The situation in Luoyang is as calm as ever. Even the death of Jixie did not cause many ripples. After all, he was just an eunuch beside Emperor Ming. Perhaps when Emperor Ming was alive, he still had some influence. Now that Emperor Ming has passed away,

Jiuxie is just a humble little person and will not have any impact on the current situation.

Cao Liang was on duty in the palace for one day every two or three days, and he had quite a lot of free time left. Occasionally he went to the farm to visit, but Manager Niu told him that the materials for making a repeating crossbow had almost been exhausted. If he couldn't buy more in the future,

After getting the materials back, the construction of the repeating crossbow can only be suspended.

But the farm could no longer afford the money. The huge cost of building the catapult and keel waterwheel, coupled with the cost of building the repeating crossbow, had already depleted the farm's many years of savings.

It is spring at this time, the crops have just been planted, and the harvest will not be available for at least half a year.

Cao Liang couldn't afford to wait for half a year.

Moreover, the farm's income is limited. Not only must it ensure the normal operation of the farm, but it must also bear the expenses of the entire Gaolinghou Mansion. Even if there is a slight balance at the end of the year, it will not be enough to meet Cao Liang's needs.

Finding ways to make money is an urgent problem before Cao Liang, and Cao Liang has already bet all his money on Wushisan. All the raw materials have been purchased, and everything is ready. The only thing missing is Dongfeng. Now he is missing someone who knows how to prepare it.

The five-stone warlock is gone.

Following Cao Liang's order, He Fu searched for a magician who could prepare the Five-Stone Powder in Luoyang City. He rushed around for days, but with little success. Warlocks who could make the Five-Stone Powder were already relatively scarce talents. Nowadays, the Five-Stone Powder is popular in the world.

, these warlocks are not treated as treasures, how difficult it is for Cao Liang to poach them.

However, Ah Fu listened to Cao Liang's words and deliberately made friends with these warlocks, but he unexpectedly learned a piece of news.

It turned out that there was a little warlock named Qiu Lin who was working in Yipinju. One time after drinking, he revealed to Ah Fu that he had a master named Ziyun Taoist who was an expert in making five-stone powder. Qiu Lin's skills

, which is obtained from his true biography.

It's just that Taoist Ziyun was obsessed with developing immortality elixirs and was not very interested in making Five Stone Powder. Yipinju offered high prices many times and wanted to hire him to prepare Five Stone Powder, but he declined all the times.

He Furu found a treasure, and after asking clearly where Ziyun Taoist lived in Shouyang Mountain, he immediately reported it to Cao Liang.

Cao Liang was not very happy. Although he said that Taoist Ziyun was like a wild crane in idle clouds and ignored the world, Cao Liang wanted to try anyway, so he immediately set off to Shouyang Mountain to find Taoist Ziyun.

Shouyang Mountain is not far from Luoyang. Walking more than thirty miles northeast from Luoyang, you will arrive at Shouyang Mountain. Shouyang Mountain is the main peak of Mang Mountain. Because the sun rises first, it is named Shouyang Mountain.

Shouyang Mountain contains the tomb of Emperor Wen of Wei Cao Pi, and this is not the only thing that makes Shouyang Mountain famous. It is said that both Boyi and Shuqi were the sons of Lord Guzhu in the late Shang Dynasty. It is said that Lord Guzhu named Shuqi as his successor before his death.

, but Shu Qi gave way to Boyi after the death of Lord Guzhu. Boyi refused to accept it. The two could not argue with each other, so they defected to Zhou State one after another. Later, King Wu attacked Zhou, and the two stopped their horses to persuade him to no avail. After the establishment of Zhou Dynasty,

, Boyi and Shuqi were unwilling to eat Zhou millet, so they fled to Shouyang Mountain and gathered weeds for food until they starved to death.

Later generations praised Boyi Shuqi's character and built a temple on Shouyang Mountain to commemorate him.

However, in Cao Liang's view, Boyi Shuqi was simply pedantic and a little short-sighted. King Zhou was unruly and King Wu attacked him, which represented the people of the world. Boyi Shuqi acted as a chariot with his arms and tried to stop King Wu's army. He simply overestimated his capabilities. And the world

After returning to the Zhou Dynasty, they thought they could remain innocent by not eating Zhou millet. Little did they know that every plant and tree in the world belonged to the Zhou Dynasty. Even the air they breathed belonged to the Zhou Dynasty. Even after their death, their bones were buried.

The land is also the land of the Zhou Dynasty. The whole world is so vast that it is completely impossible to be alone.

Cao Liang and his party followed the address provided by Qiu Lin and went straight over the mountains and ridges to the residence of Taoist Ziyun.

The residence of Ziyun Taoist is at Ziyun Peak, the highest point of Shouyang Mountain. The place is shrouded in mist and purple light all day long, giving it a sense of ecstasy. Ziyun Taoist lives here in seclusion, so he calls Ziyun his home.

No.: Visit immortals and enlightenment every day, quarry stones and refine elixirs, and do not interact with people in the secular world.

It was close to noon when Cao Liang and the others climbed up Ziyun Peak. The last section of the road was extremely steep and steep, and horses could not walk. Cao Liang had to abandon his horse and walk, climbing all the way, and finally arrived in front of Ziyun Taoist Temple.

Cao Liang was already out of breath from exhaustion, and Ah Fu was even more exhausted, panting like an ox, and couldn't even take a step forward. Only Fang Bu looked normal and walked calmly, without any sense of having to climb over mountains and ridges.

.

The master was indeed a master, and Cao Liang couldn't help but secretly admire him. He was already diligent in training, but compared to Fang Bu, he was still far behind.

Ziyun Taoist Temple is located on the top of the mountain. It is very simple. However, it is a miracle to think about how many houses can be built on the top of this mountain.

Logically speaking, it was time to knock on the door at this time, but Cao Liang looked at Ah Fu and saw that he was already as tired as a dog and could hardly breathe. It was definitely impossible to expect him to knock on the door.

Although Fang Bu was calm and composed, he still held the knife there and remained motionless. This guy was basically only there to be Cao Liang's bodyguard and would not do anything else.

There was no choice but to go up and call the door. After knocking for a long time, the door of the Taoist temple creaked open, revealing the face of a childish little Taoist boy who looked at Cao Liang doubtfully and said: "

Who are you? What are you doing here?"

Cao Liang cupped his hands and said with a smile: "I'm Cao Liang of the Marquis of Gaoling. I've heard about Ziyun Immortal for a long time, so I'm taking the liberty to pay you a visit today. Please spread the word."

The little Taoist boy pulled his face and said, "No!" He stretched out his hand to close the door.

Cao Liang hurriedly blocked it with his hands and said: "I have come all the way to visit you just to see Ziyun Immortal. Don't refuse."

The little Taoist boy couldn't close the door, his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot, and he said angrily: "What's wrong with you? My master said that all the common people will not be seen. The donor should please come back!"

Ah Fu panted for a long time, and finally recovered a little. Hearing the little Taoist boy speak so rudely, he immediately stepped forward and said, "It's unreasonable. You, a little Taoist boy, dare to block our little Marquis's driving, and call you

Master, come out!"

Not to be outdone, the little Taoist boy said: "You are just a green onion. If you want to see my master, there is no way for you to do so!"

The two people refused to give in to each other and quarreled.
Chapter completed!