Chapter 113: Human Xiao Dao Fa, Five Great Demons! Sleeping Pills, Divine Breath Pills?
Human Xiao Yuanshen! ?
Just four words, even Bai Bushan, who has seen a lot of things, couldn’t help but change color.

The thirteen zodiac signs are headed by human beings.

The human figure, known as the “Immortal”, has always been a mysterious dragon that is hard to spot.

It is said that each generation of the zodiac is extremely mysterious, and even the other members of the thirteen zodiac signs are unable to know their true identities.

The most terrifying thing is that each generation of zodiac signs has the power to suppress the other twelve zodiac signs.

It is because of this that He can occupy a high position and become the leader of the thirteen zodiac signs.

“I heard a rumor…”

Bai Bu Ran pondered for a moment, seeming to want to say something but stopped himself.

“What rumor?” Lou Hechuan stared at Bai Bu Ran with interest.

“I heard that ten years ago, Ren Xiao had already perished, his body and soul disappeared, and he no longer existed. How could it be…”

“Bu Ran, although you have left Zhenwu Mountain, you are well-informed.”

Lou Hechuan put down the thermos in his hand and looked at Bai Bu Ran meaningfully.

“The Wuwei Sect has mastered the way of the primordial spirit… In the world today, I’m afraid no one can grasp the mystery of the primordial spirit better than them.” Lou Hechuan changed the subject and said in a deep voice.

“You think it’s so easy for such a person to die?”

“Is it possible that Ren Xiao is not dead yet?”

Bai Bu Ran couldn’t help but reveal a strange look. The thirteen zodiac signs are headed by human. If human was not dead and his soul fell into the hands of the Taoist Alliance, if the news got out, the thirteen zodiac signs would not be able to sit still.

“Ren Xiao… I heard from fellow Taoists at Baihe Temple who had fought with her that she seemed to be a woman, and had also practiced part of the [Three Corpses Illuminating Life]…” Lou Hechuan said in a deep voice.

Among the thirteen zodiac signs, the human one is the most mysterious. It rarely takes action and even less often shows up.

More than ten years ago, the only times he appeared were with the masters of Baihe Temple, and the other party seemed to have seen through his ways.

“After the Jiazi eradication of the demons, the Taoist priest Sanshi perished on the summit of Mount Dongyue…”

“The Three Corpses’ Life-saving Technique will be a thing of the past. To be able to comprehend the basics is already a top-notch person in the world. What’s more, that person Xiao has an extremely special ability.” Lou Hechuan said in a low voice.

“What?” Bai Bu Ran asked subconsciously.

He had dealt with the thirteen zodiac animals before. No matter if it was Wang Tao, the Pig, Wu Qilu, the Horse, or Jin Maori, all of them were experts in manipulating people’s hearts, with sharp methods and supernatural powers, and were definitely not easy to deal with.

It is really hard to imagine how unfathomable Xiao, the leader, must be.

Just from the few words of Lou Hechuan, we can get a glimpse of something.

The Three Corpses are the guardians of destiny. It is so mysterious and profound that if one can comprehend one or two of them, it would be amazing. Not to mention, this is not the truly terrifying thing about the human figure.

“Her ability is called [Monster Taming]…”

Those two words sounded as heavy as a mountain in the mouth of Lou Hechuan, the head of the Jiangnan Provincial Dao Alliance.

“Raising a demon!?” Bai Bu Ran raised his eyebrows, as if he had heard of it somewhere, but he couldn’t remember it for a moment.

“There are demons and ghosts hiding in the mountains and seas, and nine devils are being trained!” Lou Hechuan whispered in a low voice.

As we all know, demons are spirits that have taken over human bodies.

It is inevitable that an immune reaction will occur between the soul and the physical body, especially in special environments and conditions. When the soul becomes crazy, its true nature will be revealed, and the human body will mutate into the characteristics of its predecessor, and this mutation is uncontrollable.

Just like in the Legend of the White Snake, Bai Suzhen began to transform into a snake after drinking a cup of realgar wine. This uncontrolled mutation may eventually turn her into a monster that is neither human nor snake.

Therefore, almost all monsters have such hidden dangers, especially on the night of the full moon, when their souls become restless, their bodies become wild, and strange changes often occur.

In addition, different monsters have different racial attributes and different taboos regarding mutation.

For example, water monsters are prone to mutation during thunderstorms. At this time, most of them will hide to avoid disasters.

“Taming monsters can suppress their crazy mutations and even stimulate their greatest potential, turning them into demons with nine transformations and giving them great magical powers…” Lou Hechuan said in a deep voice.

There were records about the power of “taming monsters” in ancient Taoist books.

In ancient times, there were Taoists who had their hands on this power. They went deep into the mountains and seas, traversed the swamps and rivers, and raised monsters and ghosts. Over time, their potential was released, and after nine transformations and nine refinements, they became real monsters that could turn rivers and seas upside down, and instantly turned into demon kings who turned the world upside down.

“It is recorded in the confidential files of Baihe Temple…Ren Xiao…she used this power to subdue five great demons and made them her protectors.”

“Those five monsters are not ordinary creatures, and are not in the archives…”

“Baihe Temple calls it…”

“Five great demons!” Lou Hechuan’s voice was extremely low and mysterious.

“The Five Great Demons!?” Bai Bu Ran chewed on the name.

“The Five Great Demons… Each of them has profound magic skills and hides in the mortal world… They are not easily visible in the mountains and rivers, and only obey the orders of the human zodiac. Even the other twelve zodiac animals do not know their methods.”

At this point, Lou Hechuan paused for a moment and sneered, “Ten years ago, Ren Xiao died and the Five Demons were no longer around. Do you find this strange?”

“Strange… indeed strange!”

Bai Bu Ran muttered to himself and looked at Lou Hechuan with suspicion.

“President Lou, are you saying that Ren Xiao is not dead yet and her soul is still in your hands?”

Compared to the fact that Ren Xiao was not dead, Bai Bu Ran felt that this matter was even more strange.

That’s a human figure.

“Ten years ago, after that night, this soul has been hiding in the Jiangnan Province Dao League…but…”

Lou Hechuan raised his eyebrows: “This soul is very strange, it seems to be sealed and closed, and it can’t refine anything at all.”

“You can’t refine it with your level of cultivation?” Bai Bu Ran couldn’t help but ask.

“The soul is so delicate that even the slightest mistake will make it impossible to obtain it… I don’t dare to use force.” Lou Hechuan shook his head.

“That’s why I want to have it sent to the Xuanmiao Temple in Gusu City.”

Xuanmiao Temple is a famous Taoist temple in Gusu City. It has existed as early as the Eastern Jin Dynasty. It has been very popular for thousands of years and has a profound heritage.

“There is a seal of Longhu Mountain in Xuanmiao Temple. It was given by the Zhang family during the thousand-year ceremony of Xuanmiao Temple.” Lou Hechuan said in a deep voice.

“The dragon and tiger seals can illuminate the soul!” Lou Hechuan whispered.

“President Lou…ten years…”

“We will set off today. I’m afraid the White Crane Monastery has already received the news.”

Lou Hechuan interrupted Bai Bu Ran before he could express his doubts.

As soon as these words were spoken, Bai Bu Ran understood.

The Jiangnan Provincial Taoist Alliance hid the Ren Xiao Yuanshen from everyone, even from Baihe Temple. They wanted to refine something out of it. But you have to know that the Ren Xiao Yuanshen contains the secret of Wuwei Sect. If they could really refine it, it would be a huge achievement. I’m afraid that Wuwei Sect will be destroyed in their hands in this life.

Unfortunately, after ten years, the Jiangnan Province Taoist Alliance has not yet figured it out. Now they can only rely on the dragon and tiger seal enshrined in Xuanmiao Temple. Once it is used, Baihe Temple will definitely get the news.

By then, the ownership of this Taoist Xiao Yuanshen will probably have to be transferred.

That’s why Lou Hechuan was so anxious.

“There is another question…” Bai Bu Ran said.

“what?”

“Letting four young men escort such an important thing? Isn’t that too much of a joke? What if…”

“It would be great if the demon from Wuwei Sect knew about this.” Lou Hechuan sneered.

“I’m just afraid they won’t come.”

At this point, a chill flashed across Lou Hechuan’s eyes. At this moment, the old Taoist’s body seemed to become extremely upright, like a sword unsheathed, revealing its sharp edge.

dong dong dong…

Just then, there was a knock on the door, interrupting their conversation.

“Come in.” Lou Hechuan said.

The door opened, and Zhang Fan and Jiang Hu walked in. They looked at Bai Bu Ran and said, “Boss.”

“This is President Lou of the Jiangnan Provincial Dao League.”

“Meet President Lou.”

Zhang Fan and Jiang Hu, as juniors, quickly bowed their heads and saluted. To them, the old man in front of them was a big shot.

“Young man, you have a bright future ahead of you.”

Lou Hechuan stood up, smiling, and acted as amiable as a retired old man.

“Let’s talk.”

As he spoke, Lou Hechuan walked towards the door with his hands behind his back. When he passed by Zhang Fan, he stopped for a moment and took a look.

thump…

The door closed and Bai Bu Ran slowly withdrew his gaze.

“sit down.”

As he spoke, he recounted the mission of this trip. As for what was inside the earthen jar that he was escorting, Bai Bu Ran did not mention it at all. After all, the matter was of great importance, and the less he knew, the better for him.

“Can’t we find a courier?” Jiang Hu muttered.

“Boss, what’s in that earthen jar?” Zhang Fan couldn’t help but ask.

“I don’t know, don’t ask too much.” Bai Bu Ran shook his head: “Just follow the people from the Dao League, talk less on the road, and if you really encounter something, try to hide as far as possible.”

“clear.”

“We’re the best at this.”

Zhang Fan and Jiang Hu said in unison.

“…”

“What the hell kind of people did I recruit?” Bai Bu Ran was speechless.

……

14:23 pm.

Zhang Fan and Jiang Hu were already on the high-speed train to Gusu City, and traveling with them were Zhan Xinyue and Sui Chunsheng, whom they had already met.

The earthenware jar was wrapped tightly in a jin of cloth and placed in a suitcase. Sui Chunsheng kept it closely, while Zhan Xinyue stood guard beside it.

However, Zhang Fan and Jiang Hu seemed a little redundant.

“You two, would you like to eat duck necks?”

At this moment, Jiang Hu took out a portion of spicy duck neck from his bag and asked Zhan Xinyue and Sui Chunsheng kindly.

“Since you are a genuine Maoshan monk, why are you still greedy? These foods will only deplete your vitality.” Zhan Xinyue shook her head.

When they reach this level, they can practice fasting for a long time, cultivate inner alchemy, collect herbs and cultivate themselves, so as to keep their vitality full.

Ordinary grains enter the intestines for digestion. Although they can nourish the blood and flesh, they will consume your vital energy. Over time, you will only become a corpse-guarding ghost.

Sui Chunsheng said nothing, but took out a small gourd from his bag, opened the lid, and poured out a pill, the size of a thumb, vermilion in color, with a faint Taoist glow. He swallowed it in one gulp, and then closed his eyes.

“We’ll eat it ourselves.” Jiang Hu was bored and pushed the duck neck in front of Zhang Fan.

“Grass……”

At this moment, Zhang Fan suddenly shouted.

“What’s wrong!?” Jiang Hu asked.

“I forgot to bring my sleeping pills.”

“Do you have such poor sleep?” Jiang Hu couldn’t help but ask.

“Forget it, forget it. I’ll be back after two days anyway.” Zhang Fan shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

“I didn’t expect that there would be someone from the Taoist sect on the same car.”

At this moment, in the next carriage, a young man put down his mobile phone, tilted his head, looked back, and couldn’t help but sneered.

“If you don’t know the true ancestor of lead, all your efforts will be in vain. Divorcing your wife will only cause the separation of yin and yang, and abstaining from food will only make your stomach empty…”

A young man dressed casually recited leisurely.

“Plants, trees, gold and silver are all dregs; clouds, sun and moon are all hazy. Even if you try to breathe in and out and think about it, it is still different from the golden elixir.”

At this moment, an old man with gray hair but a rosy complexion continued.

This seven-character poem comes from the Taoist classic “Wu Zhen Pian”. Its original intention is to reject the cultivation methods such as breathing, visualization, burning grass, fasting and taking external elixirs, and advocate the cultivation of internal elixir to make the primordial spirit and true yang sufficient.

“If you understand the true meaning of cultivation, why do you still need to take external pills? You are just pretending…” The casual young man couldn’t help but sneer.

“The Tao is infinite, without any difference. The external elixir also has its mysteries…”

At this moment, the old man shook his head and said, “Back then… among the five great demons, there was one who was good at refining external elixirs.”

“Master, what are the Five Great Demons?” the casual young man asked puzzled.

The old man seemed not to hear, but a look of reminiscence appeared in his eyes.

“He has a medicinal elixir called [Shenxi Pill], which is gilded and round, and quite mysterious. I took one pill in my early years.”

“Shenqi Pill…what kind of pill is that?” the casual boy asked curiously.

“The soul enters into silence and becomes a pseudo-death. Once you fall asleep, everything is gone.”

“Shenqi Divine Breath, Shenqi. Once taken, the primordial spirit will cease to exist and one will enter into nirvana.” The old man sighed.

“After taking this pill, the soul will cease to exist? Doesn’t that mean death?” The casual young man showed a look of surprise.

“For ordinary people, it is indeed a drug of certain death. However, if the soul is strong and one stops thinking for a moment, it will be like faking death and entering a dream. The soul will be rekindled and will remain strong as it is strong,” the old man whispered.

In Taoism, sleep is also called small death, or false death, which is the state closest to the return of consciousness to tranquility.

Deep sleep, in particular, is of great help in restoring human body functions.

The founder of Zen Buddhism, Sanfeng, once revealed the benefits of sleep for spiritual practice, and that it actually contains the secret to becoming an immortal.

Sleeping immortal, sleeping immortal, lying high at the root of a stone, forgetting the age, the three lights sinking into the void and realizing his nature is complete.

Qi Qi returns to the mysterious orifice, and the breath is allowed to flow naturally.

Don’t be distracted, be calm and peaceful, nurture the mercury to make it round, and wait for the lead flower to appear.

Don’t get lost, be careful; have the right timing, be in the middle of the world; go seven times, it won’t be difficult.

Practicing the Nine Turns, why sigh? Quietly watching the dragon and tiger fight on the battlefield, secretly reversing yin and yang.

People say that I am a hazy person, and I am sleepy and unable to sleep.

Once you have learned it, you will truly attain lying meditation.

It has been cultivated into the true fetal origin.

Wolong ascended to heaven.

Who taught this hibernation method? The sloppy Taoist Sanfengxian.

The old man naturally knew the magic of hibernation and suspended animation. He had taken this elixir in his early years and fell into a state of suspended animation for seven days before waking up.

Thinking about it now, I feel scared. If I had not woken up at that time, I was afraid that my fake death would have turned into real death, and my soul would have been exhausted and could never be revived.

Every time you take the Shenxi Pill, it is equivalent to killing your soul.

From this we can see that although the Divine Breath Pill is mysterious and can make people enter a state of suspended death, ordinary people simply cannot withstand it.

Unless the soul is strong enough to use up the medicinal power of the Shenxi Pill overnight.

“This kind of elixir is not for human consumption… There is almost no one in this world whose soul can withstand the ferocity of this elixir for a long time…” the old man sighed.

“Then why refine it!?”

“Ordinary species cannot be eaten, but there are exotic species.”

“Alien? What is that?” the casual boy asked.

“The Holy Fetus of Gods and Demons!!” The old man opened his lips slightly and uttered four words.

(End of this chapter)