? ? ? ?Thanks to Mr. Phoenix and Brother yangzhigang for the reward.
A group of five people walked through the wild mountain trails for two days. The terrain gradually increased and the mountains became more majestic. The relationship between Zhao Ran and Zhu Qigu became more harmonious and intimate as they talked and laughed along the way.
Since "becoming" Zhu Qigu, Zhao Ran's status has risen sharply, and he has obviously surpassed Tong Lao. Many trivial matters in life are handled by Tong Lao, which makes Hu Lao'er busy. Zhao Ran was also happy to have some free time, so he chatted with Zhu Qigu.
Zhao Ran told Zhu Qigu the story of classmate Xiao Yang and Miss Long. When Zhu Qigu heard that she was sometimes sentimental, sometimes angry, sometimes happy, and sometimes in tears, she couldn't help but complete the role substitution. The Tong Lao on the side was very disdainful at first, and often made scornful remarks, or warned Zhao Ran not to deviate from the original tradition, but Zhu Qigu drove her away with her eyes wide open. It wasn't until later when Zhao Ran talked about classmate Xiao Yang showing off his talents under Xiangyang City that Mr. Tong praised him, "It's quite chivalrous." When Zhao Ran talked about it again, he couldn't drive him away no matter how hard he tried.
The shortcuts guided by Mr. Tong are much faster than taking the official road. Although it is a remote path, everyone in this group has a mount, so the walking is not slow. There are many ravines and deep places that ordinary people cannot cross. The cliff was not a problem in front of Mr. Tong. Cutting down trees and building a bridge was just a trivial matter, which opened Zhao Ran's eyes.
Zhao Ran had never walked this road before and didn't know where he was, but he heard from Zhu Qigu that he was about to leave the jurisdiction of Long'an Mansion and enter the Xuanwei Division in Western Sichuan.
After walking for another half day, we came to a pass between two mountains, named "Jinghu Pass". Looking at the mountain topography, the two peaks are like pots, and the pass in the middle is like a well. It is extremely dangerous. The Ming Dynasty set up a thousand-household residence here. It was originally guarded by 300 troops, but now it has been increased to 600. It can be said that it is impregnable.
"Tong Laoer looks very different, Zhu Qigu rides a sika deer, Zhao Ran is a Taoist priest, Hu Laoer has a wretched appearance, Chun Niang is charming, and Ba Lang looks like a fool. This combination looks very human at first glance. The garrison at Jinghuguan was not surprised to see many monks. They just moved several heavy crossbows on the wall as a precaution. Several defenders at the foot of the wall respectfully and slightly vigilantly stepped forward to investigate.
Both Tong Lao and Zhu Qigu showed their jade plaques - they were tokens of Taoist cultivators in the Taoist sect. Although these two were not affiliated with the Taoist sect and were casual cultivators, because they were Chu Yangcheng's registered disciples, they also had This thing. Zhao Ran took out the ultimatum, and the three Hus took out the road guide.
After the inspection, the sergeants became more and more respectful, moved Luzhai away, and invited them to enter the customs. When he arrived at Deguanmen, Qianhu had already hurried down from Guancheng. Beside him followed a swordsman in black, holding a big sword in his arms.
Qianhu stepped forward to greet him, his attitude was very low, but more like a business-like politeness, neither flattering nor flattering. Zhao Ran was right. This place was already close to the edge of the battlefield. People had seen too much, so of course they didn't care. Strange.
After exchanging polite words with Qianhu, Mr. Tong asked the black-clothed swordsman, "How many days have you been here, junior brother?"
The swordsman in black stretched out a finger. Mr. Tong nodded and said, "Then let's go."
After saying a brief farewell to the garrison Qianhu, the group passed through the pass and turned north. The swordsman in black was leisurely at the end of the group.
The five people in front all had mounts, except for the swordsman in black, who did not, but he followed leisurely behind without lifting his feet or breathing. He actually did not miss a step.
Zhao Ran was very impressed, but also a little reluctant, and said to Zhu Qigu: "Sister, who is that? Doesn't he need to ride a horse? Why don't I and Hu Lao'er discuss it again, and I will ride the donkey with him and let him get another horse. The horse comes out?"
Zhu Qigu shook her head and sneered: "No need, he just loves to show off!"
Zhao Ran also sensed something was wrong and asked in a low voice: "Sister, is he also your senior brother?"
Zhu Qigu said: "Well, Fourth Senior Brother." Then she was silent, and she had no intention of introducing him at all.
Zhao Ran said: "Fourth Senior Brother is very good at Taoism. I don't think he touches the ground. Is this a flying skill?"
Zhu Qigu snorted: "What flying skills? That's fake! If he could fly, wouldn't I be able to soar into the clouds and ride in the mist? You said he's 'not touching the ground'? That means he's not deep in the Tao of coaxing."
Zhao Ran was very interested. He turned back to look at the legs of the fourth senior brother in black. He quietly opened his eyes attentively, but he still couldn't see clearly, but he seemed to be able to see some clues - the fourth senior brother in black. It seems that he has not moved, but the Qi movement in the area behind his feet is extremely violent!
After realizing it, Zhao Ran turned around and smiled at Zhu Qigu: "Could it be that the fourth senior brother is running? His footsteps are moving too fast, and he can't even tell."
Zhu Qigu was slightly surprised: "Can you tell what's going on?"The quality is not bad! Yes, Fourth Senior Brother is not tired even if he is running, but on the outside he has to show a calm attitude" He said with disdain on his face: "He behaves like this, but some people will take it for granted. There are so many heroes and young men who admire and admire the same set, and so many young girls who are so obsessed with it, hum! "
Zhu Qigu dared to ridicule the fourth senior brother at will, but Zhao Ran did not dare to answer the conversation casually, so he had to interrupt: "Sister, in my impression, people who practice Taoism should fly into the sky and escape from the earth? But it seems that everyone I have seen - you None of my senior brothers, my uncles Da Zhuo and Xiao Zhuo, whom I have met before, and the great master refiner, have ever shown such a skill. Sister, can you fly one? Can you also open my eyes?"
Zhu Qigu shook her head and said: "Taoist cultivation involves refining essence to transform into qi, refining qi into spirit, refining spirit to return to emptiness, and refining emptiness to combine with Tao. If you want to break away from the shackles and not be constrained by the body, you can only do it by looking at the mystery of emptiness and reality. Gradually understand. As for flying to the sky and escaping to the earth, there is no state of harmony, don't talk about it, how can it be so easy? Even the master has only touched a little bit, how can you see it so easily?"
A few simple words made Zhao Ran fascinated, thought about it for a long time, and engraved it in his heart. So he asked again: "Sister, don't blame me for being rude, I'm just curiousSister, where are you now? Where is the senior brother? Where is the fourth senior brother?"
Zhu Qigu avoided answering, smiled, and said: "These things are not something you can understand, so don't bother guessing. Senior brother is not bad. He has practiced Taoism for eighty-three years and has a glimpse of the way to combine reality and reality. Touch the edge of the escape ground; as for Fourth Brother, it¡¯s still far behind.¡±
Zhao Ran was shocked: "Elder brother is eighty-three years old? You can't tell, he's still alive and kicking"
"He started at the age of nine, and he is ninety-two years old this year!"
Zhao Ran thought for a while and asked cautiously: "Elder brother is so old? But I don't know that the Great Master Chu will live a long life this year? Sister, how does the Great Master Refiner take care of himself? When I saw him the year before last, he looked about forty or fifty years old ¡¡±
Zhu Qigu smiled: "What does 'longevity' and not 'longevity' mean? Master has just passed forty, do you think I like to mess with the old man?"
This age comparison made Zhao Ran very uncomfortable, so he blurted out: "Only forty? Mr. Tong is so old, how can he be his disciple?"
"What's so strange? On the road of spiritual practice, in no particular order, those who have mastered it are the masters! Back then, my master had just mastered Taoism and came down the mountain to walk for the Taoist sect. However, his realm was not high and his spirit had not yet been transformed. Due to some matters, he had a dispute with his senior brother. We made an appointment. Competing with Taoist techniques. At that time, the eldest brother was already a master in the trance realm. He thought that he could easily catch him, but ended up competing Later, the eldest brother became his master. He had a laid-back temperament and did not want to enter the Taoist sect, so he Being accepted as a registered disciple"
Zhao Ran heard this with interest and quickly asked: "How did you lose, Senior Brother? What was the competition? Sister, please tell me By the way, sister, you also fought against the Great Refiner? Is it because you lost?" Master?"
Zhu Qigu said: "How the eldest brother lost, he and the master have never said it, but every time the eldest brother mentions it, he admires it very much. He said that if he hadn't worshiped this master, he might not be able to see the truth in his whole life. There are different ways of doing things. As for me, I have never fought against the master, and of course I will definitely not be able to beat him. I had other reasons why I became my teacher."
Zhu Qigu seemed to have remembered something, her expression was sad, and she didn't say anything further. Zhao Ran knew that there must be a hidden secret, but he couldn't ask any more questions, so he had to pick up some other interesting things to tell her, which made her laugh again.
That night we found a leeward spot in the valley to rest for the night, and continued northward the next day, getting closer and closer to Ye Xueguan. After noon, Mr. Tong led everyone down the foot of the mountain and walked along a creek. As they were walking, they saw Mr. Tong suddenly reining in his horse and gesturing at the same time to tell everyone to stop.
Zhao Ran followed Zhu Qigu and asked softly: "What's wrong?"
Zhu Qigu rushed to a small hill a hundred paces ahead to the right, pursed her lips angrily, and said with a smile: "We've seen a good show."
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