As the fishing boat sailed on the sea, blowing the cool sea breeze, with the hope of returning to his clan in his heart, Zhan Chen felt more relaxed than ever before.
Looking at the vast sea, his mind broadened, and he called to a middle-aged man rowing at the stern of the boat: Lao Jiang, which island among the Beihai Islands are we going to?
Lao Jiang smiled and said: Brother Zhan Chen, we are going to Meishan Island.
Is it almost there?
Not yet, there are still three days left
Is it so far? Zhan Chen couldn't help but be surprised.
Brother Zhan Chen, Meishan Island is the closest to our village among the islands in the North Sea. It is a very close trip in three days.
Oh Zhanchen felt a little disappointed, after all, the sea was too broad, but he felt like returning home.
The boat quickly moved away from the small fishing village. Zhan Chen looked around again and saw that there was nothing but the blue sea. A sense of loneliness arose leisurely. He thought to himself: This is a long-term journey on the sea. For a person,
It's really a torture.
I'd better go back to the cabin to practice first. When he thought about practicing, he felt happy, so he turned to Lao Jiang behind him and called: Lao Jiang, I'm going to practice first. If the ship arrives, be sure to call me.
Okay, brother, go quickly, Lao Jiang shouted from the stern of the boat.
So Zhan Chen went into the cabin and started practicing.
Three days passed quickly. On this day, Zhan Chen was still practicing when he heard Lao Jiang shouting outside: Brother Zhan Chen, we are here, we are here.
Zhan Chen's heart moved and he hurriedly finished his work. He walked out of the cabin and looked forward. He saw a touch of green appearing between the sky and the water. He was immediately ecstatic. After sailing on the sea for a long time, the happiest thing is to see
Arrived on land.
Not long after, they arrived at Meishan Island, which was mentioned in Laojiangkou. The island was bustling with activity. Dozens of ships, large and small, were parked on the pier. The boatmen coming and going were busy, giving some cargo ships
Loading and unloading cargo.
After Lao Jiang parked the boat, Zhan Chen took out a few banknotes from his Qiankun bag and stuffed them into his arms, saying: Lao Jiang, this is for you.
How could this be so embarrassing? Lao Jiang had never seen such a large amount of money before. He was so honest that he was a little panicked for a moment.
Zhan Chen smiled slightly and said: Just accept it, this money is just a drop in the bucket to me.
Lao Jiang really needed money, so he didn't shirk. He gritted his teeth and said, "Well, I'll just be respectful and accept your orders." After a pause, he said, "Brother Zhan Chen, I'm actually a little sorry for you."
Zhan Chen asked in surprise: How can you say this?
Aren’t you going to Jintai Port?
good.
But the Meishan Island we arrived at did not have a boat to Jintai Port.
What is going on? Zhan Chen couldn't help but become anxious.
The island where you can actually get to Jintai Port is Yanyu Island, the largest island among the Beihai Islands not far from Meishan Island.
In other words, do I have to go from Meishan Island to Yanyu Island before I can return to Jintai Port?
Yes.
Zhan Chen looked relaxed and said: Brother Jiang, don't scare me. I thought I couldn't reach my destination. It turned out that it would take a lot of trouble, but it doesn't matter. I won't be able to go to Yanyu Island again.
When you said that, I felt a little relieved. Lao Jiang smiled.
After bidding farewell to Lao Jiang, Zhan Chen casually asked someone around him: Brother, do you know where there is a boat to Yanyue Island?
The man replied: Oh, you are talking about Yanyu Island. It is very far away from here. It takes almost half a month by boat. It also passes through several small islands on the way. Generally, boats can't get there. But you don't have to worry.
, we have a fixed boat trip there every month.
Zhan Chen asked excitedly: Where can I catch this ship and when will it set sail?
The man replied: If I remember correctly, it will be half a month later. On that day, you will arrive at this location early in the morning and wait. The ship is very big, as high as three stories, and there are dragon patterns carved on the hull.
, easy to identify, but the shipping fee is a bit expensive, a full 500 taels of silver.
Do you still have to wait half a month? Zhan Chen was a little disappointed.
Yes, I have no choice but to wait.
Zhan Chen nodded helplessly, turned around and left. He wanted to find a hotel to stay in first, and then wait here for half a month.
So, I went to a hotel first and ordered some food and drinks to drink by myself, but I heard two people talking around me.
One of them asked: Brother, I am new to Meishan Island and I don’t know where to go nearby.
Another person said: Hey, you asked the right person. Although Meishan Island is not big, it is famous for its scenic spots, especially Meishan in the center of the island, which is nearly two thousand feet high. The top of the mountain is covered with snow, and the snow scenery is beautiful.
It's as warm as spring and the flowers are in full bloom. Especially at this time of year, they are so beautiful.
Moreover, the mountains are full of spiritual energy. Climbing in them is really enjoyable both physically and mentally, and relieves fatigue.
Oh, then I really need to go there
By the way, if you go up the mountain, there is one place you should not miss, that is the Xiaoxumi Temple on the mountain. You must go there.
Why
Because I heard that Master Zhiyuan, the presiding officer of Xiaoxumi Temple, migrated from the center of the Wanfa Continent. Not only does he have advanced cultivation, but he is also proficient in Buddhism and is good at enlightening all living beings. The most rare thing is that he also has a
Bodhisattva has a kind heart, is willing to do good, and is approachable.
Oh, what level has Master Zhiyuan’s cultivation reached?
It’s hard to say this. I’ve only heard people say it’s unfathomable.
Will the master meet with low-level warriors like me who have martial arts training?
I didn't think so at first, but I didn't expect that after following the others up the mountain, the master personally received us and recited Buddhist scriptures for everyone, which made my soul baptized and felt like a spring breeze. After listening to the principles he preached,
, his mind suddenly became enlightened, he went down the mountain, and broke through the next day. Speaking of this, the man's face showed a look of yearning.
Oh, it’s so miraculous. I’ve just reached a breakthrough point. It seems that I’ve decided on Master Zhiyuan. I’ll go up the mountain tomorrow to admire the master’s style.
Hearing this, Zhan Chen also felt faintly excited and thought: There is still half a month left, why don't I go to the top of Meishan Mountain to have a look. Master Zhiyuan in particular is worth seeing. Maybe I can also learn from his lectures.
What to gain and breakthrough
So, he first rented a room in a hotel at the foot of Meishan Mountain and rested for a day. Early the next morning, he followed a few tourists and walked straight to the top of Meishan Mountain.
Along the way, the flowers are indeed blooming and lush. The higher you go, the more you can see many rare spiritual trees and grasses. They are planted on the roadside and no one picks them. These spiritual grasses and spiritual trees are the most popular in the mountains.
Injecting a breath of bell spirit, the surrounding environment becomes quieter and quieter, and the chirping of apes and birds in the forest is endless.
Zhan Chen gradually came to a high mountain with an altitude of nearly three thousand meters. At this time, the concentration of spiritual energy in the mountain also climbed to a peak, and a spiritual mist was formed around him. After taking a casual breath, he felt light and healthy, and he seemed to
I have the illusion of returning to the training tower again.
Zhan Chen was secretly envious in his heart. This was really an excellent natural retreat environment. If he could practice in this mountain for a long time, why not worry about his cultivation not improving by leaps and bounds?
Suddenly, a roaring sound came from afar. He looked up and saw a white jade belt running down from the mountain in the distance, impacting the rocks and forming a unique rhythm. It was a spectacular waterfall.
He couldn't help but stop for a long time, savoring it carefully. After a long while, he turned back and continued to climb up the mountain. After walking several hundred meters, he came to a wide flat land. A large and simple temple stood in front of him, with a radius of more than a hundred feet.
, the main hall and towers are well-proportioned, making it a magnificent sight.
The scarlet walls are covered with traces of vicissitudes of life, adding a bit of history and mystery to this temple. This is Xiaoxumi Temple, the destination of Zhan Chen's trip.