The village next to the foothills is looming. The disaster many years ago left only a few families in this village that originally had hundreds of villagers. Lu Yingchao lost his parents in that disaster and was accepted as a disciple by Zhenren Zhongli who passed by here.
As a direct disciple, he naturally lives on the main peak. Although Sifang Mountain has rebounded after natural disasters, its scenery has declined slightly. The yellow walls and green tiles of the past are now a bit more vicissitudes of life, accompanied by dead trees and decayed trees blowing in the wind, exuding an aura of decline.
The practice of Sifang Mountain is unique, focusing on the awakening of consciousness and the transformation of spiritual consciousness, so as to achieve long-term existence, or to calm the mind and nourish the nature, or to explore the truth through practice, in order to achieve immortality and the extraordinary ability to destroy the world.
However, if it is supplemented by specific external actions, such as blessing magical instruments, elixirs, talismans, etc.
When it comes to alchemy in Sifang Mountain, I have to say that the small scenic spot at Yunlang Peak is the best. It's a pity that the dark-skinned leader has an eccentric temperament and is very protective of his shortcomings. If you want to make elixirs with him, you have to cut your flesh and bleed it to ask for his favor.
Not afraid of thieves stealing, but afraid of being missed by thieves, Qi Nanhua has been running straight towards Yunlang Peak like a wild horse since he came down from the drum beating stage.
The half of the root of the tea tree was accidentally obtained by Lu Yingchao many years ago when he was passing by to eliminate demons. Qi Nanhua barely kowtowed before he begged it back from his hand. Unexpectedly, it actually sprouted again after many years.
Qi Nanhua was curious and flew over with his sword. The back mountain of Sifang Mountain was originally the place where Xiao Jingsheng grew herbal medicine, and a lot of the spiritual energy of Yunlang Peak disciples gathered here. These auras are like fertilizer, nourishing various precious medicinal materials. To say which peak in Sifang Mountain has the most united disciples, it must be the group of disciples in Xiaojingsheng. Who is willing to dedicate his cultivation to growing flowers and plants that he cannot eat?
It was already late at night, and several junior brothers from Yunlang Peak were sticking to their posts to guard the back mountain.
"What a sea of energy!" Qi Nanhua couldn't help but sigh. This little Jingsheng has put in a lot of effort for this piece of herbal medicine land! How many disciples' Qihai dedication is needed to reach such a scale!
This half of the Zizi tea tree actually sprouted. It seems that it has absorbed a lot of spiritual energy from heaven and earth. In fact, it may be most of the nutrients. Xiaojingsheng's troubles in recent years seem to have an answer.
In recent years, the harvest of elixirs in Sifang Mountain has been average. The main reason is that the back mountain always yields no harvest. Xiao Jingsheng once suspected that there were some monsters hiding in the back mountain and lived there for two years. He also suspected that his disciple's Qihai was impure and blamed many of his disciples.
Qi Nanhua sneaked in quietly and came to the cliff where the Zizi tea tree was buried. The bean sprouts looked similar to newly sprouted seeds, but lazily emitted a blue light. This light is integrated with the sea of qi in the back mountain, and outsiders cannot detect anything strange here.
It's a pity that the Zizi tea tree is growing slowly! It seems that he is about to absorb the energy of many disciples of Yunlang Peak again.
Qi Nanhua was extremely happy about taking advantage of this kind of thing. Qi Nanhua almost laughed out loud every time he saw Xiao Jingsheng's confused look! Then I have to go up and comfort Brother Hei Tan, everything is destined.
"Master, if the Qihai donation is not enough, I am willing to donate the Qihai!"
"Good disciple, no need! No need!"
Qi Nanhua smiled slightly and raised his legs to run away. Through the moonlight, I saw a person standing on the mountain col. Has this person discovered himself? Still waiting for someone? When Qi Nanhua wanted to get closer and take a closer look, the guy actually disappeared as if he had escaped.
Who else is there in the back mountain? Looking at this person's thin figure, he looks a lot like Senior Brother Gu Ming! What is he doing here? Could it be that he also came to this back mountain to look for some herbs for the competition two years later?
This senior brother Gu Ming is the chief disciple of Uncle Pingqiu. In terms of strength, Qi Nanhua considers that the two are equal. It’s just that this person has always been mysterious. Why did he come here alone?
Qi Nanhua grabbed a handful of weeds and scattered them randomly next to the seedlings, for fear of being noticed. When I left the back mountain at night, I saw the fellow victims still eating, drinking and having fun.
The flying sword flew in the moonlight, shuttled through Sifang Mountain, like a meteor streaking across. There are lights all over Sifang Mountain, and the lights echo with the starlight. The autumn air is crisp, and the vastness of the universe is mesmerizing.
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The main hall with azure roof, under candlelight.
Several old men seemed to be discussing something.
"Junior brother Jing Sheng, do you think the old Taoist figure who used the talisman does not have the skills of my uncle Jingqiu?" Zhang Xuanfu murmured.
"There are many people in the world who use talismans, and the methods are mostly the same. It's just that the girl who follows can use the talismans to suppress the mirror demon! This is indeed a bit strange."
Zhang Xuanfu nodded and looked at the others.
The power of this talisman, the cultivation level of the user, and the material of the talisman are both indispensable. Obviously, according to Lu Yingchao and Song Mansion, the girl's cultivation level was definitely not too high, so the power of the talisman itself accounted for most of it.
"It's just that if the old Taoist is really Jingqiu, then he won't be able to deal with that mere mirror demon, right?" The elder of Xuannv Peak asked Zhang Xuanfu doubtfully.
It is extremely difficult to enter the Taoist line of talismans. In addition to memorizing various formulas, you also have to draw various talismans. The power of each talisman is different. The correctness of the lines, the strokes, and even the beauty will affect the power of the final talisman.
Let me ask you who is still in the mood to draw a talisman when facing danger, and who is not willing to kill the monster with a sword immediately.
The Taoist Jingqiu mentioned by Zhang Xuanfu is a different kind. He is not only obsessed with innate talismans, but he also developed many acquired talismans.
For example, Sifangshan once learned the True Yang Curse. If a talisman made of fire-based paper is used, the power can be doubled. But how to make fire-resistant paper is a secret that has not been passed down.
This is why Xiao Jingsheng is very concerned about whether the girl is the descendant of Taoist Jingqiu.
In the past, Taoist Master Jingqiu and Master Yazhuang left Sifang Mountain hand in hand, severely weakening the strength of their sect. Among them, Xi Zhaojian's whereabouts are also unknown. This news spread widely in the world, but Sifangshan has always denied it, relying on several elders to support the facade and maintain the status of the three sects.
"We can gradually investigate the matter about the old Taoist priest, but the spiritual sword in this young man's hand..." Zhang Xuanfu's face was solemn and his eyes were deep.
Ping Qiu, the leader of Luoxia Mountain, frowned and said after a while: "Xijian's spirituality is extraordinary. It is not impossible to reappear in the world after sensing the changes in time and place! But is this such a coincidence? ? After years of searching without success, you are actually in front of Sifang Mountain?"
After the incident that year, Master Yazhuang and Xijian disappeared without a trace at the same time, and Taoist Master Jingqiu was firmly opposed to going down the mountain. Now, they appear at the same time. This shocked the old guys in Sifang Mountain.
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The peach trees outside Taoyuan Tower finally began to scatter.
Except for Xinqian, it looks like a green leaf on a peach tree, but the green leaves become the focus because they are unique.
On the second floor, a young man was lying on a large wicker chair, holding walnuts and humming a tune.
Judging from his appearance, he still looks childish. He is not the young guy from Taoyuanlou from a few days ago! Now he has transformed into a rich man here!
This nouveau riche outfit cleverly portrays him as a rich man with a gorgeous appearance. The smile under the sun was a bit proud, a bit arrogant and youthful. When someone called him, he raised his chin slightly.
Shopkeeper Zhou couldn't understand whether Yu Nian wanted someone to support him or to put his face close to him. He had been struggling a lot in the past few days and couldn't understand how the usually "honest" child had turned into a little brat so quickly.
"I don't even dress like this! Look at that square hat, look at that brocade! Will he spend it if he has money?" Shopkeeper Zhou complained loudly in the backyard.
"Shopkeeper, please speak softer! Otherwise, we will be punished for pouring night fragrance again later!" The waiters who usually bullied Yu Nian said bitterly.
Taoyuan Tower has undergone earth-shaking changes, and all the ingredients used for cooking come from the bustling Lin'an City. The wages are undoubtedly the highest on this street.
Despite Xinqian's repeated dissuasion, in Yu Nian's eyes, he did not seem to be a qualified shopkeeper. He actually doesn't have much interest in Taoyuan Building's business. As long as he lives a prosperous life and makes everyone laugh, that is his greatest satisfaction.
Although the high wages made the business prosperous, the actual income was pitifully meager.
Until half a month later, two Taoist guests wearing mysterious clothes came to the store.
That day, Zhang Xuanfu weighed again and again, and decided to let Lu Yingchao go down the mountain just in case. On the one hand, the two of them were acquainted with the Song Mansion's demon hunter, so there was relatively little resistance in inviting Yu Nian up the mountain. On the other hand, he wanted Lu Yingchao to test the old Taoist's background again.
