Chen Cuo was stunned for a moment after hearing this.
How can merit lead to medicine?
Chen Cuo can understand these two words separately, but when put together, they are confused.
The theory of merit is inherently very mysterious. In his opinion, it is almost a concept and does not have an entity. However, the elixir is actually placed in the box. How can the former serve as a guide for the latter?
"Does merit lead to medicine?"
Mother Chen's face showed hesitation and confusion, and she said: "But I have to go to the temple and donate some incense money to the Taoist temple..."
"The old lady misunderstood." Zhou Youzi shook his head and said with a smile: "This merit is not related to money or goods. It is the merit of being kind to others, conforming to the time of heaven, and doing good to the heaven, earth and people! It also means following the way of heaven! The construction of my sect
The basic method has been revised by three generations of ancestors. It is based on Guangcheng Taoism and mixed with Shaman. Now the main focus is on cultivating the mind, supplemented by techniques. If you want to succeed in the first step, you have to establish a 'heart field' here.
Let the merit remain in it and form seeds."
He pointed to his chest.
"If this were not the case, how could this half-hearted person survive?"
Chen Cuo finally couldn't help but asked: "I dare to ask, sir, what is the first step?"
"Practice is to seek the way and go against the trend of the world. Therefore, we have to take a step against the trend. The first step in seeking the way is to have a firm mind, put aside the secular world, and be different from the ordinary people." Zhou Youzi said this and stopped.
He said, "If you are curious and have the opportunity, you can ask a practitioner for advice."
Chen Cuo thought to himself, aren't you a cultivator, why don't you just do it? But Chen's mother was on the side, so he couldn't say this, and if someone didn't want to say it, he couldn't force him.
Mother Chen's expression gradually became serious.
She pondered for a moment and then said: "My family is also a family that has accumulated good deeds. It should have some merit. Is it enough to give my son the elixir Yongxuan?" As Mother Chen spoke, she asked hesitantly, "I don't know how to do it.
?It won’t damage the foundation of my family, right?”
Zhou Youzi shook his head and said: "Madam, you have misunderstood. Only those who have accumulated merits and virtues can be blessed by those who are practicing in our sect. They are consistent with the Taoist practice. Ordinary people do not need to do this. They have to take pills and control the ink crane. As long as someone looks at them for a moment, they will be able to do so."
Can."
"Human hope?" Zhang Ju thought thoughtfully.
"That's right!" Zhou Youzi looked at the people in front of him and explained, "Human hope is actually the thoughts that everyone places on them to bless a person's body. Some cultivation sects can gather human thoughts for practice. Among them, the most sophisticated ones can even
Let the ordinary people reach the sky in one step, and you can reach the second step of seeking the path directly after entering the threshold!"
At this point, he showed a look of reminiscing, obviously thinking of something, and his voice became much lower: "Actually, besides my way, there is the way of incense, which exists by gathering the thoughts of the crowd.
, but even if ordinary people are highly respected, if they don’t have magic skills, it will be difficult to retain and use them, and they will be lost over time.”
Chen Cuo chewed on these few sentences and felt that the amount of information was not small, but due to lack of knowledge, he could not analyze much, so he had to memorize it silently and wait for future exploration.
Mother Chen let out a long sigh of relief and said reassuringly: "Dalang is in charge, and there is no shortage of people. Once the things are delivered, they can be used. I just need some guidance from my husband to avoid causing more trouble."
Zhou Youzi said, "These two things are actually not convenient for traveling long distances."
"Then wait until Dalang comes back before taking it." Mother Chen didn't take it seriously either.
Zhou Youzi shook his head and said with a smile: "These two things are related to the former king, and they do not have to be swallowed by the county king. If there is someone in your mansion who is highly regarded by the public, as long as they are of the blood of the former king, they can still be swallowed and circulated." As he spoke.
, his eyes swept over Chen Jiao, who was confused.
"Who else is popular enough to swallow me apart from my elder brother?" Mother Chen disapproved and didn't even look at Chen Cuo, Chen Jiao.
Chen Cuo's mind suddenly moved, and when he thought about it, he looked at the two boxes, and an idea suddenly occurred to him that he could not suppress.
Can you try it yourself?
If you can try it, wouldn't it be an important step?
It should be noted that since his bizarre time travel, he has been holding back the idea of making a difference. He originally thought that his future should be in the court or in the army, but today he opened his eyes and was aroused by Zhou Youzi's words.
Seeing the two boxes in front of you is not only a chance, it can even verify whether there is any mystery in this world!
When he thought about it, even if there were magical powers in this world, they would be rare and hard to come across easily. He also had his elder brother weighing on him, making it difficult to get ahead. Now that Chen Fangtai was not at home, if he didn't seize the opportunity, he would never have it again.
I don’t know when the next opportunity will be!
After thinking about this, Chen Cuo finally whispered: "Mother..." He couldn't get used to being called this name, so he had to bite the bullet and speak out.
"What?" Mother Chen noticed him.
"Can you let me try?"
In his previous life, he knew that opportunities were only in the past and present. If he was superstitious about the future, things would be difficult to achieve!
"Don't mess around!" Chen's mother did not save any face for her second son and scolded her in public, "This thing is precious and it is an opportunity for our family. How can we waste it? Your brother is the pillar of the family. He is not allowed to use it, but you are allowed to use it. How can you make it work?"
?" After saying this, he glared at his second son fiercely.
This glance aroused Chen Cuo's physical instincts, and Chen Fangqing's remaining instincts were filled with fear and the thought of retreating. However, a situation flashed through his mind - he was being forced by servants and female servants in his own mansion.
Seeing the scene, he immediately clenched his fists and dispelled the fear in his heart. He wanted to argue a few more words and fight for the opportunity no matter what he said.
But Zhou Youzi spoke up before him, saying, "Why not?"
Mother Chen looked surprised and asked, "What do you mean by this, sir?"
Zhou Youzi said: "Everything has its fate. I'm here to raise the fate. Anyone with the blood of the ancestors can give it a try. Old lady, don't worry. Even if you fail to try, the two things are still there and can still be used by the king."
When Chen Cuo heard this, he couldn't help but be delighted and immediately eager to give it a try.
Mother Chen frowned, pointed at her second son and asked: "According to what Mr. said, my second son can also give it a try? I would like to ask Mr. to see how popular he is?"
Zhou Youzi didn't say much and actually looked at Chen Cuo.
Chen Cuo became nervous and thought to himself, his predecessor was more or less a clan, and even more so he had a title, so he must be popular, right?
Unexpectedly, after Zhou Youzi saw it, he shook his head and said: "No, the princes only have vain hopes. It is the dynasty title that can gather them. But this is not enough."
Chen Cuo immediately felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
Zhou Youzi looked at the third sister of the Chen family again.
Chen Jiao quickly waved her hands and said, "If you can't even do it as your second brother, I can't do it even more."
Chen's mother also said: "There is no need to try, sir. Let's talk about what we will do when my uncle comes back."
Zhou Youzi said: "Of course it is impossible to rely on people's thoughts, but people's hopes are not static. As long as you behave appropriately, you can gather quickly. In just a few days, hopelessness can become hope, and small hopes can become big ones. There are precedents.
"
Chen Jiao asked curiously: "Is there any difference in popularity?"
"It's natural."
Zhou Youzi smiled slightly, slowed down his tone, and explained patiently: "There are floating hopes and real hopes, and there are small hopes and big hopes. Floaters are drifting from water. They come quickly and go quickly, like running water.
Relying on other things, such as the reputation of a noble family, the county, or even the reputation of the royal family, are all vain hopes."
"I understand." Chen Jiao rolled her eyes, "These reputations are all due to Zu Yin, not to my own ability."
"You can say that." Zhou Youzi stroked his beard and nodded, very satisfied.
Chen Cuo began to think deeply, and a little inspiration arose in his heart.
Chen's mother muttered: "Although Da Lang inherited the title and was highly respected by the saints, he was entrusted with important responsibilities. But now he is sitting in one place, commanding everyone, and holding power. Of course he has the ability."
Chen Jiao nodded and asked Zhou Youzi: "Taoist Master, what is real hope? Does it mean the reputation you have created by yourself?"
"It can be understood this way," Zhou Youzi still nodded, "If you follow people's hearts, you will be popular. If a reputation spreads to one person, it is Xiaowang; if one person is famous, people will gather around him, then it is Zhongwang; if one person is famous, thousands of people will give in, and his words and deeds
To be the master of the world is to be a great hope!"
Chen Cuo had a thought in his mind and asked, "What about Dawangzhang?"
"That's what people want," Zhou Youzi took a deep look at him, "The world is at home!"
Chen Cuo pointed to the wooden box again and asked, "May I ask, sir, how much hope does it take to take this elixir?"
Zhou Youzi said: "Just look at it!"
"Xiaowang?" Chen Jiao suddenly felt blessed in her heart and said happily: "I understand! Just like that Lu You, a great talent in Lu, he wrote "Qingzhai", his name is spreading, his reputation is flourishing, and everyone praises him, but
After this period, if people forget about it and are overshadowed by others, then the popularity will disappear? Yes or no?"
Zhou Youzi's eyes lit up, and he looked at Chen Jiao's eyes with a strange luster. He couldn't help but smile, and nodded repeatedly: "That's it. The lady is really smart as ice and snow, and she deserves her reputation!"
Chen Cuo was shocked, his thoughts suddenly became clear, and he caught the light of thought!
