Chapter 24: In the Snow (Part 1)
When the first ray of sunlight shone on the boat, Zhang Xuanning woke up instantly.
Without even checking, he noticed drastic changes in his body, strength, and spiritual perception, as an entire layer of skin had been shed off, similar to a snake shedding its old skin.
The new skin is smooth and tender, just like a baby's. With a casual movement, I feel that my whole body has become much more flexible. It seems that I can do whatever I want and make movements that I couldn't do before.
Zhang Xuanning felt familiar with this situation, and after some thought, he remembered that Xu Ziling had a similar experience when he was advancing, but he was practicing the Art of Immortality, and he definitely wasn't practicing the Art of Immortality.
Zhang Xuanning was not surprised at all. As soon as he thought about it, he knew that this was a method of strengthening and improving the physical constitution. Feeling the endless flow of internal energy, he knew that he had broken through to the second level and his martial arts had made great progress.
It looks very much like the yoga techniques of later generations!
Putting aside the issue of world outlook regarding Indian yoga methods, there is a kind of yoga that has been passed down to later generations that can enable various parts of the body to perform movements that are unbelievable for ordinary people and reach the limit of physical skills, so this method of improvement is not too strange.
It's just that humans have their limits, and this method of practice cannot be improved infinitely, so it can only lay the foundation for the first-class level. If human energy is infinite and can be continuously improved, it is not impossible to transform one's body into the state of highest perfection in this lifetime. According to Buddhism, this is the physical form of the thirty-two wheel-turning kings.
Although they were in the boat, there was a bronze mirror. Looking in the mirror, they saw a young man with long flowing hair, a perfect figure, and a calm demeanor, which was unforgettable at first sight.
Zhang Xuanning smiled, and he had already understood something in his heart.
At this time, the big ship suddenly slowed down, and the sound of noise could be heard faintly from the shore.
"Brother Zhang, you finally woke up? Half a month has passed on the boat, and Luoyang is almost gone!" Hou Xibai's voice came from outside, saying: "Do you know that Shi Qingxuan has already boarded the boat and is preparing to leave Luoyang? If you don't wake up, you won't be able to meet her again."
Zhang Xuanning was stunned. Shi Qingxuan was famous throughout the country and shocked the world with her flute skills. Even in Yangzhou, he had heard of her name, but she had always lived in seclusion and seldom traveled. It was really a blessing to meet her this time.
After changing his clothes, Zhang Xuanning said with a smile: "Does that mean I still have some luck?"
At this time, it was already deep winter in December. Walking under the deck of the giant boat, you can see layers of snow falling outside, and the snowflakes are flying like butterflies. In a half-open room, Hou Xibai, dressed in white, is staring at the snow scene outside, and with him is Shi Qingxuan.
Although Shi Qingxuan had her back to her, gazing at the snowflakes between the sky and the earth, the snow was as bright as light, illuminating her body. Not only did her black hair appear clearer, but her extremely graceful female curves also revealed a hint of mystery and otherworldly beauty.
It is like walking alone in the world, standing in a sea of snow, and the body seems to be restored to a speck of dust in the universe.
At this moment, a clear sound slowly rose up, and the notes lingered among the snowflakes in the sky and earth, dancing with the wind and strolling peacefully. It was such a peaceful and worldly mood.
Zhang Xuanning smiled freely, feeling extremely intoxicated in his heart. Shi Qingxuan's music had indeed reached the state of being inspired by emotions and approaching the divine realm. The deep joy was hard to describe.
At this moment, Shi Qingxuan turned his head, looked at him carefully, and asked: "Zhang Xuanning, what are you thinking about now?"
This move came out of nowhere. Zhang Xuanning felt that she was unpredictable, and he was a little surprised. This unpredictability caused by her was really fresh and stimulating. He said spontaneously: "Qingxuan, who did you learn this sudden attack from? Do you want to hear the truth, a lie, or something that is neither true nor false?"
Before you know it, the snowflakes have grown thicker, drawing countless lonely lines in the air, spinning and dancing in the wind, like catkins falling from the sky, filling the sky for a moment.
Like flowers scattered by a fairy, falling from the depths of the sky, it transcends the distant and remoteness of the woman in front of him.
Shi Qingxuan smiled and said casually, "Who allowed you to call me by my name like that? I am who I am, why should I learn from anyone else? And what about the truth and the falsehood, or the neither true nor false?"
"Why would Qingxuan lie to me? If I were to lie, it would be because Qingxuan intoxicated me, and I have developed feelings for her that I dare not desecrate. It seems that as long as I can see and hear her, I will be satisfied." Zhang Xuanning took a step forward and stared at this woman who could be called one of the most beautiful women in the world: "Life is easy, beauty fades in the blink of an eye, and the moment of youth is gone in the blink of an eye. It is better to forget each other in the rivers and lakes than to support each other. Instead of praising Yao and criticizing Jie, it is better to forget both of us and change our ways."
Shi Qingxuan chuckled, then revealed a thoughtful look: "You men always like to drag things into our women's bodies, but this is a good point. If you have something to ask for, you will be uncomfortable. The skills you like are enough to entertain yourself. Why bother to cause trouble? But judging from what Brother Zhang said, it is obvious that you don't really think so. So what is your true feeling?"
"If it's true, my heart is beating like fire. I really hope Qingxuan is my wife. Let me embrace you and enjoy the love in this world. I think it will be as beautiful as the path in the forest and the clear spring and waterfall !"
"Puff!" Hou Xibai, who was listening on the side, finally couldn't help it and didn't know what expression he should make.
Shi Qingxuan finally couldn't keep her original expression anymore, and said angrily: "How can you speak so bluntly about us girls?"
After she finished speaking, she showed a touch of emotion: "Your words are so excessive, I have never heard them before, but when you say it, it seems to be natural and right!"
Zhang Xuanning was stunned, moved to the side of the ship, and said: "I really didn't think of what I said, but when I saw Qingxuan, this was naturally what I thought in my heart, so I said it seriously."
Shi Qingxuan's face turned pale red, but her tone turned calm: "Is this what Brother Zhang said, neither true nor false?"
After a pause, he continued, "Brother Zhang, have you never loved any woman? Otherwise, how could you be so calm and at ease, expressing your feelings to a girl but actually not caring about what she thinks?"
She had met countless men, but none of them moved her. She didn't even know what to do and was in a dilemma. Only the young man in front of her really didn't take her thoughts to heart. She could feel that no matter how she reacted, it would not really affect him.
Zhang Xuanning shook his head and smiled bitterly: "That's because you underestimated me."
His eyes turned and tenderness flashed in them: "I once had a childhood sweetheart, and I really fell in love with her. One day without seeing her felt like a long wait, and I always paid attention to her every move. When I lost her, it was an extremely deep pain."
"what about now?"
"She's not dead, but she's gone. Maybe this is life. When I think back on my feelings back then, I can't help but feel that they were all so profound, so touching, whether it was pain or joy." Zhang Xuanning said softly, "When I think about it now, I feel an incomparable sense of fulfillment. It seems that with this experience, some aspect of my life is no longer lacking."
"I can't even remember her face, but I don't think I've forgotten her because of that." Zhang Xuanning's eyes were clear and intoxicated, and he whispered, "This feeling can be recalled, but of course it's gone."
"This feeling can be recalled, but of course it is gone!" Shi Qingxuan muttered in a low voice, and a feeling arose in her heart that she didn't know how describe and had never felt before. She came here to see this young man who Hou Xibai said was like his father, but she had never thought that this would really be the case. Her own father walked alone in the world, who in the world could be like him?
But this feeling now is so real.
It's really similar!
Father, do you know that I am here and see you from thirty years ago?
Just a few words from this young man made me understand that compared to you back then, he is more passionate and more forgetful.
Graceful in green.
Suddenly in the snow.
