Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 88 Cultivation of the Mind
Niu Yi was stunned when he heard this, but saw Jiuling Yuansheng opposite him blinking at him.

Before he could think about it carefully, he found that the scene in front of him had changed again. He returned to the Liu family's dining table, and Liu Dongchen and Liu Dahu were looking at him expectantly.

Cultivate your mind?
Niu Yi looked at Liu Dongchen and pondered.

The great benefits that my senior brother mentioned turned out to be not so easy to obtain.

The ancestors have always attached great importance to "cultivating the mind". In fact, the most important thing in daily practice is to cultivate the mind.

If it were anything else, he felt that he had no qualifications to teach it, but since the Heavenly Venerable had spoken, it was natural that he was considered capable.

But when it comes to cultivating his mind, it seems that apart from practicing, he just reads books, brews wine, plants, tends trees, and feeds fish.
Is it enough to just teach these?
And the blink of an eye by Senior Jiuling Yuansheng clearly indicated that he should agree.

Let him cultivate his mind for two years under my own eyes, that's fine too.
But speaking of this, since Tianzun asked him to take Liu Dongchen back to Jindou Mountain, it must be that he is about to let Liu Dongchen embark on the path of cultivation.
Everyone in the Liu family looked at the Taoist Jin Lingzi who was in deep thought, and their initial anticipation couldn't help but become a little heavy. Just when Liu Gui was about to say a few words to ask Taoist Jin Lingzi not to mind, he saw Taoist Jin Lingzi looking at Liu Dongchen and Liu Dahu, father and son.

"I do understand what you all mean, but I haven't cultivated my own abilities yet, so I can't accept any disciples. I'm afraid I'll mislead them."

Seeing the disappointment in the eyes of the people opposite him, Niu Yi smiled again, looked at Liu Dongchen, and said with a changed tone:
"Although I don't accept disciples, your family and I have had a long-standing friendship. If you're willing, you can come with me and live with me for two years. I won't teach you any cultivation techniques, but I can help you cultivate your mind and character. Are you willing?"

Since the Heavenly Venerable has passed on the message that he can teach people how to cultivate their minds, then he will just act like a protector and only teach them how to cultivate their minds, and not interfere with anything else.

When Liu Dongchen heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then nodded excitedly and agreed!

"Master Dao, Dongchen is willing! Thank you so much, Master Dao!"

Since Taoist Jin Lingzi is willing to take him with him, it means he still has a chance! Taoist Jin Lingzi may just want to take him with him and test him for a while!
Seeing this, several people from the Liu family also smiled. They thought that since the Taoist priest was not so resistant to this matter, there was at least some hope. The rest depended on Liu Dongchen himself.

But Taoist Jin Lingzi smiled and said:

"Haha~Okay, then after dinner, you pack your bags, say goodbye to your family, and leave with me."

Everyone in the Liu family was stunned. The Taoist priest agreed, but they never thought they would have to part ways so soon.
Bai Guiqin looked at her son, feeling a little reluctant. Her son was sensible and rarely caused trouble for her, but this time he was leaving them for a long journey, which was really...
Liu Dahu patted Bai Guiqin's shoulder to comfort her. Liu Qiaoqiao was eight years old now and quite smart. She also understood that her brother was about to leave with this uncle. She couldn't help but pull Liu Dongchen, pouting her little mouth, looking like she was about to cry.

Niu Yi looked at this scene and smiled, but didn't say anything. He left it all to the Liu family to decide. If Liu Dongchen didn't want to go with him, he naturally wouldn't force him.

At sunset, Liu Dongchen, carrying a package, bid farewell to everyone in the Liu family.

Niu Yi was standing on a hillside not far away, leaning on a green bamboo stick, watching the scene but not participating. It was not until Liu Dongchen walked towards him and everyone in the Liu family bowed to him from afar that Niu Yi sighed slightly.

The Liu family temporarily entrusted Liu Dongchen to him, or rather, to Taoist Master Jin Lingzi.

This kind of trust is really heavy.
Although he had cared for Liu Dongchen and looked after the Liu family because of a mission given by the Heavenly Lord, he had indeed developed some friendship with the Liu family over the years.
"Master, I am well now."

Niu Yi looked at Liu Dongchen, whose eyes were red, nodded and said:
"We've agreed beforehand. Once you get to my mountain, you'll obey me in everything. Don't be surprised by anything you see. Even after you return, you won't tell anyone about what you see and hear in my place, not even your family!"

"Yes! I understand, Taoist Master!"

"Haha~ Come with me."

Niu Yi turned and walked towards the forest outside Shangtang Village. Liu Dongchen hurriedly followed. The two of them immersed themselves in the forest and quickly disappeared. Only then did the Liu family members reluctantly return home.

Taoist Jin Lingzi led Liu Dongchen through the forest. He had thought they would have to travel at night, but he hadn't expected Taoist Jin Lingzi to suddenly place his hand on his shoulder. "Close your eyes."

Although Liu Dongchen didn't know why, he still obeyed the Taoist priest and closed his eyes.

In just a breath of time, he heard the voice of Taoist Jin Lingzi again.

"Open your eyes, we're here."

When Liu Dongchen heard this, he opened his eyes in surprise, but the scenery he saw made him stare blankly.

But he found that this place completely matched the fairyland scene in his mind.

What caught his eye was a field of tall peach trees with peach blossoms in full bloom. The fragrance of the peach blossoms kept flowing into his nose, making him feel refreshed. One of the peach trees was extremely tall, about 20 or 30 feet high. The rich fragrance of peach blossoms kept emanating from the pink and white peach blossoms on its branches, which looked extremely extraordinary.

Liu Dongchen slowly turned his head and saw a vast clear pond with lotus flowers blooming not far away. In the middle of the pond stood a stone bridge spanning both sides, with a pavilion standing on the stone bridge.

There is a wine jar and a pair of wine bowls on the stone table in the pavilion, which shows that people often drink here.

A thin white mist enveloped the surroundings, emitting a bright red hue under the setting sun.

"You can stay in that hut for one day today, and tomorrow I will build you a wooden house for you to live in."

Seeing this, Liu Dongchen waved his hands repeatedly and was about to refuse, but he saw Taoist Jin Lingzi said again:

"This is also for my convenience. I only have that hut here, and I've lived there for many years. If I really have to give it to you, I won't be willing to do so."

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Liu Dongchen couldn't help but be speechless. Why did he feel that this Taoist Master Jin Lingzi was not as he had imagined when interacting with him?
"Then I'll help you tomorrow. I'll just sleep on the floor today. I can't just take over your room right away."

"Oh, don't worry. Even at night I'm still meditating and practicing. It doesn't matter whether I'm inside or outside the house. Just rest assured tonight."

"This"

"Why, you forgot the agreement so quickly? You have to listen to me when you come to me~"

"Yes! Master Engong!"

But Taoist Jin Lingzi smiled and shook his head, saying:
"This title is a bit troublesome, so you can just call me Taoist Priest from now on."

Seeing this, Liu Dongchen nodded quickly.

"Yes! Taoist Priest!"

"Okay~ Remember, this is a mountaintop, and the area around the top is shrouded in fog, so try to avoid getting too close to the edge to avoid falling off the mountain."

(End of this chapter)