Exorcism

Removing memory is not as simple as quitting the Taoist tradition. It is a kind of punishment for Yang Baozhen, who is on the run. For Yang Qingyin, who is forced to take the demon pill, it is an emergency treatment method. No Taoist priest has ever voluntarily accepted such a treatment. of spells.

Mu Xingqiu was sent out of the flower hall again, this time the distance was farther. He stood outside the Shen Garden. The wild shrubs were blooming and bearing fruit wantonly, and he had no envy for the spiritual flowers and celestial grass inside the wall.

Shen Jixian was like Mu Xingqiu's shadow, suddenly appearing in the grass, walking towards him, stopping five steps away, looking at him carefully, "You are just an excuse." The look on his face seemed to be facing him. The mirror said to himself, "Zuo Liuying spared no effort to embarrass the grandmaster, even giving up his own status."

"Zuo Liuying...isn't that kind of person." Mu Xingqiu knew that Zuo Liuying would often do things unexpectedly, but the head of the Forbidden Secret Division was too arrogant and did not bother to plan conspiracies specifically for a certain person. He was either following the trend or had other motives. A bigger plot.

"Hey, what you've seen is just the surface..." Shen Jixian took a big step forward, his expression extremely serious, "If you are not allowed to agree to him being a protector, the Demon Slayer Association will not accept him as a member, do you understand?"

Even if Shen Jixian's tone softens a little, Mu Xingqiu will say "understand" as he wishes, because this is his decision in the first place. Based on past experience, he does not want Zuo Liuying to interfere with his decision. Things, but he also has pride in his heart, more than ordinary people. In the process of practice, the edges and corners have gradually been worn away, but the core has not changed.

"I am not a disciple of Pangshan."

Shen Jixian was stunned, and after a while, a smile appeared on his face, "You know I have always admired you. You have made great contributions to Pangshan several times, and I have never forgotten it, especially since you are now regarded as a Xingluo Taoist priest. I I'm not ordering you, but I'm requesting. The situation in Pangshan has been very difficult in the past few years. It took a lot of effort to have two Taoist priests. You must not lose one more, but your foundation is still here. , without Pang Shan’s acquiescence and support, it would be impossible for the Demon Slayer Association to be established, and you, the ‘Dragon General’, would be in name only. I want a promise from you, which will be of great benefit to you and Pang Shan.”

Shen Jixian softened his tone and used the word "request", but his condescending attitude did not diminish. He was sure that Mu Xingqiu had no choice, and expressed this clearly.

Mu Xingqiu suddenly felt a sense of disgust. He had a lot of interactions with Shen Jixian. They once fought against demon soldiers together in Duanliu City. He was deeply impressed by the calmness and fearlessness of the leader of the Five Elements Department when facing the enemy. At this time, he said Such coercive words really surprised Mu Xingqiu.

If these words were spoken by the princess of Xijie Kingdom, Mu Xingqiu might accept it. Her words and attitude are definitely different from those of the Taoist priests. The most important thing is that she never shows coercive intentions and always thinks of the other party in advance. Everything is possible.

"Zuo Liuying will probably not ask for my opinion at all. My promise is meaningless to Pangshan." Mu Xingqiu said.

Shen Jixian's smile disappeared. He knew that he had just lost his composure, which made him even more annoyed. He nodded, "I understand. Just wait and see, Zuo Liuying will never succeed. Note that some Taoist priests have committed serious crimes and been jailed. In Guan Ba ​​Mo Cave, some people were deprived of elixirs and renounced because of being possessed by demons, but no one has voluntarily quit the Taoist tradition. Zuo Liuying is different from you. He has enjoyed superior treatment in Pangshan for hundreds of years. He can't do it with just one word. Cut in two."

The leader of the Five Elements Department flew away. Mu Xingqiu walked to the road, took out the letter written by Princess Xijie Kingdom to him, read it quickly, crushed it into powder and destroyed it, then rose into the air and flew towards Duanliu City.

The princess's letter was very simple. She had met Yang Qingyin alone, and it was her invitation. She hoped that Yang Qingyin could help Mu Xingqiu overcome his love crisis, but now she regrets it. Although she didn't understand the specific reason, the princess felt that some of her words might have prompted Yang Qingyin to go deep into dangerous places, which was not her intention at all.

Mu Xingqiu's memory suddenly returned to the small house in Huangjing and that rainy night. This memory had nothing to do with others, but it was one of the memories that he least wanted to hand over.

At that time, he was moved by the princess. Her pale face, her nervous breathing, her faint fragrance... everything about her produced an indescribable attraction. The desire that had been accumulated in Mu Xingqiu's heart suddenly exploded. For the first time since Qi Cheng Dan, he surrendered himself to the control of his emotions. At that moment, the so-called cultivation, inner elixir, and illusions all became irrelevant, and even being possessed by a demon was not so hideous.

He held the princess in his arms, using all his strength and controlling every strength, for fear of hurting her. The two hugged each other for a long time, immersed in another world, no need to pretend, no need to care about anything. human gaze.

If all goes well, that night may have a turning impact on both the princess and Mu Xingqiu, because there was indeed such an extremely real moment when the princess lost all interest in intrigues and power struggles and was willing to give up everything to be with the man she loved. Disappear in the real world. She came for a certain purpose, but the moment she opened her mouth to the Taoist priest, her purpose no longer mattered. The man in front of her was the only target worth holding on to.

The truth is different. Mu Xingqiu's love disaster broke out. This was the first time it broke out. He accurately chose an extremely appropriate time. At this time, it was the most powerful and the Taoist priest was the weakest.

It was in the process of fighting against Qingjie that Mu Xingqiu gradually regained his sanity, but he had to vent the pent-up emotions in his heart, so he confided his longing for Fangfang to the princess.

What kind of longing is that? Even a simple scene like two people looking at each other and smiling across the desk can set off a storm in the lake of his mind...

Mu Xingqiu recounted his memories one by one that he had never revealed to anyone.

The princess listened quietly. She originally had a purpose, but she became a comforter and witnessed with her own eyes what a Taoist priest's love disaster is. However, she hardly spoke. It was not until Mu Xingqiu completely returned to normal that she said: " Nothing is more dangerous than letting someone live in your heart. I envy Qin Lingshuang. She used the powerful pill-breaking technique outside Duanliu City, but the spell she left in your heart is more lasting. At this moment, you cast the same spell on me, but I am a mortal and it does no harm to me."

That's it, nothing happened between the two of them. Mu Xingqiu didn't help the princess create the memories she needed, but the princess never left herself in a desperate situation. She had already bought and sold enough female talisman masters to "create" Give out the memory she needs to retain the qualification to continue fighting in the imperial capital.

After that, the princess did not forget Mu Xingqiu's love crisis. She knew that she could not help him, and the Taoist priest's problem could only be solved by the Taoist priest, so she invited Yang Qingyin.

The princess's letter was very brief, saying only that it was a "frank conversation."

Why did Yang Qingyin insist on coming to the demon clan’s territory after the conversation? Mu Xingqiu still didn't understand, but he understood the meaning of a sentence. In the memory of the six demon-transforming Taoist priests, Yang Qingyin once said: "I want to feel the same pain as him, and let these pains become my four years after death." The only memory of the soul within nineteen days."

It turns out that her so-called pain is not just a general statement. She learned from the princess what Mu Xingqiu's love calamity is like. What she wants to feel is "Mu Xingqiu's love calamity", not "the love calamity of an ordinary Taoist priest" .

A brief letter changed Mu Xingqiu's state of mind. He was flying in the air, feeling ridiculous in his heart. Zuo Liuying wanted to withdraw from the Taoist tradition. Grandmaster Pangshan and the leader insisted on retaining Zuo Liuying even though they didn't like him. The high-ranking Taoist priest actually He was entangled and fighting openly and secretly like a mortal. He understood that it was not just Shen Jixian who disgusted him just now, but the entire Pangshan and the entire Taoism.

The last bit of hesitation in Mu Xingqiu's heart disappeared.

It was already dark, and the members of the Demon Slayer Club gathered in the backyard of Shen's house again. When they saw Mu Xingqiu, they immediately surrounded him.

Shen Hao was the first to say loudly: "Does Zuo Liuying really want to quit Pangshan and erase his memory?"

With the help of magic, the rumors spread faster among the Taoist priests.

"That's what he claimed. The other Taoist priests don't seem to agree. I don't know the result." Mu Xingqiu said, knowing very well that the Demon Slayer Association would not be able to achieve even superficial independence. He can reach in. He thinks that quitting the orthodoxy will solve this problem. It is really wishful thinking.

"Taoist priest Zhushen may take days or even years to make a decision." Yang Chun, a Taoist priest from Wandishan Mountain, said, "What about you? Everyone says your opinion may have a great impact on Zuo Liuying."

"That's impossible. Zuo Liuying can't be influenced by a low-level Taoist priest like me."

"You are no longer a low-level Taoist priest. Don't you have a Xingluo inner elixir?" Qishan Taoist Yang Qingyuan said, arousing envious admiration. For them, the Xingluo realm is already out of reach. dream.

"I wish I had a real illusion. I can get a powerful inner elixir without much practice." Another voice in the crowd said, attracting more admiration.

The scene was a bit chaotic. Shen Hao and dozens of Pangshan Taoist priests surrounded Mu Xingqiu tightly, preventing other Taoist priests from getting close. Then Shen Hao asked: "You won't accept Zuo Liuying to join the Demon Slayer Club, right? Let him Staying in Pangshan will have a greater impact.”

The Taoist priests nodded one after another. Their thoughts were the same as Shen Jixian's. Mu Xingqiu was not surprised by this.

"It doesn't matter whether I accept Zuo Liuying's membership or not."

"Why isn't it important? You are the general of the Demon Slayer Association and have the right to make decisions on such matters." Shen Hao was not satisfied with Mu Xingqiu's attitude.

"The Demon-Slaying Association has not been officially established yet, and I, as a Dharma General, am only in name only, and -" Mu Xingqiu raised his voice, "I have decided to give in, and please choose another Dharma General."

The courtyard suddenly became quiet. After a while, Shen Hao said in confusion: "Just for such a trivial matter, you have to give up the status you have worked so hard to win? No, it's not just you who have worked hard, but also us."

"I decided to let Xian have another reason." Mu Xingqiu took out a small porcelain bottle with the mouth of the bottle facing down. Nothing was poured out. It was obviously empty. "I just took ten pills for transforming demons. One of them has transformed..." A Taoist priest who is a demon cannot serve as the leader of the Demon Slayer Association."

Mu Xingqiu finally made up his mind.