In the future, Earth becomes a relic of the mythical era.

Chapter 231 Danhua Cauldron!
"Your Highness, you may only enter for two hours. You must not damage the books or bring in even a single piece of paper."

Bai Juyi repeatedly gave his instructions.

Clearly, although he acted according to the rules, he also took certain risks.

Xie Lingxin wouldn't make things difficult for him.

Two hours?

Then let's not waste our time.

Xie Lingxin plunged in headfirst.

The collection of books in the Jixian Hall is truly vast.

The library in just one of the side halls was so vast that any mediocre student would faint at a glance.

Even he, who loved reading, could no longer find it.

You can only wander around freely and randomly pick out books that interest you.

"The Natural History of the Three Religions", "Miscellaneous Notes on the Dharma Realm", "Records of Ancient and Modern Swords", "Records of Famous Things", "Records of Tribute from All Nations"...

And so on, recording countless rare treasures and famous swords from ancient times to the present.

Like what...

The Nine Tripods: Yu collected metal from the nine provinces and cast nine tripods... The place where the tripods stood gathered the energy of the eight directions of heaven and earth, the spirit of mountains and rivers, and suppressed the destiny of humanity in the nine provinces... Now lost.

The Five-Branched Jade Lamp: When Emperor Gaozu of Han entered Xianyang, he saw a five-branched jade lamp in the palace... A coiled dragon held fire in its mouth, illuminating the entire palace... A secret treasure of the Qin Epang Palace, the dragon held the true fire of the Candle Dragon, whose light dispelled all delusion in the world, and whose flames burned away all evil spirits in the world...

The Purple Qi Comes from the East to Reverse Calamity: A hundred years ago, the Pure Yang Immortal took the essence of the fire from the lungs of Mount Tai and the spirit of the black ice from the North Pole, extracted the purple qi of the Daoist sect and the qi of the emperor, and refined it into a furnace. The purple qi comes from the east, covering three thousand miles, reversing calamities and disasters. It can collapse mountains, sink the earth, destroy cities, save people, and save the world...

Jade Swallow Hairpin: Legend has it that during the Han Dynasty, the Queen Mother of the West presented this hairpin to Emperor Wu as a gift. It was made from twin jade lotuses from the Jade Pool and the essence of the moon. When the hairpin was completed, two swallows circled the palace beams for nine days without leaving. Its power is unknown...

South China Sea Tide Sound Pearl: A naturally formed treasure. A giant kun (a mythical fish) fell into the coral sea in the South China Sea. Its skull sachet absorbed the spiritual energy of the sea eye for thousands of years and condensed into a pearl. It was consecrated by a Buddhist monk with sacred chants. The pearl's sound is like a whale's song and it can control the sea for thousands of miles...

The Lingbi Seal of Mount Jiuyi: ...moving mountains and filling seas, once the seal is made, it transforms into a thousand-foot-tall stone peak...

The Heaven-Slaying Sword that can ward off ten thousand armies, the Kunwu Blade that can cut mountains like rotten wood, the Jiguang Fur that is impervious to water, fire, and weapons...

Azure Cloud Sword, Dragon Spring Tai'a Sword, Crimson Blade, Jade Jade Sword, Iron Fist Spear...

One after another, rare treasures, precious swords and fine weapons appeared, dazzling Xie Lingxin, making her eyes red and her heart pound, and tears welled up in her eyes!

Xie Lingxin put down the book in her hand.

My eyes are sore from looking at it for too long.

With eyes constantly in a highly congested and red state, how can they not feel dry and sore?
Unfortunately, these books only record the treasures.

Moreover, almost all of them belonged to owners, and those owners were clearly people you couldn't afford to offend.

However, some items are unclaimed, like the Nine Cauldrons... which have disappeared.

There are quite a few of these kinds of things. It is possible to deduce some clues from these texts. With a lot of effort, you might actually be able to find a few pieces.

But let's forget about it for now, since Xie Lingxin now has a photographic memory.

I'll write this down first; maybe there will be an opportunity later.
"what?"

After resting for a while, Xie Lingxin continued her search.

Finally, I found two books in the corner that seemed to be what I wanted:
"The Nine Cauldrons Divine Elixir Classic" and "The True Record of Refining Treasures in the Immortal Abode: Secret Treasures of the Tang Palace"!
Xie Lingxin quickly flipped through it.

The former describes the methods of alchemy and treasure making, including the forging of alchemical furnaces and cauldrons, the refining of metals, and the imbuing of magical artifacts with spiritual energy.

The latter records the elixirs and treasures refined in the Immortal Abode Palace back then.

This includes names, effects, powers, and so on.

The number wasn't large, but after looking at it once, Xie Lingxin felt a little dizzy.

Because refining elixirs and treasures is far too complicated and difficult.

The process alone is enough to give anyone a headache.

Looking at the materials required for each elixir and treasure, he was completely stunned.

If this were in the Federation, he wouldn't be able to master even the simplest one of these techniques.

Because they couldn't afford the materials.

Even now, he might not be able to collect even one of them.

The reason why it is uncertain is because there are several boxes of gold and silver treasures left behind by Wang Jinyin.

Never mind, I'll just write it down first.

"Your Highness, the time has come."

An official from the Jixian Hall pushed open the hall door.

Xie Lingxin woke up with a start.

I glanced around at the huge bookshelves filled with books with a touch of reluctance.

He put the copy of Ecclesiastes he was holding back.

He had already memorized those two Taoist books on alchemy and treasure making.

With some time left, I found the book.

Because it contains discussions on the principles of internal and external alchemy, as well as the attainment of the Yang spirit and the nurturing of the sacred embryo.

It is not a specific method, but a fundamental principle.

I read it quickly, but I did manage to write it down.

There were many books here that he found very tempting, but he could only wait for another opportunity.

Return to Lüdao Garden.

He called Suzhen, and they went out carrying a bag of gold and silver.

Go to the market to find the materials you need.

The capital city is a gathering place for merchants from all over the world, and people from all walks of life.

There's nothing you can't find here.

If you can't find it in the capital, then it's very likely you won't find it anywhere else either.

Having been in the capital for some time, this was Xie Lingxin's first time going out for a stroll.

It must be said, this is truly a divine capital city that attracts homage from all nations.

Its magnificence and splendor are beyond words.

The bustling areas are even more captivating, though they may not be as grand as the Federation, they possess a more vibrant and down-to-earth atmosphere.

Su Zhen was as happy as a cheerful bird, weaving through the bustling crowd, her laughter never stopping.

Not to mention him, even Xie Lingxin herself was dazzled by it.

"Your Highness, why are you buying so many stones?"

After browsing for a while, Xie Lingxin had quite a few things in her hands.

However, most of them were just stones.

"These aren't ordinary stones; they're called 'Five Metals and Eight Stones,' all of which are valuable items that can be turned from waste into treasure,"

Xie Lingxin teased her, "Your Highness is going to practice immortality techniques. If you succeed, I'll make you an immortal too!"

Su Zhen exclaimed in surprise, "Really?! Your Highness, even a servant can become an immortal?"

"Um... ah!"

Xie Lingxin looked at her excited little face and felt a little guilty. Did she really believe it?
I don't even know if I can become an immortal...

"Well, let's buy a few more things and then head back. Is there anything you want? I'll buy you something nice to eat."

Xie Lingxin decided to treat her better.

"I...I want to eat crispy mountain!"

"purchase!"

"I, I, I want to eat more cherry cheese!"

"Bought it!"

"I want to eat more Jushengnu!"

"Buy it too!"

"Mmm... Your Highness, I want more lotus root candy!"

"Is there any room left in your mouth?"

"I can't fit any more in..."

"I'll buy it anyway! We'll eat it when we get home!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

After half a day, Su Zhen had transformed into a hamster, her cheeks bulging, her hands holding all sorts of pastries and snacks, and she was still covered in them.

Xie Lingxin also bought everything she needed.

Both of them returned to Lüdao Garden satisfied.

When Xie Lingxin first learned the method of smelting, she was excited and felt no fatigue.

Upon returning, preparations began.

First and foremost is the alchemical furnace and cauldron described in the "Nine Cauldrons Divine Elixir Classic".

Whether for alchemy or treasure crafting, this is an essential tool.

It contains a description of a furnace or cauldron called "Danhua Fu".

It is made of copper, but it still needs to first refine a divine elixir called "Xuanhuang".

According to this scripture, "Xuanhuang" is an essential ingredient for both alchemy and treasure making.

This is a medium; various materials must have "xuanhuang" as a medium during the melting and refining process in order to undergo a qualitative transformation.

Xuanhuang is made from five metals and eight minerals, melted in alchemical fire, and when it is finished, it appears as a bright purple color, or like the color of gold.

Purple is of ordinary quality, while gold is of superior quality!
Recalling what was written down seems not difficult.

The key lies in the "fire of the elixir," the timing of the fire, and the secret techniques of refining the five metals mentioned in the alchemical texts.

He possesses innate inner fire and is unhindered by all laws, making it easy for him to learn secret techniques.

The melting of the five metals and eight stones went extremely smoothly.

However, the problem lies in a lack of experience, making it extremely difficult to control the heat.

Xie Lingxin tried dozens of times and failed dozens of times.

Just as they were about to run out of the five metals and eight minerals they had bought, they finally managed to refine a bowl of "Xuanhuang".

It is as smooth as cream, and its color is a deep purple.

Ordinary item?

Well, at least it was a success.

But his brows furrowed.

The five metals and eight stones, excluding gold, silver, and copper, cost him over a hundred taels of silver.

That's how it's used up.

This kind of fire-making and furnace-refining is not something a poor person can do.

Thank you, Wang Jinyin...

Next…

"Build an altar with earth, three feet and five inches high, round on top and square on the bottom, to resemble the heavens and the earth..."

"Prepare another hundred catties of copper, and refine it on the altar using the secret technique of refining five metals for nine days, infusing an equal amount of Xuanhuang each day..."

"Nine days and nine nights later, take the soil from the altar and mix it with the mysterious liquid... Hmm? What is mysterious liquid? Oh, winter rainwater, I think I bought some..."

"The clay and the mysterious liquid were kneaded into a mold, and then molten bronze was poured in..."

"Then it is fired with cinnabar fire for nine days and nine nights. At midnight on the ninth night, it is solidified with cinnabar water..."

"This is such a hassle...it'll take almost half a month..."

Xie Lingxin had no choice but to follow suit.

The first nine days and nine nights were spent refining the Xuanhuang Copper.

On the 29th day, he began playing in the mud by Bai Juyi's ten-acre pond.

Fortunately, his place is big enough.

They kept watch for eighteen days and nights straight!

They dared not leave their side for even a moment!
I've never experienced such hardship in spiritual practice!

It's fortunate that his cultivation was quite successful, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to withstand it at all.

Not only are poor people unworthy of alchemy and treasure making, but even those who are weak are not allowed to do it!
At the stroke of midnight, Xie Lingxin seized the opportunity, summoned her innate kidney water, and poured it into the clay body!

A crimson light suddenly shone out from it and shot into the sky!

Xie Lingxin was overjoyed!
good good!
Become!

The red light lasted for nearly fifteen minutes before gradually dissipating.

This commotion must have alerted quite a few people.

Xie Lingxin couldn't care less about all that.

Keep a close eye on the clay model.

The clay model began to show cracks and peel off piece by piece.

A moment later, a furnace appeared.

Its color is crimson, with a hint of purple seeping through. It is nine inches in diameter, five inches deep, three-tenths of an inch thick at the bottom, and two-tenths of an inch thick on the belly. It has eight openings to allow the eight winds to pass through...

Danhua Cauldron!
Become!

"Ha ha!"

Xie Lingxin picked up the Danhua Cauldron and danced with joy.

In the distance, it seemed as if a long sigh was being uttered.

What kind of monster is this?
He had never heard of anyone learning the art of smelting for the first time, specifically how to refine furnaces and cauldrons...

Although furnaces and cauldrons are essential for firing, they are among the most difficult to work with.

Only a virtuous and accomplished person skilled in refining could possibly create such a furnace...

(End of this chapter)