Chapter 225 Baidi Mountain
Wang Ji felt this gaze and felt a little strange, wondering why this junior felt so familiar?
The next moment, he remembered that this was the apprentice selected by Bai Nanming himself, and it was not surprising.
Human beings either like people who are like themselves the most, or they hate people who are similar to themselves. There is almost no middle state that can exist, only two ends.
Thinking about it this way, Wang Ji was not surprised.
Just as he was about to speak again, chatting with Gu Zhuo about the past, he bluntly pointed out the bad nature of Bai Nanming's temperament, pointed out the truth about what it means to be gentle only in front of you, and hoped that similar things would not happen again in the future...but he was rejected. .
Gu Zhuo didn't want to hear it.
Wang Ji looked at him, sighed deeply, and said sadly: "Your prejudice against her is really a big mountain."
Gu Zhuo was silent for a while and asked: "Is it inappropriate to use the word stereotype here?"
"I think it's appropriate."
Wang Ji's tone was very firm.
Gu Zhuo shook his head, completely disagreeing with this, and said, "Eat your sweet potatoes."
Wang Ji thought to himself, don’t I care about you?
For some reason, even though he was holding a clearly warm sweet potato in his hand, he felt a little chill in his heart. He subconsciously tightened the cloak around his body to block the bleak autumn wind coming from the river.
"Anyway..."
He thought for a while and said to Gu Zhuo: "Just live well."
Gu Zhuo said calmly: "I didn't even think about dying."
Wang Ji said: "That's OK."
After saying this, he calmly looked at the river like an ordinary old man, and began to enjoy the sweet potato slowly and orderly. His expression was no longer casual, and he had the air of Yuan Ting Yue Zhi.
Gu Zhuo thought for a while and said, "You should live well."
"Don't worry."
Wang Ji's voice was calm but firm: "If I didn't want to live a good life, I wouldn't have stood idly by a hundred years ago."
Gu Zhuo thought that this was indeed the case.
He patted Wang Ji on the shoulder and said goodbye to his old friend: "Goodbye."
Wang Ji didn't look back, and waved casually as he listened to the footsteps that were getting further away.
Then the old man raised his head and looked at the clear sky shrouded in the autumn sun. Until Gu Zhuo and Yu Sheng boarded the small boat and left Jiangxin Island, he once again thought that things in the world are really wonderful.
See you again after a long absence, this is one of the best words in the world.
His confidant, who he thought he would never meet again in this life, reappeared in his life in late autumn, still the same as when he was young. This made him feel strong emotions.
This emotion is not jealousy or anything else, it is a pure blessing.
Many years ago, so long ago that they were not yet themselves, when they were young, the two got to know each other at a grand gathering between sects, and they developed a friendship.
In the years that followed, the friendship between the two never ended and they often kept in touch in private.
Wang Ji still remembers the scene when they met at the beginning of the year.
At that time, the ancestor of the Wang family was still alive, and there were many talented people in the Wang family, but his master died in a tragedy.
Naturally, he was in a very difficult situation at that time.
In fact, the reason why Yishui sent him to attend that grand meeting between sects was because he wanted to make him hit rock bottom, so as to give the Wang family a justifiable explanation.
Wang Ji knew this very well.
It is precisely because of this that he is particularly silent and stubborn.
Until the man came to the wheelchair and said a word to him.
"I heard that the flowers in Beihai are blooming, I recommend you to go and take a look."
This sentence is very incomprehensible, because the Beihai is located behind the desert mountains. It is the real desperate situation in the world. How can there be flowers blooming?
Wang Ji remembered clearly that he was completely stunned at that time, so he was taken as acquiescence by that person.
The sound of the wheelchair rolling up the bluestones was heard, chasing the spring breeze.
Not one or two days.
It's many days.
On the way, Wang Ji also told the man about his affairs, but he got an indifferent answer. Naturally, he was unwilling to accept it. After repeated persistence, he heard the truth.
"Being surrounded by too many people is very annoying, but being with you brings peace and quiet naturally. This is a very intuitive multiple-choice question for me."
Wang Ji accepted this statement and did not feel that he had been humiliated, but he was still a little worried.
In addition to being worried, he had a vague feeling that the words were not the whole truth and that there was something else hidden.
In short, his worries at that time were quickly reduced to the past - because the sect's grand gathering became a one-man show for his friend, standing still on the high platform facing the coming waves from all directions.
At the end of the grand meeting, Wang Ji was called by that person to invite him to fight.
The outcome of this battle was beyond everyone's expectations.
The main reason is that no one expected that person to be so shameless, and he didn't care at all that the teacher in the room was above him. After more than ten moves back and forth, he gave in and got second place for himself.
The whole place was in an uproar and was surprised.
Wang Ji still remembered that the senior member of the Wang family had a face as dark as water and was indescribably angry.
What happened later justified the anger.
According to historical records, it was from that battle that the current Taishang Elder of Yishui truly rose to prominence, because the prize for the first place in that grand event was really unusually generous, which relieved him a lot when he was in a difficult situation at that time.
However, for various reasons, the history of spiritual practice has always kept vague records of this event, and the name of the second person was deliberately obscured.
The reason is simple.
That second person was the later Taoist Master.
From a certain perspective, the death of the old man of the Wang family was inseparable from this grand event, which indirectly led to the future Wang family having to turn to the Qin court in exchange for their current status.
If this incident had not occurred, judging from the style of the Wang family at that time, death at the hands of Emperor Bai would have been an inevitable result. It would never have been possible for the Xie family of Yinping to suddenly turn around and head south in troubled times, and to make a fortune for themselves. The position of confronting the queen.
Things are really strange.
Over the years, Wang Ji rarely recalled old events, but today was an exception.
His thoughts returned from the old days, and he felt a little sad. He faced the autumn water and stretched his broken voice, tapping slowly to a tune, and sang a few lines of poetry he had heard from his good friend.
"...Life is like sending it away suddenly, and there is no solid stone in life."
"Long live this, I'll give you my best. No wise sage can save you... save me."
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Autumn is deep and the view of Qingjing is desolate.
The decline of Taoism in recent years is mainly reflected in the desolation of people.
Occasionally, a disciple of the sect opened a book that recorded the glory of the Taoist sect a hundred years ago, and in front of his eyes were eighteen Taoist masters walking around the world. The two masters of Tiandao Sect and Qingjingguan sat facing each other from the north to the south. The Taoist master asked I can't help but be fascinated by the pictures of Yu Tian, and then I feel a strong sense of loss.
Since she was young, after Chu Jun showed her talents that were most suitable for entering the Taoist cultivation path, she was instilled in her by many people the idea of reviving the Taoist sect as her own responsibility, and she did not dare to forget it for a moment.
As a result, her temperament became more and more tenacious, and her practice became more and more like self-abuse as she grew older, with remarkable results in the end.
If we put aside Gu Zhuo and Yu Sheng, she is undoubtedly the number one person of the younger generation, leaving Wugou Monk behind, but this is far from enough.
Thinking about these things, Chu Jun looked at his master who had his back turned to him.
——Master of the Pure View.
"It seems that you have gained a lot from this trip."
There was no emotion in the viewer's voice, just like rain falling from the sky, heartless and senseless.
He turned to look at his female disciple, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and said: "Cherish this hard-won opportunity and don't squander it."
Chu Jun nodded slightly.
The visitor said: "Let's talk about what happened next."
The place where the conversation took place was under the green tiles. A bamboo chair was placed there, quietly facing the clear sky outside the eaves.
It was already afternoon, and the sun shone on the old wooden floor, leaving a warm yellow glow.
At this time, which was perfect for a nap, Chu Jun began to talk about his future experiences, including the figure of the high priest, the death of Yu Yang, and the Yin and Yang rebellion of the Chiyin Sect.
After listening quietly, the viewer tapped the coffee table next to him with his index finger. The meaning was very clear.
Chu Jun poured him a cup of tea.
There was a heat mist rising slowly.
The girl didn't know how to do this kind of thing, but in those days to take care of Gu Zhuo, she was hardened.
If it were her before, the most likely thing she would do at this time is to heat up the old pot of tea with a fire and let her master drink a cup of something that tastes messy.
The viewer looked at this scene and suddenly said: "I won't ask you who that person is."
Chu Jun was startled for a moment, his hand holding the teapot stiffened for a moment, and then he put it down as if nothing had happened.
The viewer said: "But I think you can know some things now."
When he said this, his voice was filled with emotion and a bit of sadness.
Chu Jun's expression was solemn, and he had an inexplicable feeling of strong uneasiness.
The next moment, the viewer's words confirmed her premonition.
"His Majesty the Emperor is not as invincible as you may think."
"He can be killed."
"The Purity View, or the entire Taoist sect, and other forces are promoting this matter."
Chu Jun was stunned.
Even though she had no premonition about this, she was still shocked by it and didn't know what to say.
The viewer smiled slightly and said: "However, no matter how weak our Emperor is, he is still the first person in the world after the death of the Taoist Master. If you want to kill him, it is destined to kill many people."
Chu Jun woke up with great difficulty, shook his head and said, "I don't understand."
The viewer's smile became even more amiable and he said: "The Taoist sect wants to kill His Majesty the Emperor for a completely good reason. It is because of the failure a hundred years ago and because the living space is squeezed. But others should not do this. There is no need. That’s your idea of taking a huge risk to kill the king, right?”
Chu Jun nodded.
What's more important is that she doesn't understand which force is qualified to get involved in this important matter if Zen Buddhism's position remains unchanged.
Under the feathers, they are all ants.
She believed this sentence before the trip to the wasteland, but she didn't really understand it after all. But now she completely understood it, and she couldn't understand this kind of behavior that was indistinguishable from committing suicide.
The viewer’s smile was a bit mocking and he said: “Because almost everyone is uneasy.”
"Uneasy?"
Chu Jun asked blankly.
The viewer smiled and said: "Do you know where Yingxu should die according to the original plan of the Tianming Sect?" Chu Jun was stunned, and after thinking for a long time, he said with a complicated expression: "Cangshan."
"Not bad."
The viewer suppressed his smile and said softly: "Everywhere you walk, there will be traces. There is nothing that will not be discovered, even destiny."
The Tianming Sect originated from the Tiandao Sect. Even though the connection between the two has become weaker in recent years, it still exists after all.
After Yingxu's death, it is normal for some people in the Tianming Sect to want to protect themselves and have the idea of re-establishing a relationship with the Taoist sect. For this, of course they need to show sincerity.
Sincerity is what Yingxu has done.
"If His Majesty is still at the top of his game and has no worries, then why would he use Cangshan as bait to get Yingxu into the game? This is not his past style of conduct."
The spectator continued: "His Majesty the Emperor is disturbing. His Majesty the Emperor is no longer as invincible as he used to be. That is enough reason to let him die."
Chu Jun suddenly remembered something.
——In the winter after the Yunmengze Incident, Master Daoxiu of Cihang Temple resigned from the position of national master. Is this related to this matter?
The viewer looked at his female disciple and said: "However, all of this still lacks the most important move. Only when that move is finalized can there be a future."
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"That move is your Majesty's lie."
He said warmly: "If you want to test the truth of His Majesty the Emperor and get His Majesty to leave Jinghai and walk out of the divine capital, there is only one real way."
After Chu Jun was silent for a moment, his voice was slightly gravelly and he said: "Resurrection of the Taoist Master."
"This is exactly why I am willing to let you go to the wasteland."
The viewer paused and said with regret: "It's just that Yu Yang died, and the bridge between us and the deserted people collapsed. All this will be visible to the naked eye and will have to wait for a long time, maybe five years, maybe Ten years?”
Chu Jun looked into his master's eyes and didn't see any unnecessary emotion in them. They were all regrets.
So she lowered her head and poured tea again.
The heat mist floated up, covering up the many emotions in her eyes.
The viewer looked at the cup of tea quietly.
The tea reflected Chu Jun's face.
and her worries.
The corners of the viewer's lips raised slightly, revealing a sarcastic smile, which disappeared in an instant.
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After leaving Yishui, go all the way south.
Gu Zhuo and Yu Sheng, the nominal uncle-nephew couple, walked around and stayed in a small town for several days from time to time, for no other reason than the simplest appetite.
Walking aimlessly like this does not mean that the two of them really have no destination. It is just a cautious choice not to attract attention, because the place they are going to next is Baidi Mountain.
To put it simply, it is the ancestral grave of the Bai family.
This destination was not proposed by Gu Zhuo, but came from Yu Sheng's mouth. The reason was that she had never forgotten the word "cultivation".
Last winter, she traveled thousands of miles to Cihang Temple and spent a lot of effort to correct the shortcomings in Gu Zhuo's newly created exercises, and finally the creation of Tiandi Heng was born.
The balance of heaven and earth is composed of the Yuanshi Dao Code and the Star Frost Tribulation. She does not have to worry about Gu Zhuo about the former, so the problem lies in the Star Frost Tribulation.
Star Frost Tribulation was created by Bai Nanming, who wanted to be the enemy of time and only wanted mystery.
This technique is not much different from the Heaven and Earth Balance. Essentially, they are both in a preliminary stage. Every step forward is full of uncertainty, and they are walking in the face of the abyss.
Yu Sheng's current state of mind is not as good as Gu Zhuo's, so she made a request to observe Taoism in a conversation - to use Gu Zhuo's practice to correct her path of practice.
According to the practice in the spiritual world, spiritual practice is the most private matter, and contemplating Taoism is naturally an invasion of privacy and is quite taboo.
Only a relationship can make this an exception.
——Taoist couple.
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Of course Gu Zhuo knew that Yu Sheng didn't mean that.
Yu Sheng also knew that Gu Zhuo would not understand this way.
This silent understanding that does not need to be put into words quietly appeared in the two people walking together this time, except for one moment.
——While eating.
Gu Zhuo and Yu Sheng's tastes are quite different. For example, when eating hot pot, one of them loves the sour soup pot, while the other insists on eating pork belly and chicken pot in winter, and they argue constantly about this.
The problem is that there are not even Yizhou hot pots in the northern part of the Qin Dynasty. They usually use copper stoves with green onion, ginger and clear water. It is difficult to find a store that has both kinds of hot pot.
Then the diners sitting next to the two finally couldn't stand listening anymore and asked angrily: Everyone else is fighting over red and white. Don't you two find it embarrassing to fight for such a short-term pot?
After hearing this, both Gu Zhuo and Yu Sheng fell silent.
Later, they got a little tired of arguing with each other, and simply decided not to eat hot pot anymore, or even eat less.
The rest of the journey was a little calmer because the two of them talked less and seemed to be indifferent to each other, but in fact it was just the two of them self-examining.
On the winter day, the two horses arrived in front of Baidi Mountain.
Baidi Mountain is the mausoleum of the Qin emperor, so the guards are naturally very strict and trustworthy.
Yu Sheng showed Gu Zhuo his face, and by virtue of his status as the top performer in last summer's festival, he stepped into this most mysterious mountain.
Baidi Mountain is located in the Central Plains. It is shaped like a pillar in the sky and is extremely strange. It is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round. It is difficult for ordinary people to get a glimpse of the real side when passing by at the foot of the mountain.
The scenery on the mountain is excellent, and there are often strange pines growing out of the cliffs, lying across the horizon, accompanied by white clouds.
The lingering clouds and mist condense into a sea, which looks like a vast snowfield under the warm winter sun.
Under the guidance of the strong man from the royal family, Gu Zhuo and Yu Sheng finally came to two stone houses and were briefly explained a few things. It was probably that life on the mountain was difficult. If they couldn't bear the loneliness, they would know before him. Last but not least, never go down the mountain alone.
This is Gu Zhuo's first time coming to Baidi Mountain.
This is also the first time in this life for Yu Sheng.
It was winter, the sun was setting earlier and earlier, and the sky was getting dark.
"Why are you using my face?" Gu Zhuo asked curiously while standing in front of the cliff.
Yu Sheng said casually: "Because I'm not as good-looking as you."
Gu Zhuo glanced at her, very surprised, thinking how could you say such a thing.
This is of course nonsense.
Yu Sheng turned around and said: "Only the meaning of the Frost Heaven Tribulation of All Things on Baidi Mountain can be called the true meaning. If you want to get a glimpse of the true meaning of the Frost Heaven Tribulation of All Things, this is the fastest and best way."
Gu Zhuo was still confused and said, "What do you mean?"
Yu Sheng's tone was very indifferent, but he was not answering the question.
"You must have seen the frosty nature of all things in the grand formation in the old imperial city of Wangjing, and you know that it is not a fantasy, but a real thing."
"So this is what can be taken away," she said
With Yu Sheng's identity, it shouldn't be so troublesome to obtain the Heavenly Will of All Things Frost. Even if it wasn't a matter of just one sentence, it wouldn't be to this extent.
——What she is revealing now is clearly that she wants to take an abnormal path to obtain the true meaning of all things for Gu Zhuo.
Gu Zhuo couldn't understand even more and asked: "Why?"
Yu Sheng frowned slightly, as if remembering something bad, and said: "Because this matter is really troublesome."
Gu Zhuo understood.
There are only a few people in Qin who are qualified to cause Yu Sheng trouble.
He said: "It turns out to be here."
It is known to the whole world that there are four peerless experts in Da Qin who have entered the realm of Ascension.
His Majesty the Emperor and Her Royal Highness the Princess, the former head of the Sky Patrol Department who is known to be extremely mysterious, and a mysterious being who once showed his aura of emergence due to an old incident.
This is the greatest confidence that Great Qin has to dominate the world.
The first three people all have traces and left their own traces in this world, except for the last one.
There have been speculations in the cultivation world in the past, and they believe that this person may not really exist, but no one can take the risk of becoming the enemy of Da Qin to spy on the truth behind it.
Even the other peerless experts who are also in the Ascension realm know very little about this.
"Yeah."
Yu Sheng didn't mean to hide anything, and said: "It's in Baidi Mountain."
Gu Zhuo suddenly felt uncomfortable.
Yu Sheng said calmly: "According to my previous plan, I planned to take you to Baidi Mountain after you returned from Wangjing. However, news came from the wilderness midway, which delayed the matter until today."
"I have always been concerned about your practice."
She said: "Never forget."
Gu Zhuo thought, should I say thank you?
Yu Sheng said: "In the next period of time, we can practice normally here. When you are almost familiar with the mountain, we will go to get the will of all things."
Gu Zhuo was silent for a while, looked at her and asked: "Is it really taking?"
Yu Sheng's expression remained unchanged and he said: "If you think this is too high-sounding, you might as well say it's a theft."
Her Royal Highness the Princess's younger disciples and apprentices risked the disapproval of the world and committed theft in the imperial mausoleum... How ridiculous is this?
Gu Zhuo sighed.
Yu Sheng said: "Still feel weird?"
"It's not weird."
Gu Zhuo paused and did not say the rest of the sentence.
Da Qin seemed to have more hidden dangers than he imagined.
This feeling was all too familiar to him.
Isn't that what the Taoist sect was like back then?
It seems to be arrogant, but in fact it is a candle in the wind.
He said seriously: "The peace of the world depends on oneself. This is not a good thing."
Yu Sheng was noncommittal and said: "No matter what, the moment is peaceful after all."
Gu Zhuo looked at the sea of clouds in the distance and saw the setting sun, feeling emotional.
Yu Sheng raised his head, glanced at the sky, and said: "The wind is going to blow."
Gu Zhuo sighed and said: "It should rain soon."
After saying this, he turned around and walked into the stone house and lit the lamp.
On a rainy night, you must hold a candle and walk as if walking on thin ice.
(End of chapter)