Zhongnan Mountain, the birthplace of the Quanzhen sect of Taoism, is also known as Taiyi Mountain, Difei Mountain, Zhongnan Mountain, and Zhounan Mountain. It is known as the "Immortal Capital", "The Crown of Cave Heaven" and "The Best Blessed Place in the World".
In the Southern Song Dynasty in 1219, Zhongnan Mountain became a famous martial arts holy place because it produced the world's best master - Wang Chongyang.
Wang Chongyang, the founding founder of the Quanzhen sect, the "Zhong Shen Tong" who is the first of the five extraordinary powers in the world, is the senior brother of the "Old Naughty Boy" Zhou Botong, and the master of the "Seven Quanzhen Sons". In his early years, he was a hero who fought against the Jin Dynasty. After his defeat, he became a monk and practiced Taoism. He founded the Quanzhen Sect in Zhongnan Mountain and enjoyed the reputation of "the authentic martial arts in the world" in the martial arts world. During the "Huashan Sword Discussing", he defeated all four masters and won the title of "the best master in the world" and the Taoist supreme martial arts book "Nine Yin Manual".
It is a pity that such a peerless master had a recurrence of his old illness thirteen years ago. Before his death, in order to dispel Ouyang Feng's ambition to seize the "Nine Yin Manual", Wang Chongyang pretended to die of illness and attracted Ouyang. Feng came to snatch the "Nine Yin Manual", and just when Ouyang Feng was about to succeed, he used a Yang finger to break Ouyang Feng's Toad Kung Fu, causing Ouyang Feng to retreat to the Western Regions. Wang Chongyang also passed away after this.
Although the Quanzhen Sect is still the leader of Taoism in the world, it will inevitably lose its original strength after the death of Wang Chongyang.
Le Yuan just found out this news in a small town at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain. He had entered the dungeon world and was sent to the wild not far from the town. And he once again "returned to youth" and turned into a child in his early ten years, wearing a simple linen suit with a few patches on it.
Le Yuan has no identity or past in this world. He looks only eleven or twelve years old and can be said to be a displaced orphan. When I asked about the news about becoming a disciple in the town, the people in the town were already used to it. It can be said that there is an endless stream of people who want to become a disciple of the Quanzhen Sect every year.
After inquiring about the route up the mountain, Le Yuan was ready to go up the mountain as soon as possible. It wasn't that he didn't want to prepare dry food or something, but the problem was that he forgot to exchange his points for some hard currency and had no money.
Fortunately, although the mountain road was difficult to walk, it was still very peaceful along the way. There were no robbers (Quanzhen's feet are small, who has the courage), and no wild beasts (luck). We finally arrived at the gate of the Quanzhen Sect before dark.
"You little kid, where did you come from? Where are your adults?" A disciple in front of the mountain gate asked.
"I fled from the north and want to become a disciple of the Quanzhen Sect?" Le Yuan answered respectfully.
"Apprenticeship? This matter must be decided by the master and uncles. We disciples cannot agree to it. It will get dark soon, and we are about to go to evening classes. Master and the others will also be here, so you can go with us. Well, let's see if you have this fate." Quanzhen disciple said and led Le Yuan inside.
Passing through a square, disciples in twos and threes dressed up walked towards the main hall together. They had already entered the main hall. There were many people sitting quietly on both sides. On the main seat was a green-bearded Taoist priest with a rosy face and a whisk in his hand. This man was dressed very strangely, with three buns on his head, standing tall, and a spotless Taoist robe. He was sitting cross-legged on the futon, with his eyes closed and muttering something. He seemed to hear the footsteps of Le Yuan and the others. Slowly opening his eyes, Le Yuan seemed to see light emerging from his newly opened eyes.
"Zhiming, who is the child behind you?" Cangxu Taoist asked.
Zhiming (the Taoist priest who led the way) bowed and replied respectfully, "I'm telling the master, he came alone to become a disciple."
"Oh? Apprenticeship?" As if he already knew, the headmaster turned to look at Le Yuan, "Ma Yu, a poor Taoist son of Danyang, is the headmaster of the Quanzhen Sect. I wonder where you are from, and are your parents still alive?"
"Returning to the teacher, the boy Le Yuan came from the north. Due to a misfortune at home, his parents had unfortunately left Hexi. He relied on the little cooking skills passed down from his family to make it all the way to Zhongnan Mountain. He had nowhere to go but Please take me under your wing."
Looking into Le Yuan's eyes, Ma Yu stood up slowly after hearing this, walked to Le Yuan, raised his hand and grabbed his arm, and then groped his shoulders, back, etc., "What a good bone. It is rare to see someone with good bones, and what is even more rare is that he has innocent eyes and a calm breath. He can still maintain a clear mind despite being hit by misfortune. He is a good material for practicing martial arts and Taoism." After mastering Le Yuan's basic qualities, Ma Yu laughed loudly. He smiled and said, "Okay, okay, okay! Zhiming, go and call your master and the other five uncles."
Zhiming bowed and walked out quickly. Ma Yu stroked Le Yuan's head.
He said, "Good boy, you have worked hard on this journey. Our Quanzhen sect was founded by Patriarch Chongyang and spreads disciples widely. Although my junior brother has accepted many disciples, I still have no disciples. I just met you today." I know that you are the one who can inherit my orthodoxy."
Just when Ma Yu asked Le Yuan about his experience, a burst of laughter suddenly came from the door of the hall, "Hahaha! Senior brother, this is really great news. You have finally found a good disciple." I saw a heroic figure. The unrestrained, middle-aged Taoist priest came to Ma Yu with a smile on his face, "Let me see what kind of thing can make my senior brother who never accepts disciples make an exception and accept him."
Just when the visitor was looking at Le Yuan, Ma Yu scolded him, "Chuji, what are you like? You want to set an example in front of all the disciples. You don't look like a monk at all." Then he turned around and introduced Le Yuan. Said, "Aren't you scared by your uncle? This is your fourth uncle Chang Chunzi, and then there are Tan Chuduan, the eldest son of your uncle, Liu Chuxuan, the eldest son of your third uncle, Yuyangzi, Wang Chuyi, your fifth uncle, and Wang Chuyi, the sixth uncle. My uncle, Guang Ningzi, Hao Datong, and my seventh uncle, Qingjing Sanren, Sun Buer. Remember to salute and say hello when you see them in the future."
"Yes, master." Le Yuan nodded obediently and replied softly.
"However, it is already evening today, and you have been walking hard all day on the mountain road. You must be very tired. Why not go to the kitchen to get something to eat first, and then rest early. We will take care of the apprenticeship tomorrow. how?"
"Everything will follow the master's arrangements." Le Yuan didn't know much about becoming a master, so he just followed Ma Yu's arrangements.
"Well, after all, I am your first disciple, senior brother, so I should be more formal."
"Yes, we really need to hold a proper apprenticeship ceremony."
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The other six sons also agreed.
It was Senior Brother Zhiming who took Le Yuan to the kitchen to get some food. Le Yuan was eating, thinking about the apprenticeship ceremony tomorrow, and asked, "Senior Brother Zhiming, should I give something to the master for tomorrow's apprenticeship ceremony?" Apprenticeship ceremony.”
"We really don't pay attention to the apprenticeship ceremony. Besides, the headmaster is not someone who likes luxury and extravagance."
"How about I make a bowl of longevity noodles? My ancestor was an imperial chef, and my skills are also good." Le Yuan suggested.
"It should be okay to give birthday noodles. After all, this is your intention, but you are really the queen of the imperial chef." Zhiming asked with some disbelief.
"Of course. If you don't believe me, I'll make a bowl for you to try now."
Before he finished speaking, Le Yuan started making longevity noodles.
After a while, a bowl of noodles with a different aroma appeared in front of Zhiming. Zhiming couldn't help but eat the noodles directly. After only taking the first bite, he couldn't hold it in anymore. While eating, he exclaimed, "Ugh. , delicious... tsk, tsk... I have never eaten such delicious noodles, Headmaster, he will definitely like it."
"Oh, is it really so delicious? Boy Le, why don't you hurry up and give me a bowl for your uncle?" At this moment, a third person's voice appeared in the kitchen, and Le Yuan and the other two took a look and realized that the person who came was indeed Chang Chunzi. Qiu Chuji.
Le Yuan was stunned for a moment, then quickly filled a bowl of noodles and handed it to Qiu Chuji, "Uncle, please have some noodles."
Qiu Chuji was not polite, he picked up the noodles and blew on them before eating, "Well, after the imperial chef, even a bowl of noodles can taste like this. It's rare, it's rare! If Senior Bei Gai sees you, he will definitely You will be very happy."
"Bei Beggar?" Le Yuan couldn't help but speak out after hearing Qiu Chuji's words.
"Well, Bei Bei is a martial arts senior who is as famous as my master, the supernatural king Chongyang. He is also a rare true master knight in the world." Qiu Chuji couldn't help but show a hint of admiration on his face when he mentioned Hong Qigong.
While eating a bowl of noodles, Qiu Chuji said, "You can make this for senior brother tomorrow. Senior brother will be very happy." Then he walked out of the kitchen.
When everyone in the Quanzhen Sect went to rest, there were seven people in Qiu Chuji's room holding candles and talking at night.
"How is it, Chuji, how about Le Yuan?" Hao Datong, the ancient son, couldn't help but ask.
"Respecting teachers, being friendly to others, and his extraordinary cooking skills should be passed down in the family as he said. Senior brother, you will be in good hands in the future." Qiu Chuji joked.
"What are you talking about? Is your senior brother the kind of person who is greedy for words?" Qingjing Sanren Sun Buer defended.
"Yes, yes, senior brother is not like that." Qiu Chuji said perfunctorily, as if he also knew Sun Buer's temperament.
"Well, I have long said that this child Le Yuan is not a treacherous person. The child's eyes are the purest I have ever seen except for babies. He has the same innocent heart as Master Zhou. I hope he can become my Quanzhen Let’s teach you the future pillars.”
"hope so… "
As everyone agreed, the conversation gradually stopped.