Chapter 105: Lu Ban Book
The sun has set and the night is dark.
Zhao Wumian's eyes lit up slightly as he looked carefully at the ancient Chinese characters in large seal script.
The "Lu Ban Book" was written by Lu Ban, the "God of Craftsmen" and the ancestor of the Gongshu family.
There are many skills in the world that are constantly iterating and innovating, such as various agricultural tools, gunpowder, and siege weapons.
But there are also many skills that are constantly being lost, such as the "Three Changes".
In ancient times, Fuxi recorded the images of heaven and earth, and obtained the sixty-four changes of the Eight Trigrams. Originally there were sixteen hexagrams, which could explain "heaven, earth, man, gods and ghosts". However, when it was passed on to the Shang Dynasty, because the sixteen hexagrams revealed too much of the secrets of heaven, half of them disappeared for no reason, and the Eight Trigrams were no longer complete.
In the Middle Ages, King Wen of Zhou expounded the Book of Changes and completed the Eight Trigrams.
In modern times, Confucius and his disciples annotated the "Book of Changes" and compiled it into the "Book of Changes Commentary". From then on, the book and the commentary were combined to form the "Zhouyi".
Before this, there were the "Three Yi", namely "Lianshan" from the Xia Dynasty, "Guizang" from the Shang Dynasty, and "Zhouyi" from the Zhou Dynasty.
After the Qin and Han Dynasties, only the "Book of Changes" remained.
There are many skills like this, but either the qualifications required are too high, and ordinary people find it difficult to master them, so they are shelved from generation to generation and eventually lost; or there were many taboos when the books were written, so they could not be widely circulated and were lost due to fate.
The Lu Ban Book belongs to the latter.
It is a strange book with mechanical devices, secretly in line with Feng Shui, and contains many bizarre magic techniques.
Some are legitimate, such as felling trees and clearing mountains to exorcise evil spirits, raising beams to exorcise evil spirits, combining coffins to exorcise evil spirits, and using ink lines to exorcise the soul. Some are not legitimate just by looking at their names: seizing the soul, suppressing with puppets, using golden knives and sharp scissors, squeezing out mountains with thousands of pounds, and blackening the world...
"..."
Zhao Wumian usually reads ten lines at a glance, but now he feels that every word is of great importance and sweat breaks out.
"grown ups?"
Bao Buyi saw him staring at the ancient book, his face becoming paler and paler, and he was a little worried: "Are you okay?"
Chen Xuanli also noticed his expression and took out the water bag and handed it to him.
Zhao Wumian took a big gulp from the water bag and shook his head: "I'm fine..."
The Gongshu family is really masters at playing with souls!
The magic techniques above can even cure the six realms of spirits wandering between heaven and earth... What the hell!
However, all of this has a prerequisite, which is to practice the mysterious method "The Art of Planting Demons". It is the key to all techniques and is also related to cultivation. One needs to reach the fourth realm or even the fifth realm or above to cooperate with the spiritual consciousness to perform the above secret method.
Zhao Wumian sped up his reading, looking for a technique that could be used in the third realm, and sure enough, he found something wrong.
When "The Art of Planting Demons" reaches the third level, "Planting Souls", there is a secret technique of "parasitism", similar to the Miaojiang corpse Gu, which can be reborn through the body's body, but it is even more bizarre. It does not need the Gu worm as a medium at all, and can turn all of its own soul into seeds, cast them out from its eyes, and plant them into the other person's body!
Eyes are the windows to the heart.
This is the secret skill of "The Magic Seed" to survive from the brink of death!
Zhao Wumian recalled the situation before Lin Xianrong's death: "To put it bluntly, this thing is similar to possession, but Lin Xianrong is only in the third realm, and Donghuang Taiyi and Yueshen are masters of magic. It is impossible that they are unaware of her parasitism. Could it be on me? It's even more impossible! If even the physique of [Heaven's Jealousy of Talents] can't detect the slightest abnormality, this magic is too buggy. What's more, she didn't look at me in the end. She looked at..."
"not good!"
Zhao Wumian suddenly remembered that before Lin Xianrong blew himself up, he looked deeply at Chenxing Yanjia.
Is it...
She planted her soul into the Chenxing Spirit Core? !
Zhao Wumian immediately said: "Bao Buyi!"
Bao Buyi was startled: "Yes!"
It was the first time he heard this tone of voice from an adult, and his expression was serious.
Zhao Wumian spoke quickly: "Quick! Return to Shugu Mountain immediately, find Donghuang Taiyi, and ask him to use the soul-searching technique on Chenxing Yanjia immediately! As long as the soul is searched, he will know what to do! Don't ride a horse, use the "Lightning God Step" to pass the message to him as quickly as possible!"
"Yes!"
Bao Buyi jumped off his horse, performed the "Lightning Steps", and his body turned into lightning, rushing towards Shugu Mountain like a thunderbolt.
Their big commotion attracted the attention of Xu Da and Zhu Di, who turned around.
Zhao Wumian rode up on his horse and explained, "I just read the Lu Ban Book and found that Gongshujia has a secret method of parasitizing the soul. Lin Xianrong may not be dead yet! Instead, she is parasitizing in the spirit core of Chenxing. I hope everything is not too late!"
Zhu Di frowned and said, "Gongshujia has such a secret method? How come I have never heard of it?"
Zhao Wumian said helplessly: "The Lu Ban Book has only been passed down from generation to generation, and no one has mastered the Demon Seeding Technique for hundreds of years. No one knows what is so special about this technique. If I knew, I would definitely search her soul to ensure that it is foolproof! This is troublesome. If she really escapes this disaster through Chenxing, I am afraid it will become a big problem!"
Zhu Di immediately said, "Then send out some troops to search the whole city, just in case? This method will not be without cost, and now is the time when she is weak!"
"I'm afraid not."
Zhao Wumian shook his head and looked ahead: "A great war is about to begin. Calculating the time, the Wolf Barbarians have already broken through Gubeikou and are heading south. Now is the time to use troops. We must not let the encirclement weaken at this time and allow the bandits to break through! Otherwise, if we lure the enemy deep into our territory, it will become like inviting a wolf into our house. We cannot take this risk!"
"That's true..."
Zhu Di looked at him with some surprise.
Xu Da's eyes also swept over him, a trace of admiration flashed through his eyes, and he said lightly: "When facing a big event, you must be calm and don't be anxious. A centipede is still alive even after death. What's so scary? First, even if she is still alive, she has no flesh body, only a body of Yanjia. The growth of her true energy can only rely on [Yellow Crystal], and the growth of her spirit can only rely on [Moshu]. She can't cultivate her own energy or self-cultivation. Everything depends on external things. Even if such a person is alive, what future does he have? People are the spirits of all things. What can a pile of wood do even if it becomes a spirit?"
"Uh……"
Zhao Wumian reminded: "General, she knows Yanshu..."
Xu Da sneered: "When I heard you talk about the battle in the secret realm, I felt strange. The armor she was wearing was all the former Gongshu family's gate-guarding armor, even the third realm ones. What does this mean?"
Zhao Wumian raised his eyebrows.
Zhu Di replied, "It means that she is just relying on the old antiques left by the Gongshu family to bully others, and she has not made anything that belongs to her... That's right, the Gongshu family's gate-guarding Yanjia has consumed the manpower and material resources of several generations. If she relies on herself, there is no possibility of further progress. There is really nothing to be afraid of. The only thing worth worrying about is the mechanical beast... What if this method is introduced to the Northern Yuan Dynasty..."
“That’s the second point.”
Xu Da looked calm as he rode on, "She has nothing now. She has lost her Four Realms Armor and Jade Amber. The only thing she can trade is the skills in her head. This is her last foundation for survival. She will not give it to anyone easily. Even if she surrenders to the Northern Yuan Dynasty, she will use these skills to exchange for materials to strengthen her armor first. In the process, she must be careful not to be taken advantage of by others...
If she was really smart, she would first find a way to get out of Yanjia and find someone with higher qualifications to parasitize, instead of rushing for revenge. At this time, she would be courting disaster if she traded with anyone or any force. However, no matter how high her qualifications are, it takes time to grow. With your qualifications, how many people in the world can be better than you? In the final analysis, the trouble she caused this time was caused by Yu Hu, not herself. Even if this person is alive, there is no threat. Is it worth making such a fuss?"
"Ginger is still spicy with age..."
After listening to Xu Da's analysis, Zhu Di breathed a sigh of relief.
Yes, even if she can parasitize, so what? Apart from Zhao Wumian, who else can be better than me? When she makes a comeback, Zhao Wumian and I will be so powerful that we can be crushed to death with a single move!
There is nothing to worry about.
Zhao Wumian suddenly realized, "The general is very insightful. I was too anxious... This woman has already self-destructed twice. I was also touched by her madness. It is best to kill this kind of lunatic!"
"Do not worry."
Xu Da looked at him deeply and said, "Not everyone is like you. Rather than worrying about her defecting to the enemy, I am more worried about you defecting to the enemy. As long as you are here, even if she joins the Northern Yuan Dynasty and spreads her mechanical skills, she will not pose a threat. On the contrary, if you really defect to the enemy, that will be a disaster for the Ming Dynasty!"
"Uh..." Zhao Wumian quickly expressed his loyalty after hearing this, and then he started to sing praises of Zhu Di, who was stunned by what he heard.
Xu Da's eyes twitched, and he didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "You are really flexible, who did you learn this nonsense from?"
“It’s not easy to pack.”
Zhao Wumian relaxed and said with a smile: "Just what he said just now. These are the words he used to flatter me, and I never forgot them... But these words are all from the bottom of my heart, and my loyalty will be known to the world..."
"okay!"
Xu Da said with amusement and disdain: "I didn't realize that you have the ability to be a traitor. We are almost at Chaohe River, so cheer up. Although Nai'erbuhua only has 5,000 light cavalry to plunder this time, they are all elite. Yanyue Guards have set up an ambush on the west bank of Chaohe River, waiting for Nai'erbuhua to enter the encirclement, and then attack from all sides to wipe out the invading enemy!"
Zhu Di was delighted to hear this: "Nai'er Buhua surrendered and then rebelled again. This time, I will let him know the consequences of betrayal!"
Zhao Wumian reminded, "There is also Pingzhang Wanzhebuhua accompanying them. I heard he is also a brave general of the Northern Yuan Dynasty. There are also Thirteen Wings accompanying them. Don't take it lightly."
Zhu Di laughed: "I know. This time it's all thanks to you. After we deal with these bastards, I will host a banquet in the palace to welcome you!"
Zhao Wumian said: "Then I'll be waiting, go!"
Several riders rushed out, and dust and smoke billowed.
……
Just as Bao Buyi was running towards Shugu Mountain.
Yin and Yang Taoism, Wen Dao Hall.
The four disciples who were studying mechanical arts had already gathered around to watch Elder Dongjun of the Mechanical Arts Department finish repairing Chenxing.
So far, among the four departments of Gold, Wood, Fire, and Instruments, the elders of the Gold Department, Yun Zhongjun Guo Zhongwen, the elder of the Wood Department, Shao Siming, and the elder of the Fire Department, Da Siming, have all been plotted against by Yu Hu and need to be recuperated.
Only Dongjun has the highest attainments, so he is the best person to be responsible for the restoration work.
Dongjun was a middle-aged scholar with an elegant appearance. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Chenxing, which was broken into two pieces, was restored to its original state under his hands and his hands and feet moved freely.
The disciples watched the entire process and gained a deeper understanding of the Yanjia and were even more amazed by its internal structure.
It was getting late, so Donghuang Taiyi ordered his disciples to disperse and asked Dongjun, "Did you gain anything?"
Dong Jun nodded, unable to hide his excitement, "It's amazing! It's like it has its own intelligence. As long as you use Qi to transmit commands, it will make corresponding actions without having to control it every step. The Gongshu family has been able to stand firm for so many years, it is indeed extraordinary. This "Demon Seeding Technique" is probably of heavenly level!"
Donghuang Taiyi nodded: "This is the ultimate secret of Gongshu Yanjia. If the person who plants the soul has the same origin as the soul seed, it will be easier to control. The body will move when the mind moves, just like a flying sword, but it is much stronger than a flying sword!"
"Yes."
Dong Jun sighed and said, "It's a pity that I didn't get the technique. I can only figure it out slowly by myself."
"Blessings and disasters are interdependent. The "Demon Seeding Technique" is a forbidden technique in the Gongshu family. It may not be a good thing if you really get it."
Donghuang Taiyi said: "You have also read "Sun and Moon", don't you find anything in common?"
Dong Jun's mind moved, and he clasped his fists and said, "Dong Jun is stupid, please teach me, Taoist Master!"
Donghuang Taiyi stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "The method of cultivating the mysterious spirit in "The Sun and the Moon Shine Together" is divided into two methods. The inferior method is for men and women to practice together, perform the Zhougong ritual, complete the meridians and guide the qi, so as to achieve the harmony of extreme yin and extreme yang; the superior method directly uses the yin and yang to help each other, complement each other, so as to quickly improve the cultivation of spirit... The essence of these two methods is to learn from each other's strengths and make up for each other's weaknesses. The Tang Dynasty sorcerer Bu Yingtian wrote "Xue Xin Fu", which said: Solitary yin cannot produce, and solitary yang cannot grow..."
Dong Jun was also a great sorcerer, and an idea flashed through his mind: "The Taoist Master means..."
Donghuang Taiyi smiled: "I also understood it after carefully feeling the soul seed...Yin is at the extreme of Yang, Yang is at the extreme of Yin, sowing the magic formula, sowing the magic formula, using the heart of Tao to contain the magic fetus, this is the true meaning of "Sowing the Magic Formula"!"
Dong Jun was shocked, and then surprised and happy: "Could it be that the Taoist master has already..."
Donghuang Taiyi shook his head: "It is easy to know but difficult to do. Even if you and I are both sorcerers and have a deep understanding of the yin and yang, it is not easy to give birth to a demon fetus from the soul. It still takes time to comprehend, but it can be foreseen that the person who plants the soul and the soul seed are the yin and yang. The demon fetus of the Tao heart is like the mutual assistance of yin and yang, and the dual cultivation of men and women. They can sense each other and complement each other to become stronger. This is the ultimate reason why the Gongshu family made so many Yanjia without damaging the soul. Differentiating the soul can achieve the harmony of yin and yang, benefiting others without harming oneself. Lu Ban deserves the name of the craftsman god!"
"The Taoist master is brilliant and wonderful."
Dong Jun was very excited: "With just a little soul seed, you have realized Gongshu's unique skills. Dong Jun admires you!"
Donghuang Taiyi said: "There is still some distance to enlightenment... No wonder Lu Ban's book became a banned book, and the "Demon Seeding Technique" is simply an evil skill among magic! If you blindly pursue power, you will burn yourself if you are not careful. No wonder no one has been able to practice it for hundreds of years! Even if I want to create something, it will not be the "Demon Seeding Technique". We are sorcerers, not mechanical engineers. Yanjia is only for assistance. We don't need it to be as agile as a human."
"Master, great advice!"
Dong Jun agreed, "Human energy is limited, Yan Shu is only to fill the gap, it should not take over the main task."
"Yes."
Donghuang Taiyi nodded: "Human energy is limited. Only a genius can master all the skills..."
As he spoke, a figure flashed through his mind.
Donghuang Taiyi's expression changed slightly: "It's bad..."
Dong Jun's expression tensed: "Master?"
Donghuang Taiyi was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. He said, "I judged others by myself and forgot that Jingyuan Bo is extraordinary. He is a true genius! I'm afraid he can really unlock Gongshu's treasure box and get the Luban Book... and give Taibai Star away for nothing..."
"..."
Dongjun's mouth twitched when he heard this, and he felt a pain in his flesh. It seemed that everything was going to happen, but the Taibai Star he had been thinking about was lost...
However, the previous situation was also helpless. The Yin-Yang Sect was not in the right, and they always had to make sacrifices in exchange for Chenxing. Even if the sacrifice was too big, they not only gave away Taibai Star, but also the priceless [Juxian Pill]... But now that Lord Donghuang has already made a plan, the Taibai Star is not given away in vain.
Dongjun tried to find a way to be happy in the midst of hardship: "After all, Jingyuan Bo has helped us a lot, so it's not a big deal to give him to him."
Donghuang Taiyi nodded: "Do you understand the structure of the spirit core?"
Dong Jun said: "I understand now. I am just waiting for the Taoist master's 'seed magic formula'. Dong Jun is confident that he can create Yan Jia!"
"very good."
Donghuang Taiyi said: "Send Chenxing back to the secret realm and seal it up, and prepare the Juxian Pill. The Qianqiu Festival is coming soon."
"Yes."
Dongjun sent Chenxing back to the secret realm and left.
The secret realm has not been completely restored, but most of the secret treasures have been resealed using magic.
Wait for Dongjun to go away.
In the empty secret realm, in the darkness, "Chenxing" opened its eyes, and a bright blue light flashed by!
Good news, double update is indeed effective...Bad news, my hand is really clumsy...
Work hard.
From now on, there will be two updates, one at 12 o'clock and one at late night. There will be no more updates.
Today’s should be earlier, but don’t wait.
(End of this chapter)
