bookcurios Chapter 178 First Meeting with Kong Xuan
Chapter 178 First Meeting with Kong Xuan
Upon hearing this, Deng Jiugong nodded slightly, with a hint of doubt on his face.
"Master Imperial Master, Chaoge City is full of talented people, and there are countless people who are both civil and military."
"Is it impossible to find someone to teach them? Why did they think of coming to Sanshan Pass?" There was some confusion in Deng Jiugong's voice.
Luo Shu gently put down the teacup in his hand, and the fragrance of tea filled the study.
He smiled and said slowly:
"General Deng, you don't know. Tianhua and Tianxiang are both extremely talented and have decent roots. If they could become disciples of a Taoist, they would surely be able to achieve immortality and extraordinary accomplishments."
"However, this path of cultivation is not for everyone. You must find a good teacher to avoid taking detours."
Luo Shu paused for a moment and continued:
"Originally, I wanted them to become disciples of Grand Master Wen Zhong. After all, Wen Zhong and I are from the same lineage, and his cultivation level is not low."
"However, Wen Zhong has been busy with military affairs recently, and he also has to teach His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, so he is really unable to spare any time."
After Luo Shu finished speaking, he sighed softly, with a helpless look on his face.
Deng Jiugong heard the explanation of the National Master Luo Shu, nodded, and agreed:
"What the National Master said is absolutely right. Although I have never entered the door of Taoism, nor have I ever sought the Tao from a master, I also know that meeting a good teacher is a great blessing in life."
“The path of cultivation is long and arduous. Without a good teacher to guide you, you may go astray and waste your life.”
Luo Shu nodded slightly, agreeing with Deng Jiugong's opinion.
He knew that although Deng Jiugong had not practiced Taoism, his insight and understanding of worldly affairs were still better than that of ordinary people.
Luo Shu smiled slightly and continued, "General Deng understands it very well."
Upon hearing this, Deng Jiugong quickly waved his hand in humility.
Then, he raised his eyebrows slightly, still a little confused. Deng Jiugong paused, then slowly spoke:
"Master, you came to Sanshan Pass to choose a master for the two of them. I naturally support you."
"It's just...it's just that Deng has been guarding Sanshan Pass for many years, but he has never heard of any capable and outstanding cultivators here. Did the State Master come to the wrong place?"
Seeing this, Luo Shu smiled slightly, as if he had already expected Deng Jiugong to ask this question.
He shook his head gently, and his deep eyes flashed with wisdom, as if he could see through people's hearts and everything in the world.
"General Deng is wrong!" Luo Shu's voice was deep and magnetic. "People who practice Taoism never seek fame or wealth."
"They have a calm mind. Even though they are in the world, their mind is in the sky. People who practice Taoism pursue inner peace and tranquility, not external prosperity and noise."
"So even if they are around you, you can't tell what's going on."
Before Luo Shu finished speaking, Deng Jiugong couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
After a while, Deng Jiugong turned his head to look at Luo Shu and nodded slightly, indicating that he understood what Luo Shu said.
"National Master, since you brought Huang Tianhua and Huang Tianxiang directly to Sanshan Pass, do you have a candidate in mind?"
Hearing this, Luo Shu nodded slightly, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said slowly:
"Yes, I have a candidate in mind. However, I still need General Deng to help introduce this person."
Deng Jiugong was very surprised after hearing this. He didn't expect that he knew the Taoist priest mentioned by the National Master Luo Shu.
So, Deng Jiugong asked with a puzzled look on his face:
"Master, I wonder who you are talking about?"
Luo Shu nodded slightly, the smile on his lips became more obvious, and his voice was long and magnetic:
"General Deng, the person I'm talking about is not an outsider, but a general under your command."
Deng Jiugong frowned slightly when he heard this, and tried to recall the Taoists in the army, but he was still confused, so he asked doubtfully:
"Master, there are many generals and soldiers in our army, and there are also many Taoists, but their cultivation is still shallow. So, I don't know who you are referring to?"
Luo Shu smiled lightly, as if everything was under control, and said leisurely:
"General Deng, this man is called Kong Xuan, and he is the general officer under your command."
When Deng Jiugong heard the word "Kong Xuan", a hint of shock flashed in his eyes.
He widened his eyes, looking at Luo Shu in disbelief, his voice trembling:
"Master, the Kong Xuan you mentioned... is he the same person as Deng? But Kong Xuan... he is just a mortal warrior. How could he be a cultivator?"
Luo Shu smiled slightly, with a hint of deep meaning in his eyes. He nodded and continued:
"General Deng, you don't know something. Kong Xuan may appear to be a military commander, but he is actually a very capable person."
"It's just that he kept a low profile and never showed any signs of being a monk, so even you, the general, didn't notice it."
After hearing this, Deng Jiugong was shocked like the waves surging in his heart. He had never associated Kong Xuan with a Taoist practitioner.
Hearing Luo Shu say this at this moment, an indescribable complex emotion surged in my heart.
He widened his eyes and looked back and forth at Luo Shu's face, trying to find some clues from the national teacher's expression.
Seeing Deng Jiugong's reaction, Luo Shu's lips curled up slightly and a smile flashed in his eyes.
He gently stroked the teacup in his hand, his voice gentle but firm:
"General Deng, if you have any doubts, you may as well call Kong Xuan here. At the same time, I can also tell him what happened."
Deng Jiugong took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner shock and excitement.
He knew that as the national teacher, Luo Shu would never speak without a purpose. Since he valued Kong Xuan so much, there must be a deeper meaning behind it.
So, Deng Jiugong nodded and said thoughtfully:
"What the Imperial Master said is absolutely right. I will order someone to find Kong Xuan right away."
After saying this, Deng Jiugong turned around and instructed the guards beside him:
"Go and invite General Kong Xuan here quickly, and tell him that we have something important to discuss."
The guards took the order and left. Deng Jiugong turned to face Luo Shu and said respectfully:
"National Master, please wait a moment, General Kong Xuan will be here soon."
Luo Shu nodded to show his understanding. He sat quietly in the chair, his eyes deep and far away, as if he was thinking about something.
Deng Jiugong stood aside, his heart surging with anticipation and nervousness for the upcoming meeting.
After a long time, Kong Xuan arrived at the general's mansion, wondering what important matter Deng Jiugong wanted to talk to him about.
After all, he had never been to the general's mansion. Normally, he went to the military camp to discuss matters.
As he was thinking, Kong Xuan was brought to the main hall.
Walking into the main hall, he looked at me with sharp eyes and bowed to Deng Jiugong first.
Then, his eyes instantly caught sight of National Master Luoshu who was sitting next to the main seat.
Although Kong Xuan's steps were steady, there was a ripple in his heart.
"General Deng, please summon me here. What is the important matter you want to discuss?"
Kong Xuan's voice was loud and powerful, revealing an unquestionable majesty.
Seeing this, Deng Jiugong hurriedly took two steps forward and introduced:
"General Kong Xuan, this is Luo Shu, the Imperial Master of the Shang Dynasty. He summoned you here because he has something important to discuss with you."
After hearing this, Kong Xuan's eyes flashed with surprise, but then he regained his composure and bowed to Luo Shu again:
"General Kong Xuan greets the Imperial Master."
His voice was neither humble nor arrogant, revealing the elegance of a scholar.
Luo Shu had been staring at Kong Xuan since the moment he entered the room.
When he saw Kong Xuan, he found that his casual clothes could not hide his heroic spirit. He was graceful and his every move revealed a calm and confident attitude.
Luo Shu secretly praised in his heart:
"You are truly worthy of being the first peacock in the prehistoric world. Even in the human world, you still maintain that unique pride."
His admiration for Kong Xuan increased even more, and at the same time, a hint of curiosity surged in his heart.
"General Kong Xuan, no need to be so polite, sit down and talk."
Luo Shu responded with a smile, his voice was gentle yet powerful, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan was not polite and nodded slightly to show his gratitude.
Then he walked straight to an empty chair in the lobby with steady and powerful steps.
After Kong Xuan sat down, he looked directly at Luo Shu, waiting for what Luo Shu would say next.