Under One Person: Starting with the Dual Cultivation of Body and Soul.

Lu Jin glanced at Li Chang'an. These words were indeed rather inappropriate and could easily lead people astray.

Li Chang'an continued, "You've read 'Water Margin,' right? You know Lu Zhishen from it, right?"

Lu Lin nodded and said, "I know, Lu Zhishen, the one who beat up Zhen Guanxi. I've studied that text and I still remember the plot. He beat up a dye shop with three punches!"

Li Chang'an nodded and said, "Do you know that Lu Zhishen eventually attained the Arhatship?"

His verse is: "All my life I have not cultivated good deeds, but only loved killing and arson. Suddenly I am freed from the golden shackles and the jade lock is torn off. The tide of the Qiantang River comes, and today I know who I am."

"Lu Zhishen, who did not cultivate good karma and killed and set fires all the way, eventually became an Arhat. This is the reason why."

“True nature is true Buddha-nature. Do what you love to do, even if it involves murder or arson, it is still meditation and Buddhist practice.”

These words truly surprised Lu Lin. He stared blankly at Li Chang'an, never having imagined that cultivation could be explained from this perspective.

Li Chang'an continued, "Similarly, if you genuinely like a woman, then loving that woman well is the essence of Zen meditation."

"If you enjoy that kind of thing between your legs, then go do it. That's also a form of meditation, called joyful meditation."

"Do what you love from the bottom of your heart without any ulterior motives, and strengthen your inner self. This is self-cultivation."

"It's actually very simple, isn't it? Doesn't it suddenly make your cultivation journey seem more promising?"

Li Chang'an concluded with a smile.

Lu Lin nodded repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice, and said, "Hearing what you say, Senior Brother, it does seem very promising. But to put it simply, it's easy to say, but difficult to do..."

The word "simple" was hard to say, because after thinking about it, Lu Lin really didn't know what he truly enjoyed doing.

At this time.

Lu Jin, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.

"The greatest truths are the simplest, but they are easy to know and difficult to do. They are easy to say but hard to do."

He understands this very well.

His greatest enemy in this life was Wugensheng.

Therefore, he investigated many of Wugensheng's deeds.

Among them are the actions of Wugensheng in the whole nature.

The thing Wugensheng did most in Quanxing was to help the Quanxing demons find what they truly loved.

As far as he knew, before breaking into the Sanyi Gate, Wugensheng had helped the mysterious hermit Wu Man, the white owl Liang Ting, and even a sorcerer surnamed Cao.

That wicked man surnamed Cao has done many evil deeds in the past.

But under Wugensheng's guidance, he discovered that he didn't actually enjoy killing and dissecting corpses; he enjoyed doing research.

Later, he turned himself in and served more than ten years in prison. After his release, he became a researcher and produced a number of scientific research results.

He died not long ago, and people from all walks of life attended his memorial service.

Lu Jin also went there, and as a result, he saw Wugensheng's shrine at the man's house, and he exclaimed that it was bad luck.

Previously, Lu Jin didn't understand what Wu Gensheng was after in doing this.

It's said to be about guiding people to do good.

Some people who were converted by him still committed many evils.

In retrospect, he was indeed trying to convert people.

It's not about guiding people to goodness, but about helping them find something they genuinely love.

If a person's nature is evil, and they genuinely enjoy doing evil, then they are creating a demon.

Followed by.

Lu Jin thought of herself.

What about yourself?

What is it that you genuinely love?

Lu Jin closed her eyes, lost in deep thought.

But he discovered that one line was written all over his mind.

Kill Wugensheng, kill Wugensheng, kill Wugensheng...

Is this something I genuinely enjoy?

No, that's not it.

This is the person I hate the most.

Lu Jin slowly opened his eyes, his gaze revealing a deep sorrow. He understood that his delusions were very deep, almost turning into inner demons.

Previously, he had deliberately avoided this matter.

But now that he has reopened Sany and taken on apprentices, his future looks brighter. Shouldn't he try to find a way to deal with this?

Chapter 123 Focus on Yourself

Lu Jin pondered how to deal with her inner demons.

In terms of self-cultivation, the Quanzhen School and the Buddhist School are the most skilled.

His old friend Fang Dongtian was a high-ranking master at the Quanzhen Baiyun Temple. He had consulted his old friend before, but the effect was limited; he could only barely suppress the symptoms, not solve the problem once and for all. In recent years, even suppression has become difficult.

Should I consult a Buddhist monk? Lu Jin pondered.

Lu Jin was a man of many virtues and had many friends. Master Jiekong, one of the Ten Elders, was one of his close friends.

Master Jiekong is currently the abbot of Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou.

It takes about two hours to get there by car from here.

When should I visit my old friend? Lu Jin wondered to himself.

Then, he came to his senses and looked at Lu Lin.

As the grandfather, he was tormented by his inner demons and couldn't see his own goals clearly.

And what about Lu Lin, the grandson?

Speaking of this, Lu Lin was also a little confused. He had many things he wanted to do, but when it came to finding one thing he truly wanted to do from the bottom of his heart, he was really a little lost.

Seeing this, Lu Jin said, "Actually, figuring out what you really want is an extremely difficult thing."

"Before gaining sufficient social experience, a person's preferences are like a child picking up seashells on the beach. If they see a red one, they think it's pretty and pick it up."

"I take a couple of steps and see a white one, then I think that one is even better. I always feel like there are even prettier seashells waiting for me ahead, and I can never settle down."

"The things you truly love from the bottom of your heart should be the final choice you make after experiencing many things and gaining a clear understanding of the world."

Even if others see your choice as knowing it's impossible, as long as it's your own choice, it's honest and true!

Lu Lin said, "Does Grandpa mean that I have too little experience now and should travel, experience, and hone myself?"

“That’s right!” Lu Jin nodded. “At your age, it’s indeed time for you to travel. After you finish high school, you should go out and travel to broaden your horizons. You might gain some new insights, but…”

Lu Jin paused, his tone becoming serious: "After what happened before, I'm afraid that Quanxing will continue to target you. So, even if you want to travel, you can't go to remote places; you have to stay within the company's sphere of influence."

"Grandpa, I'll be careful," Lu Lin said. "Then I'll continue my current cultivation until I finish high school, right? Studying, practicing Qi, and high-voltage body tempering!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jin frowned: "Lin'er, I feel that your schedule is a bit too full right now. Aren't you tired?"

Lu Lin paused, glanced at Li Chang'an, and said in a deep voice, "It is a little tiring, but this is also a process of constantly overcoming oneself, which is precisely the time for cultivation."

He wants to learn from Li Chang'an.

Upon hearing this, Li Chang'an said, "I think you're like a bowstring that's been drawn taut for a long time. You're too tired and should take a good rest. Before you find something you truly want to do, you need to learn to take care of yourself first."

"Take care of yourself?" Lu Lin was taken aback.

Suddenly, as if he remembered something, his eyes lit up: "Senior brother, is what you're talking about that trending topic online lately? What's it called... learning to love yourself, knowing how to reward yourself? You've read those articles too?"

Li Chang'an smiled faintly: "I didn't see it. You can tell me what they said."

Immediately, Lu Lin talked about some steps to loving yourself online, such as buying yourself an expensive gift every week, going to a high-end restaurant for a big meal every month, and the five standards for a high-quality life, the three levels of emotional stability, and so on.

In short, you have to be willing to spend money on yourself.

Upon hearing this, Li Chang'an laughed and said, "This is not loving yourself. This sounds more like a new performance indicator. Even the pure inner feeling of loving yourself is being quantified and scored. You have to compare with others to see who does it better or who spends more money. This is not loving yourself. This is just pulling your already fully drawn bow even tighter."

Lu Lin was stunned for a moment. After thinking about it carefully, she realized that it made sense. The steps to loving yourself that were posted online seemed to be guiding people to consume themselves.

"Then... then what exactly constitutes true self-love?" Lu Lin asked.

Li Chang'an said, "Rewarding yourself all the time is not necessarily loving yourself. In fact, moderate self-discipline is also a way of loving yourself."

"Asceticism?" Lu Lin was even more confused. Didn't she just say she was too tired and needed to rest? How come asceticism is now considered loving herself?

Li Chang'an explained: "The meaning of asceticism is never about suffering for the sake of suffering, but rather that in this process, you can discover what you don't like from the bottom of your heart through your own feedback on the pain."

"Once you understand what you hate, you will naturally understand how to treat yourself well."

"This is not about glorifying suffering. Suffering is just a tool, a process of digging inward to understand oneself. We must not mistake the effect for the cause or fail to distinguish between the primary and secondary aspects."

"If you can't distinguish this point, and just keep enduring the pain, then suffering will never make you a person; it will only torment you until you are completely numb."

"Therefore, engaging in appropriate ascetic practices at the right time is a very meaningful thing."

Li Chang'an looked at Lu Lin and continued, "But for you now, continuing this kind of high-intensity arduous training is meaningless."

"Because it's all just constant repetition, you, who are already confused, will only become numb little by little in this repetitive drain."

Lu Lin broke out in a cold sweat: "Then what should I do now?"

Li Chang'an smiled and said, "You should lie down. You can lie down for ten days or half a month, or even for several months."

"Do nothing, don't meditate or practice spiritual cultivation, just daydream, feel bored, and let your mind wander aimlessly. Don't do anything worldly or utilitarian."

"In short, just lie down properly."

"When you're lying down and you're so bored you're about to go crazy, those intense thoughts and inspirations that suddenly pop into your head might be what you want to do."

Lu Lin suddenly realized: "So, the way to truly love yourself is actually to do nothing, just lie down?"

“Yes, loving yourself means doing nothing, letting yourself get bored, and then finding fun in that boredom,” Li Chang’an said. “Cousin, for you, studying isn’t very important, and the college entrance exam isn’t very important either.”

“Unlike many ordinary people who only have a few cards in their hand and find it difficult to bear the consequences of their choices, you have many options.”

"You can stop at any time, quietly think about what you really want to do, and then start again. You might even reap better rewards that way."

Li Chang'an's words were extremely straightforward.

Although the Lu family has strict rules and the allowances for Lu family members are not much different from those of ordinary families, don't forget that this is a family with nearly two thousand years of history. Over the years, it has accumulated to become a behemoth, and Lu Lin has many choices.

Upon hearing this, Lu Lin remained silent for a long time. He turned his head to look at Lu Jin, his eyes filled with a question.

Lu Jin nodded, a hint of agreement flashing in his eyes: "You've really had a tough time lately. Listen to your senior brother, take a break and rest for a while."

Lu Lin let out a long breath and began to think about how she should lie down.

The phrase "lying flat" was completely foreign to him, a member of the Lu family who had been bound by strict family rules since childhood.

Chapter 124 Going to Lingyin Temple

In the days that followed, the Lu family compound returned to tranquility.

Lu Lin followed Li Chang'an's advice and asked the school for a long leave of absence.

He did nothing all day, didn't touch the high-voltage electric body-refining equipment, and even stopped his daily meditation and qi circulation.

Every day, I just move a deck chair to the yard, sunbathe, and daydream.

Sometimes I'll take out my phone to check it.

Sometimes I'll idly watch ants moving house on the ground, or observe the clouds drifting across the sky.

Li Chang'an, on the other hand, continued to maintain his regular cultivation routine.

That morning, Li Chang'an was sitting in the courtyard, nurturing the eight-sided Han sword.

Lu Jin strolled leisurely into the courtyard with his hands behind his back.

"Grandpa."

Li Chang'an sheathed his sword, stood up, and greeted them.