Taishi Family's Crisis

Li Weiyi thought of Li Ling at the Qianlong Lantern Festival. If she could refine a large number of talismans in advance and control the Talisman Rain, her combat power could indeed be raised to a terrifying level.

The nine characters of the Six Jia Secret Incantation on the Yellow Dragon Sword can clearly be integrated with talismans.

At present, he has only succeeded in combining the "Xing" secret script with the "Magic Talisman", which greatly increases the power of the Divine Talisman.

What about the other eight secret texts?

Li Weiyi didn't spend much time on talismans, only mastering a limited number of them. He thought to himself, "Of the few I know, the Immobilization Talisman is the most useful in battle."

"With my current mental power, if I could incorporate the words on the secret incantation into it, its power would be considerable."

"The materials for making talismans require purchasing transcendent hides and the blood of Ancient Immortal Giant Beast; otherwise, they will be instantly shattered by a powerful expert."

Li Weiyi and Tang Wanzhou returned to the Blood Mud Space, walking side by side. One was a mortal, and the other was Pure Immortal Body. She was a woman, and very beautiful, as well as a frank, bold, confident, and proud person.

Her demeanor made people believe that they would never have to worry about her betraying her friends or committing murder to steal their treasures.

After listening to Li Weiyi's account of the current situation.

Tang Wanzhou pondered for a moment, his eyes regaining their wisdom and profundity. "Lingxiao City cannot be lost, at least not now. I will fight this battle. Your cultivation is far from sufficient. Just follow my orders. The evil cult cannot possibly be without Longevity Realm Giants in Lingxiao City."

Li Weiyi said, "Now that you've shown yourself, all my previous efforts will have been in vain. The main altar will definitely suspect that I was the one who helped you escape. I think we need to frame the Sui Sect for all of this, blaming the main altar for the Sui Sect's rescue of you. Only by stirring up internal strife within the Rice Sect can we have a chance of victory."

"Furthermore, your current condition is unstable, and your reactions to the outside world are very slow. I'll investigate; you'll be on my orders... Hmm, please lend me a hand at this crucial moment, Young Master."

Tang Wanzhou did not insist further and took out a token. "With this token, as if I were here in person, you can mobilize all of Xue Jian Tang Ting's hidden agents in Lingxiao City."

Li Weiyi accepted it, and with the help of a Longevity Realm Giants, his confidence greatly increased. Just as he was about to leave, his eyes suddenly darted around.

"Whoosh!"

The Karma Burning Millstone was unleashed, combining mental power and martial arts, and unexpectedly blasted towards Tang Wanzhou, who was preparing to meditate and cultivate.

Tang Wanzhou formed a sword-like finger and swung his arm to knock him back. "That attack... it's getting pretty good!"

Li Weiyi withdrew from the Blood Mud Space, stepped out of the room, and found it was a bright sunny day. He couldn't help but stretch and instructed the maid to prepare a meal.

I cultivated for three days inside the Time Cocoon.

It took another three days to break through the barrier at the Tanggu Sea.

Six days have passed outside.

The actual training lasted eighteen days, and my stomach was completely empty; I was quite hungry.

"With my current cultivation level as a five-star Mind Master, the Time Cocoon can definitely be maintained for much longer."

"My martial arts cultivation is still not strong enough. I need to get the dragon seed to Dao Birth as soon as possible. It took half a year for the Phoenix-born Unicorn-young and go from the Second Heaven to the Third Heaven. With the help of the Time Cocoon, I wonder if I can succeed in a month?"

Li Weiyi ate her food while pondering.

I still think that crafting talismans and buying Thousand-Year Elixir to raise insects are the fastest ways to increase combat power in the near future.

During his seclusion, Qi Feng did not disturb him. After inquiring, she learned that Long Xiangcen had not left the General's Mansion for the past six days.

However, I learned from the two maids that Taishi Bai had come twice and, knowing that he was in seclusion, did not disturb him.

After the meal, Li Weiyi went to visit the General's residence.

Upon seeing him, Taishi Bai laughed from afar, "Zuo Ning, if you don't come out of seclusion, I'll definitely knock on your door tonight!"

"What crime has the gate committed to provoke such a great fuss from Brother Taishi?" Li Weiyi asked.

"We must set off for Lingxiao City tomorrow... Come, Mother wants to see you." Taishi Bai heard Madam Long's voice transmitted through magical energy.

Li Weiyi followed Taishi Bai through the courtyard of the General's Mansion, where every step revealed a new vista. Wherever they passed, maids and servants stepped aside and knelt in respect.

Taishi Bai's expression was grave. "Something has happened at the Taichang Temple! They were able to keep it under wraps before to avoid leaks and panic. But in the last few days, the news has inexplicably leaked out and spread throughout Lingxiao City."

The Taichang Temple was responsible for sacrifices, divination, rites and music, ancestral temples, imperial mausoleums, supervising the Imperial Medical Academy, and managing the Music Bureau. It was an extremely important government office.

Most importantly.

More than a decade ago, Yu Yaozi found the Mother-Child Spring from who-knows-where, and it was guarded and managed by the Taichang Temple.

Li Weiyi feigned ignorance and asked, "What happened at the Taichang Temple? He Gan with us?"

"Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices Taishi Qingshi, the Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, is the third most important figure in the Taishi Family after our Old Ancestor and my father. I have to call him Second Uncle. If something happens to him, the entire Taishi Family will be doomed. As for the strange events that have occurred, I can't explain them to you in a short time. When you arrive, be careful. My mother sent people to Shu Zhou to investigate you."

Taishi Bai gave this reminder, then stepped inside, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Mother, Zuo Ning has arrived!"

Li Weiyi glanced at the figure in palace attire behind the plum and bamboo screen, then bowed and said, "Zuo Ning greets Madam."

"Zuo Ning, how dare you! Do you know what the consequences will be for going against the Imperial Court?"

Madam Long's voice was cold and stern as he rebuked, releasing a powerful surge of energy that permeated the entire courtyard.

Li Weiyi felt as if thunder had struck his ears. He bent over even lower, looked at the ground, and said in fear, "Zuo Ning dares not oppose the Imperial Court."

He remained calm and unperturbed.

If the Madam Long truly wanted to punish him, they wouldn't have waited for him to come to the General's Mansion to summon him; they would have already dispatched troops to arrest him.

"You spent five years in the rebel army, and you still dare to say you didn't oppose the Imperial Court?" Madam Long said.

Beads of sweat streamed down Li Weiyi's forehead; he was terrified and explained in a trembling voice, "I... I was forced into this... I'm turning to the light now!"

"You've abandoned darkness for light? You couldn't stay in the Earth Wolf King Army any longer, could you?"

With a whoosh, the Madam Long threw the investigation results sent back from Shu Zhou over the screen.

Taishi Bai picked it up, and after reading it, he showed a surprised expression.

Li Weiyi glanced at the contents and immediately cursed Shi Jiuzhai and Shi Liuyu ten times in his heart. Asking these Dharma Kings for help was truly unreliable; they had ruined his good reputation.

The paper stated that Zuo Ning had joined the Earth Wolf King Army, was highly regarded by the Six Desires Dharma King, served as his advisor, and stayed in the army for five years.

Three months ago, they escaped from the Earth Wolf King Army.

The reason was that Shi Wuyan had taken a liking to him and wanted to make him his male concubine.

Taishi Bai laughed loudly, "I've long heard that Shi Wuyan a homosexual, but I never expected you Zuo Ning, to have such charm."

Li Weiyi snatched the secret letter, tore it to shreds immediately, and cried out, "Don't ever mention this again, or my reputation will be ruined!"

Behind the screen, Madam Long said, "You come from the Earth Wolf King Army. Once the Luantai (the military authorities) finds out your background, the General's Mansion will definitely be implicated."

Taishi Bai immediately pleaded, "Zuo Ning is merely a staff member, and was most likely coerced by Shi Liuyu. On the post ship, he risked exposing his strength to save people, which shows his kind heart. I am willing to vouch for him, please, Mother, show leniency."

One plays the good cop, the other the bad cop.

The Madam Long merely wanted to help Taishi Bai and bring Zuo Ning under their command.

Li Weiyi understood the situation clearly, so he remained silent and waited for her decision.

Taishi Bai said, "In chaotic times, ability is the most important factor when employing people. The Taishi Family is facing imminent disaster and is summoning Mind Master from within the clan. Zuo Ning might be able to offer some assistance."

After a moment of silence, Madam Long sighed and withdrew her magical energy and will, "If I insist on sending him to the Luantai for trial after you plead for him like this, you will surely resent me. Zuo Ning, remember this favor the young master has done for you!"

"Zuo Ning die for you, young master," Li Weiyi said resolutely.

The next day, before dawn.

Outside the General's Mansion, a large contingent of people and horses gathered, including seven gilded carriages and dozens of exotic beast mounts.

All Mind Master boarded the carriages, some in groups of four and some in groups of six. They had to enter the city secretly without making a sound. Retainers at the Dao Seed Realm rode exotic beasts.

The fact that the General's Mansion could gather so many powerful figures in such a short time demonstrates its formidable strength.

Li Weiyi spotted Long Xiangcen. She was wearing a veil and a green robe, riding with several female Mind Master. As she boarded the carriage, she gave Li Weiyi a cold glance, then silently opened her mouth, saying something unintelligible.

"Zuo Ning, come with me!"

Taishi Bai's voice rang out from the first carriage.

Li Weiyi boarded the vehicle, which was spacious, measuring about 12 feet square, with a fixed table and a white Animal Skin carpet.

On the table was a bronze incense burner.

Wisps of smoke rose.

After the convoy set off, Taishi Bai's expression turned serious. "Last night, an urgent military report arrived at Nanyan Pass. The Three Island Barbarians in the East China Sea and the remnants of Dragon Gate have actually launched a counterattack on the eastern border."

Li Weiyi said, "The Eastern Territory is guarded by the Lei Xiao Sect and the army led by the Duke of East Sea, one of the seven transcendent beings of the Imperial Court. They can forget about succeeding."

Taishi Bai's brows furrowed with worry. " In the Western Territory, the Demon Race army has amassed its largest force in two years. If the Zhu family is destroyed, the western gate of the Imperial Court will be wide open."

Li Weiyi said, "The West Sea Slaves led by the West Sea King are the Imperial Court army's most formidable force; the Western Territory will not be so easily breached."

Taishi Bai said, "Liangzhou is one of the eight core prefectures of the Imperial Court, located at the foot of Cloud Heaven Immortal Plain. However, not long ago, the Demon Race broke into the prefecture city, causing tremendous destruction and heavy casualties. Zuo Ning, two years have passed, Demon Race has gradually recovered from its injuries and begun to counterattack! Just wait and see, the next storm will definitely be in the Western Territory."

Li Weiyi understands the truth: the Demon Race is leading the Imperial Court experts to the East Sea and the Western Territory to create chaos, confuse the public, and conceal their true purpose.

But I didn't dare say it out loud.

If the Demon Race knew that news of their attack on Lingxiao City had been leaked, they might very well take the Western Territory first.

As a friend, Li Weiyi wanted to remind him that the Taishi Family was now in the most danger.

The Taishi Family controls Cloud Heaven Immortal Plain, Lingxiao City, the four major passes, and half of the Defensive Formation. The Rice Cult and the Demon Race must have already begun their actions against them.

Outside, the rhythmic sounds of hooves and wheels filled the air.

Li Weiyi knew full well that the journey to Lingxiao City would be fraught with danger. Having willingly jumped into the eye of the storm, he was deeply troubled, his mind racing with conflicting thoughts. He muttered to himself, "Only three days remain until the first day of the twelfth lunar month. I wonder if all the hidden members of the Hidden Gate have entered Lingxiao City. So many days have passed; has Tuoba managed to send the blood-written letter back to the main altar? If he hasn't..."

Li Weiyi wasn't very confident, so he could only prepare for the worst.

At this time.

A large number of people from the Rice Sect's main altar, the Ku Rong Hall and Glory, and the Heavenly Principle Hall surrounded the Southern Clear Palace. Several hall masters personally arrived, acting as if they were there to interrogate the intruders, and directly used magical artifacts to break through the formation and enter.