Zhao Shu stood on the altar beside the well, pressing the spiritual iron order with one hand, and carefully sensed the trend of the earth's veins with the help of the officials and soldiers at the altar.
After experiencing several accidents in opening the altar to practice magic in the past, Zhao Shui did not dare to devote himself wholeheartedly to it. He only dared to summon officials and soldiers to investigate like an ordinary sorcerer.
Previously, in order to control the evil spirit of the plague, the monks of Jiangzhen Hall were sent to several counties in the south to set up altars. Zhao Shu mobilized the energy of heaven and earth in a radius of thousands of miles. Not only did the earth veins become connected and smooth, but Liang Tao also cast talismans on the spiritual acupoints in various places. Seal script, subject to this great flow of energy, quickly evolved and changed into its true form.
Originally, it would take hundreds or even thousands of years for the earth's veins to cultivate an earthly god and a true spirit of the mountains and rivers, even in a place with great purity and beauty.
If there is any natural disaster or earthquake, the pure air will be mixed and contaminated with evil and filth, and the true spirit of the earth will not be nourished. Instead, it will breed evil spirits with profound power.
Zhao Shu's practice of practicing the law greatly accelerated the process, making the work that had taken thousands of years almost completed in a few days.
The true form of the Dharma generals who came from the Qingya Fairyland was formed by the pure Qi of the immortal spirits, and their foundations were pure and upright. Zhao Miao practiced the Dharma to mobilize the Qi of heaven and earth, and he also had the true intention of containing the plague and eliminating filth and condensing the pure. These two aspects Together, an earthly true spirit will appear vaguely.
As for the disadvantages or costs involved, it is that Zhao Shu himself almost lost his soul.
But Zhao Shu always felt that his cultivation alone, even if his soul was scattered, was not enough to change the energy of heaven and earth. He had an inexplicable hunch that he must have touched something elusive and indescribable to achieve this. Waiting for the merits of the law.
Recalling the words of his grandfather Zhao Wei, Zhao Shu had a complicated mood. After calming down in the past few days, he couldn't help but think about the rituals and rituals of the Tianxia Dynasty's ceremonial officer. Why on earth did he have the authority to govern the world and the laws?
In the past, Zhao Shu would indeed have extremely high respect for the inheritance of the Praise Officer, study and practice it with devotion, and would not dare to be careless in the slightest, let alone have any thoughts of questioning or suspicion.
"You dare to question the immortal way and be suspicious of the immortal family, but why don't you dare to question the rituals of the praise officer?"
However, Lingxiao's words pointed out the confusion in Zhao Mi's heart.
After removing the altar rituals, Zhao Miao gained nothing from practicing the Dharma, so he had to wander around full of confusion.
"I'm very curious, why did the official of the Tianxia Dynasty create a set of rules and regulations out of thin air?" Lingxiao asked.
"What's so strange about this?" Zhao Shu felt that this question was too superficial and not something that Lingxiao would ask, so he directly quoted from the previous books and stated: "After establishing the way of humanity, establish the discipline, establish the system, and make it righteous. There is no limit to humanity after taking advantage of good health - if there is no such laws and regulations to coordinate the power of heaven and earth, who can control the ghosts, gods and evil spirits?
Although there are experts in the Xuanmen Immortal Way, they are few and far between. And how many of them are willing to care about the rise and fall of humanity if they are bent on pursuing immortality? What's more, once these people make trouble, do whatever they want, and cause disasters to the world, they are no more evil than evil spirits. Small!"
"When you say this, you don't regard yourself as a cultivator at all." Lingxiao said.
Zhao Mi curled his lips. As a person who has personally practiced profound immortal arts, he himself enjoyed the experience of condensing his true energy and having a peaceful mind. In the tranquility, he could forget many troubles in the world.
But Zhao Shui also knows that most people who cultivate immortals do not like to be restrained. In today's world, people are gradually becoming higher than ordinary people, and they are no longer just people who are born in the world. Liang Tao is the biggest example.
"Adjusting the laws and regulations, governing the universe, and praising the senior officials for not setting up rituals and rituals for their own selfish desires." Zhao Shu said.
"I can see it." Lingxiao sneered: "If it weren't for this, you wouldn't let your soul dissolve on the altar. You must have understood the true purpose of the ritual officer's ritual."
Zhao Shu could only say: "As a master of the Xian family, you naturally look down on the tricks of ordinary people like us."
Lingxiao said: "No, I really admire these officials. They can figure out a set of rules and regulations to grasp the creation of heaven and earth, yin and yang and the five qi. Only those who can be among them based on talent and learning are all the best in the world.
An extraordinary person."
When Zhao Shu heard this, he was a little interested, but then he heard Lingxiao continue to say: "But they are arrogant, deceiving the world and stealing their reputation. They think they are benefiting the world and promoting humanity, but they don't know that they are causing far-reaching harm and endless poison!"
"This is too much." Zhao Shu was quite unhappy.
"The creation of heaven and earth is so vast. Do you think you can grasp it with the help of human-imposed laws and regulations?" Lingxiao said simply: "What's more, if you want to promote humanity, you can't just rely on laws and regulations? Praise Officer
For the sake of temporary success, the predecessors trapped themselves in a cocoon, leaving future generations trapped in it, dragging down generations of people to be unable to transcend, and their souls are scattered. Isn't this a legacy of endless poison?"
"You, you...I..." Zhao Shu was speechless for a moment.
Lingxiao said unceremoniously: "In my opinion, you have not understood the essence of Zan Liguan. On the contrary, you are Liang Tao. He only desires greatness and intends to satisfy the world. He is selfless in many ways. I am afraid that the predecessors of Zanli Guan have the same attitude.
Thoughts are more similar to it.”
"How can we compare the two of them?!" Zhao Shu couldn't bear it anymore.
"I would like to ask, in order to maintain the laws and regulations, how many killings did the officials of the Tianxia Dynasty cause?" Lingxiao said.
Zhao Miao retorted: "Those killed by the officials of praise are all evil spirits who harm the people!"
"Is it?"
"It has been clearly stated in the books of our predecessors, and every word is irrefutable! If you don't believe it, I will go back and read the book in the future and show it to you!" Zhao Shu said angrily.
"Zhao Shu, aren't the experiences of these days enough to make you understand?" Lingxiao reminded: "When you have authority, white can be said to be black, and the plunder of Jiuli Kingdom can also be said to be black by you.
It was fabricated out of thin air. What’s more, who is the evil spirit and who is causing trouble? How credible is the book?”
"Absurd!" Zhao Shu did not give in. "If this is really the case, how could I have achieved today's achievements after studying rituals for many years?"
"You see, it is this mentality that cannot be questioned by others." Lingxiao said: "I have brought out your stubborn side with just a few words. How many disobedient people will you kill in order to protect what you believe in? Or, in other words,
The so-called disobedience and doubts were regarded as evil spirits by the praise officer, and they were eradicated by the party and the party and the opposition?"
"That's enough!" Zhao Miao retorted: "You despise the inheritance of the Praise Officer so much. I wonder if you can tolerate others slandering the immortal way?"
"Why not?" Lingxiao said calmly and calmly: "If you want to scold me for my self-cultivation of immortality, it's just a waste of your efforts and words. I have never hoped that the immortality will prosper in the world, and whether others succeed in their cultivation has nothing to do with me.
The most important thing in the immortal way is to cherish yourself. You are yourself first. Don’t let the inheritance of the Praise Officer deceive your original intention. Those are all worldly obsessions."
Zhao Shu was refuted and couldn't reply. After getting along for a long time, Zhao Shu knew very well how cold and aloof Lingxiao was. He didn't care about the lives of others, let alone the pursuit and vision of the official Zanli.
However, after Lingxiao's reprimand, Zhao Shui's deep respect for the officer of praise did waver.
At other times, Zhao Shui might not be like this, but he couldn't help but be afraid every time he recalled his previous experiences in the Dharma altar. He seemed to have become a puppet who only knew how to practice Dharma, following all the rules set by his predecessors
Follow the rules and follow the script.
When it comes to containing the plague and trying to stop the great power of the Bixing, Zhao Shu felt that he had never participated in it. Listening to other people's excited stories, it seemed like they were talking about a person who had nothing to do with him.
Zhao Shu was really scared. In the face of life and death, he found that he was not without fear.
"Why is Deacon Zhao here alone?" Zheng Siyuan was holding a stack of bamboo and wooden talismans. As soon as he walked out of the courtyard, he saw Zhao Shu sitting on the steps not far away.
"It's okay." Zhao Shu stood up. He looked around the Jinding Sizhong and found that the place was now deserted and lonely compared to the people coming and going before. Many monks were ordered to rush to the front line, and even Liang Hui left.
Zhao Shu sighed: "Your family should hope that you will strive for military glory on the front line to restore the reputation and status of the Jiujiang Zheng family. Why not go?"
Zheng Siyuan smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Deacon Zhao, it's not unclear to you. Jiujiang Zheng family is more like a cage to me. Now that I finally got out, why bother getting entangled in it?"
"But... forgive me for being ridiculous, no matter what the past of the Jiujiang Zheng family is, they have raised you and given you the opportunity to cultivate immortality, Taoism, and study techniques." Zhao Shu said: "Looking back now, when I gave you
Is the Lord's advice too much? Only a few of the culprits should be liquidated. Most people in a family just follow the trend, and even your mother has been affected."
"Deacon Zhao, don't worry about it." Zheng Siyuan shook his head gently: "And to be honest, following the crowd is not without sin. In the past, there were many people in the family who were aloof, enjoying the success, and not thinking about making progress. They seemed to follow the crowd, but didn't it lead to bitter consequences in the future?
The reason?
Moreover, it was only after I came to Jianjia Pass that I gradually learned that the Zheng family in Jiujiang had secretly colluded with local officials to sell grain, rice, cloth, and silk to Jiuli Kingdom and purchase slaves and maidservants. Many members of the family were involved, and they had no idea about this in the past.
If you feel something is different, you can just go with the flow.
As for bullying men and women, and running rampant in the countryside, I have seen it before. They are just relying on their power and position to take these things for granted. The family has not fallen into decline, and no one dares to find fault with us. It is said that we are just following the crowd, but it is exactly the same.
Allowing mistakes to accumulate over time will eventually lead to failure.”
When Zhao Shu heard these words, he fell into a trance again. Zheng Siyuan was talking about the Zheng family in Jiujiang, but Zhao Shu couldn't help but think of the official of praise.
I was deeply influenced by the school of praise and officialdom. In the past, I naturally felt that what the predecessors said was correct. Zhao Shui benefited greatly from relying on the rituals and rituals. Even now, his popularity, power, and status are almost all based on his own rituals.
merit.
But now Zhao Shu almost died doing what he was most proficient in, and it was not out of negligence or making a mistake while busy, but because he was on the right path.
Zhao Shu suddenly remembered Liang Tao's words - sometimes people fail not because they did the wrong thing, but because they did the right thing, and the failure is even more tragic and painful!
In the past, Zhao Shu thought that although Liang Tao was of a high level, there were many strange words in his words and could not be fully believed. But now that he was unlucky to say what he said, Zhao Shu suddenly felt that everything in the past had become extremely illusory.
"Is there something troublesome about Lord Zhenming?"
Zhao Shui returned to the courtyard and happened to meet Lu Wangji arriving with his qin. Seeing that Zhao Shui's face was not happy at all, and he did not look like a victorious person at all, she asked: "Do you need me to play the qin for you?"
song?"
"I understand Taoist friend's kindness." Zhao Shu shook his head: "Now that the war is about to end, I shouldn't detain Taoist friend for too long. It is inappropriate to let you get involved in the war. In the past, you were cared for by Taoist friend. Zhao
I would like to thank you here."
Seeing Zhao Shu bowing to thank him, Lu Wangji shook his head slightly. Her face was covered by a curtain, and her expression could not be clearly seen at this moment: "Marquis Zhenming's words of enlightenment, according to the ancient law, should have been my teacher's thanks.
.”
Zhao Shu couldn't help but smile: "Fellow Taoist, you are serious. Others are getting clearer as they practice, but I am becoming more confused as I practice. How can we talk about enlightenment?"
Lu Wangji was silent for a moment without saying a word, then he came up and grabbed Zhao Shu's arm and took him flying into the sky.
"Fellow Taoist! What are you doing?!" Zhao Shu was finally convinced. He had also seen Lu Wangji's casual behavior, but he didn't expect that she would just drag him away and fly away.
Fortunately, the outcome was now decided, and there were not many complicated official duties in Jianjia Pass. Zhao Shu could hardly get away from the labor of writing documents, so he could only let Lu Wangji take him all the way out of Jianjia Pass.
The two of them flew all the way to the west of the city and landed in a green mountain field. The surrounding scenery was broad. Looking around, they saw winding water surrounded by green shade, and ancient trees sprouting new buds. It was full of vitality, which made people relaxed and happy.
"I never thought that there is such a good place near Jianjia Pass." Zhao Shu let out a long breath, as if he wanted to let go of all the troubles and anguish he had been having these past few days.
"The evil spirit has accumulated in Guancheng, and it has been so long that I have been exhausted. If I have some free time, I will come here to play the harp and soothe my spirit." Lu Wangji immediately rolled up his sleeves and sat down, with the Yao harp on his lap, and said, "Please be honest."
The Marquis of Ming Dynasty should be open-minded and open-minded, only in this way can he know the sound."
Zhao Shu originally wanted to say that he might not be her confidante, Lu Wangji, but then he thought about why he should be pretentious at this moment, so he waved his sleeves and simply lay down on the ground, completely removing all his defenses.
Lu Wangji plucked the strings and jingled, and Zhao Shu felt that hundreds of channels of true energy were flowing in his body, resonating with the sounds of heaven and earth. There was a hint of mystery, but it was extremely difficult to grasp.
Different from the detailed analysis of scientific rituals and strict latitude and longitude, these mysteries are subtle and profound, like the undulating clouds and mists in the mountains, erratic, sometimes hiding in deep valleys, sometimes evaporating into the forest.
Unknowingly, the Qi of the Hundred Meridians gathered, dispersed and floated along these misty waves. Zhao Shu felt like a lonely boat drifting in the vast ocean. Although the external wind and waves were big, they could not capsize the boat.
This is not about relying on some powerful force to maintain support, but about letting go of all kinds of stubborn attachments, being able to see into the chaos of the outside world, and move through it freely without being restrained.
Zhao Shu felt that maybe it would be a better choice to give up all his grand ambitions and live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, and enjoy the clouds and rivers. From Xingluo County to Dongsheng Capital, and then to Jianjia Pass, it took just a few years of experience
, which made Zhao Shu feel very tired. Maybe he was not suitable for such a life full of hard work?
Just as Zhao Miao was daydreaming, the earth suddenly shook inexplicably, and then a strange light from the distant mountains in the east shot into the sky, causing chaos.