Chapter 107: Chapter 86: Discussing the Path at the Dharma Assembly
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Qi Yun Daoist’s willingness to acknowledge Lu Yuan as his fellow Daoist immediately put the atmosphere at ease in the room.
Just then, the tea Kong Yuzhu brewed was ready, and she distributed it to everyone.
As they sipped the fragrant tea, just like old times, Kong Yuzhu began discussing the Taoist Classics with Qi Yun Daoist.
They talked about a scripture called the “Jade Hua True Mysterious Flying Immortal Scripture,” which tells of a True Person named Jade Hua, detailing his methods and experiences of becoming immortal.
This scripture is widely circulated in the Daoist community, and the Jade Hua True Person even passed down several Dao veins, all of which seem to be developing quite well.
Many Daoist disciples revere Jade Hua True Person as their ancestor.
Jade Hua True Person was also known as one of the twelve Jade Immortals in the Daoist sect, with a very high status.
Qi Yun Revered Teacher enshrined Green Cloud True Person in his temple, hence the name Qingyun View. This was one of the True Persons in Daoist legends – an immortal who became a True Person. However, whether it was status or strength, it was inferior to the Jade Hua True Person.
Therefore, Qi Yun Daoist did not hold any prejudices and held great respect for the more highly regarded Jade Hua True Person in the Daoist sect.
He also revered the scriptures left by him and studied them earnestly.
As he talked with Kong Yuzhu, their various insights and understandings came naturally, and they often enlightened each other, thrillingly so.
Even listening from the side, Lu Yuan was deeply engrossed.
He had also read the “Jade Hua True Mysterious Flying Immortal Scripture,” but the contents of the scripture were too profound, discussing various aspects of the Ascension Path, with many obscure and mysterious allusions, leaving the reader baffled.
Even though he had read it several times, Lu Yuan could only understand the words on the surface, but the meaning and realm behind them were all lost to him.
Listening to Kong Yuzhu and Qi Yun discussing the scripture at this moment, only then did he realize its true meaning and awakened from his earlier confusion.
With these two great cultivators right in front of him, Lu Yuan naturally did not miss the opportunity, and started asking various questions about the difficulties he encountered while studying the scriptures.
Seeing his earnestness in learning, Kong Yuzhu and Qi Yun looked at each other and smiled. They then put their own discussion aside and began answering questions for their young friend.
Especially since this junior had an Immortal Root and a firm heart towards the Dao, they were all the more happy.
The two of them believed that it wouldn’t be long before their young friend would become their fellow Daoist, and at that time, they would have one more person to discuss the Dao with.
How fortunate! How joyful!
While Lu Yuan and the others were having a lively discussion, Sun Siwen, sitting next to them, found their exchange on the Taoist Classics and exchanging profound methods rather dull and wearying.
As a pure scholar, he had no great interest in these mysterious Daoist practices. Instead of learning them, he would rather study the classics of the sages, learning more about the principles of governing a country.
However, he came today as a guest accompanying his friend and could not act rudely. So, he endured and continued listening attentively. Forcing oneself to listen to things one dislikes is a painful affair.
Thankfully, this suffering did not last too long.
The debate only lasted till noon and then rested for a while.
Following that, Qi Yun Daoist prepared lunch for their guests,
As a martial arts practitioner, Qi Yun naturally enjoyed meat with every meal.
Just like Lu Yuan, the Daoist Leader would occasionally go into the mountains to hunt for game to satisfy his cravings for meat.
Today, they happened to arrive just as Qi Yun Daoist had hunted a wild deer in the mountains yesterday.
To celebrate meeting a new fellow Daoist, Qi Yun Daoist decided to cook a whole deer feast for everyone himself.
It must be said.
The Daoist’s cooking skills were quite good, at least Lu Yuan did not think the other’s culinary skills were inferior to his own.
Great culinary skills naturally led to great food, and everyone enjoyed the meal, leaving with full stomachs.
After lunch and a short rest, in the afternoon, Lu Yuan and the others gathered again to passionately discuss the Dao.
Sun Siwen excused himself, saying he was too full from lunch and needed to digest; he went for a stroll around the Taoist temple instead of participating.
The other people noticed during the morning that Sun, the Layman, had little interest in the Taoist Classics, so they understood.
Qi Yun Daoist, however, warned him not to stray too far from the Taoist temple, as he might encounter wild beasts and face danger.
Lu Yuan sent an apologetic glance to his friend and continued to ask his questions.
The discussion continued until it was evening again.
Everyone reheated and filled their bellies with the leftovers from the deer feast at noon, then retired to their guest rooms in the Taoist temple to rest.
In the night, Lu Yuan entered his inner vision, concentrated his mind, and started his practice according to his planned routine for the night, with an hour’s worth of meditation.
Time flowed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, an hour had passed.
Lu Yuan drew his breath, gathered the scattered Inner Strength back into his Dantian, and opened his eyes, revealing a hint of joy in his eyes.
“It seems that my decision to seek guidance on the Taoist Classics was indeed right. Having just studied for a day with Daoist Qi Yun, I’ve already received much help in my practice of the Replenishing Qi Heart Sutra.
At this rate, perhaps as I learn more and refine my understanding of the Dao, the speed of my transition could become even faster.
It is possible that I may not need a year to complete the transition.”
As he gained insights from the Taoist Classics he studied, his many unresolved questions were answered, and it drove Lu Yuan to further deepen his understanding of the Liuyun Palm Heart Method and the Replenishing Qi Heart Sutra.
As a result, the benefits he attained made his transitioning between the two mental methods smoother and more efficient, with a significant increase in efficacy.
And this benefit was just the beginning.
Lu Yuan believed that as he delved deeper into the study of the Dao, the benefits he would gain would only increase.
With this thought in mind,
After completing the transfer of Inner Strength, he picked up a Taoist Classic and began to study it carefully.
To catch up with Friend Kong and Daoist Qi Yun, and to change the situation where he had to ask questions constantly and rely on their answers, he had to work hard to enrich himself as well.
The night passed quickly.
On the second day, due to eating greasy food the day before, Qi Yun Daoist prepared a light breakfast, which was nonetheless delicious.
After breakfast, the three of them gathered again to discuss the Dao.
Sun Siwen could only watch briefly before going outside for some fresh air.
Fortunately, by noon, the discussion finally came to an end.
Since the three-day vacation was ending today, Sun Siwen and Kong Yuzhu needed to head back to their posts at the government office.
Although practicing the Dao in the mountains was leisurely, people could not avoid various concerns in life, and life still had to go on. Now, it was time for them to return to reality..