Chapter 4: The Way of Heaven, the Heart of the Way
January passes quickly.
The eighth day of May.
This day is the day agreed upon for representatives from various countries to gather together.
Chenshi, Wushui County Museum
Yang Zhen slowly took back her hands, and the gentle touch of the girl's jade fingers seemed to be left in her palms.
Opposite me, Liu Rou's fair face was slightly red. She slowly placed her hands on her knees, clenched them lightly into fists, and her whole body gradually relaxed.
More than ten strands of gray gas were swimming in her meridians, and a faint itching feeling came from her, making her almost moan in comfort.
Her pretty face turned even redder, and she was moved and curious at the same time: "What are these gases that the young master sent into my body?"
It's a pity that she can't ask anyone this question, because Yang Zhen has repeatedly told her to keep it confidential.
"Maybe you can ask the plug-in sister." She thought happily.
Since entering Foundation Establishment, Yang Zhen has produced nearly ten times more chaotic energy than before during dual cultivation with Zhao Yuer, and the time these gases stay in the body has also increased from one day to three days in the past. This gave him an inexhaustible feeling of wealth. So these days, Zhao Yue'er, Caiyun, Liu Rou, and the three women around him also benefited from it. Each of them would share some of the chaos energy to repair their bodies.
Hidden wounds everywhere lay a solid foundation.
However, after Zixue checked, she shook her head slightly, indicating that the portions were still too small.
"Master, I want to go to Shenpo Mountain with you to see the monks from other countries. I, I have been with you for two years, and I haven't been anywhere." The little maid who was helping him pack his clothes suddenly requested softly.
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Yang Zhen was secretly happy in her heart. When did I travel without you? But she refused:
"You should stay at home and practice hard. You have fallen behind too much in the past few years. Although you have made rapid progress in the past two years, it is not enough."
"Besides, you also went to Shenpo Mountain when we were skiing the year before last. There was nothing interesting to see."
Liu Rou's face was gloomy, she lowered her head and said nothing.
Although practicing in the Immortal Mansion space is fast, she has been practicing for two consecutive years and wants to go out and have a look!
"Next time," Yang Zhen couldn't bear to say, "There are too many high-level monks this time. I'm worried that something will go wrong and I won't be able to take care of you. Next time, definitely next time!"
He was telling the truth. If it had been in the past, with his cultivation and status in Wushui County, where would he have gone with Liu Rou? This time, a group of cultivators gathered in Shenpo Mountain, and he, a small foundation-building cultivator, was among them
, you have to be careful yourself, where is the right place to take others with you?
……
A huge four-story flying boat sails under the blue sky and blue clouds of Chongzhou.
In the hall on the first floor, Zhao Yuer and Yang Zhen were sitting upright, answering the questions of the person above them seriously.
He was a middle-aged man with sharp eyes and calm temperament. His surname was Huangfu and his Taoist name was Lansheng. He was the new palace master of Chongyun Palace after replacing Sima Quanyi two years ago.
The flying boat departed from Zhoucheng and headed for Wushui County.
As for Yang and Zhao, they were in their respective mansions a quarter of an hour ago. How could they appear in Chongzhou now?
The reason is very simple. As hosts and direct subordinates, both of them took the teleportation array and rushed to the state palace temporarily to greet the palace owner in person, one to show respect and the other to serve as guides. p>
"Have the locations of delegations from various countries been planned?" Huangfu Lansheng asked with a smile.
"It's all planned," Yang Zhen replied: "The delegations from the seven countries are all stationed in an area of no less than 300 acres; the small countries also have 100 acres. The distance between them is more than two miles."
"Well, after all, it is a small mountain range, so there is no need to be too far away," Palace Master Huangfu muttered: "Well, how are the three kingdoms of Qin, Zhao, and Liang arranged?"
"These three countries are all more than five miles apart from each other, and there are other countries in between. Only Zhao is very close to our Xu country, so it is convenient to discuss anything."
"Very good." Huangfu was very satisfied after hearing this. It seems that this young man has done his homework and knows the grudges and grudges between these countries.
Although Zhao Yue'er has been a patron for two years, she doesn't like these social events and just listens silently.
Palace Master Huangfu asked some questions about Wushui County in a friendly manner, and greatly appreciated Yang Zhen's performance in the beast tide two months ago:
"The sect has sent people to check your results, and the situation is basically true. Presumably, the re-evaluated contribution points will be distributed in half a month. According to my estimation, there may be this number!"
He stretched out a finger and shook it vigorously.
One hundred thousand!
This is similar to what Yang Zhen expected. However, he cannot monopolize these contribution points. He needs to give a considerable portion to those subordinates in the county hall who have made military exploits.
On the other hand, people like Zhuge Yuan and Zhang Qianfan are all his subordinates, and he alone receives all the military exploits. He can then compensate them himself.
Yang Zhen suddenly thought of a question: "Palace Master, one hundred thousand contribution points is an incredible reward even for the Zifu family. In this case, why do those..."
"You want to ask why I neglected such military exploits and didn't go for it? Why didn't those monks from the Zifu family in the prefectures and counties take action, right?" Huangfu Lansheng interrupted his question and said with a smile. p>
"Yes."
"There are two reasons," Palace Master Huangfu stretched out two fingers, his expression gradually becoming serious:
"First, whether it is a sect disciple or a family monk, if the beast tide invades their own territory, there is no problem in taking action. If they are not in their own area and take action across borders, the sect will not support this."
Yang Zhen was stunned. After thinking about it carefully, she seemed to understand.
"What if someone insists on crossing the border to save those people?" the young man asked.
Palace Master Huangfu smiled faintly and did not answer. She looked at him with a faint look of contempt.
He was able to talk to this young man in a pleasant manner, and of course he had heard about what happened two years ago. Patriarch Dou, the great ancestor of Jindan, actually went to Wushan County to stand up for this kid, which shows that this kid's background is not simple. p>
He doesn’t want to become Sima Quanyi’s second best.
Therefore, even if he has all kinds of thoughts about Yang Zhen in his heart, he will not reveal them at will.
It's just that this young man is very good at running the place, but it's a pity that he is still a little immature in his behavior!
After thinking about it, he decided to make it clearer to his subordinate as a kind gesture on his part.
"More than ten years ago," he recounted a past event: "Master Yan Qi of the Alchemy Academy once encountered a medium-sized beast tide in Xiangzhou, which was slightly larger than this time. He took action at that time and killed
Many monsters were killed and countless people were left alive."
"After he returned, the sect tried its best to downplay the matter and did not reward him. However, when he later donated money to rescue Xiangzhou, someone came to him and forced him to contribute the money as a sign of humiliation."
Yang Zhen knocked her head lightly. He was also very clear about Master Yan Qi.
So far, there is still a worn-out Taoist robe in his space, which is the item of Yan Qi that grandma bought at the auction for three thousand spiritual stones.
Later, this robe saved his life in Qingluo Mountain.
At that time, he didn't understand anything and thought that the robe automatically protected the master. It wasn't until much later that he realized that it was the robe that activated the object's defense in an emergency.
"My subordinates heard that Uncle Yan Qi didn't like to boast, so he didn't mention it to anyone when he returned. No one knew what he did in Xiangzhou, so the sect didn't reward him." Yang Zhen questioned.
"Hahaha!" Palace Master Huangfu looked up to the sky and laughed, as if he had heard a very funny joke.
"Master Yang," he said cheerfully: "Let me ask you, since Master Yan Qi didn't mention it to anyone, how did you know about it?"
Yang Zhen's expression froze.
"Besides, if the sect intends to reward, even if it was unknown at the time, wouldn't it make up for it if it was found out later?" Huangfu asked.
Yang Zhen suddenly realized it, and her face gradually became gloomy.
"Sir Yan Qi is a member of our ancestor Taishang. Otherwise, the things he did would not only be in vain, but he might even be sued by the Demon Suppression Palace!" Palace Master Huangfu sneered.
Yang Zhen's face turned completely gloomy.
"This is the second point I want to say, everyone should perform their duties." Palace Master Huangfu talked eloquently:
"The sect's division of powers among the various palaces is very clear, and no cross-border crossing is allowed. For example, although our Chongyun Palace is responsible for the monks and people's livelihood in a state, many of them are in high positions, and some specific matters are handled by other parties.
The palace is responsible. If we interfere too much, we will be tabooed."
"For example, the Lingshan mine is under the control of the Baoyuan Palace; the judgment of the case must be reviewed by the Law Enforcement Yuan; the extermination of the beast tide and the subjugation of the monsters are mostly the affairs of the Demon Suppression Palace, and we should not interfere too much."
"But," Yang Zhen said angrily: "This time the beast tide in Wushui County has not seen any effort from the Demon Suppression Hall."
"Why not?" Huangfu sneered: "Didn't you meet people from Chongyun Trading Company in that Aishan Village?"
"But they are watching the fire from the other side, sitting back and watching the people suffer!" Yang Zhen asked loudly: "It is not convenient for others to take action. The Demon Suppressing Hall is responsible for suppressing demons and subjugating demons, so why don't they take action!"
Huangfu frowned, a trace of displeasure flashed across his face, but he still patiently explained:
"It's not that the Demon Suppression Hall didn't take action. It's just that if some of the small and medium-sized beast tides are too far away, their response may be slower, and some will be left to the local counties. If the counties cannot control it, of course they will
I won’t ignore it.”
"But at that time, I don't know how many people died!"
"What kind of beast tide will not kill some people?" Huangfu sneered: "The way of heaven is unkind and treats all things as stupid dogs. But this is still the way of heaven after all. Can you say that the way of heaven is wrong?"
"Something you thought was correct, maybe after a few decades, you will understand that it was wrong at the time! One day, you will find that the way of heaven is actually the fairest!"
What he said was unclear, but Yang Zhen seemed to understand.
He was about to continue asking questions, but when he saw Palace Master Huangfu wave his hand, he suddenly became less interested and lost interest in talking:
"It's good that you can have an innocent heart. As for those questions, just keep them in your mind and think about it slowly!"
……
Yang Zhen and Zhao Yuer exited the hall glumly and blew in the wind on the bow of the ship.
"Yue'er," he took the slender hand of his immediate boss: "Did you understand the last words of Master Lan Sheng?"
Zhao Yue'er let her hold her hand and remained silent, looking a little worried.
After a long time, she murmured: "Perhaps, our country's population of 700 million is the most suitable!"
Yang Zhen was startled and her eyes widened suddenly!
That’s it!
The root of everything is resources, cultivation resources!
He was dumbfounded, his eyes looking into the distance without focus. For a moment, he didn't know whether his hard work in exterminating the beast tide and rescuing the people was right or wrong?
I protect the people under my rule, I protect all the villagers in Aishan Village, and I protect the living lives of people like Feng Caimei, Feng Azhu, and Pang Shanhu. Is it still wrong?
Am I violating the law of heaven by doing this?
Then does my way of guardianship also go against the way of heaven?
It goes against the way of heaven. Doesn’t this become the way of the devil?
I, I...
His breath became heavier and heavier, his chest rose and fell violently, and the spiritual energy in his meridians gradually showed signs of boiling...
This is the backlash of inner demons!
Zhao Yue'er on the side saw something was wrong with Yang Zhen and was shocked. She held the boy tightly with both hands and shouted loudly in his ear:
"Little Stone, Little Stone, what's wrong with you?"
In my mind, Yiyi’s voice also sounded anxious:
"Brother, brother, wake up quickly!"
"I haven't transformed yet! Don't forget your oath and help me transform!"
"I am a small grass, a weak and weak grass. You said you would protect me! Bad brother, don't be lazy!"
A ray of cold air entered from the meridians and penetrated the whole body, making the young man shiver and his mind clear!
Immediately afterwards, a bolt of lightning as thin as a gnat traveled around his body. Although this electric current was weak, it was long-lasting and stimulated the young man's whole body to tremble, as if he was struggling in a nightmare.
The familiar electric current and the gradually familiar icy breath made the young man feel like he felt two lights in the heavy fog.
He remembered that these were the two closest people to him.
It is the one he is determined to protect.
No matter whether it is right or wrong, Yue'er and Xiao Xiancao, I will never let them get hurt, I have to protect them!
If this also violates the law of heaven, then let heaven go to hell!
I just want to protect you!
I also want to protect Caiyun, my grandma, my wife, Liu Rou, Tian Tiezhu, Cai Si, Zhang Qianfan, Chen Fugui, Aunt Fu...
I want to protect the people I love, the people who are kind to me, the relatives around me, and all the people I can protect!
My way is to protect!
……
Yang Zhen was suddenly startled and woke up.
Because of his doubts about Taoism, he almost went crazy and was doomed.
This is one of the drawbacks of him finding the Taoist heart too early. Because his life experience is limited, the Taoist heart has not experienced various tests and has not been tempered enough. He easily fell into self-doubt, almost collapsed the Taoist heart, and his cultivation regressed.
It is even possible to lose all your cultivation and become a useless person.
But if we can transcend the past, our Taoist heart will become more firm, which will only be of great benefit to our future cultivation.
When misfortunes come, blessings rely on them; when blessings come, misfortunes fall upon them.
Yang Zhen's cultivation was too smooth some time ago, and foundation building was even easier to achieve. This may not be a good thing for him.
Today's encounter made him have doubts about his Taoist heart in advance, but this is not a bad thing. It is much better than appearing in the future when making a breakthrough or fighting with others.
Yang Zhen was still worried, but secretly rejoiced.
He gently touched the buds protruding from the bluestone with his fingers, and held Zhao Yuer in his arms with his other hand. The young man felt grateful——
You two are my Taoist heart!
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Zhao Yue'er's face was red with embarrassment. She and Yang Zhen were not the only ones on the spaceship, but there were also the Lord of Chongyun Palace and a group of monks!
In front of everyone, even though everyone knew about their relationship, she still felt ashamed.
However, Yang Zhen had just recovered from the disordered breathing situation, and she did not dare to act rashly for fear of making the same mistake again.
For a moment, she was extremely conflicted, wishing that time could stop and hug her loved one tightly.
I also hope that the speed of the flying boat will be faster so that I can reach my destination quickly so as not to make people laugh all the time.
In this tangled state of mind, someone helped her out.
In the distant sky, a voice came from afar:
"Feizhou is facing you, but the master of Chongyun Palace is in person?"