Even though he has become Living Underworld Messenger and has arrested several criminals, Li Yan is still confused about the criminals.
Under the candlelight, he read it carefully, frowning.
This experience about Living Underworld Messenger contains not only the records of Liu Gang, but also the narration of the "Mount Tai Guest" he met.
The form of notes is a bit like a medical record.
Each case, where the mission was taken, the visions seen when taking the mission, the story of the conspirator, and even the process are all recorded one by one.
This method has many benefits.
One is to be able to pass on experience, and the other is to be able to summarize.
Li Yan became a monk halfway, got an ultimatum, and went through a lot of hard work to find the inheritance, but it is a dharma lineage that is about to die out.
The only thing left is this <Yin Law>.
Speaking of which, Liu Gang was the first Living Underworld Messenger he met.
This booklet is extremely important to him.
First of all, it confirmed a guess.
Neither heaven nor the underworld can interfere with the human world!
Although he can summon Yin soldiers, Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect can invite Lu Soldiers, but his communication with the Yins and the heavens is frighteningly little.
According to Luo MingZi, they can do rituals and mount music, but they basically get no response.
If we couldn't borrow the power of the ancestors and gods, and invite Lu Soldiers, I'm afraid many people would doubt the existence of heaven and the underworld.
Even so, the debate over gods has never stopped within the Taixuan Zhen Sect for thousands of years.
Some people say that they are just a ball of Qi, representing the great road...
Some people also say that <Heavenly Laws> is so strict that no one dares to violate it...
Others say that all gods are just appearances, like a blind man touching an elephant, what he sees is what he knows...
Anyway, there is no accurate number.
But Li Yan received a response from the Yin Division. When capturing the demonic energy, it obtained <Demonic Body Longevity Method> characteristics and weaknesses from the Yin Division.
Then the only reason,
That is, they cannot interfere with the human world!
The reason for arresting evil criminals is because these people disturbed Yin and Yang.
However, the specific reasons are not given in the book.
But the above record was an eye-opener for Li Yan.
For example, one of the cases:
"Jingzhou Xie Hui, suddenly saw Red Ghost in the corner, three feet high, holding a copper plate, full of blood. He picked it up, and the plate suddenly turned into paper, and the ghost whirled away. I was a guest in his house, and I realized that this ghost was a fugitive from the underworld, so I held a hook to arrest him..."
What makes this case special is the identity of the criminal.
He is not a person who has returned to Yang, but an evil ghost from the underworld!
Li Yan I have never encountered it so far.
According to the above statement, this evil spirit escaped while Ghost Festival was in trouble. He does not understand human language and cannot communicate, and he uses magic to harm people everywhere.
To capture this kind of evil spirit, the Underworld issued a mission using a bronze well with black water flowing inside and the sound of chains...
There is another case:
"Yan Meng of Kuaiji, Jin Dynasty, my wife was a woodcutter and was eaten by a tiger. One day, I saw my wife's soul in the mugwort. The wife avoided her husband's troubles and the husband avoided the tiger. Living Underworld Messenger saw it and knew that my wife's soul remained in the world because of concern. I was ordered to arrest her and asked my wife. She only said that I missed her too much and returned to the sun in the darkness..."
What is special about this case is that the criminal is an ordinary weak woman.
The other party had already entered the netherworld, but the person who cared about the world of the world kept searching in the black mist, and somehow returned to the world.
There are also some cases that are so bizarre that people are left scratching their heads.
To put it bluntly, the inheritance of Living Underworld Messenger is like a detector placed by the Yins in the Yang world. If it encounters anyone who disturbs the Yin and Yang, it will be taken down directly.
Regardless of inheriting and summoning Yin soldiers,
It's all for the mission.
As for whether you will build a temple Attendant, or just like Liu Gang, destroy the ultimatum and become Returning Yang One.
The underworld doesn't care.
And after death, you are just like everyone else. No matter how many criminals you catch, you still won't get special treatment, let alone work as a errand in the underworld.
Inheriting and summoning Yin soldiers are mission rewards.
Of course, these are still too far away for Li Yan.
What he pays more attention to is the experience.
For example, there are currently three types of wells.
One is an ordinary well. Most of the tasks issued are related to Returning Yang One. It does not matter whether it is a monk or an ordinary person...
One is a bronze well with turbid black water. The evil ghosts that came out are all from the mainland of the netherworld, unable to communicate, and powerful...
The other one is Black Well Blood Water.
Just like last time, most of those who ran out were Investiture of the Gods War who suppressed the demon god. Even if only a trace of demonic energy leaked out, over time, it would lead to turmoil...
The more dangerous the task, the higher the reward.
The tasks issued by Bronze Water Well and Black Well are very dangerous, and even if they fail, there will be no punishment.
As for capturing Returning Yang One, once you accept the task, you must complete it.
If you bend the law for personal gain like Wu Lao Si, your life will be lost.
The solutions to these cases are valuable experiences.
In addition, there are actually some tips on using the <North Emperor Scripture> technique, including the usage of Soul Hooking Chain Divine Ability.
"Cunning Old Ghost!"
Li Yan couldn't help but cursed after seeing it.
Then Liu Gang really had something to hide.
Soul Hooking Chain's claws are just the first step.
This Divine Ability can continue to improve. Find the places where the first Heavenly Gang evil spirits gather for tempering.
According to the book, this is a method found in ancient secret books, specifically used to temper Divine Ability.
Liu Gang didn't say anything at all, obviously he had no good intentions from the beginning.
The candlelight is dim and the night is getting darker.
After all, it was a long journey and the journey was tiring.
When Zi Hour and Li Yan arrived, they also felt a little tired. After concentrating for a while, they fell asleep...
The next morning, the sound of birdsong woke up Li Yan.
After Li Yan got up, he stretched his waist, pushed the door open, and immediately saw Wang Dao Xuan with a tired look on his face.
"Daoist priest, it's not enough to go too far."
Li Yan shook his head slightly and persuaded.
Everyone has preferences, and no one is immune to them.
He is obsessed with magic and Martial Arts, Lu San likes animals, and Sha LiFei has a special liking for firearms.
I originally thought that Wang Dao Xuan was tolerant, but as I gradually got along with him, I realized that Old Taoist was also obsessed with him.
What he is obsessed with is all kinds of knowledge.
Whether it's history, folklore, or the secrets of Dharma, once you encounter something you don't understand, you will become crazy.
From Guanzhong to Ezhou, whether it was the mansions of rich families or Daoist temples, the only thing Old Taoist was interested in was their collection of books.
From the looks of it, it looks like I stayed up all night.
"Oh, even a poor man can't control it."
Wang Dao Xuan smiled bitterly and said, "I wanted to go to bed early, but I couldn't fall asleep even when I lay on the bed, so I watched it all night without knowing it."
"This Liu Gang collection of books contains several lost secret books, and there are also annotations and experiences by predecessors on them. It's a big gain for me."
While talking, Patriarch Tian also came to the small courtyard with his servant.
His face was also a little tired, and he said, "Everyone, I have prepared breakfast at home, and I will ask my servants to bring it to you later."
Li Yan was a little surprised, "Patriarch Tian didn't sleep well either?"
"Who says it isn't?"
Patriarch Tian said helplessly, "It was fine outside, but something went wrong again when I got home. I dreamed all night and was exhausted."
"Oh..." Wang Dao Xuan asked thoughtfully, "Did you see anything in your dream?"
Patriarch Tian shook his head and said, "I can't remember. I forgot all about it when I woke up."
Wang Dao Xuan asked again, "Where are the servants in the house, do they have similar symptoms?"
Patriarch Tian also shook his head, "I know what I want to ask."
"My wives, concubines, and servants of the Tian family all have similar symptoms. Some are sick, and some are scared away."
"I had people come to look at it before, and I suspected that there was something wrong with the feng shui of the ancestral tomb, but after several inspections, it was fine."
"Besides, you won't get sick if you leave this house. It seems that this house is somewhat incompatible with my family."
Wang Dao Xuan frowned and said, "This is a bit strange."
Patriarch Tian rubbed his eyebrows and said, "That's why I asked the Daoist priest to come and check it out. I really can't find the reason. I'm afraid this newly built house can only be transferred to others."
"I have already arranged for my wife and concubines to stay in the old house, and they will sleep somewhere else tomorrow night. I will go to the Chamber of Commerce later. If you need anything, just ask my servants."
After that, he said goodbye and left.
After he left, Sha LiFei and Lu San also woke up one after another.
The servant brought breakfast. Wang Dao Xuan winked and sent the servant away. Then he said while eating, "There's something wrong with this."
"If there is a problem with the ancestral grave, no matter where the Patriarch Tian family moves, they will not be able to escape."
"If there is a feng shui problem in Yangzhai, then everyone living here should have the same symptoms."
"Something is out of the ordinary. I'm afraid someone is causing trouble."
Li Yan was also curious. "I used Divine Ability several times last night, but apart from the house-killing thing Gang Qi, I didn't smell any Yin Energy. What technique can do this?"
Wang Dao Xuan thought deeply, "The most likely one is Yansheng Curse, but the previous warlock should be able to think that there may be another reason."
"Isn't this simple?"
Sha LiFei smiled and said, "I don't understand the technique, but this is clearly a charlatan's trick. It is probably that someone has taken a liking to the house and wants to drive Patriarch Tian's family away, then spread rumors and take over it at a low price."
"When I get back, I'll discuss it with Patriarch Tian, spread the word to the outside world, and fish out the person behind the scenes."
Li Yan shook his head and said, "If someone is really causing trouble, they can do it perfectly. How can they be unprepared and let Yaren change hands several times to hide their identity?"
"If it takes a few years to show up, can we keep waiting?"
Sha LiFei frowned, "That's right."
"It's not urgent."
Wang Dao Xuan shook his head and said, "Pindao will carefully check the feng shui of the Yangzhai today, and then visit Patriarch Tian's ancestral grave. If we really can't find the reason, we can think of a solution."
"Hmm."
Li Yan drank up the porridge in the bowl in one gulp, "In that case, let's split up."
"Brother Lu San will accompany Daoist Wang. Uncle Sha and I will go to the city to inquire about the news, and then go to City God Temple to report."
Since they have decided to rest at Hanyang City, they naturally need to find out the situation on the road and Xuanmen to avoid getting into trouble.
After breakfast, the four of them immediately separated.
Wang Dao Xuan's Feng Shui Arts has obviously made some progress, and has come up with several things, including not only a Feng Shui compass, but also a Luban Ruler that determines good and bad luck.
Lu San has Rat One Rat Two, which can be viewed together and can also protect Wang Dao Xuan.
As for Li Yan and Sha LiFei, they inquired about the situation in the city with their servants before packing their things and going out.
Although this Hanyang City is old, it is not big.
There are government offices, county offices and imperial offices in the north of the city, there are government schools, county schools, academies, etc. in the west of the city, while City God Temple is in the east of the city.
As soon as they went out, Sha LiFei whispered, "What's the matter, should we go to find out the news first, or should we go to City God Temple first?"
Li Yan thought for a moment, "Let's go to City God Temple first."
"Most of the news about Jianghu Inn is known to everyone. The more secret ones are not cheap."
"Go directly to City God Temple and see if the Daoist here is easy to deal with. Maybe you can get it too."
But to be honest, he didn't know for sure.
Before coming, he had already inquired about the news.
The two important towns in Xuanmen, Ezhou, are Yunyang Prefecture and the other are Wuchang, Hanyang and Hankou.
And there are obvious differences between these two places.
On the Yunyang side, close to Mount Wudang, is True Martial Palace's sphere of influence. Buddhism and Taoism has almost no sense of existence. Even if there is a temple, they are all ordinary monks.
But here, the power of the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect is obviously insufficient.
Although there are several Daoist temples, Three Towns all have City God Temple, but speaking of it, the power of Zen Buddhism is more powerful.
There is also Wenjin Academy, which is also the holy land of Confucianism.
It is also related to the special environment here.
There's almost nothing Blessed Grotto-Heavens around here.
But after leaving Ezhou, Blessed Grotto-Heavens becomes denser, Jiuhua, Lanke, Longhu, Tianmu, Siming, Jun Mountain, Zaoge...
Both Xiangzhou and Ganzhou are places where orthodox dharma converges.
Moreover, there are countless Dharma veins, large and small. Even with the suppression of Zhengyi Ancestral Court Dragon Tiger Mountain and Lingbao Ancestral Court Zaoge Mountain, Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect could not completely gain the upper hand.
So here in Wuchang, Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect's power is somewhat empty.
And various places cannot do without Orthodox Xuan Gate suppression, so Prince of Wu Prefecture is closer to Buddhism. Even when Royal Palace of Wu Prefecture was built, Baotong Chan Temple was also built at the same time.
So the City God Temple She Ling Soldiers here are just for show. Not only are they small in number, they also have no combat power.
Yunyang Prefecture's side is the front line fighting Heavenly Saint Sect, and True Martial Palace has dispatched disciples from all sides to gather together.
It can be said that City God Temple here has only a few kittens left.
If Mystic Sacrificial Official had not been registered, I am afraid that True Martial Palace and all Xuan Gate Disciple would have to be transferred away.
As for the Enforcement Hall here, he is mainly a Zen disciple.
Yang Chengzi has already said that even if he has a good relationship with the True Martial Palace, he will not get much help when he comes here.
But Mount Wudang is a little special.
It is not only the ancestral palace of Xuanmen True Martial Palace, but also a sacred place in the world, where countless lay disciples learn Wudang Kung Fu.
This is Nine Schools Thoroughfare, so there are many Wudang boxing gyms.
When we arrived at Hanyang City God Temple, it was pretty much what Li Yan had imagined. The place was not very popular and the area was pitifully small.
At the side door, a little Daoist boy was taking a nap.
"Excuse me, I'm waiting to enter Mystic Sacrificial Official."
Li Yan no longer had any hope and directly handed over the ultimatum.
The little Daoist boy was also a little stupid. He looked at the black Daoist certificate and then at Li Yan. It took him a long time to realize what he was doing. He blushed and whispered, "Please wait a moment, layman."
After saying that, he ran into the courtyard.
Sha LiFei saw this and said happily, "Come on, looking at the situation, I can't help you much, just register and leave."
Li Yan nodded in agreement.
While he was talking, the little Daoist boy walked out of the door and gave a Daoist salute, "Master is treating someone's illness. I can't leave for a while. Two laymen, please come in. The Daoist boy will help you register."
Li Yan and Sha LiFei looked at each other, but followed closely behind.
Entering the courtyard, you can indeed see several people waiting outside City God Temple on one side of Wing Room. They are all dressed in shabby clothes and have weathered faces. They are obviously from poor families.
Through the gate, one could see a Old Taoist inside taking his pulse. He had gray hair and calm eyes. When he saw the two of them, he just nodded slightly and motioned for them to follow the Daoist boy.
Li Yan and the other two did not bother. They entered Mystic Sacrificial Official and watched the little Daoist register the three Daoist certificates. They were obviously familiar with the process.
Sha LiFei finally couldn't help it and asked, "Little Daoist Priest, are you the only two in City God Temple?"
Mystic Sacrificial Official registration does not require any professional experience, but after all, the responsibilities of the court require at least some qualifications.
It really doesn't make sense to only send a small Daoist boy to do it.
"Hmm."
The little Daoist boy was obviously not good at words. He lowered his head and said, "The other senior brothers were all driven away by the master. Only Xiaodao and the master are left in the temple..."
The second one will be posted later.