Great Song

The chief culprit who made countless Tai students cry like ghosts and howl like ghosts, making their lives worse than death, is nestling in the alchemy room, staring at the thick stack of papers in front of them.

These are all his recent records of Qi refining.Compared with the problem of measuring things such as atmospheric pressure and vacuum, good fortune is his specialty after all.After analyzing the composition of the atmosphere and measuring the ratio of vital gas, inert gas, and carbon gas, Zhen Qiong conducted a series of experiments one after another.For example, use acid-base metal stone to generate gas, and then deduce it in reverse, and use gas to melt water to produce acid-base.Although sometimes, the results were not as expected, he still figured out how to use the waste gas from the refining furnace to produce dilute sulfuric acid, which made the process of making acid much easier.

And this method also confirmed his conjecture.In the good fortune school, alchemy is just three kinds of reactions.Making one thing out of many things is called "combination"; decomposing one thing into many things is called "liking"; and exchanging one thing for another is called "change".For example, replacing one metal with another is a kind of "change".

This is what he learned from his master since he was a child, and he has always kept it in his heart.However, thinking about it now, it is too one-sided.Although these reactions require water, fire, and acid and alkali, in the final analysis, the participation of Qi is indispensable, and vitality is the root of change.And among all the things he refined, only alkali silver needs to be isolated from the air to preserve it.If this is the case, isn't most of the alchemy methods a process of "gathering yuan" and "eliminating yuan"?

If "vital energy" is used as a constant, can everything in the world be separated clearly?Like charcoal, it burns and aggregates to generate carbon gas, which is mixed with lime water and turned into lime flocs and water.On the contrary, carbon gas can be produced by burning limestone, so does the lime contain vitality and charcoal?And that which cannot be dissolved or burned should be the essence of limestone.If it can be purified, it should also be a kind of stone.

The most important thing in Jinshi School is the original appearance of all things, and vitality is the key to it.If it is possible to separate all kinds of gold and stone substances and add vitality, can't we list the formula and find out the law of change?

Thinking of this, Zhen Qiong trembled all over, as if she had touched the root of the Dao.But such a simple truth, why did the master never teach him?The Grand View of the imperial court also has qi refining, and the study time is not short, so no one sees this?Or is he thinking wrong?

"Teacher?" A voice came from the side.

Zhen Qiong looked up and saw Qingfeng looking at her nervously.Now this Xiaodao boy has grown a lot taller, and there is flesh on his cheeks, he is not as thin as a stick with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks.Looking at the young man who was very different from a year ago, Zhen Qiong suddenly laughed: "Go and invite your uncle over, I have something to discuss with him!"

No, his guess should be right.This thick stack of records cannot be fooled.Maybe these truths were discovered in the Great Yi Dynasty, but the Taoist temple he was in was too poor and shabby, and even his mentor had never been exposed to these novel concepts.Just like back then, he also had no food to eat, and his face was sallow and emaciated from hunger.

However, it is different now. His Baoying Temple is not a small temple in the countryside, but the only grand temple in the Song Dynasty that studies the avenue of good fortune.Since we can occupy the right time and place, why not delve into the avenue and find a new way out of the way?

He should also tell senior brother Chi Liaozi about the principle of "gathering yuan" and "eliminating yuan", and try his best to teach his apprentices and nephews, so that this discovery can be passed down without being dusted!

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"The temple master is looking for me?" Chi Liaozi was also a little surprised when he saw Qingfeng hurriedly approaching.Isn't Zhen Qiong studying atmospheric pressure recently? What do you want him to do?Although the performance of the marathon ball is shocking and inexplicable, Chi Liaozi always feels that this is a kind of magical method, which is very different from alchemy.If it hadn't been related to Qi refining, he would have tried to persuade Zhen Qiong not to be distracted.

Suddenly looking for yourself now, it can't be that something happened and needs to be dealt with?

Full of doubts, Chi Liaozi quickly came to the main courtyard, and saw the solemn path at a glance.His heart was shocked, and he hurriedly asked: "But what happened?"

"That's right, I discovered a principle of alchemy, and I want to discuss it with my senior brother." Zhen Qiong didn't talk nonsense, and immediately told his cheap senior brother about his new discovery.

How could Chi Liaozi have expected that Zhen Qiong was looking for him for this reason, so he immediately listened to it.After Zhen Qiong finished the last sentence, he seemed to come back to his senses, and let out a breath that he had held for a long time: "This, this statement is really unexpected..."

This argument was so weird and shocking that it made Chi Liaozi's mind buzzing.However, no matter how shocked he was, he didn't know how to refute.This theory is in line with the saying that "air produces all things". The natural growth of gold, stone, vegetation, and vitality and other things are combined to give birth to all things.Isn't the process of "gathering yuan" and "eliminating yuan" just the change of yin and yang, and the cycle of life and interest?He guarded the alchemy furnace and microscope all day long, and devoted himself to hard work, but he couldn't come to such a truth.Unexpectedly, Zhen Qiong only spent a mere year refining qi, and got this.Once this statement is verified, the entire Jindan sect will be turned upside down!

Seeing the appearance of the old Taoist, Zhen Qiong was afraid that he would not believe it, so she hurriedly said: "I have tried this method many times, if senior brother does not believe it, I can try it myself, there is charcoal and lime in the alchemy room..."

He was about to display all kinds of glassware and demonstrate it to Chi Liaozi himself, but the other party shook his head: "You make it clear, there is no need to demonstrate it."

Carbon gas, gray water, etc. are the most basic experiments. He also tried it himself in the Danfang. How can anyone not believe it?However, after thinking about it, Chi Liaozi still said: "However, there should be types of alchemy changes that do not require vitality. Just like underwater changes, new things can be produced without touching the atmosphere. There must be a mystery. This method should continue to be refined. Maybe it can reveal the Dao.”

These words were exactly what Zhen Qiong wanted, and he nodded vigorously: "I want to repeat the experiments I did before several times and list the formulas. As long as I find the rules, it will become a definite law."

Whether it is good fortune, investigation of things, or even calculation, there must be a formula.This is the lifelong pursuit of the great masters. It is not enough to explain the principles, but also to have simple, clear and irrefutable formulas that can be understood by thousands of people and used in practice.Now that he has established a sect, he naturally has to lay down some foundations so that the theory of Baoying Temple can survive for a long time.

Chi Liaozi didn't expect Zhen Qiong to have such an ambition, so he couldn't help but look at him with admiration: "What the Master said is very true. If the Dharma can be realized, the Jindan sect will respect you as their teacher in the future!"

This is the real person, the great master!Zhen Qiong couldn't help but ignited a raging flame in her heart: "What brother said is that our Baoying Temple has to be famous forever, and it must be famous in history!"

These two powerful words set Chi Liaozi's old bones on fire, and he chatted with Zhen Qiong for a long time, before turning back in a hurry to sort out the materials in his hands.When the people left, Zhen Qiong sat back in her original position, biting the tip of her pen to write and draw.Records are all numbers, but it is extremely difficult to turn them into formulas.Fortunately, he is not bad at counting, if someone else has a bad brain, he may not be able to write clearly even if he bites the pen.

But even so, this progress can't be fast.Zhen Qiong even forgot to eat her meal, so she waved for her apprentice to light the lamp when she couldn't see clearly.Unexpectedly, it was not Qingfengmingyue who came here with a kerosene lamp.

Holding the glass cup with his slender fingers, he gently placed it on the table, turned the lamp with a gold hook, and then cut off a little to make the flame brighter.

Awakened by the crackling sound, Zhen Qiong looked up at the hand, and saw Han Miao's helpless and concerned face.He shuddered and looked out the window: "Why is it dark?"

"Did you not eat dinner again?" Han Miao asked without answering.

Zhen Qiong coughed dryly, and quickly raised the draft paper full of ghost symbols: "I have discovered a new method, and I am summing up the formula. If it can be done, there is a shortcut!"

The mess on that piece of paper was full of scribbled symbols and codes created by Zhen Qiong.Han Miao raised his eyebrows: "But it's similar to the formula taught in Yi Xue?"

When running the voluntary school before, in addition to the invited teacher, Zhen Qiong also listed some formulas and asked Han Miao to change the teaching plan.He is no stranger to this expression of "equal sign".Written out, these formulas are simpler and more intuitive than complicated descriptions, and children can easily understand them.If it weren't for this, those children who have never learned to count will not accept it so quickly.

"Some are similar, but not the same. The main thing is to distinguish the composition of various substances and the conditions of change. I still can't figure out some things, so I have to take my time." Zhen Qiong frowned and said something.This won't be done in a short while, and I'm afraid it will take a lot of time.

"Since you have to take your time, you have to recharge your batteries and eat well and sleep well." Han Miao didn't want to see Zhen Qiong forgetting to eat and sleep, so he said immediately, "I've been delayed for a while, why don't you eat with me first?" meal?"

For Brother Miao, Zhen Qiong has always been responsive to requests, how can there be any reason not to agree?Han Miao immediately sent someone to fetch the food, and said by the way: "The Taixue has to add math subjects, and Xia'er is not good at the basics, and the "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" is so-so. I wonder if I can borrow your disciple Mingyue to help him with his homework?"

It's not difficult, Zhen Qiong agreed: "Let Mingyue go to Yixue to get a textbook, and it will teach faster."

Hearing this, Han Miao nodded thoughtfully: "Speaking of which, Yixue also re-calculates. If it is so easy to use, it can be popularized by the imperial court. Maybe it will be beneficial to enlightenment."

"Ah?" Zhen Qiong was a little startled, "These calculations are not very difficult, are they really useful?"

He also listed some calculation formulas based on "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic". Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are actually not as easy to use as abacus calculations, but children are clumsy, and writing on paper is more intuitive than doing calculations with chips or calculation boards.For things like equations, the description is also simplified, and the number is directly marked with a plus or minus, or a fraction is written.

Han Miao nodded, "Of course it is useful. If you practice alchemy, you have to create your own formulas, so there must be a reason for it."

What he said was unintentional, but Zhen Qiong was startled: "That's right, brother Cunzhong's research should also be able to list the formulas. I will go to him tomorrow, he is much better at calculating than me, there must be a way." !"

Han Miao didn't expect Zhen Qiong's thoughts to change so quickly, but Shen Kuo was an official of the court and was proficient in arithmetic.If you tell him about this matter, it will be much better for him to play the court than Zhen Qiong.

Han Miao couldn't help showing a smile, picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of meat, and handed it over: "It's Qiong'er's thoughtful idea. Let's eat first, and I will find my brother tomorrow."

Her stomach was growling with hunger, Zhen Qiong couldn't be polite, so she took a bite.

The author has something to say: The good luck school classifies the replacement reaction and the metathesis reaction together as "change", and "gathering" and "eliminating" are oxidation and reduction reactions.