The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, Becomes a Disciple of Yue Buqun

Liu Zhao was indeed not lazy. He was practicing the Huashan School's Hunyuan Gong. He had already developed internal strength two years ago. After all this time of hard practice, the internal strength in his body had already reached third-rate. Although it was not much, it was also very good. After practicing for a while longer, he would be able to reach the level of the second-generation Huashan disciples a few years ago when he had not yet gone down the mountain to look for the Xiantian Gong.

It seems that what the master said was right, Liu Zhao does have a talent for practicing Qi.

Jiang Ning nodded and said, "Practicing martial arts requires diligence, but you should also read more books to gain knowledge."

Liu Zhao's face was serious.

"Yes, Master."

Jiang Ning nodded, and then thought of something, and suddenly said: "Oh, right, I have accepted another disciple recently. He is your junior fellow apprentice, and his surname is also Liu. I named him Liu Lie. He is now at the foot of Huashan. I will give you a lesson in a few days, and then I will bring him up for you to meet him."

Liu Zhao was a little curious when he heard that Jiang Ning had accepted another disciple who had the same surname as him.

"Yes, Master."

"Okay, let's go."

Jiang Ning waved his hand.

Liu Zhao performed the ceremony very solemnly and then left.

Jiang Ning looked at Liu Zhao's departing figure, then picked up a book on the table and began to read it.

"The five colors make one blind, the five sounds make one deaf, the five flavors make one's mouth numb, and hunting makes one's heart crazy..."

……

"Hey, what are you thinking about?"

When Yue Buqun returned to Yousuobuweixuan, he found Ning Zhongze in a daze.

Hearing her husband's voice, Ning Zhongze turned around with a worried look on her face.

"Ning'er's birthday is next month, and I don't know what kind of birthday gift to prepare for him."

Listening to Ning Zhongze's words, Yue Buqun smiled and said, "Ning'er will be happy with anything you give her."

Ning Zhongze rolled his eyes when he heard that.

"Of course I know, but Ning'er has been away for the past two years. We even missed her birthday and didn't prepare any gifts. I must think about it carefully this time, and you should think about it too."

Yue Buqun laughed.

……

Time passed day by day. Ever since Jiang Ning asked to go down the mountain last time in Emei and was rejected, he never asked again. He knew that the result would be the same if he asked again.

During this period of time, he was quietly reading in Huashan until the day he was about to give a lecture to Liu Zhao.

Worry-free Pavilion.

Liu Zhao sat in the first row of the classroom, and Jiang Ning was on the stage.

Also standing by were Liu Lie and his mother.

"Today, I will not guide you on the problems of practicing the Kung Fu, but will teach you some principles."

Jiang Ning said to Liu Zhao.

"Yes, Master."

Liu Zhao looked serious.

Liu's mother carefully held Liu Lie to prevent him from making any noise and disturbing Jiang Ning's lecture.

Originally, there was no talk between the mother and son today, but Jiang Ning said that Liu Lie could also come and listen, so she brought her son here.

"When a villain is idle, he does all kinds of evil. When he sees a gentleman, he becomes disgusted and hides his evil deeds..."

There were a few books on the desk in front of Jiang Ning. Jiang Ning took a look and began to speak.

“This is called sincerity in the heart, which is reflected in the outside. Therefore, a gentleman must be careful when he is alone.”

What Jiang Ning said was a passage from the Great Learning in the Four Books and Five Classics.

After Jiang Ning finished speaking, he looked at Liu Zhao.

"Now let me ask you, what does it mean for a gentleman to be cautious when alone?"

Chapter 473: A Gentleman Should Be Cautious When Alone (One More Chapter)

When Jiang Ning said this, there was a look of confusion on Liu Zhao's face.

Liu Zhao's mind was full of thoughts until Jiang Ning asked him what "a gentleman should be cautious when alone" meant.

After a while.

"Master, a gentleman should be cautious when he is alone."

Liu Zhao answered carefully.

Jiang Ning smiled when he heard this.

Liu Zhao joined the Huashan Sect when he was seven years old, and it has been almost two years now. Although Jiang Ning is his master, Liu Zhao was basically taught by Yue Buqun.

It seems that Yue Buqun did not forget to teach him to read while teaching him martial arts.

"Ah."

Jiang Ning nodded slightly, indicating that Liu Zhao was right.

Before Liu Zhao could be happy, Jiang Ning said again.

"Then let me ask you again, what does it mean that a gentleman has a way of entering a dark room without deceiving others?"

Liu Zhao, who was not happy yet, looked bitter when he heard this. He thought for a long time and then looked up at Jiang Ning.

"Disciple doesn't know."

Jiang Ning was not disappointed when he heard this, and said: "The few sentences I said to you at the beginning were the words in the university, which meant that people with low moral character do all kinds of evil in private, and when they see a gentleman, they hide the bad things they have done and pretend to be a gentleman on the surface, but what he does can be seen by others, so what's the point of hiding it?"

“So a gentleman should be cautious even when he is alone.”

After Jiang Ning finished speaking, he continued, "It is like a gentleman who has a moral code and does not deceive when entering a dark room. It means that a gentleman has a moral code and must abide by his words and deeds even when he is alone."

"A gentleman is cautious when he is alone, and does not deceive in secret."

Jiang Ning looked at him and said, "What I want to tell you is that when you are alone, you must be alert. Not alert to others, but alert to yourself."

Liu Zhao looked a little confused when he heard this.

"Because when people are alone, their dark side will be revealed, so you must be more vigilant and not do evil things just because no one is watching."

Jiang Ning's expression was calm, and the sunlight shining on his face cast a hint of glow.

"We must have a moral standard in our hearts. We must always tell ourselves what we can and cannot do. We must not do things even if no one sees them and there are no consequences for doing them."

"You can hide what you do from others, but not from yourself. As a teacher, I want to tell you that even in places where others can't see or hear you, you must cultivate your true heart and be self-disciplined and cautious."

Liu Zhao didn’t understand what Jiang Ning said before, but he heard Jiang Ning’s explanation clearly with a serious expression.

"Yes, Master."

Jiang Ning looked at Liu Lie who was listening on the side, then looked at Liu Zhao, paused, and continued.

"You and Liu Lie were both named by me. I named you Zhaolie for a reason. Emperor Zhaolie of the Han Dynasty, Liu Bei, was virtuous throughout his life. Before he died, he once said: "Do not refrain from doing good deeds even if they are small, and do not commit evil deeds even if they are small." This is also my expectation for you. I hope you two will keep it in mind in the future."

Liu Zhao stood up with a serious look.

"Disciple will remember the master's teachings and never forget them."

Upon seeing this, Liu's mother hurriedly urged her son to learn to speak like Liu Zhao.

Liu Lie babbled for a long time, and finally said haltingly, "I understand."

After saying this, Jiang Ning prepared to leave.

This is what he wanted to say in this class.

When Jiang Ning walked out of the classroom, he found Yue Buqun standing outside without him noticing.

"Master."

Jiangning saluted.

Yue Buqun smiled, stroked his beard and nodded.

During this period of time, Jiang Ning has been cultivating himself on Mount Huashan, and occasionally gives lessons to Liu Zhao. He sometimes comes to listen, and he came again today.

"Have you had lunch?"

Yue Buqun asked with a smile.

Jiang Ning shook his head. "Not yet."

Yue Buqun said: "Then you can take Zhao'er and Lie'er and their son to have dinner."

Jiang Ning nodded and left with a few people.

Looking at Jiang Ning's departing back, Yue Buqun's eyes showed a thoughtful look.

It is now April 17th and there are only three days left until Jiang Ning's birthday.

Thinking of this, Yue Buqun turned around and left. When he saw Lu Dashi on the road, he stopped him.

"Master."

Lu Dayou saluted quickly.

Yue Buqun ordered: "Chong'er is still on the cliff, go up and tell him to come down, I have something to ask him."

When Linghu Chong was still in Emei, Yue Buqun punished him by making him face the wall for three months on the Cliff of Regret when he returned to Huashan. Linghu Chong was also self-conscious, and after returning, he did not need Yue Buqun to urge him. He packed a few clothes and went up to the Cliff of Regret as if he was familiar with the way. He is still facing the wall now.

Lu Da was stunned and said quickly.

"Yes, Master."

After Yue Buqun left, Lu Dayou did not dare to delay and went directly to the Cliff of Repentance on Yunu Peak. When he saw Linghu Chong, Linghu Chong was drinking.

"Tsk, tsk."

Linghu Chong sat on a rock, holding the wine glass in one hand and the wine jar in the other, taking a sip from time to time.

"Although I said before that I would quit drinking, it should be okay to have a couple of drinks. Anyway, I'm at the Cliff of Repentance, and Master won't come up."

Linghu Chong chuckled.