Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 236 Offering Pills
A group of scholars entered the residence arranged by the Ge family.

Students have now witnessed a very new architectural style.

how to say.

The interior is symmetrical along a central axis, with a clear hierarchy and distinction between inside and outside. The gray walls, blue bricks, and red doors and windows, along with the intricately decorated and gilded interior, depict the Confucian sages.

However, side halls were set up on both sides to enshrine various gods, based on the principle of sun in the east and moon in the west, and symmetry between Kan and Li. Yin-Yang fish and the four mythical beasts were also ubiquitous.

The main style is a mix of Confucianism and Taoism.

But whether it's because they can't find craftsmen who can do this style or what, the mismatched arrangement gives people a particularly disharmonious feeling.

The young children were dressed in simple Taoist robes, and the air was filled with the scent of medicine.

For a moment, it was unclear what the Ge family was up to.

It should be noted that their family was famous as alchemists during the pre-Qin period, but later they also turned to officialdom, so they can be considered a family of scholars and poets.

Aristocratic families can keep alchemists to refine some Five-Stone Powder, but it's a bit far-fetched for the whole family to cultivate Taoism.

Xu Xuan was observing his surroundings, while the Ge family members who were leading the way were still proudly recounting their family history.

He emphasized several times that his family had produced immortals or similar figures.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Having already seen demons, monsters, and golden dragons, the fact that the Ge family produced an immortal wasn't too surprising.

“These children study both Confucianism and Taoism. When they reach a certain age, they will be sent to the Lingbao School to see if they have a chance to enter the sect.”

When the Ge family said those words, Xu Xuan was completely stunned.

We also need to send the younger generation of the family to the sect to participate in the entrance examination. Should we also test their spiritual roots?
What kind of cultivation family is this?
Does your family still have a clan magic array, and are there several ancestors buried in the back mountain?

Although it sounds like a fantasy novel, it's really not fantasy novel in this context.

Both of the Ge family's True Immortals broke away from their families to cultivate Taoism, and if you really want to count them, they are descendants of the lineage passed down from Zuo Ci.

You people are unable to let go of worldly affairs, yet you can't transcend them either, and your connection with the Lingbao Sect doesn't seem very strong.

Without a peaceful mind and without morality, how can one possibly enter the Tao?
Not only that, but those who lack spiritual cultivation and are obsessed with becoming immortals are more likely to fall into demonic possession.

Desire, immortality, the decline of Tao and the rise of demons, a large group of scholars passing by, and the convergence of cause and effect.

Xu Xuan seemed to see that this mansion was about to be doomed.

However, problems shouldn't arise so quickly, otherwise their study abroad group would seem like a jinx.

In ancient times, such rumors were very popular.

"By the way, what's this gentleman's name?"

"My name is Ge You, courtesy name Renshu."

"Brother Renshu, you should eat something good when you have time."

Ge You was a little confused; Chong Qi's instructor was truly unfathomable.

If my cousin were here, he might be able to understand a thing or two. He really doesn't have much talent, otherwise he wouldn't be in the reception position.

The students from the academy arrived at the side room and put away their luggage.

Yu Gonghe and the professors lived on the east side, while the instructors and students lived on the west side. Xu Xuan strolled over to Xie Yu and began to give instructions.

For example, he could be instructed to manage the students in the study tour group and prevent them from wandering off.

Upon hearing this, Xie Yu knew that the Ge family might be coming to cause some trouble, so he nodded in agreement.

He was the second most talented scholar in Jiangnan, and with the support of the Xie family, he was essentially the leader of the students during their study tour. The students who came to pay homage to the emperor respected him greatly, and naturally, he was responsible for their safety.

It's hard to say about the three oddballs, though; those three guys are sometimes too unpredictable.

"Don't worry, they'll save their own lives better than anyone else in a crisis."

After settling into the accommodations, the usual banquet followed. Xu Xuan ate something beforehand beforehand.

He felt that this meal was unlikely to be enjoyable.

really
Before five dishes had been served and three rounds of wine had been drunk, a loud crash followed, and all the cups and plates on the table were swept to the floor.

All because a certain elder of the family, disregarding the head of the family's objections, offered a pill during the banquet.

"Please take a look, everyone. This pill is called the Ascension Pill."

"It is made by adding 49 kinds of divine medicines to the core of precious and rare items."

"This is a recipe for pills left by the Little Immortal. Taking it can prolong life and allow one to transcend the mortal realm."

Xu Xuan lowered his head and covered his face with his sleeve, not wanting anyone to see his inappropriate smile.

Yu Gong's later years were not very smooth.

A few days ago, Yu Gong encountered a dragon; today, he presents the elixir to Yu Gong. If this gets out, even the old emperor in the capital would probably give the Ge family a thumbs up.

This is outrageous. You must have heard of the name "Confucian Knight," right? Or is this the way the Ge family of Dantu treats their guests, saving the best for them?

It's a well-intentioned act, but it's something that's very taboo.

After laughing, Xu Xuan sat back to avoid getting splattered with blood.

The other professors did the same thing.

Sure enough, after sweeping the table, the old man stood up and grabbed the Ge family elder, punching him three times. The Ge family head almost got a big slap in the face as well.

"They deceive the world with the idea of ​​immortality and harm people with alchemy; they deserve to be punished!"

The old man had no ill will toward Taoism and had even studied its ideas when he was young.

The masters of learning in this era all possessed the ability to draw inferences from one another and to embrace diverse perspectives. Besides, even without these, one would still need to read the *Tao Te Ching*.

He simply disliked alchemy.

The Warring States Policy mentions that alchemists presented the King of Jing with an elixir of immortality.

The story of the First Emperor sending Xu Fu with three thousand boys and girls to sea in search of the elixir of immortality has long been known throughout China.

Emperor Wu of Han also fantasized about "immortality and longevity," so he sought elixirs from the common people, recruited alchemists, and even personally refined elixirs.

In every era, alchemists have been associated with powerful figures and emperors.

The reasons for the downfall of dynasties are always inseparable from these things. In any case, it's not the fault of the sages or the Confucianists, but the fault of the sorcerers and witches.

No matter how high one's position is, one is still limited by the times.

Moreover, at that time, the most widely circulated alchemical practice among the people was the famous Five-Stone Powder, followed by the Lead-Mercury-Silver Pill, which could send people to their deaths.

They're basically all things that bring disaster to the country and its people. What's the meaning of this old man offering me the elixir? Does he want to make me happy?
The farce ended only after chaos and confusion, and that damned Ascension Pill was crushed into dust.

Yu Gong was still angry when he returned to his residence.

"I haven't seen this place for decades, and it's become a complete mess."

"When we talk tomorrow, let's not hold back. Let's discuss profound truths, the writings of the sages, and the dangers of longevity."

"If this is the case and these bastards still refuse to study, then let them all go to the deep mountains and forests to refine elixirs."

No wonder he was so angry.

As the most powerful Confucian school of thought at present, how furious it must be to suddenly see a large clan abandon worldly learning and instead seek the path to immortality.

Where is the moral education? Absolutely none.

It was as if I had seen the degenerate emperor in the golden palace.

This was completely contrary to what he had learned throughout his life, so naturally he could not accept it.

Others naturally echoed this sentiment, but it's unclear how much of it was genuine.

The reason why alchemy is so irresistible is because people instinctively yearn for immortality.

The spiritual practice described in the scriptures requires time, proper guidance, opportunity, and destiny.

None of these are as simple as swallowing a golden elixir.

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