White Bone Monkey King

For the next ten days and a half, the Five Zang Taoist Temple was very peaceful.

But for Wuzhou Prefecture and the whole Kangding Kingdom, it was an uneasy half month.

And as time went on, the sensation that spread across the country continued to heat up, quickly spreading throughout the country with water transportation, caravans, and escort agencies.

Probably because of the shock to the soul brought by killing the golden-eyed beast of avoiding water, killing the dragon king of the four seas, and killing the rain fairy, the impact on his faith was too great.

Only by causing a huge sensation among the people can the war spread rapidly throughout Kangding in such a short period of time. Except for some deep in the mountains, no one knows that there is a brave temple leader in the Five Zang Taoist Temple, who can He can kill the Dragon King of the Four Seas, and he can kill the Rain Fairy.

As a result, people began to inquire about everything about the Five Zang Taoist Temple and the martial arts immortal Jin'an, eager to know all the inside stories.

Jin'an's deeds in Wuzhou Prefecture and Jiangzhou Prefecture spread rapidly, and the more they spread, the more exaggerated they became. For example, Jin An was eight feet tall and eight feet wide. A shake of the tiger's body could kill a hanging eye. The white-fronted tiger saved the old man who went into the mountain to chop firewood. Another example is that Jin'an did not kill one rain fairy, but seven rain fairies in total. These seven rain fairies were actually seven sisters. The elder sister avenged the younger sister, and the elder sister avenged the younger sister one after another. They all died in Jin An's hands, the rumors are getting more and more outrageous...

At this time, the booksellers and printing bookshops that were killed in the anti-pornography campaign in Jiangzhou Prefecture were revived, and mushrooms were springing up, with more and more books. "Taoist Priest Jin'an Fights the Seven Sisters of the Headless Yuxian", "Taoist Priest Jin'an Fights the Seven Sisters of the Headless Yuxian", "Taoist Priest Jin'an" "The Exorcism of the Madam from Zhangji Tea Shop in Jiangzhou (A Narrative of an Eyewitness)", "The Taoist Priest of Jin'an Rides a Peacock and Reads the Spring and Autumn Annals"...

The influence of the Wu Zang Taoist Temple continues to ferment in the outside world, but the Wu Zang Taoist Temple and Jin'an, which have been at the center of the turmoil, have never spoken out and are extremely calm.

Just when people were too calm about the Wu Zang Taoist Temple, speculations and opinions continued, the Wu Zang Taoist Temple suddenly announced that it would open its doors to accept disciples. Like the branch temple in Jiangzhou Prefecture, this time it would only accept orphans and beggars.

This day is a grand occasion for the Wu Zang Taoist Temple, because Lord Fu Yin, General Duwei, the abbot of Zhenguo Temple, the old eunuch representing the royal family, Luo Tian representing the Tianshi Mansion...all the prominent figures in Wuzhou Prefecture came to Wu Zang Congratulations from the Taoist Temple, the Five Zang Taoist Temple has once again become famous all over the world.

The relationship between Jin and Luo was once again hotly discussed.

At this time, "who in the world does not know that 'the friendship between Jin and Luo is as deep as cutting one's neck to death'".

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In the blink of an eye, it has been a month since Jin An returned to Wuzhou Mansion.

In this month, the Five Zang Taoist Temple has been on track. In Jin'an, no matter the cost, the elixirs were used to build the foundation, wash the meridians and cut the marrow, and build the foundation. The fifty-four newly recruited disciples quickly developed the sense of Qi and gave birth to the spirit in the Dantian. The first ray of Tao Qi became a Qi practitioner like an old Taoist priest.

Old Taoist priest: "..."

Just when the old Taoist priest was feeling mixed emotions about the fifty-four new qi practitioners in the temple. He was happy about the Five Zang Taoist Temple and worried that he and a group of six or seven-year-old children were all qi practitioners. He was sighing all day long. The third lobbyist who persuaded Jin An to enter Beijing came.

This time it’s not Yujing Golden Tower.

Not Tianshi Mansion.

Nor is it Fatty Li who is also in the capital.

Jin An had guessed many people, but he had not guessed the identity of this person. The identity of the visitor was beyond the expectations of Jin An and the old Taoist priest——

The commander of the Criminal Investigation Department in the capital, with an official rank of fourth grade.

That is, Fatty Li's immediate boss.

The commander of the Criminal Investigation Department came forward as a lobbyist. This was something that Jin An and the old Taoist priest had never expected. The commander put down the large and small case files that were reported to Beijing like snow, and arrived at Wuzhou Prefecture after a long journey. , only came here for Jin An.

The backyard of Wu Zang Taoist Temple.

This time it was not Huang Zinian and his wife who made tea, but the old Taoist priest. Nowadays, the disciples of Wu Zang Taoist Temple are prosperous, and the more than 50 disciples cannot be left unchecked. Huang Zinian and his wife go to supervise the disciples' practice and maintain the continuity of the Taoist temple.

The commander of the Criminal Investigation Department was named Zhang and established.

"Master Zhang, as the commander of the Criminal Investigation Department in the capital, put down the files from all over the country and came to our Wu Zang Taoist Temple. He was not really passing by. By the way, he wanted to say a few words of thanks for Fatty Li. He thanked the Wu Zang Taoist Temple for providing some help in the North and South Money Case. Is this a simple clue?" Jin An said straight to the point after the old Taoist priest made tea.

"Shenwu..."

Before Commander Zhang finished speaking, Jin An raised his hand to block him and said, "I still think Taoist Jin An is more pleasant to listen to."

Commander Zhang opened his mouth. He knew clearly that Jin An already knew his intention and was blocking his words in advance.

Why.

Commander Zhang sighed. This selfless commander in the Criminal Investigation Department showed a look of sorrow and sorrow in front of Jin An that he had never seen in front of his subordinates: "Taoist Master Jin An is a smart man. He should have learned from Li Bai." Hu Na learned about the tense relationship between the Criminal Investigation Department, Dali Temple, and Yushitai..."

"The Criminal Investigation Department, Dali Temple and Yushifu are also known as the three major judicial departments. The three powers are separated for judicial trials to maintain the fairness of the laws of Kangding. However, Dali Temple and Yushifu are powerful and deeply rooted for a long time, and they often suppress those who are weak. The Criminal Investigation Department, if you have merit, they will take the credit, and if there is a blame, we, the Criminal Investigation Department, will always take the blame. As a commander, I am a fourth-rank official from the imperial court, but even people who are not in their positions, such as the doctor of the six departments and the imperial envoy, dare to look directly at them. I'm speaking, Taoist Master Jin'an, do you know how cowardly I am as a fourth-grade commander?"

"Let's just talk about the North-South Money Case this time. This is a hot potato. If one person neglects his duty or fails to supervise the case well, Tianyan will be furious and lose his head. No one dares to take on this case. In the end, it can only be taken over by our Criminal Investigation Department. Although Li Baihu lived up to expectations, brought the case to light and destroyed the den of coin thieves. However, this matter involved the Thirteenth Prince seeking power to rebel, and the Criminal Investigation Department had no right to judge the royal family members. In the end, the Yushitai swept away the credit, and Dali Temple took advantage of it. Taking a piece of the pie, the case was obviously solved by our Criminal Investigation Division. The criminal evidence, prisoners, witnesses and evidence were all found by our Criminal Investigation Division at the risk of our lives. But why is it that our Criminal Investigation Division’s contribution is being ignored time and time again? Picking peaches on the way to Shitai and Dali Temple? Just because we, the Criminal Investigation Department, do not have the royal family as a powerful backer, just because we, the Criminal Investigation Department, do not have the masters of the Tianshi Mansion like clouds to back us up, so I deserve to be treated like a fucking lowly person. Third class!"

"Taoist Master Jin'an, what do you think this means?"

Jin An didn't speak and kept listening calmly. Jin An didn't speak and the old Taoist priest didn't speak either, because Jin An was the main one in the Five Zang Taoist Temple.

Seeing that Jin An did not answer, Commander Zhang did not show any embarrassment on his face. He continued to sigh and said: "This time I came to Wuzhou Mansion. It is true that I came here specially after receiving the Holy Spirit's instructions. The Holy Spirit expresses my gratitude to Taoist Jin'an. The virtues are obvious and the mystical skills are unpredictable. However, the country and the country are heavy and the country is heavy, so I can't get out of the palace, so I ordered me to follow the allusions of my ancestors, visit the thatched cottage three times, and solemnly invite Taoist Jin'an to the capital again. The Holy Master wanted to invite Taoist Jin'an to the capital, but I am 20 years old. Things are getting advanced, and I also want to find a way out and a backer for the Criminal Investigation Department when I retire and return to my hometown. I don't want to see the Criminal Investigation Department just wither away until no one cares about it, and it becomes one of the three major judicial departments in name only. First, let those subordinates and colleagues who have been working with me all their lives be kicked around like angry balls, and they can only take the blame. One day, disaster will fall from the sky, and they will die in unknown ways..."

Commander Zhang's eyes turned red and his voice choked up when he got to the emotional point.

Commander Zhang stood up and bowed to Jin An in salute, lowered his head and choked with sobs: "I hope Taoist Jin An will take care of Li Baihu, and considering that brothers from the Criminal Investigation Department have wives, children and parents waiting for them to retire, no I hope that because they have become someone else's scapegoat, Taoist priest Jin'an can come to Beijing to help my brothers from the Criminal Investigation Division! Priest Jin'an doesn't have to do anything. He just needs to tell Dali Temple and Yushitai not to take the blame for the brothers from the Criminal Investigation Division. , died in an unexplained manner, it is enough to ask the Dali Temple and Yushitai not to rob the credit book that the brothers of the Criminal Investigation Division had exchanged for their lives. The Criminal Investigation Division only lacked a martial arts immortal backer, the Criminal Investigation Division only had We are short of a fair starting point to be able to sit on an equal footing among the three major law divisions!”

Seeing Commander Zhang in front of him, who had snow-white temples and was almost seventy years old, salute him so grandly, Jin An did not help him immediately this time, but asked coldly: "Master Zhang, this time Did Fatty Li know before coming to Wuzhou Mansion?"

Commander Zhang still maintained his posture of bowing and saluting, and replied: "He didn't know about it."

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He lightly clasped the wooden seat handguard with his knuckles, making a dull sound. The depressing atmosphere seemed to be freezing. Finally, Jin An spoke: "Okay, I originally believed Mr. Zhang's words, and I can accompany Mr. Zhang to Beijing. I have One request, give me ten days to arrange everything here.”

Hearing that Jin An agreed to come to the capital with him, Commander Zhang was a little unresponsive at first, but then he was overjoyed: "Please accept my deep bow and thank you again, Taoist Priest Jin An for helping the brothers of the Criminal Investigation Department."

Next, Commander Zhang stayed for a while to analyze in detail the intertwined tree roots in the capital and the complicated struggle for power. Then he walked out of the Wu Zang Taoist Temple, then got on the carriage and went straight to the government office to report the good news.

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The backyard of Wu Zang Taoist Temple.

After seeing off Commander Zhang, the old Taoist priest came back with a long sigh: "Little brother, why did you suddenly agree to come to Beijing again? You forgot the old Taoist priest's previous reminder. The capital is pressing on you step by step, little brother. This matter is absolutely simple. No!"

Jin'an looked in the distance towards the Sanqing Hall of the Wu Zang Taoist Temple, watching the incense in the sky flourishing, and listening to the loud voices of people, as if he could see through the courtyard walls and the brick walls of the temple, and directly saw the huge crowds of incense guests in the Taoist temple.

"Old Taoist priest, have you ever heard the story of protons?" Jin An said softly.

Then he looked up at the blue sky and said to himself: "The influence of the previous generation of martial arts immortals is still there, and no one will forget it even in another hundred years... It is precisely because of this that many people have grudges. , wants me to move the Five Zang Taoist Temple to the capital, and act as a hostage tied up in the capital, so that he can monitor my movements at all times and threaten me with the Five Zang Taoist Temple."

"Moving to the Criminal Investigation Department as a lobbyist for the third time is like asking Fatty Li to be a lobbyist and inviting me to Beijing. If I don't come to Beijing, Fatty Li will be my weakness. If they can threaten me with Fatty Li, they can threaten Jiangzhou Prefecture, The Xinna disciples in Wuzhou Prefecture threatened me."

"Although the Five Zang Taoist Temple has been on the right track and has begun to develop upwards in an orderly manner, the foundation is still too shallow and needs more development and growth time. Today we are different from last year. Last year, we had no burdens and could leave whenever we wanted. , no one can keep us, but now we have precious things that we can’t let go of, and we can no longer leave whenever we want.”

"Little brother..." The old Taoist priest opened his mouth to speak.

Jin An looked back and burst into laughter. He had a relaxed look on his face, without any worries. Instead, he comforted the old Taoist priest: "Old Taoist priest, you don't have to be too pessimistic. You have forgotten that I am not only a martial artist but also an immortal in the third realm of Shinto. This is my trump card. What we lack most now is time. As long as I am given another year, I may not know who will be the big fish eating the small fish."

"This time I was called to Beijing three times. What gave me the greatest relief was that Yujing Golden Tower and Zhenguo Temple were not involved. I worked with Master Chiyuan and Xuanlei of Yujing Golden Tower, Master Xu Xing of Zhenguo Temple, If we make good friends with Master Jingchan, Master Juehai, Master Huizhen and others, even if there is danger, our lives will not be in danger."

"There is also the little master wife." She had been combing the silly sheep from morning to night, and she had never expressed a single opinion while sharpening the sword, but suddenly she added one sentence out of the blue.

Well.

Jin An choked on his saliva.

The old Taoist priest solemnly nodded: "The five internal organs Taoist temple will no longer be separated. The old Taoist priest, Xiajian and I will enter the capital together with you, my little brother."

What.

The female peacock has been standing on the roof eavesdropping, like an aloof, aloof and pretentious fairy.

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The ten-day period ended soon. Jin An left behind all the elixirs he had refined these days, as well as two small Huanglong Dans, and asked Lord Fu Yin, General Duwei and the three major families to help him take care of the Five Zang Taoist Temple, and then took the old Taoist priest with him. , sharp sword, goat, and female peacock, entered the capital by water in the same boat as the old eunuch, Luo Tian, ​​and Commander Zhang.

On the night when Jin An left Wuzhou Prefecture, two figures, one tall and one short, appeared on the bank of the Yinyi River. They then took a paper boat, hung up a soul-inducing lantern, opened an altar and performed rituals, and walked into the Yin body.

This tall and short figure is Mr. Yi and Zhong Laosan who have been helping Jin'an put out the fire.

The paper boat was made by Mr. Yi.

The soul-guiding lantern was created by Zhong Laosan. The green fire obsession in the soul-inducing lantern was specially found by people from the capital who had died in a foreign land to help them guide them in the underworld.

It not only guides the way, but also sends lonely ghosts back to their hometown. It kills two birds with one stone and achieves one merit.

"We have to go to the capital immediately to inform Madam about the arrival of Taoist priest Jin'an." Zhong Laosan was the first to jump on the paper boat, and then hurriedly urged Mr. Yi to get on the boat.

As the paper boat with the green fire on its bow gradually penetrated into the thick fog floating on the Yinyi River, Mr. Yi and Zhong Laosan looked back for the last time to take a look at the majestic, ancient and thick Fucheng, like the shadow of a giant.

Zhong Laosan looked at the huge city under the night with complicated eyes: "Taoist Master Jin'an, it's not that I, Zhong Laosan, refuse to stay and continue to help you, it's because after you became famous, Jiangzhou Prefecture's printing of short stories became a disaster. A large number of people are pouring into Wuzhou Prefecture, and there is no way to block it here! We will go to the capital to help you continue to block it, madam, less will you find out every day!"

"Taoist Jin'an went to the south of the Yangtze River and uncovered a huge trap. I really don't know what kind of Shura field my wife will be after learning about this. Should we start with Taoist Jin'an first, or start with us..."

Mr. Yi, who was in charge of rowing and steering the boat, looked at him: "What to start?"

Zhong Laosan said gloomily: "Let's light the sky lantern."