Chapter 698: Cultivation is not a wind without reason
"There is a mountain outside Changjing, hundreds of miles wide, called Beiqin Mountain. Ling lives at the other end of Beiqin Mountain. He has heard since he was a child that there is a snake fairy in the mountain. He is famous for his kindness and protects the mountain.
People, but there is a hidden miracle doctor in the mountains. The world calls him Doctor Cai, and he is even more famous. Have you ever heard of him?"
The middle-aged scholar picked up the small gourd at his waist, raised his head and drank some wine.
There is only a light breeze on the river, the spring is refreshing, and the wine warms the body, not to mention how comfortable it is.
"How could you not have heard of Divine Doctor Cai?" The young scholar knew all about it. "Divine Doctor Cai has great medical skills. He once traveled to Hezhou to eliminate demon epidemics, traveled to Jingzhou to treat great plagues, and practiced medicine everywhere. His "Cai Medical Classic" was once promoted by the Imperial College.
It is regarded as a holy book of medicine by doctors all over the world. Today, famous doctors from all over the world are still working hard to understand it and benefit from it. In the past two years, I even heard that the miracle doctor Cai had extraordinary merits. After his death, he became a palace king in the underworld, just like the underworld.
King, supreme."
"Haha, dear brother, you are indeed a person who likes this way." The middle-aged scholar asked again, "Then, dear brother, have you heard about the snake immortals in Beiqin Mountain?"
"I haven't heard much about this Snake Immortal, but I have heard about it from other places. It was said that in the late years of the previous dynasty and the beginning of this dynasty, when Taizu started his dynasty, he received help from an immortal called Fuyang Taoist. Someone once saw him
It has been said that gods and serpents go hand in hand. This incident was recorded in a miscellaneous book written by Fugong of Anqing." The young scholar said, "But there are no rumors about this incident elsewhere."
"There are rumors about this matter over there. I wonder if Mr. Anqing heard about it from our side."
"What about this snake fairy?" the young scholar asked again.
"My dear brother, have you ever heard that Snake Fairy and Doctor Cai are old friends for many years? They are very close friends?"
"I've never heard of that."
"It is said that since he lived in seclusion in Beiqin Mountain, Divine Doctor Cai often went to the mountains to collect medicines. However, there were often snakes, insects, tigers, leopards, fairies and ghosts in the mountains. Snake fairies admired the character of Divine Doctor Cai, so they often protected him secretly. Later, Divine Doctor Cai wrote "Cai's Medical Classic"
, because the medical skills recorded in the book were so powerful that they were jealous of heaven. There were always twists and turns, and the book could not be completed for decades. Finally, it was with the blessing of the Snake Fairy that I finished the book." The middle-aged scholar said with a smile.
, paused, then reached out to light it, and said to the young scholar, "Therefore, in the entire "Tsai Medical Classic", there is no medicinal use of snake gallbladder. Cai Shenyi also said in the book that although snake gallbladder has medicinal uses, it has too many disadvantages.
I advise people not to use it and to use other medicinal materials instead."
"Is this serious?"
"If you don't believe me, please read the "Cai Medical Classic" and you will know the truth and falsehood at a glance." The middle-aged scholar is confident.
"If this happened, it would be a beautiful story in the world. If it can be spread in the world, it may be spread to thousands of years later." The young scholar's eyes were bright.
"..."
Xiao Jianghan was still crawling around in the cabin.
The Taoist sat cross-legged and listened to their conversation with a smile. Looking at the young scholar's expression, his eyes shining with the mysterious and interesting things in the world, he reminded me of the scholar from Liujiang back then.
This young scholar has the same love for the gods, ghosts, monsters, strange and interesting things in the world as the former scholar did.
It turns out that the scholar back then was also called Mr. Fu.
It happened that at this time, the two of them also talked about Mr. Fu.
"My dear brother also likes to read Mr. Fu's books?"
"I admire Duke Fu the most. I am going to Xuzhou at this time, and I also want to go to Anqing to visit Duke Fu and listen to him talk about the gods, demons and ghosts he met back then. It must be interesting to think about it." The young scholar replied, with a look on his face.
Unable to hide his longing and admiration, "Master Fu has seen so many monsters, ghosts, gods and wonders in his life. If it were any ordinary person, I'm afraid they would all be killed."
"Who says it's not the case? Nowadays, the world is in chaos and there are many demons and ghosts. It's not impossible to go and see them, but who has the courage?"
"That's great..."
"You must give me a cup of wine, my dear brother."
"Mr. Ling, you're welcome."
"Ling's family lives outside Beiqin Mountain, and he has heard many stories from Changjing, but I don't know whether they are true or false. Let's have a drink together and let me slowly tell my story to my dear brother." The middle-aged scholar said.
Smiling, he suddenly remembered that there was a gentleman in the cabin, so he turned his head again, "Hey! Can this gentleman drink?"
"I won't drink alcohol?"
"After listening for so long, are you interested in talking?"
"..."
The Taoist thought for a moment, then picked up Xiao Jiang Han in the cabin, sat down next to the two people at the bow of the boat, put Xiao Jiang Han on his lap, and saluted them one by one.
"Sir, this child is quite beautiful. Could it be that he is your new disciple from somewhere?"
"We still need to test it a few times before we talk about it."
"A boy or a girl? This little face is tender and tender. You take good care of it."
"Baby girl."
"yes……"
"Where fate comes, it will come from the river."
"oh!"
The two of them looked solemn and respectful.
"You two, please continue talking." The Taoist said, "I am also very interested in what you two said. After traveling around the world for so many years, we have also accumulated some stories. We dare not listen to them in vain, but we can also choose
Let me tell you something strange and interesting."
"That would be the best..."
The middle-aged scholars and young scholars laughed.
After laughing, the middle-aged scholar took another sip of wine and told them about the story of the demon slayer he had heard when he lived at the foot of Beiqin Mountain. After listening, the scholar told them about the overseas dragon king in Yangzhou, and the Taoist told them about the previous story.
The mountains to the south of Pingzhou are illuminated by divine light, thunder breaks out, and giants walk among the clouds.
The middle-aged scholars talked about how Prime Minister Yu rode a crane away after his death, the scholars talked about the wind fox in Yuzhou, and the Taoist had to talk about the sealing of Tianzhu Mountain.
It rotates like this almost non-stop.
They are very happy with each other.
Even the boat, which was originally traveling in reverse direction, seemed to feel brisk because of its cheerful mood.
It's just that the Taoist people are very emotional.
After much talk, after much talk, it turns out that nine times out of ten, it is the story left by me and Empress Sanhua.
Unknowingly, he and Sanhua Empress have become rumors in the world. Not only in teahouses and restaurants, but also above the river, in the breeze thousands of miles away, there are also people talking about their past.
Then the scholar talked about the wind fox in Yuzhou, and the middle-aged scholars talked about some rumors coming from the north after getting drunk. They also talked about the major events in the world from ancient times, including gods, demons, ghosts, and strange things.
He talked about the chaos in the last years of the previous dynasty, alluding to the current dynasty, and also talked about the emperor and the imperial preceptor, and the chaos in the court.
Many things in ancient and modern times have been discussed with laughter.
…
It’s a journey of several days again.
The tent boat stopped at the confluence of Yinjiang River and Liujiang River, arriving one day earlier than expected.
The boatman, who was a little unhappy because he didn't bring one or two more guests, finally smiled after receiving everyone's money.
The middle-aged scholar came here alone to take up his post, so he got off the boat and walked overland to his post. The Taoist and the young scholar found another tent boat that often ran on the Liujiang River and went upstream.
It is better to go against the current than to go with the current.
The price is also slightly more expensive.
However, Anqing and Lingbo were almost at the edge of Xuzhou, and not long after, the young scholar also arrived.
"It is a great fate that we crossed the same boat, and we had a pleasant conversation with Mr. Sir. His vast knowledge has made me admire him. It is really a blessing." The scholar said to him.
"It is also our luck to meet you."
"Hey! That's right!"
The scholar had already wanted to get off the boat, but he looked at the Taoist and invited him: "After listening to the conversation all the way, I learned that the gentleman is quite familiar with the affairs of Anqing Fu Gong, and I think he is also interested in him. If there is nothing urgent, sir, why not
Are you going to disembark here with me and visit Duke Anqing together?"
The scholar paused as he spoke, fearing that he would not agree, and then added:
"The scenery of Anqing is often recorded in poems and articles, and it is very famous. I heard that the Taoist priest traveled all over the world and traveled around the world. After visiting Mr. Fu, I can enjoy the scenery of Anqing with you. It will happen to be in spring next year.
It is the Liujiang Conference held every five years in Jianghu, held in Anqing. It is a rare grand event in Jianghu. Now that the world is in chaos and warriors emerge in endlessly, everyone will compete in Anqing. If the Taoist priest is not in a hurry to leave,
You can still watch this grand event before leaving."
Liujiang Conference...
The Taoist narrowed his eyes.
It suddenly brought back memories.
But it's not the last time, but twenty years ago, that ink-like misty rain and countless blooming umbrellas.
As the leader of the Thunder Sword Sect and the recognized Thunder Sword Master in the world, Shu Daxia is probably going to come here for a visit, but she doesn't know if another old friend has lived the life she wants, will she still come here?
As for other old friends from back then...
I am afraid that even the head of the Xishan Sect back then is very likely to have become a traitor now.
The cold moon and warm sun fry life.
"..."
The Taoist still shook his head and said to him: "I have traveled all over the world and traveled to the world. I have also been to Anqing. It's time to go home this time. I won't stay here any longer. I'd better go alone."
"Oh?" The young scholar suddenly became interested, "Has the Taoist priest been to Anqing?"
"Nature has come."
"Has the Taoist priest ever visited Mr. Fu?"
"I do have a relationship with him."
"Oh? I wonder when?"
"If you can see Mr. Fu of Anqing, you will know after asking him." Song You held hands with him, "I wish you all the best. If you can see Mr. Fu, please say hello to me."
"Oh... I will definitely remember..."
The young scholar sighed, and had no choice but to surrender to him, get off the boat alone, and step onto the ferry.
The oars pushed hard against the shore, and the boat returned to the center of the river.
The boatman looked at the scholar on the shore, then at the Taoist on the boat, and said to him: "Sir, it is most correct to take the water route to Nianping. If you take the land route, the mountains are high, the grass is full of grass, and there are many thieves.
There are so many gangsters. In addition to gangsters, there are also demons and ghosts, making it very difficult to escape."
"Are there still that many gangsters?"
"Nothing less."
"Don't the officers and soldiers care?"
"Who knows the name of the general in charge of the officers and soldiers here? Everyone says that he respects his own troops and has stopped listening to the court for a long time. Many gangsters are related to him."
"That's it..."
"In these troubled times, life is becoming more and more difficult." The boatman tried to push the boat to counteract the current, and asked again, "Sir, if you are not practicing in the temple, you are walking around with such two little girls, even if you are not afraid of danger, you are not afraid of danger.
Tired of two girls?"
"I'm just a little tired..."
The Taoist held Xiao Jianghan's hand, smiled and talked to the boatman, and also lowered his head to look at Xiao Jianghan.
“But how can spiritual practice shine in the mountains?”
It should be noted that this practice is not a wind without a cause. On the contrary, it is the fruit of walking in the world and reading about the world. It is difficult to bear the fruit of practice just in the mountains.
Thank you to the leader of "Falling in Love with a Good Mood"!