Thinking of this, I took out this invitation, which was given to me by Master Ge. According to his ability and status in the circle, it is extremely easy to get such an invitation.
The invitation does not have a specific name. It is like a token in the world. Once it is sent out, it recognizes the object but not the person. If you go with this invitation, you will get some discounts and conveniences in the big market. What are they specifically? Every session is different, so Master Liu didn’t go into details.
In addition to writing some rules on the invitation, there is also a nearby map, a map leading to the big city! Unlike the ghost market, which is constantly changing its location, the location of the big market has always been fixed in the no-man's land of province X.
But mysterious events often happen in this uninhabited land. According to the Tibetan driver, this is a place where gods and devils truly coexist. So let alone relying on a map, even with the most advanced equipment, you will still be there. Get lost here, or have an accident.
With this invitation, you only need to go to a certain place, and someone will pick you up and lead you to the big market. If not, you can only go by yourself. In fact, over the years, this has also damaged some practitioners. .
This makes me worry about my brothers and sisters. Did they go to the big city smoothly? Master Liu only talked about their itinerary, not that they were already there.
With such worries, I walked all the way from afternoon to night. There was no road for a long time, and all I faced was the vast uninhabited prairie and the continuous snow-capped mountains... .
There is no specific road, everything depends on that beautiful and detailed map. But when I walked on it, it was hard to believe that there was a trading place for cultivators here, and it was a fixed trading place!
There was no way to go on the road at night, but since I had already arrived here, I was not in a hurry for a day or two. On the way to this no-man's land, I also followed the driver's advice and bought some necessary things. For example, fire-making tools and a one-person tent are available, and you are ready to spend the night here.
A bonfire was lit at night, and the light of the fire always brought people hope, even in this no-man's land, where the sky and earth seemed extremely empty.
I drank hot water, ate dry food, and figured out how long it would take tomorrow to get to the so-called meeting point, where practitioners who drove there had to park their cars and walk.
Unexpectedly, in this dark world, in just one hour, many dotted bonfires were lit up, maybe a dozen, and they looked so heart-warming.
Those cultivators who should be cultivators and go to the big fair like me didn't expect that the big fair has already been officially held, and there are so many cultivators rushing there one after another. What is the attraction of this big fair
The nearest bonfire was about two miles away from me, but I didn't rush to say hello or anything. I don't know if it was my misunderstanding, but I always felt that the cultivators here were a little indifferent and didn't interact with each other. Not affectionate.
Just when I finished eating the dry food, drank the hot water, washed up briefly, and was about to go to the tent to rest, a voice came to my ears from afar: "Brother, can you be so kind as to give it to me?" A mouthful of hot water, so I can spend the night by the fire? Otherwise, I will freeze to death."
I was stunned, and subconsciously looked around. Then through the firelight, I saw a figure more than a hundred meters away in front of me, walking towards me. It seemed that he was calling me
"I'm calling you, brother, is it okay?" The voice was full of longing and expectation, as well as a little bit of prayer.
"Come on." I was silent for a few seconds and finally responded.
Although I am always in danger and should be wary of many people and things, I still can’t bear to say no. I always think of what happened to me when I saw a hay shed that night when I climbed the cliff. Hope and warmth, I feel that no matter what the reason is, I shouldn’t reject the kindness in my heart, even if sometimes the results are not good, I shouldn’t!
Kindness is always the source of a person's inner peace. Such a person has actually completed a beautiful practice without knowing it. Even if he doesn't get the results for a while, what does it matter? Moreover, true kindness is only kindness itself, without seeking results or thinking about repayment.
This is the answer Master gave me when I asked why good deeds are sometimes not rewarded when I was a child.
After receiving my consent, the man was obviously very happy. Even his steps towards me were a little brisk and he started to trot.
Two minutes later he was at my fire.
I took a look at the person who came. He was a young man who looked to be no older than his age. He was a little short in stature, but his appearance was quite handsome.
This made me a little surprised. I didn't expect that someone would dare to come alone to a big market in a no-man's land next year. It reminds me that I was still a little ignorant next year. In contrast, this young man seems even more extraordinary.
"Brother, you are so kind. I have asked several groups of people, but they all rejected me. Why is the current cultivator circle so indifferent?" As soon as this man arrived next to the fire, he couldn't wait to reach out to warm himself up and make love to me. When he talks, he seems to be a familiar person.
I set up the pot again on the volcano, heated up the hot water, took out the dry food and handed it to him.
I will never be stingy if I help someone to the end with a cup of hot water and some dry food.
"Thank you, brother, you are really kind, really..." The young man showed a grateful expression on his face, reached out and took the dry food I handed him, and ate it hungrily.
I didn't say anything, and waited quietly for him to finish, and then asked: "Are you also a cultivator? How did you end up like this?"
We don't need to verify each other's identities. Real cultivators can see each other at a glance and can even sense it. I just wonder how he could end up like this without any preparation? Don’t you know that the big city is in no man’s land
The young man poured a cup of hot water and held it in his hand. When I asked about this, a sad look appeared on his face and he said: "Brother, this is a long story. I am a casual cultivator." , there is no sect to rely on. I have been with my master and a senior brother since I was a child. Ever since I learned about the existence of this big city, I have always wanted to come and see it. You know, as a cultivator, I always long for something. By chance.”
I lit a cigarette, and I could understand what he said. After all, which cultivator doesn't do this? Except for our strange old Li family, he seems to be more concerned about the various emotional ties in this world, and has never thought of any positive results...
"But brother, you also know that life as a casual cultivator is difficult. In today's world, if you don't have money, don't talk about cultivation. What's more, our masters and disciples only rely on a small Taoist temple. This time, when I come out, I am still master and senior brother. I couldn't afford to rent a car with all the money I had collected, so I walked all the way here, and I didn't have many things prepared with me. By the time I get here, I'm going to run out of ammunition and food." The young man looked bitter.
It made me feel a little sad. What he said is reality. If Master Ge hadn’t supported me with some money and I didn’t sell medicinal materials, I would probably be in the same situation as him. Anyway, it’s not much better than him. Would I be able to get here? It’s all two things.
"Are the tools for making fire gone?" I asked. Actually, I was confused. It should be possible to make a fire.
"I don't have the energy to light a fire. I've been hungry all day. Even if I light a fire and there's nothing in my stomach, I'm going to die of cold, right?" The young man looked bitter again.
I didn't ask any more questions. After all, it's a very bad thing to ask about other people's bitterness and use it to enhance your own feeling of superiority.
In silence, I handed the young man a cigarette, but he sternly rejected me and began to preach to me: "Brother, we are cultivators, and our lives should be regular and measured. This is the basic The basics, unless you are not wholeheartedly pursuing the road. Brother, don’t smoke this cigarette. Even if the road is elusive, there is always a difference between those who have pursued it and those who have not. Only by pursuing it can there be hope."
I smiled and said nothing. My master always taught me how to be a human being and how to follow the right path for practitioners. But he never taught me the results of pursuing a great path. I am not paranoid about this at all. Of course, I won't contradict that young practitioner either.
After chatting with him casually for a few words, I was already sleepy. After all, running around for a day was quite tiring.
"I'm going to sleep first. Wake me up in the middle of the night. We'll take turns keeping watch. It's not easy for you after all." I greeted the young cultivator like this.
An expression of gratitude immediately appeared on his face, and he agreed repeatedly, and said: "Brother, there is not much way left, just take me with you? I really just want to see it."
"Yes." I simply replied and got into the tent. I agreed so naturally because I didn't want him to think that I was giving him a favor or something.
Night, quiet.
In the tent, I fell asleep quickly, until a bone-deep coldness surrounded me, and then the silly tiger's roar woke me up... .