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Chapter 806 Gift of Nine-Turn Elixir
The Six Ding Divine Fire burned fiercely, baking the Purple Gold Eight Trigrams Furnace, driving countless creations within the furnace. Myriad Qi intertwined and merged, and the divine medicinal power was combined with the dosage of the principal, assistant, and adjuvant herbs. The elixir gradually took shape, and golden light and medicinal fragrance began to emanate from the furnace.

Laozi refined elixirs with effortless ease, like an old farmer who had tended the fields his whole life; the changes in the elixir's energy and medicinal power within the furnace were all within his grasp.

Even the most troublesome medicinal herbs become as smooth as flowing water in his hands, and the most difficult medicinal properties can be combined with just a slight shake.

With a single banana leaf fan, countless wonders unfold within the furnace, and the fragrance of elixir begins to rise.

Hu Xiuwu stood quietly to the side, observing and learning, not missing a single detail.

Opportunities to observe Laozi refining elixirs are rare. If Zhang Lingyu, who loves alchemy, were here, he would probably forget about Xia He, the bone-scraping knife, for a moment.

After another incense stick's time, Laozi vigorously fanned the flames, igniting the blazing Six Ding Divine Fire, which completely surrounded the Purple Gold Eight Trigrams Furnace.

It lasted only two breaths before Laozi fanned the flames again, and the Six Ding Divine Fire was quickly extinguished once more.

This is the true purpose of the banana leaf fan: one fan can start a fire with a strong wind, two fans can stop the fire with a hurricane, and three fans can extinguish the fire in the alchemy furnace, thus producing the elixir of immortality.

'The heat is high and the liquid is reducing; the elixir is about to take shape.'

Hu Xiuwu could only think of this most common phrase to describe the simple operation of Laozi's Great Way.

Laozi used an extremely sophisticated technique of controlling Qi and medicine, judging the timing to use the fierce Six Ding Divine Fire to trigger the medicine's effects.

If one were to truly emulate Laozi's method of using intense heat to roast elixirs at the end, without grasping the subtle timing and judging the duration of the heat, one would ultimately only obtain a batch of charcoal or a batch of ruined elixirs.

"OK OK."

Laozi placed the banana leaf fan on the low tea table next to him and slapped the alchemy furnace.

The top of the Purple Gold Eight Trigrams Furnace immediately sprang up and floated in the air.

The auspicious seven-colored light rushed out of the house impatiently, carrying the fragrance of boundless medicinal power, like steam bursting from a steamer, instantly filling the entire room.

The room was filled with a rich and complex aroma of medicine. The chiwen on the roof of the alchemy room of the Tushita Palace, the jade lion at the door, the five-clawed dragon on the painted wall, and the raccoon on the alchemy shelf all came to life at this moment.

Ignoring the fact that Hu Xiuwu was right there, they all wagged their tails and devoured the elixir, which was so fragrant that it could help all beasts in the mortal world enter the Dao, cultivators ascend to heaven in one step, and immortals gain longevity.

Hu Xiuwu could understand the gluttonous nature of these magical artifact spirits. Even just smelling the elixir of Laozi was not something an ordinary immortal could smell.

Even he was astonished by the immense medicinal power contained in the elixir. It could not only transform a person, but could even awaken innate supernatural powers in an ordinary person, enabling them to achieve a demigod-like body and an indestructible physique.

No wonder Sun Wukong was so envied and resented by all the immortals in Heaven after he ate a few gourds of elixir.

However, these extraordinary phenomena only lasted for the moment the furnace was opened. The next breath, the auspicious seven-colored light dissipated, and the fragrance of the medicine was completely swallowed up as the vessel breathed.

After the remaining medicinal power was completely consumed, the room became clean, and all the objects that had developed sentience returned to silence.

Laozi then took a purple gourd, and with a wave of his hand, nine pills flew into the gourd along a line. He then sealed the gourd tightly, creating a gourd containing the most exquisite elixirs in the Three Realms.

The divine object conceals its power; the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill's medicinal strength is entirely locked inside. On the outside, it appears as nine gray pills, but each is always enveloped in a thin layer of spiritual essence. Like living beings, the nine pills have acupoints and can breathe and exhale on their own.

If this elixir is not consumed for a long time, it may develop sentience and become a spirit, like a thousand-year-old ginseng, capable of escaping at will.

Laozi handed the gourd of pills to Hu Xiuwu: "Here you go."

Hu Xiuwu accepted the elixir and put it into the tower, but he was still puzzled: "Why did Laozi give me an elixir the first time we met?"

Laozi stroked his beard and laughed, "This gourd of pills is not for you; it is for another young friend who has the appearance of an old acquaintance."

The moment the word "old friend" came out of Laozi's mouth, Hu Xiuwu almost lost control of his heartbeat, thinking that Laozi had discovered his plan.

Only when he heard the words "the appearance of an old friend" did he realize that Laozi was not referring to Sun Wukong, but to the person destined to be trained in the mortal world under the guidance of Zhu Bajie.

This generation's chosen ones, blessed by the spiritual essence of the Nine Provinces, are born into the monkey clan of Flower Fruit Mountain. They are naturally extraordinary, with talents comparable to Nezha. In the past, Sun Wukong once shared peaches of immortality and elixirs with his monkey followers, and also taught them military strategy and staff fighting skills.

Therefore, although the monkeys of Flower Fruit Mountain were slaughtered by the Heavenly Court and few remained, the remaining monkeys all possessed cultivation. There was a reason why the Heavenly Court said that the chosen one would set off from Flower Fruit Mountain.

If a person chosen by fate obtains this gourd of Nine-Turn Golden Elixir, their magical power and cultivation will be able to rival that of Sun Wukong in his prime.

If he were to acquire Sun Wukong's six senses, he might even surpass Sun Wukong of that time, becoming just one step away from becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Clearly, Hu Xiuwu's actions made Laozi believe that the chosen one of this generation was an ally of Hu Xiuwu.

Hu Xiuwu weighed the gourd in his hand and said, "Laojun was unwilling to save Sun Wukong's life back then, so why is he willing to help that chosen one today?"

Laozi, of course, heard Hu Xiuwu's complaints.

If Laozi had had such a kind heart back then, Sun Wukong would not have had to die. If he had intervened to stop the Jade Emperor's destructive practices, the Three Realms would not have become such a place of widespread suffering.

Laozi said, "I once mended the heavens to prolong the life of the three realms, and sprinkled elixir water to create countless things, guiding mortals to enter the path of cultivation."

"I owe nothing to the Three Realms, so it's not a matter of course not to give a single hair."

Laozi owes nothing to the Three Realms; he merely stood by and watched. What fault has he committed?
Hu Xiuwu asked, "Then why is Laozi willing to lend a hand this time?"

Lao Tzu laughed and said, "It's all because of you."

"You come from beyond the heavens, so you should know about things beyond the heavens."

Hu Xiuwu understood. Sure enough, Laozi in the Black Myth world might not be so ruthless, but he was not a compassionate person either.

He was still driven by profit.

Not everyone believed that Hu Xiuwu was a disciple of Subhuti; some people did discover the truth.

The spiritual energy of the Three Realms in the Black Myth is almost exhausted and unable to nourish the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

But that doesn't mean the outer world is the same.

Laozi said, "I am willing to lend you a hand to change the world and bring peace to the universe."

Hu Xiuwu mentally translated Laozi's words.

He will help him eliminate the other two enemies and remove obstacles.

Hu Xiuwu asked, "When did Laozi discover my true identity?"

Laozi said, "Naturally, I only became suspicious of you after you entered Fangcun Mountain."

“I know Subhuti better; He wouldn’t see you at that time.”

Just like back then, he wouldn't go to see Sun Wukong under the Five Fingers Mountain.

Everyone has their own destiny. Once they leave Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, whatever fate they have is their own destiny. As their master, Subhuti will not interfere too much.

However, Subhuti unusually took the initiative to meet with Hu Xiuwu back then.

The Jade Emperor and the one from Mount Ling thought that Subhuti had given him some advice because Hu Xiuwu had entered the Heavenly Court.

But Laozi lived longer and knew this hermit better, which is why he made his guess.

After further divination and investigation, Hu Xiuwu's origins were finally confirmed.

Hu Xiuwu said, "Since that's the case, I wonder if Laozi could also give me a gourd of Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill and a gourd of Taiyi Purple Gold Pill?"