On the same day, under the arrangement of Situ Haitang, Xu Que, Shang Ling, and several elders sat down to drink tea and discuss Taoism.
Shang Ling also called Shang Wu over and scolded him in front of Xu Que.
Shang Wu felt wronged and didn't dare to answer.
Because Shang Ling had sent him a message, telling him not to say a word, or he would cancel the engagement with Situ Haitang.
This was indeed Shang Wu's weakness. He had to keep his mouth shut and take the scolding.
But when he looked at Xu Que, a hint of schadenfreude and sneer could be seen in his eyes.
…
Before coming here, Shang Wu had received a message from his trusted subordinate.
The secret letter asking for help had been sent from the Scarlet Yang Sect to the Gong Family overseas, which cost hundreds of best-grade Spirit Stones.
However, Shang Wu's effort was rewarded. The Gong Family had sent four powerhouses at the Infant Transformation Stage to help Shang Wu. Moreover, Shang Wu's cousin, the son of his aunt, would lead the team personally. It was estimated that they would arrive in a few days.
Shang Wu saw the hope of revenge. He was one of the few people in the Five Elements Mountain who knew the situation of the overseas cultivators.
The overseas cultivators were much stronger than the cultivators in the Five Elements Mountain. Even if they were at the same stage, the overseas cultivators could defeat ten cultivators at the same stage, relying on their superior magic arts and stronger physiques.
However, Xu Que had already sensed that Shang Wu's eyes were not right. However, he didn't point it out, so he just sneered in his heart.
If Shang Wu still had some tricks up his sleeves, Xu Que wouldn't mind killing so that he could give himself an alibi and kill Shang Wu with his Thunder Illusion Body.
…
During the tea tasting and discussion that followed, the few old men expressed their own opinions and discussed in a clear and logical manner.
Only Xu Que was confused, but he still pretended to understand them. He nodded from time to time and pretended to be deep in thought.
After all, other cultivators relied on enlightenment and cultivation, but he relied on killing people. How could he know anything about the Great Dao? He could only remain silent and maintain a cold and aloof attitude!
Situ Haitang couldn't stand it anymore. Thinking that he was still putting on airs, she gently touched him and transmitted a voice to him, "Xu Que, you should at least show some respect to the elders and say something casually, right?"
"Uh!" Xu Que squeezed out a smile. Casually say something? Are you kidding me? I'm also a person who wants face, okay? I've long since disdained to forcefully put on airs!
However, Shang Ling happened to see Xu Que's smile. He thought Xu Que had something to say, so he asked hurriedly, "My young friend Xu Que, in fact, no one here can compare with you in terms of aptitude and talent. I wonder if you can explain the Great Way to us?"
Xu Que immediately felt a headache!
D * mn it! What I'm afraid of has happened. Why the hell would I, the Act Tough King, speak?
No, no, how could the Act Tough King of a generation fall from grace like this?
I'm not good at explaining the Great Way, but I'm good at bluffing!
Instantly, his body shook and his face became serious. Then he said, "Sect Leader Shang, you are too polite. I heard you talking about the Great Way just now. Have you ever thought about what the Great Way is?"
Shang Ling and the others were stunned. Even Situ Haitang was surprised!
What is the Great Way?
Apparently, they didn't expect Xu Que to ask such a question!
It seemed that everyone knew about the Great Way. However, when asked what it was, it was really hard for them to answer!
"My God! Don't you know? This is a knowledge point! You didn't pay attention in the junior high school Chinese class, right? The so-called Tao is nothing more than one sentence! "Xu Que shook his head repeatedly with an exasperated look on his face.
Everyone was confused. What does junior high school Chinese class mean?
At this time, Xu Que closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Then he said, "The Great Way can be told, but it is not the Great Way. The Great Way can be named, but it is not the Great Way! "
As soon as he said that, everyone present immediately widened their eyes.
This … is too profound!
The Great Way can be told! But it is not the Great Way! Why?
They looked at Xu Que and saw that his eyes were closed and his eyebrows were slightly furrowed. It seemed that he was thinking, but he had a different temperament. What he had just said made him seem like a God who was preaching to them.
Awesome! He is so awesome!
No wonder General Zhuge has such a high attainment in cultivation at such a young age! He can be regarded as a model in the Cultivation World!
Even Shang Wu was stunned. He didn't expect that this guy, who was younger than him, could say such profound words!
Situ Haitang was also surprised. She didn't expect that this guy could say such profound words casually.
…
However, at this moment, Xu Que was so anxious. The frown on his face was not an act. He was really recalling something with difficulty!
After all, he had memorized the text in junior high school. How could he remember it now?
Alas, it is so difficult!
After a long while, Xu Que finally remembered something. Then he said, "The nameless beginning of heaven and earth, the famous mother of all things. Therefore, there is no desire to observe its wonders. Therefore, there is no desire to observe its wonders. These two things have the same origin but have different names. They are both profound, mysterious, the door of all wonders … Well, let's stop here. After all, the master can show you the door, but the cultivation depends on yourself. You can comprehend it on your own! "
After saying that, he let out a sigh of relief. Finally, he managed to get through it.
After all, this is something from the Tao Te Ching, which has been passed down from the ancestors of Taoism. How could it not be awesome?
Shang Ling and the others were totally dumbfounded.
What Xu Que had said was indeed profound and mysterious. It seemed that he was teaching people how to behave, but in fact, he was looking at the Taoist Connotation from a simple perspective!
To the few of them, this was an unparalleled harvest!
Especially when they saw Xu Que let out a sigh after finishing his words, as if it was very exhausting, they were even more moved.
Because this kind of expression was usually used to end the cultivation.
Shang Ling sighed with emotion and said, "It seems that when our young friend Zhuge was discussing Taoism, you were also comprehending the Tao! You are really diligent!"
"No wonder our young friend Zhuge has such a high attainment at such a young age! We are really ashamed of ourselves!"
"Yes, we have gained a lot today. Our young friend Zhuge is really admirable!"
"Nowadays, there are not many young people as hardworking as our young friend Zhuge!"
The rest of the elders also nodded their heads and sighed with emotion.
No wonder he could reach the Infant Transformation Stage at such a young age. Besides being talented, he is also hardworking!
Shang Wu was totally dumbfounded when he heard the compliments of Xu Que.
As the saying goes, a wicked man will be tortured by another wicked man. As a wicked man, Shang Wu knew Xu Que very well. He knew Xu Que's style very well.
Now, when he heard his father and several elders complimenting Xu Que in such a way, he was so angry that he almost cried.
Damn! This guy is definitely not that kind of person! All of you have been fooled!
Slap!
Suddenly, Shang Ling slapped the back of Shang Wu's head and said in a deep voice, "You unfilial son, why are you still in a daze? Look at our young friend Zhuge! No matter how talented he is, he is never arrogant. Instead, he works harder and devotes himself to cultivation. As for you, you only know how to compete and bully the weak. "
"I …" Shang Wu wanted to cry but had no tears.
I am competitive? I am bullying the weak?
My dear father! Can't you open your eyes wide and see clearly? This Zhuge Liang is the one who is really competitive and uses his strength to bully the weak!
"Alas! Keep a low profile! Sect Leader Shang, don't be angry. Anger will harm your health! Children should be taught slowly. If they don't understand something, just teach them. Be patient! "Xu Que tried his best to persuade Shang Wu.
Shang Wu's eyes widened and he was almost driven mad by anger.
Damn! You are younger than me! How dare you call me a child? Teach me slowly? Why are you pretending to be a big shot? Since when did you have the right to comfort my father?
However, Shang Ling nodded his head and agreed with Xu Que's words. Patience was needed to educate a child. It was not easy to be a parent!
"My young friend Zhuge is really insightful. It's a pity that my son can't be taught anymore. Even I can't control him now!" Shang Ling shook his head and sighed.
"Ah? You can't do that, Sect Leader Shang! " Xu Que pounded the table and stood up. Then, he said righteously, "As the saying goes, a filial son comes from a stick. If a child is picky, anorexic, and refuses to eat, he probably deserves a beating. Just give him a good beating!"
Instantly, Shang Wu's eyes widened again. Damn! What are you talking about? When did I become a picky, anorexic, and refuse to eat?
Shang Ling was also stunned. Then, he shook his head and said with a wry smile, "But my son's problem is much more serious than being picky, anorexic, and refusing to eat! Alas!"
Xu Que waved his hand and said, "Sect Leader Shang, you misunderstood me. I was just giving you an example! Let me give you another example. Do you know why I have achieved so much today? It's all because of my father! "
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details! "The onlookers became spirited immediately. They all wanted to know how General Zhuge had made it this far.
Xu Que sighed with emotion. Then, he looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle and said slowly, "When I was a child, my family was very poor. I didn't have enough to eat or sleep. One day, a carriage carrying grain passed by and a moldy steamed bun fell from it. I rushed to grab it and ate it immediately. However, I was hung up by my father the same day. He beat me with a thorn stick for three days and three nights. My skin was broken and my flesh was torn. My father even sprinkled a handful of salt on my flesh.
From then on, I understood a principle. A person should 'not pocket the money they picked up'. If it didn't belong to them, they shouldn't take it! Moreover, because of this, I've developed the spirit of 'independence and self-improvement'. The reason why I'm able to cultivate so diligently today is all because of the beating my father gave me back then! "
After that, he looked at Shang Ling and said meaningfully, "So, Sect Leader Shang, you really need to be ruthless when teaching your child. A filial son is born under a stick, and a good person is born under a thorn stick. If you can't remember it after one beating, then you can beat him twice. If you can't remember it after two beatings, then you can beat him three times. When the child grows up and becomes sensible, he will remember your kindness! "
Shang Ling's eyes lit up as if he had figured out something. Then, he said happily, "My young friend, your words have enlightened me!"
Bang!
Immediately, the teacup in Shang Wu's hand fell to the ground.
He widened his eyes and almost spat out blood.
Zhuge Liang, what the f * ck!
What the hell is wrong with you?
You are obviously instigating my father to beat me!
Dad, you can't believe him!
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