How Do I Prove I'm Me?

As Zhang Xuanzhi recounted the events, Lin·Purple Firmament gradually learned about what had happened back then.

According to Zhang Xuanzhi's account, the First Emperor unified Hua Nation, pacified the Baiyue in the south, defeated the Xiongnu in the north, and abolished the feudal system!

During the reign of the First Emperor, a Fangshi told him that the Hua Nation First Emperor Dragon Vein, and that all three Dragon Vein possessed imperial aura!

Therefore, the First Emperor was very worried that a future emperor would be born from these three Dragon Vein regions and compete with him for the world.

Therefore, it was decided to first occupy the central dragon Dragon Vein, and then find other methods to occupy the other two Dragon Vein.

However, the First Emperor later found no way to seize the other two Dragon Vein. In order to ensure the stability of his empire and the longevity of the Qin dynasty, he went to great lengths to destroy the southern and northern dragon Dragon Vein...

They wanted to use this to prevent the rise of other emperors and ensure that the Qin Dynasty would last for ten thousand years.

pity...

The result was naturally unsuccessful, and instead, it led to the downfall of Qin Er Shi.

Finally, Zhang Xuanzhi sighed, "According to records, after the First Emperor severed two Dragon Vein, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to dry up, the Mystic School of life gradually closed, and it became difficult for cultivators to emerge in the world."

"Although there was still one last Dragon Vein, a lot happened afterward, and I heard many legends that all the Dragon Vein were broken?"

Zhang Xuanzhi wasn't sure either, but told it as a story, "It is said that many feng shui masters have located the Dragon Vein, either burying their employers within Dragon Vein or hiding their ancestors there..."

"Over time, the Dragon Vein is no longer Dragon Vein."

"I see..."

Lin·Purple Firmament nodded and pondered for a moment.

Nowadays, she has some knowledge of the Earth, such as the Qin, Han and Three Kingdoms periods, and the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

Although it's not deep, it's not so bad that it doesn't match up.

After listening to Zhang Xuanzhi's account, I couldn't help but have some guesses in my mind.

"So it really is related to the Dragon Vein? All the Dragon Vein have been severed?"

She thought to herself, "But there should be Dragon Vein outside of Hua Nation as well. Could they have been severed there too?"

"However, even if a few remain, they're useless..."

Although Earth is very small compared to many cultivation worlds and cultivation planets, it is still a planet!

A huge planet with only a few Dragon Vein, and you think Earth has spiritual energy?

This is certainly impossible.

After another detailed discussion, Lin·Purple Firmament took her leave.

"Fellow Daoist, you're leaving already?!"

Zhang Xuanzhi was taken aback, then stood up and said, "Fellow Daoist, I also have a question, and I humbly ask you to enlighten me."

"Please speak," Lin·Purple Firmament said without refusing.

"Is the day when the golden age returns... still far away?"

"..."

Lin·Purple Firmament looked at Zhang Xuanzhi with slight surprise. "What do you know?"

"Fellow Daoist is joking." Zhang Xuanzhi smiled helplessly, "All we cultivators can do is to thoroughly study the Daoist scriptures and cultivate our minds and nature."

"The reason I know some of this is because a Celestial Master Entering Dao in his early years left behind a few words..."

"I see!"

Lin·Purple Firmament nodded. "The day when the golden age returns... should not be far off."

Is it far?

Lin·Purple Firmament herself couldn't pinpoint a precise time, but it's now fairly certain that the main reason Earth lost its spiritual energy and entered the Dharma-ending Age was that the Dragon Vein were completely destroyed.

This is the cause!

How can we restore the Earth's vitality?

Continuing the Dragon Vein?

Lin·Purple Firmament had considered this method before, but now it seems that it won't work.

Too many Dragon Vein have been severed. Even if they are repaired, they need to be 'rebooted,' and this 'rebooting' is a huge undertaking.

It would be better to first give the Earth spiritual energy. As long as there is a continuous supply of spiritual energy to nourish it, one day, a new Dragon Vein will be born on Earth.

But when will the Earth have enough spiritual energy?

Lin·Purple Firmament couldn't explain it either, but she had a premonition that that day wouldn't be far off.

"Then, this Old Taoist will await good news."

Zhang Xuanzhi smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, "If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact us. Although our Celestial Master Residence is currently staffed with ordinary people and we do not have any true Entering Dao, we still have some influence and should be able to handle some unnecessary troubles."

"Can!"

Lin·Purple Firmament nodded. "If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

"I'll take you to retrieve the alchemy furnace!"

Zhang Xuanzhi offered to lead the way.

Stepping out of the room...

Most of the tourists and disciples of the Celestial Master Residence who had gathered there had already dispersed.

But the 'trio' is still around.

When they discovered a middle-aged man leading Lin·Purple Firmament out, they were all somewhat bewildered...

Who is that person?

"Didn't the Old Celestial Master just say he wanted to talk to him alone? When did this middle-aged man show up?"

"Where is the Old Celestial Master?!"

They were stunned...

"Quick, follow them and see!"

Not only were they stunned, but several disciples of the Celestial Master Residence nearby were also dumbfounded when they saw this scene.

"Who is that middle-aged Daoist priest? Why does he look somewhat familiar?"

"Who knows?!"

"But why is he wearing the clothes of the Old Celestial Master?"

"This..."

"Where is the Old Celestial Master?!"

After traversing half of the Celestial Master Residence, causing quite a stir, Zhang Xuanzhi led Lin·Purple Firmament to the small courtyard.

"I'm ashamed to admit it."

The Old Celestial Master smiled awkwardly, "Over the years, no one has been able to Entering Dao. Many of the things left behind by our ancestors have now become junk..."

"This small courtyard is where miscellaneous items are piled up."

"I remember there was a pill furnace, and it was left by the Third Generation Old Celestial Master, but I can't remember exactly where it is. Fellow Daoist, please wait while I look for it."

"No need."

Lin·Purple Firmament gently shook her head. "I know where it is."

She slowly extended her right hand, under Zhang Xuanzhi's gaze...

Buzz!

A pile of 'miscellaneous items' not far away suddenly trembled, and then a pill furnace about 1.5 meters tall flew out on its own.

Thump!

The heavy alchemy furnace landed in front of Lin·Purple Firmament, and at a glance, it was already covered with dust.

"Hiss!"

Even knowing that Lin·Purple Firmament was a cultivator, Zhang Xuanzhi was still incredibly astonished upon seeing this scene.

"A magical artifact?"

When!

Lin·Purple Firmament flicked her finger, and the ancient alchemy furnace shook violently, shaking off countless specks of dust and revealing its original color.

It was entirely brass in color and had a faint medicinal smell emanating from it.

At the same time, Lin·Purple Firmament could clearly sense some fluctuations of 'spiritual power' within it, but unfortunately, it was almost completely extinguished.

"That's true. In an environment devoid of spiritual energy, even spiritual artifacts or magical artifacts will lose their spirituality and gradually degenerate into ordinary objects after a certain period of time, let alone magical artifacts?"

Magical Alchemy Furnace...

In the Cultivation World, this is merely an entry-level Alchemy Furnace, but on Earth, it is already quite rare.

"Fortunately, I came at the right time. If I had come a few years later, I would have completely degenerated into an ordinary artifact, right?"

Ritual implements...

This level isn't really high, but for now, it's just right!

Besides, Qi Zixiao glanced around and spotted several former magical artifacts among the miscellaneous items...

But now, the years have worn away its spirituality and magic, turning it into a mortal thing with little use.

This scene made her sigh.

Then, she looked at Zhang Xuanzhi: "In that case, shall I take it with me?"

"Fellow Daoist may take it away..."

"But."

Zhang Xuanzhi suddenly spoke up, "Can you take such a large alchemy furnace with you?"

"Able."

Lin·Purple Firmament nodded slightly, then gently tapped the alchemy furnace, and then... poured in her True Essence.

Buzz!

The alchemy furnace began to tremble instantly, and at the same time, a brass light flashed, which, although not dazzling, was still very eye-catching.

"This..."

Zhang Xuanzhi's mouth gaped open, unable to remain calm.

"Can it be shrunk?"

"Cannot."

Lin·Purple Firmament responded, "It can make you lighter..."

What she had to do was very simple: make the alchemy furnace recognize her as its master, or rather, refine her!

Magical artifacts are only the lowest level of treasures; they can change size, which is something that alchemy furnaces of this level generally cannot do.

After all, the alchemy furnace is used for refining pills, and it's not something that's frequently moved around. Besides, cultivators have Storage Bag, so they don't mind the hassle.

Of course, flying swords are an exception.

Even for flying swords at the level of magical artifacts, changing size is a 'basic operation,' but the 'multiplier' of the change in size varies greatly.

However, no matter what kind of magical artifact it is, it will become 'lighter' to its owner after being refined.

In this way, it becomes easy to take it with you.

Even if Lin·Purple Firmament doesn't refine the alchemy furnace, he can still take it with him. A dignified Golden Core cultivator can't even carry away an alchemy furnace?!

However, it will naturally be easier after refining it...

Just as she finished refining the pill furnace and all the light faded, a group of people arrived in a noisy commotion.

"Uncle-Master, it's inside!"

Before the person arrives, their voice precedes them.

"Yes, we saw a middle-aged man dressed as the Old Celestial Master, and then he brought the Daoist priest in!"

"Then we couldn't find the Old Celestial Master anywhere; he's probably... murdered!"

"Waaaaah, Old Celestial Master, you died such a tragic death!!!"

"Don't look around, come inside with me and we'll find out what's going on!"

Zhang Xuanzhi's face immediately darkened. "..."

I was supposed to be 'reborn' and everything should be great now, so why did I die such a miserable death?!

Lin·Purple Firmament then looked at Zhang Xuanzhi: "Your trouble is here."

"..."

Zhang Xuanzhi was slightly taken aback, but then he understood what Lin·Purple Firmament meant.

In short...

The changes are tremendous!

Half an hour ago, I was an old man in my seventies or eighties, not quite on my deathbed, but not far off either.

But what about now?

He was clearly a strong man in his forties!

How do you explain this?

Explaining it in any way is fine, the problem is, how do I prove that 'I' am 'me'? If I can't prove it...

Hey, that's going to be fun.

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist!"

"I will handle this matter and ensure that you have no regrets on this trip. No one can stop you from taking the alchemy furnace!"

Zhang Xuanzhi immediately turned pale and walked towards the entrance of the courtyard, where he bumped into the person who came in.