This is what a fairy should be like

Zhao Chenyu and Yu Jingxuan obviously knew each other from the same place in Wuling City, but they were not very familiar with each other, or the former might still look down on the latter.

But since we are here to visit today with Zhuang Lin and others, they are all guests, provided that they really know Tao Yuanming.

Naturally, there were no doubts at this moment. Zhao Chenyu watched from the side and thought for a while.

"Let's do this. Brother Yuan Liang will tidy up his appearance and clean up a little first. I'll order people to prepare refreshments in the hall. How about we talk about it in the hall later?"

Zhao Chenyu is the host, and everyone else is the guest. The guests follow the host's will, and everyone agrees.

Zhuang Lin naturally accompanied Zhao Chenyu and Yu Jingxuan to chat in the hall first, while Tang Bin, who was not very conspicuous, used the excuse of going to the toilet, asked for directions, and then quietly left, and directly found Liu Hongyu who was arranging clothes and washing his face in the front room of the house. Two people.

Seeing Tang Bin come in, Tao Yuanming and Liu Hongyu both stopped, but neither of them could call each other's name.

"Well......"

"Mr. Yuan Liang, Mr. Liu, Mr. Zhuang asked me to say something. He hopes that we won't mention Hidden Immortal Valley later, and just say that we only met during our travels..."

Tao Yuanming and Liu Hongyu nodded. They didn't want to reveal this.

After saying this, Tang Bin did not forget to go to the toilet once, and then returned to the hall of the Zhao family.

In the Zhao family hall, several people were chatting quite well at the moment. The main reason was that Zhuang Lin would always stir up topics at the right time to liven up the atmosphere, so the conversation did not feel awkward.

Even when Zhao Chenyu met Zhuang Lin for the first time, he felt like meeting an old friend again and felt comfortable communicating with him.

The main conversation was about travel, Zhuang Lin could talk about it, and the local young man also liked to hear it.

During this process, several people from the Hidden Immortal Valley were attracted by the tea ceremony of the servants of the Zhao family, including Zhuang Lin, who actually took a look from time to time.

Obviously, the so-called ancient tea brewing in Yinxian Valley is very different from here.

The servant of the Zhao family had a separate table in the middle. There was a stove on the table. He used a tool to take a cake-shaped piece of tea, and then baked it there, creating a scent of tea.

Then I broke off the tea cakes and put them into a beautiful porcelain bowl. I kept grinding them with a wooden pestle very carefully. I also added other seasonings and grinded them together. Then I poured them into the teapot and sprinkled onions. Ginger, sprinkled with tangerine peel and dried dates...

This operation is indeed a bit abstract in the eyes of Zhuang Lin and others. This is not making tea, it is simply making soup. I don't know what the tea will taste like!

After a while, Tao Yuanming and Liu Hongyu came.

"Mr. Zian, Mr. Tingwen, if I had known you were coming, why didn't you go with me in the first place!"

As Tao Yuanming said this, he led Liu Hongyu into the door, and together they saluted the host and the host.

"Yuan Liang came just in time. This Mr. Zian is really a great talent and will become famous all over the world sooner or later. Why didn't you introduce him to me earlier?"

"This, isn't there no chance!"

Tao Yuanming hesitated, then went to Zhuang Lin's side and sat with his co-defendant. Liu Hongyu scratched his head and went to the empty table next to him.

Zhuang Lin smiled and said something to Zhao Chenyu who was sitting in the chair.

"As the saying goes, it's better to meet by chance than to meet by chance, and it's better to choose the day than to bump into it. It's not too late to meet today. It can be regarded as a surprise. Mr. Zhuang has also heard about the outstanding people in Wuling. Now that he has arrived at Guibao for the first time, he realizes that the rumors are not false. Since there are people like Brother Yu who do not know how to pick up gold, There are gentlemen like Zhao Langjun who are benevolent and righteous people!”

"Hahahaha, thank you for the award!" "Oh, why does Brother Zhuang mention such a trivial matter again!"

Zhao Chenyu and Yu Jingxuan both spoke with smiles. The former saw that the servant in the middle was almost busy with work, and hurriedly said with a smile.

"Quickly, pour the tea before the distinguished guests. You have come all the way to taste my Wuling Mountain tea!"

Well, the tea was poured from table to table, steaming with a fragrance that was not what Zhuang Lin and others expected.

No wonder the ancients often said that tea soup is just soup!

While everyone was sipping tea, Tao Yuanming glanced at Zhao Chenyu and Liu Hongyu, then approached Zhuang Lin and whispered.

"Mr. Zian, Mr. Liu, he is not just suffering from apathy..."

Zhuang Lin knew as soon as he heard that Tao Yuanming had seen Liu Hongyu in a sick state, and while sipping the unique tea, he nodded slightly and whispered.

"There is also hysteria... In fact, he is originally from the valley. The apathy and hysteria are both real. He always thinks that he is from outside, and he also thinks about finding relatives and becoming an immortal. The people in the valley are afraid that he will get sick. , everyone followed what he said, who would have thought that he would actually run out with you..."

Tao Yuanming almost spit out the tea in his mouth, choked a few times before looking at Zhuang Lin with wide eyes.

"Ah? Then you are here to find him this time?"

Zhuang Lin put down the tea cup and nodded slightly, while also praising loudly.

"The tea art is excellent and the tea is rich in aroma. The common people in the mountains do not know what is good or bad. They only know that this is the first time in Zhuang's life that he has tasted such a flavor. It is really amazing!"

"It's really good tea!" "Yes, good tea!" "This is the first time for us to drink it!"

"Wonderful!"

The guests praised him one after another. Zhao Chenyu smiled so hard that he couldn't close his mouth. Even the servant who made tea was very pleased with him. He was very proud today!

"Hahahahaha, you guys are so complimented, I'm so complimented. I'm hosting a banquet at home today at noon, so you must stay and stay!"

"Then it's better to be respectful than obey orders!" "Well, everything depends on the master's arrangement..."

"That's good, that's good! Enjoy your tea, enjoy your tea!"

Zhao Chenyu said this and looked at Zhuang Lin and Tao Yuanming. It was obvious that even though they were all guests, there were important and secondary ones.

Seeing this, Mr. Mu on the side knew that it would be difficult for Zhuang and Tao Yuanming to talk in this situation, so he also spoke by tasting tea.

"Well, it is indeed a good tea. This tea is not only rich in tea soup, but also can be used as medicine. It can clear the heart and remove fire, clear the lungs and nourish the spirit!"

"Oh? This old man also understands medical theory?"

Mr. Mu stroked his beard and nodded with a smile.

"My Mu family has been practicing medicine for generations, so naturally we know a little about medical theory. The wonders of this tea are rare!"

"In that case, why don't you talk about it in detail?"

"That's what I meant!"

Mr. Mu attracted almost everyone's attention, including Liu Hongyu. He talked eloquently and explained the content of tea in medical theory in detail, which amazed others.

Until this moment, Yu Jingxuan was slightly surprised to find that this brother Zhuang, whom he had just met, actually had a medical expert among his followers. No wonder he felt that this old gentleman was quite generous yesterday!

In this situation, it is convenient for Zhuang Lin to talk to Tao Yuanming without letting Liu Hongyu hear it. It is a good opportunity.

At this time, Fu Zeyang on the other side leaned over and whispered to Zhuang Lin.

"Mr. Zi'an, the people have been found. We should go back as soon as possible, just in case it's too late!"

"Be patient!"

Zhuang Lin winked at Fu Zeyang, and then looked at Liu Hongyu who was also listening attentively. Unless he was really tied up, would Liu Hongyu be willing to go back?

And once this was done, Liu Hongyu probably wouldn't want to stay in the valley anymore.

Tao Yuanming also heard Fu Zeyang's words, and couldn't help but wonder, what's too late?

But at this time, Zhuang Lin looked at Tao Yuanming again.

"We still need Mr. Yuanliang's cooperation, otherwise Mr. Liu may not be willing to go back..."

"Of course, I can't control him like this. I gave him an ancient book that can calm his mind last night, but who would have thought that he would be obsessed with it and couldn't sleep all night. What should I do?"

Zhuang Lin was still thinking about countermeasures, but his eyes lit up when he heard this, and he grasped the key point in Tao Yuanming's words.

"Ancient book? What ancient book?"

"It's a bamboo slip called "Taoism Secret", which can make people calm and peaceful..."

"That's easy..."

Zhuang Lin's eyes flashed slightly, and he had a countermeasure with his quick mind.

Just drinking tea in the hall for a while, Zhuang Lin supplemented the countermeasure in his mind and had some exchanges with Tao Yuanming.

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At noon, Zhao Chenyu was preparing a lunch banquet at home, and Tao Yuanming led everyone out on the pretext of taking Zhuang Lin and others for a stroll in the city.

When they got outside, Mr. Mu sent Yu Jingxuan away and asked him to take him to several pharmacies in the city to buy some medicinal materials. Tang Bin went with him to help.

Although it was to send away the inappropriate people, it was indeed Mr. Mu's original purpose, because some medicinal materials might have existed in ancient times, but in the modern times where Yinxian Valley is located, many of them are already contraband.

So at this time, besides Liu Hongyu, there were only Fu Zeyang and the Li brothers around Tao Yuanming and Zhuang Lin.

Tao Yuanming specifically asked Liu Hongyu to bring the bamboo slips. Young Master Liu, who wanted to keep this thing with him, naturally obeyed the order and carried the bamboo slips in a cloth bag.

The few people were just like playing normally, strolling in the city together, and then went out of the city and walked along the Wuling River, talking and laughing.

Tao Yuanming was mainly introducing the scenery of this place to everyone, and the others said a few words from time to time. Anyway, no one mentioned Liu Hongyu.

Tired of walking, everyone sat down by the river to rest.

Tao Yuanming saw Liu Hongyu still holding the cloth bag when he sat down, so he smiled and said.

"Mr. Liu, have you learned anything from reading the book all night?"

Liu Hongyu's heart moved, and he hurriedly answered.

"I am dull, I read all night... I didn't understand..."

When he said this, Liu Hongyu subconsciously glanced at Zhuang Lin with a guilty look. The teacher in the valley promised to teach him to read and recognize characters, but he didn't learn well, so he couldn't understand.

"Hahahahaha... No wonder you, Mr. Liu, let alone you, even I actually read this book half-understood, I only know that sometimes I feel upset, and reading it can calm me down!"

What Tao Yuanming said was also true.

As for Zhuang Lin, it seemed that he felt Liu Hongyu looking at him, and was interested in Tao Yuanming's words, so he smiled and said.

"Oh? What book is it? Can I have a look?"

"Yes, Mr. Zi'an is well versed in hundreds of schools of thought, maybe there is another solution!"

Tao Yuanming also said this, Liu Hongyu's face was happy, and the embarrassment of not being able to understand the words was also eased. Isn't this the opportunity to ask for advice!

Thinking of this, Liu Hongyu hurriedly untied the cloth bag, took out the bamboo slips, stood up and handed them to Zhuang Lin with both hands.

"Master, please take a look!"

Zhuang Lin nodded and took the bamboo slips. He found that its texture was quite fine and smooth, and it also had a sense of age. He glanced at the words engraved on the outside.

"Wen Dao Jue..."

After saying this, Zhuang Lin unfolded the bamboo slips, and Liu Hongyu on the side silently recited a sentence, thinking that it was called "Wen Dao Jue".

Unfolding the bamboo slips, Zhuang Lin saw the first sentence, which seemed to be related to the Tao Te Ching.

Tao gives birth to one, gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, three gives birth to all things, all things carry yin and embrace yang, and create harmony with Qi. My Tao observes the changes in all things in the heaven and earth, and understands the changes in the heart, and understands the changes in the heart, that is, the changes in the Tao, and the heartbeats The gods are shaken, the mind is dead and the gods are alive, and the Tao is born...

At this sight, Zhuang Lin's heart sank involuntarily, and his eyes closed slightly without realizing it, but the contents of the book seemed to be unfolding before his eyes...

Zhuang Lin's eyelids trembled slightly, and a similar feeling to that in the Hidden Immortal Valley emerged, but this time there was no echo from the valley, no earth shaking, no colorful clouds, as if everything only existed in consciousness.

Suddenly, this feeling stopped.

Zhuang Lin opened his eyes and his gaze fell on the end of the bamboo slip. The text had ended, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.

Zhuang Lin already understood clearly in his heart that what he held in his hands was not a simple ancient book that made people calm down, but this was a true fragment of the Immortal Treasure!

Everyone watched Zhuang Lin unfold the bamboo slips and seemed to finish reading them quickly. Then he closed his eyes and sighed softly, as if he was regretting something.

Others were confused, Liu Hongyu was looking forward to it, and only Tao Yuanming thought he could understand Zhuang Lin.

It must be a pity for Mr. Zian that the article on this bamboo slip is only a part of the whole article. Anyone with enough knowledge can see this.

Tao Yuanming was about to say a few words when he suddenly noticed that Zhuang Lin suddenly frowned, as if he had noticed something. He looked around him for a while, then at the river and the mountains on the other side, and finally looked up at the sky.

So Tao Yuanming subconsciously looked at the sky, and the Li brothers, Fu Zeyang and Liu Hongyu also looked at it. Is there anything in the sky?

The sky is blue with a few white clouds, very pure, and that's it.

Zhuang Lin felt that the words in the book were clearly gone, but although the feeling was weak, it was not completely cut off, as if there should still be...

But where?

It's definitely not on the bamboo slips, but where can it be if it's not on the bamboo slips? It seems to be far away in the world, but it also seems to be very close at hand!

Zhuang Lin subconsciously wanted to search, but it seemed that his efforts were in vain, but he really wanted to know what was behind, and even temporarily forgot about the things around him and the purpose of his attention.

Finally, Zhuang Lin frowned and looked at the bamboo slips again, and his eyes accidentally fell on one of the sentences.

Find the way and see the world!

Seek the way...see the heaven and the earth?

At this moment, Zhuang Lin's heart suddenly shook, and he recalled the time he felt the aura of heaven and earth in the Yinxian Valley Academy.

So Zhuang Lin closed his eyes slightly and looked for the feeling he had when he was observing the heaven and earth in the valley. Only this time, he was no longer thinking about the so-called aura of heaven and earth. The strongest thought in his heart was the follow-up to this scroll of bamboo slips.

It was obvious that the sense of survival was getting stronger and getting stronger. Zhuang Lin even felt that the bamboo slips in his hand began to get hot...

"Buzz~~~"

A strong lingering trembling sound, like a bell ringing, rang in Zhuang Lin's ears.

The vibration was neither within the ear nor far away. It was as if it was close to the ear. The shock made the person's body and mind numb, and even made the vision dim, just like the sky darkening.

A kind of noisy sound appeared intermittently in Zhuang Lin's ears at this moment. When he tried his best to hear it clearly, his temples began to swell and hurt.

But Zhuang Lin still heard it. These were many kinds of voices, or the voices of many individuals...

These voices include men and women, whispers and shouts, rising and falling like waves, and seeming to converge into a simple question.

"What is immortality?"

What is immortality?

Zhuang Lin opened his eyes and seemed to want to search around for the source of the sound.

But there seemed to be no other people around, and there wasn't even the original scene, it was just dark!

"What is the Immortal Way?" "What is the Immortal?" "What is the Immortal Road?"...

Countless voices, countless tones, and countless different but similar questions seemed to form a big wave, and Zhuang Lin almost lost himself in the impact.

But at this moment, Zhuang Lin seemed to be unaware of his body. He could feel pain but could not make any other movements.

The entire consciousness is like a fallen leaf in a big wave, rising and falling, even twisting with the waves...

Zhuang Lin's "water" constantly flashed various pictures, including various memories of his own life, various concepts that gradually changed from childhood to adulthood, and countless pictures, including what he saw, heard, and even imagined. .....

During this process, that question always lingered in his ears, which also prompted Zhuang Lin's thoughts to move closer to this point.

Countless messy pictures in my mind are constantly changing, cutting out pictures that have been influenced by my eyes and ears since childhood, either from legends or from my own phenomena.

Books, myths, movies, novels, short videos, emotions...

Zhuang Lin seemed to appear deep in his heart from another angle, and he had never imagined that his sea of ​​consciousness was so vast and complex.

It’s like sending a mayfly to heaven and earth, a drop in the ocean!

"What is immortality?"

The sound still existed at this moment, and Zhuang Lin finally calmed down from the chaos!

Immortals are cultivated by mortals. Whether they are legends or myths, they are the embodiment of the simple emotions of thousands of people throughout the ages...

Good, evil, beauty, ugliness, greed, anger, ignorance, pride, doubt...

All kinds of things are intertwined in his heart, and one picture is intertwined, and part of it becomes clear. It comes from the purest imagination of immortals in Zhuang Lin's heart!

Carefree and free, able to see the heaven and earth and realize the Tao, and be able to care about all things and sentient beings, have a fairy heart without losing the human heart, have thunderous means, and can also be gentle and gentle...

Climbing the immortal road to the top is in life, and all living things are in the heart!

This is the way of immortality!

As Zhuang Lin's imagination came together, the pain in his head disappeared unconsciously, and his awareness of his body gradually returned.

And what happened just now manifested externally in just a moment!

A faint voice sounded in my ears. At first I couldn't tell whether it was male, female, old or young, but upon closer inspection it sounded a bit like Zhuang Lin's own voice.

"There is a way in heaven and earth, and everything has spirit. It goes around and around, and life is endless... The road to immortality is long, accompanied by righteousness... Righteousness lasts forever, and we are endless..."

Zhuang Lin looked blankly at somewhere in the sky. This time it was not just a blue sky, but as if he could see stars blooming all over the sky again at noon!