Hidden moth

Chapter 105: Lingxi Finger Wutongbi
Jiang Daozhen had already told He Kao everything he needed to know. The old man stood up and said, "There's no need to kowtow!"

He Kao was stunned. What did this mean? Was it a reminder? As a modern person, he really didn't have this kind of awareness, and no one had taught him!

Fortunately, He Kao reacted quickly and immediately remembered that Jiang Daozhen had introduced a kind of knocking ceremony in the inheritance of the Lingxi technique.

That was the ceremony performed to the ancestor during the sect's ancestral hall after breaking through the fourth level of cultivation and becoming a high-level sorcerer. It required that both knees, elbows, and forehead touch the ground.

It was only right to pay respect to the old man. Since He Kao only knew this, he did it. He immediately stood up, moved the small stool away, and knelt on the ground to pay homage...

Jiang Daozhen first stood facing him, nodded slightly with a look of satisfaction, then turned slightly to the side, still facing him and laughed heartily: "You kid, I told you not to kowtow, but you insisted on doing this!"

When He Kao finished his ceremony and was about to look up, Elder Jiang suddenly stretched out a finger and pointed it at his forehead. Countless information flooded into his mind, and it was another divine thought seal.

This time, Jiang Daozhen still didn't say hello, and he still taught him magic, and it was a complete inheritance of the six magics of observing the body, entering the subtle, the heart plate, the alchemy cauldron, observing the qi, and raising the spirit.

It not only contains the fundamental techniques, but also includes the various applied techniques that the six sorcerers can practice or are good at at each level, including their characteristics, details and taboos.

In addition to the Lingxi technique that had just been taught, Jiang Daozhen gave him the inheritance of the seven major techniques. He Kao had just thought that Elder Jiang's introduction to the Lingxi technique was detailed enough, but now he realized that it was actually the most concise of them all.

This is not because the old man is hiding something, but many things in Lingxi Sect are too mysterious and difficult to explain.

Jiang Daozhen also explained that this was the rule of the Shu sect from 1,200 years ago. Since Yin Mo was to monitor the behavior of Shu sect disciples worldwide, he had to understand the characteristics of their cultivation and the various methods they might be proficient in.

And now, every elder in the clan law hall will master the complete inheritance of the seven major arts.

One of the purposes of doing this is to prevent the extinction of the technique and to avoid a situation like the extinction of the Yin Mo Sect 1,200 years ago.

The more important reason is that the Zongfa Hall has become the supervisory and management agency of the entire sect, and every elder needs to understand the cultivation characteristics of the disciples of each sect.

Now that everyone has mastered the inheritance, can the elder of Guanshen Sect accept a disciple to teach him the art of subtlety?

In theory, it seems possible. For example, Jiang Daozhen, the elder of Lingxi Sect, taught He Kao the Hidden Moth Technique indirectly. However, under normal circumstances, people would not do this. This is also the established rule.

Another point that needs to be emphasized is that although every elder has mastered the complete inheritance of the seven major arts, this is also passed down from generation to generation in the form of divine thoughts and heart seals, and they themselves may not be truly proficient in the secrets of other arts.

For example, an elder of the Guanshen Sect, although he has mastered the inheritance of the Ruwei Technique, he may not have practiced the Ruwei Technique himself. If he wants to teach the disciples of the Ruwei Sect, he is not as good as another high-level sorcerer of the Ruwei Sect, so there is no need for him to act as his substitute.

Of course, there is another special case.

For example, Elder Jiang was particularly optimistic about a certain junior and wanted to accept him as a disciple to teach him the art of telepathy, but the person just couldn't get started with the practice. However, seeing that he had good aptitude, Elder Jiang taught him the art of body observation to try, and as a result, the person was able to get started with the practice.

In this case, the usual practice is to find a cultivator in the Guanshen Sect and recommend this younger generation to become his disciple and continue to practice the Guanshen technique.

Jiang Daozhen also told He Kao that the ancestor had said that these seven techniques plus the Hidden Moth Technique were equivalent to eight paths to the top of the mountain. In the end, they all led to the same destination and there was no difference in who was higher or lower.

However, Jiang Daozhen, who was already a seventh-rank great mathematician, still could not reach that level.

Since the elders of the sect mastered multiple inheritances, was it possible for them to also practice other techniques? In theory, there was no problem, and some people did so in practice, but that was only a means of assistance and verification.

After all, human energy is limited, and it is difficult to fully master the techniques of this school in one's lifetime.

However, in special circumstances, such as when there is no breakthrough in advancement and there is a need to broaden one's thinking and horizons and verify certain ideas and insights, some people will try it appropriately.

Although the eight arts were equally powerful, they did differ in difficulty. In Jiang Daozhen's opinion, the Hidden Moth Art was the most difficult to practice, followed by the Spiritual Resonance Art.

Therefore, since ancient times, the elders of the Lingxi Sect have often recommended disciples to other sects, because some people really cannot learn the Lingxi technique, but they can try other techniques.

After Jiang Daozhen broke through to the sixth level of mathematician, people often brought their younger generations to him, not necessarily to worship him as a master, but to ask him to "calculate for them".

See if this child is suitable for practicing magic. If he is, then see which magic he is suitable for practicing?

Later, in the past 23 years, Jiang Daozhen lived in seclusion for special reasons and rarely did such things.

Regarding the concurrent study of magic, Jiang Daozhen also specifically emphasized that even if one intends to verify or learn from other magic techniques, it is best to wait until one breaks through the fourth level and becomes a high-level magician.

Ordinary high-level sorcerers do not have this condition. They are not elders of the clan hall and do not have the complete inheritance of other magic schools.

But He Kao has all the conditions, because he has obtained the complete inheritance of the seven gates!
Moreover, Old Man Jiang said "it's best to wait until the fourth level", but he didn't say that we must wait until then, which is simply hinting at something.

He Kao felt very emotional, thinking about how he had tried every possible way to learn magic but failed.

At first, he wanted to ask Wu Yanjun for help in introducing him, but Xiao Wu himself was not yet a formal disciple of the sect, so he was hesitant in his words.

Later, he finally had the opportunity to worship Lin Qingshuang as his master in person. Lin Qingshuang seemed ready to nod, but suddenly took back her words...

Later, in order to find a method to help Huang Xiaopang recuperate, he took great pains to "steal" the fragments of the body-viewing technique from Peng Xian's office.

Now, just by extending one finger from Old Jiang’s head, all seven complete spells will be available!

Jiang Daozhen did this, theoretically just to let Yin E understand the situation. Although the formula was complete and various applied techniques were included as much as possible, the advanced ceremony was still not introduced.

It seemed He Kao didn't need any of this. He was currently specializing in the Hidden Moth Technique, and the Hidden Moth Technique didn't have any promotion ceremonies. A flash of light flashed before He Kao, and he was back under the sycamore tree outside the farmers' market. He remembered standing just now, but now he was inexplicably sitting on a small stool, with the old man and the unfinished chess game before him.

Everything that just happened seemed like a dream, or perhaps an illusion experienced in a state of concentration. He Kao, after all, had some experience, so he was used to it. He could only secretly marvel at Elder Jiang's skills!

Although there was no wind, the branches of the sycamore tree above my head were swaying gently, making a rustling sound.

Elder Jiang took out a very beautiful gourd from somewhere. It was only the size of a palm, just right to be held in the hand. It was about ten centimeters high, with bright yellow skin and an exquisite waist-shaped eight-treasure shape.

He casually threw the gourd over, and He Kao quickly caught it with both hands.

The old man then introduced himself, saying, "Inside these are ninety-nine Jade Wutong seeds that I've collected over the years. One a month is enough to replenish the energy lost by the Huang family kid."

Don't give it all to him, just take what's almost there, and keep the rest for yourself. Before you break through to the fourth level, this thing will be very helpful in your practice of magic..."

The sycamore tree outside the agricultural market in Pugang Town looks no different from other sycamore trees, but it has its own unique characteristics and is called the Jade Sycamore.

The sycamore is a deciduous tree. Although it will shed its leaves in winter, the leaves will not fall off completely. They will still retain their green color, but will not be as lush as in summer.

Ordinary sycamore seeds look a bit like peas, but their skin becomes wrinkled when ripe.

Peas also have wrinkled skin and smooth skin. Nowadays, through artificial breeding, the peas seen on the market are basically smooth and plump.

There are two kinds of fruits on this sycamore tree. One is the ordinary wrinkled fruit, which matures in the same year.

The other type has a smooth and delicate surface, like jade beads, and takes several years to mature. This is the jade sycamore seed.

The exact number of years it takes for the Jade Wutong Seeds to mature depends on various factors such as the climate and environment. The shortest is three years, usually three, five, or seven years, and the longest is twenty-three years, which happens to be the time it takes for Old Man Jiang to complete the promotion ceremony.

What’s interesting is that its maturity years are not random, but follow unique patterns. They are all prime numbers, including eight types: three years, five years, seven years, eleven years, thirteen years, seventeen years, nineteen years, and twenty-three years.

This jade sycamore tree is not another variety of sycamore, but it happens to grow in the spiritual pivot of the earth's energy. Over the long years, it has gradually become the spiritual pivot of the earth's energy within a radius of dozens of miles, thus producing a unique mutation phenomenon.

Later, the geomancer Gu Chun used it as a basis to set up a formation. In addition to protecting Jiang Daozhen, the formation also concealed the characteristics of the jade phoenix tree, making it invisible.

Otherwise, if a sorcerer from the Danding Sect or the Guanshen Sect happened to pass by here and discovered this jade sycamore tree, they would come here every year to collect elixirs, and then Elder Jiang would not have peace under the tree.

Jade Wutong seeds are a magical herb and the main ingredient in Peiyuan Dan. The Jade Wutong seeds used in Peiyuan Dan should be as old as possible, at least seven years old.

If it is not used to prepare Peiyuan Dan, it can also be taken directly, fried with the skin, and then peeled and taken. Its effects are similar to Peiyuan Dan, but there are also some differences.

Specifically, it can detoxify and clear blood stasis, regulate qi and clear the mind, dispel evil and regulate injuries, and replenish vital energy. Legend has it that taking it can even make you light and young... In reality, of course, it is not as exaggerated as the legend, but it does have such effects, such as treating premature graying of hair.

Compared with Pei Yuan Dan, it is difficult to say which one is more precious. This is because one Pei Yuan Dan does not use a whole Jade Wutong seed, but it also contains several other magical herbs, making it more suitable for strengthening the body and nourishing the essence.

Moreover, directly taking Jade Wutong seeds, especially those of high age, seemed a bit too extravagant. The gourd of ninety-nine seeds Jiang Daozhen gave were all from the twenty-third year.

He Kao lowered his head to study the small gourd. Its top could be unscrewed, revealing an ivory stopper. He poured out a jasper sycamore seed, which looked like a dark green round bead. If it weren't for the bud on top, one would have mistaken it for a bead.

He seemed to have just seen another gourd of the same kind today. It was hanging around the waist of the girl he met at the high-speed rail station. It should be a size smaller than the gourd in his hand.

He Kao looked up and said, "This is so precious! In fact, Senior Lin Qingshuang has already given me three bottles of Peiyuan Pills. I gave one to Qian Guran, and the other one was reserved for Xiaopang. He has already taken two pills."

Jiang Daozhen looked a little surprised, then he smiled: "I know that Lin Qingshuang gave you the Peiyuan Pill, but I didn't expect you to be so righteous that you only kept one bottle of the three bottles for yourself.

You've come all this way to kowtow to me, an old man. I can't let you go empty-handed. Take this gourd of sycamore seeds and use them as you please. Compared to Peiyuan Pills, this is more suitable for sorcerers.

There is one more thing. I have a disciple named Wei Luo, a pretty girl. She is twenty-one years old this year and has just become a fifth-level inquirer. It is not suitable for her to stay in the sect all the time. She must go out and gain some experience.

I've been asking her to come to Qiyuan for a month now, and she still hasn't found me. I don't know where she got lost. If you meet her, please tell her not to come looking for me and to just wander around Qiyuan on her own.

This girl is good in every way, except that she always likes to get lost. If you have the chance, please take care of her as much as you can. If she needs any help, please also try to help her."

He Kao already knew who he was talking about, and immediately nodded and said, "Okay, I'll remember that... Is this gourd of jasper sycamore seeds also for her?"

While speaking, he was also muttering in his heart, "A fifth-level cultivator, who knows who will help whom if something happens!" And what's more, Jiang Lao didn't know that the Pei Yuan Dan he left for himself was not a whole bottle, but half a bottle.

Jiang Daozhen: "What I said is yours. Of course, if you want to use this thing to please someone, I won't object... I have almost explained everything. It's fine, I will take my leave now!"

He Kao quickly took out his phone and said, "Where are you going? How can I contact you if I need help? Let's add each other as friends first!"

Jiang Daozhen also fished out a cell phone from his trouser pocket, added He Kao as a friend, and then waved his hand, saying, "The world is so big, there's no place we can't go. I've been so depressed all these years!"

He was decisive in his actions. He turned and walked away, his hands behind his back, even humming a tune, his steps brisk. He Kao had an indescribable feeling: the old man seemed younger, and clearly more energetic than before.

"Your chess stall hasn't been closed yet!" He Kao shouted from behind.

"No need, why set up a stall? I'll give you all the things!" Jiang Daozhen's voice came from afar, and in just two words, he had disappeared.

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(End of this chapter)