Volume 2: Yun Ji Cang Hai Chapter 245: Opportunity to Advance or Retreat
"Brother, is this feasible?" Zheng Tong's round face showed joy.
Zheng Jin snorted complacently: "This is not a trivial matter, silver is nothing! Don't forget our identities!"
"Haha! Brother, what you said makes sense. If this plan succeeds, my two brothers will make a fortune! At present, our cultivation still depends on food and drink! Otherwise, give me a few taels of silver first, I want to eat elbows!"
Zheng Jin opened Zheng Tong's greasy palm and scolded him angrily: "Take your claws away, don't insult my cultivation with silver. Forget it, forget it, I'll give you a braised elbow when you drink tonight."
When the two Zheng brothers were choosing between silver and cultivation, Lin Yi had settled down in the city with everyone. Due to the large number of people, the group was divided into two families.
Elder Jiang and a group of people lived in an inn called "Fengping", and Lin Yi lived in an inn called "Anping" with Zhenyuanzi and the people of Canghai Gang. The name of the inn is nothing more than a good start. People on the ship don't need auspicious words like promotion, but calm and peaceful, which is appropriate and pleasing.
The two inns are adjacent to each other, so it is convenient to contact each other if there is something. It has been a long time since I stayed in the inn. Many people were busy washing and combing. Lin Yi rarely stayed in the upper room, saving the trouble of several people in one room.
The ship docked at the shore, and it was past the meal time. The inn was not bad. After everyone finished washing, hot soup and rice were delivered to fill their stomachs.
After eating and drinking, it was not time to sleep and rest. Some people strolled together, some went out to buy, and they walked out of the inn one by one.
Lin Yi wanted to stay in the room. He didn't like a large group of people crowded together. He couldn't stand the tidying up of Zhen Yuanzi and Bian Zhenduo, so he followed behind everyone and walked on the street.
Beizhu City was built on the mountain, with only one wide street and two city gates in the north and south. The west of the city is next to a high mountain, which occupies half of the city, and the east of the city is mostly residential alleys.
After drifting on the sea for a long time, it is rare to walk on land. Buying some food and some small necessities is also a pleasant pastime!
Lin Yi imitated Zhen Yuanzi's square steps, and walked slowly behind him, looking at the various people on the street from time to time. Most of them were merchants on ships, with different clothes and looks.
"Why is this person red-haired and blue-eyed? A monster?"
"That woman is not very old! Why is her hair full of white hair?"
"Hehe! That person has curly hair, interesting!"
"..."
Some disciples were full of curiosity, pointing at the passers-by, and some of them were surprised. Lin Yi didn't think much of these. He had seen these strange records in "Miscellaneous Notes on Travels to the East". As the saying goes, ten miles away, the accent is different, and a hundred miles away, the customs are different. It is not surprising that some people with strange skin colors and looks due to different races live in some remote mountains and islands!
"Junior brother! I heard from Master Jiao that the sea ship should be not far from Daxia when it reaches here." Zhen Yuanzi chatted with Lin Yi without knowing what he was thinking.
Lin Yi nodded, looked at the bluestone slab under his feet thoughtfully, and did not respond. He also asked privately. Although he was blown away from the original route by the hurricane before, after a few months of sailing, Master Jiao still judged based on his years of sailing that it would not take long to reach the real other side of this trip!
However, Master Jiao also said that the closer to the sea area of Daxia, the more unpredictable risks there are. Even if you set foot on the land of Daxia, there may be unexpected things. If so, the Tianlong Sect is too reckless. Lin Yi does not believe that Elder Jiang and others would be so rash.
From the words of Elder Jiang and Master Jiao, it is vaguely known that the Tianlong Sect actually has its own foothold in Daxia. This surprised Lin Yi. Elder Jiang was always vague, so he didn't ask too much. It seems that only when the truth comes out can we know what the Tianlong Sect really relies on!
There are thorns on every step forward, and if you are not careful, you will be destroyed. This is the biggest feeling that Lin Yi has had along the way. But you can't just retreat and tolerate. As the saying goes, a good man is bullied and a good horse is ridden. Now is not the time to hide in the Jiulong Mountain of the Tianlong Sect. When you are safe, it is wise to be a little tolerant. But when you are in a foreign land and in danger, you can't be inappropriate to tolerate, otherwise you will be trapped and at the mercy of others.
"What are you thinking, junior brother? After arriving in Daxia, you won't abandon me, right?" Looking at the young Lin Yi, who pretended to be mature, Zhenyuanzi complained.
Lin Yi then looked at Zhenyuanzi and saw that he looked disappointed. He shook his head and smiled, saying, "I'm not as bad as you say, brother? I don't know what your plans are for the future, brother! Why don't you tell me about it?"
Zhen Yuanzi looked at the two disciples in front of him who didn't know what to worry about, sighed, and said:
"You asked me first. Brother, why don't you tell me first!"
Lin Yi put away his smile and replied softly, "I want to join an immortal sect. It's just..."
"Are you worried about my three masters and disciples?" Zhen Yuanzi showed warmth on his face, waved his hand and smiled casually, "You can join the immortal sect, which is a success for this trip. The rules of the immortal sect are not what you and I can know now. You should focus on cultivation in the future, and don't miss the main thing because of my master and disciple. Don't worry! I have thought about it. I will go to Daxia to see it and then return with the ship."
As he said, Zhen Yuanzi slowed down his pace. He stroked his beard and pondered for a while, looking at Lin Yi and said, "As a senior brother, I want to say a few more words. I wonder if you are willing to listen?"
With a raised eyebrow, Lin Yi looked at Zhen Yuanzi with some surprise and said, "Senior brother, if you have anything to say, Lin Yi should listen attentively!"
Zhen Yuanzi laughed, walked forward, and said slowly: "I know that you are young, mature and calm in dealing with things, but I am still a little worried that you will be alone in Daxia from now on!"
Lin Yi nodded silently, and the two walked side by side.
"It should be noted that there is no honor or disgrace in the secluded forest, and the road of morality is full of hardships. Where you make progress, you will want to retreat. When you start, you want to let go. Only in this way can you avoid the disaster of a sheep coming into contact with the vassal, and escape the danger of riding a tiger! Do you know what I am worried about for you? "His feet paused, and Zhen Yuanzi smiled with concern.
After thinking about it, Lin Yi said softly: "Senior brother is afraid that I will act recklessly and get into a dilemma!"
"Yes, as a human being, you know your nature, but you don't reflect on yourself, and you don't control yourself when you act, which is the source of trouble. Although you have deliberately tolerated it along the way, it is inevitable that you are more calm than you are! Sometimes, you are calmer than me, senior brother. This is unbelievable to me, who has lived for most of my life. Sometimes, you are stubborn and don't know how to turn around when things happen. But, that's not what I'm worried about." As he spoke, Zhen Yuanzi shook his head. shook his head.
Knowing his own affairs, Lin Yi showed a wry smile and said, "Senior brother, please give me some advice!"
"As a human being, you must be able to take on responsibilities and be good at escaping. As for you and me as Taoists, if we don't take responsibilities, we will have no career in the world; if we don't liberate ourselves, we will have no chance to be born in the world. Junior brother, you must know that you have to take a step higher when you are in the world, and you have to step back when you are in the world. The future will be thorny every step of the way. It is important to be aware of everything and settle down. Don't just take responsibility for everything and not know how to retreat!" Zhen Yuanzi's words were somewhat serious and thoughtful.
This is the concern of the old Taoist, and the meaning of his words is not difficult to understand. Acting without knowing how to advance or retreat is like shaking your clothes in the dust or washing your feet in the mud, how can you achieve excellence? I am fully aware of my own shortcomings, but when things come to a head and there is no way to avoid them, there is no way to change them! It’s nature!
Just like what I just thought, the old Taoist has seen through it. The profound meaning behind his words is exactly where his own shortcomings lie! Lin Yi stopped and bowed his hands to Zhen Yuanzi as a sign of thanks. I wanted to exchange a few words with the other party as before. At this time, he was speechless and could only keep these sincere feelings and sincere thoughts in his heart.
The road under your feet must be walked alone. Lin Yi had no time to take care of Zhen Yuanzi, Bian Zhenduo, or those from the Tianlong Sect after arriving in Daxia. Many people and things I met along the way were just a passing fate. Today we are on the same boat, but tomorrow we are destined to go our separate ways!
Sometimes, talking too much can only add sadness and helplessness.
Seeing Lin Yi's gloomy look, Zhen Yuanzi suddenly changed his tone and asked curiously: "By the way, when you entered the city today, how did you know the rules of this city? I saw you acting serious at that time. I believed it. ”
The people who came off the ship from the dispute that happened at the city gate all witnessed what happened. It was not surprising that Zhen Yuanzi asked such a question. Lin Yi knew that the old Taoist had changed his subject, so he smiled and said: "The city gate tax of one coin is true, and it is only collected from outsiders who enter the city for the first time."
Seeing that Zhen Yuanzi still shook his head in disbelief, Lin Yi continued: "I then rushed to the city gate and saw the two fish sellers on the side looking at each other kindly, so I asked about the rules of entering the city. They would not lie to me. "
"I see. No wonder those two boys finally gave up because of their reasons. I thought it was their status as junior disciples that made them wary!" Zhen Yuanzi showed a look of surprise.
"They may have scruples, but it shouldn't be because of me." Lin Yi shook his head. He didn't know the depth of this Zheng family. The disciples guarding the gate were only in the Qi training period. How could this Zheng family be? It's easy to mess with.
"How do those two people compare with their junior brothers? Are there any other monks in this city?" The closer you get to Daxia, the more immortal cultivators you will encounter. I just didn't expect that when these people appeared in front of me, it might not be a good thing. I remember when I traveled around the world, I always yearned to make friends with these masters. But now, Zhen Yuanzi realized that it was better for these people to be rare. Those cultivators are so arrogant and aggressive that you can't help but feel ashamed and frightened!
"The cultivation of those two people is not worth mentioning, but there are four or five people in this city who should be the children of the Zheng family. Although we will leave this city tomorrow morning, we still have to be careful now." Lin Yi felt helpless. said. When he and Zhen Yuanzi were wandering on the street, their spiritual consciousness had already swept across the city, and they noticed that there were other monks in the city, all of whom were Qi training disciples. Among them, the one with the highest cultivation level is only at the fourth level of Qi training. But seeing so many immortal cultivators for the first time still made him speechless.
There is only one person among ten thousand who possesses spiritual roots. Could it be that this place is truly a place of extraordinary people?
www.piaotia.com