Cao Cao called me to rob a tomb

Chapter 662 Wai Dan Huang Bai Shao (4000)

Even Wu Liang has reason to doubt.

Is this "Mr. Kong Ming" named Hu Zhao now a servant supported by the Sima family?
After all, it only took Sima Yi half an hour to go back and forth, and counting the time for talking, he was almost walking around in his own yard, so even if Hu Zhao didn't live in Sima's mansion, he must have lived somewhere nearby , has a very close relationship with the Sima family.

"Mr. Kong Ming thinks so highly of me, how can I be arrogant, please hurry up."

Thinking of this, Wu Liang stood up quite humbly and prepared to meet Hu Zhao.

"Thank you, Mr. Wu."

Sima Yi bowed to Wu Liang a little more, then quickly walked out of the living room to invite someone.

In this way, it took only three breaths to turn back, and at this time he was followed by a middle-aged man who seemed to be in his thirties.

This person is dressed in a gray coarse cloth robe, with a blue square scarf tied on top of his head. His face is fair and his gestures are gentle and gentle. He looks more scholarly than Bai Jingjing's father, Bai Qiru. When he first saw him, he gave off a human-animal look. Harmless security.

This person is Hu Zhao.

As far as Wu Liang knows, besides being a celebrity who was repeatedly recruited by Yuan Shao and Boss Cao with courtesy, he was also a very famous calligrapher in the late Han Dynasty. The book also summarizes the calligraphy styles of the two people-"Zhong's family is small and exquisite, and Hu's family is bold and unconstrained".

There is an old saying that "words are like people".

Therefore, through this detail, Wu Liang felt that Hu Zhao's real character might not be as gentle and refined as he appeared on the surface, perhaps he was a person who was cold on the outside and hot on the inside.

"I've seen the owner, madam."

Coming to the hall like this, Hu Zhao first saluted Sima Fang and his wife respectfully, and then his eyes were aimed at Wu Liang and the others.

But after seeing all the backbone of the Tuan army and Cao Chun and others, he showed a look of embarrassment, and asked a little unconfidently: "You are polite, I wonder who is Mr. Wu?"

"It's my servant who met Mr. Kong Ming."

Wu Liang returned the courtesy with a smile.

"Unexpectedly, Mr. Wu is so young..."

Hu Zhao looked at Wu Liang in surprise, and then immediately apologized, "Don't blame Mr. Wu, I just never thought that Mr. Wu would be able to comprehend the Tao at such an age, so I express my feelings without any other meaning."

"Mr. Kong Ming is serious."

Wu Liang smiled indifferently.

At this moment, Sima Fang saw that Wu Liang and Hu Zhao must have a lot to say next, so he took the initiative to speak as the master: "Mr. Wu, Mr. Kong Ming, please sit down first, if you have anything to say, sit down and take your time." Speak slowly, there is no need to be polite."

"Thank you, Patriarch."

After the two paid their respects, Wu Liang returned to his seat, while Hu Zhao found a seat closer to Wu Liang's seat, so as to make it easier to talk, and also to show his respect for Wu Liang.

Sima Fang said to his wife and the sons at the right time: "I think you are a little tired for worshiping the ancestors today, so go down and rest first. If there is anything else, I will send someone to call you. Bo Da and Zhong Da will stay here as soon as possible." Can."

"only."

Hearing this, everyone got up one after another, and Yu Ci walked out of the living room after saluting Hu Zhao, Wu Liang and others.

From then on, apart from the backbone of the Huan army and Cao Chun, Hu Zhao, Sima Fang, Sima Lang and Sima Yi, there was no one else on the scene.

It can be seen from these details.

The eldest son Sima Lang and the second son Sima Yi of the Sima family have now participated in family affairs, and their status is higher than other heirs.

Also explain.

Hu Zhao and the Sima family did have a special relationship that was not humane, and even some minor figures in the Sima family had no right to know too much, at least not qualified to directly participate.

It is also at this time.

Hu Zhao first forgot to take a look at Sima Fang, and after seeing Sima Fang nod his head slightly, he finally asked, "Young Master Wu, I just heard Zhongda say that you can see that he has been with others a few days ago just from his face. The grievance almost caused his death, and he also saw that I helped him secretly to save him from the disaster..."

"It's not that accurate. Actually, I didn't see that it was Mr. Kong Ming who was helping each other secretly. I just saw that the person who helped him had a mentorship with the Second Young Master."

Wu Liang smiled modestly.

"Young Master Wu, don't be modest. Even Zhong Da knows nothing about this matter, and I have never mentioned it to anyone. However, Young Master Wu can tell the whole story just by looking at his face. This is something extraordinary people can do."

Hu Zhao immediately asked with admiration but curiosity, "From this point of view, Mr. Wu is probably already a master of Taoism, and Mr. Wu can also tell Zhongda's future fate. If my guess is correct, Mr. Wu may Not only is he a master of Taoism, but he has also stepped into the realm of Wutong, isn't he?"

Wutong Realm...

Wu Liang has dabbled in it before, because this is the content recorded in "Zhuangzi". The so-called five powers are the power of the gods, the power of the eyes, the power of the ears, the power of other hearts, and the power of fate.

And those who have reached the realm of Wutong are called "Hinayana Immortals". To put it bluntly, they are land gods or extraordinary beings that are often said in later generations, but they are still human in essence.

In addition to the realm of five links, there are also six links.

Above the six powers, there is the Mahayana Dajue Golden Immortal who has reached the ten powers. This is the real god. The essence is no longer a human being, but a deity who has ascended to heaven.

Wu Liang had never seen a god, not even a land god.

If he had to say who among the people he had met was closest to the land gods, then only Zuo Ci, who had just completed the autopsy not long ago, but after understanding the essence of Zuo Ci's "autopsy", Wu Liang knew This is a mysterious thing that science cannot explain, but I don't think it's so awesome.

Because in his opinion, the method of "decomposition of corpses" is not considered to be a way of attaining Taoism, but just another way of life that is different from ordinary people.

at the same time.

Wu Liang suddenly remembered a detail about Hu Zhao recorded in the history books. The history books said that he "cultivated the land himself, took pleasure in seeking Tao, and entertained himself by studying scriptures."

Although this detail is easily overlooked, it does refer to Hu Zhaoyou's "seeking the Tao"...

"Mr. Kong Ming's words are serious, and I only have a little understanding, and I am still far from attaining the Tao."

Although Wu Liang knew what was going on with him, he still followed Hu Zhao's words and spoke modestly.

And he is so "modest".

In the eyes of Hu Zhao and the father and son of the Sima family, it was naturally tantamount to acquiescing. The eyes of the four changed slightly and looked at each other, as if they had reached a certain consensus, and then Hu Zhao spoke as the representative. : "To tell the truth, Mr. Wu, I also devote myself to seeking the Tao in my daily life. Although I haven't entered the Taoist door to seek the fruit of the Tao for many years, I have learned some superficial information from many ancient books, and I have made some attempts because of it. It’s just that these attempts are right or wrong. I don’t know if I can ask Mr. Wu to verify it for me.”

"Mr. Wu" has become "Mr. Wu", and Wu Liang's status has undoubtedly improved a lot.

"Oh?"

Wu Liang regained his energy immediately, and he really wanted to see what "stupid things" Hu Zhao had done, so he replied seriously, "Mr. It is a great blessing in life, so naturally I will not refuse it, and it is also good for me to strengthen my Dao heart."

"..."

Hearing this, the core members of the Tuan army began to laugh in their hearts: the young master is about to start bluffing seriously again, and the idlers wait to get out of the way quickly to avoid accidental injury.

On the contrary, Cao Chun, a newcomer, was already sitting upright at the moment, pricking up his ears to listen carefully to what Wu Liang and Hu Zhao were saying, and keeping his eyes open to watch their every move carefully, for fear of accidentally missing a word, or If you miss a glance, you miss something important.

As a native of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he must also believe in these things.

In addition, seeing Wu Liang talking about Fengshui with Yu Ji at "Taifeng" before, and pointing out Sima Yi's face after seeing Sima Yi, these are not like nonsense in Cao Chun's eyes.

So now, he has become more and more convinced that Wu Liang may have "real talent and real learning".

After all, even if these are all fake, the "Shocking Thunder" he used in Anyi City before can't be a lie, he checked the battlefield afterwards, and the scene where dozens of Zhang Liao's soldiers were torn into pieces It is still vivid in my mind, and it can never be faked.

"Mr. Wu, please take a look."

Hearing this, Hu Zhao thanked Wu Liang again, and finally took out a small cloth bag from his bosom, walked up to Wu Liang and poured the contents of the small cloth bag on the desk.

Those are a dozen pebble-shaped...gold nuggets the size of jujubes?
It does look like a gold nugget, with the unique metallic color of gold on the surface, but the sound scattered on the table does not sound like a gold nugget, because the gold nugget is very dense, and the weight is naturally not light. There will be a crisp and heavy sound on the wooden table.

But when these little things land on the table, the business they send out is light and light, and it feels like it has no weight at all.

"This is the medicinal gold refined from 'Waidan Huangbaishu' that I collected. The literature says that the medicinal gold refined from 'Waidan Huangbaishu' should be the same as ordinary gold. , is enough to confuse the fake with the real one, but the medicinal gold that I have refined is just superficial, and it will be revealed if you weigh it lightly, does Mr. Wu know why this is?"

Hu Zhao then cupped his hands and asked Wu Liang for advice.

His attitude was very sincere, and he didn't seem to be testing Wu Liang, but was sincerely asking him for advice.

"This……"

Wu Liang was already questioned.

He also knows what the so-called "Waidan Huangbaishu" is. In fact, it is a branch of what people often call "alchemy". .

In fact, the essence of this thing is very simple.

The alchemists in ancient China were actually doing the work of the chemists of later generations. In order to refine the "elixir" that can make people "immortality, enlightenment and immortality", they were so crazy that they used everything available in the world as alchemy raw materials to try.

In fact, there are naturally no shortage of conventional things such as ores, minerals, plants and herbs, including boy urine, human nails, hair, and even dirty blood from women during menstruation...

In short, everything in the world can be alchemy.

Therefore, many strange things will be refined naturally, among which the most widely known and influential one is gunpowder.

It's just that although the alchemists had already refined gunpowder, when the real value was developed, it was already in the late Tang Dynasty.

And "medicine gold" is also the product of alchemy.

However, Wu Liang is not sure whether there really is "Golden Touch" in the world. He only knows that some minerals and specific materials can indeed be refined to produce something with a golden color.

For example, the mined coal is often mixed with some golden things.

These golden things are not gold, but things whose main component is iron sulfide. Not only is it worthless at all, but it will also cause the coal to emit a foul smell when it is burned, affecting the quality and price of coal.

Therefore, the so-called "medicine gold" is actually very likely to be something similar.

After all, minerals such as "sulfur" already occupied a very important position in ancient alchemy.

But now that Hu Zhao asked, Wu Liang didn't know how to answer.

Could it be possible to talk to him about the chemistry of later generations?

Don't say that Wu Liang hasn't passed much in chemistry since high school, even if he really knows chemistry well, I'm afraid he can't explain it like this, thus negating the "Waidan Huangbaishu".

After all, his current identity is "Mr. Wu", and "Mr. Wu" is a cultivator. To deny "Waidan Huangbaishu" is to slap himself in the face, and it is difficult to convince Hu Zhao.

And Wu Liang has already realized it.

This question is really just an insignificant appetizer.

As a newcomer, both Hu Zhao and the Sima family must still have doubts about his ability, so it is necessary to conduct some testing before they are willing to tell the secrets related to them frankly.

If he can't even pass this level, although he may not necessarily bring about death for himself and the Huan army, it is also impossible to touch more secrets.

And these secrets are most likely related to Sima's family and Wen County, and even related to Wu Liang's investigation in Wen County this time.

So after a moment of pondering.

"Mr. Kong Ming's question really stumps me."

Wu Liang said with a smile, "To tell the truth, Mr. Kong Ming, 'Waidan Huangbaishu' is an extremely profound Taoism, and it cannot be refined without real power, otherwise the gold in this world would not be as precious as it is today. Well, it is very rare for Mr. Kong Ming to be able to refine to such a level, and I am not much better than Mr. Kong Ming, at most I can refine some soul-stirring clever things."

"An artful object that captures the soul?"

Hu Zhao was obviously not very satisfied with Wu Liang's answer, but he was aroused by Wu Liang's last words.

"For example, this thing was made by me."

Wu Liang had already taken out a small bottle from his bosom, then he uncorked the bottle and shook it lightly in front of Hu Zhao's face, then immediately put it back into his bosom.

(End of this chapter)