Journey to the West: Demon Emperor: Beginning as a Little Toad

Chapter 445 Alchemist Xu Fu
The White Deer Spirit and the White Crane Fairy have a good relationship and a deep friendship.

Moreover, the White Deer Demon was once the leader of the Yuxu Palace's demon-hunting team. He was ordered by the unscrupulous immortal to capture many creatures indiscriminately for the purpose of refining elixirs.

As a member of the demon clan, the White Deer Spirit can ruthlessly hunt even the demon clan, let alone a mere mortal?

After so many years, he had become numb.

Just catch it.

At this moment.

When the White Deer Fairy saw this, his heart tightened and he quickly stepped forward to take on this difficult matter in order to rescue the White Crane Fairy.

……

When the birthday star heard what the white deer spirit said, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes for a moment, and it was obvious that he was moved.

Fuxing and Luxing also nodded slightly. Although the movement was light, it could not hide their approval of this proposal.

The way is:
"When gods and immortals do things, they often send their ears and eyes to do the work for them. I am calm and composed, just like making moves in chess, with rules for both advance and retreat."

"If something dangerous happens, I will sacrifice the chariot to save the king, so as to protect myself."

"Those ears and eyes are nothing more than disposable pawns."

"In this way, I can be free from the causal relationship and wander freely outside the Three Realms, unfettered and free."

……

The birthday star stared at the white deer spirit with a sharp gaze, and asked with a tone of scrutiny and majesty:
"Evil beast, what are you going to do?"

The White Deer Spirit lowered his head slightly, thought for a moment, and then said:

"When I was young and traveling in the mountains and forests of the mortal world, I heard a woodcutter singing loudly, saying that the emperors of the mortal world also yearned for the art of immortality."

"There are emperors in the mortal world who search for the elixir of immortality day and night, and do not hesitate to spend a lot of manpower and material resources just to obtain the elixir of immortality."

"It is true: There are so many emperors in the world who do not care about the people but about ghosts and gods."

Having said that, a glimmer of reminiscence flashed in the eyes of the White Deer Spirit.

Due to the numbness accumulated from thousands of years of hunting monsters, he had almost forgotten that he was once a white deer in the mountains that was moved by the singing of the woodcutter.

"If we directly rob young boys and girls, what difference would there be between us and the evil demons that bring disaster to the three realms?"

"If something happens, it will be really embarrassing."

"Besides, such behavior is likely to attract the attention of the Heavenly Court."

After saying this, the White Deer Spirit raised his eyes slightly, a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes, and he changed his tone and continued:
"I wish to leave Penglai Island and go to the mortal world, and spread rumors among the people in the market that there is an elixir of immortality in Penglai Mountain. If you get it, you can live as long as the heaven and earth, shine as brightly as the sun and the moon, and enjoy endless blessings."

"Which of those mortal emperors is not extremely obsessed with the art of immortality?"

"They search for elixirs day and night, praying to gods and Buddhas everywhere, just to live longer."

"If I spread this news, they will be willing to offer young boys and girls in exchange for this elixir of immortality."

"In order to achieve immortality, they will definitely meet our demands at any cost."

The White Deer Spirit became more and more excited as he spoke, and said:

"I will get a few large ships and lure those boys and girls here for Master to use in making medicine."

"In this way, it can also be said that it was offered willingly by the emperor of the mortal world."

"Moreover, in the vast ocean with rough waves, it is common for ships to sink or capsize. There is nothing unusual about it."

"This way."

"Master can stay out of this matter and not be involved in any cause and effect. This is the best of both worlds. What do you think, Master?"

The White Crane Fairy stood aside, feeling extremely anxious. She wanted to open her mouth to stop them, but her mouth was sealed by the Birthday Star with cold light. She could not speak, and could only make a "wooooooo" sound, her eyes full of worry.

"Um……"

"Um……"

When Fuxing and Luxing heard what the White Deer Spirit said, they both nodded with expressions of approval on their faces.

The birthday star pondered for a moment, held the Panlong walking stick in his hand, stroked his beard, and said:

"Although this plan is brilliant, most emperors in the mortal world are outstanding people. If the emperor is suspicious, it may be difficult to gain trust if it is just empty talk without any evidence."

The White Deer Spirit lowered his head and thought for a moment. His eyes inadvertently swept across the "Panlong" wrapped around the Panlong walking stick of the birthday star. He suddenly had an idea and said:

“As the saying goes: clouds follow the dragon, wind follows the tiger.”

"A dragon has the ability to swallow clouds and spit out mist."

"I can borrow Master's Panlong Cane and the 'Power of the Panlong' on the cane to create the wonder of 'Mirage', so that the emperors of the mortal world can witness the magnificence of the overseas fairy mountains and the grace of the fairies with their own eyes."

"Although the emperor of the mortal world is a great man, he is also a mortal. How can he know the magic of immortals?"

"In this way, the emperors of the mortal world will definitely believe it!"

Luxing heard this and exclaimed:

"Great idea."

Upon hearing this, the birthday star nodded slightly and said:
"good."

The White Deer Spirit looked at the three immortals, the Longevity Star, the Fortune Star, and the Wealth Star, and said:

"Now that you have all agreed, Bai Lu is ready to leave Penglai Island and step into the mortal world. I hope that Master and the others will have mercy on me and grant me a mortal name so that I can travel in the mortal world."

The birthday star twirled his beard and said slowly:
"The elixir of longevity should be taken slowly and not hastily."

"You can use 'Xu' as your surname. The word 'Xu' means 'slowly and steadily'."

"You should also proceed slowly when you are out there. Don't be impatient or you might make mistakes."

Upon hearing this, the White Deer Spirit quickly looked at the birthday star and said respectfully:

"Thank you, Master, for giving me the surname 'Xu'. Bai Lu will definitely remember it in his heart."

Among the three immortals of Fu, Lu and Shou, Fuxing ranks first and is the leader of the three immortals.

Fuxing stared at the White Deer Spirit and said in a gentle voice:

"Bai Lu, you were born in Penglai Island, a blessed land. You are already blessed with great fortune. So you can add a 'Fu' to your name."

"The name 'Fu' is used to hope that you can always remember where you came from, and not lose yourself in this mundane world and forget your responsibilities."

Upon hearing this, the White Deer Spirit quickly looked at Fuxing and said gratefully:
"Thank you, Lord 'Fuxing', for bestowing the name 'Fu'. Xu Fu will definitely keep it in mind."

Since then.

The white deer spirit was named "Xu Fu".

"Xu Fu..."

"You must remember..."

The three stars of Fortune, Wealth and Longevity had some more instructions for the White Deer Spirit.

The White Deer Spirit (Xu Fu) bowed his head and said in a firm voice:
"Xu Fu will definitely keep in mind the teachings of the adults and live up to their expectations."

……

Thereafter.

The White Deer Spirit was named "Xu Fu". He transformed himself into a mortal alchemist, left the Penglai Island, met the emperor of the world, and wanted to take young boys and girls with him to make an elixir of immortality.

……

In the 28th year of Emperor Qin Shihuang's reign, the emperor went on an eastern tour and when he reached the seaside, he saw a surging sea of ​​clouds. The outline of fairy mountains overseas was vaguely visible, and the mountains, rivers, and people appeared and disappeared from time to time. It was like a fairyland, which made Emperor Qin Shihuang yearn for it infinitely.

The Taoist Xu Fu took the opportunity to make a suggestion:

"This is the legendary fairyland overseas. The three mountains of Penglai, Fangzhang and Yingzhou are hidden among the waves. Immortals live there and can seek the elixir of immortality."

Qin Shi Huang was overjoyed when he heard this, and according to Xu Fu's request, he sent thousands of young boys and girls to follow him out to the sea to seek the elixir of life.

Xu Fu returned and said:
"I have met the Sea God, but he thought the gift was too little and refused to give me the elixir."

Qin Shi Huang believed it without a doubt and sent thousands of boys and girls to order Xu Fu to go out to sea again.

Xu Fu took the order and went out to sea with many boys and girls to search for immortals overseas and seek the elixir of life, but he never returned.

The historical book "Records of the Grand Historian: The Chronicle of Qin Shi Huang" records this event:
"The alchemist Xu Fu and others wrote to the Emperor Qin Shi Huang, saying that there were three sacred mountains in the sea, named Penglai, Fangzhang and Yingzhou, where immortals lived. They asked for permission to fast and seek the immortals with boys and girls. So, the Emperor Qin Shi Huang sent Xu Fu and thousands of boys and girls to the sea to seek the immortals."

……

Throughout the long history, who exactly is Xu Fu? Where did he come from?
How did Xu Fu, a mortal, know that there were three fairy mountains overseas, Penglai, Fangzhang and Yingzhou?

Why did Xu Fu lead thousands of boys and girls, set sail to the sea, and then disappeared like a stone into the sea, never to return?

Did he encounter some unforeseen danger, or did he have other intentions?
This mystery has remained unsolved for thousands of years, and it is probably because of this reason.

How can mortals understand the secrets behind the actions of overseas immortals?
However, very few people truly know the secrets hidden in it.

……

After the White Deer Spirit got the name Xu Fu, he went down to prepare for going to sea.

at the same time.

The birthday star also released the White Crane Fairy, but he was afraid that the White Crane Fairy would go out to report the news, so he placed a ban on her to restrict her movements.

Just at this moment, the situation in the three islands suddenly changed.

The barrier near the Penglai Fairy Island loosened, and General Juanlian, leading a group of heavenly soldiers and generals from the "Heavenly Court Catching Turtle Team", broke through the shackles of the barrier like an unstoppable torrent and stepped into the Penglai Fairyland.

Although the Ten Continents and Three Islands are somewhat dishonest, they are still dishonest in a sneaky way, doing some small tricks in private.

However, they were ultimately unable to escape the control of Heaven.

But these overseas immortals are ultimately under the jurisdiction of Heaven. They are Heaven’s territory and must obey Heaven’s rules and pay tribute to the Jade Emperor.

In this bright and clear world, who dares to openly defy the Jade Emperor's decree and stop the messenger from Heaven?
That means the Jade Emperor had a legitimate reason to send the Heavenly Army to invade and flatten the three islands.

……

After the God of Fortune, God of Wealth and God of Longevity sensed the movement in the Heavenly Palace.

The birthday star quickly put away the "Tianyuan Ding". Then the lucky star and the lucky star played chess under the pine tree, and the birthday star watched the game beside him, looking very leisurely.

……

There is always a sky beyond the sky, and there is always a sea beyond the sea.

The sea area surrounding the three fairyland islands of Penglai, Fangzhang Mountain and Yingzhou Island is called the "Overseas Sea".

After General Juanlian led the "Heavenly Court Catching Turtle Team" to the overseas sea, he waved his hand and said loudly:

"Let's cast our nets and draw our bows, ready to catch the turtle!"

……

The Golden Ao is a giant beast in the sea. Its head and tail are like a dragon, its body is like a tortoise, and its whole body is golden. It is the most respected divine tortoise in the sea.

The Golden Turtle is huge in size and extremely powerful. It is especially good at carrying heavy loads. It can carry a fairy mountain on its back and has the power to move mountains and fill the sea.

It can truly be said that: "It carries the sun and the moon on its back, and spits out the stars from its mouth."

Except for the former Jinao Island.

Today, the most respected golden turtle in the world is Penglai Island.

And, the Golden Turtle is the "guardian beast" of the Penglai Fairy Island.

It can even be said that the birth of Penglai Fairy Island is closely related to Jin Ao.

"Tang Wen" in Liezi records: "To the east of Bohai Sea, there are five fairy mountains, which are carried by fifteen giant turtles in turn. Their breathing forms tides, and the spiritual energy that seeps through the cracks in their shells gave birth to the fairy island of Penglai."

Li Bai, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, wrote in his poem Huai Xian Ge: "Don't let the giant turtle carry me to the three mountains, I want to climb to the top of Penglai Mountain."

Wang Jian, a Tang Dynasty poet, also wrote in his "One Hundred Palace Poems": "The main palace of Penglai is like a golden turtle, and the red sun rises over the blue sea."

The scenery of the Penglai Fairy Island is also recorded in Journey to the West: "Penglai's separation and reunion calm the waves... the five-colored mist contains jade sounds, and the nine-sky stars and moon shoot golden turtles."

……

This shows the extraordinary relationship between Jin'ao and Penglai Fairy Island.

……

The Golden Ao is not only a divine tortoise that holds up the fairy mountain, but also has condensed the "ultimate yang energy of heaven and earth" in its body because it has carried the spiritual energy of heaven and earth for thousands of years.

As for why Golden Turtle can replenish Yang Energy?
This is the law of nature.

There is an ancient saying that "like cures like".

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine also records the saying "like cures like", which is: "Pork kidney stewed with Eucommia ulmoides is delicious and nourishing."

And Ao is a giant turtle in the sea.

It is perfectly normal to eat the head of the golden turtle to replenish your own "head of the turtle".

There is a rumor that goes: "Strong kidneys are like the feet of a giant turtle holding up the sky, and the head of a giant turtle raised high and roaring across the sea!"

This is exactly what is said about the extraordinary efficacy of the Golden Turtle.

At the banquet in the demon world, the Aotou is a sought-after delicacy, and everyone wants to get the Aotou to eat, as the saying goes: "To be the first in the pack".

Moreover, many alchemists in ancient times believed that because the Golden Turtle had been carrying the Immortal Mountain on its back for a long time and absorbing the yang energy of heaven and earth, powerful yang energy had condensed in its body.

In addition to the golden turtle's head, the scales that the golden turtle sheds every thousand years contain pure yang energy and are also a very tonic.

The Ming Dynasty's "Essence of Golden Elixir" recorded in detail the secret technique of refining elixir using turtle shell as cauldron.

It can be said that the whole body of Jin Ao is full of supplements.

It is exactly: "The dragon pattern on the back of the golden turtle connects to the male's yang meridians, the turtle's feet are like giant pillars, which strengthen the man's waist and spine, the turtle's head is raised high, which boosts the man's spirit, and the turtle carries Mount Tai, which supports the man's family."

As for why the golden turtle disappeared in later generations, it may be because it was too nutritious and was hunted down by ancient immortals.

……

Overseas sea.

In the easternmost part of Penglai, the wind and clouds suddenly changed. Dark clouds poured down like ink, covering half of the sky.

At the junction of the sea and the sky, a figure in golden armor stood tall, it was: "General Rolling Curtain"!
General Juanlian was wearing a golden armor with cold light flashing. He stood on the top of the clouds and overlooked the vast ocean.

Behind him, hundreds of heavenly soldiers and generals lined up in a formation of geese, holding harpoons in their hands, like a dense forest hanging upside down, shining coldly. The God Catching Net made of meteorite iron was looming in the clouds.

"Clang, clang, clang!"

“Clang, clang, clang!”

……

The sounds of bows and crossbows were as dense as thunder before rain, foreshadowing the upcoming hunting operation.

The crossbow arrow is geared up and ready to be fired. With just a command, it can shoot through the sea.

“Ting, ting, ting!”

“Ting, ting, ting!”

……

The iron-backed goshawk flapped its wings, and its iron claws were like hooks, easily tearing through the flowing clouds. Wherever its wings passed, strong winds raged, plowing hundreds of feet of gullies on the sea surface, and splashing waves, as if it was a doomsday scene.

"Woof, woof, woof!"

"Woof, woof, woof!"

……

The mastiffs rose up in a pack, growling lowly in their throats, their bloodthirsty roars shaking the mountains.

……

There is an Imperial Horse Bureau in Heaven that specializes in raising horses, an Imperial Dragon Bureau that specializes in raising dragons, an Imperial Eagle Bureau that specializes in raising eagles and dogs... there are Imperial Eagle Dogs.

How could these hawks and dogs in heaven be mortal creatures?

They are naturally not ordinary hawks and dogs, but divine beasts with sharp teeth and tongues.

At this time, near the Penglai fairyland, the cries of eagles and the barking of dogs were mixed together, shaking the whole area and even drowning out the roar of the sea tide.

……

The general who rolled up the curtain held the magic pestle to subdue demons and suddenly thrust it up into the clouds.

Afterwards, General Juanlian took out the treasure of heaven, the "Sea Mirror", and shone it gently. On the bottom of the mirror, the scene of a corner of the seabed was in full view - there was a golden turtle, its carapace like a moving island, and its twelve bones like spears, majestic and imposing.

The turtle at the bottom of the sea is like a frog at the bottom of a well. It lives in the deep sea and finds it difficult to see the sky.

At this moment.

A group of little golden turtles, covered with brilliant golden scales and with nimble bodies, were playing carefree in the shallows, completely unaware of the crisis that was approaching.

"Release the divine mastiff!"

"Release the goshawk!"

The general in charge of the curtain gave an order.

Twelve mastiffs roared and leaped into the sea, splashing water all over the sky, and rushed directly towards the group of small golden turtles, aiming to tear the soft armor under the belly of the golden turtles.

The leading mastiff pounced on the largest of the young turtles, scratching its carapace with its sharp claws, causing sparks to fly everywhere.

At the same time, three iron-backed goshawks swooped down from the clouds, pecked open the sea surface with their iron beaks, and accurately picked up two young golden turtles.

The hunting time has arrived!
……

Penglai Fairy Island.

In front of Baiyun Cave.

Fuxing was originally playing chess with Anran and Luxing, but when he saw such a big scene led by General Juanlian, he could no longer hold back.

After all, these golden turtles are the auspicious beasts of Penglai Fairy Island!
With a flick of his sleeves, the lucky star returned the chess pieces to their positions and the chessboard disappeared.

Then, Fuxing stretched out his body, turned into a stream of light, rode on the clouds and mist, and headed straight for where General Juanlian was.

"Load the crossbow!"

When they got closer, they saw that General Juanlian had a face as cold as frost and eyes as sharp as torches. He turned a blind eye to the arrival of Fuxing and just continued to give orders to catch the turtle coldly.

Seeing this, Fuxing couldn't help but ask:
"Heavenly General Rolling Up the Curtain, what are you doing here?"

Upon hearing this, General Juanlian simply glanced at Fuxing and said:
"I am here to catch the turtle on the order of the Jade Emperor."

"Lord Duofu, do you have any objection?"

"This……"

Upon hearing this, Fuxing's face froze. He looked at the golden turtle in the sea, and was ultimately helpless.

"Hey……"

In the end, Fuxing could only sigh silently in his heart, turned into a stream of light, and left in disappointment.

Although Penglai Island is the residence of the three stars of Fu, Lu and Shou, it is the Penglai Island of Emperor Donghua, the "Great Emperor Donghua, the Immortal of the Three Islands and Ten Continents."

But all under heaven belongs to the king.

After all, this Penglai Island is still the Penglai Island of the Jade Emperor, the "Lord of the Three Realms".

The Jade Emperor wanted to see the Tathagata Buddha, but he just said: "I summon you to see the Tathagata..."

The Tathagata Buddha, even though he is the leader of the Western Buddhist kingdom, has great supernatural powers and boundless magical powers.

But when facing the Jade Emperor, Tathagata Buddha could only say: "Look back and pay homage..."

Among the Three Realms, the Great Celestial Lord is the supreme God.

The Great Lord is catching Aurora in his own territory.

What can a lucky star like him do?

(End of this chapter)