Taiping Inn

After Li Xuandu sent Pei Yu away, he dealt with some chores. It was only at the beginning of the Xu hour that the sky was about to darken. Li Xuandu left Qingping Garden alone and headed for the Yanyu Tower in Jishanfang. Not far from Jishanfang is the Daodefang, where the Xiaozhenren Mansion of the Zhengyi Sect is located. Next to the Daodefang is the Daoshufang, where the Dongmuxuan of the Donghua Sect is located. Not far from the Daoshufang is the Daohuafang, where the Juechen Jingzhai of the Cihang Sect is located.

In this dynasty, although Longmen Prefecture still retains the market structure, the former market system has been completely abandoned, and the gates of the prefectures are not closed, and there is no obstruction. After Li Xuandu arrived at Jishanfang, he walked to the outside of the Yanyu Tower with ease, looking at the mansion he had visited many times from afar. On the four big red lanterns under the eaves of the mansion's porch, the two seal characters "Qingwei" were still the same. The vicissitudes of life, fate, the first time Li Xuandu followed his master to stay here for a short time seemed like yesterday. But this time, the distance ahead was less than a street, but he felt it was a bit far.

Strictly speaking, Li Xuandu and Li Daoxu are no longer one, just like they have set up their own sects and separated from each other. There is affection, but the affection is very subtle.

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Li Xuandu had mixed feelings about this, so he did not let Qin Su accompany him, but walked here alone. Just as Wen Ren and other high priests had doubts about the hermits, Li Xuandu also wanted to ask Li Daoxu something, but he didn't know if his master would be frank with him.

Li Xuandu walked over step by step, and when he got closer, the lantern hanging on the door of the mansion illuminated Li Xuandu's face.

"Mr. Qingping!" The Qingwei Sect disciple standing in front of the mansion was obviously an old friend. He recognized Li Xuandu's identity at a glance, and his voice was a bit cordial, but this cordiality was obviously a bit strange.

Li Xuandu could certainly feel the alienation, which was understandable. Li Yuanying and Li Taiyi left Donghai, and Zhang Haishi and Lu Yanbing took power. Everyone in the sect knew that the Fourth Master's faction had won, but no matter what, the Fourth Master was no longer a member of the Qingwei Sect. He was an outsider, so it was inevitable that he had mixed feelings.

Li Xuandu asked with a smile: "Is the old sect master back?"

The Qingwei Sect disciple said respectfully: "Yes."

Li Xuandu said: "Please inform them that Li Xuandu wants to see you."

The Qingwei Sect disciple said: "Yes, please wait a moment."

Li Xuandu nodded, "Okay."

The Qingwei Sect disciple turned around and left quickly.

Over the years, Li Daoxu has retreated behind the scenes, which has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantage is that Li Yuanying has shared a lot of moral and reputation pressures for Li Daoxu, so that many people's dissatisfaction has been transferred to Li Yuanying, making Li Daoxu, who is hiding behind Li Yuanying, more relaxed and at ease. The downside is that Li Yuanying took this opportunity to seize power. Although Li Daoxu still firmly controlled the Qingwei Sect's top leaders on Penglai Island, Li Yuanying gradually replaced Li Daoxu at the bottom, in the Imperial Capital and other places. Many people had to obey Li Yuanying's arrangements directly, which was considered a reward from Li Daoxu to Li Yuanying. The same was true for Qingping Garden. Although Li Yuanying had left Penglai Island, for the Qingwei Sect's top leaders, the third and fourth disputes were almost settled, but in places like Qingping Garden, which were very far away from the center of the East China Sea, Li Yuanying's influence still remained, and the attitude towards Li Xuandu became complicated.

Li Xuandu certainly understood this, but he would not care about these little people, he would only care about Li Yuanying.

Not long after, the Qingwei Sect disciple came back and said respectfully: "Sir, I have kept you waiting for a long time. The old sect leader invites you."

After that, he led the way in front.

The name of the Misty Rain Tower is a building, but it is actually a mansion. However, the three-story pavilion where the sect master lives is called the Misty Rain Tower, so the entire mansion is also called the Misty Rain Tower.

Li Xuandu followed the Qingwei Sect disciple to the Misty Rain Tower, went directly to the third floor, and then met Li Daoxu.

To Li Xuandu's surprise, in addition to Li Daoxu, there was also Situ Xuanlue in the building. Situ Xuanlue knew that Li Xuandu was coming, so he stood up in advance and saluted, "Mr. Zi."

Li Xuandu waved his hand, "Brother Situ, there is no need to be polite."

Then Li Xuandu saluted Li Daoxu and said, "Master."

Li Daoxu sat cross-legged on the couch, pointed to the empty seat next to him, and said softly, "Purple Mansion, please sit down."

There was a small table in the middle of the soft couch, with incense bottles and other items on it. Li Daoxu sat on the left side of the small table, and Li Xuandu sat on the right side. There was a small table between the two of them. The incense burner on the table was filled with smoke, blurring their faces.

Situ Xuanlue said softly, "Old Sect Master, I'm leaving now."

Li Daoxu's voice came from behind the smoke, "You go."

Situ Xuanlue slowly left the place, leaving only Li Xuandu and Li Daoxu.

Li Daoxu asked first, "What's the matter with Zifu?"

"Yes." Although Li Xuandu sat next to Li Daoxu, he still leaned forward slightly to show respect, "I came here to ask Master a few questions."

Li Daoxu said, "You can ask as much as you want."

Li Xuandu considered his words a little, and said, "Today at the Wanxiang Academy, why did Master agree to let me accept the Yuxu Sword of the Confucian School?"

Li Daoxu was silent for a moment before saying, "It is not the time for the decisive battle between Confucianism and Taoism. There are three main reasons. First, we are not in harmony with each other. Even if I don't say this, you understand. If it is now Taoist sect is a solid piece, so there is no need for us to hold a Taoist sect conference, let alone the three masters. There will be only one master. In this case, once the decisive battle is formed, it will inevitably be damaged. Who will be the one who is in danger? Come and bear this damage? Is it me? Or Zhang Jingxiu? Or your father-in-law? This is the first point."

Li Xuan nodded silently.

Li Daoxu continued: "The second point is that Xu Wugui and Dan Taiyun are not in the game. If we start a war with the Confucian Sect and become a situation where both sides suffer losses, then the two outsiders, Xu Wugui and Dan Taiyun will be left behind. We have benefited from it, and we have become a wedding dress for others. But if it is Yuxu’s sword fighting, we have three immortals on our side, but they have the advantage. If the Confucian Sect wants to be equal with us, they will inevitably put Xu Wugui and Dan. Taiyun was dragged into the water, and he had to stand on their side. In this way, Xu Wugui and Dan Taiyun became people in the game and could not make any profit."

Li Xuandu said, "I understand these two points, so I really want to hear about the third reason for Master."

Li Daoxu said: "The third reason is that I have a lot of connection with the Wanxiang Academy. I left a book called "Travels and Learning" in my treasury, which included a scattered song "Returning to Hidden" written by the saint of Xinxue himself. 》, don't underestimate this article "Rebirth". This may be the only sanqu song in the world written by the saint of Xinxue himself. It is very precious and has an unusual meaning for the disciples of the saint of Xinxue. And I also give it a little The means are so idle people will never find the article "Retirement" but when I went there again this time, the article "Retirement" was gone."

Li Xuan frowned. This was the first time he heard about this. At the same time, he vaguely felt that Li Daoxu seemed to have known about the existence of Confucian hermits for a long time, otherwise he would not have done such a thing for no reason. .

"This is interesting." Li Daoxu said slowly, "Someone took away my "Rebirth" and two Confucian hermits did not appear. What would you think about connecting these two things? So under such circumstances, I dare not rashly form a decisive battle with the Confucian sect."

"After all, the Confucian school has a big tree and deep roots, this is a reason." Li Xuandu nodded in agreement, and then changed the subject, "Master deliberately left behind that article "Rebirth". Can I understand this way? As many years ago, Master, I have already noticed the existence of the Confucian hermit, which is actually a temptation."

"Those who know the tiny and the clear are the purple palace." Li Daoxu glanced at Li Xuandu with admiration, and still felt a little regretful. If Li Xuandu had no unrealistic so-called righteousness in his mind, it would be a perfect He also believed that Li Xuan could lead the Qingwei Sect to a height that had never been reached by the ancestors of all dynasties, and even unified the Taoist sect. But now it is too late to talk about these things, and the Taoist sect will still be unified, but it is completely different from the way Li Daoxu wants to see it.

"Master is a reward." Li Xuandu said humbly, "How much does the Seven Hermits of the Confucian Sect know?"

"After all, I studied at the Wanxiang Academy and had close friends with the senior priest. I have a deep understanding of Confucianism than Zhang Xinwu and Qin Yuebai." Li Daoxu replied.

Zhang Xinwu is Zhang Jingxiu. Xinwu is Zhang Jingxiu's character "大天". However, with Zhang Jingxiu's status, there are very few people who can call him the character "天天", so few people know his character "天天天". Qin Yuebai is Qin Qing, and Yuebai is the face of Qin Qing. Qin Qing was originally named Qin Daozheng, and few people know about the word. After he changed his name to Qin Qing, his name was Yuebai, which was derived from the meaning of Yuebai Fengqing.

Generally speaking, in addition to their names, people with status also have their own names and their own names. Let’s put aside their own names. Among the immortals of the immortals, Zhang Jingxiu’s words are Xinwu, Xu Wugui’s words are Weiyi, and Qin Qing’s words are His name is Yuebai, and his name is Zhengzheng, and his name is Zhengguan. Li Daoxu's name is Xuzhou. Only Dan Taiyun is the most mysterious because she is a woman. Few people know her name is known.

Li Xuandu said seriously, "I would like to ask my master for advice."

Li Daoxu said: "Zen Master Hu retired and disappeared, and now he is even more dead, so don't talk about him. Among the other six people, you can be divided into two groups according to your age. For example, among the six brothers, Situ Xuan Ce and Zhang Haishi are of the same generation, and you and Lu Yanbing are of the same generation. Although they are of the same generation, they have a big age difference. Among the Confucian hermits, Qinghe layman, Bailu, and Ziyanshan people are of a group of people, Long, Chiyang Weng and Jinchansou are another group of people. Although Qinghe lay Buddhists most often walk in the world, he is not the leader of the hermits. He is just a representative figure who was pushed out by the hermits. The real leader has always been hidden behind the scenes. ”

Li Xuan immediately understood, "The leader is among the two who have not shown up."

"Yes." Li Daoxu agreed, "The remaining two are the leader and the other are the leader. If they don't show up and come to the table, I won't be assured to fight the Confucian sect with confidence. .”