Chapter 385 Legend of the Dragon
"The woman cried, but I didn't hear it..."
Sha LiFei looked around with confusion on his face.
Others also shook their heads slightly to show that they did not hear.
Li Yan suddenly understood, gave them a look, and walked towards the direction of the sound in his ears as if he were wandering around.
When he was on the mountain before, he heard a sigh from Ancestor Temple. He didn't want to meddle in other people's business, but when he was about to enter the mountain, strange things happened one after another, so he had to be careful.
At least figure out what's going on.
Soon, he left Village Chief Zhou's house and walked towards the lake.
"That Mr. Li..."
Village Chief Zhou felt a little strange when he saw it.
"Mr. Li Let's go and relax."
Gong Qun made a fool of himself and pulled Village Chief Zhou into the house, "Brother Zhou, I want to ask you something..."
On the other side, Zhou Huzi, the son of Village Chief Zhou, also noticed Li Yan leaving, his eyes full of curiosity.
The guests who came today are a bit weird.
For example, the big hairy man is very similar to the legendary savage from Shennongjia...
For example, Lu San with animals...
But what made him even more curious was Li Yan.
He could see that this young man, who was only a few years older than him, was actually the leader of everyone!
Thinking back to Li Yan's previous display of kung fu, he felt as if a cat was scratching his head. He also used the excuse of sending something to sneak out and followed him...
On the other side, Li Yan has arrived near the ancestral hall.
He listened carefully, and the sound came from the back of the ancestral hall.
Following the sound to the back of the ancestral hall, Li Yan frowned slightly because a well appeared in front of him.
The well looked like it had not been built for a long time, and the stones used to build the well looked brand new compared to the surrounding brick walls.
Li Yan looked thoughtfully at the ancestral hall behind him.
There are some problems with the location of this well.
Although he is not proficient in it, he has followed Wang Dao Xuan for a long time and knows some basic principles of Feng Shui.
In Feng Shui, water represents Yin and wealth.
The location of water wells is usually particular.
This ancestral hall has a mountain at the back, handrails on both sides, and faces the lake. It is a good layout.
But when you add water wells, there's a problem.
This is called "leaving home"...
Also, why build a well when it is clearly dependent on lake water?
"Woooo..."
At this moment, the woman's cry sounded again.
Li Yan Squint your eyes slightly and approach carefully.
But as he came to the well, the crying disappeared.
Kara!
In the darkness in the distance, the sound of falling gravel suddenly sounded.
"Come out."
Li Yan said without looking back.
The boy from the Zhou family followed secretly, how could he hide it from him?
Zhou Huzi looked embarrassed, walked out of the darkness, and hurriedly defended. "Brother, don't get me wrong, I'm afraid you'll get lost..."
Li Yan didn't bother to pay attention and waved his hand directly, "Come here, I just have something to ask you."
Zhou Huzi was a little scared, but still came over, "Brother Li, what do you want to ask?"
Li Yan said, "Who built this well?"
"This."
Zhou Huzi breathed a sigh of relief, "This was built by Cloud Daoist on the mountain. He said it was because the feng shui in the village was not good."
"When will it be built?"
"Two years ago."
"When did no one in your village give birth?"
"Two years ago..."
After Zhou Huzi finished speaking, he was stunned for a moment, and then said quickly, "No, Cloud Daoist has been protecting our village. Thanks to him, Dragon Pool Village can be safe and sound."
Li Yan didn't say much, shook his head and said, "Please, go and call my companions and your father."
Zhou Huzi gritted his teeth, but still turned around and ran home.
After a while, everyone came over one after another.
Li Yan said in a deep voice, "I heard a woman crying before, and there was a flash of Yin Qi in the well. This well should lead to the lake."
"Ah?"
Village Chief Zhou was stunned for a moment, then shook his head quickly and said, "I'm afraid you may have misunderstood, sir. Our village has been relatively stable these years. Although it is not rich, it is not short of food, and no one has died unjustly."
He vaguely knew that Li Yan and others were extraordinary, but this well was built by the highly respected Daoist priest in the village, so naturally he didn't believe there was anything wrong with it.
Li Yan did not defend himself, but looked at Wang Dao Xuan, "Daoist Master, look, is there anything strange about the feng shui of this well?"
Wang Dao Xuan took out the compass, turned around in a circle, shook his head and said, "Feng shui is not a serious problem. If it is a situation of 'leaving one's hometown', the ancestral hall and ancestral tombs will definitely be affected."
"Yan XiaoGe got it wrong. Building a well behind a house doesn't just mean 'leaving home', it also means 'fighting to the last ditch'!"
As he said that, he looked at the lake in the distance, took the compass, walked a few steps along the well to the lake, and said in a deep voice, "This well is connected to the lake. The real layout is in the lake. I am afraid that I am trying to use the popularity of the village to deal with something."
Village Chief Zhou came back to his senses, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes, "What do you mean, Daoist Master, there are monsters in the lake?"
"I'm afraid it's not evil..."
Wang Dao Xuan frowned solemnly, "Yan XiaoGe, can you go down to the lake and have a look? What was suppressed in the lake?"
"Okay!"
Li Yan didn't waste any time, and went directly to the lakeside, Pacing the Void and Forming Incantations, "Nogao! Tianzhen Taisu, the essence of Rengui. The inner part should be stored in the kidneys, and the upper part should be the mercury..."
This is the lakeside, Profound Water Escape is more powerful.
In the eyes of the people around him, water mist soon rolled up and enveloped him, and with a splash, he disappeared.
"God... god?"
Zhou Huzi's eyes widened and he stuttered a little.
Sha LiFei said happily, "You are wrong, the gods Xiaoyao are free, how can they run around like us? This is a magic trick."
"Magic..."
Zhou Huzi swallowed and muttered to himself.
At this moment, he suddenly yearned for the outside world...
Hululu~ The sound of water ripples in my ears.
Li Yan uses Profound Water Escape, and its speed in the water is much faster than that of swimming fish. With a swing of its legs, it rushes to the bottom of the lake like a sharp sword.
This lake is large but not deep.
Although Smelling Mystical Power cannot be used in water, after he entered the water, the sound of a woman crying sounded in his ears again.
Li Yan followed the crying sound and searched carefully, pulled away the water and mud, and immediately took out a bronze chain. Then he pulled it hard, and the mud suddenly surged, making the water turbid.
He quickly backed away, and when the water cleared, he frowned slightly.
I saw that the bronze chains were connected to steel pins engraved with talismans, all of which were inserted into a huge stone.
The boulder was as black as ink, with scales hidden on it. Most of it sank to the bottom of the lake, twisting and turning like a giant snake.
Li Yan was shocked and did not dare to move. He quickly went ashore and told everyone about the situation.
"This is Dragon Suppression Stake!"
Wang Dao Xuan was surprised, "How could it be this thing?"
"Daoist Master, what is Dragon Suppression Stake?"
Village Chief Zhou looked ugly and asked quickly.
At this time, he was also a little unsure. After all, Cloud Daoist even hid this matter from him.
"Dragon Suppression Stake is used by the Dragon Qi of the fiefdom vein."
Wang Dao Xuan shook his head and said, "According to the arrangement below, Pindao is also a little unsure. What did Cloud Daoist seal? But if he used the popularity of the village to suppress it, there will definitely be backlash."
"There have been no births in the village in the past two years, which is probably related to this."
"Ah! This..."
Village Chief Zhou had uncertain eyes and looked to the side Gong Qun.
Gong Qun said in a deep voice, "These are all Daoist righteous people. Even the imperial court and Mount Wudang rely on them."
When Village Chief Zhou heard this, he immediately made up his mind and gritted his teeth and said, "I will find someone to destroy the things below, and then I will ask Cloud Daoist for details."
"Don't mess around."
Wang Dao Xuan shook his head quickly and said, "No matter what is banned, the backlash can make the village childless for two years. What if it is suddenly released and resentment breaks out?"
"Village Chief Zhou, what's the legend about Longtan Lake?"
Village Chief Zhou took a deep breath, "I heard from our ancestors that Shen Nong tasted herbs in the mountains, and later Laozi passed by here, so there were many Ancestor Temple built near Shennongjia."
"Our Dragon Pool Village ancestors were originally a Tang army. To avoid the turmoil at the end of the Tang Dynasty, they strayed into this place. Someone dreamed that the dragon appeared in the lake in the middle of the night, so they lived here. Good Weather for the Crops for many years."
When Sha LiFei heard this, his eyes widened and he said excitedly, "Daoist Master, what we are looking for is not the one in the lake, right?"
"Probably not."
Wang Dao Xuan shook his head and said, "Trapped Flood Dragon It is full of resentment. There is no life within a hundred miles, not even a blade of grass grows, miasma Gu worms breeds, birds and beasts dare not approach, how can anyone live there?"
Then he sighed, "Since the end of the Tang Dynasty, there has never been any trouble in the village. Good Weather for the Crops. Even if there is a dragon, it is a blessing."
Village Chief Zhou suddenly panicked, "What... what should I do?"
Wang Dao Xuan shook his head helplessly and said, "I don't know the cause and effect, and I don't know the root of the cause. I don't dare to mess around, lest it cause trouble."
Li Yan pondered for a moment, "Ancestor Temple also has a problem. Go there and look for it first. Maybe you can find out the reason."
"Arrived, right here!"
"You guys, get out first!"
After Village Chief Zhou kicked out the few men who were guarding the temple, he quickly looked at Li Yan and the others, his voice trembling, "This is Ancestor Temple. The village has burned incense Attendant during festivals for thousands of years. Is there something wrong?"
Hearing this, other people looked at Li Yan.
This kind of communication between ghosts and gods can only be done by Li Yan.
Li Yan When I pinched the magic weapon, I could smell the pure incense in the temple, and no evil spirits were growing, but the sighing sound from before had also disappeared.
He thought for a moment and said, "Get a basin of water."
The temple Central Plains was already inhabited. After hearing this, Village Chief Zhou immediately brought a basin of water. Li Yan also took out an oil lamp, lit it and placed it next to the basin.
He originally practiced <North Emperor God Control Method> and was very powerful, able to directly command ghosts and gods.
But this is Ancestor Temple, and he has no guts to mess around.
Use Spirit Communication Art, which is softer.
Holding the hook and pinching Mystical Gestures, Li Yan stepped forward and directly stepped over the basin. The surrounding scene suddenly changed.
It is still this quaint little temple, but there is no one inside.
The surroundings were dark except for an old man sitting cross-legged on the Stone Platform altar table. He was wearing gray clothes and a soap robe, with long white hair and beard, and an ancient look on his face. He seemed to have already entered meditation.
It is Laozi Grandmaster.
Of course, the one in front of you is just a mortal god, not even an incarnation, just like the Buddha of Baotong Chan Temple.
Even so, Li Yan still respectfully handed it over.
Laozi Grandmaster on the altar slowly opened his eyes.
Phew~
There was a lamp nearby, and suddenly there was a burst of lights.
In an instant, light and shadow flickered in front of Li Yan's eyes.
He saw mountains and mountains, which was the terrain near Dragon Pool Village, but there was no Longtan Lake in the village...
Suddenly one day, there was thunder in the sky, dark clouds surged, and a dragon-shaped smoke surged from the direction of the Yangtze River and fell into this place.
Almost instantly, heavy rain poured down, ground dragons turned over in the mountains, floods surged, and then Longtan Lake appeared.
In the center of the lake, a woman in white clothes vaguely appeared, with long black hair, looking dreamily in the direction of the Yangtze River. Although she couldn't see her face clearly, she could feel lonely.
Later, a group of embarrassed soldiers and civilians came here, set up camp, and gradually settled down. The woman in the lake just looked at them calmly, and occasionally raised clouds to disperse the black energy coming from all directions...
I don't know how long it took, but the sky was filled with clouds. The woman quickly stood up. Suddenly, the lake water surged and the surrounding rocks collapsed.
When a Old Taoist saw this, he hesitated, and finally sighed, secretly went into the lake, and shot Dragon Suppression Stake...
Light and shadow flashed by, and Li Yan slowly opened his eyes.
He frowned slightly, first stood up and burned incense on the statue of the ancestor, then turned around and told everyone what he saw in the illusion.
"What... what does this mean?"
Village Chief Zhou looked confused.
"That's Dragon Girl."
Wang Dao Xuan's eyes were a little complicated, "It depends on the situation, it's the energy from the dragon veins of the Yangtze River that escaped here. If we go by folklore, Dragon Girl was punished and landed here."
"Village Chief Zhou, are there no evil spirits causing trouble in the village?"
"Yes, that's right."
"That's right, Dragon Girl protected this place, and Ancestor Temple suppressed it, so that the village Good Weather for the Crops is protected from evil spirits."
"Now that the Yangtze River's dragon energy has changed, it's time for Dragon Girl to return, but there will definitely be a flash flood, and the village will no longer be able to rely on it."
"That Daoist friend wanted to forcefully trap the dragon, but instead caused disaster to the village. He had to choose between 'fighting with all his might' or 'leaving his hometown'."
"That fellow Daoist went into the mountain, probably to find a way to solve this matter."
Sha LiFei scratched his head and said, "Why force it? Just find a way to move."
"How can it be that simple?"
Wang Dao Xuan shook his head and said, "If you have a choice, who would be willing to leave your hometown? Besides, although our Xuanmen values according to nature, we also have to go against the trend of nature. In the past, Da Yu controlled water. If we just go with the flow, how can we bind the Nine Provinces Canglong?"
Li Yan also nodded and said solemnly, "The Daoist Master is right. This is not a matter of simply letting go of the dragon's veins. There are many villages downstream. It is still a time of war. If we let it go, there will be heavy casualties."
"When that Daoist priest entered the mountain, he must have found a solution."
"Let's find him after we go into the mountain and help him by the way."
After figuring out the reason, everyone returned to Village Chief Zhou's house and went back to their rooms to rest in preparation for entering Shennongjia early tomorrow morning.
In the middle of the night, Li Yan's eyelids trembled.
In a vague dream, he dreamed of a woman in white, looking at him with resentment on her face, and a faint black aura...
"I know you are in a hurry, but don't be anxious yet!"
Li Yan had no choice but to persuade.
Because he carries ultimatums, it is easier for him to attract these ghosts and gods.
The current situation is a bit like the relationship between man and nature, destruction and development. Sometimes the problem is not that simple.
But in the previous life it was just a matter of the environment.
But in this world, it is even more troublesome.
Before he could speak, the woman turned into a surging lake, then picked up something and brought it to him.
Li Yan suddenly woke up and felt that there was a lot of moisture in the room. The originally dry ground was actually wet.
A water snake held a piece of jade in its mouth. After putting it down, it squeaked and ran away without a trace.
Li Yan frowned slightly and picked up the jade.
This piece of jade has a pointed end and a flat end, and is rectangular in shape. It is also covered with deep blood lines and is engraved with dragon patterns.
This is the Jade Gui, which represents majesty and power. It is a ritual vessel held by ancient nobles and officials in sacrifices, court meetings and other occasions.
But this was the first time he had seen this kind of Dragon Pattern Jade Tablet, and it was even older.
What does this Dragon Girl mean...
Second update in the afternoon