The Path Toward Heaven

Chapter 144 This Temple and Garden Can Meditate

Looking at the ordinary small stone pagoda, Zhao Layue thought to herself, who would know that His Majesty the previous God Emperor was buried in it?

Jing Jiu said: He has liked to live a simple life since he was a child. If it hadn't been impossible, he wouldn't have been emperor in Chaoge City for so many years.

Zhao Layue looked up at him and asked, Is he the friend you're looking for?

When he was at Shenmo Peak, Jing Jiu said that his friend was dead.

Jing Jiu said, Although it's not very accurate, in my heart he has always been more like a friend.

Zhao Layue's eyes fell on his clenched left hand, and said, How can he help you?

I come here very rarely, but every time I come, it is the most peaceful.

Jing Jiu looked at the stone pagoda with calm eyes, not knowing whether it was superficial or deep.

The biggest difficulty in refining the immortal talisman is not the powerful immortal energy, but the immortal consciousness left by Bai Ren.

The true sense of immortality cannot be wiped out by Taoist means in the world, and it will slowly infiltrate the heart of Taoism like spring rain moistening the night and candlelight beams.

Dao mind and Zen mind are both minds, and only when the mind is as calm as water can it resist this kind of contamination.

This small stone pagoda, the setting sun in the pagoda forest, the ancient temple under the setting sun, the morning bell and evening drum in the temple, and the sound of chanting scriptures in the pines can help him meditate, and then lead the immortal consciousness into the place of silence.

This is why Jing Jiu came to Guocheng Temple.

The white cat woke up, opened its eyes, and looked at the quiet courtyard, a little confused and nervous.

It raised its head and sniffed the air, but it didn't know what it smelled, and gradually calmed down, and climbed down from Jing Jiu's body.

It didn't jump back into Zhao Layue's arms, but slowly walked to the futon in front of the small stone pagoda, coiled itself into a circle, closed its eyes, and fell into a sweet dreamland again.

Looking at this scene, Zhao Layue was silent for a while, and said, Actually, I always thought that refining celestial talismans was impossible, and now I have some confidence.

Jing Jiu said, How is your state now?

Zhao Layue said: You Ye is not far away.

Jing Jiu said: Going too fast is not a good thing. Next, let's be steady and quiet, and listen to the scriptures in Guocheng Temple for a few years.

In his mind, Xiao Layue's realm was about to catch up to him, so it was naturally too fast.

If it was something else, Zhao Layue would definitely listen to him, but not this matter, she pursed her lips stubbornly and refused to make a sound.

Before entering the Qingshan Sect, she regarded Grandmaster Jingyang as an idol and a target to chase after. She regretted not being able to live in the same era as such a peerless genius. Now that she finally had such an opportunity, how could she let it go.

Knowing what the little girl was thinking, Jing Jiu reached out and touched her head, and said, The Zen scriptures are interesting, and I already learned them when I was ten years old. It will be good for you to make up this lesson first.

Maybe it was because his calm voice seemed very convincing, maybe it was because his hands were very warm, Zhao Layue finally agreed, and then asked: When will I see Liu Shisui?

Jing Jiu was a little puzzled, he had only met Shi Sui at Yunmeng Mountain not long ago, he had already explained what he had to do, why did he still have to go see him?

Looking at his expression, Zhao Layue finally confirmed that he was still that guy who doesn't care about world affairs and can't do world affairs. Seeing that his words and body were full of smoke and fire, it was actually an illusion, and he said angrily, His home is in Guocheng Temple. Of course we should go and see it when we come.

Sophisticated things are not important, but Liu Shisui was sent to Guocheng Temple by you, so if you don’t go to see it, how sad will that guy be when he finds out?

Jing Jiu thought for a while before he understood what she meant, and said, I don't know where he lives.

Zhao Layue looked into his eyes and said seriously, I know.

The person responsible for contacting Shenmo Peak and Liu Shisui was Gu Qing, and it was Gu Qing who delivered things to the vegetable garden. Before she left Shenmo Peak, it was Gu Qing who told her the address of the vegetable garden and reminded her to remind Jing Jiu not to forget to check it out.

In other words, without Gu Qing, she might have forgotten about this matter, so she is not qualified to point Jing Jiu, but of course she would not tell Jing Jiu about this matter.

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Zhao Layue and Jing Jiu visited at the same time, which naturally alarmed the dignitaries of Guocheng Temple. Jing Jiu was unwilling to deal with these matters, and he thought Zhao Layue was also unwilling, so he entrusted all these matters to Dachang Monk.

Da Changseng was the Deputy Minister of Taichang Temple in Chaoge City back then, served the God Emperor all his life, and lived in Guocheng Temple for 300 years, so it was naturally extremely easy to deal with these problems.

Every year, the Duke of Chaoge will come to Chaoge City to fulfill his vows on behalf of the Emperor, and they will live in the temple, with corresponding wooden signs for easy access.

Jing Jiu and Zhao Layue took two wooden signs and left the Guocheng Temple, and came to the cliff outside the side door.

The sun in winter is not very warm, and there are not many vegetables in the vegetable garden, which looks a bit barren.

Standing on the cliff and looking at the vegetable garden, Jing Jiu felt that this place was really bad, even the few clumps of bamboo were not very vigorous. He really didn't know why Liu Shisui didn't want to go to Yimao Zhai.

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In winter, you can't warm up your body, but you can warm your heart. Liu Shisui sat on the bench in front of the door and read scriptures, while Xiao He embroidered shoe uppers for him.

Seeing Jing Jiu and Zhao Layue walk in, Liu Shisui was a little surprised, but more puzzled. He knew very well that the young master was so lazy, he would never come to Guocheng Temple to see him, not to mention that they had only met a few days ago, and they had been together for so many years in the palace in the illusion.

Xiao He was taken aback, and didn't notice that her finger was pricked by the needle, so she quickly got up and bowed to Jing Jiu, and then to Zhao Layue. According to the rank order of Shenmo Peak, Zhao Layue is the peak master, so of course she should be ranked first, and she should be the first to salute, but Xiao He was afraid when she looked at Jing Jiu, how could she expect such things.

You don't need to drink to clean up the dust, but when the family comes, you always have to have a meal.

The table is full of delicious dishes, which are extremely rich.

Jing Jiu didn't eat, and casually picked up the green bamboo shoots in the kimchi with his chopsticks. He felt that it was still a bit sour, so he put down his chopsticks.

Watching his movements, Xiao He couldn't help feeling a little resentful, and it wasn't until Zhao Layue ate a whole stewed fish that he felt better.

After the meal, Xiao He went out to buy new tea for them, Jing Jiu suddenly asked, Why don't you want to go to Yi Mao Zhai?

This is the second time he has asked this question.

Liu Shisui lowered his head and said nothing.

Thinking of Zhao Layue's refusal to agree to him in front of the small stone pagoda, Jing Jiu couldn't help but feel helpless, wondering why he was so stubborn?

Zhao Layue got up and left the house, and took Xiao He to a distance, so as not to disturb the conversation between the master and servant.

I won't tell anyone.

Jing Jiu made a promise.

This is extremely rare behavior for him.

Liu Shisui got up, and took out a box from a secret tunnel in the corner.

There is a fan and a pen in the box.

Jing Jiu looked at the fan and said, Normal.

Then he looked at the pen, with a slightly condensed expression, and said, Not bad.

To be able to get a good comment from him must be an extremely powerful magic weapon in Chaotian Continent.

Suddenly there was a buzzing sound in the room.

There are no mosquitoes in winter, who is calling this?

Liu Shisui suddenly raised his hands helplessly, because it was not his will.

The silver sword bracelet on his wrist vibrated at high speed, and the sound came from here.

The silver sword bracelet buzzed like Liu Ada meowing, reminding Jing Jiu to look at me, look at me.

Jing Jiu was thinking about the Qingtian Jian of the Zhongzhou School, and was very dissatisfied with it, saying, Shut up.

Liu Shisui's hand was slowly put down, Bu Erjian didn't dare to make a sound, the room was filled with an atmosphere of resentment.

Jing Jiu's eyes fell on his face, and he said, Tell me.

A few years ago, the Duke of the State came to Guocheng Temple to fulfill His Majesty's wish. I got to know an official, and after inquiring secretly, I found out that Mr. Yan turned out to be a traitor from Yimaozhai. I heard that when he betrayed the study, he secretly stole the Guancheng brush and was hunted down by the scholars in the studio. But I always feel that this matter is not so simple. I don't know if Mr. Yan is a good person, but I am sure he is a warm-hearted person, otherwise he would not die to save me...

Liu Shisui recounted the events of that year, thinking about the scene of Mr. Yan turning into ashes and passing away in the end, she shed tears silently.

The emperor of the underworld was trapped by this pen back then, and then suppressed by the fairy talisman. If the scholars in Yimao Zhai know that this pen is with you, it will be a bit troublesome.

Jing Jiu acted as if he didn't see his tears, and said, ...so just don't let them know.

Liu Shisui wiped away his tears with his sleeve, and said, But I'm afraid that if I go to Yimao Zhai, I won't be able to help investigating Mr. Yan's past affairs. Then I will definitely cause trouble for you, young master... Now that everyone knows the relationship between young master and me, it's pointless to ask you to expel me from the teacher's school.

Jing Jiu sighed and said, You know that too?

Liu Shisui said, That's right, that's why I've been refusing to go to Yi Mao Zhai.

Jing Jiu said: But the real qi problem in your body has to be solved. If you think about it yourself, if you really can't do it, you should go back to the Sword Prison and beg the dog.

Liu Shisui said: I also think this is more appropriate. How can you say that Mr. Shigou is also my elder, so I can't just leave him alone?

Jing Jiu said: You are wrong here. When it comes to refusing to help, besides Canglong, it is the dog that does the most, because that's what they do.

Liu Shisui was startled, and said, Young Master, you seem to talk a lot more now than before.

Jing Jiu got up and went outside, and said to Zhao Layue who was looking at the boring snow scene, Let's go.

He and Zhao Layue walked outside the vegetable garden, ready to go back to the temple along the mountain road, but found Liu Shisui following behind him, very natural.

Huh? Jing Jiu hummed.

Young master, since you want to live in Guocheng Temple for a long time, how can you have fewer people to serve you?

Thinking of Qingshan's past, Liu Shisui's mood improved a lot, and he said with a smile, Speaking of which, after leaving Nansong Pavilion, I haven't done these things for many years.

Jing Jiu thought for a while and said, That's fine.

The gate in the vegetable garden was closed.

Squeak.

Very resentful.