The Great Way to Truth, Starting from Jiazi Laodao

Chapter 25 I have been waiting for you for a long time
The crow flies and the rabbit runs.

Three days passed in a flash.

Zangdao Peak, Sutra Repository.

The white-haired Taoist priest stood up and walked to the bookshelf.

I had just put the Taoist scripture I had finished reading back to its original place and took out a new book when my ears moved slightly and I heard familiar footsteps.

There was a sound of someone walking up the stairs, and a stern figure came into view. He had a square face and looked majestic without being angry. It was the headmaster Xuanxu.

Xuanming was surprised.

This person is busy and considerate.

Compared with other Taoists, they would not visit the temple unless there was something important, and would not easily disturb his peace.

After bowing to each other, the two Taoists sat opposite each other in front of the table. The water in the pot on the stove was boiling, and white mist was coming out.

Xuanming stretched out his hand and wanted to pick up the pot to make tea.

Unexpectedly, Xuanxu was one step ahead.

Pick up the teapot and make tea diligently.

Warm the cup, weigh the tea, pour water, and serve the tea...

The movements are skillful, smooth and natural.

His facial expression is serious and focused, and his temperament is gentle and calm.

Xuanming was accustomed to this scene.

The three generations of Taoists in Qiuzhen Temple each have their own characteristics.

Xuankong likes food, Xuanyang likes wine, Xuantong likes money, and Xuanyin likes growing medicine.

Xuanxu loves tea just like him.

In the past, they had had tea together.

Xuanxu always takes the lead in working, he is very observant and well versed in the ways of the world.

After the tea was brewed, Xuanxu handed the first cup to Xuanming and kept the second cup for himself.

Taking a sip of tea, Xuanming asked, "Brother, are you here for the Chen family, or for something else?"

The tea tasted bitter at first but then sweet when it went down his throat. Xuanxu looked comfortable and relaxed, and was not surprised to hear the question.

Senior Brother Xuanming has always been smart. Recently, the affairs of the Chen Mansion have been bothering Qiuzhen Temple. He can guess with his butt that the purpose of his visit may be related to the Chen Mansion.

Xuanxu didn't try to be mysterious and told the truth: "Brother, the old man of the Chen family went up the mountain in person today. The Chen family does have other plans."

With his eyebrows slightly raised, Xuanming signaled him to continue. After receiving the signal, Xuanxu did not speak at length, but highlighted the key points and told the story in a few words.

"The Chen family is aiming for a place in the Tiandi Academy."

"I hope my Qiuzhen Temple can give me one."

"Although Old Master Chen was frank and open this time, and his attitude was frank and sincere, I still refused."

"There are too many wolves and too little meat. I don't even have enough for myself at Qiuzhen Temple, so how can I give it to outsiders?"

"Besides, the Chen family already has a spot in Qiankun Building, but they are still not satisfied. They are a bit greedy."

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Xuanming did not express his opinion immediately, but lowered his head in thought.

Xuanxu understood the situation but didn't say anything to interrupt him.

Sipping tea silently and waiting patiently.

After a few breaths, Xuanming asked, "Qiuzhen Temple has rejected the Chen family's face twice. I'm afraid there will be a rift between the two families."

"People's hearts are full of secrets. We must take precautions and prepare for the worst, so as not to be caught off guard when the time comes."

Hearing this, Xuanxu agreed:

"What senior brother said is true."

"I also think so."

Xuanxu showed an apologetic look on his face and said:
"It's just that I gained a little bit when I was observing the Yin-Yang Foundation Building Chapter yesterday. Opportunities are hard to come by and cannot be missed. I'm afraid I have to go into seclusion for a while, so I have to disturb my brother's peace."

"Brother, you have great magical power and strength. You are the best in our Qiuzhen Temple. I am afraid I will have to trouble you to help guard the Qiuzhen Temple and beware of the Chen family."

"Before I leave seclusion, it would be best if everything goes well. If anything happens, please don't show mercy, Senior Brother."

"Anyone who offends my Seeking Truth Temple will be beheaded."

Xuanxu stood up while speaking.

When he was about to salute, he was stopped by Xuanming.

"Brother, you are too kind."

"Why do you and I need to be so polite?"

"Besides, I am also a member of the Seeking Truth Temple."

"Protecting the sect is our duty."

"Even if Junior Brother doesn't come, if the Qiuzhen Temple encounters a crisis, I will still help."

Xuanxu heard this and realized that he was an outsider.

Seeing a hint of annoyance on Xuanming's face, he apologized and stopped being polite.

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After sitting down again, Xuanxu reminded:
"Brother, you were born and raised in this mountain. You have never left the mountain for sixty years. You don't know the dangers of the world."

“People’s hearts down there are complicated, not as simple as those up there.”

"Family forces are full of filth and corruption. No matter how dirty they are behind the scenes, they appear to be bright and clean on the surface."

"Snatching the quota is shameful. If it gets out, it will only make people laugh and damage your reputation. If the Chen family harbors resentment and intends to use coercion, inducement, or force to seize the quota, they will most likely act in secret."

"In order to avoid being targeted by the Chen family after killing someone, we must be more vigilant."

"During this period of time, I hope that you can carry the projection stone with you. If the Chen family gets desperate and throws dirty water on the Qiuzhen Temple in the future,

Putting down the teacup, Xuanming stroked his beard and nodded:

"Junior brother, don't worry."

"I will definitely not give the Chen family any chance to take advantage of me."

"If they just give up, then so be it. But if they want to take it by force, I will make sure they never return."

With these words, Xuanxu felt completely relieved.

Afterwards, the headmaster of Qiuzhen Temple asked for many questions about the principles of yin and yang. Xuanming answered his questions sincerely.

He is in a high position and his voice is far-reaching. He is not narrow-minded and will not be stingy with advice. Instead, he has a broad mind.

In addition to his open-minded personality, Xuanming also knows:

I share the honor and disgrace with the truth-seeking view.

The more prosperous the sect is, the smoother his practice will be; the higher the cultivation level of Junior Brother Xuanxu is, the more peace he will enjoy.

If my junior fellow apprentice achieves immortality, the Taoist scriptures in the Sutra Repository will become even richer.

This is a win-win situation.

If used properly, they will be able to make progress together.

There are many things that he doesn't need to go to the front, Qiuzhen Audience Tao can handle, for example, resources, dojo, etc.

The Dharma, the earth, the companions, the wealth, the master and the other paths are his companions on the path of cultivation, and they can temporarily accompany him for a while.

When they can't keep up, it will be the turn of younger generations like Changning, Chang'anzi and others who have a superior foundation in Taoism.

Generation after generation, moving forward hand in hand.

An hour later, Xuanxu left.

As the head monk, he was very busy and had heavy responsibilities, and he had many things to arrange before he went into seclusion.

Watching Xuanxu's figure disappear into the distance, Xuanming's lips curled up as he thought of his instructions.

The headmaster is smart, thoughtful, and has plans in mind, which is a good thing. The better he is, the more stable his pursuit of truth will be, and the more relaxed he will be.

We are not afraid of an excellent headmaster, but we are afraid of a headmaster who is not smart and messes up. At present, it seems that Xuanxu is a very competent headmaster.

After drinking the remaining tea in the cup, Xuanming put aside his messy thoughts, cleared his mind and continued to read the Taoist scriptures.

The air is filled with the fragrance of books and the environment is quiet.

He quickly got into the state and immersed himself in it, reading the words in the book, trying to figure out the principles behind it, discarding the dross and retaining the essence, and turning it into his own use, using the Taoist scriptures as fertile soil and rain to plant and nourish his own Taoist seeds.

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That night, Xuanxu went into seclusion.

Three days later, on the top of Cangdao Peak, Chang'anzi used the Yin-Yang method as the main method to rebuild his Taoist foundation and entered the second realm again.

Five days later, Xuan Su gained some insights into the Yin-Yang Foundation Building Chapter and also went into seclusion.

Seven days later, Xuanming's Five Thunders Method was accomplished to a small extent.

On the eighth day, the night was dark and windy.

At three o'clock in the night, when everything was quiet, a figure sneaked into Fuyun Mountain and headed straight for Zhenxuan Peak.

After a cup of tea, the sword flashed.

Looking at the black shadow being forced back several steps, Xuanming stretched slightly and stood up from the treetop.

His white hair is flying and his clothes are fluttering.

He stood with his sword behind his back and retracted his sword.

The aura around his body erupted like a long-accumulated volcano and surged like a raging storm.

Block the surroundings and cut off the retreat route of the men in black.

Youyou said:

"Mr. Chen, I have been waiting for you for a long time."

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(End of this chapter)