After the immortal disappeared

The master of the house opened the door and welcomed him in personally.

"You're welcome, Your Majesty."

The owner of the house whom He Lingchuan paid a visit to was famous as Xiang Yan, who had served as Sikong of Chiyan Elementary School until last winter.

The old man has retired, but he still looks very young, with less than half his white hair, few wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, and a rosy complexion.

"My lord, I have already retired." Xiang Yan said cheerfully, "Your Majesty, just call me Mr. Xiang."

He Lingchuan smiled, took out a brocade box from his arms and handed it over.

Xiang Yan was surprised: "I actually asked the special envoy to give me a gift. How can this be done?"

"It's not a gift from me, it's General Ling who asked me to give it as a gift." He Lingchuan opened the lid of the box, and there was a pink gem lying on the brocade cushion inside, with a perfect cut.

Xiang Yan was slightly surprised, wondering how General Ling could get involved with the special envoy. Jiao Yu said from the side: "General Ling, a member of his tribe was killed. He originally followed the special envoy to investigate the case, but later went to the front line due to military orders. Before leaving, he asked us to bring the gem to you."

"So that's it." Xiang Yan took the box. Even though he knew that the special envoy was in front of him, he was still happy to see Shi. He couldn't help but take out the pink stone and compare it with the light. "What a good thing. There is actually a red thread in it, which is naturally the shape of a dragon. "

"I like strange rocks, and the old sheep likes me, which makes you two laugh."

He Lingchuan asked him: "General Ling claims that he and Mr. Xiang have been close friends for decades?"

"He lived much longer than me. I only served as an official in the same court with him for sixty years." Xiang Yan stroked his long beard, "General Ling has a hot temper and can't get along with many of his colleagues. Let me say a few more words.”

This is the difference between monsters and humans.

When General Ling talked about Xiang Yan, he only said that this person was my friend and could help investigate the case.

Xiang Yan mentioned General Ling, but downplayed the friendship and waited to see He Lingchuan.

The maid served tea, He Lingchuan took a sip and glanced at Jiao Yu. The latter had a tacit understanding with him and immediately said: "General Ling said that I can ask for your help in investigating the case."

He is a monster, he likes to go straight when talking, and does not make many twists and turns.

Xiang Yan was shocked: "Investigating the case? But I heard that the real culprit in the Lingxu City messenger case has been arrested. This news is about to spread throughout Baishaqian."

"Fu Songhua, the suspect arrested by Zhong Sunmou, changed his confession today and said that he was coerced into committing the crime."

"Take the blame?" Xiang Yan frowned, "Why did Fu Songhua suddenly change his story?"

"Because Fu Songhua is the murderer who attacked and killed the governor of Hezhou, but the case of the courier is related to the elixir, so he may not be able to get involved."

Xiang Yan's brows were about to form the word "Chuan": "Elixir of Life?"

"My early investigation found that someone was secretly hunting monsters for beads. These blood beads, or syrup beads, condensed with the blood of demons, are one of the main ingredients for refining the elixir. All clues point to the people in Baisha City. Northwest."

"There are a lot of wealthy people gathering there in the northwest of the city."

He Lingchuan asked him: "Why doesn't Mr. Xiang live in peace in the northwest of the city?"

This is the east of the city.

"Don't join in the fun." Xiang Yan waved his hand, "Besides, the houses there are too expensive. One house in the northwest of the city is worth the price of two here."

"I'm new here and don't know Bai Shaqiang. Could you tell me, Mr. Xiang, what characters live in seclusion in the northwest of the city?"

Xiang Yan also roughly understood his intention to visit. "There are several types of residents in the northwest of the city. The first class is the dignitaries of Lingxu City; the second class is the old men who have become officials in Lingxu City, as well as the officials who are serving in Chiyan; the third class is those who have retired from the royal court of Chiyan. Officials, like me; the fourth class, it’s the turn of wealthy businessmen and gentry.”

The levels are clear.

He Lingchuan nodded. Fu Songhua listed all the families in the northwest of the city for him, but he couldn't explain it clearly in a few words like Xiang Yan.

People who can retire safely after decades of hard work are just different.

"I heard that Mr. Xiang also knows the officials of Lingxu City very well?"

"I know a thing or two." Xiang Yan also took a sip of tea. "The temples I built were praised by the gods, so when Lingxu City rebuilt Xushan Mountain, they seconded me there. Where am I? Seventeen years."

"Rebuilding Xushan?" He Lingchuan's surprise was not fake.

Isn't this his destination for Lingxu City? Unexpectedly, information fell from the sky. "Isn't this project huge?"

"Yes. The former Heavenly Palace was built on the basis of the ruins of the Immortal Sect. Although it was constantly renovated and repaired, it was no longer useful. In his later years, the late emperor began to rebuild the Xushan Mountain as a gift to the gods. At the same time, Rebuilding the Spirit Gathering Formation. Xushan is the source of the essence of the entire Lingxu City. Only with the continuous nourishment of spiritual energy can Lingxu City become more prosperous and prosperous."

He Lingchuan asked curiously: "Now that the spiritual energy of the world is weak, can we still do this?"

The spiritual energy of Lingxu City is rich, which is of course beneficial to the great demons and practitioners.

"The original formation could no longer gather much spiritual energy and was gradually abandoned. The subsequent research and development and repairs were of little use. Fortunately, the gods and emperors worked hard to negotiate and created a new spirit gathering formation. It was borrowed from ancient supernatural powers. The treasure serves as the eye of the formation, so that the formation on the ground can echo with the stars in the sky. It is the unity of heaven and man, and it also has defensive capabilities."

He Lingchuan suddenly raised his ears: "What kind of rare treasure is so awesome?"

"I don't know either," Xiangyan said.

"..." Xiang Lao, you are not being kind.

"There is someone else who supervises the creation of the formation, and the process of returning the treasure to its place is confidential. How can we, low-level officials, be qualified to watch it?" Xiang Yan shook his head, "I have asked many colleagues in private, but no one knows that. What kind of treasure is it?”

"Before I went, the Tiangong had been under construction for nine years; by the time I left, this huge project was finally coming to an end. When the special envoy goes to Lingxu City in the future, he can go to Xu Mountain to see it. It is really majestic and spectacular."

He Lingchuan's heart moved: "I heard that there are countless treasures hidden in Xushan. How many have Xiang Lao seen?"

"What treasures are you hiding?"

"Ancient magic weapon and spiritual treasure?"

"Who did you listen to?" Xiang Yan laughed loudly, "Those are all rumors. Xushan is where the emperor worships the gods, and it is also the above-ground residence of the gods. Why hide treasures?"

This answer was beyond He Lingchuan's expectation: "So where are all the ancient treasures hidden?"

"Lingxu City is so big, but you still can't find a place to store it?" Xiang Yan shook his head, "Qing Palace likes to collect ancient secret treasures, and the treasury of Lingxu City is also boundless. Where can I hide the treasures? Why not in Xushan?”

"It's really not hidden in Xu Mountain?" Zhu Erniang clearly said that her remains are in Xu Mountain. "That's the old site of the Great Reunion Sect. Maybe there's a treasure house hidden secretly."

"If it is the secret vault of the Immortal Sect that has not been discovered so far, then it is possible." Xiang Yan said, "Other than that, there shouldn't be any. I have seen the drawings."

He Lingchuan frowned secretly. Isn’t this bad food? If Zhu Erniang’s remains are not in Xushan, where can he find them?

Not to mention Yishen's size, Lingxu City is a huge capital city with millions of people. Isn't it like looking for a needle in a haystack when searching for something?

However, the information he unexpectedly got from Xiang Yan was also very precious, and he had to digest it later.

He Lingchuan returned to the original topic: "I would also like to ask Mr. Xiang, which dignitary family in Lingxu City lives in Baishaqiang and has a better relationship with Zhongsun Mou?"

"Do the dignitaries of Lingxu City have good relations with the inspectors? In this city, there are quite a few nobles from Lingxu City who know the Zhongsun family." Xiang Yan is also a human spirit. When he thought about it, his eyes widened. "Special envoy, you don't think that the inspector is also involved..."

"I don't think it's important. In the end, we have to look at the evidence."

Although there were ice cubes piled in the corner of the room, Xiang Yan began to sweat on his back: "Sir, does the inspector know what you are thinking?"

"Well..." He Lingchuan stroked his chin and said, "He's not stupid either. He has some sense, right?"

Jiao Yu quickly used the action of yawning to hold back laughter.

Xiang Yan suddenly felt that the old sheep was not sending gems, but was clearly here to stab him.

How could he be worthy enough to have such a harmful friend?

"Sir Special Envoy, you must be... cautious with this assumption."

"I can save it. If there is no evidence, what can I do to get him?" He Lingchuan said amusedly, "Compared to Zhong Sunmou, Mr. Xiang should be more worried about me."

Xiang Yanxin said, "I'm worried about myself."

"Among the nobles in the northwest of the city, there are those who have good relations with the Zhongsun family..."

He Lingchuan waved his hand: "The scope has been narrowed to only the powerful officials of Lingxu City."

Jiao Yu asked curiously: "Why?"

"Zhong Sunmou claims to be from Lingxu City, and his eyes are on the top of his head. How could Yu Zun associate with a person from Chiyan?" He Lingchuan said lazily, "He will only cooperate with people from Lingxu City."

Xiang Yan immediately said: "Then, there are only five families left." After that, he made a list.

He Lingchuan listened to everything one by one and kept it in mind.

He looked at Xiang Yan and suddenly said: "Ask me again about Xiang Lao, have you ever heard of the elixir before?"

Xiang Yan smiled, feeling somewhat pleased with himself: "Not only have I heard of it, but I have also accepted it."

"Oh?" He Lingchuan suddenly became interested, "Will you live a long life this year?"

No wonder General Ling wanted to introduce Xiang Yan to him, that's why. Sure enough, Lao Yang is not as heartless as he seems on the surface.

"I will celebrate my eighty-fifth birthday next spring."

He Lingchuan was seriously surprised: "Are you already in your eighties?"

Judging by his appearance, Xiang Yan must be in his early fifties at most, with piercing eyes. As the saying goes, legs age with age, but when he walked in, his legs and feet were strong and healthy, and the soles of his feet were as light as a spring. It looked like he would be able to run a marathon without any problem.

The surprised looks from others always made Xiang Yan happy. He couldn't help stroking his beard and said: "Yes, this is the effect of the elixir. Thirty years ago, my king gave me the elixir, and the spots and lines on my body gradually faded away. The old illness will go away, and I will be light and healthy. Otherwise, even if I am still alive, I will still be trembling and bald."

"Where does this elixir come from?"

Xiang Yan looked at him strangely: "Didn't the special envoy answer this question from the palace?"