Snow is flying heavily outside the hall, and the dead branches are scraping and making the sound of ice cracking. Inside the hall, the air is hot and the fragrance of tea is flowing.
Zhang Wenfeng was flipping through a stack of compiled files. Opposite him sat Zhuang Yu, who had returned from a snowy trip outside. He deliberately chose to talk in the west hall on the top of the mountain to show his respect for this disciple who had been away on business for several months and said: "You don't have to be formal. , pour yourself some tea."
Zhuang Yu bowed slightly and said "yes", picked up the teacup, took a sip and then put it down.
After going through the evidence collected by Zhuang Yu, the timeline and witnesses were all matched up. There were also a few sheets of ink paper from the time when the Dingxi City Border Assistant Department was handling the case. Closing the file, Zhang Wenfeng asked: "Can this matter be involved?" To Gu Quan?"
Zhuang Yu sat upright and said: "From the time line analysis, it does not involve Taoist Gu Quan. Before Brother Wei and the others went to Dingxi City, Taoist Gu Quan had already gone into seclusion. When the incident happened, Taoist Gu Quan had not yet left seclusion. .”
He discusses matters as they arise and does not get involved in personal feelings.
"Tell me how things went in the next few months for you?"
Zhang Wenfeng omitted details and went straight to the core. What he needed was a result.
Zhuang Yu reorganized the previous files because he was worried that his unsubstantiated claims would arouse his master's dissatisfaction. He made the chain of evidence self-consistent. Even if there were some imperfections, it didn't matter. He said: "Gu Chaowen has been initially punished and Gu Quan has been punished." The Taoist priest removed him from the position of the master of the Jinfeng Temple, and now he is guilty and reduced to an ordinary disciple, sent to guard the gate at the foot of the mountain."
"Oh, how did you do that?"
Zhang Wenfeng drank the slightly cold tea in one gulp. Zhuang Yu, who was opposite him, quickly stood up and poured tea and water.
A shy smile appeared on Zhuang Yu's face, and he said: "The disciple arrived in the city of Qizhou and walked around Fangshi Street for a few days. He met a few casual cultivators who set up street stalls. Through them, he met two people who had worked at Jinfeng Temple. The apprentice's casual practice overheard some unknown secrets. The disciple processed it appropriately and spread the truth and falsehoods.
For example, Gu Chaowen secretly murdered the respected old Guanzhu. Some details were quite coincidental, and a slight extension aroused the suspicion of several of the old Guanzhu's disciples. Among them, the highest-ranking one was in charge of the prison and had a lot of trouble with Gu Chaowen.
Then came the unfavorable news that Gu Chaowen was in charge of stealing, eating too much and taking advantage of others.
The last one is that before Gu Chaowen went to Dingxicheng for training, he had killed his fellow junior sister, whose body was destroyed and no trace of the human body was found. Anyway, whether there was a living person or a dead body, everyone focused on that bad boy. Things broke out one after another inside Jinfengguan, making Jinfengguan has almost become a joke in Qizhou, and Taoist priest Gu Quan has to make punishments that are visible to outsiders. "
There is no need to describe in detail how many shady tricks he used in order to avoid tainting Master's hearing.
Of the three thousand spiritual energy stones he carried, there were not many left.
Zhang Wenfeng thought for a moment and asked: "Is this the end of the matter, or is there a next plan?"
As a disciple who has not yet officially become a disciple, it is obvious that he has a sophisticated approach and is ruthless and sophisticated.
Zhuang Yu was also a little unsure of his master's preferences, so he said bravely: "This is just the first step. Let him be discredited and dusted, so that his mind will be clouded and cast a shadow, interrupt his smooth cultivation path, and create a bottleneck for him. If there are obstacles, he will not be able to advance for at least three to five years."
"What to do next?"
"The second step is to find a way to eradicate the roots and not give him a chance to make a comeback. Otherwise, if he climbs out of the ordeal, sooner or later he will find clues that I was involved. That guy is very smart. He has already noticed that someone is adding fuel to the fire, so I will come back first. Yes, stay away."
Zhuang Yu glanced at the master's face, and he did not dare to elaborate on his plan.
Through two casual cultivators, he established a relationship with one of the disciples of the deceased old master of Jinfeng Temple. He was generous with flowers, spiritual energy, and stones, and generous in giving gifts. It was not difficult to make friends.
Zhang Wenfeng picked up the teapot and poured half a cup of tea for Zhuang Yu, who was opposite him, and said with a smile: "You did a good job."
There is no need to say everything in detail, just hit the mark.
Kindness must grow teeth, otherwise it will become indulgence in evil.
Zhuang Yu understood this in his heart, and the temple master agreed with his subsequent method of eradicating the weeds and root causes. He felt relaxed immediately, and was worried that his hard work would lead to the scolding of his master.
"Master, this disciple spent more than 2,200 spiritual energy stones lavishly. Take a look, I made a list."
Zhuang Yu was a little shy and handed a thin book with both hands. He recorded every stroke.
Zhang Wenfeng took it, flipped through it quickly, and handed the booklet back to Zhuang Yu, saying: "These things should be destroyed, including the files, without leaving any traces. You must pay attention to protect your own safety when doing things. This three thousand spiritual energy For the expense of the stone, I said hello to the mountain chief, you can go to him to settle the account tomorrow, and when Wei Jingjie and the others come back and want to beat you up, I won’t help you stop them."
The remaining more than 700 spiritual energy stones were regarded as rewards for Zhuang Yu's errands during this period.
Finally, a joke was made.
Zhuang Yu thanked the audience with her hands and said with a shy smile: "Senior Brother Wei, they are very capable of making money and will not argue with the disciples."
Zhang Wenfeng looked at the prospective apprentice who was neither arrogant nor impetuous and said: "I hope you can remember this sentence, 'When I am in darkness, my heart turns to the sunshine.' Cultivation and life are the same principles. You must not forget your original intention."
"Yes, disciple, remember this!"
"The apprenticeship ceremony will be held in the main hall tomorrow morning, please prepare."
After sending Zhuang Yu, who couldn't hide his joy, down the mountain, Zhang Wenfeng got up and walked around the west hall for a long time, and then left the hall.
The sky and the earth became one color, and the snow became heavier and heavier.
Floating down the mountain, he heard the children's laughter of Hu Qiang'er and the ancient plum tree fairy Lengxiang in the wind. A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He just listened to the messy things in the world brought by Zhuang Yu. He needed to appreciate it. Some of the beauty in the world.
"Master, come quickly. Sister Lengxiang has opened a few bunches of red plums as big as the mouth of the cup. They are so beautiful!"
Hu Qiang'er stepped on the wooden sword and shouted excitedly.
The ancient plum is planted on the east slope of Xitanling, close to the Lingtan water and facing the sun. It is less than two hundred feet away from the ancient walnut tree on the southwest slope of Xianling Mountain. The two little sprites are close neighbors facing each other across the stream.
Leng Xiang wore a plain dress. After more than a month of training, her complexion returned to its original color, and her face was pink and tender.
Compared to the cold and cold place before, now there is a demon of similar age here, and the two have become friends who talk about everything. She also knows that Xianling Temple is not the way Xiao Ni'er scares her, and the owner of the temple treats her very much. He took great care of her and even gave her a pinch of divine clay.
Being kidnapped to the territory of An Dynasty, the little boy was very satisfied to have such a good home.
"I've met the master."
"Get up, I can smell the fragrance from afar."
Zhang Wenfeng looked at the tops of the rugged and curved plum branches. Among the wind and frost swords, there were several bunches of bright red plum blossoms blooming, as warm and moist as withered jade. Against the white snow in the sky, he felt particularly refreshed. He was inspired to paint.
This world needs seductive scenery to wash away the dust in the heart.
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