Asked About The World Of Mortals

Chapter 34: Lead and Mercury Poisoning

There are many schools of cultivation.

As Liu Su once said, Xuanmen does not always emphasize absolute celibacy and detachment. The main focus lies in different understandings. The explanation of the interaction between the sun and moon, yin and yang, is actually about the interaction between one's own yin and yang energies and those of heaven and earth. However, if we must explain it in terms of men and women, there is also a complete system of reasoning. You can disagree, argue, or even dismiss it as heretical, but that is just a difference in beliefs, and it cannot be said that this is not a system of cultivation.

In fact, what Donghua Zi taught the king is similar to this system—otherwise, why would he teach him medicine? If I, the king, am ill, then it is easiest to start from here to make a breakthrough. If you really advise him to cultivate a pure and detached mind, it may not be so easy to succeed.

Qin Yi remembered Liu Su's comment to Li Qinglin last night, "Why can't earthly emperors cultivate the Dao? It's because the root of their pursuit of immortality lies in their unwillingness to let go of everything they possess. This goes against the essence of cultivating immortality, and they will never achieve anything. So, it's better for you to come and cultivate immortality with me..."

Qin Yi still remembered his response, "So, the essence of cultivating immortality is just being a parrot, right?"

Then Liu Su got upset and left.

In fact, Qin Yi had long been wavering in his heart. He really wanted to cultivate immortality, and as his relationship with Liu Su became closer, his initial vigilance when he first arrived in this prestigious place had almost disappeared. He really didn't think Liu Su would harm him...

The atmosphere in the sleeping chamber was somewhat strange. The king stared at Qin Yi thoughtfully, while Qin Yi was lost in his thoughts, appearing as if two righteous individuals were discussing the Dao...

After a while, the king spoke slowly, "The alliance between our two countries is of great importance. If Fellow Daoist Qin gives up on Zhao Yang and advises her to marry into the Western Wilderness, I can grant Fellow Daoist five hundred maidens to assist in building the foundation of the Dragon and Tiger."

Without hesitation, Qin Yi replied, "Even if there are millions of beauties, I only want Qing Jun."

The king narrowed his eyes, "Fellow Daoist Qin is putting me in a difficult position."

Qin Yi couldn't help but say, "The Crown Prince is most likely to be assassinated in the Western Wilderness, and Qing Jun regards the battle of Mang as a personal vendetta. Even if I'm not here, she won't willingly agree."

The king said lightly, "We must take it step by step, and Fellow Daoist Qin is the first step."

Qin Yi changed his perspective and said, "If the Crown Prince is assassinated in the Western Wilderness, and we marry the princess off, have you considered how the people of the world will judge this matter?"

The king shook his head, "The national diviner said that the murderer is in the capital."

Instead of investigating the case when your son died, you went to ask a diviner! No wonder the national diviner suspects Li Qinglin, and you're still hesitating. Qin Yi couldn't help but sarcastically say, "I divined that the murderer is in the west. Should we let the national diviner come and debate again?"

The king looked at Qin Yi for a while before slowly saying, "This divination was not done by the national diviner, but by Ming He Perfected Being from the First Palace of the Central Heaven Divine Watchtower."

Ming He...

You, a true cultivator, should be catching demons. Why are you meddling in the mundane world?

This is really a headache. Ming He definitely confirmed Li Qinglin's suspicion, but I don't know how much she told Donghua Zi. If she only divined that the murderer is in the capital and the rest was Donghua Zi's own interpretation, then it's not too bad. But if she also mentioned the presence of Monster Qi in the royal palace, then it's a disaster.

Before Qin Yi could speak, the king continued, "In fact, whose divination is accurate is not important; who the murderer is, is also not important. It's just a matter of making the people believe that the murderer has been executed. The real goal is to truly bring an end to the war between our two countries. Do you agree, Fellow Daoist?"

Qin Yi felt a chill in his heart.

The most heartless are the imperial families. This king is even more ruthless than Li Qinglin.

He gave up on persuading him and directly took out a green pill, saying, "I believe that the king's interest in this item will surpass that of a marriage alliance."

"Oh?" The king's interest was indeed piqued. "What kind of pill is this?"

"It's a Qingguo Pill." Qin Yi confidently made up a name. "I dare not claim that it can grant immortality or bring about a clear mind and heightened intelligence like Immortal Ascension, but it has a relieving effect on the king's symptoms of sleepiness, back pain, and weakened vision."

A sharp look flashed in the king's eyes. "How did Fellow Daoist know that I have these symptoms?"

Qin Yi casually said, "If you can't see this, then studying alchemy would be in vain. If the king suspects that someone around him is leaking information, then I can even point out symptoms that even those around him can't detect... like occasional palpitations."

The king's hands were trembling, and he gestured lightly. Immediately, a eunuch came forward to take the pill and carefully handed it to him.

This pill was not like the ones made by the national teacher, which were smooth and round. Instead, it had some strange textures, faintly shimmering within the patterns, giving off a sense of immortality.

"This..." The king, who had been cultivating for so many years, still had some basic knowledge. "I can feel that there is a way within it... This is a true elixir!"

The eunuch cautiously said, "Let this servant try it first..."

"Get lost! How can such a precious elixir be wasted!" The king swallowed the pill without hesitation. It immediately dissolved in his mouth, leaving a lingering fragrance on his teeth. The medicinal power quickly spread, relieving the slight pain in his waist caused by sitting for a long time. Its effect was incredibly miraculous.

The king was overjoyed and couldn't even be bothered to continue meditating. He stood up suddenly and laughed, "Indeed, it's an elixir!"

Forget about the clarity of mind and the transformation into an immortal. Although addictive, the hallucinogenic drugs also had the effect of relieving physical ailments. With just this pill, Qin Yi's status in his heart suddenly rose by countless levels, almost on par with Donghua Zi.

Qin Yi sighed. This pill was not for treating illnesses, but for detoxification. It was the detoxification pill he had refined before he left the mountain. He had taken it when dealing with the spider demon on the way here, and he had refined a few more pills these days. The king was suffering from typical lead and mercury poisoning, and this pill was just right for him. However, it could only neutralize new toxins and provide temporary relief. His illness was deep-rooted and couldn't be cured by this low-grade, low-level elixir, especially since he continued to consume poison every day...

"I didn't expect Fellow Daoist to have such a young age and true cultivation." The king unexpectedly cupped his hands and bowed, "I have underestimated you."

Qin Yi stood up and said, "I dare not accept such praise. Since we are Fellow Daoists, we should help each other. I can also refine other pills based on specific conditions. Although it may not grant immortality, it can at least prolong life."

The king calmed down slightly and nodded, "So, Fellow Daoist's condition is to have Zhao Yang?"

Qin Yi didn't get carried away and cautiously replied, "I dare not speak of conditions. As I said before, if our feelings are mutual, I am willing to be your Dao companion, hoping that Fellow Daoist will fulfill this."

The king found it pleasing to hear and asked again, "The husband of this country is not allowed to enter officialdom... Do you know what you could have obtained?"

Qin Yi repeated, "I don't want anything, I only want Zhao Yang."

The king pondered for a long time before finally saying, "Fellow Daoist, please go back for now. I need to think about this matter again."

Leaving the palace, Qin Yi couldn't help but stop and look back.

The mission was completed quite successfully... It was really strange to encounter such a king. If he had met a wise and talented monarch, he would probably only be treated as a court physician. But here, he could be a Fellow Daoist and even make the king bow to him.

He really didn't know how the king would make his decision now, between his health and national affairs, which one was more important?

Thinking about it was useless. Qin Yi quickened his pace and hurried back to his residence.

He missed his wooden staff after just one morning.

As soon as he entered his guest courtyard, the strong smell of blood made Qin Yi's hair stand on end. In that instant, he felt like something was about to explode in his heart. Anxiously, he rushed towards the backyard.

There were several corpses lying in the courtyard, shattered by the wooden sword formation.

The Wolf Tooth Club stood quietly next to the swords, as if watching him.

Qin Yi felt relieved and rushed over to embrace it, ignoring the pain caused by the wolf teeth piercing his skin. "You scared me... I'm glad you're okay..."

Liu Su, who usually mocked him, was unusually quiet at this moment. After a long while, she said, "You fool."

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