The heavens begin from the Daluo Hall

Chapter 7
In the 33rd year of the first emperor, Ji Zhong entered the court of Qin, and was summoned by the first emperor, and was appointed as Taishicheng, and worked with all the alchemists to make the elixir.

A group of exquisite palaces are located next to each other, with winding corridors, connected sky ladders, lingering smoke, and fragrant fragrance, just like fairy palaces. Wu Ming was assigned to a separate room, and there were maids and eunuchs to serve him.

"Tsk tsk, the teacher is quite well-connected." Wu Ming tsk-tsk lightly. Not long ago, when Ji Zhong arrived in Xianyang City, there was already someone waiting here. He was a famous alchemist, and then the teacher was led to Qinhuang Palace by him with a smile. , When it was almost late at night, Qin Shihuang actually took time out of his busy schedule to summon the teacher.

Although Wu Ming really wanted to see Qin Shihuang with his own eyes, they were just disciples who were not qualified to meet Qin Shihuang, so they could only wait in the side hall.

It wasn't until Emperor Shi Huang finished his question and conferred the post of Shi Cheng on the spot to Master Ji that the teacher led a group of his disciples to the palace complex dedicated to housing alchemists.

"It seems that the teacher has been fooled. Now that the first emperor is 33 years old, the alchemist has not had a good life for a few days. And the hidden luck is almost exhausted here. If you want to prevent the alchemist from 'poisoning' Qin Shihuang, you have to rely on yourself .” Wu Ming thought.

He has inquired that there are about a thousand people living in this palace plus alchemists and their disciples, and there are troops guarding and patrolling all day long, and outsiders are prohibited from communicating with each other. Demand everything from the empire.

The status of Taishi Cheng, the cheap teacher, is not bad here. Although it is not as good as the top alchemists, it is still the first class. Even their status has risen with the tide, and the benefits are good.

It's just puzzling that the position of Taishi who specializes in astrology has anything to do with the refining of elixir. Does alchemy also need to pay attention to the right time and place?Wu Ming complained secretly.

In this way, Wu Ming and several fellow disciples stayed here, and went to the teacher's pavilion to study every morning. Ji Zhong had no reservations, and taught all astrology knowledge to several people, and the rest of the time was arranged by random disciples. .

Senior Brother Tian kept moving around, made friends with some alchemists and stewards, he was very versatile, and even participated in various banquets in the name of exchanging experience from time to time, and could have a chat with anyone.

As for Wu Ming, he doesn't have such strong communication skills, and chooses to 'study' around to enrich himself.

He keenly noticed that other alchemists did not seem to refuse others to come to learn, including several alchemists who came to listen to the teacher's lectures. A comprehensive and large-scale academic exchange platform.

Wu Ming only found out after asking Senior Brother Tian that the alchemists here all have backgrounds from various schools of thought, with noble status and outstanding talents.

Xu Fu, who is familiar to later generations, was originally named Xu Shi. His family used to be a prince of Xu State, and now he is also a powerful family in Qidi. He is very prestigious in the coastal generation, and he was born in the Guiguzi lineage. Converted to a modern top scientist.

There are countless similar alchemists. You must know that before Chen She and Wu Guang, those who could read were born noble. The five generations of the family were all princes. Going back to ancient times, they were all descendants of the Three Emperors and Five Emperors. It is even more remarkable to be an alchemist. I will give you the unscrupulous 'cultivation of immortals', who specialize in the things you are interested in, and those who have passed the inspection of the first emperor are all capable and impeccable in their conduct.

These talents gathered together, and under the strict requirements of the first emperor, they were not allowed to have family talks and communicate with each other, and under the supervision of the ultimate goal of jointly refining the elixir, new ideas, new academics were born every day, and inspirations were surging. Wu Ming compared Qingbei Maha to the feeling of the Central Academy of Sciences.

In this environment, Wu Ming has long left behind utilitarian thoughts such as 'main quests' and 'earning source energy'. He cherishes this rare opportunity. It is a few ages behind, but the wisdom will not be inferior to today's people, and it is the first time for Wu Ming to observe the many secrets of the core of power, and the pattern of vision is expanding.

Here he also saw many strange people and strange arts.

Wu Ming couldn't help but think deeply, it seems that the 'Qigong craze' is not groundless, there are always some people with super brain, sixth sense, not afraid of fire and lightning and other strange abilities that science can't explain.

Months passed.

Wu Ming is obsessed with learning and can't extricate himself, including astrology and alchemy.

Someone asked, aren't these proven pseudosciences?Still need to learn?It can only be said that facing a different world with a round sky and a place that violates common sense, isn't its astrology worth learning?Even if there are mistakes, if you correct them slowly through experience, won’t they all become your own knowledge in the end?

Including alchemy, Wu Ming was astonished to find that many alchemy recipes were effective, but the medicinal materials, gold and stone, lacked the support of source energy and became ordinary. Wrong, the inevitable result of extraordinary disillusionment, the environment does not allow it!

"The pre-Qin qi refiners, at that time the environment source qi was more active than it is now, and the elixir was handed down from ancient times, but now the source qi has died out, so the elixir is invalid, and with the development of the times, the world environment of this side will only be reduced. It became more and more cruel, and eventually became like Blue Star."

Wu Ming came to the conclusion that he couldn't help but rejoice that the current environment is much better than the modern future. At least his spirituality can barely communicate with the outside world. With alchemy, he finally has the confidence to complete the main task.

Because Wu Ming can really make alchemy, and those alchemists can't make alchemy under the current environment, the essence is still to fool Qin Shihuang, he is a dimensionality reduction attack!In a sense, Da Luo Dian gave a good evaluation. He is indeed a genius in the extraordinary field. As long as the world opens an opening for Wu Ming, he can become a saint.

"Zuo Ci, Zhang Daoling in the Han Dynasty, Yuan Tiangang in the Tang Dynasty, Zhang Sanfeng in the Yuan Dynasty and others are just like me. Even if the environment doesn't allow it, they can climb the ladder." Wu Ming yearned leisurely.

duh duh!
Suddenly there was a knock on the door, and Senior Brother Tian shouted, "Junior Brother, is Junior Brother Wu Ming there? Hou Fangshi is looking for you."

Hearing this, Wu Ming's expression changed, Shi Shiran opened the door and walked out, bowed his hands and said: "Brother, you are polite, what do you want from me?"

Tian Long hurriedly returned the courtesy and said, "Junior brother is being polite, I should have asked you for a meeting again."

He said enviously: "Brother, you have become famous recently, and I rely on you to gain a bit of face, brother."

Wu Ming smiled lightly at Tian Long's compliments, and did not refuse. He is not good at communication, and he doesn't know many people. He usually relies on his seniors to recommend him, and Tian Long also needs "capital" to communicate. The two complement each other. .

Brother Tian led the way in front, and the young man followed behind calmly. All the way, the pavilions and palaces are antique, and the rockery is elegant and beautiful. strict.

Seeing this, Wu Ming thought, it seems that Qin Shihuang had learned the lessons of his predecessors, and was afraid of being fooled by the alchemists. A certain Chu king in the Warring States period asked for the elixir, but was falsified by a gatekeeper, and he immediately lost face. Angry and killed the alchemist.

Their current situation may not be much better than that of their predecessors. Now the first emperor is 33 years old, one year later it will be burning books, and two years later it will be "pitting Confucianism". In fact, Qin Shihuang ordered more than 460 alchemists to be killed in Xianyang.

"Time is running out, I have to act quickly." Wu Ming stared at the light curtain in front of him. Alchemy [Beginner] and Astrology [Beginner] have already appeared on the column of specialties and have been recognized by the panel, but he still needs to improve his proficiency. Only by emptying out the knowledge of many alchemists can we be sure.

The two went deep into the palaces all the way, and finally came to a forest of strange stones. A fairy-talented alchemist sat on a stone pier, holding bamboo slips, discussing, or smiling, sitting around in twos and threes , as if a group of immortals who do not eat the fireworks of the world are discussing the Tao.

In the center of the forest stands a simple and solemn bronze tripod with exquisite inscriptions and symbols, and a map of mountains, rivers and seas carved on the belly of the tripod.

After Wu Ming and the others arrived, a middle-aged man in Chinese clothes who appeared to be quite high-ranking came over with a smile, bowed his hands in salute and said, "But Wu Fangshi? I'm being polite to you, Hou Jing."

Hearing this, Wu Ming was surprised, could it be that the person in front of him is the alchemist 'Hou Sheng' who left his name in history?He didn't dare to take it too seriously, and hurriedly returned the gift.

Senior Brother Tian reminded in a low voice: "This is a big celebrity in front of Emperor Shihuang, he is the one who gathered the alchemists to refine the elixir."

Wu Ming nodded, he is now confirmed to be the alchemist recorded in the history books, Hou Sheng's "Sheng" refers to Mr., not his real name, his real name should be Hou Jing.

This 'Hou Sheng' alchemist was very enthusiastic about Wu Ming, his eyes were burning and he said: "I heard that the alchemist Wu came from Wu Zhu's lineage, did you know about Wu Shan?"

Wu Ming, who was caught off guard, was startled. What Hou Fangshi said was Wushan recorded in the Shan Hai Jing, which was inextricably related to the great witch, and it was the first time that the "undead medicine" appeared clearly, and he also went to Wushan together. origin.

He could only smile wryly and said: "Hou Fangshi is highly regarded, the legend of Wushan has not been recorded by the ancestors."

Hou Jing was a little disappointed, but his enthusiasm remained undiminished. He quickly led Wu Ming to the crowd, and introduced to several outstanding seniors one after another: "This is Lu Feng alchemist, this is the order of Zhao Chefu..."

Hearing all the big figures who left their names in history, Wu Ming bowed calmly one by one. These people are the leaders of the alchemist group, which also means that he has finally entered the core of the circle.

It's not that he hasn't done anything in the past few months. With his ability to distinguish the real pill formula with his spirituality, he has saved many detours in the refining of the elixir. The modern advanced knowledge naturally revealed is regarded as a great master with a promising future. , The status has risen with the tide, and until now it has been introduced into the inner circle.

Zhao Gao gave a few words of encouragement and left. He went back to report the progress to the first emperor. The eunuchs still in charge asked Hou Jing if he needed any help. He shook his head and walked to the central giant cauldron to preside over the meeting.

"Every once in a while Hou Fangshi will call everyone together, ask about the progress of the project they are in charge of, and then ask some questions, and arrange people to solve them." Senior Brother Tian explained to Wu Ming in a low voice, and he was also very excited. You must know that this meeting is usually It's a secret, I didn't expect to be able to participate with the honor of my junior brother.

Wu Ming was thoughtful, he also saw Master Ji in the crowd, and hurried over to salute and say hello.

"You shouldn't come!" Master Ji said disappointed when he saw Wu Ming. The taboo of refining the elixir, no matter whether it succeeds or fails, the fate of those who participate will be worrying.

(End of this chapter)