Orchard Village.
Jiang Changkong stood under a tall willow tree.
In front of him is a peach forest.
Originally, at this time, Orchard Village was the most lively place of the day. The peach trees were bearing fruit, the young and old were weeding and fertilizing, and the young and old were enjoying the cool air and laughing under the trees.
But at this time, Orchard Village was completely silent.
Everyone in Orchard Village died.
Not only Guoyuan Village, but also the villagers in Shanhua Village and Shiliu Village next door were all dead.
Just last night, people in three villages died overnight.
There were no wounds on each person's body, as if they had died naturally, with a peaceful expression.
Based on Jiang Changkong's understanding, it is basically definitely related to the weirdness.
Therefore, he was prepared to wait for Weirdness here.
He visited the three villages and found no strange presence.
Only in the peach forest in front of him, he felt something was wrong.
But what exactly was wrong, he couldn't tell.
It's like this peach forest in front of you.
He felt as if the entire Taolin was one person.
However, how could such a large peach forest be one person?
Although he thought it was a bit absurd, Jiang Changkong felt that perhaps the opportunity for investigation lay in this peach forest.
So, he was ready to wait here.
Weirdness doesn't come out during the day, only at night is when weirdness comes out.
In a blink of an eye, night comes.
A figure began to appear in the orchard village, but these figures became clearer.
They lived as usual, feeding pigs, doing farm work, and doing housework.
Jiang Changkong passed through these people, and they were still busy without realizing it.
They have no idea that they are no longer in this world.
Jiang Changkong walked straight towards a woman wearing a pink dress.
These people are all phantoms and have no attack power against humans. They are not considered weird. There is only one weird person here, and that is this woman.
The woman is washing rice.
She washed a lot of rice and kept washing it with the clear water from the well.
Rinse the rice very clean and then set it aside to dry.
Jiang Changkong walked up to her.
The woman raised her head and saw a beautiful face appearing in front of Jiang Changkong.
The clothes are simple, but the face is peerless, and the figure is exquisite, making her a beauty in the world.
Even Jiang Changkong's eyes lit up.
Unfortunately, this is weird.
The woman stretched out her fair fingers to tuck her hanging hair behind her ears, and asked with a smile: "Handsome man, are you here to see me?"
Jiang Changkong nodded and asked directly without any nonsense, "Why did you kill them?"
"How do you know I killed them?"
The woman asked, blinking her big beautiful eyes, seemingly innocent.
But then he pouted and said: "I don't kill people, I just want them to help me find my body so that I can reincarnate."
Finding the body... reincarnation... Jiang Changkong's heart moved.
"If you talk carefully, maybe I can help you."
"Really?" The woman's beautiful eyes lit up.
Jiang Changkong nodded, "But you have to tell me everything."
"That's great." The woman immediately agreed, "My name is Taohua, and my family has Taohua wine brewing for generations. A month ago..."
With the woman's memories, Jiang Changkong finally knew the whole story.
It turns out that this woman is from this village, her name is Taohua. It is said that Taohua makes wine in her ancestors, but she was knocked unconscious when she went to the county to sell the home-brewed Peach Blossom wine.
When he woke up, he found that he had been raped in a wealthy family and was later sold to a county brothel.
The madam asked her to pick up the guests, but she resisted and refused. Three days later, she was taken away late at night, but she didn't know where she was.
She was raped again in a house, but this was also the last time, and she saw clearly the 'person' who raped her.
It turns out that the person who raped her was a snake demon.
In fear and despair, she was forcibly devoured by the snake demon.
Then she was brutally separated from her body by the snake demon.
The body was thrown in a mass grave, but the head was thrown in a river. She didn't know where the body was and couldn't be reincarnated.
Her obsession turned her into a weirdo, and she returned to the village to ask the villagers to help her find the body.
Jiang Changkong was slightly startled.
Investigating Taohua's death and reincarnating Taohua, there is a reward of up to 50 Dao fruits. It seems that there is a lot involved.
Jiang Changkong sighed secretly, this Taohua was also a miserable person.
Then he used the sword's heart to look at Peach Blossom.
But he was surprised to find that there was no black mist above Taohua's head.
According to what Taohua said, killing villagers in three villages just to let them help her find the body shows that Taohua's crime is heinous.
But there was no black mist or bloody light above Peach Blossom's head.
Do all the villagers in these three villages deserve to die?
What was once a simple matter becomes complicated and confusing.
Jiang Changkong did not kill Taohua.
For him, killing Taohua is just a matter of sword intent.
What he has to do now is to thoroughly investigate this incident, kill the demon and the people behind it, and completely solve the problem.
Otherwise, it will only treat the symptoms but not the root cause.
It is easy to kill a peach blossom, but there will still be more peach blossoms suffering.
According to Taohua, she was knocked unconscious and then raped in a wealthy family's home.
Later in a brothel.
Later, he was raped by a snake demon and devoured the Yin Yuan, and his body was separated.
The whole process is very clear.
What we are looking for now is, who knocked her out?
Who is that big family?
Which brothel was he sold to?
Where was the final place of death? Where did the body go?
Among them, the most important is the existence of the snake demon.
How did the snake demon appear in Qinghe County, and who was it colluding with?
"You are not allowed to harm anyone again until your body is found."
Jiang Changkong said.
Hearing that Jiang Changkong wanted to help her retrieve the body, Taohua was very happy and said sweetly: "I won't leave the village."
"By the way, brother, do you drink? The peach blossom wine I brew is delicious."
Drink wine made by a weird person?
Jiang Changkong shook his head in his heart.
Just when he was about to refuse, the sword code suddenly opened a page. There were no words on it, but a peach blossom.
Jiang Changkong:? ? ?
what the hell?
In his understanding, the "Sword Code" records the way of swordsmanship. How could there be any connection between the way of swordsmanship and peach blossoms?
Curiosity made Jiang Changkong accept the invitation.
He said to Taohua: "Okay."
Taohua was very happy that Jiang Changkong accepted the request, "Brother, come with me."
Then he turned around and entered the room, followed by Jiang Changkong.
Taohua quickly brought out a jar of wine, opened the mud seal, and poured a bowl into a large bowl, "Brother, try it."
Jiang Changkong stretched out his hand and picked up the bowl.
It's not that he trusts Taohua, but that he trusts the system.
The system has no reason to harm him.
But Taohua praised Jiang Changkong's behavior and was very happy.
Being trusted unconditionally by someone is definitely the best and happiest thing.
Jiang Changkong picked up the bowl and took a sip first.
There is no spicy feeling in the mouth, only a sweet taste, a bit like fruit tea, but sweeter than fruit tea.
When Peach Blossom Family enters the abdomen, a stream of air immediately rises from the abdomen and rushes towards the brain. It is as if a peach blossom is slowly blooming in front of the eyes. It is extremely beautiful.
Jiang Changkong was slightly startled.
Beautiful, really beautiful.
This wine is really different.
However, what does the illusion of peach blossoms when drinking alcohol have to do with the sword code?
Jiang Changkong was confused.
But now that I’ve drunk it, let’s drink the entire bowl to see what else is special.
Then he drank a large bowl of peach blossom wine with a tilt of his neck.
The peach blossom wine entered his stomach, and instantly a strong air flow rose from his stomach and rushed into his mind. In front of him was not a single peach blossom, but countless peach blossoms, flying one after another, occupying the entire world.
At this moment, the sword intent in his body suddenly burst out, drowning these peach blossoms in an instant.
These peach blossoms are not only beautiful, but also exude countless sharp edges.
It's like countless peach blossoms have turned into swords.
These swords are not only beautiful peach blossoms, but also murderous swords!
Swordsmanship...
Jiang Changkong was so blessed that he closed his eyes and was completely immersed in the endless peach blossoms.
Countless sparks of kendo thoughts are colliding...
I don't know how long it took before Jiang Changkong woke up.
That night when the sword book was opened, under the blooming peach blossom, three golden characters appeared: Peach Blossom Killing.
Jiang Changkong's eyes were bright.
Unexpectedly, after drinking a bowl of peach blossom wine, I actually understood the sword technique and included it in the "Sword Code". It is simply incredible.
"Good wine! Another bowl!"
Jiang Changkong praised.
Her big peach blossom eyes suddenly curled up and she said happily: "Okay!"
Making Jiang Changkong drink so happily seemed to be the greatest compliment to her.
Taohua then poured another bowl.
Jiang Changkong picked up the bowl and drank it all. The realization just now appeared again... Endless peach blossoms, endless sword light, rain of flowers all over the sky, overwhelming...
Jiang Changkong drank bowl after bowl, and the wine jar in Taohua's hand seemed to have endless wine, and he couldn't finish it.
Jiang Changkong was completely lost in his own enlightenment and did not notice this.
Jiang Changkong didn't wake up until the morning light shone into the room.
The peach blossoms are gone.
There is no wine jar or wine bowl.
There was only one table that was clean and shiny.
If it weren't for the endless sword intent rippling in his body at this moment, and the 'Peach Blossom Killing' on that page of the "Sword Code", Jiang Changkong would even doubt whether everything last night was true.
After careful reflection, he discovered that he had mastered the sword technique of Peach Blossom Killing to the fourth level.
That is the stage of just entering Dacheng.
In just one night, not only was the special sword technique of Peach Blossom Killing mastered, but it also reached an astonishing level four.
This speed of cultivation is simply appalling.
And this was just a night of drinking...
There was no wine jar or wine bowl. If it weren't for the three characters "Peach Blossom Killing" written in the "Sword Code", Jiang Changkong would have even thought it was a dream.
But Jiang Changkong knew that all this was true.
The drinking last night was also real.
He can still taste the sweet smell of peach blossom wine in his mouth.
In other words, peach blossoms are real.
"Don't worry, I will find your body."
Jiang Changkong said calmly.
Even if it wasn't for the investigation mission, it was because of Taohua's meal.
What's more, he also hopes to take the opportunity of finding the body to see Peach Blossom again... mainly because he wants to drink Peach Blossom Wine again.
He knew that this wine was extraordinary!
After leaving Guoyuan Village, Jiang Changkong returned to Qinghe County Town Yaosi.
"Sir, you are back."
Zhang Hu stepped forward quickly.
Jiang Changkong nodded, "Recruit Zhao Long and Wang Dazhuang to me."
He was too busy to investigate Tao Hua's case and needed some manpower.
As a Bronze Heavenly Guard, he could have three subordinates. He had never used this right and just kept Zhang Hu by his side.
There are not many black guards in the Demon Suppression Department, but basically all of them have been assigned. If you want them again, you have to wait or find them yourself and then authenticate them.
Firstly, Jiang Changkong couldn't find a suitable one, and secondly, he was new to the Demon Suppression Division and didn't quite trust others.
So there is only Zhang Hu.
But now, the investigation of Taohua's case involves many things, and he can't handle it alone.
This requires some people who know how to investigate.
That's why he thought of transferring Zhao Long and Wang Dazhuang.
These two people also often do some investigation work in Nanping Town, and they are familiar with the road.
As for the fact that there is no one available in Nanping Town after the two of them are transferred, that is not an issue that he should consider, but an issue that the new black guards arranged by Wei Fuguang should consider.
Hearing that Jiang Changkong wanted to recruit both Zhao Long and Wang Dazhuang, Zhang Hu's eyes lit up and he was overjoyed.
This is not just because he is familiar with Zhao Long and Wang Dazhuang.
Also because they have worked together for so many years, everyone knows each other very well and has already regarded each other as brothers.
Now that the brothers can finally be together again, that is naturally the best thing.
"Sir, I will go find them right now."
Zhang Hu clasped his fists excitedly.
"Um."
Jiang Changkong nodded.
Zhang Hu took the order and left, while Jiang Changkong was practicing swordplay in the yard.
While practicing sword steps, he swung his sword.
An hour passed in the blink of an eye.
The sword step that was already about to break through broke through in an instant and reached the third level.
The third level sword step has greatly increased the speed.
When it was used, the entire courtyard was filled with his afterimage.
While he was practicing, Zhang Hu, Zhao Long and Wang Dazhuang arrived.
But the three of them were waiting quietly outside without disturbing him.
At this time, Jiang Changkong was practicing sword steps and "Peach Blossom Killing" at the same time.
Although there was no Peach Blossom Wine, when he performed "Peach Blossom Killing", he couldn't help but think of the realization he had last night.
In the end, I became immersed in it without realizing it.
I don't know if it was because of the lack of peach blossom wine. This immersive practice did not last long. It only lasted for a stick of incense before I quit the immersive practice and understanding.
Jiang Changkong felt a little tired.
It seems to be caused by excessive mental energy consumption.
"It's a pity that there is no peach blossom wine... If there was peach blossom wine, I wouldn't be so tired at all."
Only then did he notice that the three of them had been waiting outside the door.
Then he sheathed his sword and said:
"come in."
"yes."
Zhang Hu opened the door.
Zhao Long and Wang Dazhuang walked in quickly, clasped their fists and knelt down on one knee, "Greetings, sir!"
Jiang Changkong smiled and said: "Get up, I don't want this here."
"Yes, sir."
The two stood up with excited looks on their faces.
Being able to return to Jiang Changkong's command again, they knew this was their opportunity.
Didn’t you see that Zhang Hu followed Jiang Changkong and is now at the third level of martial arts? If they are recruited this time, they will definitely have a chance.
As expected, Jiang Changkong casually took out a few banknotes and distributed them to Zhang Hu, Zhao Long and Wang Dazhuang.
"There are six hundred taels of silver notes here. Two hundred for each of you. Hurry up and bring up your cultivation."
The three of them were overjoyed.
"Thank you, sir!"
Zhao Long and Wang Dazhuang were overjoyed.
Wang Dazhuang knelt down on one knee again, clasped his fists and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, you are so kind. I am so grateful to you that I have done everything for you!"
He felt that Zhang Hu and Zhao Long had been the first to flatter him every time, so this time he had to come first no matter what.
Zhao Long was dumbfounded.
Damn it, you don’t have any martial ethics!
You have knelt down, but I haven't knelt down yet. What do you think of me?
Then he simply knelt down on both legs and kowtowed to Jiang Changkong, "Your Majesty is so kind and favors me so much that I have nothing to repay. I swear that I will never disappoint your Majesty's expectations!"
Zhang Hu stared from the side and his face twitched as he watched these two familiar companions become such shameless and conspicuous people.
He was thinking: You are all kneeling, should I kneel?
Although I have expressed my loyalty when following the adults, I have not played like you... Will the adults think that I am not as shamelessly loyal as you two?
Jiang Changkong was also embarrassed by the performance of the two people.
He knew that the two of them were sincere, but it was also true that they were shameless.
Otherwise, these two helpless guys wouldn't be able to thrive in Nanping Town.
Seeing Zhang Hu's look, I knew what he was thinking, so he smiled and said: "Everyone, get up. I just told you that I don't like this here."
"Okay, Zhang Hu, go back and take you to familiarize yourself with the situation, and then buy some training resources to practice immediately. I have some things for you to do tomorrow."
"Yes, sir!"
Zhao Long and Wang Dazhuang stood up and clasped their fists together with Zhang Hu.
After the three people left, Jiang Changkong also went out.
After destroying the Guan family, he obtained more than 10,000 silver notes from the Guan family. He must turn these silver notes into his own strength.
Otherwise, no matter how much money he has, it will be meaningless to him.
Of course, it is impossible for him to purchase resources in such a big way and without any scruples.
He found a deserted alley and went in. After a while, a strange young man came out, even changing his clothes.
The young man is Jiang Changkong, and this is what he looks like after his disguise.
Jiang Changkong went straight to the Wanxiang Building, the largest trading place in Qinghe County.
Wanxiang Tower has many cultivation resources and a complete range of varieties.
Zhang Hu and the others only bought some low-grade Zhuangti Powder, so there was no need to go to such a high-end place, and they could also enjoy discounts in other stores.
After all, if the price is the same without any discount, others will go to Wanxiang Tower to buy it.
Jiang Changkong has now reached the sixth level of cultivation, so the cultivation resources he purchased are naturally extraordinary.
In the Wanxiang Tower, he selected two types of elixirs.
One is the Strengthening Pill and the other is the True Essence Pill.
Whether it's strengthening his physical body or strengthening his true energy, he needs it now.
Although swinging a sword can improve his cultivation, with these elixirs, his cultivation speed will be accelerated and his foundation will be more solid.
Especially the strengthening of the physical body.
When the physical body becomes stronger, not only will the Dantian be larger and more true energy can be stored, but also the strength will be greater, the endurance will be stronger, the sword will be swung more and faster, and the speed of cultivation will naturally increase.
"Huh? A strengthening pill that quickly strengthens the body?"
Jiang Changkong's eyes suddenly lit up when he saw the introduction of this elixir.
According to the introduction, strengthening pills can not only strengthen the body, but also strengthen the physical body in a shorter time.
In this way, taking the Strengthening Pill once every ten days can be shortened to once every five days, and the Strengthening Pill itself has the effect of strengthening the body, which is equivalent to improving twice in five days!
In other words, it can be improved four times in ten days, which is equivalent to a fourfold increase in efficiency.
"Give me ten of these strengthening pills." Jiang Changkong said to the clerk.
"I'm sorry, customer, but there are only five strengthening pills available at the moment," the clerk said.
Jiang Changkong nodded, "In that case, these five..."
Before he finished speaking, an arrogant voice was heard:
"I want this Strengthening Pill, and thirty Strengthening Pills, wrap them all up for me!"
