Chapter 008: Transmission of Precepts and Scriptures

The master said this purely to remind him, but whenever Wang Sheng thought about the possibility of committing some heinous act and being pursued for a thousand miles by the silent Daoist...

These Song typeface characters in size 4 are surprisingly neat and orderly

It also includes a detailed classification of the realms of cultivation

This is ... ...

Qing Yanzi continued, saying: "Since you have entered the door, you must have a renowned master to guide you. Our lineage is passed down from the esteemed Master Lü, and our ancestral master is a direct disciple of Master Lü. However, although the teachings have been transmitted through the generations, no formal sect has ever been established. By the time it reached my master, it had already been twelve hundred years, and the teachings have never been interrupted."

The two Taoist priests examined Wang Sheng for a moment, and in the end, both nodded with a smile, saying nothing further

"Children from the city, if they are generally normal in all aspects, who would be willing to send them up the mountain to suffer?"

This is truly no joke

A somewhat yellowed portrait of the Three Purities hangs in the main hall, and the incense altar below has already begun to emit a fragrant aroma, with wisps of blue smoke curling gently. When Wang Sheng first looked at it, he thought that the ancestral masters of the Three Purities were manifesting their presence.

The complete set of Taoist cultivation methods and the entire set of formulas personally imparted by Master Lü

After the ceremony, Wang Sheng felt as if something had been added to his shoulders

Fortunately, the master performed relatively steadily this time

The disciple will certainly not disappoint the master

Non-language, non-language person

Mu Wanxuan clapped her hands in the outer room, and the master apprenticeship ceremony officially began

A delicate little white hand reached out in front of him, pinching a piece of candied fruit between two fingers

Wang Sheng felt a chill in his heart

Under heaven, there exists the position of Lü Zu, which clearly indicates that this sect recognizes Lü Zu as its founding master

Wang Sheng tidied up his Daoist robe and took the white paper given by his master, expecting to witness his master's brushwork, which possessed an ethereal quality and Daoist charm. However, upon unfolding it...

How could it be passed on so easily to oneself? Even if the cosmic energy of heaven and earth is no longer present, this should still be the essence of the Dao inheritance

Wang Sheng was previously concerned that his master wanted him to learn to be open-minded, and would give him a title like 'Speak without Shocking, Die without Rest'.

Wang Sheng took a deep breath, straightened his chest and raised his head, adjusted the edges of his robe, held a wooden ruler in his hands, the meaning of which was unknown, and lowered his head as he exited the inner room

After a long time of hesitation, fearing to get it dirty and delay the noon ceremony of the 'Great Rite', Wang Sheng carefully folded his first Daoist robe and changed back into his shorts and shirt

Wang Shengping had not seen his master in contact with any Daoist priest on ordinary days, but at noon, Qingyanzi invited two elderly Daoist priests with white hair to serve as witnesses for the ceremony

The disciple is present

The old priest beside him chuckled and said: "It is time to bow. First, pay respects to the Great Way, then venerate the scriptures, and express gratitude to the master three times. With every three bows, you may enter the door and become a disciple of the Dao. Today, we shall serve as your witnesses"

Wang Sheng could not help but let out a groan, increasingly feeling that he had died too pitifully in his previous life

After reading just three articles, I found answers to many doubts that had troubled me for years in my past life, and I suddenly felt that the path ahead was clear and bright.

The Ten Precepts were recited one by one by Wang Sheng, and with this, his task in the transmission ceremony was largely accomplished

Immortal Technique

On the altar, there is a tablet inscribed with the two characters 'Heaven and Earth', the ink still wet

Once everything was arranged, and the two witnesses were seated nearby with smiles, Qing Yanzi changed into the brand new Daoist robe that he could only wear once a month, sitting upright in the main hall

The apprenticeship ceremony proceeded in an orderly manner according to the established protocol. When Qing Yanzi took the wooden ruler and asked Wang Sheng to recite the precepts written on the white paper he had given him earlier, each time Wang Sheng recited a precept, Qing Yanzi would gently tap Wang Sheng's shoulder with the wooden ruler, signifying that he had received the precept

"Wang Sheng, come over and take a look, does this outfit fit you well?"

Qing Yanzi smiled and said: "In that case, you shall be my second disciple. From now on, you must diligently uphold the precepts and seek the truth. Our sect does not prohibit worldly affairs or marriage, but you must always remember the three virtues of loyalty, benevolence, and filial piety. Do not let me, your master, have to take action to cleanse the sect in the future."

Going to have some dim sum

When Wang Sheng looked up again, his master had already walked out of the courtyard with his hands behind his back, appearing to be in a good mood, walking much more briskly than usual

"There is no need to thank me. A few days ago, your father insisted on transferring money to me, claiming it was for your tuition and miscellaneous fees," Qing Yanzi said with a light smile. "The admonition on this piece of paper has been memorized before noon."

But soon, Mu Wanxuan seemed to remember something

Senior sister

Wang Sheng and his senior sister accompanied two of their grandmasters out of the mountain gate. Qing Yanzi remarked that he would bring them food back, and then he floated away.

After you begin your journey, you must recognize that you are a practitioner of the Way. The Way emphasizes the principles of respecting heaven and earth, honoring ancestors, being filial to parents, and obeying teachers and elders. If you wish to cultivate the Way, you must first be a good person. Do you understand this?

This is the most proper attire for those in the realm of immortals from now on

Hmm

Becoming a disciple is undoubtedly a significant event in Wang Sheng's life, and today he is particularly meticulous about his bath.

The three shall not steal, nor take what does not belong to them

The disciple understands

After she arranged the snacks on the plate, she stood by and watched, seemingly contemplating whether she could devour these candied treats right after her junior disciple finished his apprenticeship at noon

A master who has cultivated for several decades cannot be compared, and a senior sister who has maintained a pure state of mind, having practiced since childhood until the age of eighteen, is also somewhat difficult to surpass

Oh!

Today marks the official beginning; perhaps the master will impart teachings to me. However, such matters cannot be forced. Being able to become a disciple of 'Master of the Unspoken Way' has already far exceeded my expectations, and at this moment, I dare not harbor too many extravagant wishes

The senior sister turned her head and made a gesture of encouragement, while Wang Sheng discreetly rummaged through the dirty clothes in the bucket, covering the piece of underwear with other garments, and only then did he let out a sigh of relief

Yes, Master

six months

Qing Yanzi stood up and smiled, saying: "Given the limited conditions, the matter of apprenticeship must be simplified. Where is Wang Sheng? Please come forward first."

The cultivation of one's character is still insufficient

Wang Sheng began to read this ancient book with great interest. Initially, he thought it was just an ordinary Taoist scripture, but after reading a section, he felt slightly parched and his palms began to sweat profusely

Life on Wudang Mountain is relatively convenient, but in our small, dilapidated temple, taking a shower is quite a challenge. Usually, we set up a cloth curtain in the corner between the main house and the side house, and wash ourselves with a bucket of clean water.

Essence of Breath, Concentration of Spirit, Formation of Embryo, Void Elixir, Golden Elixir

Although Wang Sheng did not believe that this would be a method of cultivating immortality, when his master placed this scripture into his hands for him to hold, Wang Sheng inexplicably felt a certain weight

Just by looking at the first few verses of the initial chapter, the principles contained within and the recorded techniques are several times more profound than the foundational techniques I practiced in my previous life

Human beings have five deficiencies, and the Dao has five elements. The energy surges and the spirit is concentrated; one must be cautious and strive to reach the peak

Today, I transmit to you a volume of the true scripture left by the Pure Yang Immortal of this school. You are to copy it within a period of half a month. From now on, the foundation of your cultivation shall adhere to this scripture

Wang Sheng smiled broadly, carefully unfolding the robe and putting it on, examining himself from front to back

Not only does Wang Sheng believe that taking on a mentor is a significant event in life, but for Qing Yanzi, accepting disciples is also no trivial matter

Kneel down

Even under difficult conditions, the areas that boys focus on washing are not neglected at all

Wang Sheng knelt on the mat in front of the desk, holding a wooden ruler in his hands

The four do not deceive the good and fear the evil

The two elderly Taoist priests beside nodded while stroking their beards

Mu Wanxuan awoke from her dream, and in a flash, she dashed towards the main hall. Wang Sheng was momentarily dazzled and failed to catch a glimpse of his senior sister's turning motion.

Qing Yanzi handed over a brand new Daoist robe, beneath which was a complete set of white clothing and white pants, similar to the training attire commonly seen in martial arts schools

This is what it means to have a mentor

However, the emptiness and the revival of the vital energy of heaven and earth will at least take another six months

One should not be harsh, but rather think of all sentient beings

Wang Sheng greeted, "Senior sister, please put your dirty clothes in the bucket. I have nothing to do this morning, and I will go wash the clothes later."

One should perform better; the vitality of heaven and earth has revived, and it is only right that the master would not treat oneself unfairly.

The sigh of a certain master seems to still linger in the air, and the gaze of this senior sister towards her junior brother grows increasingly filled with compassion

These two elderly Taoist priests have shown considerable respect, their hands have turned red from clapping

Wow

The sound of the master's call came from the side room, and Wang Sheng put down the bucket filled with dirty clothes and ran over with his hair still wet

As he stepped out after his shower, a gentle mountain breeze swept through the courtyard. Wang Sheng felt every pore in his body expand, as if his body was yearning for something, continuously drawing in from the outside world

Thank you, Master, for imparting the teachings

Senior sister, I am going to do the laundry

It is... ...

It is evident that the two old priests have come to participate in such a ceremony, and they can also enjoy a meal of vegetarian fare.

Although these are implied in various contexts of ancient texts, how could Wang Sheng, who has studied such characters for over ten years, fail to discern the meanings contained within these ancient characters

This is probably what a big shot looks like

Dressed up in full attire, it can be considered quite stylish

Qing Yanzi said: "You two tidy up this place, and I will accompany the two masters to have a meal."

"Yes," Wang Sheng replied, first placing the scripture beside him, then bowing three times towards the image of the Three Pure Ones. He placed the scripture directly in front of him, bowed three times towards the scripture, and then bowed three times towards his master

This hair is still a bit too short

Then, silently, Zizi approached the table and carefully opened a blue cloth package, revealing a rust-stained copper box, beneath which lay an ancient scripture that appeared to be fifty percent new.

After you enter the sect, your title will be 'Non-Speech' as your senior sister's title is 'Silent'

This

"Get up," Qing Yanzi said as he helped Wang Sheng to his feet. The master and disciple exchanged smiles, while applause sounded from the side.

Wang Sheng opened his mouth and swallowed the pastry, grinning foolishly at his senior sister, and then eagerly continued reading.

I have read it briefly; it is an introductory admonition, and there are no particularly special regulations. It is all about encouraging the disciples to do good.

When he came out from the inner room, he indeed saw that several pieces of the girl's clothing had been added to the water bucket

At the height of his excitement, Wang Sheng pounded his chest, stomped his feet, and slapped his thighs, which caused his senior sister beside him to giggle incessantly

The senior sister responded without turning her head, pressed her lips together, and nearly let saliva drip out

Wang Sheng shook his head and chuckled lightly, his senior sister really has not grown up

Their lineage may not originate from the same source as the Daoist tradition of Wudang Mountain

But if I grit my teeth and work hard, perhaps I can still catch a glimpse of my senior sister's figure on the path of cultivation

The copper box has already been put away by the master, and the scriptures are still there, with the clear inscription "Transcribed by Bu Yan Zi" written on it, which is evidently a copy made by the master in his early years

Although it may read somewhat awkwardly, it just so happens that the lineage here has reached the generation of the character 'yu', so there is no other choice; it is certainly much better than terms like 'language' or 'riddle'.

Valley Xuan, the divine path, the valley spirit is immortal, serving as the root of heaven and earth. The divine attains spirituality, the valley attains tranquility, the Daoist maintains unity, thus achieving longevity

Wang Sheng suddenly turned his head and shouted, Mu Wanxuan blinked her eyes, waiting for Wang Sheng to continue.

Thank you, Master

Hmm! Hmm!

Without the kind of flowing long hair that a master possesses, in the future, flying through the air will lack a certain elegance

Neither should indulge in lust, nor should they violate women

Thank you, Master, for bestowing the name

Ah

Wang Sheng blinked; it should be the Emperor Zhenwu that is often associated with Wudang Mountain. This reminded him of what his master had previously said, that it was merely a nominal association with Wudang Mountain. Moreover, as far as he knew, when Qing Yanzi gained fame, it seemed that there was no direct connection with Wudang Mountain...

The senior sister was happily humming the Daoist melodies often played at Zixiao Palace, while fiddling with two boxes of snacks purchased from the foot of the mountain.

Qing Yanzi nodded in satisfaction, glanced down at the note clutched in his palm, and then spoke again

Running back to his own room, he excitedly changed into his Daoist robe and kung fu outfit, and then discovered a brand new pair of cloth shoes placed at the foot of the bed, which fit perfectly when he tried them on

A plain pair of women's underwear quietly occupied the high ground of the dirty laundry, causing Wang Sheng to blush a little in embarrassment

Before dawn, Wang Sheng began to get busy

Upon returning to the main house, I was surprised to find that it had already been arranged properly