Pawn Crossing the River

The Wanxiang Dao Palace Tree has deep roots and the Grand Master of the Palm Palace is personally in charge. Naturally, an investigation team that was just going through the motions could not cause much trouble and left quickly.

There are no obvious actions from all parties, but various private actions are also paving the way for the next confrontation.

In the blink of an eye, it was mid-September, and the three-month study in the upper palace came to an end.

There is also a Mid-Autumn Festival between the Hungry Ghost Festival on July 15th and September 15th. This is not a traditional Taoist festival, but a secular traditional festival. It is listed as the three major festivals along with the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival. It's just that the Wanxiang Dao Palace is quite taboo about this festival. After all, there are many homeless children in the Wanxiang Dao Palace. This reunion festival will inevitably make people sad, so the Wanxiang Dao Palace will not take the initiative to hold celebrations like the Ghost Festival. , but private celebrations are allowed.

Qi Xuansu didn't like to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, so he spent August 15th in the library of Genyuan.

After experiencing a rebirth, Qi Xuansu became much more relaxed when practicing the "Magic Sword" again. Now he has successfully passed the test nine times out of ten times. In mid-September, he finally practiced the "Magic Sword" to the point of entering the palace.

This is also reasonable. After Qi Xuansu experienced the "small rebirth" of the realm of training and transformation, his qualifications have barely equaled those of the banished immortals. The "magic knife" is a quick and heretical method. In addition, Qi Xuansu has become a heavenly being. The cultivation level has reached a higher level, and it took three months to practice to a small degree, which is not too shocking.

After entering mid-September, regular classes ceased. The training members began to pack their luggage, complete various handover procedures, and prepare to leave the Vientiane Taoist Palace, while the Taoist Palace began to prepare for the final seal-giving ceremony.

The Taoist sect is divided into two systems, one is the position, and the other is the Taoist grade.

For example, Qi Xuansu's position is the Taoist priest in charge of the eighth division of Ziweitang, and his rank is the fourth-grade Taoist priest of sacrificial wine.

There is a certain connection between the two. Some positions must reach a certain level by default before they can be held. Even positions and ranks are closely bound together. For example, the position of deputy head teacher must be tightly bound to the rank of a first-grade innocent Taoist priest. , there has never been a precedent for a second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest to serve as deputy headmaster.

However, there are no fixed ranks for lower positions, such as the first-level deputy hall leader, up to the second-level Taiyi Taoist Priest, and down to the fourth-level Liquor Taoist Priest, who can hold such positions. The minimum limit for the first level of Zhang Tang, Zhang Fu, and Zhang Palace is a second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest, but a first-grade innocent Taoist priest can also serve.

Tokens and waistbands correspond to positions. In addition to proving identity, they also have various permissions and serve as keys. For example, the token in Sun Hewu's hand belongs to the master of the palace. As long as you hold this token, It can unlock all the restrictions in the Vientiane Tao Palace.

The conferred urn corresponds to the grade of Taoist priests. Only those who have reached the level of the fourth-grade wine-offering Taoist priest can be awarded the urn, and it is unique to each person. Taoist priests of the fourth grade Jijiu were initially awarded the "Chu Zhen Sutra Urn", Taoist priests of the third grade Youyi were promoted to be awarded the "Zhongji Sutra Urn", Taoist priests of the second grade Taiyi were awarded the "Shangdong Sutra Urn", and Shenzhi Zhenren was awarded the "Taixuan Sutra Urn" ”, the first-grade innocent Taoist priest taught the “Taishang Du Gong Sutra Ribbon”, and the deputy headmaster Da Zhenren taught the “Tai Shang Daode Jing Ribbon”.

Logically speaking, Zhenzhi Zhenren and Deputy Headmaster Da Zhenren should not be counted within the scope of grades, but should be regarded as positions. However, because of their particularity, they have indeed become real levels. Zhenzhi Zhenren is higher than The ordinary second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests and the deputy head master Da Zhenren are also higher than the ordinary first-grade innocent Taoist priests, so there are special sutras corresponding to the two.

The Grand Master is not included in this list. He has neither tokens, ultimatums, or sutras, but only a "Three Treasures Ruyi", which is similar to the Western scepter. It not only symbolizes the authority of the Grand Master, it can open and close the Kunlun Cave. It is also the identity certificate of the Grand Master, somewhat similar to the emperor's jade seal.

Of course, as the so-called Six Seals of the Emperor, the emperor has more than one jade seal, which are the emperor's official seal, the emperor's seal, the emperor's letter seal, the emperor's official seal, the emperor's seal, and the emperor's letter seal. They have different functions. The emperor's official seal is used for all officials, the emperor's official seal is used for giving orders to princes and officials, the emperor's official seal is used for recruiting troops and campaigns, the emperor's official seal is used for recruiting ministers, and the emperor's official seal is used for worshiping foreign affairs, serving the ghosts and gods of heaven and earth. Use the Emperor's Seal.

The Grand Master also not only uses the "Three Treasures of Good Luck" as a token, he also has special seals, but there are not as many as six seals, there are only three seals, corresponding to creation, human world, ghosts and gods respectively.

Nowadays, these things that belong to the Grand Master are sealed in the Zixiao Palace, waiting for a new owner.

Even if all kinds of symbolic meanings are put aside, the "Three Treasures of Good Luck" itself is still a genuine fairy. Before the integration of Taoism, Xuansheng and his wife liked to use it as a hammer. There was a Confucian priest who was This Ruyi blow caused his brains to burst, and many immortals suffered heavy losses.

Later sutra urns were all modeled after the "Three Treasures Ruyi". In addition to proving identity and corresponding to certain permissions, they could also be used as a weapon.

For example, the three deputy heads of the Taoist Master's "Tai Shang Dao Dao Jing Rui" have authority corresponding to the Demon Suppressing Well Cave, the Demon Locking Tower Cave, and the Dragon Palace Cave. The three deputy heads of the Da Zhenren can divide some times from the sutra. Give high-level authority to others to help them manage the cave. In addition, the "Tai Shang Dao De Jing Rui" can also be used as a semi-immortal object equivalent to the "Gong Candle Staff". Similar to a magical weapon, the three sutra urns are different and correspond to heaven, earth and human beings respectively. , how mysterious it is, because the three deputy head masters rarely take action, there is no way to know.

In the same way, in addition to various powers, the "Tai Shang Du Gong Sutra" of a first-grade innocent Taoist priest can also be used as a semi-immortal object equivalent to "no photographic paper".

By analogy, Shenzhi Zhenren's "Tai Xuan Sutra Urn" corresponds to the best treasure, the second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest's "Shangdong Sutra Urn" corresponds to the top-grade treasure, and the third-grade Youyi Taoist priest's "Zhongji Sutra Urn" corresponds to the middle-grade treasure. The "Chu Zhen Sutra Urn" of the fourth-grade wine-sacrifice Taoist priest corresponds to the lower-grade treasure.

After all, the sutra urn was made by the Taoist sect himself, and it was a matter of honor, so there were no defective treasures.

In other words, the burial ceremony is to give away a treasure for free.

Of course it's a great thing.

However, sutra urns cannot be bought and sold privately. Once discovered, the punishment will be very severe, ranging from the confiscation of the sutra urn to having the Taoist priest's grade reduced.

If someone is demoted due to a major mistake, the original sutra must be handed in and replaced with one corresponding to the grade.

Speaking of which, the distribution and management of sutras are also within the scope of Ziweitang's responsibilities. Otherwise, Ziweitang is the head of the nine halls.

The enshrinement ceremony was arranged in the auditorium of Qianyuan, and was personally presided over by the great master of the palace. However, the master in charge of the palace usually does not attend in person, but leaves it to Sun Hewu or Ning Lingyun. Strictly speaking, after the master in charge of the palace handed it over to Sun Hewu, and then looked at Sun Hewu's mood, if he was happy, he would give it to him personally. If he was not happy, he would push it down and hand it over to a junior like Ning Lingyun.

Ning Lingyun has no room to push down, so Ning Lingyun's power depends on the mood of the two old guys above. When neither of them is doing anything, the power in his hands is comparable to that of the real person in charge of the palace. Both of them are in charge. When the time comes, he will return to his normal second place position.

This year is a bit special, so Sun Hewu decided to give the ceremony in person.

On the day of the enthronement, everyone attended in formal attire. After a brief summary and encouraging speech, they came forward one by one and lined up.

Sun Hewu starts from the right, followed by two special Jinzi teachers. One is holding the Sumeru object sent from Ziweitang, and the other is responsible for handing Sun Hewu the "First True Sutra Urn".

The first person in line was Yao Pei. Sun Hewu handed the "Chu Zhen Sutra Urn" into Yao Pei's hands and said with emotion: "When I gave the urn last time, the girl from the Zhang family was standing in this position. This time it is me who is giving the gift, and it is you, the girl from the Yao family, who will be standing in this position next time."

Yao Pei took the "Chu Zhen Sutra Urn" with both hands and said expressionlessly: "Thank you, Mr. Sun, for teaching me the urn."

Next to Yao Pei was Qi Xuansu. Sun Hewu came to Qi Xuansu. He did not rush to take the "Chu Zhen Sutra Urn" from the hands of Te Jin Jin Zi, but looked at Qi Xuansu up and down: "It's amazing, it's amazing, no." Heavenly beings who reach the age of thirty have a bright future.”

Qi Xuansu lowered his head slightly, not knowing what to say.

Sun Hewu reached out and patted Qi Xuansu on the shoulder: "Zhang Yatou came from Dazhen Palace, Yao Yatou came from Wanshou Chongyang Palace, and Li Xiaozi came from Zhenjing Villa. Although he came to our palace to study, he is not You are the only one from the Wanxiang Dao Palace, and if you can stand out, it will bring glory to our Wanxiang Dao Palace. So, do your best, follow the right path, and don't go the wrong way."

Qi Xuansu stood up straight, and his many words could only be reduced to one word: "Yes."

Sun Hewu then took the "Chu Zhen Sutra Urn" from Te Jin Jin Zi's hands and handed it to Qi Xuansu's hands.

Qi Xuansu took it with both hands and solemnly said: "Thank you, Mr. Sun, for giving me the casket."

Sun Hewu smiled slightly and walked towards the next person.

Qi Xuansu carefully looked at the "Chu Zhen Sutra Urn" in his hand. It was essentially a special talisman, but with an extra jade horizontal axis that could be folded up into the shape of a scroll and tied with silk thread for convenience. Hanging from waist.

Nowadays, Qi Xuansu has many small objects hanging on his waist, such as decorative jade pendants, imitation "Nine Yang Lihuo Shield", the waist badge of the Taoist priest in charge of Ziwei Hall, and now the "Chu Zhen Sutra Urn" is also added.

The functions of sutra urn can be continuously superimposed. In other words, the "Zhongji Jinglu" adds new functions on the basis of covering the "Primordial Sutra". By analogy, when it comes to the "Taishang Daodejing" of the deputy headmaster Da Zhen, not only It has unique functions, and also includes all the functions of the previous scriptures.

The biggest function of "Chu Zhen Sutra" is not to fight with others, but to act as a mother-and-son talisman that can be used repeatedly, and there is no time limit. However, the disadvantage is that it can only bind one person, and the other party must also have Taoist scriptures.

Qi Xuansu must be bound to Zhang Yuelu, but he then thought about it. With Qiniang's methods, she might have a scripture in her hand. If he bypassed her, the mother-in-law would be jealous again, and the conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law would also be a problem.