Under One Person: Did Zuo Ruotong and I switch bodies?

Snapped!

The crisp slap not only stunned Li Muxuan, but also made Shuiyun, who was standing to the side, freeze. In his memory, his master was always calm and kind, but he had never used such a violent method before.

But after hearing his master's next words, and combining them with the previous conversation, he understood:

The boy's answer sounded pleasant, but it wasn't entirely honest, which is a major taboo in cultivation.

This self-righteous approach is actually a form of arrogance, and it will likely lead to losses in the future if one ventures into the world.

But that's precisely why.

This shows how much the master values ​​it.

Although Shuiyun scoffed at this kind of clever trickery, she had to admit that at her age, her mind wasn't that quick and she wouldn't have thought of such things.

This is a natural talent!

Therefore, he dared not say more. Seeing his master turn to leave, he bowed respectfully and then looked at Li Muxuan: "Alright, stop standing there. Think carefully about the question your master asked you. Go back to the lower courtyard."

"..."

Watching Zuo Menchang's departing figure, Li Muxuan's eyes flickered. He didn't know what he had said wrong, but he vaguely felt that he must have been wrong.

In his eyes, the Left Sect Master was the most wondrous person in the world, possessing profound cultivation; every word and action of his had its own logic. Furthermore, with the hint he received, he immediately understood:

"Is this what you call a test for me?"

In that instant, the pain on his face did not anger him; instead, it filled him with joy. Compared to before when he could only guess, now he had a clear goal.

He then bowed to Shuiyun, stepped out of the mountain gate, and fell into thought.

at the same time.

Back inside, Mingchen smiled slightly, knowing that this was the only way to get the boy to listen.

He was intelligent and came from a wealthy family. As the youngest child, he was loved by his parents and never suffered any loss or felt that he had done anything wrong.

Only by letting him truly experience setbacks can he grow. At the same time, he cannot be as confused as the original Zuo Menzhang. If time drags on, his lively mind will easily wander and get sidetracked.

"First, there must be crackdowns; second, there must be clear guidance. Both are indispensable."

The rest...

Let's see what this kid can figure out!

……

……

in this way.

Half a month passed quickly.

Li Muxuan never went up the mountain again, and there was nothing much going on inside the sect, so Mingchen was happy to have some peace and quiet and focused on his cultivation.

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After half a month of refining his spiritual essence, his cultivation level had advanced by leaps and bounds, stabilizing at the first level of the Reverse Rebirth realm. His temperament had also improved considerably, and on the surface, he was becoming more and more like the original Left Sect Leader...

He remained calm and composed, unfazed by the change.

Moreover, as his spiritual cultivation improved, Mingchen found that he was gradually able to understand the mysteries of heaven and earth. Looking at the Sanyi Mountain Gate, he was gradually able to dissect its jade-like atmosphere and feel the wonderful charm of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism within it.

The so-called "Three Ones" is the unity of the three teachings: Buddhism for cultivating the mind, Taoism for governing the body, and Confucianism for governing the world. It combines the self-cultivation of Buddhism, the self-cultivation of Taoism, and the Confucian understanding of the ethics of the world and the relationship between heaven and humanity. It can be said to be the culmination of the three teachings and is full of profound principles.

"Buddhism teaches that all beings are equal and that cause and effect are cyclical. The method of reversing the cycle of life and death in the Three Ones aims to return to the primordial Qi, which is the source of all beings. When beings die, they return to heaven and earth and become the primordial Qi again. This is also the principle of reincarnation."

"Taoism emphasizes tranquility and naturalness, and governing by non-action. All things in nature have their inherent nature, and we should follow it without forcing change. We should unite with nature and integrate ourselves into the world. This is precisely what the third level of reversing life seeks: returning to the primordial Qi and merging with all things in nature, and taking the body as one with the world."

"Confucianism emphasizes benevolence, harmony, self-cultivation, and character development. This is the Doctrine of the Mean and the Way of Balance. It is like the method of reversing the cycle of birth. Even if one focuses on cultivating one's nature, one must balance one's own life. Even if one seeks harmony between heaven and man, one must maintain 'humanity' so as not to immerse oneself in nothingness or even the primordial energy and lose oneself."

Inside the room, Ming Chen murmured to himself, slowly opening his eyes. This was what he had come to understand in the past few days, combined with what he had learned from his travels over the past three years. He had a basic understanding of the "Three Ones Sect" and the "Reverse Life Method," and couldn't help but sigh, "The 'mystery' in the Xuanmen Sect is truly extraordinary."

He longed for it and was deeply attracted to it.

At this time...

Knock knock knock!

A knock sounded on the door, and Chengzhen's voice came through: "Master, my uncles and fellow disciples have all arrived."

Half a month has passed since the examination period began, and the time is almost up. Last night, Mingchen instructed Chengzhen to have everyone hold a meeting this morning to decide on the fate of the three people from the lower courtyard.

After observing for half a month, he has learned about the situation inside and outside the San Yi Sect. With the improvement of his cultivation, his reverse life has become more stable, and he no longer needs to be as careful as before when doing things.

"understood."

He responded softly, then stood up, used his Rejuvenation Technique to restore his youthful appearance, pushed open the door, and went out with Chengzhen towards the council room.

Upon entering the room, junior brother Sichong, disciple Shuiyun, and Chongshan were already sitting upright on futons, along with Chengzhen, who were all responsible for observing and testing this group of new disciples.

"So..."

Seated cross-legged in the main seat, Mingchen spoke calmly: "Half a month has passed. Si Chong, what do you think of these three children?"

"Senior brother, the three who stayed at the other courtyard this time are quite interesting," Si Chong replied immediately.

"Let's start with Liu Deshui. He's strong and muscular, and he's also honest and straightforward. He's all about strength, and he's both ruthless and fierce. If he fell into my hands, I really wouldn't know how to discipline him. But you're asking me to release him, and I'm a little reluctant to do so."

Mingchen nodded: "I understand Si Chong. I'm reluctant to let him go because he's a promising talent. I don't know how to proceed because in your eyes, he's not a promising talent for our Sanyi Sect. If we force him to stay, it might ruin his life."

"but……"

He raised his eyes and recalled what he had observed during his time down the mountain: "Whether he is a good prospect for my Sanyi Sect cannot be confirmed based on these facts alone. In my opinion, he may be just right to join my Sanyi Sect."

Neither Si Chong nor the original Zuo Ruotong possessed the "Heavenly Eye," so their judgment could only be based on their physical attributes and temperament, which is understandable.

But in his eyes, Liu Deshui possessed an extraordinary and unique talent for defying fate:

Firstly, as Si Chong said, his bones are heavy and his tendons are long, and his physical body is exceptionally gifted. In essence, his life force is vigorous and his innate Qi is long, making him closer to the state of innate Qi than ordinary people.

Secondly, their honest and straightforward nature, which may seem to lack comprehension and make it difficult to enter the field, is actually the most suitable for sticking to one path to the end, sticking to their principles and not being influenced by the outside world. In the initial stage of refining the void and transforming the spirit, they are not easily disturbed.

However, since these were all seen by the "Heavenly Eye," it was difficult to prove them at the moment. Mingchen could only say that this was his own speculation: "Let's take him into the sect first and train him. If I'm wrong, we can send him to another sect in time."

Since the sect leader had said so, everyone naturally trusted his judgment and said no more.

He then looked at Shuiyun.

"So, Shuiyun, what do you think of the Lu family's children?"