Chapter 548 [March]
The young man and Fang Chang really must have this fate, he did not hesitate, let alone doubt, Dang even clasped his fists, saluted Fang Chang simply and directly:
"Master."
Fang Chang responded, but saw the young man throw the bamboo basket on his shoulders into the corner of the room by the stove, and then said: "Master, what should I learn first? After I make some meals and eat together, we can start again." Learn."
As he spoke, he started cooking with the firewood he picked up.
"No rush." Fang Chang stretched out his hand to stop the boy from moving, and then asked, "What's your name? How old are you this year? Are you literate?"
"My name is Fu Qi, I'm fifteen this year, and I can read some characters. Master, what is your name?" The young man answered honestly and expressed his doubts.
"My name is Fang Chang, and I come from Yunzhong Mountain in Ninghe Prefecture." Fang Chang laughed.
"I remember, Master, are you hungry? I'll cook for you." The boy was about to continue the unfinished action.
Fang Chang looked at the meal that the boy was preparing to cook. It was some millet rice, half a small basket of wild vegetables, and a little oil and salt. He pulled his backpack, opened the tether, and took out a piece of braised pork from inside and handed it to Fu Qi: "Use this."
"Yes, master!" Fu Qi replied, looked at the braised pork half wrapped in oil paper, the color was dark red and attractive, and the surface was oily, and then looked at Fang Chang, swallowed, and then happily took it Cook.
He sorted out the firewood he picked up, blew on a fire rope in the house, and then led it with grass leaves and straw. Steam the corn and rice in the pot, and then Fu Qi blanch the wild vegetables that were to be fried, mix them with minced garlic and a little salt, and put the braised pork slices into a bowl, dripping a few drops of vinegar.
"Master, please use it slowly." Fu Qi put the millet and rice on the old table with some holes, and then handed the bamboo chopsticks to Fang Chang, and said.
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It's been a long time since I have eaten meat like this, and Fu Qi ate this meal with great interest.
Fang Chang just ate some food, then put down his bowl and chopsticks to look at his apprentice, while Fu Qi emptied the bowl of stewed meat with millet and rice, and there was no cold wild vegetables left.
Accepting apprentices is a very serious matter, especially the practice method he holds has extremely high requirements for qualifications. It's not just about the bones, but more about the requirements for the state of mind. If it doesn't match, it will be difficult to even get started.
So speaking of it, it doesn’t matter whether you pass it on lightly or not. If you don’t have fate and understanding, you won’t be able to force it in person. This is a bit similar to the saying in ancient books that "the sergeant hears the Tao and practices it diligently, the sergeant hears the Tao and stays away, and the corporal laughs when he hears the Tao."
When he sensed the appearance of someone with whom he had a relationship as a teacher and apprentice, Fang Chang followed the guidance of his spiritual sense and prepared to go down the mountain to find him. There were no twists and turns on the road, and Fu Qi was found smoothly and conveniently. And this Fu Qi is worthy of being a destined person, without any hesitation, he and Fang Chang made a master-student status.
After washing the tableware, Fu Qi sat respectfully in front of Fang Chang, looking curiously at the newly recognized master.
Fu Qi has been observing, Master's clothes are very ordinary, and his face is not strange, but it just makes him feel close. Looking at the simple long sword on the master's back, it looks like a real guy. Could it be that he will teach him swordsmanship? The shoulder straps on the master's back are strange in shape, but it looks like it will be very comfortable to carry. He also noticed that the master had a gourd around his waist, which seemed to hold water or wine.
Fang Chang opened the rucksack, took out two books, put them on the table, and smiled at Fu Qi:
"Look at the words in these two books, which words you don't know, and then try to read them through with me."
Fu Qi picked up the two books and glanced at the cover first. He was quite literate, and he recognized the words "Xiu Xing Dao" and "Xu Xing Dao". I stumbled and read on. Fang Chang watched from the side, and occasionally made a sound, correcting Fu Qi's mispronounced words and teaching him the words he didn't know.
This young man is extremely intelligent. When encountering unfamiliar words, Fang Chang only needs to say it once or twice, and he can remember it.
It took only three days for the two books, and Fu Qi memorized them by heart. Only then did Fang Chang explain the meaning to him. At this time, Fu Qi obviously understood. Where is it.
For the experience of the past few days, Fu Qi seems a little like a dream.
After all, he lived alone, and suddenly he had a master who taught him art and even took care of his own meals—the master seemed to have a lot of food in his backpack, and every time it was time to eat, he could take out delicious ingredients that he had never seen before. , in addition to teaching himself how to practice, he also taught himself how to cook.
However, Fu Qi's personality is calm, and he just faces all this happily.
In his spare time, Fu Qi also asked Fang Chang:
"Master, there are so many suitable people, why did you choose me?"
But Fang Chang laughed loudly and said:
"I've heard a saying before. Although it's straightforward, it makes sense. It's 'ask if it is right before asking why'. It should be the same for you. People who are suitable for entry are extremely rare. Pay attention to fate, you have been the only one who is suitable for so many years, so I will choose you."
Fu Qi was speechless for a while, but he still said with a little doubt: "But Master, I don't think I have anything special."
Fang Chang sternly said: "The road to practice is the most important thing to cultivate the mind, do you understand?"
After thinking for a while, Fu Qi understood what the master meant, nodded repeatedly, and realized that his heart was where his heart was suitable for cultivation.
But listening to the master happily changing the subject, he continued:
"I will stay here for three months, and you will have to walk the rest of the way by yourself. This is 'the master guides you in, and you can cultivate yourself'. No one can help you so far on the road of cultivation, so you can only walk the road by yourself. "
"After I leave, you must not slack off in your practice, but you must also not be persistent. If you feel that the crowd is too noisy, you can go to the mountains to find a predestined place and build a dojo that suits your heart; if you feel like this In the bustling world, you can also find a place to hide in the city."
"But no matter what you choose, you'd better change your environment and find a strange place, which will have many benefits in practice."
After hearing these words, Fu Qi's eyes were full of reluctance, and after Fang Chang's voice fell, he pleaded in a low voice: "Three months are really too short, can Master stay for a little longer?"
Seeing his apprentice's attitude, Fang Chang smiled and comforted:
"Gathering and parting are common things in the world. You should look down on this festival even more after you enter the practice. But don't worry, our master and apprentice have a long-term fate, and we will definitely meet again in the future. If you miss me, you can come to Ning after you are successful in practice. Hefu Yunzhongshan visits."
Fu Qi just nodded, but still couldn't hide the disappointment on his face.
Thank you Yuechenyun for your reward
(end of this chapter)