Chapter 288 Strange "Returning Yang One"
"Young Hero Li, this is my Lineage spectrum."
Patriarch Tian had a complex expression and brought over a stack of thick ancient books.
Now that a problem has been discovered, it is natural to investigate it carefully.
The Tian brothers also wanted to find out what happened.
It is still late at night, the city is in chaos, and the dock has been closed, so it is naturally difficult to return to Hanyang City.
But because when the three brothers had a conflict, they copied three copies of the genealogy and carried it with them, so they took it directly from the second son of the Tian family.
Looking at this thick family tree, Li Yan was a little surprised and said, "Patriarch Tian, your family's legs are quite shallow."
From ancient times to the present, it has not been easy to revise and preserve genealogies, and it consumes an extremely large amount of money and manpower.
A trace of pride flashed in Patriarch Tian's eyes, "This lineage of mine originates from Mi Surname, from the branch of King Ping of Chu, and was revised by the Chu Kingdom doctor Tian Gong Ta Cheng. Song Era. Even after the war, it has not been lost."
"It's really rare."
Li Yan smiled slightly and didn't say much.
Divine Land In this land, as long as they are not nameless, their ancestors are basically wealthy. If they have a name and a surname, they can find powerful ancestors.
He took the genealogy and read it carefully.
Sure enough, this Honda family tree was recorded starting from Tian Gong Ta Cheng, with detailed records of where each branch moved to and where it took root.
If a celebrity comes from this lineage, his or her life achievements will also be recorded.
Li Yan skips ordinary celebrities, and mainly checks to see if there are any famous Daoist priests, etc. Xuan Gate People.
Of course, the focus is still from the Song Dynasty to the present.
It didn't take long for him to discover something unusual.
It is not from the Tian family, but from one of the records.
"Hong Shou Gong was guided by the sorcerer and took refuge in the Hanyang Mountains. He named the place Dustpan Village. Later, he brought it to his family and acted according to his words. Lineage gradually became prosperous. When he died, he left Red Mohe behind and said that the family's land could not be moved. Three Young Lord grandsons should wear this thing..."
Li Yan asked thoughtfully, "Patriarch Tian, do you remember whether your father wore a Red Mohe with him?"
Patriarch Tian wondered, "Red Mohe, what is that?"
Tian Wei next to him heard this and explained, "Father, Red Mohe is a kind of gemstone, produced in the Mohe Kingdom."
"This Mohe Kingdom is the ancient Sushen, who was active in White Mountains and Black Waters. During the pre-Qin period, he paid tribute to Central Plains with 'Ku Shi Shi Nu', which is also 'Sushen Arrows', and was later integrated into Liao Jin."
"Tang Era, Mohe Kingdom once paid tribute to the imperial court with a kind of gemstone, which was red and purple in color, so it was named after Mohe. There are many mysteries in the rumors, but I have never heard of it afterwards..."
Patriarch Tian said anxiously, "Don't talk nonsense, just tell me what it looks like!"
"Uh..."
Tian Wei shrank his neck, "This thing has been lost for a long time. It can only be found in history books. I don't know what it looks like."
Li Yan suddenly said, "The size of a chestnut, as red as a cherry, seems to be breakable by touch, but indestructible. It is carved with Buddhas and Bodhisattvas."
When Patriarch Tian heard this, his pupils shrank and his voice trembled. "I saw this thing on my father when I was a child. He wouldn't let me touch it, but when my father was buried, I couldn't find it."
"Young Hero Li, what on earth is this?"
"A kind of protective treasure."
Li Yan didn't say much, but his eyes became solemn.
One of Red Mohe and Thirteen Extraordinary Treasures of the Great Tang, they have different abilities, but they can all use the power of luck to avoid the underworld's detection.
This person is definitely a "Returning Yang One".
And this "Returning Yang One" is a little special.
The other party acted secretly. He first took up residence in the Tian family and gave birth to three sons. In a short period of time, he was reincarnated again, infiltrated into the palace and became a long-term history, giving future generations a Prosperity...
Wrong!
The time doesn't quite match up.
Thinking of this, Li Yan quickly asked, "Patriarch Tian, when did your father pass away, and how old is Zhou Changshi?"
Patriarch Tian replied, "My father passed away twenty years ago, and the envoy Zhou had an accident more than ten years ago. He was nearly thirty at the time."
Li Yan frowned slightly, "Can you find out the life story of Zhou Changshi?"
"I do know this."
Patriarch Tian replied, "At that time, I specifically inquired about him. He was originally a down-and-out scholar who worked as a scribe in Prince's house. By chance, he was appreciated by Prince and rose to the position of chief historian."
"If you calculate carefully, the time when he became successful happened to be when my father passed away..."
Speaking of this, he looked a little confused and said at a loss, "Young Hero Li, is it really Zhou Changshi?"
"It's almost like ten!"
Li Yan It is now certain that after the death of the father of these three brothers, he did not fall into the netherworld, but used secret methods to seize his body, plot in the palace, steal treasures, and prepare for his next return to the world.
Thinking of this, he asked again, "Did you, Tian Han, be born after Zhou Changshi's accident?"
"That's right."
Patriarch Tian's face was already a little pale, "When my wife was pregnant at that time, Zhou Changshi also gave me a Longevity Lock. It was made of sterling silver and had a ruby in the middle. It was said that this thing could keep the child safe and must not be taken off."
"Because I am grateful to my father-in-law, I asked Han'er to keep him with me."
"Also, when Han'er was born in dystocia, a Daoist priest came to the door and said he could do some rituals to keep him safe, so he performed rituals in the courtyard and lit a lot of candles..."
When he said this, he felt his heart was blocked and fell silent.
In the room, everyone in the Tian family also looked at each other.
This incident had a huge impact on them.
The father is not a father, but a warlock many years ago. He gave birth to the three Tian brothers, and then became someone else's protector. Finally, he was reincarnated as a grandson...
Even the Strange Tales novel is not so absurd!
At this point, Li Yan already understood in his heart, shook his head and said, "The one who was forced and guarded against by those people was your father, who is now Tian Han."
He didn't say anything yet.
What those monsters want is probably Red Mohe.
This "Returning Yang One" is extremely well-hidden, either practicing in a mountain village or entering Buddhism in this life, and has basically done nothing evil.
As for stealing the treasures of the royal palace, it is nothing to Li Yan. If he had the need, he would also steal treasures.
But even if the plan is very deep, there will eventually be flaws.
For example, the identity of the Daoist priest who came to the door at that time was very suspicious, and he was probably a secret agent arranged by "Zhou Changshi" in advance.
When the news is revealed, the demon will naturally take a look.
With "Red Mohe", the national treasure of the Tang Dynasty, maybe an old monster can leave its lair and walk openly.
Thinking of this, he sighed and said, "Everyone, what are you going to do?"
Patriarch Tian was a little confused, "Young Hero Li Please tell me straight, my mind is in a mess right now."
Li Yan said, "Only we know about this matter at the moment."
"If you want to get away, report this matter. Orthodox Xuan Gate will get 'Red Mohe', and those monsters will not bother to talk to you anymore."
"Of course, you can also choose to hide this matter, but the demon already knows it. There will be a steady stream of troubles in the future, and Baotong Chan Temple will find out about it sooner or later."
Patriarch Tian swallowed, "If Baotong Chan Temple is reported, Han'er... what will happen to him?"
Li Yan said in a deep voice, "There are rules between heaven and earth. Anyone who disturbs yin and yang is a serious sin and will inevitably fall into the underworld and be punished."
Patriarch Tian After hearing this, his eyes became firm and he shook his head and said, "No matter who he was before? Now he is my father and benefactor. If he informs others, how is he any different from an animal?"
As he said that, he turned to look at everyone in the room and said with a serious face, "I want to hide this matter, do you have any objections?"
"Brother, you are right."
The second son of the Tian family also gritted his teeth and said, "No matter who he is, he is our father. How can we betray the kindness of raising and teaching him?"
"That's all, if the soldiers come to block it, and the water comes to cover it, the earth will cover it. At worst, we will lose this life, but we must find a way to preserve the incense."
Patriarch Tian also nodded seriously, then looked at Tian Wei, "If it doesn't work, you brothers and sisters will leave secretly and remain anonymous."
"I won't leave!"
Tian Wei shook his head directly and said, "Father will not betray my grandfather, how can I, the son, leave you and run away..."
Patriarch Tian suddenly became anxious, "You kid!"
Seeing this, Li Yan quickly persuaded, "There is no need to panic. Now the demon's conspiracy has been revealed. The entire power of Wuchang Prefecture has been activated. They have no time to take care of themselves. You are still safe for the time being."
"If the demon is uprooted, this disaster will be over."
Patriarch Tian was slightly relieved, but then frowned, "The demon might jump over the wall in a hurry. There is danger over Han'er. Young Hero Li, can you..."
"Can't."
Li Yan naturally knew what he wanted to do, so he shook his head and said, "To be honest, I have another errand, which is to catch 'Returning Yang One'. If you see him, you have no choice but to take action."
No matter who this 'Returning Yang One' was, at least judging from the information he received, he did not do any evil, and he still married a wife and had children, retaining his humanity.
There is no reason to pretend to be confused in the face of Orthodox Xuan Gate's "Returning Yang One" and scream to beat him or kill him when he sees him.
In addition, whether the other party has "Red Mohe" is just a guess. If you mistakenly accept the task, you can only take action.
"This..."
Patriarch Tian After hearing this, I had no idea.
This matter was so secret that if I sent a servant to deliver the message, I would be afraid of leaking it, so I had to sigh and say nothing more.
This kind of thing is beyond their imagination.
Even though Patriarch Tian is smart, he still doesn't know what to do.
Li Yan, on the other hand, returned to his room and took the opportunity to rest.
The Chamber of Commerce has people to protect it, and with the few Enforcement Hall monks outside, it is possible to have a peaceful sleep...
The next day it was still bright, but it began to rain lightly outside.
Wu Prefecture City There was a noisy night in the city, with the lights of fire flashing on the streets and the constant sound of horse hooves. The people in the city were frightened all night long.
Fortunately, after dawn, everything returned to normal.
There is light rain outside the window, and the fragrance inside the house is fragrant.
The chamber of commerce has money and the chefs they hire are also good at their craftsmanship.
Breakfast is Hutang Noodles, which is a thick soup made with fresh fish, served with fine rice noodles, and sprinkled with chopped green onion and pepper. It has a delicious and rich taste.
This thing is originally a dock snack and cannot be sold on the countertop, but the chef at the Chamber of Commerce made it extremely beautifully, and paired it with fried dough sticks and seasonal side dishes, Li Yan eating it made me feel completely comfortable.
Seeing that everyone in the Tian family opposite was full of worries and did not use their chopsticks for a long time, Li Yan persuaded, "This is a good craftsmanship, why don't you eat it?"
Patriarch Tian sighed, shook his head and said, "Oh~ I didn't sleep all night last night, I really have no appetite."
"No need to think too much."
Li Yan looked at the drizzle outside the window and said calmly, "That world is too far away and has nothing to do with you. It will be extinct like a mayfly that lives and dies."
"His name in this life is Tian Han. He escaped into Buddhism, Dharma Name Bu Kong, just to cut off this mortal bond. Why do you need to force it? Your fate with him has already ended."
After hearing this, the Tian brothers felt disappointed.
Li Yan didn't say anything more. He put down his bowl and pushed out the door. He came to another room and saw several monks eating vegetarian food. He smiled and said, "Masters, you worked hard last night."
He woke up in the middle of the night last night, used his magic weapon to investigate, and found that these monks were meditating in the courtyard corridor, and no one was neglecting their duties.
After all, it is Orthodox Xuan Gate, one of the most important places in Zen Buddhism. At least judging from last night, the monks at Baotong Chan Temple have pretty good character.
"Young Hero Li You're welcome."
Several monks clasped their hands together, their eyes Divine Capital very calm.
Li Yan pulled up the stool and sat down again, asking in a low voice, "How was last night? Did you catch the person behind the scenes?"
The leader of the monks replied, "Last night, we found several suspicious arrangements in Gui She Er Mountain. Some of the tombs of famous ancient officials were tampered with by them and the victory-wearing technique was deployed. Now they have been cleared..."
"The sergeants from the three cities worked together and captured a lot of scum, but they were all undercover agents. Some were robbing tombs, some were transporting goods. It was not clear who paid for it..."
"This morning, Barbarian King Tomb has been surrounded by soldiers and horses from the guard station. Some Miao People have been captured. The guard station has sent troops to Liangzi Lake to surround those Kiln Site..."
"Young Hero Li doesn't need to worry. Now that he knows their plot, how can Baotong Chan Temple sit back and watch. Now, both Tortoise and Snake Mountains and Barbarian King Tomb are already protected by experts."
"Master Lin from the Wenjin Academy will be accompanied by Feng Shui Master from the Jiang Xiang Sect from Ganzhou today. There should be a way to completely resolve this matter."
"Oh?"
Li Yan's eyes lit up, "Master Lin will you come today?"
He came to Wu Prefecture City, but there was one more important thing to do, which was to ask Master Lin for advice on "Life Controller Society" and "Zhiying Script".
The monk nodded and said, "We'll probably arrive in the evening."
They knew how important Li Yan was in this matter, and they helped Baotong Chan Temple solve a big trouble, so they were very polite and could not thank him enough.
"That's good."
Li Yan showed a smile on his face, "In that case, I will help you continue to protect the Tian family. I still have some things to be busy with today."
"Young Hero Li Don't worry."
The leading monk pointed out. "Everyone in the Tian family is also very important to the Enforcement Hall. If a demon comes, there will be experts to deal with it."
Li Yan suddenly understood and felt completely relieved.
He returned to the backyard Wing Room, asked Patriarch Tian for the order given by Wu Honglin, and planned to visit some master Daoist craftsmen during the day.
Wait until evening, then take Tian Wei to see Master Lin.
"Young Hero Li Be careful on the road."
Patriarch Tian also knew that he was not safe now, so he didn't say that he wanted to follow him, he just warned him.
Li Yan packed up his things, opened the oil-paper umbrella, walked out of the E Prefecture Merchant Guild, and headed north of the city.
Prince of Wu Prefecture In order to show the importance to these master Daoist craftsmen, he arranged them all in a separate courtyard near the palace.
But what's interesting is that these masters from far and wide didn't get along with each other, so they didn't live together.
Halfway through, Li Yan took out the list and looked at it again.
Wu Honglin is very meticulous in his work. It not only writes about the specialties of these Daoist craftsmen, but also writes about their temperament and preferences.
There is a saying in the world of "Five Lines and Eight Crafts".
"Five Elements" refers to Carriage, Boat, Inn, Porter, Broker.
"Eight works" generally refers to goldsmiths, silversmiths, coppersmiths, blacksmiths, tinsmiths, carpenters, bricklayers and stonemasons.
Of course, cobblers and other craftsmen are also among them.
When Western Zhou Ancient Mine was born, a lot of metal Heavenly Spiritual Treasure came out, so most of the people it attracted were good at forging.
For example, Master Zheng comes from Capital City Blacksmith Camp. He is not an army, but a gathering of craftsmen who specialize in building weapons and equipment for the imperial court. However, he is arrogant and has a bad temper...
There is also Master Lu, who comes from Zezhou Prefecture, which is rich in iron-matching. Since ancient times, every village has Blacksmith Shop, who inherits extraordinary craftsmanship, but has a weird personality and is addicted to alcohol...
And Li Yan's first target is Master Yuan from White Deer Plain, who is good at forging armors and weapons.
After all, we are all from the same hometown, so we should be easy to talk to...
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