91st donation of blood

  Wu Song was worried about capturing the thief when Xue Hui finally arrived in the capital. On his way, he robbed several women and secretly trained them with a secret method to erase their memories.

  After arriving in the capital, Xu Huai did not rush to visit those officials and nobles, but instead lingered in the flower streets and willow alleys, lavishly spending money, earning a reputation as a romantic and elegant person.

  Xu Huai scattered gold like dirt, discussing Taoist teachings and techniques among prostitutes, often performing a show, being treated as a god by those prostitutes.

  This matter soon reached the ears of Cai Jing's son, Cai You. Cai You liked to flatter Emperor Huizong and knew that the emperor was fond of Taoist talk about longevity and immortality. He often discussed Taoist magic with the emperor. Emperor Huizong also enjoyed ** plays, but before the national teacher went on an expedition, he endured for over a month. Cai You knew the emperor's thoughts and often tempted him to go to the streets to flirt with prostitutes in order to gain favor.

  Cai Yong heard of Xu Hui's reputation as a romantic and elegant scholar, so he sent someone to invite him to his mansion. When they met, Cai saw that Xu was still talking about love and romance despite being sixty years old with the face of a child and hair like a crane.

  Cai You secretly thought to himself, "This old man is sixty years old and can still be so vigorous and powerful. He indeed has some magical skills." Then he approached Xu Hui and called him Mr., asking for his teachings on the art of longevity. Xu Hui did not hold back, saying everything that should be said and also things that shouldn't be said.

  Cai You was overjoyed after hearing this, and boasted in front of the Emperor, speaking with great eloquence. However, people without wisdom will not cultivate even if they hear the Tao of the immortals, but instead use it to show off. Cai You and Huizong Zhao Ji were among them, only concerned with grandiose discussions, first satisfying their verbal addiction.

  After two chats, they were extremely happy. Cai You brought it up again, and the emperor was hooked. The palace's concubines were too rigid and wouldn't cooperate. Huizong couldn't help himself and came out of the palace with Cai You to flirt with prostitutes.

  The ruler is not a ruler, the minister is not a minister, and from top to bottom in the imperial court, everything is dark and corrupt.

  Cai Yi's move delighted the emperor, who rewarded him heavily. Xutu Lin's reputation as a romantic and elegant scholar also spread among the civil and military officials.

  Xu Huai immediately became restless, visiting officials everywhere, lavishly sending gifts, gold and silver and beautiful women paving the way, and indeed no one could stop them, all being taken in by those corrupt officials.

  At this time, Emperor Huizong also heard the name of Fengliu Daoren in the streets and alleys, and asked Cai You about it. Only then did he know that it was a Taoist from his own palace, and hurriedly invited him to meet.

  Xu Huai met with Huizong, dignified and composed, neither arrogant nor humble, unmoved by honor or shame. At first, he did not discuss the matter of Qingyun Mountain, but instead began by speaking about the Taoist tales of immortals, his words pouring out like a riot of colorful flowers.

  Xu Huai performed his Taoist magic in front of the emperor, and his skills were originally not weak. He deliberately added some fancy moves, which was naturally pleasing to the eye.

  Huizong was overjoyed and immediately rewarded him heavily, also granting him an official position as a third-rank Daoist priest. From then on, whenever he went to the brothels, he would bring him along.

  One day, Huizong had a dream. In the dream, Taishang Laojun said to him: "You should revive my teachings with your former life." This was actually Xu Hui's method, pretending to quote Laozi's words. Huizong then asked Xu Hui to interpret his dream. Xu Hui said: "Your Majesty was originally a heavenly guest, Shenxiao Emperor descended to the mortal world, the eldest son of Yuandi, Shenxiao Yueling Wang, also known as Longsheng Dadijun."

  Huizong was even more delighted, Wu Song was named the national teacher, only before Huizong ascended to the throne to help him ascend and claim the title of emperor, and had not flattered him much. Xu Hui, on the other hand, continued to flatter, with divine merit shaking heaven, naturally winning over the emperor's favor even more. Huizong then ordered him to lead all the Taoist sects in the country, to extensively repair the Jade Pure Palace of the Heavenly Worthy and the Temple of Ten Thousand Longevity, Xu Hui hastily declined, saying: "There are many immortals among the Taoists, how dare I, your humble subject, presume to lead them?" He firmly refused.

  Huizong admired his integrity and promoted him to a higher position. On the third day of the first month, he was appointed as a second-grade official in the Imperial Academy, ranking just below Wu Song, the head of the Tianji Pavilion, and equal to Wang Laozhi and Yang Jie. Only then did Xu Huai present a dragon-tiger elixir to the emperor.

  Emperor Huizong took the Dragon and Tiger Pill, and suddenly felt refreshed and invigorated, with a vigorous spirit, as if he had become ten or more years younger, and his strength was frightening. Following Xu Hui's guidance, he cultivated it again, and indeed found the Qi sensation, able to feel the warm and cozy true Qi inside his Dantian.

  Huizong was overjoyed, and in the past when he had practiced for thousands of times, he hadn't found any sensation, but now after taking a pill, there was a miracle, so he valued Xu Xuan even more.

  Xu Huai then presented the second Dragon and Tiger Pill, saying: "This divine pill is not mine, but a gift from another virtuous scholar to Your Majesty, wishing you eternal life."

  Huizong asked the Taoist his name and surname, but Xuhuai refused to discuss it. Huizong became even more curious and pressed for an answer, whereupon Xuhuai finally revealed the name Chen Xizhen, Chen Daozi.

  Huizong heard the name and felt familiar, after careful consideration, he suddenly realized that it was a rebel who made trouble in Shandong, his heart was quite angry, and he also pitied the effect of Longhu Dan.

  Xu Hui explained, "Chen Daosi has an old grudge against Wu Guoshi and does not intend to rebel against Your Majesty. He wants to rebel against Wu Guoshi, which is a personal vendetta. Chen Daosi is a disciple of Zhang Tian Shi of Mount Longhu, how could he possibly betray Your Majesty? His loyalty to you lies in this elixir."

  Huizong listened, and suddenly he was enlightened. He took the second Dragon-Tiger Pill, and instantly his ears were clear and his eyes were bright. His body was as strong and healthy as a young man's. Xuhuai also taught him some minor Daoist techniques.

  Huizong practiced Taoist techniques and indulged in romantic affairs with Xu Hui, squandering his energy on women, causing his cultivation to deteriorate completely.

  Xu Huai then offered the third Dragon and Tiger Pill, and only then did he reveal to the Emperor, saying: "Chen Daozi is wholeheartedly devoted to the country, with a talent that can hold up the beams of the state. He has been able to hold his own against Guo Shi for so long, which shows his ability, and he is worthy of being paired with Guo Shi as equals. Your Majesty's wisdom is divine, now there are two heavenly immortals who have descended to the mortal world to assist, the Jiangshan of the Great Song will certainly be forever stable."

  Huizong's resentment towards Chen Xiyi had long since dissipated, and he laughed: "Which heavenly general is Chen Daosi? Is Wu Guoshi also a divine spirit in heaven?"

  Xu Huai said: "Chen Daosi is the reincarnation of Qingxu Leifu's Xiantian Rain Master Neizheng Zhenjun, and Wuguo Shi is known as Erlang. Naturally, he is the reincarnation of Erlang Xiangyou Zhenjun. They are all Your Majesty's subjects. It's just that these two people had some past grievances in heaven, and now they have come down to assist Your Majesty on the orders of the Jade Emperor. The grudges from heaven have also been brought to the mortal world, which is why there has been this cause and effect."

  Xu Huai's words were clever, and he lightly turned Chen Daozhi and Song Jiang's rebellion into a personal vendetta between gods, turning treason into a fight between two people, with the plot naturally being different.

  Emperor Huizong was also infatuated with Taoist magic and committed to it, saying: "Since they are all my pillars, if we continue to fight like this, the people will suffer and the treasury will be depleted. Is there a way for Tiger Lin to resolve this?"

  Xu Huai then presented the plan to surrender, saying: "Your Majesty is the eldest son of the Jade Emperor, Chen Daoshi and Wu Guoshi are both under the orders of the Jade Emperor to descend to the mortal world to assist, they are all Your Majesty's subjects. If Your Majesty sends a letter, Chen Daoshi will certainly not fight with Wu Guoshi again, but will rely on Your Majesty, enter the court as an official, and wholeheartedly assist Your Majesty. Wu Guoshi will also not care about personal grudges, our Great Song has two divine generals, naturally the mountains and rivers are forever stable, and foreign enemies will not invade!"

  Emperor Huizong thought it was reasonable, and on the second day, he unusually held an early court session to discuss with his ministers: "Wu Guo Shi led the expedition against Chen Hui Zhen Song Jiang and others, exhausting the national treasury. Now that the national strength is not enough, the two armies are at a stalemate, it's better to make peace." What do you think, gentlemen?

  The whole court of generals looked at each other, and someone immediately stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, the national teacher's great army has already pressed to the Qingyun Mountain rebel stronghold. This winter is difficult for people and horses to move, next year after the thaw and ice melt, it will surely be possible to take down Qingyun Mountain in one fell swoop and pacify the rebels. How can we say that we are at a stalemate? At this time, to surrender would not be reasonable, nor would it be in line with reason or circumstances. Your Majesty, think thrice! General Wu has labored hard to suppress the rebels, how can we explain this surrender to him?"

  Xu Huai had long since bought off all the civil officials in the court, and now that he had given them a nod, they all came forward one after another to express their approval of Your Majesty's plan to grant amnesty, saying: "If the National Master could have put down the rebellion, it would have been put down long ago. Your Majesty is showing consideration for the people of the whole country by granting amnesty to the rebels and letting them serve the court; this is the way to govern the country!"

  The two sides quarreled for a long time, the military generals were clumsy and inarticulate, no match for the civil officials, and they all retreated. Huizong immediately ordered Xu Hui and Cai You to take charge of the amnesty and announced the end of the court session.

  But at this time, Wu Song and Qin Yan'er were unable to capture the third immortal. It was a delicate and white little doll because it had eaten the wood shavings and lost its ability to escape, its body stuck in the ground, leaving only one head that could not get in.

  The two of them dug out the little doll, and they looked at each other in dismay. All they saw was that big fat kid wailing away without stopping.

  "You're sure that eating this little guy will make you a land-based immortal?" Wu Song asked, pinching the little guy's soft and tender cheeks.

  "A hundred percent guarantee!" Qin Wan'er twisted the little guy's nose, and he stopped crying loudly, starting to pretend to be dead. "As long as I, a doctor, prescribe a dose of medicine, after taking it, he will definitely live forever."

  "Can you bring yourself to do it?"

  Qin Wan'er picked up the little doll and said viciously, "I've dissected living people before, what's eating a child? Steamed, pan-fried, deep-fried, boiled, stewed, stir-fried, eat it however you want!" She repeatedly sized up the seemingly dead Can Xian, only to see him secretly open his eyes and look at her with tears welling up.

  Qin Wan'er's heart softened at once, and she said, "Alright, I couldn't bear to say it, first take a cup of ginseng and blood, if you want to eat it, I can give you the recipe."

  Qin Wan'er took a cup of ginseng and blood, Wu Song picked up the doll, staring at it fiercely, the little thing wailed loudly, Wu Song was busy comforting and making funny faces, but couldn't calm it down for half a day, and finally said: "I also can't bear to do it, let's spare it?"

  Qin Wan'er felt a little reluctant, but really letting her eat this little doll was also unbearable. She stomped her foot and said: "I knew I couldn't become an immortal!" Then she turned around and left.

  Wu Song put down the little guy on the ground and stood up to leave, smiling: "Relying on eating Linggen Xianyao to achieve immortality is not the right path after all."

  The two turned their heads to see that the little doll was standing at the entrance of Qin Wang's summer resort cave, waving its small white hands in farewell, and murmuring thanks for sparing its life.

  "Is this not a blessing? Perhaps in the future when you and I ascend to heaven, we will see him again..."

  "It's probably something that will happen several hundred years from now."