Zhuangzi deliberately proposed the concept of Daoyin Shu, believing that this is the way to prolong life and the art of staying in shape.
In ancient times, studying alchemy was a hard and boring job, and it also came with a certain degree of danger. In order to better perceive and utilize natural phenomena, and at the same time to reduce the danger during exploration, all the great alchemists of all ages have learned the art of guidance. Although this kind of water-grinding skill cannot make a person infinitely powerful, after diligent practice, it can make the alchemists have sharp ears and eyes, a clear mind, keen perception, and self-awareness of things.
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Daoyin Technique developed into a conscious activity to strengthen the body. The ancients were inspired by the flexible and powerful postures of animals and created bionic Daoyin Technique, and the two-animal play of "Bear Sutra" and "Bird Stretch" appeared. During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the famous doctor Hua Tuo created Wuqinxi. During the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties, the number of Daoyin techniques and names became more and more numerous. Ge Hong's "Baopuzi" recorded the nine-type Daoyin technique. It was passed down to the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and the system was completely formed in the medicine king Sun Simiao.
He recorded the "Tianzhu Massage Method" and "Laozi Massage Method" in "Qian Jin Yao Prescriptions? Nourishing Nature", which are actually Daoyin techniques. In addition, he also summarized and included the "Red Pine Nut Daoyin Method", "Ning Fengzi Daoyin Method", "The Shrimp and Toad Qi Movement Method", "Pengzu Lying Yin Method", "Zi Qiao Daoyin Method", "Daolin Daoyin Method", etc. Various guidance techniques.
This system was later inherited by Baiyuntang, and matured during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, sorting out mind-guiding methods with different functions.
Ever since Li Muye learned the mind-guiding method taught by Aunt Sun, he often had the inexplicable desire to go back home.
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The mind-guiding method that Bai Xinyue passed on to Li Muye is called the Twelve-Stage Mind Method of the Great and Small Zhoutian. The content is divided into two parts: mental formulas and gymnastics movements. The mental formulas are not lengthy, and the gymnastics movements are not too difficult. They focus on stretching, and use the mental methods to enter a true meditation and emptiness mood, so as to recuperate the spirit and body and mind.
Li Muye has always been open-minded and eager to learn in this regard. Even if the other person is just a little girl, he still maintains a humble and diligent attitude and humbly asks for advice. That night, I did nothing else but compete with this mind-guiding method. I finally learned something and basically mastered the essentials to the level of independent operation.
Bai Xinyue emphasized one truth. This is a physical and mental method for maintaining health and beauty that has been summarized by alchemists of all ages. No matter how long you practice, you will not be able to become a powerful martial artist. Nor can he practice the magical qigong that can hit people from afar and is indestructible. And this mental method is very difficult to achieve success in.
Li Muye is a beggar, so he doesn't care about this at all. The road in the rivers and lakes is also long and dangerous. Brother Xiaoye will learn as he grows old and let nature take its course.
Bai Xinyue said in writing instead of language, practicing the Wuxiang Guiding Qingxin Jue is not without its benefits. This fascinating mental method is often easy to get started, and it is easier for beginners like you with some basic knowledge to gain insights. On this basis, practicing the mind-guiding method of the Twelve Weeks of the Big and Small Weeks can actually save some processes. This mental method is divided into five stages, namely: gathering the mind, simple things, true insight, tranquility and entering the Tao.
The great alchemist Gao Yuelong entered Baiyuntang just for this mental method, and now he is the true view.
At this time, Li Muye no longer cared about wondering how she knew so much at such a young age, and was completely immersed in the realization of the new guidance technique. According to what Bai Xinyue said, he now has his first glimpse of the way to calm down.
The first stage of entry: The heart of the husband is the master of one body and the commander of hundreds of gods. Silence brings wisdom, movement leads to coma. In the enchanted and illusive world, only words are true, and there is something to be done in the feast. Who can understand the truth and falsehood? The mind is deranged and deranged, and the good place is entrusted with it. Moreover, when you live with your neighbors by foresight, you can still benefit by changing your behavior and making friends by choosing friends. In the realm of life and death, the mind is in the Tao, and it cannot be achieved without abandoning the other. Therefore, at the beginning of learning the Tao, one must sit still and calm down the mind.
Leaving the realm and living in nothingness, without being attached to anything, entering into nothingness, the mind is in harmony with the Tao. In the ultimate path, there is nothingness and nothingness. God has no way to use it, and the same is true for the mind and body. Originating from his mind and body, he is based on Tao. Resting in the Tao is called returning to one's roots. Staying true to one's roots is called tranquility. As time goes by, one's illness will disappear and life will return. Repeatedly and continuously, I know that it is always the same. The Dharma is safe and valuable. There are many things, each returning to its root. Returning to the root is called Jing, Jing is called Fu Ming, Fu Ming is called Chang, and Zhi Chang is called Ming.
Bai Xinyue wrote: Only those who can control their hearts can be self-controlled and self-satisfied. The first stage is to straighten your mind.
In fact, Li Muye didn't know much about these obscure words, so he had to memorize them by rote, thinking that he would study them in detail when he met a knowledgeable expert. Unexpectedly, after Bai Xinyue taught the first stage of the Heart Technique, she stopped teaching the rest. She also asked Brother Xiaoye to keep it secret and never tell it to a third party. Otherwise, don’t even think about learning the formulas for the next four stages.
When the little girl emphasized this point, she wrote very hard with her fingers to express the importance of this matter. Li Muye originally didn't have much ambition in this matter. He just wanted to be able to burn incense without being a stick. He seemed to be very satisfied with reaching the current state. It’s no big deal if you slowly explore on your own later.
The next morning, Li Muye came back to his senses while meditating. He saw that the sky was dim and the morning mist was filling the air outside. The little girl beside him was still lying down and still. The tranquil look is so cute. Maybe it was her own imagination, but she seemed to have grown up a little.
The young men were students at the University of Wellington and were returning to Wellington after the camping trip. Watching them pack everything cleanly with bags prepared in advance, you have to admit that the average quality of the population in this country is very high. When Li Muye was helping, he casually suggested the idea of hitchhiking, and the young men readily agreed. Taking Bai Xinyue along for a ride with them saved them a lot of trekking and greatly reduced the risk of being discovered. They arrived in Wellington smoothly that afternoon.
They waved goodbye to each other on the street.
In the Havana Cafe, Li Muye and He Xiaoqi looked at each other and stared at each other for a long time without saying a word.
Li Muye lowered his head first, looked at the white foam in the coffee, and asked softly: "Are you okay?"
"Well, it's good. This place is very suitable for living. With my dad, at least I don't have to worry about it all day long." He Xiaoqi handed over a piece of candy and said: "The taste of this cafe is relatively strong, you are not used to it. "
Li Mu's ambition was slightly warm, and he felt even more sorry for her, saying: "Some things happened seemingly suddenly, but they were actually caused by my insufficient estimation of Chen Miao."
"Fortunately, Uncle Li didn't make the same mistake, and Director Chen didn't do everything right. We were able to get a sum of money and retain part of the shares." He Xiaoqi said, "I didn't even have time to call him dad. Lost this qualification."
"I haven't even called him." Li Muye smiled bitterly and said, "It seems that I can't pay him back what I owe him."
He Xiaoqi glanced at Bai Xinyue, who was enjoying ice cream at the table at the door, and said, "The little girl is so cute. Are those people going to hunt her down?"
Li Muye nodded and said, "I won't tell you the specific situation. The less you know about some things, the better."
"I understand." He Xiaoqi said: "I just find it a bit incomprehensible. Why are those Jianghu people so cruel and aggressive?"
"For wealth and power, and to live longer than the opponent." Li Muye said: "These people live on the other side of the world and are almost not restricted by the law. As long as there is something worth fighting for in this world, This will inevitably lead to struggles, as their principles of conduct and moral standards are very different from ordinary people."
"I really don't want to see you enter this circle with my own eyes." He Xiaoqi said: "I still miss you who pretended to be the big brother next door but had great powers. Seeing you being chased by others, I feel like an invincible hero in my heart. It collapsed with a bang.”
"There is a sky outside the world, and there are people outside the world." Li Muye rubbed his nose and said with a smile: "I used to think that I was quite powerful. It was only after Chen Miao taught me this lesson that I realized that I was still young. Fortunately, I am still young. There are many Opportunities to learn, encounters in mountains and rivers, sooner or later I will have the opportunity to correct my previous mistakes.”
"I believe you will." He Xiaoqi's bright eyes flashed and she said quietly: "With Sister Anna and Xiaofen following and helping you, at least your journey will not be lonely. But I can't do anything well and can't help you at all."
"Aren't you going to help me a lot now?" Li Muye said, "After drinking coffee, let's go to the beach."
"Okay, don't worry, I've made all the arrangements." He Xiaoqi said: "My father bought an island on the southwest coastline. The surrounding waters for several kilometers belong to our family. It is absolutely safe to get on the boat from there. It is necessary for sailing. Everything is ready for you."
Li Muye was a little moved, and gently stroked her cheek with his hand, sighing: "Why are you still so nice to me?"
"Just think of me as a fool."
He Xiaoqi's smile was as bright as a peach blossom, and she said: "I also want to find a new beginning, but I'm not lucky. I have never met anyone better than you."
The madness of women and the baseness of men are the most unreasonable natural emotions given to human beings by the Creator.
"The value of our property in Shanghai has increased again." Li Muye didn't know what to say to her, so he rambled: "I've sailed away, and I guess it's unlikely that I can bring it back to you, so I'll just use the boat over there." Make an accounting of the real estate.”
"The domestic economy is still strong, and China is also the fastest to recover from this global financial crisis." He Xiaoqi sighed softly, echoed, and then inadvertently brought the topic back to the relationship between the two, saying : "If so many changes hadn't happened, we should still be husband and wife now and develop together in the country."
"Don't worry, Lao Yuan always talked about it when he told me about the Three Kingdoms. If we divide for a long time, we will unite, and if we unite for a long time, we will divide. Maybe one day I will kill the Taiping Society and Chen Miao to fight back. I will look for you at that time. If If you want, we can open a mom-and-pop shop." Li Muye couldn't resist and threw out a big cake.
"I'm afraid that by then there will be no room for me by your side." He Xiaoqi said: "As for you, it's the days floating in the sky that make you feel comfortable. The only person who can pull you down is not me. , if we really have the chance to go back together, my biggest wish is to have a daughter with you, just like the one over there."
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Li Muye looked over. Bai Xinyue had obviously heard He Xiaoqi's words and was looking over with a cold look showing no emotion or anger. In fact, this kind of expression speaks volumes for her, who often puts a smile on her lips recently.
"Your family, Lao He, is currently engaged in the seafood farming business. I think this business is quite good. Even if we can't go back to Shanghai to open a mom-and-pop shop together, we can at least maintain a cooperative relationship in this area." Li Muye said: "I will do the next step. Opening many branches will require large quantities of the highest quality seafood.”
"I'll tell Lao He about this later." He Xiaoqi felt Li Muye's entanglement and accommodation, but she didn't intend to remain reserved and proud. She suddenly took the initiative to grab Li Muye's hand and said, "You can't stay for a few more days before leaving. ?"
Li Muye looked at her longing eyes, swallowed the words of rejection when he reached his lips, and said: "One day at most, otherwise it will be too dangerous."
At this time, Bai Xinyue, who was sitting at the door eating ice cream, suddenly stood up and walked over. With a displeased look on his face, he dipped his fingers into the coffee in Li Muye's cup and wrote on the table: Let's go, we are being watched. Let's continue chatting. You'll get her in trouble. (End of chapter)