plumnovel Chapter 162 The One Who Discusses the Way
Chapter 162 The One Who Discusses the Way
The highest peak of the Xianyou Mountains.
Yun Chen held Qin Xi in his arms as they sat on a boulder, keeping a close eye on Xiao Yao Yao's movements and monitoring her situation.
Xiao Yaoyao forged ahead, overcoming all obstacles and calmly resolving all the dangers she faced. Every spirit beast that attacked her was easily slain by her sword.
One second she was saying, "The bunny is so cute."
The next second, the rabbit's head flew off. It was a ferocious rabbit that pounced on her face. It deserved to die!
An hour later, Xiao Yaoyao successfully made it through, and Yun Chen and Qin Xi landed beside her. Qin Xi picked her up.
Little Yao Yao smiled innocently, looking very cute: "Mommy, Daddy, Yao Yao passed the test! Wasn't Yao Yao amazing?"
"Mmm, you're amazing, baby."
Qin Xi held Xiao Yaoyao, her face full of praise.
"Yes, Yao Yao is the best."
Yun Chen stepped forward and gently swept his hand across Xiao Yaoyao's body, cleaning away all the dirt and bloodstains.
Qin Xi held Xiao Yaoyao in her arms, and Yun Chen embraced Qin Xi. They transformed into light and flew towards their home.
Xiao Yaoyao's experience this time was a complete success.
Back in Suzhou, Yun Chen didn't take Xiao Yao Yao back to the Peach Blossom Spring Secret Realm. Instead, he took the mother and daughter for a stroll around the city.
In the city center, there is a huge bustling downtown area.
The high-rise buildings here were not demolished, but preserved, becoming a unique symbol of the previous era.
The streets were bustling with people, and many were engaged in various activities.
On the main road, mechanical facilities shuttle back and forth in an orderly manner, controlled by the dispatch system. Whether delivering goods or carrying people, they are all highly intelligent.
Everything was so harmonious and beautiful.
When people meet, they clasp their hands in greeting and then begin to discuss matters.
When people see a nest of ants moving house, they will discuss the matter.
People also discussed the Dao when they saw small fish chasing each other in the water.
Seeing flocks of birds flying in the sky, people also discussed the Dao.
Even seeing grass growing in the cracks of the wall, people would still discuss it.
Everything in the universe can inspire people to think, because these are all things that can truly promote spiritual practice.
It's not uncommon to see people taking a stroll, suddenly having an epiphany, and then sitting down to ponder it.
Yun Chen and Qin Xi were both at ease and let Xiao Yao Yao go play by herself.
Before long, five or six children, some around eight or nine years old and others around ten, appeared around Xiao Yaoyao's side, a group of boys and girls.
These children are all very cute and lively, and they are dressed very neatly. The boys are dignified and handsome, and the girls are cute, pretty, and charming.
These children grew up under the scientific development philosophy of the Huaxia Immortal Clan, and their hearts are pure and flawless.
A group of children surrounded Xiao Yaoyao, showing their friendliness. Some clasped their hands in greeting, while others bowed, demonstrating their politeness and respect.
"Miss, what's your name?"
An eight- or nine-year-old girl asked, her voice very childish, her big eyes filled with clear innocence.
Xiao Yaoyao said, "My name is Yun Yao."
A young man patted his chest and said, "Sister Yunyao, how is your cultivation going? Have you successfully cultivated Qi? If you encounter any problems in your cultivation, feel free to ask me. I will answer your questions to the best of my knowledge without reservation."
Little Yao Yao rarely interacts with people her own age, so seeing such warm and friendly children made her very happy.
Then she began to discuss philosophy with the children.
Unbeknownst to her, Xiao Yaoyao was discussing medicinal herbs with everyone, which was precisely her forte, since she had spent her childhood with her grandparents and maternal grandparents in the herb fields.
Little Yao Yao began by quoting from the Baopuzi Classic: "The Shennong Four Classics say that the elixirs of the world are divided into superior, middle, and inferior medicines."
"The superior medicine can grant immortality and eternity, allowing one to ascend to the status of a true immortal, roam freely in the heavens and on earth, and wield great supernatural powers. However, the practice of obtaining such medicine has been lost in this world, or it may only exist as a legend, and there is no way to verify it."
"Traditional Chinese medicine can stabilize one's primordial spirit, solidify one's realm, and allow one to advance in one day, like a phoenix rising from the ashes or a cicada transforming from its pupa, gaining a new life, breaking through bottlenecks, shackles, and chains, and thus elevating one's cultivation to a higher level. Such medicines are rare and ancient, one in a million, and priceless."
"The one who administers the medicine regulates the spirit, using techniques to accelerate it, and manipulating laws to unleash its power; the methods are numerous and varied!"
"Among them, the methods of administering medicine are divided into many categories: gathering qi, transformation, restoring the original state, casting spells, displaying skills, refining, taking, and mixing, each with its own method. For example, the Rejuvenation Pill is made by grinding the leaves of Danqing, grinding the roots of mica, crushing the stems of Xuejian, and combining the whole plant of Paris polyphylla. When the pill is made and taken, it can make the true qi in the body flow smoothly through the body, regulate the spirit, and keep the source flowing continuously."
She first listed the words of the scriptures, and then kept offering her own insights. The other children listened attentively, and some even hurriedly took out paper from their sleeves to write it down.
After the discussion, all the children benefited. They were all impressed by Yao Yao's knowledge of pharmacology. However, they also had their own strengths and discussed a particular aspect that interested them.
After the final discussion, Xiao Yaoyao bid farewell to the group and returned to Yun Chen and Qin Xi's side, taking one of their hands in hers.
The family returned home and rested for a while.
Xiao Yaoyao took the initiative to discuss the Dao with Yun Chen.
Yun Chen held Xiao Yaoyao's hands: "Yaoyao, we are all cultivating immortality and the Dao. According to your understanding, what is the Dao?"
Xiao Yaoyao thought for a moment, then said seriously, "The scriptures usually say that the Dao covers the heavens and the earth, encompasses the four directions, and reaches the eight extremes. It is immeasurably high and unfathomably deep. It envelops heaven and earth and is endowed with formlessness. It is like a flowing spring, rushing and slowly filling, muddy and smooth, turbid and slowly clearing... These are all minor Daos."
"I believe that the Great Dao is vast and boundless, it is the action of the mind, the action of man, the objectivity of dependence, and the subjectivity of initiative. It creates all things, understands all laws, changes heaven and earth, and all things under heaven can be done. It should be deduced from nature. Although the changes of all things cannot be fully understood, they can be demonstrated, verified, controlled, and regulated by the immortals. Therefore, of the three thousand Great Daos, those who choose one and study it deeply can attain the Dao."
She is truly remarkable. At only ten years old, she possesses insights and understanding far exceeding those of her peers, and even many adult cultivators do not have as profound an understanding of the Dao as she does.
Yun Chen smiled with satisfaction and discussed the Dao with him: "The Great Dao is broad and open, not far from where one is. Every cultivator has their own path. The ultimate goal of the Dao is to return to simplicity and truth. Cultivate oneself and nurture one's nature, connecting with heaven and earth. Seek what is near, and you will return. When pressed, respond; when moved, act. The universe is infinitely vast, its transformations endless. Free and unrestrained, responding to the sounds and shadows. Ascending high and looking down, one does not lose one's principles..."
On one side, Qin Xi sat quietly, holding the orange cat Donggua in her arms, listening attentively to the father and daughter's debate, nodding occasionally as if she had gained some insight.
Not long after, two figures gently pushed open the door and entered. It was Chu Miaomiao and Ye Mo, who had just finished their work and returned home.
Qin Xi glanced at them and nodded to the two of them.
The two also noticed that Yun Chen was discussing Dao with Xiao Yao Yao.
The two did not speak to disturb her, but gave Qin Xi a look before entering the study hand in hand.
The door to the study closed gently.
Chu Miaomiao and Ye Mo sat down.
Ye Mo looked at Chu Miaomiao and said with a solemn expression, "There is indeed a problem with the Yingzhou Secret Realm."
Chu Miaomiao asked, "What happened over there?"
Ye Mo revealed the clues he had uncovered.
Now, Ye Mo has reached the late stage of the Golden Core Realm. He has not only been promoted to a Golden Robe Elder of the Dragon Group, but has also become a general on the Jiangnan coastal defense line, enjoying high prestige among cultivators.
Ever since the sea monsters invaded back then, after he discovered the truth that the sea monsters were controlled by humans, he dug out a clue that was related to the Yingzhou Secret Realm, and has been secretly investigating it ever since.
Part of the truth has begun to emerge; it must be the cultivators of the Yingzhou Secret Realm who are behind this.
However, based solely on these clues and speculations, there is still no reliable evidence to prove that the person behind the scenes is related to them.
They won't ask Yun Chen for help anymore.
Yun Chen already knew about this matter and had told them that it was a difficult problem that the Huaxia Immortal Clan had to overcome to rise to power. Only by relying on the Huaxia Immortal Clan's own strength could they lay the foundation for their future rise.