Fu Shifeng

Chapter 25
Mr. Changqing looked into the distance, the sky was not yet bright in the morning, and his newly healed eyes could bear it.

"If I'm not in a hurry to leave, I would like to persuade Fellow Daoist Changqing to continue resting." Xie Zhihe handed the other party a celadon porcelain cup, and said at the same time: "This is Quning cream. Fellow Daoist massages acupuncture points and guides Qi every day. Applying the blood on the eyebrows and forehead can preserve the meridians."

"Thank you for your hard work, Fellow Daoist." Mr. Changqing took the porcelain cup, which contained a well-prepared ointment, like suet jade, with a clear smell, and the nose was unobstructed.

Under Xie Zhihe's treatment, Mr. Changqing's eyes have been able to see normally, but he is still a little afraid of wind and light.

Following Xie Zhihe's footsteps, Mr. Changqing came to a quiet courtyard surrounded by the fragrance of medicinal herbs.It is conceivable that ordinary medicines, stone knives and needles are useless for the injured and sick people here, and they need to rely on fumigation to harmonize the Qi channels.

After opening several layers of gauze curtains one after another, Mr. Changqing came to a big couch, on which lay an old man, most of his face was covered with burn scars, his breath was like gossamer, and he could tell at a glance that he was exhausted.

"Master Zhou Lian, Mr. Changqing has come to visit you." Xie Zhihe gently woke up the old man on the bed, and then left voluntarily.

The old man struggled to open his eyes, and Mr. Changqing hurried forward and said respectfully, "My disciple pays homage to Master."

"It seems that Junior Brother has not forgotten Zhonghuang Guan after all." The old man's voice was hoarse, and there was a hint of relief in his eyes.

Mr. Changqing's expression was solemn, and from just this sentence, he could tell that the old man in front of him was seriously injured.Taoism cultivation is based on refining qi and preserving the spirit. If the qi channel is damaged, it is inconvenient to breathe out, and it is impossible to regulate breath and cultivate it. The foundation of Taoism is completely useless.

"Master asked me to go down the mountain this time because of the matter of Xingsui." Mr. Changqing said comfortingly: "Master, let's rest in peace and recuperate for the time being, don't worry about it."

"I know my situation myself. Dao foundation is useless, medicine and stones are useless, and now I am only relying on the smoke of the altar to hang my life." Zhou Lianshi sighed softly: "I am arrogant and arrogant now, even though I was faint at that time. Anticipating that someone would be able to set up an enchantment to cover the Western Regions, he still forcibly mobilized his mana, which eventually caused the backlash of the mana, which was irreversible."

Mr. Changqing was speechless, why wasn't he like this back then?Obviously aware of the abnormality, but he still does not believe in evil, thinking that with his past practice, he will be able to overcome the obstacle.This may be the unique arrogance and conceit of a cultivator, and no one can escape it.

"I heard from others that the Protectorate's Mansion has found the Fudi spirit acupoint where the demons can activate the barrier, and it's in a Tianchi mountain in Tingzhou?" Zhou Lianshi asked.

"I'm not sure yet, this disciple will go to investigate later." Mr. Changqing immediately asked for advice: "I don't know what the master wants to entrust to the disciple?"

"I've heard about that Tianchi in the mountains, but I didn't have the time to go and find out." Master Zhou Lian said, "If it's just an ordinary lake in the mountains, even if it connects the surrounding water veins, it's not enough to activate a vast barrier to cover the Western Regions.

"However, I once looked through the history books and learned that hundreds of years ago, a group of soldiers from the Northern Dynasties conquered the Western Regions and met a black dragon near Quzhi City. Its eyes were like lightning, followed by wind and rain, and then disappeared.

"I guess, most dragon species prefer to live in places with abundant water. The Western Regions are vast, but most of them are Gobi deserts, and only the Tianchi in the mountains is suitable as a place for black dragons to occupy. If that Tianchi is really a black dragon's lair, it may be used as a mobilization The Blessed Land Spirit Point of the barrier."

Mr. Changqing couldn't hide his surprise: "Could it be that the demon is colluding with a black dragon?"

Today's world is not as good as in ancient times, and real dragons are rare and hard to see. Even some aquatic monsters who have become climates are not difficult to cultivate a bit of dragon shape.

Compared with the Star Essence, which has attracted competition from all sides, the appearance of a black dragon is probably even more shocking.

"It's hard to say." Zhou Lianshi shook his head slightly: "The real dragon is unruly and difficult to tame. You can't make it work by force alone. The specifics need to be investigated carefully."

"Disciple understands." Mr. Changqing then asked: "Now that the Western Regions are covered by an enchantment, does Master have a way to deal with it?"

"Most of the Taoist spells can only be performed by invoking the energy of heaven and earth. There are also mantras in Buddhism to welcome the Great Sun Tathagata and the blessings of various Jialan, but now in the enchantment, these spells cannot be used."

Master Zhou Lian talked a lot and was a little tired. Mr. Changqing brought warm water and asked him to take a sip. After breathing for a while, he continued:

"Other than that, divination and fortune-telling are also chaotic. I guess it's because the enchantment is activated, and it's majestic and difficult to cover up. Therefore, such a method must be added to the enchantment as a precaution."

"But... From the experience of the disciple, it seems that the monster has been paying close attention to the movements of the star marrow, so that he can guide the monsters and thieves in the desert." Mr. Changqing asked: "This seems to be something he can do. We can't do it at all."

Master Zhou Lian thought for a long time, and said solemnly: "The emperor controls the sky gate, and uses the cardinal to control the land. The gods rule the land, and praise the rules to inherit the sky. The demon did not simply activate the enchantment, but outlined the latitude and longitude, and made a testimonial. This is absolutely extraordinary. generation."

Mr. Changqing also felt a little uneasy at this moment: "Could it be that like the ancestor Tianshi, he set up 24 Futing ghost prisons in Shu to store the true energy and transform all things, so that he can contain the evil spirits and ghosts in the world and suppress them?"

"Although they are not the same, they are somewhat similar." Zhou Lianshi said, "Being able to activate this kind of barrier, that monster has the air of a master in the process of magic. I never thought that such a person could appear in Zoroastrianism."

Mr. Changqing informed in a low voice: "Baochang Society once fought against this person and forced him to retreat, and it is known that this demon is not from Zoroastrianism."

"Baochang Society?" Master Zhou Lian showed surprise on his face, "Even if there are experts among them, how can they force such powerful people back?"

"It is said that Cheng's three-five-one punch forced that monster away." Mr. Changqing said.

"Cheng Sanwu? I've heard of this person, but I didn't expect..." Master Zhou Lian pondered, "To deal with monsters now, maybe it really depends on someone with advanced martial arts and violent aura to forcibly suppress spells. Odds."

"But the premise is that you can fight that monster face to face." Mr. Changqing said helplessly: "This is the most difficult thing right now."

If you want to deal with magicians, usually the difficulty is not to fight head-on, but to be able to identify where the opponent is.Even those low-level quack warlocks can pretend to be gods and ghosts in wealthy people's homes without showing their appearance.

At present, except for Cheng Sanwu and others, no one has ever seen the monster with their own eyes. If the ordinary soldiers of the Duhu Mansion encounter him head-on, they may still not know why, and it can be said that they are hard to guard against.

"If the Tianchi Lake in the mountain is really a blessed place to activate the enchantment, the monster should be guarding nearby, and they will not easily stay away. I can't help you with my current appearance." Zhou Lianshi reluctantly motioned to the side of the couch, and saw the wooden frame A small brass bell was placed on it, with a list of talismans and seals on the surface, and a five-color silk ribbon on the top, which is mysterious and extraordinary.

"Take it." Master Zhou Lian said.

"This... this is the Twelve Taihuang Bells, the treasure of Zhonghuang Temple, how can..." Mr. Changqing was also stunned.

"No matter how precious a magic weapon is, it has to be used by others before it can be brought into play, otherwise it will be like dung." Master Zhou Lian raised his spirits with difficulty: "Back then, my junior brother and I and the rest of the same sect were at odds, and we left Huangguan in Kongtong Mountain alone.

"I used to be annoyed at his arrogance, but later I heard that he opened another school in Songyue and preached Taoism, and was highly respected. I was also very pleased. The Twelve Empress Dowager Huang Zhong is temporarily entrusted to you, so I can rest assured. Wait. Once the matter is over, you can send it back to Zhonghuang Guan."

Mr. Changqing was both excited and sad, he didn't know that Zhou Lianshi was explaining the funeral, so he got up immediately to thank him.Master Zhou Lian breathed a sigh of relief, and slowly closed his eyes: "Go ahead, I'm tired."

When Mr. Changqing walked out of the courtyard with the Twelve Taihuang Bells, he happened to see Xie Zhihe counting the medicines. The tall Cheng Sanwu looked around curiously like he was shopping in a market.

"You finally came out, I've been waiting for a long time." Cheng Sanwu saw Mr. Changqing, and said bluntly: "Qi Dadu asked us to discuss matters, let's go."

Mr. Changqing put away the Twelve Empress Dowager Huang Zhong, said goodbye to Xie Zhihe, and left with Cheng Sanwu.

Cheng Sanwu stared at Mr. Changqing for a while, and he glanced sideways: "How are you doing?"

"Your eye sockets are red, is it because your eyes haven't healed?" Cheng Sanwu asked.

Mr. Changqing sighed deeply, suppressed his tears, and said with a straight face: "No."

"Oh, that's crying." Cheng Sanwu's face was full of jokes.

"Can't I cry?" Mr. Changqing also lost his temper, and he stood still and retorted: "What do you know, you ignorant and reckless man? A person who cultivates Taoism has lost his foundation, do you know what that means?"

Cheng Sanwu didn't understand this, so he shrugged his shoulders and let it go.

The two came outside the Duhu Mansion, and after being informed, they unloaded their weapons and went to the main hall.Along the way, in addition to the strict guards of the soldiers, spells that had never been seen before were pasted on the walls and door panels, and red lacquered knots were even tied around the main hall three times.

Mr. Changqing could tell that someone specially set up a barrier to prevent prying spells, and he must be discussing important confidential matters later.

Entering the main hall, apart from Qi Daduhu and his son, as well as Su Wangting and Afu who came earlier, there are several other people, including monks and Taoists, who are obviously the magicians of the Duhufu.

"Everyone is here." Qi Dahu signaled everyone to sit down, and said straight to the point: "This time I called you to discuss the next arrangement. At present, the government has found the blessed place where the monster is suspected of launching the enchantment, but it still takes a few more days. I will go there personally. If you have any suggestions, you can speak freely without restraint."

Su Wangting was the first to speak: "Although we have found the approximate direction, we have met the demon in person, and the other party seems to be able to spy on our every move with magic. If we go rashly, I am afraid it will be difficult."

"This is not a problem." Qi Dahu looked to the other side: "Shang Daoist, did you bring something?"

A black and fat Taoist with a general's belly handed Su Wangting and his party a few wooden plaques, with talismans drawn with cinnabar on them.

"This is the Beidou Hidden Soul Talisman, worn on the body, it can isolate the magic spell." Shang Dao said, "If the monster really casts a spell to check your position, the talisman will also respond, and the light will spontaneously shine."

Mr. Changqing looked at it for a while, and asked: "I am afraid that this thing alone is not enough. We must go with the soldiers and horses of the Governor's Mansion. If there are a lot of people, the momentum will be significant. Can detect movement."

"So in addition to you, the government will dispatch dozens of other troops to various places, not only to wipe out the remnants of the remnant party, but also as a cover." Qi Dadu defended: "And the government will also personally go to the court in the name of inspecting various places. state."

"Go directly to Tingzhou? Won't it arouse the vigilance of demons?" Mr. Changqing asked.

"I just want him to be on guard, so that he can fish out all his remaining people." Qi Dadu said in defense: "This monster has a far-reaching layout, and he will definitely pay attention to every move of this mansion. If his lair is really in Tingzhou, then he won't There may be no action, the best is to send a manpower to draw the soldiers and horses of the government away."

Su Wangting answered immediately: "And we can follow our plan and go directly to Tianchi."

"Exactly." Qi Dahu looked at an old monk in black clothes next to him: "Master Shanzhi, the monsters are using the name of Zoroastrianism to cause trouble, and I need your help."

Although there are masters like Zhou Lianshi in the Duhu Mansion, Taoism is far from prosperous in the Western Regions. They are employed in the Duhu Mansion, either sent by the imperial court, or recruited by Qi Dadu Hu himself.

However, Buddhism and Zoroastrianism in the Western Regions are the real conflict between the two religions.Some Zoroastrians blatantly smashed Buddhist temples and destroyed Buddha statues, arousing dissatisfaction among the monks, and in turn armed with staffs broke into the Zoroastrian workshop and extinguished the holy fire.

The conflict between the two religions has been going on for a long time, to the extent that no one can tell the cause, even before Da Xia invaded the Western Regions.Back then, in order to protect their sects, the two families were trying to win over the kings and princes of the states in the Western Regions, and the fight was dark.

Although there was only one monk, Master Shanzhi, there were more than 300 monks and disciples under his sect. Some of them were mana monks who practiced the mantra, and the rest were monks who were not taboo about meat and vegetables. They were ruthless characters who could really fight and kill.

"The old monk has been enshrined by the Great Xia for many years, and he should repay it." Master Shanzhi said together: "Now go to Tingzhou, the old monk will lead his disciples to go to Tianchi alone, recite mantras, sing Buddhist chant, and save the dead , the sound of the Sanskrit sounds, shaking the mountains and rivers, can loosen the foundation of the enchantment of the heretics."

"Very good." Chief Protector Qi then looked at Cheng Sanwu: "If you can really find a demon in Tianchi, are you sure you can deal with him?"

Although Cheng Sanwu practiced martial arts in recent days, he still couldn't unleash that powerful fist.But facing the Chief Protector of Qi, Cheng Sanwu was full of arrogance, without the slightest sign of backing down, crossed his hands and said: "Please rest assured, Chief Protector, I promise to beat that monster to death!"

Chief Protector Qi nodded slightly, but he would not pin his hopes on just one person, and then said: "Mr. Changqing also wants to accompany you?"

"That's natural." Mr. Changqing took out the twelve Taihuang bells: "Master Zhou Lian has entrusted me with more, and he will do his best to put an end to the disaster!"

Chief Protector Qi finally looked at Afu, stood up and cupped his hands and asked, "The arrangements have been made in this residence. I wonder if the envoy has any other orders?"

"I'm with Cheng Sanwu and the others." Afu added: "The eradication of demons this time depends entirely on the master plan, and I will report the truth."

(End of this chapter)