Legends of the Civil Investigation Bureau: Memoir of Encouragement.

Summary

The passage describes a complex interaction in a Daoist temple involving Xu Fu, a powerful Fang Shi (master of mystical arts), and various disciples. The narrative centers on a young servant named Mian, who challenges Xu Fu's magical demonstration by suggesting it was merely an illusion. Despite initial tension, Xu Fu is intrigued by Mian and grants him a surname, becoming Wu Mian. Xu Fu then orders the preparation for a sea voyage to seek an immortality elixir for the First Emperor, mysteriously selecting Wu Mian to cleanse the sacrificial altar while dismissing other disciples.

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