January passes quickly.
The eighth day of May.
This day is the day agreed upon for representatives from various countries to gather together.
Chenshi, Wushui County Museum
Yang Zhen slowly retracted her hands, and the gentle touch of the girl's jade fingers seemed to remain in her palms.
Opposite her, Liu Rou's fair face was slightly red. She slowly placed her hands on her knees, clenched them lightly into fists, and her whole body gradually relaxed.
More than a dozen strands of gray gas traveled in her meridians, and a faint itching sensation came, making her almost moan in comfort.
Her pretty face turned redder, and she was moved and curious at the same time: "What are these gases that the young master sent into my body?"
Unfortunately, she couldn't ask anyone this question because Yang Zhen repeatedly asked her to keep it confidential.
"Maybe you can ask the plug-in sister." She thought happily.
Since entering Foundation Establishment, Yang Zhen has produced nearly ten times more chaotic energy than before during dual cultivation with Zhao Yuer, and the time these gases stay in the body has also increased from one day to three days.
This gave him an instant sense of inexhaustible wealth. So these days, Zhao Yue'er, Caiyun, Liu Rou, and the three women around them have also benefited. Each of them will receive some chaotic energy, repair the hidden wounds in various parts of the body, and consolidate the foundation.
However, after Zixue checked it, she shook her head slightly, indicating that the portions were still too small.
"Master, I want to go to Shenpo Mountain with you to see the monks from other countries. I, I have been with you for two years and I haven't been anywhere." The little maid who was helping him pack his clothes suddenly requested softly. .
Yang Zhen was secretly happy, when did I travel without you? But he refused:
"You should stay at home and practice hard. You have fallen behind too much in the past few years. Although you have made rapid progress in the past two years, it is not enough."
"Besides, you also went to Shenpo Mountain when we were skiing the year before last. There was nothing interesting to see."
Liu Rou's face turned gloomy, she lowered her head and said nothing.
Although practicing in the Immortal Mansion space is fast, she has been practicing for two consecutive years and wants to go out and have a look!
"Next time," Yang Zhen couldn't bear to say, "There are too many high-level monks this time. I'm worried that something will go wrong and I won't be able to take care of you. Next time, definitely next time!"
He is telling the truth. If it were the past, with his cultivation and status in Wushui County, where would he not be able to go with Liu Rou? This time, a group of cultivators gathered in Shenpo Mountain. He, a small foundation-building cultivator, had to be careful when he was among them. How could he take others with him?
…
A huge four-story flying boat sailed under the blue sky and blue clouds of Chongzhou.
In the hall on the first floor, Zhao Yue'er and Yang Zhen were sitting upright, answering the questions of the person above them seriously.
He was a middle-aged man with sharp eyes and calm temperament. His surname was Huangfu and his Taoist name was Lansheng. He was the new palace master of Chongyun Palace after replacing Sima Quanyi two years ago.
The flying boat departed from Zhoucheng and headed for Wushui County.
As for Yang and Zhao, they were still in their respective mansions a quarter of an hour ago. How could they appear in Chongzhou now?
the reason is simple. As the host and direct subordinates, both of them took the teleportation array and rushed to the state palace temporarily to personally greet the palace owner. One was to show respect and the other was to act as a guide.
"Have the locations of delegations from various countries been planned?" Huangfu Lansheng asked with a smile on his face.
"It's all planned," Yang Zhen replied: "The seven countries' delegations are all stationed in an area of no less than 300 acres; the small countries also have 100 acres. The distance between them is more than two miles."
"Well, after all, it is a small mountain range, so there is no need to be too far away," Palace Master Huangfu said thoughtfully: "Well, how are the three countries of Qin, Zhao, and Liang arranged?"
"These three countries are all more than five miles apart from each other, and there are other countries in between. Only the Zhao country is very close to our Xu country, so it is convenient to discuss anything."
"Very good." Huangfu was very satisfied after hearing this. It seemed that this young man had done his homework and knew the grievances and grievances between these countries.
Although Zhao Yue'er has been a patron for two years, she doesn't like these social activities and just listens silently.
Palace Master Huangfu asked some questions about Wushui County in a friendly manner, and greatly appreciated Yang Zhen's performance in the beast tide two months ago:
"The sect has sent someone to check your results, and the situation is basically true. Presumably, the re-evaluated contribution points will be distributed in half a month. According to my estimation, there may be this number!"
He stretched out a finger and shook it vigorously.
One hundred thousand!
This is pretty much what Yang Zhen expected. However, he cannot monopolize these contribution points. He must give a considerable portion to those subordinates in the county hall who have made military exploits.
On the other hand, people like Zhuge Yuan and Zhang Qianfan were all his subordinates, and he alone would receive all the military exploits. He would then compensate them by himself.
Yang Zhen suddenly thought of a question: "Palace Master, one hundred thousand contribution points is an incredible reward even for the Zifu family. In this case, why do those..."
"You want to ask, why did I neglect such military exploits and not strive for it? Why didn't those monks from the Zifu family in the prefectures and counties take action, right?" Huangfu Lansheng interrupted his question and said with a smile.
"yes."
"There are two reasons." Palace Master Huangfu stretched out two fingers, his expression gradually becoming serious:
"First, whether you are a sect disciple or a family monk, if the beast tide invades your own territory, there is no problem in taking action. If you are not in your own area and take action across borders, the sect will not support this."
Yang Zhen was stunned. After thinking about it carefully, she seemed to understand.
"What if someone insists on crossing the border to save those people?" the young man asked.
Palace Master Huangfu smiled faintly and did not answer. She looked at him with a hint of contempt.
He could talk to this young man in a pleasant manner, and of course he had heard about what happened two years ago. Ancestor Dou, the great ancestor of Jindan, actually went to Wushan County to stand up for this kid. This shows that this kid's background is not simple.
He didn't want to become Sima Quanyi's second best.
Therefore, even if he has all kinds of thoughts about Yang Zhen in his heart, he will not express them at will.
It's just that this young man is very good at running the place, but it's a pity that he is still a little immature in his behavior!
After thinking about it, he decided to explain it more clearly to his subordinate, as a kind gesture on his part.
"More than ten years ago," he recounted a past incident: "Master Yan Qi of the Alchemy Academy once encountered a medium-sized beast tide in Xiangzhou, which was slightly larger than this time. He took action at that time and killed Many monsters were killed and countless people were left alive.”
"After returning, the sect tried its best to downplay the matter and did not reward him. However, when he later donated money to rescue Xiangzhou, someone came to him and forced him to contribute the money as a sign of humiliation."
Yang Zhen knocked her head lightly. He was also very clear about Master Yan Qi.
So far, there is still a worn-out Taoist robe in his space, which was the item of Yan Qi that grandma bought at the auction for three thousand spirit stones.
Later, this robe saved his life in Qingluo Mountain.
He didn't understand anything at the time and thought that the robe automatically protected the master. It wasn't until much later that he realized that it was the robe that activated the object's defense in an emergency.
"My subordinates heard that Uncle Yan Qi didn't like to boast and didn't mention it to anyone when he went back. No one knew what he did in Xiangzhou, so the sect didn't reward him." Yang Zhen questioned.
"Hahaha!" Palace Master Huangfu looked up to the sky and laughed, as if he had heard a very funny joke.
"Master Yang," he said cheerfully, "Let me ask you, since Master Yan Qi didn't mention it to anyone, how did you know about it?"
Yang Zhen's expression froze.
"Besides, if the sect intends to reward him, even if he didn't know it at the time, wouldn't he make up for it if he found out later?" Huangfu asked.
Yang Zhen suddenly realized it, and her face gradually became gloomy.
"Sir Yan Qi is a member of our ancestor Taishang. Otherwise, the things he did would not only be in vain, but he might even be sued by the Demon Suppression Palace!" Palace Master Huangfu sneered.
Yang Zhen's face turned completely gloomy.
"This is the second point I want to say, everyone should perform their duties." Palace Master Huangfu talked eloquently:
"The sect's division of powers among the various palaces is very clear, and no cross-border crossing is allowed. For example, although our Chongyun Palace is responsible for the monks and people's livelihood in a state, many of them are in high positions, and some specific matters are handled by other parties. The palace will bear the responsibility. If we interfere too much, we will be tabooed."
"For example, the Lingshan mine is under the control of the Baoyuan Palace; the judgment of the case must be reviewed by the Law Enforcement Yuan; the extermination of the beast tide and the subjugation of the monsters are mostly the affairs of the Demon Suppression Palace, and we should not interfere too much."
"But," Yang Zhen said angrily: "This time the beast wave in Wushui County has not seen any effort from the Demon Suppression Hall."
"Why not?" Huangfu sneered, "Didn't you meet people from Chongyun Trading Company in that Aishan Village?"
"But they are watching the fire from the other side, sitting back and watching the people suffer!" Yang Zhen asked loudly: "It is not convenient for others to take action. The Demon Suppressing Hall is responsible for suppressing demons and subduing demons, so why don't they take action!"
Huangfu frowned, a trace of displeasure flashed across his face, but he still patiently explained:
"It's not that the Demon Suppression Hall didn't take action. It's just that if some of the small and medium-sized beast tides are too far away, they may be slower to respond, and some will be left to the local counties. If the counties cannot control them, of course they will I won’t ignore it.”
"But at that time, I don't know how many people died!"
"What kind of beast tide will not kill some people?" Huangfu sneered: "The way of heaven is unkind and treats all things as stupid dogs. But this is still the way of heaven after all. Can you say that the way of heaven is wrong?"
"Some things you think are correct, maybe after a few decades, you will understand that they were wrong at the time! One day, you will find that the way of heaven is actually the fairest!"
What he said was unclear, but Yang Zhen seemed to understand.
He was about to continue asking questions, but when he saw Palace Master Huangfu wave his hand, he suddenly became less interested and lost interest in talking:
"It's good that you can have an innocent heart. As for those questions, just keep them in your mind and think about it slowly!"
…
Yang Zhen and Zhao Yuer left the hall glumly and blew the wind on the bow of the ship.
"Yue'er," he took the slender hand of his immediate boss: "Did you understand the last words of Master Lan Sheng?"
Zhao Yue'er let her hold her hand and remained silent, looking a little worried.
After a long time, she murmured: "Perhaps, our country's population of 700 million is the most suitable!"
Yang Zhen was startled and her eyes suddenly opened wide!
I see!
The root of everything is resources, cultivation resources!
He was dumbfounded and stared into the distance with unfocused eyes. He didn't know for a moment whether he was right or wrong in working so hard to exterminate the beast tide and save the people.
I protect the people under my rule, I protect all the villagers in Aishan Village, and I protect the living lives of Feng Caimei, Feng Azhu, and Pang Shanhu. Is it still wrong?
Am I violating the law of heaven by doing this?
Then does my way of guardianship also go against the way of heaven?
It goes against the way of heaven. Doesn't this become the way of the devil?
me……
His breath became heavier and heavier, his chest rose and fell violently, and the spiritual energy in his meridians gradually showed signs of boiling...
This is the inner demon's backlash!
Zhao Yue'er on the side saw something was wrong with Yang Zhen and couldn't help being shocked. She held the young man tightly with both hands and shouted loudly in his ear:
"Little Stone, Little Stone, what's wrong with you?"
In my mind, Yiyi's voice also sounded anxious:
"Brother, brother, wake up quickly!"
"I haven't transformed yet! Don't forget your oath and help me transform!"
"I am a small grass, a weak and weak grass. You said you would protect me! Bad brother, don't be lazy!"
A ray of cold air entered from the meridians and penetrated the whole body, making the young man shiver and his mind clear!
Immediately afterwards, a bolt of lightning as thin as a gnat traveled around his body. Although this electric current was weak, it was long-lasting and stimulated the boy's whole body to tremble, as if he was struggling in a nightmare.
The familiar electric current and the gradually familiar icy breath made the young man feel two lights in the heavy fog.
He remembered that these were the two closest people to him.
It was the one he was determined to protect.
No matter whether it's right or wrong, Yue'er and Xiao Xiancao, I will never let them get hurt, I have to protect them!
If this also violates the law of heaven, then let heaven go to hell!
I just want to protect you!
I also want to protect Caiyun, my nanny, my wife, Liu Rou, Tian Tiezhu, Cai Si, Zhang Qianfan, Chen Fugui, Aunt Fu...
I want to protect the people I love, the people who are kind to me, the relatives around me, and all the people I can protect!
My way is to protect!
…
Yang Zhen was suddenly startled and woke up.
He almost went crazy because of his doubts about Taoism, and was doomed.
This is one of the drawbacks of him finding Taoist heart too early. Because of his limited life experience, Taoist heart has not experienced various tests and has not been tempered enough. He easily fell into self-doubt, almost collapsed his Taoist heart, and his cultivation regressed.
It is even possible to lose all your cultivation and become a useless person.
But if we can transcend the past, our Taoist mind will become more firm, which will only be of great benefit to our future cultivation.
When misfortunes come, blessings depend on them; when blessings come, misfortunes fall upon them.
Yang Zhen's cultivation was too smooth some time ago, and foundation building was even easier to achieve. This may not be a good thing for him.
Today's encounter made him have doubts about his Taoist heart in advance, but this is not a bad thing. It is much better than showing up in the future when you have a breakthrough or when you are fighting with others.
Yang Zhen was still worried, but she was secretly thankful.
He gently stroked the buds protruding from the bluestone with his fingers, and held Zhao Yuer in his arms with his other hand. The young man felt grateful——
You two are my Taoist heart!
…
Zhao Yue'er's face was red with embarrassment. She and Yang Zhen were not the only ones on the spaceship. There were also the Lord of Chongyun Palace and a group of monks!
In front of everyone, even though everyone knew their relationship, she still felt ashamed.
However, Yang Zhen had just recovered from the disordered breathing situation, and she did not dare to act rashly for fear of making the same mistake again.
For a moment, she was extremely conflicted, wishing that time could stop and hug her beloved tightly.
I also hope that the speed of the flying boat will be faster so that I can reach my destination quickly so as not to make people laugh all the time.
In this tangled state of mind, someone helped her out.
In the distance, a voice came from afar:
"Feizhou is facing you, but the master of Chongyun Palace is in front of you?"
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