1. A Tradition of Protection (保命真傳)
The Peace and Safety Talisman (平安符 - Ping An Fu) is the most widely used and foundational protective technology in the Liuren lineage. While its name suggests simple peace, its metaphysical function is resilience —ensuring that the practitioner's spiritual and physical forms remain intact through the "Traumas" of the secular world.
- Tang Dynasty Roots: This protection magic was refined in the Tang imperial court before being transmitted to the common people (Liu Min) as a form of "Spiritual Insurance."
- Iron Plate Logic: It serves as the daily maintenance for the "Iron Plate" body, hardening the resolve against accidental injury and malicious intent.
2. Categorization and Ritual Use
Categorized under Protective / Martial arts, the Ping An Fu is the first point of contact for any new disciple (Zhongjiao level).
| Method of Use | Function | Technical Term |
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| Carrying (Peidai) | General shielding of the 12 Meridians. | 身中平安 (Internal Peace) |
| Pasting (Tiezuo) | Stabilizing the "Qi" of a room or bed. | 鎮宅平安 (House Peace) |
| Consuming (Fushi) | Direct internalization of the lineage power. | 化水平安 (Water Peace) |
3. Comparative Depth
The Liuren Peace Talisman is distinct from general temple "charms" due to its Lineage Seal and the specific invocation of the Copper Skin and Iron Bone Masters .
- Jin Ying Jiao (金英教) Comparison: Like Jin Ying's "Invulnerability" (Dao Qiang Bu Ru) talismans, our Peace Fu focuses on physical survival during periods of social and cultural upheaval.
- Liandu Jiao (蓮渡教) Comparison: Shares the "White Magic" protective tradition, emphasizing prevention and shielding rather than aggressive counter-attack.
4. The "Vagabond" Resilience (流民韌性)
For the itinerant Liu Min class, the Peace Talisman was not a luxury but a necessity for surviving dangerous work environments and constant travel. In the modern world, it remains essential for those in high-stress, high-risk, or spiritually volatile professions.
Xingshan Jide (行善積德):
The Peace Talisman is a Merit Multiplier . It protects the "vehicle" (your body) so that you can continue to accumulate merit and perform good deeds. If used to hide from the consequences of immoral actions, the talisman will eventually lose its "Gall" (Dan) and fail when needed most.
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