Pure Yang!

Chapter 273 Qin Ergou of Chanbao Mountain! Beidi King Flag
The blue sky is like a plate, and the deep mountains are like barriers.

"The locals call this mountain Lump Mountain."

Walking into the mountains, the cool breath filled our throats and lungs, making us feel refreshed. Qi Delong pointed to the undulating mountains and began to introduce them.

"Geda Mountain? It's quite descriptive." Zhang Fan nodded.

This mountain has protruding peaks and jagged rocks, just like the lumps of flesh on the back of a toad, which is exactly the appearance of the "Golden Toad Holding a Pearl".

"This mountain is neither big nor small, and that treasure land is not more than ten feet large. You have been here, so you should have a clue." Zhang Fan couldn't help asking.

The sky is the air, the earth is the form, and when the sky and the earth come together, nature is formed, and all treasures fall into the mortal world.

That ray of creation energy is only an inch of the human body, located in the spirit platform, the divine palace, and the dantian.

It is only a few feet away from the mountains and the sea, like a dragon vein or a dragon cave, or a blessed place in a desperate situation.

Just like the Fang Mountain back then, in such a ferocious place, there was also a cave where good fortune would come from evil, and it became the place where Xiao of the previous generation went into seclusion.

Although this Geda Mountain has the structure of a "golden toad holding a pearl", the only area of ​​about ten feet in size that can be truly called a treasure land.

"My brother suffered such a great loss last time, how could he return empty-handed?" Qi Dongqiang's voice sounded at the right time.

"Shut up."

Qi Delong snorted coldly and slapped himself hard.

"It's funny."

"..."

"That treasure should be in the heart of the mountain, in the belly of the toad." Qi Delong pointed to the depths of the mountain.

"There is a big tomb there."

"Big tomb!?" Zhang Fan raised his eyebrows and showed a strange look.

"Why is there a big tomb in this mountain?"

"Looking at the shape of the tomb, it is at least three hundred years old. It is a Taoist tomb." Qi Delong whispered, "I guess there must be a senior master who saw that this mountain is extraordinary, so he occupied that precious land. It is not a residence in life, but a tomb after death."

"For more than three hundred years, this toad has been hibernating. Its precious aura is hidden, its spirit and form have not appeared, and not a single clue of the secret has been revealed. How could that person be able to see it? How great is his level of Taoism?" Zhang Fan said in a deep voice.

The brothers Qi Delong and Qi Dongqiang are the descendants of Laojun Mountain. After following Zhao Jiexuan, they were also promoted to masters of the Bodhisattva realm.

Even with his level of cultivation, he couldn't see the clues of this mountain. It was only because of the earthquake and landslide that the hibernating toad revealed its divine form and a ray of precious aura rose into the sky, allowing him to see the wonders of this mountain.

"The Taoist saw the hidden precious light here even before the secret was revealed. He must be a senior master." Qi Delong said in a deep voice.

"Maybe he is just proficient in Feng Shui and geomancy." Zhang Fan pondered.

It would be fine if he was only proficient in feng shui and geomancy, but if he really had the ability to see through the secrets of nature, it would be unimaginable how dangerous such a tomb would be.

"Now that you're here, don't think too much and let's go."

Qi Delong greeted them and led the way. The two of them walked along the narrow and deep mountain path, and after a while they arrived at the foot of Geda Mountain.

There was actually a thatched cottage there, with smoke rising up like a white line into the sky.

"Is there anyone still living here?" Zhang Fanqi asked.

I'm afraid you can't even install wifi in this place.

"There is a young man living here. He makes a living by serving as a tour guide for mountaineering enthusiasts and maintaining those ox carts." Qi Delong whispered.

The last time he explored Geda Mountain, he asked this young man from the mountain village to be his guide.

“Er Gou…Er Gou…”

At this moment, Qi Dongqiang called out.

"Ergou?" Zhang Fan was stunned. In this day and age, are there still people called this name?
"His name is Qin Ergou!" Qi Delong whispered in a low voice, raising his finger and pointing.

"There he is."

Zhang Fan looked over and saw a young man standing in front of the thatched cottage. He had a handsome appearance and a simple temperament. He was wearing a single piece of clothing and cotton shoes, and was breathing deeply towards the mountain.

The rhythm of his breathing was very peculiar. His abdomen bulged suddenly, making a strange gurgling sound, and his skin was slightly congested. Then he exhaled in one breath, and his whole body became weak.

After repeating this over and over again, the light in his eyes became brighter.

“Er Gou…Er Gou…”

Qi Delong called twice again.

Qin Ergou seemed to have sensed something and stopped what he was doing. He turned around and saw Qi Delong. He showed joy on his face and pounced on him.

"Brother Qi, you are here again." Qin Ergou was delighted.

The last time he served as a guide for Qi Delong, he received a reward of 2,000 yuan, which was more than he earned in half a month.

"Brother, this Chanbao Mountain is very big. I knew you couldn't finish visiting it in one go." Qin Ergou said with a naive smile.

"Chanbao Mountain!?" Zhang Fan concentrated on thinking.

"This is my friend, his name is Zhang Fan." Qi Delong nodded. He had a good impression of this simple young man from the mountain village.

"Brother Fan." Qin Ergou greeted him in a simple and honest manner.

"What were you doing just now?" Zhang Fan asked.

"I'm fishing for toad energy." Qin Ergou replied.

"Fishing for toad qi?" Zhang Fan raised his eyebrows and showed a strange look.

"This is our family's ancestral kung fu. My grandfather said that many years ago, a Taoist priest came to our village and lived in our house." Qin Ergou recounted a story from the past.

"The Taoist priest said that this mountain should not be called Geda Mountain, but Chanbao Mountain!"

"At that time, he taught my grandfather's grandfather's grandfather... In short, it was a method from my ancestor. He said that there was a big toad living in this mountain. If you breathe its breath every day, you can get rid of diseases, eliminate disasters, and prolong your life."

Qin Ergou revealed all his family affairs.

"The Taoist priest said that this is the toad-catching qi."

Zhang Fan seemed to be thinking about something, and turned back to look at Qi Delong.

In this case, the Taoist priest mentioned by Qin Ergou might be the owner of the large tomb in the mountains.

"I read it last time. It's just some luck-enhancing methods to strengthen the body. Nothing special." Qi Delong shook his head.

He had seen the so-called toad-fishing qi the last time he came here.

"The Taoist priest said that this is a very powerful Taoist method..." Qin Ergou's ears moved slightly, and when he heard Qi Delong's evaluation, he quickly added.

"How powerful is it?" Qi Delong chuckled.

"The Taoist priest said that how powerful one can be depends on who practices and when they practice... When the time is right, one will be very powerful..." Qin Ergou murmured.

"How amazing... How amazing..."

Qin Ergou's eyes flickered with memories.

"Oh, right, that Taoist priest said, if you practice it well..."

"Can swallow the sun and the moon and reverse yin and yang!"

"The toad is yawning and bragging." Qi Dongqiang couldn't help laughing.

"Okay, stop laughing." Qi Delong's voice rang out, and the smile on his face stopped abruptly.

Qin Ergou was stunned and confused.

"Ergou, let's rest here for a while. Help me fill these two water bags." Qi Delong said lightly.

"Brother Qi, are you going into the mountains again? This time..." Qin Ergou's eyes lit up.

Follow Qi Delong for a trip and you will get 20 red notes. "No need for a guide this time."

Qi Delong chuckled and patted Qin Ergou's shoulder. The latter groaned lightly, a look of disappointment appearing on his face.

"Please pack some glutinous rice for us to eat on the way."

Qi Delong took out five red bills from his pocket and stuffed them into Qin Ergou's hand.

"Brother, this is too much. A gang leader shouldn't cost so much money." Qin Ergou said in panic.

Although he wanted to make money very much, he only earned what he deserved. Five hundred yuan was enough for him to live from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.

"Just take it if I tell you to." Qi Delong really liked this simple boy from the mountain village.

With his level of cultivation, he had already been able to practice fasting, and even going without food and water for half a month would not be a problem. He rested here, holding the pole and fetching water, purely to take care of Qin Ergou.

"Thank you, brother. I'll help you install the pole head." Qin Ergou took the red bill, turned around happily and ran towards the house next to him where smoke was rising.

"Come on, let's go in and rest for a while."

Qi Delong was familiar with the route and led Zhang Fan into the thatched cottage.

The room was not big and the furnishings were quite shabby. A dirty Taoist robe was hung on the wall and books of basic Taoist classics were placed on the table.

"Is he a Taoist priest?" Zhang Fan flipped through it casually.

"He is not."

Qi Delong shook his head and said, "When Ergou was very young, his grandfather sent him to Mount Zhongnan to learn Taoism..."

"Unfortunately, he was too young at the time, so they didn't take him in. After he grew up, he visited the mountain gate several times, but he didn't have this kind of fate."

Nowadays, becoming a Taoist priest is not something that can be done casually, especially if one wants to practice. It not only depends on qualifications, aptitude, and opportunities, but one even has to take exams.

There are three major theoretical subjects, followed by an interview, and there are certain requirements for one's academic qualifications.

Especially for a double first-class sect like Mount Zhongnan, it is not easy to enter.

"Ergou has taken the exam seven or eight times, but I'm afraid he will never have a chance in this life." Qi Delong said lightly.

"You take such good care of him, why don't you take him in?" Zhang Fan said in a serious tone: "Your Laojun Mountain is also a famous Taoist mountain in the world."

"Everyone has his own destiny. Since he was born and raised here, his destiny is here. I am a cultivator and cannot change cause and effect because of a single thought." Qi Delong said calmly.

"Brother, what you said..."

"Shut up!"

"Just say you have no destiny with him." Zhang Fan chuckled.

"That's what I mean."

"Brother Qi, I have installed the pole head for you."

Just at this moment, Qin Ergou walked in with a bag in his hand.

"I also gave you half a jar of honey, you can eat it with the sticks."

"Ergou, have you ever thought about leaving this place?"

Zhang Fan sat down and suddenly spoke.

After hearing this, Qi Delong couldn't help but turn his head and look at him with a strange look.

"What are you doing?"

"Leave?" Qin Ergou was stunned for a moment, then looked confused.

"I haven't thought about it. I don't know where to go."

Qin Ergou's ancestors had all lived in this mountain. Originally there was a village here, but it disappeared a long time ago. It was said that there was a great disaster and almost everyone died, and the rest left the mountain village.

Only Qin Ergou's ancestors stayed, and their ancestors have been guarding here for generations.

His parents died early, and he depended on his grandfather since he was very young. After his grandfather died, he had no more relatives in the world.

Where can he go if he leaves here?

It was for this reason that he had always wanted to become a disciple of Mount Zhongnan. Perhaps, a lonely man like him was suitable to be a Taoist priest, which could also fulfill his grandfather's wish.

"Ergou, he was just joking with you." Qi Delong hurriedly explained.

"I know..." Qin Ergou smiled honestly, "I stopped going to school after graduating from junior high school. I don't have any special skills, so I don't know what I can do when I go out."

"Ergou, I have a method that I can teach you. Do you want to learn it?"

At this moment, Zhang Fan suddenly changed the subject.

"Zhang Fan, what are you going to do?" Qi Delong's face changed slightly and he asked in a lost voice.

"Method? What method?" Qin Ergou asked puzzledly.

"Come on, come here."

Zhang Fan waved his hand, and Qin Ergou's body shook, but he stood still. His eyes were empty, but there was a wave coming from between his eyebrows, like ripples spreading, and his soul gradually emerged, seeming to be neither awake nor unconscious.

"Zhang Fan, what are you doing?" Qi Delong frowned and shouted in a deep voice.

"Old Qi, do you know why there are so many temples all over the world with constant worship of incense, but Taoist temples are hidden deep in the mountains and few people visit them?" Zhang Fan changed the subject and suddenly talked about something unrelated.

The dispute between Buddhism and Taoism has existed since ancient times.

His sudden question caught Qi Delong off guard.

"You have to admit that the Buddhist theoretical system is quite complete. Whether you are a monk or a layperson, you can always find answers to your problems in the scriptures."

"But Taoism is different..." Zhang Fan sighed.

Even if there are Taoist classics passed down, they use all kinds of coded words, secret words, and so on. It is difficult to fully understand their meaning without the guidance of the master. As time goes by, the Tao is not passed on to others, the Dharma is not taught outside the altar, and each school becomes a secret. How can our Taoism flourish?

"Since I started practicing Taoism, the scripture I have studied the most is the Taiyi Jinhua Zongzhi." Zhang Fan sighed.

This book was completed in the Song and Yuan Dynasties. Some people say that it was Lu Zu who came to the world to spread the Dharma, while others say that someone falsely used Lu Zu's name to spread this scripture.

"I think that perhaps it is out of compassion that Lu Zu does not want to see my teachings lost in obscurity, so he passed them down through the ages, using this sutra to reveal the secrets of cultivation..."

"Or maybe there are some senior masters in the Dao sect who saw this and cherished their own teachings, so they used the name of Lü Zu to expand the Dao sect's teachings."

At this point, Zhang Fan sighed and said, "Old Qi, in this era, the world is becoming more and more filthy, and the end of the law has arrived. Where can the incense of our Taoism be passed on to?"

Hearing this, Qi Delong lowered his head and remained silent.

"I have a bright pearl, which has been locked up by the dust for a long time. When the dust is gone, its light will shine through thousands of mountains and rivers..." Zhang Fan's eyes condensed and he murmured softly.

"If there is such a day, I wish to shine my light on future generations of practitioners..."

Having said this, there was no sadness or joy in Zhang Fan's eyes, not even the slightest fluctuation.

Qi Delong saw this and felt a little dazed, as if what he saw and knew was no longer the Zhang Fan he knew.

"He and I have some fate..."

As he spoke, Zhang Fan pointed his finger at the center of Qin Ergou's eyebrows. A ray of light suddenly appeared, like the rising sun or the boiling red fire.

In a trance, Zhang Fan saw Qin Ergou's soul. His soul had not yet awakened, but there was an air flow surging around his body, like a mist. Above the sky, there seemed to be the sun and the moon hanging high, hidden.

"I got the secret, what a good fortune!"

Zhang Fan's eyes lit up, and a voice sounded faintly in the depths of Qin Ergou's mind.

"The method I teach you is called..."

"The flag of the Northern Emperor!!!"

(End of this chapter)