Chapter 146 The Great Way teaches people to stop thinking first, it is useless if thoughts do not stop. Liang Qu gathered all the energy in his body and went to the yard to practice spearmanship. His bones, muscles, and skin were tempered like fine steel, and his spine was like the roar of a dragon or a tiger as it trembled. The Qi and blood flowed through the body like a dragon flowing through water. Not a single bit of Qi was dissipated during the entire process, and all the strength was released on Fu Bo. The big guns whipped up a north wind that made the date trees sway, caused ripples in the water tanks, and scared away the birds that were drinking water. "Dan Yuan Gong" The old monk stood in front of the west wing door at some point, silently counting his rosary beads. He was not familiar with Ge Jiantai, the Taoist master of Louguantai, but he had a close relationship with his younger brother Ge Jianhong. The art of divination is detrimental to the harmony of nature, and excessive use will cause a loss of heart blood and shorten one's lifespan. The fact that the old monk could come to Huaiyin is sufficient proof of their relationship, and he naturally knows the mystery of Danyuan Gong.
"Dan Yuan Gong" is not easy to practice, especially for martial artists, because it has limited killing power and is difficult to get started. Many people have a misunderstanding about martial arts, which is that the better the martial arts, the stronger the fighting ability. This is wrong, or rather, not entirely correct. Taoism seeks to attain enlightenment and become an immortal, while Buddhism seeks to attain Buddhahood. Ordinary warriors pursue longevity and endless enjoyment, which are their fundamental goals. Fighting and killing is a process, not a result. The fundamental purpose of becoming stronger is to implement one's own will. "Dan Yuan Gong" is just like this. It does not pursue external killing, but focuses on the inner self. It emphasizes the harmonious unity of essence, energy and spirit. Strength is not wasted internally, and energy is not lost externally. It is full for a long time and energy is greatly increased. Compared with other techniques of the same level, this method is very unique and has many advantages, but it lacks explosive power and is weak in fighting. The most important thing is that it is difficult to practice. The first step of this exercise is to keep your spirit calm. His mind is restless, his thoughts are running wild, and his spirit is scattered. Too many thoughts will cause mental distress, and physical labor will cause the qi and blood to disperse, making it impossible to maintain health and well-being. For this reason, the Tao teaches people to stop thinking first, as it is useless if thoughts do not stop. But how difficult it is to stop thinking. Many martial artists are latecomers, and they always fall behind. They need to fight and rob for everything, and spend a lot of time and effort to cultivate themselves. When they come to their senses, they have already fallen far behind their peers and cannot do it at all. It’s not a question of whether you can learn it or not, it’s just that you are not suitable for it at all. Only the children of aristocratic families with a certain background have the ability to practice hard work, and they have been training since childhood and have a solid foundation. just Liang Qu's spear was wielded with such force that the whole courtyard was in turmoil. It was extremely powerful. "This is not the "Dan Yuan Gong", but also the shadow of the "Hundred Battles Method". The combination of the two is so harmonious."
The old monk was holding the rosary in his hands, thinking constantly. After a moment, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. "So that's how it is. So that's how it is. If you cultivate your inner self successfully, then you can become a king outside and turn it into a way to benefit the world. Is this the way to achieve eternal victory? Good, good, good!" Beside the willow shade, under the pine shadow, straighten your spine and let go. Lock the monkey's heart, capture the horse's will, the bright moon and the clear breeze only speak of longevity. The old monk became more and more pleased as he watched. Liang Qu cannot be said to have reached the high level of locking the monkey's heart and capturing the horse's will at present, but he has achieved the state of stopping thoughts and calming the mind. Considering the length of time he has spent learning martial arts, he can be said to be a gifted person! Over thousands of years, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism have been integrated into one, blending and changing with each other. Many things are just expressed differently, but the realm they pursue is the same. It is not uncommon for many great scholars to be proficient in Buddhism and Taoism, and it is even easier for them to switch to other practices. Like the Taoist Dan Yuan, there is also a similar realm in the "Diamond Sutra of Subduing Dragons and Subduing Tigers". Wouldn't it be better to practice it? "Huh, ho." Liang Qu put Fu Bo down, and he had consumed a lot of energy. After reaching the state of concentration in "Wansheng Baoyuan", the feeling of using the moves is completely different. The force is not wasted internally, the energy is not lost externally, it is released outwardly, naturally there is no waste at all. Use all your strength to strike the enemy, and the power of your fists, feet and weapons will naturally increase greatly. Even under the stimulation of Wansheng Baoyuan, his concentration was greatly improved, and he did not feel the passage of time at all while practicing with all his strength. "Donor, you have great martial arts skills. I wonder if this method has a name?" "Grandmaster?" Liang Qu looked over and found that the old monk had returned and seemed to have been watching him practice. He stood up and said with a smile: "This method is called "Wansheng Baoyuan", which was taught to me by my master." There's nothing to be taboo about. The operation route of any martial art is extremely complicated, and it is absolutely impossible to figure it out just by observing. The meridian system is so fragile that blindly imitating others will only lead to going astray. Not to mention that it was Liang Qu himself who invited the other party to stay. If he wanted to avoid them, he would not have practiced in the yard. "'Wansheng Baoyuan', no wonder, no wonder, it really has the style of the Great Huang Wu Emperor." The old monk sighed, and then changed the subject, "Unfortunately, this method is the best, but in terms of compatibility, it is still not as good as the 'Vajra Sutra of Subduing Dragons and Subduing Tigers' that I gave you. If you practice both methods together, it will be even more wonderful." "Master, you are joking. How can an ordinary person have the opportunity to learn a martial art that is 100% perfect? There is only one in a million. I am satisfied with the best." The old monk put his hands together and asked: "Is there anything you don't understand in the Diamond Sutra?" Liang Qu's eyes flashed. Has the old monk changed his nature? He stepped forward quickly: "Master, are you going to teach me?"
"Take me as your teacher and you will find the true meaning." "Can I register as your nominal disciple? I will call you teacher." "Nominal disciples are not allowed to receive the true teachings." "Forget it." Liang Qu waved his hand. "I don't want to be a monk, nor do I want to travel around. I like to eat meat, and I want to marry a beautiful woman in the future." The old monk thought for a while and said: "If you join my sect, you can do it too." Liang Qu glanced sideways: "Master, are you serious?" "The Dharma seals of all Buddhas are not obtained from others. I regulate my mind on my own. Why should I care about external matters?" Liang Qu scratched his head. He had read a lot of books in the past two days and gained a lot. He roughly understood the meaning of this sentence. This is an anecdote about the Second Patriarch, which means that Buddhism is not something that can be obtained from others. One only needs to constantly observe and adjust one's own mind, and there is no need to care too much about precepts. A little bit of wine and meat passes through the intestines, but the meaning left in the Buddha's heart is inside. The wind is blowing. The old monk stood still. Killing, drinking, sex, and meat. How can you put it down if you haven’t even picked it up? He knows everything and is aware of the truth about the universe and life. Without the slightest confusion or error, he possesses perfect wisdom and enlightenment, which is what Buddha is. How can one claim to have great wisdom and enlightenment if one has never experienced it? Just deceiving yourself. "How about it? Do you want to take me as your master?" Liang Qu just shook his head: "Forget it, I'm really not interested. Breakfast is already ready, just heat it up in the kitchen." Being a monk is too boring. As for the martial arts, he can just put in more effort and he will be able to figure it out. There are so many Buddhist practices circulating in the world, and so many people practicing them. Could it be that all of them become monks? The old monk said "good job" and went to the kitchen. Liang Qu picked up the spear and practiced for a while. A bricklayer came in from the door and took a look at the pool. The pool was built two days ago, and we just need to wait for it to dry and harden. After knocking it left and right to make sure it was firm, the mason shouted, "Master Liang, it's done. You can take the stone out and drain the water." "okay, I get it." Liang Qu responded and jumped into the well. A solid, round boulder was placed inside to ensure that water would not flood in when bricks and stones were being laid. Now it was time to remove it. Liang Qu held Fu Bo in his hand, thrust out the spear with force, and with a burst of force, the entire boulder collapsed, turning into fine gravel that fell into the underground river and was washed away into the distance.
The surging groundwater rose rapidly, and Liang Qu jumped back to the ground by stepping on the wall of the well. The clear water quickly rushed to the surface, overflowed the slightly raised bricks and stones at the wellhead, and was finally blocked by the surrounding pool walls, turning into a large pool of living water. The entire pool is shaped like a copper coin, and the well is the hole in it, but it is round. In addition, both the bottom and the well walls are built very neatly with blue bricks, which is soothing to look at. The craftsman brought a wooden basin and poured a lot of pebbles into the pool. He also put a few clusters of duckweed into it, allowing the green plants to float on the water to decorate the pool. After standing still, several colorful minnows swam out from the wellhead and into the pond, hiding among the duckweed roots and breathing heavily. At this point, Liang Qu's house is completely connected to the Jianghuai River, allowing him to come and go freely! (End of this chapter)
