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Chapter 124 Support

When Yu Ci stepped into Yu Zhoulaodao's study again, what he saw at a glance was fish and dragons.And he can be sure that this is the one he brought back from the Sky Rift.

At this time, the slender body of the ichthyosaur is coiled into a snake formation, shrunk inside a two-foot-high, quarter-square bird cage, and the bird cage is placed on the old Taoist desk.

The scene looked very strange, because the distance between the fences of the bird cage was about one finger, enough for two or three ichthyosaurs to enter side by side, but the ichthyosaurus did not have any intention of escaping, with a lazy posture.It's just that when Yu Ci entered the room, his body moved, as if he felt the aura of "enemy".But it soon quieted down again.

Seeing Yu Ci staring at Yulong, the old Taoist smiled: "Don't look, you will carry this little guy to the Cliff City and hand it over to Senior Brother Xie."

"Oh?"

"Recently, there was a caravan from the Xinxin Pavilion who bought it from the Western Buddhist Kingdom. They wanted to hold a 'Yi Bao Banquet' in the Cliff City. It is said that there are many rare things. Brother Xie took a fancy to one of them, so he asked for fish from the sect. Dragon, prepare to exchange it. It just so happens that you are going to Cliff City, and take it with you along the way."

Yu Ci responded.It is really not very convenient to say that buying and selling in the practice world is not very convenient, unlike in Zongmen where there are good deeds that can be converted in the middle, most of them are in the mode of bartering.It is said that those big merchants in the south wanted to launch a currency for conversion many times, but they died due to various reasons.

The Xinxin Pavilion in Laodaokou is a relatively famous one among the large merchants in the south. It has always had a good reputation, and Yu Ci has heard of it on the mountain.However, due to the close relationship between Lichenzong and Sanxitang, another big merchant in the south, Sanxitang usually handles bulk purchases. In this area, Xunxin Pavilion can only do some small things Ben'er business.Otherwise, the so-called "Yi Bao Banquet" would not be held in the Cliff City, but at the mountain gate of the Lichen Sect.

The old Taoist patted the cage containing the ichthyosaur: "This is the 'Three Yin Falling Soul Grille'. It looks breathable on all sides. In fact, the ichthyosaur is very safe in this cage. You don't have to worry. It's just that you can't put it in the storage ring. , some trouble."

Yu Ci hurriedly said it's okay.

The old Taoist picked up another square seal on the desk, Yu Ci remembered that when he came here the day before yesterday, the old Taoist played with this seal, but he didn't know what it was for.

"This seal is for you."

Yu Ci was surprised: "Give it to me?"

The old Taoist narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "The disciples of the sect, regardless of their lineage, all have the same basic magic weapon, which is used for sacrifice and refining. Those who are good at swords are sword weapons, and those who are good at talisman are talisman weapons. Although you are good at swordsmanship Very good, but now is the critical time to cultivate the "Xuanyuan Fundamental Qi Method", so I made my own claim and asked for a seal for you, maybe it can be useful for cultivation?"

Yu Ci nodded repeatedly.Although it is said that after entering the realm of psychic power, one can induce Qi to form a talisman without external objects, but with the aid of swords, orders, seals, altars and other objects, the effect will only be better.Among them, Fayin shows the power of the gods of heaven and earth, and it is also a manifestation of his own will. It may have some promotional effect on the "idea" that he lacks now.

I took it from an old Taoist. The material of the square seal is some unknown stone. The whole body is plain white, but the shape is simple and unadorned. The seal button is a very simple tile button. Looking at it, the seal is an ancient four-character seal of "Tao Jing Shi Bao", which is commonly used, and the engraving is still new.

"The Big Dipper Stone is used for this 'Seal of the Master of Taoism', which is quite extraordinary. It was made by Brother Lu Delu, you should know him, the one who bought your first ichthyosaur, He is a master craftsman of the Zongmen, and it is a shame to make this seal, mainly because of your fish and dragon, and remember to thank you when we meet someday."

The one who should thank is not only the Lu Xianchang, if there is no old Taoist to exert his strength, Yu Ci will be the first to not believe it.

Before he could say thanks, the old Taoist's old face was full of wrinkles, and he was very happy: "Back then, I was familiar with Senior Brother Xie, Senior Brother Lu, Junior Brother Xie, and Senior Brother Qianbao. Now, although I Nothing is achieved, the road is hopeless, but the friendship between the few people is getting deeper and deeper. Brother Xie is familiar with you, needless to say; Brother Lu is the one who made the printing; Senior brother Xie is the one who sits in the precipice city, he is a little weird, but in terms of swordsmanship, he is one of the few people in the sect that I admire, you should ask for your help when you go."

The old Taoist is introducing his relationship resources in the sect, Yu Ci remembers them one by one.

After explaining these things, Yu Zhou raised his eyes and looked over: "What are your plans for going to the Cliff City this time?"

"Enhance your practice." Yu Ci's response was very simple.

Actually more than that.Yu Ci still has plans in his mind to use the power of the sect to do some things, but he is not going to say it now.

Hearing what he said, Yu Zhou smiled and said, "I know you are here to improve your practice, but it's impossible to go there without doing a little bit of mundane affairs. Brother Xie is a man who doesn't care about things. Li You in front That kid is also unsure, but they are monks of the mountain gate after all, so they don't have to focus on this, but you are different!

"It is conceivable that for a long time in the future, you will be a member of this Taoist temple of foreign affairs. Sooner or later you will have to get involved in the affairs of the precipice city. How many years can you expect me, an old man with his neck buried in the soil, to last?"

Yu Ci frowned when he heard this, and before he said anything, he listened to the old Taoist: "Do you know how I have managed the affairs of the Cliff City all these years?"

"I don't know about this."

The old Taoist finger tapped on the book case: "When I first arrived at Zhixin Temple, there were many divisions in the cliff city, and the Bairi Mansion and the Wanlingmen were fighting to death. However, within half a year, I established the Bairi Mansion as the sect in the cliff city. Do you know what the purpose of the only 'special authority' is?"

"The meaning of Zongmen? Legend has it that Jin Huan and Sunset Valley..."

"No, that's not right! It's not what the sect thinks, it should be what I think."

Facing Yu Ci's stunned expression, the old Taoist laughed: "I was very lazy at the time, and I didn't want to be a director. I also saw that the Bairi Mansion was in full swing, and its strength was obviously higher than that of the Wanling Sect. I also had enough respect for the sect. So let’s help them, make the situation in the cliff city simpler, make it only have one voice, and let this voice follow the will of the sect, that’s it.”

I don't know how Shi Song of Wanling Sect would feel if he was here.

Yu Ci suddenly had such an idea.The old man didn't know what he was thinking, so he continued:

"You must understand that we are all monks in the final analysis. It is impossible to really govern a city and a country. We must do everything by ourselves. What we have to do is to embody the will of the sect, but the will of the sect is ultimately up to us to embody. Therefore, we must Sorting out a channel that is easier for us to convey, simply, 'I say you do it, otherwise, less trouble', that's all.

Yu Ci understood, the old Taoist said a long list, the core is only one sentence:

"As for the affairs of the Cliff City, do as you wish!"

This is not pointing, but support.Yu Ci lowered his head deeply, suppressed the surging emotions in his heart, and said in a deep voice: "Disciple understands."

When Yu Ci saw the vague outline of the cliff city from a distance, the spring was already faintly visible, the wind passed over the willow branches, and even a slight greenness could be seen, like smoke and mist.It took Yu Ci half a month to travel all the way from the mind-stopping conception. He traveled through the barren mountains and mountains without seeing even a single person. Seeing the city outline in the distance, his feeling is naturally different.

At this time, the Cliff City does not appear to be infested by monsters at all.Outside the huge east gate, there was a bustling flow of people, and countless hawkers hawked along the street, chaotic and lively.

Yu Ci was actually very eye-catching when walking on the road.He was wearing a jade-colored Taoist robe with fluttering sleeves. He was very dignified, but he was holding a bird cage in his hand, covered with a cloth, and he looked like a rich young man who came out to play with birds, but he never Couldn't hear the birds calling in the cage.

Of course there are ichthyosaurs in the birdcage, Yu Ci can't put the living things in the storage ring, he can only use this method to avoid trouble.

I remember that the last time I left the city from the east gate, I encountered the Xuanyin Sect's Shangxian Enlightenment Day, and it was so prosperous that day, but it was disturbed by him and the Bairi Mansion, but I don't know what it is today?

Randomly find a passer-by to ask, but the other party's response surprised him:

"Xuanyin Shangxian's birthday?"

There are so many festivals of Xuanyin Sect!Yu Ci wanted to laugh, but at this moment, the face of the Chiyin fairy surfaced in his heart, and his eyes turned cold.

Passers-by are still chattering there: "Taoist, you might as well change your lay clothes and go to Youqiu Palace to burn a stick of incense. Since last winter, there has been a 'demon trouble', and the Xuanyin Shangxian has often channeled spirits to protect the believers. Those 'medicine' pickers who believed in the Xuanyin God, all came back intact..."

What was said later, Yu Ci didn't listen carefully, he looked at the flow of people outside the east gate that stretched ten miles away, the end of the flow was the Xuanyin Sect's main altar, Youqiu Palace.

On this day, Chi Yin, as a guru, should preside over the dharma meeting in the palace.

Yu Ci suddenly didn't want to just go into the city like this. He changed direction and followed the flow of people to go to the Youqiu Palace for a while, following good men and believers all the way. Yu Ci didn't walk fast. Speaking of which, among the believers, the proportion of young women is quite high, and walking or taking a car, the road is full of fragrance, and it has a special taste.

As the terrain gets higher and higher, the front convenience is where Youqiu Palace is located.Looking at it from Yu Ci's position, there is a huge group of palaces over there, with painted eaves and corners, it looks very magnificent.The slow-moving flow of people had an obvious stagnation in front of the temple, which was blocked by the relatively narrow temple gate, but the believers came in and out, which can be called orderly.

Yu Ci was not in a hurry, and followed the flow of people into it. Compared with the temple gate, the inside suddenly opened up. The main hall and the side halls were neatly arranged, and the momentum was extraordinary. But from Yu Ci's perspective, this place worshiped the Sanqing and made offerings as usual. There is no difference between the Buddha's temple visits and the like.

After entering the Youqiu Palace, Yu Ci realized that there are very few people who walk leisurely and leisurely like him.Most of the visitors inside and outside the hall are devout believers, some offering incense, fulfilling vows, and asking for divination, but most of them come to participate in the Xuanyin Shangxian Christmas ceremony held by Xuanyin Sect.

The Dharma Assembly was held in the courtyard of Youqiu Palace, but Yu Ci could also hear the buzzing sound of chanting scriptures in front of the main hall, and at the same time, he could also sense a layer of real vitality vibrating, just like the surface of water. The rippling fine waves spread out in circles.