Volume 12 Picking the Stars Chapter 7 Past and Present Lives
For Luo Yu's return, Qingyang Guan has a welcoming attitude. Although An Ziqing was the only one who came to greet her, in the day or two after she returned, almost all of her colleagues who knew her came to visit, and most of them brought some small gifts.
These gifts are so small that they are all packed in jade boxes, each jade box is no bigger than a palm, and there is often only one inside.
There is no way, the elixir that can increase cultivation more steadily is too rare. It is said that there are so many existing that they have basically emptied the regular inventory of Danfang.
"Everyone's ideas are really unexpectedly tacit!" Dozens of jade boxes containing elixirs were lined up, and Luo Yu sat in front of the table, staring at these jade boxes, very emotional.
The setting sun shone through the window, and the red light reflected the translucent jade box like those red jade blood jade marked with sky-high prices in the jewelry store in the world—that kind of thing is actually quite a precious refining material, and it is also very valuable in alchemy, but if it is not processed with spells, it is just a plaything at best. The rich people in the red dust most often do this kind of violent thing.
This jade box is engraved with an exquisite magic circle, as long as the mana is replenished regularly, the normal operation of the magic circle can almost completely separate the inside and outside of the jade box, to ensure that the medicinal properties of these pills will not be lost to the greatest extent. The jade box made by Qingyangguan is naturally the best of its kind, and it can theoretically preserve the elixir for thousands of years.
…… Of course, in fact, there is no pill that needs to be preserved for thousands of years. Because often before that, they are used.
These precious pills are actually really easy to use, and there are so many places where they can be used - in fact, for those in charge of managing them, the main task is not to consider the extravagant question of "which pills are almost ...... expiration date", but to delay the consumption of these precious pills as much as possible.
Even so, they are still being consumed at a faster rate than expected. Especially when some unexpected event occurs, the consumption rate will be faster.
What is happening so far is the kind that will seriously accelerate the consumption of the elixir in the inventory.
Luo Yu sighed for a while, opened a box, and with the faint fragrance that came to her nose, a golden pill appeared in front of her.
The Golden Jade Seven Treasures Xiao Huandan, originally from Buddhism, has been adjusted and improved by a self-proclaimed surnamed Han, the cost has been reduced, and the scope of application has also been weakened. Originally, this elixir could help the monk refine his body while promoting the improvement of his cultivation, making the monk's body stronger, and he could have a better foundation when refining his qi in the future. However, the Han surname Sanxiu canceled this function and changed it to a simple growth cultivation. In this way, the difficulty of refining is greatly reduced, and the restrictions on those who take it are basically eliminated.
The original version of the Golden Jade Seven Treasures Xiao Huan Dan must be taken in conjunction with the Buddhist Mind Method in order to fully absorb its medicinal effects. With this kind of adjustment, as long as you meditate normally after taking it, you can absorb the medicinal properties well.
So since this improved prescription was promoted, it quickly replaced the original. At present, except for some Buddhist sects that have special needs in refining the body, almost all sects and sects are refining the improved version, and the original version has gradually disappeared.
Interestingly, the formula of this elixir was originally promoted by Uncle Kishi. When Jiangan traveled around the world, he once opened a bookstore in a place really called "Qingniu Town", and once met the Sanxiu surnamed Han. That Sanxiu exchanged a ghost path cheat book for the recipe of the original Golden Jade Seven Treasures Xiao Huandan, and about a year later, he exchanged this improved recipe for something.
Jiangan was quite emotional about this fate, so he made the formula public. Of course, at the request of the Sanxiu, he only revealed the surname of the Sanxiu, but kept his name a secret.
In fact, even if the name is leaked, it probably won't be found. Because the master has a dark complexion and an ordinary appearance, except for a glimmer of inspiration flashing in his eyes from time to time, he is so ordinary that he can't see it when he walks into the crowd, and his only sign is that he likes to wear a green coat, but it is easy to change clothes......
There are a lot of scattered cultivators in the world, and there are naturally many people with the surname Han, and this surname is likely to be fabricated, so after a period of time, no one is looking for this Dan Dao master surnamed Han.
This senior Han didn't leave any story in the world, and the only thing that was known was probably the formula of this elixir. However, this achievement was enough to make him a master who would be admired by future generations.
Luo Yu was well-read and memorized, and anecdotes about this elixir flowed through his heart in an instant. But these thoughts just slid through my mind like flowing water, leaving no trace.
Maintaining a peaceful and serene state of mind, she took a elixir.
It does not melt in the mouth like ordinary elixirs, and after swallowing it, it remains as it is, but it is suspended in the stomach, constantly exuding a mild but long-lasting warmth, which penetrates very strongly, and after a while, it fills the whole body.
Luo Yu smiled slightly, and put the exercises of the Taishang Nine Turns Dan Sutra into operation, and the true qi in his body flowed according to the trajectory that had already been run countless times. With the flow of true qi, that warmth is constantly absorbed into the meridians.
At first, there was a clear distinction between it and True Qi. However, as long as the True Qi was run two or three times, it would be quickly assimilated by the True Qi, and it would not take long for the warmth in the meridians to disappear without a trace, and the potency contained in the elixir would be completely transformed into its own cultivation.
This cultivation took three days. By the time Luo Yu's retreat was over, his cultivation had improved a lot, and it was at least worth the results of his cultivation in the first half of the year.
This kind of effect is probably considered to be in the middle and upper class among the various elixirs that enhance cultivation. However, it is mild in medicine, has almost no side effects, and does not need to accumulate erysipelas in the body like other similar pills. It is precisely because of this advantage that it is regarded as the first elixir to enhance cultivation!
It's a pity that the effect of this elixir will be very poor when it reaches the realm of refining gang, and more importantly, it is not helpful for seeing nature and passing through the darkness, so ...... An Ziqing once imagined that if he could research a elixir that could help him see the sexuality, he would definitely be very popular!
It's a pity that when he was successful in refining and came into contact with the advanced knowledge of the Dan Dao, he found that such a thing had already been invented - it was a highly poisonous elixir, but it would not make people die immediately, and after swallowing it, the monk would deeply feel the fear of death, which lasted for a long time.
Using this method to break through the bottleneck of seeing and understanding is quite fast. However, the low success rate is quite outrageous...... Just looking at the fact that this "Seeing Sex Pill" has never spread in the immortal cultivation world, you can see how unreliable this thing is!
"What happens if it doesn't work out?" Yi Yi, who was also present at the time, asked curiously.
"Dead, of course." Uncle Sanyunzi said expressionlessly, "And even if you succeed in breaking the level, you may not be poisoned." ”
"Someone will eat this stuff too?!" An Ziqing was taken aback, "It's just a joke with his life!"
"So this thing is out." Senior Uncle Sanyunzi sneered, "Seeing sex, knowing the heart, and crossing the tribulation, these three levels are the biggest obstacles on the road to cultivating immortals, how can it be solved by relying on a spirit pill!" Instead of wasting your time researching such a topic that is beyond the difficulty of the human world, you should honestly improve your cultivation. Maybe when you look at the problem from a higher-level perspective, you can devise a solution. ”
An Ziqing was reprimanded, his neck shrank, and he honestly went back to practice.
Over the years, An Ziqing has also carefully studied the formula of the Golden Jade Qibao Xiao Huandan, wanting to see if there is room for improvement. The one he gave to Luo Yu was the formula that he had improved, and it was claimed to be more effective, and one could be used for two.
But his boast was soon punctured by the clay, because the alchemy refiner is not separated, the clay is also quite familiar with pharmacology, Luo Yu took the elixir that was indeed twice as effective, and encountered the clay when he went out. The clay just sniffed it with his nose, and sighed: "Senior sister, the medicine you are taking this time is very high-end, there are actually several materials in it that can only be used in the realm of refining gang, and it is also a relatively precious kind." ”
Obviously, the formula developed by An Ziqing is purely a waste of things.
Because they had to prepare for the star-picking operation in the near future, the four major disciples of Qingyang Guan stayed in the mountain gate to cultivate during this time. Not only that, but the rest of the disciples of the twenty-seventh generation also happened to be in the mountain gate.
Since the four major disciples led by Wu Xie - Initiation Youcheng traveled the world, this situation has not happened for a long time.
"In the blink of an eye, the children have grown up." In the Patriarch Hall, Shaoguang Zhenren looked at the lit up bamboo buildings in the Jingshe area, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "I still remember the scene when we started not long ago and concentrated on cultivating!"
"There were nearly 200 disciples around the twenty-fifth generation, but only one-tenth of them remained." Pillow Stone Zhenren sighed, "Now there are only twenty-one left." Seeing that there is another big war, I don't know how many ...... will be left after this big war."
"A thousand coffins go out of the door, and their homes are prosperous. Everyone understands this truth, so why should you be sad, senior brother!" Shaoguang Zhenren persuaded, "What's more, what we practice for a lifetime is to transcend the mortal. To transcend the ordinary, you must act according to your own heart. Most of the brothers and sisters who have fallen one after another over the years have gone with their hearts, and they have no regrets!"
"yes...... Maybe it won't be long before I'll fall too. But as you said, in order to stick to your heart, even if you die, you have nothing to regret. Pillow Stone Zhenren hesitated, sighed, and said words that shocked Shaoguang Zhenren.
"Division...... Brother! How can you say such a thing!" Shaoguang Zhenren's face was not only shocked, but even a little panicked.
With the cultivation of the Pillow Stone Zhenren, of course, the exclamation he made would not be a mouthful, but it must be a feeling in his heart that he would say such a thing.
In other words, the contemporary head of Qingyang View really felt that he might die in the next battle, so he would sigh.
This makes Shaoguang Zhenren how not to be surprised, how not to worry, how not to be afraid!
As the head of Qingyang Temple, if even he falls, what a tragic battle it will be! Qingyangguan, who even died of martyrdom, will suffer what a terrible loss!
At this moment, even though Shaoguang Zhenren's cultivation was profound, he couldn't help but retreat.
Decent monks do not hesitate to risk their lives in order to defend the right path in the world. If necessary, Xu Shaoguang didn't mind sacrificing his life at all. But as a disciple of Qingyangguan, he has a deep attachment and ardent love for the sect, if you want to make a trade-off between Qingyangguan and the right path in the world, such a choice is too cruel, it is equivalent to stabbing him in the heart, and it is not one, it is two knives, three knives......
"Don't worry." Pillow Stone Zhenren naturally understood his worries, smiled slightly, and said calmly, "If the entire Qingyang Temple will encounter danger, won't you also feel it?" But ask yourself, do you feel the imminent smell of death?"
Of course, Shaoguang Zhenren didn't feel it, if he had a hunch, how could he be so shocked?
"So, you're taking things too seriously, and that's what it's called 'caring is messing up.'" Pillow Stone Zhenren smiled, "I may die, but it doesn't mean that the entire Qingyang Temple will be in danger." The battle for the stars must be very dangerous, and anyone can fall. As the head of the Qingyang Temple, I may be in a relatively safe position, but this security is only relative—maybe when the Demon Gate launches a surprise attack, I will be at the forefront of defending against their attacks. ”
"If that happens, my only option is to sacrifice myself to buy time for everyone – maybe that's why I feel like I'm in danger of death."
"Senior brother, do you also know that the Demon Gate will attack us?" Shaoguang Zhenren was stunned, "Wasn't you not present when Wu Xie reported?"
"Now that I feel death, of course I think more than others. And with a little more thought, this kind of thing is easy to guess. Pillow Stone Zhenren smiled and said, "I didn't hear Wu Xie's report - where did this kid get the news?"
"According to him, a friend he made in the Netherworld."
Pillow Stone Zhenren frowned slightly, closed his eyes, and the mana around his body surged, and began to calculate.
After a moment, he opened his eyes suspiciously: "Strange! Why don't I have any news about that man? I could feel the man's presence, but everything about him was as if something was shrouding him......"
"Yes, I've tried to do the math, and the result is the same as yours." Shaoguang Zhenren hesitated for a moment, but still said another thing, "I also calculated Wu Jie, and it was the same result." ”
Pillow Stone Zhenren's face suddenly changed, and he hurriedly closed his eyes and calculated. This time, he calculated for half an hour, until he was a little tired because of the excessive consumption of the true yuan, and he had to stop.
"Except for the fact that they are two different people, everything else is exactly the same! What could happen for Lang? I've never heard of anyone in the world who can directly block the method of reckoning without resorting to any means!"
The two helmsmen of Qingyang Guan, you look at me, I look at you, and they are all in deep thought.
After a long time, Pillow Stone Zhencai sighed and said, "Wu Jie's consistent behavior has proved that he is a person. Even if he had any shady secrets, it was his own business. Unless he is willing to say it, we should not ask questions. ”
"That's right. Whether he is an immortal in the Heavenly Realm or an extraterritorial Heavenly Demon who has been reincarnated as a human, it is already a matter of the previous life. The cause and effect of his past life is naturally borne by the person related to his past life. For us outsiders, Wu Xie is Wu Jie, just look at how he is, just look at this life!"
Even though they have guessed a little bit of Wu Jie's origin, the opinions of Shaoguang Zhenren and Pillow Stone Zhenren are completely consistent.
Reincarnation and recultivation are not particularly uncommon in the world of cultivating immortals. The immortal descends to earth, and the heavenly demon is born, this kind of thing has also happened in legends. However, for those who have been reincarnated and re-cultivated, no matter how clearly they remember everything in their previous lives, it is just equivalent to sitting in a tavern and watching, all kinds of joys and sorrows, all kinds of love and hatred, are already someone else's business.
Therefore, no matter what Wu Jie's origin is, since he is good in this life, then he is a person in the right path. If he doesn't say anything else, the two real people won't ask.
"In fact, if you want to investigate his origin, it is not completely untraceable." Shaoguang Zhenren suddenly laughed and said, "I heard that he named his cultivation place in the human world as Zhifeizhai, and called himself the master of Zhifeizhai...... Knowing what is wrong, knowing what is not...... From this word, you can probably see what kind of character he was in his previous life. ”
"Knowing that mistakes can be corrected, and good is great."
"Yes, there is often a saying in the world that 'the prodigal son does not change his money'. But there are so many prodigals in the world, how many can turn back? No matter what kind of mistakes Wu Xie made in his previous life, since he turned back, it was a good thing. Shaoguang Zhenren nodded in response, "As for the matter of his previous life...... At the time of his reincarnation, he must have suffered enough in hell, and now that he has been released from prison, what do we have to worry about?"
But as he spoke, some dark clouds appeared on his face: "But that friend of his...... It's a little worrying!"
can have the same account as Wu Xie and the result, and that person's origin is naturally similar to Wu Jie. And the two of them met in the Netherworld Realm, and they became friends quietly, and their friendship was good enough to tell each other about such a secret thing - to say that these two people had nothing to do in their previous lives, Pillow Stone Zhenren and Shaoguang Zhenren absolutely didn't believe it!
"Those who can know the secrets of the Demon Gate will only be the people in the Demon Gate, and it is likely that their status is not low." Pillow Stone Zhenren frowned and said, "Wu Xie has lost his way back, but that person may not be!"
"Or ...... I'm going to talk to him about it?"
Pillow Stone Zhenren pondered for a long time, and finally shook his head and vetoed Shaoguang Zhenren's suggestion.
"Although Wu Jie's cultivation is not high, his heart and conduct are very good. Since he is the reincarnation of that kind of big man, his vision is naturally very reliable. He was willing to believe that man, and naturally he had his reasons. If we go to persuade...... Have you ever guessed a possibility?" He suddenly smiled, his smile was a little ambiguous, "A Demon Dao Giant, maybe even a Heavenly Realm Immortal or an Extraterritorial Heavenly Demon, inexplicably fell with a person with a similar identity, and then reincarnated into the human world together, and in just a few decades, they re-recognized each other and became friends again......"
"Senior brother, if you have something to say, don't go around!"
"This is 'love'!" The expression of the real person of Pillow Stone at this moment is no different from the storytellers in the world who gossip about the news.