Umbrella Travel to the Heavens

Li Xiu chuckled, opened his mouth and answered slowly: "The method of crossing the sea."

"The method of crossing the sea?"

Hong Yi looked puzzled, did he mean shipbuilding or sailing?

Unlike Hong Yi who has never been in touch with Taoism and martial arts, Tu Lao understood what Li Xiu was referring to and explained.

"The opening chapter of "Martial Arts" says that the ultimate goal of martial arts is to strengthen the body and transcend life and death. It is definitely not for the sake of killing for a moment. The world is like a sea of ​​suffering, and the body is like a raft across the sea. .”

"The "Tao Jing" also said at the beginning that the world is like a sea of ​​suffering, and the human body is like a way to cross the sea. However, the sea of ​​suffering is boundless, and the raft may eventually decay. As long as the spirit and soul are strong, you can abandon the raft and swim to the other side of the sea of ​​suffering with your own strength. .”

"Mister wants to teach you martial arts or Taoism."

"Wu Jing" and "Dao Jing" were compiled by the emperor at the beginning of the Daqian Dynasty with the power of the whole country.

According to legend, "Wu Jing" collects all kinds of martial arts in the world, and "Tao Jing" collects all Taoism in the world. If you can get it, you can practice according to the above methods to strengthen your body and soul.

It is a pity that within a few years after the compilation of these two books, the Dagan Dynasty suddenly banned engraving, and at the same time collected the printed books from the people and burned them in one fell swoop. All are felonies.

However, although the Dagan Dynasty prohibited folks from practicing martial arts, it encouraged the royal family, nobles and officials' families to practice martial arts.

Originally, Hong Yi had the opportunity to see these two treasured books because of his background, but unfortunately he was disliked by his father, who forbade him to practice any martial arts, let alone Taoism, which is more mysterious than martial arts, so he has not been able to see it until now.

After knowing the purpose of Li Xiu's coming here, Tu Lao felt relieved, looked at Hong Yi who was thinking about something, and asked Li Xiu with his hands clasped.

"I don't know if the master intends to teach the young master martial arts or Taoism?"

Mr. is a respectful title for people. Mr. Tu called Mr. Li Xiu because he thought his strength was unpredictable, and Mr. Hong Yi because he was not like ordinary people, he had no prejudices and contempt, and he was willing to enlighten the little foxes.

The world is a great sea of ​​suffering, people in the sea, the body is the boat, and the soul is the person in the boat. The boat carries people and sails to the other shore. Is it to cultivate the body and strengthen the hull until the other shore of the sea of ​​suffering? Or practice Hun'er, so that the people in the boat are familiar with the nature of water, so that they can abandon the boat?

Martial arts or Taoism, which one should Li Xiu teach Hong Yi?

Li Xiu snapped his fingers and said with a smile: "The ultimate goal of martial arts and Taoism is to transcend life and death. Why should they be so separated? A ship sailing on the sea of ​​suffering will eventually decay, but when the manpower is exhausted, it can swim in the sea of ​​suffering How far."

"Why don't the two practice together, wait for the raft to decay, and then cross the sea of ​​suffering, and the two will relay to reach the other shore."

"this……"

Tu Lao's complexion is weird, this argument is a bit ridiculous.

Not to mention that people's energy and talent are limited, very few people can achieve good results in both martial arts and Taoism, transcending difficulties, why not specialize in one and go further.

Besides, when the two have reached a high level of cultivation, it is inevitable to make a choice about obstacles and obstacles, and to abandon one in order to move forward.

This is the affirmative answer he got from the eminent monks in the monastery when his pure fox clan was originally adjacent to the Dazen Temple, a holy place for practice.

That eminent monk back then had already touched the realm of the Saint of Martial Arts, and there were few people in the world who could compare with it. It seemed that the gentleman in front of him could not compare with that eminent monk back then in terms of knowledge and strength.

However, the Saint of Martial Arts is rare in the world, how can it be so easy to meet, this gentleman should not be weak, and it is far enough to be the master of this young gentleman.

In an instant, Tu Lao had a few thoughts in his mind, and then continued.

"Sir's remarks opened my eyes, and it is really a blessing for me to be accepted as an apprentice by my husband.

"

It's not because Mr. Tu was secretly mocking, but because he didn't want to reveal too much. The Dachan Temple used to be a holy place for practicing, but it was wiped out by the imperial court 20 years ago on the charge of cooperating with the remnants of the previous dynasty in an attempt to rebel. The thousand-year-old temple was burnt down , the monks were slaughtered.

Anyone who has something to do with the Great Zen Temple is now a key wanted by the court, and Mr. Tu does not want to bring disaster to the Chunhu clan who have moved to the West Mountain Valley.

But there was an expression in his eyes, how could he hide it from Li Xiu, but Li Xiu was not interested in arguing with him, and the two of them were destined to have nothing to talk about due to the limit of their vision.

Li Xiu turned to look at Hong Yi again and asked.

"How about it, Hong Yi, are you willing to worship under my sect and become my apprentice?"

Hong Yi showed a look of embarrassment, struggling in his heart, and finally turned into a long sigh.

"Well, to be honest, Hong Yi is very willing and even eager to join Mr.'s school, learn the method of crossing the sea, and strengthen his body and soul."

"But..., alas, it's not the boy who shirks, but I really have something to hide, I can't practice martial arts and Taoism, and please don't blame the boy."

Hong Yi stood up, bowed his hands respectfully to Li Xiu and said.

Li Xiu was not angry, and once again signaled Hong Yi to sit down with peace of mind.

"Is it because of your father, Hong Xuanji?"

Hong Yi was astonished when Li Xiu revealed his identity straight away: "How does sir know?"

Hearing this conversation, Mr. Tu looked at Hong Yi in astonishment. He never thought that the teacher Yuan Concubine brought back casually was Hong Xuanji's son.

Marquis of Wu Wen, Hong Xuanji, this man is both civil and military, with a grand title and an extremely powerful minister. Few people in Dagan territory do not know his illustrious reputation.

But looking at Hong Yi's attire, it seems that he doesn't get much favor from Hong Xuanji.

Hong Yi's eyes flickered strangely, indeed, his father Hong Xuanji strictly forbade him to practice any martial arts, as a son of man, how could he tell his father's fault in front of others, that's why he said it was unspeakable.

Li Xiu didn't explain how he knew Hong Yi's background, but continued.

"Then how do you think your father Hong Xuanji treats you?"

Hong Yi was stunned by the question, his complexion darkened, and his expression was quite sad.

His father, Hong Xuanji, could not be said to be indifferent to him, but every time he was summoned, he would always be reprimanded for no reason.

As a result, everyone in Marquis Wu's mansion knew that his father didn't like him, or even hated him. Even the servants in the mansion could bully him, and the price was only a mild reprimand from Mrs. Zhao.

Hong Yi is a concubine, and he never thought of being compared with his son Hong Xi, but the treatment in Marquis Wuwen's mansion is far inferior to other sons of concubine.

Marquis Wen's mansion covers an area of ​​100 acres, with layers of magnificent pavilions. As the son of Marquis Wen of Wu, he lives in a remote, dilapidated courtyard in the northwest corner. Apart from living alone, it is more expensive than the slaves in the mansion. All the better.

As for the monthly allowance, apart from being able to buy paper and ink for him, he can barely survive starvation. Otherwise, even though he is a scholar, his body would not be so weak.

He came here to the west mountain, one is to pay homage to his deceased mother and guard the grave, and the other is to avoid staying in Wu Wenhou's mansion to be so useless, and to be free for a while.

Thinking of these years, Hong Yi remained silent for a long time...