The Hu Huncheng 胡混成
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Hu Huncheng was a figure in the early years of the Southern Song Dynasty.
To avoid the chaos of war, he crossed the Yangtze River southward and took up residence in Guangling (an ancient name for modern Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province). He styled himself "Xuanxue Jinshi" (a title he adopted to denote his expertise in Taoist metaphysics, combining "Xuanxue"—Taoist metaphysics—and "Jinshi"—a traditional imperial examination title, though not indicating he actually passed the Jinshi exam).

He practiced the art of internal alchemy (a Taoist practice focused on refining one's vital energy, essence, and spirit within the human body) and wrote The Orthodox Essentials of the Golden Elixir (Jindan Zhengzong).
About the Author
Paul Peng
Paul Peng is a Zhengyi Taoist priest from Longhu Mountain, Jiangxi — the ancestral home of the Celestial Masters' tradition. Ordained at 25 after a dream from the Celestial Master, he has practiced for 25 years under Master Zeng Guangliang. He is one of the curators of this store, which is officially authorized by Tianshi Fu. All items are consecrated at the temple by the resident priest team.
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