"Then Master Lu is anything but simple."
Li Yan did not hide anything and said directly, "This plague was caused by the corpse of the old demon Camphorwood Great King, who was killed by a mysterious Scholar Lu more than ten years ago."
Wu DeGui frowned, "Young Hero Li doubts that they are the same person?"
Li Yan said in a deep voice, "At that time, I didn't smell anything on Master Lu. Either he was just an ordinary person, or he was a powerful master."
"Anyway, don't be careless. What about people?"
Wu DeGui replied, "I just sent people to the academy to search for him, but he has disappeared. According to the people in the academy, when we captured City God Temple, Master Lu left in a hurry, and I don't know where he went."
"Prefect Lu from the Yamen asked us, Commandery Commandant Office, to take action and save Medicine Saint Li Family's person. But firstly, we don't know where Lu Men Mountain is hidden. Secondly, there must be a demon guarding him there."
"Five Dragons Palace's Daoists are looking for the remaining source of the plague, but they can't spare any manpower. This matter should not be delayed, so I'm here to ask for your help."
Li Yan thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Well, it just so happens that we are going to the waters near Xian Mountain to help you rescue people, and we also need your help."
"Without further delay, let's set off immediately!"
Lu Men Mountain is still some distance away from Xiangyang. The most convenient way is to take a boat from the pier, go down the Han River, and climb the mountain from the east shore.
The key to rescuing people this time is speed, so Commandery Commandant Office sent a hundred experts, led by a hundred households, plus Li Yan and others, to take Commandery Commandant Office's speedboat.
After a while, everyone arrived at Hanshui Pier.
Although the anti-plague ritual has been carried out, the plague has not been completely eliminated, so Xiangyang City is still under the quarantine order, and the dock is very empty.
In the distance, an inn has collapsed, billowing smoke, and there are many corpses on the ground. The Yamen Runners are directing the beggars to carry the corpses.
The accompanying family member surnamed Cheng saw Li Yan's gaze and quickly explained, "That's the source of the plague at the dock. It was originally a businessman's inn in Sichuan. It was secretly controlled by a demon and threw the wood into the well water."
"After the dock was closed, these people still hid in the underground secret passages, often spreading plague at night, and were killed by the Daoist priests."
Li Yan frowned and said, "Why didn't you notice it so close?"
Centurion Cheng shook his head helplessly and said, "Xiangyang City is an important town on the Han River, and Three Religions and Nine Schools gathers together. The situation is too complicated. Moreover, these demons had planned the situation many years ago, and they were really caught off guard."
Li Yan nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
The situation here is a bit similar to Wu Prefecture City. It has been planned for many years, and it suddenly launches at the critical moment.
Now, he has figured out Zhao Changsheng's thoughts.
This Old Devil has lived since the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty until now. Time is the biggest advantage for him. I don't know how much wealth he has accumulated and how many traps he has laid.
Back then, the ghost religion was able to overthrow the Song Dynasty, so you can imagine how terrifying it was.
But it also has a disadvantage, that is, it cannot see the light!
He is restricted by <Heavenly Laws> and <Ghost Law>, and his identity has been exposed. He is wanted by everyone from the imperial court to Xuanmen.
Once his hiding place is exposed, he will be surrounded and suppressed.
All the other party can do is hide in secret and plan.
And Li Yan's biggest advantage in the open is that he can guide him and capture him with the help of the power of the court and Xuanmen.
While he was talking, everyone had already boarded the warship.
As an important dock in Xiangyang, the local Commandery Commandant Office often has to shuttle through waterways, so it has its own warship, which is small but extremely fast. The ship is also equipped with Frankish artillery.
Wow!
The sails of the ship were swaying, and the warship rode the wind and waves. Soon it left the Xiangyang Pier and saw a huge peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides and lush with trees.
Li Yan has passed through it several times, and it is known that this place is the famous Yu Liang Island. <Commentary on the Water Classic> has recorded that it was the residence of Pang Degong. During the Three Kingdoms period, Jingzhou herdsman Liu Biao built a high platform on it to raise eagles, named "Eagle Calling Platform".
Nowadays, the several villas above were built by wealthy gentry in the city and are used for drinking, having fun, and enjoying the gardens.
In the past, there were many ferries here, but now there is only one warship parked, and there are faint lights of fire rising in the mountains and forests.
Li Yan shook his head and said, "It seems that this is also one of the sources."
Centurion Cheng sighed and looked ugly.
This time such a big thing happened in Xiangyang, not only the government from top to bottom, but also Commandery Commandant Office were to blame, and their future was bleak.
Li Yan glanced at it and reminded in a low voice, "This plague is just the beginning. Five Dragons Palace Daoist comes down the mountain. Judging from this posture, there must be big moves. If you work harder, you will be able to make up for the sin."
Centurion Cheng was not a fool. He looked at the island thoughtfully, nodded and said, "Thank you Young Hero Li for the reminder."
With the sails fluttering, they quickly bypassed Yu Liang Island, went down the Han River, and headed towards Lu Men Mountain.
In a manor on Yu Liang Island island.
"Kill!"
A dozen men dressed as servants, holding crossbows, stood on the beams of the manor, shooting downwards.
Clang clang clang!
Several Daoists jumped up, waved their swords in their hands, swung away all the arrows in mid-air, and jumped onto the rafters.
Like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, Blade Light blood is flying in an instant.
These Heavenly Saint Sect Disciple can be considered as people in the martial arts world. They can still dominate the mountains and forests of Jingchu. When they encounter Five Dragons Palace, these Killing God are no different from children.
"Light the fire, why haven't you started the fire yet?"
The leader, Muttonchops Man, roared with red eyes.
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a man walking out of the house. He had blue eyes, thick eyebrows and a thick beard, and he was holding several heads in his hand.
But it was these Heavenly Saint Sect Disciple who saw an unlucky opportunity and wanted to use themselves as bait, ignited the gunpowder that had been planted in advance, and perished together with the Wudang Daoists.
It's a pity that these Daoists are all Xuanmen monks, and all kinds of investigations Divine Ability are endless, and they can be seen through easily.
The person who came out carrying the head was none other than Gu Jiaozi among Five Dragons Disciples. His face was cold, and he suddenly made a gesture and slapped a palm towards the eaves.
The leading man on the eaves felt that the palm of his hand was emitting black energy and suddenly became larger. Then his eyes darkened and he fell from the roof in a daze. The soldiers who came were tied up.
Wudang Soul Absorption Palm!
With the experience and understanding of Five Qi Dragon Lord in his previous life, even these martial arts, Five Dragons Disciples can use them to an incredible extent.
Then, another section of nanmu was dug out and peach wood was piled on top. Amidst the chanting of the Daoists, thick smoke rose and gradually turned into coke.
The same thing is happening not only here, but also in other places.
The master of the True Martial Palace came down the mountain and immediately pulled out the Hidden Stake of the Ghost Cult and Heavenly Saint Sect one by one like thunder sweeping away holes...
"We're here, right in front!"
Not long after passing Xianshan, Centurion Cheng immediately ordered to dock.
Li Yan Looking up, I saw vast mountains in the distance on the shore, lush trees, and sunset clouds, which was quite charming.
It is Lu Men Mountain, known as the Holy Land of Hermits.
It's almost dusk now, and there are bells echoing faintly in the mountains.
The bells of the mountain temple are ringing. It's already dark, and the Yuliang ferry is noisy. People follow the beach to Jiangcun, and I also take a boat back to Lumen. At Lumen, the moon shines on the smoke trees, and suddenly I arrive at Pang Gong's hiding place...
This is Meng Haoran <Song of Returning at Night Lu Men Mountain>. Their journey was exactly as described in the poem.
Of course, everyone was not in such a relaxed mood at all.
Lu San said hello, and the falcons in the sky immediately flew up and down.
"There is a whistle in the forest!"
Lu San The muffled sound points in two directions.
Centurion Cheng looked at the subordinate next to him, "Be quiet."
"Yes, sir!"
Several Commandery Commandant Office spies immediately rushed into the dense forest.
They lowered their bodies, walked lightly, and moved forward like ghosts under the cover of the trees. Suddenly they rose into the air and threw out their sleeve arrows.
After hearing two muffled groans, a man dressed as a woodcutter fell from the tree. They pierced his pubic area and pulled him out by his hair.
Seeing the ferocious behavior of the Commandery Commandant Office gang, the two men were already shaking with fear. There was no need to be punished, so they spoke out.
"Sir, I am wronged."
"We are from Xiangyang Liu Family Fist School. We took the job and helped people look after homes and nursing homes. We didn't do anything bad..."
"Fart, why are you peeping here?"
"The master just asked us to keep an eye on it and report back immediately if there is any movement..."
"Sneaky, who are you hired by?"
"Yes, it's Peach Blossom Study Young Master Lu."
"Why is that bastard?"
Centurion Cheng frowned immediately upon hearing this.
Li Yan asked, "Who is this Young Master Lu?"
Centurion Cheng looked ugly, but did not hide it. He spat. "This Young Master Lu is Mr. Prefect Lu."
"Lu Family is a big family in Xiangyang City and has a lot of influence. But this Young Master Lu is incompetent. He built a Peach Blossom Study on top of Lu Men Mountain. He said it was to make friends with Confucian Circle, but in fact it was a place for debauchery and fun."
"Those rich boys in Xiangyang City often hang out there, and there is a nunnery next to them. They collude with them and do obscene things..."
"Okay, you're really good at playing."
Li Yan laughed dumbly and shook his head slightly.
He somewhat understood that this Peach Blossom Study was Xiangyang City's largest and most secretive club, open only to the rich and powerful.
Sha LiFei also clicked his tongue and shook his head, "The hermit of Lumen is proud of the prince. I didn't expect that he would become like this now."
"That's not right. Everyone knows about this. Are you still afraid of being discovered? It's definitely not that simple to release two Hidden Stake!"
"You two bastards, you are telling half the truth and half the lies, right? It seems you are still itchy..."
Sha LiFei Experience in the world Old Taoist, I could see something fishy right away.
Without any orders from Centurion Cheng, several Commandery Commandant Office men pulled out knives from their waists and inserted them into his thighs.
"Ah!"
The two men suddenly screamed and shouted:
"No, no, I say!"
"Master Lu and the others got some Five Stone Powder from somewhere. They have gathered together these days to have sex and have fun. They are afraid of being discovered by the elders in the family..."
Li Yan shook his head and said, "It's really a mess."
"Let's go ashore and find someone first!"
After knocking the two men unconscious and locking them on the boat, everyone continued to move forward and soon entered a bamboo forest path.
Lu Men Mountain The environment is quiet and quiet. The bamboo forests planted many years ago have spread all over the mountains and rivers, and are dense and towering. In addition, it is already dusk, and the forest paths are actually a bit dim.
Being a hermit's delight, Lu Men Mountain obviously covers a large area. Apart from some Daoist temples and villas built by wealthy people, there are also many hidden places.
This is why Wu DeGui asked them for help.
If you want to find someone as soon as possible, you must rely on magic.
Li Yan didn't need to say much, Lu San took a step forward, pinched Mystical Gestures, and made whistles of varying lengths.
The whistle sounded in all directions in the dark bamboo forest.
Swish swish!
Soon, among the rotten branches and leaves of the bamboo forest, venomous snakes swam out one after another, including five-step snakes and green bamboo leaves.
But there was not a single other small animal.
Seeing this, Li Yan narrowed his eyes and asked in a low voice, "In Lu Men Mountain, do poisonous snakes often hurt people?"
Centurion Cheng shook his head and said, "I never heard of it."
While they were talking, Lu San was already facing the poisonous snake, muttering about Superior Language, then stood up and said, "There are indeed some weird places on Lu Men Mountain."
"There is a cave where people often come out to catch snakes. They say there is a person imprisoned inside."
Centurion Cheng immediately said happily, "It should be there, sir, the secret skill is really extraordinary!"
Lu San was not used to being flattered, so he shook his head and said, "It's a small matter, let these little guys take us there."
After that, he whistled twice more.
The poisonous snakes on the ground immediately swam away quickly, leading the way.
Not long after, everyone deviated from the bamboo forest path and entered a dense mountain forest.
There are also traces of dirt roads in the mountains and forests, which were obviously built by ancient people, but over time, they were encroached by bamboo forests and became intermittent.
Continuing up the mountain along the slope, there are ancient tombs and ancient and dilapidated stilted buildings along the way, which were obviously the residence of hermits in the past.
Li Yan didn't care at first, but when passing a tomb, a voice suddenly came to his ears:
"Tsk, tsk, someone was deceived again..."
"It's a pity that when you get there, you won't even be able to escape. Otherwise, I could have a few more companions..."
"Wait a minute!"
Li Yan waved his hand and stopped everyone.
Under the puzzled looks of Centurion Cheng and others, Li Yan looked around and came to a dilapidated old tomb. He gathered some earth into a furnace, lit it and put it in. Three Incense Sticks squatted in front of the old tomb and started talking in a whisper.
Commandery Commandant Office's people all looked at each other.
They gained a lot of experience along the way. Lu San was talking to animals before, and in the blink of an eye, Li Yan was running to the grave again and muttering.
Could it be that you are talking to Lonely Souls and Wild Ghosts?
Everyone felt terrified when they saw it, but they didn't dare to step forward.
Not long after, Li Yan came back and motioned for everyone to follow the poisonous snake, but he whispered secretly:
"There is indeed a cave ahead, but it is just a trap. It is filled with miasma, and everyone who enters will die without a burial place."
"Brother Lu San, these poisonous snakes are raised by someone who is also good at controlling animals and can understand the language of birds and beasts."
Centurion Cheng frowned and said, "Young Hero Li, what should we do?"
Li Yan said in a deep voice, "Find the person who handles the snake first. Don't act rashly. We are surrounded."
Centurion Cheng was shocked and quickly looked around.
I saw that in the dense bamboo forest, more and more venomous snakes were gathering unknowingly. In addition to the ground, there were venomous snakes climbing among the branches and leaves even in the high places of the bamboo forest.
Countless cold snake eyes stared at them...
As the sun sets, the light in the bamboo forest becomes darker and darker, a faint mist rises, and the moonlight is so dense that it is completely difficult to see the road.
Suddenly, an old song sounded in the bamboo forest:
"Everything in the world of mortals is like mist, and I stay alone in the quiet dream house. The mountains and rivers are accompanied by cranes as friends, and the wild paths are fragrant and slow. Smiling at the changing clouds, in this life Xiaoyao is hidden in the forest house..."
Along with the singing, a figure appeared in the fog.
"This must be Xiaoyou Li. Someone asked me to kill you. I wonder if you would be satisfied with being buried here?"
Li Yan looked around, "Not bad, satisfied."
"This place is unlucky, just right for you Old Ghost!"