Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 263 Water Veins (The first archer in Heben Book prepares to release an arrow)

After listening to what Ling Zhen, the Thunderbolt, said, "Brother, I love artillery. In that case, I will take up the post today and become the head of the Baozhu Temple, in charge of the Artillery Headquarters and the Bird Gun Headquarters. All military tokens, seals, plaques, etc. will be engraved and sent to me by Jin Dajian."

"As for your family, they will temporarily live in Baishi Valley. When the village at the foot of the opposite mountain is built, I will leave a house for you. When the time comes, your family will move here. This way, you can go home anytime."

Ling Zhen happily agreed.

world log
Name: Ling Zhen (Hero, corresponding to the Earth Axis Star)

Nickname: Thunder
Race: Terran

Reputation: 80 (famous gunner in Tokyo, serving in the army, deputy gunner of Tokyo Armory)

Occupation: Gunner

Secondary occupation: Craftsman
Level: Level 2 and Level 9 (Strength 27, Commander 15)

Attributes: Strength 24, Constitution 38, Agility 15, Spirit 23
Skills: Cannon Making Level 4 (all kinds of cannons, no one is incompetent, strength +4), Gunpowder Making Level 2 (gunpowder matching, strength +2), Cannon Firing Level 2 (casting cannons, strength +2)

Commander Skill: None
Martial arts: Spear and stick (proficient, using spear and stick force +3, -position Shaolin spear)
Equipment: Wooden guns, various artillery pieces

Monthly salary: 8 dollars

Zhao Zhen saw that it was still early and was about to go down the mountain, but Lu Zhishen said, "Sir, please wait a moment..."

Zhao Zhen heard this and said, "Brother Lu Zhishen, what's the matter?"

Lu Zhishen said, "Sir, when I was cleaning the temple camp a few days ago, I found a precious pearl in the mouth of a dragon in the Dragon King Temple behind the main hall. You happen to be here today, so please take it away." As he said that, he asked a monk to go to the room and get a box and hand it to Zhao Zhen.

Zhao Zhen asked: "Precious pearl?"

Lu Zhishen nodded and said, "Sir, I have asked the followers who followed me before. This story starts from Erlong Mountain. The mountain we are on now is called Panlong Mountain. The one to the west is slightly shorter and was originally called Yinshuiling, which is the female mountain. There is a deep pool in the mountain stream between the two mountains. According to legend, on every full moon night, a fireball floats between the two mountains, which is called 'Two Dragons Playing with a Pearl'. This temple is also called Baozhu Temple."

"This Baozhu Temple is different from other places. The main hall enshrines the Buddha and the Eighteen Arhats, but behind the main hall is the Dragon King Temple, which houses the statues of the Dragon King and the Dragon Queen. This is what is commonly known as the Coiled Dragon and the Female Dragon at Erlong Mountain. I wonder if this Baozhu is the legendary fireball."

Zhao Zhen opened the box and saw a bright red bead inside.

world log
Fire Pearl (Level 5, "Guo Shi Yi Zhuan" records: At the beginning of Zhenguan period, Linyi offered a fire pearl, which looked like a crystal. It is said that it was obtained from the country of Rakshasa. The people there have red hair and black bodies, and have animal teeth and eagle claws.)
Effect 1: Pray for rain. Hold this bead and pray for rain. The rain god will help you and the rainfall will be half a foot.

Effect 5: Contains magic power, a red light appears, arrows and hidden weapons cannot get close. Defense +.

Effect 5: Friendly, contains the breath of dragon, friendly with dragon and horse creatures. Effect +.

Effect 5: Wearing it will make you feel like you have a cloud of fire on you, and your wealth will increase by .

Zhao Zhen was quite surprised when he saw the pearl. The more he gained from the fantasy world, the more doubts he had. Suppressing his thoughts, Zhao Zhen said, "Brother Zhishen, I will take the pearl away. I will send someone to inform Taoist Dong and ask him to come and press his acupuncture points as soon as possible." After bidding farewell to everyone, Zhao Zhen only took Zhang Qi and other farmhands down the mountain.

Zhao Zhen was sitting on his horse, holding the fire bead in his hand, his mind wandering. Zhang Qi didn't say anything either, just followed Zhao Zhen, concentrating on the journey.

When Zhao Zhen looked up, they had already passed Xixi Village. Zhao Zhen laughed at himself and said, "Zhang Qi, let's go to Lingguan Temple instead."

Having said that, Zhao Zhen turned his horse around and rushed towards Dongxi Village.

After greeting, Zhao Zhen said, "Master Dong, I've heard you say you can read Feng Shui and locate dragon points. I wonder if you can locate points and dig wells?"

Taoist Dong heard this and said, "Sir, although I don't have any Taoist magic, I can live such a comfortable life, all thanks to my ability to read characters and read Feng Shui. Finding water veins is naturally not difficult for me. But there are plenty of water sources everywhere in the county. I don't know where to dig a well?"

Zhao Zhen described the situation of the Baozhu Temple in Erlong Mountain. Taoist Dong stroked his beard and said, "Don't worry, sir. I will go there before sunset today. Since there is a well in the temple, there must be water veins."

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but ask: "Old Taoist, how do you see the water veins?"

"Sir, it is said that there is a method of observing qi, which I have never learned. However, I have learned the method of finding water veins. This method is actually just a talk of experience, and many of them are passed down by word of mouth among well diggers. I was fortunate to have saved a well digger who was fleeing famine, so I know a thing or two about it."

"To be frank, this method is worthless. If no one asks for it, you will gain nothing even if you die. It is true that a piece of paper is worth a thousand books. For example, to check the water veins, one must first observe the direction of the terrain, second observe the growth of plants and trees, and third observe the formation of water mist."

"For example, 'a place surrounded by mountains on three sides has concentrated water flow, and digging a well here will yield the most water. Another example is 'a bay facing a bay, and the water never dries up'. If there are water-loving plants at the junction of two bays, digging a well here will yield good water."

"For example, 'Where the mountain turns, water flows', 'Mountain mouth meets mountain mouth, there is good water under the mouth' and so on."

Zhao Zhen said: "These proverbs are all about finding water and digging wells in low places. How can we find water in the mountains?"

"There is a way to do this, and it is said that this method came from Lu Ban, the ancestor of all craftsmen. Prepare a lot of porcelain bowls, and at dusk, turn the bottoms of the bowls upside down on the ground. The next morning, at sunrise, turn the bowls over and take a look. If water droplets condense on the bottom of the bowl, there must be a water vein in this place."

Zhao Zhen said: "He is indeed the ancestor of all craftsmen, and he can see the big picture from the small details. I have never heard of the story of Lu Ban digging a well, but I only knew that he was the most praised carpenter. I have seen his tablets and statues enshrined in the carpenter workshops in the county."

Taoist Dong also said: "Those who leave their names in history must be able to do what others cannot. Take digging wells for example, Lu Ban also left rules. The first rule is to build the well wall with foot holes to allow people who fall into the well to climb up and escape. The second rule is to leave a cat hole at the bottom of the well to prevent bad guys from dropping stones and injuring people. This rule must have been set by the founder Lu Ban after reading the "Bamboo Annals: Emperor Shun You Yushi": "He also ordered the well to be dredged and filled with stones from above, and Shun came out from the side wearing dragon clothes."

Taoist Dong continued, "Sir, the sun and the moon will be in harmony, the sun will be bright, the air will be full of life, and the god of joy will be in the northeast, so it is a good time to pray for blessings. I have already set up the altar, and the instruments will be consecrated tomorrow. Would you like to come and see it?"

Zhao Zhen said: "Of course I will come. I wonder how many magic weapons you have made?"

"Three peach wood swords, a peach wood axe, and a peach wood gourd. They were kept as offerings before they were completed. After all, they are thousand-year-old woods and have their own spirituality. After they were completed, they were kept as offerings and chanting mantras day and night. I believe they will become magic tools. Most of the peach wood is still left, and it is still being kept as an offering for later use."

Zhao Zhen nodded. This was a lot of magical instruments. It would be a great help in the trip to Anling Tudui.

(End of this chapter)