Chapter 5: The Story of the Palace "Oh! You have refined more than half of your meridian energy so quickly?" After listening to You Xue's story, Wu Yong was also a little surprised. "After the meridians have been refined for half of their life, the efficiency will indeed slow down. This is a normal phenomenon." "Either you can be patient and slowly polish yourself, and during this time you can absorb spirits and practice all kinds of arts at the same time!" "Or, just use the Marrow Cleansing Soup to dissolve the obstacles and improve efficiency like I did before!" Of course, Wu Yong had nothing to hide from You Xue, who was born with a Taoist body and was deeply bound by two sixty-year contracts. Two ways, choose it. "The second method! I've been a little impatient lately and don't have the patience to slowly refine it." You Xue nodded. Failing the Taoist examination was a big blow to her. At this moment, she had no intention of strengthening her Taoist heart. Looking up at this moment, he saw a row of talismans full of spiritual power hanging on the side of the hall, some of which even had the ink still wet.
He glanced at the blood ink and spiritual sand that were being ground on Wu Yong's desk. "You also know talismans?" "Yes! The Yellow Turban Taoist Army has the techniques of warrior talismans, fire talismans, thunder talismans, armor horse talismans, and so on." "There is also the magic water that can cure epidemics and eliminate disasters, and the art of driving the grass-headed divine Taoist soldiers." "Once you have opened up your meridians and absorbed the spirit into the Great Circulation, you can then perform talisman magic." "Otherwise, you wouldn't think that Taoist soldiers have always been armed with armor and sharp weapons, using strong bows and powerful crossbows to fight the enemy, right?" Wu Yong looked at her questioning gaze and rolled his eyes at her! Dongzhou has never experienced war, and there are almost no Taoist soldiers above the level of strongmen and guardians. Most people's first impression of Taoist soldiers is that they are ordinary warriors... However, once the Taoist soldiers have completed the small circulation of spirits, they can use talismans and magic talismans to cast specific spells, and Taoist soldiers are also classified as magic practitioners! But in You Xue's impression, Taoist soldiers are really like this. "Yellow Turban Taoist Soldiers? Hmm. I think there is no such thing in the Jiuzhou Xiubei Records?" "Jiuzhou Xiubeilu? Whose famous Taoist method would be recorded in the Xiubeilu?" "Oh! That's right." You Xue nodded as if she understood, but she no longer questioned it. After all, Wu Yong had already studied it himself. The Yellow Turbans' Taoist military tactics originated from the Lingguan Baogao, which was a law from another world! Moreover, the supporting system was extremely complete, far superior to the ordinary Taoist military tactics of this world, and could serve as the foundation for achieving enlightenment. "I will give you the recipe for the marrow cleansing soup. You can take my golden order to the treasury to get the ingredients. They will naturally give you the corresponding ingredients after seeing them." "This is the method of medicinal bathing! After practicing meditation every day, you can take the medicinal bathing method. After the meridians are unblocked, each Taoist soldier will be given a portion of marrow cleansing soup every ten days!" "But you and I have a contract, so there is a sufficient supply!" Wu Yong took out the recipe of the Marrow Cleansing Soup from the interlayer. The immortal civilization had undergone many changes from the ancient times to the present. At this stage of development, the knowledge of these prescriptions was no longer the most precious. In the later period of the immortal civilization, there were countless similar recipes for elixirs and medicinal soups, but the most scarce thing was the resources for cultivation! As a cultivator, whether it is elixirs, talismans, or magical instruments, it is best not to let them pass through the hands of others.
Wu Yong asked the Taoist soldiers to take and prepare the prescriptions themselves, as well as the talismans and sacrificial instruments that would be taught later, in order to improve their overall quality in all aspects. After all, in the future, there is a high probability that we will have to participate in plane conquests! The disciples of the Taoist Academy were originally the reserve force for Qigong practitioners. After seven years of training in the Taoist profession and cultivating their spirits, these seven years of foundation would quickly allow them to make their Qi sea smooth and free, and achieve great success in Qigong in a short period of time. There is no need to follow the ancient immortal way and use the slow and steady method to practice the twelfth level of Qi training! This is also the reason why the Taoist Court spent such a huge amount of money to open Taoist temples in various counties in Kyushu. After seven years of training in Taoism, these failed students will make rapid progress after turning to Taoism and military tactics, and will be able to open up the small Zhoutian acupoints in a short time! However, the Taoist soldiers who came from the Wu family did not have this foundation and had to hone their skills through hard work. Wu Yong could foresee that these people would be suppressed by the Taoist Academy for a long time. I just hope that You Jijiu, who possesses the body of Heavenly Fire Dao, can give Wu Yong a little surprise. after all! Wu Yong walked slowly out of the back hall and with a wave of his right hand, the peach wood sword hanging on the left side of the porch was taken into his palm and hung in the air. Taoist soldiers have no spiritual roots and qi sea, so they cannot cultivate supernatural powers and can only learn general Taoist methods! However, those with Taoist bodies and immortal bodies are born with great and small magical powers. Like Wu Yong, who possesses the Fuyao Taoist body and has connected the great and small Zhoutian acupoints, his spiritual power fills his body and activates the Fuyao magical power! The power of Fuyao is the method to drive all things and control the invisible force. Repulsion, attraction, lift, gravity He could soar up to the ninth heaven at any time, repel the enemy from critical moments, and control objects and shapes. With the power of heaven and earth, everything is turned upside down! And You Xue's Heavenly Fire Dao body should theoretically be able to give birth to a magical power of fire, and the fire path is extremely powerful in attack. Wu Yong stared at the white clouds in the sky, his chest moving slightly, and adjusted his breathing. He hung the evil-repelling wooden sword back on the wall, and bent over the desk to carve the talisman again. Until the evening! Tuk Tuk! ! Wu Yong, who was cleaning the talisman table, raised his eyes and glanced. Xu Miaoxi was stroking the door with both hands and staring at Wu Yong with a smile on her face. "Is uncle done with his work?" "No need to be so distant. Just call me by my name." Wu Yong stacked up the empty talismans that had not been used up, put away the talisman pen, sealed the spiritual ink, and piled the discarded talismans into a row. A servant would naturally deal with them later. The corners of her mouth twitched slightly when she addressed this cheap sister-in-law. "So, Yongdi?" "Sister Yan'er has already left with her good friend." "only!" "That woman is the legitimate daughter of the Danyang Zhao family. She urged He Yan to come here and cancel the engagement in person. I wonder if there is any deeper calculation in this!" Speaking of this, Xu Miaoxi frowned. "The Danyang market is just given to the He family? That's a lot of money, it's a bit of a waste." Xu Miaoxi was a little dissatisfied. After all, she had been very careful in her words and actions over the past few years since she entered the Wu family, but she had never received such treatment. Why does the He family do this? I've only been looking after the market for a dozen years, and now I'm giving it to them for free? Wu Yong suddenly stood up and lightly hooked three fingers of his right hand, and several windows on the side of the hall opened automatically one after another without wind. Holding an exquisite purple talisman in his left hand, he slowly approached Xu Miaoxi and said softly: "Well, I know. But after all, it's just a share of the market. If all the ancestral properties in Beiyuan and Hedong are sold, the income of the market will be greatly reduced."
"Why not just give it to the He family? They have always been respectful, and this gift will also allow them to gain a firm foothold among the prominent families in Danyang. We'll need them in the future!" Wu Yong slowly approached Xu Miaoxi and gently placed the purple talisman in her palm. "This is the awakening talisman I drew. You can try it. Burn it in the incense burner. It will have the effect of refreshing and calming the soul." "Now there are only three of us in the Wu family. We can't take care of such a huge family business. It's better to let people with ulterior motives watch us and cause trouble!" "It's better to give it up in exchange for some other benefits." "But what He Yan thought is indeed correct. This kind of family affairs does limit your talents." Wu Yong could empathize with He Yan's aspirations for Taoism to some extent. He also didn't like mundane affairs and his path to Taoism was uncertain. How could he have the heart to take care of the family's fragmented assets? It’s better to let the servants take care of it! "Brother Yong, what do you mean by this? Are you trying to drive me away?" Xu Miaoxi's eyebrows suddenly raised, her face was as cold as ice, and she stared at Wu Yong intently, as if she was about to draw her sword against him. Now that you have recruited that beautiful woman, do you want to kick me out so that I won’t be an eyesore in your house? Xu Miaoxi was born in a common family, but she was gifted with great talent. She once topped the list in Shouchun Taoist Temple. Later, she was pursued madly by Wu's eldest son, and the news became known to everyone in the two counties. As an ordinary orphan girl, she had little support in the world, and after his persistence, she finally decided to marry into the Wu family. Unexpectedly, before she could enter the sect, Wu's eldest son died outside. The Wu ancestor appreciated her talent and took her into the house as usual. With Wu's support, she successfully built a foundation in just a few years and got the position of a sorcerer. She is not a woman like He Yan who is unaware of the difficulties of life. If it weren't for the Wu family's protection and countless supplies, how could she have been promoted to the position of sorcerer so quickly, even ahead of her classmates in the Taoist Palace. She knew that many of her old friends in the Dongzhou Taoist Palace were still working hard to cultivate their Qi. Wu Yong saw her instantly change her attitude and sighed inwardly, this woman changes her attitude faster than turning the pages of a book. He raised his hand to hold her shoulder, his tone becoming softer. "You think too much! You were brought into the mansion by the old lady herself, and she taught and guided you in your cultivation, just like her own granddaughter. How dare I chase you away?" "I'm just worried that these chores might distract you and Ling Yun Dao Tu. If they do have an impact, I'll let the housekeepers handle it." As soon as these words came out, Xu Miaoxi's complexion suddenly brightened up, and the frost in her eyes suddenly turned into a pool of clear spring water. "What should we do if the servants in the mansion are still the same as they were when Yong brother searched last time?" "Then just kill them again and confiscate their property!" Wu Yong's look made Xu Miaoxi at a loss as to how to respond. It turned out to be true as rumored in the circle of prominent families in Dongjun. The eldest son of the Wu family is inherently cold-hearted! "I understand. If it affects my cultivation and I can't take care of it, I will leave it to the stewards. However, there are countless precious materials in the treasury, so it's better for us to keep an eye on it." Xu Miaoxi nodded, sharing the same hatred with Wu Yong. did not expect! This guy is also a money-grubber. Wu Yong didn't know how to comment, so he just agreed. The Wu family now has only six direct descendants, including six sorcerers, four stewards and servants, one priest, and the rest is Xu Miaoxi. She was considered one of them. She had been taught by the deceased ancestor since she graduated from the Taoist temple, and she also personally mourned for him for half a year...
As for those old stewards with combined auras of dragon and tiger, they were all quite old and Wu Yong could not really command them. There will be risks if the master is weak and the servant is strong! The Wu family was indeed weak, and the Dao Camp had to be put on the agenda as soon as possible. Wu Yong could only try his best to prove his position as the Dharma Protector and practice his magic power. Otherwise, there will be waves of trouble. Generally, a family can be called an aristocratic family if it has at least two great magicians who can condense the elixir and refine the spirit. There are also aristocratic families with Taoist soldiers as guardians in the three border states. The family of a true lord who has merged gods and spirits and whose life span exceeds three thousand years is called a top-grade family! But just because a place is quite prestigious and there are many sorcerers in the family, it can only be regarded as a prestige in a county or a county! Among the prominent families in the counties of Dongzhou, there are several families that even have dozens of sorcerers in their families. Including those who were withdrawn from the Beiyuan Mine, Hedong Lingtian and Binhai Fleet, the Wu family has more than ten people, but whether they can be used and how useful they are remains to be discussed! The two talked for a while, and then Xu Miaoxi walked away lightly, holding the purple talisman in her hand. The relationship between the two is very subtle. Xu Miaoxi knew that the ancestor had left Wu Yong with many incredible methods, and Wu Yong was cold-hearted by nature, so he often deliberately concealed and gave in. Wu Yong also knew that this woman, who was called Gu Sao in name, was actually a half-disciple of Old Lady Wu. She was strong, smart, talented, and a bit greedy. It will also be a great help to him in the future. Due to various factors, the two of them competed for the initiative in everything and deliberately gave in on key issues, giving them a feeling of respecting each other! "Ma'am, you're back!" After Xu Miaoxi came back from Wu Yong, she was still feeling uneasy and even ignored the greeting from the Taoist servant at the door. No, the old lady treated me very well, took me into her home and treated me as her own child. This will not allow any accidents to happen. Anyone with a discerning eye could see the crisis that the Wu family was in at this moment. How could Xu Miaoxi not see it? She just couldn't bear to give up those ancestral properties! However, the most important thing at this time is the old servants who have returned from outside. The old servant who guards the mine in Beiyuan has seen a lot and is very courageous. He is afraid that he will not submit to the young girl and Wu Yong. The old servant in Hedong Lingdi is honest, but I don’t know how loyal he is after living in peace for a long time! If this group of people seize control of the wind and start to cause chaos, something big might happen. We have to take them down in one go as soon as they return. Taking out the purple talisman from her arms, which had a pleasant smell lingering on it, Xu Miaoxi took a deep breath, then lit it, put it in the incense burner, and covered it with the incense cover. With her back to her trusted maid, she asked casually: "Sui Yin, have all the people who returned from Kitahara arrived yet?" "Sister, Beiyuan's convoy arrived yesterday and is now outside the farm in the east of the city." Seeing this, the woman behind Xu Miaoxi hurriedly put a mink cape on her and told her everything she knew. "Today during the day, a rider came out of the manor and handed a visiting card to Manager Bai, asking about various matters in the mansion." "But after receiving it, Manager Bai said nothing and didn't open it. He just burned the visiting card with fire!" "Oh?" There was a gleam in Xu Miaoxi's eyes. "Let them come to the palace tomorrow and I will meet them in Nanyuan." "Well, let's check who sent that visiting card!"
(End of this chapter)
