"Kunlun jade is inherently precious. Talismans are written on the jade with fine techniques, and after being embedded into the weapon, the spell must be refined." Zhao Shu shook his head and said: "This kind of talisman weapon is too precious, and it may not be very useful.
If it is really distributed to ordinary soldiers, I am afraid that someone will dismantle the Kunlun jade and exchange it for gold and silver in a blink of an eye."
Shi Huoguang said: "This kind of jade-inlaid talisman soldiers cannot be sacrificed in large quantities, and they will not be distributed to ordinary soldiers. However, lieutenant generals in the army have a high position, and they also need magic weapons and sharp blades to protect themselves on the battlefield, so it is just right for them."
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"That's right. Even if it is not used for fighting on the battlefield, it can still be viewed and played with as a treasure." Zhao Shu remembered that he had seen many exquisite furnishings in the Anyang Marquis Mansion, and it was not unusual for the rich to collect famous swords and swords.
Considering that the first batch of talisman soldiers created by the Jinding Priest must be seen by the king, the swords inlaid with Kunlun jade are luxurious and exquisite, which is indeed easier to please the king.
"Zheng Daoyou, what do you think?" Zhao Shu looked at Zheng Siyuan.
"Ah? Deacon Zhao asked me?" Zheng Siyuan has not yet reacted.
Zhao Shu handed the talisman weapon inlaid with Kunlun jade at the end of the handle to Zheng Siyuan and said: "No need to be restrained, Jin Dingsi is pragmatic, and you can speak frankly about the pros and cons."
Zheng Siyuan took the Talisman Soldier and looked at it carefully for a moment. When he held the handle of the knife with his five fingers, his expression changed slightly. It was clear that the blade of the knife was covered with a layer of light white light, as if a monk had a breathing machine on it, and there was a flowing wind surrounding it when he waved it.
"Can I give it a try?" Zheng Siyuan asked.
Zhao Shu took two steps back and signaled him to swing his sword in the open space. Zheng Siyuan held his breath and concentrated, holding the talisman sword in his hand and making a false strike. A wind blade with a hissing sound reached two feet away.
"How?" Zhao Shu asked.
Zheng Siyuan was a little surprised: "Capturing the wind as a blade, is this the magic of Fei Lian Guan?"
Zhao Shu looked at Shi Huoguang, who replied: "I did refer to Feilian Hall's method of controlling the wind. However, their method is based on the cultivation of wind breath, which can condense the flowing wind into substance.
The wind sword and wind arrow can easily shoot a hundred feet away. The talisman sword I refined cannot condense the flowing wind, and the power of the wind blade can only touch two or three feet."
"For ordinary soldiers who have no magic power, this kind of power is enough." Zhao Shu turned to look at Zheng Siyuan: "Do you think this talisman knife is higher or lower than Zheng Tunan's Hongming knife?"
Zheng Siyuan's face was stunned: "I don't understand what Deacon Zhao means."
"Didn't Zheng Tunan show off his sword in public before? You and he came from the same Zheng family, so you should know something about it." Zhao Mian smiled and said, "I just asked casually, Zheng Daoyou doesn't have to force it."
Zheng Siyuan returned the Talisman Saber, lowered his head and said, "Brother's Hongming Saber is a legacy of my father."
Zhao Shu said softly "Oh" and said nothing more. He turned to ask: "Zheng Daoyou's previous technique of sacrificing arrow branches, I wonder which immortal family inherited it? Can you open our eyes to it?"
Zheng Siyuan's nervousness eased a lot: "I can't talk about the inheritance of the Immortal family. It is a technique called "Arc-Inducing the Sky Arrow". It is placed in the family library and no one cares about it. Among it is the trick of making arrow branches.
Yes. But the exercises are incomplete, and I was originally worried that I wouldn't be able to pass the exam."
Zhao Miao became interested and invited Zheng Siyuan to sit down and rest in the pavilion in the courtyard. He asked his servants to bring him refreshments and started a conversation: "Zheng Daoyou was born in the Zheng family in Jiujiang. He is also considered a descendant of the immortal family. Why can he only practice incomplete exercises? Chong
Where is the Xuan Guan's "Nine Heavens Flying Xuan Zi Qi Zhen Wen Bao Lu"?"
Zheng Siyuan lowered his head: "Deacon Zhao is joking, how can a person like me be regarded as a descendant of the immortal family? Not everyone in the museum can be taught the magic of the immortal family."
Zhao Shu learned from Marquis Anyang that Zheng Siyuan's mother was from a humble background and was not favored by Zheng Tunan. Moreover, even in the Chongxuan Pavilion, she could not access the magical teachings of the Immortal Sutra.
"Okay, let's not mention the immortal blood." Zhao Shu said, "Then I wonder how many talisman arrows Zheng Daoyou can make in one day?"
Zheng Siyuan calculated to himself: "Six or seven branches are not a problem, but..."
"how?"
"When I took the exam, I passed the test by reciting mantras to spread my energy, but I'm afraid the effectiveness of sacrificing arrows like this won't last for three to five seconds, let alone sending them to the battlefield for soldiers to use?" Zheng Siyuan lowered his head.
"This is indeed a difficult problem." Zhao Shu looked at Shi Huoguang, who said: "Actually, there is no need to sacrifice the arrow branches directly. My original idea was to sacrifice the molten iron that wrapped the arrow clusters. In this way, the effect of the spell is solidified on the arrows.
, can last longer.”
"Like chanting sutras and cursing water?" Zhao Shu tapped his knees with his fingers: "But even so, it is still limited. When you are on the battlefield, facing countless enemies, the more arrows, the better."
On the side, Shi Huoguang reminded: "This kind of talisman arrows that have been refined through sacrifice cannot be used to shoot in front of the formation. They must be used to deal with enemy generals. Even monks who are not good at protecting themselves can still shoot them down with talisman arrows.
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Zhao Shu pondered and said: "That's right, but don't forget, you can't stay up all day and night for things like chanting sutras and offering sacrifices. People like Zheng Daoyou still have to practice. If you are delayed in making talisman arrows for sacrifices,
Cultivation causes the true energy to be weak and the magic power to be sluggish, isn't it worth the loss?"
Zheng Siyuan had not thought about this aspect before, and was still thinking in his mind. Zhao Shu said: "The method practiced by fellow Taoist Zheng is incomplete, which is very wrong. I just happen to have a volume of immortal scriptures at hand, which talks about cultivating vitality.
How about giving a brief reference to fellow Taoist Zheng on how to strengthen one's energy and prolong life?"
The Immortal Sutra mentioned by Zhao Shui is actually the "Supai Danxin Jue" contained in the Xuanpu Jade Album. This method is simple and unpretentious, and there is no emphasis on fighting and killing. It only aims at long-lasting true energy and continuous flow.
Breathe in and out, hoping that when you breathe in and out, the true energy will flow in and out of acupoints all over your body, filling the surrounding heaven and earth.
Zheng Siyuan was shocked and speechless by what Zhao Shu said. He was born in the Zheng family and Chongxuan Hall in Jiujiang. Even though he had experienced a lot of magic cultivation since he was a child, a strict and complete Immortal Sutra was still a mystery.
It is too precious to be passed on to outsiders easily.
Compared to living under others in the Chongxuan Hall for a long time without being able to express his will, Zheng Siyuan actually felt like he was out of prison when he came to Jindingsi and successfully passed the exam. He could find a stable job in Jindingsi in the future.
If you are already satisfied, who would expect anything from the celestial beings?
But when he had the opportunity to come into contact with authentic immortal magic, Zheng Siyuan still couldn't help it.
"I don't know what Deacon Zhao is thinking about. I don't know how to repay him?" Zheng Siyuan stood up and held his hands.
"Don't worry." Zhao Shu quickly raised his hand to appease: "Although it is an immortal scripture, cultivation still depends on the individual. If fellow Daoist Zheng practices in vain and wastes time, don't look back and blame me."
Zheng Siyuan bowed and said: "What are you talking about! Thanks to Deacon Zhao for taking care of me, I will definitely follow Deacon Zhao's lead in the future!"
Zhao Shu slightly raised his eyebrows. This was actually the result he wanted. If Liang Guoshi really planned to send people to Jinding Division to cause trouble secretly, then don't blame Zhao Shu for dividing these Chongxuan Hall monks.
If you think about it carefully, the bandit suppression in Xingluo County caused a number of outstanding disciples of the Liang family in Yongjia to die under the blade of the divine sword. It is estimated that Liang Guoshi is also a clever woman who cannot make a meal without rice. It is said that a new government office like Jindingsi is the most suitable for a family like Liang Shuo.
Zi came to interfere, but dozens of people were sent, and only six passed the exam.
As for Zheng Siyuan, Zhao Shu felt that he could indeed win over and promote him. In addition, he also inquired about the connections between the Zheng family in Jiujiang and Jieyoujue.
"It doesn't have to be like this. We are both working in the Jinding Division and we should support each other." Zhao Shu took out the previously copied exercises from his sleeve and handed them to the other party.
Zheng Siyuan took the scroll and said, "Deacon Zhao, please rest assured that I will never spread this sutra to others."
"Zheng Daoyou has good intentions, but you don't need to be too concerned about it." Zhao Shu said: "Since the saints and sages have passed down many wonderful methods, they should be confirmed by the public, rather than being occupied by one or two people, or three or five families.
Full of immortality."
Zhao Shu understands that not everyone has the qualifications and talents to cultivate immortality and learn Taoism. Even if they have the qualifications, they may not be able to teach immortality. What's more, there is a lot of filth in the world today, and there are all kinds of external things to pay attention to in cultivation, often only family background.
Only rich people can get their first glimpse of immortality.
The establishment of the Guanshe in Huaxu State was a nationwide effort to find people with excellent qualifications and teach them the art of cultivation. It was also a reserve of talents for the country.
But Zhao Shu also knew very well that there were very few people like him who had a background in family education and studied in a college. After Zhao Shu himself met Lingxiao, he received his guidance and his cultivation level became increasingly better.
, this made him feel that if the immortal magic was hung high in the pavilion and not shown to others, it would not only hinder the world's people from ascending to the immortal path, but also make the inheritance of immortal magic lose its meaning.
Zhao Shui has also recently learned about Xuanputang's exercises. In terms of superiority and inferiority, it is similar to the "Shuyu Wuzang Chapter" taught by Zhang Duanjing. He himself does not need to find another way out, but for Zheng Siyuan's lack of complete cultivation
The monks who know the secrets are no less than pointing out the future.
After giving Zheng Siyuan some tips on two sentences and starting with the essence, the other party couldn't wait to understand it for himself. Zhao Shu did not stop him and asked him to practice in a quiet room first, and they could communicate with each other if there was any confirmation.
"You just gave him a cultivation method?" Shi Huoguang asked with concern.
Zhao Shu said: "Are you worried that Zheng Siyuan has bad intentions? He will run away after taking the magic formula?"
Shi Huoguang said: "He is from Chongxuan Hall after all, so we should be more careful."
"I know." Zhao Shu stood up and said with a smile: "But Chongxuan Pavilion has no shortage of immortal scriptures. If he is someone like Liang Shuo, I probably thought I was humiliating him when I took out this magic formula.
If Zheng Siyuan had obtained the true teachings at Chongxuan Pavilion, it would be of little use if I gave him the secrets. But judging from his behavior, it is true that he lacks authentic cultivation secrets, otherwise he would not have left in such a hurry."
"It's better to add icing on the cake than to provide help when it's time." Shi Huoguang nodded.
Zhao Shu continued: "Zheng Siyuan can achieve what he has achieved now by relying on a incomplete Kung Fu, which shows that this person has good qualifications. If such a person is not taken seriously by Chongxuan Hall, then I might as well recruit more people."
Shi Huoguang asked in confusion: "Who did you learn these... skills from?"
Zhao Mo rolled his eyes: "If you have to ask, I probably learned it from Liang Shuo. Back in Xingluo County, Mr. Liang probably thought that I didn't get ahead in the Huaiying Hall, so he went to great lengths to
Win me over."
Shi Huoguang had a strange expression: "But what happened to Mr. Liang..."
Zhao Miao coughed twice: "It was his unlucky fate to meet the Nuo-faced swordsman. But now we are in Jindingsi, and it is not an extremely dangerous battlefield. I don't want Zheng Siyuan to switch to the court, as long as he sacrifices the talisman and weapons with all his heart."
That’s fine.”
Shi Huoguang couldn't help but sigh: "It hasn't been long since you came to Dongsheng City, but you have made much progress than before."
Zhao Mo touched his cheek: "Did I be naive before?"
Shi Huoguang had a smile on his old face, feeling a little helpless: "I can't say I'm childish. I just stay in the hotel all the time. I'm afraid I don't know the sinister nature of people's hearts."
Zhao Shu was speechless. In fact, he knew too much about the human heart of the world, and he would be influenced by it inadvertently. After being reminded by Shi Huoguang, he realized that his behavior during his time in Dongsheng City seemed to be different from the past.
It seems that Zhao Miao has become more rational. As his status rises, he seems to have more scheming methods. Even when faced with the provocations of a playboy like Zheng Tunan, he can handle them with ease.
But can all these things really make the Taoist mind clearer? Is it really beneficial to cultivating immortality and learning Taoism? Zhao Shu himself couldn't help but have doubts.
"By the way, this is the Qingxuan pen I prepared for you." Shi Huoguang took out a long box, which contained five Qingxuan pens of different thicknesses, including sharp and short blades, as well as thick and large pens.
Not the same.
"So many?" Zhao Shu was stunned.
Shi Huoguang said: "Didn't your previous pen be destroyed in Xingluo County? So I specially searched for Qingxuan bamboos of different years and quality, and made a complete set. When you work in Jinding Division, you can't just rely on drawing.
Qi Shu Talisman. If you don’t need it, you can also give it as a gift.”
Zhao Shu nodded, picked up a Qingxuan pen, and pondered silently.
…
Jing Shi was alone in the house, regulating her breath and concentrating. With her long and soft breaths, the true energy came in and out, turning into black threads in the house, criss-crossing and criss-crossing, like a snare.
The silk screen trembled slightly, and Jing Shi seemed to feel something. He raised his cold eyes, dispersed the ink with a snap of his fingers, stood up and opened the door.
He saw Zhao Shu standing in the small courtyard outside the house, with He Dangguan, who was carrying a long sword, protecting him.
"Fellow Taoist Jingshi, I'm sorry for disturbing you." Zhao Shu came up and bowed his hands.
"Deacon Zhao is looking for me?" Jing Shi asked.
Zhao Ming smiled bitterly and said: "Tomorrow we will build a mandala in the east courtyard, and the foundation bricks will need to be written and refined. Zhao thought that fellow Taoist Jing Shi is also good at talismans, so how about we go together tomorrow?"
Jing Shi cupped his hands and lowered his head with a cold expression: "Deacon Zhao has an order and you should obey it."
"It doesn't have to be like this." Zhao Shu took out a Qingxuan pen and handed it to the other party: "Although Taoist friend Jingshi can draw qi to write talismans, there are many talisman matters in the department, so we can't always draw the true qi. This Qingxuan pen is
It’s a specialty of our Huaiying Hall, and it’s the most suitable for picking up qi machines and writing talismans. It’s just a token of my gratitude from Zhao, Taoist friend Jing Shi might as well accept it.”
Jing Shi did not ponder for too long, nor did he show a strange look on his face. He took the Qingxuan pen with both hands and said, "Thank you, Deacon Zhao. I will try my best."
"Okay, then it will not hinder fellow Taoist Jing Shi's cultivation." Zhao Shu bowed and said goodbye, and left the small courtyard with He Dangguan, leaving Jing Shi alone staring at the Qingxuan Brush.
"What do you think?"
After walking some distance, Zhao Shu asked He Dangguan beside him.
"This woman is obviously proficient in swordsmanship and martial arts. Although I haven't seen her take action, judging from her pace and posture, she is definitely a powerful character." He Dangguan added.
Zhao Miao nodded slightly: "Spells and martial arts are not inconsistent with each other, it's just that it takes a lot of effort to master both at the same time."
"Deacon Zhao, with all due respect, this woman named Jing Shi may have unpredictable intentions," He Dangguan said.
"Why did you say this?" Zhao Shu asked.
He Dangguan shook his head: "I can't say it. It's just that I have been practicing martial arts for many years, and I have some subtle feelings inexplicably. The moment she went out, the look she glanced at me seemed to have murderous intent. She didn't look like a pure practitioner, but