White tea legend

Chapter 250 Uncle and Nephew Visit Mount Tai

"Uncle Master, now that you are in my territory, let Bixia be your host."

Bixia Yuanjun made a gesture of invitation to Zixiao Tianqiong Shenjun, and then led the way.

Zixiao Tianqiong Divine Lord followed Bixia Yuanjun, standing on the top of the cloud, looking down -

The mountains were rolling and green, and the Yellow River in the distance was like a giant dragon winding across the earth, sparkling and shining. Zixiao Tianqiong God couldn't help but exclaim: "The beauty of Mount Tai is really well-deserved. This magnificent mountain and river is really refreshing."

Bixia Yuanjun smiled and pointed to the distance: "Uncle Master, please look over there. There is the South Gate of Heaven in the sky, and there is also the South Gate of Heaven in the human world. The South Gate of Heaven in the human world is at Mount Tai."

I saw the Nantianmen standing majestically, shrouded in clouds and mist, like a mysterious gateway to heaven.

The two landed at the foot of the mountain and wound their way up the mountain road, passing many ancient sites, each of which exuded a strong historical atmosphere.

Purple Sky Sky God Lord stopped to admire from time to time and said to Bixia Yuanjun: "Mount Tai not only has charming natural scenery, but also rich and colorful cultural landscapes. These stone inscriptions, every stroke, contains profound cultural connotations."

When we reached the middle of the mountain, we suddenly heard the sound of water. It turned out that we had reached the famous Five Great Officials Pines. Bixia Yuanjun introduced: "These five ancient pines have a great history..."

These five ancient pines are luxuriant and vigorous. It is said that they were named by the First Emperor. When the First Emperor visited Mount Tai during his eastern tour, he encountered a heavy rain and took shelter under the pine trees. Afterwards, the First Emperor named the five tallest pine trees "Five Great Officials" to commend their contributions in order to thank the pine forest for its shelter from the wind and rain.

Since then, the "Wudafu Pine" has become famous all over the world and has become a major landscape of Mount Tai.

The one whose actions could be compared to those of the Qin Emperor was Emperor Wu of Han.

Otherwise, why do later generations always like to refer to these two as the Qin Emperor and Han Wudi?

Like the First Emperor, Emperor Wu of Han was also a legendary emperor. He also had a strong interest in immortal arts and sent people to seek the elixir of immortality many times. Among his many followers, Dongfang Shuo stood out with his unique personality and ability and became a popular figure around Emperor Wu of Han.

Dongfang Shuo, courtesy name Manqian, was a famous alchemist, renowned for his wit and erudition.

During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, in order to find immortals and the elixir of immortality, he ordered Dongfang Shuo to visit famous mountains in the world. Dongfang Shuo came to Taimu Mountain and was attracted by the mountains and rivers there, thinking that this place was extraordinary.

At that time, Taimu Mountain was still called Taimu Mountain, and there was a legend that had been distorted over time:
It is said that in ancient times, there was an immortal living in this mountain, named Rong Chengzi.

Rong Chengzi, also known as Rong Chenggong, is said to be the teacher of Huangdi and Laozi. The Liezi mentions that Huangdi and Rong Chengzi lived on Kongtong, while the Liexian Zhuan calls him the teacher of Huangdi and he was seen by King Mu of Zhou. He was good at health preservation and nourishment. His traces are recorded in books such as Huangdi Neijing Suwen, Shenxian Zhuan, and Xuanyuan Benji.

Legend has it that Rong Chengzi once refined medicine in Mount Taimu, and later lived in seclusion in Mount Kongtong, where he lived for more than 200 years. Some say he lived in seclusion in Mount Qingcheng.

Rong Chengzi is also known as the ancient sage king Rong Chengshi, and is listed as an ancient god of the same period as the Eastern Wood Virtue Green Emperor Fuxishi and Shennongshi.

However, when the Emperor of Heaven was touring the East China Sea one day, he did not see Rong Chengzi, but met an old mother on this mountain. She made a living by growing blue grass, and later a Taoist priest taught her the method of nine-turn cinnabar, and finally ascended to heaven on a nine-colored dragon. Therefore, this mountain is also called Taimu Mountain.

If Lu Yu, Bai Cha, and the character Taimu Niangniang in the story had heard this legend, they would probably have made a few refutations. However, legends are not much different from rumors, so they are harmless and just amuse people, so they just let people gossip about them.

After Dongfang Shuo returned to the capital, he reported the wonders of Mount Taimu to Emperor Wu of Han, who was delighted and ordered that Mount Taimu be renamed Mount Taimu and named it "the best mountain in the world."

Therefore, Dongfang Shuo, under the order of Emperor Wu of Han, inscribed the characters "The No. 1 Mountain in the World" on Mount Taimu. These characters are still clearly visible on the cliff carvings in the mountain, as if to prove the authenticity of the legend.

Thinking of this legend, Bixia Yuanjun suddenly understood why she and Taimu Niangniang had such a close relationship among all the gods and Buddhas in the sky. It turned out that it was due to some magical connection between the Qin Emperor and Han Emperor.

Since Mount Tai has a connection with Mount Taimu, and she and Taimu Goddess are close sisters, then Mount Taimu is Baicha's lair, no, it's home, so she has an even greater obligation to help Lu Yu and Baicha.

Bixia Yuanjun pointed to one of the tallest pine trees and said to Zixiao Tianqiong Shenjun: "Uncle, this is the first of the 'Five Great Doctors', named 'Welcome Pine'. Its branches are twisted, as if warmly welcoming guests from all directions. Whenever the sun rises, the sunlight shines through its branches and leaves, casting mottled light and shadows, just like a warm arm, welcoming visitors from afar."

Zixiao Tianqiong God looked around and saw that the other four pine trees also had their own characteristics. Some of the branches were like coiled dragons, and some of the branches were like phoenix wings. They were either upright or graceful, forming a beautiful picture. He couldn't help but admire: "These five pine trees not only witnessed the changes of history, but also carried the spirit of Mount Tai. They are tenacious and proud of the peaks, which is the symbol of the immortality of Mount Tai."

The two of them stayed for a long time under the Five Doctors Pine, feeling the accumulation of time and the power of nature. Seeing that the time had come, Bixia Yuanjun invited Zixiao Tianqiong Shenjun to continue moving forward: "Uncle Master, the South Heaven Gate is ahead. We will climb higher to explore more secrets of Mount Tai."

So, the two immortals stepped onto the stone steps leading to the South Gate of Heaven.

Finally, the two arrived at the South Heaven Gate and were immediately shocked by the scene before them. Looking around, they were surrounded by mountains and rolling clouds, as if they were in a fairyland. Zixiao Tianqiong God Lord sighed: "Standing on the top of Mount Tai, I know the true meaning of 'standing on the top of the mountain and looking down on all the mountains'. It is a great honor to see this scene today."

Bixia Yuanjun smiled and said, "Uncle Master, you are too kind. You need to savor the beauty of Mount Tai carefully. Next, let Bixia accompany you to the top of Yuhuang Peak to enjoy the infinite scenery of this number one mountain in the world."

So, the two immortals walked side by side and continued to move towards higher mountains.

As they climbed higher and higher, the clouds and mist gradually dissipated, revealing a more magnificent scene. The rocks of Mount Tai are hard and steep, and every stone wall seems to contain endless stories and traces of time. The mountain road is winding, with pine and cypress trees on both sides, and the colorful colors of various flowers dotted in the green, like a natural picture. Along the way, there are jagged rocks in various shapes. Some stones seem to be carved by nature, some are like animals, some are like human figures, and some are like gatherings of gods, which makes people imagine. Zixiao Tianqiong God stopped to watch from time to time, and said to Bixia Yuanjun: "The strange stones here are probably thousands of years old. They quietly guard this holy land and witness the piety and yearning of countless pilgrims."

Finally, they reached the highest point of Mount Tai - Jade Emperor Peak. The view here was even wider, and it seemed that only they and the endless scenery were left in the world. Purple Sky Sky God stood on the peak, stroked the clouds with his hands, and chanted with great passion: "The height of Mount Tai is unparalleled in the world. Climbing here, we should have great ambitions and be as bold as a tiger."

After hearing this, Bixia Yuanjun smiled and nodded in praise: "Master uncle is still as ambitious as ever, he is truly a role model for our generation. The saying 'climbing Mount Tai and looking down on the world' not only describes its height, but also expresses a state of mind that is detached from the world. It is rare for Master uncle to have such a feeling."

On the Jade Emperor Peak, the two felt the true "it's cold at high altitudes". Although the wind and cold were biting, Bixia Yuanjun's "flattery" filled Zixiao Tianqiong Shenjun's heart with warmth and joy.

This little niece is much more gentle and lovely than her old father Shi.

Zixiao Tianqiong Divine Lord was in a good mood, so he said to Bixia Yuanjun: "My little niece, since I am your uncle, tell me, if there is anything that your uncle can help you with, just ask."

Seeing her uncle being so straightforward, Bixia Yuanjun couldn't help but feel relieved. As the saying goes: If the hardware doesn't work, the software can make up for it; if the software doesn't work, the feelings can make up for it. Her tour companionship was really good.

Bixia Yuanjun quickly seized the opportunity and made her request to Zixiao Tianqiong Shenjun: "Uncle Master, you are in charge of the Jiutian Supervisory Department, can you do me a favor?"

She went on to tell how the ancient god Lu Yu's wife, Fairy Baicha, was pregnant and hoped that their child would choose a star in the sky to be reincarnated to ensure that the child would be gifted in the future and inherit the Baicha couple's tea business.

After hearing this, Zixiao Tianqiong Divine Lord smiled slightly and said, "So you came here for your friend's business. How can such a small matter stump Master Uncle?"

He then took out a book, handed it to Bixia Yuanjun, and said, "Lu Yu is the reincarnation of an ancient god. Although he has fallen into the cycle of reincarnation, he has a new mission and responsibility. One day, when he has completed his merits in the human world and returned to heaven, he will be a generation of Tea Saint. The White Tea Fairy is an ancient divine plant that has ascended to heaven. They are now doing great things that benefit the people in the lower world. With your niece's face, I will naturally give you a favor and make things easier for the Tea Saint and his wife. What's more, this matter is a favor at the smallest level, but it involves major issues related to people's livelihood at the largest level..."

The successors of the Tea Saint and his wife should not be underestimated.

Zixiao Tianqiong God has already sorted out the significance of this matter, and he feels more and more justified in opening this back door for Bixia Yuanjun.

"Those reincarnated ghosts in the underworld are definitely not acceptable. You must carefully select one from the stars in the heavens that are about to come down to the earth for vacation... to travel. As for who to choose, my niece, you decide for yourself."

Zixiao Tianqiong God was in a good mood and gave Bixia Yuanjun full freedom and autonomy.

Having had enough fun on earth, the Purple Sky God is going back to heaven.

Bixia Yuanjun originally planned to let Zixiao Tianqiong Shenjun rest for a while in Mount Tai and taste the local delicacies. She knew that although her master traveled all over the world, he still had a great interest in the delicious food of the world. Mount Tai is located in the land of Qi and Lu. The food here combines the delicacies of mountains and seas and has unique local characteristics, such as the "three beauties" of Mount Tai:
Taishan tofu, Taishan red-scaled fish and Taishan stone chicken.

Taishan tofu is famous for its delicate and smooth texture. Compared with ordinary tofu, it has a more natural sweetness.
Taishan red-scaled fish is a specialty of Taishan spring water. The fish meat is tender and the soup is delicious. It is a must-try delicacy when visiting Taishan.
The Taishan Stone Chicken is not a real chicken, but a wild mushroom that grows deep in Mount Tai. It is nicknamed "Stone Chicken" because of its delicious taste.

Bixia Yuanjun also wanted to invite Zixiao Tianqiong Shenjun to taste the wild vegetable banquet of Mount Tai.

The wild vegetables of Mount Tai are fresh and unique in taste because they grow in a high altitude and pollution-free environment. For example, the wild vegetables of Mount Tai, such as magnolia buds, wild chrysanthemums, and mountain ferns, can be cooked skillfully to retain their original flavor and be transformed into a variety of dishes, which are unforgettable.

In addition, Taishan’s breakfast specialty - Taishan fried cakes, are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant aroma. Paired with a bowl of hot soy milk, it is an indispensable delicacy on the locals’ breakfast table.

However, Zixiao Tianqiong Divine Lord said with a sense of superiority: "My little niece, your kindness is appreciated by your uncle. Our Jiutian Jiansheng Division is so popular..."

Bixia Yuanjun understood, what has the old master uncle not seen and eaten in his life?

So they had to give up and bid farewell to Lord Zixiao Sky God. They watched Lord Zixiao Sky God fly from the South Gate of Mount Tai to the South Gate of Heaven, and his figure disappeared into the clouds.

As soon as Zixiao Tianqiong God left, Bixia Yuanjun immediately opened the booklet and looked through it, wanting to know which stars in the sky had nothing to do recently and wanted to go to the human world for vacation... to experience tribulations.

Every page of the book was densely written with tiny characters. Bixia Yuanjun flipped through it carefully and saw that it recorded all kinds of mysteries of the movement of the stars and the interaction of the sun and the moon. Her eyes shuttled between the words, looking for the stars that were about to come down to the earth or were already in the earth.

Suddenly, her eyes fixed on a description: "On the seventh day of the seventh month, the Weaver Girl descended to the human world, trapped by love." Bixia Yuanjun was shocked. It turned out that the Weaver Girl was about to descend to the human world, and it was the Chinese Valentine's Day. She couldn't help but wonder, will the Weaver Girl's descent to the human world repeat the joys and sorrows of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl?
Then, she turned to another page, which read: "Taibai Jinxing will come down to earth at any time to play around in the human world." Taibai Jinxing is an old god in heaven. He has stayed in heaven for too long and is inevitably a little annoyed. His coming down to earth is sure to cause a sensation.

Just as the stars in the heavens were twinkling and each of them was thinking about something, Bixia Yuanjun discovered another star that she was very concerned about - the White Tiger Star. The White Tiger Star was the star of the god of war, brave and resolute, and its experience of calamity when it descended to the mortal world must be extraordinary. Sure enough, she saw the record of the White Tiger Star's upcoming descent in the book, and she couldn't help but feel a little worried about the upcoming changes in the situation.

Is it possible that the prosperous Li Dynasty will also face war?
Just as Bixia Yuanjun was concentrating on the booklet, a breeze blew by, and a page of the booklet was flipped by the wind and fell at her feet. She bent down to pick it up, but found that the page recorded a star she had never noticed before - the Netherworld Star. This star was not conspicuous in the heavens, but the booklet recorded that it was about to come down to the earth, and it was related to a great change in the Netherworld.

Bixia Yuanjun held the booklet in her hand, looking embarrassed.

She couldn't decide which star was suitable to be the child of Lu Yu and Bai Cha, so it was better to let them choose for themselves.

Then, the booklet in Bixia Yuanjun's hand turned into a green light and flew into her sleeve, and she flew from Mount Tai towards the East China Sea.

Happy Children's Day, everyone.