The rooster crows and the world becomes bright.
Gao Xuan didn't hear the rooster crow, but he had already woken up. This was a biological clock that he had developed over more than ten years, and it was more useful than an alarm clock.
A few rays of sunlight filtered through the window, casting a soft light over the room.
Gao Xuan sat on the bed hugging the quilt, his eyes a little blank. He was awake, but he was still a little confused.
He remembered the Dragon Court banquet last night vividly. He even remembered putting some oil marks on his sleeves as a mark.
Gao Xuan came back to his senses and looked at his sleeves. They were clean without any marks.
What happened last night was just a dream after all.
When Gao Xuan thought of this, his eyebrows suddenly jumped, as if something was about to jump out of his brain.
He was a little surprised. Is there really a golden elixir
Because his mental power was restricted, Gao Xuan was unable to understand his own condition at any time.
He focused his mind and looked inward, only then did he discover that there was indeed a golden elixir deep between his eyebrows.
The banquet last night was not a dream, his soul left his body and went to the banquet.
The Dragon King is truly omnipotent, much stronger than the ancient Taoist.
This golden pill is actually not a good thing. What's the point of becoming an immortal in this world
The key point is that the golden elixir is now planted deep between his eyebrows, and it cannot be taken away even if you want to.
The Dragon Lord said that it would take thirty years to refine it with the fire of the heart. The most important thing during this period is that you cannot speak. If you speak, you will die...
Gao Xuan's talkativeness is half innate and half because of the six-winged celestial cicada.
In the first world, I was reborn as a cicada. I had no organs for speaking and no need to speak, so it was okay not to speak.
This world is extremely boring, but we are not allowed to speak, which makes it uncomfortable.
If you can practice in seclusion, you can also keep silent. The problem is that the magic power in this world is low, and seclusion for a few days is incredible. Seclusion for decades is absolutely impossible.
Gao Xuan sighed. From today on, he had to overcome his nature, and this was the hardest part.
After coming out of the room, Gao Xuan cooked and cleaned up as usual.
When Gu Lao Dao came out of the room, the master and the disciple sat opposite each other to eat. Gu Lao Dao glanced at Gao Xuan and sighed, "You take care of yourself."
Gu Laodao actually went to the banquet last night, but he was hiding in the corner and Gao Xuan didn't see him.
The ancient Taoist saw everything Gao Xuan did very clearly. He was a little confused about where this disciple copied the poem.
However, these are no longer important. Gao Xuan became famous and gained a lot of benefits. However, he also got into big trouble.
After dinner, the ancient Taoist priest called Gao Xuan to the main hall and said, "Disciple, I have a question."
Gu Lao Dao asked solemnly: "If someone wants to kill me, and will let me go as long as you beg, will you beg?"
Gao Xuan looked embarrassed. He reached out and dipped his hand in water and wrote three words on the table: "It's hard to say."
This question is too much of a test of human nature.
Gao Xuan naturally had no feelings for the ancient Taoist priest. He would definitely not be willing to sacrifice his life to save the ancient Taoist priest.
But it is not right to just sit back and watch the old Taoist being killed.
Gu Laodao was also an understanding person. He sighed bitterly and said, "I can't help you, nor can I hinder you."
He took out a small package from his side and said, "I'm going to go out and travel today. I'll leave the Taoist temple to you."
Gao Xuan was a little surprised. The ancient Taoist was already sixty years old. It was really difficult for him to seek refuge outside at such an old age.
He dipped his finger in water and wrote: "Master, if anyone is going to leave, it's me."
Gu Lao Dao shook his head: "A group of people are looking for you, they must be trying to make things difficult for me. I'd better go. I also made some friends in my early years, don't worry..."
The Taoist priest dug out a small jar from under the bed, which contained some broken silver and copper coins. He divided the money into two halves.
"I'll use half of it on the road. This half is for you. You can't talk, and you don't have any way to make money, so this money should be enough for you to use for three to five years."
Gao Xuan was a little touched. This old Taoist was really nice.
She didn't complain about being dragged down by him, but instead shared all her family assets equally.
The ancient Taoist said: "When you ascend to heaven, I, as your master, may be able to benefit from your help..."
Having said that, I am over sixty years old this year, and it would be a bit difficult for me to live another thirty years.
Gu Laodao was very straightforward. After dividing the money, he picked up his small bag, took a bamboo pole, and left.
Gao Xuan watched the ancient Taoist leave and couldn't help but sigh. Such a broken Taoist temple is also a place to live.
After leaving the Taoist temple, what should we do in the wind, frost, rain and snow along the way? The road of the rivers and lakes is not so easy to walk.
But Gu Laodao was right. If the people who came to look for him couldn't find him, they would definitely cause trouble for Gu Laodao.
No matter how ancient this Taoist temple is, Taoists can no longer stay here.
Gao Xuan returned to Gu Lao Dao's room and cleaned it up. This would be his room from now on. Gu Lao Dao was even shabbier, and the bed hadn't been washed in who knows how many years. It was so greasy and shiny.
This house is more spacious, with a larger wooden bed, and also has wooden cabinets, tables, chairs and other furniture.
Gao Xuan cleaned the room inside and out, washed the bedding, and rearranged the furniture. The room finally looked like it was habitable.
Without the ancient Taoist priest, Gao Xuan felt more at ease. He took out the small copper coins and silver and checked them twice.
According to current prices, this money can buy 20 dan of grain, which is about 2,000 kilograms of rice.
Assuming he eats one pound a day, that would be enough for him to last for five years.
However, people cannot only eat grain. They also need salt and some daily expenses. It would be good if it can last for three years.
Whether you are a Taoist priest or a monk, nine out of ten of your skills are based on your mouth. If you don’t speak, no one will know what you do…
The literacy rate in this era is pitifully low, and written communication is even less reliable.
Gao Xuan lay on the bed and sighed silently. In this inefficient era, language is the most important means of communication, no doubt about it.
There is still another thirty years to go, which is a long road.
The Taoist temple is dilapidated, but it has its advantages, as it is free and has nothing to do. Gao Xuan lay down for a day, ate a bite of food at night and went back to sleep.
After a few days, Gao Xuan got used to the slow pace of life.
There are only two Taoist scriptures in the Taoist temple, and there is nothing to read.
Gao Xuan had nothing to do, so he sorted out his memories. Although his mental power was restricted, his memories were all preserved.
While he has time, he can look through his memories and treat it as watching a movie.
Although all the information he perceives will be recorded and will not be forgotten.
Re-examining this state at this time gives me a different feeling.
Sure enough, my life is rich. From war blockbusters to literary romances to short films, I have everything.
After a while of Gao Xuan's happy days, the weather gradually turned cold.
It snows in this area in winter and the lowest temperature should be around zero degrees.
After a few days of free time, Gao Xuan went to the mountains to chop a lot of firewood and stockpiled enough food.
He even lassoed a few wild rabbits, skinned them, and dried them in the sun to keep for the winter.
One morning, Gao Xuan went out and found that there was already a thin layer of snow in the yard. It was really cold.
When it was night, Gao Xuan got into bed and felt cold all over. There was no heating in the room, and the bed was icy cold.
Gao Xuan practiced the San Yang Jue, and his body slowly began to warm up.
The wind was howling outside, but the bed was warm. Gao Xuan had nothing to do, so he decided to watch a movie in which he could star to relax.
At this moment, the window opened and Gao Xuan saw a white shadow rushing in.
The room was dim and Gao Xuan was a mortal, so he could only barely make out the slender and graceful figure, which seemed to be a woman.
"I don't recognize you. I'm Hu You."
A white shadow flashed, and Hu You crawled into Gao Xuan's bed.
Hu You was also very familiar. She hugged Gao Xuan and sighed contentedly: "It's so warm."
Hu You blushed and said, "Don't mess around..."
In the dark and closed environment, Hu You's words were pure seduction.
Gao Xuan doesn't quite understand the complex minds of women, but he has too much experience in this area.
The dim and cold room began to heat up.
After finishing the job, Gao Xuan felt pretty good.
Hu You's face became even more rosy, and her bright and shining eyes stared at Gao Xuan affectionately: "Little Taoist, do you love me?"
She leaned over Gao Xuan's ear and asked, and Gao Xuan's even breathing responded to her. This guy fell asleep.
Hu You tried to wake Gao Xuan up, but couldn't. She didn't give up, thinking that Gao Xuan might even talk in his sleep.
She just listened with her ears perked up, but soon she fell asleep.
Hu You didn't wake up until noon. She was so exhausted last night that her small body could hardly bear it.
Hu You just felt a little sore all over, and looked for Gao Xuan again, and found that Gao Xuan was eating next to him.
Hu You felt that he was at a disadvantage, having come to be played with for nothing, but getting nothing in return.
But after paying so much, Gao Xuan couldn't just let it go for free. She smiled brightly at Gao Xuan.
She just didn't believe it. Gao Xuan was only seventeen years old, full of vigor and vitality, and he could still hold back and not speak.
Gao Xuan also smiled at Hu You. He thought this vixen was very interesting.
Hu You was dissatisfied with Gao Xuan's poor diet, so she put on her clothes and disappeared in a flash.
At night, Hu You showed up on time. He repeated the same trick as yesterday, and when it was almost dawn, Hu You still got nothing.
After more than ten days, Gao Xuan's waist started to hurt. Although he was young and energetic, he couldn't compare with a professional vixen.
He felt that he needed some nutrient-fast food...
If this continues, he may not live beyond the next thirty years.
It was noon the next day. Hu You got up, got dressed and was about to leave when Gao Xuan grabbed Hu You.
He placed a bowl of water on the table and wrote with it: "Let's talk."
Hu You was a little curious and sat down opposite him. "What are you talking about?"
"Don't you want the golden elixir?"
Gao Xuan wrote: "If you get the golden elixir, can you keep your mouth shut for thirty years?"
Hu You kept silent. She really didn't dare to say that. After transforming into a human form, speaking became an instinct and was difficult to control.
Gao Xuan continued to write: "You wait for me for thirty years, and I will take you with me after I become an immortal. I can swear that I will never let you down."
"You're so nice?" Hu You had slept with Gao Xuan for more than ten days, and she could see that Gao Xuan was young but determined and ruthless. This man was not a good person.
It's not easy to take advantage of Gao Xuan.
Gao Xuan smiled and wrote: "I can't speak. My future will be difficult without anyone to help me. It would be great if we could cooperate."
"How to cooperate?" Hu You was a little confused.
"Aren't you a fox spirit? You pretend to be a ghost and trick believers into coming to the Taoist temple."
Gao Xuan's plan was simple. He had low magical power and was not qualified to play tricks. Hu You was a vixen and it was easy for him to do something bad.
However, the fox spirits that cause trouble can be easily killed by the Taoist priests. He and Hu You cooperated and were able to control the situation. He was also an authentic descendant of Taoism, so even though the Taoist temple was a little broken, it was legitimate for him to do these things.
Don’t say that the ancient times were backward and the people were ignorant.
Even in modern society, as long as you are clever in pretending to be mysterious, you can deceive many people.
In Gao Xuan’s current state, he will need to use some means if he wants to live peacefully for another 30 years.
Although it is not very popular, it is simple and convenient.
Hu You thought about it and agreed. It was not a disadvantage to cooperate with Gao Xuan. In this process, it would not affect her to obtain Gao Xuan's golden elixir.
With Hu You's help, Gao Xuan's Sanyang Temple gradually became famous. People from the nearby villages all knew about the Sanyang Temple and the ability of the mute Taoist priest.
Gao Xuan is not just a liar, he knows the human body very well. Even if he cannot use his spiritual power, it is very easy for him to treat people's illnesses.
In addition, the fox spirit can use some magic power to treat diseases in a targeted manner, with good results.
As the years passed, Sanyang Temple became more and more famous.
The dignitaries from the nearby cities all rushed to Sanyang Temple to burn incense and make wishes.
Now that Gao Xuan had money and no longer had to worry about food and clothing, he was impatient to receive so many people, so he stipulated that incense could only be burned on the first and fifteenth day of a month.
Once this regulation came out, it attracted even more dignitaries to flock to it.
These ignorant guys have never seen hunger marketing.
Year after year, Gao Xuan's reputation grew, and later he was regarded as a living immortal.
Even high-ranking officials have to respectfully address him as Immortal.
Great reputation is a resource and a network of people. Gao Xuan has a reputation, which in turn allows him to collect some rare treasures and some secret methods.
Gao Xuan's spiritual power is restricted, but his vision and insight are top-notch, even surpassing all intelligent creatures in this world.
After all, these intelligent creatures are confined to one world.
Gao Xuan comes from across the border and can find the laws of change in the world and grasp the essence.
This insight alone is enough to be the best of our time.
Keeping silent for thirty years was against Gao Xuan's nature. However, this kind of forbearance and restraint allowed Gao Xuan to calm down and study this world.
This is different from the Book of Genesis, where Gao Xuan can gain powerful strength. Immersed in the power, time passed quickly.
In this world, we are entangled in mundane matters almost every day. Let alone three meals a day, it is tedious and troublesome.
Or the ascetics say that they need to eat clouds and mist, swallow the wind and absorb dew, because just eating and cooking every day consumes a lot of energy.
If a god cooks every day, he will be covered in grease. How can he be a god or a fairy
Gao Xuan had lived his mortal life for thirty years without speaking a word. This really required extremely strong self-control.
As time got closer, the golden light between Gao Xuan's eyebrows became brighter and brighter.
Such a vision also made many believers more respectful.
On this day, the sky was overcast and the west wind was cold and biting.
Hu You, wearing a white dress, stood in the courtyard of the Taoist temple. She looked up at the sky and said, "It looks like it's going to snow..."
Thirty years had passed without leaving any trace on Hu You. For fox demons, their lifespan was much longer than that of humans.
Therefore, Hu You is willing to spend thirty years waiting for Gao Xuan.
Gao Xuan walked out of the hall. He was wearing a gorgeous purple Taoist robe, a fairy hibiscus crown on his head, and an ancient colorful sword hanging around his waist.
Thirty years had passed, and Gao Xuan's hair and beard had turned grey. Not speaking for a long time had made his expression deep, and his eyes were even more resolute and far-sighted.
Hu You was surprised to see Gao Xuan like this. Generally speaking, Gao Xuan would only dress so formally on grand festivals.
Moreover, she had never seen Gao Xuan's sword.
Hu You asked curiously, "What kind of sword is this? I have never seen it before."
"God, Sky, Sword."
Gao Xuan hadn't spoken for a long time, and his voice was dry and hoarse, and his pronunciation was a little inaccurate.
Hu You was stunned for a moment, then she turned and screamed in panic: "You are crazy, the thirty-year deadline is tomorrow."
Hu Youzhen had been following Gao Xuan for thirty years, and she had developed feelings for him. When she found out that Gao Xuan suddenly spoke, breaking his thirty years of hard training, she was not only not happy, but extremely frightened.
Gao Xuan reached out and gently touched Hu You's forehead: "It's been thirty years, and you are still so innocent."
After speaking the first sentence, Gao Xuan found the rhythm of speaking. Although he was still a little hoarse when speaking, he was no different from an ordinary person.
Hu You was confused: "What's wrong with you? What happened?"
Gao Xuan sighed and said, "Long Jun himself is a monster, where did he get the immortal elixir of ascension? If there was such a spiritual object, he would have used it long ago."
Hu You was very surprised: "The golden elixir is fake?"
"yes."
Gao Xuan nodded: "I felt something was wrong in the first year, but it's okay. Practicing in silence is also a very special experience."
"you… "
Hu You didn't know what to say. She felt that these thirty years had been wasted. She had mixed feelings.
Hu You thought for a moment and asked, "Then what is that thing between your eyebrows?"
"It's a dragon ball. It's a treasure that dragons are born with."
Gao Xuan had great vision and insight. As the outer layer of the dragon pill continued to melt, he had already grasped the situation of the core of the dragon pill.
"Did the Dragon King trick you into helping him refine the dragon balls?" Hu You reacted.
Gao Xuan nodded: "The Dragon King is very powerful, but the Dragon Ball is his own treasure, and it is not easy to refine the fire nature in it. Putting it in my sea of consciousness and refining it with the Taoist heart fire can save him countless efforts."
Before Gao Xuan finished his words, the sky covered with dark clouds suddenly flashed with lightning, followed by bursts of thunder.
Golden light shone down from the sky and transformed into the appearance of a dragon king in front of Gao Xuan.
The Dragon King was still wearing a golden crown and dragon robe, with a majestic demeanor. He looked at Gao Xuan and smiled: "You are a smart man."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and a golden light flashed from between Gao Xuan's eyebrows and fell into his hand, turning into a golden dragon ball.
The Dragon King played with the dragon ball for a while and nodded with satisfaction: "Thirty years of heart fire refining, saving me five hundred years."
The Dragon King praised Gao Xuan and said, "You did a good job. I will not treat you unfairly."
Hu You was stunned. This was really a scam by Long Jun. She had foolishly worked hard for this for thirty years. This feeling was particularly bad.
Although she didn't suffer any loss, all her thirty years of hard work became a joke.
Hu You couldn't help but ask, "How can you, as the Dragon Lord, lie to others?"
The Dragon King said calmly: "Since I am the Dragon King, so what if I want to deceive people?"
He asked Hu You in return: "You two have been playing tricks for thirty years, and no one has ever troubled you. No monster has ever troubled you. What do you think it is
"You are where you are today because I am protecting you."
The Dragon Lord then said to Gao Xuan, "On the day when I was celebrating my daughter's birthday, you suddenly appeared in front of all the guests, reciting poems and stealing all the limelight. Who gave you the courage?"
He sneered: "This dragon ball will seal your mouth for thirty years, but it is just a slight punishment."
Long Jun asked Gao Xuan: "Are you dissatisfied?"
Gao Xuan nodded and said, "I was arrogant and self-righteous when I was young. I don't blame Long Jun for this lesson."
Long Jun's expression eased a little: "Since you are sensible, I won't let you work in vain. I will give you a hundred taels of gold and a thousand pearls, and you can go home and retire."
Gao Xuan suddenly laughed: "You are so generous."
This was a bit rude, and the Dragon King couldn't help but frown. He controlled the water veins of a thousand miles, and had countless monsters under his command. In a fit of rage, he could turn a thousand miles of land into a swamp. Who dared to be rude to him
"Look at you, you're so anxious!"
Gao Xuan said slowly, "You have been fooling me for thirty years, and you are unhappy when I fool you for a while? You can't do that."
Long Jun angrily shouted: "How dare you."
The angry Dragon King was surrounded by golden flames, exuding a strong sense of oppression.
Hu You was overwhelmed by the might of the Dragon Lord, her face turned pale and she staggered back. The gap between her and the Dragon Lord was huge, and she was directly frightened by the Dragon Lord's might, her whole body was numb and she could not exert any strength.
While the Dragon King was still urging the flames, Gao Xuan had already drawn his sword and thrust it forward. His action was extremely simple and swift.
There was a flash of lightning on the Shenxiao Sword, and Gao Xuan had already activated the thunder power on it.
Gao Xuan had practiced for thirty years and had already mastered the essence of the magic in this world. At this moment, he thrust out with his sword, instantly bursting out with all his strength.
The peerless swordsmanship combined with thirty years of cultivation brought about a full-strength attack, and the Dragon King was caught off guard and had no time to dodge. The dragon ball in his hand suddenly shone with golden light and turned into a layer of golden light shield.
The lightning flashed from Gao Xuan's Shen Xiao Sword and easily penetrated the golden light shield. Dragon King realized something was wrong and stretched out his scaly hand to grab the Shen Xiao Sword.
The Shenxiao Sword split into nine sword lights, and the nine swords stabbed continuously, piercing through the Dragon King's eyebrows, throat, heart and other vital points.
The lightning attached to the Shenxiao Sword completely destroyed the Dragon King's life.
Long Jun slowly bent his knees and sat on the ground, his eyes gradually dimming and full of unwillingness.
"Long Jun, you are just this capable and you still want to play with me?" Gao Xuan shook his head disdainfully: "You are not worthy."
Gao Xuan leaned on his sword and murmured, "I have not said a word in the past thirty years. I am neither stupid nor insane. I use the false to cultivate the true and understand the right way. I slay the dragon with my sword and laugh at the sky."
Hearing Gao Xuan reciting this sentence, Long Jun felt disheartened. He thought that his calculations were all within Gao Xuan's range, but he was deceived by Gao Xuan for the past thirty years.
Without waiting for Long Jun to speak, Gao Xuan swung his sword and Long Jun's head flew out.
After the Dragon King died, golden blood flowed all over the ground.
Gao Xuan was about to say something to Hu You when suddenly a golden light flashed from his body and turned into a long rainbow rising into the sky.
(End of this chapter)