Mr. Meng said: "When I first came into contact with the sage's exercises, my teacher told me that if you want to achieve success in the exercises, you need to be determined and practice your ambitions through study and experience, and you will eventually reach the point where the saints can achieve success."
The realm of speaking.
I used to think that what the teacher said was just to make me clear my mind and know what I was studying, but after decades of persistence, I slowly became aware of the mystery."
Zhang Xu asked curiously: "I don't know what kind of ambition you have, sir. Can you let the students learn a thing or two?"
Mr. Meng laughed and said: "We who are studying, our ambition is nothing more than to cultivate our moral integrity, harmonize our family and bring peace to the world. At that time, I was still young and high-spirited, so my ambition was to bring peace to the world."
But later on, when the officialdom was in tatters, I saw clearly the warmth and coldness of human nature, and my ambitions also changed. In the year when I knew my destiny, I made a decision to use what I have learned to develop the wisdom of the people and ensure the peace of the people."
After finishing speaking, he drank the wine in the cup and said to Zhang Sui with a smile: "Don't you want to know what the saint's skills will do after the breakthrough?"
As he spoke, he pointed at Zhang Sui and shouted softly: "Wise!"
Zhang Sui felt a strange force wrap around him, and instantly he felt as if he had received an enlightenment, and his mind became clear and clear.
Some doubts about swordsmanship suddenly came to mind. Ideas popped up in my mind one after another.
This state only lasted for two or three breaths, but it benefited Zhang Sui greatly.
When Zhang Sui felt that the strange power was gradually fading, he still thought about using the guidance technique to absorb some and see what effect it had. But the strange thing was that this power was completely unaffected by his guidance technique.
, quickly dissipated into the void.
Zhang Sui thought in his mind: "This is just adding a state of wisdom! If you do this when you encounter a bottleneck in your practice, the effect will be too powerful."
Zhang Sui looked at Mr. Meng with admiration and said, "I didn't expect that scholars in this era can still read with such miraculous abilities. It's really amazing!"
Mr. Meng stared at Zhang Sui with a smile on his face and said: "This is just a small ability after a realm breakthrough.
Although my realm is not advanced enough now, I am still capable of fighting against the weird things that appear.
According to the classics left by the saints, if one reaches a deep state, one can even speak the Dharma. I wonder if the Second Young Master is interested?"
Zhang Sui looked at Mr. Meng's expression and knew that Mr. Meng was obsessed with his qualifications for studying and still wanted to pursue the path of literature. Now that the world has changed dramatically, the path of literature has gradually shown its power.
If Zhang Sui didn't have a golden finger, he would have rushed over to hug his thigh at this moment.
But Zhang Sui is cultivating the immortal way, and the early foundation has been laid for this trip to Youli. He only needs to continue step by step, and success is certain.
Looking at Mr. Meng's expectant eyes, Zhang Sui had no choice but to move out of his awesome school and said: "Mr. Meng's expectations for the students are clear to the students. It's just that the students already had a school when they traveled. It's not appropriate to change the school now."
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The disappointment on Mr. Meng's face was palpable when he heard this. He sighed: "I should have known that the second young master is not a thing in the pond. It's a pity that there is no master-disciple relationship between you and me."
Upon seeing this, Zhang Sui quickly said: "Mr. Meng, there is no need to do this. Although Mr. and I have taken different paths, this is actually a good thing.
The elders of my sect have said that there are thousands of avenues, all leading to the same destination. The literary path you follow and the immortal path I practice must have something to learn from and complement each other. Just like the wise technique you just performed, it makes me understand the confusion in my cultivation.
I have a lot of ideas, which is very helpful to me.”
After hearing this, Mr. Meng's expression calmed down and he said: "It seems that the sect you worship has a very deep foundation. There are thousands of avenues and different paths leading to the same destination. This kind of wisdom is not something that ordinary small sects can understand.
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Zhang Sui offered a toast to Mr. Meng, who drank it all in one gulp. Then he sighed: "The Taoist practice that I understand is about wealth, couple, law, and place. As far as you are concerned, you have the support of your family, plus you have
After joining the master's sect, there should be no shortage of wealth and Dharma, and I have already accounted for two of them.
The remaining couple and land are just a matter of time for you as a young man. You are truly blessed by nature!"
Zhang Sui quickly took over and said: "So I still need Mr. Meng's generous advice. Although I have some understanding of the master's cultivation methods, there are many cultivation methods in the world, and there are always things I can learn from to make up for my own shortcomings.
.You are a good teacher to me!”
When Mr. Meng heard this, he laughed, tapped Zhang Sui with his finger and said: "You are a young boy, but you are so sophisticated and prudent in your words and deeds, and you are also humble and sensible. You are no longer the naughty person you used to be. It doesn't matter, you can't be a teacher.
Disciple, it’s not bad to become a fellow Taoist!”
Zhang Sui smiled and filled Mr. Meng's glass with wine.
Mr. Meng drank it all in one gulp and began to explain to Zhang Sui the various practices and realms of the saint's exercises.
Among them, Zhang Sui was shown one by one all kinds of powers after achieving the realm.
Zhang Sui was amazed by various spells. Wen Dao's spellcasting was completely different from the spellcasting method in Zhang Sui's impression. This kind of spellcasting had no certain rules at all. In Zhang Sui's view, it was just a weakened version of the spoken spell.
Zhang Sui personally experienced several of these spells, such as being wise, understanding, and not being confused, etc. These are considered spells that add beneficial states.
At Zhang Sui's strong request, Mr. Meng also made him experience several negative states, including silence, drawing a wall as a prison, and being frightened. The first two were okay.
The shocking technique almost made Zhang Sui pee on the spot, who was unprepared.
The moment the spell came upon him, Zhang Sui felt as if he was in a snake cave. He felt numb all over his body, all kinds of colorful and poisonous snakes. Fortunately, the power of merit in his mind immediately resolved the shocking spell.
, Even so, Zhang Sui was still afraid.
What made Zhang Sui feel relieved was that as long as any magic spell was cast on him, it would be immediately resolved by the power of merit.
As for other negative spells, Zhang Sui is also confident that he can resolve them directly with swordsmanship.
As for the lethal spells among the literary arts, Mr. Meng did not use them, and Zhang Sui did not mention them, but he knew that they would not be too weak.
You must know that most of the literati in this world have quite bad tempers. If you look at the skills left by the saints, they are not about making people recite poems to make mistakes, but directly enhance physical fitness and wisdom.
Being powerless is not a term used to describe a scholar in this world.
Thinking about Mr. Shu Qian who beat up his fellow bosses all over, you should be able to understand a thing or two about the word literati.
Mr. Meng told Zhang Sui unreservedly about the skills he practiced and the power he could display. He even introduced Zhang Sui to Zhang Sui about other sects and people in the world that he knew about.
Zhang Sui benefited a lot after hearing this. He thought about it and tried to explain his guidance skills to Mr. Meng.
Mr. Meng practiced according to his explanation, but it had no effect, so Zhang Sui had to give up.
Thinking about it, this may also be due to the limitations of the "Ruyi Book".
Zhang Sui then thought about it and explained to Mr. Meng how to use the sword.
What I'm talking about this time is just the art of using the sword, not the method of using the sword.
Mr. Meng already had some attainments in swordsmanship. After listening to Zhang Sui's explanation, he suddenly had a good idea. He took out the sword Zhang Sui had put aside and started practicing directly in the dining room. It turned out to be a success.
At the end of the exercise, Mr. Meng directly threw the sword into the air, activating the strange power in his body. That power drove the sword to fly out of the dining room, shuttle back and forth in the courtyard, and after a short while, it flew back to the dining room, and was killed by Mr. Meng.
One grasp in hand.
Many guards in the Zhang Mansion were alerted by the movement in the courtyard. They looked at the cold light in the sky and the sword that was as graceful as a giant. Their faces turned pale and they did not dare to approach. In the end, they had to inform Long Rui.
When Long Rui arrived, the sword flew back into the dining room.
When Long Rui came to the door of the dining room, he saw Mr. Meng holding a sword in his hand and talking to Zhang Sui about what it was, so he retreated and at the same time ordered other guards not to approach the dining room.
Zhang Sui and Mr. Meng had a conversation, and both of them felt they had benefited a lot.
Zhang Sui also learned from Mr. Meng that the strange power in his body was exactly the awe-inspiring power that Zhang Sui had heard about.
Wen Dao's techniques are also driven by this kind of power, and the acquisition of this power does not rely entirely on the cultivation of saints' skills, but requires years of study and practice of Wen Dao classics.
What is really needed is the unity of knowledge and action before this kind of power can be born in the body.
After three rounds of drinking, the exchange between the two came to an end. The two of them drank three bottles of wine unknowingly. Neither Zhang Sui nor Mr. Meng deliberately tried to relieve their drunkenness, and they were both a little tipsy at this time.
Zhang Sui had a sentence in his heart that he had been holding back ever since Mr. Meng mentioned his ambition. This sentence is a must-have for a time traveler to show off in front of literati, and it was a bit unpleasant to say.
Zhang Sui narrowed his eyes and said to Mr. Meng: "Mr. Meng, in fact, the students also made a wish when they were preparing to pursue a literary career."
Mr. Meng became interested and asked, "What are your ambitions?"
Zhang Sui stood up, looked up at the stars forty-five times, and said in what he thought was a passionate tone: "Establish a heart for the heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, inherit the unique knowledge of the saints, and create peace for all things!"
Mr. Meng laughed loudly after hearing this and said: "The words of the meritorious saint have indeed been passed down through the ages, but since him, there has been no saint in literature and art. A large part of the reason is because of this word!"
Li Zhi, the meritorious emperor, is also known as the meritorious saint among literati.
Zhang Sui's face turned a little ugly when he heard this, "Senior, you are completely denying any room to those who come after you!"
Zhang Sui failed to pretend and was a little unmotivated.
Mr. Meng saw that he looked a little depressed and felt a little puzzled.
But it was already late, and Zhang Sui looked tired, so he didn't ask any more questions, so he stood up and said, "Today's fun is over, and you've been running around all day, so why not just call it a night."
Hearing this, Zhang Sui also nodded. He called out and ordered a servant to lead Mr. Meng to the guest room to rest, while he returned to his residence.
A night of silence.
It wasn't until dawn the next day that Zhang Sui's bedroom door was hammered.
Zhang Sui covered his head with the quilt and turned over, not wanting to move.
Zhang Xin's clear voice came from the door: "Second brother, if you don't get up, I will come right in!"
Zhang Sui was so excited that he quickly stood up, looked around for clothes, and kept saying: "Wait, wait, it will be ready soon!"
While putting on his clothes, he complained: "It's not yet dawn, why did you wake me up so early?"
Zhang Xin said: "We have a distinguished guest in the house. Mother asked me to come over and wake you up."
Zhang Sui had no choice but to put on his clothes and opened the door. He saw not only Zhang Xin standing at the door, but also Fang Xiong, holding a snow-white rabbit ear in his hand and following Zhang Xin stupidly.
Zhang Sui yawned and asked, "What kind of distinguished guest has come and has to wake me up?"
Zhang Xin said: "It is the master of the palace and the commander of the Qingyi Guards who have come to the mansion and have indicated that they want to visit you."
After saying that, he turned around and saw the rabbit struggling in Fang Xiong's hand. He immediately rushed over and snatched it from Fang Xiong's hand, complaining: "Big Bear, didn't I tell you not to pull its ears? You did the same last time.
As a result, its ears drooped for a long time." He said and lightly kicked Fang Xiong.
Fang Xiong just scratched his head and looked at Zhang Xin and giggled.
Zhang Sui heard that the master of the palace and Cheng Di were coming, and quickly washed up. He said hello to Zhang Xin, who was teaching Fang Xiong a lesson, and went to the front hall.
When they came to the front hall, Mr. Liu and Mr. Meng were talking with the owners of the palace, Dong Zheng and Cheng Di.
Seeing Zhang Sui's arrival, Dong Zheng and Cheng Di both stood up.
Zhang Sui smiled and stepped forward, bowed, and said, "I don't know that there are distinguished guests coming to the door. I have neglected you all. I hope you will forgive me."
Dong Zheng seems to have almost recovered at this time, but his face is a little pale and his energy and blood are slightly lacking, but he should be fine.
While Zhang Sui was sizing up Dong Zheng, Dong Zheng was also observing the young man who saved his life.
Dong Zheng bowed solemnly to Zhang Sui and said, "I'm here today to thank Mr. Zhang for his life-saving grace.
After using Zhang Gongzi's medicinal materials last night, I was awake, and Commander Cheng had already told me about the difficulty of this trip.
In order to save me, Mr. Zhang personally went into danger, which really makes me feel uneasy. So I came here early this morning to express my gratitude!"
After saying that, he bowed deeply to Zhang Sui.
Zhang Sui accepted this gift calmly. After all, he took a huge risk.
Zhang Sui greeted Dong Zheng and said with a smile: "I have accepted the wishes of Palace Master Dong. In fact, on the one hand, this trip is based on my friendship with Commander Cheng, and on the other hand, it is also because Palace Master Dong has an excellent official reputation.
, since our Zhang family lives under your rule, I don’t want to lose a good parent official! Haha!”
Dong Zheng heard this and said: "I didn't expect Mr. Zhang to have such a comment on me. I thought the only person under my rule was Dong Peipi!"
When everyone heard this, they all laughed.
The name Dong Peipei was not false. It was the name given to Dong Zheng by corrupt officials and profiteers who bullied the market after he came to Kunzhou to take charge of the government.
Among the common people, Dong Peipi is a complimentary name.
Dong Zheng turned around and said to Cheng Di: "Thanks to you too!"
Cheng Di said quickly: "This is a matter within my son-in-law's duty. Speaking of friendship, it is actually Mr. Zhang's help to me many times. I am really ashamed."
Saying this, he cupped his hands to Zhang Suigong.
Zhang Sui smiled and said: "I admire Commander Cheng's conduct and way of doing things. We have fought side by side, so there is no need to be so polite! Let's sit down and talk."