As Zhang Qing asked the question, the leading monk stepped forward, clasped his hands and bowed: "Dharma monk Yan Jing of Shuangjian Temple has met the Earth God. These are my junior brothers. We are following the instructions of the presiding master. Come hunt down these three evil spirits.”
"Oh?" Zhang Qing turned around and glanced at Bao Yun and the others, then asked Yan Jing: "Are they causing trouble in the world or are they eating people and drinking blood?"
Yan Jing said calmly: "They are monsters, and monsters should be killed. This is also the decree of Master Hongqing, the Minister of Xitian Mansion."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Qing said: "Fellow Taoist said this was an order from Master Hongqing. When did Master Hongqing issue an order like 'Kill if it's a monster', huh? Why didn't I know that?"
Yan Jing said with a smile: "Don't the Earth Gods know that on the eve of the Battle of Banjie Mountain, Master Hongqing gave the edict to the Buddhist temples in Hezhou, Xiniu?"
Zhang Qing said: "That order clearly asked you to exterminate the evil spirits who caused chaos in Banjie Mountain and Amo Kingdom. Now that the evil spirits in Banjie Mountain and Amo Kingdom have been eradicated by our Xitian Mansion, that order has also become invalid. You Now you are using this order to kill innocent demon cultivators, what’s your intention?”
A monk came up from behind Yan Jing and said to Zhang Qing: "The evil cultivators are disturbing the human world. We, the righteous people, should see them and punish them. The poor monks will first receive the order from the West Heaven Mansion, and then receive the decrees of the Bodhisattvas to eradicate them." Monster, why not?"
At this point, the monk pointed at Zhang Qing and said: "It's you, the Earth God. As a heavenly official, you not only violated the order of Gu Xitian Mansion, but also wanted to use your authority to protect the demon cultivators. If we report this matter to Hong Kong, Qingren, let alone your official robe, I’m afraid you won’t be able to save your life.”
Zhang Qingyi looked at the monk with a sharp look and said, "Are you threatening me?"
"I don't dare." The monk smiled slightly and said, "The poor monk is just making a statement for the God of the Earth, and I ask the God of the Earth to think carefully."
Zhang Qingyi fell silent. What the monk said did make sense. The battle at Banjie Mountain had just ended, and no one knew what Fang Jian's attitude was towards the Xiniu Hezhou Monster Clan.
If Fang Jian counts all the demon clan in Xiniu Hezhou as part of the Banjie Mountain demon clan, then a large-scale purge will definitely take place.
And in this case, it is definitely a serious crime for him to protect Bao Yun's family. As the monk said, losing the title of immortal official is a light matter.
Thinking of this, Zhang Qingyi also fell into a dilemma. This Bao Yun was his good friend, and he usually behaved in the right way, kept a low profile as a demon, and his morality in the demon cultivator was definitely above the average level.
Besides, as far as the Heavenly Court is concerned, as long as the demon cultivators are not clearly defined as rebellious and have no confirmed crimes of harming living beings or disturbing the mortal world, then they are the creatures that the Heavenly Court wants to protect.
Just when Zhang Qing was hesitating, Bao Yun and Bao Xin behind him looked at each other. After the two communicated through voice transmission for a while, Bao Yun handed over his hand and said, "God of the Earth."
Zhang Qing turned to look at Bao Yun, and then heard Bao Yun say: "They came here to kill my husband and I, and my husband and I also know the difficulties of the land god. I am really ashamed to have taken the liberty to come here to seek refuge." But my husband and I have no fear even if we die.
It's our child... Bao Yun is sure that the gods of the land will protect our child for the sake of many years of friendship. My husband and I should die calmly without any regrets. "
Zhang Qing frowned when he heard this, but unexpectedly, Yan Jing, who was not far away, heard Bao Yun's words and immediately said: "To kill evil spirits, we must eradicate them. Leaving this little evil behind will definitely be a disaster in the future for Xiniu Hezhou." If the common people think about it, they should be killed together."
When Zhang Qing heard this, his expression suddenly changed, and he immediately yelled at Yan Jing: "Shut up! How do I do things, do you want monks to tell me what to do?"
After saying that, Zhang Qing pushed Bao Yun directly behind him, then looked directly at Yan Jing and others and said: "This god will protect their family of three today. Unless the Xitian Mansion immediately issues an edict for this god to kill their family, otherwise No one can lay a finger on them today." New
"God of the Earth, you..." Yan Jing's expression changed and he pointed at Zhang Qing: "God of the Earth, you can think about it carefully."
Zhang Qingyi said calmly: "I have considered it very clearly. If you, monk, have the ability, you will attack my Earth Temple. If you want to kill them, you must first kill me and then bulldoze my Earth Temple."
After finishing speaking, Zhang Qing turned around and said to Bao Yun and his wife: "Two fellow Taoists, take your children and follow me into the Tutu Temple Jingshe to rest."
Hearing Zhang Qingyi's words, Bao Yun and his wife couldn't help but be overjoyed, and immediately took Bao Mi and followed Zhang Qingyi into the Tutu Temple Jingshe.
Seeing this scene, the monks outside became anxious. Five monks stepped forward and asked Yan Jing, "Brother, what should we do now?"
Yan Jing's face darkened slightly, and he immediately said: "Don't worry, I'll wait here and wait to see how long they can hide in the Earth Temple."
The other five monks looked at each other and heard one of them say: "If they hide for a year, should we wait for a year?"
Yan Jing asked the monk: "Then do you still want to attack the Earth Temple? Do you think the orphan has too few excuses to deal with us?"
Hearing Yan Jing's words, the monk was speechless. After pondering for a long time, he said: "I'm just afraid that they have been hiding for too long. We can't wait forever, right?"
Yan Jing thought for a while, then smiled and said: "Don't worry, they can't hide for long. Don't forget, this is the Earth Temple, not the goblin cave. If a few demon cultivators are allowed to live in the temple, do you think they can How can a mere land god handle this?"
When the monks heard this, they suddenly realized that, as Yan Jing said, monsters are still monsters no matter how they are. How is it unbecoming to have monsters living in a temple for a long time?
"I'll stay temporarily around the Earth Temple and see how long they can last." Yan Jing said with a smile.
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But it was said that after Zhang Qingyi took Bao Yun and the others into the monastery, he first made spiritual tea for them, and then gave Bao Yun and the others some fruits and food offered by mortals.
Naturally, Bao Yun and his wife did not eat these mortal things and only drank spiritual tea. However, Bao Mi was full of curiosity about these human foods and ate them with relish.
"It's really a trouble for you, the land god." Bao Yun took a long sip of spiritual tea, feeling the fresh spiritual energy leaping in his body, and then transformed into the mana in the Niwan Palace, and the depleted Niwan Palace ushered in This trace of mana is like dry land
He felt like a long-lost rain, which made him feel so comfortable that he almost screamed.
Zhang Qingyi shook his head and said with a smile: "Fellow Taoist, you don't have to be like this, but I can only protect you for a while. Whether you can escape this time or not, the key is not the Buddhist disciples outside."
When Bao Yun heard this, he looked at Bao Xin. The couple looked puzzled, and then Bao Xin asked Zhang Qingyi: "Can the land god make it clear?"
Zhang Qingyi raised his finger and pointed at the top of the monastery, and said: "The key lies in Xitian Mansion, where Master Hongqing lives."
Bao Yun and Bao Xin couldn't help looking at each other when they heard the words, and for a moment they didn't know how to answer.
At this time, I heard Zhang Qing say: "If Master Hongqing can issue an edict not to pursue you demon cultivators, then even the Buddhist sect will not dare to do anything to you openly, and I, the Immortal Officials and Gods' Mansion in Xiniu Hezhou, will also We can provide you with unlimited asylum.”
Bao Yun sighed deeply and said, "But how can we spy on Master Hongqing's will?"
Bao Xin also said with a serious face: "I can only leave it to fate."
Zhang Qingyi also shook his head, then brewed a pot of spiritual tea and put it on the table, and said to Bao Yun and his wife: "Two fellow Taoists, please help yourself. I still have some things to deal with here first."
"Okay." Bao Yun and Bao Xin said quickly: "The God of Land will be busy first."
Then Zhang Qingyi stood up and walked to the table beside him, sat down on a chair, unfolded a memorial, and began to write quickly.
Since the last time Jiutian Xuannv was reorganized in Taixuan Capital Province, all important memorials and documents sent by Heavenly Court Immortal Officials must be written with Heavenly Court's special cinnabar and ink pen for archiving and recording purposes.
Zhang Qingyi had been thinking about this memorial for a long time and had never written it. It was only after Fang Jian killed the ten demon kings and wiped out millions of rebellious demon cultivators in the Battle of Banjie Mountain that Zhang Qingyi made up his mind. I am preparing to submit a letter, and now I have already written half of the memorial.
Just when Zhang Qing was busy writing, he suddenly noticed a faint divine power falling from the sky and landing outside the Tutu Temple.
Zhang Qingyi immediately closed the half-written memorial and put it away, then put down his ink pen and stood up and said to Bao Yun and his wife: "Two fellow Taoists, please sit quietly in this monastery and don't leave the monastery. There is a divine power descending outside. I'm afraid it's... The god from Xitian Mansion has arrived."
Bao Yun and Bao Xin immediately became nervous when they heard Zhang Qingyi's words. The couple looked directly at Zhang Qingyi, while Zhang Qingyi turned around and flew out of the monastery.
As soon as Zhang Qing left the monastery, he saw a majestic general wearing armor standing outside the Tutu Temple, while Yan Jing and other monks were already watching the general.
Zhang Qingyi hurriedly stepped forward and worshiped the god general: "The little god pays homage to the god general."
The god general looked at Zhang Qingyi, nodded slightly and said, "Are you Zhang Qingyi, the god of earth in Shiqiu?"
"It's the little god." Zhang Qingyi said respectfully.
The god general immediately raised his hand and took out a talisman edict and said to Zhang Qing: "Xitianfu Shangshu Hongqing Zhenren Fa edict, Shiqiu Earth God Zhang Qing accepted the edict."
When Zhang Qing heard this, he couldn't help but look solemn, and immediately bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Zhang Qing, accepts the imperial edict."
"The decree of the Immortal Hongqing ordered Xiniu Hezhou to serve as immortal officials at all levels and positions in the land and land, and to protect Xiniu Hezhou free of charge. The demon cultivators who did not participate in Banjie Mountain's rebellion are all innocent beings under the rule of our heavenly court. You cannot do this. Let them suffer innocent persecution, just like the law!" The god general announced loudly, and then sent the talisman in his hand to Zhang Qingyi.
Zhang Qingyi was extremely happy when he heard this edict. He immediately stretched out his hands to take the talisman, and then sang loudly: "Zhang Qingyi, the land god of Shiqiu, obeys the decree of Master Hongqing!"
The divine general nodded and said: "Master Hongqing's decree, this order must be strictly implemented without any mistakes, otherwise you will be punished."
"I understand," Zhang Qingyi said quickly.
The divine general said: "In that case, I will go to the next place to deliver the edict and take my leave."
"Farewell to the general." Zhang Qing looked at the rising general and hurriedly bowed to see him off. When he stood up again after the general left, his face was full of smiles.
Afterwards, Zhang Qing looked at Yan Jing and others, waved the talisman in his hand and said, "Fellow Taoists, Master Hongqing's talisman is here. Do you need my spiritual thoughts to listen to it?"
The expressions of Yan Jing and the six others were as ugly as if they had eaten flies. They heard the edict announced by the general just now clearly, and there was no need for Zhang Qing to read it again.
"Brother, what should we do now?" The other five monks asked Yan Jing.
Yan Jing's face was gloomy. After staring at Zhang Qingyi and the talisman in his hand for a long time, he immediately said in a deep voice: "The matter can't be done. Go back first and report this incident to the master."
"Yes." The five monks heard the words and immediately responded in unison.
Yan Jing saluted Zhang Qingyi, then turned around and turned into six spiritual lights and left Shiqiu Mountain. Each of them was in a heavy heart. The six of them had not succeeded in chasing down the three demon cultivators. They would definitely be punished by the presiding guru when they returned.
Contrary to the bad mood of Yan Jing and the others, Zhang Qingyi was extremely happy watching Yan Jing and others leave.
"As General Capture and Kill said, Master Hongqing deserves to be the loving father of all living beings in Xiniu Hezhou!" Zhang Qingyi said slowly as he looked at the clear and clear sky.
