Chapter 43 forty three

While walking, a wide and neat pine forest appeared in front of him.At this time, Fang Guohuan found that this pine forest was a bit strange. The trunks were almost as thick, and the luxuriant branches and leaves made the forest dark and unfathomable. strange feeling.At this time, Faneng pulled Fang Guohuan to stand beside the forest, and said solemnly: "Junior brother, do you know where this is?" Fang Guohuan asked in confusion, "This pine forest looks different, is there really something weird about it? "Fa Neng looked mysterious at this time, and whispered in Fang Guohuan's ear: "This is a chess forest, that is, a chess formation made of trees." "Chess forest?" Fang Guohuan was surprised when he heard it, "This chess Who set up the forest?" Faneng said, "Master selected high-quality pine seedlings when he was young, planted them according to a wonderful chess pattern, black and white are the same color, not a chessboard, it forms a chess formation of its own. The chess forest is like a labyrinth, and the arrangement of trees is very complicated. If a person enters by mistake, he will never get out, and he will be trapped in it." Fang Guohuan heard it and said in surprise: "According to the chess record and the chess situation, the forest will be formed. Does the array really have such a big effect?" Fa Neng said proudly: "Of course, the master said that this is the result of the interaction between the inside and outside of the chessboard. Everything is the same. Chess players should not be confined to a one-foot-scale pattern, but limited to black and white. Between the two sons, one should use chess to respond to things and adapt to each other, so as to achieve that kind of state of great chess." Fang Guohuan was surprised when he heard this: "Could it be that master planted this chess forest to prove this state of great chess Is it?" Faneng said: "Maybe, or there are other intentions, and I don't quite understand the inner mystery."

Fang Guohuan looked at this mysterious and unpredictable chess forest, and said in confusion: "How useful is it to plant trees and form a forest and arrange an array according to chess pieces? After all, this is different from strange numbers, or using illusions to confuse people." Mental." Faneng said: "Junior Brother Guohuan, don't underestimate this chess forest, no one dares to enter it now. There was once a hunter who strayed into it, and the master took a lot of effort to find him out. If it was later, the hunter would probably starve to death inside. It is strange to say that wild animals are often seen in other places in the mountains, but no animals have appeared on the edge of the chess forest. It is difficult to see even birds inhabiting here. The birds and beasts in the mountains seem to be afraid of this chess forest, but why?" Fang Guohuan was even more surprised when he heard this.Fa Neng went on to say: "Brother Fa Yuan was curious and broke into the chess forest on his own, but he was trapped in it for three days and three nights, dying of hunger. In order to save Brother Fa Yuan, Master also wandered inside for a whole day before he passed the chess game. Brother Yuan recited it." Fang Guohuan was surprised: "Master, how can he be trapped for a day?" Faneng said: "Later, I heard from Master that this chess forest has grown luxuriantly due to its age, covering the top of the forest. In the space where light cannot enter, the day is like night, and it is so dark that objects cannot be distinguished. In addition, some thicker side branches grow wildly and randomly, which completely changed the pattern that Master had laid at the beginning, and became more complicated. To prevent rebirth, Master Unexpectedly, the chess forest was listed as a forbidden area, and everyone in the temple was not allowed to enter. Later, many unexpected things happened. The cub that Senior Brother Fawu had rescued at the foot of the Baizhang Cliff was imprisoned in the temple and gradually recovered from its injuries. Brother Fawu wanted to release it to the mountain in a few days. Unexpectedly, the tiger was frightened in the temple, escaped from the cage, ran out of the back door, and ran into the chess forest in a panic. Brother Fawu chased it Lin Pang didn't dare to go in, so he waited outside, wanting to wait for the cub to come out. Senior Brother Fawu wandered around Qilin for three or four days, but he didn't see any movement. He knew that the beast must be trapped inside. I had no choice but to give up."

Fang Guohuan was so curious when he heard the Dharma speak so strangely, he couldn't help but walked into the chess forest.Seeing Fa Neng, he shouted anxiously: "Junior Brother, don't go in, it's dangerous inside." Fang Guohuan stopped after walking into the forest for a few steps. Although not a single blade of grass grew on the ground, it was already covered with thick needles, and a damp and cold air mixed with the smell of mildew came rushing to the nostrils.Looking into the depths, there seems to be a huge beast crouching in the darkness, with its terrifying mouth open, waiting for someone to throw it.Goosebumps arose on Fang Guohuan's body, his hair stood on end, and he felt a chill, he couldn't help being terrified, and hurriedly backed out.Seeing Fa Neng, he felt relieved, and pulled Fang Guohuan away, heading all the way to Baiyun Cave in the back mountain.

Lianyun Mountain is a place of beautiful scenery with undulating mountains and towering peaks.Fang Guohuan watched all the way, his mind was at ease, and he felt that the beauty of the mountains and rivers was intoxicating.Fa Neng led Fang Guohuan up a high mountain. At first glance, the mountain looks steep and there is no way to go. In fact, there is an imperceptible path leading to the mountain hidden in the grass.Going higher and higher, it gradually seems to be level with the white clouds floating in the sky.The higher and the steeper, and even use hands and feet to climb the artificially hewn stone steps.Suddenly at the end of the road, a bluestone platform with a square of three to four meters appeared, and a deep cave entrance also appeared in front of us, which was the Baiyun Cave.At this time, Fahua and a monk were standing by the entrance of the cave. Seeing Fang Guohuan and Fa Neng coming up, Fahua greeted him with a smile, "Master has been waiting for a long time, junior brother, let's go in quickly." Self and Dharma can guard at the entrance of the cave.

Fang Guohuan entered the cave, and felt that the cave was very spacious and the light was not too dark.Climbing down the steps, there is a set of stone tables and benches facing you, and a soft mat on a stone bed. Master Ku Yuan is dressed in a clean monk robe, with the curtains closed and his eyes closed, and he sat cross-legged on it with a peaceful face.Fang Guohuan stepped forward lightly, gave a salute and said, "Disciple Fang Guohuan pays respects to Master." Master Ku Yuan slightly nodded his head and said, "You are here, come up and sit down." Sit together." Master Ku Yuan opened his eyes at this time, and said kindly: "There is no need to be too polite, Huan'er, you are a lay disciple, you are no better than them, come up and sit down, I have something to say to you as a teacher." Fang Guohuan hesitated After a while, he got on the stone bed and sat opposite the master.