Episode 66: The Secret of the Way
It is not a simple matter for Taoists to accept disciples, especially when they include true disciples, they need to burn incense and bathe, kowtow, worship the ancestors, offer tea and salute, and admonish the teacher.
However, fortunately, it is now the Republic of China, after all, the times are different, and the conditions do not allow it, so many complicated procedures can be saved.
The next day, Jiang Chen simply took a bath, and then under the observation of the four-eyed Taoist chief, Wencai and Qiusheng, he told the ancestor and offered tea to the master.
Rao is etiquette has been streamlined a lot, but the whole process is done like this, and it is still close to dusk, which can be regarded as the end.
"Ah Chen, since you have entered the door of my Maoshan faction, today I will tell you about the inheritance rules of our Maoshan faction on behalf of the master and his old man. Taking the teacup from Jiang Chen's hand, Uncle Nine only took a sip lightly, and then got up and enshrined the teacup in front of the ancestor god, before turning around and looking at Jiang Chen with burning eyes:
"Our Maoshan faction has a long history, passed on from the Shangqing Lingbao faction, originally originated in the Western Han Dynasty, founded by the three Mao brothers, and later divided into two religions in the north and south Maoshan, among them, the North Maoshan is the founder, created by Tao Hongjing of the Southern Liang, the southern Maoshan is established in Luofu Mountain, the founder is Ge Hong, to the Northern Song Dynasty to carry forward, and Longhu Mountain, Soap Mountain is the same as the three major Taoist Fu Gong schools, known as the Three Mountains Fu Gong. ”
After talking about the glorious history, Uncle Jiu immediately promulgated the door rules again, but between the words, there was a little less arrogance and a little more seriousness: "All my Maoshan disciples need to follow the Maoshan precepts, one precept to deceive the teacher and destroy the ancestors; the second precept is to kill each other in the same door; the third precept is to use the Tao indiscriminately and bring disaster to the world; you must remember that my Maoshan disciples have always taken it as their responsibility to subdue demons and eliminate demons and support the righteous path!"
Jiang Chen nodded when he heard this, and he could agree with the rules of the Maoshan faction, and immediately replied: "I must follow the teachings of my senior brother." ”
Although he is a martial arts master, it seems a bit of a decline to study with a master like this, but fortunately, Uncle Nine is reasonable and willing to accept apprentices on behalf of the teacher, and he is quite respectful of him. Moreover, compared to martial arts, Taoism is obviously more mysterious and wonderful, for the sake of finally being able to learn Taoism, it is nothing!
"Well, that's good!" Seeing that Jiang Chen had indeed memorized the three door rules, Uncle Nine immediately smiled and said, "Okay, now as a teacher, I will pass on your Maoshan Sect Introductory Dao Method!" As he spoke, he took out a yellowed book from his arms and handed it to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen took it and looked at it, but when he saw that on the cover, there were four large traditional characters drawn: "Shangqing Dao Jue!" Thanks to his ability to obtain others several times in the first two worlds, plus ten years of study, otherwise he would not have recognized these words.
Uncle Nine said: "Senior brother, I know that you are strong in martial arts, but cultivation is very different from martial arts, not only do you need to work hard, but also look at talent and chance, this book of Shangqing Dao recipes is recorded in the heart of exhaling qi and condensing mana, which is the root of all the spells in my Maoshan Mountain, as long as you enter the path, you can practice endlessly, there is no end." You take it to a good life to participate in cultivation and cultivation, you must not be slack off, and when you condense your mana, I will naturally pass on your spells. ”
Jiang Chen was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly responded: "Junior brother obeys." After two reincarnation worlds, he finally came into contact with the Dao Technique, which was completely beyond the cognition of mortals compared to the ancient martial arts. Although there is only a mental method at the moment, and there is no magic method, which makes him feel a little disappointed, but he also knows that the reason why Uncle Jiu is doing this is for his own good, after all, he is just getting started, and before he cultivates his mana, even if there is a subtle magic in front of him, he can't use it.
Immediately, under the guidance of Uncle Jiu, Jiang Chen re-met with the four-eyed Taoist and Wencai and Qiusheng, and Wencai and Qiusheng were just the two of them, after all, they were only junior nephews, but the four-eyed Taoist was the elder of the division, and it was not good not to give a meeting gift when he saw his junior brother for the first time, but his Taoism was not high, although he was in the business of chasing corpses, his income was not high, and for a while, he couldn't come up with any suitable gifts.
"By the way, why did I forget that thing!" Seeing Jiang Chen looking at himself, the four-eyed Taoist leader had a flash of inspiration in his mind, and his face suddenly became happy, and then, he also took out a book from his arms, which was different from what Uncle Nine took out, but what he took out was an ancient book woven of black silk.
"Good junior brother, the first time we met, this is for you, and it should be a meeting gift. With a little distress, the four-eyed Taoist handed the black book to Jiang Chen: "I'll tell you, this is a good thing!"
"Really?" Jiang Chen took it with a smile, but when he saw that on the top of the book, there seemed to be a few blood-colored ancient seals cast with blood: "Netherworld Soul Refining Technique!" Between the lines, there seemed to be a terrifying ferocity, and a person like Jiang Chen who had no intention of killing couldn't help but frown at it.
Uncle Nine even said directly: "How can you give this thing to your junior brother?"
"Hey, left and right are just a trick, and it's not a big deal. Simu Dao said nonchalantly: "Besides, although this thing is legendary, but in fact it is like that, as long as you don't use it indiscriminately, it's fine." ”
"You said it lightly, the junior brother has just apprenticed, you give him this kind of evil method, if something happens, how good is it, you said you, how old is you, why are you still so confused, if you hadn't practiced indiscriminately, you wouldn't have been abolished most of your Dao skills" Although Uncle Nine reprimanded the four-eyed Dao master fiercely, he did not take back the Netherworld Soul Refining Technique, but only solemnly instructed Jiang Chen:" Senior brother, since this is a gift from your four-eyed senior brother, you can accept it, but remember, until the mana is achieved, you must not cultivate this Netherworld Soul Refining Technique!"
"Yes. Jiang Chen responded, and then couldn't help but ask with some curiosity: "Senior brother, is there something wrong with this Netherworld Soul Refining Technique?"
"Problem, of course, it's no problem, and it's still a pretty powerful trick. Uncle Nine said with a smile: "This Netherworld Soul Refining Technique was created by a talented Maoshan ancestor hundreds of years ago, ordinary people cultivate, condense mana, it is a protracted thing bit by bit, but that senior created this Netherworld Soul Refining Technique, but it can smelt demons and monsters, turn into their own mana, and accumulate mana at a speed that is ten times faster than ordinary people?
"No problem, of course no problem!" Jiang Chen's face was full of joy, "Then in that case, as long as I practice this Netherworld Soul Refining Technique, wouldn't it be the same as being able to feather and soar?"
"Yes, it will ascend, but most likely it will ascend to Western Elysium. Uncle Nine said angrily: "Cultivation is difficult, how many people want to improve quickly, since the ancestor left this method before the ascension, many junior disciples of the Maoshan faction can't bear to practice this method, however, it is difficult for the junior disciples to have the ability of that ancestor, all those who have cultivation, most of them die halfway, but even if they know that they will die nine times for a lifetime, who can withstand the temptation of rapid progress in mana?"
Speaking of this, he glanced at the four-eyed Taoist next to him, and at that moment, the four-eyed Taoist didn't wait for him to speak, so he hurriedly said: "By the way, senior brother, I still have something to do, so let's go first!"
Uncle Nine was stunned when he heard this, and subconsciously changed the topic and said, "Why are you in such a hurry to leave, it's better to stay here for two more days, it's not too late!"
"No, no, I can't get used to living in this place, and my guests are even more unaccustomed to it. The four-eyed Taoist prevaricated Uncle Jiu's kindness to stay, and immediately picked up the guy and drove the team of walking corpses he brought with him to leave.
Helpless, Uncle Nine had no choice but to take Wencai, Qiusheng and the new junior brother Jiang Chen to send him out of the gate of Yizhuang, and saw him disappear at the end of the sight at dusk.
"Alas!" It was only at this time that Uncle Jiu sighed lightly and said, "I think you have all guessed that at the beginning, the four-eyed junior brother practiced this so-called Netherworld Soul Refining Technique because he couldn't bear it, but as a result, the immortal didn't practice, but he wasted most of his mana, so, junior brother, you must remember the lesson and don't act rashly." ”
"This" Jiang Chen heard this, where he still didn't understand, although this Netherworld Soul Refining Technique was powerful, but the problem was really not small, if a cultivator was not careful, he would be half-crippled if he didn't die, he hurriedly swallowed his saliva at the moment, and responded: "Senior brother, don't worry, I will definitely not mess around." ”
"Okay, I'm done with what I should have said, you all go back to cultivating. Speaking of this, Uncle Nine glared at Wen Cai and Qiusheng fiercely: "Especially the two of you, you are used to being lazy and slippery, don't be surpassed by your new junior uncle, when the time comes, it will be a shame!"