Chapter 140: Nine Sects and Three Families, the General Trend of the World
Chapter 140: Nine sects and three families, the general trend of the world
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The wine was half full and the conversation was in full swing.
"Brother Taoist, Master, I have something that I don't understand. I hope you two can answer it?"
"But there's no harm in talking."
"Every time the royal family is mentioned, you two are quite scrupulous. I don't know why?"
After more than half a year of understanding, he has basically understood the background of this world.
Although we have entered the 20th century, it is still the Qing Dynasty that calls the shots.
History took a turn during the Reform Movement of 1898. Yuan Datou did not support Lafayette, but helped the reformers, and joined forces with Zhang Nanpi, Li Hongzhang and other real power factions to establish a true constitutional monarchy.
Now Yuan Datou is the Prime Minister of the "We Qing Dynasty".
When he first learned all this, his jaw almost dropped.
I don’t know who kicked the wheel of history, and the bend has been too big.
The two looked at each other.
"Are you coming, or am I coming?"
Master Ikkyu made a gesture of invitation.
After Taoist Priest Simu gave a look that said, "You're quite sensible," he coughed and organized his words.
"In today's cultivation world, the Golden Pill is respected. The sect with the Golden Pill ancestor sitting in charge is called the 'Shangmen' by the cultivation world; the clan with the Golden Pill ancestor sitting in charge is called the 'big clan'."
"Today, in the world of spiritual practice, there are a total of nine great sects and four Taoist sects, namely Maoshan, Longhushan, Louguan Tao and Quanzhen Tao."
"Buddhism has three branches: Wenshu Monastery in Mount Wutai, Fuhu Temple in Mount Emei, and Nanhua Temple where this smelly monk lives."
"There are two demon ways, the Changbai Mountain Demon Alliance outside the Pass, and the 'Red Lotus Temple' in West Kunlun."
Xu Rui interrupted: "Brother Taoist, don't the Red Lantern Club also have Jin Dan in charge? They don't count as visits?"
There was a trace of contempt on Si Mu's face.
"They don't deserve it yet."
Ikkyu took over the conversation.
"The so-called sects are all sects with endless inheritance and hundreds of years of foundation. Although the Red Lantern Society also has a golden elixir monk such as the Red Lantern Master, the foundation is too shallow and it can only be regarded as a 'scattered stream'."
"Dispersion?"
"He's just a casual cultivator. This old monk is used to showing off."
After organizing his words, he continued.
"Golden elixir monks are the top masters in the current practice world. Every time they appear, a large number of foundation-building monks will seek refuge. The Red Lantern Society, including the 'White Lotus Sect' in the north, and the 'Little Penglai' overseas, are all like this.
"
Xu Rui nodded clearly.
This spiritual world of practice is broader than he imagined.
"Where's the rich family?" Xu Rui asked next.
"There are three great families."
"The Guan family in western Guizhou are famous for their magical fighting skills along with me, Maoshan."
"The Zhang family in Beihu has inherited it for thousands of years. The Dunjia Heavenly Book is unparalleled in its mysteries, and the formation method is unparalleled in the world of cultivation."
"Finally, there is the Aisin Gioro royal family, which has ruled the world for more than two hundred years. The royal family has searched for countless treasures, and naturally it has also supported the powerful golden elixir."
"Didn't it say that the Human Emperor cannot practice?" Xu Rui asked curiously.
"Of course the Human Emperor cannot practice cultivation, but that does not mean that other members of the royal family cannot practice cultivation."
"So the reason why the royal family did not lose their throne is because of this?"
"That's right. If it weren't for the royal family's golden elixir ancestor, the Qing Dynasty would have been overthrown long ago."
Xu Rui nodded clearly.
When he first came here and noticed that the spiritual energy here was richer, he knew that there were definitely more powerful people here than in the 'Ghost Blowing Lantern World'.
But I didn't expect so much.
"It seems that the practice world here is far more complicated than imagined."
However, he was not afraid, but became looking forward to it.
More strong people represent a higher upper limit. With hard work and the help of golden fingers, he may also achieve the golden elixir.
"The strength of the royal family is so profound. If I kill the royal zombie, won't I cause trouble for the two fellow Taoists?"
"Haha, fellow Taoist, there is no need to worry. The Aixinjueluo family has the throne, but has lost its power and has begun to decline. Even they dare not provoke me, Maoshan family. On the contrary, fellow Taoist, the royal family is notorious for retribution.
, be careful they will send people to trouble you."
His eyes and face looked worried.
"I am alone and have no fixed place to live. If they want to cause trouble for me, they have to find me first."
"Amitabha, if Taoist friend Xu is in trouble, you can come here and the poor monk will definitely help you."
"That's right. If those royal hawks and dogs come to visit us, fellow Taoist disciples can come here. Together we can beat them to pieces."
"Thank you two fellow Taoists. If we are in crisis, Xu will definitely come to us for help."
He is telling the truth. When his life is almost gone, saving face means nothing.
The three of them communicated with each other until late at night before they dispersed.
Early the next morning, after a simple breakfast, Xu Rui packed up and walked out of the room.
Unexpectedly, Taoist priest Simu also packed his luggage and looked like he was about to leave for a long distance.
"Brother Dao, what are you...?"
He took it from Jia Le and bowed.
"Hey, after so many days of delay, it's time to send back the big brother we invited back last time for burial."
Xu Rui suddenly realized.
"Jia Le, why don't you move the body out quickly?"
"Yes, Master."
Jia Le left in a hurry.
"Fellow Taoist, how about we go all the way? I just happen to take you somewhere."
He winked with his eyes and looked like, "You're right to follow me."
But he succeeded in arousing Xu Rui's curiosity.
"Okay, I don't have any specific place to go anyway."
Jiale drove the body out, and the master over there also took Qingqing out to see him off.
"Fellow Daoist Xu, come and visit more often when you have time in the future. The poor monk will sweep the bed to wait for you."
"must."
After finishing his words, Master Ikkyu looked around.
The latter turned around proudly.
"Fellow Daoist Xu, it's time for us to leave."
"Master, farewell."
"Goodbye, let's go."
After cupping his fists and giving a salute, he turned around and walked away with the ringing of the four-eyed Taoist priest.
Out of the valley.
The tiger named "General Zuo" rushed out of the mountain.
For more than half a year, Xu Rui has been using magic power to cut off his hair and cleanse his marrow, which has also made this tiger, which was already a monster, increase in strength.
The body is huge, not counting the tail, it is over one foot.
The thick limbs are comparable to adult thighs.
Even if Xu Rui rides up, General Zuo can still walk as fast as flying.
This makes everyone walking down the field envious.
However, ordinary animals simply cannot withstand the invasion of corpse energy.
Moreover, he drove away the corpses to accumulate negative virtues for himself. Riding an ox and horse would reduce his merits a lot, and it was really not worth the gain.
The two of them walked and chatted, not feeling lonely at all.
"Brother Taoist, why does this corpse have to wear official uniform?"
"The rules passed down in the early years. A little dynasty luck condensed on the official uniform can suppress the zombie transformation. Of course, if it is an iron corpse, there is nothing you can do."
"I see."
The four eyes and hands are formed in seals, and words are muttered in the mouth.
Most of the corpses were submerged underground, leaving only one body that was more than five feet tall and short and stocky.
Simu stepped forward and took off the other party's official uniform and put it away. He will continue to use it next time to drive away corpses.
"Do you want to go with me to deliver the body, fellow Taoist?"
Xu Rui thought for a while and shook his head.
The corpses that the four eyes drove were ordinary people who died in a foreign country, but had no money to have the corpses taken home by the exhumors.
You can imagine how sad the host family will be when they learn that they have lost a loved one.
It was better for him not to join in on this tragedy in life.
"I'd better take care of the body here for my fellow Taoist."
"That's fine. I'll be back as soon as I go."
Four Eyes followed the body towards the small mountain village not far away.
He came back less than half an hour later, with two more handfuls of red dates in his hand.
"They gave it to me?"
"I want it myself. This is the old rule of driving away corpses. You can never return empty-handed. Even if you are a poor family, you have to pay some travel expenses."
Xu Rui nodded.
"Don't you ask why?" Simu asked.
"What's there to ask? Let the ordinary corpse-killing craftsmen have a living. After all, not everyone is like Taoist brother, who chases corpses for moral virtue rather than wealth."
He nodded with four eyes.
"Human nature is greedy. If you break the rules in a moment of kindness, it will ruin the jobs of thousands of ordinary corpse hunters."
"Let's go, there are more than thirty corpses to be delivered next," Xu Rui said.
The two continued on their way.
After walking around and spending more than a month with Simu delivering the body, the latter took him to Jiuyi Mountain.
"Why come here?"
"Hey, you'll know when you get there."
Xu Rui was doubtful and walked along the rugged mountain road, and soon reached the depths of Jiuyi Mountain.
I found an uninhabited place that was relatively open and blocked by trees.
The four eyes and hands are formed in seals, and words are muttered in the mouth.
"The Xuanzong of Heaven and Earth, where all the wisdom comes together, the spirit and the underworld are transformed... Four eyes, the thirty-seventh generation disciple of Maoshan Mountain, please ask the 'Big Toad Lord' to show up quickly."
Not long after, Xu Rui, who was standing behind, suddenly noticed a powerful spiritual power coming from the underground.
soon.
One foot away in front of Taoist Priest Four, the soil was rolling like a tide.
A black stone toad, comparable to a millstone, slowly rose from the ground.
Wait until this stone toad is completely born.
Swish.
The originally closed eyes opened, and two dazzling lights spread across the sky.
Xu Rui felt secretly worried.
The momentum of this stone toad is comparable to that of a late-stage foundation-building monster.
"Quack."
Frogs croaked loudly.
"Simu, you little brat is here again? Hey, who is this little guy behind you? He's so full of energy and blood."
A thick tongue licked his lips, curiosity showing in his eyes.
Xu Rui was secretly on guard, the aura of this big toad was too strong.
"Jun Dachan, this is my life-and-death friend Xu Zhengyang."
Simu deliberately emphasized the word 'the acquaintance of life and death'.
"Hey. There aren't many people you can look up to."
After looking at Xu Rui with interest, the big toad yawned.
"Still the old rule, two small French coins."
Taoist Priest Four Eyes quickly took out two red copper coins with flashing light from his magic bag and threw them towards the big toad's back.
A golden aura pinched the two copper coins and retracted them into the stone toad's body.
He nodded with satisfaction.
Open your mouth and spit.
More than a dozen golden spirit patterns flew out.
After the spirit patterns landed on the ground, they quickly combined to form a 'door'-shaped restriction.
The surrounding aura quickly gathered.
The center of the ban quickly sunk, and a cloud of pale golden smoke appeared.
"Thank you, Mr. Big Toad."
After bowing respectfully, he pulled Xu Rui and motioned for him to follow.