Daoism divided alchemy into Inner Core and Outer Core.
Inner Core, on the other hand, was to cultivate Qi through breathing, meditating, and seeking the Dao of Immortality. However, not everyone yearned to go deep into the mountains and forests, could endure day after day of meditation, and endured the loneliness to pursue the illusory Dao of Heaven.
Especially the biggest source of customers for Immortality — the nobles and emperors. They were all addicted to worldly wine, women, wealth, and temper. They were not satisfied after enjoying it for a lifetime, and wanted to occupy it for generations to come.
Therefore, some people catered to their interests and proposed to use external objects. For example, some heavenly treasures! Later on, there was the saying of pills.
External Alchemy originated from the pre-Qin formula, which was to refine minerals in a furnace to create "Immortal Pills"! Then, the human body was modeled as a furnace.
Daoism used various secret methods to refine pills for consumption, or to directly consume some herbs to transform the Yin in one's body into Yang Qi, in order to seek longevity.
It would be fine if it was a Plant Elixir, but if it was a Metal Elixir, then it would be like an old man who was tired of living. According to later research, the Metal Elixir contained more than 60 kinds of metals, and many people would be poisoned by heavy metal.
It was funny, but the people who wanted longevity the most were the first to die because of it. For example, Emperor Qin, who wanted longevity the most, was the best example.
However, it was not that External Alchemy was useless. It directly gave birth to the ancient chemistry industry, and even the four great inventions of gunpowder were the contributions of alchemists.
The topic of pills was too heavy, especially when it involved Daoism and nobles. The four wisely avoided this topic and focused on finding their purpose.
"Is this it?" Qin Huaiyu touched the frosty white crystal and asked with a puzzled expression.
In a corner shop, the four finally found their target.
"Young Masters, this is the best wall frost." The owner of the shop was a white-haired old man. When he heard Qin Huaiyu's suspicion, it was as if he was greatly insulted.
Wall frost was another name for saltpeter. As saltpeter often appeared under the corners of walls, and its color was as white as frost, it was called wall frost.
Meton looked at the white powder and could not help but nod. "How much of this wall frost do you have? I want all of it!"
"Really!" The shop owner was pleasantly surprised. He thought to himself that he had met a big customer this time. At this time, gunpowder had not yet become popular. Therefore, saltpeter was not very useful and was usually not easy to sell.
"How could the famous Mo Jiazi in Chang 'an deceive a small shop owner like you!" At this moment, a mocking voice sounded from behind.
"Mo Jiazi!" The shopkeeper was stunned. Although he was serving the Daoist School of Thought, the rise of the Mo Jiazi School of Thought in the past half a year had attracted the interest of the entire city. He was naturally familiar with the famous Mo Jiazi and Meton.
Meton looked back and saw Pande in casual clothes looking at Meton with a smile.
"Ah!" The four of them were shocked. Since Pande was here, Li Shimin must be in the Xuan Du Temple.
"Eunuch Pang, how did you … find this place!" Meton stammered.
"Eunuch Pang, I was serving a noble when I heard a guard report that there were people dressed strangely and acting suspiciously in the back street. It was indeed you guys." Pande looked at their strange clothes and could not help but twitch his mouth. Speaking of which, it was impossible for them to keep a low profile wherever they went.
Qin Huaiyu and the other two stared at Meton. If not for his bad idea, they would not be so unlucky.
"Since Eunuch Pang has a noble to serve, we will not disturb you." Qin Huaiyu said flatteringly and slipped away.
Modun and the others nodded in unison. Right now, they didn't want to meet Li Shimin at all. They only wanted Li Shimin to leave Chang 'an City to avoid the summer heat and leave them alone in Chang' an City. At worst, they could offer the method of making ice to the Nine-percent Palace after they made it.
"Don't be in a hurry! The noble wants to see you! "Pande said with a smile.
The four people's heads suddenly drooped, and the last hope in their hearts was mercilessly exposed.
"Young Master Mo, the wall frost …" The shopkeeper saw that Meton and the others were about to leave and quickly asked.
"Yes! Of course! Why not? Wrap it all up. " Pande said with a smile. In addition to bringing back Meton and the others, he was also interested in what Meton had done. He was ordered by Li Shimin to keep an eye on Meton. He knew how troublesome Meton could be. Once he made a move, it would not be a small matter.
"Yes! Yes! " The shopkeeper was excited, but Meton's face darkened. Now, there were witnesses and evidence. It was confirmed!
In the courtyard of Xuandu Temple.
Under the shade of a lush tree, Li Shimin and Yuan Shoucheng were sitting in front of a stone table, drinking tea. The two of them were chatting happily, and from time to time burst into hearty laughter.
Under the tree next to them, Li Chengqian, Li Tai, and Li Zhi also occupied another stone table.
The three of them were eating snacks and drinking tea while looking at the four people who were standing in the corner as punishment. They could not help but snicker.
Meton and the others stood in a row with a very proper attitude. They looked like students who had made mistakes and were waiting to be taught a lesson.
"Your outfits aren't bad!" Li Chengqian winked as he looked at the outfits of the four people with great interest.
"Go."
Meton and the others immediately glared at him. "This guy is hitting us when we are down."
What was worse was that Li Zhi looked at the different clothes of Meton and the others. He snickered and began to hold his stomach. If it were not for the fear of attracting Li Shimin, he would have been rolling on the ground.
Li Tai looked at Meton and the others with great interest. Compared with Meton's strange clothes, he was more interested in Meton himself.
Among the many princes, Li Tai could be said to be the best in learning. Even in the whole Tang dynasty, he was the best. However, he had no confidence in Meton.
He was convinced by the unfathomable mathematics and the poems that were famous in Chang 'an, plus the way of applying the world to create miracles.
"Why are you here?" Meton saw an opportunity and asked Li Chengqian in a low voice.
Li Chengqian replied in a low voice, "My father is about to visit the Ninety Percent Palace. Today, I am here to fulfill my mother's wish."
Meton suddenly understood. No wonder only the three princes born by Empress Zhangsun are here. "
Since Sun Simiao stayed in Chang 'an, he often went to the palace to help Empress Zhangsun recuperate. After a few months of recuperation, the effect was great and her figure improved. He deliberately chose an auspicious day to fulfill his wish.
Meton and the others looked at each other and could not help but feel bitter. How could they be so unlucky to meet the muzzle of the gun?
"What about you? Why are you dressed like this? "Li Chengqian asked.
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