Licheng was the first city built by the Dachang Dynasty in Lizhou. It relied on the "Lihe", the largest river in Lizhou, with fertile land and rich products. It was a beautiful place where spiritual energy gathered.
At that time, Taizu Dachang swept across the world, and the power of the Celestial Dynasty was at its peak. He easily took over the precious land of Licheng, built a city and surrounded it, and established a firm foothold in this wild land.
Previously, the development of Licheng and even Lizhou was slow, mainly based on garrisoned troops. After hundreds of years of accumulation, and in the past few decades, the Celestial Dynasty Xianting set the general policy of "expanding territory", Licheng ushered in the "boom" of development. "Chi Dao" is changing with each passing day, and it is the same every day.
Nowadays, Licheng has transformed from a small border town in the past to a powerful city in eight southwest states, with a population of over 800,000 and strong strength. It is like a sky-high mountain lying across the southwest border, silently guarding the Dachang Dynasty.
On the same day, Chu Chen used [shrink the ground to an inch] and traveled thousands of miles to Lizhou.
But coincidentally, not long after he entered Lizhou, he met people from the Southwest Demonic Academy.
Qing Yuzi, the director of the Lizhou Ghost and God Department, disappeared for no reason and was suspected to have died. Such a big thing happened, and the Demon Academy took it very seriously. The Deputy Envoy of the Demon and the Minister of the First Department personally led a team to investigate the matter thoroughly.
The person in charge of Lizhou this time was the earthquake department of the Demonic Academy where Han Chen was located.
Speaking of which, what is even more coincidental is that the person leading the team at the Demonic Academy is none other than his former boss, Mrs. Huixin.
The master returned to the Demon Academy two years ago and returned to his original position. However, he did not return to the Li Department. Instead, he was transferred to the Zhen Department where Xuan Fengzi was formerly in charge and became Han Chen's immediate superior.
This time, Master Huixin was ordered to investigate the matter of "Qingyuzi", and Han Chen also came with him. In addition, there was an acquaintance - Taoist Feilong.
Taoist Feilong, as Master Huixin's old subordinate in Libu, had an urgent matter this time, so he was temporarily seconded by his master to help.
"Ling Xiao, you're here too."
Master Huixin and Han Chen were very warm and came over to say hello with a smile.
Chu Chen took out the [Kyuzhou Supervision Order] from the Bracelet Immortal Mansion, which concealed the identity of the deputy commander of the Golden Dragon Guard, and explained:
"According to Sir's secret order, we are investigating the incident in Lizhou."
"That's good, let's investigate this matter together."
As Master Huixin spoke, his consciousness looked around Chu Chen's body, his face full of surprise:
"Ling Xiao, your magic power has improved so fast. If I read it right, your magic power has reached the middle level of the third grade?"
The refining god Huan looked at the ancient sun and moon, and his kidneys. The super-grade method was too advanced, and the breath was a little impetuous. Master Huixin saw the clues at a glance. He was not surprised at all, and had no need to hide it.
Then, he smiled and nodded slightly:
"It just so happened that by chance, I cultivated an extraordinary method, and my magic power skyrocketed."
Master Huixin suddenly realized it, and his face was full of envy.
It is no small chance or good fortune to make the mana cultivation of a strong man of the third level skyrocket.
On the side, Han Chen smiled bitterly and shook his head when he heard this. He felt a little disappointed for some reason.
Over the years, he has been practicing hard, and he is about to reach the late stage of the fourth level. His improvement in Taoist practice is extremely amazing among the monks with great supernatural powers, and he is widely praised and favored by his colleagues.
He originally thought he could get closer to Chu Chen, but he never expected that the two sides were getting farther and farther apart.
"No wonder Master said that in the later stages of practice, it becomes easier to widen the gap."
Han Chen sighed in his heart. He didn't take it seriously before, but now, he has experienced it personally.
On the other side, Taoist Feilong's mood was even more complicated.
Third-grade mid-level mana cultivation level
The speed of this practice was too amazing. Even if he was practicing a super-grade method and not a method of immortality, it was still a bit shocking and beyond his expectation.
At this growth rate, I am afraid that in ten years or so, Chu Chen's cultivation will reach the second level of magic power, and his Taoist magic power will catch up with his own Supreme Elder.
A second-grade strong man with a lifespan of one year has no disaster.
"Fortunately, the Tianxin lineage and the Lingshan sect have reconciled."
Taoist Feilong was shocked, but his heart was filled with joy.
Leave the city.
"Fellow Taoist Huixin, it's been a long and tiring journey. It's been a hard journey."
Xu Shi, Mumeng Lu of Lizhou, had heard the news a long time ago. As soon as everyone from the Demonic Academy arrived, he personally went out of the city to greet them.
After a few polite words with Master Huixin, Mumeng Lu from Lizhou straightened his expression, his eyes fell on Chu Chen, and he bowed his hands:
"Fellow Daoist Chu, are you here under the secret order of Sir?"
"good!"
Chu Chen nodded. His identity as the deputy commander of the [Golden Dragon Guard] was difficult to disclose to the public, but he carried the [Kyushu Supervision Order] with him and his secret decree. If something happened, he would be able to intervene as the emperor's special envoy.
Lizhou Mu Menglu looked a little nervous:
"Fellow Daoist Chu, what do you say, sir?"
Chu Chen smiled: "Sir, please ask us to thoroughly investigate the case of Qing Yuzi's disappearance as soon as possible, stabilize the situation in Lizhou as soon as possible, and order Pindao, who is idle at home, to supervise the case."
"I see."
Lizhou Mumeng Lu breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled and invited Chu Chen and Master Huixin into the city.
In the city, a sumptuous banquet was prepared for Chu Chen and the people from the Demon Court, and the standard of entertainment was quite high.
However, neither Chu Chen nor Master Hui Xin liked this set of welcomes and greetings, so they politely declined Lizhou Mu's banquet.
"The banquet is no longer necessary, business matters are more important."
Master Huixin has always been resolute and resolute, and she never acts sloppily. After rejecting the banquet, she immediately said:
"Fellow Daoist Meng, where is the young disciple of Daoist Qingyuzi? I heard that he was attacked not long ago? What's going on?"
As she spoke, Master Huixin couldn't help but sound a little harsh, with a hint of accountability.
After something happened to Qing Yuzi, the governor of the state, his young apprentice, as the main person involved, was an important and sensitive person. As a result, by coincidence, he was assassinated before the people from the Demon Academy arrived.
What is this!
Mu Menglu of Lizhou felt wrong and felt very ashamed on his face:
"Master, it's true that Meng was negligent in this matter. After Taoist friend Qing Yuzi disappeared, I immediately protected his disciple Wei Heng, but I didn't take it seriously afterwards. Who would have thought that today he would be killed?" He was injured by the magic of witchcraft."
"It's actually the evil spirit of witchcraft."
Master Hui Xin's gloomy face softened a little after hearing that it was a technique of being tired of winning.
If Qingyuzi's disciple is plotted against his face, then Lizhou will have a big problem. Such an important person has not been saved. From Lizhou Mu to all the officials, immortals, ghosts and gods, there will be problems.
However, it would be understandable if the witches were tired of winning.
The curse of victory is invisible, and as long as there is a slight flaw, it may be exploited by others, and you will be attacked unknowingly, making it impossible to guard against it.
It is precisely because of this that the world of immortal cultivators is extremely taboo on the art of witchcraft and Gu, and keeps it at a distance.
Lizhou is located in the wilderness of the southwest border.
Here, witchcraft is very popular. People who practice ancient witchcraft are best at the art of witchcraft and poison.
Back then, the Celestial Immortal Court paid a huge price in order to expand its territory, open up a situation in Lizhou, and open up a new world - many times the Celestial monks did not die in frontal battlefield conflicts, but died unknowingly. The witchcraft was so disgusted with the curse that he died quite frustrated.
Precisely because she understood the inside story, Master Huixin looked slightly calmer and asked:
"Fellow Daoist Meng, was this done by the local ancient witchcraft forces in Lizhou?"
"I'm afraid so!"
Mumeng Lu from Lizhou sighed and said:
"Not only is he the disciple of fellow Taoist Qingyu, in my opinion, Qingyuzi is also likely to be harmed by the [Ancient Witch God Alliance]!"
As he spoke, Meng Lu showed a look of reminiscence on his face and said:
"In the past two years, Taoist friend Qingyuzi and I have been traveling through Lizhou. The places that are relatively easy to operate and develop have been opened up, leaving only the hard bones. In recent days, Taoist friend Qingyuzi has been going out one after another, and I have not paid attention to it. , I didn’t come up with this matter, in my opinion, I am afraid that fellow Taoist Qingyuzi’s actions were too big, causing the Ancient Witch Divine Alliance to backlash.”
Master Hui Xin, Chu Chen and others were shocked when they heard this.
[Ancient Witch God Alliance] They can be described as thunderous.
Among the six top demonic forces in the eight southwest states, the [Ancient Witch Divine Alliance] is ranked only after the [Ten Thousand Beasts Palace], and there are three powerful men of the third level with great magical powers.
Their witchcraft focuses on blood-eating sacrifices and the art of witchcraft and poison. Moreover, they are also good at sealing mysterious magic, raising prostitutes and worshiping wild gods, which is contrary to the national policy of the Celestial Empire. Therefore, the [Ancient Witches and Gods Alliance] is anti-Chinese. Pioneer.
In remote and wild places like Lizhou and Yaozhou, witchcraft is very popular. To some extent, various forces have an unclear relationship with the [Ancient Witch God Alliance], and they have great influence in the local area.
In other words, the [Ancient Witch God Alliance] is a stumbling block for Lizhou to expand its territory and develop rapidly.
Qing Yuzi has been making big moves recently, secretly fighting with the [Ancient Witch God Alliance], and then being plotted against by a powerful wizard. The possibility is indeed very high.
For a moment, Chu Chen and Master Huixin nodded repeatedly.
However, Lizhou Mumeng Road was just a subjective guess without any substantial evidence. The two of them just listened and did not express an opinion.
"Fellow Daoist Meng, I wonder where Qingyuzi's disciple is. The poor nun and fellow Daoist Lingxiao plan to go and see him first."
"It's easy to talk. Master, fellow Daoist Chu, please come this way."
While talking, Lizhou Mumenglu took Master Huixin and Chu Chen to the Lizhou Ghost and God Department.
Not long after, there was a state ghost department and a side hospital.
Han Chen, Taoist Feilong and others were waiting outside.
Chu Chen, Meng Lu, and Master Huixin met "Wei Heng", the apprentice of Qing Yuzi, the governor of the state.
This "Wei Heng" is wearing a blue Taoist robe and has a handsome appearance. He is only in his early forties. He has already reached the fifth level of Dzogchen Taoism. He is only one step away from the realm of great supernatural powers. He can be regarded as a young talent. The leader of the great Immortal Sect.
As a young disciple of a third-grade great supernatural power monk, given his conditions, not only is it a sure thing to reach the realm of great supernatural power, it is also a certainty, and the chance is very high.
It is precisely because of this that Qing Yuzi took his young apprentice with him to train him in the crisis-ridden Lizhou border. The meaning of training is self-evident.
However, nothing lasts forever.
This leader in the spiritual world with a bright path to immortality suddenly fell from the clouds. First, his master disappeared for no reason and was suspected to have died. Now he himself has also encountered misfortune. He was in a state of confusion, sitting blankly without saying a word.
Mu Menglu of Lizhou shook his head: "His natal soul and consciousness were all injured, and he is as confused as a rotten tree and a stubborn rock!"
Seeing this, Master Huixin, who has a sharp mouth and a Bodhisattva heart, felt regretful:
"Fellow Daoist Meng, can you ask a Taoist doctor to diagnose him?"
"I've found it and asked a medical master to take action. However, this technique of hating victory is extremely good. Even if the master tried to do it, he couldn't be cured. At the moment, there is also a medical expert on the way."
"Let's give it a try, poor nun."
Upon hearing this, Master Huixin felt unbearable and pinched the magic formula with her hand. Suddenly there was a pure vase in her hand. She waved a willow branch and immediately used the [Yangzhi Nectar] inherited from Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and sprinkled it on "Wei Heng". On the body.
The next moment, a bright light flashed in Wei Heng's eyes, and he seemed to suddenly have a spirit.
However, this scene did not last long.
Soon, the aura in his eyes dimmed again.
"Hey, it seems to work!"
Mu Menglu of Lizhou felt happy and immediately saw hope:
"I have heard that Putuo Temple in Nanhai has received the Dharma lineage of Guanyin Bodhisattva who saves suffering. The Dharma is profound and can save all sentient beings with [Yangzhi Nectar]. The master has such magical powers. Please take a look again."
Master Huixin was also happy, but she did not take any action:
"The poor nun has just tried his best, but he seems to still have disgusting Qi and Gu Qi in his body."
After saying that, Master Huixin looked at Chu Chen:
"Ling Xiao, come and try!"
"good!"
Chu Chen immediately agreed. His [Three Light Divine Water] is indeed more suitable to use than Nanhai Putuo Temple's great magical power [Yangzhi Manna].
While he was talking, he took out the [Master Dutian Seal] from his sleeve, pinched the seal with his hand, and made a seal towards Wei Heng.
Immediately, the golden divine water of sunlight, the silver divine water of moonlight, and the divine purple divine water of stars interacted with each other and turned into the holy and bright three-light divine water, which was sprinkled on his body.
[Three Light Divine Water] can drive away all evil Qi, Gu Qi, and disgust Qi, and cure all evil diseases.
This time, the "witchcraft" in Wei Heng's body was overcome by the [Three Light Divine Water].
After the Three Lights Divine Water was sprinkled, the Gu Qi and Yin Qi in his body quickly melted and disappeared like spring snow meeting the warm sun.
"This is the Three Light Divine Water sealed by Dharma Master Dutian!"
Speaking of which, Mumeng Lu in Lizhou was quite unfamiliar when he saw Chu Chen for the first time, but when he saw [Three Light Divine Water], he remembered something and said:
"It turns out that Fellow Daoist Chu is the Fellow Daoist Chu Chen who inherited the direct lineage of Tianxin!"
"Exactly!"
As Chu Chen spoke, he immediately withdrew his magic power and put the [Seal of Master Dutian] back in his sleeve.
On the other side, Wei Heng softened and lay down on the futon.
"How is Ling Xiao (fellow Daoist Chu)?"
Chu Chen's face was full of joy: "Fortunately, he arrived in time. If it had been an hour later and Gu Qi and Yan Qi were allowed to wreak havoc on the sea of consciousness and his consciousness would be extinguished, then he would be in a state of confusion forever. He would be like a dead tree and a stubborn stone, and it would be difficult for him to become an immortal. save."
Upon hearing this, Lizhou Mumenglu and Master Huixin breathed a sigh of relief and showed joy.
Immediately afterwards, the three of them didn't say much, held their breath, and turned their attention to Wei Heng, a close disciple of Qingyuzi.
After about a stick of incense, Wei Heng woke up leisurely.
"I've met Mr. Zhou Mu, I've met two seniors!"
Wei Heng's spirit was sluggish and his consciousness was weak, but he was no longer confused and his mind was clear.
When Mumeng Lu of Lizhou saw this, his eyes lit up and he was quite happy:
"Wei Heng, what did you discover? Why did someone harm you for no reason!"
When Wei Heng heard this, he hesitated: "This"
Meng Lu's expression darkened and he said: "Wei Heng, these two seniors are special envoys sent by the Immortal Court. Your master's whereabouts are still unknown, and his life and death are unknown. If you find anything, don't communicate with us, your master."
"I said, I said!"
As soon as Wei Heng heard Master, his worries disappeared and he immediately blurted out:
"The opportunity to become an immortal, my master discovered the opportunity to become an immortal"
