There was no so-called Salvation Elixir that could save the world.
Lin Feng glanced at his arm. "Painted Skin?"
A piece of Painted Skin, tiny and not much use.
Lin Feng had long since outgrown playing with things like that.
With a piece that large, he intended to put the otherwise useless thing to work.
Had he known what Mr. Luo's lineage had paid for it, he might have had a few things to say.
But there was no need for that now.
Xun Yanyu shook his head as he listened. Looking at Lin Feng, he thought for a moment, realized he did not seem to have brought a rice bowl, and abandoned the idea of offering rice.
The seal in his hand showed no reaction either. It seemed cool and mild.
Teacher Xun said, "Everything here is nothing but the moon reflected in water.
"It all began with a dream.
"King Mu of Zhou attacked the Dog Rong on the pretext that they had failed to come pay homage. But they weren't the only ones who hadn't come. Some ministers advised against military action, but King Mu of Zhou dismissed them and did as he pleased."
Teacher Xun sighed. "King Mu of Zhou did this because he heard that the Dog Rong had obtained some Salvation Elixir through their dreams.
"King Mu of Zhou had that same initial dream too. He said he dreamed of a mountain collapsing, revealing a tomb inside. In that tomb was a man who was still alive.
"The man said he had been the Grand Equerry in Emperor Ku's time. He held a scroll that could grant immortality, called the 'Quest for Immortality Diagram.'
"King Mu of Zhou summoned his Grand Equerry. A few days after interpreting the dream, the Grand Equerry died without