Volume 11 Chapter 11 The Praying Mantis Catches the Cicada
"Luck is a thing that you probably can't get when you desperately want it, and when you don't need it anymore, you often come to it for no reason...... This is in line with the impermanence of heaven, which makes people sigh."
The living room of the Prime Minister's Mansion is not large, and the host and guests add up to only three seats, and at this moment there are people in all three seats, and there are people behind each seat to accompany them.
The three who are sitting are not mentioned for the time being, but the three who are standing are not ordinary people, and Lin Lushan is beside his son Lin Xiao, who is in the realm of seclusion; Wu Xie is surrounded by the second apprentice Qin Jing, who leads to the secluded realm; Xiao Buyi's side is his nephew Ning Feng, who is also in the realm of seclusion.
The monks of the Secret Realm are already extremely valuable potential stocks among the various sects in the world, and they have been vigorously cultivated by the teachers; And if it is a casual practice, it is often already a well-known figure.
But here and now, they're just attendants.
From the beginning when Wu Xie was determined to seek immortals, thirty-seven years have passed in the middle, and thirty-seven years is most of a mortal's life, but it can only be regarded as a short time for immortal cultivators. But only thirty-seven years later, Wu Xie and his friends have developed to such a point, which in the eyes of insiders, it cannot but be said to be a very amazing thing.
"Just by looking at this living room, you can see that we people are indeed quite lucky." Regarding Lin Lushan's sigh, Xiao Buyi smiled and said, "When I wandered the world to seek opportunities, I thought that it would be the best result to be able to cultivate to the realm of Tongyun in this life, and to be reincarnated without losing the heart of the Dao. But I didn't expect that one day even my nephew would be able to reach this realm, and I myself was already a flying immortal."
"Brother Xiao has accumulated a lot of money, and it is just a matter of course to achieve flying immortals." Lin Lushan said with a smile, "It's just that this luck is said, I still don't understand that I am obviously running out of luck, and my life is just a matter of day and night, why do I have luck?" Doesn't this luck have anything to do with life and death? ”
"Luck is, of course, about life and death. People with good fortune tend to live a long life. Xiao Buyi said with certainty, "But there are always exceptions to everything, just as all kinds of living beings have life and death, but there are great supernatural beings in heaven and earth who are immortal and even ascend through tribulations...... It's the same thing. ”
Lin Lushan raised his eyebrows slightly: "I'm not a great supernatural person." ”
"Brother, your achievements are still above the great supernatural powers in the world"
Xiao Buyi's words were categorical, which immediately surprised everyone, and Wu Xie couldn't help but rush to open his mouth and ask what was going on.
"In this vast land of Kyushu, there are thousands of people who cultivate immortals, and there are also those who can cross the tribulation and ascend from time to time, for example, more than ten years ago, the famous stove god Zhang Guangli's predecessors flew away on the Wuhui Valley Wenjian Peak, and hundreds of people witnessed it at that time." Xiao Buyi explained, "In comparison, brother, what you have achieved, not to mention more than ten years or hundreds of years, even if it is thousands of years and tens of thousands of years, there may not be a second one."
"If you have to find a historical figure similar to you, it's probably only His Majesty the Holy Emperor."
Lin Lushan was suddenly disgraced, and hurriedly smiled bitterly and shook his hand: "Where can I be too far behind the Holy Emperor"
"But what you're doing is similar." Xiao Buyi said with a smile, "Create a new era and set rules for future generations." There are really not many people who can do this kind of thing throughout the ages, such as my immortal gate, there are probably only the nameless real people who preached on the sacred mountain in the past, the source of ten thousand laws, and the fourth-generation head of the White Emperor Pavilion who divided the three religions and six paths, and determined the distinction between good and evil, and the real person is similar to you, and in the world, the closest is the Holy Emperor who has left Xin. ”
"I just advocate writing words that the people can understand, how can I be praised so highly?" Lin Lushan was a little puzzled, "Throughout the ages, there have been many celebrities who have advocated in the field of culture, so I can't be considered special." ”
"What you're doing has gone beyond the culture or rather, you've changed. Culture, by definition, extended it from the scribes to the common people. Xiao Buyi praised, "The most important thing is that you have done this"
"Everyone has a lot of ideas, and many of them are very valuable and will have a huge impact on the whole world. But almost no one has been able to put these ideas into practice, and even if they do, they will not succeed at all, I have studied the history books, and found that there have been several literati with such ideas as yours in the past history, but most of them were unknown people during their lifetimes, with neither power nor status, let alone influence. Therefore, even if they shouted loudly, it was just like shouting in the wilderness, and it was useless, and it only left an understatement in the history books. ”
"Isn't it because I do it differently?"
"Of course" Xiao Buyi smiled, and with a wave of his hand, a translucent water mirror appeared in the middle of the living room, rippling and reflecting, reflecting a lot of distant scenes.
In the water mirror, it can be seen that literati from all over the country are engaged in heated discussions about what Lin Lushan wrote during this time, especially the idea of "writing the words of the common people" that he clearly put forward has become the focus of discussion.
“…… It's nothing, and when I'm dead, the discussion will soon subside. Lin Lushan smiled with satisfaction at first, but soon changed from a smile to a bitter smile, "People are dead, and the words are similar." ”
Xiao Buyi waved his hand again, and those scenes disappeared, but they showed the flow of literature in the schools.
The originally clear and arrogant Wenyun lowered their heads at this moment, and began to collude with the fireworks in the world.
"Since ancient times, literati have often detached themselves from the common people and sat in their studies to cultivate their temperament. Even if they went through the ups and downs and wrote sincere and touching words, they were still aimed at the literati. But from now on, there will be a new genre in the world, which will face the people with words, so that the public likes to hear and pass them on by word of mouth. This is a new era, and this era has begun"
Lin Lushan was stunned for a moment, laughed a few times, and asked: "I don't understand, why can't others do it, but I can do it?" How did such a big thing succeed all at once? ”
"Because you are no one else, you are Lin Duxiu, who is the world's most famous Lin Duxiu, not only that, you have a world-famous literary name, but you have hidden pen and ink for 30 years, I don't know how many people in the world are familiar with your legend, and they are all looking forward to your works, as a result, you throw such a thing, even if they are shocked, even if they don't like it, they have to pay attention to it" Xiao Buyi said, "Attention, is a good beginning, it will make many people reflect, and then understand, and finally become your supporter." ”
"In the same way, children shouting casually in the wild have no effect; The peddlers gossip in the streets, and people don't care when they hear it; But if it is a person with prestige and credibility who preaches in public, then many people will care about it and get a certain effect. Xiao Buyi later concluded, "It is precisely because of you that you can do this kind of thing." Therefore, it is natural that luck will fall from heaven. ”
"Even if I'm dying?"
"That's right, the way of heaven and earth, just and selfless. Even if you are about to die, the luck that should be lowered will not be missing."
Hearing Xiao Buyi's words, Wu Xie couldn't help but turn his head to look at the sky outside the house.
The swimming dragon of luck has become more and more agile and majestic recently, and the little luck consumed by Lin Lushan is nothing compared to what he obtained by founding a new era of culture
"If this luck can be connected to the country, even if the national fortune of the Great Chu State has declined, it will probably be able to hold on for another hundred years......
"Then what can I do to link my luck with the country?" Lin Lushan was a little puzzled, but asked more eagerly, "It's a waste if this luck doesn't have to be lost, if I can do something for the country, then I will be happy even if I die a few days early."
Xiao Buyi pondered for a long time, and finally nodded.
"You can try."
He suddenly remembered something and laughed dumbly.
"Do you remember? That's what we did in Anfeng County. ”
Wu Xie was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then laughed too.
"Yes, we didn't understand anything at the beginning, and we dared to change our lives against the sky, but fortunately, it didn't cause too many consequences, but now that I think about it, the more I think about it, the more scared I become, and I can't help but break out in a cold sweat."
"You can't be as casual as last time, can you?" Lin Lushan recalled it, and couldn't help laughing, "Are you going to cast a spell in the palace?"
"Of course, not only to go to the palace to cast spells, but also to invite the Son of Heaven and the crown prince to come." Xiao Buyi said, "When it comes to the country's luck, the emperor and the crown prince will definitely participate." ”
"Then I'll go and play Your Majesty" Just now I heard Wu explain that if you can use the luck of Lin Lushan to maintain the national fortune, you can maintain the national fortune for at least another hundred years, Ning Feng already showed eagerness on his face, and at this moment he finally couldn't hold it back, and hurriedly asked for help.
Xiao Buyi thought for a moment and nodded.
Ning Feng was suddenly overjoyed, bowed to everyone, and disappeared without a trace.
After he left, Xiao Buyi, Wu Xie and Qin Jing began to prepare all kinds of things needed for the formation, and Lin Lushan began to write a fold under his son's costume.
When it comes to the fortunes of the country, even the Son of Heaven cannot act recklessly, and must go through formal procedures.
While he was busy, Xiao Buyi's heart suddenly moved, and he turned his head to look in the direction of the palace.
But the throbbing in my heart flashed away, and disappeared without a trace in an instant, as if nothing had happened.
"It's my feeling that is wrong......" he shook his head, "It's a bit big, it's inevitable that my heart will be beating."
What he didn't know was that Ning Feng, who should have arrived at the palace at this time and told the truth of the matter to Emperor You's majesty, had already encountered an accident
Ning Feng originally hurried towards the palace, and even walked too slowly, so he used the method of retreat. But he escaped from the light, but did not land at the gate of the palace as expected, but found that the surroundings were dim, and there was a strong stickiness in the darkness, only to feel as if he had crashed into an extremely viscous glue, and the whole person was sticky, let alone continue to move forward, it was very difficult to even move his hands and feet.
What's going on?
Ning Feng was frightened, and hurriedly cast a spell to refine a stream of pure yang qi in the dantian into flames, wanting to burn these sticky things around him so that he could break free.
But before he could turn his True Qi into action, a cold aura had already poured down from the top of his head, easily defeating his Protective True Qi, invading his body effortlessly, and completely sealing his entire person. Mo said that he was moving and casting spells, and even the thoughts of his mind were frozen and he fell into a coma.
It was only then that the dimly lit environment was re-lit, but it was a room about a street away from the palace.
This room was one of the guards' lounges, but the guards were patrolling outside, and naturally there was no one in the house, or at least, there should have been no one.
The two refining disciples of Lao Junguan sat in the room, staring at Ning Feng, whose entire person was frozen up.
"Senior Brother Zhu, what are you doing with this kid?" The "senior brother" asked in a deep voice, "This kid's cultivation is not high, but his identity is quite sensitive. If you move him, I'm afraid there will be trouble."
"He was one of the key figures in our planning, and even if there was some trouble, we had to find a way." Zhu Quan smiled slightly, looking confident, "What's more, we won't hurt him, just leave a thought in his heart, just attack at the right time in the future." ”
"Won't it be seen? That jealous old ghost is not an ordinary person, and although this kid is not good, his uncle Buyi is very powerful, not to mention the little fire god who has already rushed to Changning City...... It's not that I have the ambition of others, destroy my own prestige, and use the ability of our senior brothers to face the little fire god and the cloth god, but I am afraid that I will lose more and win less."
"That's why we have to do something about him." Zhu Quan was not angry because of Senior Brother's words, but patiently explained, "If we don't let him make a move at the critical moment, we can only try to provoke those monks in Changning City to do it." Although there are quite a few of those people, what do you think, senior brother...... Do they dare to do it with Wu Jie? ”
"Probably don't dare......"
"Yes, the knife outside the East China Sea of the little fire god is really majestic, so that people just think about the demeanor of the day, and they don't dare to mention the heart of going against him. Even if those monks wanted to share a little luck, they would never dare to take the risk of facing Wu Jie's earth-shattering sword. So we can only rely on our own arrangement at the moment, and we really have to do it as a last resort."
When the senior brother heard this, he couldn't help but sigh deeply.
"It's hateful that the sword abandonment disciple is unreasonable, obviously our old Junguan has been living in Dongchu, but he flew in with a sword and ordered the elders of the sect Ning Yuan to leave immediately, otherwise they will directly cut down the whole sect up and down the world, how can there be such a reason, if there are one or two elders of the sect at the moment, with their presiding, this matter will definitely be done steadily" He was indignant, but he also couldn't hide his longing, "Alas, if we also have the ability to abandon the sword, we don't have the final say in everything in the world"
"Throughout the ages, there has only been one sword-abandoning disciple." Zhu Quan said lightly, "He is already more than six hundred years old, and he is not far from ascending." When he soars away, Benmen can naturally return to the Chu State. We immortal cultivators pursue immortality, and temporary gains and losses are nothing
"It's just...... Without a division commander in charge, relying on you and me alone is really beyond our strength."
"The thing they're busy with is also important." Zhu Quan persuaded, "If that thing can be successful, even if you and I don't get anything, it won't be a problem." ”
"That thing wants to be successful...... It's not easy," Senior Brother couldn't help but sigh deeply, "To find the East China Sea Eye, release the demons that were hiding in this Sea Eye in the battle between good and evil, and attract them to attack Changning City, and then lure away the old man, and take the opportunity to sneak into his sword reed to steal the sword trick, I always feel that this thing is a bit unreliable."
"Even Senior Brother you think so, and those people in the righteous path naturally think so even more." Zhu Quan smiled and said, "That's it, we have a chance"
"But...... Not much hope, right? ”
"Hopefully, this thing doesn't matter if it's big or small. If there is a glimmer of hope, it is worth fighting. Zhu Quan Zhengse said, "The most important thing is that whether this matter succeeds or fails, it is only good for the sect, and if we succeed, we can get the supreme sword trick of jealousy of old ghosts; Even if we fail and the demons in the Sea Eye are dead, we can take the opportunity to occupy the Sea Eye."
"That sea eye is not only full of aura, but even more rare is that it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, it is a blessed land made in heaven, and it is the most suitable mountain gate for the sect. With it as the foundation, this door has set a foundation that is not easy for the ages, and it will develop from generation to generation in the future, and it will not become one of the famous families in the world, standing side by side with the Qingyangguan White Emperor Pavilion and other big factions"
Zhu Quan said with confidence, but the senior brother never seemed to be very sure. He is not like Zhu Quan, who has been making great progress on the road of cultivating immortals, and in just over thirty years, he has stepped from a mortal to the realm of flying immortals, so he has a stable personality and inevitably retreats a little.
This plan is really a bit too big, and there are a bit too many unreliable places in it, and the most important thing is that although he knows that no matter whether he succeeds or fails, this sect can only benefit from it, he still feels uneasy in his heart.
It's like ...... It's as if I've forgotten something important......
The two of them cast a spell in the house, and arranged a certain idea in Ning Feng's heart that would be launched at a critical moment, and then they used the formation again to let Ning Feng wake up slowly.
Ning Feng slowly opened his eyes, and with a thought, he hurriedly picked up his light and rushed forward.
I could only hear the "rattling" sound all around him, and the viscous force that had been blocked before was broken one after another, and his figure had already fallen outside the palace.
"These loose cultivators are really getting more and more disagreeable, and they actually dare to cast spells to block the palace," he said, with an angry look on his face, but then pressed down.
Now is not the time to deal with those troublemakers, the most important thing at hand is to rush to the palace and report to His Majesty.
For the Great Chu State, the continuation of the national fortune is a first-class event
The two people in the room watched Ning Feng leave from a distance, and then nodded and smiled at each other.
But what they didn't know was that far away on the sea outside the Great Chu Kingdom, in a small boat, the masked sect master of the Heart Demon Sect also showed a satisfied smile......