Chen Lin glanced at the Li Mansion. In the eyes of outsiders, it was just a wealthy mansion, but in the eyes of those who knew how to look at it, it was different.
A large area of pale yellow mist covered three feet, like a Ganoderma lucidum, standing above the Li Mansion.
One hundred thousand merits condensed into a black and yellow ruler.
It takes millions of merits to condense into a golden flower.
It takes five million merits to get one Ganoderma lucidum.
Although human merit is easy to obtain, it is extremely difficult to accumulate so much merit. Unless Fen Tuo, Bai Mei, and Li Jingxu are Qi practitioners who have practiced for hundreds of years, otherwise ordinary people will have to accumulate it over many lifetimes.
Only then can one achieve the Tao.
It was this extraordinary golden zhi that attracted him and his master to this ordinary county town.
As for why Xu Junming came? Of course he came to recruit disciples.
In the last world, it was precisely because he accepted Qiao Shouxin, a man of profound merit, as his disciple that his cultivation was almost instantly unlocked. Therefore, in this world, he plans to repeat the same trick.
Of course, if your character is not good, forget it.
There are many ways to obtain merit, and becoming a disciple is just one of them.
The servant who went in to report quickly came out.
"Master, please come in."
Niu Xian responded happily and quickly ran over to report.
"Taoist Master, Mr. Li has agreed, I will take you in."
Xu Junming smiled and nodded, then climbed up the stairs.
As soon as they entered the door, Niu Xian and Hou Cheng who were following him were stopped by the servants.
"Two of you, I have my orders, please go to the side hall to rest first."
Although Niu Xian is considered a minor official in the yamen and has some power, he certainly does not dare to offend the Li family master who respects him even more than the county magistrate.
Although he was a little dissatisfied, he still agreed obediently.
"Taoist Priest, please come with me."
A young man in a blue robe led Xu Junming around the screen wall, through a hanging flower door, and along the hand-painted corridor to the left courtyard.
As soon as I walked in, I saw a tall, majestic-looking old man with his hands above his knees that he had met before.
As for the wealthy middle-aged man, he didn't see it.
When Xu Junming looked over, Yuan Chengdao was also examining him.
His clothes and grooming were just that, nothing out of the ordinary. His appearance wasn't outstanding either, but his eyes were as deep as an abyss, as if they could suck people's eyes in.
In his early years, Yuan Chengdao also traveled around the country and was a knowledgeable person. Later, he was greatly favored by the old man of the Li family and stayed here as a guard.
He instinctively felt that this young Taoist was extraordinary.
This is an instinct developed after many years of traveling in the world.
Except for the Taoist, there was a boy on his left who was dressed similarly and was about six or seven years old. Although he looked ordinary, his face was as white as jade, as if exuding a faint aura, and his eyes were majestic.
If you just look at his eyes, it almost gives Yuan Chengdao the illusion of being an adult.
"These two people, one big and one small, are probably extraordinary." Yuan Chengdao thought to himself.
These days, taking advantage of the opportunity of the Li family to recruit martial artists for the young master, he only knows a few tricks like a three-legged cat, and there are too many people coming to deceive him, which annoys him very much.
So when I heard the report from the concierge, I didn't notify the owner, but planned to check the quality of the other party myself first.
If you really have a good method, it won't be too late to introduce it to the master.
"Yuan Chengdao has met the Taoist priest!"
Xu Junming glanced at his calloused, generous palms. He was obviously a warrior with excellent palm skills.
Moreover, his cultivation level is comparable to that of an innate person, and in the eyes of ordinary people, he is considered a good player.
After Xu Junming bowed his head, he said, "Xu Junming, a poor fellow, would like to pay a visit to the master of this place."
"I would like to ask, is the Taoist priest also here to take the young master's martial arts examination?"
"Yes and no!"
Yuan Chengdao frowned slightly, "I wonder what it means?"
"If you want to be my disciple, you must have the qualifications that are one in a million, the understanding that is one in a hundred thousand, and the mentality that is one in a million. It is still unclear whether your young master can become a disciple of Pindao.
"
Ever since he understood the Tao of Creation in the Immortal Realm and had the Creation Spirit Pond at the level of innate spiritual treasures, the qualifications of his disciples were no longer something he valued.
As long as he is willing, he can easily refine a physical body of the innate Tao body level.
But the qualifications are easy to say, but the character and understanding cannot be improved quickly.
Especially the latter, things in heaven and earth that can enhance understanding.
have.
Similar to the bronze mirror in his Dantian.
But so far since he has been practicing Taoism, the only thing that can improve his understanding is the bronze mirror.
Therefore, mind and understanding are the things he values most.
Especially the former is particularly important.
After all, if your understanding is weak, you can still use a bronze mirror to make up for it, and there are also some legendary treasures of heaven and earth that can improve your understanding.
But he will never accept anyone with a bad character.
After all, he didn't want the disciples he had spent countless efforts to train to become treacherous disciples in the future.
In addition, the character of mind here also includes perseverance.
Without the perseverance, perseverance, and perseverance to pursue the path, no matter how good your qualifications and understanding are, your future achievements will be limited.
Seeing the Taoist's words in front of him, Yuan Chengdao was disdainful, thinking that he just wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to raise his own worth. He had been in the world for many years, and he had seen many such dramas.
Next to him, Chen Lin saw the change in his expression and couldn't help but said: "What do you know, junior? There are countless people in the spiritual world who want to join my master, but they have all been rejected by him. If it weren't for your master Guangyou
Merit, my master will never come over."
He clearly had the appearance of a boy, but his old-fashioned words and contradictory expression made Yuan Chengdao not know what to say for a while.
Xu Junming shook his head slightly, not wanting to waste any more time.
"Let's go."
After that, he walked around Yuan Chengdao and walked towards the back room.
Chen Lin nodded and followed.
Yuan Chengdao was angry in his heart, and just about to catch up, he suddenly found that his whole body tightened. In an instant, his hands and feet seemed to be tied up, and he could not move his whole body.
I was so shocked that I just wanted to shout, but I couldn't make any sound.
When the surrounding servants saw this scene, they were so impressed by his majesty that they did not dare to come over.
With a sweep of his consciousness, Xu Junming found the wealthy middle-aged man Xiantian, and took Chen Lin out of the left courtyard to the study room in the middle courtyard.
The guards who came all the way and tried to stop him were blocked by Xu Junming.
"Dang Dang...!"
The bamboo stick hits the floor, the sound is crisp and strong.
Li Shizong, who was studying in the study room, looked up in surprise.
Soon, a tall Taoist priest wearing a green robe, holding a bamboo staff and a green gourd hanging from his waist turned in from the door. Next to him was a little Taoist boy who was similarly dressed and about six or seven years old.
"Xu Junming, a poor Taoist, has met a layman."
As the head of the Li family, Li Shizong was obviously no fool. Seeing that the other party came to his study silently and saw him, he knew that he was not an ordinary person.
He quickly put down his book and cupped his fists as a gift.
"Exit Li Shizong again. I've met Taoist Xu... Please take a seat."
"Thank you, layman."
"Someone is coming!"
The maid next to me quickly stepped forward.
"Go bring tea."
"Yes, sir."
After the maid goes down.
"I don't know where Changxian Township is? Why did you come to my Li's house?"
"Pindao travels all over the world with his disciples. The whole world is my home. As for why you are here? Haha, I heard that layman Li wanted to recruit martial arts masters for the young master. Pindao happened to be here, so he came to take a look."
"I see."
Li Shizong nodded slightly and said, "To be honest with you, Taoist Master, there are quite a few people who have come to my door in the past few days to teach Quanzi martial arts, but none of them have met my requirements. If Taoist Master wants to apply, he still needs to take a test or two."
After stopping Chen Lin who wanted to speak, "I wonder how Master Li wants to test him?"
"There is a guard named Yuan under my sect. He is very strong in martial arts and is especially good at boxing and kicking. It would be great if the Taoist Master can defeat him."
Xu Junming waved, and a gray stream of light flew from outside the door. When he came closer, Yuan Chengdao's figure appeared.
"Is this him the layman is talking about?"
At this time, Li Shizong had already been stunned by his miraculous scene.
Hearing his question, I felt a sudden alert in my heart. I came back to my senses instantly, stood up quickly, and bowed in salute.
"The Taoist Master is indeed a Taoist master. Li Shizong admires him."
Xu Junming smiled faintly and flicked his fingers, and the seal on Yuan Chengdao was immediately released.
After experiencing the previous scene, Yuan Chengdao knew in his heart that he had really met those legendary immortal cultivators this time.
"I hope the immortal will not blame Yuan Chengdao for his previous offense."
After waving to him, Xu Junming turned his head and said, "Jushi Li, can you invite the young master over?"
Li Shizong, who had also heard some legends about immortals on weekdays, nodded quickly.
"Lao Yuan, please go and bring Ning'er."
Yuan Chengdao nodded and walked out quickly.
Not long after, a boy about ** years old with a thin face and wearing a navy blue shorts walked in.
After looking at Xu Junming, the boy walked up to Li Shizong and said respectfully, "My child has met his father."
Looking at his son, Li Shizong showed satisfaction on his face.
"Ning'er, come and see Taoist Xu."
The boy nodded, walked up to Xu Junming, clasped his fists and saluted, like a little adult.
"Meet Taoist Xu!"
After Xu Junming examined it for a moment, he smiled and nodded.
"It's indeed a good qualification."
Although this child is not an innate Taoist body, he is still of high quality. His eyes are pure and clear, his description is solemn, and he obviously has a good mind.
As for the understanding, it is not clear yet.
More importantly, he saw that most of the Li family's merits came from this child, and most of the five million good deeds should be attributed to him.
"May I have your name?"
Xu Junming asked subconsciously.
"Reply to the Taoist priest, my name is Li Ning!"
My heart was stunned.
"Li Ning? It can't be such a coincidence, right?"
When I just activated the bronze mirror, I saw three relics sealed deep in the child's sea of consciousness.
Relics are something that can only be born when Buddhists practice to the golden elixir level, similar to the golden elixir of Taoist monks.
However, compared to the Taoist monks who advance to the Nascent Soul through the Golden Pill, the Nascent Soul transforms into the Soul; Buddhism is all relics from beginning to end.
It's just that in different realms, the color of the relics will be slightly different.
For example, the golden elixir realm is only light golden.
The Nascent Soul realm will emit two colors of gold and red.
In the realm of Yuanshen, it will emit three colors of gold, red and purple.
Now, the three relics in Li Ning's sea of consciousness are flashing with three-color auras, and they are obviously relics equivalent to the realm of the soul.
The presence of relics means that Li Ning was a Buddhist sage in the realm of Yuanshen in his previous life.
And looking at the three relic beads, which are round and round, it is obvious that they have reached the peak of the soul realm.
In addition, each relic flashes with different divine patterns, which is a symbol of a skill that has reached its peak. As long as you survive the heavenly tribulation, you will achieve the fruit of Buddhism and Arhat.
These three relics can derive the three great Buddhist magical powers!
As his spiritual consciousness immersed, the relics on the left swam with eclipsed words, and soon turned into a giant palm holding up the sky, followed by a Vajra-conquering demon-conquering Dharma intention that spread into Xu Junming's heart.
"Vajra Giant Spirit Palm!"
Two strange lights, one gold and one white, emerge from the relic in the middle. The former is thick and powerful and has the ability to defend and protect the body; the latter is extremely sharp and has the power to eliminate demons and protect the Tao.
"Big and small sandalwood divine light!"
The last relic was gleaming with flames, exuding endless heat, as if it could explode with the power of burning mountains and boiling seas with just a slight push.
"Polo Divine Flame!"
After briefly studying the etched inscriptions on the three relics, Xu Junming instantly confirmed his guess.
"Sure enough, it's him, the boss of Qilu Three Heroes, 'Thong-armed Divine Ape' Li Ning!"
Li Ning's daughter is Li Yingqiong, the famous Emei Three Heroes and Two Clouds, the number one protagonist in the entire Shushan world!
Li Ning himself is a disciple of Monk Baimei, a Buddhist master in Shushan. After being crossed by Baimei at Ningbi Cliff in Mount Emei, he quickly remembered his past. In just a few years, his cultivation skyrocketed and he became a monk who could compete with Xie Shan and the Nine Friends of Kunlun.
, a big boss compared to the Seven Immortals of Luofu.
"Taoist Priest?"
Seeing that he didn't speak, Li Ning felt uneasy and shouted tentatively.
He woke up from his memories and looked at the curious little guy in front of him.
"Are you willing to become your teacher?"
"I wonder what Chang can teach me?" Li Ning asked in a respectful tone.
Xu Junming smiled faintly.
"I can teach you flying swords, jumping pills, spitting water and fire, entering and leaving the Qingming, transforming and communicating with gods, etc., so that you can soar to the sky and become an immortal and ancestor in the future."
Li Ning's eyes sparkled, "Can immortality lead to immortality?"
"The life span of a heavenly immortal is nine thousand, the life span of a true immortal is thirty thousand, the life span of a mysterious immortal is fifty-eight thousand, and the life span of a golden immortal is ninety thousand! If this is immortality, then it is immortality."
Li Ning was limited to the fascination in his womb and could not distinguish the level of immortality. However, this did not prevent him from yearning for it.
"If this is the case, the disciple will pay homage to his mentor!"
Just as he was about to bow his head, he was stopped by Xu Junming.
Looking at his surprised look, he said, "Don't rush to become a disciple now. There are some things I need to explain to you clearly in advance."
"My lineage belongs to the Taoist Taoist family. They do not worship the Three Pure Ones and Four Imperial Guards, but pay attention to the natural way of heaven and the origin of all laws. Except for the ancestors of our sect, I only worship the word 'Tao'. If you join my sect, you should do the same."
"In addition, you were an eminent Buddhist monk in your previous life and had profound cultivation. If you can practice the Buddhist method, you may be able to achieve the true enlightenment of Buddhism within a hundred years. By then, thousands of practitioners in the world will aspire to ascend to the Western Paradise of Ultimate Bliss and live nine thousand years."
"If you give up the Buddhist methods and practice my Taoist method, you will have to practice hard for five hundred years before you can achieve anything."
"I have made it clear to you that there are two paths, one difficult and one easy. It is up to you to decide whether you want to join me or not!"
"Li asked boldly, did you know that marriage is prohibited under the Changmen?" Li Shizong said quickly.
Xu Junming shook his head.
"In our Taoist school, there is also a precedent of Liu Fan joining the family, Ge Bao practicing double cultivation, and the couple cultivating the great road together and ascending to heaven together. Therefore, as long as the two people are in love, marriage is not prohibited under my sect."
Li Shizong's face showed joy.
He knows very well that Buddhism definitely prohibits marriage. Therefore, he is determined not to let his son become a Buddhist, which will ruin the incense of the Li family.
"Ning'er will get rid of the Taoist priest from now on."
After waving to him, "He still needs to make his own decision on this matter."
Li Shizong turned around with a swish and said in a stern voice: "Ning'er, my father has seen Taoist Master's abilities. If you don't want to become a disciple soon, how long will you wait?"
Li Ning was a filial person and nodded after hearing this.
"The disciple decided to join his mentor."
"Have you really decided?"
"It's decided!"
"Don't regret it?"
"I will never regret it!"
Li Ning looked determined.
"In that case, I will accept you as my disciple. However, I have two types of disciples: direct disciples and inner disciples. I will teach you for a few years first. When you grow up and have a stable mind, and can pass my test, you can truly
Included on the door wall.”
"I wonder what kind of test it is?" Li Ning asked curiously.
"It's too early now, you'll know then."
After hearing what he said, Li Ning wisely did not ask any more questions.