Zhao Shu looked at the young girl in front of him, put a book on the desk with some embarrassment, and said:
"If you can't understand "Spring and Autumn Suan Jing", then change it to this "Ming Suan Ji Jiao".
The young girl pouted her tender red lips, rested her elbows on the table, propped up her cheeks and asked, "Brother Ah Shu, the pictures in this book are like ghost drawings. I can't understand them."
Zhao Shu coughed lightly and said, "Sister Wanruo, the pictures in the calculation scripture are not talismans and seals, but images of square and circle rules. If you don't understand the secrets, it will be impossible to learn arithmetic. In the future, when studying calculations, you will inevitably have to calculate astronomy, calendar, and geography.
There are many complex changes in the Nine Palaces and Bagua, the heavenly stems and the earthly branches, far and near, and arithmetic is the foundation for the application of magic."
This sister Wanruo was the daughter of Marquis Anyang. After Zhang Duanjing left, Marquis Anyang couldn't wait to ask Zhao Shu to enlighten Wanruo.
As far as Zhao Shu knows, it is not surprising for noble families like these who have no ancestral knowledge of magic to hire monks and magicians to enlighten and teach their children, so that when the children officially enter the hall to study, they will not be ignorant and ignorant.
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It's not that Zhao Shu didn't know the intention of Marquis Anyang, he probably wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to bring himself and Wanrong together. But Zhao Shu thought of his parents and really had no intention of getting married.
What's more, Zhao Shu had no interest in anything between men and women. Before he met Lingxiao, his greatest expectation for his life was to devote himself to the study of magic and die among ancient scriptures.
The appearance of Lingxiao allowed Zhao Shu to truly understand that the immortal way was real and that immortality was possible. As for whether he could realize the immortal way, Zhao Shu himself had no confidence.
"Isn't practicing martial arts all about meditation? Why do we need to learn these things?" Wanruo was puzzled.
Zhao Shu had no choice but to answer patiently: "Cultivation is practice, and techniques are techniques. In fact, these are two different things. Since ancient times, there have been many methods of cultivation, but they are generally inseparable from the word body and mind.
The foundation involves absorbing the pure air from the surrounding world, cultivating the true energy of the hundreds of meridians, condensing the mysterious pearl, and conceiving an immortal, and finally seeking longevity. There are not many magic techniques used in this.
The study of magic is different. It involves observing the evolution and changes of all things in the world, using talismans and secrets to drive and use them. It can be as high as stealing the opportunity of life and death in the world, mediating the power of creation, and as low as exorcising evil spirits, controlling the house and settling down the family, and so on.
Techniques are for profit and personal use. In short, if you want to study magic techniques, you cannot just rely on meditation and breath control. You must spend time studying it.
Of course, this does not mean that cultivation is easy. To practice Qi and keep the spirit, no matter what you do, you have to regulate your body and mind, and meditate into silence. What you want is to be able to communicate with the Qi. If you can't concentrate on the spirit, just sitting still, there will be
Numerous distracting thoughts surfaced, and the more I sat, the more troubled I became. Forcibly breathing and refining Qi in this way is a lot of work but in vain. If you are not careful, the Qi pulse will go astray and the body will get sick.
There is naturally no shortage of cultivation techniques in the hall, but before formal practice, it is essential to regulate the body and mind, which is also the foundation of studying techniques. Therefore, instead of meditating as soon as you come up, it is better to concentrate on reading, which can not only accumulate knowledge, but also
The skill of concentrating one's mind. As for the kind of genius who can achieve success in cultivation without studying, of course there are some, but who can guarantee that he is such a person?"
When Zhao Mo opened his mouth, he started to talk eloquently and eloquently. When he talked about the exciting part, he also made other remarks, without caring about Wan Ruo opposite him, whose eyelids were drooped and he was drowsy.
After hearing these words, Wanruo yawned and said, "Brother Ah Shu, why are you working so hard to study magic?"
Zhao Shu was speechless for a moment and thought for a moment before saying: "Don't you think the study of this technique is very interesting? As long as you go deep into it, you can understand the mysteries that ordinary people can't touch."
Wanruo's expression was strange: "But I heard from my two brothers that when appointing officials, the country's leader will give more preference to students who come from the tavern, so all the children in the capital hope to enter each tavern. Brother Ah Shu, don't you do the same?
Did he get an official position because of this?"
Zhao Miao smiled and said: "When I first studied magic, I never thought about becoming an official. As for making a living through magic, it is not necessary now. It has been everywhere since ancient times, so there is nothing surprising."
Wanruo sighed and said, "But I'm a woman and I can't be an official. Even if I go to a tavern to study techniques, what's the use?"
Zhao Miao could only say: "Guan's monks who have magic skills, even if they are women, cannot be treated as ordinary people. If sister Wanruo succeeds in cultivation, she will fly to the sky and escape from the earth, eat the clouds and drink the dew, she will be extremely free and comfortable.
You can also see many scenery that ordinary people cannot see, not to mention the wonderful advantages of being immune to all diseases and staying young forever."
"I don't need these things." Wan Ruoyan said.
Zhao Shu was stunned. He did not expect that the achievements in cultivation that he had worked so hard for would be worthless in front of Wan Ruo.
"The sons of princes have never experienced the suffering of the world; they are young and do not realize the passage of time." Lingxiao said: "You should understand now why the Yongjia Liang family has no successor. Not everyone has an urgent need for life and death.
Thoughts: Immortality is wonderful, but how many people can give up the pleasure of the five sounds and five tastes and devote themselves to pure cultivation? Most mortals do not know that rebirth is rare, so they waste their time in vain, chasing fame and fortune, and indulging in love, just waiting for the end to come.
Realize regret.”
Zhao Shu sighed in his heart. In fact, he was similar in the past. What most monks in Guanjie pursue is the power of magic, exquisite skills, or even just the title of Guanjie origin as a step to advance.
In order to live high above others and enjoy glory and wealth, there are not many people who really want to live forever, even in the Huaiying Hall.
Zhao Shu didn't think there was anything wrong with this. Rather, it would be more elusive to become an immortal and become a real person. Throughout the ages, countless people have practiced immortality and learned Taoism. How many people have become immortals?
What's more, I have been in contact a lot, and I have met many people who are seeking immortality but have achieved nothing. It is inevitable that they feel that the immortality is far away, so it is better to seize the moment.
Without Lingxiao's constant guidance, Zhao Shu would probably have been able to muddle along and not put his mind on becoming an immortal and attaining the Tao.
But Zhao Shu also gradually realized that the journey of cultivating immortals is no different from other journeys. It is impossible to achieve success just by relying on the supervision and guidance of elders. Without sincerity and sincerity from the bottom up, and condensing all the energy to regulate oneself, one will definitely not be able to cultivate.
Successful.
This kind of inner mystery related to the nature of the mind is not exposed to the outside world and can only be judged from each person's words, deeds and experiences.
The daughter of Marquis Anyang obviously has no interest in immortality and has no interest in the study of magic. No matter how highly qualified and talented a person like this is, it is useless. Unless someday she experiences a change and develops the desire to seek immortality, and
If you are still willing to devote yourself to cultivation, otherwise it will be useless to say thousands of words now.
Just when Zhao Shu was worried, one of Wanrong's brothers stuck his head out from outside the courtyard door.
"What's important, Second Young Master?" Zhao Shu asked.
"It's nothing serious. I just heard that there will be a laurel banquet at the Leyou Garden in the north of the city. All the nobles and nobles of the capital can go there to enjoy the flowers and the moon. The king of the country may also come," said the second young master.
Wanruo stood up excitedly: "The laurel banquet! The day we have finally waited for! Brother Ah Shu, do you want to come with us?"
Zhao Shu opened his mouth and shook his head slightly: "I still have official duties at Jinding Company, so I won't accompany you."
As if she had received amnesty, Wanruo ran out of the small courtyard like the wind and followed the second young master.
"Do you understand now what 'immortal fate is rare'?" Lingxiao said: "Immortal fate is close at hand, and not everyone can grasp it."
Zhao Shu replied helplessly: "I haven't completed my cultivation yet, so naturally others won't take it seriously."
As soon as I left the Anyang Marquis Mansion, I saw He Dangguan beside the carriage, feasting on a piece of pickled pig's trotters.
"Zhao, Deacon Zhao!" He Dangguan quickly put away the sauced pig's trotters and wiped the greasy side of his mouth.
"No need to be busy, you can continue." Zhao Shu sat on the carriage shaft, holding a few arithmetic books and flipping through them at will.
"Has Deacon Zhao had lunch?" He Dangguan asked.
"No." Zhao Shu replied casually.
"This is not possible." He Dangguan said: "Although Deacon Zhao is a cultivator, he always refuses to eat or drink, and his body cannot bear it."
Zhao Miao smiled and said: "Although my cultivation level is not yet complete, it is not difficult to eat rosy clouds and drink dew without eating grains for several months. Moreover, there are many taboos in practicing magic. Wine, meat and meat can easily contaminate the filthy atmosphere.
, even grains and grains will inevitably make the five treasures’ true energy mixed and impure.”
"That's it." He Dangguan looked at the pickled pig's trotters in his hand and hesitated to speak.
Seeing him like this, Zhao Shu asked: "I saw you were able to spread Qi on the sword when you were competing with Zheng Tunan. Have you ever practiced the breathing technique?"
He Dangguan nodded and replied: "I have practiced some random exercises, but they are all vomiting skills that cannot be put on the stage."
"Breathing in and out and guiding the qi are originally ways to prolong life and seek immortality. Warrior swordsmen use it to strengthen their muscles and bones and strengthen their internal qi. Although it is not necessary, it is somewhat neglecting the basics and pursuing the last." Zhao Shu said.
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He Dangguan smiled and said: "Swordsmen like us can practice martial arts and get a good job, and we are satisfied. How can we dare to ask for too much?"
Zhao Miao tapped his knees with his fingers and said, "How about I teach you an authentic cultivation method?"
He Dangguan shook his hand and the sauced pig's trotters fell to the ground. He hurriedly leaned over to pick them up and asked with a look of astonishment on his face: "Deacon Zhao is kidding, right? I've been stupid since I was a child. I'm afraid I won't be able to learn the magic tricks of the immortal family."
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"I have seen you practice swordsmanship several times, and I found that there are quite some rules in it. How can you be such a foolish person?" Zhao Shu frowned and said, "No matter how brilliant the magic of the immortal family is, it can only be learned and practiced by others, not by others."
Whether you practice it or not, you can't say anything about it. Anyway, you just have to answer whether you want it or not."
"I think!" He Dangguan replied immediately.
Zhao Shu nodded heavily: "As long as you want to, that's fine! You can continue to eat this pig's trotters, but you must have a light diet in the next few days. I will go to Yingzhou Island later and teach you the secrets there.
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Zhao Shu also had a bad temper. Wanruo came from a very wealthy family, and Zhao Shu gave her sincere advice. However, this little girl simply gave up her exquisite and profound knowledge of magic to join in the excitement of the laurel banquet.
One can imagine Zhao Shu's displeasure at the fact that something he regarded as a treasure was treated as nothing by the other party. However, the other party was the daughter of Marquis Anyang, so he could not express his anger openly.
Moreover, Wanruo's words stimulated Zhao Shu, causing him to rethink the relationship between the accumulation of knowledge and the cultivation of immortality. If it were someone else whose knowledge of magic and magic was far inferior to that of Zhao Shu, would he still be able to succeed in cultivation?
Zhao Shu was not sure, and he could not prove it himself. So when he saw He Dangguan, he simply chose him as the person to teach the secrets.
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"Are you going to Yingzhou Island?" Shi Huoguang asked
"The city walls are crowded with people, so it is not suitable for cultivation after all." Zhao Shu said: "But I went to Yingzhou Island not only to practice myself, but also to take the opportunity to practice magic weapons. And to give guidance on the cultivation of a few of them.
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Zhao Shu motioned to Zheng Siyuan and He Dangguan who were standing next to him. He had already taught them the entry-level techniques in the Xuanpu jade book. However, Zhao Shu still needed guidance on the specific practice, and going to Yingzhou Island to breathe out the fresh air was
The most appropriate time. There are several other monks from the Huaiying Hall who also want to go together.
"If you want to teach the cultivation method, I can't say anything." Shi Huoguang said: "Although I teach at the Baiqi Academy of Huaiying Hall, you used to teach some students in the hall on my behalf. Now you have been promoted to Sanshi
For the position of Qing, in terms of cultivation and knowledge, he is more qualified than me to serve as a teacher in the palace."
Zhao Miao sighed: "You have learned to laugh at me too."
Shi Huoguang shook his head: "This is not a joke. In the past, you always stayed in the Huaiying Pavilion, and some things were not clear to you. Before you have passed the Xuanzhu in your thirties, your cultivation is already one of the best among your peers."
"It's not that exaggerated." Zhao Shu waved his hand.
Shi Huoguang was about to explain when a tall figure came outside the hospital. It was Jing Shi. She held a stack of talismans in her hand and handed it to Zhao Shu and said:
"Deacon Zhao, I have finished refining this batch of sealing talismans."
"Oh? So fast?" Zhao Shu took the talisman, checked it again and again, and found that the charm was complete. It can be seen that Jingshi was not lazy at all when refining the talisman. Every twist and turn in the outline and the gathering of charm were exquisite.
Ever since He Dangguan hinted that there might be something wrong with this woman Jing Shi, Zhao Shui had also been testing her secretly, especially when refining the spell, he deliberately left some tedious and boring tasks to her.
However, Jing Shi completed it perfectly every time. Zhao Shu thought that he could not do any better than Jing Shi for these sealing talismans used to stop bleeding and heal injuries, which made him feel a little ashamed. Did he doubt it?
It's heavy?
Although Jing Shi was born in the Chongxuan Hall, was he not allowed to really concentrate on his work? Zheng Siyuan usually worked hard and refining spells and arrows, but the four Chongxuan Hall monks who worked in the Alchemy Branch were nowhere to be seen for three days.
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"Fellow Taoist Jingshi, thank you for your hard work." Zhao Shu said: "I see you have been staying in Jinding Division these days, don't you plan to go out for some fresh air?"
"The company is busy with official duties and has no time to escape." Jing Shi said calmly.
Zhao Mian thought about it and said, "I plan to go to Yingzhou Island in the next two days. Taoist friend Jing Shi might as well put aside his official duties temporarily and go together. Yingzhou Island is full of fresh air, which is suitable for cultivating the body and mind and improving cultivation.
Mana. This will also prevent my colleagues from thinking that I only arrange official business and am not humane."
Jing Shi thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Since Deacon Zhao said so, I should go with him."