The young tourist shook his shoulders, broke away from the old man's hand holding his clothes, covered his nose with his hand, and asked the old man with disgust in his eyes.
The people around him dispersed and looked at the old man sideways.
The old man grinned, and despite the strange gazes of the people around him, there was no fear in his expression. He pointed at Huashan Mountain in the distance, which was covered by the mist of Yunlan Mountain, and asked the young man in front of him: "Old man, where are you from?" I heard the news elsewhere that the Sculpture Saint Yang Huizhi is now living in seclusion in the Ziyun Temple in Mount Huashan, where he will lead his disciples to complete the most magnificent sculpture in his life. Does Xiaolangjun know whether this is true or not?"
Although the young man disliked the smell of the old man, he did not run away after all. He still responded to the old man's question: "My friends and I came here to find a place to visit. We are not locals, so we are not familiar with Mount Huashan." But I don’t know the specific details.”
After he finished speaking, he stopped staying and hurried away with his friends.
The old man shook his head, and when he was about to find another person to ask, a middle-aged short man with a rough face and a dark face carrying a basket came over and said kindly to the old man: "The news the old man got is true. Master Yang has been staying on Huashan Mountain for two or three days. On the day he settled in Ziyun Temple, the bells in Ziyun Temple rang for more than a moment to show his respect for the carved saint.
At your age, do you also travel long distances to the foot of Huashan Mountain to follow the Carving Saint?"
"I am indeed looking for him." The old man nodded and looked at the middle-aged short man carrying a basket. In the basket, you can see hammers, chisels, carving knives and other tools. From this, the old man guessed that this man He must be a carver who came to Huashan Mountain to follow Yang Huizhi, the sage of carving.
The name of the Diao Sheng is known to everyone in the world today.
His first work in Yashan, the "Relief of Eighteen Arhats Conquering Demons", caused Yashan to tremble. The dragon veins were easier to find there, trapping all the demons that were raging in Yashan into the dragon veins. They are still unable to escape, and he restored peace to the local people.
Yang Huizhi's name spread from this. His sculptures often have unpredictable powers and contain some mysterious meanings. They can often make the heaven and earth work together and be mobilized by the charm of his sculptures, while the mountains, rocks, grass and trees are waiting to die. Things thus become the "powerful spirits of heaven and earth", which suppress evil spirits and save all living beings.
For example, the "relief stone tablet of the Dragon God spitting water" on the Quyang River suppresses the three evil things in the river that have harmed countless people;
For example, the bronze statue of eighteen young boys on the Yangdang River sending a wedding ceremony sent the local frightened "ghost bride" into the ground, and then sealed it and buried it;
Another example is the "Tiger King Catching Minions Relief". Under the "Tiger Mountain", there are twenty-six powerful demons gathered as demons. These twenty-six demons can even be used by the local people!
Yang Huizhi's method can be called a miraculous craftsmanship!
He is more worthy of the name of ‘Carving Saint’.
There are more than 20 sculptures made by this person over the past four or five years. The most praised sculpture at present is probably the "Dragon Swallowing Coffin" at the bottom of the "Wei River". .
This sculpture stopped the centuries-old flooding in the Wei River and filled the coffin inside the dragon's carved belly with the ghost king "Wuzhi Qi" who once caused hundreds of thousands of people to drown at the same time.
However, even though he has produced such a powerful work of suppressing the ghost king in his life, Yang Huizhi's pursuit of his own skills has never stopped - he is currently living in Huashan temporarily, just to plan here for his painstaking efforts to achieve the pinnacle of his life.
Top works.
For this reason, Yang Huizhi recruited thirteen of his proud disciples!
This matter has attracted the attention of people all over the world!
I don't know how many people hope to improve their sculpture and painting skills, and even hope to learn this method to suppress evil spirits. Now they all gather in Huashan Mountain, knocking on the door day and night, hoping to worship Yang Huizhi as their teacher.
As a result, the incense in Ziyun Temple flourished.
The middle-aged short man who took the initiative to respond to the old man's question should be here for this reason!
The old man guessed the purpose of the middle-aged short man, and asked him: "Your finger joints are thick, and the calluses between the tiger's mouth are thick and rough - you must be a carver, and you are here to learn from Yang Huizhi?"
The short man smiled honestly and said: "I don't expect to be able to ask the Diao Sheng to preach and teach me. Even if I can worship under one of his disciples, I will be satisfied."
Having said this, the short man paused, looked at the old man who hesitated for a moment, and said: "Huashan Mountain is extremely dangerous, and the location of Ziyun Temple is almost at the top of Huashan Mountain.
If an elderly person goes up the mountain alone, he will inevitably be exhausted and may be in danger.
Since you are also going to Ziyun Temple to find Master Yang, why don't we go together? Then we can take care of each other."
"That's just right." The old man agreed with a grin.
Seeing that he agreed, the short man relaxed a little more, and his face became much less restrained. The two of them chatted and walked up Mount Huashan.
Most of the time, it is the short man who asks the old man questions, and the old man responds depending on his mood.
"Is it that you are looking for Master Yang to learn from him such superb carving techniques?
At such an old age, you are still able to study diligently, and there are not many young people who can compare with you." The short man said.
The old man responded in a dull voice, and walked up several mountain steps with his head lowered on crutches. After a long time, before the short man was about to bring up other topics, he said: "The art of carving is not the only one in the world. You can master it and suppress sneakiness.
Save all sentient beings.”
There was a hint of unwillingness in his tone.
Dwarf Han Yi did not understand the hidden meaning of his words, but just followed his words and replied: "Yes, yes.
Regardless of Taoism or Buddhism, or the Kitchen God Sect, Duan Gong, Nuo God, and shamanism, there are methods to suppress evil spirits. I have a nephew who was attracted by the "Yinxi Meridian" of the Kitchen God Sect.
Became a disciple of the Zao Class.
The nephew's parents were killed by the trick, and he had to eat a lot of food until he was ten years old. Now he has become a disciple of the Zao class. As long as he practices well, he will not be selected by the Xuanmen to join the team to suppress the trick in the future. From now on, it will be a smooth road.
The world's dharma lineage all belongs to Xuanmen.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Even Master Diao Sheng Yang is a member of Xuanmen.
In today's world, whether you are a disciple of the Dharma lineage or a scholar, in addition to serving the country as an official in the court, there is another way - worshiping in Xuanmen, you can still serve the country and save the people, you can also get fame and fortune, and you can be famous.
Later generations..."
The short man opened his mouth and spat out a series of words.
His face is rough and dark, like a rough man who has been doing hard work all year round, but in his words, he does not sound like a rough man. On the contrary, he is well-educated and should have some knowledge.
The short man was still talking: "The Xuanmen saint and the emperor of the dynasty can be said to be one yin and one yang. One takes charge of the world and suppresses evil, and the other takes charge of the people's livelihood. The two complement each other.
If I can worship in Xuanmen in the future, I wonder if I can get a glimpse of the saint?"
Today, the people's respect for the Taoist 'sage' has obviously surpassed that of the current emperor.
After all, the Suppression Team that suppresses evil spirits everywhere in the world and restores clarity to the world all come from Xuanmen.
People all over the world have a more intuitive feeling for the changes brought about by Xuanmen saints.
The old man listened silently to the short man's longing words. For some reason, his expression was a little complicated for a moment.
He sighed and said to the short man: "You came to learn Yang Huizhi's carving skills just so that one day you can become a disciple of Taoism?"
"Yes." The middle-aged man nodded and said, "I was studying when I was young, but failed to get any honors. My family had no money left, so I went out to work and study at the same time. When I reached middle age, I still accomplished nothing.
Later, when Taoism flourished, I taught myself carving at that time. I just carved some trinkets and sold them on the street. I never thought that this kind of skill could also be used to suppress sneakiness and be used by Taoism.
So I came up with the idea of becoming a disciple of Master Yang, and after thoroughly learning this skill, I came up with the idea of becoming a disciple of the Xuanmen Divine Works Bureau..."
"The idea is not bad." The old man said aloud, "But the reason why the way of carving can be so perfect and suppress sneakiness is because it contains the true meaning of the author's communion with heaven and earth.
That wisp of true meaning is the key to suppressing evil and even making evil be used by others.
This kind of true meaning of heaven and man not only appears in sculptures, but also exists in calligraphy, painting, and poetry.
you……"
Before he finished speaking, the short man's face was filled with excitement, and he suddenly realized: "So no wonder there are often rumors in the world about Taoist saints reciting poems and painting with such-and-such scholars in such-and-such a place!
I originally thought it was a saint traveling around the world and meeting friends.
Looking at it now, he asked those talented scholars to recite poems and paint, is this the ‘true meaning of heaven and man’ that you mentioned?!”
The old man was stunned when he heard this, then smiled and said: "You are quite smart.
I am indeed very concerned about that saint."
"You have such knowledge, you must not be mediocre." The short man grinned and said, "We have walked all the way together, and I don't know your name?
Just call me Wang Quan."
"My name is Wu Daoxuan." The old man raised his head slightly and said to the short man.
After he said the words, his expression remained calm, but his eyes were secretly watching the short man to see his reaction after hearing his name.
After hearing the sound, the short man was obviously stunned.
Then he said: "Wu Daoxuan? I seem to have heard the same name as you somewhere."
“There are so many people in the world with the same name and surname.
It’s normal for you to have heard this name elsewhere.” Wu Daoxuan lowered his eyes and said slowly, “But this name can still leave some impression in your mind. I guess the owner of this name is also unusual himself?”
"Not really." Wang Quan replied with a smile, "We, the peddlers, often have to go around the streets to do business. Sometimes I am called to my home by my employer to do some carving work, so it is inevitable to have to do some work.
Remember your employer's name so you can communicate with him or her.
Your name is probably related to one of my employers...
I have never seen a famous person with the same name as you... Perhaps after you learn the carving skills from Master Yang, your name can be spread all over the world and be known to everyone in the world?"
Wang Quan spoke in a kind tone and encouraged the old man.
However, when Wu Daoxuan heard Wang Quan's words, his originally calm expression suddenly changed and became gloomy.
He groaned and walked forward on crutches without speaking to Wang Quan.
It was as if Wang Quan's words offended him.
Wang Quan was confused when he saw this. He felt in his heart that this old man had a weird temperament and was really difficult to get along with. After he went to Ziyun Temple with him, he still had to find a chance to separate from him.
Wu Daoxuan, who was just thinking about it and heading up the mountain, suddenly stopped, turned back and looked at Wang Quan coldly, and said, "I have traveled all over the world and served as an official in the court, but I also have some knowledge.
Those who can grasp the "true meaning of heaven and man" and use it skillfully can often show such talent after coming into contact with the "Tao" that suits them. After several attempts, they can "enter the Tao".
On the other hand, if you cannot find a skill that suits you, or you have even learned the wrong technique or taken the wrong path, then no matter how hard you try, you will not be able to enter the Tao and sense the existence of the ‘true meaning of heaven and man’!
You failed to gain fame when you were young, but later you became a sculptor and sculptor. I think you have been immersed in this path for more than ten years. Have you ever entered the path, and have you ever had some mysterious and mysterious feelings? "
Wang Quan only thought that the old man was a person who, although he had extensive knowledge, had an eccentric temperament and was difficult to get along with.
He had never thought that Wu Daoxuan would be an official and have reached a height that he could not reach in the first half of his life. He was stunned for a moment, and saw Wu Daoxuan staring directly at him again, waiting for his answer, and quickly recalled the past. It was really not as the old man said.
When I "entered the Tao", I didn't have any mysterious and mysterious feelings when I was carving.
So Wang Quan shook his head in shame and answered Wu Daoxuan truthfully.
Wu Dao
, worship into Xuanmen and achieve great achievements!"
These words were like a bolt from the blue, hitting Wang Quan’s head!
Wang Quan was stunned for a long time!
It was just a few words from an old man who was traveling with him. Although the other person claimed to have been an official and had extensive knowledge, his few words could not disturb the mood of Wang Quan, a middle-aged man who was determined to make progress. However, Wang Quan had heard what Wu Daoxuan said,
But I instinctively felt that what the other person said was true!
I'm afraid that if I don't have the opportunity to be a sculpture, I won't be able to join Master Yang's disciples!
All the pursuits in the past have become nothing now!
All the energy in Wang Quan's body was suddenly drained, and he felt that the strange old man's cold words were very hurtful. He leaned against the railing of the mountain steps and took a few breaths. After his body recovered a little strength, he continued to go up the mountain with a bad breath in his chest. , not long after walking, I saw Wu Daoxuan sitting on the stone and resting.
When the two met again, they each had different moods.
“When I first learned sculpture, I could carve complete objects.
The masters who brought me in all said that I am very talented in this field, but what you said may not be accurate! I will go to Ziyun Temple today, and when I become a disciple of Master Yang, I will see what else you have to say! "Wang Quan said to Wu Daoxuan angrily.
Wu Daoxuan walked all the way, thinking he was tired. He leaned on the mountain steps behind him and waved weakly to Wang Quan: "Go, go..."