Chapter 50 Chapter Eleven: The Three-Day Covenant

Yan Fei broke away from Du Sou's hand holding his shoulder, panting, looking at the volatile old man in front of him, the pain in his neck gradually disappeared, and he was speechless for a while. Du Sou's fierce eyes were replaced by a look of excitement and fanaticism, staring at his neck without blinking, and muttering: Look!The bruises on your neck are gone!How wonderful! Yan Fei took another three steps back and got ready. If Dusou made a slight movement, he immediately raised his voice to call Song Beifeng to rescue him, and tentatively said: I have to go! Du Sou's thin body trembled, he hurriedly waved his hands and said: Don't go!

Yan Fei took two steps back and sighed: "Although it is a last resort, I was still at fault for accepting what Taoist Master Rong Zhi entrusted me to bring to my old man."It's a pity that things have come to this point, and God can't change it.well! Du Sou rolled his eyes, returned to calmness, revealed a bitter and helpless smile, sighed, and said slowly: "Actually, you saved my life. That guy Rong Zhi sent you to Dan Jie. Don't worry!Knowing that I will not be able to resist taking it, but in the end, I will die by burning scriptures.In fact, I should be grateful to you.

Yan Fei was dumbfounded when he heard that, how could this strange old man who was independent and unreasonable suddenly become so easy to get along with?So sensible? The excited look flashed across Dusou's narrow eyes, then it disappeared quickly, and said in a hoarse voice: Do you still want to recover your inner strength?ha!It’s not that I boast to you. Although there are many alchemists in the world, there are many capable people, but I am the only one who can help you fulfill your wish︱ Yan Fei thought to himself, it turned out that his name was Xiang Du, and he said suspiciously: Old man, if you don't blame me for taking Dan Jie, I would be very grateful, so how dare you expect to trouble old man again.

Du Sou put on a smile and said happily: "There!There!For me, helping you regain the lost inner strength and taming Dan Jie is the biggest challenge in my alchemy career, and I must not miss this unique opportunity.It's not that I'm alarmist, right now, your physique is different from ordinary people, and you've shown all sorts of puzzling situations, but that's all the ending.Without my help, it is guaranteed that your internal strength will never return to its original state, and even surpass the past. Yan Fei still couldn't tell whether he was a good person or a demon.But it is certain that Dusou has a deep understanding of Dan Jie, otherwise his reaction earlier would not have been so violent, and he did not believe that he could take Dan Jie and not die.

His special visit this time is precisely to restore his internal strength and restore his old way of life. This is very likely the only opportunity as Dusou said. Dusou said again: Do you know the ins and outs of Dan Jie? His words were more attractive to Yan Fei than any persuasive words. He thought to himself, why not listen, nodded and said: I would like to hear more about it! Dusou couldn't help showing a strange joy again, and said, "Follow me!" Lead the way up the steps into the house. Yan Fei followed him into the house, and inside the door was a surprisingly spacious hall, but it was so shabby that it was unbelievably inhabited, and the four walls of the house were the most appropriate description.Except for a moldy mat in the corner, there is nothing else.

At Dusou's invitation, the two sat cross-legged on the mat. Dusou coughed dryly, as if he was afraid that he would lose confidence in him due to what he saw, and said in a low voice, mysteriously: Don't look at the simple layout here, it's just my way of deceiving people, in fact, it's hidden under the house, dare to say The most well-equipped alchemy room in the world, because I spend all my time there, so I have no time to care about other places. Yan Fei thought to himself, so that's the case.It seems that Dusou has become obsessed with alchemy, so he became interested in himself who had taken the alchemy, and he couldn't help itching like a doctor when he encountered a difficult and complicated disease.

At this moment, Dusou was just like a kind and kind old man, he pondered for a moment, and said: "Did you see the words engraved on the body of the pot?" Yan Fei nodded and said: Under the word Danjie, there are four smaller characters Ge Hongqizhi. Dusou trembled for a while, as if restraining some kind of impulse, but recovered quickly, stared at him with squinted eyes and said: If you follow Yuan Shuoliu, Immortal Ge Hong can be regarded as the founder of our alchemy sect, Rong Zhi is my junior, I I never knew that Dan Jie was hiding with him.ha!He finally died! Yan Fei knew that he hated Rong Zhi deeply, and didn't want to hear him cursing a dead person, so he turned aside and said: "Why did your ancestor, Ge Hong, use the weird word weeping?"

Dusou said: "In my Taoist sect, there are only a few people who know the alchemy robbery, and if it is said that those who really know its ins and outs, there are only me and Rongzhi.To make a long story short, back then, at the same time as Sacred Ancestor Ge Hong, there was also a master of alchemy called Feng Taoist, whose internal alchemy and external alchemy were by no means inferior to Sacred Ancestor Ge Hong, because of his withdrawn personality, he seldom interacted with others , so it is not known to the world.Ge Hong Shengzu is his only close friend, and he often discusses alchemy and exchanges ideas.

Suddenly remembering something, he slapped his forehead and said: Haven't asked the little brother's name yet? Yan Fei replied calmly: My husband can call me Xiao Fei. Dusou laughed twice, and said, "I will rely on the old to sell the old, and call you Xiaofei."Let me first explain that the so-called inner alchemy and outer alchemy are nothing but the method of self-cultivation and physical development.There are thousands of kinds of knowledge in the world, but alchemy is the only one, because alchemy is the only one that can make people transcend life and death, become immortals and become saints.The human body is a small world, and the universe is a big world. The inner alchemy is the art of harmony between man and nature, which is for inner alchemy.

When he talked about alchemy, his whole body seemed to be reborn, even his slightly arched back was straightened, and his face shone with a brilliance that made it impossible to doubt his sincere respect for alchemy. Yan Fei began to believe in him, and he really had the sincerity to help him get out of the predicament in front of him, otherwise he wouldn't explain it so hard. Dusou continued: As for the outer alchemy, it is based on a different view of the universe. For our alchemy family, there is nothing in the world that does not contain some kind of mysterious and unfathomable power. It unleashes.It is as small as a dust, as large as mountains and rivers.And the art of outer alchemy is to extract the essence contained in the external things, and then take it for oneself.Inner alchemy and outer alchemy complement each other and form the art of immortality.

Yan Fei said: "It's the first time I've heard someone explain the theory of alchemy and Taoism in this way, and the old man is indeed discovering what no one has before. Dusou became excited and said: Rong Zhi is far inferior to me in this aspect, if the master is not biased, how could he pass Dan Jie to him and not to me. Yan Fei said: "Maybe the teacher is not biased, but for your sake, I am afraid that you can't help but submit rashly, and you will die!" Dusou had obviously never tried to think in this direction, and was speechless for a moment. Yan Fei was afraid that Song Beifeng would get anxious waiting, so he urged: That Taoist Feng The old man woke up and said: Yes!Daoist Feng was obsessed with the art of alchemy all his life, and suddenly disappeared from the world at the age of fifty. Twelve years later, when Ge Hongshengzu received a letter from him, he knew that he was looking for a place to cultivate a kind of alchemy that had been lost since the Han Dynasty. It has been a long time since the Taoist technique called Fire Pill is approaching the stage of success, so Ge ​​Hong is invited to protect him and witness his ascension in the daytime. Yan Fei began to have some eyebrows about Dan Jie. Of course, Taoist Feng couldn't ascend to immortality, so he left Dan Jie behind, and Ge Hong wanted to talk about weeping again. Du Sou showed a look of nostalgia and regret, and sighed: When Ge Hong rushed to the blessed place of Feng Daoist's cultivation, he suddenly found that Feng Daoist's kung fu had reached a critical juncture, and he was about to give a helping hand, but Feng Daoist unexpectedly It burned automatically, and in the blink of an eye, there were no bones left. It can be seen that the intensity of the pill fire is far from any ordinary fire.The most amazing thing is that where Taoist Feng was incinerated by the pill fire, a fist-sized flame was left behind, which was gradually shrinking.Sacred Ancestor Ge Hong forbears the heat, and with his peerless miraculous skill, puts the Danhuo into the rare treasure frozen jade copper pot that he carries with him from a distance. Yan Fei was surprised: No one is curious?Or the inner alchemy fire in the pot has been extinguished for a long time. Dusou proudly said: "The pill fire will never go out in a dormant state, otherwise you will not lose your internal strength."Sacred Ancestor Ge Hong left a precept that anyone who opens the pot recklessly before he has figured out a way to tame the pill fire will suffer disaster immediately.Who dares to risk something that even the Holy Patriarch has nothing to do.all right!I have said everything I should say, now it is your turn to tell me the whole experience, there must be no omissions, otherwise, the rebirth of the holy ancestor will not be able to help you. With the mood of giving it a try, Yan Fei told the whole story without any omission. Dusou listened attentively, and asked a few sentences from time to time, expressing his feelings, showing his rich knowledge in alchemy. When Yan Fei finished speaking, Dusou said: I am 80 to 90% sure that I can help you Restoration, but it takes three days to prepare. At that time, everything will be in accordance with my instructions, and don't ask unnecessary questions.Today is the first day of February, and you can come to me on the fourth day of the lunar month. You can only come by yourself, and it may take two or three days to cast the spell. What choice does Yan Fei have?Nod in agreement. Dusou said: "You can't be idle these three days. I will teach you a way to start a fire. It is a secret that I don't pass on. I never pass it on to outsiders. This time, because of the special situation, I make an exception." After a short pause, he continued: This tactic is called "Ziwu Yin-Yang Jue", and it is about the way of advancing Yang fire and retreating Yin talisman.If you just ignite the fire, it will kill you, so you must use the yin retreating talisman to reconcile it. Enter the yang at midnight, and retreat yin at noon. Yan Fei himself is also an expert, and he knows the truth when he hears it, and he believes in Dusou's sincerity even more, so he listens attentively. Yan Fei and Song Beifeng were in a corner of the teahouse, tasting tea and snacks, it was the middle of the night, and there were no other guests in the restaurant except them. They took off their shoes and sat on the thick straw mat next to the comfortable cushions, full of leisurely feeling.There is a stove burning in the hall, which is as warm as spring.In fact, spring has already arrived, and the snow is gradually melting. Song Beifeng looked at him and smiled and said: I thought you would go to the tavern, but I didn't know that you came to drink tea. It was beyond my expectation. Isn't my brother happy every day without drinking? Yan Fei has a good impression of him, and he doesn't want to hide it from him. He even believes that he is a tight-lipped and committed person, and said: I am thinking of myself, so these days I must not drink alcohol on my lips. Song Beifeng rejoiced and said: My brother went to find this man named Dusou because he has a way to restore my internal strength, right? Yan Fei said: "I have to ask my brother for a favor. Dusou has a withdrawn and eccentric personality and is moody. He will spend three days preparing for it. After three days, I have to go to his place alone. The shortest time for the operation is one day." It lasts half a day, and it lasts for three days. Song Beifeng pondered and said: It seems that you and him are just acquainted for the first time. Is this old man trustworthy? Yan Fei said blankly: I don't know.But he is my only hope now, and he is also the only person who can understand my situation, otherwise, even if Dan Wang An Shiqing comes in person, there is nothing he can do. Song Beifeng was surprised and said: So you guessed earlier that it was An Shiqing who Master An invited to treat you. Yan Fei said: "I didn't hide it on purpose, but what happened to me is weird. If I tell others or not, it won't make any difference. Only Dusou understands it once he hears it." Song Beifeng said displeased: Are you still not going to tell me?If Mr. An knew that I promised you not to tell the truth, he would never ask any more questions. Yan Fei knew well that without Song Beifeng's support, Xie An would not allow him to act alone, so he smiled wryly: "Okay!"So he will tell how to get the pill and why he took it. Hearing this, Song Beifeng was dumbfounded, and he let out a long breath and said: There are such strange things in the world, if you hadn't been in front of my eyes, I really wouldn't believe it. Yan Fei said: "Life and death are a matter of fate, and misfortunes and blessings are numerous. I have to take this risk."Brother, please give me a convenience. Song Beifeng said: If I were you, I would definitely take this risk without hesitation.Everything is fine, don't worry!But just to be on the safe side, I will use some tricks to send you to Dusou's alchemy room without anyone noticing. Yan Fei liked him even more, and said with a smile: Ren Yao should have thought that he would have shot me to death, even if he knew I was alive, he wouldn't have so much free time to wait for me to appear outside Bird Clothes Lane day and night, right? Song Beifeng shook his head and said: "It's always good to be careful. The situation in Jiankang is dangerous now. After you entered Dusou's place just now, I searched the surrounding area, but luckily I didn't find anything."Otherwise, I would have sent people to inspect it now, to protect Dusou, not to teach you to make mistakes, and to make your wish come true. Yan Fei said: Dusou's martial arts are not inferior to Rongzhi, unless it is Ren Yao who came, there should be more than enough to protect himself. Song Beifeng said: So what if the little living Maitreya Zhu does not return? Yan Fei was stunned and said: How could it be him? Song Beifeng said: Do you know this person? Yan Fei said: "He is a very famous person in the north. His martial arts are as famous as Ni Huihui in the Maitreya religion, second only to Zhu Faqing. The northern martial arts people's expressions on him have turned pale. Thinking about it, even if he is not as good as Ren Yao, that's why." almost. Song Beifeng sighed: Under the instructions of the two brothers Sima Yao and Sima Daozi, Wang Guobao invited Zhu Bugui to Jiankang, and built Maitreya Temple for him. What associations do you have? Yan Fei murmured: Wang Guobao, Zhu Bugui, Zhu Leiyin was startled and said: There is a conspiracy! Song Beifeng said in a deep voice: Now in Jiankang City, Mr. An is the only one who dares to oppose Sima Yao's construction of Maitreya Temple. It's not resolved. Do you still remember the moment when you were attacked, just after Mr. An entered the palace to show Sima Yao? Yan Fei understood, nodded and said: No wonder my brother said, we have to wait for the enemy to deal with you. Song Beifeng said: The surprise attack must have been planned for a long time, it is not something that can be done in a hurry.Before you met Dusou, it was not a coincidence that we met Zhu Leiyin on the road, but it was a warning to me, and it might even allow Zhu Bugui, who was watching from the sidelines, to see my appearance clearly. Yan Fei is an old Jianghu, agreed: There are so many carriages passing by on the road, Zhu Bugui might be hiding in one of the carriages. Song Beifeng said: "Everything is aimed at someone Song, and the layout is meticulous and deliberate. As long as Zhu Leiyin will appear in front of our eyes in time, the matter is not easy." Yan Fei frowned and said, "Did you tell Mr. An about this matter?" Song Beifeng smiled bitterly and said: Mr. An has too many things to worry about!I really don't want to add to his troubles.Moreover, he is not a person in the Jianghu, and he will not understand the affairs of the Jianghu.Over the years, I have done things secretly for him, dealt with gangs, and only let him know the results, never mentioning the process. Yan Fei thought to himself that only a man like Xie An can have such subordinates, and said: Brother is in a very dangerous situation now.I really don't understand why Wang Guobao is the son-in-law of Mr. An, and why he becomes like a blood-feuding enemy. Song Beifeng said dejectedly: "The Jin family crossed south and set their capital at Jiangzuo. In the beginning, there were many talented Wang family members, and the Xie family was completely overshadowed by the limelight."Both Wang Dao and Wang Dun were powerful people. Unfortunately, Wang Dun rebelled. Although it was suppressed, the Sima clan became wary of the Wang family and turned to help Xie Yiwang.It was under such circumstances that Mr. An accepted the appointment of the court. After a short pause, he continued: The Wang and Xie families have a close relationship, and because their families are equal, it is logical for Miss Pingting to marry into the Wang family.At that time, Wang Guobao's evil deeds had not yet been revealed. Although Mr. An was not optimistic about Wang Guobao, saying that he had a cold personality, he still had to accept the Wang family's marriage proposal.Unexpectedly, Wang Guobao later engaged in lending money and made huge profits.This incident aroused Master An's dissatisfaction, and he was restrained at the imperial appointment office, which made him hate Master An deeply.Miss Pingting has returned to her natal family and has been refusing to go back. Wang Guobao has not set foot in Xie's house for a long time. You can imagine how bad the relationship between the two parties is now.Wang Guobao is an ambitious person, what he wants to be is another Wang Dun, and Master An and Master Xuan are his biggest obstacles. Yan Fei thought to himself, if he could really recover his martial arts, before leaving Jiankang, he could easily kill Wang Guobao, as a way of repaying Xie An for his hospitality. Song Beifeng said: Go home!Lest Mr. An worry. Yan Fei's mind turned to the appointment with Dusou three days later, I hope he is not lying!Ever since he lost his inner strength, he has never tried to recover his inner strength more than this moment.