Ten states

Sitting cross-legged on the head of the bed with her eyes closed, Xiao Xia quietly felt the pulsation from the Universal True Talisman in the Sea of ​​Consciousness. .vertex.Novel?]. Gradually, his perception extended from this pulsation to the outside world, and then he could slowly feel that the world, including himself, was resonating with the pulsation from the true talisman.

It's not that the universal talisman shakes the world and the external things, but that the world itself is throbbing in an extremely mysterious and unknowable way. A grain of dust or a drop of water that seems to be completely still is actually filled with It contains countless inexplicable fluctuations. When these fluctuations meet and collide with each other in various forms to a greater and more intense degree, they form various types of heaven and earth vitality.

And a person's body, flesh and blood essence, spirit, soul and mind are countless times wider, deeper and more complex than the fluctuations of ordinary things. Xiao Xia can feel that even if he sits still like this, he actually resonates with the surrounding world all the time, swallowing vitality.And he himself is a subtle and indescribable world that forms its own cycle.This is not to say that there is anything special about him, but that everyone is like this, and everyone is an indispensable part of the cycle of heaven and earth.He just saw it now.

It turns out that this is the scene after innate.Xiao Xia understood.The nature of the world and everything in this world is flowing, moving in circles, and alive.And human beings are a small life in this big life.Xiaoxia recalled the situation when Zhang Yuhong gave him a temporary stay when he explained the innate realm to him.Zhang Yuhong holds a teacup in one hand, using the water in the cup to imply the acquired shape, and transforming the water into a world of clouds and raindrops in the other hand, implying the innate law.At that time, he only had an indescribable feeling in his heart, which seemed to be clear but could not be expressed. It was not until this time that the scene in front of him pierced that layer of window paper.Only then did I understand the meaning of what Zhang Yuhong said at that time.

Perceive this most fundamental pulsation with yourself, resonate with this most fundamental pulsation, and drive the flow of heaven and earth with the flow of your own life.Zhang Yuhong didn't say it directly at the time, because it was useless to say it, and he couldn't comprehend it literally before he could perceive and see this scene with his own eyes.On the contrary, it will prevent you from seeing this magical sight.It's like telling a child that the movement of running is produced by the joint pulling of countless tiny muscles. If the child wants to study how to control those tiny muscles instead.It can only be that seeking fish from a tree is counterproductive, and even the original movements will not work.

From the avenue to the simplicity.It's as simple as one sentence.But that's what people who stand up enough to see the minimalist scene see.You can see what you stand at what height, and what you see is different from where you stand. If you can't see it, you can't understand it.Xiao Xia was finally able to see it.Although it was only seen with the help of this universal talisman.Compared with other people who have come this far on their own, they lack experience and deep insights.I can only try my best to imitate others, just like a toddler who can only learn to walk, but as long as these can be accumulated slowly over time, one day they will be able to run like flying.

Letting out a long breath, Xiao Xia is inevitably a little complacent.He never imagined that one day he would be able to reach that level. In the future, with a single finger, the innate spells would burst forth, and he would have a chance to try things like moving mountains and seas.

But this kind of good mood is just a quick sweep and it's over.Xiao Xia has no interest in becoming famous or anything, just like the master said before.If you have this thing, you will have it, and you should do whatever you want.

As for what to do now, it is to go to the sea to Yingzhou with Xi Yi and Xu Zhengzhou.

Probably tomorrow morning, the boat will reach Luoshui City at the end of the Longjiang waterway.To the east of Luoshui City is to go to sea. This boat, which is only used for inland rivers, cannot withstand the constant wind and waves in the East China Sea. Everyone can only disembark there, and then Xiyi Laodao and Xu Zhengzhou plan to change boats. Going to Yingzhou before going to sea, it is said that this is the itinerary they have planned before.

Yingzhou is a large island above the East China Sea. It is a state in name, but that is actually a saying inherited from the previous dynasty.Yingzhou has been a country since ancient times. The customs and customs are different from those of the mainland of China. It is just that it has been nourished by China in terms of humanities and customs. The nine states in the world became ten states.After Dagan established the country, although Yingzhou was also under the control of Dagan in name, in fact the Dagan court was far from the unparalleled strength and cohesion of the previous dynasty, and it had no energy and ability to send officials to control it.

At this time, it is a good choice to go to Yingzhou to avoid the limelight with the master and Xu Zhengzhou.After all, this universal talisman brought Xiao Xia not only opportunities, but also huge troubles.Zhang Tianshi must have been obsessed with this object, and the shadow guard's previous search seemed to be aimed at this object. The attitude of the Pure Land Temple is hard to understand, but the death of the old monk Huiguang can be said to be related to this object. It is not wrong to seek shelter. Likely.Fortunately, these companies are temporarily overwhelmed, especially the shadow guards. Even Nangong Wuji has been abolished in martial arts, and Jingzhou's elite masters are also dead or injured. Come here without hindrance.

According to what Xu Zhengzhou and Xi Yi said, the mainland of China is about to undergo a turbulent and earth-shaking change. Even if the factor of this universal talisman is removed, it is not a good idea to continue to stay.However, Yingzhou has its own system of customs and culture. Apart from the influence of the Shenshui Palace of the Five Elements Sect and the Buddhist Tantric Sect, there is almost no trace of the Taoism including the Tianshi Sect, and even the chaos of the Demon Sect did not affect much. Yingzhou, so compared to the turbulent China mainland, it should indeed be much more peaceful.

About to escape from this huge vortex, Xiao Xia seems to be a little bit lost besides being calm.Although this year has been full of ups and downs and thrills, he has indeed seen countless rare sights, and he has gained a lot. If it weren't for the fact that this talisman involved too much, he would really be reluctant to leave.

Lying on the bed while thinking, while listening to the faint sound of waves and waves coming from outside the cabin, Xiao Xia was about to fall asleep gradually, when suddenly an inexplicable feeling hit her heart.He opened his eyes and looked towards the hatch.

He couldn't see or hear anything, but he felt someone walking over without a sound.Standing outside the hatch looking at him.

"Miss Mingyue?" Xiao Xia sat up. "come in."

The door opened, and through the faint moonlight coming from the window, one could see the bright moon dressed in white.

Mingyue walked in, her white bare feet walked on the floor without making the slightest sound, she went straight to Xiao Xia's side and sat down, but she didn't speak.

Xiao Xia didn't speak either.He had a lot to say to Mingyue, but he didn't know how to say it.For a while, the two sat quietly side by side on the head of the bed.I only heard the sound of running water coming from the window.

After Xiaoxia woke up, Mingyue didn't talk to him, but just followed them quietly.Sometimes I stare blankly at him from a distance, and sometimes I look at him in a daze alone.Xiao Xia really wanted to ask, but he couldn't find a chance, and he didn't know what to ask.He was also a little afraid that he would find out once he opened his mouth.This is no longer the bright moon of the past.

"Daoist Xia, where are we going?" Mingyue suddenly asked after an unknown amount of time.Fortunately, it was still the same clear and sweet voice and childlike tone as before.

"Tomorrow we will arrive at Luoshui City. After changing the sea ship in Luoshui City, we will go to Yingzhou."

"Luoshui City... Is it the place where you just met me, Daoist Xia?" Mingyue thought for a while, then turned her head to look at Xiaoxia.

"Yes." Xiao Xia nodded, smiling and looking at Ming Yue's eyes that were still as clear as spring water.

"I want to go see Mr. Kuroki, you can go with me. Will you?"

"Of course." Xiao Xia nodded.That black wood forest is not far from Luoshui City, that is, a day's journey.The boat to Yingzhou is not always available.Because the people from Shenshui Palace are invited to go with the boat to deal with the wind, waves and vortex, most of the sea boats gather in groups and set off together once a month or half a month.So they will probably wait in Luoshui City for a while.This should be fine.

Mingyue looked at him quietly for a while, then suddenly said, "Thank you, Daoist Xia."

Xiao Xia was stunned.This is not like what Mingyue would say.

"You can sleep with me. I'm scared by myself and can't sleep." Mingyue said again.

"Okay." This is a bit like what Mingyue would say, but Xiaoxia can't figure out why she is afraid, and what she is afraid of.

Just laying down next to the bright moon and his clothes, Xiao Xia thought about it, but still didn't ask her anything, but just when he closed his eyes, there was a warm and moist touch on his lips, a wave like blue. The smell of musk deer is also introduced into the nose.

Xiao Xia opened her eyes, and saw Mingyue's face in front of her through the moonlight outside the window. As she immediately moved away a little, the warmth on her lips also disappeared.

Xiao Xia was stunned.Mingyue, however, seemed to have never done anything, there was nothing strange on her small face, she was still calm, looking at Xiao Xia seriously, as if she was looking at something very strange and yet very familiar.

Under the moonlight, with such a small face that is as beautiful as a fairy at such a close distance, the body temperature and touch that can be faintly felt, the faint fragrance from the nose, and the warm feeling that remains between the lips, Xiao Xia feels that deep in her mind. There seemed to be a throbbing and cracking sound from the place sealed with the Bliss Reverse Life Method.

When he woke up from the trance, Mingyue had already closed her eyes, curled up in his arms and fell asleep.

Xiao Xia secretly sighed, stepped back slightly, opened the distance between Mingyue and Mingyue, and closed her eyes.As early as when he was in Yongzhou, he had exercised enough to fall asleep quickly no matter what the situation was, but today he suffered from insomnia, and he barely fell asleep until the sky was dim.

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Xiao Xia was woken up by the noise from the deck of the ship. When she opened her eyes, there was no bright moon in front of her eyes, only a wisp of fragrance remained.

Judging from the sun coming from outside, it was probably close to noon, and the boat seemed to have stopped.Xiaoxia got out of the cabin door and went to the deck, and saw that she had arrived at the pier of Luoshui City, surrounded by all kinds of cargo ships, sailors and civilians were busy and busy, and there were several sailors and civilians on board. Move the cargo out of the hold.On the bow, the old Taoist Xiyi was talking loudly to the two of them, one of them was shirtless and covered in rust, as if he had lived at sea all year round, and the other had a friendly face and put his hands in his sleeves, like a merchant.Xu Zhengzhou stood aside and watched the old Taoist Xi Yi pointing and pointing at the two people.

"Hey, boy. Are you finally awake? How was last night?" Seeing Xiao Xia approaching, the old Taoist Xi Yi said to him with a very strange expression and voice. "Master, I watched the little girl Mingyue come out of your room."

"It's nothing, just sleeping." Xiao Xia inevitably felt a little guilty.Others are fine, this is the master after all.

"It's nothing, just sleeping." Old Daoist Xi Yi repeated it in a strange way. "Of course I'm just sleeping. Otherwise, what else can I do? Can you still play the piano, play chess and drink tea?"

"It's really nothing." Xiao Xia scratched her head. "If you don't believe me, ask Mr. Xu if he can detect any noise. This boat is only this big. Could it be possible to hide anything from him?"...

"Hmph, don't blame others. Old Xu has a lot of bad things, but he definitely didn't listen to the corner one."

Of course Xiao Xia knew that it was pointless to argue with her master.I looked around, but I didn't see Mingyue on the deck, so I asked, "Where's Miss Mingyue?"

"It's gone, it's gone. I won't come back again. You should give up." The old Taoist Xi Yi spread his hands.

Xiao Xia scratched her head again, until her scalp twitched and fell off. She wanted to say something more, but a person came out of the cabin on the other side, walked towards Xiao Xia, and said, "Daoist Xia, I'm here."

Xiao Xia turned her head to look over, but was taken aback.This is of course Mingyue.It's just that Mingyue is not the usual white dress with bare feet, she is dressed in half-worn coarse clothes.There was a flower scarf wrapped around her head, and a pair of half-worn cloth shoes that didn't fit well on her feet. Her face was dusty as if smoked from smoke.

"You...you are...?"

"Didn't you teach me this way before, saying that when there are many people, it's good to dress like everyone else. These are the clothes of the cooking mother-in-law on the boat. I bought them from her with your money." Mingyue smiled slightly, although That layer of soot still couldn't hide her beauty, but it was not so eye-catching compared to her usual otherworldly appearance.

"Ah... yes." Xiao Xia nodded with a strange expression on her face.On the way back from Tianhuo last year, I disguised Mingyue and told her so. Looking at the soot on her face now, it seems that she really looks a bit like I made her at that time.

"Hey, kid, master has already seen that you will suffer a lot from women sooner or later." Xi Yi said with a sigh.

But turning his head to look at Mingyue, the smile on Xiyi's face was very kind, and he reached out to pat Mingyue's head: "But it's not your fault, little girl, you are a hard-working child. It will be difficult for you to be with this unlucky boy."

Mingyue smiled and lowered her head, letting the old Taoist Xiyi pat her head wrapped in a floral towel, like a child listening to an elder's encouragement

"Okay, master, Lao Xu and I just made an agreement with the ship owner. Now we can transfer to their boat, and we can go to sea in the evening. You two go to clean up and follow us?"

"Why, are you leaving today? Doesn't this ship usually go once a month?" Xiao Xia was stunned.

The old Taoist Xiyi said triumphantly with his hand on his beard: "I don't even look at who came up with the idea. Master, I have calculated the time a long time ago. As soon as I arrive, I will be able to catch the departure time of the sea boat here. How about it? It's amazing. Bar."

"But..." Xiao Xia was in a dilemma.Although it's not far from here to the Blackwood Forest, it's not too close either. No matter what, it's hard to get back within today.He turned his head and looked at the two people next to him and asked, "Can we leave tomorrow? I'll pay you money for delaying everyone's work..."

"How can that be? It's not a question of money, sir, don't make things difficult for us." The merchant-looking man shook his head and smiled wryly. "It's okay if we are the only boat, or if we take the Longjiang waterway. But this time, there are more than [-] seagoing boats, and everyone has agreed to leave this evening. The lady from Shenshui Palace accompanying the boat is also Having said that, I can just follow a current when I go to sea this evening, otherwise it will take a lot of trouble."

"That's it..." Xiao Xia couldn't help it.The wind and waves in the East China Sea are erratic, and this overseas voyage is not a small risk. It relies heavily on the waterway method of Shenshui Palace to sense ocean currents and avoid vortex storms. , then there is definitely no room for turning around.

Mingyue looked at Xiao Xia's troubled expression, and said, "Daoist Xia, go with Master and the others first. Didn't you say that they will go again in a few days? You go first, and I will come to you again."...

Xiaoxia looked at her but shook her head, and turned to the old Taoist Xiyi and said: "Then master and Mr. Xu, let's go ahead, Miss Mingyue and I have other things to do, we will come to Yingzhou to find you when the off-duty fleet departs. "

"You really don't want to go?" Old Daoist Xi Yi bulged his eyes, and then he was relieved. "That's right, it's really too boring to be in a boat with us two old men. It's not as interesting as being with a little girl. But aren't you afraid that those celestial masters and some Wei's dog legs will come to trouble you?"

Xiao Xia smiled: "It's not the trouble that just came today, and aren't they too busy to take care of themselves? It's just a matter of staying in Luoshui City for more than 20 or [-] days. It's never a big problem."

"Don't scare the two of them." Xu Zhengzhou, who had been silent at the side, said to the old Taoist Xi Yi, and then turned to look at Xiao Xia. "Tianshijiao and Yingwei really don't have to worry about it. Zhang Yuanling and Nangong Wuji's own problems are enough for them to toss for a while, not to mention that Xidi's time is almost the same. They probably don't have much thought. Looking for you. But this land of China is about to rise, and after all, it is a place of right and wrong, and Qingzhou is on the edge, and it will be affected to some extent. You should also be careful."

"Thank you, Mr. Xu, for reminding me." Xiao Xia glanced at the merchant and the sailor-like man next to him. Both of them looked at Xu Zhengzhou with puzzled expressions on their faces. say what.Mr. Xu has a lot of experience in the world, so naturally he won't be open-minded in front of outsiders like the old Taoist Xi Yi.

"Hey, that's all, it's cheap for you kid." As if he suddenly remembered, the old Taoist Xi Yi reached into his arms and fumbled for a long time, and took out something and handed it to Xiao Xia. "Master, this is an amulet that I got by chance many years ago. It has infinite magic and unpredictable effects in warding off evil spirits and self-defense. Let me lend it to you, kid. Just remember not to lose it, you won't be able to afford it!"

Xiao Xia took it and looked at it in front of her eyes, but it was a piece of armor strung together with a thin hemp rope, which seemed to be peeled off from a big fish or some scaled animal. .However, Xiao Xia could only obediently tie this treasure around her neck, and bowed to the old Taoist Xi Yi: "Thank you, master."

"Okay, get out of here." The old Taoist Xi Yi waved his hands in a somewhat dispirited manner.

Watching Xiaoxia and Mingyue disappear in the busy crowd on the pier, Xu Zhengzhou suddenly turned his head and asked old Xiyi, "Are you really so relieved? Is it okay for us to wait here with them?"

"How can it be all right? I have paid for the boat, so why don't you go to those who run the boat and get back? You are not afraid of ruining your name of the Cang Cang Sect?" Old Daoist Xi Yi rolled his eyes. "That kid is not a toddler. Do you want me to worry about everything for him? It's up to him to choose the way to go, so naturally he should be responsible for it."