Chapter 262
Chapter 260 Chapter 258
Li Xiu chuckled lightly and replied slowly: “The method of crossing the sea.”
“The method of crossing the sea?”
Hong Yi looked puzzled, does it mean shipbuilding or sailing?
Tu Lao didn’t think Hong Yi had never been in contact with Taoism and martial arts. He understood what Li Xiu was referring to and explained.
“The “Wu Jing” begins with the first statement that the ultimate goal of martial arts is to strengthen the body and surpass life and death. It is not a momentary effort to kill and be strong. The world is like a sea of bitterness, and the body is like a raft across the sea. If the body is strong, it can carry people directly to the other shore of the sea of suffering. .”
“The “Tao Jing” opens again, saying that the world is like a sea of bitterness, and the human body is like the method of crossing the sea. But the sea of bitterness is boundless, and the raft will eventually decay. .”
“Mister wants to teach you martial arts or Taoism.”
“Wu Jing” and “Dao Jing” were compiled by the emperor’s orders when the Dagan dynasty opened.
According to legend, the “Wu Jing” collects all kinds of martial arts in the world, and the “Tao Jing” collects all the Taoism in the world. If you can get it, you can practice physical fitness and soul strengthening according to the above methods.
It is a pity that not a few years after the compilation of these two books, the Dagan Dynasty suddenly banned engraving, and at the same time collected printed books from the folks and burned them in one fell swoop. As for the folks who have collections of books, once discovered, Both are serious crimes.
However, although the Dagan dynasty prohibited the folks from practicing martial arts, it vigorously encouraged the royal family, nobles, and official households to practice martial arts.
Originally from Hong Yi’s background, he had the opportunity to see these two books, but unfortunately he was quite disliked by his father and forbid him to practice any martial arts, let alone more martial arts and more mysterious Taoism, so he has never been able to see it.
After knowing the purpose of Li Xiu’s coming here, Old Tu relaxed a little bit, looked at Hong Yi who was not sure what he was thinking, and asked Li Xiu with his hands.
“I wonder if the husband intends to teach Xiao Mister martial arts or Taoism?”
Mr. Tu is a respectful name for people. Tu Lao calls Mr. Li Xiu because he thinks his strength is unpredictable. He calls Mr. Hong Yixiao because he is not like a common man, has no prejudices and contempt, and is willing to confuse the little foxes.
The world is a big sea of bitterness. People are in the sea, the body is a boat, and the soul is the person in the boat. The boat is carrying people and driving towards the other shore. Is it to cultivate the flesh and strengthen the hull until the other shore of the sea of bitterness? Or is it to cultivate the soul so that the people in the boat are familiar with water and can abandon the boat?
Martial arts or Taoism, which one does Li Xiu want to teach Hongyi?
Li Xiu snapped his fingers and said with a smile: “The ultimate goal of both martial arts and Dao Fa is to surpass life and death. Why do they have to be separated. The boat will travel on the ascetic sea, and there will be a day of decay, but when the manpower is exhausted, it can swim in the sea of suffering. How far.”
“Why don’t the two initiates, wait for the boat to decay, and then cross the bitter sea, the two will relay and reach the other shore.”
“this……”
Tu Lao has a weird face, this argument is really absurd.
Not to mention that people’s energy and talent are limited, very few people can achieve good results in martial arts, surpassing the difficulties, why not specialize in one and go further.
Besides, when the two are cultivated to a high and deep level, the obstacles involved will eventually lead to a choice. You must abandon one before you can move on. It is unavoidable.
This is the affirmative answer he obtained from the monks in the monastery when the pure fox clan was adjacent to the Dachan Temple, the holy land of cultivation.
That senior monk had already touched the realm of the saint of martial arts, and few in the world could compare it. It seemed that the gentleman in front of him could not be compared with that senior monk in terms of knowledge and strength.
But the sage of martial arts, rare in the world, can’t be encountered so easily, this gentleman should not be weak, and being the master of this little gentleman is far more than enough.
In an instant, Tu Lao thought a few times in his mind, and then said.
“Mr.’s remarks opened my eyes. It is a blessing to be able to get my husband’s importance and desire to be accepted as an apprentice.”
It is not Tu Lao secretly taunting, but it does not want to show too much. The Great Zen Temple was a holy place for spiritual practice, but 20 years ago, it was annihilated by the imperial court on the accusation of cooperating with the remnants of the previous dynasty to seek rebellion. The thousand-year-old temple was destroyed. , The monks slaughtered all.
Anything related to the Great Zen Temple is now a key wanted by the court. Tu Lao didn’t want to bring disaster to the pure fox family who had moved to the valley of Xishan.
But there was an expression in his eyes, how could he be able to hide from Li Xiu, but Li Xiu was not interested in arguing with him, because of his limited vision, the two were destined to have nothing to talk about.
Li Xiu turned to look at Hong Yi and asked.
“How about, Hong Yi, are you willing to come into my door and become my apprentice?”
Hong Yi looked embarrassed, struggling in his heart, and finally turned into a long sigh.
“Hey, I really don’t want to hide it, Hong Yi is very willing and even eager to come into Mr.’s door, learn the method of crossing the sea, and strengthen the body and soul.”
“But…, oh, it’s not the kid who shied away, but I really have something unspeakable, I can’t practice martial arts, and please don’t blame the kid.”
Hong Yi stood up and said to Li Xiu respectfully.
Li Xiu was not angry, and once again signaled Hong Yi to sit down with peace of mind.
“It’s because of your father Hong Xuanji?”
When Li Xiu revealed his identity, Hong Yi was astonished: “How does sir know?”
Hearing this conversation, Tu Lao looked at Hong Yi in amazement. He never expected that the teacher Yuan Concubine brought back casually was the son of Hong Xuanji.
Wuwen Hou Hongxuanji, this man is both civil and martial, with a grand title, an extremely human minister, and few people do not know his prestigious name.
However, looking at Hong Yi’s outfit, it seems that Hong Xuanji is not very favored by Hong Xuanji.
Hong Yi’s eyes flickered. Indeed, his father Hong Xuanji strictly forbids him to practice any martial arts. As a son of man, how can he tell others that his father is not his own? That’s why it is unspeakable.
Li Xiu didn’t explain how he knew the origin of Hong Yi, but just continued.
“Then what do you think your father Hong Xuanji treats you?”
Hong Yi was dumbfounded when he was asked, and his expression was rather sad.
His father Hong Xuanji couldn’t say that he was indifferent to him, but every time he was summoned, he was always inexplicably reprimanded.
Everyone in Wuhou Mansion knew that his father didn’t like him, or even disliked him. Even the servants in the mansion could insult him, and the price was only a painful rebuke from Mrs. Zhao.
Hong Yi was a concubine, and he never thought about comparing him with his protagonist Hong Xi, but the treatment in Wuwenhou’s mansion was far inferior to other concubines.
Wenhou Mansion occupies an area of 100 acres with rich and beautiful pavilions. As the son of Wu Wenhou, he lives in a remote and dilapidated small courtyard in the northwest corner. In addition to living alone, he is more than the servants in the mansion. So worse.
As for the monthly allowance, apart from being able to buy paper and ink, he can only barely starve to death. Otherwise, even though he is a scholar, his body would not be so weak.
He came to this Xishan, one is to pay homage to the dead mother to guard the grave, and the other is to not stay in the Wuwenhou mansion and suffer the stalemate and be free for a period of time.
Thinking of these years, Hong Yi remained silent for a long time without speaking…