Seeking Immortality

The tripod furnace has a round belly. The furnace is carved with intricate patterns of flowers, birds, insects, and fish. It's unclear what material it's made of – not gold, wood, jade, or stone. It's impervious to water and fire and cannot be cut by a knife.,An old man with snow-white hair, stood with his hands clasped behind his back, a wooden staff concealed. He was walking toward the riverbank from behind.,"One bite at a time, you old geezer, reading all those holy scriptures until they're lodged in your dog's belly"。