Xiaoyaoshanjun

Chapter 78 Guests

Princess Hanjiang and her husband were delighted to see that Tian Buli was so easy to talk to.

For the two of them, it was worth it to exchange a table of food and wine for a chance to watch the monks practicing diligently.

This proposal is a bit excessive and is generally not made rashly.

It was just that seeing that Tian Buli was eating and talking happily today, and with the precedent described by the maid, I dared to bring it up.

"Then please follow me. In order to facilitate our practice, my husband and I built a floating light tower. Every day, we burn incense and kneel in the immortal pavilion inside the tower, and practice with all our heart."

Tian Buli asked curiously, "Is it necessary to go through so much trouble?"

Princess Hanjiang smiled and said, "When I was practicing Taoism in the mountains, my brothers and sisters all did the same. Every day, they would kneel down and burn incense in front of the portraits of the Taoist and Master, and then chant the Taoist name. After the ceremony, they would bow and sit down to practice."

Tian Buli said awkwardly: "When I practice, I just find a place to sit and lie down, there are not so many rules."

"Master didn't teach me how to practice. I usually have too many chores to do, so I just do whatever is comfortable for me when it comes to practicing. I don't know what the real rules of practice are."

Princess Hanjiang just thought that she had practiced for many years and knew a lot. Now that Tian Buli said this, she felt a little ashamed.

"I am obsessed with appearances. No wonder I haven't made any progress in my cultivation over the years. Since I am here to watch you cultivate, can you find a comfortable place for yourself?"

After hearing this, Tian Buli said, "Then I can go wherever I rest today, okay?"

"Of course." Princess Hanjiang took a step forward and took the initiative to lead the way. "Then let's go to Wanfang Pavilion. My mother used to live there in her old age. Later, it was empty after people left. It has been cleaned up and it is comfortable to live in."

Tian Buli asked, "The royal family is extremely wealthy and has a fairy gate like Yanxia Mountain behind them, so can't they be saved?"

Qi Daozong said: "The life and death of ordinary people is determined by heaven. We can only extend our life by a few years after practicing for many years. If we can bring the dead back to life at will, then ordinary people will not fear life and death and will not know how to advance or retreat."

Princess Hanjiang explained, "Those who don't practice Taoism cannot prolong their lives. Although my father is a prince, he can't order those monks to go down the mountain to save people."

"Your Highness can't control those monks?" Tian Buli felt that the princes from all over the country were all family members of the Holy Emperor, and they should give him some face.

Princess Hanjiang continued to lead the way, "Fellow Daoist, you may not know that when the immortal gates in various places were established, we met with the Holy Emperor and convened a meeting of all immortals. At that time, we said that after the immortal gates in various places were established, they would only be responsible for two things."

“First, take good care of the weather and the harvest.”

"Second, make sure that the disciples do not go out and cause trouble. Anyone who causes trouble will be killed."

"As for our joining the Immortal Sect and our exchanges over the years, they are all necessary for the Immortal Sect's own inheritance and have nothing to do with the original agreement."

Qi Dao Zong smiled and said, "Even so, we have also gained many conveniences because of the relationship with the Holy Emperor. The immortal sects in various places have their own dates and hold a banquet every few years or more than ten years."

"Attendees can use the natural treasures collected by the Immortal Sect to prolong their lives."

Princess Hanjiang said: "My father and other princes from all over the country can go to the banquet if they have acquaintances to introduce them. Every time they go, they can live a few more years."

Tian Buli thought of the worst, "Why not collect things that can prolong your life yourself?"

Princess Hanjiang shook her head. "Heavenly materials and earthly treasures will not grow in the secular world. No matter what spiritual object it is, once it enters the country, it will quickly wither and decay, and all spiritual energy will be gone."

"All immortal gates are the same. They do not recruit mortals, do not bring mortals with them, and do not allow mortals to gather near the gates, polluting the blessed land of the immortals' caves."

Tian Buli seemed to be thinking about something. "I remember when I met my master, I brought Mr. Hu's two sons home. My master told me that mortals are very heavy. Even if I learn the ability to fly in the clouds, I won't be able to carry two mortals."

Princess Hanjiang echoed, "That's right, there is a difference between immortals and mortals."

Qi Dao Zong said: "Although this is the case, after learning the methods of the immortals, curing diseases, saving lives, prolonging life, and bringing the dead back to life, as long as you don't use them too often, it's not a problem."

"Sometimes I beg them to ignore it, but when I'm in a good mood, I know I'm willing to help after seeing it."

Princess Hanjiang smiled and said, "People who practice cultivation don't have so many rules. We often hear such anecdotes in the martial arts world. My uncles from Yanxia Mountain often go down the mountain to protect the people."

As they were talking, they came to a waterside courtyard that looked like a yard.

Tian Buli looked at the nearby pond and lotus, listened to the croaking of frogs and the chirping of insects nearby, and felt strange.

Can you sleep here?
But considering that it is a place for the elderly to live, a little noise doesn't seem to be a disadvantage. Once you get used to it, you get used to it. On the contrary, it is too quiet and it is not easy to fall asleep.

Tian Buli suddenly remembered that the place where he practiced was on a noisy mountain, and when he practiced on the road, there were also noisy winds and bumps nearby.

I think he learned this from the maid, and arranged a suitable place for him.

"This place is just like my home. It sounds lively." Tian Buli said politely to Princess Hanjiang, "Your Highness, I am very grateful for your kindness."

Princess Hanjiang smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Cultivation should be a secret matter. We should be the ones to thank you for letting us watch closely."

Tian Buli followed Princess Hanjiang into the house, and the dozen or so maids who followed him began to clean the house, sprinkle water for ventilation, and place the incense burners and flowers they brought.

Looking at the busy crowd, Tian Buli smiled and said, "Go directly to the bed. I will lie down and sleep when I am tired."

"Okay!" Princess Hanjiang led Tian Buli into the house.

Qi Daozon followed along, and except for Lan He whom he had met before, the other maids knew better and did not follow.

Tian Buli entered the room where the old lady used to live, took off his shoes and sat on the bed.

"I'm starting."

"please!"

Qi Dao Zong and Princess Han Jiang both wanted to know how Tian Buli practiced, especially for someone with such good aptitude, what changes would happen to his body during practice.

Most monks are arrogant and are wary of many people.

Those masters and uncles would definitely not agree, and might even think that they were too arrogant.

Peers are also on guard. When practicing, they either close the door or hide in remote places, so as not to allow strangers to watch them.

Under the gaze of the two handsome men and beautiful women, Tian Buli quickly calmed down and became absorbed in the moment.

His body was visibly relaxed, and although his posture was still the same as before, it seemed quiet and natural, just like trees and stones.

His breathing was also several times slower than usual, and he had to watch carefully for several minutes to notice even the slightest rise and fall.

After a few minutes, a faint smoke dissipated from Tian Buli's hair and breath, lingering like clouds.

Like puffing out clouds of smoke, the hairs on Tian Buli's hands suddenly stood up, becoming slightly more obvious than usual.

Soon, these seemingly weak hairs fell down in a large area, like weeds blown down by the wind.

His body seemed to be blown by the wind, blowing around him again and again, circling around his body.

Most of the time it looks the same as usual, but the details are like a courtyard full of life.

Quack~
The sound of frogs croaking outside the window called back Qi Daozon and Princess Hanjiang. They looked at each other in surprise and then retreated tacitly.

Princess Hanjiang said to the maid, "Host her well and don't neglect her."

"Yes." Lan He responded in a low voice.

Princess Hanjiang and Qi Daozon went back together. After returning to the Dengxian Pavilion where they usually practiced, Qi Daozon looked at Princess Hanjiang.

"What do you think of his qualifications?"

"More than twice as high as me. I have been in that state of ecstasy for decades, but I have only been there less than a hundred times."

Qi Dao Zong sighed, "Diligence can make up for lack of talent. We should not think too much and just practice hard. Although he has good talent, he is not diligent and is busy with trivial matters all day. It will take at least ten years for him to catch up with us."

Princess Hanjiang nodded. Ten years was too long. Maybe she could catch up in five or six years.

(End of this chapter)