casket of old days

Chapter 224 Travel Notes
Ever since the man named 'Shi' talked about the so-called Book of Heaven, Book of Earth, Book of Stars, and Moon Map, which are the four kings of scriptures, Chu Qiguang's exploration and curiosity have risen irresistibly.

So after returning to the big library in Chaoyao Mountain, he asked Lin Lan to help him find information about these four books.

Among the four books, the name of the so-called Heavenly Book is too commonplace. Although it was mentioned in many books, there was still no really useful clue.

The rest of the Earth Book, Astrological Book, and Moon Map... Although Lin Lan also found some information, most of them are related to geography, astrology, and moon.

After Chu Qiguang read it, he felt that he could not match the origin of Daoism in the world mentioned by 'Shi'.

But this time looking at Lin Lan's expression, Chu Qiguang could feel the other party's confidence.

Lin Lan introduced: "The last article of this travel note talks about the "Star Book", which seems to be the "Star Book" you are looking for, Big Brother Chu."

After taking the book that Lin Lan brought, Chu Qiguang scanned it slightly, and found that it was actually a travel note from the Wei Dynasty, called "Linghui Travel Notes".

Chu Qiguang recalled the history of the Central Plains in this world.

From the initial chaotic war between humans and monsters, and then the first human dynasty that unified the Central Plains - the former Han Dynasty, Taoist Xuanyuan was also a figure of that era.

However, according to the contents of books such as "Inquiry into the Origin of Immortal Dao" and "Cultivation of Karma" that he read, the founding emperor of the former Han Dynasty, Ji, pursued immortality, which led to the collapse of the country and the changes in the immortal way.

So the second dynasty was born under the guidance of Taoist Xuanyuan, and this dynasty was called 'Zhou'.The history of this dynasty is very short, only a few decades, and the recorded historical materials are very scarce, at least Chu Qiguang hasn't seen anything in the past few months.

Then there is the third dynasty 'Wei', which is also the era recorded in this travelogue.

"Linghui Travel Notes" records a person who claims to be from Linghui Mountain. He spent more than 30 years starting from the Central Plains and heading all the way to the Far West.

On the way, he passed through dozens of countries, encountered bandits, monsters, military riots, arrests, etc., but also witnessed all kinds of prosperity, wealth, beauties, strong men, and great monsters...

However, there are many stories in this travel note that are so bizarre and grotesque that many people think that they were fabricated by people from Linghui Mountain.

The last article of the travel notes introduces a country called Datai.

"... tens of thousands of miles away from the Central Plains, the end of heaven and earth, only the vast sea, no land..."

"... There is a country called Tai Tai, its people are red and white in color, the men wear plain clothes, and the women wear pearl brocade..."

"...The place is thousands of miles away, and there are more than four hundred cities. There are dozens of people who serve in the small country. There are about one million victorious soldiers, and they often fight against the demon country..."

"... There are also people with great supernatural powers, who can overwhelm the rivers and seas, comparable to entering the Tao, and are called sages locally..."

"...There is a book called "The Book of Stars", which is actually written in Chinese characters. It is mysterious and profound, and contains the principles of Taoism. It is the foundation of all arts in this country..."

After reading "Linghui Youji", Chu Qiguang also showed surprise on his face.

The rat demon he subdued last time had already come from the far west of Dazhu, and this so-called Great Thailand was further west. According to this description, it has come to the end of this continent.

The so-called "Star Book" was even refuted by many people, thinking that how could it be possible for the barbarians in the far west to inherit the Taoism of the Central Plains.

But Chu Qiguang felt that this thing seemed to match the 'interpretation' and what he called "Star Book".

"If the "Star Book" is really in Datai... I don't know what country it will become now... Do I have to go so far to find it?"

Thinking of this, Chu Qiguang couldn't help frowning, and could only keep it in his heart for the time being, and talk about it later.

Lin Lan on the side was always paying attention to Chu Qiguang's expression, seeing his slightly frowning brows, she always wanted to smooth it down for him.

Lin Lan: "What's the matter, Big Brother Chu? Isn't that right?"

Chu Qiguang shook his head: "I feel that the "Star Book" I heard should be the one mentioned in the travel notes. But it is tens of thousands of miles away... Sigh... I don't know when I can read it Read this book."

Lin Lan said: "If this "Star Book" is really as magical as it says, it must be very famous in the Far West. I will look for more historical materials related to the West in the library, and maybe I can learn more."

Lin Lan continued: "After all, there is a direction now, and it's not like a headless chicken before. Don't worry, Brother Chu, I will definitely find it for you."

Chu Qiguang returned "Linghui Travel Notes" to the other party: "This matter troubles you, Miss Lin."

Lin Lan took the booklet handed over by the other party, and accidentally touched Chu Qiguang's finger slightly.

Lin Lan felt a scorching heat coming from the opponent's fingertips, a slight burning sensation.

She couldn't help but blushed, and quickly took "Linghui Travels" back.

After Chu Qiguang left, in the big library that was always kept dark in the past, today there was a faint light from an oil lamp.

The gatekeeper silently walked under the bright light, and saw Lin Lan looking back and forth at a large table of books with a serious expression on his face... He didn't even notice that he was standing behind him.

The old man said with a displeased face: "Xiao Lan, wouldn't Chu Qiguang know how to find it by himself? Do you want to help him find it?"

Lin Lan said without turning her head: "Brother Chu is so busy, how can he have time to do these things. Anyway, I have nothing to do in the library all day, so I just help out."

After more than an hour, the janitor came over again: "You should rest."

Lin Lan read the book while taking notes: "I'll read it for a while."

An hour later, the janitor came and saw Lin Lan still studying, and said with some distress: "Chu Qiguang is too good at instigating people. I am not afraid of you if I let you read so many books." something happened."

Lin Lan smiled unconsciously: "Brother Chu asked me, and I told him it's all right."

The janitor sighed again and again after hearing this, and kept thinking in his heart: "I shouldn't have let Chu Qiguang enter the big library in the first place." '

Lin Lan couldn't help but said: "Master Hai, go and rest first, don't interfere with my reading."

……

Yong'an 16th year, June [-]th.

In a forest at the foot of Chaoyao Mountain, Chu Qiguang, Chen Gang, and Qiao Zhi were walking and chatting about the situation in Yaoyin Village.

Qiao Zhi said that he missed Chu Qiguang, so he came here on the Chongming Bird.

When I saw this cat today, it jumped into Chu Qiguang's arms, and said in my heart: "Oh, it's better for Chen Gang. Although life is a little bit hard, but staying at the foot of Chaoyao Mountain, you can often see Chu Qiguang. This is the close minister." what. '

'I still have to come here often, get in touch with Chu Qiguang more often, and strive for the interests of the cat clan in the world in the future. '

And today was the day when Chu Qiguang went down the mountain to do the shopping. After he arranged the work of the handymen, he came with Chen Gang and Qiao Zhi to get the "Sumi Mountain King Sutra", and asked about the situation in Yaoyin Village by the way.

(End of this chapter)