Chapter 60 60: Getting Started
Yunshan Mountain is so tall that half of its peak is shrouded in clouds all year round, making it look like a fairy and full of fairy spirit.
The Yunshan Taoist Temple is built in the mountains, and its specific location is only halfway up the mountain.
There are many reasons why this location was chosen.
It is said that there is almost no path to go up, and masonry materials cannot be carried up at all;
It is also said that the mountains are high and the air is cold, and even the immortal monks cannot withstand it if they live too high;
There are also some more outrageous sayings, saying that there is a giant snake entrenched on the top of the mountain, and others are not allowed to set foot on its territory...
After years of operation and expansion, today's Yunshan Temple has grown to a considerable scale, forming a large area of Taoist palace buildings, including drum towers, bell towers, etc., all in an orderly manner.
The Taoist temple is divided into two units: the outer courtyard and the inner courtyard.
The master of Yunshan Temple has been meditating in the inner courtyard all year round, practicing in seclusion and rarely showing up.
He has three disciples, two men and one woman, namely the eldest disciple Yun Cheng, the second disciple Yun Yi, and the female Guan Yunning.
The person responsible for the daily operations of the Taoist temple is Yuncheng.
In addition to the three direct disciples, there are more than a dozen Taoist deacons who hold ultimatums in the Taoist temple.
Chu Taoist who went to Chen Zexiang to sell fake peach charms for profit was one of them.
At that time, Taoist Chu disappeared, and the Taoist boy accompanying him ran back to report. Yuncheng was originally going to send someone to investigate, but unexpectedly he alerted the master.
The master of Yunshan Temple went there in person.
Such situations are quite rare.
The master of Yunshan Monastery only said: "If your mind is moved, you have no choice but to move."
This sounds mysterious, but as a disciple, Yuncheng understands it.
The "mind" that Master talks about is not a conventional word, but a term of divine law.
The Taoist inheritance of Yunshan Temple is the "Five Zang Divine Method". Heart, liver, kidney, lung and spleen correspond to the five elements of fire, wood, water, metal and earth.
Finally, the temple of the five internal organs was built to seek enlightenment.
The master of Yunshan Temple is very experienced in Taoism and has already developed his "mind".
The female champion Yunning also got the true story. The "heartbeat" she said was not the literal meaning between men and women, but the "mind" of her cultivation was moved.
It's just that her cultivation is lacking, and she has not yet reached the "state of mind and spirit". To be precise, she should be a "ghost in the mind".
However, people who are practicing Buddhism will definitely choose something that sounds nice. The "mind and spirit" are naturally much more pleasing to the ear than the "mind ghost".
In the Yunshan lineage, the style of doing things depends on the mind.
Taoist Yuncheng was very happy today because Zhao Tianci, the young master of the Zhao family, came to the mountain gate to become a disciple.
As a county town, Genshui County also has many wealthy families, but when it comes to the new rich, it is of course the Zhao family.
Concubine Zhao was born in the Zhao family, and she immediately became very popular. In just one or two years, she quickly rose to prominence and became the target of many local forces competing to fawn over her.
With Yunshan Temple's status and strength, it is not possible to please the Zhao family like others, but it can establish a friendly bond with each other, which has many benefits for the Taoist Temple.
For example, let's take the young master of the Zhao family into the family.
It is equivalent to making friends with the emperor's relatives. It will be much more convenient in the future, especially when dealing with government agencies.
During the Qian Dynasty, Shinto sects were basically restricted and governed by humane yamen.
Although in recent years, this kind of restrictive jurisdiction has gradually become lax and weak, on the surface, the rules are still there, and no one dares to directly say "rebellion."
After all, the size and military strength of the imperial court are here. Even if the government affairs are gradually failing, those who go against the officials at this time and welcome the Shinto sect may very well end up being "cut down the mountains and destroy the temples".
Zhao Tianci became a disciple, of course, not as a disciple of Yunshan Temple Master, but as a disciple of Taoist Master Yuncheng.
As we all know, Master Yunshan Temple has closed its doors for a long time and will not accept any more new disciples.
For the apprenticeship ceremony, Taoist Yuncheng also ordered people to prepare it well in advance. He didn't wait long before a Taoist boy came to report that the young master of the Zhao family had gone up the mountain to the Taoist temple.
"Okay!"
The Taoist with a blushing face smiled, left the room, and headed to the main hall.
When the senior brother accepts a disciple, Yun Yi and Yun Ning will attend the ceremony. Unfortunately, the master has made it clear that he wants to practice in seclusion and will not participate in such mundane things. ……
About half an hour later, Chen Jin took Chen Min to the outer gate of Yunshan Taoist Temple.
The vermilion nail-embedded door and the two white jade lions outside the door look magnificent, not like a Taoist sect, but more like a high-ranking aristocrat.
A Zhike Taoist guarded the door and stopped the Chen Jin brothers and sisters: "Both laymen, please stay. Are you here to offer incense, or are you here to worship gods and seek talismans?"
Chen Jin replied: "We are here to become apprentices."
"Apprenticeship?"
The Taoist Zhike was slightly startled, and then said: "The Taoist priests of the Xian family in this Taoist temple have never accepted disciples from outsiders. Please go back, two laymen, and go down the mountain."
Chen Jin said: "You misunderstood, we are looking for your temple master."
"Are you looking for a disciple of the Guanzhu?"
Zhike Taoist laughed dumbly and immediately waved his hand: "You are here to cause trouble, so leave quickly and don't make trouble here."
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Chen Jin was not annoyed and smiled: "Your temple master should be here soon."
The Taoist Zhike sneered: "It's broad daylight, what are you daydreaming about here?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a lantern that had been hanging under the lintel of the outer courtyard door suddenly lit up, and a breath enveloped him.
Taoist Zhike was shocked, and immediately realized what he was doing, and quickly knelt down on his knees: "See the temple master."
An old voice sounded: "Please invite the distinguished guests to come to my inner courtyard immediately."
"Yes, yes."
Taoist Zhike kept saying this, his head was covered with cold sweat, and his heart was filled with turmoil. If he hadn't known about the master's supernatural powers and the undoubted tone of his voice, he would have suspected that Chen Jin was up to something and was pretending to pass on the imperial edict.
What the hell is going on?
This pale-faced scholar who looks frail actually knows the viewer?
How is it possible?
"Please lead the way, Taoist priest."
Chen Jin still looked very calm.
"Don't dare."
Zhike Taoist waved his hand hurriedly.
Ordinary pilgrims came and called him "Taoist Master", and he half-heartedly agreed. But the scholar in front of him is mysterious and seems to have a very good background. How can he dare to be this "taoist priest"?
"You two, please, come in quickly!"
……
There was a lively atmosphere in the main hall of the outer courtyard.
For Shinto sects, accepting disciples is a solemn and important matter.
However, this time, Taoist Master Yuncheng accepted Zhao Tianci as a registered disciple, so the ceremony was not so solemn.
Of course, it’s not that registered disciples don’t pay attention to it, it’s just part of the process. After registering his name, it will be seen whether the young master of the Zhao family can endure hardship and whether he can officially join the family.
That's for later.
At present, both sides get what they need and are coveting each other's "name".
In the hall, the female champion Yun Ning, who was sitting on a chair nearby, suddenly trembled, stood up suddenly, and ran straight out.
This sudden change caused everyone to look sideways, wondering what happened.
"Little junior sister, what's wrong with you?"
Yuncheng called.
However, Yun Ning turned a deaf ear and ran out quickly, disappearing in an instant.
(End of chapter)