Wu Yugang was puzzled: "How could it be Chiyou? Wasn't Chiyou defeated and destroyed by Emperor Yan? How come his magic is still circulated?"
Wuyazi said meaningfully: "During the time of Chiyou, his tribe was very prosperous. They were proficient in farming, fishing and hunting, and were even better at smelting. They made metal weapons and were invincible. Chiyou was the leader of the tribe and was well versed in the way of heaven. Therefore, the tribe quickly grew stronger, which made Emperor Yan very uneasy. When they were competing for the Central Plains, Emperor Yan pretended to submit to him, gained Chiyou's trust, and then captured and killed Chiyou."
Listening to his senior brother's words, Wu Yugang felt that although Emperor Yan was the ancestor of the Central Plains people, he seemed to be a sinister person here. However, since there were descendants of Chi You here, there must be some truth. Things were not that simple. Only by listening to his senior brother's words could he understand his meaning.
"Although Chiyou was defeated, his status as the invincible god of war was well known to everyone. His majesty was unmatched and frightened people. Yandi did not have such great prestige, so he painted Chiyou's head on the battle flag. People looked at it from afar and thought it was Chiyou's army, so Yandi recaptured it. In foreign lands, the people are brave and hard to govern, so he had to recapture the place first and then slowly control it.
This is why this place is called a barbarian land. The tribe changed its leader, and without the brave and invincible leader, it was inevitable that it would be bullied by foreign tribes. But people had to go on with their lives, and each village had to seek magic to protect itself. During the time of Chiyou, because they understood the way of heaven and the art of fishing and hunting, they also domesticated many livestock and found the art of hybridization in daily life. The custom of Chiyou's tribe was mostly good at fighting, so they bred strange and poisonous poisonous insects to consolidate their position. Many people also used this technique to protect themselves. It was used to get rid of those who harmed them, but the world was so big that people had different opinions, so it was said to be a sorcery. "
Wu Yugang listened to his senior brother's words and found some truth in them. Moreover, his senior brother praised him. It was really puzzling. Could it be that his senior brother was also bewitched by the sorcery and could not distinguish between good and bad? Then why would the master accept such a person as his apprentice? It was really hard to understand.
As we were talking, we came to a valley with clear springs, trees, flowers and green grass. It was a very elegant place under the moonlight. There seemed to be a house in the bamboo forest in the mountains. Although it was in the human world, it was refreshing and fascinating.
Wuyazi said to Wu Yugang: "This is where I practice Taoism. My master has used the Sky Shield technique to block the light of the sun and the moon, but it is difficult for outsiders to enter. Let's sit down and have a chat."
The two of them descended from the clouds beside a stream in a bamboo forest. Flowers were in full bloom among the green grass, and the faint fragrance of the flowers wafted over their faces, refreshing their hearts and minds. The coolness of the bamboo forest made people feel refreshed. The gentle breeze made people feel refreshed physically and mentally. The mundane air disappeared, and the refreshing air that followed made people feel like entering a fairyland. In front of the bamboo house, under the eaves of the corridor, bamboo tables and chairs stood quietly under the window, adding a bit of Taoist fairy air to the quietness.
"What a great place! It's hard to find in the human world, and even harder to find in the immortal world!" Wu Yuguang exclaimed in horror.
Wuyazi smiled and said, "It's quite quiet. I usually drink tea and wine, so it's quite leisurely. Sit down and rest for a while!"
Wu Yugang sat on a bamboo chair, looking at the wonderful scenery in the valley from afar. He was not in awe, but thinking to himself: When can I get such an elegant place, no longer troubled by the mundane world, and then I will be at peace. Just as he was thinking, Wuyazi poured a cup of tea and brought it to his junior brother.
"Don't be polite when you come here! Try the local specialty first, which is commonly known as daughter's tea. It is picked by unmarried girls. The tea is a pure yang thing produced by the extreme yin, and the girl has the extreme yin body, so the qi is controlled by the middle. This recipe makes it a top-grade product. This thing clears the mind and eyes, relieves troubles and irritability, and is a real product in the world. It would be a pity if you don't try it!" Wuyazi explained the local specialty.
Wu Yugang picked up the bamboo cup, and the golden liquid in the cup became more and more fragrant. After tasting it, he suddenly felt refreshed and his vulgarity disappeared. His spirit was bright and his eyes were bright. A clear mind makes people more energetic. The tea and vegetarian fruit have a special taste, which is many times better than wine and meat. The two chatted while tasting tea, and Wu Yugang praised it endlessly.
Wuyazi said: "When you first arrive at a place, there are bound to be many new things. There are also things that even immortals have never heard of, but they are all the same. Although Chiyou was excluded from the righteous path, he also has his merits. Think about it, the devil's way and the righteous path exist in opposition to each other. Without the devil, there would be no righteous path. If the righteous path destroys the so-called devil, then what is the existence of the righteous path and the devil's religion!
The devil has always been stronger than the righteous. Only when they are balanced can there be peace. The Jade Emperor in the Devil Flame Heaven also took the devil as a warning, just like the Tai Chi principles you have learned. The devil and the righteous coexist in the world. The righteous is the one that is used for benefit. There is no difference between the devil and the righteous. Many of the so-called righteous ways in the world are used to harm people. In fact, there is no justice at all. They are no longer the righteous, nor the devil.
Although the culture of the Central Plains has been influenced by this deep mountain, it has spread slowly after all, and people still cling to what Chi You passed down. Using it in life is also a kind of perseverance, and using it for benefit is also the right way. How can you arbitrarily say that it is a demon! It's just that few people admit it, so you know very little. It's hard to understand its truth without coming here!"
Wu Yugang listened to his elder brother's words, which sounded like teachings. Although they were a bit harsh, the Confucian concept of "when in Rome, do as the Romans do" still exists. It seems that few people can understand the deep meaning of this. Such cultural origins cannot be erased. It seems that there are many dark places in the world and even in heaven. It is really hard to accept. How can such a heaven erase Chiyou's heavenly art and call it a demonic art? The law lies in people, not in the law. The heavenly way and human relations, as long as they conform to the Book of Changes, are within the righteousness.
"Brother, what you said makes sense." Wu Yugang said to Wuyazi, "Shushan is not too far from here. I think many people who practice Taoism must have been there! I just don't know what those people want to do and how they practice."
Wuyazi smiled and said, "I know a thing or two about these mortal cultivators, but I don't come into contact with them very often, so I don't know much about them. But many of them live in mountain villages or hide in the wild mountains. If you and I were to investigate, it wouldn't be difficult. Why, do you want to pay them a visit?"
In fact, Wuyazi had already received guidance from his master in secret, asking him to help when he met him, without any other words. Wuyazi also understood his meaning deeply.
Wu Yugang looked at his senior brother and said a little embarrassedly: "I just arrived here, and I also want to meet those people who practice Taoism, so that I can communicate and learn from each other, improve my own practice, and make more friends."
Wuyazi smiled and said, "We have rested for a long time. It is getting late now. It is almost the second watch. It is not far from here. If we go now, we can arrive there at dawn."
Wu Yugang did not refuse, so the two of them left the valley and walked on the mountain road. But before they had gone far, Wu Yugang's spiritual sense detected someone walking on the mountain road in the distance. After a careful check, he found that two of the three people in front of him were not breathing. They were two dead people. Wu Yugang was shocked after careful inspection. (To be continued)