FVN Chapter 13 The Alchemical Classic of Taiqing Laozi
Chapter 13 The Alchemical Classic of Taiqing Laozi
After the group sat down on the stone chairs, Mo Yuan took out six jade cups, several bottles of Five Elements Spiritual Liquid, and three jade plates filled with Jade Marrow Vermilion Fruit, Earth Vein Spiritual Ginseng, and Nine Aperture Stone Infant Fruit from the Qian Yuan Pagoda.
The bamboo leaves of the Pure Heart Golden Thunder Bamboo fell into the jade cup, while the Five Elements Spiritual Liquid had already been boiled by Mo Yuan with the Qilin True Fire. As the Five Elements Spiritual Liquid was poured onto the bamboo leaves, a refreshing fragrance filled the air.
Bamboo leaves floated on the Five Elements Spiritual Liquid, with streaks of lightning and the rules of Yi Wood faintly visible, and the Daoist charm from the mid-grade innate spiritual root flowing naturally.
"Fellow Daoists, my foundation is insufficient, please do not look down on me."
Mo Yuan lay down in front of the stone table, beneath which was an even larger stone chair, almost bigger than the stone table itself.
Before he took human form, he could only appear to people in his true form, but he never felt uncomfortable at all. On the contrary, he was close to the rules of heaven and earth and gave people a feeling of being in harmony with nature.
"A mid-grade innate spiritual root, the Pure Heart Golden Thunder Bamboo. I never expected Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan to possess such an opportunity. Moreover, I noticed that your bamboo house must have been built using the saplings of the Pure Heart Golden Thunder Bamboo!"
"There is also the Five Elements Spiritual Liquid, which contains fragments of the Five Elements Laws. It is of great benefit to comprehending the Five Elements Laws and can also temper the five internal organs."
"The leaves of the Pure Heart Golden Thunder Bamboo are brewed with the Five Elements Spiritual Liquid. There is no sign of any conflict between the two. On the contrary, they complement each other and catalyze the effects of this cup of tea to the extreme."
"That's absolutely brilliant!"
Master Yu Ding was knowledgeable and experienced, and he quickly discerned the origin of these treasures.
Even within the Chan Sect, the bamboo leaves of the Pure Heart Golden Thunder Bamboo and the Five Elements Spiritual Liquid are considered quite prestigious, demonstrating Mo Yuan's profound good fortune and strong foundation.
At this moment, he straightened his back even more, simply because Mo Yuan's actions were bringing honor to the Chan Sect.
If people come to Qilin Cliff with sincere intentions to visit Mo Yuan, but Mo Yuan has no treasures to offer in return, it would damage the image of him as the host.
Before coming here, Master Yuding had gone to fetch several jugs of fine wine and picked some spiritual fruits, but now it seems there was no need for him to bring them out.
After all, Qilin Cliff is Mo Yuan's home turf, and the Pure Heart Golden Thunder Bamboo Tea and those three kinds of acquired spiritual fruits are enough to entertain everyone.
"The Jade Marrow Vermilion Fruit cleanses the meridians and strengthens the physical body; the Earth Vein Spirit Ginseng increases magical power and stabilizes the foundation; and the Nine Aperture Stone Infant Fruit contains boundless vitality and can heal injuries."
"The three spiritual fruits that Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan has brought out are all treasures from the primordial world. I remember you just said that you have learned the most basic alchemy. If you are interested, you can refine them into immortal pills."
"I have here a classic text on alchemy compiled by my master, which records the methods for refining many elixirs, including the three-stage and six-stage golden elixirs. I'll give it to you, fellow Daoist!"
Master Du'e was dressed in a gray and silver velvet Taoist robe. His white hair and youthful face revealed a kind expression. He took out a jade book about an inch thick from his sleeve. On the front of the jade book were two heavenly divine patterns of alchemy.
Although he was a disciple of Taiqing Laozi, he received excellent treatment within the Human Sect and was able to access various Taoist techniques and alchemy methods. This alchemy scripture was bestowed upon him by Taiqing Laozi.
When he first met Mo Yuan, he felt an instant connection with him. In addition, Mo Yuan was highly regarded by Yuanshi Tianzun and had turned Qilin Cliff into a blessed land for immortals, making him even more worthy of his friendship.
"Senior Brother Du'e, aren't you going a bit too far?"
"Thousands of years ago, I became interested in alchemy and specifically sought your guidance. However, you simply bestowed upon me some elixirs and a third-stage golden pill and dismissed me. Now, you are offering your alchemy manual to Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan. I, your junior brother, am not pleased!"
A bitter expression appeared on Huanglong Zhenren's handsome face. He beat his chest and stamped his feet as he spoke to Du'e Zhenren.
Although Master Du'e was only a nominal disciple of Laozi Taiqing, he became a disciple of him less than a thousand years later than Grand Master Xuandu. In terms of seniority, most disciples of the Chan and Jie sects would have to call him senior brother.
The supply of elixirs and three-stage golden pills for the disciples of the Chan and Jie sects basically fell to Master Du'e, making him a highly sought-after figure in Kunlun Mountain.
"Junior Brother Huanglong, please stop talking!"
"To satisfy your curiosity about alchemy, you've squandered quite a few of those immortal herbs and spiritual flowers used to brew elixirs. Besides, as one of the Twelve Golden Immortals of my Chan Sect, shouldn't you be focusing on studying the art of weapon crafting?"
Master Yuding rolled his eyes at Master Huanglong; he was just short of slapping him a few times to bring him to his senses.
Seeing this, Mo Yuan couldn't help but chuckle.
He also speculated that the three religions in Kunlun Mountain are relatively harmonious now, and there are no signs of the Three Pure Ones separating or the three religions going their separate ways.
Thus, Mo Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Furthermore, he discovered that Huanglong Zhenren was not as unpopular as he had imagined. On the contrary, he had good relationships with Yuding Zhenren, Du'e Zhenren, and others, and should enjoy good treatment within the Chan Sect.
"Fellow Daoist Du'e, isn't this inappropriate?"
Mo Yuan did not immediately accept the alchemical text handed to him by Master Du'e.
The alchemical text was compiled by Laozi of the Taiqing School, and its value is beyond his imagination. If he were to accept it easily, he would probably be filled with trepidation.
"Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan, please don't refuse."
"I'll give you this alchemy manual, and I'll ask Senior Brother Xuandu for another one. Besides, if you can learn to refine immortal pills, my pressure will be reduced."
"To be honest, I have searched among the three religions for tens of thousands of years, but there are basically no fellow disciples who are willing to study the way of alchemy and who also have the aptitude for it. Now I need you to save me from this predicament."
Master Du'e directly placed the alchemical scripture in front of Mo Yuan.
Mo Yuan has a profound background and extraordinary talent. In the eyes of Master Du'e, he will surely be able to comprehend the way of alchemy. Not to mention refining immortal pills, he will even be able to refine three-stage golden pills in the future.
"In that case, I'll accept it."
"If I can refine immortal pills, I will definitely help Fellow Daoist Du'e in the future."
Mo Yuan stored the alchemical text in the Qian Yuan Pagoda and said gratefully to True Person Du'e.
Master Du'e went to great lengths to ease his psychological burden by saying these words in order to get him to accept the alchemy scripture. If he were to refuse again, it would be too distant.
He will repay this kindness another day!
For example, after the Qilin tree is born and bears Qilin fruit, he can give some of it to Master Du'e.
"Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan, you have not yet answered my question."
"How effective is the method of using heavenly merits to wash away sins of killing and karmic debts?"
As Master Yuding sipped his bamboo tea, he asked Mo Yuan a question.
In his view, this method was indeed extravagant. If it wasn't efficient enough, he could ask Yuanshi Tianzun or other fellow disciples of the Chan Sect for ideas to see if they could solve Mo Yuan's problem.
Upon hearing this, Mo Yuan slowly said, "Thanks to the divine grace of the Heavenly Dao, I was able to complete the earth veins and spiritual veins of Qilin Cliff, obtain a massive amount of Heavenly Dao merits, and also dissolve many Heavenly Dao shackles."
"The sins of killing were erased by the Heavenly Lord, while most of the karmic consequences were washed away by me using up all my Heavenly Merit."
"I am fortunate to have what I have now, all because of the boundless mercy of the Heavenly Dao and the kindness of the Sage and Fellow Daoist Yu Ding. I am always grateful whenever I think of them..."
Mo Yuan's tone was solemn. He even bowed respectfully towards the top of the sky and the direction of Kunlun Mountain. Every word and action came from his heart and there was no hypocrisy.
Upon hearing his words, Jade Cauldron Immortal, Zhao Gongming, and the others were dumbfounded. They exchanged glances, understanding each other's shock and knowing that Mo Yuan's words were true.
Hongjun Daozu merged with the Dao, taking control of all things in the primordial world; he was the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao.
Erasing the sins of killing that Mo Yuan carried and bestowing upon him a vast amount of Heavenly Dao merit is enough to show that Hongjun Daozu recognized Mo Yuan and that Heaven itself was satisfied with what Mo Yuan had done.
Otherwise, Mo Yuan would not have obtained the merits of the Heavenly Dao.
However, none of them expected that it was the work of Hongjun Daozu in erasing Mo Yuan's murderous acts. Thinking about it this way, wouldn't Mo Yuan have caught the eye of Hongjun Daozu?
Hongjun Daozu is the founder of Xuanmen and the grandmaster of all Xuanmen disciples, yet now he is showing mercy to Moyuan.
This matter is absolutely terrifying; if it were to get out, the commotion it would cause would be unimaginable.
"Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan has always been low-key. Please do not let this matter spread to others. After all, if it is widely publicized, it will make Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan seem arrogant and domineering, which will affect his image in the eyes of the Dao Ancestor and the Sage."
With a serious expression, Master Yuding spoke earnestly to Zhao Gongming and the others.
A tree that stands out in the forest will be felled by the wind; a mound that rises above the bank will be eroded by the current; and a person who excels above others will be criticized by the masses.
Being too dazzling will attract the jealousy of others.
Mo Yuan's cultivation level is low, so it's best not to reveal too much of his talent. The fewer people who know about this, the better.
"Senior Brother Yu Ding is right, we cannot harm Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan."
Zhao Gongming also looked solemn, and he nodded.
Then, he instructed Mo Yuan, "Fellow Daoist, treat others with sincerity, but you must never mention this matter to anyone else, otherwise you may bring disaster upon yourself."
"Before you formally become a disciple of Master Yuanshi and truly earn the title of a disciple of the Chan Sect, you must be cautious in your actions and not be as frank as you are today."
His words were earnest and profound, carrying great weight.
Everyone knew how serious it was, and they all carefully reminded Mo Yuan.
"I will always remember what my fellow Daoists have said."
Mo Yuan bowed respectfully, his heart filled with warmth.
The fact that the Heavenly Lord erased his sins was indeed of great importance. However, Mo Yuan did not reveal it because he was careless, but because he wanted to be honest with him and also wanted to let the Primordial Heavenly Lord know about it through the words of Jade Cauldron Immortal.
Having caught the eye of the Primordial Celestial Venerable and received the Enlightenment Meditation Pill and Water Element Pearl bestowed upon him, he must demonstrate his value in order to reflect the Primordial Celestial Venerable's discerning eye.
As a future disciple of the Chan Sect, he cannot be a useless person!
"Alright, Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan has no suspicion of us, which is why he revealed this matter. He is someone we should befriend."
The Golden Light Mother parted her red lips slightly and spoke to the group.
Her beautiful eyes, filled with seriousness, showed as she looked at Mo Yuan; she was indeed shocked.
Next.
The group savored bamboo tea and spiritual fruits, while also discussing interesting stories from the primordial world and their own insights into cultivation, which truly benefited Mo Yuan greatly.
Later, the topic gradually shifted to repairing the earth's veins and accumulating merit.
When this matter was mentioned, Huanglong Zhenren, Zhao Gongming and others all turned their gazes to Mo Yuan, their faces showing a hint of longing, as they also wanted to obtain some merit from the Heavenly Dao.
But they weren't sure if they could actually repair the ley lines...