In the Dao Palace, Lin Ze got up from the bed and took a deep breath of the fresh plateau air. He couldn't help but feel refreshed and his whole body felt full of strength.
Well, it was actually an illusion. What really made Lin Ze feel that his body was powerful was that he ate too many Dao Palace treasures specially prepared for him by Shouzheng at the banquet last night.
Even though he had always been a dignified Shou Zheng, looking at Lin Ze's eating posture from beginning to end, he couldn't help but feel a little pale and frightened. He was stunned that he would treat Lin Ze to many banquets in the future and said polite words, but he didn't dare to say it out.
If Lin Ze learned about this, he would definitely beat his chest. He should not have blocked a sustainable development path in one go.
As usual, Lin Ze first practiced his basic skills, the God of War Illustration, and the parts he had already mastered.
After practicing all the sword skills, Xiaoyaoyou, and Diamond Sutra, he opened the door and prepared to ask the Taoist boy to bring some breakfast.
After Lin Ze opened the door, he was immediately stunned. He saw that the courtyard was full of people. A group of Taoist palace elders saw Lin Ze coming out and said in unison: "The sage is well."
Lin Ze couldn't help but smile and said: "Hello everyone, what are you elders?"
But no one responded to him. The Dao Palace elder who was at the front said to those behind him: "Stand back, I came first. Everything must be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Naturally, I come first to ask questions."
At this time, the elder behind him was unhappy again: "I, as a Taoist, believe in Taoism and nature. The Taoist sage once said that the best is like water, and there should be no fighting over it. We should be the first in line."
The other elders in front were not happy and shouted: "What a fart, it smells terrible, and you dare to misinterpret the Taoist sage's principles."
Only then did Lin Ze realize that they were here to ask for advice on martial arts. He had thought that they were just a handful of people and could handle it, but the guy who kept his feelings upright had dug such a big hole for himself.
While the other elders were arguing, one of them shouted: "Sages, do you still remember me? Six years ago, the sages taught me how to use water and fire to harmonize. In the next three years, my skills increased greatly. Now I am slowly regaining my strength."
If you hit a bottleneck, please ask the sages for further guidance."
When the other elders heard this, "I'm going to be so shameless to cut you off in public and despise you so much." Then others followed suit and told all the kindness of Lin Ze's guidance back then.
Lin Ze covered his forehead and asked me why so many people came over. It turned out to be the group of "old acquaintances" from six years ago.
Just when Lin Ze was thinking about how to solve the problem, Xuan Ming ran over and said: "Elders, listen to me, it is not easy for the sages to come to the Taoist Palace as guests. If you want to ask questions, you can come in batches and do not have to rush in. After all, the sages reincarnated not long ago.
, my martial arts cultivation is not high, I am too tired, and may be a little bit too much."
An elder immediately agreed: "Elder Xuanming's words are reasonable. You are also respectable people. How can you make such a noise like a shrew? I will take the lead and be the first batch of people to ask for advice. Please follow closely and share the results.
Take your time."
The other elders, after hearing the first half of the sentence, thought it was reasonable, but after hearing the second half, they just wanted to yell at the elder. It is true that the older you get, the more shameless you become.
An elder said: "I just heard that some of my fellow disciples received guidance from the sages six years ago. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the grand event six years ago. However, to be fair, we should be the ones who did not receive guidance this time."
People who ask for advice first.”
As they talked, they got into a mess again.
Shouzheng, who was far away in the main hall of the Dao Palace, had to speak out from a distance: "Elders, there is no need to fight. The sages will stay in the Dao Palace for several months at least. Everyone has the opportunity to ask for advice. Please follow the order.
Can."
All the elders said in unison: "Having said that, it is clear who comes first and who comes last."
Lin Ze rolled his eyes and said: "Elders, please listen to me. I have limited energy. I can only meet with a few people every day to discuss martial arts. Everyone is arguing here, but it is just a waste of time."
"I have a way to arrange everyone's order in a fair and just manner. Why don't you draw lots and sort them out under the witness of Elder Xuanming. After the drawing is completed, starting from 6:00 tomorrow, I will receive a few people per day according to the order of drawing, and Elder Xuanming will do it on my behalf.
Notice, what do you think?"
Upon hearing this, the elders of the Dao Palace looked at each other and bowed to Lin Ze: "This is a very kind word from the sage."
Then a group of people surrounded Xuan Ming and left.
Lin Zecai said to the Taoist boy who was about to be frightened, "Go get me some breakfast."
The Taoist boy who reacted looked nervous and said stumblingly: "Honorable guest, no, sage, please wait a moment, I will go and be back soon."
After saying that, he trotted out of the yard.
Lin Ze just shook his head and smiled slightly.
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Taoist palace's breakfast was relatively light. Lin Ze drank two bowls of rice porridge and ate twenty large steamed buns. He felt full, so he took the token given by Jiang Chengzi and went to the Taoist palace.
Go to the row of attics behind the palace where the books are stored.
Six years ago, Lin Ze, led by the disciples of the Taoist Palace, sneaked into a peripheral library and secretly asked Xiao Jin to scan some books, which gave him some superficial insights into many Taoist theories.
Now, Lin Ze came here again. In addition to looking for clues about the Taoist palace formation diagram and referring to many fifth-grade secret methods to prepare to condense the meridians and break through the fifth grade in one fell swoop, he also had an additional task: to learn more Taoist concepts and techniques to deceive.
Bah, guide the Taoist palace elders in their martial arts training.
In the eyes of the elders and disciples guarding the library, Lin Ze did not look like someone who came to read books or consult classics, but rather like someone who came for a walk. He walked into a library, walked around, and looked at the next house.
In Lin Ze's impression, when he first saw the collection of books in Wu'an Jun's Mansion and other princes' mansions, he was so amazed. Now when he saw the library in the Dao Palace, he felt how small he was in the past.
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Lin Ze wandered around all morning, and after visual inspection, Xiao Jin scanned no more than one-fifth of the books in the Dao Palace.
At this time, Xuan Ming came over and said: "Sir, the drawing of lots has ended. The sages still have a way. No one has any objection to the final result. I will turn around and draw up the list and give it to you for review.
It's getting late, so I've ordered people to prepare a banquet in our courtyard, and I've also invited the sages to come and attend the banquet."
Lin Ze smiled heartily and said: "I am very happy to attend the banquet, but I have to make it clear first. I will continue to check the classics in the afternoon and cannot stay at your place for a long time."
Xuan Ming said quickly: "It's okay. The days are long and we will inevitably disturb the sages."
Lin Ze laughed: "It's my turn to say this."
Xuan Ming laughed loudly: "Sir, please."
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In Xuan Ming's exclusive house, after drinking for three rounds, Xuan Ming dismissed the Taoist boy who was waiting beside him, bowed to Lin Ze and said: "Jiang Chengzi exchanged for the secret method of reincarnation. I would like to thank the sage here."
of kindness.”
Lin Ze waved his hand and said calmly: "It's just a transaction between you and me. Why do you make it look like I've suffered a big loss? Don't mention it again."
Well, if I keep mentioning it like this, I'm afraid I won't be able to help but tell you that the secret method is fake.
Xuan Ming said solemnly: "The sages really understood the righteousness deeply."
Lin Ze felt goosebumps all over his body when he heard this, so he changed the subject and said: "Elder Xuanming, let me ask you a question, you and Jiang Chengzi don't seem to get along well. Why is that?"
Xuan Ming sighed: "It's a long story. I couldn't explain it clearly at the moment. I can only tell the sages that a long time ago, there was no so-called Supreme Elder in the Tao Palace. Jiang Chengzi was the first person since the Tao Palace was built.
One, I’m afraid it won’t be the last one.”
"In the past, when I took over as the Palace Master of the Dao Palace, I tried to break through to a better realm of martial arts, but suffered a backlash and died after being seriously injured."
"The position of the master of the Dao Palace is vacant, and no one of the new generation of disciples has the ability to overpower others to succeed him. Seeing that the Dao Palace is about to be in chaos, Jiang Chengzi, who was the elder of the Dao Palace at the time, relied on his cultivation at the Grand Master level and proclaimed himself the Supreme Elder.
, has been in charge of the affairs of the Taoist Palace for hundreds of years. It was not until Palace Master Shouzheng became a Grandmaster and succeeded to the throne that he had to retreat behind the scenes."
Lin Ze nodded repeatedly, "I see. In this way, I can indirectly eliminate hidden dangers for the Dao Palace."