Chapter 17 Learning to Refine Medicine
Meng Hao had a good night's rest, and the next morning after finishing his work, he went to the Wonderful Medicine Pavilion, and when Meng Hao met many fellow disciples on the way, he also heard their conversation.
"I heard that yesterday's medicine apprentice assessment of the second elder of the Ge family accepted apprentices. ”
"What, is it true? Didn't the second elder say that he would never accept apprentices?"
"It seems that yesterday's medicine apprentice assessment produced a genius, and he only stayed in the medicine field for half a month to pass the assessment, and he still passed with a full score. ”
"What? This kind of talent is really jealous, don't let me see him, otherwise I have to force him to go to the martial arts arena to learn a few tricks. ”
Located at the top of the fourth peak, the martial arts arena is a huge round platform, and if there is a gap between disciples or if they want to challenge, they will go to the martial arts arena, and there will be elders to supervise it.
Meng Hao heard the conversation of those people very clearly, Meng Hao, who originally wanted to say hello, immediately dispelled this idea after hearing the idea of one of them, and even walked silently with his head down and did not dare to say a word for fear that the person would recognize him.
When Meng Hao was still some distance away from the Miao Yao Pavilion, he saw a tall figure standing at the door of the Miao Yao Pavilion, wearing a green coat, with white hair fluttering in the wind, looking like a master of the world.
"Elder Ge is good. The disciples passing by all clasped their fists and were very respectful, and most of them wondered in their hearts, today is not the day of the apprentice assessment, why is Elder Ge here.
"What's the matter? Elder Ge usually stays in Xinglin Residence, why is he standing in front of the door of the Mystic Medicine Pavilion early in the morning today?"
"I don't know yet, wait for his new apprentice. The disciple who knew the inside story began to speak, attracting more and more people's attention, wanting to see which disciple was so lucky.
Meng Hao was a little stunned when he saw a group of onlookers behind Master Daoyi, but he still had the courage to walk towards Master Daoyi.
"Apprentice Meng Hao visits Master Yi. Meng Hao came to Ge Zhiyi and saluted respectfully.
"Haha, good boy, you're finally here, go, take you to my quarters. Ge Qiyi laughed, patted Meng Hao's shoulder, and pulled Meng Hao towards the Medicine King Peak, not caring at all about the disciples around him.
When Meng Hao and Ge Qiyi left, all the disciples present were fried and discussed.
"I'll go, is that the kid going all the way, and he's not all heard what I'm saying. The person who said just now that he wanted to talk to Meng Hao looked embarrassed.
The second elder of the Ge family lives in the halfway of Yaowang Peak, and there is a courtyard located here, named Xinglinju. The aura here is sufficient, condensed into a mist to surround the apricot grove, and it is obvious that there is a formation arrangement. There are several acres of medicinal fields around, not only are all kinds of medicinal materials complete, but there are also many mutated spiritual grasses growing in them.
"Apprentice, what do you think of the place where Master lives?" Ge Qiyi took Meng Hao to the outside of the Xinglin Residence, pointing to the surrounding scenery and asked.
"It's like a paradise, it's beautiful. Meng Hao looked at the scenery here and exclaimed.
"Haha, since you worship the two of us as teachers, then move here from today onwards, so that we can pass on your medicine to the best of our hearts. Katsuki suggested.
"That's what the disciple meant, thank you, Master. Meng Hao said apologetically, Ge Zhiyi's thoughts were in Meng Hao's mind.
"Master Yi, where is Master Chengren now?" Meng Hao asked.
"Your Master Chengren is refining the elixir inside, I'm afraid it will take some time to see him. Katsuki said.
"Alchemy?" When Meng Hao heard this word, he thought of the legendary alchemy scene, and couldn't help but yearn for it, wanting to go and observe it.
"Alchemy can be different from alchemy, the most taboo will be disturbed, there will be time in the future. Ge Qiyi saw Meng Hao's thoughts and spoke.
"I don't know if you've ever read a book on alchemy?" took Meng Hao to visit Xinglinju, and then Ge Qiyi led Meng Hao into his study and asked.
"The apprentice hasn't had time to read about it yet. Meng Hao also wanted to, but time was limited, so he didn't have time to read it at all.
"Then I'll tell you about alchemy, most of the herbs are toxic, and the function of alchemy is to remove the toxicity of the herbs and improve the performance of the herbs. Our Taoism pays attention to the five elements of yin and yang, and the same is true for refining medicine, different refining methods of medicinal materials can stimulate the different medicinal effects of medicinal materials, fit the attributes of the five elements of the human body, and play a role in curing diseases and saving people or strengthening the body. ”
"At present, the methods of alchemy can be roughly divided into fifteen kinds, including: calcining, cannon, simmering, stir-frying, moxibustion, baking, baking, washing, bleaching, soaking, staining, flying, steaming, boiling, and quenching. ”
These fifteen means are inseparable from the word fire and water, and any one of them also divides many methods. Take the bubble method alone, there are salt water bubbles, honey bubbles, medicinal juice bubbles, slurry bubbles, vinegar bubbles, wine bubbles and so on. The different brewing methods will produce different results, and the final efficacy of the miracle medicine will also become very different because of a little mistake. ”
"Therefore, before refining medicine, you must first be familiar with the pharmacological properties of each medicinal material, which is why you must pass the qualification of a medicine apprentice to learn to refine medicine. ”
"From today onwards, you will follow me to learn the methods of water method alchemy, and after you Master Chengren has finished practicing Dan, you will learn the method of fire method refining medicine with him, and after you are proficient, I will teach you the kung fu of water and fire joint practice. Katsuki said.
"Yes, Master. After hearing so much, Meng Hao couldn't wait to learn alchemy.
"I said Lao Ge, you don't have to be so ostentatious when you accept an apprentice, the disciples under the mountain have all exploded. When Ge Qiyi was explaining the knowledge of medicine refining to Meng Hao, an old man in Tsing Yi came to Xinglinju with steps, and the voice had already come in before he entered the hospital.
"I said who was so rude, it turned out to be you old fellow. Ge Qiyi led Meng Hao out of the study and came to the courtyard, looked at the old man in front of him and said unhappily.
This old man's name is Tao Youdao, he is an elder on the forging peak, and the kung fu of forging and formation is comparable to the level of the second elder of the Ge family refining medicine, which is extremely extraordinary.
"You are the disciple who scored a full score in the medicine apprentice assessment, not bad, no wonder the Ge family is so eager to accept you, otherwise you will definitely be snatched away by others. Tao Youdao glanced at Meng Hao beside Ge Qiyi, nodded and said.
"Don't talk about those useless things, just say it, what's the matter with me?" Ge Qiyi is very clear about Tao Youdao's temper, he must have come here for something, otherwise he wouldn't have come to his apricot grove residence for no reason.
"Sure enough, I can't hide it from you, I just want to ask for a broken Jidan. Tao Youdao said with a smile.
"Po Ji Dan, your kid is about to break through?" asked as if he had thought of something, and frowned.
"Exactly. Tao Youdao said very proudly, without concealing it at all.
"Yes, you know the rules. Ka Quyi didn't ask any more questions, and spoke.
"Clear. Tao Youdao flicked his sleeves, hundreds of medicinal materials appeared in mid-air, and a rich medicinal fragrance rushed towards Meng Hao, Meng Hao just took a sip of the essence in his body and became restless, obviously these medicinal materials are extremely good.
"Ten days later. In the blink of an eye, the medicinal herbs in the sky disappeared, and Ge Zhiyi spoke.
"Okay, then I won't bother your disciples. Tao Youdao saw that Ge Zhiyi had accepted the medicinal materials, and he didn't stay any longer, so he turned around and left.
"It's really waiting for someone to come out. Ge Qiyi looked at the back in front of Tao Youdao and sighed.
"Master, I don't know who Elder Tao is asking for to break the foundation for?" When Tao Youdao walked away, Meng Hao asked the doubts in his heart.
"Who else can it be, his own son, Tao Yuanzhi, who is now the second among the thirty-seven generations of disciples, can really toss at the age of a hundred. Katsutori complained.
Meng Hao was also dumbfounded when he heard this, but he had heard of Tao Yuanzhi from the mouth of Jingshu and them, he was only 18 years old, and he was already at the peak of the foundation building realm, and he could immediately break through to become a strong person in the Jiedan. No wonder Ge Qiyi complained, a hundred-year-old person still has the energy to give birth to a son, I have to admire it.
Since this day, Meng Hao has lived in the Xinglin Residence of the second elder of the Ge family, concentrating on following the second elder to learn the knowledge of alchemy. Meng Hao's hard work and talent moved the second elder again, and in just half a month, he mastered all 15 methods of refining medicine, which made the second elder excited and spared no effort to start teaching Meng Hao. A month later, Meng Hao personally refined the first magic medicine, healing his wounds.
Healing Wound Powder, is a very common medicine, fused with more than a dozen healing and blood-replenishing herbs refined, whether it is taken externally or internally, it has a miraculous effect on external injuries, Meng Hao was injured in the palm of his hand on the train, and Tao Unchanged was Meng Hao who was treated with this medicine.
"Yes, the success of the refining of this healing powder also indicates that you have officially entered the realm of alchemy, but the healing powder is the simplest medicine, you still need to work hard, and when you can refine the essence qi pill, you can be regarded as gaining a firm foothold in the field of alchemy. The second elder of the Ge family was very excited in his heart, and the successful refining of the healing powder once again refreshed the judgment of Meng Hao's talent, for fear that Meng Hao would be arrogant, Ge Chengren could only try his best to put on a teaching posture and said.
"Yes, Master. Meng Hao said in a deep voice, without the slightest pride.
There are five levels in the field of alchemy, and the lowest level is the status of a medicine apprentice, who can refine simple healing and detoxification and other magical medicines. Then there is the Yellow Medicine Master, and only by refining a wonderful medicine suitable for Qi Condensation and Foundation Cultivation can he be called the title of Yellow Medicine Master.
Further up is the existence of the Xuandan Master, and only by stepping into the realm of the elixir can the elixir be refined, the medicinal effect of the elixir is stronger than the elixir, the refined elixir is suitable for everyone below the Yuanying realm, every Xuandan master has a status that is admired by tens of thousands of people, and the second elder of the Ge family is such an existence.
After really refining medicine, he realized the breadth and profundity of alchemy, Meng Hao had already raised his goal from the original alchemist to an alchemist, and the success of healing was only a small step on his alchemy path, and there was still a long way to go.
"Well, it's good that you're self-motivated. Ge Chengren nodded and said with satisfaction.
"Buzz... ”
Suddenly, there were bursts of bells from Da Mao Peak, which spread to the corners of the entire small world of Mao Mountain, and it took nine times before it stopped.
"It's time to think about it. Ge Chengren said with emotion after the bell stopped.
"Master, did something big happen, why did you ring the assembly bell?" Meng Hao looked at Ge Chengren beside him and asked.
Nine bells rang, announcing that all the disciples of Maoshan must rush to the Nine Heavens Ten Thousand Blessings Palace as quickly as possible, no matter what you do. Generally, it will be sounded when something big happens, and it is the first time Meng Hao has heard it when he comes to Maoshan.
"You'll know when you go, maybe it's good for your hundred ghosts. Ge Chengren didn't panic, looked at Meng Hao and said.
"Master, I've always wanted to ask you, since you know that I am cultivating the Hundred Ghost Upper Body, why don't you dissuade me from cultivating other exercises?" Meng Hao was puzzled, since he had been studying with his own teacher, the second elder of the Ge family had never asked about his own exercises, originally thinking that they didn't know.
"Cultivation is all about the heart, we only teach you the knowledge of alchemy, and we won't ask about the rest. Ge Chengren explained with a smile.
"Let's not talk about that, let's hurry to Wanfu Palace. The second elder of the Ge family didn't say anything more, and pulled Meng Hao towards the top of Damao Peak.
When Meng Hao and the three of them came to the peak of Da Mao Peak, the square in front of Wanfu Palace was already full of thousands of Maoshan disciples, not only the disciples of the thirty generations, but also many elders in the thirty-six generations, but the two generations were in different areas, Meng Hao and the two masters said goodbye to the thirty-seventh generation disciple area, looking for Jingshu and Chen Yu.
"Meng Hao, I haven't seen you for a long time. In the crowd, Jing Shu beckoned to Meng Hao from afar.
"yes, it's been more than a month. Meng Hao was also full of excitement when he saw Jingshu.
"How about it? It's good to follow the second elder of the Ge family. Chen Yu on the side asked curiously.
"Well, the two masters are very responsible, and in just one month, I can refine the healing powder. Meng Hao nodded and said seriously.
"Hey, don't talk about it, I'm too devastated. Chen Yu gasped when he heard this, and didn't dare to listen to it anymore.
"Is this something big going on?" Meng Hao didn't chat with the two of them anymore, and asked the confusion in his heart.
"It can be a big deal, it may or may not be counted, it will happen once a year. Chen Yu said.
"What the hell is going on?" Meng Hao became even more curious when he heard this.
"It's Halloween every year. Jingshu said.
Ghost Festival, every year Qingming, Zhongyuan, and Hanyi are all Ghost Festivals, the most solemn of which is the Zhongyuan Ghost Festival, this day the underworld will open the door of the underworld, and the ghosts of the underworld can return to the yang to visit relatives, it is the heaviest day of the year, so there are many taboos on this day, especially at night.
Meng Hao paused for a moment, then slapped his head, and then thought that in seven days, wouldn't it be the fifteenth day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar, and he had forgotten the time of his cultivation during this time.
"Quiet !!"
At this moment, a bell-like voice sounded, and the originally noisy square suddenly fell into silence, Meng Hao looked towards Wanfu Palace, and found that a figure slowly walked out, it was Tao Zhengyang, the head of Maoshan Mountain.
"It's the day of the Ghost Festival of another year, the two worlds of yin and yang are about to connect, and I am afraid that there will be evil ghosts who will break the rules of the two worlds and cause trouble in the world. My Maoshan belongs to the Taoist orthodox, and it should be even more so, if there are disciples who are willing to go out to help, they can go to Maoshan in the outside world from today onwards, and wait for the ghost door to open in seven days. Tao Zhengyang said loudly.
"The disciple is willing to go out to help. All the Maoshan disciples present said aloud as the head finished speaking, and the voice shook the sky.
"Good" Tao Zhengyang looked at the thirty-seven generations of disciples who were agitated, and he was very satisfied.
Without saying too much, the head of the sect returned to Wanfu Palace with the elders of the thirty-sixth generation after the announcement, and the disciples of the thirty-seventh generation began to discuss it, some had already walked towards the teleportation array of the sixth Mao Peak, and some went back to prepare things to deal with the upcoming Halloween.
"I discussed it with Jingshu before we came, and now we will go to Maoshan in the outside world, what are your plans?" Chen Yu looked at Meng Hao and asked.
"I need to prepare something, you go first, and I'll look for you when I get out. Meng Hao said.
"Alright, we'll be waiting for you outside. Jing Shu said, and then walked with Chen Yu to the crowd towards the teleportation array.
Because it was the first time to experience the Halloween Festival in the Immortal Cultivation Realm, Meng Hao didn't know what would happen, and he would not be relieved until he was fully prepared. Seeing that the second elder of the Ge family followed the head to Wanfu Palace, Meng Hao turned around and walked towards Xinglinju.