Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

Li Xiuyuan was deep in thought when he suddenly heard these words and was surprised, as he was quite familiar with the name.

Xiaoyaozi is a mysterious figure in the novel "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils". He is the founder of the Xiaoyao Sect, extremely intelligent and unpredictable, but he is a real person in this world.

Li Xiuyuan looked over intently and saw Xiaoyaozi wearing a purple Taoist robe. He was thin and had a free and easy demeanor. His wide robe and sleeves made him look like an immortal. He replied calmly, "This humble monk is Daoji. Subduing demons and eliminating evil is what you should do. There is no need to be polite."

He paused and then said, "Moreover, Daoist Master, your martial arts are superb. Even if I don't take action, you can still save your life."

What he said was true. Xiaoyaozi's fighting strength was no weaker than that of Diaojing Baihu, but the four disciples behind him became a burden to him, making him a little hesitant to fight freely.

Just now, Xiaoyaozi was about to let the four of them leave first, but Li Xiuyuan's sudden appearance made it unnecessary!

Xiaoyaozi smiled slightly after hearing this and said, "Master, you are truly wonderful. Xingyun, Wuyazi... why don't you come over here and thank the master for saving our lives?"

Although he was able to save his own life, his disciple's fate was uncertain unless he himself held off the vicious tiger.

The four disciples behind Xiaoyaozi quickly stepped forward after hearing their master's words.

Wu Xingyun said solemnly, "Wu Xingyun, thank you for saving me, Master."

She was short in stature, but had a beautiful face and bright, sparkling eyes; she was a stunningly beautiful young woman.

Wu Yazi said sincerely, "Wu Yazi, thank you for your help, Master."

He wore a purple robe, had a face like jade, was radiant, and had an elegant demeanor. No wonder Wu Xingyun and Li Qiushui were so captivated by him that they lost their bearings.

Li Qiushui and Li Canghai said in unison, "Disciple Li Qiushui (Li Canghai) thanks Master for saving us."

Li Qiushui was older and could be recognized at a glance. Her face was dignified with a touch of childishness, her spirit was clear and her bones were delicate, her beauty was unparalleled, she was stunningly beautiful, and her elegance was extraordinary. She was a peerless beauty.

Although Li Canghai was young, she was a little beauty. The two sisters looked alike, but if you looked closely, you could see that she had a dimple on her face and a small black mole next to her right eye, which Li Qiushui did not have.

Li Xiuyuan recognized it at a glance and said calmly, "No need for formalities, it was just a small favor!"

As he spoke, he flicked his right hand, and the white tiger with piercing eyes on the ground vanished.

It turned out that Li Xiuyuan had taken it into the system space. This white tiger with piercing eyes was a Foundation Establishment level demon beast. Although it had not been able to awaken its intelligence, the essence contained in its flesh and blood was extremely abundant.

If one can swallow it, it will naturally enhance one's power, and it is also a delicious food.

This monster weighs about a thousand pounds, enough for Li Xiuyuan to eat for a while.

Everyone was astonished by this miraculous scene, and Xiaoyaozi was even more surprised. He had practiced martial arts for many years, mostly by self-exploration. Although he had created unique skills such as the Beiming Divine Skill, the Xiaowuxiang Skill, and the Lingbo Steps, this was the first time he had ever seen someone with the ability to collect objects from a distance.

Xiaoyaozi chuckled and said, "If you have time, Master, would you be willing to come to my valley for a gathering?"

Chapter 8 The Valley of Eternal Spring

His residence was not far away, so it was only polite to invite him over; people in ancient times were very hospitable.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan replied, "That is indeed my wish, I dare not ask!"

After meeting Xiaoyaozi, he had long intended to befriend him. After all, Xiaoyaozi was the founder of the Xiaoyao Sect. While other transmigrators would join the Xiaoyao Sect, he would directly befriend Xiaoyaozi.

Moreover, Xiaoyaozi's martial arts skills are not weak, and sparring with him would be helpful to me.

Xiaoyaozi laughed and said, "In that case, Master, please follow me."

As he spoke, he led the way, with Li Xiuyuan and Xiaoyaozi walking side by side, followed closely by Wu Xingyun, Li Qiushui, and Li Canghai, while Wuyazi led the white horse at the very back.

Li Xiuyuan and Xiaoyaozi talked about all sorts of things. He was incredibly talented and had a deep understanding of Buddhism. In addition, he had unique insights into everything he did after being reincarnated.

Beside him, Xiaoyaozi was an even more learned and extraordinary person. He was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and was also skilled in the art of divination and escape. He was practically a powerful replica of Huang Yaoshi.

In addition, the Xiaoyao Sect founded by Xiaoyaozi emphasizes doing whatever one pleases, and some of his ideas are not accepted by worldly people.

However, Li Xiuyuan strongly agreed. Their insightful views led to a close friendship between the two, who almost became sworn brothers.

However, Li Xiuyuan shook his head at this. It would be beneath him to become sworn brothers with Xiaoyaozi, since he was the reincarnation of the Dragon-Subduing Venerable. If they were to become sworn brothers, it would be a disaster for Xiaoyaozi, given their vastly different social statuses!

Xiaoyaozi did not force him, nor did he reject him. As they talked, they unknowingly reached the outside of the valley.

This valley is called the Valley of Eternal Youth and Immortality!

Led by Xiaoyaozi, Li Xiuyuan entered the valley, where he found a verdant valley bursting with flowers, red blossoms and green trees intertwined.

He was walking on soft, fine grass, smelling the delicate fragrance of flowers, hearing birdsong, and seeing fresh fruit hanging from branches. Who would have thought that such a paradise could exist in this place?

Xiaoyaozi had set up a Qimen Dunjia technique in the valley, which was absolutely forbidden for ordinary people to enter. Li Xiuyuan was only able to enter because Xiaoyaozi led him in.

The group walked for more than two miles before encountering a towering peak blocking their path. Looking around, they saw that the valley was surrounded by high mountains, seemingly untouched by human presence since ancient times. The snow-capped peaks on all sides were piercing the clouds, so steep and precipitous that it was impossible to climb them.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan laughed and said, "What a blessed place! Brother Dao is truly fortunate!"

Although this valley cannot compare to Lingyin Temple, it is still an excellent location. After all, Lingyin Temple, due to its identity as the Dragon-Subduing Venerable, naturally needs a blessed land.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyaozi laughed and said, "Not at all! Let's hurry into the valley!"

Hearing Li Xiuyuan's praise, he pretended not to care, but he was secretly overjoyed.

Nestled in a verdant valley surrounded by green hills and clear waters, the Xiaoyao Sect has built a bamboo courtyard. Although it is not luxurious, it is close to nature and has a pavilion next to it.

With the martial arts skills of Xiaoyaozi and others, they could have anything they wanted in the mortal world, but in the true world of cultivation, they were just getting started.

Xiaoyaozi led Li Xiuyuan into the pavilion, where there was a stone table and several stone benches. The two sat down.

Before long, Li Qiushui brought over tea, and Xiaoyaozi said, "This is Biluochun tea that I picked myself. Brother Daoji, you may try it."

As he spoke, he flicked his hand, filling both teacups to the brim.

Li Xiuyuan didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up a cup of tea, put it in his mouth, and felt a delicate fragrance that made him feel refreshed and relaxed.

Li Xiuyuan laughed heartily and said, "Excellent tea!"

Saying that, he drank it all in one gulp.

He paused, then added, "It's a pity that drinking tea all the time is so tasteless! Do you have any wine?"

what!

Xiaoyaozi was surprised and asked, "Aren't monks supposed to abstain from alcohol?"

He knew that monks didn't drink alcohol, so he specially asked his disciple to bring tea.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan calmly replied, "That applies to others. I, on the other hand, do not abstain from wine and meat. As the saying goes, 'Wine and meat pass through the intestines, but Buddha remains in the heart.' If people were to emulate me, they would be entering the demonic path!"

As he spoke, he paid no attention to the stares of the crowd.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyaozi chuckled. After all that talk, it turns out he's just a gluttonous monk. As for all those words, they were just excuses he made up.

Xiaoyaozi chuckled and said, "Xingyun, go and bring me my ten-year-old vintage."

Upon hearing this, Wu Xingyun quickly ran into the courtyard and soon brought out the ten-year-old vintage wine, placing the two jars on the stone table.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up a jar of wine from the side, opened the lid, and a rich aroma of wine wafted out, making him eager to drink it.

Gulu!

Li Xiuyuan drank a third of the wine in one gulp. The wine made him feel comfortable all over. He laughed loudly, "Good wine! I haven't drunk this kind of wine for many years."

The alcohol of this era was like ordinary beer, with very little alcohol content.

Those fine wines require decades to brew, and he has no chance to taste them.

But the wine in this valley is the best I've had in three years!

It's a pity that Li Xiuyuan doesn't know how to make steamed wine, otherwise he could brew it and satisfy his craving!

Seeing Li Xiuyuan drink so much in one gulp, Xiaoyaozi felt a pang of heartache, knowing that even he himself didn't have much of this kind of wine.

However, when serving guests, only the best should be used!

Xiaoyaozi instructed, "Canghai, tell your senior brother to prepare more wine and meat for the meal!"

Of his four disciples, only Wu Yazi fully inherited his profession, mastering everything from music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and esoteric arts to even culinary skills.

As soon as Wu Yazi returned to the valley, he was ordered to prepare wine and food, as people in this country always talk about these things at the dinner table.

Upon hearing this, Li Canghai replied, "Yes, Master!"

The little girl's crisp voice was quite pleasant to hear.

Chapter 9 Martial Arts Cultivation

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan calmly said, "Wait a moment, let's roast this tiger leg too!"

As he spoke, he took out the White Tiger with Dramatic Eyes from the system space. However, this tiger weighed over a thousand pounds, so there was no need to roast it all; otherwise, it would be a waste.

With a flick of his right hand, his blade, sharp as a knife, severed the tiger's leg, leaving not a trace of blood on his hand.

As for the remaining flesh and blood of the White Tiger with Hanging Eyes, Li Xiuyuan put it back into the system space.

After seeing the tiger leg, Li Canghai looked at her master, who seemed to be asking for his opinion. Xiaoyaozi nodded in agreement, and then she took the tiger leg into the kitchen.

After this incident, the two started talking again.

Xiaoyaozi inquired, "Brother Daoji, I see that the true energy you use seems similar to that of others in the martial world, yet there are many differences. Why is that?"

This was a question that had been lingering in his mind ever since he met Li Xiuyuan.

At first, the two were not familiar with each other, and Xiaoyaozi didn't dare to ask. But now it's different; their relationship is like that of close friends.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan smiled slightly, put down the wine jar, and said, "Brother Xiaoyao, do you know how many types of cultivation there are in the world?"

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyaozi replied, "As far as I know, they all practice martial arts! Is there any difference?"

He was quite surprised, but he knew that what followed was the important part.

Even Wu Xingyun and Li Qiushui, who were standing next to them, listened attentively.