Yinshan Record

Chapter 54 Xuanyou Daozhen
He wore a silk robe, black boots, and a belt adorned with gold and jade. Although his hair was adorned with a wooden hairpin, it was quite intricately carved.

His face was somewhat gaunt, his hair was already gray, and his drooping eyebrows gave off a sense of dejection.

He was dressed in fine clothes, but his face exuded a sense of loneliness and coldness.

After observing him for a while, Su Che felt that something was off about this person.

"Song Qi?"

"Exactly."

Song Qi, the owner of the coffin shop, glanced around.

"Grandpa Liu came to see me, not to leave me to watch over a pile of dead bodies, is he?"

"I just bumped into them."

Su Che looked at Song Qi: "Boss Song, you're not going to act as a righteous man, are you?"

Song Qi pulled out a thick, long black wooden pipe with a copper bowl from behind his waist, and with a flick of his left hand, a burst of ghost fire ignited it.

"Hehe, my lifespan is coming to an end, and I'm only holding on with this infant bone. I hope you won't mind, Uncle Liu?"

Song Qi revealed his teeth, which were stained black at the roots, and his smile was more like a grimace.

“Sword energy is overflowing here, and the yin energy is thick,” Song Qi said, looking at Su Che. “Anyone with eyes can see that Master Liu is a master of swordsmanship and the Xuan Yin secret technique. How dare I, an old man who can’t squeeze any oil out of my bones, presume to be worthy of your prestige?”

Old Song's words were conciliatory, but his tone was extremely firm.

"What exactly does Grandpa Liu want with me?"

How would I know what the little fox wants from you? My buddy's just here to show up and support you.

"Mr. Song, why don't you take a guess?"

"If it's about the changes at that Kulin Temple, I advise you, Uncle Liu, to know your own limitations. This is definitely not something you can touch. My good-for-nothing junior brother is running around advocating for it, but that matter involves too many people, and it's not something he can handle."

Su Che frowned slightly upon hearing the words "good-for-nothing" from the man's words. Could this coffin shop owner be a fellow disciple of Lin Jiugong?
"Mr. Song and your junior brother truly each have their own strengths. However, the matter I have with Mr. Song is somewhat different..."

Su Che looked at Song Qi.

"My uncle is looking for Boss Song because of your profession."

Just as Su Che was wondering what to say, the little fox finally arrived, and a figure in white gracefully floated down from the other side of the courtyard wall.

"There is a large tomb, and we need Mr. Song to select the burial site and exhume the coffin."

Goodness, Su Che looked at the City God Temple and suddenly felt like laughing.

The old temple of a righteous god has now become a place where monsters and evil cultivators conspire to rob tombs.

Not to mention that humanity is on the verge of collapse, the divine path has reached the point where it must be extinguished.

"Tomb raiding?"

Song Qi held the pipe and took a few puffs.

“Uncle Liu, I’ve lived in Shanyin County for twenty years. I’ve already explored all the large tombs nearby that I could, but the rest are all fraught with danger.”

He gave it a disdainful glance with his pale eyes.

"Uncle Liu, please forgive my harsh words, but those large tombs that I don't touch, it's best if you don't touch them with your current skills. Let's talk about business again when you reach the sixth rank."

Su Che couldn't tell how high or low Song Qi's cultivation level was.

This, to some extent, suggests that this person must be at a higher level than oneself.

Just like those few I ran into at the City God Temple.

Su Che could tell at a glance that these people were either second-rate or only at the ninth rank of cultivation.

The man in front of me, Mr. Song, looked like an old coffin, with yellow soil three inches above his head. Although he exuded a heavy aura of yin, there was a hidden brilliance in his eyes.

He was a Taoist priest who had achieved success in his spiritual practice.

As for the meaning behind his previous words, Su Che guessed that he was most likely Lin Jiugong's senior brother, but he didn't know why the two brothers were so different in their conduct.

There must be a story behind it.

I don't know if it's for the sake of the sect's succession, or a fight over who can inherit the sect's leadership.

There was also a beautiful junior sister who captivated both of them, but in the end, the two brothers became enemies, and the junior sister married far away.

Or perhaps Boss Song went astray in order to improve his cultivation, and Lin Jiugong finally died with resentment, severing ties with his senior brother.

While Su Che was imagining the scenario, the little fox had already offered its price. "That's exactly why we need to rely on Boss Song. If Boss Song is willing to lend a hand, we are willing to offer a pair of Xuan You Dao True Pills."

"What did you say?"

Song Qi's voice trembled.

Su Che was also secretly surprised; this little fox was quite willing to spend money.

The encyclopedia of the Imperial Guards, "The Records of the Mysterious Center," has a dedicated chapter on all sorts of miraculous elixirs, rare herbs, and divine plants.

The Xuan You Dao Zhen Dan originates from the most mysterious Xuan Du Palace within the Daoist sect.

It is said that the mountain gate of this sect is located high in the clear sky beyond the clouds, and only those who are destined to cultivate the Tao can see it.

The efficacy of the Xuan You Dao Zhen Dan can be summed up in just two simple words.

To prolong life.

The length of a person's life depends half on their innate endowment and half on their acquired cultivation and conditioning.

Those who cultivate themselves can certainly prolong their lifespan through various practices and methods.

However, as long as you have not entered the third grade realm, no matter how long your lifespan is, there will always be a limit above the innate realm.

This Mysterious Netherworld True Pill is an external elixir refined by the Xuandu Palace from the purest profound essence gathered from beyond the Nine Heavens. Ordinary people who consume it can extend their lifespan by thirty-six years. If a cultivator consumes it, their lifespan will be extended even further.

This pill is called the Mysterious Nether Dao True Pill, but it actually consists of two pills, one named Mysterious Nether and the other Dao True. When consuming it, it must be taken simultaneously according to the prescribed ritual; taking only one pill will have no effect.

"To show our sincerity, we are willing to offer a Xuan You pill first, and then offer the Dao Zhen pill after the matter is settled."

The Xuan You Dao Zhen Dan is a priceless treasure for prolonging life. For all the masters in the world who have not yet reached the third rank, no one can refuse the possibilities offered by the Xuan You Dao Zhen Dan.

"Master Liu, are you perhaps mocking me? If you were willing to offer such a Daoist treasure to the imperial court, you would have countless gold and silver, high-ranking official positions and generous salaries readily available. Nothing could be more precious than this Xuan You Dao Zhen Dan as a burial offering for the dead."

"Mr. Song, just tell me whether you agree or not."

The little fox floated behind Su Che.

"Things like the Profound Nether Dao True Pill are gone once they're gone."

Song Qi narrowed his eyes.

"So, what Grandpa Liu wants is..."

"I wonder if Boss Song would be willing to take on the job of that ancient tomb in Niushou Village."

Upon hearing this, Song Qi frowned deeply.

He had experienced firsthand the power of the ancient tomb in Niushou Village.

Putting aside the so-called elaborate setup, the thing that has been nurtured in the tomb for so many years is completely useless without a sixth-rank expert in charge.

However, that Xuan You Dao Zhen Dan was truly irreplaceable.

"Uncle Liu, I dare to ask if I could take a look at the elixir of Xuandu Palace first."

"Why not?"

The little fox tossed the jade bottle out of its hand, and Song Qi caught it in his sleeve.

He carefully uncorked the jade bottle, and a delicate fragrance wafted into his body through his nose and mouth.

With just this one movement, his long-dead life force immediately stirred, as if it had been rekindled.

Old Song's eyes lit up. Although he didn't know if this thing was the legendary Xuanmen life-extending elixir, he was certain that it was an elixir that could avert death and prolong life.

"Master Liu, I'll take this order. I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness before. I hope you'll forgive me. We'll meet again in Niushou Village at this time tomorrow."

Song Qi tucked the jade bottle into his sleeve and clasped his hands in a salute: "Wandering the martial world, this may seem a bit presumptuous. Master Liu is a hero of the martial world and will certainly not take it to heart. However, the large tomb at Niushou Mountain is rather eerie. If Master Liu has any other helpers, you might as well call them along."

The coffin shop owner, Song Qi, looked at Su Che and said, "This old man will take his leave now. There are corpses lying around here. The Imperial Guard Commander is in this county. Master Liu is quite famous in the martial arts world. Please be careful."

"Please go ahead, Mr. Song."

Damn it, Su Che felt like he was busier at night than during the day.

Since arriving in Shanyin County, there have been activities every night.

This means tomorrow night's expenses have been covered again.

(End of this chapter)