Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

In Su Mu's view, Taoist Chongxu's so-called immortal method should be a kind of magic. In order to promote their own sects and recruit disciples, the ancient Buddhist and Taoist schools often used this method.

Most of the people in the countryside are fools. If you talk about fate and metaphysics with them, they have to be able to understand it. It can't be compared to magic tricks that are so wonderful and unbelievable.

There are many schools of Taoism, such as Quanzhen School, Tianshidao School, Zhengyi School, Danding School, Yaowang School, and Fulu School.Su Mu didn't know what sect the Taoist priests in Wudang Mountain were.However, Baiyun Guan belonged to the Longmen sect, and he was very clear about the fact that Qiu Chuji's mantle was passed on.I have traveled to Baiyun Temple before, but this time I am familiar with the road, and it is convenient.

When he arrived at the field, he saw Su Mu wearing an official uniform, and immediately a well-known guest came to greet him.

Su Mu was also polite, and handed over the written document from the Secretary of General Administration, and asked, "Is Daoist Chongxu here? Just ask Su Mu, Governor of the Secretary of General Administration, to see you."

Zhike said with a smile: "Chongxu Daoist is just here, please Master Su follow the path."

Hearing this, Su Mu went to a secluded courtyard with the Taoist priest, and saw a small wooden two-story building opposite.There is a large wooden screen at the entrance of the stairs, engraved with the words "Danfang" on it.

Zhike: "Lord Su, Daoist Chongxu lives here."

Su Mu was curious, and asked the knowledgeable guest: "Dare to ask, this is an important place for you to make alchemy, why didn't you see the alchemy furnace?"

At this moment, a long laugh came from upstairs: "I have two kinds of alchemy in Taoism, one is outer alchemy and the other is inner alchemy. Patriarch Longmen Qiu specializes in the art of life and longevity. He does not rely on external force, but he practices inner alchemy."

Su Mu looked up, but saw a middle-aged Taoist priest wearing a fine Songjiang cotton robe standing behind the handrail of the aisle on the second floor.

This man has delicate facial features, and his three-strand long beard moves without wind, giving him a sense of immortality.

The Zhike saluted: "Fellow Daoist Chongxu, this is..."

It turned out that he was the Taoist Chongxu from Wudang Mountain, before he waited for the guest to speak, he waved his hand and said with a smile: "Next, I am the number one talented scholar among the young scholars, Su Mu Su Ziqiao, I am so polite."

Only now, Su Mu was surprised.If I remember correctly, today was the first time he saw Chongxu, and he had never met him before.

It's weird how this Taoist can call out Su Mu's name when he sees me.

Entering the alchemy room, the furnishings in the room are very simple, only two futons, one table, and one incense burner.

Chongxu sat straight on the futon and pointed to the other one. Su Mu looked, but couldn't find a chair, so he sat down and handed over the official documents of the Secretary of General Administration.

Said: "I understand the Taoist priest's wishes, but the country has a system and cannot accept gifts. The officials have already brought all the things here, and I asked the Taoist priest to take them back, and then issued a receipt for Su Mu to take them back. .”

Chongxu took the official document and looked at it, then stretched out his hand and picked it up and wrote a receipt on the table, saying: "This is a request from the Daolu Department to the Tongzheng Department, it's just a small thought. It's not worth a few dollars, how can it compare to the summer and winter ice and charcoal gifts sent by the local government. If Mr. Su wants to return the gift, he can go directly to the Daolu Department. How can it be put in the Baiyun Temple? "

Su Mu smiled: "I have heard for a long time that Daoist Chongxu is a virtuous person, and Su Mu admires him in his heart, so I will take this opportunity to meet with Daoist."

Chongxu also laughed: "People say that Su Ziqiao is the reincarnation of Layman Dongpo in the Song Dynasty. If you don't come here, Pindao would like to visit! I don't know if Su Ziqiao saw Xiaodao today, but he was disappointed in his heart - he was just an ordinary bull-nosed person. "

Su Mu didn't expect Chongxu to be so famous, but he was so witty, he also laughed: "Just now I saw that the Taoist priest called out Su Mu's name, it really is a supernatural means, this trip is worthwhile."

"Supernatural powers, hehe, such things as supernatural powers are nothing more than deceiving fools and foolish women. What we practitioners pay attention to is the tempering of our minds, and we don't care about the so-called immortal methods. If you are too obsessed with this, you will be far away from the Dao " Chongxu stroked his long beard: "I was able to call you by your name just now, but there are other reasons, Su Ziqiao, do you want to know?"

Su Mu was stunned: "I also ask the Taoist priest to clarify."

Chongxu stretched out three fingers: "There are three reasons. First, when you came in with fellow Taoist Baiyunguan just now, Pindao heard him call you Mr. Su, so it can be said with certainty that your surname is Su."

Su Mu was shocked: "Just now you were upstairs and we were hugging each other. The voice of the conversation was so low that the Taoist priest actually heard it?"

"Without him, only the heart is quiet."

Su Mu: "So, what about the second one?"

Chongxu: "The surname is Su, with a well-proportioned figure, in his early twenties, with a refined and unrestrained temperament, you are the only one in the capital. I heard that Su Ziqiao is both civil and military, good at poetry and prose, and good at martial arts. Although this martial arts practitioner is physically Strong, but different from traffickers and pawns, every part of the body is very smooth and well-proportioned. Unlike ordinary people, only one place is developed. For example, the shoulder of the porter is much wider and stronger; Because the waist and forearm have to work hard at the same time, these two places are also thicker than other people; for example, scholars, because they spend all day at their desks, have fair skin and a slender figure. But because of too little activity, their feet are very thin, but their stomachs are big. Su Ziqiao You have fair skin, and the first joint of the middle finger of your right hand has calluses from holding a pen, so you are naturally a scholar. But your body is strong and fit, and you have obviously practiced martial arts. By this time, Pindao is already [-]% sure that it is you, Su Ziqiao."

"The Taoist priest summed it up." Su Mu laughed loudly, but couldn't help being secretly surprised by Chongxu's excellent observation skills.

After laughing: "This is only four points, so what is the next six points, I still ask for advice."

Chongxu: "After seeing the official uniform of the eighth rank on your body, I am [-]% sure that the person who is visiting must be the famous Su Ziqiao."

Su Mu looked at the grass-green official uniform on his body suspiciously: "You can be sure just based on this one?"

Chongxu nodded, "After the poor Taoist came to Beijing, he also wandered around the mansions of the court ministers and officials. Recently, I heard that you entered the General Administration Department and became the governor of the eighth rank. Your surname is Su, you are both civil and military, and you are the eighth rank. who?"

Su Mu admired it in his heart, and hurriedly cupped his hands: "The Taoist priest is really brilliant, Su Mu admires it." A person who can have such a strong observation and analysis ability is worthy of admiration.

Chongxu laughed: "Lord Su, now you believe that the poor Taoist is not a supernatural power?"

Su Mu: "Well, this is more admirable to Su Mu than using supernatural powers. By the way, the local products brought by Su Mu should be taken back by the Taoist priest."

Chongxu was not hypocritical, and nodded: "Just be careful, since you don't accept it, the poor will not force others. Speaking of which, Su Ziqiao, if you don't come to Baiyun temple today, the poor will still visit your house, but there is a trust each other."