Chapter 137(1/2)
It has been a long time since Ren Qiong experienced the hard work of studying.
Even when he was in college, he worked part-time and studied part-time, and he didn't feel any pressure.
As a genius, he can understand a lot of knowledge at a glance and learn it instantly. That is standard!
But now, after entering the Taoist temple, he burst into tears and truly felt the pressure.
Because obviously, there is no clear teaching goal in Taoist academies, only the difference between learning well and learning better.
As a genius, he had high hopes. Under the eager expectations of the old man in front of him, he had to bear the sins he had committed with tears in his eyes.
Who asked him to ask for advice on his subject and still acted like he wanted to do his best?
In this case, we can't blame the old man for using the strictest standards to demand and train him.
Before becoming a master of Fu Dao, you must first become an expert in the history of the Dragon Clan, an expert in the origin and evolution of the Dragon Clan writing, an archaeologist in ancient times... and so on.
This is such a sad thing.
But obviously, this is not the end.
"The Dragon Clan pays attention to bloodline evolution and has created a consensus... However, among the many different species of mythical beasts, the Dragon Clan is not the only one. There are other beings that can compare with it."
Xun Zun smiled and flipped his hand, and miraculously another large book appeared, making Ren Qiong's eyes sparkle.
——You ask why my eyes are filled with tears?
——That’s because I was severely beaten by Xue!
"That's the Phoenix!"
Elderly people like geniuses very much, especially a genius who behaves very well and is humble and studious without any eccentricities or arrogance.
After all, many geniuses have unique personalities, and it doesn't matter what you say.
But Ren Qiong is so well-behaved, studious and motivated, he is perfect.
Therefore, the old man was also very keen on teaching and wished he could give him all he had learned throughout his life to create a brand new Talisman Ancestor and manifest it in the human world.
Of course, there are not many good tutors like him nowadays. Not all lecturers take good care of their students and have good teacher ethics.
There are also some tutors who are not good at teaching and squeeze out the first place.
However, when Ren Qiong came to consult Xun Zun, he naturally did his homework in advance and had a clear understanding of his character.
He even knew that Xun Zun had said kind words to the nine examiners in the examination room and supported giving him a good ranking.
But now, Ren Qiong also has to bear the pressure of studying.
"...the legend of dragons and phoenixes has not stopped to this day. If we say that the dragon clan is a great unity in terms of blood, and that all rivers return to the sea, all monster clans born with water can embark on the road of dragon transformation."
"Then the phoenix is a kind of convergence in thought and spirit - I wonder if you have ever heard of 'a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix'? This is a kind of confirmation from the side!"
Xun Zun said, "Studying the civilization of the Phoenix race will also help you develop ideas, build a thinking network, and form a deconstruction of the existence model of the Beihai Monster Race."
Ren Qiong listened and took the book of bilingual dictionary of Phoenix and human characters with tears in his eyes.
"Of course, between dragons and phoenixes, you can mainly study the dragon clan, and just know a little bit about the phoenix." Xun Zun added, making Ren Qiong's eyes suddenly less sparkling.
"Eh? Why?" he asked seriously.
"Because, first of all, dragons are easy to find. There are still pure-blooded true dragons. Most of them live in the vast East China Sea. There are enough vivid observation objects to prevent your research from being distorted and falling into illusory ideas." Xun Zun
He spread his hands and said, "Phoenix is no good. Its whereabouts are elusive. Now wherever one appears, it can be regarded as auspicious."
"Secondly, the Dragon Clan was once the overlord of the ocean, and their thoughts and ideas spread all over the world... Even though times have changed, there are still many traces in the four seas, and they have a subtle influence on many ethnic groups and creatures."
"So if you learn from the Dragon Clan, build a thinking network, and then penetrate into the Sea Clan, you may get unexpected gains."
"That's it." Ren Qiong thought thoughtfully.
"The third point!" Xun Zun smiled, "Read the name of our Taoist temple."
"..." Ren Qiong was stunned for a moment, then whispered, "Chilong Taoist Academy... Chilong Taoist Academy!"
He suddenly realized something.
Chilong!
The so-called Chilong is a hornless dragon.
Using such a name as the Taoist temple's signboard and saying it has no connection with the dragon clan, Ren Qiong doesn't believe it.
"It seems you have come to your senses." Xun Zun smiled, "Speaking of which, we still have some connections with the Dragon Clan."
"A long time ago, the founder of our Taoist temple fought side by side with the Dragon Clan and had a deep friendship... Even in a crucial battle, a Chilong Great Sage performed a miraculous feat.
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"Therefore, he later established a Taoist temple and called the Taoist temple Chilong as a commemoration."
"Of course, these are all things in the past. After all, how many years have passed? Even if there is any affection, it has long been gone. Except for the Chilong lineage, we have to talk about the incense and affection. The remaining dragons don't need to look at it too differently. On the surface,
Just think what you mean."
"The relationship between ancestors is the relationship between ancestors. We descendants don't need to be too particular about it. After all, times have changed long ago."
Xun Zun spoke very calmly, which made Ren Qiong's mouth twitch.
At this moment, he suddenly understood why the old man acted strangely when he mentioned the Dragon Clan before.
Perhaps it is because of the superficial relationship between the Taoist Academy and the Dragon Clan that it is difficult to do certain things!
For example, dragon liver, dragon meat...
"Ahem!"
Perhaps the old man also felt that his faux pas and his behavior were too explicit, which could lead to bad students, so he coughed twice and said it with a smile.
"Although the friendship between our ancestors has long since faded away, in the new era, our Taoist Temple and the Dragon Clan still have many beneficial exchanges."
"Practice isn't just about fighting and killing, it's also about being humane."
Xun Zun changed the topic and told some secrets of the Taoist temple.
Strictly speaking, this is not a secret at all. Anyone who reaches a certain status can know about it.
But to outsiders, this seems very dreamy, as the door to a whole new world is slowly opening.
"Exchanges and cooperation... are commonplace things." Xun Zun smiled, "Every three to five years, our Taoist temple will have interactions with the Dragon Clan in the East China Sea. It is a mutual discussion of the results of practice, or maybe a
Exchange and training of outstanding students.”
"..." Ren Qiong was stunned for a moment after hearing this. He was also an exchange student?
A good spiritual practice is not about fighting and killing, it is really humane and worldly!
But yes.
They are all major forces that dominate the world. How inappropriate is it to fight and kill?
After all, what age is this?
The older and more powerful the group is, the longer it develops, and the more enlightened the people are. If they can live, who wants to die?
Unless there are vital interests involved, or you can't help yourself, if you can talk, you can avoid fighting. It is also a good choice for everyone to work together to become bigger and stronger.
"Counting the time, a new exchange training plan is coming."
Xun Zun counted with his fingers and nodded slightly, "At that time, some of our lecturers and students will enter the Dragon Clan, and at the same time, some members of the Dragon Clan will come to our Chilong Taoist Academy."
"Is that so?" Ren Qiong became interested, "Is the safety of this kind of exchange learning guaranteed? Is the training guaranteed?"
He has great ideas about this.
"Don't worry, it won't be bad... What? Are you interested? Do you want to be one of the members of this kind of exchange and training?" Xun Zun raised his eyebrows, then nodded thoughtfully and said to himself.
"Yes, this is a good path for you... Although you have been awarded the title of National Scholar by the Immortal Kingdom, it was only for a while. Considering your young age, no one will care about it."
"But if you wait until you are older and don't have any skills and abilities that you can use, it is always wrong. It will easily cause other famous seniors to have opinions."
"But if you go to the Dragon Clan and study there, you will hopefully become an expert on issues between the Human Clan and the Dragon Clan, and you will be the key to communication between the Immortal Kingdom and the Dragon Palace."
"If you achieve something, you will be recognized by the world, and you will no longer be regarded as a lucky person."
Xun Zun was very considerate of Ren Qiong.
He pitied the young man's talent, and worried that excessive glory would bring pressure to him, or that it might blind him and lead him to fall into vanity.
Therefore, it pointed out a way for him to rise up and truly give the illusory title of national scholar real support, no longer a puppet for show.
When it is revealed later, such a "national scholar" will be worthy of his title.
Others ask, why can Ren Qiong become a national scholar?
He can answer confidently - As an expert on issues between the human and dragon tribes, I coordinate the relations between the two tribes, avoid conflicts, achieve win-win cooperation, and benefit countless compatriots. I am not a national scholar, who is a national scholar?!
And, there is a lot of room for maneuver here.
After all, if Ren Qiongruo went to the Dragon Clan, he now holds the title of "National Scholar". Who in the Dragon Palace can despise him?
After all, you should value some of his opinions.
There will be a lot of disputes here, but at the same time, it will be easier to stand out.
To be continued...