The Bloody Taoist

"Bang" "Bang" "Bang"

In the backyard of the inn, in the cold wind, Zuo Yinyang, wearing only a single piece of clothing, was practicing external skills with several people. His movements were smooth and seemed slow, but each movement had an indescribable charm. His body seemed to be slow but actually fast, and it shuttled through the air quickly, bringing bursts of sharp wind-breaking sounds.

The osmanthus tree beside the yard swayed with his body, and the snow on it fell one after another.

Behind him, Su Li and Qi Feng followed Zuo Yinyang and practiced seriously. Their movements became more and more standard, and each move began to be full of power.

After a long period of training, their bodies gradually adapted to this high-intensity training, their muscle lines became more obvious, and their physical fitness was greatly improved.

During this time, Zuo Yinyang constantly corrected their postures and ways of exerting force, allowing them to better master these training methods.

And Su Li and Qi Feng also worked very hard. They would insist on practicing every day, and never give up even if they were exhausted and panting.

As time went by, the two began to feel a slight sense of Qi in their bodies. After a while, they should be able to practice internal strength.

Zuo Yinyang was very pleased with their progress. He knew that the two children had potential.

He Qingni on the side was obviously absent-minded. As soon as Zuo Yinyang finished his practice, he immediately stepped forward and asked: "Fellow Daoist Zuo, when are we going to the Imperial Observatory to report?"

The night before yesterday, Pei Xingmou went back after talking with Zuo Yinyang. Less than three days later, Captain Wang came to the inn to inform him that he had already joined the Imperial Observatory and asked He Qingni to join as well. He Qingni was naturally overjoyed when he knew this. The Imperial Observatory was a rare and good place for a low-level casual cultivator like him.

He never thought that he could get a blessing in disguise after suffering an unexpected disaster, and such a good opportunity fell from the sky.

Last night, after he learned about this, he simply couldn't stay for a moment. Seeing that Zuo Yinyang had finished his practice, he immediately stepped forward to ask.

Zuo Yinyang didn't expect Pei Xingmo to let He Qingni join the Imperial Observatory, but he soon understood.

"Fellow Daoist He, it's still early. Since Master Jingruo has already arranged it, we don't have to rush!"

He Qingni rubbed his hands excitedly and nodded: "Yes, yes, it's still early, still early!

Fellow Daoist Zuo, you don't know how difficult it is for us cultivators who are melting demons. How I feel, I never dreamed that I would have the opportunity to join the Imperial Observatory. From now on, I am also an organized person. With the background of the Imperial Observatory, I don't see who dares to bully me! Haha"

He became more and more excited as he spoke, and kept waving his fists in the air.

"Damn, it's so hard for us casual cultivators. Fellow Daoist Zuo, you have never gone out to practice, do you know that this cultivation world is extremely cruel for us ordinary cultivators? We don't have any skills or spiritual stones. If we see any resources, we have to fight for them. Without the protection of teachers and seniors, there is always the risk of going astray.

At first, everyone thought they were lucky. They entered the cultivation method and got some cultivation opportunities, so they were complacent.

In fact! How many casual cultivators have a shorter lifespan than ordinary mortals! Alas!"

Zuo Yinyang had heard his words several times, so he interrupted him hurriedly: "Fellow Daoist He, isn't the opportunity here now! Let's have breakfast, then wash up a little, and go to the Imperial Observatory!"

"Yes, yes, we have to wash up well, don't let others think we are neglecting. I won't have breakfast, I'll go get ready first." Before he finished speaking, He Qingni had turned and entered his room.

Seeing his hurried look, Zuo Yinyang shook his head helplessly: "Su Li, Qifeng, let's go have breakfast!"

He Qingni was happy a little too early. For him, joining the Imperial Observatory was not necessarily good or bad!

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After everyone had breakfast and the inn opened for business, Zuo Yinyang gave some instructions and led He Qingni, who was already impatient, to the Imperial Observatory.

Sure enough, the two of them ran into Wang Mazi's donkey cart as soon as they went out.

After getting on the car, He Qingni kept talking all the way. He didn't notice anything unusual about the man pulling the cart.

The Imperial Observatory is located alone in a quiet place in the north of the city, not in the same place as the government office.

Soon several people arrived at the destination.

"Two masters, this is the residence of the Imperial Observatory." A maid who was about the same age as Zuo Yinyang led Zuo Yinyang and He Qingni to a tall building.

The gate of the Imperial Observatory in front of me is solemn and majestic. A golden plaque hangs on the high lintel, on which are inlaid three vigorous and powerful characters of "Imperial Observatory". The stone pillars on both sides of the gate are towering into the sky, and the pillars are carved with exquisite patterns, which are lifelike. The vermilion paint of the gate shines in the sun, and it contrasts with the copper nails on the door, which looks particularly solemn.

The stone steps in front of the door are wide and flat, extending to the bottom of the gate one by one. A pair of stone lions squat on both sides of the stone steps, holding their heads high and chests high, majestic, as if guarding this mysterious building.

The gate is open, revealing the courtyard inside. The courtyard is shaded by green trees, flourishing flowers and plants, and a vibrant scene. A breeze blew, and the leaves rustled, revealing an aura of strangers from inside to outside.

Maybe it was still early, Zuo Yinyang did not see any monks with magical powers coming in and out, only a few warriors with full blood and qi, standing lazily on both sides of the gate.

Led by a maid, the two soon arrived at a hall to wait.

About half an hour later, an old man in white came to the living room.

This old man, Zuo Yinyang, was no stranger to him either. It was Sun Wenshu who had sent him to the Salesian Bureau for foster care.

Seeing someone arriving, Zuo Yinyang and He Qingni quickly performed rituals for them.

"I've met Master Sun"

"Meet a real person"

Sun Wenwen held his hand on his long beard and replied with a smile: "No need to be polite, you two came very early!"

Then he looked at the bloated Zuo Yinyang and said with a smile: "Little friend Zuo, we meet again. It seems that you are recovering well!"

Zuo Yinyang replied respectfully: "I'm sorry to bother you, senior, but I still have to thank you for your life-saving grace, so I can survive!"

"Haha, okay, no need to be polite. It has been arranged for you two to join Qin Tianjian. It is said that your cultivation level is not enough, Zuo Xiaoyou, and this fellow Daoist He is a demon cultivator, and his origins have not been verified. You There is no way for the two of them to join the Qintian Prison.

However, after many discussions between Taoist Priest Jingruo and Marquis Huajian, he made an exception and allowed you two to enter Qintian Prison. "

"Thank you, sir!"

Then Sun Wenwen changed the topic and warned seriously: "Don't be too busy thanking me. The Qintian Supervisor has the responsibility of monitoring the demons in all directions. Rewards and punishments are always clear. Since you two have joined, you must abide by the law. If you find out what you have done, Don’t blame me for being ruthless when it comes to crooked things!”

Zuo Yin Yang, He Qingni hurriedly replied: "The two of us must strictly abide by the rules of Qin Tian Jian!"

Sun Wenwen heard the two answers and nodded: "Okay, I will tell you the specific rules in a moment! Now go out and go to the left. There is a scribe waiting behind you."

After Zuo Yinyang and He Qingni thanked them, they found the waiting scribe.

Then the scribe briefly introduced the basic situation of Qintian Prison to them along the way. The two of them already knew these things.

Soon the three of them came to a blue hall.

Outside the main hall door, there was only a gray-haired old Taoist priest, slowly making Kung Fu tea.

The clerk stepped forward and cupped his hands and said, "Taoist Master Jiu Feng, these two are new patrollers here to collect the regular items."

Zuo Yinyang stepped forward: "Greetings to senior! I-"

Before Zuo Yinyang could finish speaking, the old Taoist priest raised his hand, and two white lights struck the two of them.

Seeing the white light flying in front of his eyes, Zuo Yinyang did not dodge, but directly raised his right hand full of evil energy to meet it.

At the same time, He Qingni's reaction was a little slow, but he still instinctively raised his hands to block.

"Boom"

"Bang"

They both stepped back seven or eight steps.

Then, these two white lights quickly returned to the hands of the old Taoist priest.

The white light was very powerful and extremely fast. Zuo Yinyang could only barely see a bell-shaped thing wrapped in the white light.

The old Taoist priest frowned: "Both of you are not very good at cultivation! What are your backgrounds?"

Before Zuo Yinyang and He Qingni could reply, the clerk next to him hurriedly stepped forward and whispered a few words into the old Taoist's ear.

The old Taoist priest's face changed several times in succession, and he said dissatisfiedly: "I know!"

After saying that, two green lights shot out from his hand again, this time much slower.

Zuo Yin and Yang caught it easily and took a closer look.

It is a cyan brand. If you feel it carefully, you will find a faint spiritual power contained in it.

"Everything is in there, go back and study it!" After saying that, the old man lowered his head and continued to make tea.

When Zuo Yin Yang saw this, he stopped talking nonsense.

"Farewell!"

The three of them left quickly, and after they were some distance away, Zuo Yinyang said, "Isn't this Taoist priest very bad-tempered?"

The young clerk replied with a smile: "Taoist Master Jiu Feng has always been like this. He is a disciple of the Yunwu Sect and of royal blood. He was transferred here because of his violent temper!

By the way, this is the identity card of the two of you. This thing is also a small storage magic weapon. You can use it by inputting your own magic power. It contains the clothes for the two of you to patrol.

Please two real people keep it safe, otherwise once it is lost, it will cost a lot of spiritual stones to replace it!

From now on, the two of you will be the Qingyi patrol envoys of the Southern Chu Kingdom! "

He Qingni kept looking at the identity card in his hand, and then asked doubtfully: "Is this over? Am I now a member of the Qintian Prison?"

The young scribe explained: "This is how the Qintian Prison is originally. On weekdays, all the real people are practicing in various places. Unless necessary, they rarely come here. Generally, they only appear when receiving tasks or exchanging spiritual items.

Some time ago, after Heiyun Mountain was raided, the surrounding area became much peaceful, so during this period, there were no people in the Qintian Prison in several counties under the mountain. "

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The backyard of the inn.

Zuo Yinyang returned to the room and took out the identity tag he had received.

As he injected a burst of mana into it, a small storage space appeared in Zuo Yinyang's induction. It was about three feet square in size. In addition to several sets of patrol uniforms, there was also a jade slip inside. For low-level casual cultivators, this storage function alone is already extremely valuable.

With a thought in his mind, the jade slips and clothes appeared in the air.

Zuo Yinyang put his clothes aside, then picked up the jade slip and put it on his forehead, and quickly learned many basic things about Qin Tianjian.

His current status is the lowest Tsing Yi patrol officer, and he has no basic support. He can only earn merit points by completing tasks assigned by Qin Tianjian in various places, and then use the merit points to exchange for various cultivation materials.

Except for one mandatory mission every period of time, there are no requirements at other times, and the mandatory missions can be offset by merit points. These rules are basically similar to what Zuo Yinyang thought. After all, he also read many novels about cultivating immortals in his previous life. , in his opinion, nothing new.

Of course, for low-level casual cultivators, a stable channel to obtain cultivation resources is extremely rare.