Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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The next day, the Qiyang Taoist group visited the Taoist College hosted by the Jade Palace.
There were large and small Taoist academies all over China, most of which were sponsored by Taoist associations, and some were placed directly in palaces. Taoist colleges generally recruited students from all over the country, but they usually only recruited monks and nuns, and would not recruit people with no foundation in society. Academic qualifications were also recognized internally.
The Taoist College in the Jade Palace was built with the support of the provincial government. They also had specialized classes, advanced training classes, short-term study classes, and even classes that only accepted Kun Dao, that was, female Taoist priests.
These students were recommended by various Taoist associations and temples in the province. If they did not have an employer before and their grades were excellent, the college could also recommend them to temples after graduation.
Xie Lingya was interested in this place. It was impossible for the Jade Palace to absorb all outstanding graduates without palace views, so there was no need to worry about robbing other people’s students.
Fang Xushan came to Xie Lingya and said, “Since Xiao Xie is here, how about giving a lesson?”
“Me teach a lesson?”
Fang Xushan repeated, “Teach a lesson.”
“…” Xie Lingya sweated, “Abbot Fang, I’m not a monk. You go to Taoist Zhou or Shi Changxuan. He has already gone to graduate school—”
Even though people kept urging him to become a monk, he didn’t feel that he could teach others. He always felt that he only had half a bucket of water. Before going out, he even told Shi Changxuan to ask Shi Changxuan to help him point, lest he show his timidity in front of connoisseurs.
Fang Xushan asked him to give a lecture in front of so many people, and many of the lecturers were real Taoist priests. He was extremely embarrassed.
“Xiao Xie, there is no priority in learning, and those who have mastered it come first. And Taoist Master Zhou will also give a brief lecture. I just want to invite you to come and communicate.” Fang Xushan showed a smile, “I have no other intention, I really hope you can talk about it, because I think you are very touched by this. You don’t have to talk for too long. It’s God’s will that anyone can understand.”
The other Taoist priests had no objection, “It’s not like Taoist priests can’t attend classes. Besides, isn’t Xiao Xie a Taoist priest?”
Everyone laughed a few times.
Even Shi Changxuan showed a faint smile, “You can tell them that ‘the law is the minister of the heart, and the heart is the master of the law’.”
There were not many people in the past who could understand the heart seal. Xie Lingya was not a scholar. His studies were not systematic, but on the point that the Dharma was the mind, he was indeed qualified to teach people a lesson. This point had also been certified by the Longhushan Celestial Master of the Zhengyi sect.
Xie Lingya was wondering if there were any good seeds to dig, but as he thought about secretly touching human bones, he realized, oh, now Shi Changxuan wouldn’t let him touch them.
He didn’t expect that he would be able to stand on the podium and openly and openly promote the concept of Yang Bao… No, promote the passing of the heart. Thinking about it carefully, he still felt a little itchy.
“I’m serious, I’ll just say a few words.” Xie Lingya said cautiously.
Everyone laughed and patted him on the shoulder, “What are you afraid of?”
Xie Lingya: “…”
I always feel like I was caught in another conspiracy!
….
The Jade Emperor Palace was built on the top of the mountain, and the Yuhuang Mountain Taoist Academy was halfway up the mountain. Fang Xushan led the Taoist group to the school to visit first and communicate with the teachers.
Halfway through his talk, Xie Lingya went out to use the restroom. It was his first time here. He couldn’t find it for a long time. He thought to himself that the school should really sign it. When he saw an unshaven Taoist priest leaning against the railing, he went to ask, “Taoist priest, where is the toilet?”
The Taoist priest glanced at him and gestured behind him.
“Thank you.” Xie Lingya finished using the toilet, washed his hands and wiped them before walking out.
When they reached the original place, the Taoist priest was still there. He raised his eyelids and glanced at Xie Lingya, and said with vicissitudes of life: “This layman, are you from the Jinyang Taoist Group?”
“Yes.” Xie Lingya was stunned for a moment and then replied, “Taoist priest, are you a student or a teacher here?”
Age was not the criterion for distinguishing students or teachers here. Some Taoist priests may be forty or fifty years old and still came to study, so they were also students.
“Student, I was recommended by the Sanguan Temple in Qinghe City.” The Taoist priest touched his nose and said, “I saw you climbing the mountain the day before yesterday. Are you very tired?”
“Yes, it took a long time to take the bus from Jinyang.” Xie Lingya simply stopped and wanted to take the opportunity to inquire.
“Haha, you will know when you get older. Being a Taoist priest is even harder.” The Taoist priest said jokingly, thinking that this young layman had a good relationship with the Taoist Association. So, he could also join the Taoist group. How many years could he have recited sutras?
Xie Lingya smiled and asked: “It’s my first time to come to Jade Emperor Mountain. I met with the Taoist priests from the Jade Emperor Palace yesterday. I wonder if there are any other high-level masters in the academy who have more profound Taoist methods?”
“Me.” The Taoist priest had no idea. Hesitantly he said, “Emma, I’m Yuqi.”
Xie Lingya said: “…”
The Taoist priest looked at him, looking very confident, “If you don’t understand anything, just come and ask for advice.”
Fortunately, Xie Lingya was not an ordinary person. No matter how good a person was, could he be as good as him??
Xie Lingya nodded and said, “I have a friend named Aima.”
Taoist priest: “???”
“Let’s go now, see you later.” Xie Lingya waved to the Taoist priest.
….
After returning, he sat in the office for a while, and then Fang Xushan said: “Let’s go to the lecture hall. I also made an appointment with Xiao Xie and asked him to talk about his inner thoughts to everyone.”
Even if everyone present had not listened to what happened before, however, they had still heard about Xie Lingya’s deeds yesterday and today, so they nodded with interest.
Xie Lingya smiled and said, “If you can’t explain it well, please give me some advice, fellow Taoist priests.”
Fang Xushan took people to the school’s large lecture hall. There were already many Taoist priests sitting there, who had been notified.
Taoist priest Zhou asked Xie Lingya to go up first. On the way up, Xie Lingya whispered: “Then I will explore the way for you?”
Daochang Zhou laughed.
“Everyone, today I invite the layman Xie from the Qiyang Taoist group…oh no, I should say the Taoist Jijiu, to tell you about his understanding of Taoism.” Fang Xushan did not go into detail about Xie Lingya’s background, but after Xie Lingya’s lecture, everyone would naturally feel his level.
Xie Lingya walked up to the podium and looked down. Sitting directly opposite him in the first row was the Taoist priest who had just shown him the way.
Taoist priest: “…”
Their eyes met, and he felt a little embarrassed.
Fang Xushan saw the two of them staring at each other and said, “What’s going on? Do you feel like old friends at first sight? This is the best student in our training class this year. He takes first place in every exam, Taoist Master Jiang Yuqi.”
Xie Lingya: “…”
Hey, he was really the best?
Xie Lingya nodded towards Jiang Yuqi, Jiang Yuqi also nodded, and the two exchanged an awkward yet polite smile.
Then Xie Lingya started his lecture, connecting himself with Taoist scriptures.
Xie Lingya was indeed not very good at giving lectures, and he didn’t know how to explain things in simple terms. He had no experience as a teacher, and this was not like explaining nouns to a small amount of things, as the mental method was a relatively mysterious thing.
So Xie Lingya talked about whatever he thought of, and more than two-thirds of the Taoist priests below frowned, because they could not feel the context, but some could vaguely understand something. Jiang Yuqi also belonged to the group of people who had some insights. It seemed that he was indeed the best Taoist priest in this training class.
Halfway through the class, Jiang Yuqi, who was sitting in the first row, suddenly pushed the table!
There was a clang, and Xie Lingya was startled. When he looked up, he saw Jiang Yuqi’s face was extremely ugly. He was clutching the Taoist robe on his chest tightly, his face was blue and purple, and his mouth was open but no sound came out.
Xie Lingya held the podium with one hand and jumped down, “What’s wrong?”
Others also noticed and stood up one after another.
“Don’t crowd around, give him some air.” Fang Xushan shouted, and then asked the Taoist priest who usually played better with Jiang Yuqi, “What disease does Jiang Yuqi have? Does he carry medicine with him?”
The Taoist priest was also surprised, “He is in very good health!”
Jiang Yuqi’s skin began to feel cold and his eyes rolled upward, and someone began to call the emergency number.
Shi Changxuan lined up the crowd, lowered his head and pressed Jiang Yuqi’s eyelids, and said solemnly: “A sign of losing one’s soul.”
As soon as he reminded them, Xie Lingya and Fang Xushan noticed what they thought of immediately. They had been thinking it was some urgent illness, but Shi Changxuan’s words scared them all into cold sweats.
Fang Xushan was so anxious that his hands were trembling, and he touched the talisman all over his body. Because when they mentioned lost souls, they thought of Hongyang Dao. After all, they had just been exposed to it yesterday, and Jiang Yuqi’s symptoms were so strange.
When Xie Lingya saw it, he bit off the middle finger of his right hand, drew a talisman on Jiang Yuqi’s forehead, and cursed: “The sky moves and the earth rotates, and the soul follows. The soul is the true soul god, and the seven stars merge into one!”
Humans had three Hu souls and seven Po souls, here the seven stars referred to the seven souls. As soon as Xie Lingya fixed the seven souls, Jiang Yuqi’s complexion improved a lot. However, when Xie Lingya continued to read, he stared at the ceiling.
Xie Lingya felt something was wrong and slowly stopped the spell.
Fang Xushan took Jiang Yuqi to look at him and said in disappointment: “…It’s too late, his Hu souls have been lost!”
Jiang Yuqi lost his soul and was stunned, but his life was still there.
With so many Taoist priests present, who didn’t know one or two methods of summoning souls? However, so many people couldn’t summon Jiang Yuqi’s soul back. The situation was exactly the same as that of layman He. The only difference was that Jiang Yuqi had an attack in public, so Xie Lingya could still bring back some of his soul.
“Go and have a look at Jiang Yuqi’s dormitory.” Fang Xushan asked everyone to disperse first and then said with a dark face.
Xie Lingya followed behind and said to Shi Changxuan sadly, “It’s too sudden. I haven’t finished proving my excellence yet.”
“…” Shi Changxuan said dryly, “There will be a chance.”
Xie Lingya looked at him, Shi Changxuan never responded when he heard such words before, he was just speechless.
Phytolacca God whispered: “Shi Changxuan has learned how to praise him, this is all love!”
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