When Yu Xian saw the figure that seemed to be flying away from the sky, he immediately remembered the scene when the headmaster Zhang Lu left his body in front of him.
This is it!
Yu Xian was overjoyed. He came to look at it carefully and couldn't help but marvel.
I don’t know how the surface of the water was made, but it was able to retain the image of Zhang Lu when he escaped.
After watching for a while, Yu Xian remembered his mission and immediately became depressed.
Is this thing left by Zhang Lu?
But how should I deal with it?
Yu Xian carefully stretched out his hand to test the water in the lake.
The lake is cool and refreshing.
Trying to fish it out with your hands, water drops flowed down from Yu Xian's fingers. The water was no different from ordinary lake water. It's just that the dripping water drops merged into the lake water without causing any ripples, and the surrounding lake water was still as smooth as a mirror.
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Yu Xian glanced at the lake, feeling more and more strange in his heart.
After thinking for a while, he opened his mouth, spit out the mountain-moving stick, and stirred it in the lake water. The mountain-moving stick drew ripples in the water, and the ripples quickly recovered without any intention of rippling away.
Seeing that there was no big reaction, Yu Xian became more and more bold. He simply turned the mountain-moving stick into a beam, penetrated deeply into the lake water, and then started swinging it vigorously.
After stirring for a long time, I saw no change.
Yu Xian hesitantly tested his hand in the lake water several times, and finally found the courage to open his mouth and suck it in.
The water from the lake was sucked into Yu Xian's mouth like a waterfall hanging upside down. After a long time, the acupoints in Yu Xian's abdomen were completely filled, but there was not much loss in the water surface.
Yu Xian stopped angrily, and thought to himself, could it be that this lake is still living water, and there is some underground river connecting it underneath?
Just when Yu Xian was at a loss what to do, someone laughed and said, "It's useless for you to do this."
In the silence of the night, he suddenly heard whispering words. Yu Xian was so shocked that he quickly retreated.
He saw the shadow on the water swaying slightly, and sat up with a smile.
Yu Xian couldn't help but feel frightened when he saw Zhang Lu's nearly transparent shadow. He took a few steps back before his emotions calmed down.
Although he was suddenly unsure of the identity of this thing, at first glance, Yu Xian couldn't help but feel guilty.
Whether it was snatching the merit of turning ghosts into Tao, or whether Wu Yan died in the end, Yu Xian had some cause and effect.
When I saw Zhang Lu now, I didn't know what to do.
Before Yu Xian could think of how to speak, the phantom of Zhang Lu looked at Yu Xian and sighed, "Why are you here? Is there no one available in Heming Taoist Palace?"
He added, "Unknowingly, so many years have passed. I didn't expect that Chongxuanzi's disciples have grown so big."
Yu Xian was confused and a little suspicious.
He had gained Zhang Lu's trust by offering wine as a sacrifice to Hanzhong, a position that was not low in the Five Pecks of Rice Sect. However, the reaction of the man in front of him was a bit strange.
Moreover, although he has grown into a young man, not long has passed, and his concept of time seems to be somewhat confused.
Yu Xian had some guesses in his mind and asked tentatively.
"This disciple is here to pick up something he left behind as ordered by the master. I don't know, I don't know how to call you?"
The phantom smiled and said, "I am one of Zhang Lu's three souls and seven souls. As for which one it is, I can't tell you in detail. You can just think that I am the headmaster."
Yu Xian was surprised.
He bowed hurriedly and asked tentatively, "I dare to ask the headmaster why you are in such a situation?"
Zhang Lu Xuying was not surprised and said, "You told me at the beginning that Guo Jia was from Yingchuan Academy. The old Taoist spirit left his body and wanted to come and investigate. Who would have thought that my Taoist sect would settle here?
, had been discovered by those Confucian guys a long time ago. The old Taoist accidentally fell into the ambush of Zhong Yao and others, and because the soul was far away, his strength was greatly damaged, so he could only leave in embarrassment. "
When Yu Xian heard this, he had completely determined the identity of the shadow in front of him.
Just listen to Zhang Lu Xuying continue to say, "Unexpectedly, the old Taoist was unlucky. He happened to meet that guy Sima Hui visiting friends in Yingchuan. As soon as the old Taoist got up, he took away some of his soul and sealed it in this water mirror.
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Yu Xian understood the purpose of his trip and said quickly, "This disciple is here to resolve this matter on the orders of the master."
"You?" Zhang Lu Xuying looked at Yu Xian, shook his head and said, "I'm afraid you can't do it. Don't talk about you, even if the old Taoist himself comes, I'm afraid it won't be easy to end this matter."
Yu Xian was greatly surprised when he heard this, "Then Sima Hui is so great?"
Zhang Lu shook his head, "I can't say, it's just that this method is a bit weird. Some doorways are like a layer of window paper. As long as it can't be broken, no matter how you move around in the house, you can't see the scenery outside."
Yu Xian had just tried many methods but felt unable to start.
He sincerely wanted to make up for Zhang Lu, so he took the initiative to ask for advice, "Then I wonder what the master's experience is? Maybe... it can inspire his disciples."
Zhang Lu Xuying shook his head slightly, as if he felt that it was a bit embarrassing in front of the younger generation, and coughed lightly, "It is rumored in the world that Sima Hui's water mirror was transformed from the pupil of Gonggong after his death. It is a divine object.
The effect is extraordinary. However, although this matter is difficult, I have gained nothing."
Having said this, Zhang Luxuying looked at Yu Xian and said with a smile, "Little Taoist priest, I'm here to test you. What Zhuangzi said, 'Be humble and humble as a sign, take emptiness that does not destroy all things as a reality' is
What does it mean? Guan Yin said, "There is no home in oneself, and the form is self-contained." What does it mean? "It moves like water, it is still like a mirror, and it responds like a sound. The fluorene seems to be dead, and the silence is like clear. They are the same."
What does it mean to make peace and lose what you gain?"
Yu Xian thought for a moment.
This is the content of Zhuangzi's "World Chapter", which is consistent with Laozi's idea of "the best is like water".
Lao Tzu believes that water benefits all things without fighting for it and occupies a humble position, so there will be no harm, but it will be preserved for a long time, so "lost" is regarded as "gained". This is also the main purpose of the "Goudao Immortality Style" in the spiritual world.
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While Zhuangzi agreed with Laozi's ideas, he also put forward further elaborations.
It is believed that "weak and humble" is only its external expression, while "emptiness does not destroy all things" is a deeper understanding. Because in addition to being good at living under water, water has another characteristic, that is, it can reflect all things like a mirror.
.This is what is called, "There is no residence in oneself, and the form and object are self-contained."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! When the water is moving, it reflects the goodness of water and the humility of the weak. When the water is still, it can reflect all things with its own emptiness, but not because of it.
It reflects itself, but it does no damage to all things. I gain all things, but all things are not harmed. This is the so-called "emptiness does not destroy all things."
It may be just ordinary to separate "movement" and "quietness". But the next sentence fully demonstrates Zhuangzi's brilliance.
That is, he jumped out of the conventional barriers and looked at the matter from a detached perspective.
He believes that although there is a difference between "movement" and "quietness", this "quietness" will not destroy the attribute of "movement". Although it is "quiet", when the reflected things change, it will also sound like an echo.
Follow the changes.
This kind of Tao is pure and empty. If you combine your body with the Tao, the Tao will exist. If you use your body to gain the Tao, the Tao will be lost.
While Yu Xian was thinking about it and slowly expressed his understanding, he was thinking wildly in his mind, could it be that the method to crack the "Water Mirror Treasure" lies in these words?
After hearing what Yu Xian said, Zhang Lu Xuying nodded in surprise.
"When Chongxuanzi chose you as his disciple, it was because of your extraordinary understanding. I didn't expect that your little Taoist priest is really good, and your words have the true meaning of our Taoism. But..."
Zhang Lu Xuying said with a smile, deliberately lengthening his tone to hide his complacency.
"Even the senior masters will inevitably have their limitations. The leader of the teachings can point out the general idea of the Tao by saying that the best is like water. Master Nan Hua quoted and expounded the Tao, and even introduced the old and brought forth the new. As of today, the old Taoist has occasionally gained something."
After saying that, he glanced at Yu Xian casually.
Of course Yu Xian understood what Zhang Lu meant, but the amount of information he just said made him a little overwhelmed.
Is this Lu so awesome?
You actually want to compete with Laozi and Zhuangzi on this set of theories?
The headmaster just hinted at it, so how dare Yu Xian not follow up.
Yu Xian quickly transformed into a person who shocked his younger brother, and said flatteringly, "Headmaster's words will definitely lead to a thorough understanding of the road. There are shocking words in the world. I wonder if I can let my disciples hear it first."
Zhang Lu Xuying nodded with satisfaction, then calmed down his emotions, and asserted to Yu Xian with a serious look, "Nan Hua Zhenren's method of distinguishing movement from stillness is purely superfluous in the eyes of the old Taoist. Those emptiness does not destroy all things, and the forms are natural.
This statement is even more useless and empty talk!"
Seeing that Yu Xian was confused, Zhang Lu was not surprised. He asked, "Do you think a mirror can reflect everything? What is called gaining all things and not harming them? Haha, in fact, there is nothing in the mirror. In fact, all the things we see are
It is the water itself that reflects the changes of all things. It is not reflected by 'quietness'. It is still in the category of 'motion' in essence. From an experienced perspective, the true meaning of this statement is simply 'it moves like water and responds like sound'.
The expression is complete.”
Yu Xian was really shocked when he heard this, and immediately looked at Zhang Lu with admiration.
Unexpectedly, I just added a line to "The Analects" and this guy added a line to "Zhuangzi".
The Taoist elder is indeed not a vegetarian. It seems that he should not be too arrogant as a person.
Zhang Lu looked at Yu Xian's appearance and said as calmly as possible, "What? Can you understand?"
Just as he was about to explain in detail, Yu Xian's thumb had already touched his face.
Zhang Lu was caught off guard and was startled. When he came to his senses, he asked in surprise, "No, do you understand?"
Yu Xian nodded quickly like a chicken pecking at rice, and then he was full of praise, "What the master said has already revealed the true meaning of the great road. Movement is the fundamental attribute and way of existence of matter. For all things in the world, movement is
Absolute and stillness are relative. In the face of absolute motion, relative stillness naturally pales in comparison and is not worthy of discussion."
Seeing Yu Xian dancing there with admiration on his face, Zhang Lu was stunned.
Then, he lowered his head and muttered to himself dully, "Relatively still? Absolute motion?"
"Headmaster? Headmaster!"
Um?
Yu Xian's call made Zhang Lu raise his head, but he didn't seem to have recovered yet, and asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"
Yu Xian didn't care much about these theoretical things. He was more concerned about the situation at hand and how to solve it.
"You haven't said yet, how to rescue you?"
"Oh." Zhang Lu Xuying responded, and said a little uneasily, "Where did I just say? Well, actually, there is nothing in this water mirror. This principle..., how should I explain it?
Woolen cloth."
As he spoke, his mind was drawn back by what Yu Xian just said.
Those words may seem complicated, but they are actually not simple at all!
This accurate summary is much clearer than my previous ignorant thoughts!
Even with Zhang Lu's good temper, he couldn't help but say, "Damn it!"
Not to mention Zhang Lu's absent-mindedness, when Yu Xian heard the sentence "There is nothing in the water mirror" again, he suddenly realized the problem.
Indeed!
How do people see objects in mirrors?
That relies on the reflection of light!
It is the mirror that reflects the light reflected by the object into the eyes of the observer again, and only then can things be seen.
It is a bunch of light that uses the mirror as a relay point and makes a transition. The imaginary shadow reflected in the mirror does not exist at all.
"In other words, what I see of you is not your shadow in the mirror, but the entity in your three souls and seven souls. You are not in the mirror at all, so I can't save you?"
Zhang Luzheng was distracted. When he heard this, his eyes widened when he looked at Yu Xian, "Do you understand this too?"
Yu Xian was stunned, "It's not difficult."
After a long while, Zhang Lu finally said, "This water mirror method is mysterious. Sima Hui took a piece of my soul away and stayed at a certain time in the past. In other words, what you saw was me at that time. You now, as long as
If you can't change the result at that time, the old man will naturally be inseparable from the mirror. So I just said, you are just busy in vain."
Hearing this, Yu Xian thought for a moment and then asked, "What about the underwater mirror? Will finding the underwater mirror help the master?"
Zhang Lu said angrily, "Didn't you look for it just now?"
After all, he was kind-hearted by nature and quickly explained to Yu Xian, "A part of the mirror in the water remains in the past. It belongs to both the past and the present. Therefore, outsiders cannot find it and cannot take it away. Otherwise, do you think Sima Hui will
Are you so careless about leaving your things here?"
Yu Xian generally understood.
This water mirror is indeed a powerful treasure. It can use a special method to entangle the time factor with part of Zhang Lu's soul, thus keeping one of his three souls and seven souls in that moment forever.
As long as the part of the soul that is mixed with time is maintained in the form of a reflection in the water, the part of Zhang Lu's soul that is mixed with time will never escape.
Part of the underwater mirror exists in reality, and part exists in the past, so it is naturally difficult to destroy.
Seeing Yu Xian frowning and deep in thought, Zhang Lu Xuying was not too disappointed.
Originally, he insisted on waiting for someone to find him because he had a sense of mission and hoped to bring out his understanding of the true meaning of the great road. But now...
Zhang Lu glanced at Yu Xian, his mood was even worse than death.