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In the Taoist temple in the middle of the mountain, Taoist Crow dressed neatly, burned incense and bathed, and cleaned the Taoist temple. I don’t know where to borrow a few little Taoist boys to stand behind him. It looks a little different than usual momentum. ↖顶↖点↖Xiao↖ said, seeing Xiao Xia and the old man Aguris from a distance, he immediately walked over quickly, and asked the two of them from a distance: "Pindao is fortunate to invite Taoist Master Qingfeng and this Fellow Daoist Ouluo came to participate in the ceremony, and Xiao Guan is really flourishing."

Xiao Xia returned the gift with some helplessness, and the old man Argulis also bowed respectfully to Taoist Crow with his unique European etiquette.Big Han Minks standing behind looked at Taoist Crow like watching a monkey show, and Mingyue standing behind Xiao Xia just nodded slightly at him.

"You guys have been waiting for a long time, please come with the poor Taoist." The previous fight in the inn was really impressive, Taoist Crow pretended not to see this Ou Luozhuang Han, turned around and led Xiao Xia and old man Aguris to walk in.

"I don't like this man, he doesn't dare to look at me. People who dare not look at the Minx Knights are either cowards or treacherous villains with evil thoughts in their hearts. He is a mage from the Western Continent, so that's even worse. gone."

Big Han Minks walked towards the Taoist temple closely behind the old man Aguris, muttering non-stop.The old man Arguris turned around and said to him, "Okay, Knight Minx, you just wait outside this temple, you don't need to follow us in."

Minks stared and said, "...but I have to protect my lord. In the temple of the pagan gods in the western continent, those people are mages and believers of pagan gods..."

"That's enough. Knight Minx. You can't always look at new things with your inherent narrow eyes. This is not the true gods and pagan religions in the Karen Desert, and they are not those evil god believers who were tempted by the devil. This is a war Noble discussion of theology and truth. If you can't promise to keep quiet all the time, you'll just have to wait outside."

Minx was stunned for a while.He resolutely said: "If they dare to have any words that violate the God of Light, of course I will rise up to defend the glory of Amanta!"

"Amanta's glory is everywhere, isn't it?" Old Arguris asked.

"Of course! Even if it is temporarily covered by dark clouds, even if it is the darkness of the night, sooner or later it will recede under the light of Aman Tower."

"Amantar's glory lives on forever, does it?"

"Of course! Even if the earth is shattered, even if the sky collapses, the glory of Amanta still shines on this world."

"That being the case, then why do you need to defend his glory? Only fragile things need to be defended by people, and greatness and eternity never need to be defended." The old man Arguris smiled.He patted Minx who was in a daze. "Anyway, isn't your injury fully recovered? Just take a good rest outside."

"Your wisdom and mind are admirable." Walking towards the Taoist temple with the old man, Xiao Xia couldn't help but praise. "Do all the believers in Amanta have your vision? Then this Lord of Light is indeed great."

"Of course the Lord of Light is great. It's a pity that his greatness is not easy for people to understand... On the Continent of Euro, Amanta, like other gods, is gradually moving away from us." Elder Arguris sighed Take a breath. "This time I ventured to the Western Continent. Apart from exploring the sea route at the request of the Duke of Clay and sending him a letter to your Majesty the Emperor, I also wanted to experience the civilization and theology of your Western Continent. Classics According to records, there has never been a real priestly class in your civilization, and there has never been a unified view and belief in gods. Even though Confucianism, which was the most powerful in the past, denied gods, it did not prohibit other beliefs in gods. After coming here , I have seen with my own eyes that even without the guidance of gods and beliefs, your lives are so harmonious and peaceful. There are also some settlements for you Westerners on the Inclay side. Although I didn’t have time to go and look carefully, I heard other priests They say that their life is basically the same... This is a very remarkable civilization. I am very interested in your religion, and your mages seem to believe in gods as well. So I really appreciate Mr. Xia's These mage friends can invite me to your party, and I am very much looking forward to it."

Xiao Xia was a little embarrassed.Facing this frank and enthusiastic old man.He felt that he was more and more embarrassed these days.If he had known this earlier, he would never have conveyed the invitation to such a puja for Taoist Crow.The black market for buying and selling talismans has opened hundreds of times in this Taoist temple in the middle of the mountain.There has never been a Fa conference.

"That Ouluo barbarian messed around in that inn this time, beating Daoist Jin Lingzi and Master Yuanrong to the ground, which really damaged the face of our two schools of Buddhism and Taoism. They are all saying that the Taoist priest taught by Tianshi and the eminent monk of Jinguang Temple can’t even deal with a barbarian. So what’s the face of our Chinese orthodoxy? But speaking of it, it’s just that the barbarian is too arrogant, and he lost because of his brute force That's all. The barbarian old man may not have any real talents. I heard that the old man is a monk or a Taoist priest in the barbarian religion. Why don't you invite him to discuss Taoism together and see how he looks like under your subordinate Qingfeng Daoist , the Ouluo Taoism is so common and common, and we can win him back some face by being able to subdue him in the Taoism, and prevent the Ouluo barbarians from underestimating my Shenzhou Taoism."

Taoist Crow said that with such a serious face that day.But of course this can’t fool Xiao Xia. He already knows what this Taoist is planning and what he can do, so he just smiled and said, “This is your idea, or the idea of ​​Daoist Jin Lingzi. idea?"

Taoist Crow giggled: "It's all of us's idea."

Xiao Xia thought for a while and asked, "Isn't Master Yuan Rong the same?"

"The monk didn't take the initiative to speak up. These bald donkeys claim that all things are empty, even if they have a hundred thousand dissatisfaction in their hearts, they can't say it clearly. But this matter is more powerful, so I went to invite him together with Daoist Jin Lingzi I only said that I was discussing Taoism with Friends Ouluo, and I finally persuaded him together. Now I ask Fellow Daoist Qingfeng to bring the barbarian old man."

Xiao Xia said disapprovingly: "Actually, I think it's better to have one thing more than one thing less, Fellow Daoist Crow. What are the gains and losses on these faces? Not to mention that it's not the face that fell on you. Not a single hair fell out on the back."

"How can Taoist Master Qingfeng talk like that?" Taoist Crow was a little anxious. "We all belong to the same sect, one is honored and the other is humiliated. And this matter is related to the face of my Chinese Taoism. How can I let a barbarian underestimate it? Pindao set up a dojo in my Taoist temple in the middle of the mountain. I want to invite that Ouluo Taoist priests come to prove the truth and compete with spells!"

Xiao Xia smiled: "This matter is a success, no matter what the outcome is. I am afraid that no one in Luoshui City will dare to underestimate you, Fellow Daoist Crow?"

"That's that, that's..." Taoist Crow's face was immediately smashed into a smile. "That's why I asked Master Qingfeng to help me a lot."

Of course Xiao Xia has no interest in this kind of help.It’s just that Taoist Crow held up the huge signboard of the orthodox face of Shenzhou, so he couldn’t refuse directly, so after thinking about it, he said casually: “I can send a message to that Elder Ouluo for you, but that Mr. Argulis has been busy with entertainment recently , I don’t know if I can spare time to go there.”

Taoist Crow became anxious again: "Then how can I do it, this matter concerns the face of my Shenzhou Taoist sect, if I let it go like this..."

But no matter what he said, Xiao Xia was not moved, and just evaded it casually.As a last resort, Taoist Crow could only agree to this, but insisted on pestering Xiao Xia to accompany him to deliver a message to the old man Ouluo.Xiao Xia was also so entangled that she couldn't help it, so she went to tell the old man Argulis about it together with Taoist Crow, who knew that the old man heard it as if he had found a treasure, and couldn't wait to agree.

At this time, I walked into the main hall of the Taoist temple with the old man Aguris, and sure enough, I saw Taoist Jin Lingzi who was in the inn that day, monk Yuanrong and others were already waiting there, and it seemed that there were a few more that I hadn't seen that day Taoists and monks who passed by.Seeing the three of them walk in, all the monks and Taoists stood up and saluted.The etiquette is still in place, but the indignation and hostility in the eyes of Jin Lingzi and other Taoists looking at the old man Aguris cannot be concealed.The others looked at Mingyue who was wearing women's clothes beside Xiaoxia, and looked at each other in a slight start.But he didn't say much.

Elder Argulis was also aware of the faint hostility. After all, Taoist Jin Lingzi still had one hand wrapped in cloth strips hanging on his chest.Elder Argulis smiled wryly.Bowing down to Taoist Jin Lingzi again, he said, "For the misunderstanding that day, I express my sincerest apologies to you on behalf of Knight Minks."

After finishing his speech, he didn't wait for Xiaoxia's translator to convey it.Elder Argulis closed his eyes and stretched out his hand, a golden light fell from the sky, as if the roof of the Taoist temple couldn't cover it, it directly shone on the bandaged hand of Taoist Jin Lingzi.

"Eh? It's aggressive when you come here. I heard that this barbarian old man believes in some kind of true sun god. If he gathers the sunlight like this, is he arousing the power of the true fire of the sun?"

"I don't think it looks like the sun's real fire is not hot and domineering in this sunlight, but it is peaceful and majestic, with a sense of vitality. This barbarian old man seems to be healing Taoist Jin Lingzi?"

"Exactly, after the chaotic battle that day, the barbarian old man woke up and used this method to heal the wounded person who was accidentally injured by the strong man. It has some effect."

"Taoist healing techniques are also rare. Apart from the spiritual healing technique taught by my celestial master and the Maoshan school's penetrating righteousness talisman, the poor Taoists only know some strange methods and Buddhist spells of the Five Elements School. The skills of the barbarians are not like the ways of the Five Elements School...Master, is there anything in common with your Buddhist skills?"

"Amitabha. The healing method of my Buddhist sect is to borrow the power of the pharmacist Liuliguang Bodhisattva. It is completely different from the method of this barbarian old man's method of attracting sunlight. How can it be confused? But there is indeed a vital force in this sunlight..."

Xiao Xia didn't pay attention to everyone's chatter, and just conveyed the words of apology from the old man Aguris to Taoist Jin Lingzi.According to the old man Argulis, this healing spell is purely the power of Amanta, and does not rely on the magic net formed by the magic of the Euro Continent.Immediately after his condition that day, he used this spell to heal others, until finally he lost his mind and almost fainted again.Xiao Xia was also hit by Minks on his hand, and the pain was unbearable. After he was cured by this magic spell, he changed a lot, but Jin Lingzi's tendon fracture was too serious, and it cannot be cured by magic alone. that's it.

Feeling the warmth from the wounded arm.The hostility in Jin Lingzi's eyes didn't seem to ease much, but he still bowed to the old man Aguris: "This fellow Daoist Ouluo's spells are superb and profound. I'm sorry for being poor. But our fellow daoists here also have their own strengths. So I invite Fellow Daoist Ouluo to discuss and discuss. Learn from me and teach me the Taoism of China."

These words are a bit like the opening remarks in the arena to set up a scene to compete.Xiao Xia frowned, and said, "Fellow Daoist Jin Lingzi, this old man Aguris is an envoy from a foreign country. A small misunderstanding is over, and there is no need to bring out some rules of the world, and if there is any accident, it is not easy for the poor to explain to Master Liu."

Taoist Jin Lingzi's eyes flashed with anger when he heard the words, but he didn't dare to show it after all.After all, this is not the foot of Longhu Mountain in Jingnan.The face of Tianshijiao is not as high as that of the imperial court, even Liu Junfeng's pass, he dare not touch it lightly.He glanced at Xiaoxia, held his breath and said in a breathless voice: "Don't worry, Taoist Master Qingfeng, the poor Taoist knows the seriousness. This puja is just to distinguish the Dao by discussing and demonstrating spells. I'll really get my hands dirty."

"Exactly." Taoist Crow also quickly stood up to smooth things over. He was the most active person here, and he was afraid that this puja would not go smoothly. "Daoist Jin Lingzi is the leader of my Taoist gate in Luoshui City, how can I not know the importance? I have made it clear that this scene is just to study the magic and discern the way. Let me wait for a few people to open their eyes and see how the Ouluo spell works." What a scene, didn’t that fellow Daoist also seem extremely enthusiastic after hearing about it that day, and also wanted to see my Shenzhou Avenue very much. Fellow Daoist is a distinguished guest of Ouluo, Daoist Master Qingfeng, you can’t let him down.”

Xiao Xia gave him a blank look: "It's not Fellow Daoist. This old man Ouluo's surname is Aguris. You can only call him Fellow Daoist Aguris."

"Ahhh, yes yes yes. Fellow Daoist Qingfeng is knowledgeable." Taoist Crow nodded repeatedly.

Things have come to this, it seems that I really can't turn around and leave.Xiao Xia thought about it.Say to the old man Arguris: "Mr. Arguris, they will require a certain level of spell confrontation to understand each other's spells. Then discuss theology and truth on this basis. Do you think this is okay?"

"Of course, no problem. I am also looking forward to experiencing more Western magic. Every kind of magic and every technology has a school or religion's understanding of the world behind it." The old man Aguris nodded, Looks very interested. "By the way, among these mages is your elemental school from the Western Continent...that is what Mr. Xia you mentioned, similar to Druids...people who simply worship nature and elements?"

"The mages of those elemental sects are relatively less involved in social mundane affairs, and we don't have much contact with them." Xiao Xia shook her head. "However, if it is pure elemental magic, several mages here, including me, will use it. After all, it is one of the oldest schools, and it is very popular."

"Well, it's almost exactly the same as the druids' solitude, but their philosophy seems to be not exactly the same as the druids... I will visit again when I have a chance." The old man Arguris nodded.

This is the Five Elements School.In the past few days, Xiaoxia probably explained the two sects of Buddhism and Taoism in China to him.There is no concept of 'five elements' in the Euro language. In the Euro civilization, the four basic elements that make up the world are the four basic elements of earth, water, fire and wind. It is similar in shape but not in spirit.Among the Five Elements Sect, only the Tianhuo Sect and Shenmulin are the only ones who completely avoid the world and live alone. Not to mention the Qiaojin Sect, even the Houtu Sect and Xuanshui Palace also have a considerable status in the Jianghu, and they are as virtuous as those savages on the European continent. Ruy is completely different.

However, the various joints and the differences among them cannot be explained in a few words. If you really want to explain it in detail, Xiao Xia also feels a headache. Similarly, Xiaoxia thinks it is okay to temporarily call it the Elemental School.

"Then, let me experience your spells, and use it to see what the gods you believe in are like." The old man Aguris smiled at Taoist Jin Lingzi and others, walked over and sat cross-legged for him and Xiao Xia. On the prepared futon, he also sat cross-legged like everyone else did before.

Without Xiaoxia's translation, Daoist Jin Lingzi and others also understood the meaning of the old man Ouluo, looked at each other, and sat down cross-legged on the futon.

As if it had been discussed in advance, a Taoist priest taught by a celestial master behind Jin Lingzi bowed first and said, "If that's the case, then the poor Taoist will make a fool of himself first, and ask this fellow Taoist Ouluo to testify."

The Taoist's sleeve flicked, and three small yellow balls fell out of it.Looking carefully, it turned out to be three talismans folded in a special way. As soon as the three talisman balls fell to the ground, they immediately burst into dazzling golden light. In a blink of an eye, it turned into three golden-armored warriors holding weapons, rushing towards the old man Aguris aggressively.

ps: I tried my best to interpret the Eastern and Western fantasy cultural ability systems in the same framework.It was definitely a thankless job, but I found it very rewarding.What is the fairy side and the magical side, leaving the fundamental difference to a "spiritual energy", "internal force" and "magic power" that I don't understand? In terms of concepts, it seems to me that it is forced to use partisanship. It's just as silly to differentiate between humans.They all live in the same world, the difference is not the world, but the definition and interpretation of the world.By the way, the concepts of 'five elements' and 'qi' are not correct in the current fantasy culture, including the interpretation in the core rules of dnd (in the core rules of dnd, monks use the special energy of 'qi' ), 'Xing' and 'Qi' are not pure nouns, but verbs, at least a gerund, expressing a state of operation.The five elements and the four elements are completely different concepts.By extension, the person who said that Chinese culture is a "quiet" culture really has no basic knowledge of Chinese culture.Of course, the Chinese culture he saw at that time was already the dregs of the dregs, at best it could only be regarded as the mold growing on the corpse of a giant.

PS: well, I think I'm really stupid to say this seriously in a nonsense fantasy novel.Does anyone really care about this? (To be continued..)