After Zhang Yan came here from the earth and took over from his predecessor, he also wandered around many places in Nanyuan Kingdom. From the west to the east, he met countless people along the way. But he could be attracted by him.
The only "seedling" that caught my eye was the one in front of me.
When Zhang Yan came to Wang Shi's house for the first time, he could tell from Wang Nian's eyes that Wang Nian's agility was rare and was a manifestation of the extremely high natural strength of the soul. It could only be seen in children under the age of twelve.
But you can tell the strength of the soul with your eyes. Once you pass the age of twelve, it will be infected and obscured by the turbidity of the world. If you want to measure it, you have to rely on other means.
As for the age of twelve, there is also a saying in Taoism. It is not only about "plasticity", but also children under this age are the most receptive to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. It is easiest to lay a foundation.
This is also the reason why Taoist schools often have "Tao boys".
There are very few monks like Zhang Yan who have become adults. He is the type that God chases after him to feed him. His talent cannot be applied to common sense. He is an anomaly.
"Brother, can I practice?"
"Yes! That's great!" Zhang Yan was already familiar with the Wang Shi family this time, and the relationship between them was also settled, and they were in-laws. Naturally, he could take this opportunity to recruit Wang Nian and touch the bones carefully.
Determine whether the opponent's "Dao Bone" is as gifted as the soul strength.
As the saying goes, "Three points of hard work, seven points of destiny" may not necessarily be true elsewhere, but it is definitely a wise saying when it comes to spiritual practice. This path requires the most talent.
If the soul strength is high enough, it means that it is easier to get started, it is easier to master the skills, and you can move more steadily on the path of practice. Moreover, the effects of some Taoist methods are also closely related to each person's soul strength.
As for the Tao Bone, this thing is relatively more mysterious. According to Longhushanmen, the Tao Bone belongs to each person's "potential". Although it cannot be measured specifically, it can be measured through some special magic weapons or special tools.
The method is roughly judged.
Just now, Zhang Yan used the Dao Bone test method on Wang Nian. The conclusion he came to is that Wang Nian is not only naturally strong in soul strength, but the potential reflected by the Dao Bone is also above the level. He is a rare Taoist seedling.
"But it's not martial arts training, it's Taoism. Is Xiao Shitou willing?"
"Ah? It's not martial arts training?" Wang Nian pouted, thinking that Zhang Yan was teasing him, and was about to ignore him. But when he was about to turn around, his eyes widened in surprise, and he saw a piece of paper
I don't know when a person appeared in the palm of Zhang Yan's hand, and he could still move, jumping around as if he was alive, and seemed to be waving to him!?
"Wow! What is this?! How can it move? Is it alive?!"
Zhang Yan also laughed when he saw Wang Nian's surprise and excitement. It is true that he can't coax children, but he has a way to arouse children's curiosity.
Paper Man Talisman. Putting aside the use of this thing, its interesting appearance is no worse than those movable toys on earth, and it is even more mysterious and interactive.
"This is called the Paper Man Talisman. Do you want to learn it?"
"Yeah! I want to learn!"
"If you want to learn, you have to do as I say. You must first study hard and learn how to read and write. Then I will teach you a method of speaking and speaking. When you are ten years old, you will be qualified to learn paper talismans. Okay?
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"Okay!" A six-year-old child will not have a sense of time for what will happen four years later. He will not think that it is a long time span. He will only remember "I can learn this" instead of
To think about something else.
A large table of people in the room were exchanging cups and drinks and were drinking enthusiastically. Outside in the small courtyard, two people, one large and one small, were laughing together and not knowing what they were saying.
"You have to keep the paper talisman a secret, as well as the Tuna method. Otherwise, I won't teach you anything in the future."
"Brother, I understand." The six-year-old fat boy nodded seriously. At this time, he did not know that he was being pulled onto a large ship named Daomen.
"Well, it's good that you know." Zhang Yan touched Wang Nian's head. He smiled and was not worried that the other party would leak information about him. After all, things like paper talismans cannot be driven by spiritual energy and special techniques.
In fact, there is no difference between it and ordinary paper-cut paper figures. If you tell someone, "This little man can run and jump by himself," who will believe it?
Not to mention the weird and awkward special breathing method. Who would believe that breathing in this way can obtain magical power from heaven and earth?
Moreover, Wang Nian is only a six-year-old child, and Tong Yan Wuji is not taken seriously. So Zhang Yan is very relieved. As for the future, when the child grows up slowly and learns things in depth, he will naturally not need to warn himself.
You will learn to keep it secret.
If you calculate it this way, isn't Zhang Yan just recruiting disciples?
Yes, and no. Seriously speaking, he is at most a "named disciple". Whether he can be converted into a "formal disciple" in the future depends on the situation.
Therefore, Zhang Yan was really not joking about the ambition he set at the Yubei Mountain Fortress. He was really planning to bring the Dao Sect to the Wild Sky Realm, to take root, sprout, blossom and bear fruit.
But at this time, this seed can only be hidden in the soil. Even if it sprouts, it will have to look like other flowers and plants. Only when it reaches the sky one day will its original name be heard throughout the world.
Ahem, this thought flashed through Zhang Yan's mind. It was a long-term vision, so just think about it for the time being.
When it was time for Shenchu, Zhang Yan saw that Wang Nian had written down the vomiting method and got up and went into the room. The winner was already decided at the wine table inside. All three members of Wang Shi's family lay down under the table. Only Zeng was still sitting at the table.
Hao and the other two "masters" who were called to the rescue by Wang Shi were also flushed at this time, and it was obvious that they were at the end of their strength.
On the other hand, Zeng Hao, although he was obviously drunk, was not completely drunk. Zhang Yan pulled him and he was able to stand up unsteadily.
"Let's go." After saying that, he turned to the woman who was waiting on the three drunkards and said: "Sister-in-law, we are leaving first. When my uncle sobers up, you can tell him what I said today."
Everything is done, there will be no mistakes."
"Yes!" The woman was Wang Qin, the daughter of Wang Shi's family. When she heard Zhang Yan call her sister-in-law, even though the farm girl was not pretentious, her cheeks turned red. But she still nodded vigorously. She could feel that Zhang Yan's family cared about her.
It is truly recognized and taken seriously.
When he went back, Zhang Yan simply put Zeng Hao on the cart that he had used to carry gifts and pushed him back. Not long after leaving Wangjiazhuangzi, Zeng Hao became so drunk that he vomited all the way.
After entering the city, Zhang Yan frowned and did not dare to send Zeng Hao to the inn. Mainly because the boy seemed too drunk now. If he vomited on the bed and choked his trachea, it would be dangerous. He must be guarded.
So I can only push it directly back to Zhang's house.
But when he arrived at the entrance of Zhuzui Alley, Zhang Yan always felt that someone was staring at him. He turned around but found nothing.