Chapter 410 The Jianghu People Go Away
"What?"
Li Yan felt a sudden surprise when he heard this, and quickly asked, "Senior, Zhao Changsheng also came to Ezhou, when did it happen?"
In this Ezhou war, except for the Xiangyang plague, they took the lead, and the rest were just wandering around the periphery, accepting espionage and other tasks.
When did Zhao Changsheng come to Ezhou?
What happened behind the scenes?
Yu Chanzi sat on the chair, flicked the duster, and said calmly, "Thanks to my little friend, Zhao Changsheng's identity was leaked. Orthodox Xuan Gate will naturally pay attention to such a dangerous person."
"His life experience is now clear. He was a Jiang Zuo Zhu Family person in the late Han Dynasty. He had some qualifications, but he had no chance of becoming a god, so he practiced evil methods and tried to survive forever."
"Later on, something strange happened. Originally, with this person's ability, it was impossible to return to Yang. But since Song Era, this person suddenly rose up and became Ghost Sect Leader, causing trouble in the world."
"Something must have happened."
Li Yan thought deeply, "Indeed, I learned from Liu Gang that this person had no reputation before, so Song Era found them, sent the secret method, and set up a trap."
"If an unknown person suddenly has the power to make waves, he must have an adventure. Does the senior have any clues?"
Yu Chanzi shook his head and said, "No one knows about this matter. I'm afraid we have to catch Zhao Changsheng to find out."
"The Song Dynasty died because of the ghost religion, and Da Xing Dynasty was established because of the ghost religion. He was also related to Golden Horde Wolf Country and tried to disrupt Divine Land. Neither Orthodox Xuan Gate nor the imperial court could tolerate him."
"But this person is extremely cunning. He has laid countless traps in Divine Land. Divine Ability has reached the realm of mystery and is also good at deduction. Once he senses that something is wrong, he will flee thousands of miles away."
"Before, Xuanmen had set up a trap to surround and kill him, but he had many internal agents in Xuanmen, and the news leaked out, allowing him to escape."
"In this Ezhou disaster, Zhao Changsheng set up a trap behind the scenes to lure away Mount Wudang's power and steal Blood Jade Cong. Poor Tao used his plan, but he was still able to escape."
"At this moment, I'm afraid I'm thousands of miles away..."
Li Yan After hearing this, he secretly said a pity, and then doubts arose in his heart, and he cupped his hands and said, "Senior, you told me this, do you have any instructions?"
Yu Chanzi is the headmaster of Wudang, a person who can serve as National Teacher in the imperial court, his conduct is unfathomable.
He just sat there, Li Yan couldn't notice any abnormality at all, his breath was the same as that of ordinary people, and he had reached the state of returning to nature.
It would certainly not be easy for a person like this to find him in person.
Yu Chanzi nodded and said, "There is indeed something."
"Although Zhao Changsheng's whereabouts are erratic, there are traces to follow. This chaos in the southwest is indispensable for the instigation behind it. He will either go to western Hunan or central Sichuan next."
"If you encounter someone, you must kill them."
Li Yan was stunned and said with a wry smile, "Senior, you think too highly of me. Although I have a sworn hatred with that Zhao Changsheng, I also know that I am no match for him."
Yu Chanzi said calmly, "My little friend, if you tell Zhao Changsheng to be heeling, the remnants of the ghost sect will definitely attack you, and sooner or later, Zhao Changsheng will be forced to show up in person."
"My little friend, just remember that once you have the chance, you must kill this person no matter what the cost. Whatever trouble you get into, I will take care of it for you, so don't worry about it."
These words were said in a confused manner.
Li Yan's mind was full of questions, but seeing that Yu Chanzi refused to say more, he could only hand over his hands and said, "Senior, don't worry, if there is a chance, I will definitely kill this thief!"
After saying goodbye and leaving the main hall, Wang Jingxiu ran over anxiously and said with a smile, "It's done, let's go. I heard that you also found other treasures. Please tell Old Taoist in detail."
Behind them, Yu Longzi, who was guarding outside, turned around and returned to the hall, closed the door, frowned and said, "Headmaster, can this kid really kill Zhao Changsheng?"
Yu Chanzi was silent for a moment and then said, "Previously, when Thunder Fire Refining Hall was practicing, there was some kind of force that interfered..."
"I set up an altar to catch the dragon, but I was forced to use my hands and feet. If nothing unexpected happened, I was beheading the dragon in my dream..."
"Beheading a dragon in a dream?!"
Yu Longzi After hearing this, I felt a little unbelievable.
He just told Yu Chanzi about the situation at that time, but he never thought that Li Yan was beheading the dragon in his dream, thinking that the other party was lucky.
Yu Chanzi shook his head and said, "Beheading the dragon in a dream is a punishment on behalf of heaven. Then Li Yan is the same as Wei Zheng back then, and it is also Living Underworld Messenger."
"Wei Zheng is only a little stronger than ordinary people. He can do it. It will be easy for him."
"There are still many things that are strange about Zhao Changsheng. The other party can help people repay the evil again and again. It is definitely not something that human power can do..."
These two things are completely unrelated.
But Yu Longzi understood what the master meant, and a chill arose in his heart, "Someone wants to make a move, and someone wants to pull it out?"
Yu Chanzi nodded slightly, looked at the sky outside, and his expression became solemn, "You must not interfere with the world, but Heavenly Laws, but there is a force that seems unwilling to be lonely."
"This Human Path transformation may exceed expectations..."
At the same time, inside another Quiet Room.
"Hahaha..."
Wang Jingxiu made a pot of tea himself, "Come, try this 'Purple Bamboo Shoot Tea'. Since Tang Era has been famous as a tea sage and ranked among the tribute teas, a friend of mine sent it to you."
Li Yan suddenly understood, "Mo Sect Elder Yuan?"
Wang Jingxiu smiled and said, "That's the guy. Not only did he trick Old Taoist into going to the Qiankun Academy, but I didn't expect that my little friend was also dragged into it by him. We will also be colleagues in the future."
Li Yan also nodded and said with a smile, "Senior, you are joking. You are so knowledgeable. I am just an errand boy. When will you leave for the capital?"
Wang Jingxiu replied, "I'll go after the new year. Qiankun Academy will be officially established in the middle of the year. The court will allocate some money. I'll go ahead and find Mo Sect to refine some things."
"That's just right."
Li Yan raised his hand and said, "Qiankun Academy is established. I'm afraid I won't be able to go there. I found the body of the white-haired Shenkui at Shennongjia. It's well preserved. Please send it to the Qiankun Academy, senior."
"The corpse of the white-haired god Kui?"
Wang Jingxiu became interested, "You guys have gained a lot this time. I heard that Daoist Wang and the others have returned to Shennongjia. Is there some precious medicine?"
"Made a friend."
Li Yan briefly told what happened to Shennongjia, and then asked curiously, "Senior, the dragon horn is sent to Qingcheng Mountain. I don't know which master it is for to be refined."
"That person's name is Fire Tuo."
Wang Jingxiu said, "He was originally a master of the craftsman sect. Later he practiced in Emei Mountain and became a Buddhist. He had a hot temper. In the past two years, he ran away from Emei in a rage due to fighting with others and settled in Qingcheng Mountain."
"When it comes to refining magic weapons, this person is second to none in Shu. Even the flying sword of Sword Immortal Cheng JianXin was refined by him."
"Just in time, you will give the mold of the magic weapon you want to refine to Old Taoist and let someone take it away."
Li Yan thought for a while, then took out Severing Dust Blade, "Just follow the shape of this knife. This is also practiced by a senior expert, and the junior can use it very smoothly."
"Okay!"
Wang Jingxiu didn't talk nonsense, and ordered his disciple to get a plaster mold, use Severing Dust Blade to press out the mold, and record the weight of the blade and other figures.
After finishing all this, Wang Jingxiu spoke again, "The precious medicine 'Longevity Herb' you sent is miraculous in treating internal and external injuries. Even if the internal organs are injured, one pill can stop the bleeding immediately."
"I will work hard to refine it these days. On the day of Double Ninth, you will come to Mount Wudang to attend the temple fair, watch the excitement, and then leave with the medicine."
Li Yan was a little surprised, "Mount Wudang The temple fair is at Double Ninth. Isn't that the Double Ninth Festival?"
Wang Jingxiu was happy, "Thanks to you, Xuan Gate People, you don't even know this."
"I, Mount Wudang, hold temple fairs several times every year, and the two are the most grand, on March 3rd and September 9th."
"Nine-nine Double Ninth Day is Doumu Yuanjun's birthday and Nine Emperor Gods Christmas. Since ancient times, Ezhou has had the custom of Attendant stars, so naturally we can't be careless."
"In addition, September 9th is also Double Ninth Emperor, Lord Guan Ascension Day, and the birthday of Vulcan. It is also Fengdu Emperor Christmas. Since you are Living Underworld Messenger, how can you not go to worship?"
Li Yan felt a little embarrassed after hearing this, "Juniors really don't know much about these things."
"It doesn't matter."
Wang Jingxiu shook his head slightly and said, "Yunyang is now full of waste and waiting for reconstruction. Although Southwest War is not over yet, the former governor also intends to make a big deal of it to calm the people's hearts."
"It will definitely be very lively then..."
After leaving City God Temple, Li Yan returns to the Jiangzhe Merchant Guild.
Since rejecting Chen Family and Son, they have not come to disturb me anymore. Li Yan has just calmed down and practiced hard every day.
During this period, reports of the Southwest War continued to come in.
On August 29th, heavy fog fell from the sky, and the imperial army suddenly sent troops to cross the river to fight. They won consecutive victories and killed countless enemies...
On the third day of September, the Ezhou chieftain alliance was defeated and two chieftains were captured. Many people who sat on the wall and watched, submitted letters of surrender, willing to resign as chieftains and accept the imperial court's return to the country...
On the sixth day of September, the imperial army besieged Tangya Tusi City. Masters from both sides fought one after another in the mountains. Xiao TianXiong and Protector Wang, who had escaped before, showed up to help.
Unfortunately, this time not only many experts from Mount Wudang took action, but also Wuchang Baotong Zen Temple and Dragon Tiger Mountain sent reinforcements.
On the eighth day of September, Tangya Tusi City was defeated, the ambitious Qin Clan was destroyed, and most people surrendered.
And some masters, such as several Great Priest of Tangya Tusi City, Xiao TianXiong and others, continued to flee south, entered the depths of Miao territory, and defected to the Bo Prefecture Yang Family...
The chaos in Ezhou that lasted for several months has finally come to an end.
In this war, the most eye-catching thing was neither the outstanding combatants nor the Daoist masters, but the firearms.
After the imperial army got used to it, New Style Firearm finally showed its fangs.
The military, Commandery Commandant Office, have trained a group of sharpshooters, combined with Xuanmen Divine Ability, and various secret agencies, they appear and disappear in the mountains and forests, killing evil demons one after another.
Even Xuanmen Enforcement Hall is not as efficient as them in controlling soldiers and horses.
Firearms have completely entered the Divine Land stage.
Not to mention Jianghu sects, even Daoist sects have begun to study this thing.
But the one who got the results first was not Orthodox Xuan Gate, but the hunters from Meishan.
An old monk came up with Thunder Fire Hand Cannon Curse, and with the blessing of Zhang Wulang, the power of the firearm was even higher.
For a time, many forces did not react and went to Meishan one after another to learn and exchange experiences.
Even the Meishan Dharma lineage was surprised. I was not prepared in advance. If I wanted to get some New-Style Gunpowder, I had to ask my grandfather to pray to the Buddha.
In short, Dongting Lake is very lively now.
Pacing the Gang and Stepping the Dipper All day long, gunshots continued...
These things naturally have nothing to do with Li Yan.
Meishan Dharma Sect's technique is special, completely different from what he has learned, and he cannot learn it even if he is taught it.
We can only wait for Orthodox Xuan Gate to figure out the reason and then think of a solution.
Amidst all the commotion, Sha LiFei and others finally rushed back from Shennongjia. After everyone made preparations, they took a boat to Mount Wudang...
September 9, Double Ninth Day.
The sky is high and the clouds are clear, but Mount Wudang is full of people.
The Mount Wudang gate is wide open. Except for Golden Summit on the mountain, all other palaces are open to the public for people to come to the mountain to pay their respects.
Even Five Dragons Palace and Purple Cloud Palace just closed the mysterious realm and allowed people to come and go.
Many masters on Mount Wudang have followed the imperial army and went deep into the hinterland of Miao territory to quell the rebellion, so the pressure is naturally not small.
In addition, there were large and small altars, all-night Dharma meetings, and even Daoist priests from Chenghuang temples in various places were mobilized for emergency response.
Under such circumstances, there is naturally no time to entertain Li Yan them.
Li Yan They were not polite, they took the elixir from Wang Jingxiu Old Taoist and wandered up and down the mountain.
At the foot of the mountain, Zhang Family Village and other affiliated Jianghu forces mobilized one after another to arrange a twenty-mile long street temple fair out of thin air.
Vendors, peddlers, and entertainers from all over Ezhou all received the news and came to arrange the arrangements in advance.
Under Mount Wudang, it can be said that Three Religions and Nine Schools gathers together.
There is Ezhou drum here, holding drum hammers and singing excitingly...
There is a drum book over there, detailing the stories of Liu Hai fishing for the golden toad, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, Dong Yong's Seven Fairies, etc...
There were only three members of the Guangchu Opera Troupe, who would set up the stage to sing at intervals, performing various unique skills frequently, as if they were fighting against each other...
The most lively one is naturally the Wudang drama.
This is a unique drama of the Mount Wudang temple fair. It was originally a wealthy businessman from nearby. They invited the Yuzhou Diaozixi Opera theater troupe, combined with the local Bachazi Opera, and Mount Wudang Daoist priests also participated in it and created it together.
The plays performed are also related to Daoist stories, such as "Han Xiangzi Hua Zhai", "Yin and Yang", etc.
Diaozixi Opera sings nine tunes and eighteen tunes, turning it around a thousand times. Bachazi Opera sings all five tunes together, singing to each other in front of and behind the scenes, and the people in the audience cheer loudly.
At night, the excitement continues.
There were people who were late carrying torches to the mountain to offer incense. Together with those altars, under the bright moon, Mount Wudang sparks were dotted and green smoke was lingering.
"Yan XiaoGe, let's go, we really can't walk anymore."
After playing for a day, even Sha LiFei, who loves to join in the fun, felt exhausted. He scratched his head and said, "I heard that the temple fair lasts for several days. I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep well on the mountain, so I might as well leave by boat."
"That's fine."
Li Yan smiled and said, "I have already told Daoist Wang, let's go directly."
After that, a few people left the temple fair and came to the river bank, where they saw a large painted boat docked quietly under the moonlight.
Boatman is the "Fast Boat Zhang" that took them to Yichang in the first place.
"Brother Zhang, I will trouble you again this time."
"Where is it?"
"Fast Boat Zhang" laughed, and after everyone got on the boat, he took out a New Year picture from the cabin, "Young Hero Li, what is this?"
Li Yan looked down and saw waves surging on the New Year painting. A young man in black was holding a long knife and was fighting with a Evil Jiao.
Li Yan was stunned, "Where did this come from?"
"Fast Boat Zhang" smiled and said, "I just bought it at the temple fair. It looks like Young Hero Li. It's just for the New Year."
Li Yan turned his head and looked a little confused.
He didn't tell anyone about beheading the dragon in his dream. Who leaked the news?
Thinking of this, he shook his head slightly and said, "It's just that they look alike, Brother Zhang, let's go."
"Okay!"
Under the moonlight, the boat gradually disappeared on the river.
At the temple fair stall, an old man was shouting, "Come and see, come and see, the picture of a young hero slaying a dragon."
The seller selling New Year pictures turned out to be the same Woodblock Print Artisan whom Li Yan saved when he passed by Baokang County before.
"Old man, what kind of allusion is this?"
Someone nearby couldn't help but ask.
"Why do you care so much!"
The old man glared, "There are so many stories in this world, how much do you know..."