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Chapter 1110 I had a good memory with Mingjiao
In the city of Hangzhou.

Zhu Si's legs moved, and clouds formed on the soles of his feet. Ordinary people only felt like a gust of wind blowing by. Only those who practiced martial arts could barely see a figure rushing past.

In the past, this supernatural security guard would not be so ostentatious, but the news of the thunderbolt from the blue sky in Suzhou made him rush over immediately without even taking the time to go there.

The governor was taken away by a monster, and he also suffered from a terrible strange disease. The third brother and nearly a hundred Jin Yiwei are still in a coma, and the whereabouts of the thirteenth brother are unknown...

Jin Yiwei has never suffered such a big loss!

Although it is clear that the world may change after Shinto shows signs of recovery, Zhu Si still cannot accept that it really happened to him, and he is even more afraid that Lu Bing, the pillar, will fall!

"call!"

Seeing the East Wall Courtyard in the distance, Zhu Si mustered up all his strength, rushed to the door in one breath, and knocked quickly.

The door opened with a creak. He thought there was no one there, and then he found a little turtle lying on the ground, looking at him with its head up.

Zhu Si didn't dare to neglect, and clasped his fists together: "Jin Yiwei Zhu Si, pay homage to Divine Doctor Li!"

The little turtle poked its head inside, turned around, and crawled towards the yard.

Zhu Si followed behind, resting his running legs, and finally arrived in front of the alchemy room, and whispered: "Sir! Sir!"

Inside Dan's room.

Two figures stood in front of the alchemy furnace, waiting silently.

Seeing that the furnace cover was opened, Li Yan's slender fingers pulled, and round and plump pills flew out and fell into the crystal clear jade bottle. Lu Bing immediately expressed his sincere admiration: "Master Li's alchemy is really well-deserved. !"

Li Yanping calmly said: "Pillions and elixirs should be medicines. I am a Taoist doctor, so I should study this way."

Lu Bing sighed in admiration: "Although this is the case, even real people who practice alchemy hard in Taoism do not have such attainments!"

This person is not an outsider, not only often watching Jiajing's alchemy, but also has seen Zhengyi and Quanzhen's alchemy methods.

According to Taoism's golden elixir avenue, the inner alchemy is round and flawless, it can seize the good fortune of heaven and earth, invade the mystery of the sun and the moon, and you can become a fairy.

Jiajing thought to himself that he was extremely smart, and he cultivated both internally and externally, but gradually he still unconsciously leaned towards the outer alchemy.

Not only Tao Zhongwen, the celestial master, but also the Zhengyi sects and even the Quanzhen Sect, all practiced outer alchemy for him, and there are many miraculous medicines among them, but there is no such kind of golden elixir.

The reason is very simple, Dao Dao Jin Dan was mostly refined by gods in the past, after the pollution of the world, it was refined according to the ancient formula, and it was easy to refine the filth in the power of the world into the elixir, forming erysipelas, which killed a group of cultivators. After the tyrants and secular dignitaries, they had to be changed.

Gradually, the smell of the elixir leaked from the elixir became better and better, and the efficacy of the elixirs also decreased unconsciously. Coupled with the limitations of the equipment, not to mention those famous elixir, it has been a long time since the golden elixir was released.

Li Yan's alchemy can follow the ancient methods, and the brilliance lies in the control and use of power.

The true strength of the Great Tang World enables him to have perfect control over the details, and the power of the Water Margin World enables him to have an in-depth exploration of the world. With his own strength, after being exposed to the alchemy method of this world, he quickly got started and improved by leaps and bounds.

But this is not the case in every field.

For example, for refining tools, it is necessary to be familiar with all kinds of materials in the world, to be familiar with all kinds of collocations, and to have various design ideas that are bold and stable.

Li Yan also consulted Yuxuanzi, who is good at refining weapons, and found that the accumulation of the first two worlds was not much to use, so he immediately made a choice and outsourced the refining to Chaotian Palace and Shen Optimism, and did not pursue everything. Almighty.

Even so, he concentrated on alchemy, and got the immortal alchemy furnace from the West Sea Dragon Palace, and the refining of Yichang golden alchemy is still in the groping stage.

So what is being refined at this time is the semi-finished product of the first-turn golden elixir, which is specially prescribed for the strange disease at this time.

Li Yan took out two pills and handed them over: "This is 'Qiong Xiangdan', one is taken internally, and the other is rolled on the body."

Lu Bing took the elixir, took one pill, another one slid on the skin, and soon smelled a refreshing, exhilarating aroma, hope welled up in his brows: "This 'Qiong Xiang Dan' Can the aroma cover that taste?"

Li Yandao: "After taking it for three days, at least it can be curbed, so that others will no longer be so crazy after smelling it."

Lu Bing hurriedly asked: "According to Dr. Li's opinion, how did the fragrance come from?"

Li Yan asked back: "Have Governor Lu considered a question? Why can't you smell it yourself?"

Lu Bing really thought about it along the way, and immediately replied: "It is the thief who wants to magnify my inner fear, make me suspicious, and give up on myself!"

The situation he has accepted so far is all told by others, and he can't smell the smell of "Tang Monk Meat" that can drive others crazy. to him.

In fact, Lu Bing inevitably had similar conjectures, but he chose to believe in the Thirteen Taibao that he personally brought out, and he also believed that Dr. Li, who could revive the Shinto, did not need to play such tricks, and cooperated with the treatment throughout the process.

"That's really a point."

Li Yan nodded, and asked again: "But if you also smelled that fragrance, what would you do?"

Lu Bing's eyes widened and his lips trembled: "I...will I...eat myself?"

Li Yandao: "It's not that exaggerated, but it's inevitable that the flesh and blood will be bitten. This may be something the murderer doesn't want to see."

Lu Bing came to his senses, raised his arm, and looked at the part where the flesh was cut before: "So, the source of the smell is hidden in the flesh?"

Li Yandao: "The existence of the fragrance is probably a spiritual species hidden in the flesh and blood. It will adjust its concealment according to changes in the external environment, similar to the extremely clever Gu technique and the method of lowering the head."

Among the witchcraft and evil methods recorded in "Shenxiao Falu", there are ghost raising, Gu refining, exorcising corpses, head descending, living sacrifices, etc. Among them, refining Gu and descending the head are all based on the concept of later generations. Cultivate microorganisms and use them to murder and control targets remotely.

His current medicine and acupuncture methods still have limitations. If it is really the legendary Gu worm, an extremely subtle creature, in a latent state, he may not be able to detect it. Of course, if the other party dares to release the fragrance in front of him, A needle test is sure to find the trace.

But the last time the strange fragrance appeared was precisely when he left Lu Bing's side, and since he brought Lu Bing to the alchemy room, the governor had never been fragrant.

That's why Li Yan judged that the maker of the fragrance is spiritual. To put it bluntly, it is to seek good luck and avoid evil, but to put it bluntly, it is to bully the weak and fear the hard.

"I see! Then I can finally breathe a sigh of relief!"

Hearing this, Lu Bing quickly rolled the "Qiong Xiang Dan" on his body, making himself fragrant, and then said in a bitter way: "Thanks to Dr. Li's insight, if this pill is sold, the dignitaries in Beijing will flock to it. It's all down!"

Li Yan smiled.

Lu Bing immediately understood that what he said was stupid: "This is a panacea, and the ingredients are more expensive than any spices. It was refined by Dr. Li. I'm afraid no one can afford it..."

Talking about this, the atmosphere calmed down. Seeing that Lu Bing had become much better compared to yesterday's exhausted state, Li Yan asked, "What did Governor Lu think of before?"

The terrifying picture flashed again in Lu Bing's mind, and he took a deep breath and said, "It's not that I concealed it on purpose, it's just too ridiculous, I feel like I'm lying on the ground, riding alone, with my mouth wide open, aiming at my neck Bite it down..."

Li Yan asked: "Who is that person?"

Lu Bing pursed his lips: "The face is so dark that I can't see it clearly, but there is an embroidered spring knife on his waist, which looks like... like..."

Li Yan's eyes narrowed slightly: "Zhu Shisan?"

Lu Bing shook his head resolutely: "Xiao Shisan is loyal and will never do such a thing, and my body is intact, I have not been eaten at all, and there is obvious flesh and blood in that person's mouth!"

Li Yan thought for a while and said: "Dudu Lu said that Zhu Shisan is a martial arts prodigy, and he is the most sensitive to crises. Since he has been protecting him by his side, he has turned dangers into safety several times...Since he said this, it means that danger has occurred. Which thugs attacked Governor Lu?"

Lu Bing said coldly: "Who else could it be? It must be the Bailian demon. These thieves have become more and more violent day by day since the Tartars entered and looted. They are no longer satisfied with preaching outside the Great Wall!"

Li Yan frowned slightly.

When he mentioned the White Lotus Sect, he immediately thought of his old rival, the Mingzun Sect. In fact, compared with the Mingzun Sect, the White Lotus Sect has been around for a longer period of time and has a wider influence. There are traces of them appearing in the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Even when Manichaeism was introduced to China from the west and evolved into Mingzun Sect, it was inspired by the White Lotus Sect. The two are closely related, so for a long time, outsiders also called the White Lotus Sect the Ming Sect. It was in the Ming Dynasty that the two were inseparable and could almost be regarded as one.

As a person who had a good memory with Mingjiao, Li Yan was slightly moved and asked: "Is the White Lotus Cult powerful outside the Great Wall now?"

Lu Bing sighed: "It's very big. Its leader, Xiao Qin, was honored as a national teacher by Alta Khan. He is very respectful and the people have faith! All of this is because of the weakened border defense and the corrupt atmosphere, which makes these thieves take advantage of it." Entering in vain...does Miracle Doctor Li know about Qiu Luan?"

Li Yan nodded slightly: "This person is a traitor."

Lu Bing showed a deep hatred: "It's not just a traitor, it's my Daming's thief!"

"This man's grandfather was a famous general in the Zhengde dynasty. He was young and extraordinary, and he was trusted by His Majesty. However, he failed the holy grace and feared the enemy. He often allowed the army to plunder the people, and even bribed Altan Khan, hoping that the Tartar army would bypass him. Guard Datong, don't attack..."

"In the end, the Tatars saw our army's inadequacy, and went straight east, broke through Gubeikou, drove straight in, and plundered the capital. It is a heinous crime!"

When it comes to Jiajing, this guy has something to say, but he hasn't said it all yet.

For example, Qiu Luan supported Jiajing in the grand ceremonies and was favored. He found something was wrong during the Gengxu Revolution, and he was the first to enter Jingqin King. Even if he didn't confront the Mongols at all, Jiajing Longyan was very happy. City, there is no second limelight.

It's just that after this person gained power, he was so proud and complacent that he didn't even pay attention to his adoptive father Yan Song. Lu Bing collected evidence of his crimes and instigated his subordinates to defect to Mongolia. He died in fright, and three days after his death, Jiajing, who was furious, ordered the coffin to be opened and the corpse killed.

Apparently, as Jiajing's milk brother, Lu Bing was swayed by his ears and eyes, and he was unambiguous in his fights. Moreover, because Qiu Luan committed a heinous crime, there were many people who hated him. , much praise.

Lu Bing also expressed pride in getting rid of Qiu Luan, but when he mentioned the power of the White Lotus Sect outside the Great Wall, he sighed again: "These villains control the border and follow their example. , many people were tortured and suffered unbearably, they crossed the Great Wall and cast themselves on the Tartars..."

Li Yan was silent.

In troubled times, there are people who would rather flee to the barbarians than stay in the Central Plains in order to survive.

For example, at the end of the Sui Dynasty, a large number of Han people fled to the Turks. Later, during the Zhenguan period, Li Shimin also deliberately moved the Han people back from the Turks to increase the population.

But the Ming Dynasty is not considered the last year of the dynasty. A large number of border residents fled to Mongolia. It is really shocking. On the one hand, the officials are corrupt. .

On the other hand, there is religious incitement and provocation.

Lu Bing also said: "These fugitives opened up 'bansheng' on the border, which means village in Mongolian, but they did not live like the Mongolians, they still farmed for survival like the Han people. There is a union, and the White Lotus Sect is its common belief, and more and more people from Bansheng join Xiao Qin's command, and their power continues to grow."

Li Yan nodded slightly: "Then it's no wonder he was named a national teacher..."

I Dahan will seal Xiao Qin as the national teacher, obviously not only because of the White Lotus Sect, but also because the other party does have a large territory, with nearly [-] elite soldiers under him, and the fanatical support of all the members of the Bansheng Sect. Tens of thousands of troops have become a force that should not be underestimated in the border area.

This Xiao Qin is still the same as Wang Zhi, a standard Ming traitor. Wang Zhi led the Japanese pirates to invade the southern part of Ming Dynasty, Xiao Qin led the Mongols to invade the northern part of Ming Dynasty, and I Da Khan invaded the invaders several times, all because of Xiao Qin, a group of white lotus followers. wizard.

The key point is that every time the Mongolian army invaded, Xiao Qin would use Bailian disciples to spread opinions among the soldiers and civilians on the border, describing Bansheng as "there are ten thousand hectares of fertile land, and the land will be divided after they go, with cattle, farm tools, and seeds all available. , you don’t have to pay food to the Ming government, you’re not afraid of being looted by the Mongols, and you won’t be killed by the Ming army again.” It’s a paradise...

The people who didn't know about it were naturally ecstatic. When they escaped, they realized that they had transformed into Xiao Qin's cattle and horses, opening up wasteland.

When people encounter injustices in front of them, they often hope that there will be changes in the distance, but when they actually go there, they find that each has its own difficulties, and it is not as beautiful as imagined.

Lu Bing explained the situation in the north, and also considered his motives: "Doctor Li thought it was the evil method of the White Lotus Sect this time? But they don't seem to have such a big influence in the southeast..."

"Hard to say!"

Li Yan was contemplating, when Zhu Si's calling came from outside Dan's room: "Sir! Sir!"

Lu Bing lifted his spirits and said expectantly: "Can I go out to meet him?"

Li Yan nodded: "Yes."

The door of Danfang opened, Lu Bing stepped forward, and a scent of fragrance rushed to his face.

When Zhu Si saw Lu Bing, who looked good, he was overjoyed at first, then his face changed suddenly when he smelled the fragrance, and he backed away like lightning in fright.

"It's okay, it's okay!"

Lu Bing laughed loudly: "This is the golden elixir refined by Dr. Li, come and smell it, does it not have that crazy smell?"

Zhu Si felt relieved when he heard the words, walked over, grinned and said, "It's great that the governor is fine!"

Li Yan came out: "It's just suppression, not a cure. Is there any news from Suzhou?"

Zhu Si hurriedly took out the letter: "Yes, Mr. Tao entrusted me to give it to Mr.

Li Yan unfolded it and saw that it said: "The inner alchemy of the 37 snake demons in Wujue Cave was not taken by foreign enemies, and the specific reason is still under investigation..."

A sentence was added later: "This time it was mainly my mother who found out, and she deserves all the credit!"

Seeing Li Yan's eyes pondering after reading the letter, Lu Bing was extremely curious, but he was not rude. He didn't rush to check the letter until it was handed over. , so what's going on?"

Li Yan stretched out his hand, and a jade bottle flew out from the shelf in the alchemy room, and there was a label on the bottle, with three words written on it, "Jingxi Pill".

Lu Bing was moved: "Isn't this a panacea for curing diseases? Dr. Li has also practiced it?"

Jin Yiwei is the strongest intelligence department, so they naturally paid attention to the "Jingxi Pill", a elixir that claims to be able to quell the epidemic, but then Taoist Taoist just bluffed and didn't make much real progress, so he didn't follow up.

Li Yan shook his head: "This is a semi-finished product. I opened a furnace before and failed to refine it, but I also analyzed the principle and found that the idea of ​​this elixir is actually a sacrifice to the 'God of Plague'."

Zhu Si was stunned: "Five plagues? No wonder none of them succeeded with my master's alchemy..."

The God of Plagues in Journey to the West is the Five Plagues. When the Heavenly King Tota and the Third Prince Nezha went down to capture Wukong, among the [-] heavenly soldiers and generals, there were "Five Plagues and Five Sacred Mountains placed from east to west, and six Ding and Liujia left and right". They are Zhang Yuanbo from Spring Blast, Liu Yuanda from Xia Blast, Zhao Gongming from Autumn Blast, Zhong Rengui from Winter Blast, and the general manager of Zhongwen Shi Wenye.

Among the five gods, Zhao Gongming is the most familiar to future generations, and they are surprised why he is the God of Plague.

In fact, the earliest image of Zhao Gongming was a fierce ghost, which evolved into a god of plague in the Sui Dynasty. In the early Ming Dynasty, Zhao Gongming became the God of Wealth, and finally when "Fengshen Yanyi" spread, Zhao Gongming fixed the setting of the God of Wealth, and the later generation was a black-faced and thick-bearded man, holding a silver whip in one hand and holding an ingot in the other, beaming with joy God of Wealth.

Returning to the Five Plagues of Journey to the West, Li Yan is not sure which plague god the "Jingxi Pill" is offering sacrifices to, or whether all five of them are offering sacrifices, but according to in-depth research after the failure, the ancient formula obtained is for this purpose.

Before the gods and Buddhas disappeared, this method must have worked, but now it belongs to the prescription of the backward version.

The problem is, Tao Yin, who was in the state of "spirit-locking ring" before, is still tirelessly looking for a way to succeed in alchemy.

Combining this case with the current case, Li Yan has a new idea: "Tao Taoist has always coveted the snake demon in Wujue Cave, hoping to seize the snake gall and inner alchemy. The essence of 'Jingxi Pill', it is possible to choose another path and use these as sacrificial offerings!"

Zhu Si understood: "Thirty-seven snake demons, the inner alchemy was taken away, but it was not external force. Was it a sacrificial ceremony?"

Lu Bing shook his head slightly: "Spreading faith among a group of snake monsters, and even crazily sacrificing one's inner alchemy, the White Lotus Sect should not have such a great ability in the south after several rounds of encirclement and suppression..."

Li Yandao: "In the south, besides Taoism, Buddhism, and White Lotus, what other beliefs are there that are widely worshiped?"

Zhu Si was a little dazed: "It seems to be gone?"

Lu Bing thought for a moment, then slowly said: "In this way, there is indeed a sacrificial belief that is widely spread among the people in the south. The Zhengde Dynasty once attracted the attention of the government, but this dynasty is much more peaceful. I ignored it for a while... ..."

Li Yan asked: "Which god do you believe in?"

Lu Bingdao: "Believe in a new god named Wu Sheng Lao Mu."

　Thanks to the book friend "Nan Gong Ming" and "Ji Drunk" for their rewards
　　
　
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