The Multiverse Starting from White Deer Plain

"Or……"

"The cinnabar in the main world is all low-grade. The high-grade and middle-grade cinnabar have long been extinct by this group of Taoist people who follow the bait sect. Just like me and Jin Xian, we mobilized a lot of manpower and material resources to go there." To do this, I searched all over the mountains to find such a small amount of good cinnabar.”

"Good cinnabar may be naturally generated again, but compared to human destruction, the speed of natural formation is definitely not as fast as the speed of collection... Low-grade cinnabar is collected, and then used to refine elixirs, and what is obtained is poison... "

Bai Gui thought to himself.

He felt that his guess was not necessarily correct, but it was reasonable to a certain extent.

From a chemical perspective, element molecules in different states can form different substances. For example, graphite and diamond are two completely different substances.

Top-grade and middle-grade cinnabar have more inspiration than lower-grade cinnabar, and their properties are definitely different!

"Before refining the elixir, you need to perform a ritual ritual and fasting. After three days of fasting as a teacher, you can start refining the elixir."

"A full one hundred and twenty days..."

"Although you can eat, drink, and do other things during the process of refining the elixir, the quality after the elixir is completed will inevitably be reduced."

Hou Shaowei explained.

"Wen Xuan, you are also a person who practices Ziyun's Wonderful Edict. Later, you will join me as my master to do the fasting and give me a shot."

"It will also be beneficial to your practice during the process of refining alchemy."

He glanced at the eldest disciple Zhou Wenxuan again and gave instructions.

He is a little selfish here.

Bai Gui and Princess Jinxian spent such a high price to collect so much precious cinnabar, and the energy and financial resources expended are immeasurable. Although Zongshenguan is a royal Taoist temple, it may have more financial resources than Jinxian Temple, but this is the property of Zongshenguan's entire Taoist temple. As the leader, he can use it, but if he uses so much financial resources for his own selfish purposes, it is Impossible.

And a piece of high-quality bright sand... This is something that cannot be collected with ordinary financial resources. You have to pay attention to fate.

With his ability in elixir refining, if this external elixir is completed, it will definitely be a treasure elixir!

The second disciple Bai Gui asked his master to make alchemy. After the work was completed, anyone who knew a little bit about the rules would know that he would be given a lot of profit. In the same way, it is not easy to avoid Zhou Wenxuan when it comes to alchemy, but also give some external elixirs to his senior brother Zhou Wenxuan.

But...this is the truth. If you really do this, even if the junior brother Bai Gui doesn't complain, Zhou Wenxuan will suffer the consequences!

Therefore, it is much more reasonable for Hou Shaowei to ask Zhou Wenxuan to take action and accept the pills from now on.

In addition, the magic power gained from the practice of Ziyun Miaozhi can also play a certain role in the process of refining elixirs.

"Yes! Master!"

Zhou Wenxuan nodded in agreement.

Although he had never seen his master making elixirs, there were many Taoist temples in Chang'an City, and some Taoists would occasionally make elixirs. When he was refining elixirs, he had also watched from the sidelines, and some fairy boys had taken action.

Although Bai Gui had always been observant, he obviously didn't have a clear idea of ​​Hou Shaowei's inner thoughts.

But even if he knew about this little thing, he would just smile heartily and turn a blind eye.

If Hou Shaowei can do this to his senior brother today, then maybe he will do the same to him someday. Since he entrusted the cinnabar that he finally collected to his master for refining, it is natural for his master to receive some benefits from it... You can't just be an iron rooster and keep plucking away a dime.

He is not from the Yang Zhu school.

"Master, senior brother, I also have some interest in alchemy..."

"When you are making alchemy, I wonder if you can let me watch from the sidelines. As for me..., I will not interfere in the alchemy matter without authorization..."

Bai Gui thought for a while and asked.

When refining alchemy, one is most afraid of being disturbed by outsiders. However, ordinary observation will not cause any bad effects. But according to the rules, you have to ask for instructions first.

Even if the master is refining elixirs.

"It doesn't matter if you are watching from the sidelines. The teacher just explained the Alchemy Sutra and the method of taking bait to you, just to let you listen more and practice more."

Hou Shaowei nodded and said nothing.

Bai Gui is his disciple, and he has good character. If he doesn't even believe his disciple, then there is no point in being in front of his master.

"Thank you, Master."

Bai Gui performed a Taoist ceremony.

He observed alchemy not only to learn the method of refining the outer elixir, but also for another purpose.

That is to take this opportunity to refine explosives.

Industrialized society means changing nature. If you want to change nature, explosives are indispensable.

Although medicine king Sun Simiao invented black gunpowder, black gunpowder could be used in firecrackers, but it would be difficult to use in mining, road construction, etc.

It should be reasonable for him, a Taoist priest, to continue his holy skills and practice more powerful yellow gunpowder.

But with yellow gunpowder and scientific military training, it is no longer difficult to climb to the snowy plateau and destroy Tubo, the enemy of the Tang Dynasty.

…

Time passes slowly.

It was early spring in the third year of Kaiyuan.

There is still some time before the alchemy furnace of Haotian Temple is opened.

Bai Gui, together with the two princesses, as well as some servants, nobles' children, and dignitaries, left Chang'an for a spring outing in the southern suburbs.

He rode to Youxian Temple.

"Mage."

He walked into the Taoist temple and saluted Master Chen, the master of Youxian Temple.

Although Master Chen failed to become his master, during the years he lived in Youxian Temple, his care for him was never less than that of a real disciple, so he also treated him with the courtesy of a master.

"Pindao has met Lin Yihou."

Master Chen quickly avoided it and stepped aside.

Although Bai Gui adheres to the etiquette of disciples, Master Chen does not dare to go beyond the etiquette system. If Bai Gui was really his disciple, it would be okay for him to act like a teacher, and no one would say much, but he is not, and if he accepts it generously, he may be criticized by others.

If it were a secular dignitary like this, it would be okay for him to act like a master.

However... Bai Gui is also a disciple of Hou Shaowei of Zongshengguan in Youxian Temple, and his status in Zongshenguan is not comparable to that of Hou Shaowei.

"When I was in the temple, I was taken care of by the Master..."

"It's just that I'm busy on weekdays and it's hard to spare time to go back to Youxian Temple to visit old friends. I ask Master for your forgiveness."

Bai Gui gave some advice, and then Master Chen accepted the gift with a smile on his face.

"Lin Yihou became famous at a young age and is busy with official duties. It is understandable."

Master Chen nodded and said with relief.

Although Bai Gui went back to Youxian Temple once or twice after becoming the number one scholar, the number of subsequent visits was much less. Although he guessed it was due to official duties, who knows if Bai Gui was tired of Youxian Temple...

The two talked for a while.

The two princesses following Bai Gui arrived very late.

Master Chen greeted them one by one.

After entering the temple, perform ritual offerings and pray for blessings as usual.

"This young man's name is Wang Wei, also known as Mojie. He came here last year and has been staying in the temple for several months."

After praying, when he walked out of Doumu Hall, Master Chen introduced the handsome young man in white who followed him just as he had introduced Bai Gui.

Hearing this, Bai Gui roughly understood.

He succeeded in one fell swoop by "getting close to" Princess Jinxian, and became the target of countless latecomers to study hard.

Therefore, Wang Wei, who was traveling to Chang'an, knew that Youxian Guan had the opportunity to receive dignitaries, so he stayed in Youxian Guan to stay overnight and study, waiting for the imperial examination next year, and trying his luck.

It was not just Wang Wei. Many wealthy scholars who came to Chang'an basically stayed in Taoist temples and Buddhist temples because they could meet dignitaries in Taoist temples and Buddhist temples.

In Youxian Temple, it is obvious that Wang Wei is not the only one who is staying there, but Wang Wei's talent and family status are among the best, so Master Chen will take this opportunity to recommend Wang Wei first.

"This is Marquis Lin Yi, Princess Jinxian, and Princess Yuzhen."

Master Chen introduced Wang Wei.

"Wei has met Marquis Lin Yi, Princess Jinxian, and Princess Yuzhen."

Wang Wei's eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward and handed the poems he had recently received into Bai Gui's hands. He bowed deeply and said, "This is Wei's humble work. I would like to ask Marquis Lin Yi to appreciate it..."

Although Marquis Lin Yi was awarded the title of Marquis based on his military merits, Wang Wei knew that Marquis Lin Yi's talents were definitely among the best in the world.

If his poems can catch the eye of Lin Yihou, he will definitely become famous in Chang'an.

Marquis Lin Yi is now also a popular figure in Chang'an City.