Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 235 Zhenjiang Has a Golden Mountain

"Fellow Daoist, I was rude earlier."

He bowed and apologized, after all, he had received a lot of the other party's essence and blood and tortoise shell, which had already been put into the alchemy furnace and could not be brought back.

The turtle, by its very nature, is indifferent; it considers it an honor to contribute to Baoan Hall.

That's quite an awareness.

Xiaoqing was very satisfied; this subordinate knew how to behave appropriately.

Since Turtle is already his own demon, and he is seriously injured, he should not go out on field missions. He can just take care of some internal affairs work.

As for sick leave?

Baoan Temple does not currently have holiday regulations.

Speaking of internal affairs, as a tactical snake trained by Xu Xuan, there are high expectations for the ability to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune.

A brightly lit picture of the spirits and monsters of the Dongting Lake system was then displayed.

"Our first mission at Baoan Hall is to suppress the demonic threat from Dongting Lake."

"You say you can ward off bad luck and attract good fortune, so let's see where it's a good place for us to strike."

The turtle's legs were a little weak; it was still anemic and couldn't handle any stimulation.

The thoroughness of the intelligence gathering indicates how many dead souls are depicted on this map.

If you really want to avoid trouble, then don't go looking for trouble. I, Old Turtle, was chased for thousands of miles and never thought of a full-scale revenge. You guys are so vicious.
Facing two expectant eyes, it said that since it had boarded the pirate ship, it had no other choice.

The water sprite is dead, but the old turtle is dead. Sorry.

He suppressed his internal injuries and began to circulate his supernatural powers, with strange flowing light constantly circulating on the tortoise shell on his back.

Dongting Lake was not considered, nor were the ten major river basins; instead, the exploration began among the numerous tributaries.

Good, bad, good, good, bad.
Then he pointed to this spot, indicating that it was the safest place to make his move.

Then, Turtle unleashed his demonic energy within his body, causing him to cough up a mouthful of blood.

His dark, old face turned deathly pale, looking as if he had suffered a great loss of energy.

This turtle knows how to protect itself.

Firstly, it demonstrates the immense energy required to wield supernatural powers, making them something that cannot be used lightly in the future.

Secondly, it demonstrates his determination to go through fire and water for Xiaoqing Dawang.

Seeing how miserable I am, they probably won't try to motivate me anymore.

Xiaoqing was indeed kind and compassionate, and she reflected on whether she had been too harsh on the demon.

So he took out the inner core of the bluefish and threw it over to nourish the turtle.

"Work hard, and if you do well, you'll have fresh food to eat every day."

Gui Da was initially delighted; getting an inner core just by playing the victim was pure profit, and this boss was actually quite nice.

Then comes the sadness. What does it mean to have something every day?

The bloody undertones in the words nearly knocked it over; this boss was really something else.

Xiaoqing, however, disregarded all that and began a strategic meeting with Master Mao.

After the meeting, she also needed to have Gui Da compile a tactical report for her, and then forward it to Xu Xuan for review and revision.

Subcontracting homework? I, Little Qing the Great King, am so clever!

"Little Green King"

"Ok?"

"Would the holy monk be able to tell the difference through handwriting?"

"Just copy it once."

Xiaoqing is also somewhat of a scholar, and quite quick-witted.

And on Taihu Lake.

The study tour ship passed through Wuxi and Changzhou, and was about to dock in Zhenjiang, which at this time was still under the jurisdiction of Dantu Town.

This place is the last stop before entering the Yangtze River. It has always been a strategic location fought over by military strategists, controlling the vital passage between north and south and possessing the beauty of mountains and rivers.

With such a geographical advantage, how could it not be prosperous?

The dock was already packed with merchant ships; the waterway was truly bustling.

Scholars spoke eloquently about the background, customs, culture, and connections of prominent families in the area.

Some have analyzed the crucial importance of this transportation route and its historical anecdotes.

Some people even shared rumors, such as the presence of dragon energy in the area. Those who didn't know the details listened with great interest.

After all, when scholars boast, they can make their claims sound plausible and detailed.

Yu Gong also mentioned an interesting anecdote: this time it wasn't about punching someone three times, but rather about killing a group of robbers in this very place.

To be precise, they were a group of evil and monstrous people.

These guys went to the Ge family in Dantu to steal the elixir of immortality.

"I don't know which spendthrift son spread this rumor. Even the First Emperor didn't get the elixir of immortality, so how could the Ge family possibly have it?"

Yu Gong laughed heartily, recalling how satisfying that battle back then was.

Elixir?

Xie Yu then took the stage to give Master Xu an explanation.

Among the prominent families in this area is one surnamed Ge, a descendant of Ge Xuan, the alchemist from the Three Kingdoms period.

He was well-known in Jiangnan for his practice of both Confucianism and Taoism.

Oh, Xu Xuan understands.

He knew a thing or two about the cultivation world; his senior brother and Miss Bai had told him quite a bit.

This family produced two truly remarkable individuals, whose names will be remembered for generations.

Ge Xuan, courtesy name Xiaoxian, was a native of Jurong, Danyang. A renowned Taoist master during the Three Kingdoms period, he was a disciple of Zuo Ci, the Taoist master of the Later Han Dynasty, and the founder of the Lingbao School of Taoism. He was skilled in alchemy, healing, talisman-casting, and supernatural abilities, and ultimately achieved immortality through corpse liberation.

This immortal was no ordinary person; he was one of the four revered deities of the Jade Emperor's Tongming Palace.

His grand-nephew is also famous throughout history.

His given name was Ge Hong, a pioneer in integrating Confucian and Taoist philosophical systems, and he was known as the "Little Immortal." His work, *Baopuzi*, is considered a sacred text of Taoism. The inner chapters discuss elixirs for immortality, longevity, and warding off evil and misfortune. The outer chapters discuss human gains and losses, the merits and demerits of worldly affairs, and elucidate his socio-political views.

He was a very influential figure in both the secular and spiritual worlds, but he disappeared many years ago after going to Lingnan to practice alchemy.

When one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. With these two appearing one after another, the Ge family is naturally remarkable.

As for the claim of elixirs, it has some basis. Ge Hong was the most famous alchemist, several levels above Lady Wei of Shangqing.

Among the rewards for the previous attack on the Karmapa was a divine elixir left behind by Baopuzi of Mount Luofu.

Therefore, it is normal for cult members and evil people to have designs on them.

Xu Xuan could tell from the fact that everyone's discussion revolved around elixirs that people were indeed very interested in something that could grant ascension to heaven with just one pill.

They don't even consider that the probability of dying from taking elixirs is much higher than the probability of becoming an immortal.

"Master Xu, is there anything you care about regarding Dantu?"

"I'm curious about Kingsoft."

Fahai's Jinshan, Jinshan flooded by water.

It is also the place where he passed away when the Pure Land School was developing its Dharma name.

Xie Yu was somewhat puzzled as to why it would be Kingsoft.

"The foremost of the three mountains in Jingkou, though called a mountain, is actually a small island in the river. I remember there was a Zexin Temple on it, which became famous after a water and land ritual was held there during the reign of the late emperor."

Xu Xuan remarked that Xie Jiazi was indeed a man of great learning and memory, able to explain even such an obscure place clearly.

He will stay for two days again, and he will go and take a look if he has time.

While they were talking, the ship had already docked, and a convoy was already waiting there on the pier.

A large character "Ge" was very conspicuous, and the spiritual energy in his mind was indeed surprisingly high, but it was very superficial.

The Ge family's attire was also somewhat peculiar, neither Confucian nor Taoist robes, and they even carried a faint fragrance.

This means we must grasp both aspects firmly.
Yu Gong continued to laugh heartily, giving the leading elder a warm hug and pats, which made the Ge family head smile wryly and grin.

This is a benefactor of the family; you can't dodge even if your shoulder gets swollen from being patted.

"Please get in the car. We've prepared drinks to welcome you home."

And so the study tour group headed to the Ge family.

As they approached the family's residence, both Yu Gong and Zao felt unwell.

Xu Xuan sighed as usual.

With so many scholars, so many protagonist archetypes, and me on the ship, nothing is surprising.

"Let's see who's so eager to enter my Pure Land this time."

"Amitabha."

(End of this chapter)