Datang: I am the prince of salted fish, I impeach Li Er at the beginning

Chapter 125 Reality and illusion, there is still a difference between the two

The two passed by the mountain gate.

Go all the way up the hill.

After entering the mountain road, there are not so many fancy lanterns.

All the way to the top of the mountain, came to the main hall of the Taoist temple.

Many students gathered inside to discuss the academics of various subjects.

If Li Zhi's guess is correct, these people are all students borrowed from Taoist temples.

Students do not need to spend money to live in Taoist temples.

At the same time, the quiet environment here helps them concentrate on preparing for the exam.

Taoist temples are actually quite friendly when it comes to treating students.

Therefore, many talented Confucian scholars will make friends with some Taoist priests.

From time to time, they will also discuss the truth of heaven and earth with Taoist priests.

When the content of some discussions spreads out, it will become a good story.

I have to say that in terms of pure academics, the communication between the two sides is quite pleasant.

Of course, this does not mean that Taoism is a one-sided effort.

In fact, after these students become famous in the future, they will also go back to these Taoist temples to collect donations.

In fact, neither party owes the other.

The Taoist temple is just to provide some help within its ability to the students when they are in their infancy.

When Li Mingda saw the students, he remembered Li Zhi's reputation in the academic world.

I can't help but look forward to going to the Taoist temple to participate in the discussion.

She really likes to see Li Zhi showing off.

However, Li Zhi didn't seem interested in it.

After the two came to the Taoist temple, they didn't squeeze into crowded places.

Instead, under the leadership of Li Zhi, he went to appreciate the various statues in the Taoist temple and the culture inside.

"Do you know who are the immortals that Taoism believes in?"

In the main hall of the Taoist temple, Li Zhi looked at the three statues in the hall and asked in a low voice.

Li Mingda lowered his head and thought for a while, then answered uncertainly: "Should it be Yuqing Yuanshi Tianzun, Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun, and the saint Mr. Laozi?"

Li Zhi nodded slightly, agreeing with her statement, and then asked again: "When you said the other two immortals, you used the Taoist honorific title, but when it comes to the sage Laozi, why don't you use the Taoist name?"

"Because Lao Tzu is real, Taoist sage Lao Tzu, it is clearly recorded in history books that there is this saint."

The clear and innocent voice came out of Li Mingda's mouth, which made people feel at ease.

Li Zhi grinned, feeling inexplicable to her answer.

Because Lao Tzu really existed, we should honor this sage with a title that we can understand.

And because I don't know the origins of the other two immortals, I have to use Taoist terms to call them.

I just don't know whether Li Mingda respects Lao Tzu more, or the other two non-existent gods.

Li Zhi originally wanted to tease her, but finally gave up the idea.

Speaking of Taoism, it is actually quite metaphysical.

For example, Yuan Tiangang, who was very famous decades ago, once predicted many things, and he was quite accurate.

Furthermore, the fact that Li Zhi himself appeared in this world is something that cannot be explained.

Although he scorned Taoism, he didn't necessarily want to show it in the Taoist temple.

In case there is really a god or something who hears his disrespectful words and wants to teach him a lesson, wouldn't it be very boring?
Besides, discussing Taoism itself with Li Mingda is not very meaningful.

Therefore, Li Zhi held back.

It's just that he held back, but Li Mingda didn't satisfy his curiosity.

Seeing that Li Zhi didn't speak for a long time, she asked, "Ninth Brother, why are you asking me this? Is there a difference between a saint and a god? Ninth Brother, do you want to tell me something?"

Hearing the innocent words, Li Zhi was thinking of words in his heart, just about to answer.

But at this moment, a benevolent old Taoist came over and replied with a smile: "There is a difference. I am a Taoist sage, a real great man. The other two are imaginary gods created by my Zhengyi sect. There is a difference between the two, of course.”

Li Zhi originally wanted to hear how this old Taoist priest was going to fool Li Mingda, but hearing what he said, Li Zhi was dumbfounded.

Hey!
You are a Taoist priest!

Is it really okay to say so bluntly that the gods you worship are non-existent?
I don't even dare to say this, you Taoist priest actually dare to say it!

Li Zhi's eyes widened, and he looked at this outrageous guy in disbelief.

He is a long-sighted man.

This is really outrageous. Open the door to Outrageous. Outrageous is home.

The old Taoist seemed very kind, and he was not angry when Li Zhi was rude.

Instead, he cupped his hands respectfully and said, "I have seen King Jin."

"Um, do you know me?" Li Zhi was taken aback for a moment, then asked subconsciously.

The old Taoist replied: "Pin Dao has never seen King Jin before."

"Then you are...?" Li Zhi was surprised. Could it be that this veteran is going to play metaphysics?
Just when he had a playful thought in his mind, he heard the old Taoist answer seriously: "I can tell it from the way Prince Jin dresses."

"Oh?"

Hearing this answer, Li Zhi raised his eyebrows, and couldn't help but start to re-examine the old Taoist priest. He said in a respectful tone, "Please elaborate."

The old Taoist smiled slightly, and said unhurriedly: "In the entire capital, the only one who can wear the whitebait bag and the imperial gold medal at the same time is King Jin. It is your waist pendant, which reveals your identity."

Upon hearing this answer, Li Zhi's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but think highly of this person.

Relying solely on his own observation, he recognized his identity.

Don't look at what the old Taoist said lightly, but it is not easy at all to achieve this.

Li Mingda on the side seemed to be interested in the old Taoist priest, and asked charmingly: "This Taoist priest, since you can see the identity of Ninth Brother, can you see who I am?"

"Besides Princess Jinyang, Pindao can't think of anyone else who can walk with King Jin. You must be Princess Jinyang."

The old Taoist priest still looked calm, revealing Li Mingda's identity lightly.

The little girl's eyes widened in surprise, thinking that the old Taoist was a god.

She looked at him with a little admiration.

Li Zhi watched from the sidelines, but he didn't interrupt, to damage the image of the old Taoist priest.

If a person reaches his level, he can indeed be treated as a god.

Neither flattering nor humiliating, neither humble nor overbearing, I just came here because I became interested in Li Mingda's question, and I did as I wished.

Don't ask Li Zhi how he knew it, his eyes had already exposed the true identity of this veteran.

[Name: Li Chungang.

Logical thinking: 93.

Yin and Yang Taoism: 98.

Philosophy: 98.

Mathematics: 91.

Laws of Nature: 97. 】

……

Oh shit.

To put it bluntly, this man is an old monster!
(End of this chapter)