Gu Changsheng's judgment was correct. In a sense, Shen Lian did deserve the evaluation of following his heart's desires, but it did not mean that he really followed his heart's desires. Just like Aloha's claim to be omniscient and omnipotent, it also had limitations.
However, even if Gu Changsheng knew that Shen Lian could not completely follow his heart, he would not lower his evaluation of Shen Lian, because everyone knows that immortals live forever, but immortals who have truly lived for more than ten thousand years are still rare. Very, this does not mean that immortals are bad.
Immortals have the ability to live forever, but in the world of suffering, they will inevitably encounter various disasters. In the end, if they cannot survive, they can only lament. If you want to truly live forever, you cannot stay in the world of misery forever. This is also the reason why immortals seek transcendence.
Shen Lian's desire to follow one's heart is more of a state of mind, which also means that he is wise and clear-minded, and his decision-making is unimpeded.
After Gu Changsheng estimated this, he knew that the hope of getting the magic whip back today was slim. Fortunately, he did not listen to Li Qingchan's words, otherwise he would directly confront this expert. It was because he was afraid of confronting Shen Lian. After all, as people from Qingyang Palace, there were not many people in the world who could be worthy of their fear. Just because they were not afraid did not mean that they could cause trouble unscrupulously.
Sitting opposite Shen Lian, Gu Changsheng replied: "Since the precepts are established, people must abide by them. Breaking the precepts is a denial of one's own practice, not the effects of the precepts themselves."
Shen Lian said: "You are right, I won't force you."
But after Shen Lian finished speaking, Gu Changsheng filled a glass of wine for himself and drank it in the blink of an eye. Although he had never drank before, he would not blush for the first time and looked as usual.
Shen Lian said: "You don't have to drink."
Gu Changsheng said: "I should drink and break the precept. This is to apologize for Li Qingchan. Can you expose this matter?"
Shen Lian said: "Whether you break the precept or not, what does it have to do with me? You just cut off your own hope of becoming an immortal. That is also your business. This cannot be used to make amends for others, let alone what crime he has."
Gu Changsheng said: "Ignorance is a sin. After seeing you, I know how someone like you can humiliate others at will. It must be that he was at fault first, and he has poor eyesight and did not see how powerful you are. Trying to Relying on me to save face is another mistake." At this point, he paused and continued: "As for me breaking the precepts to apologize, it's true that I didn't think carefully. This really doesn't make sense. "
After he finished speaking, he looked at Shen Lian apologetically, very frankly.
Chen Lian had seen a genius like He Xiang. He was originally immune to the qualifications of other practitioners in the world, but he had to admire the young man in front of him. In terms of cultivation qualifications, he was actually not as good as He Xiang, but He Xiang The future achievements can be seen, but the future achievements of the young man in front of me cannot be seen.
This is not to say that his potential is unlimited, but that Gu Changsheng is not a stickler for routine. He has his own ideas and judgments, and can assess the situation. Such people are rare, and Shen Lian himself can be counted among them.
Shen Lian said: "I really don't have to accept your apology. Of course, I can expose Li Qingchan's previous affairs because he was punished. As for the magic whip, I have already given it to someone else, so naturally I will not return it to you." "
Gu Changsheng showed a hint of embarrassment and said, "Can you tell me who you gave it to? The divine whip is actually not a very precious thing, but the divine ban on it was personally placed by my master, and it has special meaning."
Shen Lian said: "I gave it to Bai Xiaoyu, the waiter in my restaurant, and later he gave it to Shen Qingqing, the daughter of Prince Qinghe."
Gu Changsheng showed a hint of surprise.
Shen Lian smiled half-heartedly and said, "You know her too?"
Gu Changsheng hesitated for a while, and finally said: "Shopkeeper Shen is also a great master, so I won't hide it from you. I know Shen Qingqing's origin. My master, Yin Xianjun, told me personally."
Shen Lian immediately became interested. Shen Qingqing naturally had an unusual background. After all, he had investigated it himself and had not obtained any real results. Unexpectedly, Gu Changsheng knew something about it.
He said: "Please tell me."
Gu Changsheng said: "I wonder if Shopkeeper Shen has ever heard of Qingshui Daojun?"
Shen Lian felt something familiar, and he immediately knew that Lord Qingshui might be involved in something. He said: "What does this have to do with Lord Qingshui?"
He neither said he knew nor said he didn't know.
Gu Changsheng said: "It seems that Shopkeeper Shen doesn't know the origin of Daojun Qingshui. Let me explain to you. Daojun Qingshui is the top figure in our Taoist practice system. She is in Taixu in the land of nothingness." In this land, a world has been opened up on its own, known as Qingshui Tian, and is also known as the Little Fairyland.
If those who believe in the Immortal Observation can realize the immortal Taoist fruit, they can ascend to Qingshuitian and be protected by Qingshui Taoist, without any disasters. Of course, as for where Qingshuitian is in Taixu, if it is not related to Qingshui Taoist, it is definitely not the case. What can't be found is just like the Taiqing Heaven that we practitioners in Qingyang Palace go to after attaining immortality.
In fact, there are examples of such achievements throughout the ages, such as the Land of Ultimate Bliss and the Heavenly Court, which were created by the supreme power from Taixu to attract immortals and Buddhas. However, the powers in this world are not as boundless and majestic as the Emperor of Heaven and the Buddha. able.
But to be able to reach the level of Qingshui Daojun, looking at ancient and modern times, is also very rare. No matter immortals, Buddhas or demons, they are naturally in awe of this ancient and unparalleled power. And Shen Qingqing was personally escorted by Qingshui Daojun to be reincarnated into the human world. Qingshui Daojun did not deliberately conceal this matter at the beginning. It was probably to show the unique relationship between her and Shen Qingqing, and also to prevent people with short-sightedness from having trouble with Shen Qingqing, like me in the Three Palaces and Four Views. Most of the children of high status will be informed of this matter. "
Having said this, Gu Changsheng sighed and said, "If the thing is in her hands, it's hard to get it back."
Only now did Shen Lian realize that the Taoist nun he met when Shen Qingqing was born was actually Taoist Master Qingshui. If he said this, he would have been noticed by the other party. Inferring this, he had not sensed anything before. It seemed that there was a big gap between himself and Qingshui Daojun.
Shen Lian was not discouraged. After all, practicing is like climbing a mountain. Until you reach the top, you never know if there are people watching you from higher places.
So he had an idea in his mind and said, "If I want to see Lord Qingshui, what should I do?"
Gu Changsheng smiled back and said, "Since Shopkeeper Shen knows Shen Qingqing, maybe we can start with her."
Shen Lian nodded, and then said meaningfully: "Fellow Daoist Gu will definitely achieve great achievements in the future."
Gu Changsheng's always calm expression finally showed a hint of uneasiness, and he said: "Someone's little tricks can't be hidden from you after all."