If I fail to overcome the tribulation, I can only return to the Ming Dynasty and become a prince.

Chapter 38
When Zhu Gaochi returned to the East Palace from court, it was almost noon.

I wanted to have lunch and then take a nap to make up for the energy I spent staying up late last night, but I found that except for the eunuchs and maids on daily duty in the huge East Palace, there was no one else in sight, and there were only a few people working there. He poked his head absentmindedly, as if paying attention to something.

Seeing this scene, even if Zhu Gaochi had a good temper, he was a little angry. However, when he was about to reprimand a palace maid for not paying attention to her work, he suddenly heard two palace maids discussing Zhu Zhanqi's alchemy.

Only then did Zhu Gaochi remember that Zhu Zhanquan had said yesterday that he would make an elixir and combine medicine today, so he patted his head and complained: "Look at my brain! I almost forgot."

After saying that, Zhu Gaochi hurriedly walked towards Zhu Zhanqun's courtyard.

Arriving at Zhu Zhanqun's small courtyard, Zhu Gaochi felt a wave of heat coming toward his face as soon as he entered the courtyard, as if there was a big fire burning in the courtyard.

However, when he took a closer look, he found that there was only a huge alchemy furnace in the yard, and there was no fire. The billowing heat waves were all radiating from the alchemy furnace.

Zhu Gaochi was amazed by this, and at the same time he looked around and saw that everyone was forced to the surroundings of the courtyard by the heat released by the alchemy furnace. Only Zhu Zhanquan himself was still standing next to the alchemy furnace.

Zhu Gaochi did not dare to disturb Zhu Zhanyu, so he walked towards Zhu Zhanji who was standing beside him. At the same time, he also greeted a black-clothed monk standing next to him: "Master Daoyan, I haven't seen you for a long time. I don't know if the master is in good health." Still healthy?"

"His Royal Highness, Prince Lao, asked. The poor monk eats well, sleeps well, and is in good health. However, Your Highness, the Prince, looks like he has been overworked and needs to pay attention to his recuperation!" The hat goes to Zhu Di's black-clothed demon monk Yao Guangxiao, but he has a good relationship with Zhu Gaochi's family and greets Zhu Gaochi quite casually.

Zhu Gaochi was not surprised by Yao Guangxiao's attitude. As Zhu Di's chief adviser at that time, Yao Guangxiao had a transcendent status in the court. Even Zhu Di himself did not make false remarks, not to mention that Zhu Gaochi was only the prince.

Moreover, such a casual attitude only further proves that Yao Guangxiao and Dong Gong have a very good relationship, and that false politeness makes them appear distant.

After some polite greetings, Zhu Gaochi asked Yao Guangxiao: "Master, why do you have the leisure to come to the East Palace today? Could it be that you are here for Zhanju?"

"To be fair to the Crown Prince, this poor monk came today just for the potion of elixirs given by His Highness the Second Emperor Sun." Yao Guangxiao did not hide his thoughts at all and said very calmly: "His Royal Highness Changsun told me a few days ago. His Highness the Grandson of the Second Emperor wanted to make an elixir to demonstrate the Immortal Family's skills, and asked the poor monk if he could help. Yesterday, he specially sent someone to invite him. If the poor monk didn't come, wouldn't he be living up to His Highness the Grandson's good intentions?
Moreover, the poor monk himself has learned the art of alchemy for a few days, but has never seen the real immortal method. Today, it is a worthwhile trip to see the skills of His Highness the Second Emperor. "

"Master, you're welcome. I'm really unworthy of the child's tricks and the master's teachings." Zhu Gaochi was being polite to Yao Guangxiao, but suddenly he heard Zhu Zhanqun shouting from the side, and then the pill furnace let out a dull sound like With a sound like a bell, the heat wave in the courtyard subsided quickly.

Zhu Zhanjun also opened the lid of the alchemy furnace at this time, took out a jade box and was taking out the refined Qianyuan Marrow Strengthening Paste from the alchemy furnace and putting it into the box.

The successfully refined Qianyuan Marrow-Strengthening Ointment exudes a strong medicinal fragrance, but also has a trace of blood. It smells like orchid and musk, which is refreshing, making everyone gather around the alchemy furnace in curiosity, watching. Then Zhu Zhanquan filled a jade box full of red ointment from the alchemy furnace.

"Son, have you mastered this elixir?" Mrs. Zhang on the side suddenly asked Zhu Zhanquan with concern, and at this time, others around the elixir furnace were also full of curiosity.

After all, alchemy is very mysterious. It is rare for ordinary Taoist priests to see alchemy. What's more, Zhu Zhanquan made a fire in the void to make alchemy. Even the well-informed Yao Guangxiao stared at it with wide eyes. Afraid that I might have missed something.However, Zhu Zhanquan didn't care. He just nodded and said, "It's done. Qianyuan Zhuangmui Ointment itself is an ointment, and it's not a panacea. The sound of the medicine when it is ready is considered a success."

"The poor monk Dao Yan has met His Highness the Second Emperor Sun. I wonder how to take the Qianyuan Marrow Strengthening Ointment in the hands of His Highness the Second Emperor Sun? It doesn't look like a pill. Is it difficult to swallow it?" Yao Guangxiao said. When Shi Zheng looked at the Qianyuan Zhuangmui Ointment that had been put into the jade box, his eyes lit up, and he wanted to reach out and dig out a piece and put it in his mouth to taste it.

Hearing Yao Guangxiao's voice, Zhu Zhanquan turned his eyes and looked at this demon monk who had left a strong mark in both official history and unofficial history.

Some people say that if the old monk hadn't instigated and sent a white hat to Zhu Di, the King of Yan might not have launched an army to quell Jingnan. The reason why uncles and nephews killed each other in the Ming Dynasty was because the demon monk wanted to verify what he knew. Learned the art of slaying dragons.

In the folklore of later generations, this old monk was a legendary figure in the Ming Dynasty second only to Liu Bowen, the Qingtian scholar.

When Zhu Zhanchun looked at him, he could really tell that Yao Guangxiao was extraordinary. Zhu Zhanchun actually saw some traces of cultivation in him.

Before Zhu Zhanquan fell into coma for eight years, he had met Yao Guangxiao and got to know him. They were even close friends.

It's just that Zhu Zhanqun didn't have any cultivation skills at that time, so he didn't see any traces of cultivation on Yao Guangxiao back then.

However, considering the extensive knowledge of the old monk, Taoism and Confucianism, it is not strange to figure out some cultivation techniques on his own or from the books of his predecessors.

It's a pity that this world lacks spiritual energy, so even if you can understand the method of cultivation, it will be difficult to achieve anything.

This old monk may have practiced hard for many years, but in the world of immortality, he may not be as good as a boy who has just started.

However, even so, being able to achieve some success in this spiritually deficient world was enough for Zhu Zhanqi to take a high look at him.

So Zhu Zhanquan hurriedly greeted the old monk and answered his questions: "It turns out to be Master Daoyan. I haven't seen you for a long time. I haven't greeted you for a long time. I wonder if the master can come in? This elixir is just an ordinary tonic. Please use it." At that time, you only need to scoop out a spoonful with a silver spoon and swallow it with strong wine.

After taking this medicine, the Qi and blood in the whole body will surge and become unbearably hot. As long as it is guided by the method of moving Qi, the muscles and bones will be strong, the strength will be doubled, and the person will be able to tear apart tigers and leopards, and drag down nine oxen. He also has the courage to break through an army and defeat thousands of people.

However, I only refined this medicine to make up for the lack of Qi and blood caused by me being in a coma for eight years, so I considered it a waste. "

"So that's it. The alchemy skills of His Highness the Second Emperor Sun are indeed miraculous!" Yao Guangxiao couldn't help but marveled after hearing Zhu Zhanchun's explanation.

(End of this chapter)