Chapter 54 Test (asking for monthly ticket) Lin Jue began to learn fire magic from his second senior brother. This is the orthodox five elements magic. Start practicing taking and learning how to gather. Every time I chopped wood, I practiced Wood Release. Fetching water is more frequent. Normally, people drink water from the well next to the Taoist temple, but if you are willing to walk a little further, you can reach Ganquan Creek. The water here is very sweet, and a sip in the summer can really help to get rid of the heat. Far away is the Jinyu Creek, with many miscellaneous fish and Jinyu in the water. You can catch some fish and shrimps and have a picnic. This is water for drinking. Water is also needed to make elixirs.
Some use water to mix medicines, some use water to carry medicinal properties, and some use water to extract the spiritual charm of water. There are many sacred springs and streams in Yishan, such as the Holy Water Spring. There is also Nong Yue Tan, where the water is rich in the essence of the moon. It is perfect for refining Yin-type elixirs, and it is also suitable for refining Yang-type elixirs. There is also Danxia Creek, which is the opposite of Nong Yue Tan. There is also Xiangsha Well on Lianhua Peak, which is the essence of Yishan Mountain. You have to ask the mountain god for it respectfully. There is also Zhusha Spring under Zhusha Peak. When the ancient emperor refined elixirs here, he took water from here. It is said that there was once a dragon living in Yulingtan and there is dragon energy in the water. Even today, people living in the mountains still come here to pray for rain when there is a severe drought. Lin Jue had no accomplishments in the art of alchemy and was still in the stage of learning from his second senior brother. He felt reluctant to even help out, so he could only help his second senior brother run more errands and do odd jobs like fetching water. I saw many sceneries on the mountain, learned many roads, and ate countless peaches, plums, and apricots. The younger sister started to go out early and come back late. This little girl is as hardworking as he is. He might even be chasing after him in secret, unwilling to be weaker than him, so he works hard in secret where Lin Jue can't see. Every morning after breakfast, she would go out with a few boiled eggs and would not come back until before dinner in the evening. She would disappear during the period and when asked, she would say she was repairing the road - it was exactly as Lin Jue had expected. Lin Jue almost never saw the little junior sister who was as pretty and fair as that day again. From then on, the little junior sisters he saw were all dusty. Despite his dusty appearance, he still looks quite naive. Before we knew it, it was July, the hottest month of the year. During the hottest time of the year, Lin Jue felt some heat in the mountains, mostly when doing manual labor such as chopping wood and fetching water. At other times, especially when he was in the Taoist temple, the green tiles provided shade and he could hardly feel the heat when sitting still, unless he insisted on going out into the sun. Unexpectedly, the summer passed unnoticed and the weather began to turn cooler. It's morning. Several puppets with oil paint on their faces and stiff expressions and joints brought meals. It was a porridge made of rice and some chopped vegetables or grass. There were also a lot of egg drops floating in it. I guess they wanted to ensure the daily nutritional supply, so in addition to the grassy taste of the vegetables, there was also a little fishy smell of eggs. While the Seventh Senior Brother was making hand seals and casting spells to control the puppets to come over, he was also able to talk to Lin Jue and the Little Senior Sister: "Tiandu Peak? Of course you can go up there." “It looks so steep!” "Junior sister, what you said is wrong! A mountain looks different from the front and from the side. It looks different from different distances and heights. Junior sister, you only see one side of the mountain, not to mention you only see it from a distance, how can you know its whole picture?" Senior Brother Seven said, "Tiandu Peak has a steep side that is difficult to climb, but there is also a side that can be climbed. Of course, it is only barely accessible. It depends on whether you can find it and whether you have the courage to climb it."
"Is there a way?" "Of course there are no stairs, unless you are willing to build them. But as long as you are brave and find the right path, ordinary people can reach the top." "Where is it?" "You want to go? I can take you there today." "Not today. Today is the seventh day of the lunar month. Taoist Wangjizi wants to test our ability to 'call the wind.'" The little sister said seriously, "After breakfast, we will go to Xianyuan Temple." "No wonder you wore clean clothes..." "Yes!" The puppet began to serve food to everyone. Lin Jue saw that the seventh senior brother was making a seal with one hand, while the other hand hung naturally, with five fingers constantly tapping, as if he was controlling the behavior of the puppets. The art of magic is so profound. How long this road is. Lin Jue couldn't help but think. This pot of porridge is just as unpalatable as ever. All I can say is that he's hanging on. Only the junior sister's appetite increased greatly after she started doing hard labor, and she ate three full bowls of rice every day. After breakfast, the two went to Xianyuan Temple. After leaving the Taoist temple, there is a forest path. The road surface is compacted and covered with fallen leaves. Going further, you will be blocked by dangerous peaks and strange mountains. The predecessors of Fuqiu Temple have opened up a road over the mountains and through the rocks, but these roads up and down the mountains are very rough and dangerous to walk on, and they are even more slippery in rainy days. This time, the nearest mountain has more than 20 steps. But how long are these twenty or so steps? If it was the attic of a residential building, perhaps I could climb up to one floor, but for the mountain in front of me, I could only climb up to the instep. After climbing up this mountain, you have to climb down again. After this mountain, there are several more. Lin Jue couldn't help but glance at the junior sister beside him. Today was okay. At least she changed into a clean Taoist robe, washed her face and hair, and looked vaguely like the little junior sister she was back then, except that her skin was a little darker. "Brother, look!" The little sister had no idea of his worries. Instead, she pointed at the twenty or so steps and said to him proudly, "This is the road I built. With the steps, it's much easier to walk!" "It's very smooth..." "Of course! It will benefit future generations!" "Um……" Lin Jue was wondering how long it would take her to repair it. "My magic power is low, and my attainments in magic are not deep. When I first came here, I couldn't improve one level a day. But yesterday, I was able to improve two levels a day." The little sister said, "Master said that when I cultivate this road to Xianyuan Temple, my 'Ji Shi' can be considered a minor accomplishment."
"What about 'Calling the Wind'?" "I learned it, too. I use it to blow away the dust on the road." "Junior sister, be careful. The cliff is so dangerous. Don't fall down while repairing the road." "How could this happen?" Stepping onto the stone steps, both of them walked much faster than before. This was due to their practice. In fact, simply practicing spiritual techniques will not make a person full of energy and strength. Unless one can become an immortal, it is useless no matter how high one's cultivation is. Just like spiritual techniques cannot make you omnipotent, they only give you a path to omnipotence. To have any ability, you need to practice extra. The spiritual charm exists widely in the world and has countless magical uses, but it does not appear actively. However, after practicing spiritual techniques, if you actively exercise your body, you will naturally have better effects and achieve higher achievements. It all depends on your choice. Lin Jue and his junior sister run up and down the mountain all day long, which is undoubtedly a form of exercise. When we arrived at Xianyuan Temple, we were only breathing lightly. When they arrived at the hall, Wangjizi had just lit incense. Wisps of green smoke were just rising, and there were already a dozen young Taoist priests sitting in the hall. The young Taoists either closed their eyes and concentrated, or pursed their lips in silence, or leaned aside to talk in a low voice with their fellow disciples. Some of them were nervous, some were quite expectant, and some were calm. It seemed like they were all waiting for Lin Jue and the other two. "You're here? You came early today." Wangjizi sat down and looked outside the door. When the other young Taoist priests heard this, those who had been talking fell silent, those who had their eyes closed opened their eyes, turned their heads to look at them, and sat up straight. It seemed that he was not only accustomed to waiting for the two of them, but also accustomed to starting to listen to their lectures as soon as they arrived. "I've met Mr. Dao." The junior sister walked forward and put down her pockets. He took out some peaches, plums, apricots and pears and placed them in front of Wangjizi. "These are wild fruits grown on Fuqiu Peak. They are delicious. We saw them on the road and brought some to you." "Have a heart." Wang Jizi couldn't help but smile. The two of them then came back and sat down. It is natural to respect our teachers and elders. Besides, they haven't paid the tuition yet. "Today is the seventh day of the seventh month, which is the day to test your magic. It's cool this morning, and the sun rarely shines on the mountain, so it's good weather. The only downside is that it's a bit stuffy, so let's get some fresh air." Wangjizi spoke leisurely as he erected a wooden board one foot long, wide and about three fingers thick above. “I went to visit a friend at Jiulong Temple a few days ago, and took some worthless pills with me when I left. They didn’t have much effect, but they were good for my health after I ate them. “He who disturbs the green smoke shall receive one grain. “Blow these three incense sticks until they emit bright red light, and you will get two pills.
“The one who blows down the plank gets three pills. "It has been a month since you started Hufeng. You should show us how much you have accomplished and how much hard work you have put in." As they were talking, many young Taoist priests had already cast their eyes towards Lin Jue and the other two. I don't know if Wangjizi has ever said something like "Don't bring shame to my temple" like Yunhe Taoist did. Anyway, the young Taoists have heard that Fuqiu Temple has the ability to "know people and know their fate", so the disciples selected in each generation are particularly talented. Most of them are teenagers, so it is not easy for them to admit that they are inferior to others. Moreover, many of them are strong-willed and have always been unwilling to accept it. They have been holding their breath for a long time. The junior sister couldn't help but look nervous. Although she was quite talented in the five elements and suitable for learning the magic of heaven and earth, her energy during this period was almost all on "Shishi", and calling the wind was just a side practice. There is no problem in stirring up the green smoke. Even if you have never practiced magic, it is no problem. Just blowing a breath or fanning a sleeve, how can you not disturb the green smoke? Setting this item is just to distribute pills to people. To put it bluntly, they are all disciples in the temple. It's okay to blow up the three incense sticks. Although the three incense sticks were thick and large, and it was daytime, as long as one gathered enough air and blew close, they could still be blown bright. However, if one could use magic to blow them to this extent, it would be considered a manifestation of the magic. The wooden board is very thick, and it would not fall down easily even if a normal person puts his mouth close to it and blows hard on the top edge. Using magic is even more difficult. At this time, Wang Jizi's voice was heard. "Who comes first?" The old Taoist's eyes swept over everyone one by one. Some avoided looking, some looked hesitant, some waited quietly, and some decided to observe first or make preparations before competing with the two people from Fuqiu Temple. Lin Jue had already stood up. "Master Dao, I'm coming." Without any delay, he just bowed to Wangjizi, then used his magic power to fan his sleeves. "Wow--" Outside, the rain bells were shaking and making sounds. The mountain wind suddenly rushed in, filling the hall. The green smoke in the room was instantly stirred up and disappeared, and the thick incense in the stove emitted a bright red light that could be seen clearly even during the day. "Oh!" The standing wooden board fell down heavily. But it is much more than that. The statues in the temple were roaring in the wind, the ornaments under the eaves were swaying and colliding, and even the sundries on the wall were blown down, and many people in the house could not open their eyes.
The minds of the many disciples in Xianyuan suddenly became clear. "Wait for these two to cast spells first before I cast my spell? “After I cast the spell, I will immediately ask them to cast the spell? “If I win, should I say that the disciples of Fuqiu Temple are just like me? I’m afraid this will affect the friendship between our two families. "If I win, I will comfort them... "..." Even if there were thousands of thoughts in my mind before, they all disappeared completely at this moment. I also swallowed down the words of competition and comparison that I had thought of a few days ago or had been brewing for a long time and were about to hit my throat. I even felt lucky that this person didn't wait until the end and finish their performance before coming out. Now it seemed like he was taking care of them. (End of this chapter)
