Liang Yi followed Yan Ruijiang into the platform.
The layout of the platform was relatively simple, with only a few simple formations. However, to enter the platform, one had to pass through a long stone corridor. It was obvious that it was used to guard against external enemies and was convenient for defense. However, at the same time, if the people inside were trapped, it would be difficult for them to break out.
The two of them went all the way to the belly of the platform. There was a three-foot tall hall. The ceiling was inlaid with luminous pearls. The light was gentle and was no different from the sunlight outside. In the middle, there was an octagonal gold-copper fire platform that was slightly higher than the ground. It was two feet long and wide. It could be used for heating, refining pills, and refining weapons.
Liang Yi saw two middle-aged Daoists sitting inside. However, they were not Xuanxiu. They were True Cultivators, and they were dressed like ancient cultivators.
He did not find it strange. Yan Ruijiang was a True Cultivator in the past and did not have any sectarian bias. It was normal for him to have a few True Cultivators.
However, when the two True Cultivators saw him, they stood up and said, "Daoist Yan, we have something to do today. Since Daoist Yan has guests, we will take our leave first."
Yan Ruijiang did not ask them to stay. He apologized to Liang Yi and sent the two of them out. When he returned, he personally served Liang Yi tea.
Liang Yi said, "Daoist Yan, why did you do it yourself? Is there not even a disciple here?"
Yan Ruijiang smiled and said, "I am a person who cultivates the Dao. I don't know when I will be taken away by the Big Chaos. Why should I implicate others?"
Liang Yi looked at him. With the ability that Yan Ruijiang had displayed, although he might not be able to ascend to the upper realm, it should not be difficult for him to guard his mind. Unless there was some flaw in his heart and he knew that he would become a stumbling block when the time came, that was why he was so careful.
Yan Ruijiang picked up the teacup and said, "Please."
Liang Yi picked up the teacup and took a sip. He used this cup of tea to start a conversation. Then, he gradually moved on to the topic of Dao. This conversation unknowingly reached noon.
At this moment, Yan Ruijiang made a hand seal and a spiritual light shone down. Plates of green jade appeared one after another. On the plates, there were plump grains of rice that were as smooth as pearls.
He said, "I spent a lot of effort to buy these from the Eastern Court Prefecture. Eating them every day can replenish one's Qi and strengthen one's foundation. In ancient Xia, it was something that only the direct disciples could enjoy. Why don't you try it, Fellow Taoist?"
Liang Yi looked at it, then raised his hand and scooped up a spoonful of it with a jade spoon. As soon as he touched it, the fine sorghum automatically turned into condensed spirit mist and floated up. Then, strand by strand, it merged into his heart light.
He circulated it slightly and nodded, saying, "It is indeed a good item." He then asked, "Is this item very rare?"
Yan Ruijiang said, "It is now, but it is said that more and more plants are being planted. In a few years, it will not be worth much."
Liang Yi nodded and said, "If there is a day when there are no more rare items in the world, that will be a good thing."
Yan Ruijiang understood what Liang Yi meant. Good things were enjoyed by everyone, then there would be no distinction between rare items. He sighed and said, "If that is the case, then the Great Dao must be smooth."
At this moment, he took out a Dao book from his sleeve and said, "I heard that you have been looking everywhere for Dao books. I have a Dao book here. I got it by fate and it has given me a lot of inspiration. Why don't you take a look?"
Liang Yi did not stand on ceremony and took it. After a few glances, he was unconsciously attracted by the principles described in it and gradually sank into it.
At this moment, Yan Ruijiang smiled and stood up. He walked along the corridor to the outer room and looked at the scenery outside with his hands behind his back. After standing there for half a day, he saw that the sun was about to set. Then, he turned back and saw that Liang Yi was still sitting there holding the book and reading it carefully. He was very engrossed in it.
He smiled playfully and waved his sleeve. A light bell rang in the hall.
When Liang Yi heard this sound, he woke up from his deep thoughts. He calculated the time and realized that half a day had passed. He stood up and cupped his hands and said, "I didn't expect to be delayed for so long because I was thinking about this problem. Sorry for being rude."
Yan Ruijiang said, "It's okay. In fact, it is not only you. Many fellow Daoists will be like this when they see this Dao book for the first time. Since you like this book, why don't you take it back and read it?"
Liang Yi was a little surprised and said, "This Dao book looks extraordinary and talks about many principles. Are you really willing to lend it to me?"
Yan Ruijiang smiled and said, "Dao books are for people to read. What's the use of hiding it? Only through communication can one see the Great Dao. To tell you the truth, the two Daoists who left earlier also each got a book. It's really not a rare thing. You can read it yourself or give it to others to read. However, if you comprehend any principles, please don't hesitate to tell me. "
When Liang Yi heard him say this, he didn't stand on ceremony anymore. He put away the book and said solemnly, "If Liang is lucky enough to comprehend something, I will definitely come to you to share my thoughts."
Because it was getting late, he also said goodbye. Yan Ruijiang didn't stay and sent him off. When he turned back, he couldn't help but smile and think to himself, "Liang Yi has already sent the book out. It's time to invite someone. There should be another person who lives in the Yi Luo Upper Continent, Shi Yanxin, right?"
This time, he was entrusted by someone to send this kind of Dao book to these Xuanxiu who were very likely to reach the upper realm.
This Daoist book was personally compiled by Ying Chong after he meticulously studied the Xuan Dao. It involved the most profound Daoist techniques and some seemingly reasonable annotations. However, these were actually just castles in the air. They could be looked at but were out of reach. Their purpose was to make people fall into a state of confusion after reading this book.
The method he used was very clever. If he directly let his spies kill these younger Xuanxiu, not to mention whether he could do it or not, he couldn't escape even if he succeeded. Moreover, even if he was lucky enough to kill one or two people, it would be useless. There were many more Xuanxiu in Tianxia who could take over at any time.
However, he found that many Xuanxiu were now paying attention to reading Dao books. This was a breakthrough.
If you want to cut off the Dao, you must first mess up the Dao.
He used this point to compile many Dao books that seemed reasonable but could easily lead people astray. He asked the spies in You City to find ways to pass these books to Tianxia.
Ordinary Xuanxiu didn't have much use for reading these books. However, the closer one was to the Dao, the more he could see the profoundness in them. However, it was harder for him to extricate himself from them. This was because as long as he saw these principles and didn't understand them, it would inevitably become an obstacle on his path.
Whether it was the Xuan method or the True method, if there was confusion in the heart, it would be difficult for him to use all his strength to advance. If he forced himself, the possibility of falling was greater. In this way, he had achieved his goal.
Ying Chong judged that not everyone would fall into this trap. However, even if only a few people were affected, he had achieved a certain goal. Not only that, he would also throw out more Dao books and Dao methods in the future to disrupt the internal affairs of Tianxia.
Liang Yi returned to Xuanfu. He couldn't wait to continue reading. There were many principles in these books. He felt that once he understood them, it would help him to advance to the upper realm.
However, these things only seemed to be separated by a thin layer of window paper. However, no matter how much he studied, he always felt that there was something missing.
For more than ten days, he didn't come out of seclusion. He was searching for the principle that seemed to be within reach at any time, but he couldn't grasp it. He didn't even do his daily homework.
It was also because his foundation was stable that he suddenly woke up one day. He felt that he couldn't continue sitting like this. Therefore, he pulled his mind out of it with great willpower. He reorganized his breath and harmonized his cultivation. Only then did he calm down his fluctuating mind.
However, he didn't really give up. He just felt that this thing wasn't something that he could study and understand by himself.
He thought deeply and decided to find more fellow Daoists in Xuntian Dao Zhang to communicate with them about this method.
Once he made up his mind, he immediately summoned Xuntian Dao Zhang. His mind entered it and found a few fellow Daoists that he usually communicated with. He showed them two pages of the Dao book.
Yan Ruijiang said that these things could be exchanged freely and that he could show them to others to study. However, he instinctively felt that the principles here were too profound. Even he was immersed in it. If he took out all of it and showed it to others, it might harm them. Therefore, he only took out a part of it and gave them a few reminders.
As expected, these fellow Daoists who were familiar with each other also fell into some kind of obsession. Some of them studied it wholeheartedly and refused to come out if they didn't get any results. Some of them couldn't find anything after thinking hard. Therefore, they retreated. There were also some who suggested to seek advice from people who were more knowledgeable in Dao methods.
One of them said on Xuntian Dao Zhang, "I know a fellow Daoist who often solves people's doubts. Although his words are sharp, what he says makes a lot of sense. Why don't we ask him?"
These people felt that this was reasonable, because from what they had seen in the past, as long as it was a matter of cultivation, there was almost no problem that could baffle this person. Although this person was merciless in criticizing people, but compared to understanding the truth, being scolded a few times was nothing.
Immediately, someone found Gan Bai and said, "Senior, we have some questions that we would like to ask." As he spoke, he sent the two pages of Dao methods to him.
Gan Bai was watching a scene of a drama. He was very unhappy that he was disturbed. He took it and glanced at it casually. However, he made a sound of surprise and looked at it seriously again. He said, "These sentences seem to be right but not right. You can find the whole thing for me to take a look.
That person thought for a while and still came to Liang Yi. He said, "Liang Daoyou, now we have found a senior who can solve this doubt. However, this senior wants to read the whole thing. Why don't you send it over for a look?"
Liang Yi was very cautious. He first inquired about the identity of this Tao Shi, and then flipped through the past comments. He found that he was indeed a capable person, and only then did he entrust the entire Dao book to them.
After that person received the book, he couldn't wait to send it to Gan Bai. He resisted the urge to read it himself.
After Gan Bai received it, he read the whole book and sneered, "Just by reading this one, I know that this person is just a person who shows off his Dao methods. This book is just for fun for the upper realm cultivators to read. It can be used to relieve boredom. In your hands, other than learning a stomach full of empty words, it can be said that it is completely useless."
That person was a little confused and said carefully, "Senior Tao Shi, it is said that this is a superior Dao book."
Gan Bai said disdainfully, "What superior Dao book? In my opinion, it is full of nonsense." After scolding, he left a few comments at the bottom of the book on the spot.
Do I need you to tell me that the earth can stand and the sky can not fall?
It is reasonable to say it clearly. The whole book is full of blind speculation.
It is only suitable to be used as a cushion on the table. It is too much to look at!
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