Chapter 658 Master and apprentice! The boy who pursues the light
"Ji!"
With a scream, Yu Xuzi flew into the sky and disappeared into the distant sky.
Chu Chen took the "Guigu Art of War" back to the Immortal Mansion, looking far into the distance, with a faint smile on his face.
As my uncle said, formation is the key to unrivaled military success.
Chu Chen has acquired the military skills and learned magical powers such as [Magic Talisman] and [Throwing Beans to Make Soldiers], but strictly speaking, he is still a half-baked military monk.
Only by being proficient in the art of war, arranging troops, and forming formations successfully can one be called a true military monk.
He could have expected that Master Yuxuzi's uncle would agree to his ruthless request, but the volume [Sun Bin's Eight Formation Methods] in his hand was a real surprise.
Chu Chen was filled with emotion.
I think back when I first met Master Yuxuzi, he was not that easy to talk to. As he showed his talents and rose to prominence, Master Yu became easier to talk to and became more and more amiable.
When they met again this time, he didn't even say anything about the precious core inheritance of the military strategist, but his great uncle took the initiative to give it to him.
Of course, Chu Chen was not slandering Master Yu Xuzi's uncle for being too realistic.
Being a leader of a lineage is not that easy, and being able to do this is already quite fair.
"Huh~ I finally left."
As soon as the person left, a certain kid couldn't wait to fly out of the Pure Yin Treasure Gourd.
Chu Chen laughed dumbly. He understood what the little ghost was thinking, and immediately took out two fragrant cakes from the Bracelet Fairy Mansion and handed them to the little ghost.
"Here~ I'll reward you."
The little ghost took the fragrant cake in a daze.
The senior brother took the initiative to give him the spirit incense. He should have been happy, but for some reason, he felt that something was missing.
It had been waiting for its senior brother to be free for a long time. It had rehearsed in its mind the joyful scene of immediately asking for sex with "dong dong dong" after the senior brother left, and it was eager to give it a try.
I've been waiting for so long, I can't wait in vain.
Thinking of this, the little ghost boy returned the Sixiang Xiangbian to his senior brother and said:
"Senior brother, no, no, I should kowtow first, and you can give me the incense before you come again."
After saying that, there was only a "thump", followed immediately by a continuous "dong dong dong".
"Dong dong dong~"
The wind blew the fallen leaves, and Chu Chen was stunned on the spot.
Good guy, the kid can kowtow to create a sense of ritual!
On the same day, Chu Chen rushed back to Guangling Mountain from Yunzhou City.
As Mr. Mingjing, the prince, said, after the preaching and enlightenment has come to an end, the focus of each Taoist temple will be on cultivating local monk talents. This is the foundation of Yunzhou's future.
It takes ten years to grow trees and a hundred years to cultivate people.
This is a plan for a thousand years. The work is done in the present time and the achievements will be made in the future.
As soon as they returned to the Taoist Academy, Chu Chen ordered Qingdu and Rouyun, the two deputy mountain chiefs, to summon all the doctors in the academy to teach and prepare to convey Mr. Mingjing's decree to everyone, as well as arrange various matters for the subsequent teaching of Dharma and discipleship.
In the Taoist Council Hall, everyone gathered together.
"Shan Chief, how many golden rays of merit have you received?"
As soon as she sat down at the table, Fairy Rouyun couldn't help but ask.
The Qingdu Taoist priest and all the doctors in the hall stretched their necks and listened intently, their hearts filled with curiosity.
Chu Chen sat in the main seat and smiled:
"Eight Paths!"
"The golden light of eight very good merits is relatively rare."
Fairy Rouyun replied out of habit, but soon she realized something, and a look of surprise appeared on her face: "Eight Paths of Merit Golden Light? Chief, you are not mistaken, are you?"
Chu Chen smiled and said nothing.
When everyone in the hall saw this, they had an idea in their minds, and immediately started a heated discussion.
The doctors of the Taoist Academy all came from Xiaojiuzhou, and they all had a certain understanding of the golden light of enlightenment and merit. Their former teacher, the mountain chief, once had the golden light.
"I remember that the old mountain chief of our Taoist temple had been in charge of the Taoist temple for more than ten years, but he only had more than ten or twenty golden merits. However, the mountain chief got eight of them all at once."
"It's not surprising. Our mountain leader is very good at preaching and educating people. This merit is well deserved."
"Congratulations to the chief, congratulations to the chief!"
After some discussion and congratulations, Chu Chen waved his hand, stopped everyone to congratulate and flatter him, and brought the conversation to the main topic:
"Fellow Taoist Qingdu, Taoist Rouyun, how many disciples have our Wanquan Taoist Academy accepted this time?"
"Reporting to the Chief of the Mountain, the Taoist Academy has admitted a total of 862 disciples this time. They are all of good character and have talents in cultivation. Among them there are many good candidates for Taoism."
When Qingdu and Rouyun talked about this, their faces were full of complex expressions, they were both happy and excited, but also a little embarrassed:
"Shan Chief, it seems that our Wanquan Taoist Academy has admitted a bit too many people, and the Ph.D. teaching and accounting treasury are all a little short of money. Alas, we are tight enough when recruiting disciples."
"Yes, the mountain leader lectures well and has many disciples studying under him."
Chu Chen couldn't help but laugh. They were worried about having too many apprentices, but the surrounding Taoist temples might be in dire straits. They had sucked a wave of blood, so they could only pick the ones they had left.
"You don't have to worry about money when you are a doctor. Our Wanquan Taoist Temple's lectures are better than those of all county Taoist temples in eight states. Mr. Mingjing was very happy. I shamelessly asked him for it. The Heavenly Master rewarded us with millions of jade coins. In addition,
In the near future, another group of doctors will be sent to teach."
"Chief Shan, you are really capable."
In Qingdu, Rouyun was extremely surprised. She asked Mr. Mingjing for a reward and got it. No wonder the outside world heard that his mountain chief was appointed by Mr. Mingjing.
Of course, the two of them just had thoughts flashing through their minds without delving into them, but were immersed in joy.
It’s better to work with a boss with a background.
Previously, there were millions of jade coins in Wanquan Taoist Temple's warehouse, and Mr. Mingjing added another million.
In this way, even if Wanquan Taoist Academy recruits too many disciples, the follow-up expenses will still be enough.
After all, the initial cost of practice is not much. The main expense is the elixir to strengthen the bones. These elixirs are low-level goods. Each Taoist disciple is given one regularly, so the cost is not too high.
Two million jade coins are enough, and there is even some leftover to encourage disciples to practice.
When Chu Chen saw that everyone in the palace was happy and satisfied, he felt happy in his heart.
It was related to his own interests, so he was embarrassed to ask for it, but for Wanquan Taoist Temple, that was another matter.
Children who cry need milk, be thick-skinned, need people, and have money.
At that moment, Chu Chen asked about the matter of teaching the Dharma:
"Fellow Taoist Qingdu, Taoist friend Rouyun, can the Taoist academy start teaching the exercises?"
The Taoist Priest of Qingdu cupped his fists and bowed, saying:
"Master Shan, at present, we have begun to teach the basic methods of surrendering and breathing. More than 400 of them have learned the four top-level practices. How many people can actually get started and truly learn the top-level practices? At present,
You can’t see it yet.”
Chu Chen nodded slightly.
The so-called four top skills are exactly the "Dragon and Tiger Skill of Rebirth", "Tai Xuan Yin and Yang Creation Skill", "Xuan Wei Fetal Breathing Skill" and "Thunder Gate Internal Skill" in the skill library given by Xianting.
Any of these four top skills can become the foundation of a large sect.
Now, the Taoist Academy has four branches, and these four methods focus on nourishing essence, refining Qi, preserving spirit, and a thunder method respectively, which can be said to be extremely complete.
Under normal circumstances, as long as you have enough talent in cultivation, there is always a suitable method.
Of course, top-level cultivation methods are not something that ordinary people can practice.
In the first round of screening at the Taoist Academy, 400 people learned the guided breathing method of the top skill. However, in the end, one-tenth of the people got started, which made Chu Chen smile.
As long as you can get started and be placed in a large sect of Immortal Sect, you will be a true disciple, and can compete with senior brother Zhenqing.
After scouring several counties for good candidates, only dozens of senior brothers "Zhen Qing" came out.
From this point of view, Senior Brother Zhenqing’s talent is quite good, and choosing only one among the best would be underestimating oneself.
"Take your time. If you have time, I will explain to them how to practice alchemy."
Chu Chen was quite interested. With more disciples at the "Great Sect True Successor" level, he would be more confident in begging for money and people from Xianting.
The more money the teachers have, the better the quality of the disciples they will recruit, and the more disciples they will have. This will form a virtuous circle, and the Wanquan Taoist Temple will become more and more prosperous, completely engulfing other county Taoist temples.
"Shan Chief, how dare you? With your guidance, I believe our Wanquan Taoist Temple will definitely be among the best."
"Not bad."
There was a burst of joyful laughter in the hall, and soon after, the discussion became relaxed and harmonious.
After about an hour, everyone in the meeting hall dispersed and went about their business.
Chu Chen also planned to pack up and go to Lingxiaoju Cave Mansion, intending to appreciate the golden light of merit in the sea of consciousness.
However, what surprised Chu Chen was that Fairy Rouyun did not leave, but stood in the hall waiting for him.
"Fellow Taoist Rouyun, are you in trouble?"
Fairy Rouyun nodded, considered for a moment, and said:
"Mountain Chief, the Taoist disciple you accepted before, Guang Geng Sheng Gen Gu, has poor qualifications. After so many days, he has not learned even the ordinary exercises, not to mention the top-notch exercises. He has a dull temperament and is not gregarious.
When I talk to him these days, he is always wary and unwilling to communicate."
After saying that, Fairy Rouyun showed a look of pity on her face:
"I was also a demon slave. Thanks to my master's rescue, I changed my destiny. I feel the same way as him and understand his thoughts. You were the first to gain his trust. Now he only trusts you and no one else."
"Shan Zhang, why don't you give him some training yourself when you have time? Not only to learn the best skills, but also to practice a random skill would be great, and it would be enough to change his life."
Chu Chen nodded repeatedly.
During this month, he was too busy preaching and had no time to think about anything else, so he asked Guang Gengsheng to follow the doctor's teachings and practice, but he ignored him.
"Okay, I understand."
After saying that, Chu Chen didn't say much to Immortal Rouyun, shrank to an inch, and disappeared in the palace in a flash.
Not long after, Lingxiao lived in the forest garden behind the mountain.
"Chief Shan~ You are looking for me."
When Guang Gengsheng saw Chu Chen again, a look of joy flashed across his dull face.
These days, Guang Gengsheng is practicing in a Taoist monastery. Although he is not gregarious, he still learned a lot while doing his homework and met a lot of people.
From the chaotic news from the outside world, he did not understand anything else, but he did know that the mountain leader was indeed a wise man and a truly capable person. He lectured on the scriptures and was listened to by hundreds of people with great respect.
Chu Chen smiled gently and nodded:
"Rebirth, I heard Deputy Mountain Chief Rouyun say that you haven't learned any of the basic techniques of surrender and breathing taught to you by the Taoist Academy. Why is that? You can learn the "Spirit Sword Guide Technique", but you can't learn any other techniques.
The thought of Dharma will not be difficult for you."
After hearing Chu Chen's words, Guang Gengsheng didn't reply and lowered his head silently.
When Chu Chen saw this, he became curious. Guang Geng Sheng Gen Gu's qualifications were not very good, but his understanding was quite good, he was very spiritual, and he had the talent for cultivation. He shouldn't be unable to learn the techniques in the treasure house.
"Resheng, do you still think that the Taoist teachers and I were transformed by demons and deceived you into practicing the exercises?"
Chu Chen joked with a smile.
"No, Chief Shan, how can you be a monster?"
Guang Gengsheng shook his head repeatedly, raised his dark face and glanced at Chu Chen who was pouring tea on the stone bench in the pavilion. He hesitated and said:
"Shan Chief, in fact, I have learned it a long time ago. I have learned the methods taught to me by demons. I have learned the "Tai Xuan Yin and Yang Creation Technique", "Xuan Wei Fetal Breathing Technique" and "Thunder Gate Internal Technique" taught by doctors from the Taoist Academy.
I have also learned the technique of "Convincing Qi and Breathing in and Inhaling", which is almost as difficult as the "Spirit Sword Guide Technique". Only the "Dragon and Tiger Technique of Rebirth" cannot be learned."
The little ghosts and Hu Dali who were sniffing incense on the side were immediately stunned, and they all looked envious.
Especially the little kid, he can't learn anything.
This news is too unkind to it.
When Chu Chen heard this, he immediately became interested.
Except for the "Rebirth Dragon and Tiger Kung Fu" which focuses on nourishing the essence and has extremely high requirements on the root and bones, which Guang Gengsheng could not learn, he actually learned the basics of the other three top kung fu techniques.
This indicates that Guang Gengsheng's understanding is indeed quite good and very spiritual.
Of course, besides being happy, Chu Chen was a little puzzled:
"Rebirth, if that's the case, why don't you tell your teacher that if you learn the method, you can pass the first round of screening. There are three top methods. As long as you get started, you can directly become the true disciple of the Taoist Academy, and your future is limitless."
Guang Gengsheng fell silent.
Over the past month or so, he has learned a lot of things. Naturally, he understands these things. It’s just that
After some hesitation, Guang Geng Sheng Xu thought of something, with firm eyes, he made a thump and knelt down on the ground:
"I want to become your teacher, and please accept me as your disciple!"
When Chu Chen heard this, he suddenly smiled and said:
"Our master, the Lingshan Sect, is not a big sect, and our practice is not perfect. Your future is best if you join the Wanquan Taoist Academy, which is even better than joining the Immortal Sect of a big sect. The opportunity is rare, do you know this?"
There are many good talents in the Taoist academy, but Chu Chen did not poach and accept disciples.
Firstly, it is not compliant and can easily attract criticism; secondly, the prospects of joining a Taoist temple are much better than those of the Lingshan sect, and even better than those of the general Immortal sects of the general sects, so it is difficult for him to accept disciples.
Guang Gengsheng nodded:
"I, Ben Caoji, have been saved by you. I just want to practice with you. Please give your disciple a chance."
Chu Chen thought of Fairy Rouyun's words and had a vague realization in his heart.
For Guang Gengsheng, he caught a ray of light in the darkness and saw hope.
He has lived in crisis since childhood and had few opportunities.
When Chu Chen promised him that he would teach him Taoism and magical powers, he believed it and took it seriously.
At this moment, he walked on without hesitation, searching for the light, even if it was a moth flying into the flame, he would not hesitate.
Thinking of this, Chu Chen smiled, remembering that he was rescued by his master and became a disciple.
In fact, his original thoughts were similar to Guang Gengsheng's.
Catching a beam of light in the darkness, he pursued the light without hesitation.
All the things that have happened before are just a glimpse.
He seemed to see his own shadow in Guang Gengsheng.
"Perhaps this is fate."
Thinking of this, Chu Chen said lightly:
"From now on, apart from doing homework in the morning and evening, I will come to Lingxiao Residence the rest of the time."
Guang Gengsheng was overjoyed: "Thank you Shanchang for making it possible!"
When the little kid saw this, he kicked Guang Gengsheng in the leg and made him kneel to the ground:
"Idiot, hurry up and call Master, dong dong dong, kowtow, why don't you call me Mountain Chief!"
Guang Gengsheng was so excited that he kowtowed quickly:
"Disciple pays homage to master!"
Chu Chen nodded slightly.
"Get up, no need to be polite. I will practice with you for three months. If you can learn my practice method [Hunyuan Tianxin Xuan Gong] or my master's [Hunyuan Xuan Gong], you will formally worship me."
Enter the master's door, otherwise, you'd better go back to the Taoist Academy and practice under the guidance of the doctor."
"yes!"
Guang Gengsheng was quite excited and overjoyed.
Chu Chen nodded and said nothing more.
Although the qualifications of Guang Geng Sheng Gen Gu are average and the initial stage of cultivation is difficult, his understanding is good and he is very spiritual, which meets the requirements of the Lingshan Sect for accepting disciples.
Those with high understanding and spiritual roots are late bloomers.
If cultivated well, the achievements will not be small.
Thinking of this, Chu Chen shook his head and looked to the east.