Chapter 420 Life Controller Society
"Just follow the wishes of the seniors."
Li Yan breathed a sigh of relief and put Phoenix Gold Ornament away.
Obviously, the woman hidden in the fog is the one in charge.
As long as we agree to meet, everything will be easy.
The Miao woman also jumped onto the iron lock with two Girl in her arms, then turned around and smiled.
"My name is Long Yan'er, from Gu Cult."
After that, he picked up the two Girl and flew away with the iron locks on his back...
Not long after, those women disappeared.
Looking at their retreating figures, Sha LiFei frowned and whispered, "Aren't we looking for Life Controller Society? Why is the Gu Cult here too?"
"Qin Yuner, who was killed in Xianshan at that time, was also a Gu sect, right? Yan XiaoGe, could we have entered a den of thieves?"
"Don't be in a hurry, we will act accordingly when the time comes."
Clang!
After saying that, Blade Light flashed, and the iron rope as thick as a bowl broke with a snap, falling into the river with a splash, causing a huge splash.
Li Yan put the sword back into its sheath, "Let's go to Dachang!"
The boat continued to travel.
"Fast Boat Zhang" has roughly stated the channel conditions.
They leave from DaNing Lake where Wushan County is, pass through Dragon Gate Gorge, Ba Wu Gorge, Di Cui Gorge, and finally enter Dachang Lake.
DaChang City, right on the lakeside pier.
Although it was already clear, the sights along the way were still shocking.
Dragon Gate Gorge The cliff faces each other, the high gorge beams across the river, and the sky opens to a thin line.
The Salt Gang had its own reasons for choosing to set up an ambush here. It was like closing a door and setting up a barricade, leaving no way out for anyone coming or going.
Passing through Dragon Gate Gorge, the water immediately became turbulent, the reefs below were densely covered with undercurrents, and even broken shipwrecks could be seen along the way.
"This place is called 'Silver Nest Shoal'."
"Fast Boat Zhang" introduced, "It is rumored that there is a dragon cave here, and silver gushes out every year, but only three liters can be taken. As a result, the people were greedy and the dragon cave was completely closed."
"I don't know if there is a dragon cave, but there are quite a few stranded ships. Fortunately, the world is relatively peaceful now. If they were to be stranded in the past, there must be water bandits ambushing them..."
Along the way, the river is green, the water channel is fast and slow, the cliffs on both sides stretch, and the peaks compete with each other.
On the cliffs, hanging coffins can be seen everywhere, and there are more than one ancient plank road, some of which have been damaged and only holes in wooden piles can be seen.
Some of them are still in use, with villagers carrying burdens and walking on them, appearing and disappearing in the clouds and fog.
There are still some forked waterways in the canyon. Li Yan was originally on guard against the Salt Gang who had escaped before, but they had completely disappeared and seemed to have never appeared.
"Fast Boat Zhang" knew what he was thinking and whispered, "The salt gang sells private salt. In order to avoid the government's pursuit, they only look for remote secret passages."
"Since the Han Dynasty, they have mastered countless secret roads for thousands of years. In terms of familiarity with the terrain, no one can match them."
"These people Yazi must retaliate. They can eat both black and white. If Young Hero Li goes to Shuzhong, be careful..."
Because the salt gang blocked the road, time was delayed. When they were about to enter the Dachang River, it was already dusk.
"Ah--!"
On the cliff on the left, screams suddenly sounded.
Li Yan Looked up and saw a room built on the cliff. The style was pretty good, but there were no roads up or down.
A man in white with disheveled hair was waving his arms wildly at the window, seemingly greeting them, but his face was ferocious, as if he was crazy.
"You don't need to pay attention to it."
"Fast Boat Zhang" sneered, "This is Luo Family Cliff Pavilion. The Dachang Luo family is also a wealthy local family. In order to allow future generations to concentrate on studying, they specially built this cliff pavilion."
"But those who want to obtain fame will be locked up here. Servants will bring them meals every day. They are not allowed to come out unless they have studied in the hall."
"Good guy!"
Sha LiFei opened his eyes wide and said, "That's really cruel. This Luo family must be full of officials, right?"
"Haha..."
"Fast Boat Zhang" Le said, "In several generations, there have been only two county magistrates, both in remote small counties. One was killed by bandits halfway through taking office, and the other was investigated for corruption."
"This man, you really can't force some things..."
Entering Dachang Lake, the water surface suddenly becomes wide.
At this time, the sky was also a little dark, and there was mist on the lake. In the blur, you could see the outline of the old city, dotted with lights, like a dream.
Wang Dao Xuan stood on the bow of the boat, stroking his beard and looking around, then looked around, and couldn't help but said, "The tower is lost in the fog, and the Yue Mi Jin Ferry is a great place..."
The scenery is very beautiful, but Li Yan has no intention of enjoying it.
He turned to face the crowd and said in a deep voice, "The origin of those women is not yet clear, so everyone should be careful and act according to the opportunity."
While we were talking, the boat had arrived at the ferry pier.
The old city in front of us is not big, and as it is getting dark, there is no boat traffic anymore. There are only four or five boats docked at the ferry.
On the ferry board, a woman wearing a bamboo hat and a white gauze covering her face was waiting quietly.
Unlike Long Yan'er from the Gu sect, this woman's Daoism is very ordinary, but she is dressed in traditional Hanfu. The evening breeze blows and the white clothes are fluttering, which makes her very charming.
"I have seen all the brave men."
The woman slightly cupped her hands and said calmly, "My mother-in-law has prepared a banquet and ordered me to wait here. Please come with me."
Sha LiFei stroked his bald head and smiled, "This girl, why don't you people show your true colors to others?"
The woman turned her head and said, "There is a taboo in the door. You can see it if you want, but if you take off the mask, you will marry me. Are you willing?"
Sha LiFei was about to continue speaking, but was stopped by Li Yan, who shook his head and said, "Since it is taboo in the sect, then it is not good for me and Meng Lang."
Through Divine Ability, he could smell the strong smell of medicine and putrid smell under the woman's mask.
It's probably a backlash from practicing magic.
A moment of curiosity may lead to big trouble.
Sure enough, after entering the county seat, even the sergeants guarding the city were very respectful and waved their hands from a distance, but did not dare to get too close.
The same goes for the people along the way.
Seemingly aware of their doubts, the woman explained softly, "The Bai family has been here Witch Doctor for generations. They cure diseases and exorcise evil spirits, pray for rain, and perform rituals to protect the stability of this place. The people respect it."
"That's it."
Li Yan nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
There is no City God Temple here. It is close to Wushan and the power of Orthodox Xuan Gate cannot reach it. To be able to maintain stability, there must be Xuanmen power.
What made him curious was that the Bai family seemed to be very powerful. How could they even kidnap people?
Why did the Salt Gang do this?
This DaChang City is not big in area, but it gives people a good feeling.
Looking at it, most of them are Hui-style buildings, mixed with Central Plains and Ezhou styles. The fire-sealing walls are undulating, the white walls and black tiles are covered with moss, and the corners of the walls are mottled with water.
As the night gets darker, smoke can be seen everywhere, chickens and dogs can be heard hearing each other, and there are children laughing and playing, and the atmosphere is peaceful.
Moreover, it is also shockingly clean.
It had rained two days ago, and the bluestone slabs in the narrow alley were still wet. The lanterns hung in the surrounding houses actually reflected light on the bluestone slabs.
Li Yan narrowed his eyes slightly and became vigilant in his heart.
Wang Dao Xuan on the side also had twitching in the corners of his eyes.
Cleanliness is a good thing, but too much cleanliness can be a problem.
Many households here probably have Gu Raising or Household God. Ezhou is also considered to be rich in witchcraft, but compared with this place, it is completely different.
You know, this kind of thing is not so easy to provoke. It is said to respect ghosts and gods and keep them at a distance, and ordinary people will raise them. If you are not careful, you will be in trouble.
It is probably the confidence given to them by the Bai family.
Li Yan and Wang Dao Xuan looked at each other, becoming more and more curious about the Bai family.
The small town was not big, so they walked eastward, and after walking no more than a stick of incense, a large house appeared in front of them. It was an Hui-style building, occupying a small half of the street, and the area was really quite large.
The door was wide open, and two huge lanterns were swaying in the night wind.
"Fast Boat Zhang" and his apprentices stayed on the ship to help them look after the heavy luggage, such as the captured Tiger Crouching Cannon.
Because there was no time to modify it, we had to put it on the ship first.
Therefore, only Li Yan and his party entered the city.
In the mansion, there are many masked women wandering around, sweeping the floor, doing embroidery, or playing chess under the candlelight of the small window. They are very comfortable.
Seeing them coming, no one paid attention.
"Everyone, please follow me."
The woman led the way from the front, passing through the screen wall, patio, and balcony, and arrived at a hall in the backyard.
Li Yan's expression was extremely solemn.
He could smell that many places in this mansion exuded strange smells. It seemed clean and tidy, but in fact it was full of dangers.
Brick carvings and wood carvings all have a strong Chu style, and in some places, the same pattern of Phoenix Gold Ornament can also be seen.
These people must have a close relationship with Chu Wu.
In front of the hall, stood a Old Woman, wearing a white embroidered robe, wearing a Blue Scarf on his head, holding a faucet and a crutch, with gray hair and wrinkles on his face.
The facial features are deep and a little gloomy.
Next to her, two Girls, Wu Chao Yun and Wu Xing Yu, stood on the left, and on the right was the Gu cultivator Long Yan'er, supporting the old woman, very intimately.
Seeing their arrival, two Girls, Wu Chao Yun and Wu Xing Yu, immediately smiled, but they knew the rules and did not speak.
The old woman said, "I'm Bai Huan, I'm sorry for not showing up to meet you before."
"No, we have taken the liberty of meeting our seniors."
Li Yan felt something in his heart and quickly handed over his hand.
Although this Old Woman is old, he feels the same as Five Dragons Palace, the master of Yu Longzi, and his Daoism must be profound.
Judging from the inconvenience of his legs and feet, it is impossible to shuttle on the cliff, so there is only one possibility:
The opponent used the Yin Soul method of separation!
Dare to do such a thing in broad daylight...
If you think about it, you will know that this old woman is not simple.
"Everyone please!"
The old woman Bai Huan raised her hand slightly and entered the hall.
The interior of the hall is very elegantly decorated, and the table is filled with banquets, including meat and vegetables, including Ezhou specialties and Sichuan and Sichuan flavors.
To be able to gather famous dishes from both places in a short period of time, it is obvious that the Bai family has extraordinary strength and has put great effort into entertaining them.
Li Yan and others usually wolfed down their food while eating at the banquet. They didn't bother to pay attention to any rules, and they just had the word "starved to death" written on their faces.
But entering this woman's den, it's inevitable to feel a little cautious.
Only Wu Ba was drooling. He glanced at them secretly, picked up a pastry on the table, and stuffed it into his mouth.
The pastry looks like a date and is dressed in white powder. It is very delicate.
"Pfft!"
Long Yan'er covered his mouth and smiled, "You are a mandrill, but you know your stuff. This is 'DaChang Snow Date'. I heard that the emperors in the capital love to eat it."
Obviously, she has recognized the foot of Wu Ba.
"Hehe."
Wu Ba giggled, and seeing that Li Yan looked calm and showed no displeasure, he couldn't wait to eat the food with chopsticks.
Speaking of which, this is also a lack of understanding of the rules.
But because of this, the originally dull atmosphere became more relaxed.
The old woman raised her hand again, signaling the disciples to pour tea for everyone, and said, "Everyone, take out Chu Shaman Token. This little brother is good at controlling beasts, so I think he is also a fellow disciple."
"This is Mount Wu Divine Tea, picked from the local 'Lin Qin' tree. There is an old tree deep in Wushan, which has become Heavenly Spiritual Treasure. We maintain and pick it every year, but the income is only six taels."
"Dear guest, please taste it."
Li Yan heard this and felt curious.
This was the first time for him to drink tea produced by Heavenly Spiritual Treasure, but he saw that the teacup was as white as jade, and Miancha inside was amber.
After one sip, the tea is fragrant and has a peculiar taste, somewhat similar to incense, but with the freshness of vegetation.
"Great tea!"
Wang Dao Xuan narrowed his eyes and couldn't help but praise.
Hearing this, Old Woman squeezed out a smile on his gloomy face, "If you like it, bring two pounds with you when you leave."
Li Yan After drinking it, he noticed the wonderful effects.
This tea can not only warm the internal organs, but also nourish Divine Soul. It is definitely worth a lot of money.
Divine Soul The injured Lu San closed his eyes comfortably.
"How can this be done?"
Li Yan shook his head quickly, "This thing is too valuable."
"No matter how generous the gift is, it can't compare to the grace of saving a life."
Old Woman Bai Huan said sternly, "If it weren't for the help of a few people, the two granddaughters of the old woman would have been poisoned long ago."
Li Yan didn't want to dwell on this topic anymore. He hesitated and took out Phoenix Gold Ornament. "I don't want to tell secrets. I have another purpose for waiting here."
"Senior, is he from Life Controller Society?"
Old Woman nodded slightly, "Exactly."
Li Yan was not surprised at all when he heard this.
He had inquired before and found out that all the people in Life Controller Society were women. They were descendants of Chu witches and lived in hiding in the countryside to preach.
And all the people in this mansion are women.
It took a long time to finally find the rightful owner. Li Yan didn't bother to make any side comments and said directly, "There are two things I want to ask my senior for advice on this trip."
As he said that, he looked at Lu San next to him, "My brother has obtained the inheritance of Chu Wu Mountain Ghost, but it is somewhat incomplete. I would like to ask my senior for advice, where can I complete the inheritance?"
Old Woman After listening, he asked, "Which scripture are you studying?"
Lu San handed over his hands, "<Classic of Mountains and Seas Spiritual Responses>!"
"<Classic of Mountains and Seas Spiritual Responses>?"
Old Woman was also surprised, frowned and shook his head and said, "That was an antique from many years ago. The heaven and earth have changed, and the mountain god's covenant has been broken. If you want to practice this sutra, it will be as difficult as ascending to heaven."
He said, thinking for a while, "I am waiting for this vein, Attendant Goddess of Mount Wu. There will be an opportunity in a few days. You can go and try it. If you can get it, you can complete Mountain Ghost Inheritance."
Lu San was a little curious, "May I ask what the opportunity is?"
Old Woman did not hide anything, and said calmly, "In the past, Sanlü Grand Master was Chu Kingdom Great Priest. He was also the leader of Chu Wu. He once built a tower in Goddess Peak to offer sacrifices, but it was later destroyed due to war."
"But Goddess Peak is special. On cloudy and rainy days, there is a unique cloud atmosphere. In an instant, the changes are endless. If you are destined, you can sleepwalk in the divine palace and observe the inheritance of Chu witches in the past."
"But whether you can get it or not depends on your chance."
Sha LiFei said happily, "Here, can we go too?"
Old Woman nodded slightly, "Yes, I will make arrangements for you then, but I guess there is little hope."
"Thank you, senior."
Li Yan raised his hand and picked up Phoenix Gold Ornament, "This other thing, I want to know, the divine power hidden inside..."
Before he finished speaking, all the women around him changed their expressions...