Wang Jingxiu's enthusiasm is not surprising to Li Yan.
It's not that they know each other well, they only spend a few days together.
This Old Taoist is just that kind of idiot.
His father is the direct disciple of "Golden Toad Ancestor" Wang Daozong, Sanfeng Zhenren. Although he is not the leader, he is highly respected in Wudang.
It can be said that Wang Jingxiu has never suffered any grievances since he was a child. His cultivation qualifications are average, but he is a genius in alchemy. He was pampered when he was a child, and was taken care of when he grew up. He is obsessed with alchemy. He is harmless to humans and animals, and naturally no one wants to mess with him.
Therefore, this Old Taoist is as temperamental as a child who has not grown up.
Even the guard at the door looked troubled.
Wang Jingxiu doesn't care, but Li Yan doesn't mess around. He checks the token before entering the mountain gate.
After passing the door and looking up, Li Yan secretly admired it in his heart.
This Qiankun Academy occupies an extremely vast area, far beyond comparison with ordinary schools.
Entering the door and bypassing the screen wall, you will find a majestic square, paved with one-foot-square blue bricks, with a circular platform in the center. The square and rectangular courtyard coincides with the square pattern of the sky. Two huge bronze beasts stand opposite each other, a bit like Yin-Yang fish, which also coincides with the two hexagrams of Qian and Kun.
In the distance, the palace palaces are scattered in different heights, and the eaves and brackets are vaguely condensed into a "power".
The layout of the academy is by no means random. Looking around, Li Yan actually felt that Divine Ability was showing signs of being suppressed.
"Senior, who is in charge of the design here?" Li Yan couldn't help but ask.
Wang Jingxiu laughed and stroked his beard and said, "You see, this place is not simple. It was built with the efforts of everyone. No matter Mo Sect or those Feng Shui Master, they all contributed. This mountain was not originally a good terrain, but they made it look like this."
Sha LiFei tutted. "That's a lot of money..."
"What's money?"
Wang Jingxiu glanced at it, "Don't say Qiankun Academy is of great importance. The experience of joint construction alone is priceless. Do you know that the academy has not been completed yet, and a new port will be built in Quanzhou, so the academy method was used. I heard that after it is built, Japanese pirates and red-haired pirates will no longer be able to intrude."
So that's it...
Li Yan After listening, I suddenly realized.
Every time I think of the academy, Steam Engine always comes to mind, but I forget the reason why the academy was originally built.
This is Great Xuan Dynasty's first dedicated Gwu Academy, where craftsmanship is the focus.
From what Old Taoist means, there has been a breakthrough in architecture and formation.
The academy has not even opened yet, but to have such a harvest, Li Yan can't help but look forward to it even more.
"This is the 'Tao of Investigating Things'."
Wang Jingxiu led them along a broad and flat bluestone main road, introducing as he walked. "This road runs through the academy, which symbolizes the foundation of the academy. The flowers and plants on both sides are not ordinary flowers and trees, but the 'Baigongcao' specially cultivated by the Hundred Herbs Hall Ge Pusheng, which can be both ornamental and medicinal..."
Li Yan's eyes lit up, "Is he Li Medicine Saint's direct disciple?"
He has also heard of the name Ge Pusheng.
Medicine Saint Immortal passed away, but the inheritance of the Li family remained intact, and a Daoist medicine master Li FaCheng emerged.
But the one with the greatest reputation is his direct disciple Ge Pusheng.
It is "Taiyuan Hospital Sheng Yao Ku Daishi" and is also famous among Daoists.
"Hmm."
Wang Jingxiu nodded, his eyes full of admiration, "Ambassador Ge's pharmacy is indeed extraordinary."
While they were talking, the three of them had already passed through the front square and the main hall.
But where the road extends, several areas with distinct functions are revealed.
In the distance, you can see the smoke rising from the workshop area, and the faint sound of clanging metal knocking can be heard.
Nearby are several pavilions with exquisite cornices and whitewashed walls and black tiles. The windows are bright and clean, and they look like they should be places for students to study.
There is also a scattered house near a stream, with various rocks, ancient trees, and unknown animal bone fossils piled in front of the door.
Among them, there are even complete giant dinosaur fossils that have been pieced together.
Unfortunately, it has no charm and is not a spiritual thing.
"Good guy, this is the "Classic of Mountains and Seas" mythical beast..."
Sha LiFei looked straight, turned around and said, "Yan XiaoGe, this is bigger than what we found in Azure Dragon Mountain!"
Li Yan nodded, his eyes full of interest, "Senior, is there anyone else studying this?"
"It's Directorate of Astronomy and Bai Chenshan."
Wang Jingxiu nodded and said, "He is very interested in these. One of the important tasks of the academy is to re-survey the scenery and landforms of Divine Land. Many earth masters are involved in it. You Attendant are probably the ones who have the most dealings with them."
Li Yan frowned, "Attendant?"
He only knew that he could join the academy, but he didn't know the specific position.
"You don't know yet?"
Wang Jingxiu was a little surprised and explained, "In addition to teaching, the academy also hired many Attendant, all of whom are profound people. In addition to you, 'Twelve Yuan Chen,' there are also three teams of wandering immortals."
"To survey Divine Land's scenery and landforms, it is necessary to go to those inaccessible and dangerous places. If the army is dispatched to escort, it will waste people and money, so Attendant is hired to protect it. Of course, the academy will not use people in vain. All the achievements can be used to obtain the treasures of the warehouse and hire academy craftsmen to do work."
"That's not a bad idea."
Li Yan was surprised at first, then a smile appeared on his face.
He was looking for something to repair Great Luo Dharma Body, and the Lingbao in the academy's warehouse was his target. Not to mention that the academy gathered Divine Land many famous craftsmen. In the past, they were scattered all over the place, and they all had different tempers. If he wanted to ask for help, he would have to flirt with High Person.
Sha LiFei next to him was interested in another thing, "Who are the other three teams?"
Those who dare to call themselves Immortals must be masters of Daoism.
Wang Jingxiu replied, "'Sea Treasure', 'Dragon Erosion' and 'Cloud Guest'."
Li Yan frowned after hearing this, "I've never heard of it before."
He traveled around the world and collected a lot of Daoist information along the way, and he also knew a few of the famous immortal teams.
However, these names are all really unfamiliar.
Wang Jingxiu shook his head and said, "Old Taoist is not clear about this, so I didn't ask much in detail."
Li Yan thoughtfully wrote down these names.
"Go to 'Hundred Crafts Pavilion' first!"
Wang Jingxiu was very interested and led the two of them to a bluestone path on the left.
The path winds through a lush bamboo forest, accompanied by a gurgling stream at your feet, which makes it feel a bit out of this world.
Above the stream, a covered bridge made entirely of huge logs with mortise and tenon joints, without any trace of iron nails, passed by in the air.
On the bridge, there are exquisite wooden gears and mechanisms, driven by water flow, and a Animal Hide conveyor belt is installed to transport some semi-finished wooden components or stone carving fragments inside.
Noticing his gaze, Wang Jingxiu smiled and said, "It's just a small mechanism, Master Tao's handiwork."
"Who is Master Tao?"
"Master Tao Fengchun, Mo Sect, the 'glutinous rice mortar' proposed by the Ministry of Industry and Construction opposite to Divine Mechanism Camp was his creation."
"Oh, but this junior is ignorant and ignorant."
Li Yan After hearing this, his face immediately became solemn.
Although he has never heard of the name Tao Fengchun, the gray exterior wall of Divine Mechanism Camp looks a bit like cement...
Not long after walking, a magnificent three-story pavilion appeared in front of us.
There is a plaque hanging above the huge wooden door with the words "Hundred Crafts Pavilion" written on it.
The entire building is made of dark hardwood and bluestone as the main body. The structure is strong and powerful, and each floor is equipped with huge rows of windows.
At this moment, the row of windows is open, and the figures of people inside can be vaguely seen, and the sounds of hammering, sawing, and drawing can be faintly heard.
The door of the building was open, and before Li Yan could get close, he smelled a complex smell mixed with the fragrance of fine wood, turpentine and mineral powder.
Walking into the gate, there is a huge atrium display area in the center, hanging with various exquisite architectural models - from miniature palace pavilions, to complex structural defense towers, to hydraulic gate devices that can simulate opening and closing, all of them are exquisite and can be demonstrated movable.
The surrounding area is divided into many independent but open "workshops".
Some are dripping with ink, and drawings filled with dense lines are spread all over the floor...
Some sawdust was flying, and the old craftsman and his apprentice were carefully polishing the carved components...
Some areas display various strange bronzes, bone tools, and even ancient objects that emit weak energy and have unknown uses...
At this moment, in the center of the building, stood an energetic old man wearing a simple craftsman's uniform.
In front of him, there was a huge "arch bridge" model composed of countless small wooden blocks accurately nested.
The old man looked unhappy and scolded the two young craftsmen, "How many times have I told you!"
"Mortise and tenon! The beauty of mortise and tenon lies in nature and precision!"
"If these 'horse pins' are just one point off, the force will deflect by three inches! If used in key places, the house will collapse and we will have to start over again!"
The old man blew his beard and stared, his face full of stubbornness.
When he saw Wang Jingxiu and others coming in, he just frowned slightly and nodded as a greeting.
Wang Jingxiu did not come forward to disturb him and said in a low voice, "Master Tao Building Standards, he can be called the pillar of the country."
After that, he led Li Yan towards a quieter corner of the wing.
There are many skilled craftsmen in other places, and the objects they make are all famous Divine Land objects.
Huizhou's "rhino skin paint" is carefully applied to the joints of the puppets. It is said that its "seven suns and nine shades method" can make the paint surface withstand the moisture of the earth veins...
The "Dongyang Bamboo Silk Weaving" technique from Jiangsu and Zhejiang is used to make materials for inlaying talismans...
The "speckled tin relief" of Dian Prefecture is obviously making copper gears...
Li Yan and Sha LiFei were dazzled by the many skills.
"As expected of the Hundred Crafts Pavilion!"
After going out, Li Yan couldn't help but praise her again and again.
He did not expect that the academy would engage in such a big battle, and Divine Land's various technologies would probably explode in the future.
After leaving Hundred Crafts Pavilion, the three of them walked towards the workshop area.
This place is somewhat similar to Divine Mechanism Camp, but much smaller, and there is a faint smell of clanking metal and gunpowder.
"This place is not accessible for the time being..."
Wang Jingxiu shook his head and continued to lead them inside.
"It's done! It's done!"
But at this moment, a middle-aged man wearing a short coat stained with salt and oil stains and with a few streaks of black on his face rushed out in a hurry and almost bumped into Wang Jingxiu.
He held a small porcelain altar tightly with both hands, which contained half a jar of snow-white powder shaped like ice crystals. He ignored Wang Jingxiu and rushed directly towards a black-faced old man walking in the distance. In his thick Ganzhou accent, there was ecstasy. "Master Zhao! It's done!"
"Look at this 'Frost Flower', look at its color! It's at least 40% purer than previous methods!"
The dark-faced man known as Master Zhao suddenly shone brightly in his eyes. "Okay! Come with me and give it a try!"
After that, he hurried inside, glanced at the line Li Yan, and just shouted "Daoist Wang" as a greeting.
Seeing the two people rushing into the workshop in a hurry, Wang Jingxiu shook his head and said, "The one who came out before was called 'Zhou Bai Xiao', Ganzhou Yichun is hereditary Gunpowder Artisan Family, and I heard that he is studying improvements. New-Style Gunpowder, that black-faced old man is called 'Zhao the Craftsman'. I heard that he used to be a gunsmith in the Dengzhou Navy, and later learned the art of gun forging from Frankish. As for what they are doing, you should be able to guess."
Sha LiFei next to him heard this and his eyes turned green.
He was worrying about how to make a magic weapon, a musket, but he didn't expect that the academy would hide such a person.
Li Yan patted his shoulder to signal him to be calm, and then followed Wang Jingxiu to continue moving forward.
Old Taoist was obviously familiar with the place. He took them to "Baicaoju", visited the famous doctor Ge Pusheng, and got acquainted with Yang JunSong, the descendant of Ganzhou. Wu Dingpan, as well as Zhao Lingtai, a descendant of Golden Horde Wolf Country who returned to Tiantai, a staff member of the Water Transport Governor's Mansion, and a disciple of Pan Jixun...
Li Yan is completely convinced now.
Wang Jingxiu It is said that there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the academy, it is more than that.
After walking around in a hurry, it took a lot of time. Li Yan quickly asked, "Daoist Master, I am here to look for Yan Jiuling. There is also a brother Zhao the Donkey who has also come to the academy. Do you know where he is?"
"Brother Li, Brother Li!"
Before he finished speaking, Li Yan turned to look around.
But I saw a Red Robe official coming in a hurry with a few people, it was Yan Jiuling.
"Brother Li didn't even say hello when he came."
He was panting slightly, with sweat on his forehead. He first greeted Wang Jingxiu, and then said, "The academy is about to open, and everything is busy. I was just discussing important matters, and the pian didn't dare to disturb me. I told Brother Li after I went out."
"It doesn't matter."
Li Yan smiled and said, "The Daoist Master showed us around. The academy really deserves its reputation."
After saying that, he asked, "Brother Zhao the Donkey, how come..."
"Everyone is fine, we'll find out later."
Yan Jiuling did not answer, but looked at Wang Jingxiu, respectfully raised his hands and said, "Daoist Wang, Brother Li will leave it to me, thank you very much."
"Let's go, let's go."
Wang Jingxiu stroked his beard and smiled and said, "Little friend Li, since we have all entered the academy, I will come and chat with Old Taoist when I have time. Everything in this academy is good, but everyone is more insane than Old Taoist. They are so boring."
Li Yan quickly handed over, "I will definitely bother seniors often."
He knew what Wang Jingxiu was thinking, and always wanted him to go to Ailao Mountain to find spirit medicine.
But that place was no different from the previous life. Long Yan'er had told them that it was mysterious and surrounded by naturally formed sinister places. Even a former leader of the Gu sect went inside to look for spiritual Gu, but he was nowhere to be found and never came out again.
They have a lot of things to do now, so they naturally don't have time to run in and cause trouble.
After leaving Hundred Herbs Hall, Yan Jiuling took them to the side yard behind the academy.
As he walked, he whispered, "Zhao the Donkey has been hired by the academy, and is now being invited by Supervisor Bai to help."
"Bai Jianzheng, what are they busy with?" Li Yan asked curiously.
"I can't explain clearly. You will know when you go there."
Yan Jiuling looked mysterious, but after walking a few steps, he still couldn't help but said, "Brother Li, do you remember my guess?"
Li Yan was slightly stunned, "Of course I remember."
What Yan Jiuling said is the conclusion he reached through research: There have been two major changes in this world.
One is Da Yu for water control, and the other is Investiture of the Gods War in Shang and Zhou dynasties.
Da Yu After the flood control, Celestial Person was separated by two, Divine Land there is no more "emperor"!
After Investiture of the Gods War, the human race's rituals and sacrifices gradually began to change.
Yan Jiuling nodded, with a hint of sadness in his pride, "My guess has been confirmed."
While talking, he took them to the side courtyard.
But in the courtyard, there were many stones, jade ritual vessels, and inscriptions densely arranged.
Directorate of Astronomy supervises Bai Chenshan, Zhao the Donkey, and many others are busy inside.
Yan Jiuling then explained, "According to the Xu Fu<Seeking Immortality Chapters> that Brother Li found, the imperial court secretly sent people to dig. These are the things we found deep in the "Daizong" Mount Tai."
"Before Da Yu flood control, there really was a passage in the world Heavenly Realm, and its name was Jianmu!"