In the long history of the Ming Dynasty, there is a unique legendary figure, his name is Wang Shining. This admirable figure is not remembered for his glorious official position or great wealth, but for the path of immortality he pursued and his detachment from the world. Wang Shining has never been married all his life, is not close to women, does not touch meat, insists on being pure and has few desires, and has always maintained the state of a child. His life not only broke through the limit of the low average life expectancy at that time, but also became a master of the Ming Xianzong personally invited into the palace by Zhu Jianshen at the age of 128. So, how did Wang Shining achieve a long life? What is the way to his longevity?
Wang Shining was born in an ordinary farming family in Haizhou in the Ming Dynasty, and his family was not wealthy. When he was young, the village elders often told various legends about the gods, and these stories planted the seeds of immortality in Wang Shining's heart. However, despite the expectation that his parents would change the family's fortunes by passing the Jinshi exam, Wang Shining was not good at reading and could not excel in the imperial examination. Until one day, he came across a book about immortality, which told the story of Qin Shi Huang's search for the elixir of longevity, which inspired his strong yearning for immortality. As a result, Wang Shining decided to give up his career and concentrate on the pursuit of immortality.
In pursuit of the secret of immortality, Wang Shining left his hometown and embarked on a long journey. He searched for long-lived elders in the mountains and rivers, hoping to get news from them about the way to immortality. For decades, he slept and ate, endured hardships, and spent countless amounts of money. However, just when he felt hopeless, a turning point appeared. In a remote village, he met several old people basking in the sun, who actually knew the method of immortality. They led Wang Shining to the mountains and forests, where he met an old man of unknown age, who seemed to be waiting for his arrival. Wang Shining explained his intentions to the immortal, and began to build his own residence on the mountain, living with the immortal for a long time. In getting along with the immortals, Wang Shining learned to pick wild fruits and vegetables for food, and followed the immortals to meditate and cultivate. He gradually realized that the way of immortality is not only the pursuit of external material, but also the cultivation of the inner body to achieve a state of harmony between body and mind.
However, Wang Shining's immortality technique eventually reached the ears of Zhu Jianshen of Ming Xianzong. Zhu Jianshen was quite interested in the art of immortality, and sent people to consult Wang Shining many times, but they were all refused. Zhu Jianshen decided to go to ask Wang Shining in person about the secret of his immortality. Wang Shining admits that he just eats wild vegetables and mountain springs, and stays away from the worldly vanity fair and the emotions of the world. However, Zhu Jianshen did not believe his statement, humiliated him, and confined him in the palace. In the palace, Wang Shining still maintained a vegetarian and pure-hearted lifestyle, refusing to enjoy the delicacies of the court. Zhu Jianshen became more and more dissatisfied with his attitude, but Wang Shining was calm and calm, and never changed his beliefs.
In the end, Wang Shining passed away quietly in the palace, and his way of immortality left the world with many thoughts. Most people are fame and fortune, chasing material satisfaction and status improvement, but often ignore inner balance and tranquility. Wang Shining, on the other hand, insists on cultivating his heart with a pure heart and few desires, and achieves a state of physical and mental harmony. His story tells us that longevity is not only the pursuit of physical health, but also the pursuit of peace of mind.