Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1282 Supplies (1+12) (Bonus Chapter 27113 for Hidden Dragon)

"Thank you!"

Li Jiangqian was not as disciplined as Li Quewan. Hearing what he said, he just smiled and nodded, then strode forward with the old man through the forbidden area and into the Jia family's great formation. After passing through the blazing flames of the mysterious steps, they saw a pavilion.

The various families stored their treasures in palaces, halls, towers, and pavilions, but pavilions were very few. Li Quewan followed slowly behind, and upon seeing this scene, he smiled and said:

"'Burning Fire'?"

Jia Zan was slightly surprised and nodded:

"Fairy Su Yun is truly intelligent and kind-hearted, indeed."

Then one could see that the octagonal pavilion was shimmering with red light, and in the very center stood a table, which seemed to be made of wood, and above it was indeed a flame flickering!
The fire was no more than three fingers wide and one finger long, with tiny, scattered flames that bloomed like magnolias on the table. But if you got too close, you felt a surge of danger.

Li Quewan said softly:

"The 'Bright Fire' is a blazing fire that should not be sealed off or left stagnant. If left unattended for too long, it will burn out. It must be nourished with the energy of wood. The pavilions and terraces are open to the wind on all sides and the wooden platforms are maintained year after year without running out. The nobles have done their best."

Jia Zan had initially harbored some flattering intentions, but upon hearing this, his surprise became genuine, and he couldn't help but say:

"sharp."

He said:

"This fire was passed down from our ancestors and is called the [Mysterious Diamond Flowing Flame]. It is a fire that can change and can break formations, damage the body, and scorch metal and stone."

Thanks to Li Ximing, Li Jiangqian had seen quite a few flames. This 'Blazing Fire' was the first time he had seen it, and he immediately nodded slightly in approval.
'At first glance, its power is slightly inferior to my Southern Bright Heart Fire, but it can still be considered top-grade.'

After all, with his supernatural powers newly acquired, Li Jiangqian's Southern Bright Heart Flame is the strongest flame in the Li family besides the Heavenly Crow and Fire. It is considered one of the best among spiritual flames and is not easy to surpass.

Jia Zan paused only slightly, then said seriously:
"Your Highness, this fire is quite unique... It is 'Burning Fire,' capable of transforming spiritual energy. Once activated, its range is wider than that of ordinary spiritual fire. If one is surrounded and attacked, it can be quite effective in escaping a siege!"

Li Jiangqian nodded, listening to the old man say:
"Furthermore, this fire was born in the Great Void. Once it falls back into the Great Void, it will appear and disappear like a ghost, as swift as thunder, beyond the reach of ordinary people."

"When the Thunder Palace fell, my ancestors passed away suddenly. Many things were looted by those Purple Mansions and were lost. Only this fire escaped into the void, leaving all the cultivators behind and roaming the world. At that time, the void was broken and supernatural powers were difficult to use. More than six years later, it actually wandered back to Luoxia on its own and returned to the clan."

He sighed softly and said:
"Only then did the family realize that their elder had truly passed away."

Li Jiangqian seemed to be deep in thought, then suddenly said:
"At that time, were all the powerful families in the world serving the Thunder Palace?"

Jia Zan laughed and said:

"Of course! All the true qi is in the hands of the Thunder Palace. The whole world is their subject, how could they not serve?"

Li Jiangqian squinted and smiled:

"I wonder which True Lord it is?"

Without hesitation, Jia Zan replied:
"This one should be called a Divine Lord. He came from the Dao Zhen sect and was called [Zhao Guang Zhen Qi Xuan Hong Divine Lord]. He was also a member of the Thunder Palace and perished when the Thunder Palace collapsed."

He smiled and said:

"As for 'True Qi'... While 'Shangyi' is good, its lineage is unclear. It's not like 'True Qi,' which is easy to learn but difficult to master. All dynasties favored True Qi. Lei Palace set an example, followed by Zhou, which had the 'True Qi Platform,' Liang, which had the 'White Swan Palace,' and Emperor Zhaowu of Zhao also built the 'Heavenly Martial Hall,' but it was taken away before it could be used. Only Emperor Wei didn't use it—he really didn't need to."

Li Jiangqian stood with his hands behind his back, temporarily putting away his things. Jia Zan continued to lead him forward, crossing a broken bridge, and finally saw a magnificent palace with blazing red flames. Pushing open the door, they saw three crimson jade slips placed on the jade platform at the head of the room.

He hadn't shown much concern for the [Mysterious Rhine Flowing Flame] before, but now, seeing the lineage of his ancestors, he was truly dejected. Even his mustache trembled as he said:
"Your Highnesses, this is a secret technique passed down by my ancestor, the Daoist Master Qingyan of the Guanhua lineage, called the [Mingxie Escape Technique]... It is an ancient technique, quite different from the modern one. After several improvements by my predecessors, it has gradually become in line with the current method."

Although he felt sorry for the young man, he acted swiftly and decisively, forming a hand seal and taking down the first two jade slips, handing them to the young man one after the other.

Li Jiangqian first took out the simplified version by the later generation and read it. He frowned but relaxed, and immediately turned to read the ancient version. Only then did he show an expression of appreciation. After reading it through, his hand holding the jade slip suddenly tightened.

The so-called "Mingxie Escape Technique" is indeed a self-protection and protection technique, mostly used in magical battles. It allows one to transform flames to protect oneself. When the technique is fully mastered, one will cultivate spiritual fire within the body, which can take on countless forms.

What surprised Li Jiangqian the most was that this technique was exactly like the [Southern Emperor's Mysterious Technique], a positive technique that senses life force!
"And my 'Great Separation Book' is also a technique for nourishing the heart and lungs with fire, subtly resonating with it. This ancestor of the Jia family was probably a cultivator from a similar lineage!"

With the sun and moon shining together in the heavens and earth, Li Jiangqian did not have much hope for external magic. However, the surprise this object gave him was too great. Even if it were placed in the Cave Heaven Pavilion, this kind of special ancient escape method and life-sensing technique would be extremely valuable!
This made him smile slightly, and he turned his head to say:

"May I ask which path this senior Qingju belongs to?"

Jia Zan raised his head and said:

"Our ancestor cultivated the Li Fire technique and tested the intercalary sun with the body of the Great Li Sun. In the end, he was just a little short of the required level and failed at the last moment. When he broke through, Guan Hua Zhenjun also came to protect him."

The Jia family has a rich heritage that has allowed it to survive to this day, but it is obvious that, generation after generation, no one has ever come closer to the throne than Qingju.

What Li Jiangqian coveted most were the cultivation techniques and the methods for obtaining gold, but it was obvious that these things were not in the hands of the Jia family. He could only cast his hopeful gaze toward the last jade slip.

Jia Zan quickly took it down and whispered:
"This is the method of breathing exercises."

It is indeed an ancient immortal technique!
The biggest difference between these Luoyang families and those elsewhere is that some of their ancestors practiced ancient immortal cultivation on the mountain, something Li Jiangqian had already guessed:

"We will absolutely not rashly select people to go up the mountain. Instead, we will place a copy of the cultivation method in these aristocratic families, allowing each disciple to try reading it. Only those with exceptional talent will be sent up the mountain."

Even those so-called gifted individuals who go up the mountain often experience what is called "ten years without success, then leaving the mountain to enter the world," but Li Jiangqian was certain that his family must have this item. Without any hesitation, he held it in his palm, only to feel a sea of ​​complex scriptures before his eyes.

[The Method of Taking Food for Young Children].

Li Jiangqian had carefully read Wanlingtian's "Southern Li Food Method" and studied it extensively. Now, upon reading it again, he was immediately filled with shock and awe.

'Very different!'

The "Southern Li Food Method" is a practice of breathing exercises, aiming to reach the Dao of Li Guang. It is said to be a golden script and mysterious seal script, requiring one to interact and unite with heaven and earth in order to seek the divine and wondrous. However, the "Lesser Ming Food Method" also claims to be a practice of breathing exercises, but it says that among the myriad paths of immortality, its own path is unique. By using this supreme Daoist book, one can attain complete inner nature, and thus the divine and wondrous will arise!

People often believe that the method of cultivating qi is the ancient immortal way. Li Jiangqian thought it was different, but he did not expect that the theories between them were so different. They were not completely different paths, but they were at least far different from the differences between the Purple Mansion Golden Elixir Way!
'Whatever differences exist between the various methods of the Purple Gold Path, they all involve embryonic breathing and qi cultivation, thus perfecting the five supernatural powers… How can there be significant differences in their theoretical doctrines!'

This left him speechless for a long time. After a while, he came to his senses and found that Jia Zan was no longer there. He hurriedly went to the palace gate to greet him, and Li Quewan also turned around with joy.

Before anyone knew it, a figure had appeared in front of the palace gate. He wore a dark robe and had a smile in his golden eyes. Behind him, Cui Jueyin stood to the side, extremely respectful—it was none other than his father, Li Zhouwei!

Li Jiangqian hurried downstairs, delighted:

"I've met my father!"

Li Zhouwei's eyes held a hint of amusement as he said:

"I thought you would be faster, but I didn't expect it to be this fast!"

Li Jiangqian's speed in achieving the "Shunping Campaign" exceeded his expectations, but the unity of father and son Mingyang was also reasonable. Li Jiangqian simply bowed deeply and smiled:

"It's all thanks to my father's kindness!"

"okay."

Li Zhouwei chuckled and stepped forward, while Jia Zan also approached respectfully, fawningly saying:

"Greetings, King Wei! I was with Your Highnesses collecting spiritual treasures and did not greet you properly. Please forgive me!"

When Cui Jueyin took charge of this place, he had already controlled the great formation and obtained all the rights to enter and exit. Li Zhouwei's arrival was naturally silent, so it's no wonder he was left out.

"Master Jia has gone to great lengths."

Li Zhouwei offered a reassuring remark, but Li Jiangqian immediately became serious and said:
"Father, please look!"

He presented the "Shaoming Dietary Method," and Li Zhouwei only glanced at it for a while before a strange look appeared on his face. He then turned to Jia Zan:

"The method of consuming elixirs in the Path of Observation and Transformation?"

"Don't dare!"

Jia Zan thought he had figured something out, and quickly said:
"The Guanhua Dao Cheng was originally stored in the Tongxuan Palace, but was later moved to Zhaoyao Mountain. We, its descendants, dare not touch it lightly, much less pass it on. This method was created by our ancestors and left in the clan; it only contains a trace of Tongxuan Qi."

"There is a mysterious energy within it."

Li Zhouwei glanced at him, a strange feeling gradually creeping into his heart.

'The three mysteries differ greatly in their philosophies and practices, and now they have become quite distinct…'

After all, there was once the proverb "The two Lü brothers once lived before the golden lock," but now there is no sign of the three mysteries being interconnected.

"To unite with heaven and earth—this is a step in ancient cultivation. I've heard that ancient cultivators with the purple-gold cultivation level could use this to cultivate supernatural powers from their immortal foundation..."

This has a rather strange feel to it.

'If the difference between the Profound Enlightenment Method and the Mysterious Penetration Method lies in this step of communicating with Heaven and Earth, wouldn't the collapse of the heavens and the sinking of the earth sever most of the Mysterious Penetration Method, while the Profound Enlightenment Method remains unrestrained?'

'The Douxuan Daoist lineage has now vanished without a trace, leaving only the Underworld. Is this related to this factor?'

Li Zhouwei's gaze shifted, meeting Li Jiangqian's equally piercing eyes. He set aside the matter for the moment, put away the [Shaoming Diet Method], and said:
"Is Shanmang Hall ready?"

Seeing that Jia Zan hesitated to speak, Li Zhouwei then instructed:

"Qingfeng, go with Master Jia and get everything sorted out."

He turned to the side and said:

"Send over the 'Li Huo', 'Quan Dan', and 'Ming Yang' items first."

Cui Jueyin bowed and hurriedly left. Li Zhouwei then stood with his hands behind his back, and Li Quewan immediately said:
"Your Majesty, someone from the Lü clan has arrived."

Li Zhouwei's gaze darkened slightly as he looked over. The scroll at his waist shimmered with light, and the light spread out, locking the main hall shut. Li Jiangqian then stepped out and smiled:
"This man is called Lü An. He is in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm. He found an excuse to come and see us and caused some commotion. He is highly skilled, but his actions are perfunctory. The Lü family's attitude is good; they don't want to get involved in this mess."

"They've secured Jia's position for us, seemingly unwilling for her to remain in Luoyang. Perhaps they still have feelings for her."

Li Zhouwei said quietly:
How should Jia Zan respond?

Li Jiangqian said:

"He didn't take action, but observed from the sidelines, perhaps he also gained some understanding."

Li Quewan said softly:

"This Master Lü startled me, but fortunately, after a brief exchange, I realized that his supernatural powers were not strong, just a minor skirmish. After all, he is still in our hands. If we ignore him, the Lü family is a powerful clan, and he is in a difficult position. He knows that Mingyang is domineering and may not be willing to give them face. If he comes to us in a humble manner, it will damage our dignity. We should ask Jia Zan for his punishment and casually mention something to him so that we don't look too bad."

Upon hearing this, the young man in the crimson robe laughed and said:

"Being captured alive by my father is not shameful, but coming to ransom him would be too undignified. So I found a way out by saying that Lü Fu had spoken lightly to me. It was the lesser of two evils."

"only…"

Li Quewan whispered:

"He figured out the [Bestowed Mysterious Glazed Talisman]. The other families probably had some guesses as well. They specifically asked me if I was from the Tantai family. I don't know if it was a reminder or something else."

After listening to the two younger men, Li Zhouwei already understood the situation and said:

"Since the two Lü brothers received the Dao from Qingxuan, there's no doubt that he might show them some leniency. We can just ask him."

After saying this, he put his hand on his sleeve and took out the [Heavenly Nurturing Jar] from his sleeve.

The urn was no longer the wood color it once was; instead, it shone with patches of golden white, and faint wisps of golden mist emanated from its mouth. Even Li Zhouwei found it heavy when he picked it up.

However, a young Taoist boy, no bigger than a thumb, was lying by the jar, his face filled with trepidation. Having witnessed the many supernatural powers, he immediately jumped down, transformed into the size of a doll, and bowed, saying:

"My lords... that... that Taoist priest is hiding inside. He has asked me more than ten times, saying that he wants me to come out and plead for him to see the King of Wei."

Li Quewan's expression was strange; upon seeing the spirit, he understood what was going on.

'Even a dignified Master Lü used the 'invite' command against this monster; he must be quite afraid.'

Even Lü An couldn't contain himself and made an excuse to travel a long way over, let alone Lü Fu, who had been trapped in the urn for so long without receiving any news! This Heavenly Jar Keeper was no pushover; it was diminishing his supernatural powers every moment!
Li Zhouwei poured out the black urn, and a golden-white light flowed down, changing within the hall. It neither flew away nor used any supernatural powers, but solidly materialized into a form, revealing a man.

As a direct descendant of the Lü family, Lü Fu was handsome and kind-hearted, dressed simply. However, he was currently injured and in a difficult situation, looking somewhat disheveled. He glanced around, let out a breath, and said:

"Greetings, King Wei!"

Li Zhouwei nodded slightly, and Lü Fu seemed to have escaped a calamity, lowering his head and saying:
"I, Lü, am ignorant of supernatural powers and have spoken recklessly. Today I understand the power of the Bright Sun. Thank you, King Wei, for your guidance..."

He was defeated and captured on the spot while preaching, but he did not appear discouraged. His eyes were full of gratitude for surviving such a calamity. He bowed deeply, appearing calm and natural, which made Li Zhouwei smile.

"Fellow Daoist Lü is quite magnanimous."

Lü Fu replied:

“It cannot be fully expressed in a single sentence. My elder brother once said that the world is like a stormy sea, and the boatman does not know when it will rise or fall. Even for my Lü family, the number of people who have perished in the great tide is countless. I, Lü, relied on kindness and family background to avoid this calamity. It was not my ability, but I avoided my own disaster. Whenever this happens, I should be vigilant and reflect on myself. How can I act like a child?”

His eyes were clear, he sighed softly, and smiled:

“The King of Wei’s supernatural powers are enough to suppress the Great Master. Being captured alive by the King of Wei is not a disgrace to me, Lü Fu. If the bright sun shines on the world, it will be an honor for me, Lü Fu.”

Li Zhouwei carefully observed his expression, then lightly flicked his finger, tossing the small cauldron back, and laughed:
"Fellow Daoist Lü, please forgive me for not seeing you off any further."

Lü Fu said little, gave a deep bow, and then transformed into golden light and drifted away. Li Jiangqian stood there the whole time, watching his departing figure with some regret, while Li Quewan praised:
"The Lü family has a well-known reputation and is formidable."

This person looks relaxed, but as a direct descendant of the Gu County, Lu Fu has probably suffered more losses than he has consumed in his cultivation. It is no easy feat for him to have such a magnanimous heart.

Li Jiangqian's expression was ambiguous. Before he could say anything more, Jia Zan entered from outside the hall, his expression complex. He bowed and said:
"Greetings, esteemed masters!"

He didn't say a word more, but Cui Jueyin behind him had a hint of excitement in his eyes, and his face was slightly flushed. He said respectfully:
"Your Majesty, all the spiritual items from Shanmang Hall have been collected... Although this place was originally my Mingyang official residence, it has been completely changed, and most of the Mingyang items have already been given away."

He raised his sleeve, revealing a jade talisman as bright as the sky, no bigger than a fingernail, with intricate characters on it, densely packed like ants. Cui Jueyin presented it with both hands, and said solemnly...
"This is the only thing that was left by the Wei family ancestors who were stationed at Shanmang Hall. The Wei family kept it in their possession as a memento!"

He personally delivered it to Li Zhouwei. The King of Wei glanced at the front, twirled it between two fingers, turned it over, and saw that the seal script was bright and had already been refined on its own!
【Mountain Mang Talisman】.

This item is also a spiritual artifact, of high quality. It has no combat function, but its effects are extremely unique!
'Once this talisman is activated, countless rays of light will immediately illuminate the surrounding area, forming the "Obedience's Mysterious Light," which envelops the entire area and suppresses all cultivators. Although it cannot be moved, its power is considerable!'

What makes this object special is that it does not require supernatural powers to control or spiritual infusion. It can be easily manipulated with a simple touch of supernatural power. This means that when you pick up this object, you do not need to distinguish between friend and foe, nor do you need to be distracted.

'Unfortunately, there is a flaw: this light clashes with the "Crimson Arrowhead." Upon collision, it will immediately dissipate and revert to its original form…'

This was the first time Li Zhouwei had encountered such a resolute counteracting element of the Yang element, but he didn't take it to heart:
'It's perfect to take back to my uncle. He doesn't have the 'Red-Broken Arrow,' and he's somewhat constrained in magical combat, lacking many techniques. This weapon's ability to operate automatically without requiring distraction will greatly save his mental energy!'

He pondered to himself, and seeing that he didn't ask any questions, Cui Jueyin continued:
"As for the 'Complete Elixir,' it is extremely rare. My subordinate and Master Jia searched everywhere, but in the end we only found one in one or two side halls."

He suppressed his emotions and took out a lead box.

A lead box was filled with mercury water, in which was a vermilion fruit the size of a fingertip. It looked like a fruit but was not; it seemed to be made of stone and emitted a red glow. Li Quewan recognized it at a glance.

"The [Transforming Sand Cinnabar Stone] excels at condensing spiritual energy and amplifying gains and losses!"

Wei Shi already possessed the [Three Qian Yuan Gong] in the 'Complete Elixir' technique, making further gains extremely difficult. This spiritual resource was truly unexpected. Being an easily satisfied person, she was pleasantly surprised to receive it.

'If a magical artifact needs this, it can be crafted; if not, it can be used to make one or two secret talismans, which may prove very useful in crucial moments.'

"As for the fire..."

Cui Jueyin became excited, stepped forward, bowed, and with a flick of his sleeve, a jade box was already laid out.

Then, the five boxes placed at the front opened on their own. First, a dazzling light flashed, and the aura that rushed out was like molten lava. In the center of the box lay a petal, like white jade.

"This is the [Yin Rihua Leaf], which was obtained from Jieyu. It can dispel yin energy and evil light, and is a first-class spiritual object of the Purple Mansion! On both sides are the corresponding [Yin Shili Branch], which were obtained together back then."

Sure enough, the jade boxes on both sides were slightly darker in color, each containing a pale white branch. Although their brilliance could not compare with the flower and leaves in the center, they were still just at the level of spiritual objects!
Beside it, a halo as thin as gauze, as vibrant as the rising sun, was a golden pill with red dots drawn on top.

"This item was left behind by our ancestors during their breakthrough in alchemy, using numerous spiritual materials such as the [Celestial Star Separation Stone] and the [Surging Separation Treasure Leaf]..."

Jia Zan sighed slightly, his expression much better than before—after all, it was something from the Wei family that had been given away. Pointing only to the last piece of bloodstone gleaming with crimson light, he said:
"This is [Haoli Fu Blood], left behind when a demon from the Purple Mansion perished. It contains extremely powerful divine essence. I heard there were originally three portions, but after many years of use... only this one could be found..."

With a flick of his sleeve, the remaining jade boxes opened one after another, some revealing the glittering "Chongli Treasure Leaf," others the raging "White Wild Apricot Fruit," and all sorts of bright and fierce flames intertwined, bursting forth with crimson light!
The spiritual energy in the entire hall was boiling non-stop, and the extremely dense fire energy seemed to be about to burst out of the hall, which startled the several Purple Mansions.

Li Jiangqian stood there, stunned, his eyes filled with a mixture of shock and joy, and he couldn't help but swallow.

Four Fire-Separating Spiritual Objects, one Fire-Separating Precious Pill, and thirteen Fire-Separating Spiritual Resources!
No wonder Cui Jueyin was so excited, even somewhat incredulous.

Among them were even three items of extremely high quality, one of which, the [Yin Ri Hua Leaf], was no less excellent than the [Li Si Apricot Fruit] used by Ji An to break through to the Ginseng Purple Realm!

What is this concept?
The items containing fire alone are enough for the Li family to build two more [Fire Seeking Evil Grand Array]!
'Such a massive amount of spiritual resources—even if you searched the entire Southern Frontier, the spiritual artifacts you found might not compare to this one hall! Even the so-called Lingyu legacy, the potential benefits it might bring to Li Jiangqian, would certainly be far less than what's here!'

It's no wonder that Li Jiangqian's expression changed. Even though the young man had already made his predictions, he finally had a real understanding of the so-called "wealth of the Central Plains".

'The world's resources are mostly within the borders, and the borders' resources are mostly in the Central Plains…'

He said in a slightly hoarse voice:
"The Wei family's foundation is so profound; how many other spiritual treasures do they possess!"

Jia Zan quickly bowed and sighed:
"Your Highness misunderstands. The Wei family once had a Grand Master of the Blazing Fire Realm who perished after his breakthrough. His robes and magical treasures were all retrieved from the mountain. We used spiritual resources to compensate him and sent over his remaining possessions as well—this is already more than half of what we have; otherwise, there would have been even more!"

'More?!'

Li Jiangqian was both enlightened and shocked. He glanced enviously at the fire-related objects in the main hall, his throat twitched slightly, and he couldn't help but look at Li Zhouwei.

Li Zhouwei was already seated in the main seat, holding the jade slip in his hands and reading it carefully. Seeing Li Jiangqian raise his eyebrows in surprise and suspicion, a hint of amusement flashed in the eyes of the Prince of Wei. He stood up and said with a smile:
"Jiang Qian, take them all."

Li Jiangqian stood up abruptly, took a step forward, then turned back, opened his mouth but couldn't utter a word. He only met his sister's secretly amused gaze. His father had already stepped down and walked past him, leaving behind a faint sound:
"Even if you have to use spiritual objects to smash it, you'd better smash it to the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm first."

(End of this chapter)