discussion, let's go to Xiaoyao Pavilion and have a look,"
"Yes, sir,"
When approaching Xiaoyao Pavilion, Fang Ling suddenly exclaimed, then passed the crowd and walked forward alone.
We were stunned for a moment and looked towards the direction of Xiaoyao Pavilion. We saw two men inside the pavilion. One was a middle-aged scribe in white, sitting on a stone bench, and the other was an old man in black standing on the pavilion. Beside him, the two of them saw Fang Ling coming from a distance, with smiles on their faces. The old man in black hurriedly walked out of the pavilion and greeted: "Miss, how are you?"
"Uncle Suo, why are you here at Longhu Mountain?" After saying that, he turned to the scribe in white in the pavilion and said, "Father, why are you here?"
Suo Wuji said: "The Longhu Mountain Dao Discussion Festival is the best in the martial arts world. My master and I also want to come and watch it."
"Ling'er, why don't you want to see your father?"
Fang Ling said happily: "How could it be possible? It's just that Ling'er felt a little surprised,"
Yuan Ji's hearing was extraordinary, and Fang Ling and others did not lower their voices deliberately, so they could hear clearly: "Young master, you are Miss Fang's father and uncle,"
I was surprised and said, "Fang Ling's father, what a coincidence."
Yuan Ji nodded and said: "Miss Fang is very skilled in martial arts, and her father or master is naturally a top martial arts master. However, my subordinates have never been sure which master it is. Miss Fang has a deep love for the young master and has no bad intentions at all, so This subordinate did not go to learn more about it. Young Master, I know that although there are very few people discussing Taoism in Longhu Mountain, and the Longhu Sect does not prevent outsiders from watching, so every time there is a Taoism discussion, there are more or less outsiders coming. Observers, but it is indeed uncommon for martial arts people to come from the back mountain to the Shangqing Palace to watch Taoism discussions,"
Yuan Ji knows the relationship between Fang Ling and me. Without my order, he would not dare to investigate Fang Ling's identity at will.
"Sir, do you know Ling'er's father?"
Yuan Ji looked at the white-clothed scribe in the pavilion, and finally shook his head and said, "I'm not sure."
About five or six meters away from Xiaoyao Pavilion, a group of us stopped. Not long after, Fang Ling and the old man in black from Xiaoyao Pavilion came to us. The old man in black did not say hello to us, except for his eyes. I glanced at the outside and then stood aside silently. Fang Ling was a little shy and stammered: "Brother, my father wants to have a talk with you. He said that he has something and wants to do something." Let’s talk to you alone,”
"Play chess and talk," I thought for a while and said, "Wen Zhang, how long does it take from here to Shangqing Palace?"
"If you walk at a normal speed, it will take about a quarter of a second,"
"It's still early," I nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Of course, I'm just not good at chess, will it be embarrassing?"
"Brother, don't worry. If my father dares to defeat you, Ling'er will go back and deal with him."
"Ling'er, it's just a joke, don't take it seriously,"
Fang Ling blushed and said, "Brother, you can go alone. We will wait for you here. Sir, please take a break here."
Yuan Ji smiled and said: "Miss Fang, it's okay, this is a good thing, we just wait."
After hearing this, Fang Ling's face turned redder and she whispered: "Thank you, sir."
I inadvertently touched the pistol on my waist and said: "Sir, look at the time. If the time is coming soon and we haven't finished playing yet, you can go to Shangqing Palace to participate in the discussion first, and wait until we finish playing. I’ll just look for you again,”
"Yes, sir,"
I walked towards Xiaoyao Pavilion a little nervously. Of course, this kind of nervousness was not the kind of nervousness shown when encountering danger. I believed in Fang Ling, and naturally I would also believe in Fang Ling's father.
Although I am the Emperor of the Song Dynasty and have high authority, the person in the pavilion is Fang Ling's father. No matter what, I feel a little guilty.
The middle-aged man in white clothes saw me walking into Xiaoyao Pavilion, and immediately stood up, stared at me for a moment, and then saluted and said, "I have met Mr. Huyan, Mr. Fang Chenyi."
"Fang Ling's father is originally called Fang Chenyi, but I have never heard of it," I thought to myself, and at the same time I quickly returned the greeting: "Hello, Mr. Fang,"
"Mr. Huyan, I should have come to Lin'an to visit you a long time ago to thank you for taking care of Ling'er and Chengwei Escorts. But I have been busy with chores and didn't expect to meet you here today. I forgive my abruptness and invite you to have fun here." Let’s talk about a game in the pavilion. It’s still too early to discuss the Tao. Let’s play chess and chat at the same time, can we?”
Although it was my first time to meet Fang Ling’s father, I immediately fell in love with him when I saw that he was elegant, indifferent, and out of the ordinary world: “Mr. Fang, of course you can, please,”
I don't know if Fang Chenyi knows my identity. Fang Ling doesn't know, which doesn't mean that his father doesn't know either. However, I can feel that there is a gleam of wisdom in Fang Chenyi's elegant eyes.
If Fang Chenyi told me now that he knew my identity, maybe I wouldn't be surprised.
After sitting down at the stone table, the stone chessboard on it was clearly visible, and nineteen criss-crossing horizontal and vertical lines came into view.