Chapter 32: Corpse Reincarnation

"Corpse transformation is the transformation of form, the transformation of the true nature, and the transformation of the body. Therefore, it is also likened to "cicada shedding", just like a cicada leaving its skin to change its bones, preserving its qi and solidifying its form in a cave, and then ascending to become a true immortal."

"Corpse transformation includes weapon transformation, staff transformation, fire transformation, and water transformation. The history books record a man named Dan, who died several years ago, but his body did not decay and he was resurrected after death. Other alchemists may pretend to be an object, a staff, clothes, sword, etc."

During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, there was an alchemist who was killed by an official. The official ordered people to open the coffin, but did not see his body, only a bamboo staff.

Zhang Duxiao is worthy of being the Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain. He talked about the method of corpse transformation and mentioned dozens of cases of corpse transformation.

Xu Xuan was silent after listening, and commented for a while: "It's a bit fake, like some alchemists praising the death of people in the past."

This situation cannot step into the path of cultivation at all, and even cannot produce true qi. Even if it is true, it is most likely a special method of longevity.

"What the Heavenly Master said is absolutely true. According to historical records, there were 45 people who became immortals in the Han Dynasty alone. There are definitely not so many people who became immortals."

In the Han Dynasty, alchemists were rampant. If an alchemist died suddenly, their disciples would not admit that he was really dead, but lied that he became an immortal after his corpse was transformed into an immortal, and continued to deceive the nobles.

There is a characteristic of people who have transformed into an immortal after their corpse is opened.

But why do they open the coffin? And this is not just one or two cases. Since ancient times, China has regarded death as the greatest thing. Alchemists were also guests of honor for nobles when they were alive.

The reason why the coffin was opened was probably because the disciples deliberately hid the bodies of their elders in advance so that people could not see the bodies and thought that the alchemists had already become immortals.

"But there are indeed people who have succeeded in corpse transformation. An Qisheng of the Qin Dynasty, Lieutenant Lu of the Chu State, and Xu Fu of the Han Dynasty are all people who have supernatural powers as my ancestors said. After that, the method of corpse transformation was invalid and was refuted as a false suicide. After that, there was no legend of corpse transformation."

As for the ancestors of Longhu Mountain, they obtained ancient divine objects, possessed true energy, and could also release magic through magic seals and magic swords.

After that, the ancestors died, and there was no righteous law in the world.

"Longhu Mountain has a seal, a sword, and a talisman. Can I borrow them for a look?" Xu Xuan asked.

"The symbolic function of these magic tools is greater than their practical use. The original ones have been destroyed and the rest are all gifts from emperors of successive dynasties."

There are three versions of the Tianshi Seal alone, the button version of the Tang Dynasty, the flat version of the Song Dynasty, and the metal version.

There are as many as five or six types of magic swords.

Hearing this, Xu Xuan gave up the idea in his mind.

No need to ask, it must be a fake.

There were true and false things before the Han Dynasty, and there must be false things after the Han Dynasty.

"I have a suggestion. Ten sets of Xiaoqinglong Powder and Xiaoqinglong Powder prescriptions can be exchanged for the secrets of Longhu Mountain. What I want is the secrets that have been circulated in the pre-Qin and even Qin and Han dynasties."

Since the secret recipes handed down from ancestors were lost, Longhu Mountain has been getting worse day by day. In the past, it could still gain the trust of others through the martial arts of the guardians. If it continues like this, it can only rely on folk magic to deceive people.

"Okay, I can get whatever the True Immortal wants."

Regardless of whether he gives the prescription or not, Zhang Duxiao is willing to show Xu Xuan the secrets, because the secrets are useless anyway.

And some of them may not be true.

For more than a thousand years, after several wars, I don't know how many things have been lost.

"Okay, thank you, fellow Taoist, I will send someone to Longhu Mountain to copy it."

Xu Xuan is reluctant to leave this place.

Changsha is heavily guarded, and they are his own people.

There are also twenty zombie guardians on the mountain.

This place is the safest, but it's different outside. There are refugees everywhere, and it's a waste of spiritual energy to attack. It's better to study how to improve the realm.

"Okay."

Afterwards, Li Jianxing and Zhang Duxiao brought a group of disciples back to Longhu Mountain in Jiangxi.

Two months later.

A carriage full of secret books was delivered.

"So many?" Xu Xuan was surprised.

"Most of them are the methods of Qin and Han Dynasty, and there are also corpse transformation methods circulated in the pre-Qin Dynasty."

"Okay, you move to the Sutra Pavilion."

The workload will be heavy next.

Since then, Xu Xuan has been soaking in the Sutra Pavilion to identify secret books.

Half a year passed slowly.

Xu Xuan accidentally discovered that the Qingjing Jue was originally part of the secret method of Longhu Mountain, and the Longhu Mountain version was more detailed than the previous version.

In the process of studying the secret book, he also improved his own skills.

At the same time, two prescriptions were found, one for purple lead nourishing qi pill and the other for yellow sprout preservation of spirit pill.

And a method of refining talismans with thunder and wood, and a golden light spell.

Three prescriptions, two-pronged approach.

It can basically guarantee daily practice, and even export to the mirror world.

As for other spells, the Golden Light Mantra... you can practice it first. The Golden Light Mantra looks very high-end. The golden light can kill enemies and protect the body.

During the Spring Festival, the New Year in troubled times is not as prosperous as before.

Except for the Huguang area, other places are miserable.

Changsha, the former Jiwang Mansion, now Xu Mansion.

The family happily eats the reunion dinner,

Xu Yong's family has ten people.

His sister Xu Linger is also married, and the heroic man next to him is his husband Li Anbang.

Li Anbang is Zhang Xianzhong's adopted son. In the battle of Xiangyang last year, Xu Yong captured him. Considering his upright character, he accepted him as his subordinate.

"Eat, eat, don't wait, I don't know if the eldest brother will come back." Xu Guangting's temples are gray. These years are his most leisurely time. He has gained a lot of weight.

Now that his son has a successful career, even he himself can hardly lay such a foundation. He has already given up in his heart and retired in advance.

The only pity is that the eldest son has no descendants.

But he also understands that he may not see the eldest son's children in this life.

This kind of people cannot be judged by common sense. The role of human offspring is to continue their own lives from another perspective. The eldest brother may live longer than his great-grandchildren.

"The master is here!"

The housekeeper outside the door shouted.

Hearing this voice, everyone put down their chopsticks and the noise stopped immediately.

A young man in his twenties came out of the door, with skin as white as cream, eyes as bright as stars, and a faint smile on his lips.

"Big brother!"

"Big brother!"

"Big brother is back? Please sit down." Xu Guangting did not realize that his tone had become polite.

"Well, I'm back. Father, third brother, fourth sister, how are you?" Perhaps because he had been isolated from the world for a long time, Xu Xuan's tone was a little stiff, as if the family members were unfamiliar.

Xu Xuan came to sit down next to Xu Guangting.

"Who is this big brother?" asked Xu De'an, the second son of Xu Yong.

Xu's wife Cui pulled her son's sleeve and whispered, "What nonsense are you talking about? This is your uncle, why don't you greet your uncle quickly."

"Hello, uncle..."

The banquet started, and the atmosphere became much more lively after several rounds of toasts.

Xu Xuan looked at Li Anbang and asked, "This must be my brother-in-law, right? I was a little busy a few days ago and didn't have time to go down the mountain to attend your wedding."

"Haha, I have received your kindness, big brother." Li Anbang smiled politely.

Is this the source of the Xu family's revival?

He still vaguely remembered the scene on the battlefield. He clearly rushed to the vicinity of Xu Yong, and the three arrows he shot were suspended in front of Xu Yong and then bounced off.

The morale of Li Anbang and his personal soldiers collapsed.

Later, I learned that there was such a god in the Xu family.

With the protection of the god, the Xu family will surely prosper.

After the banquet, Xu Xuan went up the mountain alone.

It was a dark and windy night, and the bright moon was shining alone.

Xu Xuan walked along the mountain road, the night wind was blowing, and the branches dancing in the forest under the moon seemed like the claws of demons.

The three people were facing each other, and their backs were bleak.

Unconsciously, he had become out of place.

Perhaps this is the price of immortality.