"Do you know where this is?"
The scribe was invited into the room, and Wang Dao Xuan pointed at the record and asked.
It was already midnight, and the clerk had been busy for several days. He had not slept since dawn until now, and his eyelids were already drowsy.
Hearing Wang Dao Xuan's question, he pretended to lower his head to check, but in fact he didn't even see anything clearly, so he drooped his eyes and replied, "Reply to the Daoist priest, I don't know."
"Hmph!"
Lu San next to him was immediately dissatisfied, "You don't even look at it, but you are entertaining us?"
The other party's appearance can fool ordinary people, but it cannot fool the warlock who has awakened Divine Ability.
"Uh..."
The clerk's mind suddenly became clearer, but he still smiled bitterly and clasped his fists and said, "Gentlemen, I am just a small official. I just help run errands and do some chores. I really don't know what is going on in the yamen."
While speaking, he glanced at the classic book again, lowered his head and said, "Although I don't know this, I recognize this book. Whatever is recorded in it, I'm afraid it has disappeared."
"Oh, how do you say that?" Wang Dao Xuan was a little curious.
The clerk quickly explained, "This is the capital, the most benevolent place. If evil spirits breed and people's resentment boils over, wouldn't it become a joke?"
"Therefore, both Commandery Commandant Office and Enforcement Hall are very concerned about it. Anyone who hears that there are unscrupulous people gathering Commandery Commandant Office will go to investigate. Every festival or the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, City God Temple will also send troops to patrol around the capital."
"Books such as "Research on the Strange Stories about Demons and Evils in the Lands of the Two Song Dynasties", "A Collection of Evil Sacrifice and Strange Temples Along the Cao River", "Stories about Demons and Strange Stories from the Capital City of the Jin Dynasty", and "Miscellaneous Stories about the Roots of the Imperial City" are all the basis for the past imperial courts to investigate and handle cases."
"As long as it's near the capital, I've basically checked it all over."
"For example, the book "Collection of Evil Sacrifice and Temptations Along the Cao River" that the Daoist Master read was from the Former Dynasty Da Xing year. It was located in the north of the ancient ferry of Tonghui Tonghe River. Times have changed, and now it has become a gathering place for people."
"If you go there, you probably won't find anything."
"Wrong!"
Wang Dao Xuan wondered, "If that place has been checked before, where did the animal-shaped grinding noodles in Fatty Lin's hands come from?"
The clerk said helplessly, "That was all a matter of the previous dynasty. People from the Enforcement Hall came from all over the world. The laws at that time were not strict. Maybe they were leaked out at that time."
Hearing this, Wang Dao Xuan and others looked at each other in shock.
Although this clerk was slick, what he said was correct.
"No rush."
Wang Dao Xuan pondered, "We can continue to speculate."
"If that thing was leaked from the past and Fatty Lin got it accidentally, it must be a clue to something, but he couldn't find it himself, so he came to ask Kong Shangzhao for help."
"If it is an ordinary treasure, Kong Shangzhao will not be involved in danger. Kuai Dayou is well-informed and will not follow them to fool around. This thing will definitely interest all three of them!"
"Kong the Scholar is good at peeling off cocoons, and the clues must still be in these books..."
After that, he took a few people with him to continue reading.
This time, they browsed purposefully, looking for records that looked like treasures and were related to Nuo noodles, and finally found something.
"Found it!"
Lu San picked up <Jin Dai Jingcheng Yaoyizhi> in his hand and pointed at one of the pages, "Daoist Master, do you think this is it?"
Wang Dao Xuan Hearing this, he took it and looked at it carefully.
The capital city was also the former capital of China.
At that time, in addition to the Jin people, there were also many foreign races gathered together. This book "Jin Dynasty Capital Monsters" records many strange customs that are not recorded in official history.
Although many of them are absurd, they still have reference value.
By the flickering light, Wang Dao Xuan saw a scalp-numbing picture and description on a broken page that was extremely dark yellow and whose edges seemed to have been soaked in water:
"Nuo God Tomb was excavated in a place where the earth's veins intersect in the southern suburbs of Zhongdu. It is not a sacrifice to a god, but the head of the imprisoned ancient spirit 'Zhao Yi'! Its eyes can 'dream into the nine secluded places' and 'lead the underworld'... The secret envoys of the Jin Dynasty 'Open Eyes' used ancient techniques to create 'soul-suppressing living figurines' to seal their holes and lock the earth's veins. The evil eye prohibits its power to penetrate into the secluded world... Every lunar month in the yin year, it must be fed with blood to attract its power and not fully awaken... However, it was eventually counterattacked, the earth collapsed, the temple was destroyed, and the living figurines turned into stone... Later generations tabooed it and called it 'Ghost Eye Pit'..."
"National Teacher gets Peach Mountain Wood, use the prison stakes to suppress it!"
The head of the "" is similar to the beast-shaped Nuo mask that Fatty Lin obtained.
"It's Peach Mountain Wood, that's it..."
Wang Dao Xuan suddenly realized it, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Seeing everyone's puzzled looks, he looked complicated and explained, "Yan XiaoGe and I have collected and sorted out ancient ghost legends."
"The earliest record of it comes from "Shangshu·Yao Dian", which is called Youdu. Because the day passed by, it fell to the ground and everything was dark, so it was called Youdu."
"It was said at that time that Youdu was ruled by Houtu's clone or Tubo. Tubo had a terrifying image, holding nine ropes, a head with sharp horns, a bulging back and bloody hands, a tiger's head and an ox's body, and three eyes. He chased people's souls and ate them."
"Youdu is scary. The wandering ghosts are unwilling to go there and are wandering around. These wandering souls are controlled by Shen Tu and Yu Lei on Peach Capital Mountain."
"Peach Capital Mountain There is a giant peach, stretching for three thousand miles. There is a golden rooster on it, which will crow when the sun rises. At that time, all the ghosts will return from the night tour, and they will line up under the ghost gate under the tree. Shen Tu and Yu Lei The two gods will inspect them. When they see those who do evil, they will often lead them to tie them with reed ropes and throw them into hungry tigers. Therefore, the ghosts are frightened and no one dares to violate the ban..."
Lu San was confused, "This thing is a myth and legend."
Wang Dao Xuan shook his head and said, "Myths and history always have some connection."
"It is rumored that there was Peach Capital Mountain in Lu during the Han Dynasty. I don't know whether it is true or not, but the Jin Kingdom National Teacher got one and refined it into a magic weapon to suppress the ancient spirit Chief of the Evil Omens level."
"And the appearance of 'Zhao Yi' also sounds like Tu Bo."
"The Ghost Eye Pit that suppressed the leader of 'Zhao Yi' has probably been destroyed. During the Song and Daxing years, it caused trouble again and deceived the people Attendant in Nuo God Temple."
"To say it was punished by God, it sounds like it was destroyed by thunder."
"And Fatty Lin is looking for Kong Shangzhao, probably just for this Peach Mountain Wood."
Lu San frowned and said, "You are really asking for trouble, why don't you tell Enforcement Hall?"
Wang Dao Xuan sighed, "Do you know what this Peach Mountain Wood represents? It's a thing from myths and legends. Tell Enforcement Hall, how can it be their turn?"
As he said that, he looked at the clerk who was leaving outside and whispered:
"Besides, we can't talk about it either."
Lu San understood and also whispered, "Why?"
"Because it involves 'Living Underworld Messenger' and 'Returning Yang One'!"
Wang Dao Xuan said in a deep voice, "As for Yan XiaoGe, you also know that 'Living Underworld Messenger' was once called 'Yellow Springs Messenger' and 'Dongyue Guest'. Maybe now there is also 'Youdu Messenger' or 'Peach Capital Mountain Guest'."
"Since Buddhism appeared in Central Plains, the underworld has changed again. Yan XiaoGe's 'Living Underworld Messenger' has become his only one. Maybe this thing can help him."
"Also, this matter may involve Great Luo Dharma Realm. We don't know what the situation is. Now that Human Path has changed, it is a time of great contention."
"If you tell Commandery Commandant Office, this opportunity may be gone."
When Lu San heard it, he suddenly understood and whispered, "Do you want to go back and tell Yan XiaoGe?"
Wang Dao Xuan thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "No."
"It is more important for Yan XiaoGe to protect Sui Lun True Monarch. He has done most of the planning for us over the years, so we can't just let him worry about it alone."
Lu San also nodded in agreement, "These places recorded in ancient books have been damaged or disappeared. Daoist priest, how should we find them?"
"Although I don't know, I have a clue."
Wang Dao Xuan stroked his beard and said, "Didn't Uncle Lin say that the three of them mentioned the ghost market, where the beast-shaped Nuo noodles were found, and they will probably go to the ghost market to look for clues."
"Tomorrow, let's go to Suyuan. Any troubles in the ghost market can't be hidden from them..."
The next day, a sudden rain hit the capital and kept falling.
Inside "Listening Springs Pavilion" in Suyuan, the sandalwood has not dispersed, and the rain outside the window makes a crackling sound in the pond.
"Excuse me Lady Zhao."
Wang Dao Xuan smiled and held up his hands, while Wu Ba on the side tried his best to stuff cakes into his mouth.
They came to Suyuan naturally because of the Zhao Wan Fang in front of them.
Because of Li Yan, they were also familiar with Chang'an back then.
Poof!
Watching Wu Ba devouring the food and choking with veins popping out in his neck, Zhao Wan Fang couldn't help but cover his mouth and smile, and filled the three of them with tea himself.
"What did the Daoist priest say?"
Zhao Wan Fang smiled and said, "Not to mention that we are old acquaintances, now Golden Swallow Gate also has a cooperative relationship with you Twelve Yuan Chen, so naturally we will help you."
"By the way, when will you leave Beijing, Daoist Priest?"
"Jiangnan has already said hello. There are a lot of well-paying jobs."
"It will take a while."
Wang Dao Xuan said vaguely, "There are still some things in Beijing, I will leave after finishing them."
While the two were chatting and reminiscing about old times, a maid in green clothes walked over quickly, holding in her hand a beautifully made, thickly patinated bamboo tube made into a Lu Ban lock.
Zhao Wan Fang The onion finger moved slightly, and with a slight twist, he opened the bamboo tube. After looking at it for a few times, he frowned and asked, "Does the Daoist know Tuer Ye Temple?"
"Of course."
Wang Dao Xuan replied, "We have dealt with him before."
Zhao Wan Fang nodded and said in a deep voice, "Just now Golden Swallow Gate three hundred 'gray threads' were scattered, and finally caught a trace of fishy smell. Before Lin Yu, Kong Shangzhao, and Kuai Dayou disappeared, they finally found one person."
"Who?"
"Under the Tuer Ye Temple wall, Old Beggar often squats."
"Jingcheng Old Ghost?"
Wang Dao Xuan was stunned when he heard this.
Zhao Wan Fang nodded. "That's him."
"Young Hero Li wanted to join 'Nine Gates Yin Ruins' before, and that was the way he pointed out."
As he spoke, his almond-shaped eyes were full of solemnity. "This person is definitely not an ordinary beggar. The thread that Gray Thread has worked out for generations - this Old Ghost is most likely the remnant of the royal magician Former Dynasty Da Xing."
"Perhaps because of this, his familiarity with the secret passages of the capital's earth veins is far greater than mine Golden Swallow Gate! It can even be said that many dank corners that even we cannot explore are his real lairs."
"This person has been entrenched in the capital for many years, and he and I, Golden Swallow Gate, have occasional 'buying and selling' dealings. He only trades information and never shows his face. The dragon sees the beginning but never the end."
"It seems that the disappearance of Fatty Lin is related to this person!"
Wang Dao Xuan's eyes flashed. "Lady Zhao, do you know where he is hiding now?"
"His whereabouts are a mystery, but there is no doubt that there is a stronghold near Tuer Ye Temple." Zhao Wan Fang said, "The latest news came from the gray line. Someone once saw him drilling towards the abandoned 'silt pond' behind the temple at dawn."
"The foul odor of sewage accumulates there all the year round, and even the City God rarely goes there. There is probably a secret path or a dark cave! But where it is, the Daoist priest can only find it on his own."
"Okay! Pindao will leave immediately."
Wang Dao Xuan took Lu San and Wu Ba without hesitation and left.
At the end of the day, the heavy rain turned to light rain.
The rain and fog were hazy and rumbling, as if casting a veil over the capital city.
It was a dull night, and outside the gate of Tuer Ye Temple, the lantern was swaying in the night wind.
Wang Dao Xuan and the other three followed the map and Zhao Wan Fang's final instructions, avoiding the main road in front of the temple and walking quickly through the lowlands where wormwood grew.
This place is relatively deserted, and the air is filled with the smell of rotten sludge.
Ahead, a foul-smelling black pool appeared in the mist.
The wormwood beside the pond is taller than a person, rustling in the drizzle.
"Daoist Master, I'm coming."
Lu San took a step forward, pinched Mystical Gestures, and hissed in his mouth.
Soon, venomous snakes emerged from the grass.
Lu San hissed a few more times, and the snakes immediately swam around, leading them deep into the grass.
The smell of rotting sludge and grass is getting stronger and even a little pungent.
But at the same time, they also found their target.
Lifting up the broken mat under the grass, a dark hole half-hidden under the straw mat, allowing only one person to crawl in, suddenly appeared in front of the three of them.
Just as he was about to enter, Lu San's ears suddenly moved slightly.
"No, there is a hidden weapon, be careful!"
Phew! Phew! Phew!
Before he finished speaking, three rays of black light shot out from the thick fog without any warning.
The three hidden weapons are at cunning and vicious angles.
Two rays tore through the air and went straight into Wang Dao Xuan's eyes.
The other one actually drew a strange arc in the air, sealing off all the space for him to dodge sideways.
However, Wang Dao Xuan looked as usual, Immovable as a Mountain.
He didn't try to dodge, after all, his skills were average.
In the past, I could only rely on my partners, but now I am no longer afraid.
At the moment when the poison dart reached his body, he made a seal with his left hand and drew it suddenly.
"Duh!"
A short clear mantra broke through the rain curtain.
Wang Dao Xuan is surrounded by a wide robe, and there is no wind, and the rain around her is shaking.
The inheritance of Old Taoist comes from Western Xuan Lineage. Due to some unknown Xuanmen secrets, the inheritance has become incomplete.
However, the Daoist had another chance and received the inheritance from the source of Western Xuan Lineage, which came from <Five Chapters Divine Secret> created by the ancient monk Chi Jiangziyu.
This is an ancient Daoist Qi training technique. It is mysterious and extraordinary, and has the power of Daluo Divine Ability.
With the help of Li Yan divine power, Wang Dao Xuan was refined into Five Heads Mystical Power.
One can spit Celestial Fiend Qi, blessing the spell.
Second, you can warm up a stream of Qi in your chest and mobilize it at any time.
In the academy, Li Yan and Sha LiFei are not the only ones refining magic weapons. Wang Dao Xuan spent a huge sum of money to get himself this protective robe, which was embedded with Mystic Iron filaments. Wan Baiqiao used a superb technique to embroider the Cloud Pattern thunder seal.
There was a surge of Qi in his chest, comparable to King Kong Iron Shirt.
It can't block muskets, but it's more than enough to block concealed weapons.
Bang bang bang!
All three hidden weapons were bounced away and spun into the mud.
There were three shurikens.
Lu San next to him shrank his pupils.
"Are they from Japan?!"