Chapter VIII The Origin of Taoism
"Uncle Master, what do these eight characters mean?"
Regarding Ji Game's problem, Liu Haichan had already anticipated it. He saw that it was still early and stopped on the road.
"Today, old Taoist, I will explain to you clearly the origins of my mastership, but before that, you should express yourself."
Liu Haichan sat on the floor, took out his gourd and took a sip of wine. Lin Chaoying was particularly displeased by the presence of the old god.
"Thanks to my uncle for not giving up, I have devoted myself to my teachings for the past year. However, I promised Taoist Master Qingxu that if I want to be my disciple, I must worship him."
Ji Boyi is also a person who values friendship. What he said made Liu Haichan smile bitterly and shake his head.
"You silly boy, Qingxu Niubi and I are from the same sect, so you accepting me as your disciple is not considered a betrayal. Besides, if Qingxu Niubi hadn't agreed, I would have tried my best to teach you, silly boy."
Having said that, Liu Haichan still likes Ji Boyi's character very much. Their lineage is cultivating the worldly path, so naturally they will not be attracted to him if they are unkind and unrighteous.
"Master Xiyi is here. Disciple Liu Haichan is accepting Wang's Zhongfu disciple today. I hereby apologize."
After Ji Boyi knelt down, Liu Haichan just briefly reviewed the situation. In his words, the Tao is in the heart, and it is enough when the intention is reached.
"Okay, today when you enter my sect, you will naturally take a Taoist title. I will give you the word 'Zhi Ming' as my master. I hope that you will always be able to understand your true intention in the future and not be polluted by the world of mortals."
There is nothing new in Liu Haichan's choice of a Taoist name. He obviously follows the tradition of his predecessors and is simple and clear.
"It's really boring. I thought you would give Brother Zhongfu a name that would shock the world and make people cry. Who knew it would be so ordinary?"
Lin Chaoying's words made Liu Haichan embarrassed for a while. He really had no talent in this area. Ji Boyi followed him all the way. The old Taoist priest could speak in Feng Shui and get most of the rich people to pay homage to him. Only when others let him
When naming a child, I always look embarrassed.
"Okay, if you are not satisfied with this Taoist name, I can change it myself when I, the old Taoist, drive to Hexi. Anyway, our lineage doesn't care about this."
After saying this, Liu Haichan suddenly coughed and looked serious, making Ji Boyi and Lin Chaoying involuntarily become serious.
"Since you, the boy, have become my disciple, and Girl Lin has also become my senior brother's disciple, I don't have any scruples about what I say. Listen to me, old Taoist. What I want to talk about now is the ancestor of our Taoist lineage.
Master."
"Do you know Patriarch Chen Tuan?"
As soon as Liu Haichan said this, Ji Boyi and Lin Chaoying jumped up in surprise and looked at each other in disbelief.
"Master, you are talking about the ancestor Chen Tuan who won the entire Huashan Mountain in a bet with Taizong in the early days of the founding of this dynasty."
The legend of this immortal has been passed down orally by the people of the entire Song Dynasty. With his mysterious origin and profound cultivation, he can be said to be the most legendary Taoist master in this era.
"Yes, this is the ancestor. He is the founder of our lineage. Since he moved to Huashan in his later years, our lineage calls itself 'Huashan Taoism'."
At this time, Ji Game finally understood the meaning of the two words "Huashan" in the opening chapter of "Zixia Gong".
"So Uncle Master, does our Huashan Taoist tradition have nine kinds of exercises? The 'Zixia Gong' is the foundation method. What is the level of my 'Su Nu Gong'?"
Lin Chaoying, a little girl who is naturally more curious than ordinary people, has been listening with interest after Liu Haichan started talking. Now when he stopped talking, she immediately started chirping questions, which made Liu Haichan a little unable to resist.
"Okay, take your time. I will explain it clearly to you one by one today. Anyway, the future of the 'Huashan Dao Tradition' will depend on you."
Ji Game suppressed Lin Chaoying, who couldn't bear it anymore, and signaled Liu Haichan to continue.
"The ancestor Chen Tuan's Taoist title is 'Fuyaozi', but everyone in the world calls him 'Mr. Xiyi'. This is the title given to him by Zhao Taizu, so it is the most widely circulated. The ancestor is enthroned in the Lotus Peak Stone Chamber in Huashan Mountain.
In the middle, that is also the holy land of our lineage, and you must not enter until you are able to sit down. If something happens to me, the old Taoist, and I am unable to return to Huashan by myself, you two will send my body there."
When Liu Haichan said this, his expression was the most solemn. Obviously this was a top priority and should not be taken lightly. Ji Boyi and Lin Chaoying nodded and swore at his signal.
"This is the map of Lotus Peak in Huashan. Remember it and don't let it fall into the hands of others."
Liu Haichan handed a blank map into Ji Boyi's hands, leaving him puzzled.
"This map was passed down by our ancestors. Only by infusing our eyes with the inner strength of our lineage can we see it clearly. Listen carefully, you two. This is the mental method of practicing martial arts. Don't go astray, otherwise your eyes will
I don’t care if I lose my old ways.”
Lin Chaoying rolled her eyes at Liu Haichan. After getting along with her for a few days, her fear of the old Taoist priest was greatly reduced. If it weren't for You Ji Game's restraint, she would have started to lose her fear a long time ago.
This method of luck has obviously been refined over time. Under Liu Haichan's careful teaching and the two people's extraordinary talents, they already mastered the trick in just a moment.
There was a faint purple aura in Ji Boyi's pupils, which was really very bluffing just based on his appearance. But Lin Chaoying's bright big eyes revealed a crystal light, like crystal pearls in the dark night, soft and soft.
Dazzling.
"In addition to seeing through this map, the 'Inner Scene Dharma Eye' also has various mysteries. You two can understand it in detail later, and then listen to me talk about other things."
"The Patriarch has practiced extensively throughout his life, but he had very few disciples. He only had three disciples in his life, namely Zhang Wumeng, Chen Tafa, and Shao Yong."
Hearing this, Ji Boyi and Lin Chaoying took a breath of air. These three people are also famous. The first two are Taoist masters, and the latter is a great Confucian scholar.
“We in our lineage have inherited six classics from Patriarch Wumeng, namely Zhixuan Pian, Guan Kong Pian, Fetal Breathing Technique, Zixia Gong, Yi Long Tu and Wuji
"Picture". The ancestor left behind a total of nine classics, and the remaining three are "Xiantian Picture", "Wuzhen Chapter" and "Guijian"."
Hearing this, Ji Boyi couldn't help but clicked his tongue. Among the nine classics of ancestor Chen Tuan, there are six in their lineage. This is the advantage of the eldest disciple. After following the teacher for a long time, no matter what, he will be better than the later ones.
Learn more.
"Uncle Master, why don't you have my 'Plain Girl Skill'?"
Obviously, Lin Chaoying is very unconvinced. She does not think that her "Plain Girl Kung Fu" is worse than "Purple Cloud Kung Fu". But it does not belong to the Nine Classics.
"'Su Nu Gong' is a technique practiced by girls. As a man, how could Patriarch Chen Tuan create such a technique? Of course it will not be included in the nine techniques."
Liu Haichan began to talk about the changes in the three branches of Huashan Taoism after Chen Tuan sat down.
"Among the three patriarchs, although Patriarch Wu Meng of our lineage has the most inheritance, Patriarch Shao Yong is the one with the best understanding and qualifications. Moreover, he not only integrated "Xiantian Tu" and "Turtle Mirror", but also introduced new ones.
He created his own Taoist tradition, created the "Xiantian Gong" from "Xiantian Tu", and combined "Guijian" with "Zhouyi" to realize the "Plum Blossom Yishu". Just in terms of Mathematics and Theory in the Yi, I am afraid that his achievements are still there.
On top of the ancestor."
When he said this, Liu Haichan had a look of admiration on his face, obviously he respected this great uncle from the bottom of his heart.
"Girl Lin, your lineage is the orthodoxy of Patriarch Shao Yong. The 'Su Nu Gong' was created by one of his female disciples under his guidance. Qingxu Niubi is the descendant of that master sister."
After listening to Liu Haichan's words, Ji Game finally had some understanding of Huashan Taoism, and the relationship between Liu Haichan and Qingxu was also clear.
"Master, what about another lineage?"
Now that we have talked about it, we naturally want to know everything. Now that the descendants of the two lines have been informed, the remaining lineage is probably also extraordinary.
When Ji Game mentioned this, Liu Haichan's face looked a little weird, but he still fulfilled his disciple's wish and told the inheritance of the last lineage.
"The Second Patriarch Chen Tafa had no choice but to pass on the "Enlightenment Chapter". In the past, Patriarch Wu Meng also asked Patriarch Chen Tuan why he was so stingy with this disciple. Do you know what the Patriarch said?"
Ji Boyi and Lin Chaoying shook their heads together, making Liu Haichan bored for a while. He shook his head and described the situation in his own words.
"The ancestor said: A Taoist is born to follow the Dharma. My way is not his way. A piece of "Wuzhen Pian" about self-cultivation and cultivation was passed down to him to enter the Tao. He ascended to the yellow and white way. His own pursuit is faster than following the path of seeking me.
"
After finishing speaking, Ji Boyi also understood the reason for Liu Haichan's strange expression. The second patriarch, Chen Tafa, was born to practice Taoism. He only needed to be introduced to the Taoism to understand the secrets of Taoism on his own.
The Third Patriarch, Shao Yong, had an extraordinary understanding, and he had countless profound knowledge of Yishu. Throughout the ages, few people could compare with him.
Only Zhang Wumeng, who was Chen Tuan's disciple, had to pass on the Six Classics, which meant that if he was not qualified enough, if he followed the path established by Chen Tuan all his life, he might still be able to cultivate the pure and empty path.
"I wonder who is the successor of the Second Patriarch's lineage now?"
After asking this question, Ji Boyi noticed that Liu Haichan's expression became even more ugly, and he shyly changed the subject.
"We will discuss this matter later. Now I am here to explain to you how to practice the 'Zixia Gong'. This practice is the foundation of the nine practices of our Huashan Taoism. With your qualifications, coupled with my experience as a Taoist
With some guidance, you can master the first three levels in a short time. If the opportunity comes, it is not impossible to master the fifth level within a year..."
"Uncle Master, tell me quickly, I want to know."
Before Liu Haichan finished speaking, Lin Chaoying saw his intention. The little girl who was listening in rapt attention was naturally unhappy that the old Taoist priest had changed the subject, and immediately started to pester him, trying to force him to tell everything clearly.
"Aying, stop shaking."
Ji Boyi finally calmed down Lin Chaoying, and when Liu Haichan breathed a sigh of relief, he turned to express his views.
"Master, I am also very curious about the lineage of the Third Patriarch. According to Patriarch Chen Tuan's opinion, it is impossible for him to remain unknown."
Chapter completed!