Volume 50 Master of Virtue
Going down the mountain is far easier than going up the mountain, not to mention that now everything is over, Xiong Hei and Du Heng have also got what they want, and the pass guò of Shun lì is really pleasant, the scenery of Mida Mountain is good, Mingxuan is not in a hurry to go down the mountain, but while walking and enjoying the surrounding scenery, he also feels very comfortable.
Descending all the way from the peak, the peaks are green on all sides, the hills on both sides are towering, and the mountains are full of green trees. Looking into the distance, between this sea of clouds, it is full of refreshing tranquility. The warm mountain breeze blowing in the face couldn't help but make people feel cool and comfortable, and even ordinary people like Ming Xuan couldn't help but immerse themselves in it.
"Pick up a hoe with your bare hands and ride a buffalo on foot. People cross the bridge, but the bridge does not flow. There are things that are innate, and there are no forms that are lonely. can be the master of all things, not withering at four times. Suddenly, there was a sound of Qingyue's ode, which seemed particularly ethereal in this secluded mountain.
"Well, who is it so graceful to sing poetry and songs in the midst of this mountain? Ming Xuan couldn't help but be curious, and followed the voice to find it.
The trickle of spring water flows happily down the stream from the top of the mountain, adding a touch of vividness to the already refreshing mountain, and the stream water gathers into a small clear pool halfway up the mountain, and on the big rock in the pool, an old monk with kind eyes is holding a sutra book and chanting intently. The green mountains, the green water, the stubborn stones, the old monks and the rays of sunlight that shine down form a beautiful landscape painting, which makes Ming Xuan stunned for a while.
The mountain light is pleasing to the birds, and the pond shadow is empty. This beautiful picture made Ming Xuan couldn't bear to touch it, so as not to destroy the rare beauty of harmony, and after watching it for a while, Ming Xuan was ready to quietly retreat.
"If so, so people from afar are not convinced, then they will cultivate Wende. If it comes, it will be safe. Since the donor has already arrived, why should he leave quietly?" the senior monk had obviously noticed Ming Xuan's arrival, and said something to save him.
"I saw that the master was so focused, and I really didn't want to bother, so I didn't think of it. Ming Xuan said apologetically, such a beautiful scene was ruined because of his discordant factor.
"It's okay, everything follows fate, and it is not a kind of fate that you and I can meet here. The old monk chuckled and came to Ming Xuan's side.
Since the old man had already said this, Ming Xuan was no longer entangled, and sat on the ground with the old man.
"Junior Gu Mingxuan, dare to ask the master's number. Ming Xuan said respectfully.
"The poor monk is called virtuous, and the donor is here to participate in the selection. Zhide smiled kindly at Ming Xuan, and there seemed to be deep meaning in his eyes.
"Exactly, but now it's obsolete. Ming Xuan said with a chuckle, and his expression gradually returned to normal.
"Oh, I think the donor is quite skilled, and it shouldn't be difficult to pass the guò assessment this time. Zhide couldn't help but be a little surprised, but this was exactly what he wanted to ask.
"Because I didn't figure out the guò assessment, in fact, ......" The other party is a high-ranking monk who has attained the Tao, and there is really no need for Mingxuan to hide it, so he told the cause and effect one by one.
"Alas, there are many creations in the world, but I can't imagine that it is such a pity, the monk does not speak, and the poor monk is here to lead you to the question. I also read the table in your selection, I have to say that you are a manufacturable material, I am very optimistic about you, but why are you unwilling to worship under my Leiyin Temple?" Zhide told the truth, when he saw the list of shortlisted disciples, there were the names of Du Heng and Xiong Hei, but there was no Ming Xuan, so he was very puzzled, and he looked for him at the top of the mountain but did not find it, and expected that he might have gone down the mountain, so he arrived on this necessary road, and there was a scene of the chant before.
"Actually, I had already made up my mind to worship under the Qingyang Gate, so I can only regret it. Ming Xuan said apologetically, he didn't expect that he had received the attention of the senior monks in the temple, but he didn't expect that it would end like this.
"Why is this?" Zhide really didn't understand, whether it was fame or strength, Leiyin Temple was no worse than Qingyangmen, why did he only devote himself to Qingyangmen? Not to mention that now the door of Leiyin Temple has been opened to him.
"I have a lot of connections with Qingyangmen, so I made this decision. Regarding grandpa's affairs, Ming Xuan didn't want to talk about it, so he had to say vaguely.
"I see, the poor monk didn't say much, it was a pity. Zhide suddenly found that he had a hatred, so he kept silent, and let it go.
"Since the master has watched the selection, my two friends Du Heng and Xiong Hei, do the masters know something?" Although they haven't been together for a long time, Ming Xuan has a good impression of the two.
"Well, I also have some attention to them, and they are all very wise people. Zhide is also more optimistic about these two people.
"Oh, that's good. Knowing that his friend had a future, Mingxuan was quite happy.
"Bodhi has no tree, the mirror is not a platform, there is nothing originally, where is the dust. Zhide couldn't help but read, it seems that he is angry again, what is really sinister is the human heart, Ming Xuan can be so enthusiastic about the friends who have been with him for a few days, it is indeed commendable.
"By the way, since you have paid attention to our assessment, then the master of the Yao family who snatched our license plate also knows. Ming Xuan suddenly remembered this.
The poor monk knew about it. Zhide did not shy away from this matter.
"Then since the master saw it, why didn't he stop it?Can this kind of person pass the assessment of the Gui Temple?" Ming Xuan's tone was a little cold, since he knew the bad deeds of the four people, why did he allow these four people to behave so recklessly, and finally let them pass the selection.
"The battle for the number plate is indeed to defeat the warrior monk to obtain, but there is no rule that you can't snatch it from others, right?" Zhide asked Ming Xuan rhetorically.
"Well, there's really no such rule. Ming Xuan was speechless, and if he said this, they didn't break the rules.
"Actually, the reason why I went down the mountain, in addition to wanting to know the reason why you took the initiative to be eliminated, actually has one more thing to tell you, about these four people. Zhide continued.
"Oh, what bothers the master so much?" Ming Xuan was quite puzzled, in the mountains for a few days, there were quite a lot of things.
"Do you know where these four come from?" Zhide asked further.
"Knowing some, they say that they belong to the Yao family in Shacheng. Other than that, Ming Xuan didn't know anything.
"Yes, there are many powerful sects in the world, and the world will summarize them in two poems: three Taoism, two Buddhas and one Confucianism, and the three major families Xie Yao Chen, among which it is said that the Yao family in Shacheng, its power can be seen in general. He said earnestly, clearly worried.
"Are they so powerful? Wouldn't they be as famous as Leiyin Temple and Qingyang Gate! Then why did the disciples of the Yao family still come to Leiyin Temple to learn from their teachers?" Ming Xuan was a little stunned, no wonder they were so proud when they talked about the Yao family in Shacheng.
"It's not surprising that it is common for various sects to appoint disciples to each other to confirm martial arts, but you beat the disciples of the Yao family this time, and the Yao family has always favored the clansmen, so I am afraid that it will cause trouble for you." Zhide kindly reminded.
"Thank you, master, for reminding me, I think the Yao family is such a big family, it won't be unreasonable. Ming Xuan said with some lack of confidence, the disciples are so arrogant, it must be caused by daily favoritism.
"Don't worry, if the Yao family asks about this, I will testify for you, I originally thought that if you could stay in the Leiyin Temple, then there would be no such trouble. Zhide said with great regret.
"Thank you, Master, for your love, I'll take care of this matter myself. Ming Xuan said gratefully.
"Yes, good, good. Zhide smiled faintly.
"Master, you must know something about these three Dao, two Buddhas and one Confucianism, and the three major families, Xie Yao Chen, can you explain it to me?" Ming Xuan said with anticipation, Ming Xuan had heard this sentence after going out for so long, but he didn't know what was going on.
"I do know a little, these three are talking about the three major sects of Qingyangmen, Liuyun Valley and Xiaoyaomen; and the two Buddhas refer to the two major Buddhist sects of my Leiyin Temple and Dachan Temple; one Confucianism is talking about Baixuetang; and the three major families are the Xie family in Pingcheng, the Yao family in Shacheng and the Chen family in Bingcheng, all of which are extremely powerful families in Zhongzhou. "Although Master Zhide is a disciple of Buddhism and has always been cultivating in the Qing Dynasty, these things are common in the rivers and lakes, so he naturally understands them.
"Then what are some of the unique places they have?" Ming Xuan was very curious, he could gain such a reputation in this vast land of Zhongzhou, and naturally had an extremely strong history.
"This is a long story, after the donor has been in the rivers and lakes for a long time, he will naturally know about it slowly. Hearing Mingxuan's question, Zhide was a little overwhelmed, and he had to say what year and month he would go.
"Uh, well, thank you, Master. Ming Xuan also felt that he was a little too much, after all, the monks loved Qing Xiu, and most of these things would not pay too much attention.
"Okay, it's not too early, the mountain road is far away, so I won't disturb the donor to go down the mountain. "The matter is already clear, and Zhide will no longer entangle Mingxuan.
"By the way, Master, I have one last thing I want to ask. Ming Xuan suddenly remembered another thing.
"Donor, please. Zhide said helplessly, he didn't understand, Mingxuan's skills were not bad, why was his experience in the rivers and lakes so poor.
"Will there be a selection like this in Qingyangmen, when will it be held?" This is indeed what Ming Xuan is most concerned about at the moment.
"Of course, Qingyangmen will also select disciples through guò assessment, and their selection time is only one month away from our temple, so it will be next month. "The selection of disciples from several sects is staggered with each other to prevent everyone from having trouble in their lives in order to compete for disciples, but the difference in time is not big.
"Master, are you sure?" Ming Xuan was dumbfounded.
"Of course, hey...... Donor, why did he disappear all of a sudden? It seems that Senior Brother Zhineng is right, he is too anxious, and he is indeed not suitable for cultivating in Buddhism. Before Zhide finished speaking, Mingxuan disappeared, and a gust of wind went towards him
Ran down the hill.