From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

The childlike nature that these two showed when they bickered made Partridge Whistle, Red Girl and others realize that they were just teenagers, not adults.

"Alright, you two stop bickering. Besides the Earth Dragon King, there's also a Black Dragon Serpent and two Black Pipas. This place is too big, and we don't know where these other three beasts are. We can't let our guard down."

Jiang Liu hooked his arms around their shoulders and chuckled as he reminded them, "Those two black pipa-shaped creatures are scorpions. Even without their inner cores, they can still be used in medicine."

The Xuanjiao snake must have a snake gall, and since it has the character 'jiao' in its name, it may have the tendency to molt into a dragon, and perhaps it has already produced a dragon pearl.

Even if all else fails, that flesh and blood can be used in medicine; it's all treasure!

Upon hearing this, even the Mountain-Moving Taoist who only sought the Muchen Pearl had his eye on it. However, after some deliberation, he ultimately decided to first explore the tomb of the Yuan Dynasty general buried inside Ping Mountain, and then go with Jiang Liu and the others to search for the venomous snakes and scorpions that had become powerful in the mountains.

"In that case, let's split up and proceed."

Partridge Whistle suggested, "The underground palace inside Bottle Mountain is quite spacious. If we act together, we probably won't be able to search everything outside even by nightfall..."

# Chapter 156 What is the predetermined fate?

Should we split up and act separately?

In the world of horror movies, this would be a major taboo! It's the beginning of a population decline!

However, Jiang Liu was not that familiar with Partridge Whistle and the others. Talking too much would make them seem like they had ulterior motives. Moreover, finding the Muchen Pearl was a responsibility they had inherited from their ancestors. They would not give up until they found the tomb of the Yuan Dynasty general buried inside Ping Mountain to confirm it.

Therefore, Jiang Liu said, "That's fine then. But on another note, does Brother Partridge Whistle know where the tomb of the Yuan Dynasty general is?"

"I'm not sure about that."

Although the Mountain Moving Taoists are one of the four most famous forces in the tomb raiding world, even setting aside those who use the name of "Mountain Moving Taoists" to steal money, these genuine ones do not have the ability to observe the stars and examine the earth's veins, and they don't even know the inferior methods of observation, listening, questioning, and palpation.

Tomb raiding involves obtaining approximate locations from villagers near ancient tombs, then using the experience accumulated by the Mountain Moving lineage to assess the soil and rock conditions, and finally using the methods of Beast Masters to control the Mountain-Piercing Tomb Armor to dig and open tunnels.

"Then I can give you a suggestion."

Jiang Liu didn't know how to rob tombs, nor did he know how to determine the exact location of a tomb. However, his knowledge of history and the mindset he developed during his school years in his previous life made him more adept at thinking.

"Appreciate further details."

Although Jiang Liu was young, his strength and mature nature earned him the trust of Partridge Whistle, who was willing to listen to his thoughts.

"Throughout history, except for the Yuan and Qing dynasties which were ruled by foreign ethnic groups, the rulers of the other dynasties were all Han Chinese. When foreigners entered the Central Plains, the first thing they did was to suppress the Han Chinese in order to demonstrate the legitimacy of their rule."

Jiang Liu revealed his thoughts, "Ping Mountain has been one of the alchemy sites for emperors throughout history since the Qin and Han dynasties. If the Yuan dynasty general were to build his tomb here, he might not be buried underground—"

"It's on the mountain!"

Partridge Whistle guessed Jiang Liu's thoughts and looked surprised. Then he nodded with certainty and said, "When the Yuan people entered the Central Plains and ruled the Han people, they would not be willing to be subordinate to others. It is indeed unlikely that the tomb would be built under the Dan Palace and pavilions originally built by the Han people in Ping Mountain. It must be built on the top, that is, the mountain peak."

Moreover, this construction was also a method of "suppressing evil spirits," intended to suppress the Han people and the Dongyi people in this area.

However, it's rather rare to practice witchcraft in a tomb... But considering they were Yuan people, whose customs differed from those of the Han people, it's not impossible that they learned from Han traditions and modified them.

After thanking Jiang Liu, Partridge Whistle led Partridge Whistle and Hua Ling back the way they came, preparing to explore the summit of Bottle Mountain from outside the mountain.

After all, the pavilions and towers that expanded outward from the Wuliang Hall were already located inside the mountain, with no further roads leading upwards.

If the tomb of that Yuan Dynasty general was indeed built on the top of Ping Mountain, it must be some distance away from here. Otherwise, what if the tomb above collapsed due to wind and rain?

The Yuan dynasty people would have taken this into account when building the tomb. They would not have allowed the tomb of that general to sink due to an accident, thus destroying both the mausoleum and the palace.

"What do you think they're looking for the Muchen Pearl for?"

Hong Guniang watched the three figures leave, somewhat puzzled. "Although it is an ancestral precept, there must be other reasons, otherwise future generations would not need to do such a reprehensible thing."

I could tell they didn't really want to do this kind of work. With their skills, even without getting involved in the underworld of supernatural beings, they could make a living by performing, or even work as bodyguards for some kind-hearted wealthy young men—that would be a perfectly good option.

"Maybe you're mistaken," Li Muxuan speculated, looking towards the darker side. "Perhaps it's just a disguise for us."

"No."

Lu Jin shook her head and looked at Jiang Liu, "Brother Jiang, you felt it too, didn't you?"

"Ah."

Jiang Liu nodded. "Although they are extraordinary people and their magnetic fields are much stronger than ordinary people, their fluctuations are rather chaotic, which probably indicates that there is something wrong with their bodies."

Among the books in the Sanyimen Library, there are also many records of some difficult and complicated diseases. Some of these diseases are congenital and are said to manifest at a certain age. They are incurable, and even the most skilled doctors are powerless to cure them.

According to Western theory, the problem lies in the genes; if the practice of cultivating Qi cannot reach this level, it is unlikely to be an effective treatment.

"Gene?"

Li Muxuan was indeed somewhat familiar with this term. "Master Dongshan did explain this concept to me outside of class. He said it was a kind of biological knowledge from Western research. In that theory, all human activities seem to be controlled by genes? I'm not quite sure, he put it rather vaguely."

"You can understand it as Westerners being more instinctive."

Jiang Liu said, “During the time I traveled abroad with my master, I also learned about the history of foreigners using cannons to break through the gates of the Qing Dynasty. Judging from their acts of burning, killing, looting and other acts, as well as their taller stature compared to ours, they have little virtue and are more inclined to show the world their power and strength.”

If we value subtlety, gentleness, and humility, then what they pursue is the naked law of the jungle.

Just like nature, we can see cycles of life and endless renewal. Even if they are aware of the existence of the food chain, their actions probably only reflect the single link of "wolves eating sheep," thus demonstrating the result of the survival of the fittest and believing it to be the truth.

It seems that Western superhumans are similar, perhaps even brazenly displaying their abilities before the world and taking it for granted—”

But then Jiang Liu sighed and said, "How should I put it? In terms of cultivation and cultural theory alone, we are far ahead of the West by many years. But when it comes to the actual situation, transforming reality to match this theory would require 'the Foolish Old Man Moving Mountains,' an endless process for generations to come."

But unfortunately—

Earth is not Earth Online. There is no truly ideal situation. Even if a sorcerer cultivates to the highest level and can calculate the trajectory of Earth and the universe, they still cannot completely predict all human behavior; they can only calculate the predetermined numbers.

What is a constant?

Taoism and Buddhism currently offer rather mystical explanations of it, but in Jiang Liu's opinion, it can be summarized in one sentence: a point in the development of a person or thing, or a result.

Taking "people will die" as an example, "death" is a given.

Those who can articulate destiny can see the laws governing the development of things, thereby predicting a certain point or even the outcome. Ordinary people and extraordinary people can all do this, only in different ways.

Ordinary people rely on analyzing existing information in reality to make calculations, while sorcerers among the extraordinary rely on entering the inner realm to break through the shackles with their own life cultivation and directly obtain the answer that is most likely calculated by the 'Heavenly Dao'!

At present, Jiang Liu can also predict a certain outcome:

The land of China is about to undergo an unprecedented transformation!

of course!

This is partly due to his being a time traveler. However, as this unprecedented upheaval arrives, Jiang Liu wants to use his own strength to add fuel to the fire and make it reach an unprecedented level!

he!

We need to slightly change the direction of future development!

After all, Qi is an objective reality in this world!

# Chapter 157 Qi Sinks to the Dantian and the Alchemy Furnace is Moved

"No wonder the West is called barbaric."

Li Muxuan chuckled, but then his smile faded.

The land of China was breached by those "barbarians"!

Lu Jin also understood Jiang Liu's thoughts:

Their theories on spiritual practice and culture are indeed more advanced than those of the West, but precisely because they are so advanced, it is much more difficult for them to put these theories into practice than for Westerners who have a "shallower understanding".

Although they have a saying that "heaven and earth are inherently imperfect," whether one is an ordinary person or an extraordinary person, in inventing, creating, and developing new methods, even if one cannot achieve perfection, one must strive for the best possible outcome.

Moreover, having experienced the Goose City incident and encountered all sorts of people along the way, and influenced by Jiang Liu's way of thinking, he had also come to realize a real problem:

Most landlords, officials, and even the emperors of the past, spoke of "the people," but in reality, the people's perception of them was merely that of a string of living numbers.

The idea that the emperor governs the people has existed since ancient times.

Even if you treat the people like cattle and horses, you must at least feed them well, instead of harvesting them like leeks.

So, besides cultivating and fulfilling Master Zuo's expectations of me, what else should I do in the future?

Lu Jin began to think.

But Jiang Liu quickly interrupted him, saying, "What changes might occur in the future of China is beyond our control right now..."

"You were the one who brought this up, weren't you?"

Li Muxuan was speechless.

Jiang Liu seemed not to hear him and steered the conversation back to Partridge Whistle and the others, saying, "...They probably tried all sorts of methods but couldn't cure their innate ailment, so they pinned their hopes on some legends about the Muchen Pearl that we don't know about."

Every family has its own troubles!

Lu Jin sighed deeply, his long beard drooping.

"Don't treat me like I'm invisible, you two! Hey!" Li Muxuan said angrily, "Also, Lu Jin, come with me and move this alchemy furnace out!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Jin could only walk to the alchemy furnace with Li Muxuan, supporting it from both sides and working together.

The alchemy furnace remained completely still.

"Ok?"

Lu Jin and Li Muxuan exchanged a glance, channeled their Qi throughout their bodies, and used their Dragon and Tiger Strength, but they still couldn't budge the alchemy furnace even a fraction, as if the furnace's three legs were rooted in the earth.

Even so, with their current strength, they could overturn the bricks at the base of the alchemy furnace, unless—

A large part of this alchemy furnace is buried underground, and it may even be connected to the mountain below.

Jiang Liu also became interested and went to one of the legs, while Lu Jin and Li Muxuan went to the other two legs. The three of them tried to lift it together, but they still couldn't lift the furnace.

“The three legs of this alchemy furnace may really be rooted in the rocks of Ping Mountain. Without the strength to lift the mountain, it probably cannot be moved even an inch,” Hong Guniang clicked her tongue in amazement.

"Impossible. This alchemy furnace is a magical artifact. Although I don't understand artifact crafting, since magical artifacts are tools that can unleash supernatural abilities similar to those of extraordinary people, then it's nothing more than the artifact crafter using runes and talismans to create a circulation path within the artifact similar to that of the human body."

Based on this, Jiang Liu believed that every part of the magical artifact was essential, and the craftsman had no reason to connect the three legs under the alchemy furnace to the entire Bottle Mountain.

Even if the alchemist wanted to use the energy flow of the Bottle Mountain before it cracked and tilted to refine pills, he only needed to place the alchemy furnace at the joint through which the energy flowed. Moreover, considering that the energy flow might undergo subtle changes due to the rotation of the four seasons and the shifting of stars throughout the year, the alchemy furnace could also be moved slightly. There was no reason to fix the alchemy furnace in one place.

Therefore, Jiang Liu was certain that there was something underground where the three legs of the alchemy furnace were located, but it was absolutely impossible for it to be deeply rooted in the mountain like tree roots.

So he got excited too.

The mind is like a monkey, blazing with fiery energy; the will is like a horse, surrounded by watery energy; the metal element empowers the metal energy; the wood element radiates the wood energy!