Qin Shi: I went astray in the Heavenly Sect

Chapter 11 Farewell, Seeking the Way

"My little benefactor, have you ever heard of the Taoist Heavenly Sect?"

After finishing her meal, Xiaolin went to the shopkeeper's place to inquire about her uncle's situation.

Yao Yi and Chen Xiuyuan did not move. Seemingly noticing Chen Xiuyuan's strange behavior, Yao Yi asked a question.

"I have some impression of it."

Chen Xiuyuan sighed softly, hesitating to speak, as he couldn't determine the current situation based on these things alone.

There are not many records about Taoism from later generations that have survived to this day; most of them are about Laozi, Zhuangzi, and others.

More precisely, paper had not yet been invented at that time, which greatly limited the spread of culture. Many things could not be put into writing, and later generations, through misinterpretation and error, made those classics eventually become incoherent and nonsensical.

"By the way, isn't there a famous dance hall in Handan?"

Chen Xiuyuan thought for a moment and spoke again, but then he shook his head. Yao Yi came from a small mountain village in Zhao State and didn't know much about the outside world. His question was somewhat redundant.

"This"

Yao Yi frowned, looking at Chen Xiuyuan with a strange gaze. Chen Xiuyuan was from Sanyang Village, so he shouldn't have any contact with the outside world. How could he know about Handan and Wuge?
Of course, she didn't know the answer to this question either, but she did know that Zhao Wu was famous for her graceful dance, because many people from other places would go to Handan to learn dance, and she had the good fortune to see her once.

"I'm not sure if there's a dance pavilion in Handan that my benefactor mentioned, but Zhao dance is graceful and beautiful, combining strength and gentleness. Many countries send dancers to Handan to learn to dance. I met a girl who went to Handan to learn to dance two years ago."

Chen Xiuyuan nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Historical records do document the existence of dance in the State of Zhao. King Wuling of Zhao promoted the adoption of "Hu-style clothing and horseback archery," which incorporated elements of nomadic dances, resulting in the "powerful and unrestrained, combining strength and gentleness" style of Zhao dance.

The idioms "long sleeves and skillful dance" and "imitating others' walk in Handan" refer to this very thing.

"However, dancing is something that wealthy people like; it's not something that ordinary people like us can use."

When talking about song and dance, one cannot help but mention the upper classes of various countries. A hint of envy flashed in Yao Yi's eyes, but Chen Xiuyuan shook his head at this.

In his eyes, the current constant wars among the countries were merely the result of the insatiable greed of the ruling class, who instigated conflict. If it weren't for the First Emperor unifying the six kingdoms, even more people would have died during this period.

Therefore, he did not have a good impression of the high-ranking officials of various countries. The Warring States period was a time of extreme antagonism between superiors and subordinates. Ordinary people had almost no human rights, and when facing the powerful, they could only wait to die.

However, he was not opposed to the dance culture of the Warring States period. The original function of dance was not for entertainment, but for sacrifice. It was only later, as time went by, that it gradually became less formal.

In addition to banquets and performances, there was also folk entertainment, making it an art form that was appreciated by both the refined and the common people.

"If I have time in the future, I can go and broaden my horizons."

Upon hearing this, a strange glint flashed in Yao Yi's eyes, as if she didn't know the child in front of her as well as she had imagined.

"Yao Yi, found her."

Just then, Xiaolin walked over quickly, her face full of surprise.

"found it?"

Yao Yi was taken aback at first, then realized that Xiao Lin had found her uncle.
Xiaolin nodded vigorously.

A smile unconsciously appeared on Yao Yi's face. After wandering far from home, enduring wind and rain, and living in constant fear, those days were finally over.

"Little benefactor" Yao Yi turned to look at Chen Xiuyuan, her eyes showing a questioning look.

"Yes, I'll go with you."

Although he had heard the news, he was still a little worried about letting the two of them go by themselves. So, he decided to go all the way and see it through to the end, and decided to go with them.

The three then packed their belongings and went to the place the innkeeper had told them about.

This time, luckily, nothing unexpected happened. After all, there were soldiers patrolling in the city, and the security was much better than in the wilderness.

Upon seeing the person, Xiaolin and her uncle embraced and wept bitterly. After learning about the situation, her uncle's face also turned grim. However, when he thought of Flying Tiger Village, he seemed powerless and could only offer soft words of comfort.

When the other party heard that it was Chen Xiuyuan who saved the two women, he didn't quite believe it. After all, Chen Xiuyuan looked like a child. In his opinion, it was already difficult for him to survive in the hands of Flying Tiger Village, let alone save people.
However, after Yao Yi made her stance clear, he began to look at Chen Xiuyuan with some skepticism.

"Thank you so much for saving me, young man. I am deeply grateful. If you don't mind, I would appreciate it."

Seeing that the other party was an honest person, Chen Xiuyuan had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

He then said, “The matter of saving people is nothing more than a matter of mutual sympathy. Those people also slaughtered the entire Sanyang Village. The three of us traveled together, and the two older sisters took good care of me. Now that I am leaving my hometown, I have my own plans. There is no need for you to worry about me, sir.”

"However, Sister Yao Yi and Sister Xiao Lin are from the same village and have both suffered great misfortune. I hope you will take them in, sir."

Upon hearing this, the other party looked surprised, but thought to himself, "You can't judge a book by its cover."

Chen Xiuyuan's words were sincere and thoughtful, and now he was beginning to believe that it was the other party who had saved his niece.

"Little Benefactor"

Hearing this, Yao Yi's eyes reddened. Chen Xiuyuan had actually taken good care of them along the way, and now he had even found a way for her to make a living. As two strangers who had just met, she felt very warm inside that he had gone to such lengths.

"In chaotic times, human life is cheap. Since the two sisters are fortunate enough to survive, let them cherish it and live well for those who have passed away."

Watching Chen Xiuyuan's departing figure, the man gently patted Xiaolin's shoulder.

"Xiaolin and Yaoyi, you two can stay here from now on!"

Then he couldn't help but sigh again.

"Heroes emerge from among the young!"

On the way, Chen Xiuyuan swayed the small cloth bag in his hand, his eyes narrowed. Xiaolin's uncle was indeed a businessman; his shrewdness was admirable.

Perhaps the other party recognized my extraordinary nature and gave me these things as a token of gratitude. They were just the right amount, neither too much nor too little, which could be considered as establishing a good relationship.

He looked up at the sky, his gaze gradually becoming focused. This matter was over, and it was time for him to move on to the next thing.

Taoism

Taiyi Mountain.

"I've heard that Taoists accept disciples based on aptitude and fate, but I don't know if I have that fate."

A small figure gradually blended into the crowd, just like any other member of the masses. However, this person, who had traversed a thousand years of time, would bring about countless changes to the future; perhaps no one knew.

(End of this chapter)