Seeing Zhao Lin lost in thought, Huang Zhusong said no more. He lifted his teacup and sipped it slowly for a moment before speaking again. "There's actually another reason we don't discuss cultivation with mortals..."
"Once one begins to cultivate, it is taboo to interfere in the affairs of the mortal world. Otherwise, one becomes too entangled, which not only affects the Dao Heart but can also incur karma."
Zhao Lin was puzzled. These words felt too esoteric and vague. 'Why weren't there restrictions like this when I practiced martial arts?' he wondered.
"May I ask, Daoist Master, what is a Dao Heart, and what is karma?"
Huang Zhusong set down his teacup, choosing his words carefully. "The so-called Dao Heart stands in contrast to the mortal heart or a delusional heart. It is, simply put, a resolute heart that seeks the Dao."
"'The heart of the Dao is subtle, while the human heart is full of peril. Be precise and be unified; hold fast to the center.'"
