"I just arrived in Wuchang yesterday."
"When I heard that my grandson was expelled from the mountain gate, I originally wanted to settle the score with Feng YuanZi, but after I found out what happened, I didn't bother him, so I asked my disciples in the city to look for the little beast..."
"Unexpectedly, something happened that night..."
Zhang XiaoShan The old man was obviously very angry and gritted his teeth and said, "My grandson's common name is Zhang YuFu. He woke up Body Root Divine Ability when he was a child, so I happily sent him up the mountain."
"I didn't expect Qing Xiu on the mountain to be so brain-dead..."
Listening to his story, Li Yan also understood the cause and effect.
Lei Zhen once told him that the Zhang family under Mount Wudang can be regarded as the best among the True Martial Palace secular family.
Ordinary people in the Zhang family usually practice Wudang Kung Fu since childhood. If they awaken Divine Ability, they will be sent to the mountains to practice martial arts.
These lay disciples opened martial arts schools, escort agencies, and inns everywhere. They were considered the peripheral forces of the True Martial Palace, but they mainly operated in the arena.
Similarly, Shaolin, Emei, Qingcheng, Kongtong... these ancient Daoist forces all have this model.
Even though they are peripheral forces, generations of disciples in Lineage, all those who are qualified, have gone to the mountain to practice. Over time, they have a large say in the sect.
For example, several high-level performers in the True Martial Palace are from the Zhang family.
Zhang XiaoShan has not awakened Divine Ability, but has stepped into Pellet Strength, and is also a famous figure in the Ezhou rivers and lakes.
Of course, they have entered another level.
They basically don't participate in the trivial affairs of the world, and even ordinary people in the world have never heard of their names.
These people usually travel around and practice Martial Arts.
Once he takes action, it will definitely be a big deal in the world.
Just like Lei Zhen entered Yichang, took over Divine Fist Society, and suppressed the gangsters in Yichang. On the one hand, it was to protect old friends, and on the other hand, it was to cooperate with the court and help his own children in the army.
Zhang XiaoShan comes here for the same reason.
Although the power of Wudang Xuanmen is empty here, there is a lot of power in the world of martial arts. Many lay branches have opened martial arts schools and also work as water escorts.
After all, this Three Towns pier will make everyone greedy after seeing it.
Even so, there are more than one lineage of lay disciples. Although there are no fights among the several martial arts schools in Wudang, they are also secretly competing with each other.
Coupled with what happened to Yang ChongZi before, it has become a laughing stock.
This time Prince of Wu Prefecture set up a competition, it was an opportunity, so Zhang XiaoShan came here to be responsible for holding down the battle.
Even if you can't get into Royal Palace of Wu Prefecture, don't be too embarrassed.
I never thought that I would be hit in the face when I first entered Hanyang.
"Senior, don't be impatient."
Li Yan began to persuade, "Your grandson is just confused for a moment, the other party's methods are amazing, and he is the best at manipulating people's hearts."
"He was threatened, and there was no life on his hands. If senior opened his mouth, he would be able to fish him out easily."
"What are you doing to get him?!"
Zhang XiaoShan raised his white eyebrows, glared at him and cursed, "This little beast is stupid, let him stay awake in jail for a few days."
"He has ruined Wudang's good reputation. If I continue to use Wudang's reputation to make money, if I don't want to be laughed out of my head, I might as well hit Suanqiu to death!"
This old man has the same bad mouth as Zhang ShiTong before.
Li Yan had already seen it and didn't care about it. He said thoughtfully, "After seeing Lady Yun's behavior and methods, I guess it has something to do with the 'Yan' family. Seniors can follow this path to investigate."
"I'm not a fool!"
Zhang XiaoShan rolled his eyes, stood up and left.
Before leaving, he glanced at Li Yan again, shook his head and said, "I remember, you are Chang'an Lantern Festival Night, the one who killed people on the street, right?"
"Damn it, wild dogs are better than domestic dogs. After this incident, we will drive that little beast out to travel..."
Saying that, he shook his head and left with his hands behind his back.
In the alley outside the Tian Family Mansion, at some point there were already more than a dozen young people standing, all of them full of energy and with slightly bulging temples.
Zhang XiaoShan quickly followed him as soon as he went out.
The old man's eyes were full of evil fire, and his face was gloomy as he said:
"Spread the word and ask all the leaders in the nearby Greenwood Path to come to see me. If anyone comes late, I will break his legs!"
"Yes, Old Ancestor!"
All the martial arts disciples handed over their hands one after another.
"Hey, this old man has a really bad mouth!"
Inside the Tian Family Mansion, Sha LiFei smacked his lips and said happily, "With those damn fish eyes of Zhang ShiTong, they look more like grandfather and grandson."
Before he finished speaking, another servant hurriedly walked into the front hall and said, "Reporting to the master, some monks came outside and said they would come to see you."
Patriarch Tian sighed, "Please."
After that, he went out to greet him personally.
Li Yan knows that it must be Enforcement Hall, but most of the Enforcement Hall here are Buddhist disciples and don't understand them at all, and they don't bother to go to greet them.
Soon, Patriarch Tian came with several monks.
Seeing the leading monk, Li Yan's pupils suddenly shrank.
The monk was tall, half a head taller than Sha LiFei, with a huge head and a clear face. His eyebrows were like swords, and his eyes were wide and powerful, but not angry.
He wears a yellow monk's robe, but wears a waistband, with broad shoulders, thick arms, and ribs. When he walks, his muscles are tangled, and if he twists a steel cable, he looks like a wall is walking in.
To describe it more accurately, it is like the Dharma Protector Vajra in the temple.
Strangers have their own visions.
Even though the monk had not yet reached Pellet Strength, the power he displayed still made Li Yan feel a little threatened.
"Amitabha!"
The monk's voice was like a loud bell, he saluted with one palm and said in a deep voice, "Poor monk Baotong Chan Temple Monk Official'Cheng Jue', also Wuchang Enforcement Hall Patrolling Monk."
"I came here to ask about something."
The Nanbu Buddhism and Taoism Zen sect in Ezhou is powerful and has built many temples, but they are all headed by Baotong Chan Temple.
"Monk Official" is responsible for supervising the order of the temple and Precepts.
To be able to hold this position and also serve as Enforcement Hall's errand at the same time, Cheng Jue's status in the temple must be extraordinary.
This Cheng Jue also spoke directly and unabashedly, asking about the origins of Li Yan and others, as well as the purpose of coming to Hanyang.
It seems that the information inside the Enforcement Hall is not smooth either.
Li Yan knows what to expect and responds calmly.
When he heard that City God Temple had taken on many missions in Yunyang and Yichang, and was related to the Enforcement Hall, the suspicion in Cheng Jue's eyes suddenly disappeared.
"It turns out to be Donator Li, and the poor monk also heard about it. He broke the ghost sect's plot Nine Headed Phoenix Vein, which is a great merit and disrespect."
"It doesn't matter."
Li Yan has a good impression of this monk.
The monk knew the background of Li Yan and others, so he didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he asked Patriarch Tian carefully.
Have you offended anyone recently? Where have you been? After asking various questions, I said goodbye and left.
Looking at the faces of these monks, Li Yan suddenly felt suspicious and asked, "Do the masters know anything?"
Cheng Jue's expression remained unchanged, he nodded and said, "I have some guesses, but the matter is so important that a humble monk cannot reveal it at will."
After that, he took several monks and strode away.
"Got."
Sha LiFei was happy, shook his head with a smile and said, "It seems that these monks still can't trust us, so we can avoid getting into trouble."
Li Yan also nodded and said, "True Martial Palace is forced by the situation. We already have the training quota of 'Three Great Mysterious Realms', so there is no need to take risks."
"After all, we are close to the Daoist sect, so it is normal for others to be wary. Once this incident with Patriarch Tian is over, we can practice with peace of mind."
As he said that, he turned to look at Wang Dao Xuan, "Daoist Master, has Patriarch Tian and Yansheng Curse been cracked?"
Looking at Patriarch Tian's worried eyes, Wang Dao Xuan shook his head and said, "Cleaning those coffins and tomb bricks is just treating the symptoms but not the root cause."
"We still have to go to the ancestral tomb. If nothing unexpected happens, there must be arrangements there. We can put these tomb bricks back and perform another ritual, and then we can sit back and relax."
"But to prevent accidents, when going to the ancestral graves, it is best for everyone in the Tian family to go."
"This..."
Patriarch Tian After hearing this, he immediately hesitated, "I can catch those two unfilial sons. But my two brothers have not been in contact with each other for many years, so I'm afraid they won't pay attention to them."
Wang Dao Xuan shook his head and said, "Just do your best."
"Just follow the Daoist priest's opinion."
Patriarch Tian did not dare to be careless, and immediately ordered the servants and nurses to leave, go to the old house, pick up the two wives and concubines, and also asked people to find his son.
His two sons, the eldest son lives in the Wenjin Academy, and the second son went to a temple in Mount Mulan to become a monk, so it takes some time to get back and forth.
In addition, two brothers living in Wuchang and Hankou also sent servants to send letters explaining the matter.
Li Yan and others are not in a hurry.
The task they took on this time was to protect the Patriarch Tian family, so they stayed in the room and were busy with their own affairs.
Sha LiFei is busy tinkering with firearms drawings, while Wang Dao Xuan continues to study those Feng Shui classics.
Lu San is still the same, but he has secretly used some tricks to make Rat One Rat Two attract nearby rats and hide them in every corner of Tian's house, as well as in the sewers outside, as a kind of warning.
His main focus now is on the little fox.
Little White Fox is a different species, very spiritual. Following him around these days, his eyes become more and more agile.
Lu San knows that the little fox is afraid that he is going to become a psychic.
The channeling of demons is a bit like a person awakening Divine Ability, with the same six senses. Then he will start to practice and gradually master some blood Demon Arts.
As for Li Yan, he stayed in the room and studied boxing.
In the room, except for the bed and table, all the furniture had been moved away by the servants, making it look a little empty.
Li Yan stood in the open space with his horse in his stride.
"Hum! Hum! Hum!"
Every sound of the mantra is like thunder, the fascia in the body trembles, the chest and abdomen contract with the rhythm, and even the muscles all over the body are trembling slightly.
Today, he no longer needs the cooperation of the divine drum.
The chest and abdomen are like beating drums, making clouds and thunderous sounds to stir up the fascia.
Half an hour later, Li Yan was sore all over, sweat was dripping down, his muscles were shaking wildly uncontrollably, and he might fall down at any time.
This is Li Yan's training method. He pushes himself to the limit every time. If others see it, they will definitely think they are crazy.
Of course, Li Yan has long been used to it.
Through this method, his control over his body is far superior to that of warriors or monks of the same level, and he can already dance on the edge of a knife without hurting himself.
Great Luo Dharma Body is running, and all the fatigue is gone.
Li Yan A flash of regret flashed in his eyes.
Divine Drum Cloud Thunder Sound, he has cultivated to the limit, Martial Power's improvement speed has also dropped.
If you want to truly achieve the effect of "Undying Imprint Method", this Martial Power is not enough.
Just like a spring, if you want to introduce the external Martial Power into the body and then rush it out, the strength of the spring must be amazing enough.
Fortunately, he also had an idea for the next practice.
Thinking of this, Li Yan began to slowly practice boxing again.
His boxing technique uses Red Fist as the base frame, and combined with the split and hang, it can be used for both long and far strikes, as well as close-up and cunning strikes, all combined with swiftness, fierceness and dexterity.
The key to boxing is not too much, but the essence.
These two sets of boxing techniques have allowed him to make up for his shortcomings and have a way to deal with any enemy and style.
When Chang'an City, Lady Li handed him the family heirloom <Pigua Fist Music Book>, the above paragraph was always remembered in Li Yan's heart.
"Split is used to break, hang is used as hexagram, five behavioral methods, eight diagrams are used as the outline, open and close to break the enemy's posture, and the most consistent one among them is the Zhen hexagram. Thunder rises and yin and yang change. If the fist has the power of thunder, it can break all methods..."
This sentence was originally Lady Li's father and his Grandmaster's deduction and speculation about the deeper state of Pi Gua.
In Lady Li's opinion, it's just a delusion.
But he the Unseen felt that this method was consistent with him, and he gradually gained insights along the way.
That is to combine the thunder method,
Turn your boxing skills into martial arts!
With the method of taking advantage of <North Emperor Swift Travel Technique>, I also learned <North Emperor Yin Thunder Palm>, plus <Heavenly Thunder Demon Subduing Hammer> taught by Yu Longzi.
The framework has been formed!
Li Yan practices slowly, but unlike usual, every time the fists and palms change, the hand techniques will also be changed at the same time.
The palm is yin, and the one used is North Emperor Yin Thunder Palm.
The fist is Yang, and the one used is Heavenly Thunder Demon Subduing Hammer.
The gathering of yin and yang thunder methods is also a sophisticated training method. With the power of true thunder, you can practice Cloud Thunder Sound, break through the barriers, and once again embark on the broad road.
Unfortunately, Li Yan only makes use of North Emperor Yin Thunder Palm, and the thunder will crackle and gather in the palm of the hand.
And Heavenly Thunder Demon Subduing Hammer has not yet succeeded in cultivation.
To practice this method, you need to take thunder energy.
Li Yan is not in a hurry either.
Before and after the Dragon Boat Festival, there are often thunderstorms, called "Dragon Boat Festival Thunder".
Nowadays, the Dragon Boat Festival is commemorating Sanlü Grand Master. There are also folk customs such as dragon boat racing and eating rice dumplings, which are very lively.
But to be honest, it was not a good day.
May is commonly known as Evil Month, which has many taboos. Dragon Boat Festival is also called "Evil Day", as the five poisons are infested and evil spirits are prevalent.
At the same time, during this period, the heaven and earth are in harmony, the yang energy is strong, the yin energy is generated, and the two qi of yin and yang blend, and "Dragon Boat Festival Thunder" is born.
It is called the roar of the heavenly dragon, which deters all evil spirits and brings good fortune in the coming year.
When "Dragon Boat Festival Thunder" appears, it is the best time for him to practice <Heavenly Thunder Demon Subduing Hammer>.
Of course, the so-called martial arts is to integrate the techniques into Martial Arts. He has no predecessors to lead the way, so everything has to be explored slowly...
Before I knew it, the night was getting darker.
Inside the Tian Family Mansion, lanterns light up.
"Come, come, everyone, drink this cup to the full."
In the garden pavilion, Patriarch Tian prepared another banquet for Li Yan and others, and also asked his old wife and concubine to come out and talk for a while.
Including those descendants of the Tian family.
Patriarch Tian is a good person and has his own reasons for doing this.
First of all, the garden is also part of the inner house. He entertains guests here and allows his wife and concubines to meet the guests, which shows that the importance he attaches to Li Yan and others is not just a mere employment relationship.
Secondly, let Li Yan and the others screen them.
"I have met you gentlemen."
Patriarch Tian was also romantically involved when he was young. His wife was a well-matched lady, and his concubine was a famous beauty from all over the country.
Of course, now that I am ill and have no thoughts, my wife and concubines are not too young, and the inner house is considered stable.
Li Yan remained calm and secretly investigated.
Most of the wives and concubines of Patriarch Tian and several members of the branch are in poor spirits, and some are pale and weak. They are obviously affected by Yansheng Curse and have not yet recovered.
At least it doesn't look like a demon spy.
After all these people left, Li Yan nodded slightly, and Patriarch Tian breathed a sigh of relief. He shook his head helplessly and said, "My daughter and son-in-law have told me that they will come to the door tomorrow."
"I just need to wait for the two unfilial sons to come back, and then I can go to the ancestral graves, just in time to make sacrifices in time for the festival."
"I really can't figure out what those monsters want and why they would get involved in such a thing."
Sha LiFei smiled and said, "Brother Tian, there is no need to worry. They act so secretly, so they must have some scruples. Now that things have become big, even Enforcement Hall has been alarmed, so they probably don't dare to mess around again..."
Beep!
As soon as he finished speaking, a sharp Signal Arrow sound sounded in the night sky.
Soon, fire appeared in the sky in the distance.
Li Yan didn't need to say much, Lu San blew a whistle, and the falcon standing on the beam flapped its wings.
Falcons are not omnipotent, and their vision at night is weak, but with firelight, they can still see some things clearly.
Li Yan, on the other hand, quickly walked out of the pavilion, came to the corner, took two slow steps, jumped onto the beam, and looked up.
Somewhat unexpectedly, he had just been to the place where the fire broke out.
It's Huizhou Gang Xu Family Troupe's mansion!
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