Laoshan boundary.
An elegant young man in a white robe and plain belt stands beside a small river.
As time passed, the horizon gradually became rouge. The young man took off the bamboo flute from his waist and played the transverse flute.
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"
The sudden sound of the flute startled some birds.
The sound of the flute is melodious and ethereal, crisp and soft, euphemistic and clear, making people intoxicated!
As the sound of the flute gradually drifts away, the lingering echo seems to carry infinite reveries and thoughts, slowly rising, the sound of the flute and the birds, an unspeakable sadness permeates the air, even the fish in the river listen to it. They all swam a little slower...
"Mom, I must seek justice for you...!"
"My child will definitely kill Xiong Xiong and that poisonous woman to sue your spirit in heaven..."
"If a demon has feelings, the monster is not evil. If a man has no feelings, how can he be a human being?!"
In a small wooden house.
An elegant young man and a middle-aged couple invited the moon to drink together.
"Brother Zhang and Sister-in-law Zhang, thanks to your care and attention over the years, Zui Zui has to say goodbye today."
"I know Brother Zhang is a good drinker. These twenty-two jars are the bamboo leaf wine I brewed over the years, which represents a little bit of my feelings."
The elegant young man handed the middle-aged woman a book.
"Sister-in-law Zhang, this is what I have learned from my own cultivation over the years. When Hua Gui grows up, I can let her take a look."
Faced with this appearance that seemed to be about the aftermath, the middle-aged couple looked at each other.
"Brother Tao, do you really want to leave?" the middle-aged man said, pouring wine into his mouth.
"Damn old man, Brother Tao is about to leave, and you're still thinking about your wine!~"
The woman slapped the man angrily and looked at the elegant young man again.
"Brother Tao, what happened? Tell us. If we can help, we will definitely help you."
Zai Zui smiled lightly and said, "Brother Zhang and Sister Zhang misunderstood. I'm just going south to Yangzhou."
At this time, a little deer ran over, its little head nuzzled affectionately, and a childish voice sounded.
"Brother Tao, can you please not leave?"
"If you leave, there won't be anyone to play with my lady-in-law!~"
Zui Zui stroked the little deer's head gently and with a smile, but said nothing.
The middle-aged man interrupted the mother and daughter with a drunken look and hiccupped:
"Hiccup...Okay, now that Brother Tao has made a decision, you two should stop messing around."
"...But Brother Tao, no matter what you are doing, remember to be safe!~"
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After bidding farewell to the Zhang family, Zui Zui headed south.
He came here for the [Taiping Army] in Yangzhou. He learned from some spirits that there were many good demons and ghosts serving under the [Taiping Army]. In this case, he should be able to accept him, right? !
Xiong Xiong and the poisonous woman were already dignitaries of the day. If he wanted to take revenge and was alone, he would inevitably be alone. Although Brother Zhang and Sister Zhang were very kind to him, this was his personal grudge and he could involve them casually. It's not meant to be intoxicating.
However, the [Taiping Army] raised troops in Yangzhou and made it clear that the chariots and horses would fight against Da Ying. In addition, there was no direct shouting and killing of demons and ghosts there, so Zui Zui decided to join there and use its power.
"Xiong Xiong......!"
Zui Qingjun's face showed deep hatred.
Xiong Xiong, considered to be his biological father, originally lived a happy life with his Zui mother, although they were a poor couple. But after he was named on the gold list, in order to cling to the powerful, he married the prince's daughter, poisoned his young drunken wife with "ten bits and pieces", and abandoned her body in the bamboo forest.
The intoxicated soul has extraordinary strength and never loses its true spirit. It is rescued by the bamboo spirit in the bamboo forest. The soul is attached to the bamboo branches. From then on, it uses bamboo as its body, becomes a bamboo demon, and learns the way of cultivation from the bamboo spirit.
Perhaps his talents are really extraordinary, and his obsession with revenge is deeply rooted, but after twenty years of practice, his skills and moral conduct are comparable to those of other monsters of two to three hundred years.
As soon as he entered Yangzhou, Zui Zui immediately felt the difference.
At the foot of Mount Laoshan, the people's lives were actually quite stable, but on his way south, he saw many people in ragged clothes and without enough food. When he arrived in Yangzhou, Zui Zui immediately noticed the difference in the temperament of the people here.
Positive and enthusiastic...
Even though he was wearing the most ordinary linen clothes and eating pancakes that were not too oily, the expectation for the future in his eyes really made Zui Zui's heart beat.
In particular, he saw soldiers in fine armor working together with monsters in some places, which confirmed the accuracy of the information he had learned before...
Going round and round.
From what he saw along the way, he had a basic understanding of the strength and style of the [Taiping Dao]. He also understood that now should be the time for the [Taiping Dao] to expand its strength on a large scale.
So, which direction should you go in?
Join the [Taiping Army]? !
However, there is a strong aura of military evil in the army. If you go in by yourself, let alone the suppression of strength, it is equivalent to suffering all the time.
After excluding the combat troops, Zui Zui thought about the next several departments of [Taipingdao], management, education, medical care, construction, logistics, farming...
He hopes to be in a position where he can control a certain amount of power. If he really wants to be idle and unofficial, then...
"Yo~!"
"A young man with a demon body and a human soul is rare~!"
"Are you interested in coming up and having a drink with me?!"
Suddenly, an old voice reached Zui Zui's ears.
Zui Zui paused and looked up to see an old man. His beard and hair were all white and his eyes were blazing. He was not like an ordinary person.
Then he glanced slightly and found that the people around him were doing their own things. It seemed that they had not heard the old man's words at all. In addition, he could see his situation at a glance. Zui was slightly hesitant, but he kept walking forward. Second floor.
"I am a book fairy, what is the young man's name?"
Nowadays, "Xinmin Digest" is developing very well. It is no longer the three or two big cats and kittens at the beginning. The book fairy only needs to be responsible for writing articles on weekdays, and other trivial matters are left to the people below.
I went out for a drink today, but I didn't want to meet an interesting young man.
Monster body and human soul, another one with a story! ~~
"My surname is Tao, my first name is Zui."
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Military aircraft department.
Zhuge Wolong was burying his head in bed when someone came to report that it was Shu Gong, the editor-in-chief of "Xinmin Digest".
"This old guy, since when did he know how to use the main entrance when he came to my place?!"
Zhuge Wolong cooed.
Because the Book Fairy has strange talents and magical powers, and the relationship between the two of them is both teacher and friend. When the Book Fairy comes to his place, which book or report will he like to suddenly jump out of?
He looked at the doorman and asked, "Did Mr. Shu come alone?"
The doorman said: "No, the bookkeeper also brought a young man with him, who is gentle and elegant, and has a good temperament."
Zhuge Wolong was thoughtful.
"Invite them in and prepare tea."
Shuxian and Zui Zui came together. Zui Zui did not expect that the old man he met by chance on the roadside was actually familiar with the Shangshu Ling of [Taiping Dao] and could come directly to his office.
He knew very well that this Shangshu Ling was the famous Zhuge Wolong.
There is no way, since the [Taiping Dao] occupied Yangzhou, interested people will naturally collect information about the forces of the [Taiping Dao], and Zhuge Wolong's crusade article published on the first page of "Xinmin Digest" made his name even more legendary. All over the world.
When Zui Zui entered the military aircraft, he clearly felt several breaths that made his heart tremble. No, with such a master's skills, he should not be able to detect it. This was deliberately released by others... So, this is a shock!
Before he even entered the door, Shuxian's loud voice shouted.
"Zhuge, you have to thank me very much today, I brought you a talent!"
Zhuge Wolong looked at the two people who came in. No, his eyes only stayed on Su Zui. He was too familiar with the book fairy.
Well, when I first saw it, I immediately felt good about it.
Mainly intoxicated, his appearance is really handsome, especially when standing next to an old guy.
Wearing a white robe with a plain belt, a folding fan and a turban, and a long body, she is free and unrestrained. A jade flute is inserted diagonally around his waist, and a jade wine flask hangs on his waist, making him look like a handsome young man in troubled times.
"I was drunk late in life and met Mr. Zhuge."
It was obvious that Zhuge Wolong's Qi training was not high, but Zui Zui sensed a brilliant momentum from his body, which was extremely strong and powerful, with a grand aura.
Therefore, he calls himself a "late-born".
Zhuge Wolong stretched out his hand: "It turns out to be Mr. Tao, please take a seat!"
The fairy in the book said: "Didn't you want to find a suitable candidate to take charge of the Yangzhou Demon Clan? No, I have found Zui Zui for you, and it will definitely meet your requirements."
After saying that, no more words were spoken, and the remaining time was left to the two of them.
After hearing this, Zhuge Wolong's heart moved, his eyes flashed, and he suddenly understood the art of looking at Qi.
"It turns out that Mr. Tao is also an extraordinary person!~"
At this glance, Zui Zui was shocked physically and mentally, feeling as if she had no secrets from the inside out.
He suppressed the shock in his heart and was once again impressed by the strength of [Taipingdao].
At that glance just now, Zhuge Wolong immediately understood the origin and temperament of this drunk.
The demon body and human soul, this intoxication is now the body of the bamboo demon; the clear energy rises, and there is no trace of blood evil. It can be seen that after becoming a demon, he cultivated hard and never harmed anyone...
I just don’t know how much real talent and learning he has? !
Zhuge Wolong asked: "Master Tao, you were born in the human race, and now you are a bamboo demon. You have experienced the identities of humans and demons. I wonder, how do you view the existence of humans and demons?"
Zui Zui turned his eyes and knew that he was entering the test phase.
He already knew what kind of opportunity this was from the book fairy's mouth! ~
If his answer can satisfy Zhuge Wolong, then he will have the opportunity to control the entire demon clan in Yangzhou. Thinking of this, Zui Zui couldn't help but straighten his body.
He said seriously: "Wan Sheng feels that all things in the world and all living beings have their own way of survival. If monsters are sentient, they are not evil. If humans are ruthless, how can we be human?!"
Zhuge Wolong asked again: "So, what are sentient beings?"
This is not a casual question, because everything can become a demon, but what about before becoming a demon?
Zui Zui said: "All creatures with spiritual intelligence are sentient beings."
Zhuge Wolong said: "For example, take bamboo as an example. If it does not become a demon, does Mr. Tao think it is still a sentient being?"
Zai Zui thought for a while and said: "Sentient beings are sentient beings, and all sentient beings are sentient beings. All creatures with spirituality and emotions are called sentient beings. The most spiritual and emotional beings are humans."
"As for those who are born but have no destiny, Wan Sheng believes that they do not belong to the scope of the main sentient beings."
"If you see a monster doing evil, how will you deal with it? If someone is killing monsters, what choice will you make?"
"…………"
This conversation, which seemed like a casual chat or a test, lasted for most of the day. Zhuge Wolong asked a lot of questions from various aspects, and Zui Zui answered them one by one. Some of them he really didn't know, but he didn't try to be brave and said bluntly that he had little talent and little knowledge.
And through this question and answer, Zui Zui gradually figured out the attitude of the [Taiping Dao] towards demons and ghosts. It was very simple, they treated everyone equally.
Observe the laws and regulations, and those who break the law will be punished, regardless of monsters!
But it is this equal treatment that makes Zuizui sigh with emotion at the thoughtfulness of its founder...
Because he has seen some Taoist priests and monks who firmly believe that people are humans and monsters are monsters, and they will kill monsters when they see them.
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Bamboo has no intention, because people have feelings. Everyone says it’s good to be sober, but I like to be intoxicated, laugh and forget my worries.
"Strange Gods and Strange Things"
