Chapter 2: The Bronze Mirror
Kakaka...
Suddenly, the rust on the bronze mirror fell off, revealing a smooth mirror surface, and the mirror showed a completely different scene.
The mirror surface did not reflect Xu Xuan's face, but another world.
It seemed to be in the grass, dew slowly slid down the mirror surface, insects crawled over, the breeze blew, and the fallen leaves were colorful.
It was night here for Xu Xuan, and day over there.
Judging from the dynamic picture, this was not a portrait, but should reflect the real scene.
"Can the hand pass through?"
The index finger gently touched the mirror surface, but it did not pass through, but the information came from the mind.
At the same time, the mirror showed Xu Xuan's appearance, and there was a line of words below.
Name: Xu Xuan
Lifespan: 18/71
Realm: None
Kung Fu: None
Spells: Kaishan Knife Technique (85% for beginners), Zhanzhuang Kung Fu (25% for minor success).
"This..." Xu Xuan was very excited, and the mirror finally responded. Could it be that it was dormant for the past eighteen years, absorbing enough essence of heaven and earth before it could be opened?
Without caring about being excited, Xu Xuan immediately digested the information in the sea of consciousness and finally came to a few conclusions.
First, this mirror has two sides. In different worlds, the one in his hand is the main mirror, and the other side is the secondary mirror.
Second, this mirror can reflect the essence of a person. That is, the information on the mirror.
Third, this mirror can transmit objects, images, text and sound.
Fourth, it cannot transmit other living things.
Fifth, the mirror is controlled by the host, two sides of the same body. If the other side of the world is destroyed, it can also be regenerated, and the generation position is not fixed.
Finally, Xu Xuan made a summary.
"It has some effect, but it depends on luck." Xu Xuan was a little helpless. It just reflects his essence and will not add any cheats. It just allows him to see the results of his efforts.
As for offerings, it will have to wait until someone on the other side of the mirror picks up the mirror.
"Take a rest first, at least there is hope."
Xu Xuan's fighting spirit surged in his heart.
Everything is difficult at the beginning. Such a magical thing happened, maybe he can really step into the path of cultivation.
Moreover, the mirror can reflect its own abilities.
It is a great fortune that hard work can bring rewards.
"From now on, this mirror will be called the bronze mirror for the gods."
The next day.
The sun rose, and the morning glow dispelled the mist in the forest.
The young man was standing in a horse stance, with his hands raised horizontally, and a bucket of water hanging below.
He was sweating profusely and his body was shaking involuntarily.
There were three other people beside Xu Guangting.
The old man Li Hu was pacing back and forth, looking leisurely and natural.
Next to Li Hu was Xu Feng, who looked a bit like Xu Guangting.
"Xu Dazhuang, Xu Erzhuang, Xu Gousheng, the old man is old, and you will take over the "corpse driving" in the future, and assist the Xu and Li families wholeheartedly. You will definitely be rich and prosperous."
The teacher said while pacing.
After half an incense stick, the standing posture ended.
Everyone was exhausted.
Although Xu Xuan was tired, he felt that his strength had increased, and he was very happy in his heart.
He sat in the shade under the tree to enjoy the coolness. Xu Feng came over and said with a smile: "Brother, I will trouble you to take care of these people in the future. With your help, the Xu family will be rich in the future."
"Yes, I will." Xu Xuan smiled gently.
"Haha, with my two brothers, what glory and wealth can't I enjoy?"
Xu Feng laughed heartlessly, with a simple look.
But Xu Xuan could see that this person was very scheming.
From childhood to adulthood, this person was good at showing off and liked to secretly step on himself. Now he was sure that he was not a threat, so he talked about brotherhood hypocritically.
Of course, this so-called brotherhood was just to make him work hard to sell private salt.
Xu Xuan didn't pay attention to these, and he had no intention of becoming the head of the family.
How can a sparrow know the ambition of a swan?
"Brother, I'll go back first."
"Second brother, take care."
Xu Feng led people down the mountain. When everyone was resting, Xu Xuan picked up the knife and chopped again.
After half a month of practice, the swordsmanship has reached a small level.
This is pure skill. Even if you practice to the full level, you can only fight two or three small thugs with sharp weapons.
However, in the era of cold weapons, it is still necessary to practice the method of fighting. If there is a chance in the future, you may learn the more advanced skills of those martial arts sects.
If you practice to the level of the head of the sect, you should be able to fight against more than ten or twenty cold weapon armies without bows and crossbows.
In this era of cold weapons, as long as you don’t fall into the encirclement, you can basically be said to be a strong man.
In front of the wooden house, Li Hu was lying on a rattan chair. Seeing Xu Xuan who was so hardworking, he couldn’t help but nod in his heart.
"It’s a good seedling, it’s a pity."
It’s a pity that he is not valued, has no money and power, and will be a warrior all his life.
Thump thump...
The machete chopped on the tree again and again.
Practicing swordsmanship is very simple. The most important thing is to be able to chop.
Boom!
The tree with a diameter of one foot and two collapsed.
"Okay, take a break. More haste, less speed."
Li Hu pointed to the chair beside him.
Xu Xuan sat down without hesitation, picked up the water bag and gulped down a big mouthful.
The two were speechless, feeling the breeze in the forest.
Li Hu's eyes seemed to be slightly closed, as if he had fallen asleep, but his chest did not rise or fall.
Xu Xuan could not help but stretch out his finger to probe his breath.
"Not dead yet."
Li Hu opened his cloudy eyes.
The scene suddenly became awkward.
Li Hu did not speak, but went back to the house and brought out a small wooden table. On the table was a thick stack of yellow paper, some bottles and jars of powder, and white phosphorus soaked in wax oil.
Li Hu took a small brush, and Xu Xuan found the stone inkstone in tacit understanding, poured out the golden wound medicine powder in the bottle, mixed it with water and spread it evenly.
Li Hu applied the powder on the talisman paper bit by bit.
"I usually stay at Lizhuang at the foot of the mountain. There are three more rituals to be held. You can come with me then."
Don't be fooled by Li Hu's slovenly appearance. As a private salt seller, his family is not that poor.
Of course, he also has a main business in Chenzhou City. His old profession is also doing these things, performing rituals for people, exorcising evil spirits and curing diseases, etc. He also has a great reputation in the city.
Otherwise, if he suddenly became rich without a job that makes money, even a fool can see where the money comes from.
After a long time, Xu Xuan changed the question and asked, "Are there really immortals in the world?"
Li Hu sneered and said, "I have traveled all over the world for many years and have never seen any immortals."
"Are those old monks in temples and Taoist temples, as well as the legends in history, fake?"
"I am sixty-three years old this year. I claim to be one hundred and five years old at the foot of the mountain. Do you think it is true? Even if I don't look like it, most people just think I have the secret to keep my youth."
The so-called centenarians often only appear in remote areas or in chaotic times. These places have a common feature - chaotic household registration.
The age can be told by one's mouth. As for why he doesn't look like a hundred years old, it is said that he has the secret to keep his youth.
"Haha, so that's how it is. So, whether it's the Chenzhou talisman or the corpse-driving, these are all fake?"
"Humph, dogs won't even read it. It's better to read this ancient magic book of mine."
Li Hu snorted coldly and proudly took out a booklet from his arms. There were many scams recorded on it, such as spitting fire, frying in oil, curing diseases with talisman paper, ghosts knocking on the door, etc.
After that, Xu Xuan followed Li Hu to the foot of the mountain to cheat while practicing swordsmanship. No, it was to perform rituals.
Except for smuggling, which he was not qualified to participate in, he was familiar with everything else.