Chapter 431 There is a strange man in Shu
Shu has many strange people since ancient times.
In ancient Shu, there were Can Cong, Yu Fu, Du Yu, and later Eight Immortals of Shuzhong, both Rong Cheng Gong and Li Er, Zhang Daoling, Dong Zhongshu, Yan Junping, Li Baibai, Fan Changsheng, Erzhu Dong.
But this is only a small part. There are also some mysterious people who can only be glimpsed in the unofficial history books Strange Tales.
For example, in <"Miscellaneous Morsels from Youyang">, a strange man from Sichuan named "Fei JiShi" was mentioned. He had blood-red eyes and no pupils. He had amazing medical skills and was good at using chicken methods to perform divination and exorcise evil spirits.
In addition, it is this "Gray-robed Mad Monk".
Xing He Pu was famous all over the world at that time and had many disciples. Someone asked him who could pass on the mantle. Xing He Pu was silent for a long time and said, "Gray Monk" from Shu, I am not as good as me. You'd better not mess with him.
Xing He Pu is one of the most powerful Living Underworld Messenger Li Yan has ever heard of. He has gained insight into the mysteries of heaven and earth, and is suspected of having contact with the reincarnations of immortals and gods. He can even avoid <Heavenly Laws> and protect some earthly immortals.
Li Yan was very interested in this person and asked someone to check a lot of information. Among them, the record about "Gray-robed Mad Monk" caught his attention.
This "Gray Monk" does not have a great reputation. He wanders the streets of Chengdu all year round, wearing shabby clothes and acting crazy. He is also known as "Gray-robed Mad Monk".
It is said that if anyone messes with him, he will die inexplicably.
When other people see it, they may only think it is Strange Tales's random talk, but Li Yan feels that this "Gray-robed Mad Monk" may have inherited Xing He Pu's conspiracy, and is even more powerful.
But this person is so mysterious that no one knows his origins.
Li Yan Unexpectedly, I heard his news here again.
Unexpectedly, when I heard someone ask, this Emei disciple Cui Song was not taboo, but said enthusiastically, "Well, I dare to ask this brother, how do you know 'Gray-robed Mad Monk'?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at the wealthy businessman.
Cui Song is a famous chivalrous young man near Fuling in Wanzhou, but this is the first time they have heard of "Gray-robed Mad Monk".
The wealthy businessman was silent for a moment when he heard this, and clasped his fists at the people around him and said, "I won't be afraid of your jokes if I tell you this."
"There is a rumor among the lower clan that Tang Era's ancestor was originally from the Chengdu Prefecture clan. One day Gray Monk came to the door and stood at the door without saying a word. However, the clan leader of the family was frightened half to death. He knelt down in tears and begged for mercy, and then died mysteriously..."
"Since then, Lineage has fallen apart and plummeted. Until now, it has only slightly improved."
"I thought it was a rumor, but I happened to hear about it on the ship a few days ago, so I wanted to find out more about it. Even if I didn't meet Young Hero Cui, I would come to visit you."
Li Yan After hearing this, I was completely convinced.
This Gray Monk is Living Underworld Messenger, and it is still alive today. If it is not an earthly immortal, it is Returning Yang One.
"That's wrong~"
Someone around asked curiously, "Your ancestor is in Tang Era, but Young Hero Cui has only been seen recently. Could it be that this person is an immortal?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone suddenly became excited.
"I don't know if it's immortal or not."
Cui Song's face suddenly became serious, he looked around and said solemnly, "But this matter must be told to the big guys."
"Brother!"
On the bow deck opposite, the girl from before quickly walked out of the cabin again, frowning and said, "Master is already angry, and besides, we have also gone to see him, and there is no such thing at all."
"Be careful, don't let people say that we are deceiving the public with our evil words and tarnishing our sect's reputation!"
Li Yan After hearing this, he glanced calmly.
Someone else just mentioned that these two people are from the Yi Divination Sect.
Emei is known as "one tree blooms with five flowers, and Five Flowers Eight Leaves supports it."
These five flowers are Yellow Mausoleum Sect in Chengdu, Qingcheng Sect in western Sichuan, Iron Buddha Sect in northern Sichuan, Eastern Sichuan Azure Bull Sect, and Yi Divination Sect.
They are now at Eastern Sichuan, among which Azure Bull Sect is in Fengdu, and Yi Divination Sect is at Fuling.
Fuling has Yi Divination Cave, located in North Bank of the Yangtze River, across the river from Fuling City. In the Northern Song Dynasty, Cheng Yi dug holes to make notes on "Yi" and wrote four volumes of "Yichuan Book of Changes Commentary", which is where Cheng's Neo-Confucianism originated.
Yi Divination Sect, it is related to it.
The characteristic of this sect is that martial arts is combined with the Yi Jing, and its techniques are famous for the Yi Jing divination.
It seems that these two people came to Wanzhou for other reasons.
Sure enough, after hearing the woman's reminder, Cui Song clenched his fist fiercely and gritted his teeth and said, "The reputation of the school is high, and the safety of the people is more important."
"If this matter is really just a random thought of mine, I will leave it to the master's disposal, but if I don't say it out, I will feel uneasy."
As he said that, he looked at the boat with tears in his eyes, "Junior sister, I am sincere to you. If you don't want to marry me because of this..."
"You... you are talking nonsense again!"
The woman was so angry that she stamped her feet and got back into the cabin.
Seeing this, Cui Song sighed again, but did not interfere. He cupped his fists and raised his hands to the surrounding people and said, "Fellow fellows, although I, Cui Song, have joined Dianyi, my roots are still in Wanzhou. I dare not hide this matter."
"Just a few days ago, I was out on business and slept in a ruined temple in the mountains on a thunderstorm night. I saw an old monk in gray robes in my dream. He told me that there is a Drought Demon hidden in our Wan Prefecture Tiansheng City. It was transformed by absorbing the evil and resentment of the battlefield after the death of General Golden Horde Wolf Country."
"Now Drought Demon is about to take shape and get out of trouble. If we don't find a way to stop it, Eastern Sichuan will have a severe drought for three years!"
"What?!"
Someone was surprised when they heard it.
Eastern Sichuan, the central Sichuan area is hilly and suffers from drought and lack of rain all year round, so it is very sensitive to the words "drought" and "rain".
The fields on the mountain are called "Wang Tian Tian" and "Thunder God Field", and various customs of praying for rain are also endless.
In cities everywhere, Dragon King Temple is no less important than City God Temple.
How can you not be scared when you hear "Drought Demon"?
Others were dumbfounded, "Young Hero Cui, there are Drought Demon rumors in the city recently. It turns out to be you. The Yamen just posted a notice. This is false."
Worry breeds fear.
Because of the fear of "drought", rumors of various droughts emerge one after another every year. What makes Drought Demon, Dragon King angry... there are many.
This matter can easily disturb the people's hearts, and some bad people can use it to make money, and some even have evil intentions to blame the emperor for his lack of morality.
Therefore, the Yamen attaches great importance to it. Whenever this happens, it will send people to check and put up special notices to refute the rumors.
Cui Song blushed when he heard this, "The master in the yamen only cares about congratulating the governor on his birthday. City God Temple's temple congratulations are also half-baked. How can you be credulous?"
And someone asked, "Have you found it?"
Cui Song Embarrassed, "Not found."
"Then what do you say?"
The people around him suddenly lost interest and dispersed one after another.
Li Yan was moved in his heart, walked forward, cupped his fists and said, "This fellow Daoist, you are polite."
When Cui Song saw this, his expression immediately became serious.
The etiquette of holding a fist is particular.
Ordinary people clasp their fists, and most of them have slightly raised palms, as if making a salute, which represents humility and respect, and is not that particular.
For people in the Jianghu, the left palm must be unfolded, which means Five Virtues. The right fist is martial and brave. The left palm covers the right fist, which means stopping war with virtue.
The two arms are bent round, which means that we are brothers from all over the world.
If you add the sentence "fellow Daoist", it will probably still be Xuan Gate People.
"I've met Daoist friends."
Cui Song returned the favor and asked, "My fellow Daoist accent comes from Guanzhong. I wonder which mountain you are worshiping and what kind of incense you are burning?"
The words were polite, but my back was already tense.
Li Yan is younger than him, but he was standing in the crowd, and he didn't notice it at all. It wasn't until he spoke that he felt inexplicably flustered.
Warriors and sorcerers, Spiritual Sense are far superior to ordinary people.
This is a sign that Tao Xing is deeper than him.
"Guanzhong, Li Yan, You Xian'er..."
Li Yan didn't bother to cover up and directly revealed his identity.
Cui Song was stunned at first, and then said thoughtfully, "I heard from the master that there is a great rising star on Ezhou Road, and his surname is Li. Could it be that he is your Excellency?"
"Just a casual meal."
Li Yan waved his hand slightly, and then said, "I just heard fellow Daoist mention 'Gray-robed Mad Monk'. I wonder where exactly I saw it?"
Cui Song After hearing this, he hesitated.
Ordinary people would just listen to it as a story and forget it, but Xuan Gate People, a person who has made a name for himself, should be careful when asking about this matter.
After all, in this world, it is difficult to distinguish between loyal and traitor...
Thinking of this, Cui Song's heart moved, and he opened his mouth to test. "Fellow Daoist is quite Reputation for Chivalry in Ezhou, and I think he is also proficient in magic. I can tell you, and even more, but I would like to ask fellow Daoist for a favor."
Li Yan suddenly understood, "Looking for Drought Demon?"
Cui Song nodded and said, "This is exactly what I am unwilling to do. If the warning of 'Gray Monk' is true, and Drought Demon is born, I will not feel at ease in the next life."
Recalling the scene when Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect suppressed Drought Demon, Li Yan shook his head and said, "That thing is not easy to deal with. Once found, we can only suppress it but not kill it. We can't do it on our own."
"Just find the place."
Cui Song said quickly, "No one else believes me about this matter, but as long as we find a place, the master will come to suppress it."
Sha LiFei next to him raised his eyebrows and said happily, "Young hero, you are really a lion with a big mouth. Just ask for news and let us go on an adventure. Besides, we have important things to do and we will leave as soon as the channel opens."
"Then you all have to wait."
Cui Song shook his head and said, "The things ahead are not small. The cargo ship that was capsized by the water bandits is not light. Wanzhou Yamen has hired someone. It will probably take two or three days to complete."
As he spoke, he pointed to the opposite side, "Brother Li, do you see? The mountain across the river is where I mentioned. It only takes an hour to go back and forth."
"This is Body Mystical Power. The junior sister who has been invited to help me is of average skill. There is really nothing I can do."
"You come with me. If you really can't find it, then I will give up completely. I will tell you everything truthfully!"
At this moment, another voice appeared next to him:
"Everyone, can you take me with you?"
But it was the wealthy businessman from Chengdu who had never left before, and listened to what they both said.
Cui Song shook his head quickly and frowned. "Brother, this matter is not something ordinary people can get involved in. Why are you joining in the fun?"
The wealthy businessman laughed and said, "Young Hero Cui Don't worry, I'm just curious and know some tricks, so I won't drag you down."
Li Yan glanced calmly.
Just now he noticed that this Chengdu businessman was a little weird.
Although this man is dressed gorgeously, he is tall and thick, and his hands are covered with calluses. He is obviously a practicing practitioner.
In particular, there is a strong smell of mutton on my body.
Maybe they are from the Salt Gang...
Thinking of this, he smiled and nodded and said, "Daoist Cui has a chivalrous heart, so what if I go with you for a while? You two are just waiting here. I will come as soon as I go."
After that, he took Sha LiFei away directly.
After leaving the dock and arriving at a deserted place on the shore, Sha LiFei finally couldn't help but said, "Yan XiaoGe, it's a coincidence. Could it be a trap for us?"
"Probably not."
Li Yan said in a deep voice, "Not many people know about 'Gray-robed Mad Monk'. Besides, we just had a conflict with the Salt Gang today, and Cui Song came to look for Drought Demon two days ago. The time is not right."
"There's something wrong with that Chengdu businessman. Maybe he's a spy from the Salt Gang."
"What should we do?"
"Use the trick and give them a hard blow!"
While talking, the two of them had returned to the boat.
Li Yan recounted what happened on the dock, and then said, "The Salt Gang is quite powerful, and they must have found out our roots. We know that sending ordinary Jianghus and warlocks is useless, so we must let experts take action."
"You all stay here. If you are an ordinary person, senior Bai Huan can easily take over."
"I will leave a backup plan. If an Earth Immortal comes forward, I will attack directly and drive them into the netherworld."
After saying that, he took Wang Dao Xuan out of the cabin and gave him Five Directions Fengdu Banner.
He still has one Celestial Decree, and with the Five Directions Fengdu Banner positioning, he can summon the Yin soldiers to return even on the mountain.
After making all preparations, Li Yan returned to the dock.
"Fellow Daoist Li, let's leave quickly."
Seeing that he was the only one returning, Cui Song took him directly onto the boat without asking any questions.
As for the wealthy businessman from Chengdu, there was nothing unusual about him.
Cui Song was riding a small boat, and he was obviously a good hand on the water. As soon as he propped up the bamboo pole and used Hidden Strength, the boat quickly left the dock and headed towards the opposite mountain.
Although the girl in the cabin was angry, she also came out to greet him, clasping her fists and saying, "Guanzhong Young Hero Li, the master has mentioned you before. I, Senior Brother Cui, am out of tune and have made you suffer."
"Oh?"
Li Yan was a little surprised, "I'm still a junior. Although I have done something, it won't spread to Emei."
The woman quickly raised her hands and said, "Senior Yu Longzi from the True Martial Palace is an old friend of my master. He is currently a guest at the Yi Divination Sect and has told you about you."
"That's it..."
Li Yan It suddenly became clear.
Over there Dujiangyan, the battle between good and evil masters has come to an end. Yu Longzi is afraid that he will return to Ezhou.
While talking, the boat has crossed the river.
Cui Song jumped off the boat, tied the cable to the reef, turned around and said, "Junior sister, we can just go up the mountain. You stay on the boat to rest."
"Well, senior brother, be careful."
The girl nodded quickly.
Li Yan smiled secretly in his heart after seeing it.
It seems that this pair of senior brothers and sisters also have some experience in the world and know how to leave a way out. If something happens to Cui Song, Yi Divination Sect will look for someone to kill them.
"Friend Daoist Li, let's go up the mountain."
Cui Song was obviously very impatient and urged him repeatedly.
The mountain is steep, so with their skills, there is no problem, but the Chengdu wealthy businessman can also be agile and follow closely behind, which immediately makes Li Yan even more suspicious.
The mountains and forests are dark at night, but Li Yan is wearing Killing Intent. Even if there is something Lonely Souls and Wild Ghosts, he will smell it from a distance and avoid it.
Soon, they went up the mountain.
At the top of the mountain, I saw a piece of ruins, hidden among the wild grass and trees. It was foggy at night, shrouded in moonlight, and there was a constant sound of insects everywhere.
In some places, there are even exposed bones and rusty arrowheads...
Second update in the afternoon