The author of the book "The Book of the Dead"

Chapter 17: The chief priest of Zhitou is a free and easy traveler in the world.

"The Shi family came to ask for medicine!"

"The Xie family is offering 10,000 strings of cash to buy the prescription!"

"The Ma family offered twelve thousand strings of cash."

Liuzhuang, reception room.

Bao Qian looked at the crowd helplessly and said, "Please go back, everyone. The Chief Secretary said that the recipe is not for sale. The maximum amount of Green Willow Pill is ten bottles a day."

As the reputation of the medicinal effects spread, people not only from Kuaiji County, but also from the neighboring Yuzhang County, Linhai County, and Dongyang County all came to seek medicine.

The reputation of the alchemist in Liuzhuang gradually spread, and among the people he was known as "one pill that determines life and death."

A bottle costs five strings of cash, and if sold outside, it can even be sold for eight strings of cash. Liuzhuang can earn 1,500 strings of cash a month.

(In fact, the people of the Jin Dynasty mainly used barter, and in order to facilitate calculation, they moved the currency of later generations here.)
Such huge profits naturally attracted many people to come and buy the elixir recipe.

From the noble families to the wealthy businessmen.

Obviously, all efforts were in vain.

The merchant drove away sadly in his carriage.

"Haha, with such a small family background and such a treasure in your arms, you will surely encounter great disaster in the future."

"A mere eighth-rank official is not even as good as an ant in the eyes of the nobles."

The noble families have always attached great importance to dignity. If Liang Yue does not want to be respectable, he can also know a little martial arts. The reputation of witch doctors and craftsmen is nothing. There is no difference between a famous doctor and a famous craftsman. They are just servants serving the noble families.

Liang Yue was a smart man. He stayed in the fort all day and never came out, making it impossible for those scoundrels to do anything to him.

Yuyao.

Handan was where the Ma family's land was located when they migrated south. It had a vast territory of a thousand acres, ten manors, and more than a thousand slaves. Someone in the court served as the Chief Censor and the Prefect of Kuaiji, and was truly a second-rank aristocratic family.

There are many masters of internal strength in the family, as well as a professional alchemist.

In the courtyard, an old man was naked with red skin, playing the piano and singing. The maids and servants serving him were already used to it. This was the effect of taking Wu Shi San.

The old Taoist priest with white beard smiled but said nothing.

The old man put on a thin coat, turned to the old Taoist and said, "Zhang Bugu, your skills in refining medicine have improved. How about the negotiation of the Green Willow Pill? Is Liang Yue willing to join the Ma family?"

"Reporting to Yuanwailang, Liuzhuang is unwilling to sell the elixir formula, nor is he willing to join the Ma family."

"Keep smashing until you're willing to do so. Remember to explain the consequences."

"Yes!"

Taoist Zhang Bugu returned to the house, and his smiling expression instantly turned gloomy. He took out his pen, ink, paper and inkstone and wrote a line of words on the white paper.

"A friend from the sect has sent a letter to you personally. The Liang family has only one male member and no guards. You can go straight into the fort and kill him. Remember to get the Qingliu Pill recipe. In addition, Shi Quanzi's whereabouts have been determined, so you can arrange troops to kill him!"

Zhang Bugu is a spy of the Taiping Heavenly Master Sect among the high-ranking noble families. He parasitizes on the noble families and works for the Taiping Heavenly Master Sect.

He had been keeping an eye on Liang Yue for a long time. His previous visit to ask for medicine was also an opportunity to find out the truth and learn how to make Qingliu Dan.

Unfortunately, I am not knowledgeable enough and cannot decipher it, so now it seems I have no choice but to steal it.

As for the Ma family's instructions, just fool them. This time someone died, so we can put the blame on the Ma family.

"It's time to pay back Brother Taiping's life."

……

Liuzhuang, backyard.

There were many dead animals scattered on the ground, including sparrows and bats flying in the sky, koi and black fish swimming in the water, wolves, pigs, and snakes running on the ground.

Liang Yue was wearing a brown shorts and looked like an old farmer in the field, observing a crow in front of him.

The crow is a raven. It has a long and narrow beak, red eyes, and is about half the height of an adult. It is the largest crow species.

Liang Yue fed him a dark red pill, which, in addition to medicinal materials, also contained a drop of his own blood.

Over the past month, Liang Yue has conducted many experiments and found that the larger the animal, the more likely it is to die suddenly, and the lower its intelligence, the more likely it is to die suddenly.

After repeated screening, the species of crow was confirmed.

The moment the crow took the elixir, Liang Yue muttered something and silently practiced the method of circulating the true qi of the Lei Ze Sutra.

Edict!
Whoosh!
The golden light penetrated into the raven's head and combined with the power of the elixir in the raven's body to form a white rune.

The runes are complex and do not resemble words. Instead, they look like abstract paintings of various exotic beasts from the mountains and seas.

The Lei Ze Jing says: Demonic patterns and beast pictures.

"Haha!" The raven spread its wings and flew into the air, circling above Liang Yue's head.

In Liang Yue's mind, the raven sent out waves of goodwill. He could issue orders through his mind or by speaking. "Come down!"

The raven landed mysteriously, with a pair of cold eyes containing a hint of flattery.

"Sure enough, if the Lei Ze Sutra can tame dragons, it can definitely tame beasts."

The beasts in the Lei Ze Sutra are divided into five levels: turbid beasts (with mixed blood), pure beasts (pure blood, huge), demons, spirits, and gods.

Just as he thought, the Dragon-Raising Pill played a big role in his hands. It could bind the wild beast for a long time, and the wild beast could absorb a large amount of external energy and evolve its bloodline through the demon beast pattern.

The reason why I can’t start transforming into a dragon is probably because my Taoism level is too low.

"Well, I'll use you to practice first." Liang Yue touched the head of the raven, which had the IQ of an eight-year-old. In the future, the waste pills and medicinal materials could be given to the raven first.

"Quack..." Although the raven didn't understand, he knew it was good for him.

"From now on, you will be called Jinwu."

In this lonely Dharma-Ending Age, I have countless emotions in my heart but cannot tell them to anyone. It would be nice to talk to Jinwu occasionally.

A few days later.

Liang Yue occasionally gave some of the elixirs he made to Raven, especially the Five Stone Pills.

As it took more pills, the Golden Crow's claws and beak gradually took on a light golden color and became as hard as iron. It can now hunt small and medium-sized animals on its own.

At night, Jinwu hid in the watchtower on the wall of the fortress and observed the surroundings.

One day, Shi Quanzi came to visit.

"Liang Yue, I have something to say. You have extraordinary talent, which should not be wasted. Please accept me as your master, and I will teach you the Eight Birds Skill, a special internal force."

"What's the price?" Liang Yue did not agree immediately.

He thought of the rice bandit leader whose hands were poisoned that day. The alien internal force should be an internal force with external properties; it doesn't look very good, and the internal force cannot leave the body to hurt people. It is equivalent to a poisoned weapon, but it is more concealed and convenient than a weapon.

"You will become my disciple and take over as the chief priest of the Taiping Eight Animal Sect. You will be qualified to lead the Eight Animal Sect."

Shi Quanzi finally revealed his identity and said that he was being hunted because others wanted to seize power.

Liang Yue's expression was calm, and he did not look as surprised as one might imagine.

"Senior, please ask for someone else's advice."

Shi Quanzi felt a little unbelievable and said, "You are pursuing the way of immortality. Isn't this what you want? Don't you want a different kind of internal force that is close to magic? The title of the Grand Priest of the Taiping Tianshi Dao has a certain appeal..."

Liang Yue smiled and said, "Fame and success are fleeting. Whether you are the Grand Priest or the General, you are just a tool for others to pursue fame and fortune. Once you enter this door, you have no choice."

In terms of military affairs, he could lead Liu Chong to achieve great things and become a general who controls the army of the world.

From the perspective of literature, one can also become famous by copying poems and offering advice to the princes.

Once you become the leader, you are no longer yourself.

People of very high status in the world rarely live long lives, as too much fame and fortune will shorten their lifespan.

It's good to be an idle official, neither too high nor too low.

"I only wish to be a free traveler in the world. Thank you for your kindness, senior. I am not blessed enough to bear it."

"In that case, just pretend that I never said anything." Shi Quanzi smiled bitterly.

Since he didn't have long to live, he wanted to find a successor, and Liang Yue was the best candidate.

He thought of tempting him with magical skills, secret techniques, and worldly power, but unexpectedly, this kid was indifferent to fame and fortune and refused to be persuaded.

Liang Yue smiled mischievously and said, "Of course, Senior just wants to find someone to pass on the magic skills to. I can help you memorize the skills."

"Go and rest!" Shi Quanzi scolded with a smile, "Boy, if you regret it anytime, just speak up."

If Liang Yue is given some time, this kid will definitely change his mind, but he just hasn't figured it out yet.

Day 3, night.

Dark clouds covered the moon and the earth was pitch black.

Suddenly there were bursts of thunder, flashes of blue lightning, and the lightning in the dark clouds danced like silver snakes, followed by heavy rain.

Several figures jumped into the city wall.

It was a dark and windy night, and there were murders and arson.

Today, the remaining armed forces of the Taiping Dao in Kuaiji County came out in full force.

Each of them is a master who is proficient in assassination. Once the elite appear, even gods cannot escape.

(End of this chapter)