Far north, beyond the Immortal Mountains.

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The end of the valley is very quiet, especially in the quiet mornings, without the slightest noise. Mountains stand behind you.

Red plum groves surround the mountains, and the blue sky has no clouds.

In the quiet of the morning.

The old oak trees on the edge of the cliff were very old, and the wind broke many dead branches.

It has endured numerous winds, scorching heats and winters.

It may have a lot to tell people.

But this morning, it was very quiet, without a hint of breeze.

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As far as the eye can see, the surroundings are white and red.

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It was a quiet morning, and beyond this silence there was a different world.

A world of self-deception and superfluity.

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Li Yuanfeng: "Where to start?"

“………… On such a beautiful morning, I would like to talk to you about a very sad topic: fear, the fear that pervades the hearts of all beings in heaven and earth. I really want to understand, not just intellectually or literally, why I, like so many others, fear the end. ”

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"Perdition seems to be everywhere. Sitting on the quiet snow stones, gazing at the red plum blossoms, it is probably a little difficult or incompatible to talk about such a terrible thing. ”

“……… Death has never really been resolved or understood. ”

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Li Yuanfeng: "I have read a lot of various discourses and beliefs, and they all assume the facts. Some of them are very logical and persuasive, but the fear of the unknown remains. ”

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"From ancient times to the present, the elimination of fear is not uncommon in various discourses. But in my case, none of this is the point. It is speculation, it is false, it is the belief and desire for hope. These claims are not worth paying attention to. That's true, at least that's pretty sure of that. ”

“……… However, if you can, I would like to talk to you about these statements about the question of birth and death. Is the question completely ambiguous, in-depth, and unimportant? Sentient beings die, and then countless sentient beings are born, lived, and died, and so-and-so is one of them. ”

“……… A certain person often asks himself: What is the cause of birth and death? Heaven and earth are so beautiful, they have been to many places, they have talked to many people, they are wise and learned, and yet they will eventually be with the wind and dust. ”

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Li Yuanfeng: "I've come a long way, maybe you are willing to take the time and patiently talk to me about this topic."

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"Doubt is a precious thing, and if one can avoid preconceived notions, not just in words, but in denying everything that is taken for granted, then there will be no illusions. It is very necessary to completely distance yourself from illusions, which are self-created, self-deceiving. If people can get serious, then fantasy will no longer have a place. ”

"Avoiding preconceived notions, not for a moment, but for a moment, but to see all illusions, so that we can realistically and calmly explore the ultimate existence and the end of existence of life and death. If people are prepared for this, if people are willing, if people really want to find out the truth about this issue, life and death is a complex issue, and this question needs to be taken seriously. ”

“……… Where to start? Beginning with life, or from death? Start with survival, or with what we call the end? ”

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Li Yuanfeng: "For many years, my life has been like this, and I am interested in many things. I think I'm hesitant to start, I don't know where to start. ”

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"We should probably start from the origin of life, the origin of man, and start from being truly human."

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Li Yuanfeng: "I was born in a wealthy family, and I grew up in the fragrance of books. I went to school since I was a child, and traveled all over the world until I passed the scientific examination......... I guess I should start with my childhood. From the beginning, I was like any other child, rich or poor, with a great intellect and self-centered behavior. It's strange that when looking back, it always starts with childhood........."

“……… That's what I am. As you can see, my days are the same as always, and everything about me is no different. My days were sometimes pleasant, sometimes tedious, until that day, when this question arose in my heart......... I want to find out the truth of the matter, whether the truth of life and death exists. ”

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"From a story."

“……… One day, a man climbed to the top of the mountain, and there was a group of ants on the side of the road who were busy in a queue, and the man crouched beside him, watching it carefully. ”

“……… The man found that at the end of the busy ant queue was a small hole that reached a foot into the ground, and it was faintly visible that there was a large white insect in the hole, and all the ants would move their food here in an orderly manner.........

Now let's dig deeper: Why does each ant have a job? Does each ant not exist independently of the others? ”

“……… Do you feel like your independent self because you have an independent name, independent limbs, abilities or gifts that are different from others? ”

“……… Is the idea that everyone in the world is independent of others really valid? Is this idea that someone or a group is different from other groups and other selves really true? ”

“……… Of course, you might say truthfulness because you are human, and ta is an ant, a fool, etc. This linguistic difference, which has been the case since the birth of writing, is in some ways beneficial, because it allows people to show different abilities, do you see yourself as a different, independent individual? ”

"Here's what you think......... It stands to reason that you should think differently than others. ”

"But is the idea the same?"

“……… Or are you the most brilliant person or the most ignorant person, but you really have only one idea that is in line with others? ”

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Li Yuanfeng: "I know your intentions, I have an intuitive understanding and understanding, as long as I regard myself as an independent self, my thoughts will be detached from the thoughts of others, and my anxiety, fear and sadness will be detached from other people."

“……… I felt that I had reduced the vast world of life to narrow, trivial trifles that could correct me. Are you saying that I'm not my own self? My thoughts are not mine? My mind is not mine, never independent of others? Is that what you mean? Is this your final story? ”

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Some people find the term finalism inappropriate. Finalism means finality, conclusion. We're not going to say anything, we're just trying to point it out. This limitation of certainty makes our inquiry narrow. ”

“……… Actually, the obvious, the fact is that your thoughts are broadly similar to other people's thoughts. Your language may sound different, such as local vernaculars. ”

“……… However, you in Shili City and him in Liling City will think. When the people of Shili City and the people of Liling City encounter misfortune, they will feel pain, disappointment, and fear. This is very common, although everyone thinks they are different. ”

“……… You may also think that my grief is different from others, and that my loneliness and despair are completely contrary to others. ”

“……… So we're just trying to point out that it's not an assertion, it's not a definitive conclusion, and deep down you are someone else. ”

“……… You'll react the same way as everyone else. Your mind is not yours, it has been going through countless years. ”

“……… Therefore, we should deeply question the existence of an independent self. Man is a whole, and we are all others. Ancient and modern, heaven and earth are the same. This is not a false or nihilistic statement, and it is essential and indispensable when we discuss the truth of perdition together. ”

"What do you think of these matters, sir?"

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Li Yuanfeng: "I must say that these questions confuse me. I don't know why I always distinguish myself from you, from other people. ”

"What you're saying seems to be true, but I'll have to think about it, and I'll have to sort out all the things you've said before."

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"Time is the enemy of awareness. If you're going to think about our previous conversations, argue with yourself, explore, and analyze our conversations, it might take some time. Should we pause anyway? "Note

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Note: The above is Li Yuanfeng's account.

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Xiling Village, in front of the first courtyard.

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On the third day, the morning was the same as yesterday, and the little boy came out to sweep the floor. The stupid one he saw hadn't left yet, and he didn't speak or just sweep the floor. After sweeping the floor, enter the door as usual, and then close the door.

The fool stood outside the door and waited, not expecting that it would rain at noon, and the rain would get heavier and heavier until late at night, and the north wind would become stronger and stronger.

I waited until the rain stopped, but it was very bright.

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Xiao Daotong came out stupid and didn't see it, but he saw a "water man" standing in front of the door.

The little boy swept the floor and found that the stupidity was in the way. Then he said, "Let .........."

Unexpectedly, a stupid voice said like a voice from outside the sky: "Let ......... No, it's frozen......... ........."

Xiao Daotong had no choice but to clean the stupid body and the door, and then turned around and entered the courtyard gate.

With a "bang", the door closed again.

At this time, the bread on the fool's body had already been eaten, and he had to live next to each other for another day and night.

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On the morning of the fifth day.

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The stupid felt hot all over his body and was in a trance.

When Xiao Daotong came out, he saw that his stupid body was shaking like chaff, so he came over and asked, "Do you plan to take root here and sprout again in the spring of next year?"

The stupidity is not speech, and the eyes are closed and just shaking.

After Xiaodao Tong finished sweeping the ground, he closed the courtyard door as always.

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Half an hour later, the gate opened.

Xiao Daotong brought a tray with a bowl of rice and a plate of green vegetables on it.

"My master is afraid that you will die of hunger and illness. I ordered someone to prepare a meal, so let's eat it quickly. After saying that, Dao Tong put the tray on the ground in front of his stupid feet.

Then he turned around and entered the courtyard gate, and the courtyard door was closed with a "bang" as usual.

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Two hours later, the gate opened again.

Xiao Daotong came out to clean up the dishes and chopsticks.

But I saw that the food was already cold, but I didn't move an inch.

Xiao Daotong picked up the tray and turned around and left. This time the door was closed and it was not opened again.

The fool stood outside the door for another day and a night.

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On the sixth day, the day dawned. The courtyard door opened again.

The middle-aged Taoist walked out and said stupidly: "My master said, tell you to go back, don't be persistent." As he spoke, he took out ten taels of silver from his bosom and put them under the feet of the fool.

The stupid was already angry at this time, but a sentence floated out of his mouth: "I won't go!" If you can't learn, you're just dying!. ”

The middle-aged Taoist looked dumbfounded, didn't speak, and turned around and entered the courtyard gate.

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When the door closed, two lines of tears flowed down his stupid face.

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Standing until late at night, the stupidity couldn't stand it anymore.

His body went limp, and he fell to the ground unconscious.

After a while, the courtyard door opened.

An old man who walked like the wind stood still in front of the stupid body that came out of the courtyard gate.

The old man was dressed in a moon-white robe. Although his beard and hair are white, his eyes are bright.

Behind him stood respectfully four people, all dressed as Taoists in Tsing Yi, all of whom were around thirty or forty years old. The middle-aged Taoist from before was among them.

The old man said; "Lin Beizi, bring this child to the guest room to recuperate. Bring him to me when he gets better. ”

The previous middle-aged Taoist bowed down and said, "Yes, Master."

After the old man finished speaking, he turned around and went back.

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The stupidity had a dream.

"I dreamed that I worshipped the demon Langzhong as a teacher and practiced a good martial arts. Walk like flying, stepping on the wind!! ”

Dreaming of doing it here, the stupidity can't help but giggle.

At this time, a childish voice shouted, "Master, Master, the fool has woken up." ”

The fool opened his eyes and happened to see Xiao Daotong running out of the room.

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After a while, Lin Beizi, a middle-aged Taoist, walked into the room, came to the couch and asked silly, "Do you feel better?"

The stupid wanted to get up, but he was sore all over.

Lin Beizi said: "Don't move, you are weak and cold." It's still important to have a good birth and recuperate. ”

Lin Beizi then instructed the junior brother, "Go and bring me the medicine I have decocted."

The little boy took the words and turned away.

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After a while, bring a bowl of decoction.

Lin Beizi personally fed the stupid drink the medicine, and the stupid really felt flattered.

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Xiao Daotong covered his mouth behind Lin Beizi and said with a smile: "Fool, you can really sleep, you slept for two days and one night, thanks to my senior brother who feeds you porridge and medicine every day."

Lin Beizi's face was flat: "Don't slander." ”

Xiaodao Tong was silent, but he made a stupid face.

The silly is just a giggle.

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The middle-aged Taoist smiled and said, "Lin Beizi, the little Taoist number, is the eldest apprentice of the family teacher."

As he spoke, he pointed to the little Taoist boy behind him and said: "This is the little junior brother zygote, young and naughty and naughty, don't be surprised by the little brother!!"

The silly said, "No, no, it's good." Thank you for saving your life!! ”

Lin Beizi smiled and said: "The little brother is born with a lot of luck, and the family teacher has never been seen by the old man. Unexpectedly, a few days after the little brother came, the family teacher asked Xiaodao to take care of him, and when the little brother recovered, he would take you to see him. ”

The stupid words were very excited, and he smiled and said: "I'm really lucky, I can see the demon Lang Zhong, hahahaha"

Lin Beizi said with a blank face: "Little brother, please be cautious, the name of the family teacher must not be falsely spoken."

nodded hurriedly: "I remember, thank you for your advice." ”

Lin Beizi stood up with a slight smile and said, "Little brother, let's be healthy and recuperate, don't disturb the trail." After that, he instructed Xiaodao Tong Zygozi to say, "You take care of the little brother, come to me if you need anything."

Zygote bowed and said, "Got it."

Lin Beizi smirked right, turned around and went out.

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This zygote is very clever and eloquent.

felt that he was very close to him, and he couldn't help but say that the world was desolate.

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So.

The fool lay on the couch for another day.

The zygote serves the food and the medicine.

By the second day, the fool was able to walk on the ground. Although his body is still fluttering, he feels that he is fine.

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It was nearly noon, and the fool ate dinner.

Lin Beizi came to the stupid room and said, "Come with me, Master wants to see you."

It's stupid.

Is this true?

The stupid followed behind Lin Beizi, and he couldn't help but feel up and down in his heart.

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