Poor Taoist Qiu Chuji

Chapter 134: Master and Disciple Talk about the Heavens, Dao Heart and Ice Heart Come Together
Qiu Chuji looked at the Dragon-Swallowing Mace being forged in the furnace, chuckled and shook his head.

Su Tianxin drew a talisman on the Dragon-Swallowing Mace to borrow the righteousness of heaven and earth. It was both a good intention and a test.

This is not a bad thing. It is precisely because we want to make further friends that we make tentative moves.

Otherwise, we are just casual acquaintances and at most we will do a couple of transactions together. Why should we care whether you are good or evil?
When their friendship is strong enough, how could Qiu Chuji not go to the world of A Chinese Ghost Story?

Compared to the zombie world, the world of A Chinese Ghost Story may not be as deep, but for practitioners and demons and monsters, the Yuan Qi of heaven and earth is definitely more abundant. It is hard to say about thousand-year-old monsters, but aren’t hundred-year-old monsters everywhere?

When he arrives in that world, even if it is just a simple matter of killing monsters and taking elixirs, it will be enough for Qiu Chuji to bring back a lot of supplies.

The Dragon-Swallowing Mace is still in the process of being smelted and refined. It will take some time before it can be activated with essence and blood.

Qiu Chuji still had two good pieces of leather, and he needed to find a skilled craftsman to rub and cut them into robes and boots.

Just like refining a weapon, Qiu Chuji can accomplish something in his small world with just a thought, without much consumption. Even after taking it out, it will occupy some of the upper limit of true Qi, but if he only uses it himself, it is not a loss in theory.

But in reality, unless Qiu Chuji himself is also a master in refining and making objects, the things he makes can only be said to be usable at best, and cannot be considered as high-quality products.

Qiu Chuji nowadays either doesn’t use weapons at all or has to use better ones if he wants to. Otherwise, what’s the difference between ordinary weapons and defense and ordinary weapons and clothes for him?
On the Gezhao Mountain, Qiu Chuji put down the last Taoist book, stood up and walked out of the library.

The two little Taoist boys who were waiting at the door came over immediately.

"Master, would you like to have a meal?" one of the Taoist children asked respectfully.

These two little Taoist boys, though seemingly inconspicuous, are actually the youngest sons of the current headmaster of Gezhao Mountain, and both of them are proficient in some martial arts.

I have been serving Qiu Chuji in recent days and received some guidance from him. Although my martial arts skills cannot be said to have improved greatly, my knowledge of martial arts and the means of coping with the enemy have made considerable progress. If I don't give up halfway, I will definitely become a big figure in the future.

Qiu Chuji smiled and said, "No need! Tell your master that I am leaving now!"

After saying this, he jumped out from the corridor on the cliff and disappeared like a rainbow.

The two Taoist boys chased to the edge of the corridor, looked up, and could only see a fragment of Qiu Chuji's back.

Look at the cliffs below, covered with clouds and mist, and seem to be thousands of feet high.

Such magical powers made the two Taoist children excited and full of longing.

A sudden thought came to their mind, and the two Taoist boys rushed into the attic, only to see half a cup of leftover tea, a scroll of Taoist scriptures, and two elixirs on the seat where Qiu Chuji had just sat.

The two Taoist boys, who should have been happy, looked at each other and felt empty in their hearts.

Looking back, I saw the sky outside was as blue as jade and the white clouds were floating. In a trance, I seemed to see that a hundred years later, the Taoist who left in such a leisurely manner was still sitting high in the clouds, but they were already very old. Although they had many disciples and descendants, they were just passers-by in the world, coming and going in a hurry.

Qiu Chuji had no idea that the two little Taoist boys' inner dramas were so rich and active.

Although he soared into the sky, he could only glide on the wind. After flying about ten miles, Qiu Chuji fell from mid-air and smacked his lips, feeling quite bored.

Without the abundant interaction of Yuan Qi between heaven and earth, Qiu Chuji could only do this much in this world at present, unless he could ignore his own consumption.

In the eyes of others, this is already a divine method, but Qiu Chuji knows very well that it is just ordinary.

Without any further delay, Qiu Chuji rode on the tiger, did not enter the city, and went straight north to return to Zhongnan Mountain.

When I returned to Mount Zhongnan, I learned that Wang Chongyang had also returned to the mountain.

Qiu Chuji immediately went to Chongyang Palace to pay a visit to his master.

Although there are differences in the order in which people learn the truth, the relationship between master and disciple cannot be divided by the size of one's fist.

When he is weak, he is the master, and when he is strong, he is Lao Deng. He is definitely not a gentleman, not even a treacherous hero, at most he is just a villain.

"Master! Look at your rosy complexion and vigorous aura. I guess your mind has become clearer and your practice has improved." Qiu Chuji bowed to Wang Chongyang and said.

From Qiu Chuji's current perspective, Wang Chongyang's cultivation at this moment is even a little bit higher than that of Dugu Qiubai before he broke down and started to cultivate again. This is truly a unique advantage. He is worthy of the fact that he practiced Taoism at a young age and started practicing martial arts at the age of twenty, but was able to achieve the world's best talent in a short period of time.

Even according to the original trajectory, if Wang Chongyang could live a few more years, his achievements in martial arts would not be inferior to Zhang Sanfeng in any way.

Wang Chongyang patted Qiu Chuji's arm with the book in his hand and laughed, "I am just taking a break from my busy schedule to come back to the mountain to take a look. It will only take ten days or half a month at most, and then I will have to go back again!"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but sigh.

He is not a person who covets power, and his temporary assumption of royal power is only a helpless move.

After all, in the entire new dynasty, apart from him and Qiu Chuji, it seems that there is no third person who can win the support of the people.

However, Qiu Chuji's path had already been decided, and he needed to maintain his absolutely detached status and attitude. It was not appropriate for him to get too deeply involved in court affairs, otherwise, if he needed to raise the butcher knife one day, it would be difficult for him to do so.

It's not easy to be a sword-bearer who lives far away from the world.

For example, Wang Chongyang is now deeply involved in the court. If there are comrades who helped him to conquer the country and bully men and women and want him to take action against them, I am afraid it will be difficult for him to make a decision.

Not everyone can be as decisive as Zhu Yuanzhang.

"National affairs have been settled. When will Master deal with family affairs?" Qiu Chuji asked Wang Chongyang with a wink.

He was asking this not only for Lin Chaoying, but also on behalf of Ma Yu.

After all, Ma Yu was forced to live in an awkward relationship with Sun Buer due to the sect rules. If Wang Chongyang took the lead in changing the rules, then Ma Yu would naturally follow suit.

The martial arts world cannot be confused with reality. Wudang Sect also belongs to the Quanzhen Sect. Didn’t Song Yuanqiao, the eldest disciple of Zhang Sanfeng, marry and have children?

All I can say is that regulations are one thing, and specific operations are another. Ultimately... it all depends on personal choice.

Who says that the founder of a sect cannot break away from his own sect and become a lay disciple?

Even if there is no precedent for something, someone can still create a precedent.

Quanzhen Sect is the integration of three religions into one, and it does not simply copy the monks' rules and regulations.

If you enter Quanzhen and want to keep the precepts and follow the teachings, then you can become a monk.

If you are tempted by something, as long as it does not go against human ethics, moral principles, laws and human nature, you can just go out and give the beauty an explanation.

Rules are always made by people.

Wang Chongyang had a strange expression when he heard this, as if he was conflicted and embarrassed. He waved his hand and said, "You naughty monkey! You are meddling in my master's affairs."

"Let's not talk about this matter... but the changes in this mountain... where on earth did you get such great skills?"

I have to say that Wang Chongyang's method of changing the topic was very awkward.

"Master, you should know that the world of the heavens is endless! This opportunity of mine comes from the heavens!" Qiu Chuji did not intend to hide it from Wang Chongyang.

There is no reason why fellow Taoists from all over the world can go to the star paths in the heavens and the small world in the void, but his master Wang Chongyang cannot go.

Wang Chongyang was stunned when he heard this, then he laughed happily and said, "I never thought that you would have such an opportunity. It is said that the ancestor Chen Tuan dreamed for a thousand years and could travel through the worlds in his dreams. You think it is similar to this!"

Qiu Chuji put his hand on Wang Chongyang's arm and said, "Master! Would you like to go with me to see it?"

Wang Chongyang suppressed his joy, turned to Qiu Chuji and asked, "Does it have any impact on you?"

Qiu Chuji said: "My good fortune lies here."

"How can a single flower illuminate the galaxy?"

"How can one walk alone and shake the heavens?"

As he spoke, he had already pulled Wang Chongyang into the small world.

Perhaps it should be a double happiness. When Qiu Chuji brought Wang Chongyang to the small world, the small world gave Qiu Chuji feedback.

The 'bait' he had put out earlier brought him back two pieces of martial arts skills.

They are respectively the 'Dao Heart Planting Demon Method' from Fu Yu Fan Yun, and the 'Bing Xin Jue' from the Feng Yun world.

Both of these methods are more inclined towards spiritual practice and are rare methods of honing spiritual energy that go beyond ordinary Qi martial arts.

It is exactly what Qiu Chuji needs.

While absorbing the contents of these two mental methods, Qiu Chuji multitasked and introduced the situation in the small world to Wang Chongyang.

“So that’s how it is. No wonder you have so many magical skills, but their origins are unknown. It turns out that you got them through trading with fellow Taoists in the world!” Wang Chongyang seemed to have solved the doubts in his heart, and also seemed to have put down a huge stone that had been weighing on his heart.

If he still had any concerns, then the origin of Qiu Chuji's magical skills was one of them.

He was not stingy, but he was worried that if such a good disciple was "kidnapped" by someone else, he would feel that he, as a master, was too helpless.

"Not only that, by using this place as a springboard, I can also travel into other worlds after obtaining the master's consent."

"It's a pity that I haven't found a way to take others to travel through the worlds of the heavens yet." Qiu Chuji said with some regret.

In the zombie world, although Qiu Chuji can sense the small world and even store and retrieve various items, living things are excluded.

He also tried to summon Yinrui in the zombie world, but failed. It can be seen that certain conditions must be met first before this ability can be unlocked.

Maybe it is to expand the small world and make it stronger.

Just like between a weak country and a strong country, the weak country always has a disadvantage in diplomacy.

Or maybe, the world he is heading to needs to open up more and higher permissions and treat him as one of its own.

These all require Qiu Chuji to continue exploring.

“What’s so regretful about this? As a teacher, I have no regrets as I can see the truth of the heavens!” Wang Chongyang was very free and easy.

Then he said, "You just said that this small world can understand your thoughts and change according to your wishes."

"Then can you make it reflect what I think in my mind and gather it into a pattern?"

Qiu Chuji was surprised and said, "Yes... I think so, as long as you don't resist, Master."

"But, what are you going to do?"

Wang Chongyang smiled and said, “As your master, I can’t teach you much, but I still have a skill that I have kept secret, which I have never been able to teach you. Now that we have such a good place, I will use my thoughts to form a map and pass it on to you to help you reach a higher level!”

(End of this chapter)