Chapter 352

"Dragon Pearl?"

When the old Daoist heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then shook his head hurriedly, "You junior, you think quite beautifully. Forget it, I'll find someone else to help..."

Li Yan hurriedly said: "Feng Feng Shixiong, don't worry, we are not asking for it for nothing, we will exchange it with spiritual materials of equal value. Helping you find medicine will be the reward for mediating this matter."

"Equal value?"

The old Daoist Wang Jingxiu looked at Li Yan, looking like a fool, shook his head and said: "You want a dragon pearl, do you know what this thing is?"

Li Yan replied: "It is the pearl condensed in the Zhenwu Dragon Cave."

To be honest, he listened to the Commandant's words before he knew that there was this thing on Mount Wudang.

The so-called dragon pearl is the pearl condensed at the dragon vein earth orifice of the blessed land, which naturally produces "momentum".

If the Commandant has this thing, puts it in his mouth to practice, and then gets the position of the Water God of the Han River, he will have a chance to turn into a dragon in the future, which can be considered the foundation of becoming a Dao.

"Just know it."

Wang Jingxiu stroked his beard and shook his head: "I have three Mystic Realms on Mount Wudang, 'Thunder Fire Refining Hall', 'Zixiao Divine Lamp', and 'Zhenwu Dragon Cave', which respectively correspond to technique, method, and martial arts."

"'Dragon Pearl' is the foundation of 'Zhenwu Dragon Cave', which can only condense one every five hundred years, and its value is immeasurable. The Five Long Gong treats it as a forbidden object. What do you want this thing for, and what treasure of equal value can you exchange?"

"Entrusted by a friend..."

This kind of thing could not be hidden, so Li Yan simply told the Commandant's situation, and then opened his mouth and said: "If the Commandant gets the position of the Water God of the Han River, he is willing to be friendly with Wudang in the future and obey the edict."

"In addition, in Yunmengze, he also found a basalt stone carving from the Great Song Dynasty, which was the object of the four spirits of the national sacrifice at that time. Although it is a bit big, it is also a town-state artifact..."

Speaking of this, Li Yan couldn't help but feel emotional.

Although the Commandant is a monster, he also has some roots, and can be considered the legacy left by the sacrifice of the Lord of the Clouds in ancient Chu, and he has hidden a lot of good things.

That basalt stone carving is about two feet high. Although it is a bit big and cannot be carried with you like the Blood Mohe and Xuan Tian Talisman found before, it can also avoid heaven and earth exploration if placed in the spiritual orifice.

The value of this kind of treasure is no less than that of the dragon pearl.

Plus those spiritual materials found...

The Commandant is clearly planning for his future.

Becoming a Water God, receiving Wudang's protection, being included in the Zhenwu Palace's worship system... If he can turn into a dragon, maybe he will have a chance to become a general under the Zhenwu Great Emperor.

The belief in the Lord of the Clouds has been too long, and the new national sacrifice system has taken shape. Looking at the appearance, there will not be much change in the future.

This is completely changing the family!

The dragon pearl is just one of them,

This is what they are really going to do!

Sure enough, hearing about the basalt stone carving and the town-state artifact, Wang Jingxiu's face became serious, "Little friend is not honest, this matter is of great importance, it is not something I can decide, but after going up the mountain tomorrow, I can help you pass the word."

"Whether it can be successful depends entirely on opportunity."

Li Yan hurriedly bowed his hands, "Thank you, Feng Feng Shixiong."

Wang Jingxiu shook his head: "Don't rush to thank me, this matter is not that simple, if it doesn't work..."

Li Yan smiled: "Even if it doesn't work, we will help Feng Feng Shixiong find medicine. Feng Feng Shixiong, rest first, we will leave."

After saying this, he bowed his hands again and took Lu San away.

But when he reached the door, he suddenly turned around and said: "Feng Feng Shixiong, I have a suggestion for the thing on your table."

"Oh?"

Wang Jingxiu was happy, "This thing is my improved water and fire refining method, the only one in the world, you tell me, what suggestion do you have?"

He naturally didn't believe Li Yan's words. After all, alchemy is profound, and a fledgling kid wants to give him advice, which is a joke.

Not getting angry and reprimanding is also because his cultivation is good.

Li Yan smiled: "I don't know much, but I can see that Feng Feng Shixiong wants to use fire to vaporize, and it will condense when it meets ice, which is similar to brewing wine, but it is more complicated."

"If you use transparent glaze to make utensils, isn't it clear at a glance what happened inside?"

Wang Jingxiu heard this, his brain buzzed, and he hurriedly turned his head to look at the table, muttering: "Right, why didn't I think of it..."

By the time he came back to his senses, Li Yan had already left.

The old Daoist didn't care, hurriedly took out paper and pen, wrote while muttering: "The method of making glaze is not difficult, the difficulty is clear and transparent, and it must withstand the changes of water and fire...

"No one on Mount Wudang knows this thing... The people of the Mo Sect want to invite me to the Qiankun Academy, where there are many strange people, maybe it will work..."

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Just as the sky was getting bright, everyone set off.

Besides Li Yan's team of five, there were more than a dozen disciples of Gu Hanzi, and the old Daoist Wang Jingxiu.

Mount Wudang has the saying of seventy-two peaks, thirty-six rocks, and twenty-four streams. Although it is not high enough to reach the clouds, it has been a heavy place for the Mystic Sect since ancient times.

In the Spring and Autumn period and the end of the Han Dynasty, there were people in the Mystic Sect who lived in seclusion here, such as Yin Xi, a doctor of Zhou, and alchemists Ma Mingsheng and Yin Changsheng. After the Tang and Song Dynasties, it became more and more prosperous, with many palaces and divine palaces.

Since Sanfeng Zhenren, it has become famous all over the world.

The road up the mountain mainly has four divine paths in the east, west, north, and south.

Villages like Zhang Family Village are equivalent to outer disciples of Wudang, at least more than twenty, surrounding the periphery of Mount Wudang, equivalent to the first line of defense.

Li Yan and the others left Zhang Family Village, and before long, they went up the East Divine Path, passed through a mountain gate plaque bestowed by the imperial court, which was equivalent to entering the Wudang mountain gate.

Because of the war in the Southwest, many masters of Zhenwu Palace joined the imperial court. To prevent the Ghost Sect and the Lord Tian Sheng Sect from sneaking attacks, the mountain was also reinforced with defenses, and going up the mountain was forbidden at night.

These defenses not only have mountain-patrolling disciples, but also troops patrolling the mountain forest. To prevent accidents, the ban was set.

After all, there are Wang Jingxiu following, and after entering the mountain gate, disciples of Wudang who are looking for the mountain appear from time to time to pay respects, all with precious swords on their backs, jumping in the mountain forest, like dragons.

It is far less dangerous than Mount Huashan. Walking along the divine path, the forest is deep and dark, the morning mist is floating, and the mountain streams are flowing, and the scenery is very pleasant.

Occasionally, you can see macaques, leopards, wild deer, and white cranes shuttling through, hiding in the dense forest, looking at them curiously.

With such a magnificent scene, Li Yan couldn't care about appreciation.

Because the old Daoist Wang Jingxiu has been bothering him on the side.

"I thought about it last night, the method you mentioned is indeed good, but glaze burning, with five colors and noble, like jade is beautiful, and it is thin and brittle, do you know any method to solve it?"

"The color of glaze is difficult to fix, it is estimated that there is something inside, as long as you find a way to remove it, you should be able to burn transparent glaze..."

"I'm afraid it can't withstand water and fire..."

"This junior doesn't know..."

Li Yan was helpless and had to deal with it casually.

No wonder this Wang Jingxiu is highly respected on Mount Wudang, but is unwilling to become a high-level person, he is completely a fool.

Once he encounters a problem, he must ask for a clear understanding.

Fortunately, seeing that he couldn't ask anything from his mouth, Wang Jingxiu finally quieted down, just walking as if his soul was out of his body.

Although the mountain road is rugged and winding, everyone is basically a practitioner, and even Wang Daoxuan often climbs mountains and ridges, and his foot strength is not bad, so everyone's speed is really not slow.

Before long, everyone saw another archway, three rooms, four pillars, and five floors, carved with blessings, wealth, longevity, happiness, and the Eight Immortals, with the four characters "Governing the World Mystic Peak" written on it.

The archway is very new and looks very imposing.

Gu Hanzi introduced: "This archway was bestowed by the former emperor. Seven or eight miles to the west, you can reach Yuxu Palace, the place where Sanfeng Zhenren practiced." Behind the archway, on the rock facing the mountain, there is a large open space, incense smoke is swirling, and many little Daoist boys are practicing swords.

They hadn't approached yet, and many people turned their heads to look.

"Focus!"

The middle-aged Daoist sitting on the stone immediately scolded.

Li Yan knew that these were introductory disciples of Zhenwu Palace, most of whom had awakened their supernatural powers, so they could find them early.

Everyone walked all the way, and after another two sticks of incense, a majestic palace appeared in front of them.

This palace is a central axis layout, with red walls and high tiles, flying gold and flowing green, forming a tall palace wall, with an imposing and solemn momentum.

In the palace, ancient trees are dense, and the flying eaves and bucket arches are layered.

Gu Hanzi introduced in a low voice: "This is the Xuantian Yuxu Palace, with more than two thousand temples and temples. People from the foot of the mountain come here to burn incense, and they are not allowed to enter at will further up."

Sure enough, as the sky was bright today, there were many commoners and gentry coming and going at the door, in groups of three or five, carrying the old and holding the young.

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Everyone entered the main gate, did not crowd with those incense guests, but walked through the side path.

Walking past more than a dozen palaces along the way, there were more and more Daoists guarding the door, and ordinary incense guests were almost not seen.

Li Yan looked at it calmly and secretly.

Most of the Daoists here practice martial arts, but they don't look like people from the Mystic Sect. Those with Gang and Sha Qi on their bodies account for 20%.

Not to mention Wang Jingxiu, even Gu Hanzi and those junior brothers are senior brothers and elders in the eyes of these Daoists, and they all bowed to meet them.

This is also the true manifestation of the Mystic Sect.

Even a big sect like Mount Wudang, with the opportunity to practice, and those with a Daoist practice of three floors, are far less than imagined.

Of course, this is just the Yuxu Palace at the foot of the mountain.

Those real masters are all on the mountain.

Coming to the back courtyard hall, several old Daoists walked out immediately and bowed to Wang Jingxiu in unison, "I have seen Uncle Wang."

Li Yan was secretly tongue-tied.

Wang Jingxiu is fine, but I didn't expect Gu Hanzi's seniority to be so high, and they are all senior brothers with these old Daoists.

Wang Jingxiu had already recovered at this time, his whisk flicked, nodded and said: "I returned to the mountain this time under the order of the head, all because of the war in the Southwest, and many disciples were injured."

"You immediately gather those who learn medicine in the sect, prepare medicinal materials and utensils, and go to Yunyang with me in a few days."

After some instructions, everyone continued to climb the mountain.

The road on the mountain became more and more quiet. Some ancient stone steps were even piled up during the Qin and Han Dynasties, hidden in the weeds, and small beasts would jump out from time to time.

Wang Jingxiu said in a deep voice to Li Yan: "We are now going to the Five Long Gong first. Since you have obtained the Wudang token, you must step through the Three Mystic Realms. You can stay in the Five Long Gong first, and finally go to Zixiao Palace and the Jin Dian."

"Remember, don't say anything when you go, I will go to Zixiao Palace first, tell Master about this, and then make a decision."

Li Yan suddenly understood, "Feng Feng Shixiong, don't worry, we understand."

Gu Hanzi also bowed his hands: "Fellow Daoist Li, I am escorting the Blood Jade Cong up the mountain, and I will also go to the Jin Dian after arranging you."

"Yunyang is busy with many things. I will leave from the other side of the mountain after handing over the errand today, and we will meet again in Yunyang another day."

Li Yan also bowed his hands: "Fellow Daoist, be careful all the way."

Although the Five Long Gong is not at the top of the mountain, it has to go around to the north foot of Lingying Peak on the other side of Mount Wudang. Everyone accelerated their pace, and it was not until dusk that they reached their destination.

I saw a palace hidden in the mountain forest, the red walls and green tiles reflected with the green mountains and green water, incense smoke swirling, and the bell sound melodious.

Before approaching, I heard the sound of Daoists chanting scriptures and repenting.

Li Yan had already inquired before coming.

This Five Long Gong has more than 800 palaces and temples. Although it cannot be compared with Yuxu Palace, its history is more ancient, and it was built during the Zhenguan years of the Tang Dynasty.

It is said that there was a great drought in the world that year, locusts were everywhere, and the common people were miserable. Emperor Taizong of Tang ordered officials in various places to go to famous mountains and rivers to pray for rain.

Yao Jian, the guard of Junzhou, received the imperial decree to go to Mount Wudang, and met five Confucian scholars on Wulong Peak, who called themselves "Five Qi Dragon Lords", saying that Wudang was guarded by the Xuanwu God and came to visit under the order of Xuanwu.

Subsequently, heavy rain poured down, saving the drought, so Emperor Taizong of Tang ordered the construction of the Five Dragon Temple, which was gradually expanded into the Five Long Gong.

The Five Long Gong has the Zhenwu Great Emperor Divine Hall, and a cave is hidden below, which is the famous "Zhenwu Dragon Cave".

Looking at it after approaching, sure enough, this Five Long Gong is obviously more ancient. Although it has been repaired and the red walls outside the palace have been repainted, the densely packed dragon-coiling stone bases below still look mottled.

The Daoists in the Five Long Gong are obviously much higher in Dao practice. Most of them are people from the Mystic Sect. On the uneven brick and stone square, there are still people practicing martial arts.

Arriving here, Li Yan and the others became honest.

In this Five Long Gong, dragon carvings can be seen everywhere, obviously forming a large array, and supernatural powers cannot be explored.

Of course, more importantly, there is a disciple of Sanfeng Zhenren sitting here. Who knows how high the other party's Dao practice is.

"Uncle Wang, Junior Feng Feng Shixiong Gu."

As soon as they entered the mountain gate hall, a Daoist walked over quickly, with a tall figure, fair skin, and a black long beard hanging on his chest, with an extraordinary bearing.

More importantly, his eyes were golden.

"I have seen Feng Feng Shixiong Gu Linzi."

Gu Hanzi hurriedly bowed his hands and introduced Li Yan.

This Gu Linzi smiled slightly: "I have also heard about that matter. I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Li to be so young and able to do such merit."

Saying this, he looked at Wang Jingxiu again, "Uncle Wang, you came..."

Wang Jingxiu stroked his beard and said: "I came to drink tea with Junior Feng Feng Shixiong Yulongzi, and by the way, sent Little Friend Li here. Where is your master?"

Gu Linzi hurriedly bowed his hands and said: "Master is in seclusion in Hidden Immortal Rock, Uncle Wang, wait a moment, I will take you there."

He was a little shocked in his heart, and looked at Li Yan calmly.

Gu Hanzi came to send him, he was not surprised, after all, he is responsible for the Law Enforcement Hall, and it is inevitable to deal with outside practitioners, and there are many human feelings.

But Wang Jingxiu's status is not ordinary.

This young man, what is his background...

"Hidden Immortal Rock?"

Wang Jingxiu heard this, shook his head and said: "You arrange Little Friend Li to stay, I will go there myself."

"Hmm, okay."

Gu Linzi was stunned for a moment, seeing Wang Jingxiu and Gu Hanzi striding away, this smiled and said: "Fellow Daoist Li, there are guest rooms in the palace, please follow me."

"Wait."

Lu San suddenly opened his mouth, "I will live in the woods outside."

Li Yan looked and saw the little fox and Mouse Da Mouse Er shrinking in Lu San's arms, trembling, their eyes full of horror...

(End of chapter)