Two hundred li east is Mount Gu, where the Emperor’s daughter died and transformed into a grass called Nushi. Its leaves grow together, its flowers are yellow, and it resembles a rabbit’s burrow. Eating it makes one attractive to others.
Twenty li east is Mount Ku, where a plant called Huangji grows with yellow flowers but does not bear fruit. It is called Wutiao, and consuming it ensures infertility. Another plant, with round leaves and no stems, has red flowers but no fruit, and is also called Wutiao, curing goiters.
Twenty-seven li east is Mount Du, home to the god Tianyuu, who controls strange winds and rain. A tree called Tianpian grows here, with square stems and leaves resembling sunflowers. Those who wear it are protected from evil winds.
Fifty-two li east is Mount Fanggao, where the Ming River originates, flowing south into the Yi River. The river is rich in blue jade. A tree called Wenwen grows here, with leaves resembling a bee’s wings, curling branches, and a forked tongue. It is known for its ability to sing.
Fifty-seven li east is Mount Dafei, which is abundant in blue jade and deer jade. A plant called Niushang grows here, resembling an elm with square stems and blue markings. Wearing it protects against danger in battle. The Kuang River originates on the sunny side, flowing southwest into the Yi River, and is home to three-legged turtles. Eating them prevents severe illness and cures swelling.
Seventy li east is Mount Banshi, where a plant called Jiarong grows, with red leaves and red flowers but no fruit. The stems reach over a meter in height. Consuming it prevents being struck by lightning. The Mixu River flows from the sunny side, heading west into the Yi River, where black-patterned fish reside. Eating them prevents sleeplessness. The He River flows from the shady side, northward into the Luo River, where it is rich in Ayu fish, resembling a mandarin fish. These fish live in the hollows of trees, have blue-green markings and red tails, and eating them prevents tumors and cures sores.
Fifty li east is Mount Shaoshi, where trees grow densely together. The branches have five tips, yellow flowers, and black fruits. Consuming them prevents anger. The summit is rich in jade, while the base is filled with iron. The Xiu River flows from here, northward into the Luo River, where it is home to Di fish, which resemble a type of long-tailed monkey with white feet. Eating them protects against poison and provides defense in battle.
Thirty li east is Mount Taishi, where a tree called Youmu grows, with pear-like leaves and red veins. Consuming it prevents jealousy. A plant resembling Shu grass grows here, with white flowers and black fruits, and its juice resembles the herb Mingyu. Eating it prevents tastelessness. The summit is rich in beautiful stones.
Thirty li north is Mount Jiang, which is abundant in jade, zhe trees, and cypress. A tree called Diwu grows here, with leaves resembling those of pepper plants and red fruit. Eating it protects against disaster.
Thirty li north is Mount Yingliang, rich in blue jade and black stones.
Thirty li east is Mount Fuxi, where a tree called Kangmu grows, resembling a catalpa with red fruits. Eating it protects against poison. The Si River flows from here, heading north into the Yellow River. To the east lies a valley called Snake Valley, where many poisonous creatures reside.
Forty li east is Mount Shaoxing, where a plant called Gangcao grows, resembling sunflowers with red stems, white flowers, and fruits resembling wild grapes. Eating it prevents stupidity. The Qi’nan River flows from here, northward into the Yi River.
Ten li southeast is Mount Tai. There grows a plant called Li, with leaves resembling Gui and red flowers. It can be used to treat ulcers. A stream emerges from its sunny side and flows east into the Yi River.
Twenty li east is Mount Mo, where red gold is abundant. The Mo River originates here, flowing north into the Yi River.
Twenty-five li east is Mount Yi, where white gold and iron are plentiful. The Yi River flows north from here, joining the Yellow River.
Thirty-five li east is Mount Min, where a tree resembling a thorn bush grows with white flowers and red fruit. It is called Ji Bai, and wearing it prevents coldness. The sunny side is rich in jade.
Thirty li east is Mount Da Gui, where the shady side contains iron, beautiful jade, and greenish minerals. A plant grows here, resembling Zhi grass but with blue flowers and no fruit. It is called Lang, and consuming it prevents premature death and can treat stomach ailments.
In total, from Mount Xiu of Yuyu to Mount Da Gui, there are nineteen mountains, covering a distance of one thousand one hundred eighty-four li. Sixteen deities reside in these mountains, each with the body of a pig and the face of a human. Ritual offerings for them include sacrificing a sheep and burying a piece of jade. The mountains Ku, Shaoshi, and Taishi are all burial sites. Rituals for them require a grand sacrifice of livestock, along with an offering of auspicious jade. The gods have human faces and three heads, while others have pig bodies and human faces.
The eighth section of the Central Classic begins with Mount Jing, which is rich in gold and jade. Its trees are abundant in catalpa and sandalwood. The Sui River originates here, flowing southeast into the Yangtze River, and is rich in red millet and patterned fish.
One hundred li northeast is Mount Jing, where the shady side is filled with iron, and the sunny side with red gold. The area is abundant in yaks, leopards, and tigers, with many pine and cypress trees, as well as bamboo and oranges. The Zhang River originates here, flowing southeast into the Sui River, and contains gold and shark-like fish. The area is also home to wild deer and elk.
One hundred fifty li northeast is Mount Jiao, which is rich in jade and green minerals. The trees here include pines, cypress, and branches with hooked tips. The god Wei resides here, with a human face, ram’s horns, and tiger claws. He often wanders the depths of the Sui and Zhang rivers, emitting a radiant glow.
One hundred twenty li northeast is Mount Nüji, abundant in jade and gold. The area is home to leopards, tigers, wild deer, and elk. Birds such as white pheasants and hawks are also common.
Two hundred li northeast is Mount Yizhu, where gold and jade are abundant. The Wei River originates here, flowing south into the Zhang River and containing white jade.
Three hundred fifty li northeast is Mount Lun, where the trees include catalpa and mulberry, as well as peaches and millet. The area is home to wild deer and elk.
Two hundred li northeast is Mount Lukui, where jade is plentiful, and the area is rich in minerals. The trees include catalpa and mulberry.
One hundred thirty li east is Mount Guang, rich in blue jade and forests. The god Ji Meng resides here, with the body of a human and the head of a dragon. He often roams the depths of the Zhang River, and wherever he goes, strong winds and storms follow.
One hundred fifty li northeast is Mount Qi, where red gold is abundant on the sunny side, and white jade on the shady side. The forest is filled with Chu trees. The god She resides here, with a human body and a square face, and has three legs.
One hundred thirty li east is Mount Tong, where gold, silver, and iron are plentiful. The trees include catalpa, oak, and mulberry, and the area is home to various beasts.
One hundred li northeast is Mount Mei, home to wild oxen, deer, and boars. The summit is rich in gold, and the base in green minerals.
One hundred li northeast is Mount Dayao, where pine and cypress trees grow alongside mulberries and bamboo. The area is home to leopards, tigers, and deer.
Three hundred li northeast is Mount Ling, rich in gold, jade, and green minerals. The forest is filled with peach, plum, and apricot trees.
Seventy li northeast is Mount Long, where trees of jade and green stones grow. The base is rich in red tin, and the forest is filled with peach trees.
Fifty li southeast is Mount Heng, where jade and copper are abundant, and yellow and white stones are common.
Seventy li southeast is Mount Shi, where gold and green minerals are plentiful, and jade and stone trees grow.
One hundred twenty li south is Mount Ruo, rich in jade and Kui stones, alongside mulberry trees and shrubs.
One hundred twenty li southeast is Mount Zhi, filled with fine stones and mulberry trees.
One hundred fifty li southeast is Mount Yu, where gold, jade, green minerals, and iron are plentiful. The forest is filled with cypress trees.
Seventy li southeast is Mount Guan, where sandalwood trees grow alongside Kui stones and white tin. The Yu River originates here, flowing underground and rich in grindstones.
One hundred fifty li northeast is Mount Renju, where oak trees are abundant, and the sunny side is filled with red gold, while the shady side contains Kui stones.
Fifty li east is Mount Shimei, where grindstones and green minerals are abundant. The forest is filled with cypress, sandalwood, and mulberry trees, and bamboo grows in the grass.
Two hundred li southeast is Mount Qingu, where oak, mulberry, pepper, and other trees grow. The summit is rich in white jade, and the base in smooth stones. The area is home to deer, boars, white rhinos, and Zhen birds.
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