Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1183 Golden Book
'Hou Shen Shu'...'

Seeing the clear, bright light of the moon shining down, Guo Nanwu was stunned. His Lesser Yang supernatural power was quite wondrous. After a slight pause, he quickly understood and asked:

"This is the transformation of the complete elixir... It can even transform the properties of matter and seize the wondrous uses of weapons!"

Li Quewan had already withdrawn her supernatural powers. Lowering her brows, she flipped two fingers, and the small, transparent, jade-like ring appeared in her palm. The woman returned it, smiling:
"Just one or two minor uses..."

'Just a little trick?'

Guo Nanwu's heart was choked with unspoken words, and he could only manage an awkward smile.

Everyone here is at the Purple Mansion level; who doesn't know how practical this supernatural power is?

'As long as the Daoist artifact doesn't clash with the 'Complete Elixir,' anything that falls into her hands possesses power comparable to that of the original Daoist lineage… She practically doesn't need to be picky about the artifacts she gets; she'll use whichever she has!'

'With the Li family's abundant resources, wouldn't they be able to do whatever they want? They could practically use the Five Virtues whenever they wanted, and the Twelve Qi whenever they wanted...'

Guo Nanwu was extremely confident in his supernatural abilities. "Evil Seeking" was good at traversing, observing, and seeking the Dao. Although its power was not high, its wonder was definitely among the top of all supernatural abilities. The only thing that could arouse his envy was "Complete Elixir"!

Ling Du, standing to the side, looked surprised, but her thoughts calmed down as she said:
"What a magical power!"

He stood up and smiled:
"This 'Complete Elixir' can only be achieved by those with exceptional talent. It contains countless wondrous transformations, and it is not surprising that such supernatural powers exist... which makes us quite envious."

Li Quewan was not arrogant. His theories on the Nine Hills Daoist lineage were derived from this very lineage. He smiled and bowed, saying:

"Senior, you're too kind! My meager supernatural abilities are nothing more than a fool's attempt to demonstrate before the Nine Hills Sect..."

Lingdu understood her words and shook his head, saying:
"My lineage originated from Changtang, and the founder of our school cultivated at Jielin. He once left his grotto-heaven and traveled the world. He had a close friend who cultivated at Qingsong and was extremely skilled in the transformation of the nature of things. This great man was searching for treasures at sea at the time, so we met, and he imparted his teachings to me. I only gained one or two supernatural powers..."

"This is nothing remarkable. The 'Complete Elixir' technique is complete and highly sought after in ancient times. Most lineages with deep roots would prepare it. How many supernatural powers and how many grades it has is up to each family's skill. But whether a disciple can pick it up and cultivate it is up to each family's luck!"

"Unfortunately... even with these one or two supernatural powers, very few people have attained them in the past few hundred years."

Li Quewan was somewhat surprised. She had cultivated the "Complete Elixir" technique for many years, and whenever she compared it to the "Mysterious Witchcraft" technique, which required mastering supernatural powers, she found it simple. She fell silent for a moment, but Lingdu sighed:
"It is said that: there is no way to correct one's nature, but one can find shelter in the purple shade. One can read through the fourteen chapters of the Golden Book and ride in a sedan chair to inquire about one's pure heart."

"This speaks of the path of ordinary people seeking the Dao. The so-called 'path' refers to opportunities and appointments. Those from humble backgrounds, without any means or path, are inclined to cultivate their nature, directly submitting to spiritual beings, and achieving spiritual mastery through resonance with their lives. At that time, there was also the enduring Daoist tradition of the Purple Palace, which was extremely protective of its own and favored by lower-level cultivators..."

"Even these two are far from comparable to the fourteen golden books of profound principles distributed by the Su De lineage—placed in the Dragon Tiger Platform, open to all for reading, of varying quality. As long as a cultivator seeking the Dao can read them through once, someone will immediately come to receive them. If the highest-ranking books are disturbed, a mystical sedan chair will descend to take them into the grotto-heaven..."

Lingdu's gaze was slightly complicated. She stared at Li Quewan for a moment and said in a low voice:
"Within my lineage there is the transformation of pure virtue, and also the complete lineage of alchemy... Learn more about it. I have never even heard of Que Wan's supernatural power. I'm afraid it was a closely guarded secret in ancient times!"

After listening to this, how could Li Quewan not sense his underlying suspicion?

'My family's Taoist tradition is too profound!'

But how could Li Quewan not be surprised and suspicious upon hearing this?

'Preface to the Fourteenth Edition of the Golden Book…'

The lineage she obtained from the talisman seed is officially named [Hou Shu Jin Shu]!
She paused, then said softly:

"You don't know the titles of Jin Shu?"

Lingdu shook his head regretfully, and Li Quewan had no choice but to calm down. Still anxious about the situation in the lake, he changed the subject and said:
"Now that I have obtained the Taiyin Lingbao, I must hurry back to the lake to treat the King of Wei's injuries!"

"Wait a minute."

Lingdu, however, was not in a hurry. She gestured to stop her, took out two small bowls from her sleeve, which were pitch black and had no luster. She placed them on the jade table and said solemnly:
“Back then, your Master Zhaojing left behind a spiritual fire called the Crimson Demon Fire. He asked me to dissolve the Buddhist and Taoist light that had been refined for a hundred years within it. It took some effort, but now it has been successfully completed.”

“He did not intend to take back the fire, but instead asked me to exchange it for the Li Fire… So I took out several items from the Nine Hills Daoist Canon and asked you to choose one to take back.”

Li Quewan lowered his gaze and saw that the pottery bowl was crimson in color, which should be some kind of fire. He listened as Lingdu stroked his beard and said:
"This item is the [Qiaoping Li Fire]. It is not very powerful, but it has a hint of the meaning of the fire. It has the ability to cause chaos and destruction. Ordinary objects cannot contain it, but it can be contained only by using a pottery bowl that has been plated with 'Gui Tu'."

On either side were glass boxes containing spiritual water and spiritual wood, which caused Li Quewan to pause slightly. She cultivated the "Complete Elixir" technique and possessed considerable skill in the arts of water and fire; she immediately made a preliminary judgment:
'This [Qiaoping Fire]... its power is truly lacking; among the various types of fire, it can only be considered inferior...'

When Li Ximing brought the [Radiant Crimson Demon Fire] back then, he didn't give Jiu Qiu the spiritual resources he deserved. Instead, he mentioned that the quality of the fire was fine... Jiu Qiu was a dutiful person, and the [Qiaoping Fire] he gave her wasn't very powerful, but at least it had the advantage of being able to cause chaos and destruction, so it wasn't actually that bad.

She was also familiar with Li Jiangqian's [Great Separation White Light] technique. This technique required the use of Separation Fire to gather Separation Light, and having more Separation Fire would always be beneficial. So, after hesitating for a moment, she asked:

"Senior Guo, since you've come all the way from across the country, have you heard any news of my elder brother? I wonder if he has achieved anything..."

Guo Nanwu nodded and praised:

"Your brother has already become a True Person of the 'Separation from Fire' nature!"

Breaking through to a higher level of supernatural power is a matter of life and death. Even though their cultivation treatment is no worse than that of the direct descendants of the Golden Core stage, and their talents are extremely high, they still face the same danger of dying here. The worry between Li Quewan's brows had just dissipated a little, and she had a bit more joy on her face.

'Good! He's very capable; conquering the Purple Mansion realm is naturally no problem for him.'

Now that Li Jiangqian had succeeded, his family certainly wouldn't complain about having too much Li Huo. However, Li Quewan thought a little deeper, memorizing each of the items the other party had taken out, while hesitatingly saying:

“It is inconvenient for me to change what you have decided, but now that the King of Wei is injured, how can I know what kind of spiritual object he urgently needs? It would be better to have me take it back first, ask for information, and then write back when the time is right.”

Li Quewan was eager to return home, so Lingdu didn't stop her. He got up to see her off, and when they reached the mountain gate, the old man said:
"Since you have attained enlightenment at my Nine Hills Mountain Sect, it is a kind of fate. Nowadays, most of the 'Complete Elixir' lineages are under the Great Lineage, which is not easy to borrow. If there is no better option, and you have prepared enough resources, Nine Hills can also help you continue your lineage."

Li Quewan was cultivating and breaking through in the mountains when this old master treated him with utmost care, providing him with treatment that rivaled that of someone from his own lineage. Li Quewan was already quite surprised, but now, hearing these words, he was somewhat apprehensive and said:
"I am deeply ashamed by your kindness, and dare not presume to continue your teachings..."

Lingdu simply smiled and saw her off from the mountain, watching Li Quewan disappear into the void before putting away the spiritual water and fire. He then turned to look at the waiting Master Fuchi, stroking his beard and saying:

"The [Qiaoping Li Fire] was originally meant for you. The [Guang Chi Ba Fire] is better because it is a 'Cheng Fire'. We will keep it and give it to you to use. If we can get the [Qiaoping Li Fire] back, we will give it to you as well."

Master Fuchi bowed deeply, about to speak, when Lingdu gently waved his hand and said:

"Since you are going to the mainland, the protection of the King of Wei is of utmost importance. Que Wan is no ordinary person either. Befriending the Li family could save your life in a critical moment!"

"Your kindness, senior...I, Tantai Jin, have no way to repay you!"

Master Fuchi's expression was complex, his brows lowered deeply, and Lingdu said softly:
"Back then, the Grand Master Yuanxiu chose the 'Yang Fire' to purify the wood energy for you. Firstly, it was a casual arrangement to help you achieve enlightenment. Secondly, it was also to cultivate you, using your superior 'Yang Fire' to assist Sima Yuanli's 'True Wood'..."

Tantai Jin raised his head, his eyes clear and unwavering, and said softly:
"The Great Master is my master, and also like my father. Yuanli is my best friend, closer than a brother. I only have affection for him. He has cared for me for many years, how could I possibly hold his intentions against him?"

After hearing his words, the old master remained silent for a moment, then sighed deeply and said:

"Pack your things and head to the mainland."

……

The sun and moon shine together over heaven and earth.

White mist filled the lower pavilion, the Dharma lamps shone brightly, and a flowing light wafted over the face of the young man sitting in the center, like ripples on water.

The colorful patterns on Li Zhouwei's face had faded, leaving only dark cracks like broken porcelain. His tightly closed eyes twitched for a moment before slowly opening.

The colors that had accumulated in my eyes vanished, replaced by fragmented gold and black hues that darted across my vision, like pale gold sand scattered across a dark earth, leaving behind collapsed buildings and ruins.

"call…"

He exhaled the last of his thick earth energy, his pupils gradually focused, he stood up, his fingers clenched and unclenched, sensing the shattering pain throughout his body, his expression slightly surprised.

With the protection of the sun and moon shining together, the disaster of Qingya Wutu is like water without roots, no longer receiving a continuous and increasingly terrifying increase. However, as earth without leaks, Wutu is extremely stubborn, and removing these residual Wutu rays is also a slow and painstaking process.

Moreover, Li Zhouwei was practicing the Mingyang School.

But at this moment, streams of white mist surged out, rising up with the momentum, and swept across like a spring breeze melting snow, gradually driving the Wu Guang out of his body!
【Mysterious and Profound Technique】!
This wondrous method of "Pure Qi," which originates from the radiant light of the sun and moon in the universe, was practiced by Li Zhouwei when he first entered the Purple Mansion. It has already yielded considerable results and played a significant role in his healing process. However, it has always been quite conventional and has nothing particularly remarkable about it.

If the speed at which Mingyang resolves residual Jueyin injury is 10, resolving unrelated Daoist injuries is 5, and resolving Xiqi injury is as slow as a tortoise crawling, then the Qingqi light of the [Xuanhong Technique] will always be 4, regardless of the type of injury it resolves.

But this technique was extremely calm and never changed. Even when it collided with the flawless Wu Earth, it still maintained that unhurried speed, which was considered extremely fast for Wu Earth!

'Two months...'

Only two months had passed since Bai Hai's victory, and the remaining traces of the evil light within his body had been completely removed.

Although his body was covered in wounds and in a mess after the Wu Guang faded, it at least meant that Li Zhouwei was able to begin treating his internal injuries!

'Not only does the lingering effects of the "Qingya Wutu Disaster" still remain in his body, but this severely injured body is far more devastated than any previous injury.'

In his one-on-one battle with Qi Lanyan, Bai Lin's sense of destiny was not deep. Moreover, the supernatural power fed back by [Mingzhang Riyue] was used up by him to suppress the disaster of Wutu during the time of pacifying Jianghuai and killing Maha. As a result, his body is now completely depleted and he has to take pills to heal his injuries like an ordinary cultivator.

He straightened up, stretched his body, and walked towards the pavilion. There he saw a man sitting in the pavilion, with red lips and white teeth, and a face like white porcelain. He sat in front of a white veil, his empty pupils staring at the Taoist book in his hands, his face expressionless.

"Uncle!"

Li Zhouwei's voice lingered in the air for a moment, and then he saw the light in the man's pupils dim immediately. He released his hands, and the jade slip rolled down with a gurgling sound. The white veil behind him fell off, and the Taoist master in the white and gold robe sat up from the futon, his face showing a hint of joy.

Li Zhouwei smiled and said:

"Uncle's extraordinary skills have reached a certain level!"

With Li Zhouwei's discerning eye, the phrase "having crossed the threshold" was definitely extraordinary. Seeing the blush on his face disappear, Li Ximing was even more delighted and said:
"It's just a trivial skill, only refined with female fluid. I've thought about it, and using gauze to cover and hide the body is in line with the meaning of female fluid. I've also added some female fluid-related items, and it's indeed much more comfortable!"

"You've... removed the Wu Guang?"

Seeing Li Zhouwei nod, Li Ximing praised him, took the pill formula into his hand, and said seriously:
"These days... I've also read these three pill formulas, some difficult, some easy, each with its own wondrous properties, so I've tried using the [Heavenly Mind Single-Mind Pill Method] to refine them..."

"In the words of Pure One True Man Che Hong, the simplest [Yin Mu Bao Shen San] is actually the least suitable. [Xuan An Yin Ling Dan] brings peace of mind and radiance, so it is worth a try. [Qing Jie Wu Lou Dan] is most important for one's status and has a subtle path of change, so it is more suitable."

"Even the most suitable [Azure-Rank Flawless Pill], when combined with the [Heavenly Heart Single-Mind Pill Method], might not necessarily fail... The difficulty lies in..."

The man himself was still recovering from injuries, but he had already put them aside and hesitated, saying:
"Because it's an ancient alchemy method, and a formula for a great elixir that I've never refined before, and it involves altering ancient cultivation techniques to transform a elixir that cultivates both life and spirit into one that replenishes life through sexual desire, the chances of success are really low. I'm afraid I'll fail several times..."

It's not uncommon for alchemy to fail, but this was the first time Li Ximing had said something so uncertain—if it failed, the spiritual resources invested would be gone, and the accompanying medicine would most likely also be lost.

Li Zhouwei, however, paid no attention. He glanced down at the slightly warm jade talisman at his waist, a thought flickered in his heart, and he nodded, saying:
"This matter is not urgent. Please allow me to go out for a while."