Knife splashing

Chapter 27 Homecoming and Concentration

This is a drumstick made of ebony.

It feels slightly heavy in the hand and is carved with coiled dragon patterns.

Although it is considered exquisite, it is really nothing in this era.

However, Li Yan's heart was filled with inexplicable horror.

The moment it touched the drumstick, the substitute statue in Dantian suddenly vibrated and generated a strange suction force.

At the same time, a force surged out of the drumstick.

This power was full of warmth and carried an indescribable aura. As soon as it entered the body, it turned into thousands of strands, like a spirit snake, swimming around along the meridians.

But in the end, it all flowed into the Dantian and was absorbed by the statue.

Li Yan immediately understood what this was.

Treasures from heaven and earth!

I never thought that its true form was actually a drumstick, and it was hidden in this stable.

If it weren't for chance, he might not be able to find it even after searching for years.

This divine treasure could transform into a snake and even steal human souls. It had obviously developed intelligence and was trying desperately to escape.

Its good fortune comes not only from the strong energy, but also from some unknown aura, which is very agile and can transform into thousands of forms, running around everywhere, trying to avoid the Dantian.

The drumstick itself also began to tremble slightly.

However, all struggles were in vain.

Before long, the good fortune was completely absorbed by the substitute statue.

During this process, not a single breath was leaked to attract the attention of others.

No one could have known that in such a short period of time, a treasure from heaven and earth, after being held in Li Yan's hands for a while, turned into an ordinary object.

Li Yan couldn't help but smile.

He discovered another function of the substitute statue.

The treasures from heaven and earth are so rare that even those who are hiding them have to put a lot of effort into capturing them using the Qimen Dunjia and the Five Elements.

But as long as he touches it, he can devour its good fortune.

The original materials of the Three Talents Demon-Suppressing Coins are also treasures from heaven and earth, but the substitute statue did not react, which shows that only the original spiritual treasures can be useful.

After swallowing this divine treasure, the substitute statue also changed.

Its originally mottled and dilapidated surface began to become smooth, and at the same time a vague message came: the quality of the statue had improved and could withstand more damage.

Although his life fire was not replenished, Li Yan was still excited.

This represents hope.

There are many kinds of treasures from heaven and earth, and there is always something that can renew your life.

"This little brother."

Seeing him staring at the drumstick, Steward Lu couldn't help but laugh and said, "Do you like this, too? Yes, among all kinds of music, only gongs and drums are the most powerful. Others like Jiangnan tunes, but I only love these majestic gongs and drums."

"I heard that several families have successors this year, and the competition for the Drum King will definitely be exciting. If you are interested, you can go to Chang'an on the 15th day of the first lunar month to see it for yourself."

"That's natural."

Li Yan returned the drumstick to Butler Lu with a smile on his face.

"This one, the workmanship is pretty good."

On the other side, Sharifei also picked out the saddle and put it on the big black horse.

"Thank you, Uncle Sha."

Li Yan was in a good mood and looked at Shalifai as if he were a lucky star.

He had no regrets at this moment as he had obtained a treasure from heaven and earth. After leaving the mansion, he got on his horse, bowed and said with a smile: "Master Wang, goodbye, I will be waiting for you in Lijiabao."

Wang Daoxuan stroked his beard and smiled, "Of course, I will follow you later."

He was in a good mood. By cooperating with Li Yan, he could make up for his own shortcomings and take on more big jobs. He would be able to get the magical instrument he had longed for, and maybe even renovate the ancestral altar.

Sharifei's eyes rolled and he had a plan in mind.

He had just received a reward, which was much more profitable than working hard to lead the wheat pickers. He couldn't just sit there and watch these two men get rich, he had to get some of the benefits.

Thinking of this, he immediately patted his chest and said, "Brother Yan, go with peace of mind. I will take care of the Taoist priest's safety and will take good care of him."

Li Yan raised his eyebrows, "Wow, can you do it?"

Sharifi was anxious when he saw this. "Why not? Why don't you go and ask around? I, Sharifi, have always been good at doing things..."

"Alright, alright."

Li Yan waved his hand and said, "Just be safe, bye!"

Although Sharifei does not have much skills, he is familiar with the ways of the martial arts world. In addition, Wang Daoxuan has traveled all over the country, so there is no problem in keeping his life.

Thinking of this, he turned the reins and rode away.

Looking at the smoke and dust gradually disappearing in the distance, Wang Daoxuan turned around and looked at the hill behind him. "Let's go. The hills here are low and gentle. Although there is no Feng Shui dragon vein, it is not a problem to find an auspicious cave. Let's get it done today."

"Good Le!"

Sharifei chuckled, picked up his gear, and followed the Taoist up the mountain.

After everyone left, Butler Lu also hurried back to the backyard.

In the side room, Mr. Lu was staring blankly at the first lady.

"Master, they are all gone." "Well, you all go down, let me stay with my wife for a while."

Mr. Lu drove away the servants, then looked around, then slowly knelt on the ground, his old eyes filled with tears, and he said in a trembling voice: "Princess, are you unwilling to give up?"

"It's hard to be unwilling, but there's nothing we can do. We finally managed to escape with our lives, why can't we let it go? The court is full of wolves, we can't defeat them, why not hide our identities and live a peaceful life..."

"You saved my life that year, and I have served you all my life. I dare not neglect you in the slightest. This is my way of repaying your kindness."

"I have repaid your kindness, but I feel guilty towards my ancestors. I will have to plan for myself in the future. I hope you can forgive me..."

After muttering to himself for a while, he wiped away his tears, stood up and left.

After returning to the side courtyard, the two concubines immediately came forward to serve.

Mr. Lu regained his dignified look, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then asked calmly, "How is it, have you had a date these past two days?"

Seeing that the two concubines were silent, he sneered, "Why are you still pretending in front of this old man? Now I can let you choose, bear a child for this old man to inherit the incense, and I can also ensure that you will have food and clothing for the rest of your life."

"You're so shy, do you want to go to the Bangchui Club?"

"That's not up to you!"

Hearing about the club meeting, the charming concubine in red had a flash of fear in her eyes, and she quickly said in a trembling voice: "I think that little brother Li is good."

"Haha, it turns out that girls all like to be pretty."

Mr. Lu didn't seem angry. He drank a sip of tea and shook his head, saying, "He is a man of the underworld. He has phoenix eyes and dragon pupils. His fate is extraordinary. He may be in trouble in the future."

"Just choose one from those wheat pickers. What I want is stability."

After saying that, he put down the teacup, turned around and left.

After he left, the two concubines breathed a sigh of relief.

The concubine in white turned her eyes and asked, "Sister Cuilan, why don't you mention Commander Zhao? I saw it that night..."

"Shh!"

The concubine in red was startled and quickly asked her to be quiet. She looked out the window again, then smiled bitterly and shook her head, saying, "You know this old man. He says one thing and does another. He never treats us as human beings."

"If he knew about this, I would definitely die. Even if I continue to have him as my heir in the future, I'm afraid he won't let us go in order to conceal this matter."

The concubine in white had a gleam in her eyes, "Sister, there is an opportunity right now."

"It depends on whether you have the courage..."

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Riding a horse, the pace of travel is naturally not slow.

Li Yan traveled during the day and found a place to sleep at night. Finally, at dusk three days later, he returned to Lijiabao.

"Brother Yan, why are you back?"

"where are they?"

The people of Lijiabao are also busy.

The wheat on their side is about to be harvested.

When I saw Li Yan come back early, I thought something had happened.

"Don't worry, everyone. They've got a big job and everything is going well."

Li Yan explained patiently without getting annoyed.

In this era, communication was not well developed and different places were relatively closed. Sometimes, if a girl who married to a neighboring village wanted to send a message, she had to find someone specifically and it would take several days for the message to be received.

They are both in Guanzhong, but Xianyang is far away from Lijiabao.

After delivering the message, Li Yan rode back home.

From a distance, I could see Grandpa Li Gui sitting at the door of his house, smoking a pipe in his hand. In the setting sun, his white hair was disheveled and his eyes were cloudy.

Li Yan's heart ached, and he quickly dismounted, stepped forward and squatted, forcing out a smile, "Grandpa, I'm back. Didn't I say it would only be a few days?"

"Ah, I'm back, I'm glad I'm back..."

Li Gui's voice was calm, but he couldn't suppress the slight tremor.

"You haven't eaten yet."

Li Yan smiled brightly, "It just so happens that I learned a dish this time. I'll cook it for you and have a drink with you."

"Hmph, what kind of dishes can you learn..."

"Just wait and see, if you can't do well in the future, you can be a cook..."

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As night fell, Lijiabao was silent.

In the darkness, Li Yan sat cross-legged on the bed, first regulating his breathing, then rubbing his palms together to make them warm, and then massaging his scalp, temples, auricles, back of the neck, shoulders and arms...

Concentrating the mind is a quiet exercise, and these are all preparations before practicing.

The purpose is to relax the mind, but also to facilitate blood circulation throughout the body, to make perception more sensitive, to establish oneself on the basis of heaven and earth, and to rely on the three lights of the sun, moon and stars.

Therefore, only by keeping one's mind focused and keeping true can one communicate with the gods. After one has cultivated to a certain level and has attained the Tao, one can "transform the altar and keep the imagination" when performing rituals, thus giving the altar "power."

Between heaven and earth, famous mountains and rivers, feng shui dragon veins, all have "power".

Only when the two energies of Gang and Sha flow can a "momentum" or "situation" be formed.

If you want to touch these, concentration is the first step.

Li Yan closed his eyes slightly, adjusted his breathing, and quietly felt himself, visualizing the five internal organs, six bowels, three burners, and Niwan, and finally focused on the center of the eyebrows...

(End of this chapter)