Chapter 209: Heaven and Earth Bound
"There is no need for a sparring match. Young Master Chu's martial arts are beyond the reach of ordinary people. If you fight against this old monk, it will be difficult to determine the winner in a short period of time."

The sweeping monk declined.

Although he was not there, he could sense the battle between Chu Yuan and Li Qiu Shui that just happened in front of the temple gate from afar.

Li Qiushui finally chose to temporarily avoid the limelight and leave, which in itself shows that Chu Yuan's martial arts were no match for him even among Xiaoyaozi's disciples.

When martial arts have reached a certain level, the next level up is a chasm.

Even if Chu Yuan's martial arts skills are not as good as his and Xiaoyaozi's, the gap is not much.

Seeing that the Sweeping Monk didn't want to compete with him, Chu Yuan said with some regret: "Okay then."

The Sweeping Monk thought for a moment and said, "If Young Master Chu wants to learn from you, you and this old monk are too aloof. Adding an old Taoist priest would be even more suitable."

Chu Yuan said: "Daoyou, you mean..."

The sweeping monk said, "Xiaoyaozi!"

Chu Yuan was puzzled and asked, "Didn't you just say that you haven't seen Xiaoyaozi for many years and you don't even know if he is still alive?"

The sweeping monk said, "It is true that I have not met Xiaoyaozi for a long time, but every ten years or so, we would exchange letters to discuss Buddhist principles and understanding of martial arts. It has been ten years since he last sent me a letter, so I really don't know if he is still alive, but it is very likely that he is."

Chu Yuan suddenly realized.

Also.

As the most powerful people in the world, the representatives of Buddhism and Taoism, they are also two peerless masters at the top of the world.

How come they have no contact?

Chu Yuan remembered that in the original plot, the Sweeping Monk could tell at a glance what kind of martial arts Jiumozhi had mastered, and that he had learned the Xiaoyao Sect's martial arts called "Xiao Wuxiang Gong".

The sweeping monk just now also saw at a glance that he was using the "Tien Shan Six Yang Palm" of the Xiaoyao Sect.

It can be seen that the Sweeping Monk is very familiar with the Xiaoyao Sect's martial arts.

Chu Yuan was surprised and asked, "If Senior Xiaoyaozi is still alive, where is he living in seclusion now? When there was internal turmoil in Xiaoyao Sect and his three disciples hated each other, why didn't he show up?"

The sweeping monk smiled and said, "Taoism emphasizes freedom and ease. The younger generation will have their own blessings. The reason why the old Taoist founded the Free and Easy Sect was just to leave a legacy. As for how the disciples became like later, that is their own business. Besides, why is the Free and Easy Sect named after it?"

Chu Yuan said: "Xiaoyao..."

Chu Yuan said this and then stopped.

Yes!

Taoism emphasizes freedom and ease.

The Xiaoyao Sect is named after Xiaoyao. As a Taoist, Xiaoyaozi must have a free and unrestrained personality.

How could he care about his disciples and those troublesome things?

"That's right." The sweeping monk smiled and said, "As for the whereabouts of the old Taoist priest, as far as I know, he has been homeless in recent years. It seems that he is obsessed with breaking through the bottleneck of martial arts and looking for a way to break free from this world. I don't know if he has found it..."

"Persistent in breaking through the bottleneck of martial arts, looking for a way to break out of the cage and escape from this world!"

Chu Yuan's body shook.

"Although he drank the spring water of immortality in the Changchun Immortal Valley and took away the scriptures in the valley, he could live forever, but his life span will eventually end, and his martial arts have reached the limit. The old Taoist thought that there is another world outside this world, so he wanted to break the cage and escape from this world. Fortunately, my friend, you are not from the outside world, otherwise the old Taoist would definitely be very interested in you."

The Sweeping Monk continued.

Chu Yuan seemed to be thinking about what he said, but he didn't say anything.

Just like in the world of The Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty, those top masters pursue the goal of breaking the void.

The Sweeping Monk and Xiaoyaozi, as representatives of Buddhism and Taoism in the Tianlong world, are both peerless masters of this world.

After their martial arts reached the limit, they also realized the constraints of heaven and earth on themselves and wanted to break the cage and escape from this world.

To what level of the world does Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils belong?

It is probably at the peak of basic martial arts, not even at the middle martial arts level.

Zhong Wu can already take on an army alone and confront it head-on, something the masters of the Tianlong world probably can't do.

Chu Yuan cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll trouble you, fellow Taoist."

The sweeping monk nodded and said, "I will inform you once I get in touch with the old Taoist priest."

"This world has great constraints on us. Given your celestial aptitude and cultivation speed, you will soon feel it."

Seeing that Chu Yuan didn't say anything, the Sweeping Monk continued.

"Heaven and Earth Bind!"

Chu Yuan was puzzled.

This is the first time he has heard of this.

"When the internal force contained in the Dantian Qi Sea reaches its limit, and the meridians that can be opened also reach their limit, even if you meditate and practice day and night, your internal force will not increase by even a little bit. This is the bondage of heaven and earth."

The Sweeping Monk nodded.

Chu Yuan's heart moved. So far, he had not encountered the constraints of heaven and earth.

He had encountered this situation in the previous two worlds.

Is that also the bondage of heaven and earth?
……

Come out from Shaolin Temple.

In front of the mountain gate of Shaolin Temple.

All the martial artists invited by Qiao Feng have left.

Only Qiao Feng and Azhu were left, still standing in front of the Shaolin Temple gate, waiting for Chu Yuan and the others to come out.

But Qiao Feng looked a little absent-minded.

"Brother, what's going on?"

Walking out of the Shaolin Temple, Chu Yuan saw this scene and said curiously.

"Uncle Xiao decided to become a monk in Shaolin Temple in the future and not be involved in worldly affairs. Brother Qiao just can't accept it."

Ah Zhu said beside him.

Chu Yuan felt that Xiao Yuanshan, who had seen through the world, must have said something else to Qiao Feng, otherwise Qiao Feng would not be like this now, but this was a private matter between the father and son.

"Second brother, where do you decide to go next?"

Qiao Feng came back to his senses at this time, and seeing Chu Yuan and others walking out of Shaolin Temple, he asked Chu Yuan.

"I have some things to take care of, so I decided to go to Dali with my third brother."

Chu Yuan told Qiao Feng and Azhu everything about the Changchun Valley of Immortality without hiding anything.

“Is there such a magical place in the world?”

Qiao Feng was surprised after hearing this.

"What a pity! If it weren't for the many matters in the gang, Ah Zhu and I would have accompanied my second and third brothers to Dali."

Qiao Feng said regretfully.

He also wanted to take Ah Zhu to see that magical place.

Chu Yuan smiled and said, "If I find the Everlasting Valley and the spiritual spring that can make people immortal, I will bring some back for you to taste."

I just don’t know if the spiritual spring water I brought out of the valley will still be useful!

Probably not.

If there were, the people living in the Changchun Valley of Eternal Youth would not hide inside and not come out.

After hearing this, Qiao Feng said happily, "Thank you, second brother."

He was not happy for the spring water that could grant immortality, but he was happy for Chu Yuan's thoughtfulness.

Ah Zhu asked, "Second brother, the Queen of Xixia invited you to Xixia to participate in the Xixia Princess's martial arts competition to find a husband. Are you not going?"

Chu Yuan shook his head and said, "No, whoever wants to go can go. Am I really going to be the Xixia prince consort?"

Chu Yuan is a time traveler. In this world, he does not have a serious idea of ​​being loyal to the emperor and serving the country, but when he thinks about being the grandson-in-law of that woman Li Qiushui, Chu Yuan feels a little cheap.

After all, he is the Green Lotus Messenger of the Beggars' Sect, and the most honorable person in the Beggars' Sect except for Qiao Feng.

Why would he give up his position as the Green Lotus Envoy of the Beggars' Sect and run off to become the prince consort of Western Xia?

Qiao Feng agreed after hearing this, "That's right. Why would you want to be the consort of Xixia? It's not as good as being a brother of the Beggars' Sect, drinking and eating meat together."

Chu Yuan looked at Tianshan Tonglao: "I wonder what plans you have next, senior?"

Tianshan Tonglao said, "Just now, my Tianshan Lingjiu Palace sent me a message that some of my subordinates took advantage of my disappearance to rebel. I have to go back to Tianshan to deal with some things. Anyway, I have been with you for such a long time, and my junior brother has not shown up."

Tianshan Tonglao was a little surprised!

She originally thought that with the relationship between Chu Yuan and her junior brother, as long as she stayed with Chu Yuan, she would find her junior brother. In fact, this was not the case. After such a long time, her junior brother still did not show up.

Chu Yuan looked at Ah Zi: "What about her, grandma, are you going to take her away to teach her?"

Tianshan Tonglao said: "She is my disciple, so I will naturally take her with me."

Chu Yuan said: "Okay."

When Ah Zi heard that the Child-Father of Tianshan was going to take her to Tianshan, she reacted violently and kept shaking her head, saying, "I won't go to Tianshan, I won't go to Tianshan."

Besides her, there is also the little girl A-Bi by Brother Chu's side.

If she left like this, they might even have a child when they met next time.

Besides, what about the Lingjiu Palace in Tianshan? It sounds like it would be more fun to go to Dali with Brother Chu to look for the Changchun Valley of Eternal Youth.

"It's not up to you."

The Child-Fairy of Tianshan sneered.

"Senior, Ah Zi is naughty. I'll have to trouble you to teach her from now on."

When Ah Zhu saw this scene, she thanked the Child-Father of Tianshan.

"Don't worry, grandma will teach her a lesson."

Tianshan Tonglao said.

Just like that, with everyone reaching a consensus, although Ah Zi was unwilling, she was ultimately powerless and had to leave with her master, Tianshan Tonglao.

However, Chu Yuan was somewhat worried.

Because of these two people, A Zi and Tianshan Tonglao!
One is clever and naughty, vicious and cruel!
A self-centered, cruel and vicious person!
The two of them became master and disciple. Chu Yuan felt that since A Zi had taken control of the Tianshan Lingjiu Palace, and under the influence of the Tianshan Child-Fairy, her character might become even more vicious.

"I hope that the Tianshan Child-Girl can teach her a little better. At least she shouldn't cut off the waiter's tongue or kill passers-by just because of a disagreement. If that's the case, don't blame me for being disloyal."

Chu Yuan said in his heart.

The reason why Chu Yuan temporarily accepted A Zi by his side was because A Zi did not do evil and create an "Iron Head".

It is also possible that because of his influence, Qiao Feng did not go to the Liao Dynasty to become the King of the Southern Courtyard, so that A Zi had no power to do evil.

But if A Zi did something bad, he would never forgive her just because her sister was A Zhu, her brother-in-law was Qiao Feng, and they had some affection for him.

Everyone went down Mount Shaoshi and parted ways at the foot of the mountain.

Chu Yuan, A Bi, Duan Yu and several retainers of the Dali royal family went to Dali together.

Along the way, Duan Yu, as the host, told Chu Yuan about some local customs of Dali.

A-Bi walked behind, somewhat silent.

"Abi, don't you go back to Jiangnan to see Master Murong?"

Chu Yuan saw that A-Bi had been silent on the road. When everyone stopped to rest on the side of the road, he found an opportunity to speak to A-Bi.

When they left Shaolin Temple, Wang Yuyan and four retainers of the Murong family had already taken Murong Fu away.

Especially when they learned that Chu Yuan had killed Murong Bo, the head of the Murong family, in the Sutra Library, they ran faster than anyone else.

"Brother Chu, don't chase me away. You are now A-Bi's new master."

Hearing Chu Yuan's words, A Bi looked aggrieved, and a layer of mist appeared in her eyes, as if the Golden Mountain might be flooded at any time.

She thought that it was because of her previous identity as Murong Fu's maid that Chu Yuan was worried about her.

"Don't cry, you're making me look like a bad guy. What I said is from the heart. Murong Bo is Murong Bo, and Murong Fu is Murong Fu. Although I killed Murong Bo, I don't have any bad impression of Murong Fu."

Seeing that A-Bi was about to cry, Chu Yuan felt a little headache.

Compared to Murong Bo, who did all kinds of bad things in order to revive Dayan.

Compared with Murong Bo, Murong Fu is like a tiger father and a dog son.

Murong Fu has killed very few people in a row. He first appeared in the apricot forest under the alias Li Yanzong and brought everyone the antidote for Xixia Yipintang's Beisu Qingfeng.

He just said this out of consideration for the master-servant relationship between A-Bi and Murong Fu.

"No, Master Murong has already given me to Brother Chu. From now on, Yanziwu is no longer A-Bi's home. What's more, Master Murong has Miss Wang to take care of him, so nothing will happen."

A-Bi said after a moment of silence.

Now she has figured it out. Compared to Murong Fu, who used her as a bargaining chip and made friends with Chu Yuan, she felt that Chu Yuan was a good destination for her.

And what her sister Azhu said makes sense. If she wants to be with Chu Yuan, she can't be a maid all her life!

Thinking of this, A-Bi's face turned red.

"Too."

Chu Yuan said.

"Second brother, are you really confused or are you just pretending to be confused? A-Bi is almost putting all her thoughts on you and it's written all over her face."

Duan Yu happened to see this scene. When Chu Yuan just left A Bi, Duan Yu walked over and said.

At this moment, he was a little envious of Chu Yuan, who was loved so wholeheartedly by two women.

One is the well-educated and well-mannered girl A-Bi.

One is A Zi, the sister of Princess Dali, although she is a little willful and capricious.

Unlike him, wherever he went, the women he met were all his sisters.

Chu Yuan glanced at Duan Yu: "You don't understand!"

Having already married once, he has no plans to marry again in this world because he will eventually leave.

How could he not feel the love that A Zi and A Bi have for him!

However, Ah Zi's character was unruly, cruel and vicious, which displeased him.

Although A-Bi is well-educated and a good girl, it is not a good choice for her to follow him.

"I don't understand, second brother. I think it's you who doesn't understand."

Duan Yu said angrily.

He thinks it is so difficult to find a woman he truly likes.

Chu Yuan has two such beautiful women who like him, but he is still not satisfied and cherishes them.

Chu Yuan was too lazy to pay attention to Duan Yu. He walked back to Ah Bi and said, "Ah Bi, have you ever learned martial arts?"

A-Bi nodded, then shook her head, looking a little embarrassed: "I have learned it, but my aptitude is not very good, so I didn't achieve anything famous with it."

It is precisely because she has no talent in martial arts, her progress in training is slow and she has no sense of accomplishment, that she prefers piano music rather than martial arts.

Chu Yuan said: "Then I will teach you martial arts along the way. If you stay with me, you can't be without martial arts skills and even the ability to protect yourself."

A-Bi nodded continuously and said, "Thank you, Brother Chu. I am willing to learn."

Chu Yuan smiled and said, "As long as you are willing to learn."

With her excellent martial arts skills, after he left, A-Bi had the ability to survive on her own in this world.

After thinking about it, he decided to pass on "Northern Divine Art", "Lingbo Weibu" and "Tianshan Six Yang Palm" to A-Bi.

In fact, A-Bi also has a master.

His master is Su Xinghe's disciple, Kang Guangling, the crazy zither player among the Eight Friends of Hangu.

A-Bi has to call Wuyazi his master.

Therefore, it was not considered an overstepping of authority for Chu Yuan to pass on the martial arts that Wuyazi gave him to A-Bi.

"This skill is called 'Northern Divine Art'. It can absorb the inner strength of others and use it for one's own benefit. It is originally a martial art of the Xiaoyao Sect."

Chu Yuan said to A Bi.

"It's really powerful to be able to absorb people's internal energy."

Abi said in surprise.

The reason why her martial arts skills were not very high was that her master Qin Dian's martial arts skills were not very high, and her grandmaster Su Xinghe's martial arts skills were not very high either, and she did not learn any powerful martial arts from Wuyazi.

"You study hard later, and I will teach you with all my heart."

Chu Yuan said to A Bi.

"Okay, Brother Chu!"

Abi said happily.

(End of this chapter)