The seventeenth day of the second lunar month.
The Waking of Insects.
It was still dark early in the morning.
Everyone in the ancient building was awakened by the thunder outside.
Chen Yulou was the first to open the window. Dark clouds were rolling in the dark sky. Thunder and lightning were like dragons and snakes swimming in the depths of the clouds. The bursts of thunder shocked everything.
In the night.
Countless hibernating insect beasts woke up one after another and emerged from the ground.
The birds that sleep on the treetops at night also flutter their wings.
The chirping of birds, the chirping of insects, and the roars of beasts intertwined with the thunder to form an unusually astonishing melody.
“On February Festival, everything is shaken, the earthquake is like thunder, and the stinging insects are frightened and run out, so it is called the Awakening of Insects.”
Chen Yulou murmured in a low voice.
Even him, he couldn't help feeling how fast time passed.
Before setting off from Chenjiazhuang, there was still some time before the Chinese New Year. When crossing the Black Desert, they specially lit a bonfire to celebrate.
Unexpectedly, this happened in the blink of an eye.
They have all been awakened.
In total, it has been a full year and a half since he traveled through time.
It may not seem like a long time, but because I traveled all over the country, I was always on the road. When I took a break, looking back now, I feel like the past is like smoke.
There has been a popular saying among the people that the awakening of insects causes all things to break out.
After the solar term.
Winter is completely over.
Everything is recovering, rivers are thawing, and things will only get warmer day by day in the future.
The fishermen are busy casting their nets to catch fish, and the hunters go into the mountains to hunt while the wild animals are sleeping.
Old farmers will also start to plow the fields, sow grain and rice, and work hard for a year's livelihood.
And they...
It has been more than ten days since they settled in.
After all, separation between life and death is a big deal. Yang Fang has been wandering away for nearly ten years and has never fulfilled his filial piety under his master Jin Abacus, so these days of vigil can be considered as compensation.
Place it in ancient times.
Three years of filial piety.
But right now, due to lack of time, Yang Fang can only stay as long as possible.
While he was thinking.
The others seemed to be awakened by the thunder.
One after another opened the windows.
"Brother Chen, is it so early?"
During this period, because they have been living in the small courtyard, everyone spent their free time simply repairing the ancient building from the inside to the outside. Although it is not perfect, at least it is safe for a short stay.
Next door to Chen Yulou is Partridge Whistle.
As soon as she opened the window, she saw him standing at the window, looking at Fangjiashan Mountain in the night.
And it seems that I have been awake for a while.
“Sleep is light, the thunder is too loud.”
Chen Yulou smiled and shrugged.
The spring thunder awakens, and all things contend.
He didn't get much rest in the first place.
Almost as soon as the sky changed, he woke up from his deep sleep.
“It’s awakening.”
The partridge whistle nodded.
Isn't that the case with him.
The deeper the realm, the lower the desire for food, drink and sleep. Most of the time, one spends the whole night practicing meditation. Basically, a night has passed in the blink of an eye.
Plus rare leisure time.
During this period of time, he has completely stripped out the Xuan Dao Conquering Qi and Foundation Building Skills in the Tai Xuan Sutra, rewritten it, and recorded it in a book.
Except for practicing yourself.
We must also take the time to teach it to the old foreigners.
The two brothers and sisters have supported each other, and their understanding of this ancient Taoism has become deeper and deeper.
Because he stepped into the foundation building, it was too difficult to break through the realm for a period of time. Nowadays, most of his cultivation is to consolidate the realm. However, the old foreigner has made rapid progress and has now cultivated his energy.
The four realms of Qi refining.
We have reached the final step.
It can be regarded as coming from behind, surpassing Miss Hong, and catching up with Hua Ling and Yuan Hong.
It is estimated that when he returns to Chenjiazhuang, his changes will shock everyone.
"Shopkeeper Chen, senior brother."
"It's only what time, why don't you get more sleep?"
While talking, another window opened, The old foreigner rubbed his sleepy eyes, his face full of surprise.
It's still dark outside.
It's probably around four or five at most.
Winter nights are long, dark early and light late. Generally speaking, it doesn’t get bright until close to six o’clock.
Even if I sleep less, it is still too early.
"You kid, you can't even open your eyes. If you feel sleepy, go back and continue sleeping. Brother Chen and I will chat for a few words."
Seeing that he was shaking and talking, he didn't wake up. Look, Partridge Whistle joked with a smile.
"I'm afraid it's going to be difficult, with such a big thunder, what's going on today?"
The old foreigner yawned.
He leaned against the window sill with his hands on his hands, watching the electric snake and brontosaurus flying back and forth in the night. The snow in the mountains in the distance had not completely melted yet, so the thunder was obviously wrong.
On a normal day, he would definitely be able to imagine it.
But at the moment, the person is still confused and has not woken up. He just feels weird and subconsciously asked.
"Today's awakening of insects."
Partridge Whistle responded casually.
"Ah... Jingzhe, that's not to beat the wall."
The old foreigner's eyes widened.
In the ancient tradition of the Zagrama people, Jingzhe is also called Qizhe. There is a saying that if a peach breaks a wall, snakes and insects in the world will have nowhere to hide.
"Peach against the wall?"
Listening to the gossip between the two, Chen Yulou also became somewhat interested.
In western Hunan, during the Jingzhe solar term, there has been a tradition of painting arrows to shoot white tigers since ancient times.
Every household would paint bows and arrows with lime powder outside the stilted building where they live, and shoot them out the door. The locals call this the White Tiger Shooting Guotang.
The Tujia people regard the tiger as their totem, and every family offers sacrifices to the tiger.
In order to prevent tigers, people draw arrow talisman on the Jingzhe day to ensure safety.
As for Xiangyin, there is a custom of eating pears during the awakening of insects.
"Nothing happens today, but I can have some fun."
Missing the New Year's Eve and the second dragon raising its head in February, Jingzhe can be regarded as the first major solar term after the new year.
Chen Yulou suggested with a smile.
"Okay."
"There are peach trees at the foot of the mountain. I can break them."
The old foreigner's eyes lit up and he said immediately.
As soon as he finished speaking, a dull voice came, "Then I'll draw the arrow talisman."
A few people looked down.
Only then did they realize that Kunlun, who lived downstairs, had also woken up and was leaning on the railing, smiling and listening to the group of people talking.
"Don't be in a hurry to draw the talisman. Let's go to the town with me first. It's a festival after all, so we can have a good meal."
Chen Yulou smiled and waved his hand.
"Okay."
Kunlun could not refuse the shopkeeper's order, so he immediately agreed.
"Shopkeeper Chen, let me go with Brother Kunlun. I am familiar with this area. I know which restaurant has good wine and whose meat and dishes are fresh."
Hearing this.
Several people subconsciously looked back at the innermost window.
Yang Fangzheng was leaning in front of the window sill with a smile on his face.
“Have a good meal and we can start our journey at dawn.”
Hear this.
The four people in the group couldn't help but look at each other, a trace of relaxation flashed across their expressions.
Ten days have passed in the blink of an eye.
It is indeed time to set off back to Xiangyin.
However, it was difficult for them to say this, so now they finally waited until he took the initiative.
"That's okay."
"We just woke up and got busy."
Chen Yulou nodded.
A moment later.
The ancient building is brightly lit.
Yang Fang and Kunlun rode down the mountain and headed straight for the nearest market.
The old foreigner and the partridge sentry brothers went to the foot of the mountain to look for peach trees.
Chen Yulou was left alone, and he was not idle either. He found some lime powder that had been used to repel insects and remove moisture some time ago. After a brief reconciliation, he walked outside the building and followed the instructions in his memory. See, arrow symbols are drawn bit by bit.
Wait until he draws it.
Brothers Partridge Sentinel have also returned. Holding a peach branch in hand.
Put it on the fire pond and smoke it randomly to remove the dew and coldness on the branches.
While the branches were burning, the old foreigner went to prepare the lights.
Chen Yulou put down the wooden stick with which he drew the charms, and when he walked in, he saw two people at a glance. One was holding a lamp, shining on the beams, wooden pillars and floor tiles, and the other was holding a peach branch and patting the corner of the wall gently. ,ground.
There are still words in his mouth.
After listening carefully, I found that it was nothing more than words like peach hitting the wall, leaving nowhere to hide, driving away snakes and insects, and ensuring safety.
You can see it.
Although the Zagrama clan rarely communicates with the outside world, they have always lived a life of reclusiveness.
But after thousands of years, how can it be possible to be completely indifferent to worldly affairs? These customs are obviously the practices of the Han people. They merged with each other, and then gradually passed down and became traditions.
There is a similar approach in Xiangyin.
Illuminating the corner of the house with a candle, lighting a few sticks of incense and burning two pieces of yellow paper outside the cattle, sheep and pig pens are also a good omen for good weather and prosperity for the five animals.
The two of them did it very seriously.
Don’t dare to be careless at all.
Everywhere upstairs and downstairs has been spared.
Chen Yulou did not disturb the two of them, and stood downstairs with his hands behind his hands. At this moment, the sky gradually turned brighter, but the drum-like spring thunder did not end.
"Okay, okay."
"Finally done."
While he was looking at the scenery below the mountain and thinking about the return route, a burst of footsteps came up the wooden ladder.
Looking back.
The old foreigner was wiping the sweat from his forehead and said with a relaxed expression.
"Yang Fang and the others are probably coming back soon."
While speaking.
The sound of horse hooves like rain has been heard from the bottom of the mountain.
"It's true, I said Cao Cao Cao Cao has arrived."
The three of them smiled and greeted them out.
really.
As soon as they walked out, they saw Kunlun and Yang Fang, carrying large and small bags of ingredients, pushing the door open and entering the courtyard.
Not the same as when I came here.
The weeds in the yard have been cleared away.
The collapsed bamboo pavilion has also been repaired.
The courtyard feels a bit like a hermit's residence in the mountains.
To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that this place was too far away from Xiangyin, Chen Yulou would have wanted to stay for a while, in a leisurely and quiet environment without anyone disturbing him.
After this period of time, Yang Fang also came out of the pain of his master's death.
There is light in the eyes, and there is energy in the person.
No longer like before, he was in a state of confusion all day long, like a zombie.
"I'm going to light the fire."
"No, just the two of us."
"Let's do it together, we have nothing to do anyway."
"That's fine. "
No one among them took a break. Chen Yulou showed his skills and made braised pork.
Although the appearance is average.
But it tastes okay after all.
What surprised him the most was the old foreigner. His cooking skills were unexpectedly good, and he had Huaiyang dishes at his fingertips. When he got to the back, a few people could only help him.
Less than half an hour.
The table was almost filled with wine and food.
There were also drinks they bought from the wine shop in town.
"I didn't make it in time for the Chinese New Year. I didn't expect to make up for it today."
Looking at the sumptuous meals, Chen Yulou couldn't help but have an appetite.
During this period, I stayed in Fangjiashan. Although it was not as hard as traveling along the way, it was still as simple as possible, just deal with it casually.
Situations like today are rare.
"On the way back, we have to catch the wind and wash away the dust."
"Of course we can't leave behind on the way out."
Sitting next to the old foreigner, Yang Fang smiled and filled the glasses for everyone.
He actually knew very well that after setting off today, he might not be back for a while.
Just like when I left here.
Nearly ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.
However, the man had ambitions in all directions. Now that the master has passed away, it is time for him to pursue his own path.
I have been looking at each other for so long with Shopkeeper Chen.
Yang Fang could see clearly that their ambitions were truly lofty.
Long life and long-term vision, practice Taoism and become an immortal.
This is something that ordinary people can't see, and they don't even dare to think about it.
Compared with this, what he used to think about traveling around the world and becoming famous now seems really childish and ridiculous.
Start by opening the door on Kuanglu Mountain.
A seed was planted in his heart.
Just waiting for an opportunity, it will sprout, take root, break through the ground, and eventually grow into a towering tree.
Xuan Dao's Convincing Qi Building Foundation Skill.
Can I practice spiritual practice myself?
I don’t dare to ask for immortality, but I am satisfied if I can break the shackles, break away from the shackles, and have a glimpse of real freedom.
No delays.
The group of people moved their index fingers.
When the wine was half drunk, Yang Fang took advantage of the wine to finally speak out his thoughts.
It’s just...
What we were greeted with were pairs of strange eyes.
Seeing this, his heart sank to the bottom, and the hand holding the wine glass was trembling, "Shopkeeper Chen... no, can't you?"
Hearing this, Chen Yulou couldn't help but shake his head. A smile.
"You kid, haven't you been on this road a long time ago?"
Seeing his uneasy face and visible nervousness, Chen Yulou thought he was trying to say something.
“What, what?”
Yang Fang raised his eyebrows, these words were indeed beyond his expectation.
“Let me explain.”
Kunlun put down his chopsticks and looked serious.
"The real name of the Qixing Heng Qigong that was taught to you in Chenjiazhuang that day is actually the Qixing Qigong. It was passed down from the Emei Taoist Sect and was passed down by Peng Zu."
"Heng Lian can't do it. It is a martial arts branch of Qi Yang Gong. "
"Nursing Qi and refining Qi is the great way."
Yang Fang was shocked when he heard this, and his expression was full of disbelief.
I first arrived at Chenjiazhuang that day, and after sparring with Kunlun, I was shocked by his terrifying horizontal kung fu, so I decided to stay and wanted to learn from his master.
Half a year has passed now.
He has already started practicing Qixingheng Qigong, and he can’t say that he is a proficient one, but he has also practiced to a level that is difficult for ordinary people to reach.
Especially after entering Gangjin.
My understanding of martial arts techniques is even more extraordinary.
But he never thought that this horizontal practice was actually a combination of Taoism and martial arts.
"Then the whole volume..."
Taking a breath, Yang Fang suppressed the shock in his heart and couldn't help but ask.
"It is indeed two volumes. The first volume is for martial arts and body training, and the second volume is for cultivating Qi and entering the Tao."
He was not disappointed.
Kunlun nodded.
That day, because Old Shen was grateful to him for saving his grandson Huzi, he made sure to give him the entire ancient Dharma as a gift. When he left, he left the same words: As long as Kunlun is willing, he can practice the whole practice without becoming a disciple or starting a class. roll.
He always carries the ancient method with him.
It’s just that he didn’t even try it himself.
Now that Yang Fang has proposed it, it is actually the best opportunity.
After all, Zu Longding and his group, who have become martial arts masters, have reached the top of their martial arts cultivation path. There is no way forward. If they want to go further, they can only move to the next volume.
"That's it..."
"I'll tell you, how can a secular martial arts technique collect qi, refine the body, and cultivate spiritual thoughts."
Listen to him Some explanation.
Yang Fang finally came to his senses.
He can be regarded as someone who has come into contact with many martial arts techniques.
But I have never seen a kung fu that is so weird.
No wonder, just when he opened his mouth, everyone at the table stared at him with such strange eyes and laughed.
Early in the door.
But he didn’t know it.
Thinking of this, Yang Fang smiled helplessly, but did not dare to hesitate. He stood up, clasped his fists seriously towards Kunlun, and bowed in salute.
"Then please Kunlun brother... teach me the Qi refining method in the next volume." (End of this chapter)