Qeng Ho Mage

Chapter 224
Fang Dushu and Fu Wanjun reminisced about the past.

Fu Shiqing stood aside and watched quietly, without interrupting.

His mind wandered a little, and he remembered that the last time Fang Dushu visited his house as a guest, it was more than ten years ago when Dushu came back from Xueqi City and passed by Wuyuan City.

That year Fang Dushu's cultivation level broke through to the middle stage of foundation establishment.

When we meet again today, Fang Dushu is already a monk in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and the alchemy must be just around the corner.

Fu Shiqing has an uncontested temperament, and it is okay to say that he has no ambitions. In fact, he is not envious of Fang Dushu's achievements, nor has he thought of getting any credit for Fang Dushu. He just admires Fang Dushu's talent and competence.

When alone, Fu Shiqing would occasionally fantasize about what it would be like to be famous in the sect like Fang Dushu?What kind of shocking scene is crowding around?
But every time he sees Fang Dushu's hurried figure running all over the world, he can't help sighing, what Fang Dushu pursues is to fight hard, without the slightest carelessness and slack, no matter how beautiful Fang Dushu is Prominent, it is inevitable that you will be physically and mentally exhausted.

Fu Shiqing secretly compared, is Fang Dushu's gains really happier than his carefree life in Wuyuan City?

Back then in Cangsangze, Fu Shiqing was rescued by Fang Dushu, and they went to Wuyuan City together. More than ten years.

For more than half a year, Fu Shiqing hardly ever left the city. He worked in the market all day, in a plain and leisurely way.

At first, he was satisfied with such a life. He didn't need to run around for a living like ordinary people, and he didn't have to worry about the torture of terminal illness. There was nothing wrong with being ordinary.

It's just that he can't escape life and death. Even monks have to experience pessimistic separation and separation. This is the most painful place he has experienced in recent years.

His state of mind also slowly changed, as if it had been washed away, which gave him a further understanding of practice.

"Wanyun, why didn't she follow you?"

When he was in a trance, Fang Dushu and Fu Wanjun came over to ask about his recent situation after finishing their narration.

Wanyun is his first wife, the marriage that Fu Jigong told Fang Dushu when he established the foundation.

"Brother Xian, don't blame me, Brother Yu was distracted by thinking about some past events just now."

Fu Shiqing regained his composure, and calmly said: "Brother Xian, Wan Yun has passed away for ten years."

He was sad, but he didn't show it. Today was a big day for Fang Dushu to visit, and he didn't want to spoil the fun.

When Fang Dushu heard the news, he remembered the experience of passing through Wuyuan City more than ten years ago. That year, Fu Shiqing and his wife received him together. Although they had been married for many years and had no children, it did not affect the harmonious life of the couple.

When Fang Dushu saw Fu Shiqing's aging face earlier, he thought it was because he didn't pay attention to his appearance, but now he heard that it must be related to his wife's early death: "How did she pass away?"

Fu Shiqing said: "Because of dystocia."

He didn't discuss this topic in depth, and immediately said: "That year I reported to Shangfang City, senior Xianfu said that you disappeared in the snow field, after I took care of Wanyun's funeral, I went to Xueqi City to join Senior Xiande and lived in the city. After some time, but my cultivation base is too low, I can't help at all, so I was persuaded to come back by the virtuous senior."

Although it didn't help, this kind of intention is really rare.

"Seeing Brother Xian come back today, Brother Yu is very happy." Fu Shiqing was really happy. He was more excited when he heard that Fang Dushu came to visit than when he heard that Fu Yuqing came home.

"You have been to Xueqi City?" Fang Dushu was quite surprised: "Xueqi City is far away in Dayong. With your cultivation, it is not easy to go back and forth, and it is also difficult for you."

While talking, Fang Dushu suddenly discovered that Fu Shiqing's cultivation had improved a lot compared to the last time we met, and he said strangely: "I see that your mana is full, and you have reached the peak of your Qi training period, and you are only one step away from establishing a foundation." , you must have worked hard these years, which is very good."

Fu Shiqing showed shame: "Brother Xian, you don't know something. When I went to Xueqi City, I was summoned by a senior named Song Tongli. He heard that I was worthy of your brother, so he rewarded me a lot without saying a word. Precious medicine."

The little things he talked about.

Fang Dushu didn't think it was too long-winded, on the contrary, he listened very interestingly: "Have you met Senior Brother Song?"

"I've seen you several times!"

Fu Shiqing became more and more enthusiastic when he talked: "At that time, Senior Song advised me kindly. He said this:'Shiqing, you should put more emphasis on cultivation, go home and retreat first, and it will not be too late to help when you have succeeded in building a foundation. If you insist on going to the snowfield to find someone, if you die unfortunately, then when your brother Fang Xian comes back, wouldn’t you feel sad and make him even more troubled?'”

Fang Dushu echoed: "What he said makes sense."

Fu Shiqing said: "Senior Xiande also persuaded me in the same way, so I returned home. I have been practicing in seclusion all these years, and relying on the elixir given by Senior Song, I was lucky enough to reach the completion of the Qi training period."

Fang Dushu asked him: "Your stepfather attaches great importance to your marriage, and I hope you will let the family flourish as soon as possible. After Wanyun passed away, did you not remarry?"

He shook his head: "In the past, brother Yu also thought that passing on the family line was a big deal, but that year I went to Xueqi City and saw fellow practitioners from all over the world running around for cultivation, which deeply touched my brother. Since then, I have devoted my mind to cultivation. Come on, at first Grandpa wanted me to continue, but after seeing my continuous improvement in cultivation, he gave up the idea."

The reason why Fu Jigong asked him to marry a wife at the beginning was because he thought that he was not enterprising on the road, and it was better to start a family than to waste time.

When Fu Jigong noticed his change, he naturally supported him in retreat and hard work.

After listening to his experience, Fang Dushu thought that if he had such an epiphany, he might be able to advance bravely in his practice in the future, and it is still unknown to break through and build a foundation in one fell swoop.

Fang Dushu didn't say any words of encouragement, nor did he give any advice.

Seemingly mediocre monks like Fu Shiqing are like lumps of elm in the early stage of practice, and they don't get enlightened at all, but once they are enlightened, they often become enlightened and achieve great achievements.

Fang Dushu hoped that Fu Shiqing would go out of his own way and not interfere. Too much interference would make Fu Shiqing timid.

"Where's your grandfather?" Fang Dushu asked Fu Jigong, "Is he at home?"

"He is sick, sick in bed, and has been lethargic recently, and occasionally wakes up, and his mental state is also very poor, so I didn't let him go out." Fu Shiqing clasped his fists and said: "Brother Xian, don't blame me."

"Jigong practiced qi and practiced. It is said that he shouldn't have any illnesses. What happened to him." Fang Dushu stretched out his hand: "Come on, I'll go and see him."

"Brother Xian, please!" Fu Shiqing led the way, and said, "Actually, it's not a serious illness. He just suffered from depression. After his grandma passed away a few years ago, he was overly worried, listless all day long, and gradually became decadent. How can I comfort him?" It's useless!"

Fu Shiqing's grandma was a mortal, and she did not practice qi, so she died of old age first.

Fu Jigong's lifespan has also passed a hundred years. If he keeps his mind healthy, he can live for another ten years, but his old wife is no longer by his side, so he will inevitably be lonely and lonely.

If Fu Shiqing successfully married a wife and had children, Fu Jigong might be able to cheer up if he had great-grandchildren under his knees. However, Fu Shiqing lost his wife in middle age and had no plans to remarry.

This kind of end-of-life trajectory is actually the fate of many monks from aristocratic families.

Those monks who are truly resolute in their will, with a heart as strong as steel, and who are still trying to break through at any cost until the last day when their lifespan is exhausted, are, after all, a minority.

In many cities of the Hexi Three Kingdoms, most of the monks in the Qi training period, in the last few years of their lifespan, were all depressed, and passed away in bed with fear of death.

Fu Jigong could not escape the clutches of fate.

When Fang Dushu went to visit, Fu Jigong supported his weak body, and after a few words, he fell asleep again.

Seeing Fu Jigong's poor state, Fang Dushu said in his heart that his funeral could be prepared.

However, the current situation is turbulent, and Fang Dushu may not have time to attend Fu Jigong's funeral in the future.

When he left, he specifically told Fu Shiqing: "If something happens to your stepfather, you send a letter to Shangfang City, and I will tell Xianfu to come over in person."

Fang Xianfu can represent Fang Dushu.

Fu Shiqing knew that Fang Xianfu was the patriarch of Shangfang City, and he must be busy with daily affairs. He didn't want to be troublesome, but Fang Dushu had already given the order, so he agreed: "Young brother will keep it in mind."

Then he asked again: "How long will Brother Xian stay in Wuyuan City this time?"

Fang Dushu said: "I will leave the city in three days."

He glanced at Fu Shiqing: "I will ask Patriarch Fu to notify you then."

This is to let Fu Shiqing see off with Fu Guanzong.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Fang Dushu is going to Lishan with Fu Yuqing.

When traveling, all the elders of the Fu family and the children of the direct line were present. Fu Yuqing was the first member of the clan to form an alchemy since the foundation of Wuyuan City. Feeling sad and helpless.

When Fu Yuqing drove her three-zhang white silk to fly high into the sky with Fang Dushu, all the monks in the city looked up at each other and reluctantly waved their hands to say goodbye.

What they sent was Fu Yuqing.

The only exception was Fu Shiqing, who sent Fang Dushu.

He appeared in the see-off team as scheduled, and stood quietly behind the crowd. When he watched Bai Ling disappear into the clouds and disappear into the sky, he couldn't help but recall the last time he saw Fang Dushu off.

That was more than ten years ago.

In fact, since Fang Dushu joined the Zhenwen School, Fu Shiqing met Fang Dushu very rarely. Fang Dushu likes to travel, and often only visits Wuyuan City after 20 years.

Now that a war is about to break out, Fang Dushu, as the true heir of the Zhenwen School, will definitely spend a longer time out.

Fu Shiqing couldn't help thinking that if he couldn't break through the entrance of the foundation building period, then when Fang Dushu came to Wuyuan City next time, he might become decayed and old like Fu Jigong, lying in bed waiting to die.

With a sense of crisis in his heart, he turned around suddenly, disappeared into the crowd, went home and entered the practice room, and stayed behind closed doors.

At this moment, Fang Dushu could no longer see Fu Shiqing's determination and will.

He was sitting cross-legged on the silky white silk, flying towards Lishan.

Fu Yuqing controlled the direction of Bai Ling, looked back at him from time to time, saw that he had been stroking the face of Ling, and said to him: "This is a magic weapon given by the master after I formed the alchemy, named 'Jiuyin Ling' .”

When Patriarch Zhiruo was still in the Zhenwen School, the dojo was the 'Nine Yin Peak', which was derived from the true Jiuyin Kung Fu that Patriarch Zhiruo had comprehended, and all her disciples also practiced this method.

When Fang Dushu first met Fu Yuqing a few days ago, he was curious about Fu Yuqing's advancement speed.

"Yuqing, do you realize Taoism and form alchemy?" He began to inquire.

"I haven't realized the Tao." Fu Yuqing replied: "After forming the alchemy, I need to comprehend the Taoist texts of knotting ropes, but I haven't mastered a rope so far. I have only refined a batch of knotting texts in Jiuyin Ling."

"If you choose to comprehend Taoism and form alchemy, you will be able to comprehend a natal rope at the moment of advancement." Fang Dushu didn't understand her choice: "In a land like Shangzong, the chance of enlightenment should be greater, why don't you use this method?" How about advanced?"

"Shangzong's practice environment is completely different from here."

Knowing his doubts, Fu Yuqing introduced to him in detail: "The Shangzong is full of caves and blessed places, full of aura, and the disciples of the Shangzong are very talented, and their cultivation speed is very fast. In the end, it is often the first to conceive a baby, first raise the cultivation base, and wait until you have enough life energy, and then slowly realize your own way."

The cultivation conditions of Shangzong are unique.

The disciples were again carefully selected.

It can be said to be outstanding.

Therefore, the practice track of the monks of the Shangzong generally is to rush to the cultivation base first, and rush to the Nascent Soul Stage as quickly as possible. At that time, they can enjoy a long life of nearly a thousand years, and then realize the Dao.

It is easy to say that it is because the lifespan is enough, no matter how you comprehend any Taoism, you don't have to rush it, you can deliberate over and over again until you perfect your own way.

The Dao Dharma proved in this way is almost spotless and flawless.

To say that getting twice the result with half the effort actually involves a law in the world of cultivating immortals. This law means that it is often easier and less time-consuming for high-level monks to comprehend low-level Taoism.

For example, if the Nascent Soul cultivator is allowed to comprehend the Zhongding Taoism, it usually takes a few months to complete, but if the Qi training period monks are allowed to comprehend the Zhongding Taoism, it will take at least several years, and it may not be successful.

The Nascent Soul cultivator comprehended the oracle bone Taoism and the rope-knotting Taoism, both in terms of quality and efficiency, far surpassed the Foundation Establishment monk and the Core Formation monk.

Doing so can save time to the greatest extent, and saving time means saving life.

So Shangzong established such a rule, first conceive a baby, and then realize the Tao.

What about the rules in Hexi's world of cultivating immortals?
Fu Yuqing pointed out the difference between the two places: "There are too few spiritual lands for cultivation in the Hexi realm, and it is too difficult to advance. Every time a realm is crossed, the monks in Hexi all give priority to the way of enlightenment in order to pass through the barrier more confidently."

For example, her master knew the weak patriarch, who first realized the Dao and established the foundation, then realized the Dao to form the alchemy, and finally realized the Dao to form the baby. Every time she entered a realm, she had to invest a lot of time and effort in refining the dish and comprehending her own way.

For the Hexi Immortal Cultivation World, there is nothing wrong with this method, on the contrary, it is the most effective and safest way to advance.

But for Shangzong, this method seemed inappropriate.

The difference in the practice environment determines the choice of monks in the two places when they advance.

(End of this chapter)