Chapter 108: Teach Heavenly Master a Truth
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In the soup cake shop in the early morning, people were coming and going, and the aroma of thick soup lingered, but Zhao Duan only wanted to curse.
It scares people to death. Unprepared, he was subconsciously shocked when he saw this "casual official of Tianshi Mansion" again.
"Why is it you again?" Zhao Duan couldn't help complaining, but he was surprised at the other party's methods.
When he had just reborn and his six senses were sensitive, it stands to reason that for an acquaintance who had met once and was a sorcerer, he should have noticed it when he stepped into the soup cake shop.
But the fact is that he didn't realize it until he sat across from Zhang Yanyi.
This Lao Deng is a master... Zhao Duan became more and more certain of this judgment.
The old Heavenly Master with a ruddy face and narrow eyes looked down gently, still dressed like an old man in the past, with half-eaten haggis soup and pancakes in front of him, and said with a smile: "Because my little friend and I are in the Heavenly Master's Mansion. Destined."
"..." Zhao Duan was speechless and said doubtfully:
"Old sir, as far as I know, this place is still a long way from the Tianshi Mansion. Don't tell me that you traveled all this way early in the morning just to eat the pancakes from this place."
He didn't believe it.
It is highly doubtful that the other party must have learned that he was staying in the palace, so he made a special trip to block him early in the morning.
Knowing this little thing is not difficult for the "casual officials" of Tianshi Mansion.
The old Heavenly Master with long eyebrows and long beard smiled:
"As far as I know, this place is still a long way from Zhao Xiaoyou's home. Are you coming out of the palace?"
You are indeed a cunning fellow. You even found out where my home is... Zhao Duan cursed and said angrily: "Yes, I made a meritorious service yesterday and was rewarded by the saint. I stayed in the palace overnight. After working hard all night, I came out.”
A clever lie is one where every word is true, but when put together they are false.
To outsiders, these words sounded like he was sleeping with the empress.
When Zhao Duan said this, he implicitly stated that he had a deep relationship with the empress, so the old man should not waste his efforts.
It is impossible to change jobs. Only by eating soft food can you maintain your life.
Secondly, he is hinting that he is a favorite of the empress and is not afraid of you, a casual official.
Zhang Yanyi smiled and was not fooled. He looked him up and down and said:
"The I Ching cleanses the marrow and transforms you into a new person... It seems that His Majesty has really cultivated you."
"Oh, the old gentleman has good eyesight," Zhao Duan said with a smile:
"So, don't waste your efforts. I really have no interest in worshiping the Tianshi Mansion."
At this time, the owner of the soup cake shop presented a large bowl of hot soup and five soft, steaming sesame cakes.
Zhao Duan drank the soup, took a bite of the pancake, and ate the hot food. His mood became even better.
Well, it's a pity that this soup has no condiments. It is urgent to make condiments to improve the diet.
Zhang Yan shook his head and said:
"Cultivating Taoism is about seeking fate. Since I don't want to, I won't force it. I am here today for two things."
"You said it." Zhao Duan concentrated on eating the cake and said vaguely.
"The first thing is that last time, my little friend gave an oral exposition on the way of heaven. It was a small talk, and the old man liked it very much. After I got back, I copied it for the younger generation to see. I came here to inform my little friend." The old Heavenly Master said slowly.
Only then did Zhao Duan remember that the last time he was drunk, he made some nonsense about the original text of the Tao Te Ching.
He didn't want the old man to like it, but he didn't really care. After all, he was just a porter from two worlds. The key point was that there was no copyright law in the Yu Dynasty.
He couldn't collect the royalties, and there was nothing he could do if others copied them.
Or else, in my previous life, I read Qidian Wenzhi-themed novels, and the background introduction at the beginning said that the protagonist traveled to a different world with perfect copyright laws...
But this old man was not honest. He paid for the sentence I carried for nothing and didn't get any gifts or anything... Zhao Duan didn't say anything and waited for the rest of the story.
"The second thing is that I have done some research on the art of deducing celestial phenomena and divination. Yesterday, on a whim, I figured out that my little friend will be in a bloody disaster in the near future. I came here to remind you." The old heavenly master said again.
"puff!"
Zhao Duan almost choked on a mouthful of haggis soup. He raised his head in shock, his eyes filled with the words "You cursed me."
Immediately, he thought that this world was not the same as his previous life. There were gods in this world, and the other party was a Taoist priest from the Tianshi Mansion.
It's not surprising that he can pinch and count. He immediately became serious and put down the soup bowl:
"Old sir, please don't lie to others."
Zhang Yanyi couldn't laugh or cry, and gently stroked his beard:
"Why is the old man like this? If you don't believe me, you can think of the old man as a charlatan."
Zhao Duan's expression became solemn and he cupped his hands:
"My junior's words just now offended me. I hope you can speak more carefully."
Zhang Yanyi smiled and shook his head: "The secrets of heaven are unpredictable, and there are no absolutes in the world. Heaven and earth are benevolent, and the blessings and blessings they give are not constant. How can we say it carefully?"
Hehe, if you want to say this, I just want to talk about quantum physics with you... Zhao Duan frowned.
He didn't think that a powerful person from the Tianshi Mansion would scare him out of boredom.
And the bloody disaster... means that there may be danger in the near future, which is also logical.
The arrest of the two men from Tiechiguan meant that Kuangfu Society's intelligence network in the capital was severely shaken.
Ordinary people may not know the key role Zhao Duan played in this case.
But the rebels definitely know.
It would be natural for it to cause retaliation against oneself.
Of course, potential enemies are not only those who rebel against the party, but also the "Li party" whom he has offended one after another, including the Pei family of Huaishui, Prince Jing's palace, Princess Yunyang...
"Oh, I have indeed become stronger, but my enemies have also increased, and they have increased exponentially." Zhao Duan laughed at himself. There is no guarantee that some small-minded enemy will come to assassinate him and then frame the blame on the traitor.
"Thank you, old gentleman, for the tip." Zhao Duan sighed, "I will pay attention."
Although he said this, he couldn't think of any good way to protect himself.
You can't hide in the palace or the governor's hall all day long, seeking protection from the strong.
Or whenever I go out, I have to be escorted by the entire Lihuatang in full armor, right?
As for looking for bodyguards from the old supervisor, it is unrealistic.
It's okay to hire someone temporarily to handle the case, but it's impossible to send a master to protect him all year round.
Zhao Duan's identity does not allow him to have the qualifications. Even if he could, he would not be happy to have his privacy being stared at all day long.
After all... to make iron, you need to be strong yourself. Zhao Duan felt the powerful Qi flowing through his meridians after being "reborn", as well as the "Golden Crow Flying Knife" in his sleeves.
Supplemented by the "body protection glow" and "Galaxy upside down", there are two royal martial arts, one offensive and one defensive.
There was an eagerness to try in my heart.
He suddenly realized that this might be the so-called "spiritual spirit" of warriors in the words of Emperor Taizu.
However, given his character, although he is not afraid of assassins, he also has the courage to fight to the death.
But if you can eliminate the need to do it yourself, you can steadily destroy the enemy. If you are mentally ill, you can do it yourself.
Master Xiao Zhao is a noble piece of porcelain, how can it collide with a humble earthen pot?
"Although I can't tell you the details, I still have something to give you."
As soon as Zhang Yan heard this, he suddenly took out a silver talisman from his sleeve.
Press it with your fingers and push it on the table.
Zhao Duan looked at the talisman in surprise. On the front of the silver talisman was the emblem of "Tianshi Mansion".
In the center, the Taoist edict is outlined with sky-green cinnabar and flying dragons and phoenixes.
Looking carefully, the blue cinnabar seems to be non-physical, but a stream of fresh air flowing slowly.
"Imperial Talisman!" He was surprised and recognized the origin of this object.
In Beijing, Tianshi Mansion and Shenlong Temple have different signboards.
Shenlong Temple is good at pharmacology, and the wound medicines it sells are top-notch. When warriors train their bodies, the medicine packs they consume are also of the highest quality produced by Shenlong Temple.
Marketing Throughout Dayu, every major city has drug stores under Shenlong Temple.
Tianshi Mansion is good at elixirs and talismans, but its output is rare.
But every pot of pills and every talisman are of astonishing value, and often only wealthy families and high-ranking officials can afford them.
Silver Talisman, tearing it apart can summon a god to help in battle.
The origin and strength of the gods are determined by the quality of the talismans.
It is a good thing with a price but no market. It can save your life at critical moments.
"Old sir, this thing is valuable and I can't accept it." Zhao Duan put his hand on the talisman paper with a serious look on his face.
"..." Zhang Yanyi saw his hand that was tightly clenched with no intention of letting go, and gained a new understanding of this young man's thick skin.
"Haha, take it. This thing will be used as a reward for the old man's unauthorized copying of his views on the way of heaven." The old master was calm and calm, looking like a master.
Zhao Duan's eyes lit up and he wondered if the Tao Te Ching was so valuable. He pondered for a moment and said:
"I actually have a lot more insights..."
Zhang Yan smiled and said: "My little friend, that's not what you said last time. You said you only understood those few sentences."
The problem is, you just gave me a bowl of hangover soup last time... Zhao Duan said seriously: "Oh, it's a new insight I've gained in the past two days."
"..." Zhang Yan smiled and said nonchalantly:
"Oh? Then why don't you tell me?"
Given his level, he wouldn't really understand the meaning of those words from another world.
But for the same reason, whether it can be explained in concise and precise sentences is another matter.
Tianshi Mansion's "Book of Heaven" has been compiled for thousands of years, and Zhang Yan thought it was perfect, not a single word could be added or deleted.
But what Zhao Duan said casually was actually more concise than the words that the great monks of all ages have pondered in the Book of Heaven, and pointed directly to the great road of heaven and earth.
However, just as the text of poetry is innate and can be obtained by chance, Zhang Yanyi doubted that what Zhao Duan said before was already the best.
Even if the follow-up is still good, it is not enough to abolish the words in the Book of Heaven.
On the other side, Zhao Duan was also thinking about which sentence was more valuable. He thought for a while and said:
"The old gentleman said just now that heaven and earth are benevolent and provide enlightenment, but I have a different view."
"oh?"
Zhao Duan talked eloquently:
"Heaven and earth are unkind, and treat all things as stupid dogs; saints are unkind, and regard the common people as stupid dogs. Between heaven and earth, is it just like a chariot? It is empty but unyielding, and it rises when it moves. It is better to stay in the center than to keep in the center."
After a pause, he said: "This is the unkindness of heaven and earth."
Under the awning of the soup cake shop, Zhang Yan was stunned.
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(End of this chapter)