Journey to the West: The Immortal Clan Begins by Feeding Monkeys at Five Elements Mountain

Chapter 75 The Sutra of the Purification of Visualization

This spiritual energy is not something that can be obtained from ordinary mountains and fields. It seems to be a blessed land that some reclusive master has forcibly created by searching for the dragon vein and acupoint.

Master Liu paused briefly, his eyes scanning the area around the house.

Those few fruit seedlings were originally mountain seedlings that he had selected. When he planted them by hand, he was worried that they would not adapt to the soil and water and that less than half of them would survive.

Now, however, they are all full of energy, with leaves that are dark and shiny, and branches that are so thick that they seem to be able to withstand the wind and frost.

A few plants near the sun emitted a faint medicinal fragrance, which refreshed the nose and brightened the spirit.

His expression remained unchanged, but his gaze darted around very closely.

Water drips from the eaves to the moss in the cracks of the ground, then sweeps across to settle on that heavy, imposing mountain.

The mountains were shrouded in mist, obscuring the view.

His brows remained unchanged, but his expression shifted.

He had seen this kind of geological formation before.

How could an ordinary family receive such a blessing?

With that thought in mind, he didn't beat around the bush. A slight smile played on his lips as he asked:
“Brother Jiang, this house is indeed a treasure. I wonder if it would be possible for my son to come here occasionally to cultivate? That way, he won’t be wasting his time loafing around the estate.”

These words were spoken casually, but Jiang Yi knew the weight behind them as soon as he heard them.

With the vision and cultivation of Master Liu, how could he not see the mystery here?

The ground beneath this house is brimming with spiritual energy, which persists throughout the four seasons.

If one can cultivate for a long time, one's muscles, bones, and vital energy will naturally improve with half the effort, and one's foundation and divinity will also be quietly nourished.

This is because they want to gain a bit of good fortune and a ray of blessings.

Before Jiang Yi could answer, Master Liu had already taken over the conversation with a smile, his tone as light as a spring breeze, yet every word struck a chord deep within:

"Judging from Brother Jiang's current calm aura and abundant energy, if he takes another step forward, he should be tempering his soul and refining his spirit, and striving for the path of 'divine prosperity'."

These words sounded mild, but to Jiang Yi they were like a clap of thunder in spring.

The art of cultivating one's destiny focuses on the three pillars of life cultivation: essence, energy, and spirit.

Jiang Yi knew that although he was not yet a master of the arts of essence and qi, he had at least grasped the basics.

The path of "divine prosperity" is unique in that it is like looking at flowers through a fog from the very beginning, indistinct and inaccessible.

At this moment, Liu Zhuangzhu's words pointed out a thought that stirred something within him.

He remained silent, suppressing the shock in his eyes, waiting for him to continue.

Master Liu stroked his beard and smiled, paused slightly, and then continued:
“A strong spirit is the soul. When the soul is gathered, clear, and abundant, all kinds of sensations are possible, and one can be said to have the foundation and divine light for cultivation.”

"If the spirit and soul are not concentrated and vigorous, when you cultivate to the later stages, I'm afraid your foundation will be weak and unstable. If there is a sudden shock, it will be like a paper boat overturning on water."

His voice remained gentle, but his words were like the light tapping of a knife's back:
"Although it is not the same as the 'clear mind' in the cultivation of sexuality, it is still like looking at each other across a stream but having the same water veins. If we can cultivate them together, it would be the best thing."

"Liu does possess an old method. I wouldn't dare call it a profound and sophisticated technique, but it's quite solid, and he's been steadily progressing step by step."

The casual tone revealed a hint of sincerity:
"As long as you are calm, you can succeed. It is better to stabilize the root of your soul than to have no way to enter."

Jiang Yi understood perfectly and knew that he was about to impart the Dharma.

Without beating around the bush, he immediately bowed with his hands clasped in greeting, his voice steady and calm:

“I will never forget the kindness of the Master. Our two families have always been close, and the Master is always doing good deeds. If my nephew wishes to visit often, there is no reason for him to be restrained.”

Upon hearing this, Master Liu's smile deepened, and he slowly nodded:
"That's exactly right. The essence of friendship lies in mutual understanding. If we still insist on those empty formalities, we'll just become a laughing stock."

After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled.

A gentle spring breeze blows, causing the orchards at the foot of the mountain to sway lightly, and the tender leaves on the branches to flutter.

As they were talking, Master Liu casually pointed and invited Jiang Yi to sit down on the stone bench in front of the house.

After settling down, he began to speak slowly and deliberately, his voice low and deep like the wind passing through the pines, as he slowly explained the method of "spiritual prosperity" word by word.

This method is called visualization. It emphasizes that the mind should be like still water and the spirit like a floating lamp. First, use mental techniques to calm the mind and observe the whole body, and then guide a wisp of pure energy back to the realm of the spirit and soul.

In the darkness, one can see the image of one's own soul.

The souls took on various forms, some like sparks, others like floating lamps, still others like the faint light of dawn, or like a gloomy moon hanging low.

Each has its own reason, due to differences in destiny, innate qualities, and temperament.

If one can perceive this image clearly and distinctly in contemplation, like the moon reflected in water or a flower in a mirror, then one's mind will remain unmoved and one's soul will naturally be at peace.

This indicates a state of spiritual prosperity and minor success.

This method does not rely on elixirs or external objects; it depends entirely on one's own understanding and state of mind.

Those who succeed in this cultivation will become the foundation for their future "refining qi into spirit";

If you don't attain it, it's not a big deal. It just means that your mind will be a little slow and difficult to concentrate during practice.

Jiang Yi listened intently, his expression unchanged, only his brow furrowed slightly, as if he had grasped something.

The threshold, which had been shrouded in mist, was now finally faintly visible; though far away, it was approachable.

Seeing that he was calm and composed, Master Liu stopped talking and began to verbally explain the visualization technique.

It contains a total of 391 characters, all in classical Chinese, with concise meanings.

It may seem ordinary, but every word is captivating, and upon careful reading, one can still feel the lingering resonance.

Jiang Yi sat still, listening intently.

He has now achieved a state of "mental tranquility," and his memory is already clear.

At that moment, I felt as if every word and phrase was falling into my sea of ​​consciousness, causing slight ripples. Before long, I had firmly memorized the entire mantra.

After speaking, Master Liu smiled again, but his voice carried weight:
"This method is called the 'Taishang Laojun Shuo Chang Qingjing Jing'. It is not a secret that is not passed down. It is occasionally circulated in the martial arts world. However, it is easy to obtain the form, but few can obtain the meaning."

"Brother Jiang has always been calm and composed, so I won't say much more. If this method can help you, then our conversation today will not have been in vain. As for outsiders, it's best not to reveal it lightly."

Upon hearing the words "Taishang Laojun," Jiang Yi felt a slight tremor in his heart.

Although this method is not a closely guarded secret, it is deeply rooted and far-reaching, and is by no means ordinary.

He remained expressionless, simply bowing slightly and saying, "I will remember it."

After speaking, he paused slightly, then seemed to remember something, raised his eyes and said slowly:
"It's just that the earth's energy here is really too abundant. If one's breathing is not in harmony and one's meridians are not unobstructed, one would probably not be able to stay in this place for even an incense stick's time before feeling sluggish."

This seemingly casual remark is actually meant to be pointed out.

Although the Liu family has a deep foundation, their breathing techniques are not as good as ours.

That young man from the Liu family is still quite young, half a cycle younger than Xi'er.

If one wants to cultivate peacefully here, it will probably take several more years until one's energy is sufficient before it can be considered suitable.

After hearing this, Master Liu simply smiled faintly and said:
"It's alright. I still have a Qi-boosting pill on my end. Taking it can help the flow of Qi and barely keep up with the spiritual energy of this place."

Although his voice was soft, Jiang Yi listened and pondered deeply.

Indeed, they come from a distinguished family; their profound heritage is far beyond that of ordinary families.

Master Liu then said with a smile, "I'll have that boy bring more later. If Brother Jiang has anyone else at home who isn't quite ready, they can also enjoy it."

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Yi felt a warmth in his heart.

He was worried about his wife and daughters inside the house, who were still breathing and he didn't know how to comfort them.

Without further ado, he simply bowed, smiled, and thanked the manor lord before seeing him off down the mountain.

The sky was ablaze with the glow of sunset, and a gentle breeze caused a few tender leaves to sway softly under the eaves of the new house.

Jiang Yi strolled back to the front of the house alone, looking at the row of lush fruit seedlings, and felt a sense of peace in his heart.

(End of this chapter)