"The cinnabar in the main world is all low-grade. The high-grade and middle-grade cinnabar have long been extinct by this group of Taoist people who follow the bait sect. Just like me and Jinxian, we mobilized a lot of manpower and material resources to go there."
To do this, I searched all over the mountains to find such a small amount of good cinnabar."
"Good cinnabar may be naturally generated again, but compared to human destruction, the speed of natural formation is definitely not as fast as the speed of collection... Low-grade cinnabar is collected, and then used to refine elixirs, and what is obtained is poison...
"
Bai Gui thought to himself.
He felt that his guess was not necessarily correct, but it was reasonable to a certain extent.
From a chemical perspective, element molecules in different states can form different substances. For example, graphite and diamond are two completely different substances.
Top-grade and middle-grade cinnabar have more inspiration than lower-grade cinnabar, and their properties are definitely different!
"Before refining the elixir, you must perform a ritual ceremony and fast. After three days of fasting as a disciple, you can start refining the elixir."
"A full one hundred and twenty days..."
"Although you can eat, drink, and do other things during the process of refining the elixir, the quality after the elixir is completed will inevitably be reduced."
Hou Shaowei explained.
"Wen Xuan, you are also a person who practices Ziyun's Wonderful Edict. Later, you will join me as my master to do the fasting and give me a shot."
"It will also be beneficial to your practice while refining the elixir."
He glanced at his eldest disciple Zhou Wenxuan again and gave instructions.
He has a little selfishness here.
Bai Gui and Princess Jinxian spent such a high price to collect so much valuable cinnabar, and the energy and financial resources expended are immeasurable. Although Zongsheng Temple is a royal Taoist temple, it may have more financial resources than Jinxian Temple, but this is a sect
As the leader, he can use the entire property of Shengguan Dojo, but it is impossible to use so much financial resources for his own selfish purposes.
And a piece of high-quality bright sand... This is something that cannot be collected with ordinary financial resources. You have to pay attention to fate.
With his ability in elixir refining, if this external elixir is completed, it will definitely be a treasure elixir!
The second disciple Bai Gui asked his master to make alchemy. After it was done, anyone who knew a little bit about the rules would know that he would be given a lot of profit. In the same way, if it is not easy to avoid Zhou Wenxuan in the alchemy matter, it would also be given to Zhou Wenxuan.
This senior brother has some external elixirs.
But...this is the truth. If you really do this, even if the junior brother Bai Gui doesn't complain, Zhou Wenxuan will suffer the consequences!
Therefore, it is much more reasonable and reasonable for Hou Shaowei to ask Zhou Wenxuan to take action and receive pills from now on.
In addition, the magical power developed through the practice of Ziyun Miaozhi can also play a certain role in the process of refining elixirs.
"Yes! Master!"
Zhou Wenxuan nodded in agreement.
Although he has never seen his master make elixirs, there are many Taoist temples in Chang'an City, and some Taoists occasionally make elixirs. During the elixir making, he has also watched from the sidelines, and some fairy boys have taken action.
Although Bai Gui has always been aware of the subtleties, he obviously does not have a clear understanding of Hou Shaowei's inner thoughts.
But even if he knew about this little thing, he would just smile heartily and turn a blind eye.
If Hou Shaowei can do this to his senior brother today, then maybe he will do the same to him someday. Since he entrusted the cinnabar that he finally collected to the master for refining, it is natural for the master to receive some benefits from it...
..., you can’t be a stubborn cock and never pluck out a hair.
He is not from the Yang Zhu school of thought.
"Master, senior brother, I also have some interest in alchemy..."
"When you are refining the alchemy, I wonder if I can observe it. As for me, I will not interfere in the alchemy matters..."
Bai Gui thought for a while and asked.
When refining alchemy, you are most afraid of being disturbed by outsiders. However, ordinary observation will not cause any bad effects. However, according to the rules, you must ask for instructions first.
Even if it's Master refining elixir.
"It doesn't matter if you are watching from the sidelines. The teacher just explained the Alchemy Sutra and the method of taking bait to you, just to let you listen more and practice more."
Hou Shaowei nodded, saying it was okay.
Bai Gui is his disciple, and his character is good. If he doesn't even believe in his disciple, then there is no point in being in front of his master.
"Thank you, Master."
Bai Gui performed a Taoist head-offering ceremony.
He observed alchemy not only to learn the method of refining the outer elixir, but also for another purpose.
That is to take this opportunity to refine explosives.
Industrialized society is about changing nature. If you want to change nature, explosives are indispensable.
Although medicine king Sun Simiao invented black gunpowder, black gunpowder can be used in firecrackers, but it is insufficient for mining, road construction, etc.
It should be very reasonable for him, a Taoist priest, to continue his studies in the holy arts and practice more powerful yellow gunpowder.
But with yellow gunpowder and scientific military training, it is no longer difficult to climb to the snowy plateau and destroy Tubo, the enemy of the Tang Dynasty.
…
Time passes slowly.
It was early spring in the third year of Kaiyuan.
There is still some time before the alchemy furnace of Haotian Temple is opened.
Bai Gui, together with the two princesses, some servants, nobles' children, and dignitaries, left Chang'an for a spring outing in the southern suburbs.
He rode to Youxian Temple.
"Mage."
He walked into the Taoist temple and saluted Master Chen, the master of Youxian Temple.
Although Master Chen failed to become his disciple, during the years he lived in Youxian Temple, his care for him was never less than that of a true disciple, so he also treated him with the courtesy of a master.
"Pindao has met Lin Yihou."
Master Chen quickly avoided it and stepped aside.
Although Bai Gui adheres to the disciple etiquette, Master Chen does not dare to go beyond the etiquette system. If Bai Gui is really his disciple, it is okay for him to act like a teacher, and no one will say much, but he is not. If he accepts it graciously, I am afraid that
Will be criticized by others.
If it were a secular dignitary like this, it would be okay for him to act like a superior person.
Bai Gui is also a disciple of Hou Shaowei of Zongshengguan in Youxian Temple, and his status in Zongshenguan is not comparable to that of Hou Shaowei.
"When I was in the temple, I was taken care of by the Master..."
"I'm just busy on weekdays and can't spare time to come to Youxian Temple. I ask Master for your forgiveness."
Bai Gui gave some advice, and then Master Chen accepted the gift with a smile on his face.
"Lin Yihou became famous at a young age and is busy with official duties, which is understandable."
Master Chen nodded and said with relief.
Although Bai Gui went back to Youxian Temple once or twice after becoming the number one scholar, the number of subsequent visits was much less. Although he guessed it was due to official duties, who knows if Bai Gui was tired of Youxian Temple.
The two talked and laughed for a while.
The two princesses following Bai Gui arrived very late.
Master Chen greeted them one by one.
After entering the temple, perform ritual offerings and pray for blessings as usual.
"This young man's name is Wang Wei, also known as Mojie. He came here last year and has been staying in the temple for several months."
After praying and walking out of the Doumu Hall, Master Chen introduced the handsome young man in white who was following him just as he had introduced Bai Gui.
Hearing this, Bai Gui roughly understood.
He succeeded in one fell swoop by "getting close to" Princess Jinxian, and became the target of countless latecomers to study hard.
Therefore, Wang Wei, who came to Chang'an for a trip, knew that Youxian Temple had the opportunity to receive dignitaries, so he stayed there for the night, studied, and waited for the imperial examination next year to try his luck.
Not only Wang Wei, many wealthy scholars who came to Chang'an basically stayed in Taoist temples and Buddhist temples because they could meet dignitaries in Taoist temples and Buddhist temples.
In Youxian Temple, it is obvious that Wang Wei is not the only one staying there, but Wang Wei's talents and family background are among the best, so Master Chen will take this opportunity to recommend Wang Wei first.
"This is Marquis Lin Yi, Princess Jinxian, and Princess Yuzhen."
Master Chen introduced Wang Wei.
"Mojie has met Marquis Lin Yi, Princess Jinxian, and Princess Yuzhen."
Wang Wei's eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward and handed the poems he had recently obtained to the hands of Bai Gui, who was leading the way. He bowed and said: "This is Mojie's humble work. I would like to ask Marquis Lin Yi to appreciate it..."
Although Marquis Lin Yi was awarded the title of Marquis based on his military merits, Wang Wei knew that Marquis Lin Yi's talents were definitely among the best in the world.
If his talent and knowledge can catch the eye of Marquis Lin Yi, he will definitely become famous in Chang'an.
Marquis Lin Yi is now also a popular figure in Chang'an City.