Five Elements Formation

Qian Bochou, seeing Xu Suwen say this, shook his head repeatedly. "Miss Xu, this isn't a matter that can be solved by running away."

"If we run and hide, living under a false name, at least there's a chance of survival."

"If we don't run and are discovered, it's a dead end."

As he spoke, Qian Bochou patted himself down and took out thirty taels of silver. He felt a pang of pain but gritted his teeth and handed it to Jiang Yun. "Here are thirty taels of silver."

"Adding the eighty taels you took from me before, it should be enough for you and your sister for a long time."

Xu Suwen, standing nearby, reminded him, "Jiang Yun, you need to think clearly. Once you flee, the charge of murdering Prince Su will be confirmed."

"There are only eight princes in the Great Zhou, and the court will definitely investigate thoroughly. It won't matter where you hide."

"We Imperial Guards have plenty of ways to find you. In the end, it will still be a dead end."

Hearing Xu Suwen's words, Jiang Yun didn't reach for the silver. Instead, he turned back. "Miss Xu, do you have a way to clear my name?"

Qian Bochou, who had been anxious,'s eyes lit up. He slapped his forehead. "Right, right! You see, I was so scared by the news that I forgot Miss Xu and her companion are Imperial Guards."

"If the two of you vouch for me..."

Xu Xiaogang nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. "That's right, sis. If the two of us guarantee it, maybe..."

Xu Suwen shook her head. "Prince Su's death is a major event. What good will it do if just the two of us Imperial Guards vouch for him?"

"Will Prince Su's Mansion let Jiang Yun go? You're thinking too simply."

Jiang Yun pondered for a moment and said, "I still have to escape. If I'm discovered, Prince Su's Mansion won't give me a chance to explain, and besides, explaining would be useless."

Xu Suwen frowned. "If you run, you'll surely die. If you stay, there's a sliver of hope."

Jiang Yun asked, "Miss Xu, you have to tell me where that hope lies."

"Constable Qian, please excuse us." Xu Suwen said with a smile to Qian Bochou.

"Of course, you two discuss it." Qian Bochou gave an awkward laugh and left the room.

Xu Suwen asked in a deep voice, "Jiang Yun, have you heard of Tianqing Temple?"

Tianqing Temple?

Jiang Yun shook his head without hesitation.

Then, Xu Suwen said in a deep voice, "Long ago, there was a Third-Rank Grand Celestial Master at Tianqing Temple who reincarnated..."

After listening, Jiang Yun was somewhat dumbfounded, looking at Xu Suwen in surprise.

So Xu Suwen thought he was that reincarnated Grand Celestial Master?

Although he was a Celestial Master in his past life, it wasn't wrong.

But...

"Miss Xu, do you mean you've sent a letter to Tianqing Temple?" Jiang Yun asked in a low voice.

"That's right." Xu Suwen nodded slightly. "If you are truly that reincarnated Celestial Master, the Daoists at Tianqing Temple will have a way to discern it."

Hearing this, Jiang Yun felt a bit more at ease. According to Xu Suwen, he really couldn't run away.

Otherwise, the consequence would be being hunted by the Imperial Guards to the ends of the earth.

Within the Imperial Guards, there were countless experts like Xu Suwen and Xu Xiaogang.

It would be useless for him and Jiang Qiaoqiao to flee anywhere.

If he stayed in Nanzhou Prefecture, he just had to wait for the Daoists from Tianqing Temple to arrive.

"Alright, I'll stay." Jiang Yun nodded heavily, then glanced worriedly at the adjacent room where Jiang Qiaoqiao was, completely unaware of these matters.

He said, "Miss Xu, I also want to ask you for a favor. If something happens to me, I hope you can help take care of Qiaoqiao."

Xu Xiaogang glared at Jiang Yun. "Brother-in-law, you're being too formal..."

Xu Suwen kicked Xu Xiaogang's butt again.

He rubbed his butt, looking wronged. "In this day and age, even speaking the truth is not allowed."

Soon, Qian Bochou entered the room and learned of Jiang Yun's decision.

"You're not leaving..." Qian Bochou took a deep breath and nodded. "Then, Brother Jiang, don't leave Nanmanju Inn for now."

"Nanmanju Inn is a business run by our Prefectural Yamen, and the guests on the third floor are all important patrons."

"Even if they have to search, it will probably be at the very end."

"For now, it's still safe."

Jiang Yun clasped his fists, grateful. "Thank you, Constable Qian."

"Don't mention it. Although I, Old Qian, like money, I value loyalty even more. We have a life-and-death friendship, you know." Qian Bochou chuckled.

"Alright, I'm going to get busy. I still have to go around and catch you."

With that, Qian Bochou hurried downstairs and left.

Watching Qian Bochou's retreating back, Xu Xiaogang said faintly, "This person is worth befriending."

Xu Suwen smiled at this, not denying it, and simply said, "He's very smart. What good would it do him to catch Jiang Yun?"

"At most, the prince's manor will give some silver as a reward."

"This silver still has to be divided up by the officials in Nanzhou Prefecture. By the time it reaches him, there won't be much left."

"He knows that very well."

Jiang Yun didn't mind this. A gentleman judges actions, not intentions.

Soon, Jiang Yun asked, "Miss Xu, could I trouble you to buy some things for me?"

"Oh, brother-in-law, tell me what you want to buy," Xu Xiaogang said with a smile.

"Three jin of gold."

"One piece of Southern Pear Wood."

"A bowl of Pure Water."

"Peach Blossom Charcoal."

"Frozen Rare Earth."

Jiang Yun smiled and said, "Of course, you don't have to pay for everything. Just help me get the three jin of gold. I'll pay for the other things myself."

Xu Suwen looked at Jiang Yun in confusion and asked, "Gold, wood, water, fire, earth? What are you trying to do?"

Jiang Yun took a deep breath. "Form a formation, cultivate."

These items could form a simple cultivation formation.

The only downside was the cost.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, one tael of gold could be exchanged for ten taels of silver.

One jin of gold would cost a hundred taels.

Three jin would cost three hundred taels of silver.

This was an astronomical sum.

And this was just the minimum requirement for this Five Elements Formation.

Although Xu Xiaogang was from the Capital City, three hundred taels of silver was not a small sum for him either.

His eyes flickered slightly, and then he smiled. "Don't worry, brother-in-law. I'll find a way to get these things."

After saying that, he quickly left. Xu Suwen said with some interest, "You still have the leisure to cultivate?"

"A living person can't be held back by a leaky faucet," Jiang Yun said, maintaining a good attitude. "Cultivating more magical power to protect myself can't hurt."

It was already dark when Xu Xiaogang returned from outside.

He held a large piece of gold and the other items Jiang Yun needed in his hands.

"Brother-in-law, see if this will do," Xu Xiaogang quickly placed the items on the table.

Jiang Yun examined them carefully and nodded. "It's enough. But where did you get so much gold in the middle of the night? A gold shop?"

"How could that be? The prefect gave it to me. My sister and I came to Nanzhou Prefecture, and he kept trying to send us money."

"I just went to see him and told him that the reason I haven't accepted his gifts lately is because I don't like silver."

"I like gold."

I was busy outside all day today, and just got home. I'll write a chapter for everyone first.

Kindergarten is over, I have to pick up the kids~

I'll continue writing after I get the kids home.