Ask the Mirror Chapter 111: Material use

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In Zhixin Meditation, people who are familiar with Yu Ci all know that this young man who is very popular with the meditator has been in a bad mood for the past two days and has become much quieter. It seems that his practice has reached a bottleneck. But this is not a problem. How can there be always smooth sailing on the path of spiritual practice?

So, when we meet acquaintances, we just say a few words of comfort and don't say much else.

In fact, what Yu Ci is focusing on now is completely different from what they imagined, but it is indeed a headache:

The picture of God is gone!

On the table in front of him, the bronze mirror of the God of Light is placed upright. The round and flawless shape has no damage, and the mirror surface is as smooth as if it has just been polished. The blue light is hazy, making the reflection cold.

After Yu Ci adjusted her breath for a long time and meditated her mind, she opened her eyes, stared at the mirror, and activated her thoughts:

"Photograph of God!"

A circle of cyan light mist spreads, making the lights and shadows in the room flicker and fade, but that's all.

Yu Ci let out a long sigh, which he did many times for two consecutive days, but he became more and more calm. After two days of observation, he found that in the Illuminating Bronze Mirror, the effect of converting the true breath during sacrifice had not changed. Only the Illuminating Picture disappeared without any trace, like a dream.

This seemed to be a sequelae of the battle with Nan Songzi. However, after two days of sacrifice, Yu Ci felt that even if there was a problem at that time, the condition of Zhaoshen Bongjian is normal now, no, even worse than It was better some time ago. After all, after swallowing such a monster as nourishment, the energy exchange during the sacrifice was obviously more lively and the effect was more obvious.

Of course, there is no problem with his own condition. The internal injuries have healed today, and he is now full of energy.

Under such circumstances, the Illuminating God Diagram has not yet appeared, and the problem can only arise in the connection between the two - a connection that allows Yu Ci to communicate with the Illuminating God Bronze Mirror, and even drives the Illuminating God Diagram, that day The series of accidents was interrupted. Yu Ci has been trying to find it again for two days, but the effect is not good.

However, the reason for his silence, or rather contemplation, was not just that. If he had only been obsessed with the setbacks in front of him, his twelve years of wandering would have exhausted all his ambitions, and there would be no chance that Yu Ci would be what he is today.

Actually, Yu Ci has been thinking about something that Yu Zhou Laodao said. It was those words that made him disapproving when he looked back at it at the Plum Grove in the West Garden.

At that time, the old Taoist said that it was good not to be moved by external things, but he made a big mistake in seeking the path to immortality. Then the theories of "fish and dragon" and "choice" are extended to prove this. But until the end, the old Taoist failed to convince him. Instead, his angry words triggered sad events and even left the meeting in a bad mood.

To this day, Yu Ci still disagrees with many of Lao Dao's theories that don't seem to come from the bottom of his heart. But after a battle with Nan Songzi, he had to admit that as far as "foreign objects" are concerned, , the veteran theory is more realistic and accurate than his.

The role of "foreign objects" is greater than he imagined, and much greater.

He placed various objects on the table in turn.

Zhao Shen Bronze Mirror, Qian Xin Jiao, Chunyang Talisman Sword... these are the items he often uses. Without the Zhao Shen Bronze Mirror, there would be no Zhao Shen Diagram and "imitation of the innate energy"; without Qian Xin Jiao , he died early in the Sky Rift Valley, not to mention the way he used to resist Nan Songzi's killing soul; the Pure Yang Talisman Sword, he used this sharp weapon very smoothly. Without this, when facing the enemy, would he still be able to Do you need to spend some time condensing the Seven-Star Sword Talisman first?

As for the hook that was only used once, it directly saved his life.

Also, the treasure he just got from Nan Songzi is really purple smoke and warm jade. It is the most precious treasure of the Wanxiang Sect and is of great use for practice. The red gauze inhabited by evil spirits is not a mortal thing. , no matter how you say it, it is the level of a magic weapon.

These objects, for self-defense, killing enemies, and practicing cultivation, each has its own unique use, and each one can be extremely effective if used appropriately.

But all this time, he has not paid much attention to these, including the unknown objects that are still collecting dust in his storage ring. The most typical ones are the Illuminating Bronze Mirror and the Gousuo. The former has become a routine for him to perform daily sacrifices, and he has never thought of having a deeper understanding of the formation mechanism of the Illuminating Picture. Not to mention the latter, if it weren't for Nan Due to Songzi's threat, he may have completely forgotten this treasure.

When such a situation occurs, there is no doubt that we need to reflect.

Yu Ci is not a paranoid person who ignores the effects of all external objects, nor does he really reach the level of "not being affected by external objects". He just has a ruler in his heart to distinguish what is important to him. , what is secondary; what must be fought for, and what can be discarded.

In the past, Yu Ci believed that immortality and one's own cultivation were important and must be striven for; while those external objects were not that important in comparison.

Now, he still believes that immortality and his own cultivation are the most important, and he doesn't think there is anything wrong with focusing on cultivation. However, does he need to devote some energy to getting familiar with the various magical weapons he owns? What about the nature of it and building stronger connections?

At least, if such a hasty situation occurs on the mountain road again, his response will be much more calm.

But there is also a reality before us: practice must be fully committed. Even now that he is so obsessed with it, when he is studying the "Xuan Yuan Fundamental Qi Method", he feels that time is passing quickly. It takes two or three hours to meditate once; it takes another two or three hours to do a homework in the "empty space in the heart", plus practicing the treasure mirror and practicing the talismans, twelve hours a day, it really flies by like a shuttle. It made him wish he could break one day into two. Under such circumstances, how could he have the energy to be distracted?

He suddenly understood why it was so common for those extremely powerful monks in the legend to retreat for ten, eight, or even a hundred years at a time. Perhaps in the eyes of those people, time was only more pressing.

Now, he needs to find a way to take care of both sides while ensuring efficiency... It's not a distraction, it's a balance!

In this way, he jumped out of a "small" problem like the Illuminating God's Picture, and then immediately came into contact with a "big" problem. It was the same problem, but Yu Ci swam from the "small fishing pond" into the "ocean", and the depth and breadth of his thinking were completely different.

As time passed in thought, Yu Ci felt the change in the sky outside and put away all the various objects on the table. In the morning, Baoguang told him that around this time, Yu Zhou had something to discuss with him, and Yu Ci was ready to go there.

When Yu Ci walked into Zhou's study, Yu Zhou was playing with a fist-sized square seal, thoughtfully. When he saw him coming, he placed the square seal on the table next to a jade slip.

"Guanzhu." Yu Ci glanced over and then greeted.

"Sit."

Yu Zhou was used to talking informally and casually with him about swordsmanship. Yu Ci was not polite and sat on a square stool beside the table.

The old Taoist looked at his face carefully and said after a long time: "You have been practicing very hard recently, but don't go too far. Relaxation is the way of civility and martial arts. There is no need to make yourself sad through practice."

Obviously, the old Taoist misunderstood. Yu Ci concealed the battle with Nan Songzi because it was difficult to explain the bronze mirror and the hook rope. On that day, the illusion formation was very well covered, and they were more than ten miles apart. Road, no one found it in the Taoist temple. He could only respond vaguely, feeling embarrassed but also very grateful.

On this kind of matter, Yu Zhou always points it out without nagging, and goes straight to the business: "The two corridors in the Sky Rift Valley have been sealed."

Yu Ci had been practicing diligently for many days, but his thoughts and current affairs could not be connected for a while. He was startled and then smiled and said: "That's a good thing."

"It is indeed a good thing. In addition, the search and killing of demons in and out of the valley is coming to an end. Now we are just checking and filling in the gaps. There will be no big moves in the near future."

Seeing Yu Ci deep in thought, the old Taoist paused and continued: "The sect has decided to order the disciples from all places to return and only leave people to guard a few key places. There are millions of civilians in the cliff city. If anything goes wrong, life will be ruined. Therefore, It is extremely important..."

Yu Ci said, "Senior Brother Li is there..."

"Although that boy Li You is a first-rate talent, he has not yet succeeded in returning the elixir. How can he control the situation? The main thing is to rely on senior brother Xie Yanxie."

Yu Zhou added, then smiled and said: "But that boy Li You has already sent a letter to the sect, saying that Cardinal Ding Ding and Ji Cheng Huan Dan are applying to be transferred back to Shanmen for retreat at the most critical moment. The sect asked Senior Brother Xie confirmed that it is correct, and it is agreed.”

Yu Ci also laughed after hearing this. He didn't know how true or false Li You's request was, but what was certain was that the lively and outgoing senior brother was finally free.

The old Taoist also had something to say: "In this way, only senior brother Xie is left in the cliff city. I admire senior brother Xie's cultivation and swordsmanship very much. With him in charge of the cliff city, it will be difficult for the demon Xiao Xiaojue to cause trouble. But frankly speaking Brother Xie is withdrawn and independent, and there is no one to mediate between him. With his temperament, he must not be patient in dealing with people in the city. To be cautious, now that Li You returns to the mountain, he will send another person to support him. ”

Yu Ci blinked and understood what the old man meant. Sure enough, the veteran then asked: "Are you interested?"

"Me?"

Yu Ci shook his head repeatedly, and then smiled: "No way, if I go to Cliff City, I don't know what the Bairi Mansion will do."

"Isn't that interesting?"

The old Taoist smiled, but the words coming out of his lips were so cold: "It would be best if Jin Huan knew the importance. If he insists on going his own way, he needs to know that senior brother Xie Yanxie has a reputation of 'helping relatives but not helping others'." , and it’s not for nothing.”

Yu Ci was stunned.

Seeing his expression, the old Taoist smiled dumbly and said: "If you go to Cliff City, you will represent our Lichen Sect. If others see you as a change, you will see that you have also turned a corner. Here at the mountain gate is The Lichen Sect is the heaven, the earth, and the ruler of the tens of thousands of miles around the Duanjie Mountain and the Sky Rift Valley. This is a fact, and no one is allowed to doubt it. How could the sect stand still without such courage and determination. Lived for tens of thousands of years?"

This seemed like encouragement, but he didn’t let Yu Ci make a decision right away:

"Practice is of course the first priority. It depends on your plan. You are now at a very important juncture. It is best to break through in one go. You may lose your energy later. You know, practice sometimes requires silence. Seek in the midst of patience, but sometimes you have to seek in the midst of chaos and turmoil. I just suggest that if you really feel that you have no clue after thinking hard, you might as well change the situation and you may gain something."

It turns out that we still have to focus on spiritual practice. This is the ultimate goal of a seasoned Taoist.

Yu Ci understood, responded solemnly, and would consider it carefully.

At this time, the old Taoist mentioned another thing: "As for me asking Junior Brother Qianbao for your experience of the "Xuanyuan Fundamental Qi Method", I have a clue. Regarding practice, he does have an excellent tip. This."

"Trick?"

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In order to celebrate the arrival of the new year, to wish for the makeover of Zhaoshentu, and to celebrate the first stitched wound, I will add another chapter tomorrow, totaling two chapters, to correspond to the two stitches on the knee. Well, it turns out the stitching is black...but I want a red ticket! There are also collections!