The story begins with the bride marrying off her daughter, and the woman, at the age of one hundred,

Ding!

The bell rang.

On this day, the patriarch will begin his lecture.

Upon hearing the bell, Changshou, staff in hand, strode out of the Sutra Repository and headed straight for the Jade Terrace.

When he arrived, all the immortals gathered.

The other disciples who had not yet become immortals sat behind them.

Chang Shou remained silent and walked to Sun Wukong's side. The clever monkey had already secured a good spot for him, placing him in the first row behind all the immortals.

He walked over, thanked the monkey, and sat down comfortably.

A familiar immortal nodded and smiled, and Changshou smiled back, then began to talk to the monkey.

"Hehehe, old man, I found a peach orchard in the back mountain. The peaches there are big, juicy, and taste great. I'll bring them to you next time."

Those who love peaches should naturally share them.

Listening to the monkeys boasting and sharing.

Chang Shou was both delighted and helpless.

The joy stemmed from the monkey's concern for him.

Because of the peach tree in his yard, Changshou has loved eating peaches since he was a child, as it was the fruit he saw most often. Gradually, his love for peaches became a habit.

Later, in order to strengthen his bond with the monkey and to make the monkey think of him when he steals peaches in the future, Changshou often told the monkey that he liked to eat peaches, shared his peach-eating experiences with him, and picked wild peaches with him.

After all, people with shared interests are always more memorable.

It now seems that the idea that "Old Man Chang likes to eat peaches" has become deeply ingrained in the monkey's mind, and has even formed a certain mindset.

Seeing peaches subconsciously reminds me of him.

Unfortunately, the monkey still can't speak.

The term "sharing a peach" should not be used carelessly.

With a soft sigh, Changshou said:

"Monkey, there are some things you shouldn't say carelessly."

You should read more books in the future.

Although the Monkey King already had a name, Chang Shou still preferred to call him Sun Wukong the monkey, his tone conveying familiarity and intimacy.

After giving him a few words of advice, he changed the subject.

"However, monkey, I'm glad you thought of me. Next time we meet, I'll definitely have a good taste of you..."

The fresh peaches you found.

Seeing the monkey move slightly to the side while laughing, moving a tiny bit further away from him, and looking at him with wary eyes, Chang Shou's lips twitched slightly.

Previously, conditions were rudimentary, so this was not immediately apparent.

This time, I formally began my studies and learning in the cave.

He figured it out: the monkey was just like the rigid physical education student from his previous life, who liked to play with knives and sticks but disliked reading and studying.

The contrast between them became even more pronounced after he became the librarian of Xieyue Sanxing Cave.

Monkeys are intelligent, quick-witted, and exceptionally gifted.

If he learns martial arts, he could become a martial arts saint.

If he were to study literature, he could become a literary sage.

Changshou didn't want to waste the monkey's talent and wanted him to be more mature, which might help avoid some of the conflicts that would arise after he graduated, and prevent him from becoming too ignorant and fearless.

Getting a monkey to study is too difficult.

At first, the monkey was patient.

Later, the number of times he met with Tokito was directly reduced.

Later on, the monkey would immediately run away whenever reading was mentioned.

To avoid backfiring and damaging their relationship, Changshou could only let it be. Occasionally, he would find another way, chatting with the monkey to find some interesting topics, conveying some information and instilling some knowledge in him.

For example, since monkeys like strong people, Chang Shou would talk to them about the strong people in the Three Realms, including some of the strange habits of some strong people who like to "play dumb to fool others".

For example, the monkey longs for immortality, and Changshou will talk to him about the famous longevity treasures in the Three Realms, such as the peaches of immortality and the pears of immortality, while also expressing his own curiosity about the taste of the peaches of immortality.

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The sound of jade chimes rang out.

It refreshes the mind and purifies the heart.

The Bodhi Patriarch had already ascended the altar at some unknown time.

Chang Shou immediately composed himself and focused on listening to the lecture.

Seated on the jade platform, the Patriarch exhaled and spoke, expounding the Great Dao and elucidating the principles. In an instant, heavenly flowers rained down and golden lotuses sprang from the ground.

He preached in an unconventional and spontaneous manner.

He discussed a single theme from various perspectives, sometimes talking about Taoism, sometimes about Zen, sometimes about Confucianism, mixing in the essence of various schools of thought and interspersing it with esoteric arts, coordinating the three schools with ease.

It skillfully expounds the Three Vehicles of Dharma, encompassing all the subtle and profound teachings.

The disciples listened to the lecture and reacted in different ways.

Some frowned, some looked calm and collected; some looked worried, some were all smiles; some were focused, some were absent-minded.

Factors such as comprehension, perseverance, experience, spiritual attainment, and knowledge can all influence the outcome of listening to the sermon.

Chang Shou was completely absorbed in the conversation, listening with utter composure.

Many problems I encountered in the past when I was figuring things out on my own were easily solved, and some of the mysteries that had been troubling me were unraveled.

He felt that the Dao was right before his eyes.

They developed more ideas about water manipulation and qi-absorbing techniques, gaining a more comprehensive understanding and a clearer comprehension.

The sermon lasted for three hours.

After the ceremony, all the disciples stood up, bowed in gratitude, and respectfully saw off their ancestor.

After the patriarch left.

The disciples filed out.

They went about in twos and threes, in groups, discussing the teachings of the patriarch, sharing their findings, and refining their arguments, gradually drifting apart.

The spirit guide is the one who seeks out the spirits.

Ordinary people mainly seek out ordinary people.

However, some disciples who had not yet become immortals sought guidance from familiar immortal disciples, and even a few un-immortal disciples tentatively asked Changshou for advice.

Chang Shou could understand this.

The master leads you through the door, but the practice is up to you.

The fact that Patriarch Bodhi transmitted the Dharma, provided lodging and resources for practice, is already an immense blessing. At other times, disciples can only rely on their own efforts and the ability to think for themselves, and cannot depend on the Patriarch for everything.

Moreover, the disciples in the cave are all disciples registered by the patriarch, and the patriarch has already fulfilled his duty as their teacher.

Therefore, when someone asked him for advice, Chang Shou did not refuse and answered their questions. In the future, as long as one of his disciples became an immortal, he would be considered a person of influence.

In the pursuit of immortality and enlightenment, one cannot avoid the complexities of human relationships and social interactions until a certain stage is reached.

After dismissing a few disciples, Changshou naturally went to find the monkey.

Although he has not yet developed a Dao heart, he has cleansed his innate Dao heart, which has been polluted by acquired impurities, through the Dao energy. However, he has exceptional comprehension and unique insights into the teachings of his patriarch.

He had only listened to the patriarch's two short lectures, yet he already spoke with substance and had his own insights into the universe and all things.

Changshou was quite happy to discuss philosophy with the monkey.

as predicted.

Monkeys have a unique way of thinking.

It brought many novel ideas to Chang Shou, which made him feel enlightened and enlightened.

of course!

Because of his past life experiences, Changshou's perspective on things was somewhat different. After exchanging ideas, the monkey was overjoyed, jumping up and down with delight.

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Return to the Sutra Repository.

I had dinner infused with spiritual energy.

Changshou reviewed the details and digested what he had learned at his residence in Wanjuanlou.

At midnight, the candlelight glowed orange-yellow.

The light illuminated the figure bent over writing by the window.

Chang Shou wielded his brush, writing down the content of the patriarch's sermon.

A good memory is not as good as a bad writing.

The patriarch taught a great deal, and it's impossible to fully comprehend it all. After digesting it slightly, I promptly wrote it down so that I could review and ponder it frequently, making the most of every opportunity and truly making it my own.

The Jade Rabbit sets in the west, and the Golden Crow rises in the east.

An aged figure slowly walked out of the Ten Thousand Scrolls Pavilion.

Standing in front of the building, Chang Shou held his cane in his left hand and opened his right palm, where strands of morning dew gathered from the leaves, grass, and flowers.