While waiting for Liang Tianxin, Mi Ding City's people came to call me for breakfast.
Liang Tianxin said that he would be leaving today, but he didn't tell me the exact time. Since I had nothing to do, I asked Yaoyao to go with me to the dining hall.
At the dining table, Mi Ding City and his son saw me and stood up at the same time. Mi Ding City warmly greeted me while Mi Tai looked behind me. He was most likely looking for the Snake Spirit. After a while, the Snake Spirit didn't appear. Mi Tai interrupted and asked me, "Master Zhou, why didn't Master Long come?"
This time, without waiting for me to speak, Mi Ding City's face darkened. He turned and scolded, "You unruly thing!
I'm talking to Master Zhou. You're just a junior. Why are you interrupting? "
After scolding him, Mi Ding City turned and smiled apologetically at me. "My son has been spoiled since he was young. I hope Master Zhou won't blame him for his rudeness."
After yesterday's matter, I didn't have a good impression of Mi Tai. Seeing him interrupt so rudely, I was even more displeased. However, since Mi Ding City had scolded him, I couldn't say anything. I just glanced at Mi Tai before sitting down to eat breakfast.
At the dining table, Mi Ding City and his son didn't say much. After the meal, Mi Ding City called for breakfast. Mi Tai wanted to stand up and leave, but Mi Ding City stopped him and asked him to apologize to me with a dark face.
Mi Ding City's family rules were strict. Although Mi Tai didn't look happy, he still said to me, "Master Zhou, a few days ago, I shouldn't have ignored your words and brought Master Long and Lady Yaoyao out to play. Mi Tai hereby apologizes to you … However, I didn't mean to offend Master Zhou. I just wanted to treat Master Long and Lady Yaoyao better. I hope Master Zhou can forgive me."
I nodded and said, "It's not important whether or not they disobeyed my orders.
What's important is that you shouldn't take advantage of the simplicity of the two of them, acting to provoke them, and even trying to trick them into learning Dao techniques. Doing things like this instead spoils their temperament. "
Hearing my words, Mi Tai's expression changed. It was obvious that he didn't think that I would see through his intentions. The unconvinced expression on his face decreased by a lot, and he stammered, "This … This … This one was rash. Master Zhou, I won't hide it from you. I've loved metaphysics since I was young, and I've always wanted to learn Taoism. It's just that my talent isn't good. I've looked for many masters, but I can't find any. This time, I heard my father talk about Master Zhou's supreme divine powers, and I feel that this might be my last chance. If I can receive Master Zhou's guidance, then I will have the chance to fulfill my long-cherished wish.
Although this person had the temperament of a young master, his words were straightforward. At least he didn't pretend to be crazy and refuse to admit it.
Before I could open my mouth, Mi Dingcheng was enraged. He slammed the table and shouted, "You bastard!
I was wondering why you had been pestering Master Long for the past few days. It turned out that you had such intentions!
I've already advised you to not force yourself if your talent isn't good. Everyone has their own fate. Did you listen to me?
Master Zhou's supreme technique isn't something that you can covet!
Bastard!
Bastard! "
After he said that, he turned to look at me and smiled wryly. "Master Zhou, I'm really sorry. This bastard has been by his grandfather's side since he was young, and has heard too much about metaphysics. He has wanted to cultivate Taoism since he was young, but the heavens didn't give him this opportunity. He visited countless famous masters on the island, but they all said that his talent wasn't good. When I went to the mainland a few years ago, I specially brought him to visit a few Taoist sects, but he still wasn't good enough. It was only in recent years that he gave up on that thought, and went back to school and work. Who knew that he would have such thoughts again. A few days ago, I felt that something was wrong, but I didn't think too much about it. I really didn't think that this bastard would scheme against Master Zhou. I'm really sorry."
Hearing Mi Tai's words, I originally felt disdain in my heart. I thought that this person was scheming, and most likely wanted to force me to teach him Taoism. However, after hearing Mi Dingcheng's words, I understood the reason.
Without waiting for me to speak, Mi Tai knelt down in front of me and said emotionally, "Master Zhou, I heard my father describe the situation when you used Taoism. Since I was young, I have seen countless famous people in the Taoism world, but I have never seen anyone as powerful as Master Zhou. You are the strongest person I have ever seen in Taoism. I really shouldn't use tricks, but this is the last time I will see the hope of cultivating Taoism. I really don't want to miss it! Master Zhou, I beg you, please give me a chance.
Ever since I was young, I have listened to the stories my grandfather told me. Since then, I have been wholeheartedly pursuing Taoism. Although I have studied and worked these past few years, I have never been happy. Whenever I have the chance, I will read all kinds of ancient books on Taoism. I don't know how many Taoist scriptures I have read, but the more I read, the more despair I felt. Taoism talks about Qi, and Buddhism talks about Qi, but I can't feel Qi, nor can I feel Qi. My heart has been in despair for a long time, until I saw Master Zhou this time. I beg Master Zhou, please give me a chance! "
As he said that, tears streamed down Mi Tai's face as he continuously kowtowed to me.
I sat at the side and couldn't help but be moved as I listened.
Although this rich young master was good at scheming, his heart towards Taoism was not easy to achieve.
Thinking back to the past, although I also had a heart towards Taoism, I was not even half as strong as him. It was only because I met Bi 'an and obtained the Death Scripture that I smoothly stepped into the world of Taoism. Compared to him, I was much luckier.
Mi Tai continued to kowtow. Mi Ding Cheng's face was full of heartache, but he didn't stop him. He only closed his eyes as if he couldn't bear to see a child in such pain.
After a moment of silence, I sighed and said, "Since your heart towards Taoism is so firm, I will not have a heart of stone. Get up and let me examine your aptitude before making a decision."
"Really?"
Mi Tai suddenly raised his head. His originally jade-like face was completely red, and there was a bruise on his forehead. However, he didn't feel anything and excitedly said to me, "Thank you, Master Zhou, thank you, Master Zhou!"
After saying that, he kowtowed three more times before straightening his body. However, he didn't get up and instead knelt in front of me, looking at me with eyes full of expectation.
Seeing his actions, I was even more moved. I said in a low voice, "So many famous Taoists said that your aptitude is not good. Although I don't know the reason, I believe that they won't deliberately harm you. So, don't expect too much. I can only promise that I will do my best."
Mi Tai suddenly nodded. "Of course, of course.
As long as Master Zhou can help me investigate the reason, I will be extremely grateful. I don't dare to ask for too much. "
Looking at his fervent expression, I sighed. I knew that his obsession was still too strong.
I didn't say anything else and placed my hand on his head.
The Dao energy in my body surged out from my palm and entered his body through the top of his head. It flowed downwards in an attempt to examine the condition of his meridians.
The Dao energy quickly entered his heaven meridians. After circulating one round, I didn't find any problems. Thus, I continued to channel the Dao energy into his eight extraordinary meridians. This time, I found a problem.
Mi Tai's eight extraordinary meridians were far different from ordinary people's. The eight meridians were completely glued together. Even the acupoints on top were almost indistinguishable. This was not just a lack of aptitude for cultivation, it was simply impossible for him to cultivate!
The three realms of an Earth Master were Dragon Seeking, Pressure Point Sealing, and Obsidian Knowledge.
The key to the Pressure Point Sealing realm was the eight extraordinary meridians. If the acupoints were not separated, how could they be opened?
Mi Tai's condition was innate. Among ordinary people, it was one in a million. No matter how innate an ordinary person was, as long as the Celestial Master was willing to help, they could forcefully sense the Dao energy and step onto the path of cultivation. However, even the Celestial Master couldn't do anything about Mi Tai's physique. Perhaps only the legendary immortals could use celestial arts to reconstruct his physical body.
On the surface, the eight extraordinary meridians only affected the Pressure Point Sealing realm. However, in reality, after comprehending the Dao energy in the Dragon Seeking realm, the Dao energy would be stored in the eight extraordinary meridians. The so-called comprehension of the Dao energy would only be considered comprehension after the first strand of Dao energy was produced in the body. Like Mi Tai, who couldn't even store a strand of Dao energy in his body, how could he comprehend it?
Therefore, he couldn't even step into the Dragon Seeking realm. Even if he cultivated in front of the true dragon vein for his entire life, his body wouldn't be able to produce even a strand of Dao energy.
Back then, before I reached the Glory of Consciousness realm, I was once trapped in the Heaven's Barrier and couldn't break through. However, in comparison, Mi Tai's physique was the real Heaven's Barrier.
How could a human be able to solve the barrier set by the heavens?