The Xianweng Mountain stands particularly majestic and tall.
The northern side is a sheer cliff, profound and mysterious. The southern slope is slightly more gentle, sloping towards the side, forming a seating orientation towards the south.
Pine and cypress trees stand firm and green on the slopes, with twisted trunks and thick roots entangled in the hard rock cracks. Wild mountain flowers cover the hillsides, indeed a magnificent sight.
Chen Yun came here with his disciple Chang Wei, and called out loudly from a distance.
After a moment, a sharp voice came from the top of the mountain, "Huh, it's you little guy, I didn't expect to see you so long ago, and you have already become an immortal."
Just as the voice faded, Chen Yun had barely figured out what was happening when a figure with white hair and beard, wearing red clothes and holding a Taoist chanting instrument appeared before his eyes.
Chen Yun paid respect as a junior, "Chen Pu greets Master Guangzong."
"You've become an immortal and still want to follow the human ways with me?" Zhang Guo Lao seems to pay no mind to formalities, he acts like an old troublemaker as he circles around Chen Yun, occasionally glancing over at the reserved standing by Master Chang Er Ya and muttering, "Is this little snake one of your disciples? If not, let me peel him and make a soup out of him."
Master Chang Er Ya: “……”
Chen Yun, unable to suppress a mixture of laughter and tears, said, "Zhang Immortal, he is my disciple."
Zhang Guo Lao said with a hint of disappointment, "Since he is one of yours, it's all right. Eh, what business do you have with old man?"
Chen Yun recounted the entire incident, concluding with a question, "I wonder if Master Zhang can help me introduce Master Ye?"
"Pooh, does he deserve to be called a true immortal?" Zhang Guo Lao harrumphed and said with a grumble, "I don't hold him in high regard. Remember back when he nearly died by my hands? Now you want me to summon him, isn't that an embarrassment for me?"
Chen Yun broke into a sweat. He had only met Zhang Guo Lao once before, and at that time, he appeared to be normal. He did not expect him to be so eccentric in private.
Seeing Zhang Guo Lao's refusal, Chen Yun also did not wish to force him, so he could only say, "I am sorry to have disturbed you. I will try to find someone else for a recommendation."
"You dare!" Zhang Guo Lao glared and said, "You come to me for a favor, and I can't get it done? If someone else does, others will think I Zhang Guo have no ability. Hmph! You're not allowed to go anywhere else. I'll think of a way for you."
Chen Yun knew that Zhang Guo Lao had a close relationship with his teacher and other seniors like Lu Dongbin, so he did not want to offend the other party.
He could only say, "All right, then I will leave it to Master Zhang's assistance."
Zhang Guo Lao sat down abruptly on the ground, resting his right hand on his chin and said, "Let me think this through. Sit down first, standing there is like a crutch, it's an eyesore."
Chen Yun, helpless, sat down.
Master Chang Er Ya hesitated for a moment, but eventually sat down carefully.
It was obvious that he was still a bit afraid of what Zhang Guo Lao had just said about peeling and stewing.
Indeed, although Zhang Guo Lao's cultivation realm was at the level of an immortal, he looked similar to the same realm as Mr. Hu San.
In reality, there are differences in strength among immortals. Zhang Guo Lao is among the more powerful immortals, while Mr. Hu San is at the bottom of the list.
If a true fight broke out, it could be said that Zhang Guo Lao could kill Mr. Hu San with just the tip of his little finger.
Of course, Master Chang Er Ya did not dare to show any disrespect in front of Zhang Guo Lao.
After a moment, Zhang Guo Lao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said, "I've got an idea."
Chen Yun quickly asked, "What should I do as a junior?"
Zhang Guo Lao asked, "Are you looking to perfect your internal Dan technique, right?"
Chen Yun nodded, "Yes."
Zhang Guo Lao chuckled and pointed to himself, saying, "As it happens, I also refine inner Dan. How about I give you my inner Dan technique 'The Mysterious Sutra of the Heart Imprint of the Supreme Supreme'?"
People usually treasure their own techniques as if they were their precious broomsticks.
It's really rare to see someone like Zhang Guo Lao who doesn't care at all!
Chen Yun had never seen such a straightforward immortal before.
Chen Yun quickly rose and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Zhang..."
"Told you to sit down, standing there is an eyesore." Zhang Guo Lao eyed him crookedly and said, "What's with all this formalism? It's probably what Duan Li the old guy taught you. Hmph, he just loves these cliches. No wonder his cultivation is heaven-shaking but he can't make a step forward because he can't act as he pleases."
Though Zhang Guo Lao's critique wasn't very flattering, Chen Yun thought about it carefully and it seemed to be true.
For example, when he was bullied in the past, Lu Dongbin dared to take him to the Ling mountain.
But the master protected his disciples, he was willing to be captured by the heavens, and didn't resist at all.
However, since Zhang Guo Lao was now criticizing his own teacher, Chen Yun certainly couldn't agree with him.
He simply pretended not to hear it and sat down again.
Zhang Guo Lao was still "shooting" from the hip, "Your teacher's personality is one that comes from holding office before he became an immortal. He believes everything must follow a certain order. Order my foot, there are rules for the Dao, and if you hold onto its rules for your whole life, can you really transcend them? Listen to me, do whatever you think in your heart, don't follow Duan Li the old guy."
Chen Yun really can't say anything against his teacher.
However, the advice from Zhang Guo Lao made sense. He had to continue pretending not to hear.
Master Chang Er Ya saw Chen Yun keeping his head down and pretending not to hear. As a disciple, he was certainly able to say something.
So, he also lowered his head and remained silent.
After "shooting" for a while, Zhang Guo Lao pulled out a book from his sleeve and threw it over like throwing away trash, "Take a look at my internal Dan technique. If it's helpful to you, old man. I'll take a nap first. You can call me when you finish reading."
After that, he lay down and went to sleep.
Chen Yun: "..."
Master Chang Er Ya: "..."
The two were really confused by Zhang Guo Lao's temperament.
Chen Yun took the book in his hand and flipped to the first page, looking it over.
The opening section is the total outline: The nine essentials are the key. In response to the Nine Transmutations of the Great Dan, therefore, nine chapters of Dao are divided, and nine doors of Law are revealed. When nine doors are combined reasonably, each chapter returns to its root. It is difficult to grasp the essence of a master's teachings without this essence. Those who obtain it gain heavenly wisdom as if they had received their master's training. Those who understand it have a heart imprint. If one follows the practitioner, desires and aversions will dissipate in one's mind; one will reside in dusty existence while also being elevated above it; one will establish oneself within nine doors, and return to the two yin-yang elements. The scholar pursuing Dao should pay careful attention to this detail. First, he must display his use; secondly, he must adapt his body; through both use and body adaptation, life and death are complete.
After reading this passage, Chen Yun roughly understood why Zhang Guo Lao was so peculiar in his manner; the path he pursued was "do as one wishes."
He nodded slightly and turned another page.
At the top was the name of the first transformation: "Zhenyi Secret Essence",
At the top of the page appeared the name of the first transformation: "Zhenyi Secret Essentials," and below it was written the Daoist incantation: "The True One is pure without impurities, called True, endless in existence, called One. The Supreme Ancestor said: 'The heaven obtains One with its clear day and night stars and moon, the earth obtains One with its pearls and jade treasures that are forever tranquil, people obtain One with their longevity and vitality.' One is the essence. Essence is the body of Dao. Dao has no body; to force it into a body is false. A body within a body is not true; a body without a body does not diminish its use daily. The True Body is one. True is man's spirit; one is man's qi. Use spirit to embrace qi, qi to embrace spirit, spirit and qi mutually embracing each other, firm in qi sea. The divine tortoise of creation brings forth life; this is man's destiny. Spiritual nature pertains to human nature; southern red snake denotes destiny. Life pertains to northern black turtle. These two spirals entwine each other, absorbing one another's aura, uniting into one breath that flows up and down freely; this adheres to the Essence of Great Beginnings."
Chen Yun was surprised as he read.
This passage on the first transformation of the Daoist technique is easy to understand.
It directly points out that the essence of refining qi is the heart fire and kidney water.
From this, it can be seen that Zhang Guo Lao has profound knowledge in the field of internal alchemy.
Chen Yun immediately took it seriously and carefully read the next eight transformations.
He quickly finished reading the Daomu Yu secret essentials, the Sanwujin secret essentials, the Sanyiji secret essentials, the True Essentials of Ruyuan and Yuypao, the True Essentials of Five Elements in Daily Use, the Simplified Essentials of Qizhuang Dan, the Uniform Essentials of Bagua Daochaoyuan, and the Comprehensive Essentials of Jiuhui Yiqi.
After reading, Chen Yun was greatly inspired and sat there in deep thought.
According to Zhang Guo Lao's "The Mysterious Sutra of the Heart Imprint of the Supreme Supreme," indeed, one can use it to create one's own second-order internal Dan technique.
However, this was purely the creation of internal Dan techniques and did not incorporate various mystical functions that he had learned.
In the end, Chen Yun shook his head, feeling that it did not suit his original intention.
If he cannot incorporate such profound functions as "Pangu True Body Discipline," "Laozi Xiangyi Zhu," "Badou-Baixuan," and "Feiling Jade Symbol," into it, even if he creates a second-order internal Dan technique, he would still be unable to walk his own path.
Chen Yun couldn't help but sigh and reached out to pat the sleeping Zhang Guo Lao, "Master Zhang? Master Zhang?"
Zhang Guo Lao seemed to be sleeping like an ordinary person, and now, upon being woken up, he was sleepily blinking.
He rubbed his eyes and yawned, "Read through it? What do you think?"
Chen Yun said in a gentle manner, "Your great law is incredibly profound, and the junior cannot understand its mysteries either."
"Hey, you little brat, if you don't like my internal alchemy, that's fine. There's no need to spare my face."
Zhang Guo Lao indifferently took the Dao scripture and put it into his sleeve with a casual toss.
This personality is indeed too straightforward.
Chen Yun was a bit at a loss for words on how to respond.
After thinking for a moment, he stood up and said, "Today, I thank you for your help, Master Zhang. I will go think of other ways..."
"Of course, you're going to try to find someone to recommend that kid Ye Jingneng again," Zhang Guo Lao yawned and stretched. "Fine, fine. Since you're Duan Liquan's disciple, I'll spare face and go find Ye Jingneng myself."
Saying this, he reached out and drew a circle in the air.
The next moment, a faint glow flashed in the circle.
A middle-aged Daoist with a long beard appeared from within the circle.
The middle-aged Daoist seemed to be able to see the surroundings here as well.
The middle-aged Daoist seemed to see Zhang Guo Lao looking a bit scared and his face changed accordingly, showing a sense of helplessness as he said, "Master Guangzong, you're just passing by without anything to do. Are you going to play a trick on me again?"
Clearly, the middle-aged Daoist was Ye Jingneng.
Zhang Guo Lao snorted, "Do you really think I'm just idling away my time, pestering people all day long?"
Ye Jingneng was speechless, "Over these years, you've played tricks on me at least three or five times a year. I told Tang Xuanzong about your past life when you were reincarnated. Why do you still hold a grudge for so long?"
Zhang Guo Lao rolled his eyes and said, "Only you're allowed to reveal my past life to others. But I'm not allowed to tease you?"
Ye Jingneng realized he was at fault and quickly changed the subject, "Hey, what do you actually want from me?"
Zhang Guo Lao looked at Chen Yun for a moment and raised his chin, "Let him tell you himself."
Chen Yun stepped forward, first bowed to the other party and then explained the situation in detail.
After listening, Ye Jingneng pondered for a moment and said, "Although the 'True Dragon Tiger Nine Immortals Classic' was jointly created by me and Luo Gongyuan, I can make the decision. If you want to see it, you can do so, and even pass it on to others is fine. Just remember one thing."
"Thank you, Real Immortal Ye," Chen Yun replied, asking, "What do I need to remember?"
Ye Jingneng stroked his long beard, smiling widely, "It's not a big deal. It's just non-humans……"
Before he could finish his sentence, Zhang Guo Lao reached out to close the light mirror, muttering under his breath, "This kid really is a pain in the ass. Fine, he said he'll look at it, so you should leave. I need to sleep."
Chen Yun was indeed very helpless against Zhang Guo Lao's temperament.
Now Ye Jingneng had promised that he could watch the "True Dragon Tiger Nine Immortals Classic."
Chen Yun naturally did not want to say anything more and stood up to bow, "Thank you, Master Zhang, for your help. The junior will take leave now."
Zhang Guo Lao waved his hand silently.
……
On the other side, the Ye family.
On the other side, Ye Jingneng was angry. "Zhang Guo, you old thing! I haven't finished speaking yet. Non-humans should not be taught! Non-humans should not be taught! Otherwise, if the 'True Dragon Tiger Nine Immortals Classic' is learned by demons and ghosts, it really might cause trouble!"
Just as he finished speaking.
The virtual figure of Zhang Guo Lao with a playful and cheerful expression appeared on the top of the courtyard immediately. "I heard you cursing me again, haha. Finally, I have a new reason to tease you. Don't run, wait for me."
Ye Jingneng: "..."
He was so desperate he felt like he wanted to die!
(This chapter is completed)
