Pawn Crossing the River

Qi Xuansu came out of retreat, and he was in a good mood.

Now he is also the master of the shadow world. But there are two problems. The first problem is that Wu Zhen's remains are still in the shadow world. How to deal with it? Can Qi Xuansu deal with it alone? The second problem is whether the geomancer can enter the shadow world? If the geomancer can enter the shadow world, what should Qi Xuansu do if he encounters the geomancer? After all, the shadow world is a no-man's land, a truly uninhabited place. If the geomancer does something to him, wouldn't it be a big loss?

So Qi Xuansu did not rashly enter the shadow world, but waited and saw.

But Qi Xuansu's good mood did not last too long, and Xiao Yin was making trouble again. He never expected that Xiao Yin would take advantage of his retreat to secretly complain to Qi Niang, saying that Lao Qi was mean to her, and then Qi Xuansu received criticism from Qi Niang.

Qi Xuansu wanted to argue a few more words, but he failed to win the argument with Qi Niang.

Qi Niang's original words were: "You two are really sick. You two want to be the Grand Master, want to change the Dao Sect, and want to go down in history, so you two work hard and have no time to rest. That's fine, after all, it's your own will, and no one can control you. Xiao Yin can't be the Grand Master, she just wants to be happy, is that wrong? Why are you forcing her? You have to impose your way on Xiao Yin, isn't this the style of a patriarch? Ask yourself with your conscience, have I ever forced you like this?"

"Of course, if you plan to train her to be a successor and let her inherit the mantle, then I have nothing to say. But let's not talk about whether Xiao Yin, as a Yin object spirit, is qualified to become a Canzhi Zhenren or Pingzhang Da Zhenren. Even if she has this qualification, is her personality suitable for this? Confucianism says that you should teach students in accordance with their aptitude. Are you two teaching them in accordance with their aptitude? I think you are just applying a formula directly."

Qi Xuansu was speechless.

He reflected seriously, and what Qi Niang said was really reasonable. What was wrong with Xiao Yin? She just wants to be happy.

So Qi Xuansu asked Xiao Yin to copy the Tao Te Ching again. It was not because he couldn't bear to see Xiao Yin happy, but because reporting to higher authorities was a taboo. How could this be allowed? Why did you, a little girl, go to Qin Niang every day during your further studies? Xiao Yin's unruly behavior must be punished. Otherwise, this guy will taste the sweetness and "appeal" to higher authorities every day, looking for Qin Niang today and Wu Niang tomorrow. Who can stand this?

This side fell, and the other side started again.

Qi Xuansu originally wanted to pay attention to the relevant articles on moral construction, but Gong Jiaojun contacted Qi Xuansu again.

Strictly speaking, Gong Jiaojun contacted Yan Yongzhen first, and then Yan Yongzhen informed Qi Xuansu. Qi Xuansu then came to the "sound transmission array" marked "top secret" and began to talk to Gong Jiaojun: "Assistant Gong, do you have any instructions?"

"Master Taiwei, you are embarrassing me." A voice with a slight imperial accent sounded, revealing humility, "I am just a small secretary, how dare I give any instructions, at most I can only convey the instructions of Master Donghua."

Although Gong Jiaojun is the secretary of Master Donghua and is known as the Little Master, he can be distant but not close. After all, Qi Xuansu is the orthodox successor, so Gong Jiaojun puts himself in a very correct position. But Qi Xuansu doesn't want to offend Gong Jiaojun for no reason. The position of secretary is not good enough to do things, but more likely to cause trouble.

Qi Xuansu smiled and said, "There is no need to be so polite between the two of us. Don't call me Taiwei Zhenren, and I won't call you Gong Fuli."

Gong Jiaojun said, "It's like this. Zhenren Donghua asked Tianyuan to go to Yujing to discuss something."

Qi Xuansu's face became serious: "Do you know what it is?"

Gong Jiaojun subconsciously lowered his voice: "It's hard to explain in detail. Zhenren specifically said that it's best to meet and discuss in detail, but it should be related to the Western Regions."

Qi Xuansu immediately realized that this trip to Yujing must be related to a series of events, including Wu Niang's appointment as the Great Zhenren of the Western Regions Daofu, the warning issued by the Lingguan Mansion and Tiangang Hall.

Qi Xuansu was silent for a moment and said, "Okay, I know, I will rush to Yujing as soon as possible."

"Okay, I'll tell Zhenren Donghua right away."

End the call.

Qi Xuansu instructed Yan Yongzhen: "Cancel all arrangements, arrange a flying boat, I'm going to Yujing. Also notify Ning Fuli, and let her tell the Great Zhenren of the Palace and other assistants."

Yan Yongzhen took the order and left.

On the other side, the head of the Western Region Dao Mansion also received the notice and prepared to leave for Yujing.

The thirty-six assistant masters are all Taoist masters. The Taoist name of the head of the Western Region Dao Mansion is Fei Ling, and his name is Chen Zhengxian, which is only one character different from a certain emperor. Because of this slightly casual name, he was nicknamed Chen Konghou when he was young, which means to compete for the first place. In his own words, it is not to compete for the first place, but to strive for the first place in everything.

Chen Zhengxian was born in Quanzhen Taoism. His ancestor was Chen Mian, one of the thirty-six assistant masters in the Xuansheng era. However, there are also rumors that Chen Mian has no descendants, but adopted a child.

Whether it is a biological child or an adopted son, it confirms some statements that the son of a general can only be a general, because the marshal also has a son.

After all, there are only a few outliers like the five generations of the head master.

The flying boat of the Wanxiang Dao Palace takes off from Xingye Lake, while the flying boat of the Western Region Dao Mansion takes off from Yaochi in the Great Snow Mountain.

The Yaochi of Daxue Mountain is as famous as the Tianchi of Taibai Mountain and the Yaochi of Kunlun Mountain. It is crescent-shaped, about seven miles long and three miles wide at its widest point. It is located at the top of the peak shrouded in clouds and mist.

To go from the Snow Mountain Palace to Yaochi, you have to pass through a natural mountain pass, which is about ten feet wide on both sides and about three feet at the narrowest point. It is sandwiched between two peaks and connected by a line in the middle. It is also called "Stone Gorge". The stone walls are majestic and the natural ingenuity is unique, just like two open door panels. The stone color is dark ochre, like cast iron.

After passing the stone gate and climbing to the top of the mountain, Yaochi is not far away. You can see that the lake water is clear and crystal clear like jade, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and clouds. The sky, water and mountains are all the same color.

To the southeast is the peak where the Snow Mountain Palace is located, and there are two peaks connected to the left and right. Looking up and looking far away, three peaks stand together, abruptly piercing the clouds, like a pen holder.

At this time, a flying boat is anchored on the lake surface of Yaochi, tall and majestic.

Chen Zhengxian and his party have reached the stone gate.

Behind Chen Zhengxian is Zhao Jiaowu, the chief deputy master of the Western Region Daofu. He is the backbone of the seventh generation of disciples. As the sixth generation of disciples gradually retire, he is able to move up to a higher level.

When Qi Xuansu was still a seventh-rank Taoist priest, he first came to the Snow Mountain Palace. At that time, Zhao Jiaowu was already a third-rank Youyi Taoist priest, ranked as the deputy palace master, and was only one step away from the second-rank Taiyi Taoist priest. Now Qi Xuansu has become the youngest Canzhi Zhenren, and Zhao Jiaowu has not stood still. He has become a second-rank Taiyi Taoist priest and has been promoted to the second deputy palace master.

The previous chief deputy palace master of the Western Region Taoist Palace was Yao Pei. Now Yao Pei has been promoted to the chief deputy hall master of Ziwei Hall, and the position of the chief deputy palace master of the Western Region Taoist Palace is naturally vacant.

In theory, even if Zhao Jiaowu wants to be promoted to the chief deputy palace master, he should go to other Taoist palaces instead of being promoted directly to the chief deputy palace master of the Western Region Taoist Palace.

It’s just that the current situation is special. The Taoist sect has noticed the complex situation in the Western Region. Considering that Zhao Jiaowu has been an old man in the Western Region Taoist Palace for many years and is more familiar with the situation in the Western Region, he made an exception and promoted him from the second deputy palace master to the chief deputy palace master on the spot, taking over Yao Pei’s job, which is very similar to Xu Jiaorong’s situation.

Of course, Chen Zhengxian also made a lot of efforts. After all, Zhao Jiaowu is his nephew, and he is a trusted subordinate who he promoted. With such a deputy, he is also happy to use him.

Especially when Qi Dazhen is about to come to the Western Region Dao Mansion to serve as the head of the palace, it is even more necessary to have a chief deputy palace master who is in the same mind as him.

After all, the position of the second deputy palace master of the Western Region Dao Mansion is still vacant, and Jinque has not decided on the candidate yet. However, judging from the situation, it is necessary to seek the opinion of Qi Dazhen. The future second deputy palace master will most likely be Qi Dazhen's people.

If the chief deputy palace master is lost again, then Yao Shu of the Borneo Dao Mansion is a lesson. The head of the palace, the chief and the second, directly let the palace master stand aside. Who is the world of Borneo today?

In short, in short, he is not having a good time as the head of the palace. External pressure and internal pressure, all come together, are a heavy burden.

"Okay, just send it here." Chen Zhengxian raised his hand and said.

Zhao Jiaowu stopped.

"Master Donghua's meeting this time must be related to the Western Regions. The frequent changes in Buddhism are likely to target the Western Regions. Master Donghua personally presided over the war in the Western Regions. Now the time for the election of the Grand Master has been set. At this time, the Western Regions cannot have any problems. Master Donghua will definitely attach great importance to it, so this meeting will probably take a few days."

Chen Zhengxian explained again: "I emphasize again that during my absence, all issues involving personnel appointments and major decision-making will not be discussed. Sudden issues and unsure issues of principle must be reported to me through safe channels and communicated with me."

Zhao Jiaowu said: "Uncle Master, please rest assured. I've made a note of it."

Chen Zhengxian nodded slightly and walked towards Yaochi with a crowd of people.

Not long after, the flying boat, known as the "Mansion in the Sky", slowly rose into the air with vast water mist.

Zhao Jiaowu stood there, watching the flying boat go away, and waved slowly.

Zhao Jiaowu didn't put down his hand until the flying boat disappeared from his sight. He looked around and changed his face. He put away his humility in front of the palace master, showed the dignity of a chief deputy palace master, and turned back.

The Great Snow Mountain and Kunlun formed an irregular "Hui" character, with Kunlun on the left and the Great Snow Mountain on the right. The small mouth in the "Hui" character is a huge desert basin, known as the Sea of ​​Death.

From the Great Snow Mountain Yaochi to Kunlun Yujing, you have to cross the uninhabited Sea of ​​Death.

But in various senses, this name is not very auspicious.