The Xu Zhigen 徐志根
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Xu Zhigen was a figure during the Jin and Yuan dynasties. His literary name was Dongyangzi.
He studied under Wang Qiyun and became a Taoist monk. In the 23rd year of the Zhiyuan era (1286), he was bestowed the title of "Chongxuan Chengde Dongyang Zhenren" (True Person of Dongyang with Profound Mystery and Sincere Virtue).

Xu Zhigen was resolute, steadfast, and unassuming in speech, yet he persisted in diligent practice without pause. Later, he succeeded Tonghe (a Taoist figure, full name unspecified in the original text) as the abbot of Chaoyuan Palace.
(From Stele Inscribing the Daoist Deeds of True Person Xu)
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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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