Chapter 006: Introduction to Tempering
Going up the mountain for cultivation does not incur much expense. Moreover, we can also engage in some side businesses during our leisure time while practicing our skills in Taoism and martial arts.
Once the initial training is completed, the master may begin to impart some methods of cultivation to oneself
Wang Sheng slowly nodded: "I have seen it online"
Qing Yanzi chuckled and said, "I have plenty of clothes, I just don't feel like washing them. Every year, new clothes are distributed on the mountain, and I can always manage to snag a few sets."
Oh, how embarrassing! Hurry up and leave already!
After coming down the mountain and meeting with my parents, Wang Sheng mentioned the conditions on the mountain and requested my parents to help buy two new bedding sets
Similar to the main house, the layout of the side room is quite simple, featuring a water tank, a wooden bed, an old-fashioned small LCD television, and a laptop that is nearly consumed by dust
That is good, go ahead and grind those two bags of wheat into flour before lunch.
However, he is the youngest junior disciple in the sect, and he must also take on the responsibility of cleaning the dishes and utensils.
Without saying a word, Wang Sheng began to turn in a steady and unhurried manner, trying to grip the end of the wooden handle, as this would save more effort.
Wife, how about we have a second child
"Alright, some young people have spirit and energy. Do you see that millstone over there?" Qing Yanzi pointed to the stone mill in the corner, "Can you use it?"
Then, through the courtyard gate, Wang Sheng saw his master and senior sister sitting cross-legged on two smooth stone pedestals in front of the door, quietly entering meditation
Oh!
"Hey," Wang Sheng, whose body was drenched in sweat, raised his head with an apologetic smile, and his cracked lips immediately caught Mu Wanxuan's attention
Between the fists and palms, movements flow like clouds and water, as if they can already evoke a certain hidden power in the surrounding air. Each action is natural and harmonious, merging seamlessly with the environment, compelling one to gaze a little longer, while deep down, one feels a sense of gain
The senior sister tugged at the corner of his clothing and pointed to the house nearby, while Wang Sheng smiled and shook his head
After studying the principle, it is generally based on the weight of the two grinding stones above and below, which crushes the wheat into flour; he had seen similar scenes in some old TV dramas, so he tried pouring the wheat into the hole in the center of the grinding stone and then began to attempt to push the millstone beside it
Yes, Master
Qing Yanzi and Mu Wanxuan meditated for nearly two hours. Mu Wanxuan then opened her eyes, humming a popular tune from over a decade ago, and walked over to Wang Sheng's grinding stone with her hands behind her back, quietly watching him continue to grind the flour.
Uh... truly not exaggerated, hahaha
However, Wang Sheng did not know that his figure had also fallen into the eyes of his parents, and his emotional mother immediately felt her eyes welling up with tears
Looking at your junior apprentice, he seems quite impressive
Hmm
Although feeling somewhat embarrassed, Wang Sheng did not say much, merely keeping in mind the care that Qing Yanzi had shown him
Once everything was tidied up, the three master and disciples sat in the cool shade of the courtyard enjoying tea
Mu Wanxuan blinked her eyes, trotted into the room, and soon trotted back, holding a bowl full of warm water in her hands without spilling a single drop
Thank you, Senior Sister, " Wang Sheng's voice was almost hoarse, he took the bowl and drank a couple of mouthfuls, his hands trembling slightly
Returning to the main room, Wang Sheng discovered a quilt on the wooden bed he occupied, which still retained a faint trace of his master's body fragrance, likely taken from his master's bed and placed here for him
Ah," Qing Yanzi waved his hand, "I receive a fixed stipend every month. However, until last month, I had been purchasing some herbs for your senior sister, which made my life a bit frugal. Starting this month, I am actually no longer worried about food and clothing expenses.
Stay grounded and take it step by step
Wang Sheng felt a surge of excitement in his heart
Wang Sheng took the crumpled fifty yuan note without insisting on paying himself
According to the rules, there is originally a period of assessment required before imparting the teachings to disciples, so the trials I will put you through next are not solely due to the financial contributions of your parents
Wang Sheng's room was arranged in the main house, sharing a mud kang with his senior sister, separated only by a wall and a fabric curtain
After a silence of half a minute
Master, I can pay some tuition fees, Wang Sheng主动开口
"Prepare yourself mentally, do not overexert yourself," Qing Yanzi said with a smile, "If you cannot endure any longer and wish to return, I will not force you to stay on the mountain."
The clothes in the wardrobe are haphazardly piled up, and several sets of robes are dirty, not having been washed for an unknown length of time
Once the vital energy of heaven and earth begins to revive, it is no wonder that one is far stronger than ordinary people who started cultivating at the same time
Wang Sheng immediately responded and then rushed forward as if he were going to find someone to fight with, moving with great urgency and determination
Wang Sheng smiled broadly, feeling that he had more energy to continue grinding, and he kept working diligently.
As soon as Qing Yanzi's voice fell, a sound like thunder echoed from the inner room. Wang Sheng tilted his head and slowly leaned back against the wall.
The senior sister sat in the doorway on a grand armchair to avoid the sunlight, her two feet playfully swinging.
The master instructed: "You are allowed to take a nap at noon. In the afternoon, you will go down the mountain to see your parents and reassure them. When you come back up the mountain, bring two boxes of mineral water. Just buy the cheapest kind from the shops at the foot of the mountain; this will be your purchasing fund."
He did not have the ability to earn money before; the money he spent was also given by his parents, which does not count as being self-sufficient
Wang Sheng solemnly stated: "As long as it is not the master who drives the disciple down the mountain, the disciple will not give up no matter what."
Hmph
Fortunately, Qing Yanzi is not a black-hearted Taoist priest. The lunch was quite good, consisting of vegetarian buns and noodle soup that Qing Yanzi bought from the cafeteria at Zixiao Palace
Wang Sheng did not dare to truly fall asleep, fearing that he might actually drift off and be unable to wake himself. Instead, he sat cross-legged on his bed, attempting to empty his mind.
Even if there is a continuous lack of the primordial energy of heaven and earth, the lineage of cultivation still exists
Indeed, Qing Yanzi looked at Wang Sheng with increasing satisfaction; this disciple, who had not yet formally entered the sect, was becoming more and more to his liking
Qing Yanzi resides in the side room, and he also took Wang Sheng to observe for a while
Um ... ...
Indeed, it is so
What has suddenly happened to this child
Qing Yanzi has already changed out of the only outfit that could still be seen in public, after all, wearing two layers inside and out is quite warm
side business
After resting for approximately one hour, Wang Sheng was called to the courtyard by his master
Hehehe, let's go, Wudang Mountain is beautiful and picturesque, I feel like the strength of my youth has returned... Hurry! Opportunity knocks but once! Wudang Mountain is truly a wonderful place!
Mu Wanxuan turned her head to glance at Qing Yanzi, who was meditating outside, and could only smile helplessly. She ran back to fetch a small stool and sat in the shade, watching Wang Sheng grind the mill.
It is ! ''
According to what Qing Yanzi said, I ran to the supermarket at the foot of the mountain and bought two boxes of the cheapest mineral water. I tied them up with thick rope and, disregarding the gazes of the surrounding travelers, carried them into the main gate of Wudang Mountain
You are not yet my disciple. If you can endure and formally become my student, then your daily life will be taken care of by me.
The two sighed softly, leaning against each other as they stood in front of the inn, gazing in the direction where Wang Sheng's figure had disappeared.
Qing Yanzi smiled and said, "Thanks to the support of the two elegant scholars, we can afford to be more relaxed in the coming months. It is also time for Wanxuan to prepare a few new outfits."
Qing Yanzi nodded gently upon seeing this, "Not barren, not dry, the disposition is still good"
Seeing that it was getting late, Wang Sheng hurriedly left after saying only a few words to his parents, as he still had to carry a heavy load while climbing back up the mountain
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Mu Wanquan nimbly jumped out of the house, and Wang Sheng couldn't help but look up. He noticed that this senior sister indeed seemed to be somewhat underdeveloped, pondering how he could help her supplement some nutrition in the future
Mu Wanxuan shook her head, pointed at Qing Yanzi, then at Wang Sheng, and then tugged at her own sleeve
The grinding of teeth produces a small amount of flour, reflecting the wisdom of ancient people
Even if Qing Yanzi, like other Daoist priests, regards this practice of meditative sitting with closed eyes as a process of calming the mind and focusing the spirit, the accumulation of such cultivation over the years would be truly formidable
Then the Taoist priest turned his head and called out, "Xiaoxuan, the cold air has dissipated, you can come out and practice your skills now"
Outside the house, Qing Yanzi lifted the curtain and glanced inside, seeing Wang Sheng in meditation. Immediately, she waved to her female disciple, who was lost in thought while holding an ancient book.
... ...
Wang Sheng immediately supported his forehead with one hand, while Qing Yanzi smiled with satisfaction, displaying an air of confidence as if he had everything planned out.
It is not too laborious after all
It may be that the academic pressure is too great, and he wants to escape in this way. My dear, it is we who have not shown enough concern for Xiao Sheng.
The task assigned by the master is only halfway done. I have finished my part. Senior sister, you should go inside and not stay out in the sun.
Thinking of the days to come, Wang Sheng, feeling somewhat fatigued, was suddenly filled with vigor and jogged out of the courtyard.
Two elegant scholars ... . ... I never expected that my parents could also be associated with the term elegance.
Just by watching a few movements of the master and senior sister from the side, Wang Sheng was secretly astonished
Disgusting! Why say such things outside!
If one flaunts the wealth given by their parents with pride, it may displease the master
Although unexpectedly tied to two prominent figures on the leaderboard, Wang Sheng could not tolerate being content with "sheltering under a big tree"; having no strength of his own was far more critical.
Even though Wang Sheng had undergone four months of physical training prior and had a good foundation, it was still his first time doing such work. After preparing two small bags of flour, he was already too tired to stand up straight
At around 3 PM, when Wang Sheng went out, he noticed that his master was practicing martial arts with his senior sister.
Even if I cannot compare to my senior sister, I must not allow myself to fall too far behind in the future; although I do not dare to think about the Heavenly Ranking at this moment, I can still contemplate the Earth Ranking, the Human Ranking, and the Backstage Ranking.
Once one has passed the period of tempering, one should be able to meditate and practice martial arts alongside the master
Wang Sheng truly had never eaten such a hearty meal; after finishing, he sat in the chair, not wanting to move a single finger.