The sun is blazing and the cicadas are chirping.
In a quiet room, an old man and a "young man" were separated from each other by a divination table covered with yellow silk cloth. They looked at each other with smiles. The atmosphere suddenly seemed particularly strange and quiet.
After Ji Ping'an said this, he slowly picked up the teapot on the table and took out two blue and white cups. He raised his wrist, and with the sound of water flowing, brown tea hit the wall of the cup and swirled to fill it.
Qin Tianjian, who was dressed as an ordinary father-in-law and had white beard and white hair, paused while stroking his beard, his eyes slightly dilated, and his expression showed a moment of shock.
The first thought was that it was impossible!
His self-confidence as a star official in the realm of observing the sky made him completely unable to accept the fact that his fate was revealed by a young junior.
In other words, it really impacts the three views and is too unreasonable.
In particular, under the cover of his spiritual consciousness, Ji Ping'an didn't even activate "astrology" just now...
The second thought was to realize that I was wrong. I am afraid that the other party has already guessed my identity through clues. Of course, there is no need for divination...
Perhaps due to psychological effects, the smile on the corner of the young man's mouth suddenly became dazzling.
It's ridiculous that he even disguised himself and deliberately struck, even imagining the other party's reaction in his mind, so he was complacent.
So, does what I just did seem ridiculous in the eyes of the other party?
Thinking of this, the old prisoner, who was old but playful by nature, suddenly felt uncomfortable and his face was burning.
As if Ji Ping'an could see through his mind, he picked up a teacup with two fingers and pushed it in front of him with a bright smile:
"It's hot, drink some tea to relieve the heat."
"..." Qin Tianjian was silent for a moment, deliberately pretending not to care, and his eyes looked like he was taking an exam:
"How do you know my identity?"
Ji Ping'an smiled, picked up the teacup, took a sip first, moistened his throat, and then said:
"I went to the Pei family two days ago and talked with the mistress of the Pei family. I learned that he was under the guidance of the old Si Li of the Academy. It is rare to think that Si Li has such divination ability. And I asked when I came out of the city of gods, but I didn't know. Will any Secretary come to Yuhang in the near future?
Therefore, it can only be a star officer who is traveling abroad. Based on the information I know, as well as his approximate age and temperament, there are not many options left. "
The old prisoner nodded, shook his head, and said:
"But this is still not enough to support your judgment, and your ability is not enough to know my identity through astrology."
He has tampered with his destiny. If an outsider divines him, he will only get the result that he is indeed "Si Li".
Ji Pingan said naturally:
"So I just cheated casually."
Casually...exploded...Qin Tianjianzheng's cheek muscles twitched again, his beard was trembling, and he suffered a second heart attack.
I realized that my goal of establishing prestige today was completely ruined.
Although Jian Zheng is kind-hearted by nature, especially towards the younger generation, he doesn't put much pressure on him.
Ji Ping'an looked at the micro-expressions of his "eldest disciple" with great interest and felt quite happy.
If Gou Hanyi was the earliest servant who followed him, then Jian Zheng was the one who truly inherited his mantle of "Star Officer".
Compared with Li Guofeng and others, Jian Zheng practiced with him when he was young. Although he did not catch up with the founding group, he caught up with the golden age when the national masters guarded the Great Zhou Dynasty.
When Huang Chen, the warden of Tuyuan, was still "Huang Man'er", his mother brought him to the warden of Qintian on a snowy day and he couldn't afford to kneel down. It was he, the "eldest brother", who took care of him.
More than a hundred years ago, after the Imperial Master went into seclusion, Jian Zheng actually began to take charge of Qin Tian Jian.
Xu Shi had been with the Imperial Preceptor for too long, and Jian Zheng had some traces of the "Great Zhou Imperial Preceptor" in him.
For example, even though he is a big shot, he is quite down-to-earth and looks at people with a smile. For example, he often has some "bad taste"... I have learned 100% from it.
A son resembles his father, and a disciple resembles his teacher. That's probably it.
It's a pity that Jian Zheng kicked the "bad taste" ancestor today, and the rank gap was fully exposed.
"Ha ha."
Jian Zheng suddenly laughed, waved his sleeves, picked up the tea cup and drank it all in one gulp to cover up his embarrassment, then smacked his lips and forcibly saluted:
"Li Guofeng mentioned in his letter that there was a young genius from the Qintian Prison who was bold, careful, and extremely intelligent. It turned out to be quite good when I saw him today."
Then he said in a praising tone:
"Eradicating the secrets, bridging the disputes in the five houses, luring the snakes out of their holes at the deer-crowing banquet, boosting morale in the martial arts performance, and then winning the first prize in the Shendu Grand Prize... Although I haven't been able to see you, I have heard about it. I don't want you to come to Yuhang for a short period of time. Over time, I did many things again, including the destruction of the Four Holy Sects, the night attack on Banyue Villa, and the arrival of Qi Hongmian, it must have something to do with you."
Ji Ping'an was amused and understood the meaning of the other party's words.
The old supervisor's comment seemed to be a compliment, but in reality it was a slap in the face.
The real meaning lies in the second half of the sentence, which is intended to show that Ji Pingan has seen everything in his eyes and has it under control by revealing what Ji Pingan secretly planned and did.
Translated, it is:
You are too young, don't think that you are doing things secretly without being noticed, it is not a secret in my eyes.
Normal people will subconsciously feel nervous, panic, and awe when their secrets are exposed by outsiders...
Jian Zheng learned this trick from the "National Master". Every time he used it in the past, he was always successful.
However, when Ji Ping'an heard these words, instead of panicking as expected, his eyes became even weirder, he said "yes" and said with a smile:
"Jianzheng is worthy of being the most powerful star officer in the world. I have admired him for a long time. I heard that in the past, he ran wildly under the moonlight to pursue a certain musician fairy in Molin. He picked mountain flowers, caught the moonlight, and composed a love poem of his own. The music was played and sung by him, and the lyrics and music were touching and made people cry. I remember that the original text of the words seemed to be... Dear 'Lian'..."
The old prisoner's face suddenly changed, and he felt goosebumps all over his body. He shouted to stop:
"Don't read it anymore!"
Seeing Ji Pingan's puzzled look, he hurriedly covered his face and waved his hands, begging for mercy, and said with a wry smile:
"Li Guofeng said that the Imperial Master has told you many past events, but I didn't quite believe it before..."
The corners of Ji Ping'an's mouth curled up slightly.
No one could survive a public execution.
Reading love poems aloud is a weapon of mass destruction on the same level as posting QQ space chats... By breaking the news, you can kill the other party... This is a new method he summarized from the experience of having his "Biography" read aloud several times.
As the saying goes: Whatever doesn't kill me will make me stronger.
In a short period of time, the two faced each other twice, and both ended in Jian Zheng being defeated.
While the old prisoner was sighing and admiring, he finally gave up his playful thoughts, sighed, and said quietly:
"I heard that you were practicing in Muyuan. Didn't Xu Xiurong teach you to respect your teacher?"
Ji Ping'an said with a smile: "According to seniority, I am not a disciple either."
Jian Zheng looked at him deeply for a few seconds and suddenly sighed:
"I finally know why the Imperial Master chose you as the final successor. Although I was not able to follow the Imperial Master when he was young, I expect that the same will happen when the Imperial Master is as old as you."
Ji Ping'an smiled, did not answer, and looked more serious:
"Jian Zheng came here today, not just to tease me."
The prisoner was stroking his beard and said:
"The main thing is to take a look at you. Besides, I want to ask about Qi Hongmian."
As a star official in the Observation of Heaven Realm, there are not many things that Jian Zheng cannot deduce. It just so happens that events involving the "Sacred Treasure" realm are among them.
Ji Ping'an was not surprised and immediately brought out the rhetoric he had made up.
After listening quietly, Jian Zheng nodded slowly with a serious look on his face:
"You are doing the right thing. Nowadays, Kyushu is in turmoil, and all forces are uneasy, both covertly and covertly. Master Xu's smooth return has also set an example for all major forces. However, if a similar situation occurs again in the future, I hope you can inform me first Academy.”
"Is the supervisor planning to stay in Yuhang permanently?" Ji Ping'an asked tentatively.
The old star official with white hair and white beard sighed, nodded and said:
"In the future, the Central Plains will become a battleground for various forces. If the national master returns, he probably will not go to the divine capital, but he will definitely come to Lanzhou."
Ji Ping'an agreed with his face: "The supervisor has good views."
The old star officer smiled and finally regained some confidence:
At the very least, this judgment can be said to be from a superior position, and it can restore a little face.
Just as he was about to chat a few more words, he suddenly raised his eyebrows, stood up and said with a smile:
"That's it for today. I'll leave first so I won't delay your business. If you need anything, you can come to the academy to find me."
After saying that, he flicked his sleeves, and his body turned into starlight, and the spots disappeared.
So sudden? Ji Ping'an was a little surprised, chewing on the first half of the disciple's words, thoughtfully.
…
…
When Ye Hongling stepped into Laoliu Street, she looked up and found "Yijingzhai". She looked at it for a few seconds as if to confirm, and then stepped onto the threshold.
Looking at the young man who was looking calmly behind the hexagram table, the female martial artist raised her sword eyebrows:
"But Li Anping Gua Master?"
Ji Ping'an folded his hands and looked strangely, wondering what happened today.
One after another... but his face remained calm and he said with a smile:
"The head of the night department has arrived, and the flowers are shining brightly. I wonder what you are doing?"
This is considered a default identity.
Ye Hongling said in surprise: "Do you recognize me?"
Ji Pingan pointed to her clothes with a smile:
"Such a female military attache of such rank must be the only one in the entire Yuhang City, Ye Sishou."
Ye Hongling was speechless, and smiled mockingly on her pretty face:
"There have been frequent cases recently. There are many affairs in the yamen, which consumes your mind, which makes you laugh. I came here this time because I learned from Mrs. Pei that your husband is very good at hexagrams, so I would like to ask you to come out and help investigate this case. case."
This is half true and half false.
A group of warriors from the Demon Slayer Division, who were unable to seek help from the Taoist sect, did have a need to seek out "wild" hexagram masters, and it was also true that they came to hire someone to investigate the case.
But in addition, Ye Hongling also had another purpose, which was to take the opportunity to observe this divination master.
Pei's case was too weird. After returning that night, Ye Hongling tried to ask Pei Wei, but the latter refused to mention it further. Aristocratic families tend to maintain vigilance and distance when dealing with the court.
Ye Hongling couldn't get the answer, and it was difficult to put pressure on Pei, so she tried to investigate and sort out the entire case.
Two of them were found to play key roles.
One is a star official of the "Yin Yang Academy", which is difficult to investigate.
The other one is Yi Jingzhai’s Gua Master... So, today’s invitation can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
"Case?" Ji Ping'an was a little surprised. As his thoughts fluctuated, he guessed about Ye Hongling's purpose, which was quite expected.
Pei's case involves the reborn, so it will inevitably attract the attention of the court.
He went there with many hexagram masters that day. Later, Mr. Pei even gave him a generous gift, which seemed to be something that would not escape the attention of the government.
But Ye Hongling came to him to investigate the case, which was indeed unexpected.
Wait... When the old prisoner was leaving, he said, "Don't delay my business." Is this a hint that this case can be taken on? While Ji Ping'an was thinking, he only heard Ye Hongling say calmly:
"Yes. It is a bizarre disappearance case involving Xishan Academy. As far as I know, a scholar named 'Xie Wensheng' in the academy disappeared suddenly last night and was suspected to have been abducted. There were signs of a fight. After the mountain chief of the academy complained to the official, he forwarded it to the Demon Slayer Division."
Ji Ping'an's eyes blinked: "I was just kidnapped, so I won't alarm Mr. Ye."
Ye Hongling said "Yes" and said something shocking:
"After understanding, the fight was suspected to involve monks. And... the scholar who was kidnapped accidentally fell into the lake more than a month ago. After he was rescued, his temperament changed drastically."
A sharp light suddenly flashed across Ji Ping'an's eyes, but he covered it up well and pretended to be surprised:
"It sounds bizarre that this happened."
There was already a storm in his heart. If Ye Hongling hadn't lied, then the suspicion on this scholar would be huge.
And who was it that took him away? Also looking for the forces of the Reborn?
He pretended to ponder for a moment, then stood up and nodded:
"The chief minister personally invited me, so I have no reason to refuse."
Ye Hongling exhaled softly, smiled and said:
"Then please follow me for a while."
…
Hang the "Closed" sign outside and lock the store door.
Under the curious eyes of the neighbors, Ji Pingan and Ye Hongling walked out of Laoliu Street together and joined the rest of the demon slayers.
A free horse was assigned to them, and the group of people rushed towards the West City Gate and towards Xishan Academy.
Jiangnan is a great province for scientific research, with a prosperous literary style and many academies.
Xishan Academy is one of the more well-known academies located in the suburbs to the west of Yuhang.
Students in the city usually live in the courtyard. They only go to the city occasionally during holidays or when they run out of rice and noodles.
To put it simply, it is an environment that is relatively isolated from the outside world.
This is why the scholar named "Xie Wensheng" changed his personality so much that no one noticed it for so long.
The sun was shining brightly, and a group of people were galloping on horseback. When they were close to the academy, they slowly slowed down their horses.
"Is Xishan Academy ahead? The scenery is pretty good."
Ji Ping'an rode a horse, holding the reins, and looked at the foot of the green mountain in front of him, the large school buildings, surrounded by green pine lawns, and the gentle mountain peaks behind him, gradually becoming steeper.
A waterfall falls, and birds can be seen flying.
Strange to say, perhaps the water vapor has evaporated, but on this bright summer day, the mountains are actually covered in mist.
Ye Hongling's eyelashes trembled and she said "Yes" with emotion:
"Xishan Academy was originally called Xishan Ju. The original site was the property of a family in the south of the Yangtze River in the past. However, it was later changed by dynasties and occupied by various rebel armies. Later, when the Great Zhou Dynasty Dingding was established, it was changed to an academy.
On the mountain behind is Renjing Lu. You should have heard that there is a legendary figure above. He is a strong swordsman who was mentored by the Imperial Master. Many years ago, he was only one step away from observing the sky.
Outsiders only know that I am in charge of the Demon Slaying Division, and the head of the Pei family is in charge of the largest clan in Yuhang, but they don’t know that when it comes to martial arts, the two of us are far inferior to that Mr. Qi. "
When she spoke, her eyes showed undisguised admiration and admiration.
He didn't notice the strange look in the eyes of Ji Pingan, who was walking side by side:
"Oh? It's true that I have heard about it a little bit. It's just that I came to Yuhang not long ago and haven't had a chance to meet him. But since he is such a powerful person and is not far from Xishan Academy, how can he turn a deaf ear to the disappearance below?"
Ye Hongling corrected:
"First, it cannot be said that it has turned a deaf ear, at least we haven't asked yet. Second, Mr. Qi has been observing the precepts all year round and sharpening his sword in the sword hut. It is said that he has never stepped down the mountain for hundreds of years. Therefore, even if he is close, if he is not When you go down the mountain, you naturally can’t know the little things happening down there.”
No...what's the tone of your fan girl, I just said it casually, why do you have the attitude of defending your brother...Ji Ping'an complained in his heart.
He didn't say anything anymore, but when he looked at the "West Mountain" shrouded in clouds and mist, there was a trace of nostalgia and emotion in his eyes.
The supervisors have all come to see me, my "junior", and since they have come, why don't you take the time to see "Xiao Qi" later?
…
After a while, a group of people rode their horses for a while and finally arrived at Xishan Academy.
Leaving the horses outside for others to take care of, Ji Ping'an and Ye Hongling stepped inside and soon met the "mountain chief" named Qiu.
Analogy to the principal.
Chief Qiu Shan was a middle-aged man with a good appearance, wearing a Confucian robe. When he saw a group of official officials arriving, he hurriedly stepped forward and saluted:
"Secretary Ye, you are here."
From the tone of his voice, he seemed to know Ye Hongling.
Sure enough, Ye Hongling was not as cold and majestic as usual, and her expression was slightly softer. She introduced Ji Ping'an next to him, only said that he was the Taoist helper he had invited, and then asked about the case.
Chief Qiu Shan smiled bitterly and said:
"This matter is really strange. Yesterday everything was as usual, but in the evening the students went back to sleep. Xie Wensheng left a little late and stayed alone in the school building to study. He didn't want to hear the news of a fight suddenly, so the students hurried over to have a look. I saw a mess and no one was there, and I couldn’t find them anywhere.”
He gave a rough description of the situation.
Ji Ping'an didn't say anything. After listening quietly, he said:
"I don't know where the school is. Can you take us there to have a look?"
Chief Qiu Shan did not dare to be rude to this "Taoist master" and hurriedly said:
"Of course you can. After the incident, I ordered people to seal the place so that no outsiders could enter."
Tsk, the scene will be sealed off... the old reporter... Ji Ping'an thought.
Not long after, the group arrived at a locked room.
After Chief Akiyama opened the door, he invited the two of them to enter.
Ye Hongling did not take a step forward in a hurry, but looked at Ji Ping'an and made a "please" gesture.
As a martial artist, Ye Hongling always respected him in such professional matters.
This scene fell into the eyes of Chief Qiu Shan, who looked at Ji Ping'an with more and more awe, as if looking down on a superior person.
Ji Ping'an was not polite, stepped into the threshold, and immediately frowned.
I saw tables and chairs throughout the school building swaying here and there, obviously having been hit. There were still traces of friction on the ground from fighting and fighting, scars from swords, and burn marks from some spells.
Ji Ping'an pondered for a moment, pretending to make secrets, and muttered words, then took out a small porcelain bowl, opened it, used his fingers to spread a little cinnabar and smeared it on his eyelids. This was the Taoist "eye opening" ceremony.
In fact, he was secretly running the "Dayan Secret Technique" and trying to use the scene as a medium to divine what happened last night.
The next second.
With a bang, the seven stars in the sky rotated, and broken pictures poured into Ji Ping'an's mind.
…
I didn’t make it up, I’m embarrassed, so I made a detailed outline today. .
(End of chapter)
