A secluded courtyard is surrounded by high walls, with crape myrtle blooming in the corners, a pool surrounded by red cherry blossoms and green willows, several rockeries, and hundreds of beautiful bamboo poles.
More than ten elegant rooms are lined up in sequence, with clean small windows, fresh screen tents, and fine papers, pens, inkstones, pianos, chess, and hanging paintings.
Yan Ci leaned back on the chair, holding a handful of grass and teasing a spirit fox happily.
The spirit fox is snow-white and pretty, with extremely expressive black and bright eyes. Its erect ears and delicate nose are full of alertness. Its curly beard and soft and fluffy tail are all charming and charming.
Han Bing watched with interest for a while and said, "The little fox has something on his mind."
Yan Ci chuckled when he heard this, and Han Bingxing's eyes slightly scowled: "Don't believe it?"
Yan Ci took the opportunity to rub the little fox's butt and said with a smile, "How can a little fox be worried when his hair is not even long?"
Han Bing said angrily: "You shameless guy, you are raising a fox like a rabbit, be careful it bites you."
Yan Ci poked the little fox's nose and said, "With this little bit of spirituality, I'm afraid it's not weaned yet."
Before he finished speaking, the little fox suddenly opened his mouth and bit the restless finger in front of his nose. Yan Ci shrank his hands and screamed strangely, blood stains looming on his fingers.
Han Bing chuckled and said, "This is the price of talking nonsense."
The spirit fox closed its mouth and bit, then let go, then put its little head on its front paws, looking uninterested.
Yan Ci and Han Bing looked at each other in surprise and said in unison: "Sure enough, there is something on their minds."
Outside the door, Lin Hao, Yu Lu and others stepped into the room. Lin Hao said with a smile: "That's strange! The master of Qingming Peak's disciple was bullied by the little fox. He is simply unbearable." Everyone laughed.
Du Ruozhou joked: "Junior brother, please don't blush for now. If you want me to stop publicizing it outside, please come up with something to seal it." Everyone burst into laughter.
When Nightingale and others heard the commotion, they all came to ask what was going on.
Yu Lu sighed: "If you all know the origin of the spirit fox, I'm afraid you will regret laughing at the wrong person."
Du Ruozhou said: "Senior Brother, what do you say?"
Yu Lu said: "Uncle Chu mentioned last night that the young master of Qingqiu Mountain was kidnapped. It happened that Master Qingming was cleaning the demon cultivator's lair and found this fox. Besides, Master Hu was still in the mood to entertain the guests at the moment. Wouldn't the identity of the spirit fox be different? Ready to come out?"
Du Ruozhou was dumbfounded and hesitated: "Could this fox be the young master of Qingqiu Mountain?"
As soon as the words fell, someone responded: "Yes, it's Hu's Palm Pearl." The group of cultivators followed the sound and saw all the senior officials in the garden following Hu Buyi into the room.
The hall was a little crowded, so Yu Lu led his descendants to bow and wait outside the door. Only Yan Ci stood helplessly in the hall, hiding the green grass in his palms.
Qing Ming suppressed a smile and said: "My daughter-in-law has been planted with spirit-locking energy by King Ming, and all the pure spirit energy around her body has been imprisoned in her dantian."
The little fox was filled with joy and looked at Hu Buyi with pitiful eyes.
Hu Buyi suddenly felt heartache. He took three steps and two steps to the bed, placed his palm on the little fox's forehead and looked at it. After a long time, he breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Lingsuo's strength is decreasing rapidly, and there is another fairy power flowing. Could it be the fairy's Kongming Qi?"
"Tomorrow at this time, the Soul Locking Technique can be solved." Qing Ming nodded and said with a smile, "There is a saying that good and evil depend on each other. King Ming has initiated a wisp of demonic energy to transform your heart and soul, which can help her break through in cultivation."
After Hu Buyi's visit, he knew that his daughter would be able to advance to the fusion stage in just a short time. He said gratefully: "The fairy has given me a helping hand many times, but Hu really doesn't know how to repay her."
Qing Ming said: "The mountain master has just rescued a siege for me. How about we consider that we don't owe each other anything?"
Hu Buyi smiled bitterly and said: "Huaqing and Jialan claim to be the leaders of the world of cultivation. They point fingers when things happen but rarely use their full strength. Hu just doesn't like it."
Qing Ming said lightly: "Those who have been in high positions for a long time will inevitably be inconsiderate."
Hu Buyi said seriously: "The Nine-tailed Fox Clan is free and loose, but they understand the principle of repaying kindness. If the fairy has any mission in the future, Hu is willing to do the work of the dog and horse."
The four guardians of Qingqiu Mountain also came to worship. They were grateful to Qing Ming for saving the young master and mitigating the sins of him and others for the failed rescue. Qing Ming could not force himself and accepted the ceremony calmly.
After Hu Buyi led his subordinates back, Qing Ming finally chuckled, pointed at Yan Ci and said: "You are a bad guy who is acting recklessly. If the nine-tailed fox cares about you, I will never protect you as a teacher."
Yan Ci's expression was stern, and Lin Mo came to the rescue and said, "The nine-tailed fox is proficient in concealing changes. Let alone my nephew, even I didn't notice the strangeness."
Qing Ming said: "My little sister has repeatedly reminded me that this fox has an extraordinary origin, but he just can't get in the water."
Han Bing said: "It's okay to feed the nine-tailed fox to eat grass. What's terrible is that he rubbed the little fox several times with his hands."
Shen Tianlu said seriously: "It's not good. The crime of teasing the nine-tailed spirit fox is not a small crime." Everyone laughed when they heard this.
Mei Ying is a graceful and graceful woman, with a clear and hopeful look in her phoenix eyes, and a bright red feathered dress that outlines the undulations of her body. The soft red lips, the slightly blooming pear dimples, and the touch of snow-white and smooth skin under the skirt of the clothes are all tempting and swaying in everyone's mind.
At this time, she had a faint smile on her lips, quietly watching the group of cultivators misbehaving, and suddenly said in a magnetic voice: "If Master Yan is interested, Master Yan would like to be a beautiful man, and beg Master Hu to make that little fox a dual cultivator." ?”
Chu Shangu took a sip of spiritual tea and said, pretending to be thoughtful, "Well, fellow Taoist Hu is worried about not being able to repay his kindness. This is definitely a good idea! Take both sides into consideration."
Hua Xi couldn't help but laugh and said: "Tongchenyuan's reputation is growing day by day. It doesn't mean it insults Tianhu's reputation. Besides, it can recruit a strong supporter. Why not do it?"
Yan Ci was about to cry but had no tears when she suddenly heard Qing Ming say: "The nine-tailed fox is pretty and beautiful. It is indeed a good match. Let me mention it tonight."
The words became truer and truer, and Yan Ci was frightened by the intimidation.
Lin Mo said seriously: "I heard that the spirit fox is a talent with heavenly spiritual roots. Brother Hu may not agree."
Shen Tianlu spread his hands and said, "I've been teased several times, and you still can't catch me?"
All the disciples burst into laughter. Jiang was old and hot after all. In terms of his ability to scare people, the younger generation simply couldn't match him. Yan Ci looked depressed. He felt like he was worse than dead.
After chatting and talking, when the laughter gradually subsided, Shen Tianlu said solemnly: "This trip went very smoothly. I wonder if I will return to the mountain gate tomorrow?"
It turned out that Shen Tianlu had been lucky enough to capture several Qihuang grasses during his previous roundup of demon cultivators. This grass could be used to refine Huangji Pill. After the Huaying cultivators took it, it was quite effective in condensing their magic power. Shen Tianlu worked hard for several years, but finally It was easy to get together this last auxiliary medicine, but my heart was as restless as a cat scratching my head, wishing I could go back to the mountain and start refining the elixir immediately.
Lin Mo asked about the reason, and said with a dumb smile: "Junior brother, the cat in my heart probably needs to be caught for a while."
Shen Tianlu hurriedly asked why, and Lin Mo said: "Going down the mountain to kill monsters is secondary. Now Luo Yinzhu is causing trouble in the city, and the garden owner intends to show off the strength of the garden."
Shen Tianlu was a little confused and asked: "Are the rumors true? Is Luo Yinzhu really hiding in this garden? I really want to broaden my horizons."
Lin Mo said indifferently: "The master of the garden has not elaborated, but whether it is true or false, outsiders are not allowed to care about it."
Everyone was silent, Shen Tianlu said: "There is nothing to fear from the rest, but Huaqingmen and Jialan Temple..."
Lin Mo interrupted and said: "The monks of the two factions are overflowing with selfishness and are just a mob."
Chu Shangu said: "Although this is reasonable, it is still difficult to resist Hua Qing and Jia Lan with their arms and legs together."
Hua Xi echoed: "The situation is not optimistic. Dahuang Ruins and Huanye Palace are eyeing us. If we break up with Hua Qing and Jia Lan again, even with the help of the Susha Family, the chances of winning may not be high."
Mei Ying also nodded and said: "Yes, unless we can recruit another force to check and balance, it will be in danger."
Qing Ming listened quietly without saying anything. After hearing this, he said smoothly: "There is an opportunity now."
Lin Mo said: "What opportunity?"
Qing Ming said: "Mrs. Yuehua and my little sister are old acquaintances. In the morning, they kindly invited us to go to the Mahayana Mansion for a chat."
Lin Mo frowned and said: "The invitation at this time must have deep meaning. What is junior sister's plan?"
Qing Ming said without hesitation: "It's okay to go."
Lin Mo asked: "Pan Yuan Alliance also has dissatisfaction with the Immortal Pearl, why do they venture deep into dangerous places?"
Qing Ming analyzed: "The relationship between Huaqing Sect and Jialan Temple is ambiguous, and the Panyuan Alliance is not unified, so it is natural to worry about being annexed one by one. According to the younger sister's speculation, Yuehua has the intention to expand the alliance, so it is natural to weigh the immortal beads and Taoist sects. Which is more important than inheritance?"
Lin Mo thought for a while and saw that Chu Shangu, Hua Xi, Shen Tianlu and Mei Ying all had no objections, so he nodded and said: "It is a good idea to win over each other. This plan is feasible."
Qing Ming said resolutely: "Then we will set off tomorrow. First, we will take all the disciples to Zhaixing City to see the city, and then go straight to Beidi Mahayana Mansion."
All kinds of calculations are surprising. Yan Ci and others are swaying in their hearts while listening. Tongchenyuan establishes a sect to benefit the people, but it turns out that they are still unable to escape the intrigues in the world.
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The sun is shining brightly and the peach blossoms are fragrant. Some practitioners go out for a spring outing, while others sit behind closed doors.
In a corner of the city, He Zuwang was in his room, whispering to someone.
He Zuwang snorted coldly: "Tongchenyuan's eyes are as high as the top. If it weren't for Che Yudao's affair with him, you and my sect would have captured him long ago."
Suffering and Silence Heshi said: "Amitabha, harmony is the most precious thing, Tan Yue must not lie."
He Zuwang said with displeasure, "The wise don't tell secrets. If the master doesn't covet Luo Yinzhu, why would he secretly discuss it with us?"
Kuji said in a deep voice: "We must be careful of what you say in the world. The Huaqing and Jialan factions have always shared weal and woe, but at this time it is inevitable that it will be a bit dazzling."
He Zuwang snorted coldly and said to the guest: "Master, please go slowly. I won't send you off far."
Kuji had no choice but to say: "Fake Taoist priest, you are just trying to get rid of me."
He Zuwang sneered and said: "The bald donkey talks so much about benevolence, righteousness and morality, who knows if you will stab the old Taoist when you laugh so harmlessly."
Kuji slowly said: "I and my Taoist friends are close friends through life. The two masters often tell us that we must share weal and woe. Isn't it chilling to say this for no reason?"
The monk didn't mean what he said. He said he was heartbroken, but he actually looked completely indifferent. He paused for a moment and said, "This matter is very involved, so we should only take a look at it slowly."
He Zuwang sighed and said: "It's not that the old Taoist is impetuous, it's just that he searched here and there but didn't even know who hid the fairy beads. Master can't explain it."
Kuji said: "According to accurate information, a few years ago a young man named Yan Ci took refuge in Tongchenyuan with Luo Yinzhu and became a disciple of Qingming."
He Zuwang perked up and asked, "Luo Yinzhu is still in the possession of this person?"
Kuji shook his head and said, "I don't know. That person was accepted by Qingming as a disciple because of his true spiritual root qualifications. He may have used the fairy beads as a apprenticeship ceremony."
He Zuwang said: "Qingming is loyal to Tongchenyuan and will definitely not take the fairy pearl as his own."
"It makes sense." Kuji said, "Luo Wangshu was not in the garden at that time. It is hard to say that Yuan Muyun would also miss this pearl."
He Zuwang denied: "According to what Luo Wangshu said on Zhaoyao Mountain, it can be inferred that she also knows the whereabouts of this pearl. Furthermore, Qingming has an aloof and arrogant temperament. If he is not willing to give in, it will be difficult for outsiders to get it, and the same is true for Yuan Muyun. "
