XXXVII. Apprenticeship

Uncle Nine was also stunned, he thought of many reasons why Chen Kai came to him, but he really didn't expect Chen Kai to come to worship him as a teacher.

You must know that it is now the handover period of the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, and at this time, the customs and habits of those foreigners have begun to influence many young people.

Nowadays, those who are willing to believe in the Dao Fa are not only the older generation, but also some young people who have personally experienced or heard from people they know will sincerely respect the Daofa.

Chen Kai, a foreigner-style shaved hair in front of him, wearing a Western dress, or something from the UK, an international student who returned from studying in the UK, actually said that he wanted to learn Taoism and worship him as a teacher?

Chen Kai saw the incomprehension and confusion on Uncle Jiu's face, and hurriedly stepped forward to say the words he had prepared earlier.

"Uncle Nine, are you wondering why I believe in the Dao Fa? And say that if I have studied abroad, I will no longer believe in the inheritance left by these ancestors? ”

"Uh" Uncle Nine was also a little embarrassed, because that's what he thought

Chen Kai continued: "Actually, Uncle Nine, the reason why I believe so much and want to learn Taoism from you is entirely because zombies also have varieties abroad!" ”

"What ?!!!" At this time, Uncle Nine was also shocked by Chen Kai's words and stood up. It was the first time he had heard about zombies in a foreign country.

At this time, when I heard Chen Kai say that there are zombies in foreign countries, I couldn't help but ask with great interest: "Xiao Kai...... Tell me about the foreign zombies,"

Chen Kai originally had the idea of using this news to "seduce" Uncle Jiu, but when he saw that Uncle Jiu sent it to the door by himself, of course, he chose to "laugh" without hesitation!

"Well, Uncle Nine, listen to me tell you slowly." There was a pause, and then the speech began under the expectant gaze of the three people.

That's right, it's just three people, Qiusheng and Wencai are foreign zombies for a day, and they also stick their heads and prick up their ears to join in the fun.

Known as the Vampire, this foreign zombie is a creature that drinks the blood of humans or other creatures to keep itself alive for a long time. Vampires are generally nocturnal, but there are no direct descriptions of vampires being afraid of sunlight. But there are also those who believe that vampires are afraid of sunlight because vampires are abated to death by sunlight in the sun. It has long and pointed fangs, usually two canines in the upper row. Some vampires are able to control the elongation and shortening of their fangs. The skin is pale, and the eyes are red when angry. ”

"Oh, then this foreign zombie is just the same as the zombie we have here, except that I am afraid of the sun~~" Wen Cai interjected innocently, and retracted his head under the angry gaze of Uncle Jiu.

"Vampires are afraid of the sun, which will burn up and turn to ash in the sun. It has a very strong ability to recover, and it is difficult for ordinary weapons, including firearms, to make vampires deadly. Some are afraid of the cross and garlic. ”

"So the zombies in this foreign country are also divided into levels?" Qiusheng laughed and said.

"Well, yes, Childe: these are the most elementary vampires, they are cared for like children in the vampire world, and in the vampire world, they are only halfway there, and they are not yet official. Neonate: After Childe was introduced to the Prince, they became an official vampire, and since they had just become official members of the vampire society, they were very low-ranking and had no name, but they were arguably the youngest of the bloods. Anarch: This level is special, and the difference between it and Neonate is that the former is extremely rebellious. In a hierarchical and well-disciplined society like vampires, such members are very conspicuous, constantly stirring up trouble, so that they always attract the attention of the elders, and in addition to being a headache for them, they also restrict their rights. Ancilla: After fifty to a hundred years of Neonate, if they keep the precepts and follow traditions, then they may be favored by the elders. Although these decades or even centuries are nothing more than a bullet in the lives of vampires, the abilities they have gained during this period are not to be underestimated. This process is also a necessary stage in the progression to eldership. Elder: These are the elders mentioned earlier, they have usually lived for hundreds or even thousands of years, and their strong mental strength and sharp minds have probably given them a place in the blood society, which means that they have considerable power. Methuselah: This ...... I don't know what to call it, this name appears in the "Bible Genesis", it is a very long-lived person, but I don't seem to have a lot to do with the blood clan, I have seen such a name in a book dedicated to the history of the blood clan, I can't remember the original record in the book, the general meaning is that they are a very high level unit in the blood society, they have existed in the world for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, it can be said that they are very early members of the blood clan, Their bodies have changed dramatically over the long years. No one knows if they really exist, because we can't be sure if they will self-destruct themselves in pursuit of crazy thrills or misanthropy. However, we can be sure that if such species really exist, then they will not show their powerful abilities in front of the eyes of the world, do not ask about the world, and will not participate in any political operations, but will just disappear around us, or in an unknown corner. Antediluvian: This one is said to be the oldest vampire and some say the most powerful creature in the world. But most people think they are Cain's grandsons, the third generation of vampires! ”

At this time, everyone heard it in a fog, and then Chen Kai looked at Uncle Nine again and said: "Uncle Nine, I once met a vampire abroad, I went to a Grand Canyon with a tour group at that time, and was killed by the vampire seven or eight people in a row, and later three more people were missing, presumably it was also more auspicious."

The tone gradually lowered and then turned to sincere firmness: "Uncle Nine, I want to worship you as a teacher and learn Taoism, so that I can have a chance to take revenge in the future!" And it can also have the ability to protect itself. ”

At this time, Qiusheng and Wencai, who received Chen Kai's "bribe", played a role, and the two of them pulled Uncle Jiu's clothes and said: "Hey, Master, Little Brother Chen is sincere" "Yes, Master, you can accept him." ”

Uncle Nine reached out and pinched Chen Kai's wrist, and after a while, his eyes lit up; Said: "Yes・・・・・ your qualifications are extraordinary, although it is a little late to start practicing the Tao now; However, as long as you put your heart into it, you can still achieve something. ”

So he led everyone into the house, and then it was the ceremony of worshipping the teacher, offering tea, kneeling three times and bowing nine times, and then bowing to the teacher.

It is worth mentioning that the three kneeling and nine knocking of this apprentice are still exquisite, Chen Kai got guidance from Qiusheng, standing in front of the kneeling mat (worship mat), standing in the shape of a "eight" with his feet two to three inches apart. Bow down and fold your hands in front of your abdomen, from the bottom up (at the same level as your mouth).

Then leave the left hand and cover the heart with the right hand, because the mind is scattered is a taboo in Taoism, and covering the heart means paying tribute to God with a single-minded and silent heart.

At the same time, bend over calmly, press the kneeling pad with your right hand, kneel down on both knees, and then leave your heart with your left hand and press on the back of your right hand to form a "ten" shape.

Prostrate and prostrate with your head on the backs of your hands (your head and spine should be lowered at the same time, and your arms should not be higher than your back). At this time, think of God in your heart and pray sincerely. He has not yet joined the religion, and he is the founder of the Maoshan faction, Sanmao Zhenjun.

Then you raise your head, retract your left hand to cover your heart, exert your right hand, slowly get up, and then withdraw your right hand, and arch your fists with both hands, ready to bow for the second time. Repeat the above two times for the three prostrations. After the three heads are kowtowed, get up and put your hands together on the upper abdomen (Taoism calls "embracing Tai Chi"). Then, make another bow to God, and stand with your hands from top to bottom to upper abdomen. It's the end of the salute!

Since then, Uncle Nine has been Chen Kai's master.