Longevity Candle

Chapter 146 In Search of the Past
They want to establish a new lineage in the Ming Dynasty!
These words surprised not only the tabby cat, but also Jiang Zhu.

The nine-colored deer raised its eyebrows slightly, while the old dragon remained calm.

The current Ming Dynasty's Taoist tradition and the system of celestial officials can be said to have perfectly integrated the Taoist path into the mortal world.

The journey of mortals seeking immortality is just beginning.

Entering now allows you to compete for a place of worship, but if you wait hundreds of years, when everything has become deeply ingrained in people's minds, it will be difficult to establish a new lineage.

"I want to establish a lineage and pass on the way of dragon transformation." The Dragon Blood Serpent said solemnly, "It can also be considered another kind of struggle. If the incense is prosperous and all people worship me, then he may not be able to defeat me."

Jiang Zhu understood. The Dragon Blood Serpent, though unwilling and still wanting to fight, could no longer follow the old path.

The Ming Dynasty is now stronger than ever before. Even if a new country were given the opportunity, it would have no confidence that it could wage war against the current Ming Dynasty.

"You'll have to ask Jiang Yunmeng about matters of lineage; I'm just an ordinary person now," Jiang Zhu said calmly.

"Okay," the Dragon Blood Serpent replied.

laity?

He certainly wouldn't be so naive as to believe it; if Jiang Zhu didn't allow it, Jiang Yunmeng would absolutely not agree.

Although Jiang Zhu hasn't agreed yet, he's at least given her a chance.

Jiang Zhu looked at the old dragon: "Old friend, you don't also want to establish a lineage, do you?"

"I want to travel far away to find something, and I need the Cloud Dream Sword," the old dragon said.

"You want to pursue the path of following the will of Heaven?" The tabby cat's eyes narrowed slightly.

The Nine-Colored Deer looked at the old dragon in surprise: "Old mudfish, don't go down a dead end."

"Whether it's a path to life or a path to death, it doesn't matter." The old dragon said with a faint smile, "What I want to do is to understand what Fusheng has suppressed and to understand this world."

"You can't figure it out," Jiang Zhu sighed softly.

"I have a long life ahead of me, I should go and see it eventually." The old dragon said calmly, "If I die one day, remember to eat my flesh and blood. If I am still alive, then let the real dragon wait."

"Fine, go if you want, I won't try to stop you. But the Yunmeng Sword belongs to Jiang Yunmeng, not me," Jiang Zhu said.

"I'm just here to tell you that Jiang Yunmeng will agree. In this world of demons and monsters, she definitely wants to find out what's going on," the old dragon said.

"Alright, after going around in circles, I still have to find Jiang Yunmeng." The tabby cat chuckled and looked at the nine-colored deer: "Jiang Xiyue, are you really not going to learn the Taiping Sword Path?"

"We'll talk about it later." The Nine-Colored Deer waved its hand and said, "Get lost, I can't tolerate you here."

"Hey, you three really do look quite alike." The tabby cat chuckled and rode away on a cloud.

The old dragon bowed and left with the dragon-blooded serpent.

"The Ming Dynasty is about to get lively," said the Nine-Colored Deer.

“One more won’t make a difference,” Jiang Zhu said.

"Does Xiao Xiyue want to join the Daoist lineage?" the Nine-Colored Deer asked.

Originally, I wanted to teach her myself, but after hearing what the tabby cat said, Jiang Xiyue needed friends and could indeed choose a lineage.

"Then let her choose for herself. Why not just bring them to life and let Xiao Xiyue choose whatever she wants?"

Jiang Zhu pondered for a moment and said, "If she wants them all, then let her learn them all."

“Alright.” The Nine-Colored Deer nodded: “Now that we’ve laid the foundation, give me your method.”

Learning just one more technique is fine with her; she could have them all.

Jiang Zhu didn't keep anything to himself and gave the Candle Illumination Technique to the Nine-Colored Deer.

Although the Candlelight Illumination Technique is special, it is not unique. If the Nine-Colored Deer collects diligently, it can still be found.

She also passed on her methods to Jiang Zhu.

"Why are you giving me this method? Nine-colored immortal light?" Jiang Zhu glanced at it and then paid no more attention to it.

The nine-colored immortal light is very strong and can create an immortal light space. Within the world, nothing is not imprisoned within it, similar to his Heavenly Realm Mortal World.

The Nine-Colored Deer already possessed boundless magical power, and with the addition of the Celestial Light Space, its strength became even more terrifying.

In the past, when I clashed with the old dragon, I was really just going through the motions, putting on an act.

"Having taken your method, I will naturally return a part to you. Although it cannot compare to the Candlelight and Shadow Technique, it is still a top-tier immortal technique in the world." The Nine-Colored Deer raised its head slightly, quite arrogantly.

"There are no top-tier immortal techniques; each elf has their own strengths," Jiang Zhu said.

The elves' techniques can all be considered top-tier immortal arts; they just specialize in different approaches.

The field elf is also an old elf, but he is not good at fighting. However, he can use the power of carefree to make elves who are good at fighting calm down and become engrossed in it.

The capital city, in the study.

As Jiang Yunmeng listened to the words of the Dragon Blood Serpent, the old serpent king and the little dragon appeared within the dragon energy, pondering his words.

"You two make the decision," Jiang Yunmeng said, posing the question to them.

"No," the old snake king resolutely refused.

"This is good for you," the Dragon Blood Serpent said calmly. "I can pass on the Dao of Dragon Transformation. I dare not say that everyone can become a dragon, but there is at least more than one dragon in the world."

"You can study my Dragon Transformation Method to gain a better understanding of the true dragon path and avoid taking detours."

The method of transforming into a dragon can not only gather national fortune in chaotic times, but also temper the body and break through the limits of the mortal world…

He recounted the benefits of his Dragon Transformation Technique, as well as the benefits it brought to the Ming Kingdom, the Little Dragon, and the Old Snake King.

The old snake king fell silent. Although he didn't pursue any true dragon, nor could he possibly achieve it, it didn't mean he didn't want to improve.

Xiao Long was already interested; of course, he wanted to grow up quickly.

Although he won this time, he is still inferior to the Dragon Blood Serpent in terms of the True Dragon Path.

Jiang Yunmeng pondered for a moment and said, "Alright, I agree. You can establish your own lineage in the Ming Kingdom, but you must abide by the laws of the Ming Kingdom and also shoulder the heavy responsibility of slaying demons and monsters."

"Thank you." The Dragon Blood Serpent bowed and left the study.

Jiang Yunmeng then looked at the old dragon who had remained silent: "Old spirit, do you also want to establish a lineage?"

"Old Dragon wants to borrow your Cloud Dream Sword to search for the so-called eighteen levels, as well as the past of Fusheng and Cloud Dream," the old dragon said.

"You want to become a follower of the Heavenly Way?" Jiang Yunmeng's expression changed slightly.

"Just knowing what they did, and what's inside the eighteenth floor, means they'll come out sooner or later. As the emperor, shouldn't you be prepared?"

The old dragon said.

"By the time they came out, I had already abdicated," Jiang Yunmeng said calmly.

"Then you must also consider the future generations." The old dragon said with a faint smile, "I am also helping you by taking this path."

"Do you really just want to pursue fleeting dreams and figure out the eighteen levels of hell?" Jiang Yunmeng asked, frowning.

"Of course." The old dragon nodded slightly. "The old dragon has no other ambitions."

“Then count me in,” the tabby cat said. “Now that the country is peaceful and prosperous, the peasants are all enjoying their lives, and I don’t want to be a beast of burden anymore.”

"You want to run away?" Jiang Yunmeng glared at him. "You're still injured. What happened to the promise of taking a thousand years to recover?"

"Ahem, at least give me some peace and quiet." The tabby cat coughed lightly.

He didn't want to return to the Way of Heaven, nor did he want to help the old dragon; he simply wanted to live a life of leisure and mingle in the mortal world.

Following Jiang Yunmeng around, he was truly treated like a beast of burden.

The ox that Niu Youdao once owned is now being worshipped.

That's fucking awful, they're worse than cows!
"I'll continue for a while longer until I step down," Jiang Yunmeng said, summoning the Yunmeng Sword and handing it to the old dragon. "I'll wait for news from the old elf."

"I will send you a message once I have any news." The old dragon took the sword and left silently.

After he left, Jiang Yunmeng asked, "How is Jiang Zhu doing?" "Him? He's living a more comfortable life than anyone else. He's living with the Nine-Colored Deer and has adopted a little girl named Jiang Xiyue."

The tabby cat snorted: "Which of us elves lives as leisurely as him? Even country bumpkins have to worry about things in the West."

“If all elves were like them, how could there be so much war in the world?” Jiang Yunmeng sighed.

"Although I am on your side now, there are some things you have to recognize: the elves have simply brought forward the change of kingdoms."

The tabby cat corrected, "Even without the elves causing trouble, those dynasties would still have perished."

Jiang Yunmeng didn't want to argue with him about this; it was pointless.

"Tell me, what exactly does the Heavenly Court look like?" Jiang Yunmeng suddenly asked.

"What do you want to do?" The tabby cat's eyelids twitched: "Don't have thoughts you shouldn't have."

"It was just a moment of curiosity, what are you worried about?" Jiang Yunmeng said calmly.

The tabby cat snorted, "I'm too lazy to argue with you. I'm going to go drink with Old Park."

"You, an elf, are hanging out with eunuchs every day?" Jiang Yunmeng said irritably.

“He’s lost all hope; people like that are easy to get along with,” the tabby cat said, shaking its head.

In Qinghe City.

noon.

Peach Blossom Taoist has arrived.

Jiang Zhu and the Nine-Colored Deer created some clay sculptures, which they rendered with magical power, making them appear lifelike and imbued with spirit.

Jiang Xiyue blinked, looking at the clay statue with curiosity.

Peach Blossom Taoist asked in surprise, "These are the founders of the Daoist lineage?"

Each sect's founder has a statue, which is enshrined in temples.

Peach Blossom Taoist was a cultivator of the Taiping Sword Path, so he had naturally visited other Taoist temples and seen the statues of gods.

“Yes, it depends on what Xiyue likes,” the Nine-Colored Deer said gently.

Jiang Zhu looked at Xiao Xiyue: "Which one do you like?"

Jiang Xiyue looked at the tabby cat, the white crane, the nine-tailed fox, and then at the peacock.

As for Niu Youdao, Tianshenu, and Jingwei bird, she ruled them out immediately.

As a young girl, she didn't know which sect's patriarch was stronger; she simply chose the one she thought looked better.

“You can choose both,” said the Nine-Colored Deer.

Peach Blossom Taoist's eyelids twitched. How could he choose them all?
But Jiang Xiyue was too young, and he was afraid of hurting her feelings, so he didn't say anything.

Jiang Xiyue hesitated for a moment, then reached out and grabbed the peacock statue: "I choose this one, it's beautiful."

“Alright, let’s follow the Five Elements Path then.” The Nine-Colored Deer said with a smile, “Perfect, the Five Elements are the best for nourishing the five internal organs of the human body, which is very suitable for Xiao Xiyue.”

"Congratulations! Your Five Elements Dao techniques are well-balanced, with no weaknesses," said Peach Blossom Daoist.

Having no weaknesses also means having no strengths.

Jiang Zhu smiled but didn't explain.

The Five Elements Daoist techniques are balanced and lack any outstanding advantages because those who cultivate them have not yet reached that level.

Of course, there's also the reason why Blue Moon didn't unleash any powerful spells.

In terms of combat prowess, Blue Moon's strength is definitely in the top tier below the old elves.

Even the tabby cat's swordsmanship might not be a match for Blue Moon.

The Nine-Colored Deer didn't care about these things. Her Nine-Colored Immortal Light was also very strong, and it was just right to use the power of the Five Elements as a foundation to support the future Immortal Light Space.

After making their selections, they went inside for a meal. Peach Blossom Taoist got drunk after drinking two cups of peach blossom wine.

The peach blossom wine brewed by Nine-Colored Deer may not be extremely potent in terms of energy, but it is very strong.

Jiang Xiyue used only one drop each time to nourish her body.

"Let's go, let's register Xiao Xiyue." Nine-Colored Deer picked up Jiang Xiyue.

Jiang Zhu nodded. He was not worried that the Peach Blossom Taoist would be settled in a guest room.

Nowadays, there are cultivation academies all over the Ming Dynasty, and Qinghe City is no exception. The Qi cultivators who teach cultivation are all just entering the threshold of the immortal path, which is sufficient for the enlightenment of cultivation.

The Great Ming Cultivation Academy is simple and easy to understand.

Within the academy, students are assigned according to the established doctrines.

At this moment, in the open space of the Five Elements Academy, a teacher was instructing thirteen children on breathing techniques.

A middle-aged man approached and asked, "Gentlemen, are you sending your child here to cultivate immortality?"

"Yes, how should I address you, Master?" Jiang Zhu asked.

"Wu Dao of the Five Elements Academy, also known as the Third Master, is responsible for recruiting students, preparing herbal decoctions to nourish the body and assist in cultivation," the middle-aged man said, bowing.

"My name is Jiang Zhu, and this is... the child's mother, Jiu Meng," Jiang Zhu introduced.

The Nine-Colored Deer rolled its eyes at him: "This is our daughter, Jiang Xiyue. I wonder if she can enroll?"

When immortals recruit students, they naturally look at their aptitude. The Ming Dynasty is not yet so powerful that everyone is cultivating immortality.

Although everyone in the world wants to cultivate immortality, it is very unrealistic.

"Let me first see how your daughter's aptitude is." A trace of magic power appeared at Wu Dao's fingertip and touched Jiang Xiyue's brow.

Jiang Xiyue blinked her big eyes, not flustered at all.

Wu Dao's eyes lit up, and he withdrew his magic power: "Superior aptitude, you can enter the Five Elements Academy for cultivation."

"Then I'll have to trouble you from now on, Mr. Jiang," Jiang Zhu said.

"Of course, are you two Qi Refiners?" Wu Dao asked politely.

Jiang Zhu and the Nine-Colored Deer possess extraordinary qualities and are clearly not ordinary people. If they were Qi cultivators, they could be given initial guidance.

“I am from the Wandering Sect,” Jiang Zhu said.

The Nine-Colored Deer said calmly, "The Five Elements Dao."

"So we're kindred spirits after all." Wu Dao glanced at the Nine-Colored Deer in surprise, then smiled and said, "Since you're a fellow Daoist of the Five Elements, how about I teach you the methods today, and you come to the academy early tomorrow morning to cultivate together with them?"

“Alright,” the Nine-Colored Deer nodded.

Wu Dao hurriedly took out a book called "The Basic Theory of Five Elements Cultivation" from his bosom. It mainly explained breathing techniques and how to nourish the body.

As for refining essence into qi, it's too early for the young Jiang Xiyue.

Having obtained the secret manual and paid the tuition, the two left with Jiang Xiyue.

"You'll be quite busy from now on," Jiang Zhu said with a smile.

"What, you're planning to ignore everything?" Nine-Colored Deer glanced at him sideways.

"Well, it's just sleeping, isn't it? There's nothing we can do about it," Jiang Zhu said.

The Nine-Colored Deer pondered for a moment and said, "Why don't you go find those spirits and ask for some of their essence blood?"

"You want to raise Xiao Xiyue into a monster? Go back and refine that pear tree and lotus into Xiyue's body," Jiang Zhu said.

"Father, Mother, I don't want to be a monster," Xiao Xiyue protested.

“Little Xiyue is not a monster.” The Nine-Colored Deer chuckled. “Your father is right. That lotus flower has its merits and can help you cultivate faster.”

(End of this chapter)