Chapter 194: Mare Transforms into a Dragon
Shaking his head and smiling, Murong Ji focused on his own affairs again.

Now I am at the sixth level of Yuqing, and have begun to circulate my true Qi throughout my body. The purpose of this step, according to my master, is to prepare for a breakthrough to Shangqing in the future, and it is considered one of the foundations.

Murong Ji did not dare to be careless and had to take every step steadily.

"Seventh Senior Brother, can I ask you a question?"

Murong Ji raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at Zhang Xiaofan's hesitation, and asked, "Xiaofan, did you encounter any difficulties in your practice?"

"Oh, yes."

"Tell me."

Zhang Xiaofa hesitated, scratched his head, and then said: "Seventh Senior Brother, Tai Chi Xuanqing Taoism requires opening the acupoints of the whole body to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. But if..."

"I mean, if there is a method that is the opposite of this, if we practice together, how can we..."

Murong Ji stared at Zhang Xiaofan. Zhang Xiaofan lowered his head, not daring to look into Murong Ji's eyes. He suddenly stopped talking and stopped talking.

After a long time, Murong Ji said, "Why don't we adjust the order?" and tore out a piece of paper.

"First, open the acupuncture points all over the body, absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and guide it into the meridians, hold this breath, and let it circulate on its own. Then use this spiritual energy to stabilize your own vitality and internal meridians."

"After using up this breath, close your own acupoints and sense organs, store the essence that leaks out of your body, and strengthen your foundation."

Zhang Xiaofan was stunned. He didn't know why, but he believed Murong Ji's words and thought that this method would definitely solve his problem.

After Zhang Xiaofan left, Murong Ji picked up the pen and continued to ponder the knowledge and functions of the patterns. Suddenly, he sighed, put down the pen and thought.

The Tai Chi Xuan Qing Taoist method of refining Qi requires opening the acupoints throughout the body to feel the presence of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and to guide the spiritual energy into the body and flow along the meridians.

This is the most basic and important step.

Although he had never seen Mahavairocana's practice, after listening to Zhang Xiaofan's description and combining it with his own understanding, he was able to deduce a general outline.

Mahavairocana is about extinction, its body is quiet and detached from all forms. It is necessary to close the acupoints in the whole body, preserve one's own spiritual energy, and take the path of creating a world in one's own body.

Murong Ji rubbed his forehead, blaming himself for being too talkative. Zhang Xiaofan had his own opportunities and luck.

Focus your thoughts and continue doing your own thing.

Zhang Xiaofan continued to practice for several months without fail. He still came to Murong Ji's place to read books every day, sitting quietly by the side without disturbing Murong Ji while he was doing his work.

Sometimes he would come here with Tian Ling'er. Even though it was a little noisy, it also made his place more popular.

dinner time.

Tian Buyi suddenly had an impulse and asked about Zhang Xiaofan's practice.

Zhang Xiaofan's face turned red and he stammered, unable to explain clearly. Tian Buyi called him over with an angry look on his face and personally checked his cultivation.

He pinched Zhang Xiaofan's arm and was a little stunned for a moment. He turned his head and looked at Murong Ji, who instantly felt cold from head to toe and dared not move.

Tian Buyi didn't say anything. He encouraged Zhang Xiaofan a few words and continued eating.

Everyone in the cafeteria looked at each other, not knowing what was going on. It was a good thing that the young master had made great progress, but why did the master still have such a sullen face?

After finishing the meal, Tian Buyi said, "Seventh Brother, come with me."

Murong Ji responded, "Yes."

Watching the master leave, Murong Ji was about to catch up when Du Bishu asked in a low voice: "Seventh Junior Brother, what did you do? Why did the master get so angry?"

Murong Ji smiled bitterly and said in a low voice: "I changed the Tai Chi Xuanqing Taoism." After that, he ignored the dazed Sixth Senior Brother and left the cafeteria.

Murong Ji knew very well that his fault was not in changing the technique, but that Tian Buyi suspected that he had passed the technique to Zhang Xiaofan.

It's all Zhang Xiaofan's fault.

When he arrived at the Shoujing Hall, Tian Buyi was already sitting there drinking tea. He was not as angry as Murong Ji had imagined, but rather terrifyingly calm.

Without waiting for the greeting, Tian Buyi asked, "Seventh Brother, how many years have you been in the mountains?"

Murong Ji's heart skipped a beat, and he answered honestly, "Master, more than twelve years."

Tian Buyi nodded and suddenly sighed, "It's been twelve years."

Then, a pair of eyes suddenly became sharp and stared at Murong Ji, as if trying to see through him.

"Seventh Brother, tell me the truth. Have you ever practiced his sect's skills before going up the mountain?"

Murong Ji's mind was in turmoil. 'Before going up the mountain' meant that he had no doubts about his identity. Even if there was a problem, it must have happened during the time at Shanhaiyuan.

With a "thump", Murong Ji knelt down and kowtowed to Tian Buyi, "Master, please understand. I have never practiced the methods of other sects. The method I practice is the Tai Chi Xuanqing Dao method."

"Based on the Taiji Xuanqing Dao Fa, I made some changes."

Tian Buyi had a blank expression on his face. He picked up the teacup and took a sip. His movements were relaxed, but it seemed more like he was suppressing his anger.

Putting down the teacup, Tian Buyi said calmly: "Come forward."

Murong Ji knelt down and walked forward obediently, looking down at Tian Buyi's feet without looking into his eyes.

Tian Buyi stretched out his hand and grabbed Murong Ji's shoulder. The vast true energy invaded into Murong Ji's meridians and slowly flowed along Murong Ji's meridians.

Murong Ji's face was stiff. Master Tian Buyi was exploring his own method of cultivation! For a moment, he felt a little uncomfortable.

But the problem was with him, and he couldn't say anything. Taiji Xuanqing Daoism was the most important foundation of Qingyun Sect, and it couldn't be lost. He could understand it, because he was born in a noble family in his previous life, and the strict defense of the martial arts was almost abnormal.

Murong Ji exhaled slowly, releasing his emotions.

Tian Buyi withdrew his hand and sighed, "Don't blame your master. The Tai Chi Xuanqing Daoism cannot be lost. Qingyun Sect..."

Tian Buyi suddenly stopped, a look of fatigue appeared on his face, and he said no more. Finally, he couldn't help but say something.

"Seventh Brother, it is a good thing that you use the Taiji Xuanqing Dao method to refine other cultivation methods and forge your own path. As your teacher, I have no objection."

"But changing the law is a dangerous road. If you are not careful, you will be smashed to pieces. You have to be careful."

Murong Ji felt a little sad in his heart. He could understand that changing the law was like surviving from death. Without sufficient knowledge and accumulation, one would surely die.

He bowed his head again, "Master, I know that since I embarked on this path, I have been prepared. Seeking the truth and cultivating immortality, every step is dangerous. If there is really such a day when I..."

"Even if I am torn to pieces, I will have no complaints."

Tian Buyi smiled, and then he remembered something, "If the road is not clear, don't teach Xiaofan anymore, you will mislead the students!"

Murong Ji pursed his lips. He was the one taking the blame.

"Besides, before you become powerful, you must hide yourself well. It's nothing for me, your master, but for the head brother..."

"The disciple understands."

Tian Buyi waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."

Murong Ji kowtowed to Tian Buyi again and said, "Disciple, I'll take my leave."

Early the next morning.

After breakfast, Zhang Xiaofan rushed into Murong Ji's room.

He said with a somewhat gloomy expression: "Seventh Senior Brother, I'm sorry."

Murong Ji put down the book in his hand and said with a smile: "What's the big deal? I wasn't punished by the master."

Zhang Xiaofan's eyes lit up and a smile appeared on his face.

Murong Ji looked at the time and asked, "Have you finished your homework?"

"Sister Ling'er has completed her three-year course. From now on, I will do my own coursework. I plan to go in the afternoon."

Murong Ji nodded and said, "Go read a book."

"Ah."

Afterwards, Murong Ji picked up the scroll again and started reading. In a blink of an eye, two hours had passed. Murong Ji looked up and saw Zhang Xiaofan quietly tidying up the bookshelf.

Murong Ji let out a breath slowly, feeling mixed emotions in his heart. Some children are naturally likable, and no matter whether they are smart or not, it is very comfortable to have them around.

"Xiao Fan, come here, I'm going to teach you something."

"Oh."

Zhang Xiaofan sat obediently in front of Murong Ji, and Murong Ji told him how to deal with the conflict of martial arts.

Seeing his serious expression, I suddenly asked, "Xiao Fan, aren't you afraid that I am lying to you? Well, or maybe my level is not good enough and I taught you wrongly."

Zhang Xiaofan scratched his head. "How could that be? If I taught it wrong, then it's wrong. It's good that someone taught me."

Murong Ji suddenly smiled and asked again: "Xiao Fan, cultivation is a big deal. Aren't you afraid that I might have ulterior motives and ruin your cultivation?"

"Why would anyone miss me? If my skills are really ruined, then so be it. I have nothing anyway."

Murong Ji leaned back, feeling indescribable in his heart. "Puhe." He laughed for no apparent reason, and tears fell unconsciously.

It was not until this moment that he completely understood why Zhang Boduan would accept him as his disciple. He was like a mare, with no words to give him a gift.

A mare is blindly obedient by nature and cannot be persuaded or taught.

If someone points him in the direction, he will have the opportunity to see the vastness of the grassland and have the opportunity to become a horse.

[The Book of Changes says: Kun Gua 2, 62, straight, square and big, no disadvantage if not practiced.]

The virtue of "straightness" is to be open and honest, and is the root of "sincerity".

"Fang" virtue means uprightness. In fact, uprightness is not a virtue, but a character. Only those who abide by the rules can restrain their desires and respect "Tao".

"Big" means the sea that accommodates all rivers.

Murong Ji exhaled slowly, mare, only by 'seeing the adults' and 'leaping in the abyss', and controlling the dragon, can the merit be fulfilled.

In an instant, he felt like he had been reborn. Even his state of mind was unable to be suppressed and was about to break through.

Murong Ji hurriedly sat down cross-legged to stabilize his state of mind.

"Seventh Brother, what's wrong with you?"

Murong Ji came back to his senses and was somewhat happy, "It's okay, there is some loosening in my realm, which makes me feel a little touched."

Zhang Xiaofan was delighted, "Then I would like to congratulate Senior Brother Seven."

(End of this chapter)