Wu Yugang was happy to hear what his senior brother said. He thought to himself: It turns out that his senior brother also hates those cultivation methods that deceive people with Taoism. If he goes with him, he will inevitably experience a big scene again. This is a good thing. It is a great thing to have the help of his senior brother in a foreign land and gain more knowledge. So he said to his senior brother: "It's okay to go. I have the same idea. I just haven't told you about it. It's not a bad thing to go and see it!"
When Wuyazi heard that his junior brother did not refuse, he knew that his intention was the same as his own. At that time, Master Xuantian had stopped him and said that he could only go to Maoshan when he met his junior brother. It seems that what the master said is very mysterious and must have a purpose. Now it can be seen. But what is the cultivation level of this junior brother? I haven't seen it with my own eyes, so I have to think of a way to see his ability. Just listening to what the master said is too one-sided.
Although they are brothers from the same school, their cultivation levels in the immortal way are different. According to the master, this junior brother's cultivation level is not far from mine, and he is extremely talented and intelligent, with a deep foundation, and has the potential to become an immortal. What I saw today is extraordinary, but it is still difficult to know his cultivation level. I can give him a try, and I can get a rough idea. Besides, it has been a long time since the master said that, and I don't know how much progress the junior brother has made!
After a while of silence, Wuyazi said to Wu Yugang, "The journey is still long. If we ride the clouds, it won't take long. But you are new here, and you haven't seen the local customs yet. It's a pity. There is a mountain village not far ahead. It's not a bad idea for us to go and visit it. Only by experiencing it can we make our trip worthwhile."
Wu Yugang heard his elder brother's sudden change of tone, and he didn't know what he meant. But then he thought, if he didn't understand the ways of the world here, how could he understand what the evil ways were doing? Maybe they have been causing trouble for a long time, and because they are a big sect in the world, no one dares to mess with them, and it's unknown. The inheritance of the Taoist sect must be much more profound than that of the common people, otherwise how could there be a saying of deception? Maybe this is what my elder brother meant!
"That's good! I can learn more about the unknown things in the north, gain some knowledge, and it will also be beneficial to my cultivation. If I follow what you said, this trip won't take long, and punishing those evil people will not be a matter of overnight." The honest Wu Yuguang said to his senior brother.
Wuyazi listened to his junior brother's words and thought to himself: Although this junior brother is smart, he is too honest. If he is like this, he will suffer. Let him experience more things. More experience will be of great benefit to him. After all, practicing Taoism is one's own business. If one cannot understand the affairs of the world thoroughly, how can one practice the highest Taoism, get rid of the vulgarity of the world and become an immortal! Only by living in the world for a long time without being contaminated by it can one practice Taoism to save people and spread the Taoism to the world, so as not to lose the original intention of Taoism.
The two walked and talked on the mountain road. The sky had already brightened. The morning mist was like a veil, filling the mountain forest, like a fairyland. The fiery red sun showed a hint of red in the eastern sky. The mountains showed majestic figures, standing tall between heaven and earth in the sunset. The birds were singing in the valley and forest, adding a lot of tranquility and spirituality.
On the distant mountains, the singing voices of tea-picking girls are melodious and pleasant. The singing voices echo in the mountains. Although there is no accompaniment of the piano, the wild and spicy singing voices have a unique flavor. This kind of singing voice seems to be telling the joy of labor and the inner feelings. The singing voice is gentle, the voice is melodious, and the voice of the resolute tone is more spiritual among the green mountains and green waters. In the lingering, the soul of the person seems to have drifted away from himself and merged with the singing voice. The girl in bright clothes is more eye-catching on the green tea mountain, like a fairy.
Wu Yugang looked at the beautiful mountains and listened to the melodious songs. He was attracted by the exotic scenery and lingered there. His joy was beyond words.
Wuyazi looked at his junior brother who was attracted by the scenery and felt amused. He thought his idea was right. For people who have lived in the Central Plains for a long time, it would inevitably bring many benefits. The green mountains and clear waters can not only increase their spiritual energy, but also increase their experience in the mundane world. It is very good for their body and mind.
Wuyazi smiled and said to his junior fellow apprentice: "How is it? The scenery here is different from where you are!"
Wu Yugang listened to his elder brother's words, collected his thoughts, and said happily: "Elder brother! The local customs and charm of this place are indeed extraordinary, and it is a rare place in the world. However, there is a kind of soul-stirring feeling in the singing of these women, which is as attractive as a demon. Although I don't understand what they mean by their words, their resolute tone does not lose the spirit of righteousness. It is very different from the north!"
Wuyazi listened to his junior brother's words and laughed, "People are shaped by the land they live in. This place may be called a barbarian land, but there are many Han Chinese here. My Duan family is the overlord here. We came from the Central Plains. The people of the Central Plains have a deep understanding of moderation, which is much more peaceful than the southern barbarian etiquette here. Therefore, men from the Central Plains are mostly liked by girls here. And here, girls also find their husbands by singing songs. Marriage is very free, and there is little concept of matchmaker's words."
Before his senior brother finished speaking, Wu Yugang blurted out, "When I was a child, I also heard about free marriage when I was studying. It was the son of an old scholar who came back from the town and brought back a copy of A Dream of Red Mansions to tell me about it. I was still young at that time and didn't understand it!"
Wuyazi laughed and said, "The customs here are different in nine out of ten villages. Not all of them are like this. But there are many rules here, which are very different from those in the Central Plains. The rules are used to protect people. Different customs and rules vary, but they are all based on etiquette. The village is ahead. Let's go in and sit down for a while to rest. It won't be too late to leave later."
The two brothers with immortal bodies walked as if they were not. After a while, they arrived at a village gate in the mountains. The village gate was tall and the area in front of the gate was very wide. The village gate was guarded by someone. Two young and strong guys stood in front of the village gate, wearing white robes. Although they were the style of the Central Plains robes, they revealed an exotic style. The short knife was inserted at the waist, revealing a heroic spirit.
When he got closer, Wuyazi said to the young man guarding the gate, "Excuse me, please inform the village chief that our old friend Duan is here to visit."
Wu Yugang listened to his senior brother's words and thought to himself: The descendants of the royal family of Dali are indeed extraordinary. However, when meeting old friends in the area under his jurisdiction, he still needs to be polite, and the etiquette is different. Maybe it's because he is following him, so he needs to be more careful, so as not to be rude and lose face for his senior brother.
Soon, an old man in a blue shirt walked out of the village gate and shouted, "I didn't know the prince was coming here. I'm sorry for not welcoming you. Please come in and have a chat."
Wuyazi said: "Don't be polite, old friend. This is my junior fellow apprentice. He is new here. Please take care of him!"
The old man looked at Wu Yuguang next to him, sized him up from head to toe, and said, "You are a brave young man. Now that a distinguished guest is coming, why didn't you tell me earlier? It would be disrespectful to the guest, and I, an old man, cannot bear the consequences. Hurry up and welcome the guest." As the old man spoke, the sounds of sheng, pipes, flutes and xiaos were heard. A group of young men, holding musical instruments and dancing an alien dance, came to the outside of the village gate and danced in front of the guests.
Wu Yugang didn't understand what he meant, so he asked his senior brother quietly, "What should we do?"
Wuyazi whispered, "Don't be surprised. This is the etiquette here. Even if there are visitors, they still have to pass through this peacock formation. This is the peacock welcoming guests, but it is also a way to guard the village. You will know whether it is an enemy or a friend after passing this formation. It's easy for me to say, but you are a newcomer, so you have to pass this formation!" (To be continued)