Evil Dao Ghost Confucian Demon Monk

Chapter 101
Chen Wenze can't hear, see, or speak now, and can't even feel anything from the outside world.If we want to talk about what happened, we have to start when he and Wang Jitu separated.

After parting from the 'Xiongjian Pass', Chen Wenze turned to the east, passed through several small towns on the way, ate and drank all the way, but did not suffer any grievances.At the beginning, Confucian sage Confucius traveled all over the world to study, and later generations of scholars followed the example of Master Kong and often went out to travel to increase their knowledge.The state of Shu treats scholars preferentially, and food and beverages are provided for scholars in various post houses.When Chen Wenze is hungry, he can go to posthouses along the way to get a tip. Although there are not delicacies from mountains and seas, he can eat three meals to satisfy his hunger.

After traveling all the way, he finally stepped into the dangerous land of the sparsely populated east of Shu.During this period, there are towering mountains, where flying birds are difficult to cross, and there are rapids, turbulent, slippery, and difficult for fish to swim.The ancestors who grew up on this land walked out countless trails on the dangerous land.In the high mountains, you can still see Taoist temples, and I don't know how people built them on the steep cliffs.

When the locals talked about these Taoist temples, they all cheered and called miracles.

However, Chen Wenze knew that those miracles that could not be done by humans might really be done by high-ranking immortal cultivators.

Chen Wenze was walking on a narrow path right now.He has been able to endure hardships since he was a child. Even now, he is contented with eating and sleeping in the open. Sometimes when he encounters beautiful scenery, he is also in the mood to write a few sour essays, truly at ease.

Chen Wenze even thought, maybe he likes this kind of loneliness, maybe he is really not used to the feeling of being surrounded by crowds, he has been alone for so long, suddenly there are a few friends who are sincere to him, he is not used to it.

In the past, only the thin monkey Qu Jin often went to the small temple to discuss state affairs with Chen Wenze, criticize the imperial system, and curse corrupt officials.

Although Chen Wenze heard it in his ears, he dismissed Shouhou's words, always thinking that he only dared to shrink back in a small remote temple and speak out, no matter how much he said, it was just talking.There is no sense of sympathy between him and the thin monkey, but he looks down on him and looks down on him.

Later, when the thin monkey risked his life to assassinate the envoy, Chen Wenze realized that he was the one who only knew how to talk, and he was the one who should be despised the most.

In the eyes of high-ranking officials and nobles, Thin Monkey is just a grassroots person, but what Thin Monkey wants to do, he will always try his best to do it, even at the expense of his life.But what about myself?
Chen Wenze covered his head and recalled carefully, since he was a child he thought about self-cultivation, governing the family, governing the country and the world, not to mention those big ideals, he didn't even meet the standard of "self-cultivation".

"Self-cultivation" emphasizes the word "loyalty and forgiveness", and we must be loyal and forgiving.But Chen Wenze never forgave those who humiliated him, he always had resentment in his heart, and he couldn't forgive others.

When Chen Wenze was studying, he once read a story about "the dragon gave birth to nine sons".His favorite is "Jiazi" in Longzi, because Yazi must be repaid, and he loves revenge.He often thinks, although he is in the Confucian school, he has not understood the true meaning of "benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness"?He can't even repay grievances with kindness, and he is just an ordinary person with a bit of intelligence.What's more, if you can't enter the imperial examination, this is called failure to write.Seeing that a great war is coming, but thinking of avoiding the world and cultivating immortals, and not daring to join the army, this is also called Wubujiu.It's a tragedy to be alive.Is this all fate?

Chen Wenze's mind was troubled by these thoughts, and his heart became a little more depressed, and he became a little bit resentful.Fortunately, the picturesque scenery along the way made him feel much better.

One day he stood at a fork in the road, frowning and thinking about how to travel.Going to the left is Jeju Prefecture, the last big county in the east of Shu Kingdom.Jeju Prefecture has been prosperous since ancient times. It is a place with splendid culture and rich humanities. Many famous Confucian scholars live there.More importantly, there is a thoroughfare built by the local gentry with funds raised, and it only takes half a month to reach the destination of this trip.

Going to the right is the front plank road.The plank road is built along the cliffs and leaning on dangerous places, all of which are narrow paths.But after passing the plank road and taking a boat, you can go down the river and reach your destination in five or six days.

Chen Wenze was restless, and he was eager to get rid of the status quo, so he chose the front plank road.

As the old saying goes, the most wonderful thing in the world is the word 'choice'.

If you choose the right one, you will rise to the top and soar into the sky.If you choose the wrong one, you will be bumpy and bumpy, and you will suffer a complete defeat.

When Chen Wenze made a choice, how could he know the wonderful changes in the future.

About ten miles to the right, it was already evening.I happened to arrive at a place called Jiming Mountain.When I asked the local old farmers, I learned that the recent flash floods have caused fewer and fewer passenger ships on the river.I heard it mentioned by merchants who passed by a few days ago.There is only one passenger ship left on the river that is about to set sail. Calculating the time, it should be sailing in two days.

Chen Wenze didn't dare to delay, after having dinner at the old farmer's house, he immediately got up to leave.

The local folks are simple and honest, and they didn’t ask him for silver. They just mentioned a rumor and persuaded him: “This mountain is called Chicken Crowing Mountain. You can only pass through this mountain after the cockcrowing. Otherwise, the evil spirits in the mountain will eat people.” Yes. Young Master, let’s leave tomorrow.”

When Chen Wenze heard this, he laughed it off. Ever since he learned that he had ghost pupils in Yuzui Tower, he was no stranger to ghosts, and after walking in the mountains for so many days, he did not encounter a single ghost.Perhaps it was the Taiji Yin Yuyu given by Shangguan Chouchou that played a role, and no ghost dared to provoke him.

Chen Wenze thanked the old farmer for his reminder and insisted on doing it.The old farmer had no choice but to prepare a torch for him and told him to be careful.

Chen Wenze went up the mountain road. At this time, it was hot summer, the sun was setting to the west, and there was still a gray light in the sky.It doesn't matter if you look at the road.Moreover, when the mountain wind blows, it takes away a lot of heat.Walking all the way, it is very refreshing.

After walking into Jiming Mountain, Chen Wenze couldn't help frowning secretly.You can always see some suspicious charred marks on the mountain road, and many trees beside the road have been burned.The traces are still fresh, not like they were caused by wildfires.

After walking out of this section of the road, the mountains and forests have been shrouded in night.The mountain scenery at night made people feel at ease, Chen Wenze lit the torch, dispelled his doubts and continued to move forward.

The mountains were empty and the forest was quiet, and the remaining light from the torches could not illuminate the entire forest, and it was covered by night in a short while.

When traveling at night in summer, I am most afraid of mosquitoes, but as soon as the mosquitoes approach Chen Wenze, they flee like seeing a ghost.

Chen Wenze picked up the agarwood in his hand, and thanked Shangguan Chouchou again.With this strange wood, it avoids the nuisance of mosquitoes at night.He walked briskly, and quickly crossed a mountain depression, but from a distance, the mountains were continuous, and he didn't know how long he had to walk.

Suddenly, a flame in the distance went out.

Chen Wenze knew something different, he didn't want to meddle in other people's business, but the mountain road intersected, and that was the only way to go.Chen Wenze bit the bullet and walked towards that place.When I got closer, I found that there were still sparks on the spot, and a Taoist priest fell beside the tree.

Chen Wenze held up the torch and looked forward by the light of the fire. The Taoist priest's face was blue and his eyes were empty.He tried to lift the Taoist priest up, but he didn't want to touch the Taoist priest's body, he felt his hands were cold.The Taoist priest has been dead for a long time.

The Taoist priest looked frightened, as if he was frightened by something before he died.

In the silent mountain forest, the corpse of the Taoist priest is very terrifying.Chen Wenze's heartbeat also accelerated.People are not easily frightened by ghosts, but they are always frightened by corpses.

Chen Wenze suddenly remembered what the old farmer said about evil spirits, and felt even more uneasy. He couldn't help pulling himself together, gritted his teeth and tried the Taoist's breath.

Chen Wenze dispelled his fear, and tapped his fingers to feel the Taoist priest's pulse.After concentrating on the induction, I only felt that the Taoist's pulse was weird, which was hard to figure out.

The Taoist priest also held a talisman in his hand, and the runes on the talisman were lifelike, sparkling with inspiration, ready to come out.

"Could this person be a cultivator of immortality?" Chen Wenze couldn't help wondering, and he immediately opened the Taoist priest's palm with curiosity.The talisman came out of his hand suddenly, soaring straight into the sky, scattered like a few flying swords and shot out in all directions.

The talisman was dazzling, and when it shot up to the sky, it even revealed a shadow on the tree.

Seeing this, Chen Wenze was shocked again.

The shadow on the tree smiled sadly, and a hoarse voice came: "Don't touch it, this Taoist priest is not a mortal, he has learned the Taoism of the immortal family long ago, and his pulse is already very different from that of mortals. How can mortals cut the pulse?" Can judge Xiu family's body veins."

Chen Wenze was still in shock, and said to the tree: "Senior seems to be a fairy family too?"

"Look at your outfit, but you are a scholar?" The man didn't answer, but he became somewhat interested in Chen Wenze.

"The younger generation has studied for several years." Chen Wenze replied.

"Among the sages of Confucianism, Meng Sheng believed that 'at the beginning of man, nature is good'. The other Confucian sage, Xun Sheng, believed that 'at the beginning of man, nature is evil'. So what do you think is the nature of man?" The man's voice was still hoarse Gloomy, but the problem is a lot more high-end.

"It's hard to distinguish between good and evil." Chen Wenze replied quickly after a little thought as if answering questions in a private school.

"Yeah, people are chaotic." The man sighed.

Chen Wenze couldn't help being a little surprised, this person's tone was somewhat similar to Yu Zui'er.

The man on the tree said again: "Then let me ask you, Confucius is said to be a sage, so in the end, did he succeed in his cultivation and become an immortal, or did he die in the underworld after his lifespan was exhausted?"

Chen Wenze was dumbfounded, how could I know such a question.Chen Wenze could only shake his head and said, "I don't know."

"No learning, no skills!" The man snorted coldly, but then changed his mouth: "In the records of the official historian "The Family of Confucius", there was this passage, 'The way of a master is the greatest, so there is no room for a master in the world'. This world cannot accommodate Sage Kong, so Sage Kong must have broken the way and ascended to heaven."

Chen Wenze had actually read this history book. At that time, Mr. Private School explained that the "Tao" of Confucius was profound and broad, and ordinary people in the world could not accept it.

After Chen Wenze said this, the man said coldly, "What do mortals know?"

The man's voice was trembling, and he stood on the tree and muttered to himself: "'Tao' must be cultivated to the extreme. When the world is too hard to tolerate, can you break the way and fly to the immortals?"

The man seemed restless, and never thought of asking Chen Wenze to answer. Instead, he continued to talk about topics that Chen Wenze had never heard of. Every question was obscure and difficult to understand, and every sentence was extremely profound.

These kinds of questions seem to involve the unsolved mysteries of the Xiu family.

(End of this chapter)