Chapter 6, The Classic of Hidden Forms

His friendship with Xu Mu Yang has deepened in recent days, and he can now directly address him as Brother Xu

Due to the addition of furniture, the remaining money is already quite limited. To avoid depleting his resources, Tang Jie found a job in Anyang Prefecture.

Xu Mu Yang only needs to meditate daily to recuperate and recover from his injuries

Indeed, it is as such. Xu Mu Yang was not surprised by Tang Jie’s meticulousness and smiled, saying: "This Zang Xiang Jing Twelve Forms cultivation method has the effect of enhancing spiritual energy. A few days ago, I suffered from a deficiency in both qi and blood, so I did not dare to perform the complete twelve forms. Now that my injuries are gradually healing, I can finally execute the complete set.

At this moment, upon hearing Xu Mu Yang's reprimand, Tang Jie merely smiled and remained silent, his expression innocent and pure like that of a child

In his view, this Sutra of Hidden Elephants is exceedingly obscure and extremely difficult to practice. Even he, a true practitioner of the Heavenly Heart realm, has not seen any results despite his cultivation up to this point. It is even less likely for Tang Jie to comprehend a complete method of cultivation from these fragmented verses—his self-comforting technique has become increasingly refined.

Tang Jie was indeed quick in his work, finding a good residence in just two days

At this point, he looked at Tang Jie and said, "It is also thanks to your dedicated service and care during this time that I have been able to focus entirely on my recovery"

At this moment, he looked at Tang Jie and finally found this young man somewhat interesting, no longer in a hurry to part ways with him

Upon hearing this response, Xu Mu Yang was completely taken aback

Tang Jie replied: "This family used to cultivate spiritual grains for the Immortal Sect, but the younger generation lost interest in farming, which led to its abandonment. Since it is a place capable of growing spiritual grains, the spiritual energy must be relatively abundant; the immortals would not choose the wrong location. Moreover, the roads in this area are well-connected, which will also be convenient for you"

In the blink of an eye, the two have lived here for half a month, and their relationship has gradually become harmonious.

After having breakfast, Tang Jie came to visit Xu Mu Yang and inquired about his next course of action

Tang Jie finally sensed a faint breath emerging from the energy points within his body

Xu Mu Yang understood that Tang Jiao was not someone who could be easily approached. Upon inquiring about Tang Jiao, it became evident that Tang Jiao was indeed attracted to the spiritual energy of this area.

From this day on, Xu Mu Yang officially moved into the residence located in Fengpingdu, which was also a library. Naturally, Tang Jie felt justified in living here as well—after all, it wouldn't make sense for me to buy a house for you while I stay in an inn myself

At this moment, the energy within his body suddenly surged wildly, racing through his veins and dissipating uncontrollably. The originally smooth and pleasant sensation instantly transformed into unbearable pain. In just an instant, Tang Jie felt as if he had fallen from heaven into hell

Once a set of the藏象经 has been practiced, and after Xu Mu Yang has completed his training, Tang Jie presents a cup of tea with a smile, saying: "Congratulations, Brother Xu, on your recovery from your injuries"

Every time I perform it, I feel an unparalleled sense of comfort throughout my body, as if all the meridians are being unblocked by this movement. However, in the end, there is always a lingering feeling that something is missing, specifically the final twelfth movement, which prevents me from achieving complete success.

The practice of this藏象经 poses no difficulty for him; on the contrary, he finds it increasingly comfortable, and the flow of energy within his body also increases accordingly. If previously there was only a vague sensation, after performing it three times, the feeling of energy becomes even more powerful, almost confirming its existence.

Isn't Brother Xu already a true practitioner of the Heavenly Heart Realm? Why does he still need to reestablish his foundation? Oh, I see, it must be because you didn't study seriously when you were young, and your foundation wasn't solid.

"Once Brother Xu completes this Hidden Elephant Sutra, will it be possible to completely eliminate the domineering aura and heal the injuries?" Tang Jie asked excitedly

Today, Anyang Prefecture is already the farthest east, and beyond it lies the endless sea. Am I really expected to escape to a deserted island?

This also greatly piqued Xu Mu Yang's curiosity: "How did you know that the spiritual energy in this area is abundant?"

He looked at the room that Tang Jie had found for him, and saw that it had been cleaned thoroughly. Next to it was a study, which contained a writing desk and the four treasures of the study. Exiting the room led to a courtyard, perfect for him to cultivate in peace.

During this period, Cheng Tangjie took care of Tangjie, and he developed a fondness for Tangjie. As feelings grew between people, many matters naturally became less contentious

He had watched the first eleven movements of the Tibetan Elephant Sutra many times before, and he was already extremely familiar with them after practicing every night.

Seemingly sensing Xu Mu Yang's hesitation, Tang Jie said: "If Master Xu Ling does not have any particular place he wishes to go, I have a suggestion. Why not purchase a residence nearby, find a tranquil place to recuperate and heal?"

After purchasing the residence, Xu Mu Yang arrived here and found that the house was not large, yet it had two courtyards and six main rooms. The location was somewhat remote, but it was backed by Xiao Yuan Mountain and faced the Willow Leaf River, making it a pleasant place with a picturesque view of mountains and water, which he found deeply satisfying

What he referred to as a clear path naturally means that if someone were to pursue Xu Mu Yang in the future, Xu Mu Yang would have more opportunities to escape

It is not that easy. The Zangxiang Sutra is merely a fundamental practice and has little effect on healing injuries

The procedures for purchasing a house are quite simple; one only needs to invite a respected elder from the vicinity to act as an intermediary, sign the contract that has been prepared, and upon payment, the matter is considered settled

After a while, Xu Mu Yang finally nodded and said, "At such a young age, your thinking is quite meticulous"

The house is an old residence located downstream of Fengping Ferry outside Anyang Prefecture. The original owner sold it due to a decline in family fortunes, and it was purchased by Tang Jie for one hundred and fifty taels of silver

He had prolonged contact with Tang Jie and gradually came to understand this young man, realizing that he was not ignorant but rather pretending to be naive. Every time he spoke with him, Tang Jie would extract a considerable amount of information about the cultivation world. As a result, Tang Jie was no longer as uninformed about the path of cultivation as he had been in the past; even the cultivation mantra of the Hidden Elephant Sutra had been partially revealed through piecemeal inquiries.

But where can I live if I can't stay here? This inn is also being paid for by Tang Jie!

Tang Jie initially intended to point this out, but upon reconsideration, he realized that he did not yet understand this world well enough. Having a pseudonym could provide him with more safety, so he accepted this matter.

Tang Jie replied: "Brother Xu has only performed eleven movements each time he practiced the Zangxiang Sutra in the past, but today he has completed twelve. This indicates that it was not a lack of desire to do more before, but rather a deficiency in strength. Since he is now able to perform twelve movements, it is evident that his injuries have improved."

He must follow Xu Mu Yang in his cultivation, which necessitates staying close to Xu Mu Yang. If Xu Mu Yang decides to leave, he must follow as well, yet he struggles to find a reason to continue accompanying him. If he gets too close, Xu Mu Yang will sense his ulterior motives. Although this intention will eventually be revealed, it is better for it to be delayed as long as possible before their feelings reach a certain level

Upon reflection, it seems rather inappropriate. After all, the horse was abandoned by oneself in the first place. If someone else picks it up and becomes wealthy, should one then claim a share? Would that not mean that all scavengers in the world would be subject to robbery?

He came to escape from being hunted, and in fact, he had no fixed destination; he simply went wherever the road took him.

However, he had already recited the incantation that Xu Mu Yang had just mentioned, while simultaneously moving his feet and stretching his arms, assuming an extremely peculiar posture, which was precisely the first starting position of the Twelve Forms of the Zangxiang Classic

Thus, the look in Tang Jie’s eyes finally became somewhat different

There is a faint feeling in my heart that having this young man by my side will likely make life much more convenient in the future

Under the impact of the violent airflow, blood oozed from Tang Jie’s eyes, ears, mouth, and nose, and even the pores of his skin exuded beads of blood. Tang Jie felt as if his entire body was being gnawed by ants, and among them, a particular stream of air surged directly to his brain. He felt as if his head was buzzing, as if something inside was frantically pounding.

Nonsense! Xu Mu Yang was furious: "Although the Zangxiang Sutra is a fundamental practice, it has an extraordinary origin. It emphasizes entering the spirit with the heart, aligning intention with thought; harmonizing the body with the Dao, concealing and nurturing intention; circulating energy through the hundred meridians, achieving unobstructed communication..."

This young man has managed everything in an orderly manner

What is most remarkable is that this area is surprisingly rich in spiritual energy, making it an excellent place for peaceful cultivation and nurturing.

The more lice there are, the less they itch; the more debts there are, the less one worries. As time goes on, Xu Mu Yang simply no longer considers matters of cause and effect.

But that is your money

Tang Jie was just beginning to practice cultivation and was unaware of the difficulties and risks involved. In this moment of excitement, he continued to circulate his energy, causing the flow of qi within him to grow larger and gradually swell in his abdomen.

He could not figure out how to calculate this account, feeling utterly overwhelmed, so he simply decided not to think about it anymore and waved his hand to let Tang Jie handle it on his own

Or as Tang Jiao said, that money originally belonged to him as well

He murmured: "Entering the spirit with the heart and books, thinking with the will; aligning the body with the way, concealing intentions in the dwelling; the energy flows through the hundred meridians, reaching all without obstruction..."

In this case, the house he resides in was also purchased by Tang Jie, which means he would owe another debt

The藏象经 unexpectedly allowed him to sense a trace of spiritual energy, which naturally filled him with immense joy. He then proceeded to perform the twelve stances of the藏象经 once more

He was led into a conversation by Tang Jie, and to put it simply, he was willing to be led in.

He spoke at length in one breath, essentially conveying that the Tibetan Yoga Sutra has a significant origin and extraordinary efficacy. When he became excited, he even recited some of the mantras from the Tibetan Yoga Sutra.

"Buying a house?" Xu Mu Yang was greatly surprised

Xu Mu Yang did not notice this point, only hesitating to say: "I ultimately do not suit living here for a long time"

Although at his level, this ordinary lotus seed soup holds little significance for him, the thoughtfulness behind it still brings a sense of comfort to Xu Mu Yang. Moreover, the soup is cooked to perfection and has a pleasant flavor, so indulging in this culinary delight is indeed a good thing

Watching Xu Mu Yang leave, Tang Jie retracted his playful expression, and his once childlike innocent gaze turned profound, filled with endless significance

This indeed posed a challenge for Xu Mu Yang

Early in the morning, Xu Mu Yang saw that a bowl of white fungus and lotus seed soup had already been prepared in front of his desk. It could be considered a form of nourishment, as it was impossible for the inn to provide such breakfast for guests. Thus, Xu Mu Yang knew that this must have been made by Tang Jie

However, Xu Mu Yang did not mind this at all

Tang Jie, witnessing this change, finally realized that it was not good and hurriedly came to a stop

Upon arriving at Anyang Prefecture, Tang Jie had already confirmed that Xu Mu Yang was indeed a person without a fixed place of residence. Since this was the case, it would be better to keep him here.

At this time every evening, when Xu Mu Yang returns to rest, Tang Jie will practice the Zangxiang Sutra here

The homeowner used the name Tang Jie, but when writing the contract, the elder, after hearing the name Tang Jie, did not inquire further and simply wrote down the two characters Tang Jie with a flourish.

If I don't want to live there anymore, I can just sell it. Moreover, Master Xu is currently unwell and has no one to take care of him. I happen to be looking for work in this area, so I can also take care of him when I have some free time

Today, at hetushu.com, he learned the twelfth form. After completing the first eleven movements, he naturally applied it. Although it was his first time using it, he felt incredibly proficient, as if his body had been anticipating this moment. He executed the entire set of movements with the grace of flowing clouds and flowing water.

Xu Mu Yang rushed out of the room upon hearing the sound, and upon seeing this scene, he exclaimed: "Yumen Tianchong? How is this possible?"

This is also the only thing he can practice

"It only recovered three points... So, how did you figure it out this time?" Xu Mu Yang asked.

Those horses were also brought back by the Void Master after slaying the bandits, so it is only right that the Void Master receives a share. Tang Jie replied neither humbly nor arrogantly, and in his address, he unconsciously omitted the character for spirit, referring to the Void Master simply as the Void Master.

He knew that if this continued, he would undoubtedly die, and he shouted at the top of his lungs: "Brother Xu!"

Xumuyang had no idea that he had so many tricks up his sleeve, still worrying about the complexities of cause and effect. He thought to himself that if he really left, he would not be able to comprehend these causes and effects, so it would be better to simply stay and listen to Tang Jie.

Occasionally, he would sit alone, holding the bronze mirror from that day, turning it over and over, not knowing what he was looking at, but most of the time he would simply let out a sigh

After a moment of realization, I suddenly woke up and glared at Tang Jie, saying: "You rascal, you tricked me again."

During the day, he works in the city, and in the evening, he returns to the residence to cook for Xu Mu Yang, wash clothes, and clean the courtyard, ensuring that the household is managed meticulously

Xu Mu Yang, however, did not fall for his trick. After casually saying a few words, he returned to his room to sleep.

That night, Xu Mu Yang was still practicing the Zang Xiang Jing in the courtyard, while Tang Jie watched beside him; both had grown accustomed to this routine.

Yes. If it is a matter of money, the spiritual master need not worry, as I happen to have some silver here, which should be sufficient to purchase a small residence.

Tang Jie indeed makes things worry-free for people. Many trivial matters in life that Xu Mu Yang had not thought of, Tang Jie had already considered for him. With him around, Xu Mu Yang basically does not have to worry about daily life. Thus, unknowingly, Xu Mu Yang has also become accustomed to Tang Jie's service

Since we cannot follow the other party, let us allow the other party to take the initiative to stay.