Today I hold the world

Tao Hanting couldn't stay in Zhang's mansion, so he discussed the follow-up matters with Zhong Ziyan for about three days, and then set off to investigate the details of those sects.

The reason why Zhong Ziyan is not in a hurry is because Zhang Mingyuan has the strength to help him do things, but the actions of ordinary people are still not as strong as his own. Looking back at Chang Zizai and Zhong Shouling who saw him off, he said:

"I'm going on a tour and inspection, at least half a year, at least three months, you are already lethargic, drink less alcohol, take good care of Linger, and when I come back, I will plan the matter of Hanting."

Chang Zizai burped, and the lazy man smiled: "Don't worry about the head, with me here, nothing will happen here."

Zhong Ziyan saw a ghost only if he could believe him. He glanced at Linger and flew into the sky with Zhong Shouyi.

Originally flying more than ten miles away, something suddenly occurred to his mind, he adjusted his direction, came to a small road southeast of Xincheng, and walked up the mountain with Zhong Shouyi.

In winter, the sun is not hot enough, and it gets colder as you go up. At this time, it is early in the morning. Although the sheep fur worn by Zhong Shouyi is resistant to wind and cold, his hands, feet and head are exposed. Suffering.

A warm air flow slowly surrounded his body, making Zhong Shouyi's body feel comfortable for a while. He quickened his pace and followed Zhong Ziyan who was walking slowly up the mountain with his hands behind his back. He heard the gentle voice in front of him saying:

"There is a Buddhist temple on this mountain, which has been in ruins for more than 170 years. It is called 'Yanbo Ancient Temple'. According to scriptures, Yanbo Temple hundreds of years ago was famous throughout Dongzhou. There is a golden core cultivation base.

It's a pity that the way of heaven is impermanent, even if this family is so good, it has now become unofficial history. "

Walking to the middle of the mountain, Zhong Shouyi followed his grandfather to see a temple. The house was surrounded by ancient trees, and the courtyard was covered by heavy snow. It was like a dilapidated house of a wealthy family. .

Zhong Ziyan's eyes were full of nostalgia, he walked into the gate of the temple, and slowly said to the child behind him:

"Back then, my grandfather was only seventeen or eighteen years old. Pointing to a rush of blood, he ran here late at night to look for Miao girl. When he saw her dead body after a lot of effort, he was so sad that he couldn't even speak. It was the first time in his life that he was born A strong sense of protection.

What are you guarding?Guard the group of beggar students who are not cared for, guard Grandpa Liang’s grandfather, guard the fenced courtyard at Sanli Bridge, guard the truth and kindness that is most easily lost in the heart. "

Passing through the front hall of the monastery and coming to the backyard, Zhong Ziyan sat on a black stone and motioned Zhong Shouyi to sit down as well. He looked at the broken carved Buddhist pillars under his feet and continued:

"The word 'Yanbo' comes from one of the three Buddhist scriptures, and there are two other sayings, 'Lan Ruo' and 'Empty Color', both of which are talking about the impermanence and change of things. Everything will return to silence in the end, just like dew and electricity. It's all a dream.

Life is so short and fragile, we don't know why we came to this world, and we don't know why we have to leave, life and death have become commonplace.

In ancient times, the ancestors of Qi practitioners, in order to pursue the meaning of life, broke through the limit of longevity time and time again, and opened up the way to the sky for us latecomers.

Cultivators regard becoming a fairy as their lifelong goal, but in fact, becoming a fairy is just a process, and the end of our generation is far more than that.

Grandpa is 70 years old this year. He dare not say that he has seen people's hearts, and he has seen too many people who are cultivators live worse than ordinary creatures.

Although the life of the spiritual root is given by heaven, everyone's "Tao" has to be chosen by themselves. Your aptitude is not high-grade. These words today are all warnings for your future choice of path. "

Zhong Shouyi still couldn't fully understand Zhong Ziyan's meaning at this time, but he remembered every word Zhong Ziyan said in his mind, and nodded in response: "Grandpa just gives advice."

Zhong Ziyan nodded and got up, and walked up the mountain. After a while, he came to the position where he first saw Xie An sitting cross-legged. He stood quietly with his hands behind his back, watching the Huanglongtan below which had dried up at some point.

"This place is called 'Huanglongtan'. It is the place where my grandfather and my master met. 52 years ago, the two of us walked on the same road because of an encounter. The difference is that he didn't have time to go, and I was lucky. , go to today.

If one day you need to walk that road, you must remember it, don't be burdened by the name, and be pragmatic! "

Zhong Ziyan didn't say which "one" to keep, and Zhong Shouyi didn't really understand it. He just nodded obediently, and wrote down these words first, and we have to look at the future.

"For all living beings in this world, good and evil are indistinguishable. The extreme evil and the extreme good are often just a thought. There is no essential difference between human beings and demons and ghosts. I only hope that you can find your own way as soon as possible and live up to this flesh and blood body.

"

When the snowflakes began to fall in the sky, Zhong Ziyan let go, and a small fish flew out from his arms, which quickly became three feet in size. Zhong Ziyan stepped up, followed closely by Zhong Shouyi.

"This is where I started, and it may be the place you choose in the future, remember it."

"Yes, Grandpa."

"Okay, then I will take you on a tour of the mountains and rivers of the Liang Kingdom to see how people in this world survive. After this trip, you can study on your own, and I, Grandpa Tao and Zizai'er, will get down to business!"

The little whale was directed by the divine sense and galloped towards the northwest.

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In the distance from the Jin land to the Puyang River area, besides the Liang country, there are more than a dozen ordinary countries, and most of them are places designated by the cultivation sect to select disciples.

Tao Hanting has said before that the northeast direction is strictly guarded by those families, and there is a road to the north leading to the most chaotic land in Dongzhou, "Shouqiu", which is not the place Zhong Ziyan wants to go now.

His goal in the past few months is to investigate the secret disasters of the Zhong family in the previous dynasty, and at the same time take Zhong Shou to see the world, let him see all kinds of mortal worlds, and then concentrate on cultivating the truth and enlightenment.

In the 36 states and counties of Jiang State, most of the prosperous places revolve around the state and county where the central imperial city is located. Zhong Ziyan takes him to a place every two days on average, but he never stays in rich and noble places, but focuses more on getting in touch with the poor and the poor. A ronin in trouble.

At the beginning of the first month, every household was setting off fireworks and firecrackers. Zhong Ziyan came to Baiyun City not far from Fuzhou to rest and do as the Romans did. It happened that the place was haunted by ghosts, so he, a real Taoist priest, came in handy.