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Chapter 315: Ten Types of Fairies
Li Ming, who had lost a large sum of money in his pocket, couldn't help but sigh. Money is really hard to spend. They dared to charge him thousands of taels of silver for just a few hundred words of information. Even Huang Gelou had no definite information about who the mysterious contestant designated by the governor was. After Li Ming offered to pay more money but to no avail, he had to give up.

"Yao Xujie, right? He's quite a figure. It can be considered as adding some fun to my life." Li Ming was thinking in his mind, and unknowingly he arrived at the library in Sanyun City.

The library is not big, even a little inconspicuous, and its location is also a bit remote. If Li Ming had not asked about the situation in the Yellow Pavilion, he might not have been able to find it.

After passing through two narrow alleys, the full view of the library finally appeared in front of Li Ming.

It is only three stories high, no wonder it is called a library rather than a library building. The three floors are indeed not very high and the area occupied is not large. The facade is probably the size of five or six door fronts.

It was not dark yet. Li Ming pushed the door open and walked in. He was greeted by the aroma of ink. There was a counter on the left. A white-haired old man was sitting listlessly behind it. He raised his eyelids when he saw Li Ming come in.

"A deposit of ten taels allows you to read on the first floor. One penny per hour."

Li Ming nodded and asked, "I'd like to borrow the books 'Complete Study of Strange Tales', 'Ancient Volumes of Mountains and Seas', 'Ten Essays on the Wonderful World', and 'Notes from the Thatched Cottage'. Do you have any?"

The old man frowned as he heard the titles of the books, then asked, "Little monk, why are you reading these at such a young age? Are you trying to learn how to catch monsters?"

Li Ming shook his head and said, "I'm just interested."

The old man looked it up and down, then said, "Ten taels of silver, no bargaining. I'll find it for you. You can look at it as long as you want. If you want to take it away, it's another price."

Li Ming nodded and said, "That's great. Thank you for your help, old man."

The old man stretched out his hand, looked at Li Ming in a daze and urged him, "Give me the money first!"

Li Ming didn't say much. He didn't think bullying such an old man was anything to be proud of. He just took out some loose change from his waist.

The old man took it and weighed it, without asking how much there was, he opened the small door next to the counter and went into the library.

Fortunately, although the old man was old, he had a good memory. He quickly found the book Li Ming wanted, then pointed to a corner and said, "Go read it over there. Just don't make too much noise."

After saying that, he leaned over the counter as if he was going to sleep.

Li Ming couldn't help but smile, but took the book to the place the old man pointed to. There were several tables and chairs here, which seemed to be the place where those who borrowed books read.

It was then that Li Ming noticed that there was another person here besides him. This person had a weak breath and had not made any movement. Li Ming did not release his mental power all the time, so he ignored him.

The man looked young, with a sickly pale complexion. The clothes he wore looked to be made of good material and were well-cut, and he had a jade ring hanging around his waist.

When this person saw Li Ming coming over, he put his hands together and bowed slightly. Li Ming also returned the greeting, then found a seat and started watching by himself.

"Ancient Scrolls of Mountains and Seas" is similar to "Classic of Mountains and Seas" in that it records some magical species in ancient legends, such as dragons, phoenixes, unicorns, black tortoises, mythical beasts and strange creatures, but it also records ancient mountains and rivers, exotic flowers and plants. Although it is impossible to verify their authenticity, it is still interesting to read.

This book has been through many hands and is a bit worn, but it contains many annotations, some speculations about the evolution of species, and even small illustrations in some places. It can be said to have both spirit and form.

However, the book did not contain the knowledge Li Ming needed, so he flipped through it quickly and closed it.

The young man showed a bit of surprise. After all, Li Ming now has a photographic memory. If he just flipped through the book hastily, it would really look like he flipped through it in the eyes of others. It doesn't look like he is reading the book seriously at all.

Then Li Ming put the "Ancient Scrolls of Mountains and Seas" aside and picked up the "Ten Essays on the Wonderful World". Hey, this book is quite interesting.

In "Ten Chapters on the Supernatural", all non-human beings are divided into ten categories, which are recorded as ten chapters.

Demons, ghosts, monsters, elves, fairies and gods!

Monsters are intelligent and spiritual, and animals can become monsters when their spirits are awakened.

Demons are born fierce and different, and can often infect all things.

Ghosts are the forms that no longer exist but the spirits that reside there. They are the transformations of living beings after death.

Monsters have spirits but no intelligence, so they cannot transform.

Beasts are the most common type, without spirit, intelligence, energy or laws.

The essence of plants and trees is to enlighten the mind, cultivate qi and regain its form, and have a peaceful nature.

Spirits are like dead objects such as mountains and rocks that have spirits and are alive. If one obtains the correct method, one can also refine the body and be alive. The nature of the spirit can be determined based on its original body.

Anything that cannot be identified or distinguished by common methods is considered different.

The immortals have attained enlightenment and are free and at ease, with great supernatural powers and boundless magic.

The gods operate naturally, each performing their own duties and having their own positions.

Of course, this is just a brief statement. The book describes it in much more detail. This is just Li Ming's summary after reading it.

Of course, no one knows who the author of this book is, nor how much he has experienced. What he says may not be credible, and there are many speculations in his words. This book is just the final result of his many researches for future reference.

The book also gives some examples, such as fox demons, wolf demons, and other ordinary animals that become demons after they awaken their spiritual intelligence and practice to achieve enlightenment.

Demons are a species distinct from other creatures, their names are unknown. Ghosts are the will that exists after death in various living beings.

There are some that are strange. Many of the ancient mythical beasts recorded in the ancient Shanhai scrolls can be considered strange if they are classified according to the classification method of "Ten Essays on the Wonderful Things".

They have spirituality, but no wisdom, only various strange appearances.

Beasts are common in our daily lives. Any animal that is different from humans is considered a beast.

So according to Li Ming's classification, this monster should be classified as a beast, but the monster is rare and unique, and there is no difference in essence.

Elves are a general term for plants, trees, rocks and dead things that have gained wisdom and cultivated.

So the bamboo is a spirit and the fox is a demon!
There is no need to say more about immortals and gods. They just have all kinds of supernatural powers. Immortals are free and unrestrained, roaming freely all over the world, while gods mostly have some responsibilities. This is the difference between the two.

The outliers are even simpler. Anything that cannot be matched one-to-one with the other nine types and cannot be classified into the category with corresponding characteristics is an outlier. However, Li Ming thought for a long time but could not think of anything to put in the outliers. He also left a page blank in the book. It is obvious that the author just reserved it.

Only then did Li Ming have a general idea of ​​the book, and then he put it down and looked at another one.

The young man thought that Li Ming would read it carefully this time, but he put it down so quickly. He couldn't help but take another look at it, but didn't say much. Li Ming naturally noticed the young man's gaze, but he didn't care and just kept reading the book.

Finally, he found the content he wanted in "Notes from the Thatched Cottage". This "Notes from the Thatched Cottage" can be seen as an autobiography of a man named Mr. Caotang.

Mr. Caotang in the book had a surprising life. In his early years, he always failed in his studies. Later, he learned martial arts but had no talent and had no chance to become a martial artist. So he called himself Mr. Caotang and traveled around the world.

In the book, he has many adventures. He inherits the magical skills of his ancestors, but his supernatural powers are not effective and the skills are not well-known. His own cultivation is not enough, so when they fail, he is at a disadvantage and makes many jokes in the book.

He had been a teacher to foxes, captured by monkeys and made a servant, had been to the Nine Heavens Cloud Palace, entered the Four Seas Dragon Palace, and even to the underworld. However, he was nervous about going to the Yama Palace at the end, so he withdrew.

Mr. Caotang has been dealing with all kinds of supernatural things throughout his life. Although Li Ming does not know whether these stories are true or not, this book "Notes from Caotang" has a characteristic, that is, the descriptions in details are very realistic.

The descriptions of monsters are truly lifelike. For example, a monster needs a high level of cultivation to transform, which is equivalent to a supernatural power. Unless it is innate, the transverse bone in the larynx cannot be transformed and it cannot speak.

However, if one practices the righteous way before attaining the state of innateness, one can still perform sorcery, such as small spells like sending dreams.

Mr. Caotang was once teased by his fox demon disciple in a dream.

The book also writes that monsters are essentially neither good nor evil, just as humans are born neither good nor evil, and only become so due to education, which is why Mr. Caotang can make friends with many monsters.

In fact, after a monster awakens its intelligence, it is the same as an ordinary person, except for its body. Once it forms a monster pill and transforms its monster body into a human form, it will no longer be any different from a human.

However, there are good and bad sides. Since Mr. Caotang has many monster friends, he naturally has monster enemies. There is a villain in the book who is transformed from a dragon. He likes to devour babies to help him improve his cultivation.

Mr. Caotang clearly stated here that the essence of human flesh and blood is a great tonic for monsters, and once eaten, they will become addicted. However, if they absorb and exhale the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, they will naturally breathe a clear air, which will result in less sin and greater merit in the future.

There are many other settings, which are sometimes detailed and sometimes vague, giving people a feeling of half truth and half falsehood.

Li Ming guessed that the author knew something, but was not good at expressing himself, so he wrote this vernacular novel half-truthfully.

However, there was a lot of knowledge in it, which Li Ming absorbed and gained a lot.

No wonder these books were recommended by the person in charge of Huang Gelou. They are indeed of real material. Li Ming quickly flipped through the other books, sat cross-legged and meditated for a while, thinking in his heart.

There are differences between the two worlds. At least in this month's reincarnation world, it is easier for monsters to remove their transverse bones and transform. It may be because their cultivation methods are different, or it may be due to the environment of heaven and earth. In short, it cannot be applied mechanically, but it can be used as a reference. So Li Ming is very satisfied with this trip.

When he stood up to leave, he accidentally caught a glimpse of the young man reading a Buddhist scripture, and for some reason he asked a question.

"Is the donor interested in Buddhism?"

The young man looked around and saw that there was no one around, so he answered, "A little bit, I often sigh that the world is a sea of ​​suffering and it is difficult to cross it!"

Li Ming said, "You might want to read the Lankavatara Sutra; it might be able to answer your confusion."

After saying that, he stood up and left. The young man hesitated for a moment, then walked to the counter and asked the old man if he had the "Lankavatara Sutra".

The old man was stunned for a moment, but still took out a worn copy of the Lankavatara Sutra and muttered to himself.

"This was personally passed down by the great Zen Master Huafa. It is extremely precious!"

At this moment, a tall man suddenly walked in from the doorway and said to the young man, "Master Zhang, it's time for us to leave."

The young man looked at the Lankavatara Sutra in his hand and asked, "How much is this Sutra?"

A cunning look flashed across the old man's eyes, and he opened his mouth wide. The young man did not say much, but just handed over the silver honestly, picked up the "Lankavatara Sutra", and left the library with the man.

But after he left, the old man just chuckled, and I don't know if he was laughing at the young man for being taken advantage of. He didn't even bargain.

(End of this chapter)