Chapter 185: The Sages Are Dead, The Drinkers Leave Their Names, The Divine Beast Bai Ze
Chapter 185 All the saints died, the drinker left his name, the mythical beast Bai Ze
Author: Beichuan Nanhai
Chapter 185 All the saints died, the drinker left his name, the mythical beast Bai Ze
The sun sets.
In the vast Kunlun Mountains, above the sea of clouds, the sunset at Yuxu Peak is majestic and spectacular.
In a separate courtyard at the top of the mountain, Luo He opened the door and walked out, turned around and thanked him again:
"Thank you for the information, Master Lu Chang'an."
"Just a little bit of help."
The old man with gray hair and childlike face smiled kindly and said:
"If you two can really meet Bai Ze, it will be a lucky thing for me."
Lin Xiaolin asked puzzledly: "Why do you say that?"
"Baopuzi" says that Bai Ze can understand the emotions of all things, know the things of ghosts and gods, and ward off evil spirits and avoid disasters, which is a symbol of auspiciousness."
Lu Chang'an said with a smile: "If you two can see the auspicious beast Baize, all the people of Li will be able to enjoy the good fortune together."
Luo He nodded thoughtfully.
Luo He has always felt that Bai Ze has a high status among mythical beasts.
Because Bai Ze knows everything about yin and yang and knows all the ghosts and gods in the world.
According to legend, Bai Ze told Emperor Wu about the ferocious beasts in the world.
Emperor Wu ordered people to record it, and it was used as a sacred artifact [Baize Picture].
The artifact [Baize Diagram] records tens of thousands of beasts, and even includes the characteristics and methods of getting rid of each vicious beast.
However, with the passage of time, Baize Tu has been lost in modern times and has become a mythical legend.
In summary, Bai Ze has the ability to expel ghosts and evil spirits, know the three realms, and bless all people.
In Luo He's opinion, Bai Ze, who knows all things, is slightly better than the "Four Spirits of Heaven".
After all, having Baizetu means having the powerful ability to "identify all the ingredients in the world".
But in terms of belief alone, the number of people who believe in Baize is far less than the number of people who believe in Qinglong, Suzaku, Xuanwu and White Tiger.
This may also be related to the fact that Bai Ze rarely shows up and stays in the Kunlun virtual realm.
According to Master Lu, Baize rarely made a trip to the mountains for the sake of private brewing by villagers.
Luo He still doesn't know Bai Ze's temper.
But be prepared for a rainy day, start with the word "wine", and you should be able to make some progress.
Lu Changan looked at the magnificent dusk on Yuxu Peak and said:
"It's getting late, why don't you two rest at the Taoist temple for the night, and then go to Yuxian Peak to look for Bai Ze tomorrow?"
Luo He glanced at Lin Xiaolin.
The short-haired beauty shrugged her shoulders and said that she was here to serve as a bodyguard and that she would still follow Luo He's arrangements for the specific itinerary.
Luo He also planned to prepare some wine-related ingredients that might be used tonight.
Lin Xiaolin has a private jet... Asking her to help run errands can greatly improve operational efficiency.
"Then I'm sorry to bother you."
Luo He accepted Master Lu's invitation and stayed one night at Yuxu Taoist Temple.
Master Lu ordered his disciples to prepare two guest rooms, and personally led Luo He and Lin Xiaolin to visit a wonder on Yuxu Peak.
The wonder is called "Kunlun Spring". The spring pool is surrounded by granite, and a clear spring suddenly gushes out from the bottom of the pool in the center, like a blooming lotus.
"This spring water is cold and sweet, and the water quality is transparent, like nectar and jade liquid. The pure natural spring water can be rated as a third-level resource, called [Iceberg Manna], and it has certain healing effects." Master Lu said.
Luo He looked at the spring water, his eyes slightly moved.
Whether this spring water is used for cooking, making wine or cultivating snow, it is a rare treasure...
At this time, Master Lu said:
"I have prepared some iceberg nectar and will give it to you two before you leave. It is a small gift to express my feelings."
Luo He was slightly startled and looked at the immortal elder, seeing him smiling kindly.
"No need for my share, just give it to Luo He as well." Lin Xiaolin answered directly and said with a smile: "Although I am borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha, my gratitude remains the same."
Master Lu smiled slightly, looked at the clear and cold spring water, and said:
"About this Kunlun Spring, there is a legend related to the Nong Emperor. I wonder if you two are interested in it."
Related to the Nong Emperor?
Luo He's eyes lit up and he hurriedly said: "I would like to hear the details!"
Master Lu held his Taoist robe, his eyes were introverted, and he said slowly:
"In the year of the severe drought, Emperor Nong traveled across mountains and rivers to Kunlun to look for Baize."
"Baize saw that Emperor Nong was tired and hungry, so he held a banquet in honor of Emperor Nong and said, "Let's drink fine wine to temporarily relieve our sorrow."
Master Lu put his sleeves up and looked up at a misty peak in the distance, as if imagining the scene at that time, and murmured:
"At that time, Emperor Nong was holding a golden bottle above the sea of clouds. He looked at the people of Kunlun who were suffering from drought under the sea of clouds. His heart trembled and he accidentally knocked over the wine bottle."
"The golden bottles were thrown to the ground, and the nectar overflowed. The overflowing nectar turned into the water of Kunlun Pool here."
Master Lu looked at the gushing clear spring and said:
"This is the origin of [Kunlun Pool] and [Iceberg Nectar]."
Lin Xiaolin folded his arms, rubbed his chin, and said:
"Why do I feel that Emperor Nong accidentally knocked over his wine glass?"
Luo He complained in his heart.
Bai Ze is unreasonable. He still drinks alcohol during a drought?
Master Lu smiled and said: "The charm of the story is that there are thousands of interpretations. Perhaps only the person involved can know the truth."
"Speaking of which, Bai Ze's seniority should be higher than that of Emperor Nong, right?" Luo He thought of something and asked.
"The word seniority is not used appropriately." Master Lu smiled faintly and said, "But that's the general idea."
Luo He fell into deep thought.
As early as the time of Emperor Wu, Bai Ze met Emperor Wu and left behind the artifact [Baize Picture].
Emperor Wu's lifespan is not recorded in the history books, but a trainer as strong as him is estimated to have a lifespan of a thousand years.
By the time of the Nong Emperor, if it was still the same Bai Ze, the Nong Emperor would have to treat him with respect when he saw him.
If the modern Baize is still the Baize from Emperor Wu's era——
Luo He took a breath in his heart.
Turtle is thousands of years older than Senior Turtle, and his seniority is even ridiculously high!
"It shouldn't be..."
Luo He thought: "The Xuanwu clan has changed three times, the Qilin clan has been passed down for generations, and there is no reason why the Baize clan should still be the same Baize from Emperor Wu's era."
Moreover, this story made Luo He more convinced of one thing.
Wine must be Bai Ze's favorite.
But Bai Ze is knowledgeable about all things and must have tasted all the fine wines in Donghuang. Chixia wine probably cannot enter his discernment.
What kind of wine should be used as the key to impress Bai Ze?
Night falls.
Luo Hesi thought about it and handed Lin Xiaolin a list.
Lin Xiaolin took the list, glanced at the dazzling array of wine names, was stunned for a moment, and said, "Are you insomniac?"
"No, it's to prepare for the visit to Bai Ze tomorrow."
Luo He spread his hands helplessly and said: "I'm thinking that Bai Ze should like to drink, but ordinary wine will definitely not impress him, so we have to win by surprise."
"I see."
Lin Xiaolin glanced at the list again and clicked his tongue:
"Let the mechanical master do the errands for you, you are respectable enough... just wait, I will prepare all the ingredients for you tomorrow!"
That night.
Lin Xiaolin drove the Fengshen Eagle down the mountain and purchased the raw materials on the list overnight.
Luo He went to bed early and got up early to recharge his batteries and prepare a hearty breakfast for Lin Xiaolin who returned at dawn.
At the dining table, Lin Xiaolin yawned and said lazily:
"I've prepared everything for you~ Many wine shops were closed, so I just knocked on the door and bought it."
"Thank you, Sister Xiaolin!" Luo He said sincerely.
"There's no need to thank you. After all, this is a necessary part of the mission." Lin Xiaolin held his chin in his hands and said a little depressed, "I just regret a little, accepting this commission from Wan Qing..."
Luo He smiled and said, "Let's eat first."
Lin Xiaolin glanced at the honey and red bean double-skinned milk on the table, absentmindedly scooped up a spoonful of the crystal-like milk jelly and put it into his mouth.
In an instant, Lin Xiaolin's eyes shone with light and he said excitedly:
"By the way, when are we going to Yuxian Peak? I can't wait!"
Luo He: "..."
Facts have proved that if people don’t eat breakfast, they will lose energy!
After breakfast, Lin Xiaolin was full of momentum and took the lead, leading Luo He to say goodbye to Master Lu.
After receiving the gift of [Iceberg Nectar], Luo He followed Lin Xiaolin and took the Wind God Machine Eagle.
Halfway through, Lin Xiaolin said casually:
"Yesterday, a beautiful sister asked me for your contact information, but I refused because Wan Qing was not in a good mood recently."
"Why is Wan Qing in a bad mood recently?" Luo He asked.
Lin Xiaolin stared at Luo He and tried hard to hold back his laughter.
Luo He asked strangely: "Why are you laughing?"
Lin Xiaolin did not answer, patted Luo He's shoulder hard, and laughed:
"Very good, you have a strong desire to survive. If you are the one, you will definitely be able to catch up with Master Li!"
Luo He later realized and had an epiphany.
It must be because I delayed the trip to the Snowy Mountains too late that Captain Li was in a bad mood.
There is no other way, the Kunlun Mountains stretch for thousands of miles, and Baize's whereabouts are difficult to trace.
This trip is expected to take a few more days.
However, Luo He is mentally prepared for a protracted war...
As the "successor of the Nong Emperor", I invite Bai Ze to come out!
Tuk-tuk-tuk——
The Fengshen Machine Eagle transformed into an airplane form and approached Yuxian Peak. Luo He and Lin Xiaolin were riding in the cockpit.
Yuxian Peak is shrouded in clouds and mist, and is faintly shrouded by a barrier. The Wind God Machine Eagle can only rest at the foot of the mountain.
Luo He looked up at the Yuxian Peak with misty clouds and mist, and said in a complicated tone:
"It seems we can only climb up on foot..."
"Don't panic, I estimate it will take three or four hours at most."
Lin Xiaolin paused, pointed to the sky, and said, "Did you see that?"
Following Lin Xiaolin's fingers, Luo He saw a blue bird dancing gracefully around Jade Fairy Peak, and said in surprise:
"Qing Feng Luan?"
"No, that's a blue bird. It's a pet animal that lives in the Kunlun Mountains. It's also a legendary messenger from the gods, representing unwavering love."
Lin Xiaolin said: "Li Wanqing's Green Phoenix Luan evolved from the Blue Bird. Her Blue Bird seems to have been left behind by her parents..."
Luo He thought of Qing Fengluan's daily performance and pondered:
"I do feel that Master Li's Qing Feng Luan is quite loyal..."
The two chatted while climbing up the mountain.
The mountains are deep and quiet, with clear springs and rare herbs growing there, just like a fairyland on earth.
Golden swallowtail butterflies, Penglai cranes, bluebirds and other pet animals were flying among them. When they saw the two people on the mountaineering road, they immediately flew away.
Increasingly, the two finally reached the top of the mountain.
Looking around, there is a sea of clouds all around, which is magnificent and magnificent. This place is like a paradise where gods live.
Near the pond, there is a cave, and a stone tablet stands beside the cave.
Luo He and Lin Xiaolin stepped forward to look at it and saw three words written on the stone tablet:
Cherish the empty bottle.
There are small vertical characters after the title, which is clearly a poem.
The content of this song "Cherishing the Empty Bottle" is similar to the song "About to Enter the Wine" in Luo He's memory, but there are subtle differences:
[Don’t you see, the water of the Yellow River is coming up from the sky...]
When I read the sentence "If you are happy in life, you must have all the joy, and don't let the golden bottle stand empty against the moon."
Luo He was in a trance, feeling that he had not traveled through time yet and was still reading the masterpieces of Shixian.
And when I read the sentence "All the sages have died in ancient times, only the drinkers leave their names."
Luo He's head buzzed, and cold sweat broke out on his back.
Yes, this world also has this masterpiece that has been handed down from generation to generation.
But the person who wrote this poem was not Li Bai, but a great poet in the parallel world, the era of the Empress. The title is not about drinking wine, but "Cherishing the Empty Bottle" written on the stone tablet.
"In ancient times, all the sages died, but only the drinkers left their names——"
Lin Xiaolin looked at the stone tablet, murmured a poem, his eyes revealed his thoughts, and said:
"If I guess correctly, this should be Bai Ze's confession."
Chef Luo's cultural quality is not high, but he instinctively feels the generosity and heroism in this poem.
At this moment, a trace of nervousness crept up in his heart, and goosebumps broke out on his body.
What's the meaning?
If this sentence represents Bai Ze...
All saints are dead.
Doesn’t it mean that all the holy beasts of Bai Ze’s contemporaries have fallen, and only Bai Ze remains today?
Drinkers leave their names.
Is this really Bai Ze, who has been here from the time of Emperor Wu to modern times, with the mythical beast on his head that has a lifespan of a thousand years!?
Click!
The sound of branches breaking could be heard behind me.
Luo He and Lin Xiaolin shuddered and turned around quickly!
However.
The two discovered that this was just a false alarm.
What appeared in front of them was a harmless little rabbit with red eyes and white ears.
"I was shocked." Luo He looked at Lin Xiaolin, "I thought it was Bai Ze."
Lin Xiaolin's expression was solemn... What kind of rabbit is this that can approach so silently that even I can't detect it?
At this time, the little white rabbit shrugged its ears and said:
"Why did you two come here?"
Its voice is like that of a little girl, as clear as a silver bell.
This rabbit can actually speak human language!
Luo He looked shocked and looked at each other with Lin Xiaolin, seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.
Immediately, Luo He took the initiative and said:
"I am the descendant of Emperor Nong. My name is Luo He. I am here to invite Baize to come out of the mountain."
The little white rabbit looked as usual and said:
"Bai Ze is still sleeping in seclusion, please come back."
Sleeping in seclusion?
What a time to choose!
Luo He hesitated for a moment and said:
"If possible, please tell Bai Ze that the Snowy Mountains are poisoned by the miasma, and the common people are threatened by the frost dragon, and they need Bai Ze's help!"
The little white rabbit looked like he was thinking hard and said immediately:
"Bai Ze once told me that all people have their own destiny, and he has no intention of intervening."
The little white rabbit turned around, flicked its short fluffy tail, and slipped into the grass. The little girl's call came:
"You two, go back, there is no need to come again!"
There was silence everywhere, and the invisible oppression disappeared.
Lin Xiaolin looked at Luo He silently, asking with his eyes what to do now.
Luo He looked around, looked in the direction of the cave, decided to give it a try, and said loudly:
"Senior Bai Ze! I know a lot about the art of fine wine. If you don't mind, we can make friends over wine!"
The expected response did not come.
Luo He was not discouraged and put his hand on the Qilin Jade Pendant. However, a cold wind blew against his face and restrained Luo He's movements.
"I told you, go back!" the little girl's voice said, "I woke up Bai Ze and everyone will have a hard time!"
When I came up, I was rejected.
Luo He was not discouraged and said: "I know that Senior Bai Ze is very knowledgeable about the fine wines of Donghuang, but we can discuss the fine wines outside Donghuang."
"For example, tequila, whiskey, rum..." Luo He said.
Lin Xiaolin was stunned for a long time.
Do you want to give the co-authorship to Bai Ze and Ling Dian Yang?
Bai Ze knows all things. This ability is as terrifying as the rule system, but it is also limited to Donghuang.
It takes at least ten days and a half to make wine, which is not enough time.
Therefore, the answer given by Luo He was "mixing wine".
Make a cocktail that makes Bai Ze feel fresh and curious, and want to take the initiative to try it!
It was quiet all around. Luo He felt uneasy and did not dare to act rashly.
In addition, Chef Luo understands the principle of taking a long-term view.
Facing the direction of the cave, he bowed and saluted, and Luo He said:
"If you don't mind, junior, I'll bother you again tomorrow..."