Ruins of the past

Ever since he heard the man named "Shi" talk about the so-called four great sutras: Book of Heaven, Book of Earth, Book of Stars, and Map of the Moon, Chu Qiguang's desire to explore and curiosity grew uncontrollably.

So after returning to the big library in Chaoyao Mountain, he asked Lin Lan to help find any information on these four books.

Among the four books, the name of the so-called Heavenly Book is too popular. Although it is mentioned in many books, there are still no really useful clues.

The remaining earth books, star scriptures, and moon maps... Although Lin Lan also found some information, most of them were related to geography, astrology, and lunar phenomena.

After reading it, Chu Qiguang felt that it was not up to par with what 'Shi' said about the origin of Taoism in the world.

But this time, looking at Lin Lan's expression, Chu Qiguang could feel the other party's confidence.

Lin Lan introduced: "The last article of this travelogue talks about the "Star Sutra", which seems to be the "Star Sutra" you are looking for, Brother Chu."

After taking the book brought by Lin Lan, Chu Qiguang scanned it and discovered that it turned out to be a travel diary from the Wei Dynasty called "Linghui Travels".

Chu Qiguang recalled the history of the Central Plains in this world.

From the initial chaotic war between humans and demons, to the first human dynasty that unified the Central Plains - the Former Han Dynasty, Dao Zun Xuanyuan was also a figure of that era.

However, according to the contents of the books he read, such as "Inquiry into the Origin of the Immortal Way" and "The Practicing Cause and Effect Sutra", the founding emperor of the former Han Dynasty, Ji, led to the collapse of the country and the mutation of the Immortal Way because of his pursuit of immortality.

So the second dynasty was born under the guidance of Dao Zun Xuanyuan, and this dynasty was called "Zhou". The history of this dynasty is very short, only a few decades, and the recorded historical materials are also very sparse, at least Chu Qiguang has not seen much in the past few months.

Next is the third dynasty ‘Wei’, which is also the era recorded in this travelogue.

"Linghui Travels" records a man who called himself a Linghui Mountain native. He spent more than thirty years starting from the Central Plains and traveling all the way to the far west.

Along the way, he passed through dozens of countries, encountered bandits, monsters, military chaos, arrests and other things, but he also witnessed all kinds of prosperity, wealth, beauties, strong men, big monsters...

However, many of the stories in this travelogue are so bizarre and weird that many people think they were made up by people from Linghui Mountain.

The last article of the travelogue introduces a country called Datai.

"...tens of thousands of miles to the west of the Central Plains, is the end of the world, with only the vast sea and no land..."

"...There is a country called Tai Tai. Its people are red and white in color. The men are all dressed in plain clothes, and the women are all dressed in pearls and brocade..."

"...the area is thousands of miles away, and there are more than 400 cities. The small country has dozens of vassals. The victorious soldiers are about a million, and they often fight against the demon country..."

"...There are also people with great supernatural powers who can turn over rivers and seas, comparable to those who have entered Taoism. They are called sages locally..."

"...There is a book called "The Book of Stars", which is actually written in Chinese characters. It is mysterious and profound, containing the most profound principles of Taoism. It is the foundation of all the arts in this country..."

After reading "Linghui Travels", Chu Qiguang also had a look of surprise on his face.

The rat demon he conquered last time came from Da Zhu in the far west, and this so-called Da Tai is further west. Hearing this description, he has reached the end of the continent.

The so-called "Star Scripture" has been refuted by many people, thinking that it is impossible for the barbarian lands in the far west to inherit the Taoism of the Central Plains.

But Chu Qiguang felt that this thing seemed to match the "Shi" and the "Star Sutra" he talked about.

"If the "Star Book" is really in Taipei... I don't know what country it has become now... Do I have to go so far away to search for it?"

Thinking of this, Chu Qiguang couldn't help but frown, and could only keep it in his heart for the time being and wait until later.

Lin Lan on the side was always paying attention to Chu Qiguang's expression, and when she saw his slightly frowned brow, she always wanted to smooth it down for him.

Lin Lan: "What's wrong, Brother Chu? Isn't it?"

Chu Qiguang shook his head: "I feel that the "Star Book" I heard about should be the one mentioned in the travel notes. But it is tens of thousands of miles away... Sigh... I don't know when I can read it. Read this book."

Lin Lan said: "If this "Star Book" is really as magical as it says, it must be very famous in the far west. I will look for more historical materials related to the West in the library next, maybe I can learn more."

Lin Lan continued: "After all, we have a direction now, and it's not like I was like a headless fly before. Don't worry, Brother Chu, I will definitely help you find it."

Chu Qiguang returned "Linghui Travels" to the other party: "I'm sorry to trouble you about this matter, Miss Lin."

Lin Lan took the book handed to him and accidentally touched Chu Qiguang's fingers with his fingers.

Lin Lan felt a burning heat coming from the other person's fingertips, a slightly hot feeling.

She couldn't help but blush on her face and quickly put "Linghui Travels" back.

After Chu Qiguang left, in the big library that had always been dark in the past, today there was an oil lamp emitting a faint light.

The janitor walked silently into the light and saw Lin Lan looking back and forth at a large table of books with a serious look on his face... He didn't even notice that he was standing behind him.

The old man said with annoyance on his face: "Xiaolan, can't Chu Qiguang look for it himself? Do you want you to help him look for it?"

Lin Lan said without looking back: "Brother Chu is so busy, how can he have time to do these things. I have nothing to do anyway in the library all day, so I just want to help."

More than an hour later, the gatekeeper came over again: "It's time for you to rest."

Lin Lan was reading the book and taking notes: "I'll read it for a while."

An hour later, the janitor came over and saw Lin Lan still reading. He said with some distress: "This kid Chu Qiguang is very good at instigating others. I let you read so many books, and I'm not afraid of you." Something happened."

Lin Lan smiled unconsciously on his face: "Brother Chu asked me, and I told him it was okay."

The gatekeeper sighed repeatedly after hearing this, and kept thinking in his heart: 'I shouldn't have let Chu Qiguang enter the big library in the first place. ’

Lin Lan couldn't help but said: "Haiye, go and rest first, don't affect my reading."

…

Yong'an 16 years, June 15th.

In a forest at the foot of Chaoyao Mountain, Chu Qiguang, Chen Gang, and Qiao Zhi were walking while chatting about the situation in Yaoyin Village.

Qiao Zhi said that he missed Chu Qiguang and came here on the Chongming Bird.

As soon as we met today, the cat jumped into Chu Qiguang's arms and thought to himself: "Oh, it's still Chen Zhengzhang. Although life is a little harder, he stays at the foot of Chaoyao Mountain and can often see Chu Qiguang. This is the close minister." ah. ’

‘I have to come here often, keep in touch with Chu Qiguang, and fight for the interests of the cat clan in the world in the future. ’

Today was the day when Chu Qiguang went down the mountain to do some shopping. After he finished arranging the work of the handymen, he came with Chen Gang and Qiao Zhi to get the King of Sumeru Mountain Sutra and asked about the situation in Yaoyin Village.