412: Chapter 412 Tai Yi Heart Sutra 412: Chapter 412 Tai Yi Heart Sutra “Come here, Tangyu, let’s have a chat,” Uncle Yan suddenly said.
Tangyu smiled and nodded.
Deng Li immediately walked to the side; he could tell that Uncle Yan had something private to discuss with his mentor.
“Hehe, this kid is just so smart and sensible, loved by everyone since he was little,” Uncle Yan said with a squint and a smile.
Tangyu also nodded with a smile, “Yes, Deng Li is smart and astute.
Staying in these deep mountains is somewhat a waste.
He should seize his youth to venture out and do something.
Otherwise, he might lose this passion and drive later on.”
“Indeed, you young people shouldn’t just stay at home; you should go out more often and see the world.
However, Mr.
Deng and his wife have their reasons for not letting Deng Li leave,” Uncle Yan said, his face showing a flicker of sorrow.
Tangyu’s heart stirred, “Oh, could it be—because of Deng Li’s parents?”
Uncle Yan nodded, “Yes, you also haven’t seen Deng Li’s parents around, nor have you heard him mention them.
In fact, Deng Li has been an orphan since he was very young.
His parents went out to work early on, and then his mother was harmed by someone.
His father couldn’t tolerate it and fought with the culprit, leading eventually to both of them dying far from home.
Alas, it is the most tragic event that our Wanshan Village has ever witnessed.
Even though the world is much more peaceful now, Mr.
and Mrs.
Deng still have their fears, so they do not dare let Deng Li go out.”
“Oh, I see.
Deng Li is indeed unfortunate, and it’s rare that his aunt and uncle won’t let him go out,” Tangyu nodded, his heart filled with more sympathy for Deng Li.
However, it still did not shake his intention to take Deng Li to Donglin City.
Accidents only happen to a minority of the unlucky.
To say that fate has its designs might sound mystical, but unfortunate situations do occur.
One can’t worry about it for a lifetime.
“Uncle Yan, did you want to see me about something?” Tangyu asked.
Uncle Yan nodded, “I have a book of ancient medical arts passed down from my ancestors, very profound.
Although I have studied medical arts throughout, I cannot comprehend even a little of this book.
It seems like medical techniques, yet not quite, mysteriously profound.
However, my ancestor passed it down as a family treasure, and also left a phrase: ‘Master the Tai Yi Heart Sutra, can revive the dead from their bones.’ I don’t understand it, so I thought of showing it to you, Tangyu.
My ancestor also stumbled upon this medical book by a fortuitous coincidence, and although he could not fully comprehend it, he felt this book contained endless mysteries, and whoever mastered it could revive the dead from their bones.”
Tangyu was also somewhat shocked.
To revive the dead from their bones was entirely comparable to his own ‘Immortal Finger Technique.’ How could this be possible?
Could there really be another divine medical technique in this world comparable to the ‘Immortal Finger Technique’?
Tangyu had always heard from his master, the Ghost Doctor, that the “Immortal Finger Technique” was a unique and supreme divine art in this world, a treasured possession of the Holy Gate.
In all the land, no one could match it.
In the early years, the Holy Gate had unified the medical practices across the world, an authority as immovable as Mount Tai and the Big Dipper.
If there were any medical art comparable to the “Immortal Finger Technique,” Tangyu would surely have known about it.
Even the “Nine Yang Divine Needles” and “Yin Yang Divine Needle” of the Holy Doctor Sect couldn’t match its miraculous effects.
Moreover, to cultivate the “Immortal Finger Technique” to the realm of perfection, one could achieve the heaven-defying effect of bringing the dead back to life.
What medical art was this that Uncle Yan mentioned, to possess such formidable power?
Old Yan took out an ancient, yellowing medical book from his bosom.
Although the book appeared somewhat aged, it was very well preserved.
Moreover, it wasn’t made from paper but from animal hide.
At a glance, one could tell it was an ancient medical art, possessing some age.
“Tai Yi Heart Sutra.” Looking at these four large characters on the ancient book, Tangyu felt an inexplicable stir in his heart, an indescribable feeling.
Just these four characters, written with dragon-like strokes and unmatched simplicity, seemed to contain the power of the Great Dao, making Tangyu feel that this ancient medical art was anything but simple.
Even—Tangyu felt a slight resonance with his soul.
This feeling was mysterious, and Tangyu couldn’t quite put it into words.
Tangyu took the “Tai Yi Heart Sutra” and started flipping through it.
Inside were some strange runes and some diagrams, with very few ancient character annotations, yet they were profoundly complex.
Tangyu could recognize these ancient characters, and he could barely recognize these runes.
The diagrams, even more, gave a feeling of being ethereal and supremely aligned with the Great Dao.
Just by glancing at it once, Tangyu felt as if his entire being was absorbed into it.
All of Tangyu’s mind and spirit were completely integrated into the “Tai Yi Heart Sutra,” reaching a state of self-forgetfulness.
Old Yan noticed Tangyu’s state and stood by silently, not disturbing him.
Deng Li was looking over curiously.
After a long while, Tangyu came back from his meditative state, his face showing a look of surprise.
“To think it manipulates Qi to open up the body’s meridians, allowing direct communication between the earth’s energy and the body, turning decay into the miraculous, determining the ways of Yin and Yang.
Marvelous, indeed a book of Divine Doctor.
If one cultivates to the realm of perfection, it truly can bring the dead back to life.” Tangyu was extremely amazed in his heart, realizing that there indeed existed in this world a medical art that could rival the “Immortal Finger Technique.”
Moreover, the “Tai Yi Heart Sutra” took a unique approach, finding an alternative path, much like the Qigong depicted in martial arts television shows, achieving the effect of healing through opening the body’s energetic grid.
The principles are consistent, only the methods differ.
The requirements of the “Tai Yi Heart Sutra” were no less demanding than those of the “Immortal Finger Technique.” It, too, required cultivating Qi into power, achieving the realm of a Qigong grandmaster.
Others might not be able to use it, but Tangyu could, as he had cultivated Pure Yang Qi, which was a supreme form of Qigong in itself.
With Pure Yang Qi, running the “Tai Yi Heart Sutra” might well match the “Immortal Finger Technique,” and Tangyu discovered that this “Tai Yi Heart Sutra” even aided and amplified his cultivation of Pure Yang Qi.
This made Tangyu feel as though he had obtained a great treasure.
If used in conjunction with the practice of the “Immortal Finger Technique,” it could speed up his cultivation.
The Pure Yang Ninth Layer—Tangyu had only just reached the Fifth Layer.
Moving from the Fifth to the Sixth Layer was a significant hurdle, as vast as a chasm.
Even the usually composed Tangyu couldn’t help but feel excited.
If he could obtain this “Tai Yi Heart Sutra,” it would undoubtedly be a priceless treasure, which could refine his cultivation.
To others, it might be worthless, but to Tangyu, it was infinitely valuable.
Tangyu looked at Old Yan with a covetous gaze, pondering how to ask for this object.
However, asking directly for such a treasure, especially since it was a family heirloom of the other party, was exceedingly difficult to broach.
Yet, giving up on it was something Tangyu found hard to bear.
Old Yan chuckled and said, “Young Tang, if you can understand this book, I’ll give it to you.”
Tangyu blinked in surprise, looking at Old Yan.
This was undoubtedly like a huge pie falling from the sky.
“Uncle Yan, such a valuable thing—I cannot accept it without earning it.
This—” Tangyu did want to simply accept it, but this item was far too precious and it was also a family heirloom of someone else’s family.
Old Uncle Yan waved his hand and said, “A treasured sword is given to the hero.
Although this medical book is my family heirloom, I have spent my entire life unable to comprehend even a little bit of it, and neither my son nor my grandson is willing to study medicine.
Therefore, if it stays with me, I fear it will sooner or later turn into a pile of ashes.
Rather than that, it’s better to give it to you, so you can carry it forward and glorify it, which would also fulfill my duty to my ancestors.
Otherwise, when I pass on, I’m afraid I might not have the face to meet them.
Little Tang, this is not only an old man’s heartfelt gift but also a wish, and I hope you will not refuse it.”
“Alright, Uncle Yan, then I will accept it.
This medical book is indeed incredibly extraordinary, known as Divine Medical Arts.
If I can learn something from it in the future, I will definitely carry it forward and not let you down, Uncle Yan,” Tangyu no longer declined but was also delighted in his heart.
“Hehe, with that, I am relieved and feel that I have finally done something worthy of my ancestors.
Traditional medicine has declined, and I am powerless to carry on what our ancestors left behind, which is truly embarrassing for me,” Old Uncle Yan said with a laugh and seemed somewhat embarrassed.
“By the way, Uncle Yan, do you know how your ancestor came to possess this ‘Tai Yi Heart Sutra’?” Tangyu asked.
Tangyu was still somewhat puzzled.
How could there be such incredible medical arts in the world without his master knowing about it?
Moreover, he had never heard of any historical records concerning the ‘Tai Yi Heart Sutra’.
Old Uncle Yan thought for a bit, then shook his head and said, “It has been a very long time, and it is difficult to verify now, and I don’t know.
All I know is that this was a family heirloom left by my ancestor, and he did not require us to study or comprehend it, only leaving behind a comment: ‘One who can fully comprehend the Tai Yi Heart Sutra and reach a transcendental state can resurrect the dead and transcend the ordinary.’
“I see.” Tangyu nodded, seemingly lost in thought.
It seemed that he needed to make a call to his master sometime to see if he knew about the ‘Tai Yi Heart Sutra’.
“Good brother, what are you talking about?
What’s that in your hand?” Zhao Yaya’s voice suddenly came over.
Tangyu quickly put away the ‘Tai Yi Heart Sutra’ so that Zhao Yaya couldn’t snatch it away.
“Hehe, old fellow, I shall take my leave now.
I heard that you guys are leaving today.
If there is a chance in the future, you are welcome to come visit our Village in the Evening again,” Old Uncle Yan said.
“Yes, we will, and the next time we are free we will come and visit you, Uncle Yan,” Tangyu nodded.
Old Uncle Yan smiled and left.
Zhao Yaya’s gaze swept over Tangyu as if she wanted to dig out the treasures on him, “Good brother, what were you just hiding?
Show it to me, please.”
“It’s not something a child would understand,” Tangyu said.
“Tsk, I could go directly to university with my level.
What could there be that I don’t understand?
Even those books that you men like to read, I can understand them,” Zhao Yaya said.
“…”
“Deng Li, is the food ready?
Let’s go eat,” Tangyu said to Deng Li.
Deng Li immediately nodded and said, “Yes, Master, the food is ready.
Let’s go eat.”
“Eh, Deng Li brother, why do you call the good brother your master?
Did you also take him as a teacher?” Zhao Yaya’s curiosity immediately shifted to Deng Li.
Deng Li grinned and said, “Yes, indeed.”
“I feel you are very capable, why did you still take the good brother as your teacher?” Zhao Yaya asked.
Deng Li shook his head and said, “No, I am nowhere near as capable as my master.”
“Tsk, is it really that exaggerated?
Hey, don’t walk so fast, wait for me, I’m hungry too.
Are we having sweet potato porridge again this morning?” Thinking of food, Zhao Yaya’s mind shifted again.