Chapter 31: The Beginning of the Word, Preaching Under the Tree (II)
"Master!"
"The ninth preface to the first volume of the first book of the first explanation of the Tao records,
If it is said that there is a certain amount of qi, then the pheasant is a mirage, the finch is a clam, the soil insect has a false wing, the river frog flies, the oyster is a frog, the viburnum is a maggot, the vole is a duck, the rotting grass is a firefly, the dragon is a tiger, and the snake is a dragon.
"Is it true that what is written in this book?"
Ning Shuxue blinked her eyes, raised her head, and asked Xu Huai.
After Xu Huai heard this, he pondered for a while and said:
"Do you believe, or don't you believe, the many creatures in this book?"
"Hmm~~Hmm"
Ning Shuxue was obviously in trouble, first nodded, and then shook her head, looking uncertain.
"The world is so big, there are no wonders, and besides, there are records of names and surnames in books, so why doesn't it exist?"
"Just because you haven't seen them, deny their existence? β
"Moreover, in the passage of time, there are some things that have long been different from people, not non-existent, but they have made changes, and one day, they will be revived. β
Xu Huai said a lot of words to himself, a huge amount of information, Ning Shuxue couldn't accept it at all, and she didn't know whether it was for her or to herself.
"O..."
"What Master means is that everything in the book is true, right? β
Although she didn't understand it, Ning Shuxue still grasped the key point and summed it up.
"Of course!"
Xu Huai nodded.
"By the way, Master, there is another one,
The word Jin Dan appears from beginning to end in the book, and it appears no less than 30 times in one volume alone, what is this Jin Dan?
Finally, Xu Huai had the leisure time to explain her doubts, but Shu Xue naturally refused to let it go, and asked questions one after another.
"Jin Dan is divided into Outer Dan and Inner Dan. β
"Wai Dan is a yellow medicinal gold (Huandan) made of smelting of dansha (red mercury sulfide) and lead, sulfur and other raw materials, and its finished product is called Jindan.
Taoists believe that after taking it, people can become immortals and live forever.
If the outer Jin Dan has its own essence and basic characteristics, then the corresponding inner Jin Dan is more inclined to nothingness and ethereal.
"In ancient times, there was the way of the immortals of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, among which the famous people were:
Yu examined the book of nourishment, and the dove set the prescription of long-term vision, and there were thousands of volumes involved, all of which were focused on returning the Dan gold liquid.
That is to say, Jindan is the most important, and those who serve gold live like gold, and those who serve jade live like jade.
That is, the human body is used as a furnace to use the essence and qi in the body as medicine, and the spirit is smelted, and the Taoists believe that the essence, qi and spirit can be condensed to form a holy womb and be reborn.
This is the inner gold pill. Xu Huai put down the teacup and said slowly.
"Master, I still don't understand all this after saying so much. β
"You've just learned it, and it's natural not to understand it, but you'll know it slowly later.
You only need to remember one thing, since the Tang and Song dynasties, the Jin Dan mentioned in the ancient books is basically the Inner Jin Dan, and the same is true for the beginning of the Dao. β
"In this way, do you understand?" Xu Huai asked Xiang Ning Shuxue.
"Got it!"
Immediately after, Ning Shuxue responded.
"Master, are there really immortals in this world? Many of the three volumes I have read describe immortals.
Can immortals really live forever?"
Xu Huai smiled lightly,
"There are no immortals in the world, some are just people who have attained positive results, as for immortality, this is too exaggerated, and it is not enough to reach this step.
If you have achieved success in cultivating the Tao and your merits are complete, you will be able to prolong your life for a few hundred years. β
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This afternoon, the master and apprentice are like this, under the vigorous ancient peach tree, you ask me and answer, preach and teach, so that they are free.
On the stone table, in addition to the utensils for tea, at some point, the little squirrel, the little guy, also ran over and sat on it.
A pair of obsidian-like eyes, shaking their little furry heads, looked at the two of them carefully, and seemed to be listening attentively.
There are two if there is one,
It didn't take long for
Xu Huai's side was like an animal conference, Da Bai and Da Bai Niu all gathered around, lying around quietly, staring at the two of them.
Seeing them like this, Xu Huai was also happy for them, and his interest in telling them became a little stronger.
When this great world comes, even as they are, they want to fight for it and win a lifetime of opportunities, let alone people.
There is a saying: "When a person attains the Tao, the chicken and the dog ascend to heaven." β
I'm afraid that's what is described, Xu Huai thought in his heart.
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After Shu Xue's question was asked, Xu Huai continued, explaining to her word by word, the first preface of the first volume of the first solution,
The freshness of the mysterious culture makes Ning Shuxue extra serious.
Time passed quickly, a slight flicker, and more than an hour passed,
On the stone bench in the small courtyard, Xu Huai stretched his body and said:
"Okay, I'll explain this to you today, you can't digest it if you say too much, take a good look at it yourself, and comprehend more. β
Step by step, step by step, Xu Huai naturally knew this truth, so he was not in a hurry, he slowly and in detail to Shu Xue.
I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.
Three thousand collections, the books are as vast as vast, how can you read them all.
is Xu Huai himself, for so many years, the books he has read only account for one-fifth of the family head, not even yet.
Well, just a short time of effort, a whole afternoon passed,
Xu Huai walked into the kitchen to prepare dinner for everyone, while Ning Shuxue was still sitting in place, flipping through the original solution of the Tao and exploring the mysteries.
As for the little girl, she can't be thundered every day, nesting in the room, looking at Peppa Pig, and laughing like a crisp bell from time to time.
On the stone table, the little squirrel saw Xu Huai get up and leave, and stopped explaining, while Shu Xue looked at the initial solution in his hand intently.
It's a little bit idle.
So, it jumped from the table, which was more than a meter high, to the ground, hummed its little furry paws, climbed up from Shu Xue's legs, along her clothes, and climbed steadily to her shoulders.
Looking at it from a distance, it was like a hair ball on Shu Xue's shoulder, which was fun.
What's even more amazing is that the little squirrel seems to know the scriptures, lying on his shoulder, he doesn't move, just staring at the first solution in Shu Xue's hand.
When Shu Xue saw it, she didn't care about it, touched its furry head with her hand, and then looked at the scriptures to herself.
One man and one beast, snuggling up to each other, has a lot of fun.
The sunset in the west, the sunburned red clouds, through the mottled ancient peach trees, a few traces of red afterglow, reflected on Shu Xue's beautiful face,
The little squirrel on his shoulder saw it, squeaked, and his two little legs jumped happily.
As if to say:
"Sister, there's something on your face!"