I forge immortality with spiritual treasures.

Chapter 57 Imperial Edict of Patrol
"Then what brings you to Yunji Pavilion, fellow Daoist?"

"This is the first time I've heard of the Emperor's flowing fluids," Huang Hesheng said. "That's why I came to the Yunji Pavilion to look up some records and make some related preparations."

Ying Chan said, "It seems that you intend to participate in the patrol in the mountains."

“Exactly.” Huang Hesheng nodded: “The Daoist skills in the academy are rare; this is an opportunity.”

"Moreover, the medicinal plants and herbs in the mountains will also have greatly enhanced medicinal properties if they receive the essence of the Emperor's nectar."

"Therefore, after the Emperor's nectar descended to earth, it was also an excellent time to go to the mountains to collect herbs."

Ying Chan said, "I also know about this from the book."

"Indeed." Huang Hesheng smiled slightly: "What are your thoughts, fellow Daoist?"

“I heard that you also passed the examination of the Capital Examination Academy, so you must have opened at least eight or nine orifices.”

"Our cultivation levels are similar. If we both have the intention to patrol or gather herbs, we can travel together and help each other."

Ying Chan was taken aback.

After Songfengtan, Huang Hesheng and he had no contact with each other. Occasionally, when they met on the road, they would just nod to each other as a greeting.

I suddenly greeted you today and we chatted for so long; it turns out I had this thought in mind.

He thought for a moment before saying, "I need to consider this matter further, so I have to decline your kind offer, brother."

Huang Hesheng was somewhat surprised, but he didn't say anything more, only saying, "This is a rare opportunity, fellow Daoist, you should not hesitate too much."

Ying Chan knew that Huang Hesheng's mention of an opportunity referred to the patrol, which was a well-intentioned gesture, so he simply nodded.

Seeing this, Huang Hesheng said no more, cupped his hands in farewell and left.

Ying Chan withdrew his gaze.

He was actually quite interested in patrolling.

In particular, he copied many Taoist books in the Yunji Pavilion, and the Taoist skills he gained from the Capital Examination Academy last year have already been almost entirely used up.

However, he and Huang Hesheng were not very familiar with each other, and their cultivation levels were not comparable, so there was little point in them traveling together, which is why he did not agree.

However, this is something that can certainly be considered...

"It's a pity that Xuan Ying has already gone to the quiet room in the courtyard to cultivate in seclusion, otherwise we could have traveled together."

Thinking of this, Ying Chan couldn't help but shake his head.

He finished reading the two books in his hands, and couldn't help but find more related books to read until he finally left Yunji Pavilion. Unfortunately, he still had many questions that he could not answer.

One book of miscellaneous notes says that the Emperor's Dew is a blessing bestowed upon the human world by the gods of the moon. Is this true or false?

If it's fake, then why does the Emperor's Dew exist? And why is it so mysterious?
Why is it that in ancient times, the Emperor's Dew descended to earth once every sixty years, but now there is no longer any regularity to speak of?

……

It was early night, and Ying Chan walked along the road, his mind still lingering on the various reveries born from the Emperor's flowing fluids.

It wasn't until I pushed open the courtyard gate that I was brought back to my senses by the sight before me.

"Fairy, what are you doing?"

"Taoist priest!"

Cai Que'er stood on the eaves and solemnly said, "I am waiting for the Emperor's Dew."

"..."

Ying Chan said: "In recent times, the flow of imperial fluids has become rare, sometimes only once every hundred years, and there has never been a phenomenon of imperial fluids flowing into the world for two consecutive nights."

"I only learned this from the book today."

"what!"

Cai Que'er was first shocked, then filled with regret: "Why didn't I notice the Emperor's Dew descending to earth last night..."

After thinking for a moment, Ying Chan had no choice but to bring up the knowledge he had learned that day: "Fairy, do not be discouraged."

"Not to mention that witnessing the descent of the Emperor's Dew doesn't necessarily bring any benefits, even if one obtains the essence of the Emperor's Dew, there's a high chance that one might lose their intelligence or even go insane because they can't refine it..." "Really?"

The colorful bird flew down, half believing and half doubting.

Looking into its eyes, Ying Chan could only say with certainty, "It's true."

"call……"

Cai Que'er sighed with relief and said thankfully, "Then I'd better not get the Emperor's Dew. It's better to achieve enlightenment on my own."

Ying Chan couldn't help but smile.

After calming the Fairy Sparrow down, he finally had some free time to catch up on his lessons for the day and then took the Qiankun Bow down from the wall.

Under the now-normal moonlight, Ying Chan could clearly see several tiny cracks on the bow. He ran his fingertips over them and felt them very clearly.

He shook his head.

This bow was made of very poor materials, and after he drew it with all his might several times, the damage was already quite obvious.

After all, it had accompanied him through the years of traveling around seeking the Dao, and Ying Chan couldn't help but have the idea of ​​sealing this bow away and keeping it as a memento.

However, he has decided to accept the imperial decree from the Capital Affairs Office to patrol the mountains, and for the time being, he will need the Qiankun Bow for protection.

"Consider this trip as an opportunity for you to accompany me once again."

He sighed softly, wiped the Qiankun Bow clean, and put it aside.

Before long, it was dawn.

Ying Chan, having replenished his energy and spirits, took the Qiankun Bow and left the house, heading towards the Capital Affairs Office.

"Wait, Taoist priest!"

The colorful sparrow was chirping and singing on the branch of the senior brother tree when it suddenly saw that Ying Chan had taken the 'divine bow' with him when he went out. It quickly flapped its wings and chased after him: "Where are you going? Why did you take the magic weapon with you?"

"I await the imperial decree from the Capital Affairs Bureau to patrol the mountains. Of course, I may also gather some medicinal herbs along the way."

Ying Chan briefly explained the matter of the patrol, and Cai Que'er's eyes immediately lit up: "Then I'll go with the Taoist priest!"

Ying Chan said, "This trip may be somewhat dangerous."

"I can fly much faster than the Taoist priest, so I'll be fine."

Cai Que'er said, "Without my guidance, how would you have gathered the spiritual herbs?"

Although Ying Chan had learned a lot about medicinal plants and herbs, his knowledge was miscellaneous and could not compare with that of a true herb gatherer.

But every time he went to the mountains to collect herbs, he would make some gains, precisely because of the help of the colorful sparrow.

Therefore, it is indeed difficult to find fault with what Cai Que'er said.

"Hmm." Ying Chan considered for a moment and then said, "Alright, then we'll have to rely on you this time, Fairy."

"Hmph!" The colorful sparrow flew onto Ying Chan's shoulder and chirped happily, "Let's go! To subdue demons and monsters..."

"..."

Ying Chan suddenly wondered if Cai Que'er was spending her days at the Taoist temple listening to the Tao, or simply listening to people gossip and chatter...

He shook his head, quickened his pace, and soon arrived at the Ministry of State Affairs.

The Ministry of State Affairs remains as busy as ever.

This time, however, Ying Chan didn't need to ask Xun Tongzi.

As soon as he entered the gate, he saw that in the Duwuyuan (Office of State Affairs), several long tables had been set up specifically for handling matters related to patrolling the mountains, and several assistant Taoist priests were busy working behind the tables.

Perhaps because he was too busy, Zheng Daoren, who was originally in charge of handling the orders of various departments, was also transferred here.

As luck would have it, the table where Zheng Daoren was sitting had the fewest people, so Ying Chan simply lined up there instead.

Soon, it was his turn to step forward. He had also figured out the process of the patrol. He approached the table, cupped his hands, and said, "Senior Brother Zheng, I've also come to request the patrol decree."

(End of this chapter)