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Before the words could leave his mouth, he meant to dodge, but the Buddhist beads struck his head relentlessly.
The pain felt like my head collided with a large bell, and in an instant, I felt darkness envelope me, and I lost consciousness.
I do not know how long has passed, but I only feel the darkness, solitude, and cold.
My consciousness had returned, but I couldn't open my eyes. My thoughts were tense, and I felt particularly oppressed and uncomfortable.
This feeling lasted for a long time, and I eventually managed to adapt and bear it.
Yet, the heart is still empty, not anchored.
Vaguely, I heard voices in my ears, but couldn't make out what was being said.
The cold feeling had slightly subsided, and a touch of warmth had been added.
With the warmth increasing, the solitude weakened, and even in the darkness, a faint glow began to emerge.
I don't know how long it lasted, but drowsiness overcame me, and I fell into a deep sleep.
Repeatedly and continuously.
Awake and fall asleep again.
The faint dawn in the darkness grows more and more, becoming increasingly thick.
The solitude around me completely dissipated, and the cold was completely replaced by warmth. My consciousness was clearer than ever before.
Finally, when I awoke once more and opened my eyes, what I saw was a clean ceiling beam, with a spider suspended from a thin thread, struggling to weave its web.
It is difficult to describe how comfortable my body feels. I want to jump up and let out a loud roar to release the boundless energy that has been accumulated inside me.
However, such an exaggerated gesture, think about it is enough, I have not done.
I turned over and got out of bed, to find that I was wearing clean plain clothes. I rolled up my sleeves and saw the injuries on my arm from before; they had healed, and the scars were just beginning to peel off. The new skin underneath was slightly rosy and tender.
I would sleep for how long in this state.
The scene of that day is still vivid in my mind.
Shenqiao is indeed very capable; the methods of the monk are indeed different from those of the Taoist.
At the core, he is still a monk, but if one day his Daoist skills reach the level of a true person, it would be hard to say how strong he would be.
A brand new Daoist robe, Lao Gong's night pot, and all my magical items were placed on the bedside table.
The night pot was empty, the Tian Gong spring water had long been emptied, and the three ghosts transformed from the soul of Lao Qin's head were nowhere to be seen as well.
Taking a deep breath, I had no worries or concerns, as Shenqiao would certainly have taken appropriate measures.
Putting on the Daoist robe, placing all the items close to the body, and then turning on the mobile phone.
Looking at the date, I was shocked to find that I had been unconscious for an entire week.
There are no missed calls or messages, and my mobile phone has always been quiet. It seems that there hasn't been any major events over the past few days.
I take a step and head towards the door of the room.
Opening the door, I see two Taoists standing outside. Their hands hanging at their sides seem slightly cryptic. Having seen Shenqiao recite scriptures and chant prayers, I feel that if they were to join their hands together, it would be more fitting.
"Lu Dao Zhuo is awake." The two little Taoists spoke in unison and bowed slightly towards me.
"Daozhuo greets you." I also clasped my fists.
"Daozhuo seems to be in a hurry to find Master Shenqiao. Master Shenqiao has already made arrangements. He said that Daozhuo is still impetuous and restless. He told Daozhuo to think about it, that in these seven days, you were allowed to sleep soundly. Without you, can the world stop for a day? Without you, can the common people endure each day?" One of the Taoists spoke with profound words.
"You rushed out in a hurry, Lu Daozhuo. I suppose you are going to find Shenqiao Zhi Lao, who has made arrangements in advance. Shenqiao Zhi Lao said that Lu Daozhuo is still restless and impatient, advising Lu Daozhuo to think carefully. He let Lu Daozhuo sleep peacefully for seven days, and he wonders if the world can stop its rotation without you? Can the common people survive without you? The words of one Taoist were profound.
The other Taoist then spoke: "Shenqiao Zhi Lao said that the mind must be calm, the spirit must be tranquil, and the qi must be even. In this way, only then can one's body and soul coordinate well, one's soul will have nothing to fear, and one's heaven and earth will merge. If Lu Daozhuo cannot calm his heart or focus his spirit, Zhi Lao has asked Lu Daozhuo to write down what he has encountered these few days and what enlightenment it has brought him. This is both a way to suppress your turbulence and a way to benefit future generations."
"Please, Lu Daozhuo, return to your room and rest for another two days before you can improve." Both Taoists raised their hands, making a gesture of invitation.
This posture, it seems they truly don't intend for me to leave.
To be honest, I did feel somewhat annoyed.
My annoyance subsided slightly. Is there any harm in what Shenqiao has done to me?
Different religious groups have different ways to calm people's minds. The Taoists achieve enlightenment by executing justice on behalf of heaven, or by exorcising evil spirits, in the midst of their tireless efforts. Through this, their minds are elevated and refined.
He used another way to let me temporarily detach myself.
Yes, without me, the world indeed continues to turn.
Having me would make things better, of course.
So why not make this better, and take it to the next level?
In an instant, everything became clear, and my emotions were completely calm.
"Thank you, two Daoist Masters." I bow again and clasp my fists deeply.
After retreating to the room, I surveyed the surroundings and walked over to the table.
On the table were ordinary paper and ink, along with the inkstones, brushes, and a number of blank talismans.
After sitting down, I picked up the pen and unfolded the paper.
For a moment, I was overwhelmed with thoughts and didn't know where to start.
After a long while, I finally wrote down a few words.
"What are the Three Corpses?"
……
Even for Taoists from famous and influential schools, the concept of the Three Corpses is somewhat vague and undefined.
It was by a stroke of fate that I was able to come into contact with so much profound content.
The failure of the second elder, Lao Qin's forced advancement, Gao Tian Dao's decline in realm, and Ju Qu Shan Gui's domination by the blood of the Lower Body.
I went through everything I knew about the Three Corpses, sorting it out completely and writing it down in detail.
This writing took longer than I had imagined.
I originally thought that writing it down would suffice, but in the middle, there were some disordered thoughts that needed to be sorted out and clarified.
Back and forth, I spent a full three days in the room.
Food and sustenance were brought into the room, and I quickly ate a few mouthfuls before picking up the pen again and writing quickly.
Finally, I had completely sorted out these contents. As long as a Daoist took the time to read them, they would be able to understand them.
"Phew..." I heaved a long sigh and stretched lazily.
"Haha, Xian Shen Xiaoyou, you have very interesting ideas and are also very skilled in analysis. These few thin pieces of paper might be able to change the existing mindset since the establishment of the Yin and Yang realms, and both the Yin San Sheng and Daoists would be moved by them." Shenqiao's voice came from behind me.
My limbs were slightly stiff, and I stood up slowly.
"I didn't even know you, Shenzhen, had come to my back so soon."
I clasped my fists and bowed, gaining a new understanding of Shenqiao's strength.
In fact, I had always thought they were only as capable as that, at most matching the strength of the elder, definitely not a True Person.
After all, when I last visited Gao Tian Dao's residence, there was an array of high-level cultivators among us, but none of them could subdue or capture him.
However, during these days staying in the Lei Ping Daoist Temple, Shenqiao's techniques were displayed to be profound and mysterious.
This indicates that he held back then, intending to observe the situation and see what would unfold?
"I have come here several times, just looking and then leaving. It's only now that I have stayed for a while, after seeing you write everything down, because I wanted to see how things would turn out. After ten days have passed, you should have noticed that without you, people can still move forward, but with you around, things will be even better. How do you find it?"
Shenqiao's smile became much more kind and amiable. He then said, "Therefore, Xian Shen Xiaoyou, you are meant to be the existence that adds the finishing touch, rather than causing constant worry. You are the string about to snap, right?"
