After traveling through the book, I conquered the male protagonist Long Aotian!

"The young monk suddenly realized that Tao is not only the inherent truth of heaven and earth, but also an endless process of pursuing nature and harmony."

“So, he began to completely change his cultivation method. He no longer blindly pursued rapid improvement in cultivation, but instead focused on inner cultivation and a deep understanding of all things in nature.

"In the end, he became a true master. Although his cultivation was not the highest in the world, his heart had achieved unparalleled harmony and peace."

Master Wuyou finished the story slowly and looked at Gu Qingze gently, "Do you understand? 'Tao' is not just a theory or a law, but also a life attitude that needs to be practiced and pursued unremittingly."

“You must learn to follow the will of heaven and focus on inner cultivation to achieve true harmony and peace.”

After hearing this story, Gu Qingze had a puzzled look on his face. He looked at Master Wuyou and asked curiously, "Master Wuyou, the young monk in that story, could it be you?"

Upon hearing this, Master Wuyou laughed out loud, his laughter full of generosity and magnanimity:

"You, young man, have a really unique focus. After listening to what I said, the people who came before me either expressed their own opinions or urged me to continue. It's rare to see someone like you directly guessing the characters in the story."

Gu Qingze bowed and saluted, and said modestly: "Thank you for the compliment, Senior Wuyou."

Seeing his reaction, Master Wuyou was even more delighted: "Well, well, well, you, my little friend... really make an old man like me more and more interested."

He stroked his graying beard and looked at Gu Qingze with a smile, "You guessed right, I am the young monk in the story. After I realized the 'Tao', I returned to the secular world and felt the world. I have a different understanding of everything."

“When I look at the stream, it is no longer the stream as before, but the flow of the Tao, which is endless; when I look at the mountains and rivers, they are no longer the mountains and rivers of the past, but the skeleton of the Tao, which supports the heaven, earth and all things.”

"Every leaf, every speck of dust contains the secret of Tao, waiting for those who are interested to discover and comprehend it."

Zhenren Wuliu has deep eyes, as if he can see through all the vanity in the world and reach the essence of all things.

He continued, “When I walk in the world, I no longer judge heroes by their level of cultivation, but by their inner peace and harmony with nature.”

“The path of cultivation is actually a journey of the soul, a continuous exploration and deep understanding of oneself and the world.”

"You, my friend, should do the same. Don't be fooled by superficial cultivation. Look deep into your heart and find your own 'Tao'."

After listening to this, Gu Qingze was silent for a while, then he bowed respectfully again: "Master Wuyou's words are really beneficial to me."

He raised his eyes, a determined light flashing in them, "It's a pity... the road to finding the 'Tao' is not easy."

Master Wuyou asked with a hint of expectation: "My friend, do you have any opinions of your own?"

Gu Qingze responded modestly: "It's not really an opinion, just a little emotion from a junior."

“It is impossible for people to be completely free of worries in this world. But as Wuyou Zhenren said, the Tao is a process of pursuing nature and harmony. I think the key lies in how to find inner peace and nature amidst worries and turmoil.”

Wuyou Zhenren nodded in agreement: "Yes, everyone has his or her own 'Tao'. It may be hidden in the trivialities of daily life, or it may appear in important life decisions."

“The key is whether you are willing to search and comprehend with your heart. When you truly find it, you will find that all the difficulties and troubles will become a help rather than an obstacle on your path of practice.”

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They continued their in-depth conversation, extending and expanding from the aspect of "Tao".

Gu Qingze either listened patiently or occasionally expressed his own opinions, always maintaining a humble and focused attitude, and did not seem to find Master Wuyou's words boring at all.

Wuyou Zhenren admired him very much: "If it weren't because I promised someone that I would not accept people who come to the trial as my apprentice, I would really like to accept you..."

Gu Qingze said sincerely: "It is an honor for me to be appreciated by Master Wuyou."

"But it doesn't matter. I believe that if fate allows, I will meet Master Wuyou again in the future. Didn't you say that fate is also very important in the Tao?"

Master Wuyou smiled and nodded, "Haha, then I'll take your good words. If we can meet again... I will definitely chat with you for three days and three nights without stopping."

Gu Qingze said seriously, "Of course, of course."

Wuyou Zhenren patted Gu Qingze's shoulder with satisfaction and said, "Well, you are a promising talent. Remember, in the process of pursuing the Tao, you must not rush for quick success and instant benefits, but keep your original heart."

Gu Qingze bowed and saluted, "Thank you for the teachings of Master Wuyou."

Master Wuyou looked at Gu Qingze with a complicated expression: "My friend, you have passed the second test."

Gu Qingze was somewhat stunned: "But.... I just chatted with Senior Wuyou for a while, and didn't do anything special."

Master Wuyou stroked his gray beard and said with a smile, "That's enough. I can see that you have a calm mind. You are not listening to me just to fool me about the trial, but you are communicating with me sincerely and discussing the 'Tao'... I am having a good chat, and that's enough."

"My friend, are you ready for the third trial?" Master Wuliu suddenly asked.

Gu Qingze was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Always be prepared."

"Okay then." Master Wuliu waved his hand slightly, and a teleportation array lit up from where Gu Qingze was standing.

Before he could react, he felt dizzy and his figure disappeared into the teleportation array, and a new trial journey began...