Sword from the Immortal Mountain

Chapter 60: Getting Started

The Yunshan Mountain is high and steep, and a small half of the peak is shrouded in clouds all year round, making it look like a fairyland and full of fairy spirit.

The Yunshan Taoist Temple is built in the mountains, and its specific location is just above the halfway point of the mountain.

There are many theories as to why this location was chosen.

Some say that there is almost no path to go higher up, and brick and stone materials cannot be carried up at all;
Some people also say that the mountains are high and cold, and living too high up would be difficult for even immortals to endure.
There are even more outrageous claims that a giant snake is coiled on the top of the mountain and will not allow anyone to enter its territory...

After years of operation and expansion, Yunshan Temple has now grown to a considerable scale, with a large number of Taoist palace buildings, as well as drum towers, bell towers, etc., which are scattered in an orderly manner.

The Taoist temple is divided into two units: the outer courtyard and the inner courtyard.

The abbot of Yunshan Temple often meditates and practices in seclusion in the inner courtyard and rarely appears in public.

He has three disciples, two men and one woman, namely the eldest disciple Yun Cheng, the second disciple Yun Yi, and the nun Yun Ning.

Yun Cheng is the one responsible for the daily operation of the Taoist temple.

In addition to the three direct disciples, there are more than a dozen Taoist deacons holding ordination certificates in the Taoist temple.

Taoist Chu, who went to Chenze Township to sell fake peach charms for profit, was one of them.

At that time, Taoist Chu disappeared, and the Taoist boy who accompanied him ran back to report. Yun Cheng was going to send someone to investigate, but unexpectedly he alarmed his master.

The master of Yunshan Temple personally went there.

This situation is quite rare.

The abbot of Yunshan Temple only said, "If my mind is moved, I have to move."

This sounds mysterious, but as a disciple, Yun Cheng understands it.

The “mind” that Master refers to is not a common word, but a term for divine power.

The Taoist tradition of Yunshan Temple is the "Divine Method of the Five Internal Organs". The heart, liver, kidney, lung and spleen correspond to the five elements of fire, wood, water, metal and earth respectively.

Finally, he built the Temple of the Five Internal Organs to seek the truth.

The abbot of Yunshan Temple has great Taoism skills and has already cultivated his "mind".

The nun Yun Ning also received the true teachings. What she meant by "heart beating" was not the literal meaning between men and women, but the movement of her "mind" that she had cultivated.

It's just that her cultivation is not yet at the right level, and she hasn't reached the "state of mind", or to be more precise, the "demon in the heart".

However, people who practice cultivation will definitely choose to say what sounds good, and "mind" is much more pleasant to the ear than "mind ghost".

The Yunshan lineage is based on the style of doing things and following one’s heart.

Taoist Yun Cheng was in a very happy mood today because Zhao Tianci, the young master of the Zhao family, came to the mountain gate to become his disciple.

As a county town, Genshui County also has many wealthy families, but if we talk about the new rich, it is of course the Zhao family.

The Zhao family had a Concubine Zhao, and they suddenly became very popular. In just one or two years, they rose rapidly and became the object of currying favor with many local forces.

Given the status and strength of Yunshan Temple, it is not necessary to please the Zhao family like others, but it can establish a friendly relationship between them, which will bring many benefits to the Taoist temple.

For example, accepting the young master of the Zhao family as his wife.

It is equivalent to making friends with the royal family, which will make things much more convenient in the future, especially when dealing with government offices.

In the Qian Dynasty, Shinto sects were basically subject to the constraints and jurisdiction of the humane government.

Although this kind of restraint and control has gradually become lax and powerless in recent years, on the surface, the rules are still there and no one dares to directly say "rebellion".

After all, the size and military strength of the imperial court were there. Even if government affairs were becoming increasingly corrupt, if the Shinto sects went against the government at this time, they would most likely end up having their mountains cut down and their temples destroyed.

When Zhao Tianci became a disciple, of course he did not become a disciple of the abbot of Yunshan Temple, but of Taoist Yuncheng.

As everyone knows, the abbot of Yunshan Temple has long since closed his doors and will no longer accept new disciples.

Taoist Yun Cheng had already ordered people to prepare for the disciple-taking ceremony. He didn't have to wait long before the Taoist boy came to report that the young master of the Zhao family had already gone up the mountain and arrived at the Taoist temple.

"it is good!"

The Taoist smiled with a flushed face, left the room and went to the main hall.

When the eldest senior brother accepted a disciple, Yun Yi and Yun Ning would both attend the ceremony, but unfortunately the master clearly stated that he wanted to practice in seclusion and would not participate in such mundane affairs. …

About half an hour later, Chen Jin brought Chen Min to the outer courtyard gate of Yunshan Taoist Temple.

The vermilion nail-studded gate and the two white jade lions outside the gate make it look magnificent. It doesn't look like a Taoist gate, but more like a noble family.

There was a Taoist priest guarding the door, who stopped Chen Jin and his sister and said, "Please stay, two laymen. Are you here to burn incense or to pray to the gods for talismans?"

Chen Jin replied: "We are here to become your apprentice."

"Apprenticeship?"

The Taoist priest was slightly startled, then said: "The Taoist priests of this Taoist temple never accept disciples from outside. Please go back, the two laymen, and go down the mountain."

Chen Jin said: "You misunderstood, we are looking for your temple master."

"You want to find the abbot to become his disciple?"

The Taoist master laughed in silence and immediately waved his hand: "You are here to cause trouble, leave quickly and don't cause any trouble here."

Chen Jin was not annoyed and smiled: "Your temple master should be here soon."

The Taoist priest sneered, "Why are you daydreaming in broad daylight?"

Just as he finished speaking, a lantern that was originally hanging under the lintel of the outer courtyard gate suddenly lit up, and a breath of air enveloped him.

The Taoist priest was shocked, then he reacted and quickly knelt down on his knees: "Greetings, Master."

An old voice sounded: "Please invite the distinguished guest to my inner courtyard immediately."

"Yes Yes."

The Taoist priest kept saying this, his forehead was covered with cold sweat, and there were even more turbulent waves in his heart. If he hadn't known the master's magical powers and the unquestionable tone of voice, he would have suspected that Chen Jin was playing tricks and falsely conveying the imperial edict.

What exactly is going on?

This frail-looking scholar actually knows the abbot?
How can it be?

"Please lead the way, Taoist priest."

Chen Jin still looked very calm.

"Don't dare."

The Taoist receptionist waved his hands hurriedly.

On weekdays, ordinary pilgrims would address him as "Daoist priest", and he would half-reluctantly accept the title. But the scholar in front of him was mysterious and seemed to have a very important background, so how could he dare to be called "Daoist priest"?
"You two, please, come in!"

……

There was a lively atmosphere in the main hall of the outer courtyard.

For Shinto sects, accepting disciples is a solemn and important matter.

However, this time, Taoist Yun Cheng accepted Zhao Tianci as a nominal disciple, so the ceremony was not that grand.

Of course, it was not that the registered disciples were not valued, but it was a process. After being registered, it would depend on whether the young master of the Zhao family could endure hardships and whether he could officially enter the sect.

That is a future matter.

At present, both sides are taking what they need and are coveting each other's "fame".

In the hall, the nun Yun Ning, who had been sitting on a chair nearby, suddenly trembled, stood up abruptly, and ran out.

This sudden change caused everyone to look sideways, wondering what had happened.

"Little Junior Sister, what's wrong with you?"

Yun Cheng called out.

However, Yun Ning turned a deaf ear to him, ran out quickly, and disappeared in an instant.

(End of this chapter)