"This matter starts from ten years ago, when I just came to Yanjing from Shanzhou to study, and it was only half a year to study for a doctorate with Shi Lao, a master in the academic world." Xiao Zhen took a sip of tea first to moisten his throat.

Shi Lao is a master of the academic world, and can be said to be a leading figure in ancient Chinese history and cultural relics. Shi Lao's private collection of books is also a grand spectacle, and there is a four-bedroom room of 200 square meters for storing books.

"Shi Lao likes me a lot, and I am the only student who has a key in this four-bedroom apartment. However, there is also a room in it, the books in it must be very important, and only Shi Lao himself has the key. ”

"One day, Shi Lao was going to Jinmen to attend a very important academic conference. But before I left in the morning, he introduced me to a person who said that this person was going to the four-bedroom room to check some information, and asked me to say hello. If he wants to take any books, don't stop them, just record them! ”

"I picked up this man at the door of the four-bedroom house, he looked like an old man, but it was difficult to tell his age, he had kind eyebrows, a ruddy complexion, silver hair that was neither long nor short, and his hairstyle was flowing and solemn. Shi Lao respected him very much, and after letting him enter the room, he apologized vigorously, saying that he had sworn before this meeting, and if he pushed it, many good friends would be embarrassed. This person just said lightly: Why bother to be polite with me. ”

Hearing this, Shi Lao was very happy and asked him to stay in Yanjing for one night and wait for him to come back. I asked him what to call him, but he laughed and didn't answer. Shi Lao said to me, you can call the old gentleman. Moreover, Shi Lao actually left the key to the room that was usually locked! ”

From morning to evening, this person stayed in the four-bedroom for a day, and at noon it was still Xiao Zhen's takeout meal.

However, he didn't seem to have found the book he needed. Even the usually locked room was not found. Only then did Xiao Zhen know that the room was full of ancient books and rare books, which were rare in large libraries.

Of course, in the course of this day, Xiao Zhen communicated with him a lot.

"He doesn't seem to be looking for a book, but for historical information about the 'Yellow Palace'. The Yellow Palace has many meanings, including traditional Chinese medicine and music, but he didn't find it. When I heard this, I interjected, saying that there may not be only these two meanings, the heaven and earth are yellow, and the Yellow Palace can be extended to the central structure of the earth, or the simulated earth. ”

Hearing this, Tang Wuxin, Tang Yi, and Wen Jia's eyes all changed, and they glanced at each other, but they didn't speak, listening to Xiao Zhen continue to speak.

Unexpectedly, the old gentleman listened to my opinion and was very happy, saying that I have Huigen. It's just a pity that he searched all the books of Shi Lao and found no record of the Yellow Palace. Xiao Zhen sighed, "However, when he was leaving, he said that although he didn't find it, I put forward my opinion on the Yellow Palace, which was considered to help him, and he always taught me something to express his gratitude." ”

"Of course I was very happy at the time, even the person whom Shi Lao respected was certainly not an ordinary person! And the old gentleman has a fairy wind and bones, and he must have the ability to reach the sky. ”

"What I didn't expect was that he would actually teach me the Xuanmen technique. He said that the fate of the two of us was because of the 'Yellow Palace Earth Body', so he taught me a technique that he improved with the soil characters. This should be what you call the local word! ”

"Because I had a lot of knowledge of ancient historical materials and the theory of the Five Elements Bagua before, and I had a good foundation, I quickly mastered the essence of his technique. He was very appreciative, and at the same time taught me a general mental formula, saying that as I mastered the local character technique more and more deeply, I could use this general mental method to understand the art of the Xuanmen without a teacher. ”

"This general mental mantra is really mysterious, and according to this, it only took me less than five years to become very familiar with the basic rune art and feng shui. However, over the years, I still have too many miscellaneous things, and although I have mastered the earth character technique, I have not used the general mental method mantra to reach the point where the five elements are connected. Otherwise, it's definitely not just today's Taoism! However, I think it's more than enough to deal with ordinary people in the Xuanmen! ”

Before leaving, he told me very solemnly that since he taught me, it didn't matter how to use it. But remember one thing, that is, once you meet someone from the Ancient Gate in the future, don't use the magic he taught me, and if you suffer a loss, tell the truth about the events of the day. ”

"I see!" Tang Wuxin finally picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, "This old gentleman didn't reveal his name from beginning to end?" ”

"That's a knot in my heart! He drifted away, and I didn't even have a chance to ask. Early the next morning, Shi Lao rushed back, but he was already gone. Shi Lao seemed to be annoyed. I asked Shi Lao about the origin of this person, and Shi Lao only said one sentence: Only in this mountain, the clouds are deep and I don't know where. I didn't ask any more. Two years ago, Shi Lao passed away, and I can't even know the origin of this person! Xiao Zhen explained.

Wen Jia looked at Tang Wuxin, Tang Wuxin sighed, "You go, in the future, the well water will not violate the river water, if you commit it again, you will never be spared!" ”

At this time, Xiao Zhen didn't have the slightest bit of arrogance, he lowered his head and pondered for a while, and suddenly said, "Actually, my relationship with the Japanese people is not what you imagined. ”

Tang Yi looked at Xiao Zhen, "Your cousin is so virtuous, it's normal for you to help him and help the Japanese people to make profits." ”

"I'm a bit arrogant, and I know that. But my cousin's business is because his mother, that is, my sister-in-law, came to beg me, and I really couldn't push it away. As for helping Osamu Kono deal with Wenjia this time, I do need a sum of money because I have a few good things in mind. Second, the main reason is that I also want to test my ability to set up a formation. However, I had no intention of taking people's lives, otherwise I would not have set my eyes outside the formation. Xiao Zhen's expression was extremely serious.

"The eye of the formation is set outside the formation, and there is indeed a back hand, which can release people and horses." Wen Jia said, but sneered, "But what you said is good, if I am safe and sound in the end, how can Osamu Kono give you money?" ”

Xiao Zhen responded, "He gave me the money first!" Because I had helped him make the Hidden Treasure Talisman and the Burning Talisman before, he gave it to me in advance this time. Osamu Kono is a man who is very generous to those who can help him. As for being safe and sound in the end, I can completely explain that your mana is profound, and you broke my formation by yourself in the later stage. I've already done my part, there's no way he's going to get the money back. Moreover, in Huaxia, he can't find a master of the Xuanmen who can compete with you, and he has to rely on me in the end! ”

"Okay, anyway, letting you go is letting you go, and you don't have to explain so much." Tang Wuxin waved his hand and interrupted Xiao Zhen's words.

"The reason why I say so much is precisely because of the knot I just said!" Xiao Zhen stood up suddenly.