The years when I explored the fairyland.

Chapter 165: 162: Four Auxiliary Training and Accumulation of Strength (Two in One)

Lone Peak,

In the courtyard, under the old tree.

The core members of Xuanzhen Temple have already gathered here, needless to say Xu Cheng, Yi Huai, Fan Tiehu and Wei Fangjie.

Then there are Taoist Qingjing, Wei Jinkui, and Fan Zhong.

In the entire Xuanzhen Temple, apart from Chu Zhou, there are only these seven people who have embarked on the path to immortality and practiced the method of drawing in qi.

Sitting under the tree, Chu Zhou sat upright. He took out a book, put it on the table in front of him, and pushed it in front of the Taoist priest Qingjing.

"Master, would you like to take a look at this first?"

Taoist Qingjing looked at Chu Zhou with some confusion, then picked up the manual and flipped through it casually.

Beside him, Yi Huai seemed a little curious. He tilted his head and peeked with his eyes tilted.

Of course, he didn't understand much. He knew all the words, but couldn't understand what they meant when they were put together.

However, Taoist Qingjing's expression changed drastically. First, his eyes widened with shock, then he felt disbelief, unbelievable, and extremely excited. In the end, his hands were shaking!
"This, this, this, Master, this is..."

"'Basic Alchemy' is a derivative of medicine, which refines various elixirs suitable for immortal cultivators."

After a pause, he continued, "I think with your medical attainments, this should be what you need, and you can make some achievements in this."

"Of course, of course it's useful. Really, eh..."

Taoist Qingjing was so excited that he wanted to say something, but he had already turned to the end of the letter and the content stopped abruptly.

His eyes paused, and he became even more excited. He stood up and pointed at the book, and said anxiously: "Master, Master, you don't trust me. I will leave Chaotian Temple immediately and enter again..."

"Stop! Stop! Stop!"

Chu Zhou waved his hands and said, "Don't get excited, don't get excited, Taoist Qingjing, if I didn't trust you, I wouldn't let you come here.

Have you looked closely at what is at the back of this manual?

Taoist Qingjing flipped through it again hurriedly, and then he saw that the last page was also covered with words, but there was nothing else.

Looking up in confusion, he asked, "There's nothing behind it?"

"There's just nothing!"

Chu Zhou didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he still said, "Don't you think it's better to have nothing? This book only has so many pages, where should I write the subsequent content?"

After a pause, he said: "This book "Basic Alchemy" talks about the basics of alchemy.

It includes fire control techniques, smelting methods, basic alchemy techniques, the selection of alchemy furnaces, igniting the earth fire, the selection and processing of medicinal materials, as well as several of the most basic alchemy recipes and refining techniques."

"Although it is the foundation of alchemy, the specific content cannot be written in one book. So, this is the first volume, and there are 19 more to come, all in the library.

If you want to see it, you have to get it yourself!"

"Is that so?"

“Hahahahahahahaha…”

Everyone laughed, especially Wei Jinkui, who patted Qing Jing Lao Dao's shoulder very hard and said, "This joke is so inexplicably embarrassing!"

Taoist Qingjing was also quite embarrassed. At his age, he should have a thick skin, but now his face was flushed.

Of course, caring too much can lead to confusion!

Chu Zhou waited for the laughter to die down before he asked, "Master, with these, can you possibly learn to make pills?"

Taoist Qingjing did not answer immediately, but flipped through the manual again, especially the front directory, which he read very carefully.

After a full cup of tea, he finally sighed, "Difficult! Difficult! Difficult!"

“Although alchemy and medicine are somewhat related, they are not exactly the same thing.

Especially those medicinal materials, whose names are unknown, need to be found again, their medicinal properties need to be determined one by one, and then they need to be tried, adjusted, and optimized. There are so many things to do, and it is not an easy task.

but……"

Changing the subject, Taoist Qingjing raised his head and said seriously, "But I am willing to give it a try."

At this point, he laughed again, and laughed heartily: "I thought this life was hopeless, but unexpectedly, unexpectedly I got another chance. God has mercy on me, God has mercy on me!"

Unlike Chu Zhou and the others, Taoist Qingjing is the oldest among the group. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is old and frail. Moreover, he has practiced secret techniques, which have more or less damaged his physical essence.

To be precise, it means that the "essence, energy and spirit" have been depleted too much, so it is naturally more difficult to achieve twice the result with half the effort in cultivation.

I didn’t feel anything at the beginning, but as time went on, the gap widened.

Among the crowd, even Fan Zhong, a mortal who started from scratch, has already reached the third level of Qi Induction.

Only the Taoist priest Qingjing had just broken through to the second level, and his progress was pitifully slow.

Perhaps the only thing that can help him is alchemy.

Chu Zhou could understand his feelings and asked again: "Master, if you were given the right to choose people, could you set up a medicine refining hall?"

"Master, what do you mean?"

"What I mean is, how can a single person compare to the wisdom of the crowd? You have been practicing medicine for so many years, don't you have some friends, colleagues, or fellow practitioners who are well versed in medicine?

I'll give you the power to recruit people. As long as they concentrate on medicine, you can recruit them to have a chat with me. Then, I'll lure them with this "Basic Alchemy" and see if I can win them over.

With more people, each taking responsibility for their own work, the process can be accelerated.”

"Master, you really are thinking about everything?"

Having said that, Taoist Qingjing's eyes were already flickering as he was thinking about the possibilities and candidates.

After a pause, he said, "I do have candidates, and some of them are better at medicine than me, but the method of immortal cultivation is the secret of my Xuanzhen Temple after all.

This may lead to the risk of leaks.”

Chu Zhou nodded and said, "I know, but it doesn't matter. If it is leaked, just think of it as an enlightenment to the world."

After a pause, he continued, "Of course, although that is what I said, we still need to be cautious.

It would be safer to wait until we have improved our skills before leaking out some basic knowledge.

Is it possible for the Taoist priest to do this?"

Taoist Qing Jing nodded and said, "This is an opportunity. It is a great opportunity for anyone. I know it. When I return, I will write a letter to invite people to come."

"it is good!"

At this point, the matter has been finalized. Chu Zhou looked at the others and said, "Don't think that this is just the matter between the Taoist priest and Second Junior Brother. You have it too."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and another three handwritten books fell on the table.

Yi Huai reacted the fastest. He looked up and took a book. After opening it, he murmured, "This is "Basic Weapon Refining". Magical weapon? Will our Xuanzhen Temple have a weapon refiner?"

Fan Tiehu and Wei Jinkui also took a copy each and flipped through it briefly. Wei Fangjie said, "This one talks about formations. It's amazing!"

"My book is about drawing talismans!" Fan Tiehu frowned, a little puzzled: "Do Taoist talismans really have power?"

Chu Zhou ignored him and said directly: “Alchemy, weapons, talismans, and formations are the four major auxiliary cultivations of immortality. Although these are the foundation, they are also the beginning of everything.

Look for yourselves and choose one if you are interested in it."

Yi Huai paused and asked, "Big Brother, don't we all have to learn it?"

“You can choose voluntarily, but you have to learn it.”

Chu Zhou pointed at the desk and said, "Remember, our Xuanzhen Temple is not a real martial arts sect, we are cultivating immortals.

If you don't take down all the elixir, weapons and talismans, it would be really outrageous to tell others about it."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's faces turned bitter, even Fan Zhong felt the same. There was nothing they could do. When they were studying law, they also came across "Basic Spiritual Pattern Studies".

That really left a very deep impression on them. It might be a bit of an exaggeration to say that it was extremely miserable, but it was really difficult for them to learn this without some talent.

Seeing their expressions, Chu Zhou understood and said, "Of course, everything is difficult at the beginning. We are not in a hurry. Let's take it slowly!"

The tone has been set at this point, and Chu Zhou is actually mentally prepared.

As I said, creating something from nothing is not an easy task, even with basic teaching materials.

But the problem is that textbooks are just textbooks. Without a mature material supply system and a complete training institution, it is not easy to learn simply by using textbooks.

But no matter how difficult it is, as long as you take a step forward, you will always gain something.

At this time, Wei Jinkui raised the most critical question: "Master, you said to take it slow, but Wanxiangzhai probably won't give us much time. What are you going to do?"

This is the question that everyone is concerned about. As soon as this was said, everyone's eyes were focused. Chu Zhou had made up his mind, so he would not hesitate. He said directly: "I will go to Wanxiangzhai in person."

"Go in person?"

Wei Jinkui was stunned when he heard this, and was a little bit unbelievable, and said: "No, Master, this is too dangerous, and you are going to negotiate with the Master of Wanxiangzhai?

Since Wanxiangzhai has come, he will not retreat easily, so negotiations will not be useful!"

"I see!"

Chu Zhou said softly: "Although my Xuanzhen Temple has the upper hand, in terms of strength, it is indeed inferior, and this is an indisputable fact.

I have thought about it carefully, and there is only one thing I can be fearless about, and that is high-end combat power."

“This time, I am not going to negotiate, but to ask for a fight.

As long as I can subdue the Wanxiangzhai master with one punch and one kick, the Wanxiangzhai’s strong strength will have no support and will not dare to move rashly. "

After hearing this, everyone thought that this method was feasible. As long as Chu Zhou could win, and win cleanly and decisively, even if Wanxiangzhai was very powerful, it would have some concerns.

That’s right, they can indeed rely on their strong strength to sweep across the entire Tianquan County and even destroy Xuanzhen Temple.

But that would be like opening the shackles on Chu Zhou. If he were free of them, he would assassinate, attack, and kill without restraint. Even Wanxiangzhai would cry!!!

This is another form of asymmetric warfare, nuclear deterrence.

Only the Taoist priest Qing Jing spoke: "So, Master, you have full confidence in defeating the Master of Wan Xiang Zhai?

I'm not doubting your strength, but as far as I know, the higher the realm, the greater the gap in strength.

It is hard to say that the Wanxiang Zhai master is not as good as the black-faced centipede Yan Xiuyuan. If he is stronger than Yan Xiuyuan, it would be a bit inappropriate. "

Yi Huai was a little unhappy with what he said: "Old Taoist, do you say this because you think my senior brother will lose?

You have been in Xuanzhen Temple for some time. When has my brother ever lost?"

There was no way. Xu Cheng, Yi Huai and the others had unlimited trust in Chu Zhou. Not to mention a martial arts master, even if they said Chu Zhou could pull down a grandmaster and play him like a ball, they would still believe it.

Chu Zhou nodded, then shook his head and said, “I’m not sure of winning, so I still need to hone my martial arts skills.

I guess it will be fine once I get to Anyue City.

By then, let alone the Master of Wanxiang Zhai, even if we add their three inner sect elders, I will have some confidence. "

Chu Zhou said this confidently, and Taoist Qingjing did not say much, but Wei Jinkui said, "I'm afraid Wanxiangzhai will find someone to help. You know, they have been operating in Overlord City for a long time, and they have connections with the Overlord Sect, so they have no shortage of connections."

"It would be nice if they really did that."

Chu Zhou nodded: "Going back and forth, seeking help always requires a price, favors and time.

If the struggle in Tianquan County can turn into Wanxiangzhai looking for masters from other places to challenge me, it can basically guarantee that before I am defeated, Tianquan County will be safe and sound, and Xuanzhen Temple's title as the number one sect will be established. "

Seeing that Wei Jinkui still had something to say, Chu Zhou waved his hand and said, "Okay, I've made up my mind, let's do it this way."

At this time, Fan Tiehu suddenly said, "Big Brother, if you want to prepare for a battle, you should bring some guards with you, right?"

"This one……"

Chu Zhou thought about it and said, "I still want it!"

Fan Tiehu volunteered: "Then let me go. I didn't go to Anyue City last time. Let me go along this time to broaden my horizons."

"I, I'll go too. To be a guard, you still need to be strong. Apart from the eldest brother, I'm the strongest!"

This was Yi Huai's statement, and Wei Fangjie was not happy: "Third Brother, you make it sound like I am much worse than you. If you want to go, then I have to go too."

"You go, just go, but if we all go, it will be bad to leave Second Senior Brother alone at home, right?"

Yi Huai said this, then he put his arm around Xu Cheng's shoulders and said, "Second Senior Brother, are you going?"

Xu Cheng was somewhat tempted, but still said, "I'll listen to Senior Brother."

All of a sudden, the four of them looked at Chu Zhou. Chu Zhou thought for a moment and said, "In that case, let's go together. I can't let you stay at home every day. You still have to go out and see the world!"

Having said that, Chu Zhou looked at the other three and said, "During the days when we are away, Uncle Wei, you will be in charge of the external affairs; Uncle Fan, you will be in charge of the internal affairs; Taoist Master Qingjing, please take care of the safety of the sect."

"Yes!"

"Then when do we set off?"

"Prepare tomorrow, early the day after tomorrow."

"it is good!"

……

In fact, the so-called preparation is nothing more than the arrangements that should be made, the preparations that should be made, the decisions that should be made, and then raising the alert level within the sect again.

That night,

Chu Zhou did not practice, nor did he enter the Reception Hall. Instead, he washed, bathed, and cleansed his body. Then he sat cross-legged, lit a calming incense stick, and began to adjust his state.

The next day, early in the morning, when the cock crowed at dawn, Chu Zhou opened his eyes.

He did not wash or even eat. He just wore a green Taoist robe, had disheveled hair, and walked barefoot on the ground.

When he reached the door, he pushed it open and Xu Chengsi was already there.

There was no need for conversation. Chu Zhou continued to move forward out of the courtyard, walked through the corridor, passed through the palace, and went down the steps step by step until he reached the mountain gate.

Here, there were already many pilgrims who had gotten up early to worship the gods, as well as vendors setting up stalls. They were all staring blankly at the scene in front of them, somewhat at a loss.

Chu Zhou ignored them and slowly closed his eyes.

The moment he closed his eyes, he fell into complete silence. The power in his body became dormant, his magic power was gathered, his energy and spirit were restrained to the extreme, and his whole body was like a piece of rotten wood.

But if you look closely, there is a sense of incongruity, like the calm before the storm, or like a dormant volcano.

It looks normal, but inside there is a tremendous force that is suppressed, accumulated, and waiting for the moment of eruption.

Of course, the convergence of power did not hinder Chu Zhou's sharp perception. After closing his eyes,

Although he lost his vision, his hearing became more sensitive, and with the help of touch, taste and perception, the scenes of the outside world seemed to be presented in his mind in another form.

Then, he took a step!
He just closed his eyes and walked forward step by step, ignoring all the noise, heading towards Baisha City.

Around him, Xu Cheng, Yi Huai, Fan Tiehu and Wei Fangjie, each of them occupied a corner and moved forward as Chu Zhou moved forward.

The auras of the four people were linked together, which neither affected Chu Zhou's perception and walking, nor blocked all directions, maintaining a high level of vigilance.

Step by step, they walked out of the mountain gate, walked onto the official road, and after walking for a few miles, they arrived at Baisha River.

But this time, Chu Zhou did not take a boat. Instead, he just stepped on the water, crushing the waves and foam, and moved forward as if walking on flat ground.

Xu Cheng and his four companions did not have this ability, so they chose boats and directly bought four small boats, and still guarded the surroundings.

This move really shocked the people along the way.

They couldn't understand what this strange move was. Only the warriors who knew the inside story changed their expressions drastically.

Because, according to ancient legend, there are martial arts geniuses who like to walk like this, challenging all the major sects along the way.

As long as you fight all the way without any defeat, you can accumulate invincible momentum, comprehend the true meaning of superior martial arts, and punch the sky.

As for Chu Zhou, in his small piece of land in Tianquan County, there was no one worth his effort.

Only, the owner of Wanxiangzhai!
Therefore, on this trip, Chu Zhou, the abbot of Xuanzhen Temple, asked about the Quan Wanxiang Zhai!

This was a huge event, enough to make countless warriors tell each other, and countless more warriors rushed to Anyue City, looking forward to this battle.

In the crowd, an ordinary man was looking at the scene with a gloomy face. He used to run a pancake stall.

But at this moment he didn't care about his business, turned around and rushed home, and couldn't even stop the customers behind him who wanted to pay.

Less than half an hour later, a flying eagle was released. A small bamboo tube was tied to its leg. It flapped its wings and flew up to the sky with a sharp roar.

The various sects in Tianquan County regarded Wanxiangzhai as a scourge, so Wanxiangzhai would not be so arrogant as to think that it was invincible.

Therefore, Wanxiangzhai had sent people to Tianquan County a long time ago.

Xuanzhen Temple is probably the most prominent one among all the sects in Tianquan County. Chu Zhou's strength is one reason for this, but also because of the secret martial arts taught in Xuanzhen Temple.

Therefore, there were spies planted in Baisha City, and a very rare flying eagle was specially equipped to deliver messages.

But the hidden player didn't expect that the first use would be here.

　Two chapters in one, mainly because I was asked to go out for dinner at night and I almost failed to finish it!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)