Sword Qi of the heavens

Chapter 502 Slanting Moon and Three Stars
Following the question raised by Patriarch Bodhi.

Li Changlan's eyes finally met with Patriarch Bodhi.

Just take a look.

Li Changlan felt that his heart, which had been silent for many years, suddenly had an indescribable strange feeling.

This feeling is neither fear nor awe, and it has nothing to do with intimacy, but it gives rise to an emotion of emptiness but also a bit of desire and yearning.

Li Changlan thought for a long time before he finally understood.

This should be how a fish that refuses to be trapped in a river should feel when it sees a dragon in the sea, right?

Li Changlan retracted his thoughts, raised his head and looked at Patriarch Bodhi, and said: "My disciple's surname is Li and his name is Changlan. He is an outsider."

When Patriarch Bodhi received Li Changlan's answer, he laughed twice and said, "You claim to be a person from outside the world. I wanted to refute you, but when I think about it, I claim to be an immortal from outside the world, and there seems to be no reason."

"The Buddhist saying is that there is one flower and one world, and one leaf and one bodhi."

"A grain of gravel may contain three thousand worlds. The so-called theories about the outer world are not all lies."

Patriarch Bodhi showed a kind smile and looked at Li Changlan carefully.

He chuckled and said: "You are different from this little hozen who wants to live forever. I have already developed an immortal body. You are a real immortal. You are immortal and can play in the world and live in the world forever."

"Even among the many gods in heaven, few can compare with you in terms of realm."

"Why did you come to Sanxing Cave to look for me, and why did you come to this remote forest?"

As the Bodhi Patriarch revealed Li Changlan's realm.

Li Changlan looked as usual, as if everything was expected.

As for his identity, he never thought of hiding it.

The surrounding disciples' eyes widened, they all took a breath of air and let out bursts of exclamations.

It’s not like they haven’t seen immortals before.

But someone like Li Changlan, who is a disciple and seeks enlightenment, turns out to be an immortal who sounds very powerful. How can it not be shocking?

Sun Wukong grabbed his face with his hands and looked at Li Changlan with extremely bright eyes.

Bah!
I would say that this person has an extraordinary temperament and is definitely an ordinary person. He is really a powerful person who has become a monk!

Facing the scrutiny of the crowd.

Li Changlan slowly took a few steps forward and respectfully performed a Taoist bow to Patriarch Bodhi on the stage.

"I would like to ask the Patriarch, what is seeking the heart?"

"Oh?" Patriarch Bodhi's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard that Li Changlan not only did not answer the question, but also took the initiative to ask himself.

Patriarch Bodhi smiled and gently shook the whisk in his hand, stroking his long beard with his hand.

"You are indeed born with the seed of cultivating the Tao. Although the tempering of your character is still a bit lacking, and your understanding of the Tao is still in a relatively superficial state, with no real results, you can understand the true meaning of the Tao at a glance. You can see that I left it to you as a disciple. The person’s first advice was actually destined to me.”

"Advice?" Sun Wukong looked at Patriarch Bodhi with a blank expression.

Sun Wukong jumped forward and said anxiously: "Grandmaster, Grandmaster, I came to this cave at the same time, and we became disciples at the same time. Why didn't I see the advice you gave me, Grandmaster?"

When Patriarch Bodhi saw Sun Wukong interjecting, he did not feel angry.

He looked at the disciples who were also puzzled and chuckled: "Do you still remember the two couplets written outside my cave?"

"Couplet?" Sun Wukong was stunned.

"Yes, this is the predestined dharma I leave to my disciples." Patriarch Bodhi nodded slightly. Seeing that Li Changlan had realized it, he no longer deliberately hid it, but directly explained it to everyone.

"The spiritual platform is a square inch, and the upper and lower parts are put together, which is Xun."

"The slanting moon and three stars, three points plus a stroke, are the heart, and when combined, they form the word "Xunxin".

"Many of your disciples who came to worship me were all confused by the words on the couplet, and ignored the most precious thing I left you, which is the most precious meaning in these two lines of poetry."

Listening to Patriarch Bodhi's explanation, everyone suddenly realized.

Sun Wukong was even more fascinated by what he heard, and he applauded repeatedly: "The Patriarch is really merciful. He hid this secret in the couplet outside the gate, allowing visitors to see it. This is really admired by his disciples!"

only.

They also understand that although the word "Xunxin" refers directly to the origin of Taoism.

In terms of function and importance, it is somewhat similar to the general outline.In fact, how to practice and the specific content can no longer be understood from the poems. Instead, we need guidance from the enlightened people before we can continue.

Patriarch Bodhi walked down from the high platform and slowly came to Li Changlan's side.

He held the fly whisk in his arms and said calmly: "All things come from the heart, and the word "heart" is the origin of Taoism. Since you can see the true meaning of this poem and take the initiative to ask, I already understand your purpose.

"You and I are destined to meet each other. From now on, you two will worship me and practice with me."

……

Since joining the disciples of Patriarch Bodhi.

Li Changlan and Sun Wukong became brothers as a matter of course.

In the mountains and forests, Sun Wukong did all the menial tasks that new disciples had to do, such as chopping wood and carrying water, cooking and cleaning, or doing laundry and repairs. There was almost nothing that did not need to be done.

In contrast, it is in sharp contrast.

Li Changlan's life inside the door can be regarded as leisurely by any means.

The menial tasks were taken over by Sun Wukong as his junior disciple, and the others were all gentle and friendly to Li Changlan. They asked him about his welfare from time to time and did not dare to show any airs.

Sun Wukong didn't feel angry about such a disparity.

On the contrary, he remained close to Li Changlan as always and kept silent about things he shouldn't have said.

It's a pity that Li Changlan has a dull attitude. Apart from asking Sun Wukong to bring him tea and water, and rubbing his shoulders and fanning himself, he rarely takes the initiative to pay attention to other so-called senior brothers.

On weekdays.

Li Changlan also mostly sat in meditation and listened to Patriarch Bodhi's teachings.

The mountains are empty and ageless.

As winter comes and summer comes, the peach groves in the mountains and forests bloom and fall seven times.

Everyone gradually accepted the existence of Li Changlan and Sun Wukong, and getting along with them became much more peaceful.

Another day of preaching.

"The perfect understanding of Sutra and Secret, enlightenment and meditation."

"There is no birth or death, the energy is complete and the spirit is complete."

"You can live as long as the sky, and your faith is clear."

"Hongyuan cultivates barbarism, and he is either a Buddha or an immortal."

Li Changlan sat on a futon in front of Patriarch Bodhi closest to him.

He sat cross-legged quietly, tapping the index finger of his right hand on his knee slightly, without expressing too much about the words spoken by Patriarch Bodhi.

I don't know.

The eyes of the other disciples all fell on Li Changlan.

Li Changlan has achieved immortality, and it has long been known to everyone in the sect.

Although he has never revealed any magic skills, his talent for understanding cultivation is undoubtedly the first. This group of people listened to the class with Li Changlan and also discovered some clues.

When Patriarch Bodhi gave a sermon.

Li Changlan just listened, and what he didn't say anything must be ordinary magic tricks.

And those formulas for which Li Changlan not only listened carefully, but even took the initiative to ask and point out the beauty of them must be extremely profound and exquisite techniques.

At this time.

Sun Wukong scratched his cheek with his hands in ecstasy and jumped up from the futon.

Seeing Sun Wukong's appearance, Patriarch Bodhi said solemnly: "Wukong, why are you dancing like crazy and not listening to me?"

Sun Wukong smiled and sat down again, but in a squatting position instead of sitting cross-legged.

"The disciple was overjoyed when he heard the wonderful thing, and asked the master to forgive me."

Patriarch Bodhi glanced at Sun Wukong, stroked his long beard with his hand, and said calmly: "Well, you have been here for seven years. I wonder what Taoist skills you want to learn?"

(End of this chapter)