Boom! Boom! Boom!
The fingertips tapped on the red sandalwood handrail, making a muffled sound like a heavy hammer beating a drum.
Luo Gongsheng I felt my heart twitching.
"Disciple... disciple..."
He wanted to defend himself, but suddenly felt powerless.
He started teaching many years ago and respected those above him as gods.
Over the years, he has gradually taken control of "Iron Anchor Society" and climbed up to the Prince Yan's Mansion, which can be said to be a powerful influence in the capital.
But now I realize that all power, fame and wealth are as vulnerable as porcelain in front of this master.
Finally, Huo Yin spoke slowly, his voice as cold as ice.
"Prince Yan is impatient and not strict with his subordinates. He will cause trouble sooner or later. Stay away from him in the future."
"You cannot absolve yourself of the blame for what happened to King Snake. Go to Mystic Sacrificial Official to take the blame yourself."
"Let's go, don't come to the door again from now on."
The voice was calm, but in Luo Gongsheng's ears it sounded like thunder.
He knew that King Snake had taken refuge with the demon, and the hidden danger was completely eliminated, but he was also expelled from the school.
Without the tiger skin of Huo Yin, troubles will surely follow in the future.
He wanted to ask for mercy, but looking at Huo Yin's indifferent face, he couldn't say a word. He had to grit his teeth, kowtow a few times, turn around and leave.
After walking a hundred meters, he turned around and looked at the small courtyard again. A trace of anger arose in his heart, and he murmured:
"Since you are so heartless, I will show you that I, Luo Gongsheng, can hold on even without you!"
After saying that, he took his men and walked away.
Huo Yin heard his whispers clearly, but ignored them and just read quietly.
Soon, Golden Guard soldiers came on horseback, knocked on the door, and handed over tokens and silk with both hands.
"Commander Huo, His Majesty has an order!"
Huo Yin took it and glanced at it a few times, "I know."
After that, he got up and pushed the door open to go back to the house.
When he came out, he had changed into a short game and was carrying a big bow with horns on his back.
Whoosh!
The soldier's eyes blurred, and there was no trace of the person, leaving only a faint footprint on the blue brick ground.
The soldier quickly raised his head and opened his mouth.
But I saw a small black dot in the sky, which suddenly jumped onto the towering city wall...
Also in the southwest of the imperial city, there is a deep house with three entrances.
This house not only combines the characteristics of northern houses, with a wide courtyard and century-old trees like green canopies, but also combines the tones of Huizhou and Jiangnan water towns. The moon arch gate garden is full of scenery, as well as ponds and stage waterside pavilions.
It looks low-key, but the details are full of luxury.
The mansions in this area southwest of the imperial city are inhabited by princes and nobles. Due to the hierarchy and etiquette, there are different types of luxury builders. You can easily find a house better than this one.
But what's special about this house is that many places are filled with rare treasures from overseas.
Precious spices such as frankincense, Parthia incense, and borneol from Southeast Asia are ground into powder, mixed with gold foil or colored paint, and then inlaid into large screens of "Sea Trade Route Map" or "Exotic Tribute Map" and placed in various main halls...
The hematoxylin wood produced in Shendu and other places was carved into overseas Strange Beast totem poles. The surface was painted to prevent corrosion and was placed on both sides of the courtyard...
There are also "fairy mountains on the sea" landscaping made of ivory, coral, and gilt bases...
Any piece of it is a priceless treasure on the market.
There is no other reason. This is where Minzhou Chamber of Commerce and Open Sea Faction gather.
"This is the navigation board of Frankish Academy..."
The businessman in a brocade robe carefully introduced, " The Frankish people have traveled across the oceans many years ago. They are rich in experience. The astrologers also have other magical methods. They studied with the bachelors of their academy and came up with this treasure. Not only can they identify the direction, but they can also avoid storms and evil spirits on the sea."
Beside him, a white-haired old man walked with his hands behind his back. He had a thin face and was wearing a black cardigan.
His face was covered with age spots and he looked like he was on his deathbed.
However, the wealthy businessmen around him were all cautious and did not dare to show any slightest care.
This old man is none other than Dong Changxing from Bagua Gate in the capital.
One of Divine Land Top Ten Grandmasters.
Although he is old, he is a Mount Tai Beidou-like existence in the world.
"Really good."
Dong Changxing traced his fingertips slightly on the astrolabe and nodded in praise.
"Don't worry."
The leading wealthy merchant next to him hurriedly patted his chest, "Now that our trade route has been discovered, Bagua Gate disciples will be able to get on the boat and everything will be smooth sailing!"
Other businessmen also smiled and agreed.
Overseas sailing, storm undercurrents and other dangers are just one of the dangers. Nowadays, more troubles come from pirates.
The ships of various maritime countries are both merchant ships and pirates.
Apart from firearms, what they need most is a master.
In recent years, Beijing Bagua Gate has developed to a bottleneck.
Seeing that Dong Changxing is getting older and unable to be protected in the future, more ways must be found.
Climbing aboard the Open Sea Faction ship is undoubtedly the way to go.
As a result, the two sides hit it off immediately.
Even Dong Changxing, who had been living in seclusion for many years, came out personally to take charge.
This shows that both parties attach great importance to this cooperation.
At this moment, a servant hurried over and said, "Report to the president..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was pushed away by Mr. Golden Guard who was delivering the message behind him.
"Mr. Dong, His Majesty has an order!"
The merchants were not happy at first, but they immediately shut up when they saw this.
Dong Changxing took Yellow Silk, and after looking at it for a few times, his cloudy pupils flashed coldly.
"The monster is wreaking havoc in the capital. His Majesty wants me to take action. Everyone, please take your leave first."
"It's important, Mr. Dong, you are busy."
The merchants didn't dare to stop them, so they quickly sent Bagua Gate and his party out of the house.
Not far away, the head of the Dong Family next to him frowned and said, "Father, you haven't entered the palace for many years, why..."
Dong Changxing interrupted him with a wave of his hand, shook his head and said:
"Dong Family has been able to stay stable in the capital these years, and I'm almost running out of face."
"The master is transcendent. If he cannot be as loyal as Huo Yin, His Majesty will have a thorn in his heart."
"After taking action this time, I will completely Washing Hands in a Golden Basin."
"It's up to you how to go from here..."
After saying that, he stepped out of the palace, his figure flashed nine times, and disappeared on the street in the blink of an eye...
South City, Wan Sheng Escort Agency.
In the martial arts arena, shirtless men were beating stone locks, their sweat steaming like smoke.
Here, there is also a master, Wan Sheng Ying.
He is not only the founder of Wan Sheng Fist, but also the head of the escort bureaus of thirteen provinces in the north and south.
No matter Cao Gang or Jin Prefecture Merchant Guild, they have an irreversible relationship with them.
Green forest heroes and water bandits on the north-south waterway will stay away from the "Wan Sheng Banner" when they see it.
It can be said that Wan Sheng Escort Agency is a well-known existence in both the black and white circles of the world.
Similarly, Master Golden Guard came with the order and was led into the backyard.
Soon, Wan SanShan, the chief escort of Wan Sheng Escort Agency, strode out and shouted:
"Stop, throw 'sticks' and lock the twenty-four gates!"
"Spread the news and tell the green forest along the river who let the people who built the wood cross the border...Laozi destroyed his ancestral hall!"
Unlike the other two companies, Wan Sheng Escort Agency has a large number of people involved.
They would not miss out on such a good thing as robbing and killing demons and becoming famous.
The three Grandmasterss sitting in the capital represent different forces at the same time.
Huo Yin's divine fist has always been the defensive iron gate of the Imperial City Forbidden Garden...
Dong Changxing's wandering dragon steps are just like the disciples of Bagua Gate, walking among the powerful...
Wan Sheng Ying's escort flags are filled with Divine Land's grassy and entrenched place...
The three grandmasters are in charge of the capital. They fought a lot when they were young and don't interact much with each other on weekdays.
But now, under the emperor's order, it's like three magic weapons came out...
Near noon, the sun coated the glazed tiles of the palace with a dazzling golden edge.
The streets and alleys of Beijing are filled with a Solemn and Killing Intent chill that is extremely inconsistent with the sunny sky.
As soon as the emperor's order was issued, the giant net hunting Jianmu Demon Man suddenly tightened.
All city gates were temporarily closed, and checkpoints were set up at various street intersections in the capital.
Inside City God Temple, the heavy sandalwood overpowers the smoke of fireworks.
Several Daoist priests wearing Xuanmen robes, with white hair and childish faces, sat cross-legged on the high altar, their demeanor as calm as a mountain.
They are National Teacher sent by the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect to assist in the capital.
It stands to reason that the position of National Teacher is usually held by someone with high moral character and respect.
For example, Chen Tuan Old Ancestor, Qiu Chuji, Sanfeng Zhenren...
But many times, these people have other things to do.
For example, Wudang "Yu Chanzi" was invited by the imperial court to go to the capital several times, but he was busy with things and could only resign again and again.
Even so, these "National Teacher" in front of us are all the leaders of various Daoist religions.
On the formation altar in front of them, there was a casting similar to a star track.
At the core, there is a huge "Taiyi Astrolabe" buzzing and rotating.
Whenever people change Mystical Gestures, the "hanging sign" on the "style plate" will automatically stop moving.
This is Taiyi Divine Numerology, which is said to have been created by Empress Yellow Emperor Mingfeng. It was used for arranging troops in the battle against Chi You. It was modeled after the Nine Palaces Method of "Yi Wei·Qian Chi Du". It was listed as one of the seven divination techniques in the Western Han Dynasty's "Historical Records·Biographies of Rishi".
In the Tang and Song Dynasties, it was even listed as a Imperial College compulsory subject, with equal emphasis on calculus and astronomy.
But if you want to make this large-scale "Taiyi Astrolabe" magic weapon, only Directorate of Astronomy can be used, and it can be driven by incense.
The leader is National Teacher, from the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect "Doumu Institute", Daoist name Yuanzai.
"Doumu Institute" studied astrology, made great efforts in formulating the new calendar this time, and was also extremely proficient in magic.
Watching "Taiyi Astrolabe" rotate, his eyes were slightly focused, and his voice was old but the words were clear.
"The fire in the palace is blazing... the exchange of positions is obscure... the blood is shining slightly in the Wuxu period!"
Disciple Mystic Sacrificial Official, who was standing under the altar, immediately moved his pen as fast as he could, marking the location and anomalies on the sand table model of the capital not far away.
The areas outlined with cinnabar are exactly where Pei Zongti saw the evil spirits.
These National Teacher are not only calculating the whereabouts of Zhao Qingxu and Kong Hui, but also monitoring and targeting the "Malevolent Qi node" that is infected by evil spirits.
And in the rising smoke from the incense burner beside the altar, the divine throne of Attendant Nine Doors City God also faintly trembled.
These are the invisible "social order" troops and horses, which have been activated and can provide support at any time...
The streets near the outskirts of the capital are a completely different scene.
The sound of neat horse hooves shattered the tranquility of the street, and Imperial Guards was an elite man wearing a strong and determined spirit.
Pei Zongti was dressed in a scarlet robe and galloped to the front.
Under his leadership, Imperial Guards poured into the first delineated area like a stream of steel:
Chaoyang Gate is an area with many warehouses outside.
In an instant, the street entrance was blocked by heavy troops, strong bows and crossbows were cocked, and the air was frozen with a murderous aura.
The black-robed Commandery Commandant Office Tiqi, like hounds smelling blood, divided into dozens of groups under the command of Luo MingZi, and nimbly got into the narrow alleys between warehouses and houses.
Not only did they hold Mountain Guarding Spirit Hound, they also took out a special compass for guidance.
Woof woof woof!
"Mountain Guarding Spirit Hound", which has undergone special training and is extremely sensitive to foul smells, barks manically.
People went from house to house, searching in ceiling cellars, hidden warehouses on the walls, etc.
Any suspicious area will attract the most stringent investigation and talisman sealing.
The masters of the Enforcement Hall followed closely behind, ready to take action at any time.
Li Yan and Twelve Yuan Chen were also among the elite Enforcement Hall led by Luo MingZi himself.
It was said that Living Underworld Messenger was asked to take action, but looking at the situation, there was no need for them to take action.
On the contrary, it is like visiting a grand hunting exercise.
"Hey, this scene!"
Sha LiFei was holding Divine Firearm, watching the team advance in an orderly manner, and couldn't help but smack his lips.
Long Yan'er stroked the waist bag gently, soothing Gu worms who was agitated by the strong Killing Intent inside, shook his head and said:
"This is the real power of Daxuan... It's just that it's usually hidden and I don't know where Bo Prefecture Yang Family got the courage."
Li Yan nodded and said, "It seems that the imperial court is also anxious to do something about the dragon pulse."
After that, he turned his gaze further into the distance.
He could vaguely feel that three astonishing forces were rapidly approaching.
Soon, the team made a discovery.
In the old Canal Wharf abandoned warehouse, the rotten wood beams and columns were split open, only to find that the inside was covered with blue and black tree burrs.
Each tumor has a crack and a gap, and pus drips from it.
The sacks piled on the ground had long turned into thick pus, and dozens of corpses were dragged out from the beams and pillars.
These corpses all have red ocher tree roots piercing the Tianling Cap, and fine hyphae are drilled out of the eye sockets, trembling slightly in the wind.
"Tsk, tsk, this is a method of driving piles..."
Kuai Dayou, who came to join in the fun, smacked his teeth and said, "Looking at the age of at least ten years, a lot of people should have died here."
Luo MingZi next to him heard this and immediately asked someone to call the owner of the warehouse.
The fat businessman still wanted to lie, but he was slapped a few times by Captain Commandery Commandant Office and immediately revealed the truth.
Many people have died here, all of them beggars who stayed in the house in the middle of the night.
He was afraid that the warehouse could not be rented out, so he bribed the Yamen with money to hide the matter.
"Audacity!"
The accompanying Ministry of Justice officials were so angry that they were shaking all over.
Obviously, many people will be unlucky in this matter today...
Found more than one location.
Deep in the dry well in Tianshui Hutong, after opening it, there was a faint sound of fou beating.
When I went down to take a look, I saw gelatinous black blood seeping out of the well wall, and large blood-colored runes were outlined along the cracks of the bricks.
At the bottom of the well, there were two bodies of pregnant women with bulging bellies.
Zhenxie Yellow Talisman As soon as I posted it, my belly burst and many black strange fish came out...
"This is the 'Shady Well'!"
Kuai Dayou's face also became serious, "You can't drink the water nearby, otherwise there will be a big epidemic. What a vicious method!"
What I found next was even more nerve-wracking.
In the atrium and abandoned yard of the former residence of the former minister of dynasty, Old Locust Tree has a rich crown and black leaves.
Hundreds of wild cats hang from faded silk fabrics in numerous tree branches.
The cat corpse swayed with the branches and hit the trunk, making a meowing sound every time it hit.
It was frighteningly cold around the locust tree, and there was a layer of white frost in the middle of the day, covered with cat footprints.
Wang Dao Xuan shook his head and said, "This is Jiangzuo Evil Cultivators's 'Cat Ghost Tomb'."
"Burn it!"
Luo MingZi gave the order, and Enforcement Hall's Daoists immediately took a large amount of peach wood and burned it.
Amidst the blazing fire, countless wild cats howled, making people feel terrified.
Although the results were obvious, many infected areas were found.
However, Li Yan's heart is always hanging on.
At this moment, the gou ultimatum in his arms suddenly became warm.
Although he quickly lost his senses, Li Yan jumped up without hesitation and landed on the courtyard wall.
Looking left and right, his eyes immediately locked onto the crowd watching the excitement in the distance.
Inside, a scholar was wearing a bamboo hat, his pupils were slightly red.
"Kong Hui!"
Li Yan laughed, "Now that we are here, why are we hiding!"