Chapter 425: with translation of chapter title

When I rushed to that messy side room, Murong Jia Jia was curled up in the dim attire-corner, with three small flags arranged in a triangle before her; upon closer look, the flags emitted a few threads of chaotic, invisible red lines that encircled Murong Jia Jia at the center.

When I rushed to that messy side room, Murong Jia Jia was curled up in the dim attire-corner, with three small flags arranged in a triangle before her; upon closer inspection, the flags emitted a few threads of chaotic, invisible red lines that encircled Murong Jia Jia at the center.

We need to keep meaning, not add. Let's produce a concise translation.

When I arrived at the messy side room, Murong Jia Jia was curled up in the dim attire-corner, with three small flags arranged in a triangle before her; upon closer look, the flags emitted a few threads of chaotic, invisible red lines that encircled Murong Jia Jia at the center.

dim attire-corner

Thus: "When I arrived at the messy side room, Murong Jia Jia was curled up in the dim attire-corner; before her, three small flags stood in a triangle around her. Looking closely, the flags emitted a few threads of chaotic, invisible red lines, encircling Murong Jia Jia at the center."

Check we kept all info.

Although I have lost my magical power, I recognize the use of these flags; they are just like the technique in Lin Zhengying's exorcist Daoist priest films, where red threads bind zombies.

Translate: Although I have lost my magical power, I recognize the use of these flags; they are like the technique in the exorcist Daoist priest films of Lin Zhengying, where red threads bind zombies.

in the exorcist Daoist priest

Yes, don't think I'm joking. Hong Kong has long been a stronghold for the Southern Transmission Maoshan Mighty Numinous Law; even though Lin Zhengying is not a practitioner of the Fa teaching, the techniques and terminology in his films are indeed drawn from Hong Kong folk Southern Transmission Maoshan Mighty Numinous Law.

Translate: Yes, don't think I'm joking. Hong Kong has long been a place where the Southern Transmission Maoshan Mighty Numinous Law is widely transmitted; even though Lin Zhengying is not a Daoist practitioner, the magic and jargon in his films are indeed drawn from Hong Kong folk Southern Transmission Maoshan Mighty Numinous Law.

Southern Transmission Maoshan Mighty Numinous Law

This technique invokes the power of the Giant Spirit God; any demon or monster bound by it sinks deep and cannot escape. In this formation, whether using flags, ropes, or similar objects, the main focal point is not on the rope or flag, but a tiny, almost unnoticeable figurine that actually takes effect.

Translate: This magic summons the power of the Giant Spirit God; any demon or monster bound by it sinks deep and cannot escape. In this magic formation, whether using flags or ropes or similar items to set up the formation, the main focal point is not on the rope or flag; the truly effective element is a tiny, inconspicuous doll.

I found this small figurine hidden by Uncle Qing Song half a meter from the corner of the command flag; although it is only thumb-sized, it has both hands raised to the sky, giving it a mighty and awe-inspiring presence.

Translate: I found this small doll hidden by QingSongShu half a meter from the corner of the flag; although the doll is only thumb-sized, its hands are raised to the heavens, giving it a mighty, imposing presence.

flag

After I chanted the spell and dispelled the spiritual energy attached to him, Murong Jia Jia was finally able to break free from the formation.

Translate: After I chanted the spell and dispelled the spiritual power attached to it, Murong Jia Jia was then able to escape the formation.

Seeing Murong Jia Jia finally free, I couldn't help but let out a big sigh of relief. Honestly, I had only been trying with a tentative mindset, but fortunately, even without using magical power, the incantation still had some effect.

Translate: Seeing Murong Jia Jia finally free, I couldn't help but let out a big sigh of relief. To be honest, I had only come to try, but fortunately, even without magical power, the spell still had some use.

At this moment, Murong Jia Jia looks very weak; her fair cheeks appear even paler, and her spirit flickers and dims intermittently, as if a gust of wind could make her vanish completely.

Translate: At this moment, Murong Jia Jia looked very weak; her fair cheeks appeared even paler, her spirit body gradually fading, as if a breeze could make her vanish completely.

Seeing her like that, I was startled; I had thought Uncle Qing Song had merely injured and driven her away, but I never expected him to have injured her so severely.

Translate: Seeing her like this, I was startled; I thought QingSongShu had merely beaten her and driven her away, but I never expected him to have injured her so severely.

I couldn't help but silently curse Uncle Qing Song twice, then quickly formed the hand seal and drew the floral characters, preparing to use the Yin-supporting method to help Murong Jia Jia regain her vitality—but as soon as I finished drawing the characters, I suddenly realized my magical power had vanished, and I could only let my hand drop helplessly.

Translate: I couldn't help but silently curse QingSongShu twice, then quickly formed the hand seal and drew the flower characters, preparing to use the Yin-Assisting Method to help Murong Jia Jia regain her vitality—but when I finished drawing the flower characters, I suddenly remembered my magical power was gone, and I could only let my hand drop in dejection.

"I'm fine, you don't need to worry about me!" Sensing my thoughts, Murong Jia Jia stepped lightly to my side to comfort me.

Translate: "I'm fine, you don't need to worry about me!" Sensing my thoughts, Murong Jia Jia walked over in small steps and comforted me.

"Actually, you shouldn't blame Uncle Qing Song; he doesn't know you, so he struck harder than necessary." I gave a wry smile while explaining to Murong Jia Jia, hoping she wouldn't hold a grudge against Uncle Qing Song.

Translate: "Actually, you shouldn't blame QingSongShu; he doesn't know you, so he struck harder." I gave a wry smile explaining to Murong Jia Jia, hoping she wouldn't hold a grudge against QingSongShu in her heart.

Murong Jia Jia shook her head and laughed lightly, saying: "I don't blame him; your uncle may look stern, but he has a good heart. Even after the Heavenly Eye Shift divine ability injured me, it didn't immediately destroy me—it merely trapped me."

Translate: Murong Jia Jia shook her head and laughed lightly: "I don't blame him; though your uncle looks stern, he has a good heart. Even after his Divine Eye Shift Gate Ability injured me, he didn't immediately annihilate me—he just trapped me."

Hearing Murong Jia Jia's tone, it seemed she didn't blame Uncle Qing Song, so I finally relaxed—but the next moment I involuntarily sucked in a breath of cold air.

Translate: Hearing Murong Jia Jia's tone, it seemed she didn't blame QingSongShu, so I relaxed. But the next moment, I involuntarily sucked in a breath of cold air.

"What are you saying? You were injured by the Heavenly Eye divine ability? Is that really true?" I widened my eyes, staring at Murong Jia Jia in shock.

Translate: "What are you saying? You were injured by the Divine Eye Ability—is that really true?" I widened my eyes, staring at Murong Jia Jia in great shock.

If I remember correctly, on the forehead of the Great Emperor Huaguang there is indeed a third heavenly eye; this divine ability was granted to him by the Mahavairocana Buddha, the chief of the Esoteric tradition.

Translate: If I recall correctly, Great Emperor Huaguang indeed has a third Divine Eye on his forehead; this ability was granted to him by the Great Sun Tathagata, the master of the Esoteric Sect.

In his first incarnation, the Great Emperor Huaguang was the wick of a lotus-oil lamp before the Buddha Shakyamuni's hall, accompanying the Buddha and daily listening to the sutras and asking about the Dharma; over time, the lamp's residue accumulated and transformed into the essence, spirit, shade, and soul of fire.

Translate: In his first incarnation, Great Emperor Huaguang was the wick of a lotus-oil lamp before the hall of Shakyamuni Buddha; beside the Buddha, he daily listened to sutras and asked about the Dharma; over time, the lamp flowers accumulated, transforming into the essence of fire, the spirit of fire, the yin of fire, the soul of fire.

After the Buddha transformed him into a human form, he was named Manjusri; his fiery, unrestrained nature led him to confront the Dragon Demon King at the Great Thunder Sound Temple, where he unleashed the threefold true fire, burning the demon king to death—thus violating Buddhist precepts, breaking heavenly laws, making the Dharma intolerable, and causing the Buddha Shakyamuni to exile him to reincarnation.

Translate: After the Buddha performed the rite, he took human form, named Miao Jixiang. His nature was fiery and unrestrained; encountering the Solitary Dragon Ghost King at the Great Thunder Sound Temple seeking trouble, Miao Jixiang released the Three Flavors True Fire, burning the ghost king to death, thereby violating Buddhist precepts, breaking heavenly laws, making the Dharma intolerable; the Buddha punished him by sending him to reincarnate.

Before his reincarnation, the Buddha granted the Great Emperor Huaguang the 'Five Penetrations': penetrating heaven—heaven moves on its own; penetrating earth—earth splits on its own; penetrating wind—wind leaves no trace; penetrating water—water offers no hindrance; penetrating fire—fire dwells at ease. Then, by pointing to the crown of the head with a hand gesture, he bestowed upon him a Heavenly Eye Shift, enabling him to perceive the affairs of the three realms.

Translate: Before reincarnation, the Buddha granted Huaguang the Five Penetrations: one—penetrating heaven, moving freely in heaven; two—penetrating earth, causing the earth to split on its own; three—penetrating wind, leaving no trace in the wind; four—penetrating water, encountering no obstacle in water; five—penetrating fire, being at ease within fire. Then, by pointing to the crown of the head with a hand gesture, he bestowed upon him a Heavenly Eye Shift Gate, enabling him to perceive the affairs of the three realms.

Thus, the Heavenly Eye Shift is considered the Great Emperor Huaguang's sixth divine ability; later lineages of the Huaguang tradition indeed have a method for cultivating the Heavenly Eye Shift passed down, and the Heavenly Eye Shift practice is also a gradual progression from cultivating the spiritual eye to attaining the heavenly eye.

Translate: Therefore, the Heavenly Eye Shift Gate can be said to be Huaguang's sixth divine ability. In later generations, the Huaguang lineage indeed transmitted the method of cultivating the Heavenly Eye Shift Gate, and this method is also a progressive practice from Spiritual Eye to Heavenly Eye.

In Daoism, there is the spiritual eye, then the mysterious eye, and finally the heavenly eye. The spiritual eye merely perceives the yin-yang realms, sees attached spirits, and examines hysteria. The mysterious eye can use a water basin as a mirror, see the halo on the palm, and inquire into past and future. The heavenly eye, however, can perceive the illusory and even see the divine manifestations that descend when deities are invoked on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month.

Translate: In the Daoist Sect, there is the Spiritual Eye, then the Mysterious Eye, then the Divine Eye! The Spiritual Eye merely sees the yin-yang realms, with spiritual possession, to inspect hysteria. The Mysterious Eye can reflect in a water basin, see the round light on the palm, to examine past and future. The Divine Eye reaches the point of perceiving the illusory, even seeing the dharma bodies of spirits descending during the first and fifteenth day worship.

Moreover, the Great Emperor Huaguang's Heaven

Translate: Moreover, Huaguang's Heavenly Eye Shift Gate method is a technique of immense destructive power. This may be related to the Five Manifestations Huaguang Emperor being a fire spirit. In the Huaguang sect, even the gentlest techniques are more overbearing than ordinary ones.

Only those who can cultivate the heavenly eye have never been heard of; the dharma eye is even rarer. Most practitioners have merely opened the spiritual eye, while the profound eye exists but can be opened only by those who have attained a certain level in their cultivation and internal practice.

Translate: Only, those who have cultivated the Heavenly Eye have never been heard of; those with the Divine Eye are even rarer. Generally, people are those who have opened the Spiritual Eye; those with the Mysterious Eye exist, but only after their practice and internal cultivation reach a certain level can they open it.

When I first heard that Murong Jiaja had been wounded by the dharma‑eye supernatural power, I was shocked again. Could Uncle QingSong really be hiding his abilities so deeply? He actually managed to elevate the heavenly eye of the Huaguang Dharma to the level of the dharma eye.

Translate: Upon hearing that Murong Jia Jia was actually injured by the Divine Eye Ability, I was again greatly astonished. Could it be that QingSongShu truly concealed his depth, having cultivated the Huaguang Heavenly Eye Shift Gate to the level of the Divine Eye?

Murong Jiaja gave a slight nod and said firmly, "Indeed, it is the dharma‑eye supernatural power of the Spirit Palace Marshal Yuan Shuai—another title for the Five Manifestations Huaguang Emperor."

Translate: Murong Jia Jia nodded slightly, saying firmly: "Indeed, it is the Divine Eye Ability of the Spirit Palace Marshal Ma (another title for the Five Manifestations Huaguang Emperor)."

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Translate: (We need to translate the dots? It's just ellipsis. We'll output as "…………" maybe keep as is? The instruction: translate lines; we should keep the ellipsis as is? Probably we should output the same characters? But we need to output English translation. The line is just dots; we can output "…………" as is, but that's not English. However we could translate as "……" but it's not meaningful. I think we should output the same dots as they are, but the instruction says translate lines into English. Dots are not translatable; we can keep them as is. We'll output "…………".)

After confirming this fact again from Murong Jiaja's mouth, I was shocked at first, but then I couldn't help feeling even more delighted—Uncle QingSong has cultivated the dharma‑eye supernatural ability, which is wonderful news for both me and Fatty. If Fatty can inherit Uncle QingSong's mantle, our standing in the Wang family of the trade will surely rise even higher.

Translate: Finally confirming this fact again from Murong Jia Jia's mouth, after the shock I felt inexplicably more delighted; QingSongShu having mastered the Divine Eye Ability is a great boon for me and Pangzi—if Pangzi could inherit QingSongShu's mantle, then the Wang Clan's standing in the trade would surely rise even further.

But thinking about Fatty's nature, I dismissed that far‑fetched idea.

Translate: But… thinking of Pangzi's temperament, I still tossed that unreliable idea out of my mind.

"Anyway, let's not talk about that now—I have an urgent matter to discuss with you, something very urgent." After the shock, I got back on track and told Murong Jiaja everything about Chen Zheng and Dong Yumin.

Translate: "Right, let's not talk about that—I have urgent business to find you, very urgent." After the shock, I got back to the point and told Murong Jia Jia the whole story about Chen Zheng and Dong Yumin.

After finishing, I anxiously asked her, "Can you refine a low‑grade Eight Treasures Purple Gold Elixir in a short time? I really, really need this Ming Ling Dan."

Translate: After speaking, I anxiously asked her: "Can you refine an Earth-grade Eight Treasure Purple Gold Burst in a short time? I really, really need this Obscure Spirit Pill."

Murong Jiaja suddenly smiled and told me, "Actually, while you were away, I've been searching outside for the whereabouts of a certain spiritual herb. Now I have some leads."

Translate: Murong Jia Jia suddenly smiled and told me: "Actually, during these days you were away, I have been outside searching for the whereabouts of a certain spiritual medicine; now I have some leads."

In my confusion, Murong Jiaja slowly told me.

Translate: In my puzzlement, Murong Jia Jia slowly told me:

During the days I was away, she went out more than once to search for the whereabouts of a certain spiritual herb. This herb is crucial for refining the Eight Treasures Purple Gold Elixir—it is the elixir's medicinal eye.

Translate: During these days I was away, she went out more than once to seek the whereabouts of that spiritual medicine. This medicine is extremely important for refining the Eight Treasure Purple Gold Burst; it is the medicine's eye.

By now, anyone familiar with the Wudang Sect's Purple Gold Elixir knows exactly what this spiritual herb is!

Translate: By this point, anyone who knows a little about the Wudang Sect's Purple Gold Burst knows what this spiritual medicine is!

This crucial medicine is Huangjing (Solomon's seal). In ancient times, Wudang Daoists who wanted to refine the Eight Treasures Purple Gold Elixir had to go up the mountain to gather Huangjing. The older the Huangjing, the higher the success rate of refining the elixir. If the Huangjing has already developed spiritual intelligence, the resulting elixir is even more extraordinary.

Translate: This crucial medicine is…… Yellow Essence; in ancient times, if Daoists of Wudang Mountain wanted to refine the Eight Treasure Purple Gold Burst, they needed to go up the mountain to gather Yellow Essence—the older the Yellow Essence's components, the higher the success rate of refining the Eight Treasure Purple Gold Burst. If the Yellow Essence has already spawned spiritual wisdom, the refined Eight Treasure Purple Gold Burst becomes extraordinary.

However, with societal development, logging and air pollution have damaged the natural environment, causing wild medicinal herbs to greatly diminish or disappear. Only in this degenerate‑age spiritual land of Mount Wudang do many wild medicinal herbs still remain. In the Wudang Huanglong Cave, among the seventy‑two peaks, one can still gather relatively old Huangjing. But this spiritually intelligent Huangjing... What does Murong Jiaja mean by that? Could it be that in this day and age, such spiritual things still exist?

Translate: However, with societal development, the natural environment has been reduced by logging and air pollution; wild medicinal herbs have greatly diminished or disappeared. Only in Wudang Mountain, this degenerate-age spiritual land, do many wild medicinal herbs remain. In Wudang Huanglong Cave, among the Seventy-Two Peaks, one can still gather older Yellow Essence—but this spiritually alive Yellow Essence…… What does Murong Jia Jia mean by this? Could it be that in this day and age, such spiritual things still remain?

Yes, I have found a stalk of Huangjing, and it is extremely likely to be one that has already developed spirituality—it has even sprouted spiritual apertures. If it weren't for the approaching full moon, when the lunar yin essence fills the earth, I really wouldn't be able to sense this spiritual object. If you can obtain its root core, the success rate of refining the Eight Treasures Purple Gold Elixir will certainly increase greatly.

Translate: "Yes, I have found a stalk of Yellow Essence, and it is highly likely to be a stalk that has already gained spirituality; it has sprouted a Spiritual Aperture. If it were not for the approaching full moon, when yin essence fills the earth, I truly could not sense this spiritual object." Murong Jia Jia said: "If you can fetch its root core, the success rate of refining the Eight Treasure Purple Gold Burst will surely increase greatly."

"Well then, tell me where it is—I'll go dig it up right away." I was anxious; Murong Jiaja had said so much, why isn't she getting to the point?

Translate: "Then tell me—where is it? I'll go dig it up right away." I grew anxious; Murong Jia Jia has been talking for so long, why won't she get to the point?

Murong Jiaja also understood the seriousness of the matter and, without hesitation, said: "That stalk of Huangjing is not far away—on Xiaotan Mountain; on the day of the full moon, it will surely appear."

Translate: Murong Jia Jia also understood the gravity; she immediately said without hesitation: "That stalk of Yellow Essence is right nearby…… on Xiao Tan Shan; on the day of the full moon, it will surely appear!"

At that moment, Murong Jiaja's spiritual body grew increasingly faint; she raised her forehead, wavering: "I can't go on; I must return to Yuli. Remember, when you go up the mountain, bring more things that children like. Although Huangjing has developed spiritual intelligence, its nature remains childlike and playful. After you lure it out, tie it with a red rope dyed in donkey hoof blood, and it will lose its ability to move. Then you can take its root core..."

Translate: And just then, Murong Jia Jia's spirit body grew ever dimmer; she raised her forehead, swaying: "I can't go on; I must return to Yuli. Remember, when going up the mountain, bring more things children like. Although Yellow Essence has developed spirituality, its nature remains childlike and playful; after you lure it out, bind it with a red rope soaked in donkey hoof blood, and it will lose its ability to move. Then you can take its root core……"

Suddenly, Murong Jiaja's figure twisted in midair and completely vanished.

Translate: Suddenly, Murong Jia Jia's form twisted in the air and completely vanished.

I know she went back to that gathering spirit jade to recuperate; the battle with Uncle QingSong drained too much of her vital energy. At this time, Murong Jiaja is also extremely weak—so weak that even a lone wandering ghost could not compare.

Translate: I knew she had run back to the Gathering Spirit Jade to recuperate; the battle with QingSongShu had drained too much of her vitality. At this time, Murong Jia Jia is also extremely weak—so weak that even a lone wandering ghost could not compare.

However, fortunately she finished explaining the whole process; otherwise I wouldn't know what to do.

Translate: Fortunately, she finished explaining the whole process; otherwise I wouldn't know what to do.

On the night of the full moon, I secretly noted down the required items: things children like and donkey hoof blood. Then I gathered Uncle QingSong's flag and turned to run out of the storage room.

Translate: On the night of the full moon, the children's favored items, donkey hoof blood—I silently noted these things. Then I gathered QingSongShu's flags, turned, and ran out of the miscellaneous room.

When I ran back to the hallway outside Dong Yumin's door, I found Fatty and Yuan Qiu standing outside with solemn expressions, their faces grim, saying nothing.

Translate: When I ran back to the hallway outside Dong Yumin's door, I found Pangzi and Yuan Qiu standing outside with solemn faces, their complexions dark, neither speaking.

As soon as they saw me, Fatty anxiously came forward: "Hai Sheng, Brother Zheng and his wife might already be beyond help."

Translate: As soon as I appeared, Pangzi hurried over: "Hai Sheng, Zheng Ge and his wife may already be beyond help."

In an instant, I felt as if struck by lightning, frozen in the hallway, unable to regain my senses for a long time.

Translate: In an instant, I felt as if struck by lightning, frozen in the hallway, unable to regain my senses for a long time.