Yongzhou, as the original large peripheral city, is adjacent to the Demon Realm. If you go north from Yongzhou and pass through the small area belonging to the Demon Realm, you will reach the realm of Daomen; similarly, if you go east from Yongzhou and pass through the Demon Realm, you will reach the realm of Confucianism.
Previously, Xuanjizi went from the Dao Sect to Yongzhou, and then set off from Yongzhou to the Confucian Sect to go to Canghai Academy to deal with the disappearance of a member of the same sect.
Confucianism is a rather peculiar sect. Confucian monks all enter Taoism through Confucianism. This Taoism does not refer to Taoism, but to the "Tao" of Taoism. To put it bluntly, it is through understanding the meaning of human classics. Once you have some enlightenment, you can then practice it. This human race classic is not just a Confucian classic limited to the human world. It actually includes the theories of various schools of thought. However, the Confucian classics are the mainstream, so outsiders refer to them as Confucianism. The Confucian sect has a distinctive feature, that is, it is people-oriented, and all classics are based on the activities and development of the human race; even, in Wuxu's view, the practice of the Confucian monks is also based on this, with popularity and aura, one can become a great person. Righteousness. Therefore, among the six sects of Xuanyin, the relationship between Confucianism and Dazhou, which protects ordinary people, is the closest, almost a natural ally. This closest alliance is reflected in all aspects. The royal family of Dazhou only Intermarrying with the Confucian sect, many of the royal family's children were arranged to go to the Confucian sect to practice, and nine out of ten high-ranking officials in the Great Zhou Dynasty were also members of the Confucian sect.
But Confucianism is a monk sect after all, and it has its own independent system.
The Confucian sect does not have a court system like the Great Zhou Dynasty, but still chooses the sect system. The areas under its jurisdiction, regardless of states, capitals, and cities, are all united by academies. The core is the Holy Academy. Below the Holy Academy, there are There are many academies, such as Canghai Academy. Such academies also have many branches, and under the branches there are other institutions, book clubs and other organizations.
The Holy Academy has a transcendent status. It is mainly responsible for selecting and cultivating promising Confucian monks and handling some external affairs. It rarely interferes with the specific affairs of each academy. The same is true for each academy. It is mainly responsible for the Confucian monks in its area. The cultivation of students, as well as the adjudication of some major matters within their jurisdiction. Each branch under the academy is responsible for the specific affairs of one party, and the other academy book club below is the final management unit. Overall, it has some utopian meaning and a high degree of confederal self-government.
Of course, this may also be the appearance Wuxu sees.
During this sudden change in Xuanyin, the Confucian sect, like other sects, expanded without hesitation, almost without a single blow, and took over the Tianyi Mansion south of Yanjing Mansion. The person who executed it was Canghai Academy. That day Yifu was originally adjacent to the Confucian sect. Its owner was a descendant of the former Emperor Zhou who once entered Canghai Academy to practice. The same was true for many other monks in Tianyi Mansion. Therefore, the owner of Tianyi Mansion led Yi Qian The monks entered the Zhoutian Star Formation, and Canghai Academy only sent a dozen people to successfully take over the Tianyi Mansion. It was a seamless process.
On this day, on the top of Qishan Mountain, Yunyin Peak, which is directly under Canghai Academy, a group of monks in broad robes were sitting on the ground. Some were holding a scroll of bamboo slips and seemed to be reading with gusto; some were cooking spiritual tea, with graceful movements and smooth flowing movements; Some looked around at the sea of clouds; some closed their eyes slightly and seemed to be taking a nap...
After a while, a man in white clothes sitting in a green bamboo forest said, "This matter is serious and cannot be delayed any longer."
"Luobo Lake is under the jurisdiction of the Hailan Branch. Naturally, the Hailan Branch should handle this matter." A voice came from the rippled sea of clouds.
"That Xuanjizi is a Taoist True Spirit monk after all. According to the news from the lower book club, this person has extraordinary cultivation and a thoughtful mind. Unless a cloud sea sword array is deployed, it will be difficult to take him down quietly as before." A man in black robe.
The Confucianism cultivator sat on a piece of bluestone and frowned slightly, "It's just the Hailan branch. But now we can't allocate enough manpower."
"In order to successfully take over Tianyi Mansion, Canglang Branch will send out six true spirits." Another voice sounded immediately, implying that except for him, it seems that it is difficult for Canglang Branch to send out people to assist Hailan Branch.
Deal with the mystery.
A mere mystery was nothing in the past. But now, many high-level officials of Canghai Academy have all "soared to heaven" and become "gods" in the Zhoutian Star Formation. Nowadays, the highest-level monks of Canghai Academy
, is also at the True Spirit level; what’s more, the transfer of power and all kinds of overt and covert struggles all take time to adjust. Therefore, Xuanjizi has not been dealt with for a long time. As for taking over Tianyi Mansion, it was planned and arranged by the Confucian Sect Holy Academy a long time ago.
What comes down is incomparable.
"Then we will think of a way to lure him to Qishan." The white-clothed Confucian monk in the bamboo forest thought for a moment, and when no one said anything, he said calmly.
For a while, the peak became quiet again. Gradually, the clouds filled the air and submerged the entire Yunyin Peak like a sea. All the monks in Confucian robes seemed to have disappeared.
The mysterious person they talked about was sitting on a small boat at the moment, feeling happy and contented. However, the Taoist robe with immortal style and Taoism had long since disappeared. He was now wearing a raincoat, barefoot, and his hands were thick and black.
, also covered with calluses, looking like an old fisherman who has been tossed about by the wind and waves.
The boat swayed slightly on the sparkling lake and slid into the depths. Xuanjizi stood on the bow of the boat, his rickety body suddenly stretched out, and he threw his hands forward almost at the same time. A fishing net was facing him.
In the silver light that came, it unfolded like flowing clouds and flowing water.
After a while, Xuanjizi put the fishing net away from the water again. With splashes of water everywhere, he sat down with a smile, poured all the lively fish and shrimps into the water tank, and then carefully selected a few.
A pale silver big-headed fish, the head and tail were removed, the armor and belly were removed, and finally cut into almost transparent slices; the palm-long river shrimp was washed with sand and put into a clay pot filled with turbid wine...
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Soon, a hint of tantalizing fragrance floated from the bow of the boat.
together
A figure flew over from nowhere. His sleeves were wide and pure white, resembling the clouds in the sky. After a while, the man stood on the bow of the ship.
"I didn't expect fellow Taoist to have such a skill!" His nose shrank slightly, "If Lin's prediction is true, must fellow Taoist have used soy sauce, vinegar and other seasonings from the human world?"
Xuanjizi seemed to be very familiar with this person, and was not surprised at all by his arrival. He just smiled and took out two bottles of wine from the storage ring, "Unexpectedly, Tong Mou tried so hard to disguise himself, but still couldn't.
Escape from the dazzling eyes of fellow Taoist Lin."
Fellow Daoist Lin also smiled at Xuanjizi, just like Mr. Qianqian, but his hands were not polite at all. He took out a pair of wooden chopsticks like a magic trick and directly picked up a steaming, tender and fragrant fish fillet.
After it melted in his mouth, he clicked his tongue, raised the wine bottle that Xuanjizi had just taken out, and took a swig directly to his mouth.
Xuanjizi seemed to be used to it. He shook his head and reached out to pick up a shrimp from the wine jar next to him. At this time, the shrimp was already drunk. Xuanjizi picked it up and dipped it in the dipping sauce in the small dish in front of him.
, then put it elegantly into your mouth and chew it slowly.
The aroma of shrimp meat mixed with the smell of wine, creating a special smell that overflowed from Xuanjizi's lips and teeth.
Fellow Taoist Lin across from him suddenly let out a little weird cry and hurriedly picked up a shrimp in the wine can. After a moment, he looked wonderful and started to blame vaguely, "fellow Taoist Xuanji, why don't you give me this little plate?"
Lin prepares one? Isn’t this the way to treat guests?”
Xuanjizi snorted and sneered, "Tong was ordered by the sect to investigate the disappearance of his fellow sect members. Not only did your Canglang Academy not answer every question, but it also sent you to follow Tong day and night. Is this a waste of time?"
The guest's way?"
Those missing fellow disciples were originally sent by the Taoist sect and were stationed in the territory of Hailan Academy. At that time, their leader was highly valued by the sect and had been transferred back to the Taoist sect in advance to prepare for "ascension". There was no true spirit in the world.
While the monks were in charge, the six of them stayed at their residence, a small talisman shop. But something special seemed to happen later, and they all left in a hurry, and then there was no news.
Fellow Taoist Lin, slapped his mouth, and smiled, "The three sects of Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism have always been on good terms. Our Confucian sect and your Taoist sect are closer, so the relationship is naturally even better. Therefore, among the mortal Taoist sects,
When people come to the Confucian sect, we warmly welcome them and do our best to provide all kinds of conveniences. In this way, there is also a small disadvantage, that is, for people in the Taoist sect, our Confucian sect almost never interferes or monitors secretly.
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"On that day, fellow Taoist Xuanji came to our Hailan Academy to inquire about the whereabouts of several fellow disciples who came to travel. The dean personally inquired and ordered us to do our best to investigate."
"But during this period, fellow Daoist Xuanji also knew that Xuanyin had suddenly changed and the situation was chaotic. There was really no news about the fellow disciples you mentioned."
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He talked endlessly and eloquently, and his hands were also busy, talking while eating and drinking. This skill made Xuanjizi a little impressed.
Xuanjizi, while listening, took out a small plate from the storage ring and placed it in front of Fellow Daoist Lin. Then, he took out several jade bottles one after another and poured a little of the contents in front of Fellow Daoist Lin rather stingily.
Inside the small saucer.
Fellow Taoist Lin was smiling happily and eating more comfortably.
"Yeah, yeah, this dipping sauce is good!"
"Why are fellow Taoists so stingy? Isn't it great to have friends from far away? Being happy alone is not as good as being happy with others."
"The royal family of the Great Zhou Dynasty, through the great formation of the country, went to heaven together to become the heaven of Xuanyin Star. There is actually a loud voice of disapproval within our Confucian sect."
"So, there are a lot of twists and turns. Who's on top and who's off? It's very confusing! I still haven't figured it out yet."
"So, fellow Taoist Xuanji, if you keep lingering and wandering around, our dean has no choice but to pay attention."
"Fellow Taoist Xuanji, you should eat too."
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Xuanjizi listened with a smile and attentively, occasionally moved his chopsticks slowly, took a sip of wine, and finally said, "Tong came here under the order, but found nothing, so he stayed here and was not allowed to go up. As long as there is confirmed news
, Tong can be restored to life."
Having said this, Xuanjizi took out the jade bottles just now and said, "These are some of the flavorings that Tong got in the human world. I wonder if Fellow Taoist Lin can teach me?"
Fellow Daoist Lin, slowly put down the wooden chopsticks in his hand and calmed down.
In an instant, the clouds were clear and the wind was gentle, and the lake surface was like a mirror.
"For the current plan, I am afraid that Fellow Daoist Xuanji will have to go to Yunyin Peak in person and ask the new dean of Canglang Academy, Bai Yisheng, to give me a note explaining the reasons." Fellow Daoist Lin said slowly and thoughtfully while waving a hand full of oil stains.
With his sleeves, he put away the jade bottles that Xuanjizi had taken out.
However, a few Taoist monks disappeared without any reason in the boundaries of Hailan Academy. The world is dangerous, so wouldn’t it be normal for a few people to die? If the dean of Canglang Academy above could personally issue a note to inform the situation and explain the reasons,
Even if those people are dead, Xuanjizi can still communicate.
Xuanjizi nodded solemnly, seemingly in agreement, and then smiled and said, "Some of the seasonings in the human world below are indeed different from Xuanyin and have a unique flavor. Fellow Daoist Lin, please taste them slowly."
Fellow Taoist Lin, who was full of wine and food, raised his hands, waved his long sleeves, looked like he was eating for nothing, and said deliberately angrily, "Fellow Taoist Xuanji! These things are actually within easy reach of Lin. The so-called friendship is shallow and deep, Lin
I just said, fellow Taoist, we should go to Yunyin Peak as soon as possible." His words were spoken intermittently, as if he really spoke the truth after drinking.
Xuanjizi watched him leave with a solemn expression. After calculating, he went to the boundary of Hailan Academy.
It has been several months. When he first arrived, he followed the etiquette and visited Hailan Academy as a disciple of the Taoist Ziyang Palace. The Hailan Academy was very enthusiastic and sent the current dean Peng Lai to deal with it.
Peng Lai even took time out to search for this matter in person for more than half a month. However, Xuan Jizi felt a faint sense of wariness from it. When the Confucian sect came to the Confucian sect, they also "ascended to heaven" one after another.
Some people suddenly realized that it was because the Confucian sect was cautious at the critical moment. But later, after Peng Lai stayed and became the new dean of Hailan Academy, he sent Lin Feng to keep an eye on him.
In the past few days, based on the overt and covert visits in the past few months, Xuanjizi had identified a suspicious place, but was stopped by Lin Feng, who was uncompromising, saying that it was a forbidden area of the academy, and at the same time promised that he would never disappear with Xuanjizi.
After that, Xuanjizi hid his presence and traces several times and dressed up in disguise, but Lin Feng saw through it every time; as long as he was within a certain range of that place, Lin Feng would take the initiative to reveal himself. Xuanjizi was also a little confused.
Zhao, although Lin Feng is greedy, he is a master at tracking. Xuan Jizi strongly suspects that he has practiced some special secret method.
Originally, what Lin Feng just said was a good idea. The dean of Canghai Academy here would issue a note explaining the situation. Those missing fellow disciples could not be found indeed. Xuan Jizi had tried his best for such a long time.
, if there is news in the future, Canghai Academy will definitely report it, and so on. The matter has been over for the time being, and the mystery can be handed over.
Xuanjizi also tried to inquire above. However, he was scolded and strictly ordered to do his best to find out the matter, otherwise he would stay down below, in the boundary of Hailan Academy. Xuanjizi immediately inquired secretly,
Finally, I got a piece of news from a senior member of the sect.
The missing fellow disciples left in a hurry, but fortunately before setting off, one of them, a relatively mature one, sent a brief reporting message to the sect through the secret device in the store. It only had one sentence and nine words, "Maybe
A suspected channel appears."
What suspected passage? Where does it lead to? Xuanyang Star, Netherworld Star, or somewhere else? Xuan Jizi also asked about this, but it seemed that the senior executive who revealed the information to him didn't know either.
It was so secret, and the Confucian sect was so tightly guarded. Xuanjizi felt solemn and excited at the same time, vaguely feeling that if he operated it well, the benefits he would get might be more valuable than "ascending to heaven" earlier.
Therefore, this time he pretended to be a fisherman, but he actually had no intention of hiding it from Lin Feng. He wanted to use the delicious food as an opportunity to trick Lin Feng into telling him something. As expected, Lin Feng, who is usually cautious, still let the matter slip while he was feasting.
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Xuanjizi could conclude that Lin Feng had never tasted some of the seasonings in the human world below, so he naturally had no way to obtain them. You must know that Lin Feng was a complete foodie. But after Xuanjizi pointed out the source of the seasonings, before he left,
At that time, he said that these things were actually at his fingertips!
So, at this time, Xuanjizi concluded with high probability that the so-called "suspected passage" should be the passage from Xuanyin Star to the human world. Such a passage is likely to be unstable and cannot exist forever.
It is equal to a vulnerability, random and short-lived. But what is the use of such a channel?
Could it be that there is some great treasure hidden in the human world? Xuanjizi thought about it for a moment and then rejected it. He came from the human world, so he naturally knew that there were many heavenly monks who came to the human world. If there really is some great treasure.
, either were taken away, or the monks who went down will remain in the world.
Xuanjizi, while thinking about it, slowly drank wine with the leftovers. This drink lasted for several hours.
The large array of stars in the sky showed a faint starlight, the green lake water became dim, and the fish and shrimp underwater seemed to have dived into the depths.
Xuanjizi, with his cheeks flushed and smelling of alcohol, lay directly on the bow of the boat.
After a while, another deep shadow rose from the bow of the ship. This shadow was like a night fog, shapeless, clinging to the slightly wrinkled lake surface, and dispersed away very quickly and silently.
After a while, a very faint shadow floated from the bow of the ship, blended into the night, and went away with the wind. If Su Ji were here, he would naturally recognize that the mysterious shadow changed nine times, and the Yin Qi was transformed. It looked like a ghost at first, but
Once you have cultivated to a deep level, as long as your main body is full of awe-inspiring righteousness, its incarnation will be like the bardo body, or even like the Yin body of a Confucian practitioner.
More than a hundred miles away from the boat where Xuanjizi was, there was a small island in the lake, with a radius of only a hundred meters. In the past, it was just a temporary resting place.
But now, there are many new waterside pavilions and pavilions built around the island, scattered at different heights, and then a circular promenade connects them all. After some arrangements, the lake water outside the promenade is lifted up, and then it is directed towards the water from a high place.
The water was poured into it, submerging the island and turning it into a small artificial lake, a lake within a lake. The water in the lake goes in and out, and the fish and shrimps also go in and out. However, outsiders are strictly prohibited from approaching. Because, here
It has become a villa of Hailan Academy. At the entrance of the waterside pavilion due south, there is a plaque with four big characters "Yuhu Villa" in the center, inscribed as Hailan Academy.
Lin Feng, who had been feasting and drinking at the bow of the Xuanjizi boat earlier, with a clear face, sat under the plaque at the entrance of the courtyard. There was a long table in front of him. On the long table, there was an incense burner on one end and the four treasures of the study on the other.
It was a painting. Lin Feng stared at the scroll on the table, motionless. There was only one spot of light in the scroll, and it was motionless.
Lin Feng looked at it for a long time, then suddenly raised his head slightly and looked in a certain direction. Then he raised his pen and tapped lightly on the scroll. A new light spot immediately appeared on the scroll.
This new light spot moved rapidly in the scroll. Lin Feng was calculating in his mind. After looking at it for a moment, he couldn't help but reveal a wry smile, got up and flew out.