Chapter 1,201 The Immortal enlightens the 'Stubborn Stone'
"Damn it, why can't you keep your feet away?"
Yan Shifan sat on the futon and worked hard to change his posture from three hearts to the sky to five hearts to the sky.
Under the influence of Jiajing, many ministers of the Ming Dynasty were followers of Taoism. In order to figure out the emperor's thoughts, Yan Shifan also dabbled in Taoism. In addition, he was always smart and thought he could learn it as soon as he could.
It turns out that's not the case.
For example, to meditate, you need to relax your whole body and have no distracting thoughts. But apart from that, it is not easy to standardize the posture with five hearts pointing toward the sky.
The most difficult part of Wu Xin Xiang Tian is to cross the legs, with the soles of the feet facing up. Yan Shifan tried for a long time, but his legs were sore and the bones creaked. If he pulled any further, he would break, but he still kept crossing himself.
Not going up.
Jiuye was watching the joke.
A person in his forties, with old arms and legs, who has not taken steps to improve himself, really thinks he is a genius in cultivation?
Yan Shifan worked hard for a long time, but found that he couldn't do it. He could only look at Li Yan who was drawing a talisman not far away: "The great master has agreed to give guidance on practice, so he is so indifferent?"
Li Yanran said: "Meditation is the foundation of spiritual practice. The posture with five hearts pointing toward the sky is the foundation of meditation. If Master Yan can't even pass this test, it would be better to give up early."
Yan Shifan rolled his eyes and said: "I am almost at the age of knowing my destiny, and I am no better than the younger generation. Moreover, the path of cultivation is not focused on appearance. Do you think so?"
"How shameless!"
Jiuye muttered secretly, but Li Yan nodded: "Although it is unreasonable, but Yan Shilang is indeed older, and it is not easy for him to be so persistent, anyway..."
A large water talisman flew out and landed on Yan Shifan.
The Great Earth Talisman specifically uses the power of filth to turn it into calamity to damage the target. It is a purely damaging spell.
But today's water spell can not only cause damage, but also be used as an assist, and its effectiveness is even deeper.
Yan Shifan felt that his body suddenly became more flexible, and his legs, which he had been unable to break off just now, could easily be lifted up.
Li Yan gave some pointers by the way: "Five Hearts to the Sky is not only a posture, but also to keep the body in an optimal state of balance. The whole body must be tightened. Even if it is loose, it will not easily sway, stagger, or stand alone."
This cannot be achieved with a single disk, and even less with a loose disk.”
"Therefore, the Five Hearts to the Sky is also the most stable posture among various meditation postures. It plays a vital role in ensuring that practitioners can enter the meditative state for a long time."
"After achieving this step, let's see what happens next without any distractions..."
Yan Shifan's understanding is really good. With the help of the talisman, his body's functions constantly adjust his posture, and his head is slightly raised. He really adjusts the posture to the best. There is no longer the stiffness just now, and the circulation of breath in the body becomes inexplicably smoother.
“It’s interesting to practice in this way!”
Yan Shifan felt a sense of accomplishment, then closed his eyes, wanting to move to the next step without any distracting thoughts.
The concise and concise words came into my ears: "Relaxation during meditation is not as good as sleeping. Relaxation during sleep is to completely relax the body and quickly enter a peaceful sleep state, thereby achieving the effect of complete rest."
"Meditating is different. Not only can you not fall asleep, but you also need to keep your mind awake. When distracting thoughts arise, you should immediately exercise self-restraint."
"This sense of physical relaxation is undoubtedly contrary to the sense of mental concentration. Therefore, some people have been practicing for a lifetime and cannot pass the level of meditation, or they just get a form and just sit there and think wildly.
There is no inner essence at all..."
These instructions were undoubtedly in-depth and simple, and there were no vague words used by Taoist priests. Yan Shifan was a little surprised, but he did not expect that this person was really willing to teach him.
But soon, he discovered that he was undoubtedly the negative example of what the other party said.
Just as I entered the meditative state, countless thoughts came to me.
The twenty-two concubines and missing brothers in the family, and the millions of taels of money that were collected this year, will fight against the officials who oppose the strict party to a point of no return...
His mind is calculating all these things all the time. Let alone having no distracting thoughts in his mind, it is simply full of distracting thoughts.
"It seems I'm really not suitable."
After a while, Yan Shifan opened his eyes helplessly.
If it is unexpected, it is not surprising at all. After all, he has all the five poisons, and his previous words are just excuses. Even he does not think he can really succeed in cultivation.
However, the figure not far away was immersed in the practice of painting talismans. The demeanor of an alien cultivator made Yan Shifan stunned. When he glanced out of the corner of his eye, Jiuye's mocking look still fell into his eyes.
"How dare a mere servant look down on me?"
Yan Shifan snorted coldly, strengthened his will, and closed his eyes again: "Even if I can't achieve enlightenment and become an immortal, I can figure it out, and I won't teach you to do whatever you want!"
Since the earth and mountain gods awakened and the dragon appeared, the world has indeed changed. If the Yan Party wants to continue to run rampant, it may not be enough to only focus on the power of the court.
Yan Shifan read some notes from the Tang Dynasty. While the gods and Buddhas were still alive in the world, it was difficult to stop evil spirits. Even the royal family dared to harm those monsters and ghosts. As an important minister of the court, he had to be on guard against them.
"Take this opportunity to get in touch with more spiritual matters, know yourself and your enemy, and I, Mr. Yan, will still be in charge of your majesty tomorrow!"
Li Yan was aware of this man's determination and took a look.
In terms of ambition, Yan Shifan wanted to go one step further than Xu Wei. Xu Wei also admired the freedom of practice, but when he found that he was not suitable, he retreated. Instead, he changed his mind and forced himself to immerse himself in meditation.
It's a pity that cultivation is not something that can be achieved simply by hard work, and distracting thoughts are also not so easy to get rid of. The more you want to forget, the more profound it becomes.
Just like that, a whole day was quickly wasted.
When the moon rose, Yan Shifan simply ate some of the food brought by his servants, then returned to the futon, worked hard to pose with his five hearts pointing toward the sky, and began to meditate.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! As he was suffering like this, when the sound of the clock was heard distantly from outside, Yan Shifan, who was gritting his teeth and forcing himself not to fall asleep, suddenly noticed a strange power outside his body.
diffuse.
After the almost blissful contact, a wave of ripples rippled out, his tense face became soothed, and some peace finally appeared between his brows.
The ridicule on Jiuye's face stopped and he said softly: "Although it depends on the master's spell, this person is really capable!"
Li Yan commented: "If you had entered the path of spiritual practice when you were young, you would have achieved something. It's a pity that you have been immersed in the world of mortals and lost all the five aggregates..."
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After an unknown amount of time, Yan Shifan opened his eyes again, calmed himself down, and was startled by the sunlight pouring in from the window: "What time is it?"
Jiuye's voice came from behind: "You've been meditating for six hours. It's almost noon. Do you want breakfast?"
After hearing this, Yan Shifan felt hungry and couldn't wait to take the bowl and drink the porridge.
But after just two sips, he showed a sad expression and left the bowl with his mouth: "What kind of porridge is this? Why is it so thin?"
Jiuye said unceremoniously: "This is either Yan's delicacy, or gruel, drink it or not!"
"I don't believe that Li Shizhen drinks this too... He must have some good ones and doesn't want to take them out!"
Yan Shifan secretly snorted, Gudugu drank several bowls of porridge, stood up, and found that he didn't feel any lack of energy and blood after sitting all night.
When people reach middle age, they will inevitably have some soreness in their waists and legs, and feel powerless. In the past, no matter how long they slept, it was difficult to completely eliminate their fatigue. However, now they are light and healthy, and feel refreshed, as if they have returned to their prime.
Yan Shifan walked a few steps, his face couldn't help but reveal joy, and he liked the concierge who looked down on him, and asked: "What do you think of my cultivation?"
Jiuye laughed: "Do you think it's your own ability? Without my master's spell, you would never be able to get started even if you meditate for ten years!"
Yan Shifan's smile froze, but after thinking about it, he was rarely angry: "Master Li Dazhen does have some talent, but if I had no talent, it would be difficult for me to get started."
Jiuye corrected: "It's just a night of practice, it's not considered an introduction. Cultivation is about being quiet and inactive, not touching the world of mortals. Your Excellency is deeply involved in the world, and all the five aggregates are confused. How can you get a glimpse of the great road?"
Yan Shifan immediately retorted: "If you want to be born into the world, you must first enter the world without being confused. How can you talk about enlightenment? The kind of practitioners who live in seclusion in deep mountains and old forests all year round are only born out of the world physically. If they can realize purity in the world of mortals, they are the ones who are spiritually born out of the world. They are truly spiritual.
We always have to respond to things, and we must not be confused when responding to things, but is this the truth?”
Jiuye was startled. He couldn't say anything with words alone: "What you say sounds nice, but cultivation is not about words. If you don't practice it, you won't succeed!"
Yan Shifan's eyes flickered, and his speaking speed was still fast: "I heard that thousands of years ago, qualified people in the secular world often met gods and immortals for enlightenment. Da Zhenren was also a god, and if he could save someone who would not have been a Buddhist or could not cultivate,"
When a stubborn stone becomes an immortal, doesn't it mean that he is showing his abilities more and more?"
Jiuye's face changed when he heard this, but he fell silent. He quickly put away the bowl and walked out.
Yan Shifan was secretly proud, walked a few more steps, subconsciously returned to his position, sat down cross-legged again, and assumed a posture with five hearts pointing to the sky.
"Master! Master!"
On the other side, Jiuye took a puff of smoke and came to the backyard, and sure enough he saw Li Yan watering the saplings.
This sapling was planted in the center of the backyard. It seemed inconspicuous, but without the flowers and plants carefully taken care of by servants, it had already grown into lush, leafy branches and exuded a fresh and delicious aroma.
All because of that sapling, which was the branch that was broken off from the ginseng tree in Bajie's hand.
Li Yan originally wanted to plant it on the Kagura treasure ship, but found that once the sapling was planted in the blessed land spiritual area, it would immediately devour the surrounding spiritual power wildly, and would inevitably wither all the pear and jujube trees that the ginseng dolls had cared for before.
As a result, the planting area became the backyard of Tianshi Mansion. After planting here, it radiated to the surrounding vegetation and purified the surrounding filth. However, no roots, branches or buds have grown yet.
Li Yan was not in a hurry and came to water it from time to time.
At this time, a large water talisman hung on it, pouring water vapor down like a funnel. Hearing the excited footsteps of Ganoderma lucidum, he stopped and asked, "What's the matter?"
Jiuye repeated what Yan Shifan said: "This person is certainly arrogant, but he does have some abilities. Why not convert him and make him available to the master?"
After saying that, he looked over expectantly.
If other cultivators encounter an opportunity to enlighten the current Xiaoge elder, they will eagerly take advantage of it, taking it as an excellent opportunity to enhance their status.
Li Yan was unmoved at all and said calmly: "What Yan Shifan wants is to take this opportunity to learn more about cultivation. He is shrewd and conceited, and is good at discerning people's hearts. You are confused by his words and are confused."
Come in."
Jiuye felt puzzled: "But he is a mortal after all. No matter what he thinks, as long as he gives guidance on his practice, can't he take the opportunity to manipulate him and make him naturalize?"
Li Yan's face darkened, and he said sternly: "Forcibly controlling others is not something done by gods or gods to enlighten people, let alone this. In this era of filthy world, what you do is very important, and you will do whatever it takes to achieve your goals.
You will eventually fall into the trap of evil!"
He does not force people around him to work hard, but the concept of non-concept must be established, and doing something and not doing something is the basis for resisting the erosion of filth.
Jiuye really had no scruples in this regard. Seeing this man's serious expression, he was stunned: "You've learned a lesson!"
Li Yan's expression returned to calm, and he thought for a while and said: "Yan Shifan does have the opportunity to practice. He compares himself to a 'stubborn stone' and hopes to enlighten him, so let it be. It's just that the son of the elder will stay in my house for a long time."
There will be many people outside for a few days, I’m afraid I won’t be able to bear it!”
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"Why hasn't Mr. Xiao Ge come out yet? He's not really practicing in there, is he?"
Yan Maoqing, who had been waiting outside the Tianshi Mansion for a long time, was so anxious that he was about to smoke.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Regarding the re-establishment of the Jiangnan Weaving Bureau, a tacit understanding in the court has been reached.
The eunuch Yang Jinshui of Bingbi came forward as the Supervisor of Ceremony in the Inner Dynasty. Naturally, the Yan Party was responsible for the Outer Dynasty, sweeping Hu Zongxian and others out of Zhejiang and firmly occupying the gold mine.
As a result, at the critical moment, the core figures of the Yan Party actually came over... to practice Taoism?
Isn't this nonsense?
Yan Maoqing walked around outside the mansion for a long time, walking around and around, and wanted to knock on the door several times. In the end, he did not dare to offend, and gritted his teeth and said: "Go back to Yan's mansion!"
The wedding was approaching, and there was a lot of joy inside and outside Yan's mansion. Many Yan Party officials also came to congratulate her.
Yan Maoqing, as Yan Song's adopted son and half master, greeted him all the way and walked to the inner house.
Until he was stopped midway by Zhao Wenhua, who was also helping arrange Luo's marriage: "Brother Jingqing, why are you walking in such a hurry?"
This person has lost power. Yan Maoqing didn't like to talk to him and asked directly: "Where is your lord?"
Zhao Wenhua said: "I am resting in the study."
Yan Maoqing hurriedly cupped his hands and left quickly. Zhao Wenhua's eyes darkened, he stayed for a while, tried his best to smile, and greeted the guests again.
When Yan Maoqing came to the study, his footsteps slowed down because Yan Song, who was covered with a blanket, was taking a nap.
Yan Maoqing came to his side and whispered: "My lord! My lord!"
Yan Song's turbid eyes opened and he stared for a moment, then came back to his senses and said slowly: "Jing Qing...what's the matter?"
The chief minister of the cabinet really fell asleep just now.
These days, Yan Song is busy with his marriage to Xu Jie. He must not only show Xu Ge's obedient attitude to the courtiers, but also not let His Majesty feel that the cabinet ministers are too united and monolithic. He must also create some conflicts appropriately to make Jinyiwei's side
It's very difficult to figure out the scale.
If Yan Shifan didn't have a strange illness, he would be able to help a lot. But when Yan Song heard about the angry incident a few days ago, he knew that his son could not be counted on for the time being, so he made many arrangements for Yan Dang's affairs.
Come on, I’m really, really tired.
Even with the same longevity, Yan Song's body is still not as good as Wu Zetian's, and she doesn't have the political energy that can still suppress everyone in the court without moving even when she is nearly eighty years old.
Because Yan Maoqing knew this, he wanted to welcome Mr. Xiaoge back more and more. He said straight to the point: "Sir, does Brother Donglou really intend to stay in Tianshi Mansion for a long time? How can this be done... He is Mr. Xiaoge, and he is with Tianshi.
To come so close is against His Majesty's taboo!"
Yan Song sighed lightly: "It is indeed a taboo, but not for this reason..."
The housekeeper came back yesterday and brought shocking news: Yan Shifan actually wanted to learn Taoism from Li Tianshi. At that time, he knew it was going to be bad.
Of course Yan Song knew that Yan Shifan must have other motives, but outsiders did not know that. What was particularly concerning was Jiajing's attitude.
In terms of purpose, no matter how vague Jiajing's words were, Yan Shifan, with his intelligence, could keenly figure out the true intention and always do what he wanted.
But in other respects, since Yan Song was transferred back to the center and has been in contact with Jiajing for nearly twenty years, he has become more aware of the extremely possessive nature of this heavenly master. The position of that heavenly master in Jiajing's heart is so extraordinary.
How can a minister compete with the emperor?
Yan Shifan was confused by the authorities, and Yan Maoqing was also confused by the onlookers. He only thought that the emperor's balancing skills had been challenged. After being denied by Yan Song, he was stunned and said in annoyance: "No matter what, the elder Xiaoge must come back, otherwise we will have no backbone."
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Yan Song said slowly and authentically: "Are you worried about changes in the Jiangnan Weaving Bureau?"
Yan Maoqing hurriedly said: "Yes, not long after Hu Zongxian became governor, he has already won over officials from all over the southeast. If he cannot be transferred this time, it will be a big problem!"
"Hu Ruzhen is a talented person, and her methods are not pedantic. It is a pity that she was not used by us..."
Yan Song sighed softly and made a suggestion: "Then give more profits to the palace."
Yan Maoqing's expression changed: "Sir, we have been busy taking care of everything, and we have given up huge profits!"
"A blessing in disguise, a blessing in disguise!"
Yan Song said earnestly and sincerely: "Both you and Qing'er are rich and glorious, and the house is full of gold and jade. Why do you need to ask for too much? Only by giving more benefits to the palace can you be stable!"
Yan Maoqing saw this person's firm tone and did not dare to argue. Only Nuonuo responded: "Yes...yes..."
When I walked out of the study, my face suddenly became ugly.
The wealth he has been greedy for in recent years is indeed more than he can enjoy in his lifetime, but once people's greed is aroused, how can it be possible to restrain it? They always want more when they have more, and want more after they want...
Yan Maoqing walked out angrily, with a gloomy face all the way. He didn't want to pay attention to anyone, but he didn't notice that a look fell on him.
Zhao Wenhua stared at the departing figure, combined with what he had seen and felt recently, and murmured:
“It prospered and then declined...could the Yan Party be destroyed?”