Judge of the Lamp

Chapter 299 I, Xu Zhiqiong, Are Back Again
According to the Daxuan ancestor system, on the first day of the new year, members of the clan will worship at the Canglong Hall for one night.

The sacrificial ceremony was divided into two rounds. After the first round of sacrificial ceremony, members of the clan gathered in the main hall to have a meal. Emperor Zhaoxing raised his wine glass, but couldn't help crying when the wine reached his lips.

"Da Xuan gave birth to a young talent, but was injured by a group of heinous people, and now his whereabouts are unknown. It is really a tragedy for the country.

During the ceremony, I want to pray for Xu Aiqing, but what do you think? "

Praying for blessings was one of Emperor Zhaoxing's favorite things to do.

He prayed for the war in the north, he prayed for the collapse of Huazhou's embankment, and he prayed for the food shortage in Yanzhou.

Praying for blessings is not difficult, anyway, there is no need to bleed or pay money.

The process of praying for key blessings is difficult to control. Emperor Zhaoxing made full preparations for praying for blessings. Every time he asked his servant to write a manuscript in advance, every sentence he said was touching, and every sentence he said was full of tears.

But the others were not prepared in advance, and it was difficult to keep up with Emperor Zhaoxing's pace.

Just like this time, the members of the clan thought that there would be no new tricks in offering sacrifices every year. Who would have thought that this year they would have to pray for Xu Zhiqiong during the sacrifices.

The young members of the grand master must not understand, doesn't the emperor hate Xu Zhiqiong to the bone?Why should we pray for him?

Those who are a little older, who are used to this routine, naturally understand Emperor Zhaoxing's intentions.

The more you hate a person, the more you need to show your concern for him. This is Emperor Zhaoxing's consistent strategy, so as to show the king's generosity and compassion.

And Liang Jixiong is here today, praying for Xu Zhiqiong, which has another deep meaning.

Ever since the day Xu Zhiqiong disappeared, Liang Jixiong had been in a state of anxiety, unable to think about food or drink, and unable to sleep at night, as if he had lost half his life.

He knew that it was Emperor Zhaoxing who asked Xu Zhiqiong to arrest Ren Yazi, and Xu Zhiqiong's disappearance must be related to Emperor Zhaoxing.

But even if he knew the truth, Liang Jixiong didn't have a temper.

Catching people's teeth is the duty of running the yamen. Emperor Zhaoxing's arrangement is reasonable and there is nothing wrong with it.

On the first day of the new year, I prayed for Xu Zhiqiong in front of Liang Jixiong, and also sent a message to Liang Jixiong.

Xu Zhiqiong, I killed him!
I am right in front of you, still praying for him, what can you do to me?
Liang Jixiong really couldn't do anything to Emperor Zhaoxing. Seeing Liang Jixiong's haggard appearance, many clan members were really worried that Liang Jixiong would die of anger on the spot.

But Liang Jixiong didn't seem angry, he got up and walked to the altar to pray for the emperor himself.

The so-called presiding is not a complicated process. It is to hold a bell hammer and ring the bell next to the golden bell. Every time the emperor reads a prayer, the presiding officer rings the golden bell. When the golden bell strikes nine times, the praying is over.

All the clan members had only eaten half of the meal, and they didn't expect Elder Shengwei to be so anxious.

No way, the guy was taken away, and the members of the clan knelt and sat neatly according to their seniority, and under the leadership of Emperor Zhaoxing, they prayed to the True God of Canglong.

When the bell rang, Emperor Zhaoxing's tears had already reached his eyes.

"Wuhu Zhiqiong, died young!"

Everyone was startled, the first sentence was wrong!

Xu Zhiqiong just disappeared, it didn't say he was dead.

Emperor Zhaoxing directly said that he died at a young age, how could this be praying for consecration, wouldn't this be mourning?
This is really going to drive Liang Jixiong to death!

But Liang Jixiong was not angry and just rang the bell quietly.

Emperor Zhaoxing went on to say:

"Shouyuan's destiny, I am heartbroken!

Heartbroken, with a glass of wine,
You have a spirit, enjoy my taste! "

Speaking of this, Emperor Zhaoxing couldn't cry, and everyone had to cry with Emperor Zhaoxing. Those with profound skills could really cry, but those with weak skills could squeeze their tears. After all, it was late at night, and everyone was sleepy, so they yawned a few times. It's not that hard to shed some tears.

Really unable to cry, he pinched his thighs and pinched his nose, but he could always squeeze out a drop or two. Emperor Zhaoxing recited more than a hundred prayers while crying. By the last sentence, he was already crying beyond human appearance.

"Young hero, get rid of violence and live in peace, farewell to life and death, and I will serve you!"

Emperor Zhaoxing cried so painfully, everyone cried so heartbroken, after all the crying, Liang Jixiong took his time and rang the golden bell again.

What's happening?
The emperor said "Fu Wei Shang Shang", this is the end of the prayer, can't Liang Jixiong hear it?
Why do you still ring the bell when you have finished speaking?

Shouldn't you knock nine times?

Only knocked once, and there was nothing to be done, Emperor Zhaoxing had to continue praying.

I'm out of words, what do you say?
"Zhiqiong! The pillars of the community!"

clang!
Just one sound.

"Zhiqiong, it hurts me so much!" the emperor added, and while weeping, he glanced at Liang Jixiong.

Liang Jixiong remained expressionless and continued to ring the bell.

clang!
Still.

"This, Zhiqiong!" Emperor Zhaoxing pursed his lips and said, "Zhiqiong, Zhiqiong, young hero!"

clang!
Still.

Emperor Zhaoxing couldn't think of any other words, and cried out a few times in pain, and continued to call Zhiqiong.

Liang Jixiong was not in a hurry, knocking one after another.

After more than a hundred more knocks, the emperor's tears were almost dried up, and the voices of the officials were also hoarse from crying. Liang Jixiong finally knocked nine times with the bell hammer, indicating that the prayer was over.

Emperor Zhaoxing wiped away his tears, and said with hatred in his heart: What does this old man want to do?

Are you smart about this?

What good can he get?
It's nothing more than wanting me to shed a few more tears, so what if I shed tears?Can it be changed back to Xu Zhiqiong?
Regarding Liang Jixiong's childish behavior, Emperor Zhaoxing was not worth a damn.

After the prayers are over, the Canglongwei will perform a dance (only for the ritual), and the ritual on the first day of the new year will be completed.

Everyone in the clan wiped away their tears, exhausted from the night, just waiting for the ceremony to end soon.

When Canglongwei finished dancing, it was almost dawn, and everyone was about to leave, when Canglongwei came to report: "Elder Shengwei, Xu Zhiqiong asks to see you!"

Emperor Zhaoxing was shocked when he heard the words, his eyes were full of confusion.

The members of the clan were also stunned. No one could have imagined that Xu Zhiqiong, who had been missing for so long, was really still alive.

Liang Jixiong, who should be the most surprised, was expressionless.

Before Xu Zhiqiong went to Zhukulong Tea House, he had someone send news to Liang Jixiong.

He knew that Xu Zhiqiong was alive, and he would announce that Xu Zhiqiong was still alive in front of the entire clan after the ceremony.

Xu Zhiqiong strode into the Canglong Hall.

Seeing Xu Zhiqiong alive, everyone didn't know what to say for a while, and all their eyes turned to Emperor Zhaoxing.

Liang Jixiong looked at Emperor Zhaoxing silently, with an imperceptible smile on his face.

Want to piss me off?

Let's see who among us is pissed off!

Emperor Zhaoxing was very angry, but with his profound skills, he hid all the anger in his heart, tears welled up in his eyes again, stepped forward and grabbed Xu Zhiqiong's hand and said:

"Xu Aiqing, my Xu Aiqing, God bless Daxuan, you really returned safely!"

Xu Zhiqiong said: "Your Majesty, I have lived up to my trust, and now I have found out that the villains who harvested and cut off came from the Blood Evil Sect."

Of course Emperor Zhaoxing knew where this group of people came from, but he didn't want to confront the Blood Sect.

This sect is too evil, and there is a star official behind it.

A star official who is crazier than Yuan'e star and doesn't follow the rules at all, he can do anything when he is in a hurry.

Human teeth are to be caught, just catch one and kill the other.

Emperor Zhaoxing only wanted to get rid of Xu Zhiqiong through the blood evil sect, but he never thought of expanding the matter.

After the news of Xu Zhiqiong's death is confirmed, those people will be put to death in exchange for a happy ending, and the matter will end perfectly.

Unexpectedly, Xu Zhiqiong did not die.

He appeared in the Canglong Palace in front of the entire clan, and directly spoke about the Blood Evil Sect.

How can this be good?

It must not be ignored, the existence of the blood evil gate will cause panic, and it will also arouse public anger.

Put the situation in front of you perfunctorily.

"Xu Aiqing, the Blood Evil Sect disappeared thirty years ago, is the news Aiqing got reliable?"

Xu Zhiqiong said: "Your Majesty, among the prisoners arrested by the minister, there are eighth-rank cultivators from the Blood Evil Sect."

Emperor Zhaoxing felt a throbbing pain in his chest.

The purpose of keeping those few people alive is to publicly execute them after the New Year, and to give the emperor authority.

Emperor Zhaoxing needs majesty very much now, because all the majesty is about to be taken away by the prince who is fighting abroad.

If he had known that Xu Zhiqiong was not dead, he should have killed those people as soon as possible.

Don't be impatient, first find a way to cover up the situation in front of you, and then deal with Xu Zhiqiong slowly.

Liang Jixiong let out a long sigh, as if he had something to say.

Emperor Zhaoxing didn't take it seriously.

Let him talk, it's nothing more than the bloody sect's atrocities, the heaven's tolerance and other nonsense. Emperor Zhaoxing has long been tired of hearing it, and there are a hundred ways to tease him back.

Liang Jixiong sighed: "The Blood Evil Sect has disappeared for [-] years, and now it has revived, and there is an ominous omen coming from the sky, but why?"

Emperor Zhaoxing glanced at Liang Jixiong, and his heart throbbed again.

What is the cause of the ominous omen?
It's fine for others to talk about it, but if it comes from the mouth of Elder Canglong, the matter is serious, and there is only one reason, that is, the emperor lost his virtue!
Emperor Zhaoxing didn't dare to give Liang Jixiong another chance to continue to play, and said quickly: "Tomorrow I will issue an edict to completely eradicate the evil ways of blood!"

……

Back at the Secret Pavilion, Emperor Zhaoxing called Sui Zhi.

Hearing that Emperor Zhaoxing wanted to eradicate the Blood Sect, Sui Zhi hurriedly stopped him: "Your Majesty, the Blood Sect does not follow common sense, if you push it too hastily, you may cause trouble!"

Emperor Zhaoxing looked at Sui Zhi, and suddenly laughed: "I persecuted the Blood Sect? It's clearly you who persecuted me!

The crown prince made me lose my dignity, and you let me bear the name of immorality, but you didn't expect me to give way to the crown prince! "

Sui Zhi hurriedly saluted and said, "Your Majesty, my humble minister is loyal and loyal, and the world can learn from it!"

Emperor Zhaoxing twitched his eyes: "Sui Aiqing, you said that Xu Zhiqiong must die this time, why did he appear in front of me again?"

"As far as I know, the blood born evil star did appear in the south of the capital and fought against Xu Zhiqiong. I really don't know why Xu Zhiqiong escaped."

Emperor Zhaoxing said again: "The matter of Xu Zhiqiong has not been settled, so what about the matter of the blood tree? Has the poison been lifted?"

Sui Zhi bowed his head and said: "Above the Gu poison, there is a yin-yang formation, the formation is complicated, very understandable, it should be the work of the yin-yang master."

Emperor Zhaoxing's expression was gloomy: "Xu Zhiqiong can't be killed, and the blood tree can't be saved. Sui Aiqing, you say you are loyal, but I really can't see your loyalty."

Sui Zhi was speechless, he smelled a fishy smell coming from Emperor Zhaoxing.

Emperor Zhaoxing walked up to Sui Zhi, and said: "In the past, you once said that there is a way for me to be directly promoted to the second rank and escape from the mortal world. Have you thought about this method?"

Sui Zhi said tremblingly: "There is indeed a solution, but more blood trees are needed."

"How much do you need?"

"A thousand trees!"

"One thousand!" Emperor Zhaoxing gritted his teeth, "One blood tree, three to five hundred lives, one thousand blood trees, how many lives?"

Sui Zhidao: "Rong Chen some time, minister, think of another good strategy."

Emperor Zhaoxing sneered and said, "By the time you think of a good plan, the throne will have already changed hands."

(End of this chapter)