Chapter 51 The Three Realms of Life, and the Sword
When the peach blossoms in Qingping Mountain first bloom, they are always deep red in color, and then they bloom into pink.
Gu Yusheng heard the elders of Qingyun Sect say in their spare time that it was the blood of the demon clan that dyed this land red, and it was the blood of countless practitioners that protected this land.
But he didn't like the color of the peach blossoms.
Because he lost his father on this dark day.
Now, the rain in Qingping Mountain has begun to knock down peach blossoms again, covering the ground.
Gu Yusheng stood in front of the Demon Suppression Monument of Qingyun Gate, facing the sword inserted into the turtle's back, and a pile of yellow paper fell from his fingertips.
He didn't know if the peach blossoms at the foot of the mountain were also blooming in front of that lonely grave.
Entered Qingyunmen for one year.
A young man's memory of his father.
Much quieter than before.
A few drops of wine spilled from the gourd.
Mixed with rainwater.
The air is mixed with the aroma of wine
Gu Yusheng sat on the wet bluestone.
There was less sadness in his brows, but more of stability after a year of growth. He even wore a faint smile, took a sip of wine like an adult, and then slowly confided:
"Dad, I became a disciple. He was very kind to me. He taught me how to learn swordsmanship. The first step was to teach me how to hold a sword, just like you taught me how to hold a pen."
"Father, this is the last time I call you daddy. When I measured my height under the wooden house a few days ago, I was already as tall as your shoulders. I think I should also be old enough to grow up. You made the
I plan to put away the little wooden tiger, but there is a girl in the door who likes to sit on it and laugh. I plan to keep it for a while, because in that small courtyard, she seems to only like that little wooden tiger.
."
"After you left, I have always had a good meal. I learned to fish, cook, and make wine. I will read a few of the books you left me whenever I have free time, but I think I will not have time to read them in the future.
Mr. Qin is a stern man. He taught me the art of swordsmanship and told me to be pure and focused."
"I'm leaving. I will definitely come and take away the sword you left here."
Gu Yusheng stood up and brushed the peach petals off his shoulders.
He did not return to Peach Blossom Forest.
Instead, walk towards Qingping Mountain.
one day ago.
Mr. Qin told Gu Yusheng.
From now on, he will only teach him the way of swordsmanship in the place where the clouds and mist appear in Qingping Mountain.
Gu Yusheng understood.
This is Mr. Qin's test for him.
Furthermore.
Mr. Qin is not from the Qingyun sect.
He must be a peerless hermit.
I don't want to be discovered by others.
Gu Yusheng walked on the path of Lingxiao Peak with his sword in hand.
Although the road here is steep, it is not difficult to walk.
The Demon Suppression Tower is the most conspicuous building in Lingxiao Peak.
Gu Yusheng couldn't get close, but fortunately there were many roads up the mountain.
The clouds and mist of Qingping Mountain are also far above the Demon Suppression Tower.
Climb a mountain in the morning sun and breathe in the energy of heaven and earth.
Every step of Gu Yusheng's life is a practice.
But he can always see the clouds in the sky, but he can never catch up with them.
Wait until the sunset appears.
Gu Yusheng was already a little exhausted.
Qin Jiu, who was carrying his sword, had been waiting for a long time. He did not blame Gu Yusheng at all, he just raised his hand to Gu Yusheng like an old man next door.
"Sit down and take a rest."
Gu Yusheng subconsciously took off the wine gourd from his waist to drink. He glanced at Mr. Qin secretly and scratched his head in embarrassment.
Qin Jiu took off the wine gourd from his waist, took a sip of wine first, and said casually: "There is nothing wrong with people, and there is nothing wrong with wine. For the rest of your life, when you are young, you should have a young mind. Don't worry too much. A person who worries too much
It is difficult for people to hold a sword tightly. It is not dark yet. Yesterday I taught you how to hold a sword. Today I will first talk about what a sword is."
After hearing this, Gu Yusheng hurriedly sat upright, his eyes bright and full of curiosity.
Qin Jiu carefully took off the sword box from his back, gently touched the sword box with his old hands, and said to the examiner: "For the rest of my life, you came all the way up the mountain, what did you see?"
Gu Yusheng thought for a while and said seriously: "Sir, when I first went up the mountain, I saw peach blossoms all over the mountain. Later, the road ahead became rugged, and all I could see was the road under my feet. When I occasionally rested, I only saw the clouds in the sky.
, and the unattainable Qingping Mountain, I thought to myself that my husband is waiting for me at the top, I must arrive early."
Qin Jiu smiled happily. The wind from Qingping Mountain blew over his old face, and his gray hair was blowing in the wind. He taught the young man sitting upright in front of him:
"When you grow older, you will understand that seeing mountains as mountains and water as water is the realm of life. There is a saying in Buddhism that the three realms of life. Those who can break through them are either innocent young people with a pure heart, or
Either he is a Confucian scholar with great wisdom, or he is a practicing monk who understands the appearance of all living beings, and the same is true for learning swordsmanship."
Qin Jiu pointed at the wooden sword on Gu Yusheng's waist.
His expression was solemn.
"Remember, a sword is a sword."
"If you don't have such an idea in your heart, even if the sword energy is like a rainbow or the sword is as powerful as a mountain, it still has no soul. The sword is first of all a sharp weapon in a person's hand, and then it is the soul that is always a companion from the heart."
"Before practicing sword practice, you must understand why you draw the sword. If you don't have this belief in your heart, you can't even be considered a basic swordsman."
When Qin Jiu said this, for fear of being too obscure, he showed a slight smile and said to Gu Yusheng: "Of course, you will understand these truths as you travel more in the future. You have a sword in your hand and you are my disciple.
, I will teach you everything I know, but at the same time, you must also remember that mountains are high and low, people are high and low, and swords are also different. Not all the things I teach are correct. You learn first, and one day, you
If you surpass me in swordsmanship, just learn to correct yourself."
When Gu Yusheng heard this, he hurriedly saluted and said, "Sir, I have remembered this."
"Okay, starting from today, I will teach you two hours of swordsmanship. It will not delay your daily practice. I have fourteen basic swordsmanship moves here, including stabbing, cutting, splitting, hanging, intercepting, fighting, picking, etc. I
I will show you the three basic postures first, and you must first integrate them. Remember, when you first practice swordsmanship, the foundation lies in the heart, not in strength, nor in Qi. You should have stabbed the sword countless times every day. You must understand that what makes you grow
, it is definitely not the stabbing of the sword again and again, but the perseverance you persevere."
Qin Jiu took a wooden stick as a sword and asked Gu Yusheng to watch him stab, chop, and chop first, and then motioned Gu Yusheng to follow his movements and practice.
After Gu Yusheng could keep up with his rhythm, he stood aside, paying close attention to every movement and detail of Gu Yusheng's sword practice, and corrected it in time.
As changes and changes were made in the details again and again, Gu Yusheng gradually realized the importance of this simple one-trick basis.
Wait until dark.
Qin Jiu signaled Gu Yusheng to stop and warned: "It's dark, go down the mountain. The road is rugged. You have to be careful and steady every step going down the mountain as you go up the mountain."
"yes."
Gu Yusheng felt that he still had the energy to practice swordsmanship.
But he followed Mr. Qin's teachings.
Take each step steadily before going down the mountain.
Return to Peach Blossom Courtyard.
Gu Yusheng soaked in the wooden barrel, recalling every detail of what Mr. Tian had taught him. After feeling that he had not forgotten anything, he fell asleep in a sleepy state.
early morning.
Although Gu Yusheng wanted to go up the mountain to see Mr. Qin earlier, he restrained himself and went to the cold cave to practice bone-burning.
Compared to the past.
Gu Yusheng started to temper his bones this time without any rush or impatience, and his heart was so peaceful. When he stimulated his inner breath, he would carefully understand and think about the little changes when the vitality tempered the bones.
It's not that he is more careful than before.
It was Mr. Qin’s teachings and patience that made him learn to slow down.
Youthful mind.
It's true that you have to be more impatient in doing things.
Because he knew that he didn't have that much time to walk step by step.
But Mr. Qin's presence gave Gu Yusheng a rare peace of mind.
He slowed down his breathing and slowed down the speed of stimulating his true energy.
But Gu Yusheng was surprised to find that the speed of tempering his bones did not slow down because of this. The biting cold air rising from the cold pool also discovered through his careful understanding that in the cold air, in fact,
It also contained an aura of Zhuoyang. Because of the existence of this aura, Zhengshi would not be completely frozen.
After discovering this detail, Gu Yusheng slowed down his practice again. He tried to guide and absorb the aura of Zhuoyang in the extreme cold. A warm aura gradually rose up from his dantian in his Yuan Fei.
Slowly spreading to the limbs.
The bones all over his body glowed with a sheen like red flames, no longer as cold as silver light.