Chapter 7, In Kunlun
Little did anyone know, the Holy Mother of No Regrets took the "Huangting Scripture" and ran away. After covering some distance, she finally dared to speak: "Senior brother, alchemy is a significant matter, so I shall not disturb you. I will take my leave now"
The great disciples under the Sanqing Gate are all geniuses; had it not been for the later discord among the Sanqing, Buddhism would likely have had little relevance.
Xu Siyuan took out the "Huangting Classic" from his pocket and said, "No way, Senior Brother can only lend it to you for one month at most"
This is Xu Siyuan's life in the Kunlun Mountains
"How does it taste?" Xuan asked with some anticipation
One can tell it is good wine just by the fragrance, yet not everyone enjoys drinking wine
Xu Siyuan is preparing to refine elixirs, and this time he only intends to refine a first-grade elixir
The master also said that if one can refine the universe in the furnace, one can comprehend the great way in the world! However, it is a pity that after many years of entering the field, I have only realized that alchemy should not be constrained by objects or forms. After years of research, I have only achieved a slight understanding.
How is it? Senior brother, isn't he generous?
Indeed, on this Kunlun Mountain, apart from my master, only my junior brother can discuss alchemy with me! The primordial nature of Tongtian can refine elixirs, but at most, it will occasionally offer guidance and will not engage in discussions with Xuandu.
By the way, what shortcomings do you think this wine has, junior brother? You must speak honestly.
This is a gift for you, junior disciple
After Xuandu left, the weary Duobao also returned to Kunlun Mountain
Of course, this is a digression. Let us return to the matter at hand, as Xuandu inquired again:
Startled, he ran even faster, and soon there was no trace of him left.
After the Three Purities attained sanctity, two women came to Kunlun Mountain to seek apprenticeship; they were the Holy Mother Wudang and the Holy Mother Gui Ling
"Senior brother, since you like it, you may keep it for yourself." Xu Siyuan had heard the legend of this conch in later years and did not expect to see it in person. However, a gentleman does not take away what others cherish.
Xu Siyuan took a small sip; the taste was unique and the aftertaste lingered, indeed it was fine wine
After speaking, Xuandu suddenly lost interest; to create a new clan, how difficult it is!
After the arrival of the two Holy Mothers, Duobao felt much more at ease. Being someone who cannot stay idle, he began to wander around aimlessly.
Approximately half an hour later, the furnace was opened, revealing eleven luminous white pills quietly resting at the bottom of the cauldron
Xu Siyuan then accepted the conch shell
Reciting the Yellow Court, cultivating the immortal path, discussing the Dao with fellow disciples, enjoying celestial fruits and delicacies, and drinking the divine nectar and jade liquid
However, after the arrival of the Turtle Spirit Holy Mother and the two of them, Guang Chengzi became less inclined to associate with Xu Siyuan
They are all top-notch talents
Certainly, Senior Brother, I will grill as much as you eat
At this moment, Duobao stretched lazily and said, "Senior brother, you must be really tired. Have you prepared any spiritual fruits or immortal wine? By the way, junior brother, your roasted meat is truly exceptional; you must make more this time."
Occasionally visiting the celestial mountains, treating the vast distance of ten thousand miles as merely a path through the courtyard, nodding as I pass three thousand miles, twisting my waist for over eight hundred miles
"Is this wine the elixir you refined, Senior Brother?" Xu Siyuan asked uncertainly
This wine possesses a gentle yet abundant spiritual essence. I can taste at least twenty to thirty varieties of celestial fruits, preserving their flavors while seamlessly blending their different spiritual powers, which is truly rare. However, although my senior brother can utilize the powers of celestial fruits, the spiritual essence of these fruits has not increased significantly despite their amalgamation. Xu Siyuan, though not particularly skilled in alchemy, still possesses a portion of the teachings from his predecessor.
But who cares, at least there is wine this morning, so let us get drunk today
Your alchemy skills have made great progress, junior apprentice
Junior brother, your refinement of the Moonlight Elixir this month is quite satisfactory. However, the Moonlight Herb you used seems to be somewhat aged, which necessitates an increase in the proportion of Heavenly Grass. It appears that you are still not sufficiently familiar with the characteristics of each type of spiritual material
Indeed, the junior apprentice has a keen eye.
Opportunities depend on one's own abilities; a single misstep leads to a series of missteps
Moreover, Xuan can become the only disciple of Laozi, and he possesses considerable talent himself
Yes, Xu Siyuan has already become a senior brother
It is not surprising that the Unfathomable Saintess is afraid, as Xu Siyuan has attempted to refine elixirs three times before. The first time, he intended to refine a fourth-grade elixir, the second time a third-grade elixir, and the third time a second-grade elixir, all of which ended in failure
However, Xu Siyuan did not feel guilty towards the Unfathomable Holy Mother
A fragrance of medicine wafted through the air; this time, the alchemy was finally successful
Hehe. "Duobao laughed and said: 'I didn't just find one conch, I found five!'"
Laozi does not accept disciples, as the original source is overly concerned with following. Therefore, these two individuals have both submitted themselves under the Tongtian Gate
Finally, Tongtian also presented the "Huangting Classic" to Xu Siyuan, which is why Xu Siyuan lent the book to the Wudang Holy Mother
Would junior sister like senior brother to give you a few elixirs after successfully refining them
With the moonlight grass now available, Senior Brother is about to start refining pills. If you are willing to test the efficacy of the spiritual pills for Senior Brother, he will lend you a few more months.
Xuandu smiled and said: "The master has said that alchemy is a minor art, but the path of elixirs is a grand journey. Everything in nature must possess its own abilities, and all things have a spirit. If one can harness the spirit of all things and utilize their powers, combining them in one furnace to create a single elixir, then the completion of the elixir is the essence of creation"
The elixir produced not only had a peculiar color but also emitted a pungent odor. It is said that after bravely trying it once, Xu Siyuan's two junior sisters experienced vomiting and diarrhea for several days.
However, Xu Siyuan is quite confident in his alchemy this time. Over the past century at Kunlun Mountain, Xu Siyuan has taken a nourishing soul pill given by Hongyun every so often, and he recites the Huangting scripture daily, which has led to a gradual enhancement of his spirit and soul.
The two individuals also accepted the pearls; these gifts are not particularly precious, but they symbolize the camaraderie among fellow disciples
It is no wonder that when Zhun Ti sees someone in the East, he says that you have a connection with my Buddha. The people of the Eastern land are truly superior to those in the West in terms of talent and natural resources
Later, Duobao became the leader of Buddhism, and Guangchengzi became the master of the Yellow Emperor
In later generations, Xuandu is also known as Guiguzi. He took on several disciples: Sun Bin, Pang Juan, Su Qin, Zhang Yi, and Shang Yang. Many people criticize that Xuandu is not Guiguzi, but I found a lot of information on Baidu claiming that Xuandu is indeed Guiguzi
Is this merely a slight gain?
One can easily imagine the level of a master with such a disciple
"You are being too polite. By the way, junior brother, how about trying this wine?"
Instantly, laughter and cheerful voices filled the once silent Kunlun.
As the wine went down, Xu Siyuan immediately felt the spiritual energy within him surging, for this sip of wine contained countless spiritual powers
Let me put it this way: your alchemical attempts are not numerous, and achieving success can be considered average; it is neither mediocre nor surprising. This was the final conclusion drawn by Xuandu
After all, Xu Siyuan's life in Kunlun can still be guaranteed
Now Xu Siyuan's soul and the body of the Devouring Python can be considered truly united as one
Xuan Du said: "Spirituality is the most difficult to attain, which is why only the human race created by the goddess Nuwa is the wisest. When will I be able to refine a wise race from the furnace? Then I will be close to becoming a sage"
"Senior Brother." The Holy Mother of No-Danger displayed a pitiful expression
"Senior brother, where is our gift?" Wu Dang and Gui Ling, who had come upon hearing the news, hurriedly demanded the gift.
Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother! Xu Siyuan humbly accepts the teachings; Xuandu is undoubtedly a master in the field of alchemy
The heat is still insufficient, there are some impurities in the elixir, and additionally, there are some flaws in the final stage of pill formation. This elixir will not be preserved for long
Xu Siyuan is now truly a Golden Immortal
This pot of wine is dedicated to my junior brother. After Xuandu finished speaking, he went off to search for alchemical materials again
Without turning back, Xu Siyuan already knew that Xuandu had arrived. Both Laozi and Yuanshi could be considered half-teachers of Xu Siyuan, and Xuandu and Guangchengzi were relatively close to him.
Xu Siyuan felt somewhat embarrassed, but he also understood that although he possessed part of Laozi's legacy, without the guidance of a renowned master, it was impossible for him to compare with Xuandu.
Ready early
We also want to
Xu Siyuan picked up a pill and handed it to Xuandu, who unhesitatingly placed it in his mouth
Indeed, it is the Daoist Master Duobao
No one knows how much longer this kind of life can continue
Duobao handed two people two fist-sized pearls, saying, "This is the Cang Hai Moonlight Pearl. When the moon is full, placing it under the moonlight will cause a beautiful woman to emerge from the pearl, weeping at the moon, ethereal and pitiable"
Just by looking at his title, one can tell that Duobao has collected quite a number of treasures
Later, the Holy Mother of Turtle Spirit requested a pill from Xu Siyuan, claiming it was to teach a lesson to a certain demon king on Kunlun Mountain. It is said that the demon king fled Kunlun Mountain overnight and has not returned since
Thus, life is lived in a relaxed and pleasant manner
It is just right for the senior brother to come; let us see how the junior brother has refined this elixir
Duobao handed Xu Siyuan a pure white conch shell, "This time, when I went to the seaside, I suddenly heard a melodious celestial music, the lingering sound echoing for three days without end. I searched carefully and discovered that as long as the sea breeze blew through this conch shell, celestial music would arise.
The Holy Mother of No Way ran swiftly, fearing that Xu Siyuan would ask her to test the elixir
Senior Brother, this is the moonlight grass you wanted. Senior Brother, look at how hard Junior Sister has worked. Master should at least let me read the "Huangting Classic" for a few years, right? The Wudang Holy Mother looked at Xu Siyuan with a flattering expression.
Flames soared as the spiritual medicine entered the furnace, and Xu Siyuan gestured with his hands to perform the spiritual incantation
Xu Siyuan was handed a gourd of fruit wine by Xuandu. As he removed the stopper from the gourd, a wave of refreshing fragrance wafted towards him
This was originally her opportunity