500 years after the conferment of the gods, I only joined the Jiejiao

With a glance, the little girl Yuanling was guarding the door.

"Master, villain!"

And Yuan Ling spoke angrily.

Xu Linyuan took a closer look, but then he was also happy.

I saw that in her body at this time, there was a lot of alchemy.

Obviously - this is the qi of the treasure pill that was given to him by the Taishang Laojun before.

The little girl was probably annoyed by being chased by the elixir, so she finally ate it in one gulp.

But the elixir of the elixir refined by Taishang Laojun is so strong, it naturally stays in her body.

Of course, this qi will not kill her or kill her.

But her fairy body is not actually a body of flesh and blood.

So unless she refines the alchemy in her body through practice, she will naturally not want to have a good time playing.

"Thinking about it this way, the two boys of the master uncle seem to be fairy spirits... This elixir may be aimed at them."

As soon as Xu Linyuan thought about this, he naturally knew the reason for Yuan Ling's actions at this time.

It's like being forced by parents to do homework, highlighting an unhappiness.

"You girl..."

Seeing Yuan's energetic appearance, Xu Linyuan also felt that the boring retreat of these days was swept away.

He smiled and said to Yuan Ling: "If you are willing to practice hard for a while, and refine all the alchemy in your body--Master, I will make the decision and take you out to play in a few days."

"Really?"

And when he heard that he could go out to play, Yuan Ling suddenly became excited.

Has she not left Yuanquan Mountain since she was born?

"How could I lie to you?"

"Eh? Master—then where are we going to play then?"

Seeing that Xu Linyuan's words were serious, Yuan Ling became more and more curious.

"Go to the world and meet a sage.".

43. Laodan of Zoucheng, the principle of all things (please collect!)

State of Lu, north of Zou City.

In a large academy.

A boy is holding a scroll in his hand, sitting high on the edge of the courtyard wall.

He was born with a very distinctive feature - his beard and hair are white, his eyebrows are broad and his eyes are wide, and his ears are also very large.

At first glance, he doesn't look like a boy, but looks like an old man.

His name is Dan, and his surname is Li.

Of course, because of its old age.

Therefore, the other children in the private school called him 'Lao Dan' instead.

At this time, Li Dan was holding bamboo slips in his hands.

Its eyes are looking at the sky.

It may seem like you are shorting out, but in fact it is clearly the opposite.

Thinking and wisdom shone in his eyes, not at all like a nine-year-old child.

But at this time

"Old Dan!"

A voice calling interrupted Lao Dan's thinking.

It was a boy from the same private school as him, and he seemed to be planning to go home with his luggage.

"Mr. Bo Xia is free."

He said so to Lao Dan.

"good."

When Lao Dan heard the words, he also nodded slowly.

The voice is gentle and the movements are very calm, also like an old man.

"..."

Seeing this scene, the boy who was his classmate was used to it.

After telling the situation, he turned around and left.

And Lao Dan walked slowly all the way to the inner courtyard of the academy, and knocked on the door of a room.

"gentlemen."

he said softly.

"come in."

After hearing such a response from inside, he just entered it.

In the house, there is a real old man.

His beard and hair are all white, and his appearance is extraordinary. He doesn't look like a person from a small place like Zou City.

But seeing Lao Dan walk into the room at this moment, the old man couldn't help but secretly sighed in his heart.

His name is Bo Xia, and he was originally a doctor of Lu State.

He is full of books and familiar with rituals, and he was also a famous sage in the past.

Due to the difficulty of celebrating his father in the past, he uprightly said that celebrating his father was an act of rebellion.

So he was removed from the post of doctor and assigned to Zoucheng.

Afterwards, an academy was opened in Zou City.

And with his knowledge, it is natural to teach students to enlighten wisdom casually.

But this old Dan is undoubtedly the most special student he has encountered in his teaching life.

Bo Xia knew that this was a true genius.

Since entering the academy, Lao Dan came to him almost every day to ask a question.

From the very beginning, Bo Xia could answer fluently.

Now, even seeing Lao Dan, he would feel a great pressure in his heart.

And today, Lao Dan asked questions as usual.

"Dare to ask sir, what is the foundation of the world?"

Old Dan asked softly.

Hearing this question, Bo Xia breathed a sigh of relief.

He thought this question was too simple.

"It's not difficult to ask - the world is naturally based on ethics."

He spoke loudly.

This is also the truth recognized by the world today.

Bangzhou etiquette is the highest truth in the world.

"What is the etiquette?"

"Wang Xing Wang Dao, ministers uphold their duties, and the people get the people's livelihood."

As an old scholar-bureaucrat who has followed the etiquette all his life, Bo Xia naturally answered the questions fluently.

"Old man, think about it—if the king can practice the way of the king, the ministers can do their duties well, and the people can live a good life."

"Everyone follows the etiquette, and the world is naturally clear, and the filth is swept away."

He stroked his beard and said: "It's a pity that there are always people like Qingfu and his like who violated the ethics and morals - fortunately, there is a person like Master Yuanquan who is a righteous person in the world, otherwise our country of Lu will be in trouble."

He felt that he answered this question perfectly today.

When it was rare to be happy in his heart, he didn't expect it.

Old Dan heard the words, but shook his head.

"Sir, this statement is absurd."

"How ridiculous?"

Hearing this, Bo Xia frowned.

Lao Dan asked softly: "Heaven, earth, stars, mountains, rivers, vegetation, rivers, lakes and seas, can we abide by etiquette?"

As soon as these words came out, Bo Xia was suddenly taken aback.

But Lao Dan continued to think about himself and said: "I often observe the movement of the heavens, the earth and the stars. I often see rivers rolling and trees blooming and dying."

"They don't know the words of etiquette, but they also have their own reasons."

"Heaven has secrets, earth has geography, things have physical properties, and people have relationships."

"If you can grasp this principle, it is the right path for the world."

Old Dan said softly.

"So I dare to ask, sir, what is the foundation of the world?"

He asked the same question again.

So, Bo Xia didn't say another word.

He already realized the problem.

The world he thinks about is the state of Lu and Bang Zhou—following the etiquette, the world will be settled.

But what Lao Dan asked from the beginning was not this.

What he sees are heaven, earth and stars, rivers, lakes and seas.

The temples of the State of Lu and the vitality of the world are only part of it.

What he really wants to ask... is the true truth that encompasses everything and sums up the world!

So, Bo Xia gave a wry smile.

"I can't answer this question for you."

"It's not just me, no one in the world can answer you."

"But if you can really deduce this principle of heaven and earth - the sage after Duke Zhou, it will be you."

After all, he covered his face with his hands and walked away.

"..."

Seeing this scene, a trace of disappointment flashed in Lao Dan's eyes.

He shook his head and slowly put away his luggage.

Then he walked out of the academy.

While walking, he was still thinking.

He has no interest in becoming a saint.

But for the reason he wants to know, he will never give up.

He seemed to be able to feel that that was the purpose of coming to this world.

Going against the turbulent flow of people in Zou City, Lao Dan paced slowly.