Under One Person: My Inner Realm Connects to All Worlds!

Chapter 179 Essence Blood and Hair
Upon hearing this, Guanyin Bodhisattva smiled gently, lightly stroking the willow branch in the jade bottle with her fingertips, a hint of understanding and amusement flashing in her eyes.

He could naturally see that Mingkong's words were half true and half false, but the phrase "afraid of getting a beating" was probably the truth; that was indeed the monkey's temperament.

"Hehe, Junior Brother Mingkong is quite the slippery one."

Guanyin Bodhisattva shook her head, but her tone was not reproachful. "Very well, as for Wukong, his stone body is indeed beyond the reach of ordinary fire; ordinary methods cannot force out a single drop of blood. However..."

Guanyin Bodhisattva pondered for a moment, her eyes gleaming with wisdom: "He has been coming to me to discuss the Dao recently, and occasionally asks for some nectar to moisten his throat. Next time he comes, I may ask him for a hair containing the essence of vital energy, under the pretext that the newly prepared nectar needs to be mixed with something extremely yang and strong."

"Although those hairs are not blood essence, they are used by his incarnation and contain his original power. Their effects may be even greater than ordinary blood essence, and they will not arouse his vigilance."

Upon hearing this, Mingkong was overjoyed and quickly said, "Thank you for your help, Senior Brother! This method is wonderful!"

"As for Pigsy..."

Guanyin Bodhisattva's smile widened, tinged with a hint of mockery, "That makes it even simpler. He now runs a 'Bajie Farm' near Gao Laozhuang, specializing in selling his own pesticide-free fruits and vegetables, and business is booming."

"His gluttony hasn't changed at all, especially his fondness for the bamboo shoot preserves and several vegetarian snacks that are a specialty of my Purple Bamboo Forest."

With a gentle wave of her willow branch, Guanyin Bodhisattva sent several streaks of light flying into Mingkong's hand, transforming into an exquisite food box that emitted an enticing sweet aroma and spiritual energy.

“Take this to him and say that you are bringing him some new snacks for me to try. When he sees the food, he will be all smiles and will be completely at ease.”

"While he's enjoying his meal, you can then suggest that you want to observe and learn about the extraordinary qualities of his 'divine pig' physique, which he claims is the descendant of Marshal Tianpeng and the Cleansing Altar Messenger. You can use this as an excuse to research methods for strengthening bloodlines to cultivate spiritual plants and exotic beasts."

"Just a single hair or a drop... well, ordinary blood will do. He most likely won't refuse, and might even proudly show it off."

Mingkong held the food box, unable to suppress a smile, as if he could already see Pigsy's drooling expression when he saw the delicious food. This method was truly a perfect remedy, a precise and effective approach.

"Senior brother's considerations are thorough, Mingkong admires them! In that case, we will follow the Bodhisattva's plan." Mingkong bowed again, feeling inwardly grateful that he had indeed chosen the right person to consult Guanyin Bodhisattva.

"Go then," Guanyin Bodhisattva nodded with a smile. "Once you've received your reward, remember to come and share your 'hybridization' insights with me often. Your idea the other day about combining the bloodlines of the Golden Hou and the E's Beast was quite interesting..."

"Certainly, certainly! This place is teeming with divine beasts, a perfect learning ground for Mingkong. I will definitely come to visit often!"

Mingkong readily agreed, and after exchanging ideas about cultivating divine beasts with Guanyin for a while, he took his leave with satisfaction.

After leaving the Purple Bamboo Forest in the South China Sea, Mingkong pondered for a moment and decided to first find Zhu Bajie, who was easier to talk to.

Following the directions indicated by Guanyin Bodhisattva, he quickly found the thriving "Bajie Farm".

Just as the Bodhisattva had predicted, Pigsy was happily live-streaming the sale of watermelons online, with a white towel draped around his neck, looking every bit the successful agricultural entrepreneur.

However, unlike the traditional image of Zhu Bajie, he is a thin young man with a small braid at the back of his head.

In the backyard of the farm, Pigsy had just finished his work and was relaxing in a recliner, fanning himself, when he saw Mingkong walk in carrying the food box.

"Hey, isn't this Brother Mingkong? What brings you here?"

Pigsy recognized Mingkong as a frequent visitor to Guanyin's place, and they had exchanged good things there several times. He immediately sat up, his little eyes fixed on the food box.

Mingkong stepped forward with a smile: "Envoy of the Pure Altar, the Great Master has prepared some new snacks and specially asked me to bring them to you to try. He said he must hear your opinion."

"Oh! Great Master, you're too kind. You always think of me, Old Pig. Let me see it quickly!" Pigsy was overjoyed, his mouth practically watering, and he eagerly took the food box and opened it.

Instantly, a unique aroma, a blend of honey, bamboo fragrance, and crispy vegetable oil, filled the air, revealing several exquisitely shaped and spiritually rich pastries and candied fruits.

Pigsy grabbed a piece and stuffed it into his mouth, squinting his eyes as he chewed with relish: "Mmm! Delicious! So delicious! The Bodhisattva's cooking is truly superb, even better than the cooking of the Eastern Kitchen Master of Heaven!"

Mingkong smiled and sat down to the side. After he had eaten several pieces, he said casually, "I'm glad the Clean Altar Messenger likes it."

"I envy you, with your foundation as Marshal Tianpeng and the merits of the Cleansing Altar Messenger. You must be immune to all poisons and have incredibly strong blood now, no wonder the fruits you grow are so juicy and sweet."

Pigsy, flattered by the praise, patted his belly and said, "Of course! My body is... well, it's been through a lot! It's very strong!"

Mingkong followed up, saying, "To be honest, I've been researching how to strengthen the spiritual energy of the roots and fruits of spiritual plants recently, and I need to learn from some examples of plants with strong bloodlines and abundant vitality."

"I wonder if the messenger could grant me a single hair so I can perceive the life essence contained within it? If I could also have a drop of blood as a living sample for observation, I would be eternally grateful!"

Pigsy was enjoying his meal and was flattered, so when he heard this, he waved his hand dismissively and said, "Hey! I thought it was nothing! It's just a hair, no problem!"

He transformed into his original form and casually plucked a thick, stiff black hair from his arm, handing it to Mingkong. The hair had a faint black sheen and was quite heavy.

"As for the blood..."

Pigsy thought for a moment, then stretched out his thick finger, channeled his inner energy, and a round, full drop of blood, deep red and almost black, quickly seeped from his fingertip, radiating a rich vitality and a faint scent of sandalwood merit.

"Here, take this! My old pig's blood is a great tonic! Be careful not to waste it!"

Mingkong quickly took out the jade bottle and carefully caught it, secretly delighted that it went so smoothly: "Thank you, messenger. Just as Guanyin Bodhisattva said, you are indeed generous!"

"Hehe, sure, sure. Next time, if the Great Master has any new snacks, remember to send them to me, Old Pig!" Pigsy's mind was clearly still on the food.

"Definitely!" Mingkong carefully put away the mane and blood droplets, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then left satisfied.

Having settled things with Zhu Bajie, Mingkong was in high spirits. Now, all he had to do was wait for good news from Guanyin Bodhisattva on Sun Wukong's side.

After leaving Bajie Farm, Mingkong did not rush back. Instead, he found a quiet place nearby and patiently waited for news from Guanyin Bodhisattva.

He knew that Sun Wukong was impatient, and if the Bodhisattva found an opportunity, he probably wouldn't delay for too long.

Sure enough, in less than half a day, he received a telepathic message from Guanyin Bodhisattva, saying that the matter was over.

Mingkong immediately set off for the Purple Bamboo Forest in the South China Sea.

Upon entering, one sees Guanyin Bodhisattva sitting by the lotus pond, holding a golden, slender yet resilient hair, on which flames seem to flow, and which also implies a sense of immortality and indestructibility.

"Junior Brother Mingkong has arrived at just the right time."

Guanyin Bodhisattva smiled and handed over the hair. "That monkey came at the right time today. I followed the plan. Although he muttered a few words about why the Bodhisattva has been fond of these strange and unusual things lately, he readily plucked this hair from the back of his head and gave it to me." "This is a treasure he refined to create his incarnation, containing his original essence. Its effects are no less than those of blood essence, and it is even easier to refine."

Mingkong accepted it with both hands, feeling a slight warmth in his hands, and a faint pulsation, as if it contained boundless vitality. He couldn't help but exclaim in his heart, "Thank you for your help, Great Master! This thing is miraculous and truly extraordinary."

"Everyone takes what he needs."

Guanyin Bodhisattva waved her hand and asked with great interest, "What is your purpose in collecting these things?"

After a moment's thought, Mingkong considered the various arrangements Han Yun had made in the inner world, as well as the Heart Monkey Stone Egg and the pig-shaped relic in the Cloud Stack Cave, and then decided to reveal a little bit of it.

“I dare not conceal this from you, Master. My master possesses a profound and wondrous power. He wishes to comprehend the mysteries of life's creation and to explore the transformations of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. He needs to borrow the essence of the supreme Yang Heart Monkey and the supreme Yin Kidney Water to enlighten the spiritual embryo and verify the Great Dao. This is by no means an evil path. Please rest assured, Master.”

"In the end, it's just that my master has been lonely for too long and wants to keep some pets. Monkeys are the best, since I've kept them before and have experience."

Upon hearing this, Guanyin Bodhisattva's eyes flashed with wisdom, as if she had understood something. She nodded and said, "So that's how it is. The evolution of creation and the nurturing of the spiritual embryo are indeed heaven-reaching methods."

"The realm of a revered master is truly enviable. Well then, since you have what you need, you may come to me again if you require any further assistance in the future. My Purple Bamboo Forest may not have much else, but it does have a collection of various rare and exotic beasts, and even some bloodlines of ancient species."

Mingkong was overjoyed and bowed again in gratitude: "Great Master, I am deeply grateful for your generosity! I will definitely come to seek your guidance in the future."

After bidding farewell to Guanyin, Mingkong immediately found a completely safe and quiet room. Through the inner world anchor point, he carefully transmitted Sun Wukong's golden hair, Zhu Bajie's drop of blood essence, and a hair back to the inner world.

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The inner world, within a celestial mountain cave.

Han Yun sensed the item transmitted from Ming Kong and a smile appeared on his lips.

"The essence of every hair and drop of blood has arrived; the time is just right."

He first arrived at the depths of the Yunzhan Cave's water veins.

The pig-shaped relic had now absorbed enough of the Qi of Kan Water and the energy of the inner landscape, its radiance restrained, like a sleeping embryo.

Only the phantom of the Buddha with a pig's head and a human body became increasingly solid, its endearing appearance revealing a subtle Zen-like quality born from experiencing countless tribulations in the mortal world.

Han Yun extracted Pigsy's essence blood and mane. The moment the essence blood was released, it caused the water vapor in the cave to surge, as if it had encountered something of the same origin. The mane also emitted an aura that faintly resonated with the relic.

"melt!"

With a flick of Han Yun's fingertip, the drop of deep red, almost black essence blood slowly dripped down, silently merging into the relic.

In an instant, the relic shone brightly, and the phantom of the Buddha within it suddenly became clear, as if it had opened its eyes, flashing a look of cunning mixed with satisfaction.

He then closed his eyes and sat cross-legged, and his aura suddenly became several times stronger, with an added touch of the majestic demeanor of Marshal Tianpeng and the merit sandalwood fragrance of the Cleansing Altar Messenger.

Han Yun casually tossed the hair aside, and it transformed into specks of dark light, merging into the water veins of the cave wall, making the water elemental energy here even more abundant and powerful, and its connection with the relic even closer.

"The foundation has been laid, and destiny will naturally unfold. Your birth will mark a new beginning." Han Yun nodded in satisfaction and left the Cloud Stack Cave.

The next moment, he appeared under the Bodhi tree in the Peach Garden.

After being tempered by the Samadhi Fire and the spring rain of the spiritual spring, the stone egg's crimson patterns had turned into a dark gold color. Its surface was as smooth as jade, and its interior was filled with a precious light. Its heartbeat was steady and powerful, like the beating of a heavenly drum.

Han Yun took out the golden hair of Sun Wukong. As soon as it appeared, the stone egg trembled slightly, and the golden monkey shadow inside seemed extremely eager.

"The restless mind belongs to the fire element, and is easily agitated. It needs to be calmed down by addressing its inherent nature."

Han Yun pointed his fingers like a sword, enveloped the hair with his own magic power, and slowly pressed it towards the stone egg. Upon touching the surface of the stone egg, the hair transformed into a radiant golden light and quietly merged into it.

"Om-!"

The stone pebble suddenly trembled, and its dark golden surface burst forth with dazzling golden light, illuminating the entire Peach Garden in a magnificent display!
The golden monkey's figure inside the egg suddenly became clear. It stretched out its limbs and scratched its ears and cheeks with boundless power and intelligence.

A powerful, untamed aura, defying heaven and earth, surged into the sky, but was gradually suppressed and harmonized by the peaceful aura of the Bodhi tree and the surrounding lotus phantoms, and gradually subsided.

On the surface of the stone pebble, the dark gold patterns eventually coalesced and formed a vague pattern of a golden chainmail and a phoenix-winged purple-gold crown before disappearing.

The original essence of the mind has now been fully infused.

Han Yun could clearly sense that the essence of life nurtured within the stone egg had undergone a leap forward, with its foundation and potential far exceeding what it had before.

"good very good!"

Han Yun clapped his hands and chuckled, "The restless mind and the impure kidneys are now in place. As time goes by, the spirit will naturally conceive and be born."

His gaze swept across the direction of the Cloud Stack Cave, then returned to the stone egg, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"But I wonder what your birth will be like? Especially that pig fetus, which has been tainted by Pigsy's nature and mixed with the worldly turbidity of the Wind Monk... It will probably be even lazier and more cunning than the original Pigsy Wuneng, right?"

Thinking of this, Han Yun couldn't help but smile.

Then, he calmed his mind and stopped disturbing the two beings' gestation. His figure quietly disappeared, leaving only the spiritual energy and Daoist charm of the Peach Garden to silently nourish these two extraordinary beings of the future.

The inner world is filled with vibrant clouds and profound Taoist wisdom, all awaiting the day when the time is ripe.

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The world under one person.

Heading northwest from Lancheng lies Liangzhou, an important border town in ancient times and a vital passage on the Silk Road. Many poets have left behind poems about it, which will not be elaborated upon here.

Liangzhou is most famous for its horse-breeding region, located at the eastern end of the Hexi Corridor, where snowmelt from the Qilian Mountains nourishes its lush grasslands. Historical records state: Qinzhou and Longxi are mountainous and forested!

There's even a folk song: "The great horse of Liangzhou roams the world. The owl of Liangzhou vanquishes bandits; the owl flutters, terrifying and deadly."

(End of this chapter)