After the immortal disappeared

Xiangzhuan Shuiling is an old lungfish that is more than 300 years old. He is older than Tianshui City and is more than one and a half feet long.

It swam to the edge of the open space in front of the temple fair, stuck its head out, and listened to Xiao Shenshi's request.

At this time, you can see that it looks particularly fat and terrifying - no matter what kind of fish, it is a bit scary when it grows too big - the forehead has become hard and bony, and there is also a little green dark algae, and the two sides behind the gills A small fleshy fin can support its upper body, allowing it to stand halfway on the stone steps sunk into the water.

After Master Xiao finished speaking, it turned its head and plunged into the water, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

The reason why Xiangzhuishuiling was invited to survey the foundation of the temple is because it is a monster similar to an amphibian. It has both gills and lungs, and can also assist in breathing through its skin.

This old lungfish not only comes and goes in the water, but also has the ability to escape from the earth.

There are rocks, sand, soil and water underground in the lakeside temple. Except for this old lungfish, Master Xiao could not think of any monster that was more suitable for investigation.

Now, it escapes directly from the bottom of the water directly under the temple to check the stratigraphic conditions.

This trip took two hours, longer than its first dive in January this year.

The longer he waited, the heavier Master Xiao's heart became.

The situation is not optimistic.

Just when he was sitting on pins and needles, Xiang Zhuan Shui Ling resurfaced and opened his mouth to bring him bad news:

"The underground of the temple has been filled with water. You feel like you are standing on quicksand now. Thanks to the fastening of the building itself, otherwise you would have fallen into the water."

Master Xiao was in disbelief: "Didn't you say at the beginning of the year that the temple's foundation would not be a problem for another three to five years?"

"It's the beginning of the year, and the water seepage was far less serious then." Old Lungfish replied, "The water seepage underneath has caused a hollow in the ground, and the foundation of the temple is already unstable. You live in the temple, don't you feel that the beams and columns are skewed?"

"..." The craftsmen said the same thing. Master Xiao pressed his forehead, "What is the reason that caused the disaster to suddenly accelerate?"

"From Xiangzhuan Lake to the bottom of your temple, there is a big hole. It is very big. I can easily pass through both." Shuiling explained, "If I can pass through, the water can pass through. Therefore, the speed of erosion is accelerated, and your temple I can’t stand it anymore.”

"A big hole seeping out?" Master Xiao's eyes narrowed, "Man-made or natural?"

"How can you tell this?" Xiangzhuan Shuiling shook his head, causing water to splash. "The hole didn't exist last time I came here. At least I didn't notice it, so it must have appeared within two or three months. Bar."

"How can such a big hole be made in two to three months?"

"There's nothing that can't be done." Xiangzhuan Shuiling said, "The shore is already porous, and you humans are always pouring things into the lake, attracting so many fish, raccoons and turtles to dig and build nests on the shore. I'll clean it up. It’s very tiring. It’s rained a lot in the past few months, and the lake level is so high that the water pressure is so high that a hole might appear.”

"Could it be man-made?"

"You mean, someone wants to dig down your temple?" Xiangzhuan Shuiling thought for a while, "I can't see it. But why do you do that?"

Does this guy have delusions of being victimized?

Master Xiao let out a long sigh, not hiding his exhaustion.

The situation in Xilin Temple was reported to King Yao that night.

You Rongzhi and He Lingchuan went to the palace to report on the progress of the new city. When King Yao talked about it, You Rongzhi asked, "So, what are Master Xiao's plans next?"

"Master Xiao has gone to report to Ambassador Liang." Ambassador Liang is the head of the temple's attendants in Tianshui City. He is the spokesperson for Goddess Miaozhantian on the ground in Yao Kingdom and has a high status. Master Xiao was undecided, so he had no choice but to ask Master Liang.

But King Yao knew that sooner or later the ball would come back to him. What Chief Liang can do is to let Tianshui City find a solution.

The time has come to test Yaoguo's loyalty and ability.

Besides, the temple is in disrepair not because of Yaoting’s repeated delays! If the new temple hadn't been built for two years, why would Lord Xiao be in such a mess?

"This matter is a bit tricky."

You and He looked at each other, and He Lingchuan said: "I also heard that the crux of the Xilin Temple is underground. No matter how hard the craftsmen on the ground work, they can't reverse its decline. So many people still live in it. , It’s too dangerous. If this happens again, it will be a big deal.”

In a word, the Xilin Temple collapsed and it was difficult for the gods to save it.

The soul-capturing mirror in his arms sarcastically said: "If the goddess has boundless power, why can't she even save her own temple? Isn't it just that there is an extra hole in the ground? Hey hey hey! This hole is a coincidence, this hole is a wonderful thing! "

King Yao nodded. He had been dealing with each other too frequently recently, and now he was more or less accustomed to He Xiao's way of speaking, which was relatively straightforward but highly efficient in communication.

You Rongzhi said seriously: "We are willing to share your worries for the king! The new city has already planned the land for the temple. Master Xiao only needs to wait three more months, and the temple in the new city will take shape. In six months, it will be basically completed and ready for move-in. "

Houses and shops can be built within a dozen days, because they are simple in form and use common materials. Even if the layout is the same, everyone will have no objection, and they are suitable for mass construction. However, the temple building is tall and complex and requires meticulous workmanship. Every moment of construction is full of love for the gods. It cannot be built by rushing to rush for progress.

Even with the current state of rapid and vigorous construction of new cities, promising to build it within six months is just a boast.

King Yao couldn't help but ask: "Can it really be completed in six months?"

The consequences of lying to God are serious.

You Rong subconsciously looked at He Lingchuan. He is in charge, but the person in charge of the project is He Lingchuan, and only he can answer questions about the progress.

"Within six months of progress, Master Xiao and others can move in. We must give priority to building the residence, but the actual completion of the entire temple is still far away." He Lingchuan looked serious, "Although it is noisy in the early stage of moving in , I have to endure the noisy construction environment, but it is better than being crushed to death at any time in my sleep. It is said that a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. I believe that Master Xiao can overcome this discomfort. "

His next words were lowered: "It's been more than a month since the construction of Youhu Villa began. Isn't Qingyang Supervisor living well across the street?"

How much noise is specially made by Youhu Villa? Qingyang adheres to the belief that "a hundred patience can be turned into gold", and she remains unmoved even if Nan'an is cutting rocks and sawing wood.

Qingyang Supervisor from Bejia can endure it, why can't Master Xiao? King Yao wanted to laugh, but he held it back for the time being, and said hummingly: "It makes sense, let's do it this way. Oh, how could it be such a coincidence that the temple collapsed at this time?"

He Lingchuan smiled, yes, how could it be such a coincidence?

You Rongzhi said: "The rainy season is a dangerous period every year, and it's not just this year."

To persuade the envoy of Liang, King Yao would have to go out in person.

When these two met now, they were smiling on the outside, but secretly MMP. Fortunately, the objective facts are there. No matter whether the incense seals, water spirits or professional craftsmen have identified it, the Xilin Temple has become a dangerous building and it is difficult for the gods to save it.

So the two sides quickly reached an agreement.

At this time, it was useless for Master Xiao to be stubborn and had no choice but to move out. The Xilin Temple congregants were first divided into other temples and waited for three to four months before being re-deployed and regrouped.

There is no way, the Xilin Temple has a large number of people, so they can only temporarily disperse to various small temples.

While the temple members were packing their belongings, they could often hear a low creaking sound from the roof, and the rustling of powder from the beams and columns.

Even the most obtuse person can see that this place cannot hold up.

As soon as they moved out, Tianshui City officials immediately sent a professional team to seal up the Xilin Temple. The temple is the largest and tallest building in the city. It looked majestic in the past, but it became dangerous after it turned into a dangerous building.

Ten feet outside the outer wall of the temple were fenced off, preventing outsiders from approaching. Last time the Xilin Pagoda collapsed, killing more passers-by than temple attendants. With this bloody lesson in mind, this time everyone consciously stayed away when they saw the encirclement.

In the early morning of the next day after Master Xiao and the temple crowd evacuated, nearby residents suddenly heard a series of rumbling sounds and the ground shook.

At first, everyone thought it was an earth dragon turning over, and men, women, and children all escaping in disheveled clothes. But when they took a closer look, they saw that, my dear, a large area of ​​the Xilin Temple had collapsed!

Instead of a pagoda and a side hall collapsing, how many people watched helplessly as the spectacular spire of the main hall slowly collapsed amidst smoke, dust and loud noises.

It collapsed, and finally pushed the golden mountain over the jade pillar, as if it was pressed to the ground by an invisible force.

Other palaces, pavilions, and buildings that symbolize beauty and majesty also followed its footsteps, and few were spared.

There were many residents nearby who were believers of the goddess. When they saw this, they all fell to their knees with tears streaming down their faces and full of heartache.

Why did the Xilin Temple suffer such a disaster?

For half the night, the place was shrouded in smoke.

There was such a big movement in the Xilin Temple, and of course both the divine attendants and the officials were alarmed. Everyone was frightened for a while. Fortunately, Master Xiao and others moved out earlier, otherwise they would have been trapped in the ruins. I don’t know how many people would have survived.

King Yao was also very happy. If more than 2,000 divine attendants and believers died, it would be a major event with a bad impact, and it had nothing to do with the temple.

Fortunately, fortunately he handled it in time.

So when He Lingchuan came to apply for the aftermath work of Xilin Temple, King Yao didn't think much and approved it with a stroke of his pen.

No matter how glorious the Xilin Temple was in the past, it is now only a ruin. What value does it have?

Logically speaking, this is the job of the manufacturing office.

But aren't the skilled craftsmen in the Manufacturing Office also being dragged into the eastward expansion project of the capital? They are all working under You Rongzhi and He Xiao.

The accident at Xilin Temple seems to have come to an end here, and few people pay attention to it anymore.

The most depressing person now is Master Xiao.

Xilin Temple is a large temple with a history of more than 100 years. Apart from the main temple where Ambassador Liang is located, it is the second largest temple in Tianshui City. It has a huge number of believers and incense every day. It was such a glorious sight to be the chief attendant of Xilin Temple. The first-class dignitaries in Tianshui City had to be respectful when they saw him.

Unexpectedly, he now has no temple to return to, no one to control, and he has to live under someone else's roof for as long as six months!

The usual level of food, food and offerings dropped off a cliff.

Every day like this is a torment for Master Xiao.