Chapter 78: Mohism and Daoism

  Yuan Zong turned his head and glanced at the person on the roof, put his hands behind his back, and smiled with great interest: "Among the lightness skills of this generation, Qingxu True Man's 'Ti Yun Zong' is unmatched when it comes to climbing high. Brother, you are indeed lucky to have seen such an exquisite skill, not everyone can see it."

  Yao Guang heard the sound and looked down, amused in her heart, but a hint of helplessness appeared on her face.

  Yuán Zōng was previously blocked by her with a sentence, and now she threw over a big high hat Tianyuan medical girl. Although she is not arrogant, she is also modest, originally wanting to distinguish "has not seen the heroes of the world", who would have thought that Xiǎo Shào Lóng suddenly blurted out "Wudang Tiě Yún Zòng?!", Jiǎo Guāng's face changed in an instant, her eyes like electricity, instantly shooting towards Xiǎo Shào Lóng's eyes.

  This is the Spring and Autumn Period of the Warring States, the seven countries' military strength, there is no Ming, let alone Wu Dang, in this world, no one knows the name "Wu Dang"!

  Yao Guang's thoughts turned rapidly as she connected her own mysterious experiences, and in an instant, she was almost certain that the other person was not from this world either. Her expression was calm and composed, yet intimidating, as she asked loudly: "Young Master Yao, where did you learn of the two words 'Wudang'?"

  Xiang Shaolong was suddenly speechless, his mind full of "oh no".

  He's an elite in special forces nowadays, and apart from training, he also reads wuxia xuanhuan novels in his free time. It's impossible for him not to know such a famous move like Wu Dang Ti Yun Zong. As soon as he heard "Qin Dynasty", someone could use Ti Yun Zong, he blurted it out without thinking, what should he do now?

  Wait!

  Since she asked like this, could it be true that she is actually from Wudang Sect?!

  The founder of Wudangpai, Zhang Sanfeng, was born at the end of the Song Dynasty! It's a distance of several thousand years from the Qin Dynasty!

  It's not easy to succeed

  Is this "Qingxu Zhenren" also a time-traveler?!

  From the Ming Dynasty Wudang Sect crossing over to the end of the Warring States period, before the Qin Dynasty was established, thinking about it this way, it seems not entirely impossible?

  No, was there time travel back then?

  Or... actually this person is also a modern person, just happened to bring martial arts with him when he crossed over?

  Xie Shao Long's mind flashed through countless crossovers, often with scenes like "Certain god bestows protagonist XX ability, XX treasure" and so on. He looked at Yao Guang's expression which was getting stranger and stranger.

  Think about it... a girl who looks like she's only 15 or 16, being respectfully referred to as "true person" by this uncle with exceptional swordsmanship, and having such agility... it doesn't seem very possible, does it? If all of these are gifts from the god of dimensional travel, hmm, plus her appearance and temperament... it actually fits pretty well.

  The question is... if it's like this, did I enter the book or did this girl also travel back to the Qin Dynasty?

  "Is it 'The Heaven King and Earthly Tiger'?"

  The sky covers the earth, and the treasure pagoda suppresses the river monster.

  This is now the most classic dialogue for recognizing relatives in the traversal of traversals!

  If the other party is really a time-traveler, then with the two of them joining forces, their days should be much better off, right?!

  Xiang Shaolong's heart was filled with great expectation, his eyes almost turning into small stars.

  Yao Guang furrowed her brow at this inexplicable question.

  Poetry is not like poetry, neither allegory nor metaphor, what does it mean?

  She simply ignored him and asked again.

  "How did Xiang Zong learn about the name 'Wudang'?"

  Uh...... this......

  Xiang Shaolong felt that the other party's attitude was not very friendly, and immediately honestly replied: "Zhang Sanfeng founded the Wudang sect, with seven disciples under him, known as the Seven Heroes of Wudang..."

  Then what happened?

  The Wudang Sect is most famous under the pen of Jin Yong, in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" Zhang Sanfeng is basically the number one person in the martial arts world! Later other martial arts novels often mention the Wudang Sect, but their reputation is far from comparable to that of Jin Yong. Even in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber", the Wudang Sect is not the main character, how can he remember so many things about Xiāng Yóulóng? As for the historical Wudang Sect, it's even more impossible for Xiāng Shǎolóng to investigate!

  Yao Guang was startled upon hearing this.

  Being able to say Zhang Sanfeng's name and his seven senior fellow disciples is no longer a simple coincidence.

  She had reason to believe that the "Wudang" he mentioned was the same Wudang where she had learned her skills.

  Knowing these things, yet previously unknown in Jianghu, if the other party is indeed traveling through time and space, they are likely to be people from a later era...

  Yao Guang wanted to ask more, but a surprised gaze came from the side, and she suddenly realized that Yuan Zong was still there, and it wasn't a good time to pursue the question. She glanced at Xiang Shaolong and changed her words: "I didn't think that General Xiang would know our sect's old friends, we can talk about it another day."

  Yao Guang spoke to this place, and then fell from the roof, lightly and silently, without making a sound when landing, and the dust on the ground was not disturbed.

  Outsiders watch the excitement, insiders watch the doorway.

  Xie Shaolong thought the other's posture was beautiful, but Yuan Zong could see that this kind of movement had already reached a state of perfect harmony. In terms of lightness and agility, it was truly exceptional, and he couldn't help but applaud and exclaim: "Although we've only known each other for a few days, Qingxu's true person's light body method is still astonishing. It turns out that the true person came from Wudang, no wonder they denied any connection with Fanggu Valley Daoism back then."

  Xiang Shaolong was shocked: "The Hongu Pass? Could it be the same Hongu Pass where Laozi rode a green ox to leave?"

  Yuan Zong originally wanted to answer, but after glancing at Yao Guang again, he smiled and raised his hand, saying: "When it comes to the Taoist school, let Qingxu True Person explain it instead."

  Yao Guang shook his head and sighed: "I've said it before, I'm a Taoist disciple, not a Daoist family disciple."

  Yu Zong smiled and said: "Qingxu True Man once said that all the ink in the world is of the Mo family, so in my opinion, all the Taoists in the world are also of the Taoist family."

  Xiang Shaolong was completely bewildered.

  Taoist and Taoism are not the same thing? How come it sounds like there's a big difference?

  Isn't there still many unclear secrets in history?

  However, after hearing these few sentences and carefully observing the words and deeds of this Taoist girl, he felt that it was impossible to cultivate such a person in modern times. Not to mention her appearance and figure, but just talking about temperament, a 15 or 16-year-old girl in modern times is at the peak of her youth, how could she have such an unflappable and calm demeanor?

  Some people say that it takes three generations of wealth and nobility to cultivate a truly noble temperament. Although Xiang Shaolong is not from a wealthy or aristocratic background, his unique identity has allowed him to interact with all sorts of people, and he has developed a sharp and discerning eye as a result. He can usually tell whether someone is genuinely refined or just pretending to be within a few glances. Now, taking a closer look at this "real-life princess", she doesn't lose out to those aristocratic young ladies he's met before - in fact, she might even surpass them. Many high-society girls undergo rigorous training in etiquette and deportment from a young age, with every smile and gesture carefully calculated to win hearts. However, if you've seen too many of these "products" of strict upbringing, they can start to seem like cookie-cutter templates rather than genuine individuals.

  But this girl in front of him was different.

  She moves with elegance and poise, her smile and furrowed brow a perfect reflection of her natural disposition. There is no hint of artificiality in her demeanor, and her noble bearing is not something that can be conveyed through mere attire, but rather it emanates from every subtle detail. Her every move seems to possess the effortless charm of floating clouds and flowing water, creating a sense of rhythmic beauty that captivates the heart.

  It was precisely because of this aura that Xiang Shaolong thought it was a gift from the gods, and he couldn't believe that someone could cultivate such an aura at a young age. However, if it were something imposed by external forces, there would always be moments where it would show, and the unnatural discordant feeling would be hard to completely eliminate. But what moved him most about this girl was her "naturalness".

  Xie Shaolong couldn't help but touch his head, thinking to himself: "It can't be that some disciple from Wudang has mysteriously crossed over, right?"

  Yao Guang was rebuked by Yuan Zong, but instead of getting angry, he smiled softly and continued: "All those who practice Taoism should originally be considered as one family, but now they are divided and at odds with each other, which is a great misfortune. And among the many people who cultivate the Tao, although they all study Laozi and Zhuangzi together, how can we generalize that all Daoists are the same? The Daoist school of Fangzhu is just one major sect within the Daoist tradition, but in this vast world, aren't there others who also cultivate the Tao? Those who sincerely ask about the Tao are indeed practitioners of the Tao, without any distinction between different schools or sects."

  Yuán Zōng was told of the central matter, and suddenly his heart sank. He sighed: "Qīng Xū Zhēn Rén's words were right on target; I have nothing to say."

  He seemed to have only just noticed Xiang Shaolong standing beside him, and forced a smile, saying "It's my fault for neglecting you, brother. Please go wash up and have some food, we'll talk more later."

  Xiang Shaolong felt that this was probably the most pleasant thing he had heard since coming in.

  Two moments later, Xiang Shaolong finished washing up, shaved off his beard, combed his hair and changed into a coarse linen garment. He looked like a completely different person. Having eaten his fill and feeling much more spirited, he walked out of the house, only to feel that the sky had brightened somewhat.

  Yuan Zong looked at Xiang Shaolong a few more times, and his eyes flashed with an appreciative look. He beckoned: "Brother must be puzzled by the words of Qingxu True Man and me, so let's sit down and discuss it in detail."

  There were no tables or chairs in the courtyard, only three mats laid out, roughly forming a triangle, except that the distance between them was a bit far.

  Xiang Shaolong stood beside the mat, hesitating, and saw that Yuan Zong and Yao Guang had already sat down. Both of them were kneeling, so he had to kneel down as well. After sitting for a while, Xiang Shaolong felt his calves go numb, and couldn't help but think that ancient people were really something, able to sit like this for a long time.

  Yuan Zong coughed and said, "To be frank with you, I think you're a talented and impressive individual. I'd like to get to know you better. What are your plans for the future?"

  Xiang Shaolong somewhat embarrassingly replied: "I actually don't know much, I just follow the steps. Now that I have clothes, I want to take out the dagger in my bosom and exchange it for some money. It would be best if I could buy a horse to take me to Handan."

  Xiang Shaolong had previously claimed to be a Zhao native. Now that he wants to return to Handan, it's only logical.

  Yuan Zong was somewhat dissatisfied and said: "A great man in the world, how can he not have goals and ideals? Only those who create opportunities are truly heroes."

  Xiang Shaolong yawned in his heart and casually asked: "Then what's your ideal?"

  Yuán Zōng smiled calmly and said: "It's very simple, it's just to eliminate the 'greatest harm under heaven' and achieve the 'greatest benefit under heaven'."

  Xiang Shaolong suddenly lost his smile.

  Who can't talk big?

  If he can recite the red-headed document from memory, his words will be ten times more beautiful, but what's the use of that?

  "How vague these two sentences are! What exactly is 'a great benefit' and 'great harm'?"

  Yuan Zong also heard Xiang Shao Long's perfunctory words, and solemnly said: "The greatest harm in the world is that the strong prey on the weak, the strong invade the weak, the big country invades the small country, and the wise oppress the foolish. The root of all these disasters is that people do not love each other, if they can 'love each other mutually' and 'benefit each other', then they can 'share wealth equally', and there will be no more jealousy, hatred, and struggle, achieving the greatest benefit for the world."

  Xiang Shaolong was stunned for a moment before he realized that the other party wasn't here to spout empty words, these were indeed the principles of the Mohist school!

  It wasn't until this moment that Xiang Shaolong had a real sense of touching history.

  Unlike Confucianism and Taoism, Mohism had long since disappeared from history. If it weren't for the need to counter Western logic, perhaps the followers of Confucius and Mencius wouldn't have dug up their old rival Mohist texts again.

  And at this moment, there was a living Mohist in front of him, telling him the purpose of Mohism. Isn't this the most exciting thing to cross time and space?

  Author's note: Since I've read Qin Shi Ming Yue and Xun Qin Ji, the settings of Mohism have been changed. In Xun Qin Ji, there is no clear concept of "Mohism", nor are there mechanisms or mechanism cities. Here, it will follow Qin Shi Ming Yue instead.

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  Xiang Shaolong and Yao Guang are both transmigrators, but their transmigration experiences are different. The difference lies in the protagonist template (not really)...

  This chapter is Chapter 78 of Mohist Daoist. If you think this chapter is not bad, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends on QQ group and Weibo!