Xuanyuan Jue

Chapter 228 Passing on the Torch (3)
"That's right!" Taoist Xian Guan said: "Back then, your grand master also vaguely sensed something was wrong, so he never talked about the affairs of his sect to Hong Renkun. It was too much to be entangled, so your grand master took some 'A drop of water turns into ice', "Empty glass for wine" and "burning smoke into a crane" were used to deal with him. However, Hong Renkun recorded those small methods one by one as if he had found a treasure, and named them "Secret Technique Treasure Mirror". Your grand master didn't think much of his behavior, so he let him do what he wanted. Later, when the two of them were traveling, they passed by a farmland and looked at the vigorous seedlings. Hong Renkun laughed and said: "There is a saying that food is the most important thing for the people. According to this, the green seedlings can be regarded as the king of the people. He is the king of people, and he is the king of people!" The listener was interested. Your grand master made a joke casually, but Hong Renkun moved other thoughts. Afterwards, Hong Renkun wanted to change his name to 'Xiuquan', saying that he would always remember your grand master's instruction."

Xianggua was puzzled and said, "Master, what does his newly changed name have to do with my Grand Master's instructions?"

Taoist Xianguan said: "The word 'He' and the word 'Nai' add up to form the character 'Xiu'; and the character 'Ren' and the character 'Wang' together form the character 'Quan'." Take apart the word 'Xiuquan', isn't that what your grand master called 'He Nai Ren Wang'?"

Feng Shendao: "It turns out that he changed his name for this matter. It seems that at that time, he respected Tai Shifu very much, and he could change his name after Tai Shifu said casually."

Taoist Xianguan sighed, "Shen'er, you don't know, the reason why he changed his name to 'Xiuquan' actually has another purpose!"

"Oh?" Feng Shen said in a daze, "What's his intention? I also ask Master for advice."

Taoist Xianguan said: "Hong Renkun is a Hakka family from Yueqiao. The word 'He' in their accent has a very similar pronunciation to the word 'I'. The word 'Xiuquan' clearly means 'He Nai Ren Wang'." ', but in his own heart, it is 'I am the king of men'!"

Feng Shendao: "What a 'brightly repairing plank roads, secretly keeping Chen Cang', it seems that at that time, he had already secretly developed a heart to rule the roost and seek hegemony!"

"Yes." Taoist Xianguan said again, "Shortly after that, Hong Renkun stole the book and absconded."

"What?" Feng Shen was shocked, "That book was stolen by him? But how did he know that Grand Master has "Xuanyuan Jue"?"

Taoist Xianguan said slowly: "The "Xuanyuan Jue" and the 'Xuanyuan Tianshu' are always carried with you by your Grand Master, and never leave him. Sometimes when Hong Renkun is not around, he will quietly take out the 'Xuanyuan Tianshu' to study, He intends to realize the mystery within his lifetime. Who would have thought that one hundred secrets should be kept secret, but Hong Renkun secretly bumped into your Grand Master once when he was contemplating enlightenment. That Hong Renkun was insidious and cunning, and the city was extremely deep, so he didn't reveal it right away, he just pretended I don't know, and then I paid attention to it secretly, thinking about how to get the book and the formula. Later, the two passed a mountain stream, and it was midsummer, and the two of them were hot from the journey. Seeing the opportunity, Hong Renkun lied that I need to find some food first. Seeing that he really left, your grand master left the books, formulas, and clothes on the shore without worry, and jumped into the stream to bathe. However, Hong Renkun did not go far. , then sneaked back and grabbed the 'Xuanyuan Tianshu' first. Your Taishifu rushed ashore when he heard that something happened. Hong Renkun didn't expect your Taishifu to be so vigilant, afraid that he would not be able to escape, and grabbed another volume of scriptures indiscriminately Then kick the remaining three volumes into the stream. After soaking in water for a long time, the handwriting on the scrolls will inevitably become blurred. Seeing that the three volumes of scriptures are about to be destroyed, your grand master can't care about anything else , had no choice but to go back to the stream to grab the scriptures. After such a delay, Hong Renkun took the 'Xuanyuan Tianshu' and another scripture and escaped without a trace."

Feng Shen said bitterly: "This Hong Renkun is really cunning! Master, which volume of "Xuanyuan Jue" did he steal?"

Taoist Xianguan said: "It's the volume of "Strategy Array"."

Feng Shen sighed, "He's really picky... No wonder those Taiping soldiers started a prairie fire just as soon as they put down their hoes."

Taoist Xianguan let out a long breath, and said: "Perhaps, this is God's will in the dark... After stealing the 'Xuanyuan Tianshu' and 'Strategy Formation', Hong Renkun fled to the deep mountains and old forests in Guangdong and Guangxi. Here, your great master searched many places, but failed to find his trace. Later, Hong Renkun secretly established a "God Worship Association", using the blindfold method learned from your great master to confuse many villagers Seeing that Hong Renkun has such "supernatural powers", the villagers naturally regarded him as a god. As a result, the number of believers in the "God Worship Association" increased day by day. Gradually, the number of believers in the assembly exceeded [-]. When the time was right, an uprising was launched in Guiping, Guangxi. Guided by "Strategy Array", Hong Renkun led his believers all the way to attack the prefectures and counties. Then it spread all over the world. Only then did your grand master, Hua Qingzi, know the whereabouts of that 'book thief'."

Taoist Xianguan paused for a moment, and then continued: "At that time, the believers had changed their name to the 'Taiping Army' and captured Yong'an City. Hong Renkun was also established as a king in Yong'an at that time, and he had tens of thousands of elite soldiers. However, your Grand Master Determined to get back the 'Xuanyuan Tianshu' and "Strategy Formation", he was willing to take a risk and sneak into Yong'an City alone."

Hua Wusheng couldn't help but sighed with emotion: "Every time I hear about your great master's feats, I can't help but feel excited! Where the Tao is, even if thousands of people oppose it, I will go there!"

Taoist Xianguan nodded, and continued to say to Feng Shen and Xianggua: "Your grand master went through all kinds of difficulties and dangers, and finally blocked Hong Renkun in the inner room. Seeing that the guards around him were subdued, Hong Renkun had no choice but to honestly Begging for mercy. Facing your Grand Master’s questioning, Hong Renkun said that the reason why he stole books was to drive away the Manchu Tartars and restore our Han Dynasty. Your Grand Master cares about the people. Don't blame him for the past, but want to help the Taiping Army compete for the roost. Your grand master is upright, but Hong Renkun has a villain's heart. At that time, the Taiping Army had begun to take shape, and Hong Renkun was afraid that your grand master would make great achievements in the future, so Then he refused with all his strength. Your great master heard what he meant, so he no longer insisted, and planned to let Hong Renkun return the "Strategy Array" and "Xuanyuan Tianshu", and leave immediately. Hong Renkun is already familiar with the "Strategy Array" Keep it in mind, and immediately take it out. As for the 'Xuanyuan Tianshu', Hong Renkun said that it was lost in the flames of war and no longer exists."

Feng Shen said: "This person is really hateful, he lied to Grand Master again!"

Taoist Xian Guan said: "Yes, at that time your Grand Master didn't fully believe it, but in order to fight against the Qing Dynasty, you let Hong Renkun go."

Feng Shen said again: "As for the "Strategy Array", I am afraid that Hong Renkun also made another copy."

Taoist Xianguan shook his head and said: "Not really. It's just because Hong Renkun is suspicious by nature, and he can't rest assured about his relatives around him. He is afraid that once the "Strategy Array" is leaked, the generals and princes under his command will usurp the throne and seek power. Therefore, It has been hidden by your side and kept secret. Fortunately, "Strategy Array" was not leaked to the world in the end."

Feng Shenqi asked: "Could it be that he doesn't even want to pass it on to his own son?"

(End of this chapter)