The moon is deep and the candles in the house are brightly lit.
Lique Mountain is located in the easternmost part of Zhenwu Twenty-eight Mountains, adjacent to Lingdan Peak.
As one of the three masters and also a Taoist from Zhangshan in Liqueshan, Yin Wennian is currently wearing a green robe, sitting cross-legged on a futon, reading the letter in his hand carefully by candlelight.
"Fellow Taoist Xuancheng, the God of Infinite Blessings."
"Ten years have passed since we parted ways in Yujiang. The blue has turned into yellow, and the blue ribbon has become flawless. I wonder how my friend has improved? I think I will gain a lot from studying on the Zhenwu Dao."
"Pindao is bothering me this time, but it's because of one thing..."
After reading it for a long time, I don’t know how many times I read it, word for word, sentence by sentence, Yin Wennian, known as Xuan Chengzi, frowned, as if he was suspicious.
After closing the letter, Taoist Xuancheng couldn't help but wonder if he had read something wrong. Then he opened it and took another look at it to confirm.
"Elixir? The method of fixing orifices and punching acupuncture points..."
Thinking about it silently, I became more and more surprised. It was not that there was a mysterious and mysterious description of the Taoist scriptures, but it was very detailed. Every detail was mentioned, as if the other person had experienced it, and every word was closely integrated.
At the end, his eyes fell on the paper seal, which had the word "Shou Tan" outlined.
The Shouzi generation was given by Zhenwu Mountain to Taoists who came from outside to seek education and experience, and the Shoutan title was awarded to Yu Qimeng when he was studying in Zhenwu Mountain.
Xuancheng was thoughtful, and memories from more than ten years ago gradually emerged. Yu Qimeng was not a talkative person. He had made friends with him. In the past, they often discussed Taoism and scriptures in Zhenwu Mountain. The friendship between the two was quite deep.
Friends.
Later, Yu Qimeng returned to the southwest, and the two still exchanged letters. He knew that the other party had left the Taoist temple where he was born, and half-hidden on a mountain called Yuanyang Peak. He studied Taoism all day long, except for important events such as fasting and ritual ceremonies.
I rarely go down the mountain for activities outside.
Green mountains and beautiful waters, accompanied by one or two boys.
"If it's true or false, we'll find out when the next letter comes in seven days."
According to Xuancheng's understanding of Qimeng, he would not make up some false words to deceive himself, but what was said in the letter was too true to be believed.
He had heard about the elixir, but not much about it. The two places were thousands of miles apart, and there were wars and turbulence in various places along the way. Some things that happened in the remote southwest came intermittently, and it was difficult to tell the truth from the false.
"The words in the letter indicate that the elixir came from a blessed place, or that an immortal family came to this world...the effect is not like what people say can bring life and death to human flesh and white bones, and there is no benefit in swallowing it normally..."
Yu Qimeng said in the letter that he was invited to a gathering in Guangyong, southwest China. Also invited were several Taoist priests from Lingdan Peak, and even Taoist priests from Zhenwu Mountain who were good at the alchemy cauldron technique.
- The other party knows very well that in terms of connections, he cannot compare with Xuancheng who has been cultivating Zhenwu for decades. After all, the master of a mountain, not to mention Zhenwu Mountain, has many acquaintances with Guanyu from other Taoist sects.
Yu Qimeng invited him because the Taoists in the southwest mostly practiced Hesha and Jingming, and had little involvement in the Alchemy Cauldron.
"Elixirs are not easy to transport, and their meaning and charm are gradually disappearing, and their form and spirit are weakened. Sealing them with jade is ineffective, but rejuvenating trees can retain some vitality."
Xuancheng is familiar with the idea of rejuvenating trees. According to Taoism, it refers to another tree that has sprouted new life at the roots of its originally strong branches. The Taoist scriptures record that it contains vitality and can be mixed with medicine and taken to stop dysentery.
Yu Qimeng bluntly said that he had a large amount of elixirs on his hands, and it was difficult to preserve them. Rejuvenation trees are not uncommon in the southwest, but the preservation effect was better than nothing. It was getting worse every day. One person was short of the other, and he needed more people who were familiar with pharmacology.
participate.
In order to support what he said, the letter finally revealed that he would soon sort out the existing results, including the dried elixir, and wanted to send a copy.
Xuancheng thought about it for a while, and he already believed it in his heart. However, it was useless for him to believe it alone. He had to convince other Taoist masters in Zhenwu Mountain.
"This letter was sent a month ago and was delayed for a long time due to the war. If you send the letter again, it shouldn't take too long to arrive."
In the pre-Song Dynasty, post stations were spread all over the world. Although the undercurrent is surging now, some contacts can still be maintained.
Xuancheng's eyes narrowed and he exhaled a breath of turbidity.
And wait, and wait.
If everything is really as Yu Qimeng said, the meaning behind it is completely different, enough to subvert the Taoist sect and even the entire world.
"Is it martial arts... or the method of immortality?!"
…
Tongzhou has recently been accompanied by an imperial edict, saying that General Zhennan, who is stationed in southern Xinjiang, will be transferred northward, intending to send him to the north to fight against the enemy in Hejian.
All the necessities needed were provided along the way, and the message was conveyed to the state capital. It was like a pond where stones have been dropped, with a popping sound and countless waves.
Collect grain, collect taxes, catch young men...
More stringent and high-pressure orders than before came from the Fuzhou Yamen. Even Jinzhou, which has always been famous for living in a corner, was also affected. The price of food, which had been suppressed for a short time, rose again. In just two days, it exceeded the price during the Tenth Law Conference.
s price.
Some people were overwhelmed and fled in all directions, while others became bandits and looted everywhere.
Water pours into the oil pan, and the situation becomes increasingly tense.
Crunch——
The courtyard door was pushed open and Mu Yu stepped in. As soon as he saw it, he saw the master and his junior brother half sitting in the courtyard, concentrating on discussing. Although the two looked tired, the junior brother was not good at martial arts and had bags under his eyes.
They were all dark, but their eyes were bright and clear, as if they were immersed in their own world without thinking about anything else.
Under the curious looks of the junior brothers and sisters, he settled these people, then came to the two of them, invited people to buy food and brought them, poured some tea into the bowl, held it up on a wooden plate, and called to the two of them.
Come back to your senses.
"Master, little junior brother, please rest for a while."
After patting the shoulders of the two of them, Li Mubai and Zhong Shanjin came back to their senses. The aura dissipated, and a strong hunger swept through their stomachs and rushed into their minds. Li Mubai covered his forehead and felt so confused that he almost fell down.
hiss!
Zhong Shanjin on the side also felt uncomfortable. Fortunately, he was strong after practicing martial arts for many years and could last longer than his own disciples.
He bared his teeth for a while, adjusted his breath and exercise, and after he felt a little relieved, he picked up wooden chopsticks and picked up a few sticks to stuff into his mouth, while looking at Mu Yu. This is his eldest disciple, who has learned the true teachings, but can't fight with swords.
He is not good at swordsmanship in the sect. On the contrary, he acquired a sharp swordsmanship during his training abroad in the past few years and practiced it well. Now he has also entered the second-rate level and can be regarded as the third master in the sect besides him.
As for the second one, he is Zhong Shanjin’s junior brother and the only elder of the sect.
"Uncle Master, he saw the master acting dull in the courtyard in the morning... obsessed with practicing, so he made a few remarks and went outside, saying that there was a bottleneck and he wanted to collect information."
When Zhong Shanjin asked, Mu Yu was honest and honest by nature, so he knew everything. Li Mubai on the other side had a good relationship with the old naughty uncle, but now he wanted to lie down on the bed and have a good sleep.
Sleep.
But my stomach kept growling, so I had to fill it up first.
"How long have we been here?"
After finishing the meal, Zhong Shanjin asked. Li Mubai, who was feeling sleepy after being full, also felt slightly refreshed and a little curious.
Speaking of this, even Mu Yu couldn't help but marvel.
"Two days and one night, a full sixteen hours!"
You Qi didn't drink even a drop of water and didn't eat an inch of food. He didn't know what the two people were doing. He had leaned closer and listened to a few words before, but he was confused and didn't understand.
Now that the master asked about it, the upright Mu Yu obviously cared.