Chapter 010: The First Snow of Winter on the Warm Kang

The concept of treating things normally is not lacking in Mu Wanxuan, but she does not quite understand why there should be differences between men and women

These regrets of the master will surely have an opportunity for compensation

As long as they wait for Master Wang Sheng to pass a hundred years, the two of them can be together, and the family can be reunited

Qing Yanzi let out a long sigh, and could not help but feel his eyes redden slightly. He took out two photographs from his bosom, gazed at them for a long time, and then handed them to Wang Sheng

Though I hold only a wooden sword in my hand, the sound of sword cries still accompanies me.

However, Qing Yanzi's mastery of the 'Law' is absolutely at the level of a centenarian grandmaster

In any case, having sufficient rest each day will not affect the condition for the following day

The senior sister seemed somewhat lost in thought, gazing at Qing Yanzi's daughter for a long time.

Six months ago, when he first ascended the mountain, his senior sister had already compensated for his innate deficiencies. Over the past six months, his growth has been remarkable, successfully evolving from the concept of an elementary school student towards that of a middle school student, and his face has also become somewhat more refined.

It is merely a set of Seven Star Sword Formation. Wang Sheng practiced for half a year before he could barely exert a slight amount of power.

However, no one can clearly state how much of this profound Taoist martial arts collection Master Qing Yanzi possesses

Wang Sheng often felt that a person like him, an ordinary individual, could only pursue the Dao and engage in constant cultivation, whereas his senior sister walked the earth accompanied by the Dao, unlike common people

Wang Sheng did not dare to easily exhale the breath trapped in his chest, instead gripping the wooden sword tightly, slowly pressing down with both hands. He felt as if more than half of his meridians had been opened by his master, bringing a warm and comfortable sensation throughout his body

"This is also a refinement of your character," Qing Yanzi said with a smile, patting Wang Sheng on the shoulder. "Be a bit simpler, young man. You should swap these two quilts with your senior sister; hers has been used for seven or eight years and can no longer keep her warm."

On one side is the master who has nurtured me and whose body is on the verge of collapse, and on the other side is my pregnant partner

However, with the presence of the 'Silent Fairy' for comparison, Wang Sheng had no qualifications to feel any sense of self-satisfaction. Two months ago, Senior Sister already found this sword formation uninteresting and continued to ponder her own Tai Chi of Two Forms and the changes of Bagua.

The young and impetuous Qing Yanzi, while descending the mountain to perform a ritual in the capital, encountered, fell in love with, and got to know a beautiful young lady. ... Subsequently, Qing Yanzi secretly carried on a three-year romance with the incredibly gentle young lady behind the back of Wang Sheng's master, meeting in various secluded places such as the mountains, fields, and small inns.

I feel remorseful as a teacher, and my heart is burdened with guilt, making it difficult to achieve completeness.

Wang Sheng's rapid progress in the Seven Star Sword Formation is naturally related to his previous life as a swordsman

Wang Sheng tapped his head, adhering to the heart of seeking truth through cultivation, with a mind free from distractions.

Mu Wanxuan responded with a serious expression on her small face, her gaze reflecting a hint of contemplation as she returned the photograph to her master's embrace

During the Double Ninth Festival in the lunar calendar, Wang Sheng was urged by his master to drink alcohol. After consuming two or three cups, Qing Yanzi referred to himself and his disciple as 'the two of us' and confided in Wang Sheng and his senior sister Wan Xuan about his innermost thoughts

Wang Sheng was clearly taken aback for a moment, and then hurriedly said: "Master, it's fine to let Senior Sister sleep, I am alright."

"The kang is so large, you two can each sleep on one side," Qing Yanzi said with a smile that was not quite a smile as he looked at his second disciple. "What, do you perhaps have thoughts about your own senior sister?"

The longer Wang Sheng spent on the mountain, the more he understood "the unspoken path of longevity" and "the silent fairy," and the more he felt like a woodcutter who had accidentally wandered into a fairy's den

Then, Senior Sister reached out her hand, and Wang Sheng passed the photo over.

Even tasks such as blacksmithing, farming, repairing televisions, and searching for seeds to sell to the little Taoist priests on the mountain... cough, let us not dwell on these trivial matters for the time being

At the foot of the mountain, Qing Yanzi leisurely approached with two new quilts in hand, while Wang Sheng smiled and welcomed him. The mountain path had long been cleared of the fallen snow by him.

Wang Sheng's response was somewhat lacking in confidence

In fact, apart from daily meditation, studying Taoist scriptures, listening to the master’s teachings, and the unavoidable activities of eating and sleeping, Wang Sheng devoted the remaining time and energy to the practice of the Seven Star Sword Formation

In another slightly newer photograph, the girl with the squinting smile is also quite beautiful, bearing some resemblance to her master in the contours of her eyebrows

Upon closer inspection, there are a total of forty-nine footprints, and the figure wielding the sword moves back and forth precisely over its own footprints

At that time, the situation and circumstances of the monks will undergo a tremendous transformation

Just like Wang Sheng's master and the master of his master

More than twenty years ago, at that time, Qing Yanzi had not yet ascended Wudang Mountain and was wandering around with Wang Sheng's master.

In the slightly yellowed photograph, a beautiful woman with short hair stands smiling, indeed a match of talent and beauty with her master

From fists and feet to swords and blades, from the Two Instruments and Four Symbols to the Seven Stars and Eight Trigrams, from the arts of talismans and alchemy to exorcism, blessings, and consecration, and further to Daoist medicine, health preservation, and the martial arts of Wudang, all of these are profoundly intricate

How could it be, Master? Is the disciple that kind of person...

Just as I was about to drift off to sleep, I felt a finger gently poke me.

However, this seemingly omnipotent master in Wang Sheng's eyes has not always had such a smooth journey in life

Wang Sheng estimated that in order to reach the level demonstrated by his master, it would be difficult to achieve without several years of sleepless effort, even with the master's continuous guidance

Wang Sheng sighed inwardly, turned around to face his senior sister, and said: "I just feel a bit embarrassed"

Of course, the more extraordinary one is still his master, Qing Yanzi

Wang Sheng and Mu Wanxuan exchanged a glance, witnessing their master in such a state for the first time, and then, quite in sync, took out their respective phones... and began to snap photos vigorously

Boys, to some extent, all have had a dream of being a sword immortal

This should be a hidden weapon

Indeed, these outdated customs and practices have truly caused me great suffering

Face reading, divination, and performing rituals are also ways for Qing Yanzi to make a living

The only regret of my life as a teacher is that I was unable to take good care of her when she needed it the most, and I also failed to take care of the child. Even now, I do not dare to meet her face to face.

It should not be the case; Senior Sister is as pure as a blank sheet of paper...! ... No, it's more like a piece of cling film! She has absolutely no concept in this regard

Wang Sheng was rendered speechless and couldn't help but chuckle, as he truly had no distracting thoughts left in his mind

What is even more remarkable is the complementary relationship between his swordsmanship and body movement. If one observes closely the footprints beneath him, it appears that each footprint is interconnected.

Such remarkable progress in just six months is entirely reasonable

Qing Yanzi found himself in a dilemma at that moment

However, there are some words that cannot be spoken at this moment

Speaking of discussing the classics, this is a professional skill of the Qingyanzi

Chen! Rules! Bad habits!

Before ascending the mountain, Wang Sheng could barely be considered to have a foundation in swordsmanship. Now, with Qing Yanzi constantly providing guidance by his side, he has been diligently working without rest, even on holidays, fully immersing himself in the study of swordsmanship and engaging in deep research and contemplation

... ...

He originally intended to delay, serving his master for the last journey, allowing his beloved to give birth to their child, while secretly seeking help to raise the child.

Later, that young lady became pregnant, and Qing Yanzi wished to marry her, but was forcefully obstructed by the master clerk

Then, with eyes closed, he lay on the chair and continued to snore like thunder

Wang Sheng's legs went weak, and he almost knelt before his master

The attitude of the master is to require Qing Yanzi to adhere to the vow made upon entering the sect, which necessitates abandoning all worldly matters, returning to the mountains and forests, and distancing oneself from the chaotic secular world, dedicating this life to safeguarding the inheritance of the Dao that has been passed down for thousands of years

However, Wang Sheng's master, who was very strong-willed, was extremely disappointed with Qing Yanzi's decision. Overnight, she severed all contact with Qing Yanzi and disappeared into the vast sea of people, remaining unheard from for over a decade

Hmm

Mu Wanxuan finally breathed a sigh of relief, her small hand groping under the pillow for a while, and she pulled out a small box of Go pieces.

Take a look at the old-school 'N' series feature phone of my senior sister

As soon as he turned his head, he immediately saw the aggrieved little face in the neighboring bed, those expressive eyes seemingly asking Wang Sheng why he was hiding so far away from her

Qing Yanzi was somewhat agitated, pressing one hand on Wang Sheng's shoulder and burping from the alcohol, "Xiao Sheng, rest assured! My master is very open-minded!"

That is the regret of Qing Yanzi in this life, which has caused Qing Yanzi to feel guilty to this day

Driven by a competitive spirit, Wang Sheng found it difficult to relax, and could only continue to push himself relentlessly

It is likely that there is some jealousy involved; to her, the master is essentially half a father.

It would be better not to let the master drink alcohol in the future

Because the master has actually given serious consideration to the future prospects of his second disciple

As long as you are devoted to your wife and do not engage in inappropriate relationships, there will be no issues

As the year-end approaches, Wudang Mountain welcomes its first snowfall. The peaks, temples, pine trees, and withered branches, adorned by the pure white snow, resemble a fairyland

As he entered the hospital gate, Qing Yanzi suddenly stopped, calmly saying:

I truly do not understand how the master has taught such a senior sister, whose mind is pure and free of distractions, yet she is not ignorant of anything; her profound understanding of the Dao seems to be etched in her very bones

On a cold winter day, while the senior sister was roasting by the fire and eating corn indoors, Wang Sheng still insisted on practicing swordsmanship for at least eight hours every day

In just over forty years of life, how is it possible to master so many skills

Wang Shenghong, with a flushed face, firmly refused, wrapping himself in the thin quilt he had used since summer, not daring to take off his clothes. The light struggled to squeeze into the corner of the wall... almost pushing himself into the wall.

Standing with the sword in hand, his entire body was already drenched in sweat, and streams of white vapor rose from his forehead

Suddenly, Qing Yanzi opened his eyes, pointed at the night sky with his left hand, and shouted loudly

You have successfully completed your training, and your master will help you register at the academy. Upon graduation, you will be able to obtain a Taoist certificate. Each month, you can receive a subsidy from the association, perform rituals, and offer fortune-telling services, which will be sufficient to support your family

Every day, apart from daydreaming and practicing martial arts, she either watches television or reads books. This lifestyle may seem extremely monotonous and boring to modern people, but for her, each day is filled with an overflowing sense of satisfaction

However, within a few months, the courtyard was trampled to the point where not a blade of grass could grow, forcing the practice of swordsmanship to be relocated to an open area outside the courtyard

The master sighed a few times, leaned back in the rattan chair, and fell asleep; Wang Sheng looked at the half glass of white wine that had just been poured in front of the master, feeling both amused and helpless.

Master, do not be sad

But fortunately, she gave birth safely, and she should have been doing quite well these past few years... This was sent to me by someone she entrusted two years ago. The child of my disciple is a daughter, about the same age as you and Xiaoxuan.

Every family has its own difficult scriptures to recite, and even Qing Yanzi has a hurdle in his heart that he cannot overcome

What does this mean, Master? Is there an intention to bring them together?

In a few months, the vitality of heaven and earth will arrive, and these teachings that have been passed down for thousands of years will shine brilliantly

Summer departs and autumn follows, giving way to the arrival of cold winter

Wang Sheng was also at a loss for words. After thinking carefully, he said softly: "A woman's endocrine system is different when she is pregnant, making it easy for her to go off course... Master, you have your own difficulties, but the Master’s wife is not at fault. The fault does not lie with you or the Master’s wife, but rather with the outdated customs and practices of the older generation."

"Senior Sister," Wang Sheng murmured softly, "As disciples, we should also share our master's burdens. In the future, if the opportunity arises, we must persuade our master to visit the master’s wife and junior sister, so as not to let our master have too many regrets."

Mu Wanquan was overjoyed to hear Wang Sheng say he would come over to stay together in the evening, so she heated the earthen kang warmly and even specially offered both new quilts to her junior brother

Wang Sheng couldn't help but smile wryly, yet his heart felt warm.

One can only play for half an hour, otherwise tomorrow during meditation one will surely yawn continuously, and then the master will scold us again.

In front of the small courtyard, on the snowy ground, a figure wielding a wooden sword moved back and forth, practicing the Seven Star Sword Formation. Just in terms of the sword techniques, one could already discern the various intricacies within.

The falling snow is not as cold as the melting snow. Starting tonight, you should also sleep on the kang in the north room.

With the internal energy of the senior sister, it can definitely produce a lethality comparable to that of rubber bullets

In the future, if you wish to marry, then marry; if you wish to have children, then have children. Your master will gladly help take care of them!