This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

Returning to the clinic with Zhu Jiu, Qingfeng and Mingyue were already waiting at the door.

Both of them were quite surprised to see that their master had brought back a child of seven or eight years old.

Just as Qingfeng was about to ask, his eyes widened in surprise.

A glint of insight flashed in his eyes; he vaguely sensed something unusual about Zhu Jiu.

The atmosphere was completely different from that of humans.

"Master...he..."

Qingfeng hesitated.

Li Daoxuan knew of their doubts and did not hide anything, speaking frankly:

"His name is Zhu Jiu, and he is Master's newly accepted disciple."

Li Daoxuan paused for a moment, then continued:

"As you can see, Zhu Jiu... is not human."

Upon hearing this, both Qingfeng and Mingyue were stunned.

"Not human? Then...then he is..."

Li Daoxuan smiled and said:

"He is... a dragon."

"Dragon? What's a dragon?"

Li Daoxuan waved his hand and said:

"It's too late today, I'll tell you the details later. Qingfeng, go and prepare a room. From now on, Zhujiu will be living with us."

Although Qingfeng was full of questions, she didn't dare to ask any more and turned to tidy up Zhujiu's room.

Li Daoxuan turned to Zhu Jiu and introduced him:

"Xiao Jiu, come here, this is your second senior sister, Mingyue."

"The one who went to tidy up your room just now was your senior brother."

"You also have a senior brother and sister who aren't here. You'll meet them later."

"From now on, you should listen to your senior brothers and sisters, and you can ask them if you don't understand anything."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jiu nodded, tilted his head, and smiled at Mingyue:

"Sister... is..."

Mingyue was taken aback, her face full of confusion.

Li Daoxuan explained with a smile:

"Zhu Jiu has just transformed into human form and doesn't speak very well yet. He's calling you 'Senior Sister,' so teach him more in the future."

Mingyue suddenly realized, and gently patted Zhujiu's head, saying:

"Good boy/girl, from now on we're family..."

Zhu Jiu nudged Mingyue's hand with his head, thoroughly enjoying it, and his eyes narrowed.

This night was like a transformative experience for him, a night that defied fate.

He not only transformed from a snake into a dragon, but also gained a master, senior brothers, and senior sisters.

From that day on, he was no longer just a helpless black snake in the mountains.

He is Zhu Jiu, a disciple of Dao Xuan Tian Zun, the founder of Taoism, and the Daoist Master Taiyi Miao Xuan Long...

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In the secluded meditation room, Li Daoxuan sat cross-legged on a futon, his eyes closed, his mind already immersed in his sea of ​​consciousness.

Deep within his sea of ​​consciousness, there was an illusory panel displaying Li Daoxuan's personal information.

Name: Li Daoxuan

[Identity: Founder of the Taoist School (Innate Taoist Body)]

Lifespan: 25/500

[Cultivation Level: Late Stage of Qi Refining Realm (7500 strands of mana)]

[Supernatural Power Techniques: "Complete Collection of Taoist Talismans", "Complete Collection of Taoist Divine Incantations", "Spirit Awakening Incantation", "Five Thunder Orthodox Method", "Dragon Skirt Scripture", "Nine-Character Divine Dragon Seal Technique"]

[Magic Items: Soul-Suppressing Bell, Taiyi Xuanhuang Cauldron]

【Sumeru Universe: 100 cubic meters】

[Merit: 37000]

The reason Li Daoxuan wanted to check the system panel was because of the system rewards he had just given to Zhu Jiu when he bestowed the name and title of Zhengshi.

The rewards from the "Supernatural Powers and Techniques" section show that the system is very generous this time.

Three supernatural power techniques were awarded as a reward: the Five Thunder Orthodox Method, the Dragon Skirt Scripture, and the Nine-Character Divine Dragon Seal Technique.

All three supernatural powers were imprinted in Li Daoxuan's sea of ​​consciousness, and he could clearly see them with just a thought.

Li Daoxuan had heard of the "Five Thunder Orthodox Method" before, and had even read about the cultivation methods of thunder magic in his previous life, so he was not surprised.

The other two magical techniques and supernatural abilities were truly beyond Li Daoxuan's imagination.

The full name of the Longqiao Jing is Shangqing Taishang Kaitian Longqiao Jing, which is collected in Yunji Qiqian.

In the chapter "Miscellaneous Responses" of the Master Ge, there is a saying: There are three methods of riding the Qiao (蹻): the first is the Dragon Qiao, the second is the Tiger Qiao, and the third is the Deer Qiao.

Among them, the Dragon Robe is the first of the three methods of riding the Robe.

In layman's terms, it refers to the Taoist art of flying and soaring. When cultivated to its highest level, one can travel 12,000 li (approximately 12,000 kilometers) in an instant (slightly embellished...).

Li Daoxuan had heard his father mention these methods before, but as a child he always listened to them as myths and legends and never took them seriously.

I never expected it to actually come true; for a moment, I felt a sense of absurdity, as if a fantasy had become reality.

However, compared to the "Dragon's Foot Scripture," the third supernatural power technique rewarded by the system was what truly made Li Daoxuan feel incredulous.

The last supernatural power, the "Nine-Character Divine Dragon Seal Technique," was something Li Daoxuan was 100% certain did not exist in the Daoist sect of his previous life.

This looks like a brand new technique that combines the Nine Syllable Mantra with invoking deities.

However, the one invited was the Dragon God.

Li Daoxuan was very familiar with the Nine-Character Mantra, which is a secret incantation for the Six Jia from Ge Xianshi's "Baopuzi". It is: Lin, Bing, Dou, Zhe, Jie, Zhen, Lie, Qian, Xing.

The Nine Syllable Mantra is actually divided into three main parts. The first three syllables, Lin, Bing, and Dou, represent mental and physical stability, accumulating strength, overcoming inner demons, remaining calm in the face of adversity, and making courageous and diligent progress.

It refers to the person who chants the mantra, and can be summarized as: human power.

The three characters in the middle—者, 皆, 阵—symbolize the ability to see through the essence, achieve harmony between humanity and nature, and transcend superficiality.

It refers to the power of heaven and earth, summarized as: heaven and earth.

The last three characters—列, 前, 行—represent perseverance, understanding the cycle of heaven and earth, being unhindered and unattached, and ultimately reaching a state of following the Tao without getting lost.

It speaks of the power of the Great Dao, which can be summarized as: the Great Dao.

Therefore, the Nine Syllable Mantra actually speaks of the relationship and power between man and the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. All those who cultivate the Dao know it. By constantly reciting the mantra and making secret incantations, one can be free from all obstacles and achieve a clear and tranquil mind.

Li Daoxuan was familiar with these words, but the Nine True Words rewarded by the system also included a set of hand seals and visualization methods in addition to these words.

The Nine-Character Mantra in the "Baopuzi" does not involve hand seals or mudras; it is simply a secret incantation.

The system rewards are clearly quite different; they seem to be able to be combined and created.

Once successfully cast, it will summon the Dragon God to descend, sweep away all evil spirits and demons, and protect the caster, making them indestructible.

"Phew...System, where did this 'Nine-Character Divine Dragon Seal Technique' come from?"

Li Daoxuan asked softly.

The system did not respond at all.

After a moment of silence, Li Daoxuan raised his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through the ceiling and the world of the Jingming Cave, seeing some majestic figures that only existed in faith.

But he abruptly cut off the idea as soon as it arose.

He understood that thinking too much about some things could lead to being obsessed.

Ignorance is the best protection.

Li Daoxuan was also clear that his mission after transmigrating was to spread the Dao, and the system, or rather the entity behind the system, would never harm him before this mission was completed.

That's enough.

"Qingfeng, I need to go into seclusion for a while. You will take my place in teaching Xiao Jiu how to be a good person and look after him well..."

Qingfeng, who was meditating, suddenly heard Li Daoxuan's voice and quickly stood up and bowed slightly, saying:

"Yes, disciple obeys..."

Li Daoxuan nodded with satisfaction, then gave the system instructions:

"System, use merit points to help me comprehend the Five Thunder Orthodox Method..."

With the help of merit points, I estimate I'll be able to master these three new supernatural abilities very quickly.

With these three supernatural powers, Li Daoxuan's methods of fighting enemies were finally enriched, and he no longer needed to use talismans to assist him in every battle.

Their strength will inevitably see a significant improvement.

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On the other hand, the wandering soul that belonged to the same category of evil and wicked as Zhu Jiu had a completely different fate.

That day, for reasons unknown, she possessed the body of a young girl and entered the capital city of Shangdu, a place where the nation's fortune and officialdom were most concentrated.

Even hiding inside that girl's body, it was still like being fried in oil and roasted over a fire, unbearable.