bioinnovel Chapter 221 Lü Zu Lü Dongbin!
Chapter 221 Lü Zu Lü Dongbin!
Su Fan's eyes quickly swept over the statues of Chinese deities collected by the Tianshan Wang family, and he was somewhat surprised.
Among them, he saw several statues of Chinese deities, each no lower than S-rank.
After entering the secret room, Wang Tian kept observing Su Fan's expression.
Seeing the surprise in Su Fan's eyes, Wang Tian couldn't help but smile.
"Not bad, young friend Su. These statues of Chinese deities inside are the culmination of our Wang family's accumulated heritage."
Su Fan exclaimed, "Patriarch Wang, you've kept this a secret for a long time! This is more than just good, it's absolutely amazing!"
Wang Tian stroked his beard smugly and said, "These are all treasures of the Wang family. I hope young friend Su will examine them carefully."
Su Fan nodded and asked, "Patriarch Wang, is it okay for me to start a live stream?"
Wang Tian naturally knew that Su Fan liked to livestream his appraisals of Chinese deities, which might be related to Su Fan's ability to appraise Chinese deities with 100% accuracy.
Moreover, the Tianshan royal family has indeed disappeared from the sight of the Chinese people for far too long.
In this era of great strife, it's time to step into the public eye.
With this thought in mind, Wang Tian smiled and nodded.
"Of course, there's no problem at all."
Su Fan then took out a phone stand from his system space and opened the Yinlang Live Stream.
As soon as the broadcast started, a large number of viewers flooded into the live stream room.
Countless gifts kept flooding the screen.
Su Fan shouted, "Everyone who's come in, please give this a like!"
The netizens obediently started giving it a lot of likes, and the number of viewers in the live stream skyrocketed instantly.
"Wow, Su Fan is doing a live stream again, this time identifying Chinese deities!"
"It's been so long since we've seen Su Fan appraise Chinese deities! We can finally see it again!"
"Hurry up and identify the Chinese deities, I can't wait!"
"By the way, does anyone recognize that middle-aged man next to Su Fan?"
"I don't recognize them. They must be some reclusive family of divine beings."
The comments section was flooded with messages.
Seeing that almost everyone had entered, Su Fan cleared his throat and began his introduction:
"Ladies and gentlemen, today we have been invited by the Wang family of Tianshan to help them appraise these statues of Chinese deities."
"This gentleman next to me is Wang Tian, the head of the Wang family of Tianshan!"
As soon as Su Fan finished speaking, the live stream chat exploded.
"The Wang family of Tianshan? Never heard of them. Are they a newly rising powerful family?"
"The host introduced the head of the Tianshan Wang family with such great ceremony; he must be no ordinary person!"
"The Wang family of Tianshan? Tianshan... Holy crap! Could it be that family?"
"Hey upstairs, do you know what's going on? Tell us quickly."
"That's right, that's right, the melon seeds and peanuts are ready."
Just as netizens were speculating, a user named "Ancient Chinese History Fan" posted a comment:
"The Wang family of Tianshan can be said to be the oldest and most prestigious family of divine masters in China. They have produced several powerful divine masters in the past, but they later went into seclusion."
"Their family has always kept many precious statues of Chinese deities in secret. Su Fan's appraisal might bring a big surprise!"
This comment instantly sparked even more interest, causing the live stream's popularity to surge again.
Looking at the comments, Su Fan smiled and said, "Everyone, don't worry, let's start the appraisal now."
After Su Fan finished speaking, he walked to the nearest statue of a Chinese deity.
This Chinese deity is dressed in a plain linen Taoist robe, with eyes as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.
His eyes, weathered by time, seemed to see through all the illusions of the world.
His hair was half white and half black, he carried an old cloth bag on his back, and held a string of Bodhi seeds in his hand.
Viewers in the live stream were astonished upon seeing the appearance of this Chinese deity.
"Just by looking at the appearance of this statue of a Chinese deity, you can tell it's no ordinary object."
"That's for sure. Have you ever seen a streamer authenticate any worthless Chinese deities?"
"The eyes of this deity statue look so weathered!"
Su Fan said, "Let's first appraise this statue of a Chinese deity. Before we do, let's learn about his deeds."
Upon hearing this, viewers in the live stream became very interested.
Even Wang Tian seemed unusually interested.
There aren't many people like Su Fan who would proactively introduce the statues of Chinese deities.
Su Fan was lost in memories and began to recount the deeds of the Chinese deity he had witnessed in his previous life.
"Legend has it that this Chinese deity was originally an ordinary Confucian scholar in ancient China who repeatedly failed the imperial examinations."
"Fortunately, he encountered the Taoist immortal Zhongli Quan by chance in a tavern in Chang'an."
"Zhongli Quan enlightened him with the story of 'The Yellow Millet Dream'—allowing him to enjoy wealth and glory in the dream, only to suddenly fall into poverty and destitution. Upon waking, he realized that life is but a dream, and thus saw through the illusions of the world and became Zhongli Quan's disciple."
"During his cultivation journey under Zhongli Quan, Zhongli Quan set up ten tests for him, but he remained calm and focused on them all. In the end, he mastered the Golden Elixir Dao and swordsmanship, and attained immortality."
Viewers watching Su Fan's live stream were deeply immersed in the story he told.
"So that's how they became Chinese deities?"
"His luck is just too good! Why can't anyone take me as their disciple and make me a god too?"
"Hey upstairs, keep dreaming. Anything can happen in dreams."
"Holy crap! I've really missed out! The day before yesterday, some guy dressed in rags told me he was the reincarnation of a Celestial Emperor and that he'd take me as his disciple if I paid him 50 taels of silver. I immediately refused. Did I miss out on a great opportunity?"
"666, if it were me, I would have 50 V'd on him. It's not much anyway. If that person is really a god, I'd have hit the jackpot."
Viewers in the live stream chat started discussing it enthusiastically.
Su Fan continued speaking.
"This Chinese deity is not like other gods who are detached from worldly affairs. He wanders among mortals year-round, carrying a long sword on his back and a wine gourd at his waist, calling himself the 'Sword Immortal,' and upholding justice."
"This Chinese deity possesses superb swordsmanship, capable of 'taking heads with flying swords,' but he only slays the wicked and wicked, never harming the innocent."
"At the same time, He was also skilled in medicine and often treated the poor for free. He also enlightened spirits such as the willow tree spirit and the peony fairy."
The viewers in the live stream were once again amazed.
"Wow, this god is amazing!"
"He helps the world and saves lives, and he also punishes evil and upholds justice; he is simply the embodiment of righteousness!"
The comments section was flooded with praise for this Chinese deity.
Su Fan smiled and continued, "This Chinese deity is none other than Lü Zu..."
"Lü Dongbin!!!"
"He is one of the Eight Immortals of Taoism."
Viewers in the live stream unconsciously started reciting Lü Dongbin's real name.
"Lu Zu...Lu Dongbin!"
After Su Fan finished recounting the deeds of Lü Dongbin, the ancestor of the Lü clan, he looked at Wang Tian, who was standing to the side, utterly shocked, and asked:
"Patriarch Wang, who do you intend to have contract with this Chinese deity? Friendly reminder, this should be an S-rank Chinese deity!"
Wang Tian snapped out of his daze, his eyes filled with a mixture of surprise and confusion. He rubbed his hands together and said:
"Young friend Su, to be honest, several of my Wang family's descendants have the potential to contract with high-level deities, but Lu Zu Lu Dongbin... is really hard to choose."
Su Fan smiled and said, "Patriarch Wang, there's no need to rush. Why not let the promising younger generation come here and experience it for themselves, and see who has a deeper connection with Lü Dongbin?"
Wang Tian thought this made sense and immediately sent someone to call several of his juniors.
A short while later, several young men and women entered the secret room. They looked at the statue of Lü Dongbin with awe and longing in their eyes.
When they arrived, the person who called them had already introduced them to Lü Dongbin, saying that he was an S-level Chinese deity.
The highest-ranking Chinese deity among them was only a B-level deity. Faced with this S-level Chinese deity, it was hard for them not to be tempted.
Su Fan looked at the boys and girls and said:
"Everyone close your eyes and slowly approach this statue of Lü Dongbin, the Chinese deity."
Upon hearing the sound, everyone shifted their gaze from the statue of Lü Dongbin, the Chinese deity, to Su Fan.
Each of them looked at Su Fan with admiration and awe.
Su Fan was the same age as them, but he was already far ahead of them.
The group nodded, then slowly closed their eyes and began to approach the statue of Lü Dongbin.
One of the boys felt a warm current flow into his body as soon as he approached the statue, and his spirits lifted.
A faint light was shimmering on the statue of Lü Dongbin.
Su Fan's eyes lit up, and he said, "It seems this young friend has a deep connection with Lü Dongbin."
Wang Tian also showed a happy expression, and then clapped his hands.
Everyone opened their eyes in confusion.
Wang Tian ignored the crowd and walked straight up to the boy.
Wang Tian said to the boy, "Wang Xuan, congratulations. Here, you are the one who best fits the contract with Lü Dongbin."
Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan was first stunned, then jumped up excitedly.
"Great! I can now form a contract with an S-rank Chinese deity!"
The other young men and women who were not destined to meet Lü Dongbin, though disappointed, all congratulated Wang Xuan.
Wang Tian watched this scene with satisfaction.
Only a united Tianshan royal family can have a future.
Wang Tian said, "Don't worry, everyone. Su Fan will continue to appraise the Chinese deities. Everyone will still have a chance to form a contract with a powerful Chinese deity."
Upon hearing this, everyone became excited again.
"Young friend Su, thank you for your method, which has enabled my Wang family to find a descendant who can form a contract with Lü Dongbin."
Wang Tian said sincerely to Su Fan.
Su Fan smiled modestly.
"You're too kind, Patriarch Wang. It's just that Wang Xuan and Lü Dongbin are destined to be together."
Wang Tian looked at Wang Xuan and said seriously:
"Wang Xuan, if you form a contract with Lü Dongbin, you must cultivate diligently and bring glory to the Wang family."
Wang Xuan's face flushed with excitement, and he nodded emphatically.
Su Fan continued, "Next, Wang Xuan, you repeat after me the incantation to awaken Lu Zu, Lu Dongbin."
Wang Xuan took a deep breath and looked at Su Fan with a determined gaze.
"Understood, host! I'm ready."
After saying that, Wang Xuan picked up a divine summoning stone and pressed it against the chest of the statue of Lü Dongbin, a Chinese deity.
Su Fan cleared his throat and slowly recited:
"The dream of wealth and glory awakens me to the entanglements of the mortal world!"
"Ten trials test the steadfastness of the heart, and the path to enlightenment is complete!"
"Slay the wicked and relieve the poor!"
"Lord Lü has descended to bless our virtuous one!"
Wang Xuan followed along, reciting each word carefully. His voice trembled slightly at first, but it became steadyer and more powerful as he recited.
Finally, Wang Xuan suddenly raised his voice, clasped his hands, and bowed.
"Junior Wang Xuan respectfully welcomes Ancestor Lü..."
"Lü Dongbin!!!"
As the incantation was finished, the statue of Lü Dongbin suddenly shone brightly, and within the light, Lü Dongbin's phantom slowly emerged.
He was dressed in a Taoist robe, holding a long sword, with a dignified yet kind gaze.
Then, the divine image of Lü Dongbin, the ancestor of the Lü clan, passed through the secret chamber and slowly flew into the sky.
Lü Dongbin looked around and then said loudly:
"The Chinese race! Lü Zu, Lü Dongbin!!!"
The sound faded and spread outwards.
Then, Lü Dongbin's figure returned to Wang Xuan's presence.
Lü Dongbin glanced at Wang Xuan and nodded almost imperceptibly.
"You're the one who woke me up, aren't you?"
Wang Xuan nodded.
"Yes, Lü Zu."
Lu Dongbin calmly said, "I don't have much time either, so let's make a contract directly."
Wang Xuan was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then his eyes welled up with tears, he knelt on one knee, and said devoutly:
"By the grace of Lu Zu, your junior Wang Xuan wishes to forge a pact with you and join hands to protect China!"
Lu Dongbin nodded slightly, and a beam of light shot out from his hand and entered Wang Xuan's body.
Wang Xuan felt a powerful force surge into him, filling his body with vitality.
Then, Lü Dongbin's divine image began to slowly enter Wang Xuan's body.
Before completely submerging, Lü Dongbin glanced at Su Fan.
Su Fan noticed this and nodded to Lü Dongbin.
After Lü Dongbin, the legendary ancestor of the Lu clan, entered his body, a voice that only he could hear appeared in Wang Xuan's mind.
[Detectable deity for contracting: Lü Dongbin (S-rank)]
[Compatibility: 99% (Perfect)]
[Do you want to choose a contract?]
【whether】
Wang Xuan naturally agreed without hesitation.
【Yes! 】
Then, Wang Xuan's body emitted a strong light.
Soon after, a voice appeared in Wang Xuan's mind again.
[Contract successful!]
Wang Xuan slowly opened his eyes, his face filled with excitement.
Wang Xuan excitedly told Su Fan and Wang Tian, "This is an S-rank god!"
Su Fan had expected this and nodded calmly.
Wang Tian excitedly exclaimed, "Excellent! Our Tianshan Wang family has finally produced another S-rank Divine Master! This is no easy feat!"
The viewers in the live stream went wild, with the chat screen filled with comments.
"That's incredible! They actually formed a contract with an S-rank Chinese deity!"
"I also want to form a contract with an S-rank Chinese deity!"
"It seems the Wang family of Tianshan is about to rise to power!"
"What do you mean 'rising up'? The Wang family of Tianshan has always been powerful!"
Su Fan smiled with satisfaction as he watched this scene.
Wang Tian couldn't stop smiling, feeling extremely grateful to Su Fan.
"Young friend Su, thanks to you, my Wang family was able to form a contract with this S-level Chinese deity."
Su Fan waved his hand: "Patriarch Wang, there's no need to be so polite. Let's continue appraising the other statues."
After speaking, Su Fan walked towards the next statue of a Chinese deity, preparing to begin a new appraisal.
Su Fan arrived in front of a new statue of a Chinese deity, a very beautiful ancient woman.
Her eyebrows were like distant mountains shrouded in mist, her eyes like autumn waters rippling across the surface, her nose delicate and straight, her cherry lips naturally red, and her plain silk dress accentuated her slender and graceful figure.
Su Fan was extremely surprised the moment he saw this Chinese deity.