Laoshan Sutra Pavilion is large in scale and contains countless books. Jiang Hao walked past the bookshelves with various labels on them.

Department of Taoism.

Buddhist Sutra Department.

Confucian Classics.

Jiang Hao only looked at the title on the book box to know whether he had read the book or not. Jiang Hao had read most of the Taoist scriptures, Buddhist scriptures, and Confucian classics, so he hurriedly browsed through it and finally came to the miscellaneous books section.

After reading the miscellaneous books, Jiang Hao discovered that there were no methods for cultivating immortals or cultivating spells here. He also understood that after all, skills and spells were fundamental, so how could they be placed here casually for outsiders to watch.

However, those miscellaneous books still aroused Jiang Hao's interest.

"The Book of Demon Subduing".

It records the deeds of Laoshan predecessors in slaying demons and exterminating demons.

If these records were placed in later generations, they would definitely be a fairy tale novel. However, in this world where monks, monsters, and evil ghosts are everywhere, it is not a novel, but a biography.

The Demon Subjugation Book records many examples, eliminating the bad and retaining the good. Jiang Hao saw a lot of useful content, such as some monsters and evil spirits that appeared in the world, the attack methods of these monsters and evil spirits, and the methods used by these predecessors to slay demons and demons.

Taoism, methods, etc.

Later, the treatment methods were also recorded, such as certain types can be eaten, certain types can be made into elixirs, certain types can be refined into weapons, certain types can be subdued and become mountain-protecting beasts, certain types can be made into mounts, etc.

It can be used as a teaching case.

It even feels like reading the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

Jiang Hao saw another book called "Baicao Jing", which contained many records of various plant essences and various medicinal materials that can be used to make elixirs. There were pictures on it, from childhood to adulthood, so that people could easily distinguish them.

It also records the medicinal properties, place of origin, what kind of elixirs can be added, etc. This is definitely an auxiliary textbook for alchemy, and it is very necessary to learn it.

"Genius Earth Treasure Scroll".

Just by looking at the title of the book, you can tell that it contains various genius treasures. Most of them record some minerals and treasures. How could Jiang Hao let go of this kind of knowledge.

"Hundred Schools of Weapons"

It records various weapons and magical implements of each sect, such as Taoist swords, seals, mirrors, wats, Ruyi, tokens, magic ropes, canopy rulers, Sanqing bells, ghost sticks, lightning strikes wood, etc.

The sword is a murderous weapon and a symbol of authority. The seal is a token of government and possesses spiritual power. The mirror can see through all things and is invisible. Other magic weapons also have their own functions.

It also records Buddhist instruments, such as flags, umbrellas, bells, drums, chimes, gongs, cymbals, bells, etc., and even some weapons and instruments used by evil spirits and evil ghosts are also recorded.

In addition, there are many books, such as "Five Elements Law Record", which introduce the knowledge of the five elements, which also contain the content of the five elements magic, but there is no cultivation method.

For example, "The Book of Six Realms" records things in the underworld. Jiang Hao also saw the magic of communicating yin and yang. In this book, Jiang Hao saw an introduction to the underworld and the six paths of reincarnation. He has been to the underworld,

Of course I know these are not fake.

What’s interesting is that this book also records the affairs of the City God in detail. Before, Jiang Hao felt a little confused about the jurisdiction of the City God, King Yama, King Ksitigarbha, Emperor Dongyue, and Emperor Fengdu. After reading it, he completely understood

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It is recorded in the book that the City God is a human god who governs the affairs of evil and ghosts in the world. He has a very high and special status. He is the god of Confucianism and Taoism. He is in charge of the affairs of the world. He is really responsible for the happiness, wealth, longevity and good and evil of a person's life.

The official position of Punishing is specifically in charge of the household registration of the living and the dead, guarding a place, and recording the good and evil deeds of the people of that place.

"To observe the good and evil of the people and bring disaster and blessing to them, so that You Ming's actions will not be spared."

As for King Yama, King Ksitigarbha, Emperor Dongyue, and Emperor Fengdu, although they have lofty status, they are all gods of the underworld. They are restricted by their duties and cannot interfere in the affairs of the world at will.

To put it simply, the City God has the power to directly enforce the law, directly catch demons, capture ghosts, and even manage the affairs of living people. Only when the souls are handed over to King Yama, King Ksitigarbha, Emperor Dongyue, and Emperor Fengdu can they begin.

Process and exercise judicial power.

The parties have no direct reporting relationship and can only be regarded as cooperation.

Although the city god has a low status in the divine world, he is highly respected in the human world.

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In this way, Jiang Hao stayed in the Sutra Pavilion and read for several days. When he was hungry, he went to eat. When he was thirsty, someone brought him tea. When he was sleepy, the Taoist boy arranged a place to sleep. When he got up, he continued to read. He didn't feel bored at all.

At the top of a certain peak in Laoshan Mountain, among the clouds and mist, an old Taoist sat cross-legged on a futon on the top of the mountain, with a whisk in his hand beside him. His hair was as white as frost, but his face was delicate and rosy. One look at it showed that he was full of qi and blood and had achieved success in cultivation, especially that

A pair of eyes that don't look old and turbid at all, but are much clearer and brighter than those of ordinary people.

At the bottom of the old path, two disciples in Tsing Yi stood respectfully with their hands lowered.

The old Taoist looked at one of the disciples and asked softly: "Sichun, are your injuries healed?"

Ma Sichun bowed and replied, "Back to Master, my disciple's injury has recovered."

"It's good to recover. You are indeed in danger this time. If you hadn't met Jiang Hao, your life would not have been saved. You are lucky. By the way, Xiuyuan, is Jiang Hao still reading in the Sutra Pavilion these days?" The old Taoist looked at it.

Xiuyuan Xiuyuan.

"It's Master. Since I went in three days ago, I haven't come out yet. I asked the Taoist boy that Brother Jiang never leaves the books in his hands. He especially likes to read miscellaneous books."

The old Taoist stroked his beard and said with a smile, "I communicated with him before, and he said that he had memorized 1,780 volumes of three thousand Taoist scriptures and four to five hundred Buddhist scriptures. He is a scholar himself and has read countless Confucian classics.

, he has read most of the books on Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism in the Sutra Pavilion, so naturally he will not read them again. Of course, he prefers to read those miscellaneous books about strange things and cultivating immortals."

Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun looked surprised, "How is it possible to memorize two to three thousand volumes of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism?"

The two of them have been practicing Taoism for more than thirty years. They entered the monastery at a young age. They practice and study constantly and work hard to make progress. They can only say that they have written down dozens of books.

Two to three thousand, this is too exaggerated.

"Haha~~!"

Master Xuanji smiled faintly and said, "He has the ability of photographic memory, a God-given magical power, which you cannot compare to."

Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun were both stunned, and then they murmured in their hearts. They have a photographic memory. This is really incomparable. It takes days or even months to memorize a book by yourself, but someone can memorize it at a glance. This is really incomparable.

Master Xuanji continued: "He has a photographic memory and loves to read. When he arrived at Mount Laoshan, he went to the Sutra Collection Pavilion and never came out. Judging from his efforts, it is not surprising that he has memorized two to three thousand sutras. His mind is very clear.

He reached the peak of foundation building at the age of twenty-one. From now on, it can be seen that his talent for cultivation is extremely high. As long as there are no problems, he will be able to achieve the golden elixir in the future."

Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun were shocked. They didn't expect the master to value Jiang Hao so much. They didn't know if it was possible to achieve the golden elixir.

"Xiuyuan Sichun, go and invite little friend Jiang to Wanghai Pavilion, and say that I will invite him to have tea and talk."

"Yes, master!"

The old Taoist waved his hand, and a white cloud suddenly rose up from under his buttocks, dragging the old Taoist and the futon into the air, and flew towards the depths of the sea of ​​clouds.

Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun saluted together and sent the master off.

Jiang Hao was reading a book when he suddenly felt something strange in front of him. He looked up and saw Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun, with a smile on his face, "Brother Qi, I haven't seen you for a long time. Brother Ma, I see you look completely better."

Ma Sichun took a step forward, bowed ninety degrees, and gave a respectful salute to Jiang Hao, "Brother Jiang, thank you so much for saving your life. I can't thank you enough. If Brother Jiang needs Sichun in the future, he will go through fire and water."

"Haha, you don't have to be so polite. I think if you had encountered me being injured and in danger, you would have come to my rescue, right?" Jiang Hao said with a smile.

"Natural." Ma Sichun affirmed.

"You can do it and so can I, so there's no need to worry so much." Jiang Hao said.

Qi Xiuyuan stood aside and looked at Jiang Hao, thinking that Brother Jiang was so good at talking. With just these few words, the junior brother could remove the burden from his heart and leave only gratitude, so that he could get along with each other better in the future.

It turns out that this person is not only talented and cultivated, but also a good person in life. I am more than ten years older than the other person, but I am nowhere near as good as the other person. I am really ashamed.

Qi Xiuyuan said: "Brother Jiang, Master asked me to invite Brother Jiang to the Wanghai Pavilion for tea and talk. Does Brother Jiang have time now?"

Jiang Hao quickly stood up, "How dare you delay Master Xuanji's invitation? I don't dare to keep Master Xuanji waiting for a long time. Brother Qi, please take me there quickly."

Qi Xiuyuan and Ma Sichun took Jiang Hao to the mountainside. Jiang Hao looked at the distant mountains and asked, "This is not the way to Wanghai Pavilion."

At this moment, a crane flew from the distance and hovered beside the three of them. Qi Xiuyuan said: "This is the master's crane mount. It is inconvenient to walk to Wanghai Pavilion. The master specially sent a crane to pick you up. Brother Jiang, please get on the crane."

, the crane will take you there."

Jiang Hao looked at the crane, but it was a man who had become a spirit. His cultivation level should not be less than six or seven hundred years. Jiang Hao lightly scurried and landed firmly on the back of the crane. The crane spread its wings without any sway.

Carry him and fly far away.

This is flying on a crane, which is very different from flying on an airplane, hang glider, or mecha. At least in Jiang Hao's heart, he feels that this thing is quite high-end, and this is the kind of treatment only gods can have.

Riding a crane to the west, ah bah bah bah.

The crane is as high as the sky, flying across the sky, coming and going leisurely.

With a hundred thousand guan tied around his waist, he rode a crane down to Yangzhou!

It is like a beautiful young woman riding a white crane in the sky!

After a short time, the crane carried Jiang Hao to a vertical mountain peak deep in the sea of ​​clouds. This mountain peak was like a sky pillar with no place to climb around. There was a small pavilion on top. Jiang Hao climbed up from the crane's back.

Jump down and land on the platform in front of the pavilion.

The old Taoist sat on the futon, with a teapot and teacups beside him, and a chessboard in front of him, looking at Jiang Hao as he walked over with a smile.

“I’ve met the real person Xuanji!”

Jiang Hao saluted.

"Sit down, little friend Jiang." Master Xuanji said, swiping a fly whisk, and a futon appeared opposite.

Jiang Hao went over and sat down.

The teapot flew up automatically, poured a cup of tea for Jiang Hao, and flew back after pouring it.

"How do you feel here?" Master Xuanji asked.

Jiang Hao looked around and said: "Watching the sea of ​​clouds, drinking fairy tea, and talking about chess with real people, this is a wonderful place in life."

Master Xuanji asked Jiang Hao to make the first move, but Jiang Hao did not shy away from being arrogant and made the first move, and the two started talking.

"Little friend Jiang, how have you gained from reading these past few days?" asked the old Taoist.

"It opened my eyes and gained a lot of knowledge. Before, I could only read books at home, but then I traveled around to study and collect classics. Being in the Laoshan Scripture Library is like entering a treasure house. I really hope I can read them all," said Jiang Hao.

"On the first floor of the Sutra Pavilion there are only ordinary Taoist canons, Buddhist scriptures, Confucian classics, miscellaneous notes, etc. The cultivation techniques and various magic spells are not visible to outsiders," said Xuanji Zhenren.

"This junior is already satisfied with what he can see." Jiang Hao said.

"Are you satisfied? Don't you want to go upstairs and have a look?" The old Taoist looked at Jiang Hao and asked softly.

Jiang Hao raised his head and looked at Lao Dao.
Chapter completed!