The light rain continued, hitting the windowsills.
Li Yan was sitting in front of the window, holding a tea cup, a little lost in thought.
Yu Lingzi's words touched his heart.
Let's not talk about God Ascender for now.
These things are like myths.
No, it's a myth!
Even if he has entered Daoism and learned wonderful magic, it is completely beyond his comprehension, and it is useless no matter how much he thinks about it.
The key now is strength.
Human Path changes, Divine Land are turbulent, and all kinds of monsters and ghosts are resurrecting. If there is no way to keep the bottom of the situation, I am afraid that I will be in trouble in the end.
Soul Hooking Chain is indeed powerful.
Because of this Divine Ability, he can kill masters one after another, whether the opponent is Martial Arts Transformed Strength or a third-level magician.
But its limitations also emerged.
If the enemy is protected by a magic weapon, it will be difficult to suppress Divine Soul.
It's not that Soul Hooking Chain is not sharp.
But the power of Divine Ability relies on Daoism.
Those Netherworld Ghost Soldier also use Soul Hooking Chain, but no matter Xiling Gorge Old Beggar or "Red Woman", there is no resistance and the soul is directly taken away.
His moral character is average, and Divine Ability is naturally not strong either.
Summoning Netherworld Ghost Soldier through Goujiu is indeed a killer weapon.
At least for now, no one can resist.
But as Yu Lingzi said, this technique is not invincible.
Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect can summon Lu Soldiers from heaven, which is stronger than Netherworld Ghost Soldier. It can still defeat those monsters.
Of course, summoning Netherworld Ghost Soldier can also improve it. Just like Lu Soldiers has Protector Divine General, Yinsi also has divine generals.
Shangjin City To suppress the demonic energy, the divine general will take action himself.
But if you want to summon, the conditions may be more stringent.
After all, this thing is an external force, and there will be a way to break it.
Just like when encountering "Red Woman", one lured the enemy and the other attacked with Divine Firearm. Before he could summon the ghost soldiers, his chest was broken.
Under normal circumstances, he would not have escaped with his life.
But these people can't be counted. He also has Great Luo Dharma Body.
Also, the demon possessing Liu DanQiu is a disciple of Tongtian San Niang.
The true identity of Zhao Changsheng should not be Tongtian San Niang, but to be able to command these people, I am afraid they are at least masters of the same level.
Netherworld Ghost Soldier, it might not be useful to it either.
At the critical moment, you have to rely on yourself!
He is now practicing Second Floor, and what he can learn is <North Emperor Black Water Escape> and <North Emperor Calamity Removal Technique>.
One is a life-saving escape method, and the other is used to relieve curses, collisions and ghost possessions.
<Profound Water Escape> is just a preliminary grasp, and <Disaster Elimination Technique> is still being learned. To put it bluntly, it is all auxiliary techniques.
Stronger spells require Third Floor to practice.
He is currently in a state of mind and cannot meet the requirements for building a building, otherwise he would have gone to Mount Wudang.
Other means must be found.
Thinking of this, Li Yan raised his hand and looked at his palm, and just made a hand gesture. His fingers immediately crackled and electric light flashed.
This is <North Emperor Yin Thunder Hand>.
He practiced frequently on weekdays and became more and more proficient. He could use it directly by just pinching the formula.
This method is integrated into Martial Arts and is called martial arts.
However, Yin Lei is only good at hurting souls. When faced with Divine Soul, a powerful master with magic weapon protection, it will be useless.
The only chance is to learn Yang Lei.
Yu Lingzi said that it was Celestial Master Sa who used lightning to kill those monsters at that time. Judging from various signs, Celestial Master Sa was also God Ascender and had succeeded.
Celestial Master Sa comes from the Divine Firmament Sect, and later became the founder of the West River Sect. He is famous for his thunder method and is the author of <Discourse on Thunder>, <Inner Heavenly Dipper Secret Method>, "Continuing the Theory of Wind, Rain, Thunder and Lightning", etc.
Ordinary palm yang thunder is probably not good, and it is not as good as <North Emperor Yin Thunder Hand>. Practicing it at the same time will cause an imbalance of yin and yang.
If the thunder method goes wrong, it can directly hurt yourself.
However, the thunder methods of the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect several factions are all unique and secret. The foundation of the established sect cannot be easily spread to others.
His martial arts plan is based on Pigua Red Fist, Great Cloud Thunder Sound is the training method, and he practices the two thunders of Yin and Yang, so his power is bound to be extraordinary.
The only thing missing now is First Gate Yang Lei.
Also, it can also be improved from weapons.
At this point, he didn't care about the taboos of the court. After being shot, he knew how powerful Divine Firearm was.
The Divine Firearm Sha LiFei got is too big and not suitable for him. It is best to get a divine fire pistol so that it can be used in close combat.
Likewise, there are drawings and materials.
The only thing missing is a powerful Daoist craftsman.
Including the earth dragon scales and bones they obtained on Yunyang City Azure Dragon Mountain, they all still exist on City God Temple and cannot be used.
Yang Lei method, powerful Xuanmen craftsman.
This is their next goal!
Boom, boom, boom!
Just when Li Yan was deep in thought, a knock on the door suddenly sounded.
He frowned slightly and stood up to open the door.
A few people are currently staying at Changfeng Inn, which is considered a government inn. Most of the people living here are court officials.
The smell outside the door was clearly that of a stranger.
Sure enough, after opening the door, an unknown middle-aged man stood outside, dressed as a scholar in Confucian robes, and his brows looked familiar.
"But Young Hero Li."
The man smiled and held his hands respectfully, "This is Yan Wuyue, my brother Jiuling, and I have come specially to invite Young Hero Li to the banquet."
"Oh?"
Li Yan suddenly realized, "It turns out to be Brother Yan."
Yan Jiuling said that he has an older brother named "Wuyue" and a younger sister named "Liuya".
Jiuling means longevity and auspiciousness, Wuyue means moderate happiness, and Liuya means smoothness and elegance. They are all names that represent auspiciousness.
Didn't he go to Hankou?
Suddenly invited to a banquet...
Li Yan Suddenly thought of a possibility, his eyes lit up, "Is the imperial examination in the capital over?"
Yan Wuyue laughed dumbly, "No, Young Hero Li forgot, the imperial examination will be next year."
"This time, my son is one month old. My father and mother heard that Young Hero Li was back, so they specially asked me to come and invite him."
After saying that, he bent down deeply and raised his hands again, giving a big gift, his eyes were a little red, "Thank you also Young Hero Li. If you hadn't taken action, my parents might have been killed long ago."
"Brother Yan, don't be too polite."
Li Yan quickly stopped him and said with a smile, "Brother Jiuling and I have the same minds. Some trivial matters are not worth mentioning."
"Since it's a happy event, I naturally have to come and ask for a drink."
After that, he called Sha LiFei, Wang Dao Xuan and Lu San, and had a banquet before leaving.
On the way, Li Yan couldn't help but ask, "Brother Yan and his family are all at Hankou, why are they back?"
Yan Wuyue shook his head and sighed, "Originally I thought my father was too worried, but I didn't expect those people would really dare to take action. After hearing the news, we rushed back immediately."
"I won't leave at all this time. If something happens, the family must face it together. Even if we die, we must die together."
"And Hankou is not necessarily safe over there. This time the entire Miao border may be in turmoil."
Li Yan frowned slightly, "Hankou Something happened over there too?"
Yan Wuyue nodded and said, "Zigui County was attacked. The Ezhou army is mainly guarding Yunyang Prefecture. The imperial army has not yet arrived, so we can only remove Hankou's garrison in Xiangyang."
"In order to delay the army, some chieftains in Miao territory hired a large number of gangsters and evil magicians to cause trouble in Hankou Dongting, and they started to fight back on the rivers and lakes in Ezhou."
"Right now, things are peaceful over there during the day, but at night, all kinds of strange things happen frequently, and people are dying everywhere..."
"Not only that, I also heard some news that because the imperial army is mainly stationed in Yangtze River Coast, the inland defense is inevitably somewhat empty. Some green forest bandits also took advantage of the situation to cause chaos, blocking roads and looting, harassing nearby villages, and intending to distract the imperial army."
"Nowadays, all land and mountain roads in Ezhou are not safe..."
"That's it."
Li Yan nodded, and looked at each other with Sha LiFei.
Next, they will go to Blessed Grotto-Heavens and Purple Canopy Mountain Cave in Dangyang County to investigate the strange things in the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect Daoist temples there.
This is the case that was originally promised to Yunyang City God Temple Gu Hanzi. Because of the Zigui County matter, it has been delayed for several days and cannot be delayed any longer.
During this trip, we have to pass through many mountain passes.
Looks like you need to be more careful on this road...
When we arrived at Yanfu, the place was already bustling with people.
Yanfu was recognized by the emperor for <Ten Policies to Pacify the Nation> and has become the banner of Ezhou Confucian Circle.
There was even news that the imperial court wanted to posthumously confer the title of Grand Scholar of the Hanlin Academy to the late grandfather Yan Jiuling.
Originally, Hanlin Academy academicians only helped the emperor draft edicts. However, since the post of prime minister was abolished in the Daxuan Dynasty, Hanlin Academy academicians gradually participated in political decision-making.
Up to now, many cabinet ministers have come from the Hanlin Academy.
The emperor's move is clearly to make Kaihai and Replace Tusi with centrally appointed officials a national policy and silence the opposition.
Whether the Yan family wants it or not, they have been pushed to this position, and more and more Confucian Circle people and officials are coming to visit.
In addition, Ezhou tycoon Lei Zhen also resides in Yan Mansion.
The other party has taken strong control of Yichang Divine Fist Society, and almost all nearby Jianghu sects are at his disposal and cooperating with the imperial court's offensive.
Therefore, the Yan Mansion no longer enjoys the peace it once had.
When Li Yan and others arrived, the place was already full of guests.
As soon as they arrived, they attracted the attention of many people. Some Confucian scholars frowned slightly, unable to hide the surprise in their eyes.
Yan Wuyue left suddenly. He thought he was going to invite some important people, but unexpectedly he invited a few people from the world.
Given the current status of the Yan Mansion, this matter may be inappropriate.
However, something even more surprising happened to them.
The head of the Yan Mansion, Yan Bonian, and his eldest wife actually came out to greet him in person, and their words were full of intimacy.
"I've met Uncle Yan and Auntie Yan."
"Don't be too polite. We heard about Zigui County. Also, you kid, why didn't you come to the house for dinner?"
"Just arrived yesterday."
Before he finished speaking, two more people went out to greet him.
One is City God Temple blessing Yu Lingzi.
Everyone knows that although Yichang City God Temple is in some decline, and the courtyard wall was smashed by rioters last time, its importance will gradually increase as the imperial army is stationed.
There is another one, Commandery Commandant Office hara Qianhu.
This former Qianhu, but a man of the hour in Yichang, suddenly started to make plans, uncovered several Qianhu traitors, found out a lot of important information, and also wiped out Long Xiang Army Dark Hall in Yichang.
Yunyang Prefecture was furious and immediately removed Seal Holder Chiliarch from his official position in Yichang, and together with a group of traitors, were escorted to Yunyang for trial.
The original Qianhu family controlled the power of Yichang Commandery Commandant Office.
The other party took drastic measures as soon as he took office. He cleaned up the Yichang Guards, removed all the dead who had been killed, and promoted elite soldiers and generals at the bottom.
The atmosphere in Yichang has changed, and the efficiency has also improved. With the cooperation of Lei Zhen, almost all nearby rebel strongholds have been eliminated.
Everyone knows that this former Qianhu has a bright future. If he makes great achievements after Southwest War, he will definitely be transferred to the capital.
So many people came to greet me.
No ordinary man from the world of martial arts!
In front of everyone, Li Yan and others suddenly felt a little uncomfortable. They didn't like this feeling of attracting attention.
Fortunately, Yan Bonian, Yu Lingzi, and Yuan Qianhu were all talented people. After a few casual greetings, they led a few people to the backyard to attend alone.
As soon as they left, many people immediately started whispering to each other.
Everyone here is Yichang Prefecture's leading figures, many of whom are well-informed, and many pieces of information are gradually being pieced together.
The knight from Guanzhong, delivering medicine for thousands of miles with a promise, strangling the elite Long Xiang Army, outsmarting the Zigui ghost sect...
Many people were dumbfounded after hearing these various deeds.
After all, they live a stable life. Even if there is a war in the southwest, they can stay safely in the city. At most, Lineage's business will be damaged.
These things sound like a Tang Qixia story.
Arriving at the backyard, Yan Bonian and his wife settled them down and then went to the front yard to greet the guests.
As soon as they left, Yu Lingzi stroked his beard and smiled and said, "Young Hero Li, I have already figured out what you asked about."
"Oh?"
Li Yan's eyes lit up, "Daoist Master, please speak."
Yu Lingzi smiled and said, "Just a few days ago, Wuchang Prefecture, Mountain Guiding People of Zhenbao lineage, discovered a Western Zhou Ancient Mine."
"The mine is unfathomable, strange things happen one after another, and Heavenly Spiritual Treasure appears one after another. There are also many smelting secrets from the ancient Zhou Dynasty that are burned into the mine."
"This matter has caused a sensation in Xuanmen. Many Xuanmen craftsmen rushed there overnight and set up camp outside the mine. There are many masters among them."
"On weekdays, these Xuanmen masters are hidden everywhere, but they rarely get together. If you go, you might be able to find a suitable craftsman."
"Really!"
Sha LiFei was the most excited when I heard it.
Yu Lingzi laughed dumbly, "Why did I lie to you? Now many Xuan Gate People have heard the news and have gone there. If it weren't for the current situation, I, True Martial Palace, would probably have many disciples to join in the fun."
Li Yan also had a smile on his face, "Okay, after Purple Canopy Mountain Cave's business is finished, we will leave immediately!"
On the side, Hara Qianhu also raised his glass, "Young Hero Li, without further ado, I'll toast you."
Li Yan responded with a toast, and both parties were silent.
After taking a sip of the wine in the cup, Hara Qianhu said in a deep voice, "I vaguely heard some rumors about that matter, but I'm afraid it will take some time."
"Southwest War is approaching. I will set off tomorrow and personally lead people into Miao territory to open the way for the army."
"If you are still alive after the incident, you will help Young Hero Li do this."
"No rush."
Li Yan toasted another glass of wine and said seriously, "Sir, be careful."
"Hahaha..."
Yuan Qianhu smiled casually and said, "A real man should make great achievements and wrap his body in horse leather. I have wasted my time in office for many years, not just to catch a few thieves."
"Fuck!"
"Fuck!"
Everyone stopped talking nonsense and drank heavily.
"My lords."
At this moment, the young man came to tell me with a happy face, "The young master is going to have his hair shaved. I invite you all to come and watch the ceremony."
"Okay, okay, let's go together!"
Everyone walked towards the front yard together with smiles on their faces.
It is a custom in Ezhou that when a child is one month old, his head must be shaved. On this day, a barber is invited and guests are entertained.
There is also something special about shaving your full moon head.
The first one is to shave them all, even eyebrows, because children who don't shave their eyebrows will grow up to be short-sighted and steal things.
The second one is a birth taboo. If you are Eight Characters and easily frightened, you should leave a pinch of "Eave Tile Hair" on your forehead, which means you are lowly and easy to support.
Of course, the grandson of the Yan family was Eight Characters tough, so soon his eyebrows and hair were shaved Gan Er amidst the laughter of everyone.
"Wow! Wow!"
As the child cried, the barber smiled, took a hard-boiled and shelled egg, rolled it on the child's head, and read at the same time:
"One roll will last forever, two rolls will last forever, three rolls will make friends in the peach garden, four rolls will make you rich all year round, five rolls and five sons will pass the exam..."
"Everyone!"
Yan Bonian signaled everyone to be silent, and then sighed, "A few days ago, the Yan Mansion suffered a great disaster, and Wuyue and the others were kicked out by me Hankou."
"When the child was born, I wasn't around, and he hadn't even picked a name yet. Today is the full moon, and I have to send the child to City God Temple to have his name sent, but I can't delay it."
As he said that, he turned to look at Li Yan and said with a smile, "When Young Hero Li came, he saved Zhuojing and solved the difficulties of my Yan family. You can be said to be a noble person of my Yan family. You can take this name."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone put the child in Li Yan's arms.
Holding this new born little life in his arms, Li Yan was a little stunned at first, and then his face became solemn. Thinking of Southwest Rebellion now, he couldn't help but blurt out:
"This kid... let's call him 'Pacify the Nation'!"
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