Master and apprentice live in the hotel
In a distant eastern world, there is a mysterious kingdom where the people believe in a great wise man, the Master of the Bright Heart. Master Mingxin is not only proficient in the principles of all things in the world, but also good at teaching his disciples all kinds of wonderful skills. Among his many disciples was a young and gifted disciple named Qing Xuan.
Qing Xuan has been practicing with Master Mingxin since he was a child, learning martial arts and resourcefulness. After years of tempering, he has become a young man who is both civil and military. However, Qingxuan is well aware that he still has many shortcomings, so he always maintains a sense of humility and awe.
One day, the master and apprentice set out on a journey to a remote mountain village. On the way, they need to find a rare herb to treat a seriously ill villager. In the evening, they came to an inn. Although the inn is simple, it is clean and tidy. The master and apprentice decided to rest here for one night and continue their journey tomorrow.
After entering the inn, they asked the store about the room. The owner kindly arranged two adjoining rooms for them and informed them that there was a hot water supply in the room. However, when the master and apprentice returned to the room to wash up, they found that there was no hot water in the room. Qing Xuan walked out of the room suspiciously and asked the store for the reason. The shopkeeper explained: "The weather has been cold in recent days, and the hot water supply at the inn is somewhat insufficient. Please wait a moment and we will bring you hot water as soon as possible. ”
However, after waiting for a long time, the hot water still did not arrive. Qing Xuan couldn't help but be a little irritable, but Master Mingxin seemed extraordinarily calm. He sat on the edge of the bed, smiled and said to Qingxuan, "Xuan'er, don't worry. Not having hot water is not a bad thing, it is just the right thing to exercise your state of mind. ”
Qing Xuan asked puzzledly, "Master, why do you say that?" ”
Master Mingxin smiled and explained, "The path of cultivation is full of unknowns and difficulties. We can't get angry or lose patience because of a small thing. Learn to remain calm and rational in the face of adversity, so that you can better cope with the challenges ahead. ”
Qing Xuan listened to Master's words, and his heart suddenly brightened. He returned to his room, sat cross-legged on the bed, and began to close his eyes and recuperate. After a while, his mood calmed down.
At this moment, Master Mingxin suddenly said, "Xuan'er, do you know why we have to light the lamp in front of our heads when we sleep?" ”
Qing Xuan shook his head, expressing puzzlement.
Master Mingxin said slowly: "In ancient times, people believed that lighting a lamp in front of their head when sleeping could ward off evil spirits and ward off evil spirits. However, this is not the real reason. In fact, the purpose of lighting the lamp in front of the head is to keep us alert and awake in our sleep. When the light shines on our face, our subconscious mind receives this message, allowing us to maintain a certain alertness in our sleep. In this way, even if we encounter danger in our sleep, we can quickly wake up and respond. ”
After hearing this, Qing Xuan suddenly realized, he glanced at his master gratefully, and then got up and went to get an oil lamp and put it on the head of the bed. The master and apprentice fell asleep peacefully under the light of the oil lamp.
However, the night was not destined to be peaceful. In the middle of the night, there was a sudden rush of horses' hooves and shouts outside the inn. After the master and apprentice were awakened, they immediately got up to check the situation. I saw a group of masked men holding swords and besieging the inn. It turned out that these people were the remnants of the nearby bandits, and when they learned that there were two guests with strong martial arts in the inn, they wanted to take the opportunity to plunder.
In the face of the sudden attack, the master and apprentice did not panic. They quickly put on their clothes, picked up their weapons, and prepared for battle. However, at this moment, Master Mingxin suddenly stopped them: "Xuan'er, move slowly." ”
Qing Xuan looked at Master suspiciously, only to see Master Mingxin walk to the window, gently push the window open, and then stretch out his finger to a direction outside the inn. Qing Xuan followed his master's finger and saw a fire in the distance, as if another team of men and horses was fighting fiercely with the bandits.
Master Mingxin said lightly, "It seems that someone has already solved these troubles for us. We just have to wait and see what happens. ”
Qing Xuan nodded after hearing this, and retreated to the room with his master, continuing to observe the situation outside. Soon after, the bandits' cries gradually subsided, and eventually disappeared completely. The master and apprentice knew that the bandits had been repelled by another team.
Under the reflection of the oil lamp, the master and apprentice looked at each other and smiled, although their hearts were full of doubts, they both understood that this journey was destined to be full of unknowns and adventures.
The sky gradually brightened, and the master and apprentice walked out of the room, only to see a mess outside the inn, obviously the traces left by the bandits last night. However, the surprising thing is that except for the inn itself, the surrounding houses are intact, and it is clear that last night's fierce fighting did not affect the innocent villagers.
The master and apprentice walked out of the inn, only to see a team of people in the distance slowly walking towards this side. At the head was a middle-aged man, with a burly figure and a resolute face, followed by a group of samurai dressed in uniform costumes. When they saw the master and apprentice, the middle-aged man immediately stepped forward and bowed his hand and said, "I am the commander of the guards of the local county order, and when I learned that there were bandits attacking last night, I immediately led people to come to the rescue. Fortunately, with the help of two masters, the bandits were repelled. Dare to ask the names of the two masters? ”
Master Mingxin smiled and saluted back: "The poor monk's name is Mingxin, this is my disciple Qingxuan. Our master and apprentice were just passing by and didn't help. There were others who repelled the bandits last night. ”
When the Captain of the Guards heard this, a look of surprise appeared on his face, and he looked around, but there was no sign of the others. Puzzled, he asked, "Who is helping then?" I am grateful for it, and I must thank you in person. ”
Master Mingxin smiled slightly, pointed to a mountain peak in the distance and said, "When the bandits attacked last night, the poor monk heard the sound of a flute in the distance. The sound of the flute is melodious and tactful, like the sound of heaven, which is refreshing. The poor monk guessed that it must have been the flute player who secretly helped the thieves with the sound of the flute, causing them to kill each other. ”
After hearing this, the commander of the guard showed admiration on his face, and he bowed his hand again: "Thank you for your guidance." Go down to that mountain and look for the person who played the flute, and thank you in person. ”
With that, the Commander of the Guards led his men away. The master and apprentice also packed their bags and prepared to continue their journey. However, before leaving, Qing Xuan suddenly stopped and looked back at the inn's room. An inexplicable feeling welled up in his heart, as if something important had been forgotten by him.
At this moment, Master Mingxin walked up to him and said softly, "Xuan'er, what are you thinking?" ”
Qing Xuan came back to his senses and told his master about his doubts. After hearing this, Master Mingxin smiled slightly, "Have you forgotten why we lit the lamp to sleep last night?" ”
Qing Xuan was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized. He immediately ran back to his room and removed the oil lamp from the bedside. I saw that the light in the oil lamp was still as bright as ever, as if it had never been extinguished. Qing Xuan's heart moved, he walked to the window and gently blew out the light.
At that moment, a gentle breeze blew through the curtains around the window. Qing Xuan looked through the gap in the curtain and saw a blurred figure appear outside the window. The figure appeared to be a young woman, dressed in white with long flowing hair, standing quietly outside the window watching him.
Qing Xuan was shocked, and he hurriedly walked out of the room, wanting to follow the woman's traces. However, when he walked out of the room, the woman had disappeared without a trace. Qing Xuan looked around, but could not find her.
Master Mingxin walked up to him, patted him lightly on the shoulder and said, "Xuan'er, don't chase after him. The woman was a passer-by on our trip, and she was just there to remind us of something. ”
Qing Xuan asked puzzled, "Master, what did she remind us?" ”
Master Mingxin smiled and said, "She reminds us that this world is full of unknowns and wonders. We need to be vigilant and reverent in order to discover more mysteries and truths. ”
After hearing this, Qing Xuan's heart suddenly brightened. He glanced at Master gratefully, and then followed Master on a new journey. They know that there is still a long way to go, and more challenges and adventures await them......