But Ling Yun, when he heard that the old man was gone, he couldn't help but said in frustration: "How could you let him go?"
Yuan Ping said: "What can I do? He left without saying goodbye. Now that I think about it, this old man's behavior is really weird. Alas! It's all my fault for being careless and failing to keep him. Otherwise, I would have been able to find some clues from him. "
Ling Yun said: "The matter has come to this, there is no need to blame yourself. By the way, did the old man leave his name?"
Yuan Ping said: "He only calls himself Changxi layman, and his surname seems to be Lian."
"Principal Chang Xi, whose surname is Lian?..." Ling Yun silently recited the name and pondered.
Yuan Ping said: "Brother Ling, let's talk about the situation over there!"
Ling Yun said: "I have been secretly monitoring Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen's whereabouts in the past few days. He has now returned to Qingyun Temple, and seems to be calm on the surface, but I still found some clues.
"I'm thinking: If Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen is really the mastermind of Miss Ding's kidnapping; according to reasoning, the assassin who assassinated Ding Jiwu was most likely instigated by him; then he must also be the one who killed and silenced her. Doesn't this mean: Is Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen from the Tianxiao organization?"
Yuan Ping said: "I think this is unlikely. Brother Ling, what do you think?"
Ling Yun said: "I think we should stop making wild guesses here and continue to investigate until we get to the bottom of it."
Yuan Ping said: "Okay, let's go see Mr. Lu now."
Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen has returned to Qingyun Temple for two reasons:
One thing is that Ding Jiwu is out of danger and is in the stage of recuperation and recovery.
The second is related to the soul. Because Miss Ding had already told Ding Jinzhi the whole story of what happened that day.
The person who kidnapped her turned out to be a spiritual Taoist priest from Qingyun Temple - this certainly aroused some thoughts in Ding Jinzhi; so he asked some questions to Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen in a very tactful manner.
Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen was also surprised when he heard the news.
He stayed there for a long time before he came to his senses and sighed: "Oh! This is really knowing people but not knowing their hearts! My soul has been following me since I was a child. I have been silent and honest all day long. Who would have expected that he would do such a thing? Come on! What a sin! It’s only because of my lax religious beliefs that I have brought such trouble to Master Ding. Please forgive me, Master Ding.”
Ding Jiying interjected: "This fits the point: the more ulterior motives people have, the more honest they appear to be!"
Ding Jinzhi glared at him, and Ding Jiying stuck out his tongue and stopped talking.
Ding Jinzhi smiled and said: "Actually, I can't blame the Taoist Priest for this. The Taoist Priest doesn't have to blame himself. By the way, where does the soul come from? Can the Priest tell me?"
Taoist Yuan Zhen sighed and said, "It's a long story. That was twenty years ago."
There was a very solemn look on his face: "At that time, I was already practicing at Qingyun Temple. That day, a middle-aged man in ragged clothes came and was accompanied by a four or five-year-old boy. He fainted before reaching the gate. Although I tried my best to save him, I still couldn't win him over from the hands of death because he was already exhausted mentally and physically and exhausted his life."
When Yuan Zhen said this, everyone sighed, and he himself was very sad, "Before he died, he told me: His surname was Du Mingqian, and his child's name was Du Zhenghai. He was persecuted because he offended the powerful officials in the court; now his father is dead, and his wife The son was separated, leaving only his father and son running for their lives..."
Ding Jiying said "Hey!" "So, this Du Zhenghai is the soul you adopted?"
"Yes."
Ding Jiying said: "How could there be such a coincidence in the world! After a long time of trouble, it turned out that this little Taoist priest came for my Uncle He. I asked why he wanted to kidnap my sister. It turned out to be..."
Ding Jinzhi glared at him, and Ding Jiying stuck out his tongue in fright, shut up and retreated.
Ding Jinzhi looked at Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen and said, "Taoist Priest, in your opinion, how should we handle this matter?"
Taoist priest Yuan Zhen sighed: "It is unfortunate for our school to have such an evil disciple. It is only because I did not know people well back then that we are in today's misfortune. Now that the matter has come to this, I have no choice but to ask Master Ding and Pindao to come to the temple together to capture the evil disciple." , leave it to the adults."
Ding Jinzhi excused himself for a few words, and then sent Luo Zhenyi to accompany Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen to Qingyun Temple.
However, Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen said that as soon as he returned to Qingyun Temple, he found his eldest disciple Xintong and asked him about his spiritual condition.
Heart channel: "Junior brother has not been back for several days."
Yuan Zhen said: "To be more specific, what day is it?"
Xintong thought for a while and said, "It was the day when Master went to bathe in the Immortal Pond; after that, he was never seen again."
Yuan Zhen looked at Luo Zhenyi and said, "Could it be that this villain saw something bad happened and fled in fear of crime?"
Luo Zhenyi said: "The soul was hit by Ling Yun's sword and was seriously injured. Naturally, it is difficult for him to move. Where would he escape to?"
Yuan Zhen said: "Master Luo means that the soul may be hiding nearby?"
"I'm just guessing."
Yuan Zhen sighed: "If there is such an evil disciple in Pindao Temple, we should deal with it on our own and will never condone it. Martial Master Luo can rest assured that as soon as there is news, Pindao will inform Lord Ding immediately."
Luo Zhenyi said: "What the Taoist said is very good, so I'll just wait for the good news. I have something to do in my house, so I'll take my leave."
"I respectfully send you Master Luo."
Luo Zhenyi said a few polite words and then returned to his home to report the situation of his trip to Ding Jinzhi.
The news that the murderer was absconding in fear of crime reached Ding Jinzhi's ears. When Luo Zhenyi came back to report, the eldest son of the He family, He Chenglin, was standing aside.
When He Chenglin returned to his home and told his parents what was going on in his heart, both He Yuting and Princess Chang Qing looked unhappy.
Princess Chang Qing said: "What a sin. Twenty years have passed since the incident, and Lin'er has also come back. Why is the shadow of this matter still haunting us endlessly?"
He Yuting's face was gloomy and he was speechless for a long time. After a long while, he said: "Lin'er, are you saying that Ge's bane was seriously injured and is about to die?"
He Chenglin said: "Miss Ding and the girl both said that they witnessed Du Zhenghai being stabbed in the right chest by Ling Yun's sword. The child has also heard about Ling Yun's sword skills. It is said to be fast, accurate and ruthless, so the child expected that the boy would not die now." Seriously injured."
He Yuting said: "It shouldn't be easy for a half-dead person to escape under such a heavily guarded situation, unless there is someone to help."
He Chenglin said: "As a child, my father should immediately ask the Holy One for an order to search Qingyun Temple and arrest Du Zhenghai."
Princess Chang Qing said: "Is Lin'er suspecting that Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen is colluding with Du Zhenghai?"
He Chenglin said: "Not only that, but this Yuan Zhen is very likely to be the mastermind of this case."
Princess Chang Qing was surprised: "How could it be?"
He Chenglin said: "Mother, you are too kind. You always imagine everything to be so beautiful. How do you know that people's hearts are unpredictable and the world is difficult and dangerous?"
Princess Chang Qing sighed and was speechless.
He Yuting said bitterly: "No matter what, as long as this brat with evil intentions dies, my He family will be in trouble. If he is not eliminated, there will be endless troubles. I will kill him!"
Princess Chang Qing said coldly: "Look at how plausible you are. If it weren't for the evil things you did back then, where would you be today?"
He Yuting looked embarrassed and was speechless for a moment.
Here they are planning how to search Qingyun Temple to catch the murderer; over there, Taoist priest Yuan Zhen is also in a heavy mood. He meditates on the futon with a melancholy look, sighing from time to time.
At this time, disciple Xintong walked in and said softly: "Master, Commander Ling Yunling is outside asking for an audience."
Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen's heart sank, and he stayed for a long time before slowly saying: "Invite him in."
After a while, Ling Yun walked in.
Yuan Zhen glanced at him and saw that he was dressed in white, handsome and majestic, with a spring breeze on his face. He didn't seem to have the slightest intention of raising an army to accuse him, and he felt slightly relaxed.
He hurriedly came forward to exchange greetings, and ordered his disciples to serve tea to entertain him, and then said: "The presence of Commander Ling is enough to make our place shine, but I don't know what Commander Ling has learned from coming here?"
Ling Yun smiled and said: "Taoist Master, you are too polite. I have something to ask of you, and I hope that Taoist Master will grant you."
"Oh, what's the matter?"
Ling Yun said: "My mother has been feeling unwell recently. After asking the doctor to look at it, he said it was caused by stasis and irregular meridians. In addition to slowly regulating the meridians, a Tianshan Snow Lotus is also needed as a medicine. Ling Yun heard that there is this strange thing in Taoist Temple. Jane, I came here to ask for it, but I wonder if I can give it to you for free?"
Yuan Zhen said: "That's it. Pindao traveled over the moon and passed through the Tianshan Mountains. It was a coincidence that he happened to pick two plants. They haven't been used as medicine yet. Commander Ling really came sooner rather than later. Xintong, you immediately take the key and hide it. Zhenge chooses a fine Tianshan Snow Lotus."
Xintong agreed and went.
Ling Yun thanked him repeatedly.
At this time, there was a sudden commotion outside.
Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen's expression changed. Just before he was about to send someone out to find out what happened, a gatekeeper disciple had already entered in panic: "Master, there is a sentry of guards outside who surrounded our Taoist temple aggressively, saying they want to search for some fugitive!..."
Taoist priest Yuan Zhen sighed: "One unscrupulous person can make the entire temple restless. Alas! What a sin!"
With that said, he turned back to Ling Yun and said, "Commander Ling, I made you laugh."
Ling Yun said: "Why did the Taoist Master say this?"
Yuan Zhen excused himself and went out of the gate with his disciples, only to see the leaders of them striding in.
He Lu, the steward of He Mansion, was the leader, followed by Luo Zhenyi and Xiao Yongnian of Ding Mansion; and Ding Jiying and He Chengqi were also among them.
After several months of careful care, Xiao Yongnian's injuries have basically recovered.
He was originally a person who loved to be active rather than quiet, and his recuperation life for several months was too boring. It was rare that he had such a good job today, so how could he not take the lead and respond positively.
Ding Jiying came here purely for excitement. He had nothing to do all day long, and saw that his good friend He Chengqi had been depressed in recent days. He knew that he was hating that he was born at the wrong time and was a frustrated young man. In order to change He Chengqi's mood, he forced He Chengqi to go with him during the search of Qingyun Temple. Past.
Originally, the order to search for fugitives was a very serious matter (he Yuting and Ding Jin jointly submitted the memorial to get the emperor's permission), but Ding Jiying relied on his parents' favor and acted arbitrarily, so he had to go to Qingyun Temple to gain experience.
Ding Jinzhi and his wife felt that it would not be a big deal to let him go with them, so they allowed him to go with them on the condition that he ensured that he would not cause trouble, which made Ding Jiying dance with joy.
But when Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen saw everyone coming here, he had no choice but to step forward and say, "I don't know why you are here, sir?"
He Luwei took the imperial edict in his hand and said arrogantly: "We suspect that the murderer who kidnapped Miss Ding is hiding here, so we are ordered to search and no one is allowed to interfere! Otherwise, we will kill without mercy!"
Yuan Zhen understands that now, who dares to have objections in front of the imperial edict? He could only say: "Please do it."
Luo Zhenyi and He Luwei looked at each other and said, "I'm so offended! Listen carefully, please don't make noise or fight when searching Qingyun Temple. Be careful with utensils and don't damage the household items in the temple - OK, let's get started!"
The guards on both sides went separately.
Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen asked people to bring chairs and asked He Luwei, Luo Zhenyi and others to sit down.
Ding Jiying looked at the guards coming in and out and asked He Chengqi: "Isn't it interesting?"
He Chengqi responded vaguely, without comment.
Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen saw this, smiled bitterly and shook his head, thinking: "I just hope that the world will be peaceful and there will be less trouble, but this young master is afraid that the world will not be chaotic."
At this time, there was a sudden commotion in the audience. Luo Zhenyi and Xiao Yongnian were startled, thinking they had found some clue; but they saw a figure flash at the door, and a young man in white walked out with a sullen expression, followed by several guards.
"What's going on?" Luo Zhenyi and Xiao Yongnian came up to him, looked at the visitor up and down and said, "Who are you?"
Before Ling Yun could answer, Ding Jiying shouted from the side: "Oh, isn't this Commander Ling!"
Then he turned to Luo Zhenyi and Xiao Yongnian and introduced: "Don't you two know each other? This is Commander Ling Yunling of the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment."
Then he introduced Luo and Xiao to Lingyun; Luo Zhenyi and Xiao Yongnian were a little embarrassed.
At this time, the steward He Luwei came up, smiled at Ling Yun and said slightly: "Commander Ling, what happened just now?"
Ling Yun said coldly: "It's nothing, just some misunderstandings. Because of some personal matters, I came down to visit Taoist Priest Yuan Zhen in Guanzhen. I don't want to have some misunderstandings with the guards of your house. I can't say anything more to them, so I have to come out and explain to you. ”
He Luwei smiled and said, "It's all because my subordinates don't understand the rules. If you offend me, please forgive me, Commander Ling."
Ling Yun said calmly: "Housekeeper He's words are serious."
He Luwei coughed dryly and ordered: "You continue to search!" So everyone went to action again.
Upon seeing this, Ling Yun felt that staying here would make both of them uncomfortable, so he said goodbye.
Ding Jiying said: "Brother Ling, why are you in such a hurry? We haven't seen each other for a long time, and we haven't had time to catch up on the past. Hey, Cheng Qi, where have you been? Come and meet Commander Ling!"
He Chengqi sat alone with a gloomy face and a lonely look on his face. When Ding Jiying called him, he was reluctant, but out of politeness, he had to stand up lazily, walked up to Ling Yun, and said lightly: "Commander Ling, please be polite."
Ling Yun returned the gift. When he accidentally glanced at the other party's indifferent eyes, for some reason, he suddenly felt a strange feeling in his heart.
Because, he felt that this look seemed familiar.
He Chengqi also stared at him blankly, as if he was stunned for a moment.
Ding Jiying saw the two of them just staring at each other blankly, speechless for a long time, and felt strange, "What's wrong?"
The two of them calmed down and smiled uncomfortably.
Ding Jiying glanced at the two of them in surprise, and suddenly smiled: "Hey, it's strange, why do you two look so similar!"
These words seemed to touch the strange feeling deep in Ling Yun's heart.
When He Chengqi heard what he said, he glanced at Ling Yun inadvertently; then turned to Ding Jiying and said: "Hey, are you kidding me again?"
Ding Jiying said: "What I said is true! If you don't believe me, ask Butler He - Hey, Butler He, take a closer look, do they look alike?"
He Luwei was concerned about whether the fugitives had been found in the temple at this time, and why would he care about such boring questions as Ding Jiying, so he responded casually: "It looks like it, it does look a bit like..."
Ding Jiying said: "That's what I'm saying. This is really a wonder in this world. Cheng Qi looks so similar to Commander Ling. Why didn't I notice it before? Maybe one day we will find someone who is exactly like me, Ding Jiying." Wouldn’t it be more interesting if people come!”
He Chengqi snorted and said, "You are the only one who knows how to think wildly."
At this time, the guards who were searching separately in the temple came back one after another. He Luwei asked: "Have you ever found the fugitive?"
