6kv Chapter 81 The Scripture Pavilion
Chapter 81 The Scripture Pavilion
After listening to this, Chen Ye pondered for a moment before standing up and replying, "In my opinion, to reach the highest realm, opportunity, hard work, and talent are all indispensable."
As the ancients said, a horse may travel a thousand miles, but a person cannot go there on their own. A person may have lofty ambitions, but without good fortune, they cannot achieve them.
Those who possess these three qualities will naturally have clear minds, cultivate pure Yang energy, and have lofty aspirations that can encompass heaven and earth, thus reaching a higher realm.
Upon hearing this, Cui Zhenru neither nodded nor shook his head, but simply picked up his wine cup and took another sip.
After offering a few words of encouragement, he waved for him to sit down.
During the meal, the group gradually started discussing the matter again.
There was never a definitive conclusion regarding the tenth rebirth.
After several rounds of drinks and when the meal was almost finished, Cui Zhenru stood up and said, "We have already gained enough today. Huangfu, go back and compile our discussions into a book for others in the manor to study."
Huangfu Zhuo immediately accepted the order.
After saying that, Cui Zhenru looked at Chen Ye and said, "Young and talented, Chen Ye is about the same age as my Kan'er. From now on, in addition to following Xi Jun, you should also stay by Kan'er's side and supervise his martial arts studies."
Cui Kan paused slightly in his grip on the lamb chop, glanced at his father, then at Chen Ye, his face full of surprise.
Sitting at the table, Chen Ye understood.
As the eldest son, Cui Kan will undoubtedly become the next head of the Cui family, and he will need some capable and talented people to assist him.
Cui Zhenru saw that he had good talent in martial arts and paved the way for his son in advance.
So far, his impression of the Cui family is acceptable, and the Cui family has treated him well, so he has no resentment towards them.
Moreover, as a retainer of the Cui family, it is only right and proper for him to serve the master of the household, and there is no reason for him to refuse.
Chen Ye immediately agreed.
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There is an unnamed lake in the Jingguo Mansion.
The lake water is as clear as a mirror, and a gentle breeze creates shimmering waves, making for a beautiful and pleasant scene.
In the heart of the lake, surrounded by water on three sides, stands a three-story wooden building.
With its flying eaves and brackets, and vermilion doors and windows, it exudes a rustic charm.
A plaque hangs above the entrance of the building, bearing the three characters "Zangjingge" (Scripture Repository).
The brushstrokes flow like dragons and snakes, displaying a majestic and imposing style.
The next day, Chen Ye received the news that he had been granted permission to enter the Sutra Repository and rushed over early in the morning.
Upon reaching the pavilion, one sees a kind-faced middle-aged man standing quietly by the door, waiting.
It was Huangfu Zhuo, whom I had seen last night.
When Huangfu Zhuo saw Chen Ye arrive, he smiled slightly and said, "The Third Miss has already told me about your matter, so I will take you inside."
"Thank you for your trouble, Senior Huangfu," Chen Ye said, clasping his hands in greeting.
"Come with me."
"please."
Huangfu Zhuo pushed open the door and entered, with Chen Ye following closely behind.
The man in front of me, Huangfu Zhuo, is said to have been the former owner of Fuhu Manor.
Later, for reasons unknown, Fuhuzhuang was incorporated into the imperial court, and he eventually became a guest minister in the Cui family.
For years, he has lived in the library, working with Jiang Yuanrang to organize the martial arts classics that the Cui family had collected from various places.
As soon as he entered the library, a gust of wind blew in from the window, and the strong smell of ink and the damp smell of old paper filled Chen Ye's nostrils.
Chen Ye looked up and saw that the Cui family's library was filled with bookshelves and a vast collection of books.
Rows of wooden shelves are neatly stacked with various martial arts manuals.
Various martial arts techniques, rarely seen elsewhere, are piled up here and can be seen everywhere.
Chen Ye estimated that there were no fewer than a thousand martial arts techniques hidden on this one floor alone.
Huangfu Zhuo walked forward, saying as he went, "The Scripture Pavilion has three floors. The lower two floors are open to guests, while the third floor is only accessible to direct descendants of the Cui family. Now that you are a guest, you can freely browse the martial arts manuals on the lower two floors."
As Chen Ye looked around, he discovered that the bookshelves contained a wide variety of martial arts techniques, including fist and foot techniques, sword techniques, and many more.
But he didn't see the longevity exercises that he was most interested in.
His lifespan problem has not been completely resolved yet, as the accumulation of his previous breakthroughs in life extension is still in progress.
However, using these lifespans for an eighth, ninth, or even tenth rebirth seems somewhat insufficient.
He needs a higher-level longevity cultivation technique to support his subsequent practice.
Thinking of this, Chen Ye took the initiative to ask, "Senior Huangfu, does your pavilion possess any cultivation techniques for prolonging life?"
"Of course there are." Huangfu Zhuo was not surprised. Long before Chen Ye came, he had heard that this person was quite interested in longevity-prolonging techniques.
So he led Chen to a row of bookshelves at the back and said, "These volumes are all about this kind of martial arts. You can browse through them first, and if you find one that you like, I will explain the key points to you."
Chen Ye thanked him, his gaze sweeping over the names of the books on the shelf.
Crane Longevity Rejuvenation Exercise, Nine-Turn Cleansing Hand Technique, Kidney Nourishing Stance...
He had heard these names from Cheng Defu before.
He flipped through the volumes one by one, silently comparing them.
After years of training, he can now discern the merits and demerits of various martial arts techniques.
The martial arts techniques I have are only so-so.
It is far less sophisticated than the Mixed Blade Technique.
It would be a terrible waste to spend one's precious lifespan on these cultivation techniques.
Chen Ye put down the martial arts techniques and continued, "May I ask, senior, do you have any other longevity techniques in your pavilion?"
"Oh? You're not satisfied with these skills?"
"That's true." Huangfu Zhuo answered himself, "You've already reached the seventh stage of transformation, so ordinary cultivation techniques will only offer limited benefits. If you want to truly make a breakthrough, you need to find a martial art that matches your current level."
Chen Ye cupped his hands and said, "Please give me your guidance, senior."
Huangfu Zhuo glanced at Chen Ye and said, "Come with me."
After saying that, he turned around and went straight upstairs.
Chen Ye quickly followed.
The second floor of the Zangwu Tower is slightly smaller than the ground floor.
There are only five rows of dark bookshelves on top, with a collection of about a hundred books.
"The second floor contains ninety-seven manuals, mostly acquired through exchanges between major families over the past century. Among them, only one manual is said to have the effect of prolonging life."
Huangfu Zhuo led Chen Ye to a corner at the back and took out a roll of yellowed parchment from the bottommost wooden box.
The wooden box showed signs of insect damage, indicating it was quite old.
Huangfu Zhuo reached out and hooked the parchment into his hand. Then, with a gentle wave of his palm, he shook off the dust and handed the parchment to Chen Ye.
Chen Ye reached out and took it, and saw that the words "Five Internal Organs Thunderclap Method" were written on the outside.
The characters are slender and upright, with vigorous strokes, exuding an ancient and simple charm.
Huangfu Zhuo explained, "This Five Organs Thunderclap Technique was exchanged with the Wang family decades ago. Its origin is unknown, but it has a profound ancient feel. If classified, it should belong to the category of visceral cleansing secret techniques. Those who master it will surely prolong their lives, but the practice method is quite demanding."
Chen Ye unfolded the parchment and immediately realized that this martial art was somewhat unusual.
The main reason is that the parchment is made of a very special material.
He touched it and felt a faint warmth, as if the parchment still had a life of its own, which sent a chill down his spine.