After entering the tenth layer, Xiao Yi became more relaxed.

After some cultivation and enlightenment, he understood a lot of truths. I felt that my eyes were bright, and my life goals and attitudes gradually became clearer.

At this time, he was calm and fearless, with a firm step, and he did not hesitate to go upward.

When he was halfway there, he suddenly saw an old man sitting on a rocky beside the road ahead. The rocks were only a foot wide, and below them were steep cliffs, which looked very dangerous. Especially the old man's face was wrinkled, his body was rickety, trembling, and there was a possibility that he would fall down if he was not careful.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi was taken aback at first, but then became vigilant and looked around.

The old man smiled and said, "Young man, if you are too cautious, it is easy to get tired, not good, not good." This smile is like a spring breeze, very kind.

Xiao Yi suddenly felt that this old man was like his own family, and he suddenly felt close, and saluted: "Boy Xiao Yi, I have seen my predecessors." ”

The old man waved his hand and said, "Those who are outside the square do not need to be formal. The old man is old, and his ears are dazzled, so come and talk to him. ”

Although Xiao Yi was alert, he still walked to the old man's side and said, "Senior, why don't you come and sit on the road?"

The old man said, "No need. The old man has been sitting here for tens of thousands of years, and his ass has taken root here, and he can't move anywhere. ”

"Sitting for tens of thousands of years?" Xiao Yi was secretly frightened, thinking: "Who is this?" carefully identifying the old man's appearance, he suddenly felt a shock in his heart, and said in a lost voice: "Boyang Ancestor?"

But seeing that although the old man looked old, the heroic spirit between his eyebrows was still there, and his expression was very similar to the Taoist on Boyang's picture scroll.

The old man smiled and said, "I can't imagine that there are still people who recognize the old man, it's rare, it's rare." ”

Xiao Yi hurriedly knelt on the ground and touched the ground with his head. He bowed and said, "Taoist disciple Xiao Yi, meet the ancestor." He is familiar with the "Tao Te Ching", and many Taoist methods are comprehended from the "Tao Te Ching", and he has long admired this Taoist ancestor in his heart. Although he knew that the old man in front of him was just a wisp of soul left by the ancestor of Boyang, in short, when he saw his true face, he naturally had to bow sincerely.

The old ancestor of Boyang nodded approvingly: "Young man. Humility is not easy. However, cultivators should not be too rigid in etiquette. Get up. ”

Xiao Yi was about to bow three times and bow nine times, and was just about to bow a second time, but he felt that his body was light, so he involuntarily stood up. The most peculiar thing is that he can't feel this help at all, and he can't resist at all. His face changed dramatically. Exclaimed: "Force of Nature!"

Old Ancestor Boyang was slightly surprised, and said: "The young man's knowledge is really extraordinary, no wonder he can see the old man." Without waiting for Xiao Yi to be surprised, he had already heard him say: "The two-faced young man was in a hurry before, and the old man wanted to talk to them, but they didn't look at the old man, so they went up." Alas, young people now. But I'm a lot more impetuous. ”

Xiao Yi said secretly: "It turns out that Lin Yuehe and Zou Ji didn't see Boyang Ancestor at all. In this way, the two of them easily passed the 'human question' test. I now meet Boyang Ancestor. I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse. ”

But I heard Boyang Ancestor say: "The old man has been sitting here for tens of thousands of years, and no one has to talk to the old man, young man, would you like to talk to the old man?"

Xiao Yi hurriedly said: "I can't ask for it." Xin said: "If it's just a chat, it doesn't matter. He immediately sat down on the stone steps and asked, "I wonder what the ancestor wants to talk about?"

Boyang Ancestor said: "Let's talk about the way of life." How?"

Xiao Yi was stunned for a moment, shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said, "It turns out that the ancestor is a test disciple. ”

Boyang Ancestor said: "It is a test, but it is not a test. There is no such thing as this way of life. No matter what you say good or bad, the old man will let you go. ”

Xiao Yi said: "Since this is the case, the disciple is presumptuous. After a pause, he straightened out his thoughts and said: "The ancestor asked the disciple about the way of life, and the disciple thought that the ancestor wanted to ask the disciple's attitude towards the world, as well as the disciple's life choices when he was in danger. ”

Seeing that Boyang Ancestor nodded, Xiao Yi suddenly said: "Then the disciple's answer is only eight words: love, tolerance, and the situation." ”

This answer may have been unexpected by the ancestor of Boyang, and he couldn't help but let out an "oh" and asked, "What is love?"

Xiao Yi said: "I also love all living beings in the world, and this living beings do not refer to human beings, but include all living beings. ”

Boyang Ancestor smiled: "You are somewhat similar to the Mo family's 'simultaneous love and non-attack', but your 'simultaneous love' is more extensive, interesting, and interesting than his'. ”

Although Xiao Yi had contact with the Mo family, he did not know their teachings. He said the word "love" at this time, purely because of his own experience, combined with the Confucian "help the world" said, blessed to the soul, suddenly appeared. After listening to the words of the ancestor of Boyang, he couldn't help but think: "In the future, I should ask the Mo family how this 'love' gives birth to a 'love' method." Now, it's just a vague idea in his mind, and the exact content is still unknown.

Old Ancestor Boyang asked again, "What is tolerance?"

Xiao Yi thought of the senseless battles between people and between humans and monsters that he had experienced, and the terrifying scenes caused by the Yin Yang Well and the Nine Shadow Flame Demons, so he said: "The vast world, people are only mustard. can't stop the falling flowers and flowing water, and can't stop the flying stars. In the face of the glorious heavenly might, human beings are so small. The so-called sea is tolerant of all rivers, and tolerance is great. If human beings want to maintain peace and stability for a long time and always stand on the heavens and the earth, they must embrace each other and share weal and woe. Especially with the Kyushu catastrophe imminent, not only human beings, but also all living beings should huddle together to keep warm, unite as one, and overcome the difficulties together. ”

These words came from the bottom of my heart, and when I said it, I was filled with righteous indignation, and my tone was even more sonorous and powerful.

After hearing this, Boyang Ancestor looked at Xiao Yi in surprise and said with a smile, "It makes sense, it does have some meaning. What is the explanation for that?"

At this time, Xiao Yi suddenly said: "Before saying that this is the right situation, the disciple should first confess to the ancestor. ”

Boyang Ancestor said: "Although you say it, the old man has lived at such an age, what can't he say?"

Xiao Yi said: "Then the disciple will say it directly." The disciple thought that Taoism did nothing to govern and follow the way of nature, which was wonderful. However, the boundary between doing nothing and doing nothing is unclear and difficult to decide, especially the theory of small countries and widows, which is a bit petty. ”

It was the first time that Boyang Ancestor had heard someone accuse him of the inadequacy of Taoism, not only was he not angry, but he said curiously: "What do you think, let's hear it." ”

Xiao Yi said with confidence: "First of all, there is nothing to do, when and what should be done, and when and what should not be done, it is difficult to distinguish. For example, when it comes to punishing a disciple, a soft-hearted person thinks that a meal is sufficient, while a ruthless person thinks that it is not a pity to put him to death. The world has different opinions, and the results are different. Furthermore, whether the punished disciple was intentional or unintentional, the punishment should be different. This intricate relationship can not only be solved by doing nothing, but also requires a rigorous law. ”

Boyang Ancestor smiled: "The kid has learned too much, and this involves the Legalist family again." ”

Xiao Yiqi said: "Legalist?"

Boyang Ancestor said: "It's just a declining genre. You go on. (To be continued.) )