Alienated Martial Arts

The palace was quiet at night.

Only the guest courtyard was brightly lit, and there were slightly noisy voices.

Several people from a distance came quickly with lanterns, holding large and small bags of things in their hands, exuding a strong bitter smell, which were obviously various herbal pills used to heal wounds.

Wei Tao was helped to sit down and was tightly surrounded by Shang Zongfeng, Prince Cheng, two elders Yuan Yi and others.

Even Wu Qingxuan came in a hurry later.

She was wearing a snow-white cloak, with large stains clearly visible on it.

Seeing this scene, he asked his attendants about the situation. Wu Qingxuan's eyes flashed with light and his expression was thoughtful, but the fear and anxiety in his heart disappeared without even realizing it.

When she just sensed movement and heard that he was injured on the way, her heartbeat skipped more than one beat, and she accidentally fell because of it, leaving slush all over her body.

It wasn't until this moment that my pounding heart finally stopped.

The whole person also seemed to be exhausted, and his whole body was a little weak.

After calming down, Wu Qingxuan suddenly realized that there seemed to be something fishy about this matter.

Shang Fengfeng has always had a good relationship with his family, and he is considered an old friend of Qinglin Mountain. Generally speaking, they are on the same page, and it is impossible for them to fight for no reason.

Although I don't know why Shang Zongfeng came to join Wei Daozi, it is unlikely that there will be murderous intentions, let alone a reckless life-or-death confrontation.

Even if you take a step back and think about it, even if Shang Lao Zongfeng really uses all his strength, he will not hold back.

Based on his performance when he single-handedly faced the evil master Wei Jueyan and even killed him directly, it is still unknown who will win and who will lose, who will live and who will die in the end.

Wei Tao was strictly ordered by Elder Wan not to move around. In addition to the blanket, he was also covered with a large cloak.

Soon after, he drank three bowls of medicinal soup and pills for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. His mouth was filled with a bitter taste that could not be resolved.

After shrinking on the recliner for a moment, Wei Tao coughed lightly and said slowly, "I feel much better, and I would like to thank Senior Shang for showing mercy."

Shang Gongfeng waved his hands repeatedly, "Whatever Wei Daozi said really makes me feel helpless and I don't know what to say."

"Senior Shang's cultivation is so advanced that it is really a blessing for this junior to be given personal guidance."

Wei Tao paused for a moment when he said this, with an expression of expectation on his face, "With the perspective and knowledge of seniors, I can definitely see that there is room for improvement in the subsequent practice of this junior. I hope seniors will not hesitate to tell you."

Shang Gongfeng thought for a long time and spoke slowly, "Daozi's Qi and blood are majestic and powerful. Even compared to the martial arts master, there is not much difference. The foundation laid in the early stage is solid and solid, which actually makes me envious.

Moreover, Daozi's moves are eclectic, hard and soft, flexible and flexible. It can also be seen that he has a very high understanding of martial arts practice and his natural talents are also excellent. "

"So after much thought, I realized that the only thing that Daozi needs to pay attention to may be spiritual practice."

"Spiritual practice?" Wei Tao asked.

Shang Gongfeng nodded slightly, "It is a good thing that Daozi has entered the Mysterious Realm at a young age. It shows that he has great potential. It is expected that he will become a martial arts master. However, there are also hidden dangers, which Daozi needs to pay careful attention to."

I had taken the liberty to observe it with the Qi-gazing technique before, and found that Daozi had the qualifications of a master. There is no doubt about this. However, there seems to be a hidden contradiction and conflict at the spiritual level involving Xuangan. "

He stopped and thought for a moment, carefully organizing his words, "It feels to me like there are vague signs of chaos and division, and I don't know the specific reasons.

Of course, Wei Daozi does not need to worry about this. First of all, this is just my family's opinion, and I dare not say that it can be done accurately;

Secondly, when warriors enter the realm of mystical consciousness, everyone will experience the torment of delusions. It is also common for various changes in the spirit and will to occur. As long as the heart is as clear and gentle as a child, and the mind is as persevering as steel, you should be able to stick to your original intention and see clearly. Sex, Lingtai Qingming. "

Speaking of this, Shang Chongfeng seemed to be hesitant.

He frowned, thought for a long time, and finally made up his mind, "During the Northern Wilderness War forty years ago, I received a favor from Yu Daozi, but I have never been able to repay him. However, I accidentally injured Daozi out of curiosity, and I feel really guilty and uneasy.

If Daozi is interested, I can teach you this art of observing gods and qi, which can help Daozi examine himself. If there are problems, he can detect them early and deal with them in the bud. "

Yu Daozi?

Could it be Grandma Yu sitting in the mountain gate library?

Unexpectedly, she had shown kindness to the Royal Grand Master back then, and she had never forgotten it for decades.

Wei Tao's heart moved, and he could hardly suppress his sudden joy.

He was also a little surprised that this old gentleman would be so particular, and that a practice method that sounded quite extraordinary would be passed down from word to word.

Even to the point of making him a little embarrassed.

If I had known earlier, I would have asked him to punch him one more time and find a way to spit out a mouthful of blood. Maybe I would have been able to get clues to Emperor Wu's Shocking Book.

When it came to the secret method of teaching, except for Wei Tao and Shang Chongfeng, everyone else immediately and quietly retreated, and the whole courtyard suddenly became quiet and quiet.

Shang Gongfeng sat down, took a sip of the tea that had not yet cooled down, "Although the Qi Watching Technique was passed down by Emperor Wu, it is not a true martial arts secret method of killing, but a tonic and auxiliary method.

Therefore, it is not listed in Class A in the Great Inner Secret Treasury, but in Class B, as a royal servant, as long as I don't live in the world, it is not too much of a violation of the rules to just use it to teach my own children. "

Wei Tao straightened his clothes and performed a half-teacher's salute respectfully, "Senior, don't worry, my junior's teacher is Grandma Yu, so she knows the importance."

"Wei Daozi's mentor is Yu Daozi."

Shang Gongfeng was slightly startled, and after a long time he came back to his senses, "Time is like water, reincarnation of the old and the new, looking at you at this moment, and recalling the magnificent Yu Daozi forty years ago, I can't help but feel emotional and sigh inexplicably, "

For the next period of time, the two of them sat and stood, one speaking in detail, the other silently listening. From time to time, they would have in-depth exchanges on certain details, and even have fierce arguments with each other.

Time passed little by little.

Before you know it, the darkness fades and day comes.

Shang Gongfeng picked up the already cold teapot, drank the remaining tea in one gulp, looked up at the rising sun, and slowly stood up.

"In my eyes, I am like the crescent moon that has just set, and Daozi is the rising sun that has broken out at dawn, and is about to shine with its own dazzling light."

Without waiting for Wei Tao's reply, he walked straight outside and stopped at the gate of the courtyard. "If anything happens to Daozi in the future, you can come to me directly. As long as I can help, I will definitely not refuse." .

In addition, Daozi came to the capital for the first time, and there are two worlds. Later, I will send my useless son at home to be a guide. Wherever Daozi wants to go these days, I don't have to worry about anything. I just need to let him arrange it. "

It has to be said that the efficiency of Shang worship is very high.

Less than half an hour later, his son Shang Junying was sent to the palace.

Although Wei Tao wanted to stay in the palace and study the newly acquired Sun and Moon Scriptures and the art of gazing, he couldn't ignore Shang Chongfeng's overtures, so he simply let go and went to the palace under the leadership of Shang Junying and Wu Qingxuan. Next, we can eat, drink and visit various places in the capital.

This Mr. Shang is also a wonderful person. Although he is not very diligent in martial arts training and has not reached the level of visceral training in his late thirties, he is humorous and generous to his friends. He does not have any airs of a junior master.

The two got along very happily, and in just a few days, they had become quite good friends.

Only Wu Qingxuan, for some unknown reason, always disliked Shang Junying, and from time to time would lose his temper without warning and cause some awkward situations.

All kinds of performances also left Monk Shang Junying scratching his head. He couldn't figure it out even after thinking about it. He spent a lot of time with his smiling face and spent a lot of money. What on earth had provoked the always mild-tempered Princess Qingxuan? .

The fifth day after entering Beijing.

Several carriages set off from Prince Cheng's Mansion and headed east after leaving the city.

After a day and a night, we finally stopped in front of a mountain that was not steep, but thick and majestic.

In the small town at the foot of the mountain, there was already a group of people waiting at the crossing.

Wei Tao got off the last carriage and immediately saw two acquaintances standing at the front.

With a smile on his face, Liu Rongchen hurried forward to greet him.

He first exchanged a few words with Elder Wan Zhang and Elder Chong, then took out a tightly sealed brocade box from his arms and handed it to Wei Tao himself.

"As an elder, I only had a pleasant conversation with Daozi last time, but I forgot to prepare a meeting gift. I regretted it every time I thought about it.

Fortunately, Daozi ignored the past grievances and gave me face again, allowing me to give away this late gift. "

Wei Tao put away the brocade box and felt the fluctuations quietly appearing in the status bar, with a rich smile on his face.

"If Elder Liu says this again, he will make this junior feel ashamed and shameless to come to Xuanwu Mountain Gate."

Liu Rongyi laughed and said, "My Taoist Master Qi is waiting at the Xuanwu Hall. Please come up the mountain with me."

Pang Que's eyes were full of intimacy and admiration, and he bowed at this moment, "Pang Que has met Junior Brother Wei."

Wei Tao quietly looked at Xuanwu Daozi in front of him, sighing with emotion, "In just a short period of time after the Taixuan Mountain Competition, Senior Brother Pang not only recovered his energy and spirit, but also made significant progress in his cultivation. It is really gratifying. ."

Liu Rong exclaimed, "Blessings come from misfortunes, misfortunes come from blessings. Our sect Pang Daozi experienced the accident in Taixuan Mountain. Although he was confused for a while, his mind has been as clear as a child since then, and it is difficult to be disturbed by random thoughts. Being tempted by foreign objects.

Even Taoist Master Qi once said that after further precipitation, Pang Daozi will definitely take another step forward, with the transformation of heaven and man, the harmony of yin and yang, and the hope of becoming a martial arts master. "

Wei Tao slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air and said sincerely, "This is a very happy event, so I would like to congratulate my senior brother in advance."

Pang Que's eyes were burning, but his expression was pure and clear, "Without Junior Brother Wei's care, Senior Brother would have become a withered bone in the grave. This great kindness and kindness will never be forgotten by Pang Que."

The group of people walked and chatted, and soon passed through the majestic main gate of Xuanwu Dao and truly entered the core area of ​​the first sect of the sect.

Walk along the green and black stone road, pass by solemn palaces, pass through quiet and elegant small bridges, flowing water, pavilions and gardens, and finally arrive in front of the main hall surrounded by four side halls.

Liu Rongsheng stopped at this moment and said, "The Taoist master is waiting in the Xuanwu Hall. Two junior brothers, Wei Daozi, please come in."

Xuanwu Hall was empty, except for a few tables and chairs and an old man with clear cheekbones sitting upright behind, there was nothing and no one.

After a little time to adapt to the changes in light and dark light inside and outside, Elder Wan saw the old man's face clearly. He immediately straightened his clothes and bowed deeply, "Wanxinquan in Qinglin Mountain, pay homage to Taoist Master Qi."

Behind him, Elder Chong and Wei Tao clasped their fists and bowed in salute.

"Qinglin Mountain Chongmi, pay homage to Master Qi."

"Qinglin Mountain Guard Tao, pay homage to Taoist Master Qi."

Qi Taiquan put down his paper and pen, slowly stood up from the table, with a peaceful smile on his face, "You three don't have to be polite, I am a member of the sect, and when you come here, you should be like returning to your own home, without any restrictions or restraints. "

"I still remember that the last time I saw Junior Brother Ning was at a ceremony many years ago. Many years have passed by, but I still think of it as if it was just yesterday."

His voice was gentle and kind, and sounded like a spring breeze, as if it was quietly washing away all the fatigue from the journey.

Elder Wan said, "I, Taoist Master Ning, have said many times that when I have time, I must sit down with Taoist Master Qi to discuss Taoism and drink tea. However, there are many affairs in Shanmen, and I have to stay in Qizhou to prevent the Northern Wilderness. Duande There’s no time to spare.”

"Not just Junior Brother Ning, but also me."

Qi Taiquan asked the three of them to sit down and poured the tea himself, "Not to mention the distant past, our sect has been in a whirlpool inexplicably in the past few days. Not only is the whereabouts of the master of Xuyin Hall unknown, but we have to close our doors and wait for the situation. calm.

I was in seclusion at that time, so I had no choice but to leave the seclusion and enter the palace. I met with the current Holy One to state the truth. After all the trouble, I couldn't even sleep well. "

Elder Wan took the tea cup with both hands and said in an indignant tone, "This must be some monster who is afraid of chaos in the world and spreads rumors to cause trouble, and wants to cause disputes between the imperial court and the sect.

If they pour this basin of dirty water, not only Xuanwu Dao, but also other sects will be implicated. "

Qi Taiquan smiled slightly and said, "Those who are turbid will become turbid and those who are pure will become opaque. I will just sit still in the Xuanwu Hall and wait and see who will hide behind the scenes and cause trouble in the end."

Having said this, he turned to look at Wei Tao, who was accompanying him at the end of the seat, "For the Grand Competition of the Taixuan Mountain Sect, I would also like to thank Wei Daozi for helping us and retaining the disciples we have trained for many years."

Facing that seemingly penetrating gaze, Wei Tao's heart suddenly tightened, and he immediately stood up and saluted, "Taoist master, the words are serious, the seven sects of the sect are one body, and they are all brothers and sisters, so it is natural to help each other."

"Wei Daozi's words deeply touched my heart."

Qi Taiquan tilted his head slightly, but his eyes were slightly focused, and he never left Wei Tao's side.

Wei Tao held his breath and concentrated, concentrating his energy. He felt a lot of pressure inexplicably, coming from his eyes that were like deep pools.

It wasn't until he took a few breaths that Qi Taiquan lowered his eyes and said slowly, "Seeing Wei Daozi today is like meeting his own nephew. He is even a good young man who is better than several Taoists in our sect. He really lives up to his sect's status." The name of Daozi.

In this case, the meeting gift that I originally prepared was somewhat difficult to come by, which made me a little sad. "

Having said this, he stood up from his chair and went to the depths of the hall to get something. He put it together with the gift box he had prepared long ago and gave it out as a meeting gift.

In the next period of time, Elder Wan mainly spoke to discuss some sect affairs with Master Xuanwu.

Wei Tao sat and listened quietly, and he learned many secrets that he had never heard before, and it was not necessarily boring.

Time flies.

Soon it was noon.

Qi Taiquan personally accompanied him, and all the prominent elders and palace masters in Xuanwu Dao attended and had a sumptuous banquet.

In the afternoon, Elder Wan and Elder Chong each contacted old friends and reminisced, leaving Wei Tao to rest alone in the room.

Only then did he have the opportunity to open the two greeting gifts he received in Xuanwu Hall.

One of the boxes was fragrant and contained twelve golden pills.

Wei Tao thought for a moment and knew that this was the Xuanwu Pill unique to Xuanwu Dao.

And judging from the color and appearance, it is definitely the best among the best. Whether it is used for retreat practice or to replenish and heal injuries at critical moments, it has powerful effects beyond ordinary people's imagination.

After closing the wooden box containing the Xuanwu Pill and putting it away, he opened another tightly sealed animal skin bag.

From it came out a volume of solid texture.

The cover is blank, without any patterns or writing.

Wei Tao was confused and subconsciously opened the volume.

Then after just one glance, he suddenly narrowed his eyes and his pupils suddenly shrank.

The handwriting on the page is vigorous and powerful, and the strokes of the pen seem to come alive through the paper, making people clearly feel the mood and artistic conception of the writer at that time.

But that's not the point.

The real focus is also on the content of the volume.

Annotations on the four main points of practice in Xuanwu Zhenjie Guishe, Rengui, Qisu, and Mingfei - Qi Taiquan.

Wei Tao stared at the row of small words on the title page, and did not turn back for a long time.

He was thinking about why Taoist Master Xuanwu gave the annotations written by his own hand as a meeting gift.

Could it be that before he came to the Xuanwu Dao Mountain Gate, the Xuanwu Dao Master knew something secret?

Such an idea flashed through Wei Tao's mind, but he was immediately denied by himself.

From the Turtle and Snake chapter to the Qisu chapter, they were all obtained from Pang Que, and the Ming female chapter was explained by Liu Chengsheng. It is said that neither of them could leak this secret.

Taking a step back and thinking about it, even if one of the two people leaked the secret, the performance of Taoist Master Xuanwu today is somewhat unexplainable.

Wei Tao carefully recalled the meeting in Xuanwu Hall.

It was certain that Master Xuanwu looked at him in a way that didn't care at first, but then suddenly became a little different.

Then he stared at him for a long time, then Fang got up and went to the back hall and brought the annotations of the exercises written in his own hand.

So, just after observing carefully for a moment, Master Xuanwu knew that he had practiced Xuanwu True Solution?

Thinking of this, Wei Tao's heart suddenly moved.

Since Qi Taiquan can see the foundation of his Xuanwu practice, are the mysterious threads in his body also exposed?

Unknowingly, he thought of Supreme Feng Zhen of Xuanwu Taoism, Sun Xiyue who rebelled against the family, and Gui Shufang who first served in the court and later entered Qinglian.

Looking again at the room whose main color was black, Wei Tao felt a strange feeling quietly arise in his heart.

This feeling cannot be explained or explained.

But it lingered in my chest and could not be dissipated for a long time.

It even makes people want to leave Xuanwu Mountain Gate immediately and go as far as possible.

It wasn't until the tea in the cup became cold that Wei Tao slowly gathered his thoughts and continued to turn the page of notes.

Know the male and guard the female, know the white and guard the black, the basalt turtle and the snake, the cricket and the qiu support each other.

The tortoise is strong, the snake is soft, and the combination of hardness and softness makes the male and female...

"When Liu Chengyi explained it at the beginning, he only said that the four chapters of Xuanwu Zhenjie were advanced layer by layer, from the shallower to the deeper. But if the order was reversed and exchanged, it would also have profound mysteries.

However, in the eyes of Xuanwu Dao Master, there is no saying from shallow to deep, and then from deep to shallow. Instead, the entire Xuanwu True Understanding is seen as a whole, even from a higher level, with the eyes of an outsider. Come and take a look. "

“This is an idea that I have never considered before, and it is really refreshing and eye-opening.”

Wei Tao picked up the cold tea and drank it in one gulp. Just as he was about to continue reading, he slowly raised his head and looked in the direction of the door.

Dangdangdang made a few soft sounds.

Wei Tao stood up and opened the door.

He was slightly startled again, with waves in his heart.

The clear-cheeked figure of Xuanwu Taoist Master stood quietly outside the door, but only took a deep look inside. Before he could bow and salute, he silently turned around and left.

Wei Tao slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, and the expression of Taoist Master Xuanwu and the inexplicable look reflected in those deep pool-like eyes kept reappearing in his mind.

He stood outside the door, seemingly wanting to say something more, but in the end he turned around and left without saying a word.

Until Elder Wan and Elder Chong returned to the guest room, then said goodbye and left the Xuanwu Dao Mountain Gate, Wei Tao had not figured out what the master of Xuanwu Dao was thinking when he sent the four annotations of the Xuanwu True Interpretation and then came back quietly and left silently. .