Knife splashing

Chapter 270: The County Court Spreads the Dharma
"Yijianzhi" was written by Hong Mai in the Southern Song Dynasty.

The title of the book comes from "Dayu saw it when he traveled, Bo Yi knew it and named it, Yi Jian heard it and recorded it", referring to himself as Yi Jian, and comparing it to the "Classic of Mountains and Seas".

The content of the book is complicated, covering everything from dreams and miscellaneous arts, retribution for wrongdoings, immortals, ghosts, gods and monsters, medicine, divination, witches, Buddhism, Taoism, lewd worship, and folk customs, most of which are magical, strange, and absurd.

Of course, many of them are folk tales and should not be taken seriously.

The copy of Yijianzhi in front of me is obviously very old, and the markings on it are a bit blurry. Most of the time, it says "fake", and occasionally "doubtful", followed by many speculations.

Moreover, most of the narratives are related to Feng Shui.

"Master, take a look."

Li Yan looked a little confused and handed it to Wang Daoxuan.

After Wang Daoxuan took it, he was also a little surprised and thought: "Indeed, he seems to be looking for something."

"There are some Feng Shui treasures where the innate Gangsha gathers to form a natural formation. Although they can disappear without a trace, they can occasionally show strangeness and become legends in the local area."

"Among Feng Shui masters, there are some who are good at analysis. Whenever they go to a place, they will look for clues in the local county annals."

"Look here. Nancheng Tong Mengbi's ancestor found a golden duck in the river, which produced gold. His family became prosperous because of this. Later, they accidentally destroyed the golden duck. This is clearly a treasure from heaven and earth. It is marked with speculations about Feng Shui and earth veins. It is estimated that there is a gold mine nearby..."

"Gold mine?"

Sharifei's eyes lit up, "How about we go look for it?"

Wang Daoxuan laughed dumbly, "It's too late. It says that the gold mine has been discovered by the Daxing court. Not long after the Daxuan court was established, it was mined out."

As he said this, he turned a few more pages and thought, "I probably know what he wants to find."

"According to Ge Baopu, there are three kinds of immortals. The celestial immortals are 'the superior men who raise their bodies to the sky, and are called celestial immortals', and should be those who have successfully ascended to the gods.

"The middle-level immortals travel around famous mountains and are called earth immortals, while the lower-level immortals die first and then transform themselves into corpses, which are called corpse-transmigrating immortals."

Liu Gang and his wife mastered the "Taiyin Body Refining Technique", but they have to hide underground for the rest of their lives, relying on the evil energy of the earth's veins for nourishment. Even if they could live forever, they could only be "corpse-reincarnated immortals" at best.

They named it "Earth Immortal Cave" because they wanted to achieve earth immortality. To achieve earth immortality, some conditions are usually required, and it is related to the Feng Shui pattern. "

"Unfortunately, they were doomed before they even succeeded in transforming into an immortal corpse."

Li Yan asked quickly, "Do you have any clues about Taoist Xi Xuan's lineage?"

Wang Daoxuan shook his head slightly, "I haven't found anything yet. I'll probably find some clues after I read all these books."

As he spoke, he stroked his beard and smiled, "Even if you can't find it, it doesn't matter. There are several Feng Shui classics among them that have long been lost. Some are only single copies left and are kept by those Dharma lineages and are kept secret."

"These ancient books are a great gain for me!"

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It was almost noon when we returned to Dangyang City.

The streets are bustling with people, including many foreign merchants.

Yang, the head constable of the county government, was guarding outside the city gate. When he saw the group coming, he quickly came over to greet them and said flatteringly, "You are finally back. The immortal was having a bad temper."

Li Yan knew that the other party was talking about Yu Longzi, and frowned and asked, "Has he not left yet?"

"Who says it's not?"

Captain Yang smiled bitterly and said, "This guy has a huge capacity for drinking. He invites people to drink everywhere. He is of high rank, so no one dares to refuse. The county magistrate even vomited three times after drinking."

"He clearly said he had something important to do, but he insisted on waiting for you to come back."

Li Yan nodded and asked as he walked: "Why are there so many merchants suddenly here? Is there something going on again?"

Captain Yang replied, "The Guanling Temple Fair is almost here. Every year at this time, merchants and gentry come here, and many martial arts sects also send people to offer sacrifices."

"This is the most important event in our Dangyang County every year. Fortunately, you have captured the monster, otherwise there would be a big mess at this temple fair."

As they were talking, everyone had arrived at the gate of the yamen.

Yang Chengzi from Zhenwu Palace was standing outside the government office, reeking of alcohol, squatting there and retching. When he saw the few people, he almost cried, "You guys, you're finally back."

Yu Longzi's name is widely known in Ezhou Xuanmen, and many young disciples regard him as an idol.

I had only heard before that he liked drinking.

This is still a bit of a euphemism.

He's just a drunkard!

Li Yan and his companions looked at each other and followed the crowd to the backyard of the county government office.

I saw a banquet in the yard, which was already in a mess. Several people were lying under the table next to them. There were disciples of the Xuanmen and runners from the government office. Regardless of their status, they were all drunk.

At the table, only Yu Longzi was still shaking his head and drinking by himself. When he saw the others, he said drunkenly, "Finally you're back. I thought you were going to run away."

"Junior is acting uprightly, why are you running away?"

Li Yan didn't have a very good impression of Yu Longzi. He felt that he didn't behave like a master or senior. He bowed and said solemnly, "Senior, we do things and everyone gets a share. We have already given the 'Yingluo Pearl'. Why are you still not letting it go?"

Yu Longzi shook his head and said, "One 'Yingluo Pearl' alone is not enough, I have to take the 'Xuanhuang Tianfu' as well."

Li Yan felt a little angry, but thinking of the person in front of him, he could only suppress his anger, "Senior, aren't you going too far?"

In the battle of the Earthly Immortal Cave, even if the enemy did not come to their aid, they still had a chance to turn the tables. Being able to share a "Yingluo Pearl" was already a great honor for them.

Moreover, if they had not investigated, there would definitely be chaos in Dangyang, and the Zigai Mountain Cave Heaven might even be breached by monsters.

At that time, the other party wanted to take everything away. Li Yan argued and dragged him away, but he didn't expect that the other party still refused to give in.

Yu Longzi took a sip of wine, his eyes were hazy with drunkenness, and he laughed, "The Xuanmen fight for life and death, and sometimes they can't care about other things."

"To be honest, if you take this 'Xuan Huang Tian Fu', you will probably not be able to leave Ezhou and will be robbed and killed."

"Don't mention the Ghost Cult, the Celestial Saint Cult, even some Dharma lineages will send out experts to surround and kill us. This is a situation where there is no end until death. Can you hold on?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yan fell silent.

He knew that the old drunk was right.

Now it is certain that there are still many masters hidden in this world. They may not have practiced the evil methods in the "Immortal Treasury of Immortals", but they definitely chose to return to the world, which violated the "Yin Law" and "Heavenly Law".

According to the meaning revealed in Liu Gang's words.

These guys either hid in paradise and dared not go out at will, or borrowed the power of the "treasure to guard the country" to avoid the investigation of the underworld.

There are also many in the orthodox Xuanmen sects and lineages.

When it comes to life and death, there are definitely no rules to follow.

Even if he has a good relationship with several factions of Taixuan Orthodox Sect, it is probably of no use in this situation.

At this moment, Li Yan suddenly understood why the living ghost messengers were independent of Xuanmen and seemed mysterious.

Although the Xuanmen Orthodox Sect was very respectful to him, it did not try to win him over.

Perhaps, some of their ancestors were the targets of the living ghosts, so they naturally had to stay away from them.

Thinking of this, Li Yan has decided to give up the "Xuanhuang Tianfu".

Although this thing is good, it is still a big trouble for him at the moment.

In addition, there is another point. After wearing this "Xuanhuang Tianfu", the Gou Die actually lost its sensitivity and even the ghost soldiers could not be summoned.

He didn't intend to violate the Yin Law, so there were many inconveniences.

Of course, if you want to hand it over, you have to get enough benefits...

Before he could say more, Yu Longzi rubbed his face and said helplessly: "Don't feel wronged. I want this thing not out of selfishness, but for the overall situation." "There are a few old ghosts on Wushan Mountain who are very difficult to deal with, but I can't stand them. I am here to discuss with them, otherwise something big will happen in the Taoist temple of 'Qingyuan Miaodao Zhenjun' in Guanjiangkou."

“By then, there will be countless casualties.”

Sharifei on the side said with a smile: "Senior, what you said is interesting. The evil spirits are rampant in Guanling here, and you haven't sent a large number of soldiers to guard it. Could it be possible that there is rebellion over there?"

"What do you know, you idiot?!"

Yu Longzi scolded, "'Qingyuan Miaodao Zhenjun', or 'Guohu Lingying Wang', the city god of the world, I don't know how many evil things he has suppressed in the past dynasties under the mountain."

"There is chaos in the southwest now. The rebels are so desperate that they want to release the stuff inside. There have been more than ten battles in a row near Qingcheng Mountain and Guanjiangkou. The situation is far more critical than here."

"Besides, Guan Sheng Emperor is just arrogant and doesn't pay attention to people, but that doesn't mean he doesn't kill people."

"The people of Tiansheng Sect want to use the dragon soul to break through the Ju River. It's pure wishful thinking. I'm afraid the demon dragon will be killed by a sword before it reaches Dangyang!"

"This Xuanmen matter is far more complicated than you think."

Li Yan pondered for a moment and said, "Since the senior said so, we are naturally not petty people who only care about our own interests."

"But I'm afraid you would feel embarrassed to just take it away like that, Senior?"

Yu Longzi shook his head and said, "What's there to be embarrassed about?"

Li Yan said seriously: "No, senior must be embarrassed!"

Yu Longzi was amused. "You are even more shameless than me, you will definitely have a bright future."

"Tell me, what do you want to change?"

Li Yan did not hesitate, clasped his fists and said in a deep voice: "I want to practice thunder magic, and I would like to ask you for advice."

Hearing about the thunder method, a trace of vigilance flashed across Yu Longzi's drunken eyes, "Thunder method? You have a big appetite. Do you know that this thing is the method used by various sects to suppress their luck?"

"The thunder method of my Zhenwu Palace cannot be leaked out casually."

Li Yan shook his head and said, “I will naturally not spy on the secrets of the Zhenwu Palace. It’s just that the cultivation method requires Yang Lei to harmonize Yin and Yang.”

"Ordinary palm thunder is not enough."

In the battle at the Earthly Immortal Cave, what Li Yan remembers most is Yu Longzi's Five Thunder Sword, which was invincible.

Even with the blessing of "Xuanhuang Tianfu" Liu Gang couldn't compare to it.

The practice of the Five Thunder Sword is extremely difficult. The reason why the other party became the strongest monster catcher in Ezhou and made a name for himself among the Xuanmen is all because of this method.

When you meet this kind of master of thunder magic, you naturally have to ask for his advice.

"Oh?"

After hearing this, Yu Longzi relaxed a little, "Show me your thunder magic and let me see it for myself."

Li Yan didn't waste any words. He immediately made a hand gesture and used the Northern Emperor's Yin Thunder Palm. He swung his palm out and lightning flashed in the palm of his hand.

When Yu Longzi saw this, his eyes suddenly became solemn, "You are the Yin Lei, is this the inheritance of the Living Yin Messenger? It is indeed extraordinary..."

Ordinary thunder techniques use the evil energy in the body to vibrate, such as palm thunder. It seems powerful and can disperse the enemy's evil energy, but it is of inferior quality.

However, the thunder method used by Li Yan was definitely not an ordinary one.

Thinking of this, he took a sip of wine and said in a deep voice: "The superior thunder method has its own merits in cultivation. Some require taking thunder energy, and some require borrowing the land of thunder."

"If my guess is correct, your Yin Thunder is probably meant to attract the Yin Qi of the Earth to cultivate, right?"

Li Yan cupped his hands and said, "Senior, you are right."

Yu Longzi shook his head and said, "Your method is already quite good, and you're also thinking about harmonizing yin and yang. This is really audacious. I'm afraid if you don't do it right, you'll go crazy and die."

"But once successful, the power will be limitless. The risk is quite high, even I dare not try it. Do you really want to learn it?"

Li Yan said seriously: "Please give me some advice, senior."

He could tell that the old drunkard had something in his hand.

Yu Longzi's expression also turned serious at this time, "Your thunder method is a ground mine, you need the sky thunder method to harmonize yin and yang."

"I have a thunder method, and its origin is quite mysterious. It is said that it was a method of a cultivator who attained enlightenment in the Thunder and Fire Refining Hall of Wudang Mountain. Someone taught him in a dream, saying that it was the method of General Jiutian Leigong, named 'Heavenly Thunder Hammer', and it is a kind of martial arts."

"Unfortunately, this method is difficult to practice. Many disciples in Zhenwu Palace have practiced it but have not been able to achieve anything good. Instead, they have wasted many years."

"I can take the initiative to teach you this method. Whether you can master it or not depends entirely on chance. Are you willing?"

Li Yan hesitated for a moment, "Senior, have you succeeded in cultivating it?"

Yu Longzi didn't waste any words. He threw down the wine jug, stood up, made a few hand gestures, and then slowly clenched his fists.

As he clenched his fist, there was a sudden crackling sound and flashes of lightning, and the whole fist looked like a lightning hammer.

Li Yan's pupils suddenly shrank.

He could smell the smell of the thunder, which was hot and explosive. It was a kind of Yang Thunder, and its power was no less than that of Yin Thunder.

Suddenly, Yu Longzi clenched his fist and hit the ground hard.

There was a loud bang, and a hole appeared in the ground, but his fist clearly did not touch the ground.

Moreover, the lightning in his hand also dissipated.

After Yu Longzi stood up, he said with some regret: "This method responds to the thunder of heaven, which is too strong and fierce. It conflicts with the Five Thunder Method that I practiced. Therefore, after learning it, I dare not continue to practice it."

"Senior, please give me the law!"

Li Yan bowed without saying anything.

This method is most suitable for him.

He could already see that this "Heavenly Thunder Hammer" was a martial art, with the fist as yang, while the "Northern Emperor's Yin Thunder Hand" was with the palm as yin.

One is a heavenly mine and the other is a ground mine, the two echo each other. If neither of them succeeds, then the path he is going to take will most likely be a dead end.

"Alright."

Yu Longzi nodded and said, "I can teach you this method, but there is a condition. You can only practice it and cannot pass it on to others."

Wang Daoxuan and others understood and left the courtyard immediately.

Everyone, including the drunkard lying in the yard, were moved out.

When there were only two people left in the courtyard, Yu Longzi spoke in a deep voice: "All the methods in the world come from ghosts and gods. Therefore, when practicing, you must know the origin of your roots."

"General Jiu Tian Lei Gong is a general under the command of Jiu Tian Ying Yuan Lei Sheng Pu Hua Tian Zun. Therefore, to practice this method, you need to read "Jiu Tian Ying Yuan Lei Sheng Pu Hua Tian Zun's Jade Pivot Treasure Sutra" carefully..."

"The Nine Heavens Yingyuan Thunder God, in Yuqing Heaven, meets with the Ten Directions Heavenly Emperors in the Palace of the Nine Palaces of Yuxu..."

One teaches the Dharma, and the other listens attentively.

Yu Longzi was well versed in thunder magic and explained many things thoroughly. Before he knew it, he had been talking for a whole day and night.

Li Yan naturally gained a lot, and many things that he didn't understand before were explained to him one by one.

The next day, a ray of morning light appeared in the distance.

Yu Longzi stretched his body lazily and shook his head, saying, "You are a young man with average talent and comprehension. I don't know how you have cultivated to such a level. Maybe you have great fortune."

"The path of cultivation is difficult, so don't forget your original intention."

After that, he took the "Xuanhuang Heavenly Talisman" handed over by Li Yan and headed straight for Wushan...

(End of this chapter)