Mythology: Erlang Shen begins to show his divine power in the heavens

Chapter 141: Immortal and Martial Arts Combined into One, Entering Bai Qi's Mansion

The next day.

Li Bing called Lin Yuan:

"I heard that you spend all day studying the techniques?"

Lin Yuan nodded:

"Other people's methods are ultimately the most suitable for them. If you want to achieve something, you should absorb all rivers and learn from all classics to find the path that suits you best."

"I tried to integrate the immortal way with Qi and blood and transform it into immortal martial arts. After reading many scriptures, I happened to have some inspiration recently."

Li Bing looked strange.

Although he was not focused on spiritual practice, he was also a great scholar who had studied many academic scriptures. He had dabbled in the classics of various schools of thought to a greater or lesser extent, and was particularly good at astronomy and geography.

However, there are very few specialized explanations of things like astronomy and geography.

There are many of them, but they were all summarized by him from many scriptures.

In a way, he understood Lin Yuan's behavior.

And it is understanding.

He will be surprised.

after all
How old was he when he began to summarize many scriptures and develop a system of astronomy and geography? How much knowledge had he read?
And how old is Lin Yuan?

In fact, he didn't learn many skills.

Yet he dared to embark on this path.

Should we say that he is far-sighted, or that he is too ambitious?

Li Bing then said:
"Are you sure? This kind of behavior is tantamount to founding a school of thought, which requires extensive knowledge. Do you think that your understanding of these two paths is as good as that of a master?"

Lin Yuan said:
"Father, you're joking. I can't say for sure. This is just a superficial attempt."

Li Bing asked again:

"What level of strength have you reached now? How confident are you in the ring battle that the king is hosting this time?"

Lin Yuan said:
"With my strength, it should be easy for me to take first place."

He didn't say it explicitly, he just said it.

Li Bing was slightly startled when he heard this, and looked at Lin Yuan deeply:
"It seems that your talent is even more outstanding than I thought."

He sighed again:
"The reason why the Qin Dynasty has been prosperous for so long is that each generation has its own outstanding people. General Bai Qi defeated the veteran general Gongsun Xi when he first took office as commander-in-chief. He will surely rise step by step in the future and help the Qin Dynasty prosper even more."

"But I observed the stars at night and General Bai Qi might have a disaster. But by then, Erlang, you will have grown up completely and be able to carry on Bai Qi's ambitions."

Lin Yuan was silent for a moment.

If I tell this father that he will most likely not help Qin unify the country in the future, but will set up another faction to unify the world, I wonder if his old father will be so angry that he will strangle him to death.

And
Stargazing at night?

Didn’t Haotian of the Qingyuan World say that the Great Zhoutian Star Array was not fully established until the period of Qin Shihuang?
Can the current astrology predict a person’s destiny?
He was a little confused, so he asked:

"Father said to observe the stars at night. How can the stars predict a person's fortune or misfortune?"

Li Bing said:
"The stars in the sky are very profound, just like the mountains and rivers, they also contain profound truths. In fact, your father has always thought that Erlang could also learn one or two of them, or you might be able to learn by analogy."

"As for why I can see that Bai Qi will have a disaster in the future, this is a secret of heaven. You must not spread what I told you today, otherwise, I will be punished by heaven."

Lin Yuan nodded:
"Ok."

He took note of the matter for the time being and prepared to go back and study the matter.

At this time, a servant came in and said:

"Master, Master, the gifts and carriages are ready."

Li Bing nodded:

"Call Dalang."

"Yes."

Not long after, Li Dalang arrived, sleepy-eyed.

Li Bing saw this and felt very disappointed:

"When will you change your lazy nature?"

Li Dalang said aggrievedly:
"Didn't my son stay up all night reading the scriptures?"

Li Bing said:
"Erlang is the same, why don't we see him like this?"

Li Dalang said:

"My second brother has achieved great success in his cultivation and is as vigorous as a dragon and a tiger, but I am different."

Li Bing snorted:
"You also know that Erlang stayed up late because of his cultivation? From now on, go to bed when it's time to go to bed. Do you hear me? I'll have someone monitor you!"

Li Dalang nodded helplessly:
"I understand, Father."

The group arrived at Bai Qi's residence.

The King of Qin directly rewarded him with a mansion and many servants. Nowadays, there is an endless stream of people coming to visit him.

Some of Li Bing's colleagues saw him and saw that he was with his two sons. One of them laughed and said:
"Hey, Lord Li, it would be fine if you came by yourself, but why did you bring your two sons with you?"

Li Bing glanced at him.

It was none other than Zhao Taishi who was making sarcastic remarks at that time.

Li Bing said without changing his expression:

"My twins are both talented in literature and martial arts. They will achieve great things in the future. Naturally, I have to take them to see the world more often."

He changed the subject and asked:

"I heard that Zhao Taishi's family is very prosperous, and his wives and concubines have given birth to seven or eight children. Why didn't Zhao Taishi bring his children to see the world and see the majesty of General Bai Qi?"

Zhao Taishi's face froze, and he stopped smiling and said:
"I will not take advantage of other opportunities to curry favor with the rich and powerful. I have always taught them to do what they are capable of."

Then, without giving Li Bing a chance to continue speaking, he walked towards the other side with a smile on his face:

"Well, it's Lord Huayang and General Hu Shang. What a coincidence. I..."

Li Dalang looked at him fawning on Huayang Jun, one of the four nobles of Qin State, and couldn't help but curl his lips:

"You still say that you don't curry favor with the rich and powerful. What an ugly face you have!"

Li Bing shook his head:

"There are always villains in this world, don't worry about them."

Lin Yuan said:
"I'm very curious, how could such a person get the position of Grand Historian? I remember that this position requires some knowledge, right?"

Li Dalang said:

"I have heard of this guy. He used to be a scholar, but when his father was promoted, he was hit hard in every aspect by his father and became completely useless.

Therefore, he always likes to make sarcastic remarks about his father. "

Lin Yuan nodded:

"I see."

Li Bing sighed:

"There are so many geniuses in this world, just like the nobles crossing the river. There are countless people who are more knowledgeable than me. Dalang, Erlang, you can't be like him, and easily lose your confidence when you meet someone more talented. Whether we are studying or practicing, we are doing it for ourselves, for our country, and for the people, not for power."

"As a father, I don't ask you to achieve great things in the future. It is enough for you to stick to your original intentions and abide by them."

Li Dalang and Lin Yuan nodded.

After waiting for a while, it was finally the turn of the three to visit.

Li Dalang muttered:

"This Bai Qi is really impressive. He accepts gifts one by one. He made us wait for so long."

Li Bing glared at him:
"General Bai Qi is now a favorite of the king. There are countless people who want to get close to him, so he naturally has to distinguish who he can contact and who he cannot.

You must not regard him as a simple warrior, Bai Qi is a man of great wisdom."

The three of them then came to the main hall under the guidance of the servants.

Bai Qi sat in the main seat. When he saw Li Bing from afar, he stood up and walked to the front of the hall to welcome the others in.
"It's really embarrassing that Li Taishi came to visit me personally."

Li Bing clasped his fists and said:
"General, please don't mind me bringing two children with me to bother you."

Behind him, Li Dalang and Lin Yuan also bowed and introduced their names.

Bai Qi smiled slightly:
"I have long heard of Li Taishi's great talent, and he has two sons, one literary and one martial."

"Now that I see it with my own eyes, it is indeed true."

He was attracted to Lin Yuan at the first moment.

He looked at Lin Yuan, who was strong, handsome and masculine, and seemed to sense something, and said:

"I guess this is Li Erlang?"

Li Bing nodded in agreement.

Bai Qi said again:

“I heard that the second son of the Li family is extremely talented. Whether it is the way of Qi and blood or the way of Qi refining, he is like a god descending from heaven. He has already achieved remarkable strength just after coming of age.

Now that I see it, I feel that the rumor was wrong."

He stared at Lin Yuan with burning eyes, as if he was looking at a rare treasure.

"Such a precious jade is rare. If it weren't for the strict laws of Qin, I would have wanted to recruit it directly to my side."

Lin Yuan remained calm despite being praised so highly, and this kind of character made Bai Qi even happier.

Li Bing also laughed and said:

"Erlang has admired the general for a long time. He originally wanted to serve as a soldier under the general. Now it just so happens that the king is holding a competition to recruit brave warriors for the general's personal guard.

Jilang was ready to participate and gain qualification through his strength. "

Bai Qi was overjoyed when he heard this:
"Okay! Okay! Then I am even more looking forward to the start of the game."

Afterwards, Bai Qi briefly praised Li Dalang and chatted with Li Bing for a while. Li Bing left a gift and left the mansion.

Li Bing had a smile on his face.

He was obviously very satisfied with this meeting.

Li Dalang heard it with doubt:
"Father, why is General Bai Qi so close to you when he sees you? Logically speaking, father is just a Grand Historian, while General Bai Qi is a general who just returned from a triumphant victory and is a favorite of the king.

He was extremely powerful at the time. "

Lin Yuan also tilted his ear curiously.

After all, Bai Qi's attitude towards them just now was indeed enthusiastic.

Li Bing did not answer directly, but asked calmly:
"What do you think of Bai Qi?"

Li Dalang thought for a moment and said:

"Although General Bai Qi has just made great achievements and has been favored by the king, he does not seem to be arrogant at all. He is so calm that he does not seem like a newcomer to the court."

Lin Yuan said:
"Just as my eldest brother said, General Bai Qi is calm and composed, and he always maintains his rationality, which is very impressive."

Li Bing nodded:

“You may not know that the king intends to send my father to Shu County to govern the situation there, but it has not been decided yet. Bai Qi may have heard about it by chance, so he treated me like this.

Of course, I think it’s also because of Jiro, he seems to think highly of Jiro.”

Li Dalang was shocked when he heard this:
"Your Majesty is sending my father to that chaotic place called Shu?! What is this? Isn't this exile?!"

nowadays.

In the eyes of many people, Shu is synonymous with chaos and disasters.

The Qin State was finally brought under its rule, but few people were capable of governing the place.

But for the Qin State, Shu is also a very important place.

After all, it is located in the rear area of ​​Qin State.

Li Bing once discussed this with King Zhaoxiang of Qin.

Shu is very important. It can be retreated to an isolated place. Even if Qin unfortunately encounters changes in the future, Shu can become Qin's last foundation and barrier, relying on its excellent terrain to block the enemy and wait for a comeback.

On the other hand, one side needs to ensure a stable stronghold. After all, if Qin invades other countries, it would be bad if there is chaos in the rear.

Therefore, King Zhaoxiang of Qin and Li Bing both agreed that the chaos in Shu should be quelled and governed as soon as possible.

But nowadays, the power of Qin State is not completely controlled by King Zhaoxiang of Qin.

The four nobles of Qin were quite powerful, and due to their involvement, King Zhaoxiang of Qin was unable to decide on someone to go and govern Shu.

After all, when going to such an important place, everyone hopes to be accompanied by someone close to them.

Li Bing looked at Li Dalang, and said with regret:

"A chaotic place? Shu is indeed in chaos now, but can't you see how important it is to Qin?!"

Li Dalang is still a smart man after all, but sometimes he is just too lazy to think.

After Li Bing's reminder, he reacted:

"So that's how it is. Doesn't that mean that father might become the governor of a separatist region within the Qin State in the future?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly covered his mouth and looked around nervously.

He obviously realized that he had said the wrong thing.

Li Bing, who was standing aside, was so angry that his whole body turned red.

What does it mean to secede from one side? !

Li Bing was a loyal minister of the Qin Dynasty, how could he be described as ruling a separate region? !
"You rebellious son! I usually tell you to learn more, but you don't. Now at this moment, you have committed such a mistake!"

"Do you know that words can bring disaster?! Your words not only bring disaster to your father, but also to yourself and Erlang!"

After saying that, he was about to beat Li Dalang in the street.

Li Dalang was so scared that he kept saying that he had made a slip of the tongue and would never do it again, and hid behind Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan felt a little helpless.

After the simple farce, the family of three returned to Li's house and waited quietly for the competition to start tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)