Chronicles of Celestial Origins

Tang Ning took out the note and injected it with spiritual power. The conversation between Xu Qingxian and He Wenwen was heard again.

"This note is the secret record of Taoist Xu Qingwan, the wife of Xu Xingju, the eldest son of Xu Mansion. It can fully prove that the Xu family is guilty of having an affair with the demon sect. Taoist He Maocai also made great contributions to this matter. Because he exposed the case, Tang knew The Xu family has committed crimes and colluded with the Demon Sect for many years."

Upon hearing this, the expressions on several people's faces suddenly became quite exciting, and they all looked at him for a while.

He Maocai smiled, looked at his nose with his eyes, and his mind remained motionless.

"One more thing. The Xu family has some properties in the north of Jing. I don't care about anything else. But Bigu Pill is a task entrusted to me by the sect. In the past, the Xu family managed this item. Now that the Xu family has been wiped out, it will naturally be necessary. Someone takes over. If any of you think you can handle this matter, you can come to me and be strict beforehand. If anyone fails to complete the task after taking over, don't blame me for being rude. "

"I will drink from the golden cup together, but I will not spare you the white blade. Please enjoy yourself today and drink from this cup together."

Everyone raised their glasses and drank the wine in one gulp.

The banquet ended at the end of the day. In the next few days, Tangning received invitations from several families to attend the banquet. The purpose was naturally to take over the Xu family's property.

During this period, they talked about the pros and cons, talked about the advantages and disadvantages of their own company and other companies, expressed their loyalty, and of course expressed their private devotion directly or indirectly, openly or secretly.

Tang Ning always looked at him and spoke vaguely, without making a clear statement.

A few days later, a thin old man, clothed in cloth and linen shoes, with a humble demeanor, came outside the Jingbei Mansion. He said to the boy at the door: "Excuse me, I'd like to inform you that Senior Zhou Mao, Wu Siyuan, is here to pay a visit to Taoist Fellow Tang."

"Master Uncle Zhou, is Mr. Wu Siyuan?" Tang Ning asked

"Yes, that's what he said." Zhao Bao replied

"Please come in!"

The two met in the inner hall. Wu Siyuan was at the ninth level of Qi refining. He was quite tall but skinny. He looked very uncoordinated and walked like a moving bamboo pole.

"Fellow Taoist Tang, I am walking under the command of Senior Zhou Mao. The last time I went to Taihe Temple to report the affairs of the Xu family under Ming Dynasty, I happened to be ordered by Senior Zhou to go to Jiangdong to handle affairs, so I had no chance to meet. Today I passed by Jingbei Special Come pay a visit." Wu Siyuan said.

As the director of Chu State affairs, Zhou Mao, in addition to the disciples of Qianyi Sect, also recruited a group of casual cultivators to help him handle affairs. Otherwise, how would only three people handle the huge territory of Chu State's 157 counties? Yes.

However, Taihe Temple was the place where Zhou Mao Qing cultivated, and Zhou Wen Gao Huan accompanied him. The casual cultivator subordinates he recruited usually stayed in Bianjing Mansion, so Tang Ning did not see anyone else during his two visits to Taihe Temple.

"Since we are both subordinates to Master Zhou, Fellow Daoist Wu, there is no need to be polite. Please sit down!"

The two sat down separately, and the maid brought tea. Tang Ning took a sip and said, "Not long after Tang went to Jingbei, many of Uncle Zhou's guests were strangers. I went to Taihe Temple twice and was unable to meet with you. I don't know, Daoyou Wu." Is it because of Uncle Zhou’s orders that you come to our place this time?

"Fellow Taoist Tang did not recognize us, but we all know your name. Taoist friend went to Jingbei for more than a month, but he found out the cause of death of the former leader He Wengan, and implicated the Xu family's great rebellion in colluding with the Demon Sect. , I heard from fellow Taoist Gao that Senior Zhou has reported his merits to your sect, and I think a reward will be issued in the near future."

"Pindao came to Jingbei this time to visit relatives. There is a descendant in Pindao's family who has good spiritual qualifications, so he wants to take him to Yongquan Hall to study. As for whether he can join the Qianyi Sect in the future, it depends on his own destiny. Secondly, to visit an old friend, I passed by your residence and came to pay a visit and congratulate you."

Yongquan Hall is equivalent to the reserve academy of Qian Yizong in the secular world of Chu State. It specially recruits young children with good spiritual roots and good qualifications. It starts training from an early age to prepare for the sect's transformation into the mortal world.

Yongquan, as the name suggests, refers to the endless spring water, which means the foundation of the sect.

Once every ten years, the Qianyi Sect opens a mountain to recruit disciples. Those young children with spiritual roots and good qualifications will first enter the Yongquan Hall. When the sect opens, they will enter the sect directly. According to statistics, the sect will directly enter the sect from the Yongquan Hall. Among the young children who enter the sect, the proportion of successful transformation reaches more than 70%.

"Oh? Is Fellow Daoist Wu also a monk from Jingbei?"

"Yes, Pindao is originally from Shuiyi County. His ancestors lived here in his previous life. He entered the world of spiritual practice due to fate. Moreover, because the spiritual energy in the counties in northern Jing Dynasty was thin, he left Jingbei in his early years in order to seek the avenue. This time he came to northern Jing One is to take the younger members of the family to study at Yongquan Palace, and the other is to visit old friends. "

"My old friend Tang Daoyou must know each other. He is Gao Yingyuan, the head of the Gao family in Shuiyi County. When we were young, I traveled with him to the north and south of the Chu Kingdom, visited famous mountains and rivers, and became friends with others. At that time, he was just a young master of the Gao family. It's been forty years now, and every time I think about it, it feels like it was yesterday." Wu Siyuan sighed.

Tang Ning was originally wondering why he was here, but as soon as he said this, she realized that he was a lobbyist of the Gao family and came specifically for lobbying.

It seems that Gao Yingyuan has a lot of connections, including Zhou Mao of Bianjing. It is no wonder that the Gao family has been able to maintain its position as the first family in Jingbei for many years.

"Oh! I see. I never thought that there would be such a friendship between Daoist Fellow Wu and Fellow Daoist Gao. Fellow Daoist Wu's visit to my residence this time is not just for a visit! If you have any other matters, please speak up."

After being told bluntly by Tang Ning, Wu Siyuan smiled, without any embarrassment in his expression, but appeared to be free and upright: "Friend Tang is quick to speak, and I don't beat around the bush anymore. Listen to my old friend, after the Xu family exterminated and ransacked their homes, their property is still vacant. No one will take over. This matter is decided by fellow Taoist. Please tell me the truth. If you have a definite candidate in mind, I will never say another word. This is the end of the matter. If you haven't found him yet, please allow me to express my thoughts."

Tang Ning said, "Fellow Taoist, please speak frankly. I haven't made a decision yet."

Wu Siyuan said: "Of all the properties of the Xu family, my old friend only cares about Bigu Pill and everything else. Since my fellow Taoist is undecided, please listen to Pindao's words. Yu Gong, the Gao family is the number one in northern Jingbei." This big family is unmatched by other families in terms of financial resources and manpower, and Gao Yingyuan has always been well-respected in Jingbei. He handed over the bigu pill industry to the Gao family. One does not have to worry about the tasks given by the noble clan every year, and the other does not have to worry. It will overturn the Xu family's path and collude with the Demon Sect."

"Because it is the largest family in Jingbei, it just needs to do its duty honestly. The reason why the Xu family colluded with the Demon Sect is not only that his brother is a disciple of the Demon Sect, but more importantly, because of his greed The purpose of selling the Bigu Pill to the Demon Sect at a high price was to surpass the Gao family and become the first family in Jingbei. Since Tang Daoyou first came to Jingbei, he had nothing to do with the powerful people in this place. Those who have both talents and talents will live in the place.”

Tang Ning said: "I also know what fellow Taoist Wu said, but He Maocai did a great job in exposing Xu Qingyuan this time. If he hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known about the Xu family's wrongdoing. And although I didn't say it explicitly before, I secretly hinted that I would use the Xu family's Bigu Pill If you entrust your property to them, how can you break your trust?”

Wu Siyuan said: "Since Taoist Taoist Tang didn't say it clearly, how can he say that he broke his promise? I heard that the note recording the Xu family's criminal evidence was secretly recorded by Taoist friend Xu Qingwan, the wife of the eldest son of the Xu family, and it was made available to everyone in the Xu Mansion that day. The person who exposed the Xu family was also Taoist friend Xu. The He family was just a matchmaker. A small reward is enough, but how can they pay for it with the property of the noble clan? "

"Listen to what Taoist Gao said. On that day, Taoist Taoist Tang had a face-to-face argument with the Inspection Bureau in the Xu Mansion to protect the innocent members of the Xu family. That night, a group of masked thieves sneaked into the Xu Mansion and killed all the descendants of the Xu family. Who are the masked thieves? How could you, Taoist friend Tang, not know this person?"

No need to think about it, Gao Yingyuan must have told him about the masked thief sneaking into the Xu Mansion. Gao Yingyuan had good information. This matter was indeed a source of frustration for Tang Ning. Anyone with a discerning eye knew who the masked thief was. It was impossible. It's the Inspection Department!

Tang Ning originally intended to hand over the Bigu Dan industry to the He family for management, but was hesitant because of this incident and has delayed it to this day.

Although the Xu family's extermination and confiscation of the family was done by the Qian Yizong, it was the He family who was behind the scenes. He Maocai was afraid of being retaliated in the future and eradicated the family. To be honest, it was understandable, so Tang Ning did not pursue the matter. However, his methods were vicious and he would not spare even the infant son. He would kill both men and women. His actions were too cruel and he did not like it.

"Let me think about this."

"This is natural. Pindao only reveals what is in his heart, and the decision is left to fellow Taoist friends. It's getting late, and Pindao has to take his descendants to Yongquan Hall and say goodbye. If fellow Taoist Tang goes to Bianjing next time, you can Go to Senior Zhou’s residence in Bianjing to talk about it.”

After sending Wu Siyuan away and returning to the inner room in the courtyard, Tang Ning sat down cross-legged, closed her eyes and thought for a while, and made up her mind.

A few days later, a blue-winged bird appeared above the Jingbei mansion. It circled around twice, swooped down with a clear cry, and entered the inner courtyard.

Tang Ning was practicing when he heard the chirping of the blue-winged bird and hurried out of the inner room. He saw a woman in the Qianyi Sect's Taoist uniform standing with her hands behind her hands in the inner courtyard, waiting for him.

Zhao Bao was about to call him when he saw him leaving the inner room and said, "This immortal envoy said he wants to see you."

Tang Ning waved her hand and asked Zhao Bao to step back: "I don't know why Senior Sister is here. What can I do?"

"Junior Brother Tang, I am He Yulan from the External Liaison Department, and He Mao is my younger brother. He sent me a letter a few days ago, intending to take over the Bigu Pill matter that the Xu family was originally handling. I know that he has made little contribution to this matter. I want to tell you a favor today, I hope Junior Brother Tang can leave this matter to him, the He family will be very grateful, and there will be a generous reward." He Yulan did not mince words, she stated her intention very directly, and promised a generous reward.

There are several departments in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, such as the Economic and Trade Department, the External Relations Department, etc. Since they have to manage many matters outside the sect, their disciples have a lot of freedom. They come in and out of the sect as a matter of routine. Unlike the Ministry of Internal Affairs, many disciples have no Never left the mountain gate.