Chapter 1496 Would You Like to Enter My Laoshan Mountain?

The Laoshan Sutra Pavilion is huge, with countless books inside. Jiang Hao walked past the bookshelves, which were labeled with various labels.

Taoist Scriptures.

Buddhist Scriptures.

Confucian Classics.

Jiang Hao only needed to look at the title on the book box to know whether the book had been read or not. Jiang Hao had read most of the Taoist Scriptures, Buddhist Scriptures, and Confucian Classics, so he quickly skimmed through them and finally came to the miscellaneous books section.

After reading the miscellaneous books section, Jiang Hao found that there were no immortal cultivation methods or magic cultivation methods here. He also understood that the cultivation methods and magic were the foundation of a school after all, so how could they be placed here for outsiders to see.

However, those miscellaneous books still aroused Jiang Hao's interest.

"The Book of Subduing Demons".

Records the deeds of Laoshan predecessors who slayed demons and exorcised monsters.

If these records were placed in later generations, it would definitely be a fairy tale novel, but in this world where cultivators, monsters, and evil spirits are everywhere, it is not a novel, but a biography.

The Demon-Subduing Book records many examples, removing the dross and retaining the essence. Jiang Hao saw a lot of useful content from it, such as some monsters and evil spirits that appeared in the world, the attack methods of these monsters and evil spirits, and the Taoist methods and methods used by these predecessors to slay demons and exorcise demons, etc.

Then it also records the treatment methods, such as some types can be eaten, some types can be used to make pills, some types can be used to make tools, some types can be subdued and become mountain guardian beasts, some types can be used as mounts, etc.

It can be used as a teaching case.

It even feels like reading the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

Jiang Hao saw another book "Hundred Herbs", which records the essence of various plants and various medicinal materials that can be used to make pills. There are pictures on it, from childhood to adulthood, which can be easily distinguished.

It also records the medicinal properties, origin, what kind of pills can be used, etc. This is definitely an auxiliary textbook for alchemy, and it is very necessary to learn.

"Genius and Earth Treasure Volume".

Just looking at the title, you can know that it records various genius and earth treasures. Most of them record some minerals and treasures. How could Jiang Hao let go of such knowledge?

"Hundreds of Weapons"

Records various weapons and magic tools of various sects, such as the Taoist sword, magic seal, magic mirror, hu, Ruyi, token, magic rope, Tianpeng ruler, Sanqing bell, ghost torture stick, lightning wood, etc.

The sword is a murder weapon and a symbol of authority. The magic seal is a token of the government and has spiritual power. The magic mirror can see through everything and nothing can escape. Other magic tools also have their own functions.

It also records Buddhist magic tools, such as banners, umbrellas, bells, drums, chimes, gongs, cymbals, bells, etc., and even some weapons and magic tools used by evil spirits and ghosts are recorded.

In addition, there are many books, such as "Five Elements Magic Record", which introduces the knowledge of the five elements. There are also five elements magic content in it, but there is no method of cultivation.

For example, "Six Realms Book", which records the affairs of the underworld. Jiang Hao also saw the magic of communicating yin and yang. In this book, Jiang Hao saw the introduction of the underworld and the six reincarnations. He has been to the underworld, so he naturally knows that these are not fake.

Interestingly, this book also records the affairs of the City God in detail. Jiang Hao was a little confused about the jurisdiction of the City God, King Yama, Ksitigarbha, Emperor Dongyue, and Emperor Fengdu before, but he completely understood it after reading it.

The book records that the City God is a god in the human world, in charge of the affairs of demons and ghosts in the human world, with a very high status and a very special status. He is the god of Confucianism and Taoism, in charge of the affairs of the living world, and is the official who is truly responsible for the life fortune, wealth, longevity, and the punishment of good and evil. He is specifically in charge of the household registration of the living and the dead, guarding one side, and recording the good and evil merits of the people.

"To observe the good and evil of the people and judge their fortunes and disasters, so that the living and the dead will not be spared."

As for King Yama, Ksitigarbha, Emperor Dongyue, and Emperor Fengdu, although they have a high status, they are all gods of the underworld, and are restricted by their duties and cannot interfere in the affairs of the living world at will.

In simple terms, the City God has direct law enforcement power, directly catching monsters, capturing ghosts, and even managing the affairs of living people. Only when the souls are handed over to King Yama, Ksitigarbha, Emperor Dongyue, and Emperor Fengdu, will they begin to deal with and exercise judicial power.

The parties do not have a direct subordinate relationship, and can only be regarded as cooperation.

Although the City God has a low status in the world of gods, he is highly respected in the human world.

In this way, Jiang Hao stayed in the Sutra Library and read books for several days. When he was hungry, he went to eat. When he was thirsty, someone brought him tea. When he was sleepy, the Taoist boy arranged a place to sleep. When he got up, he continued to read. He did not feel bored at all.

On a peak of Laoshan Mountain, among the clouds and mist, an old Taoist sat cross-legged on a cushion on the top of the mountain, with a whisk in his hand placed beside him. His hair was as white as frost, but his face was delicate and ruddy. At a glance, it was known that his blood and qi were full and he had practiced successfully. Especially his eyes, there was no sense of old age and turbidity at all, but much clearer and brighter than ordinary people.

Below the old Taoist, two blue-clothed disciples stood respectfully with their hands down.

The old Taoist looked at one of the disciples and asked softly, "Sichun, are you all healed?"

Ma Sichun bowed and replied, "Master, I am already healed."

"Healed is good. You were really in danger this time. If you hadn't met Jiang Hao, your life would have been in danger. You are lucky. By the way, Xiuyuan, has Jiang Hao been reading in the Sutra Library these days?" The old Taoist looked at Qi Xiuyuan.

"Yes, Master. He has not come out since he went in three days ago. I asked the Taoist boy. Brother Jiang never leaves the book in his hand. He especially likes to read miscellaneous books."

The old Taoist stroked his beard and said with a smile, "I communicated with him before, and he said that he has memorized 1,780 volumes of scriptures from the 3000 Taoist canon, and 400 to 500 volumes of Buddhist scriptures. He is a scholar himself, and has read countless Confucian classics. , He has read most of the books on Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism in the Sutra Pavilion, so naturally he will not read them again. Of course, he prefers to read those books on zhiguai, eccentrics and cultivating immortals. "

Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun looked surprised, "How is it possible to memorize two to three thousand volumes of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism?"

The two have been practicing Taoism for more than thirty years. They entered the monastery at a young age. They have been practicing and studying all the time, working hard to make progress, and they can only say that they have written down dozens of books.

Two to three thousand, this is too exaggerated.

"Haha~~!"

Master Xuanji smiled lightly, "He has a photographic memory, a God-given magical power that you cannot compare to."

Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun were stunned for a moment, and then they murmured in their hearts. They have a photographic memory. This is really incomparable. It takes days or even months to memorize a book by oneself, but someone can memorize it at a glance. This is really incomparable.

Master Xuanji continued: "He has a photographic memory and loves to read. When he arrived in Laoshan, he went to the Sutra Collection Pavilion and never came out. Judging from his efforts, it is not surprising that he has memorized two to three thousand sutras. His mind is very clear. He reached the peak of foundation building at the age of twenty-one. From now on, it can be seen that his talent for cultivation is extremely high. As long as there are no problems, he will be able to achieve the golden elixir in the future. "

Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun were shocked. They didn't expect the master to value Jiang Hao so much. They didn't know if it was possible to achieve the golden elixir.

"Xiuyuan Sichun, you go invite little friend Jiang to Wanghai Pavilion, and say that I will invite him to have tea and talk."

"Yes, master!"

The old Taoist waved his hand, and a white cloud suddenly rose up from under his buttocks, dragging the old Taoist and the futon into the air, and flew towards the depths of the sea of ​​clouds.

Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun saluted together and sent their master away respectfully.

Jiang Hao was reading a book when he suddenly felt something strange in front of him. He looked up and saw Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun with a smile on his face, "Brother Qi, I haven't seen you for a long time. Brother Ma, I see you look completely better."

Ma Sichun took a step forward, bowed ninety degrees, and gave a respectful salute to Jiang Hao, "Brother Jiang, thank you so much for saving your life. I can't thank you enough. If Brother Jiang needs Sichun in the future, he will go through fire and water."

"Haha, you don't have to be so polite. I think if you had encountered me being injured and in danger, you would have come to my rescue, right?" Jiang Hao said with a smile.

"Natural." Ma Sichun affirmed.

"You can do it and so can I, so don't worry so much." Jiang Hao said.

Qi Xiuyuan stood aside and looked at Jiang Hao, thinking that Brother Jiang was so good at talking. With just these few words, the junior brother could remove the burden from his heart and leave only gratitude, so that he could get along with each other better in the future.

It turns out that this person is not only talented and cultivated, but also a very good person. I am more than ten years older than the other person, but I am nowhere near as good as the other person. I am really ashamed.

Qi Xiuyuan said: "Brother Jiang, Master asked me to invite Brother Jiang to have tea and talk at Wanghai Pavilion. Is Brother Jiang free now?"

Jiang Hao quickly stood up, "How dare you delay Master Xuanji's invitation? I don't dare to keep Master Xuanji waiting for a long time. Brother Qi, please take me there quickly."

Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun took Jiang Hao to the mountainside. Jiang Hao looked at the distant mountains and asked, "This is not the way to Wanghai Pavilion."

At this moment, a crane flew from the distance and hovered beside the three of them. Qi Xiuyuan said: "This is the master's crane mount. It is inconvenient to walk to Wanghai Pavilion. The master has specially sent a crane to pick you up. Brother Jiang, please get on the crane." , the crane will take you there."

Jiang Hao looked at the crane, but it was a man who had become a spirit. His cultivation level should not be less than six or seven hundred years. Jiang Hao lightly jumped and landed firmly on the back of the crane. The crane spread its wings without any sway. Carry him and fly far away.

This is flying on a crane, which is very different from flying on an airplane, hang glider, or mecha. At least in Jiang Hao's mind, he feels that this thing is very high-end, and this is the kind of treatment only gods can have.

Riding a crane to the west, bah bah bah.

The crane is as high as the sky, flying across the sky, coming and going leisurely.

It's like riding a crane down to Yangzhou with a hundred thousand guan in your waist!

It is like a beautiful young woman riding a white crane in the sky!

After a short time, the crane carried Jiang Hao to a vertical mountain peak deep in the sea of ​​clouds. This mountain peak was like a sky pillar with no place to climb around. There was a small pavilion on top. Jiang Hao climbed up from the crane's back. Jump down and land on the platform in front of the pavilion.

The old Taoist sat on the futon, with a teapot and teacups beside him, and a chessboard in front of him. He looked at Jiang Hao walking over with a smile.

"I have met the real person Xuanji!"

Jiang Hao saluted.

"Sit down, little friend Jiang." Master Xuanji said, waving a whisk, and a futon appeared opposite.

Jiang Hao went over and sat down.

The teapot flew up automatically, poured a cup of tea for Jiang Hao, and flew back after pouring it.

"How do you feel here?" Master Xuanji asked.

Jiang Hao looked around and said: "Watching the sea of ​​clouds, drinking fairy tea, and talking about chess with real people, this is a wonderful place in life."

Master Xuanji asked Jiang Hao to make the first move, but Jiang Hao did not shy away from being arrogant and made the move first, and the two started talking.

"Little friend Jiang, how have you gained from reading these days?" asked the old Taoist.

"It opened my eyes and gained a lot of knowledge. Before, I could only read books at home, but then I traveled around to study and collect classics. Being in Laoshan Sutra Pavilion is like entering a treasure trove. I really hope I can read them all," said Jiang Hao.

"On the first floor of the Sutra Pavilion there are only ordinary Taoist canons, Buddhist scriptures, Confucian classics, miscellaneous notes, etc. The cultivation techniques and various spells are not visible to outsiders," said Xuanji Zhenren.

"This junior is already satisfied with what he can see." Jiang Hao said.

"Are you satisfied? Don't you want to go upstairs and take a look?" The old Taoist looked at Jiang Hao and asked softly.

Jiang Hao raised his head and looked at the old Taoist.

Xuanji Zhenren smiled and looked at him kindly, and said softly: "Young friend Jiang, are you willing to enter my Laoshan?"