Pawn Crossing the River

Qi Xuansu took Xiao Yin back to Tianfu Palace and met Zhang Yuelu.

Zhang Yuelu stood on the steps in front of the door with his hands behind his back, his face showing no emotion or anger.

Qi Xuansu reached out and pushed Xiao Yin, asking her to explain herself.

Xiao Yin glanced at Qi Xuansu sadly and stepped forward reluctantly.

"Do you still know about coming back?" Zhang Yuelu asked.

When Qi Xuansu was in Lion City, he and Zhang Yuelu were each responsible for a stall, so they both had plenty of time. In the days when Qi Xuansu was away, Zhang Yuelu not only had to take care of Qi Xuansu's affairs, but also couldn't neglect the things he was originally responsible for. There was not enough time. This gave Xiao Yin an opportunity.

Xiao Yin looked around and said to him: "I still came back to spend the night, but I came back a little late."

"You still dare to quibble." Zhang Yuelu said calmly, "If you know your mistakes and don't correct them, your crime will be increased."

Qi Xuansu had to speak: "It's not that serious, it's almost okay."

After all, he promised Xiao Yin to intercede for her.

Zhang Yuelu glanced at Qi Xuansu: "Where did you find her?"

Qi Xuansu said: "Theatre, my son likes folk arts. If he accidentally gets addicted to it, it won't be a big problem."

Zhang Yuelu did not offend Qi Xuansu, but said, "Since you think there is no problem, you must take responsibility in the future."

Xiao Yin nodded hurriedly.

Zhang Yuelu was strict and Qi Xuansu was lenient, so she was naturally willing to follow Qi Xuansu. Anyone who doesn't care about her is a good person.

In fact, Zhang Yuelu and Qi Xuansu played different roles, one played the bad role and the other played the red face.

Qi Xuansu slapped Xiao Yin, pretending to be stern and said: "Why are you nodding your head? Hurry up and admit your mistake."

"I was wrong." Xiao Yin followed suit.

Qi Xuansu asked again: "Do you still dare?"

"I don't dare anymore." Xiao Yin lowered his eyebrows and said softly.

Qi Xuansu then turned to Zhang Yuelu and said, "She already knows her mistake."

Zhang Yuelu glanced at the two of them somewhat helplessly: "I hope so."

Qi Xuansu patted Xiao Yin's back: "Go in."

Xiao Yin took the lead and trotted all the way into Tianfu Palace.

Qi Xuansu and Zhang Yuelu walked side by side: "You have worked hard these days."

"It's not hard work, the hardest part is you." Zhang Yuelu began to explain to Qi Xuansu, "Li Zhuyu discovered something. She captured several Westerners alive, and these Westerners expressed their willingness to "cooperate" with us. The premise is to ensure their lives are safe, and I have agreed on your behalf. Li Zhuyu is still talking to them, and there should be a result soon. "

Qi Xuansu pondered for a moment and then asked: "What's the reaction from the Holy Court?"

"Of course there are reactions, protesting against our attack on Western merchant ships and accusing us of persecuting Western merchants without evidence." Zhang Yuelu said, "Their consul has been clamoring to see you recently. By the way, this group of people were uprooted by Li Zhuyu In order to conceal their identities, the Western businessmen did not name themselves as the West Posas Company, which has a huge target, so the person who wants to see you this time is not Maginot. After all, I did not meet them on your behalf. "

Qi Xuansu nodded and said, "I will arrange a time to meet them."

Zhang Yuelu asked, "What was the result of your meeting with Master Jiang Da?"

Qi Xuansu said: "Jinque asked Jiang

Dazhenren temporarily served as the head of the Borneo Taoist Government. Jiang Dazhen held a temporary meeting to attack Wang Jiaohe, but Wang Jiaohe turned his army around. Our idea is right. It is difficult to attack Wang Jiaohe head-on. We still have to use roundabouts to outflank him. "

Qi Xuansu paused and said, "There is one more thing I want to talk to you about. Let's go in and talk."

Zhang Yuelu was slightly startled. She noticed something strange in Qi Xuansu's attitude.

The two came to the signing room and rejected everyone, including Chen Jianchou and Ke Qingqing. Then Qi Xuansu activated all the formations to isolate the inside and outside, and then said: "The Earth Master asked Master Jiang Dazhen to give a piece of "Xuan Jade" to I. "

"Congratulations then

. "Zhang Yuelu said.

Qi Xuansu sighed: "Don't you think it's too coincidental? How can there be such a free lunch in the world if you show your courtesy for nothing?"

Zhang Yuelu was stunned for a moment, then hesitantly said: "Are you... suspicious of Qiniang?"

Qi Xuansu raised his hand and interrupted: "I doubt anyone will doubt Qiniang. I'm just worried that Qiniang can't help herself."

Zhang Yuelu is such a smart person, but he still can't hear the hidden meaning behind Qi Xuansu's words.

Who can make Qiniang unable to control herself? It will never be Donghua Zhenren.

Thinking back to some time ago, Qi Xuansu suddenly asked her about the situation of the Earth Master, and an answer was already ready to come out.

Zhang Yuelu didn't dare to say the name out loud, for fear that the Earth Master might feel something, so he just said, "That's not what it is, right?"

Qi Xuansu took off the lotus crown on his head and said a little irritably: "I also hope that I am overthinking it."

The two fell into silence.

Speaking of Earth Master, I have a close relationship with both of them. The two of them could not be where they are today without the promotion and help of Earth Master.

After a while, Zhang Yuelu broke the silence: "What are you going to do?"

Qi Xuansu held his forehead: "I can probably determine the time when the "Heart of the Immortal Stone" was refined. It was the last period when Xuansheng was in charge of the Taoist sect, the critical moment of the battle between Buddhism and Taoism, and before the decisive battle between Xuansheng and Lord Buddha. "

Zhang Yuelu fell into deep thought: "In order to prepare for the decisive battle with Lord Buddha, Xuansheng decided to survive a catastrophe. For a long time, Xuansheng was in seclusion, and Mrs. Xuansheng presided over the Golden Que on his behalf. At that time, Buddhism and Taoism The struggle is the top priority, and everything has stalled, including the integration of the Three Dao, because the interests involved in canceling the Three Dao are too great, which will inevitably lead to an intensification of the internal struggle of the Dao Sect, which is not conducive to fighting against foreign enemies. Not only that, the Dao Sect has also stopped fighting. The liquidation and suppression of the Confucian sect was replaced by the wooing of the Confucian sect. In order to fight against the Taoist sect, the Buddhist sect also supported many ancient immortals, and secret societies began to arise. In fact, many legacy problems were left behind at that time."

Qi Xuansu murmured: "The integration of the three stagnations and Xuansheng's retreat gave the three deputy head masters a great deal of self-reliance. It was at that time that the current three-path structure of the Taoist sect was initially formed."

Zhang Yuelu said: "It can indeed be said that the person responsible for wooing the Confucian sect at that time was Donghuang. In addition, Mrs. Xuansheng was the eldest daughter of Emperor Daxuan Gaozu, so the later Taiping Dao had a close relationship with the imperial court. After all, the Confucian sect was The main ones were serving in the imperial court. Zhengyiyi was responsible for recruiting ancient immortals, so Zhengyiyi had a good relationship with some secret societies, including Xuanyin Sect of Taiyin Zhenjun and Ziguang Zhenjun. Later, Zhang Wuhen stole Taiyin Zhenjun. The inheritance is also because the inheritance of Zhenjun Taiyin has always been in the hands of Zhengdao. As for Quanzhen Dao, all kinds of creation authority are in their hands.

Under control. It corresponds to the authority of the three realms, the human world, ghosts and gods, and creation. "

Qi Xuansu thought for a while, whoever was in the position of Xuansheng would be in a dilemma. Either let the Buddhist sect become stronger, or allow the factions within the Taoist sect to become stronger. Whichever of the two evils should be chosen. It is better to take advantage of your own people than to take advantage of outsiders.

Qi Xuansu asked: "As the leader of Quanzhen Taoism, what kind of person is Yao Zu?"

Zhang Yuelu thought about it seriously and said, "Yao Zu made a great contribution to Taoism, but his temperament is still a little weird. There are still anecdotes about Yao Zu in Taoism. It is said that Yao Zu once asked Jian Xiushan to make seven glazed stones. Yao Zu then placed the glazed balls around the world and said that whoever can find all seven glazed balls will have one of his wishes granted."

Maybe this kind of anecdote is only spread among some big families, so this was the first time Qi Xuansu heard about it, and he couldn't help but ask: "Isn't Yao Zu afraid that someone will make it fake?"

Zhang Yuelu said: "This is the bad thing about Yao Zu. Yao Zu asked people to make seven glazed balls. In fact, only six glazed balls were released. The last glazed ball was always in Yao Zu's hand. Whoever holds seven glazed balls Come to Yaozu to fulfill his wish, and you can imagine his fate."

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Qi Xuansu opened his mouth, not knowing how to evaluate it.

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Yuelu said with emotion: "It is not my intention to favor or belittle the ancestors of the Taoist sect. Except for Xuansheng and Zhang Zu, the other ancestors, Yao Zu, Xu Zu, and Li Zu, are very capable. It is undeniable that they have many temperaments." He is eccentric, difficult to get along with, and definitely not a kind person."

Qi Xuansu asked again: "Since Xuansheng survived a catastrophe, why did Xuansheng not stay in the world for two hundred years?"

Zhang Yuelu shook his head and said: "I don't know, this should be the top secret of the Taoist sect. Maybe only the great masters and the three masters of the past know about it."

Qi Xuansu sighed and said thoughtfully: "According to what Qiniang said, she found the "Heart of Immortality Stone" left by Yao Zu in Lingshan Cave. If there is a chance, I will go to Lingshan Cave, where maybe There will be answers. "

Zhang Yuelu said: "That is the base camp of the ancient witch sect. Lingshan is to the witch sect what Kunlun is to the Taoist sect. Back then, the Ancestral Heavenly Master attacked and destroyed the witch sect. A great battle left the Lingshan cave and sky riddled with holes. And because of the lack of People have repaired and maintained it, but Lingshan Cave was on the verge of collapse many years ago, so it has been closed. Except for the Yao family, no one else knows how to enter Lingshan Cave."

Qi Xuansu certainly knows what the inside of Lingshan Cave is like. After all, he is a frequent visitor and often sleepwalks in Lingshan. As for how to enter the cave, it is not difficult. Qiniang went in. No one else knew, so Qiniang didn’t know?

The key is how to get Qiniang to tell him how to get in.

However, Qi Xuansu did not say these words, but said: "I don't think so. You have already said that it was the fierce battle between the Ancestral Master and the great witches that caused the Lingshan Cave to be shattered. Could it be that the Zhang family, who is a descendant of the Ancestral Master, doesn't know How to get to Lingshan Cave?"

Zhang Yuelu understood Qi Xuansu's difficulty in facing Qiniang, but did not point it out. He said: "The ancestor Tianshi entered through the "main entrance". Now the "main entrance" has collapsed and blocked. If you want to go in, you can only use the other "side entrance". This It's not something outsiders can know. If anyone else knew, it would be the ancient immortal Wu Luo. She was the last leader of the witch sect, so she naturally knew. "

Qi Xuansu sighed again: "That's all, let's not talk about this for now. Let's do the things at hand first."