Pawn Crossing the River

Qi Niang left, Qi Xuansu took off the bronze mask on his face, still wearing the "white fox face" mask, and returned to the inner city alone.

Until today, he didn't know that Master Cihang's name was Su Yuanyi. After all, Master Cihang was not a Taoist name, but a real name passed down from generation to generation. If nothing unexpected happens, Zhang Yuelu will become a new generation of Cihang Master in the future, and his real name will gradually be forgotten by others. This is especially true when you become a Grand Master, because there is only one Grand Master, so there is no need to distinguish them by surnames. In the future, history books will directly refer to several generations of Grand Masters.

Among the six great figures in the Taoist sect, Qi Xuansu already knows the names of Tianshi, Guoshi, Donghua Zhenren, and Cihang Zhenren, but he still doesn’t know the names of Earth Master and Qingwei Zhenren. Especially Qingwei Zhenren is very mysterious. For Qi Xuansu , the sense of presence is not as good as that of Li Changge or Li Tianzhen.

Qingwei Zhenren should be of the generation with the character "you". I wonder if he is Li You, Li Youdao? Li Youzhen? Li Youqi? However, it is also possible to choose names that do not follow the character of seniority. This is also the tradition of the Li family. For example, Xuansheng, Donghuang, Li Ruoshui, Li Qingnu and others do not use the character of seniority. In fact, this is not surprising. Zhang Yuelu of the Zhang family and Yao Pei of the Yao family also did not use the word fan. It probably depends on the preference of the person who named them.

The person who named Zhang Yuelu was the Heavenly Master Zhang Wushou. Although it was against the rules, no one else could say anything. Even if the old man wants to change his seniority standard and use a new one, as long as the reason is appropriate, no one else can object.

As for the era of "Destruction of Laws", Qi Xuansu didn't think too much about it. The reason is very simple. If the sky falls, there will be a tall man to hold it up. Even if he wants to be the Jade Pillar of Optimization, he is not qualified, so he should let Daoist disciples like Donghua Master Let the big shots worry about it, he just needs to follow the instructions of the Taoist sect.

Qi Xuansu returned to the Imperial Palace of the Taiping Inn. After tidying up, he took off all disguises and fell into trance instead of sleeping.

After arriving in heavenly beings, I rarely fall asleep, about once every ten days. Most of the time I use meditation, meditation, Qi training, meditation and other methods to replace sleep. This also gives the heavenly beings sufficient energy and time to engage in intrigues and intrigues during the day. Dealing with official duties and staying up at night to practice and hone one's realm can be regarded as two things without missing a beat.

Generally, specialized retreats are mostly about learning and practicing a certain skill. For example, Qi Xuansu practices "Magic Sword", which has nothing to do with the realm of cultivation. Even if he learns "Magic Sword", it is still a certain realm, or he takes pills, etc. Quick fix methods, such as Qi Xuansu integrating "Xuanyu" and taking "Blood Pill".

This kind of hard training is essential, but the results are extremely slow. If Qi Xuansu fails to get the new "Xuan Jade", he will only be able to reach the immeasurable stage after the age of thirty-five and fifty by relying on hard work alone. The stage of creation can only be expected after the age of 18. As for the pseudo-immortal stage, it can only happen after the age of sixty at the earliest.

There is no way, practicing the transformation realm is just a small rebirth, which makes him have the qualifications to banish an immortal. Compared with the real genius, there is still a huge gap. It is said that Donghuang became a heavenly being before he even reached the crown. When Donghuang was at his age, he was already in the stage of creation without relying on any external force such as pills.

So Qi Xuansu felt that he still had to rely on "Xuanyu" to get ahead.

After dawn, Qi Xuansu packed up and returned to Haosheng Nandongfang. He didn't know how Zhang Yuelu would join forces with Yao Pei and Li Changge to fight, and it would probably fall on Qian Xiangyun.

At this moment, Qi Xuansu met Han Yongshuang, the special envoy of Jinque.

Special envoy is just an identity, not a position. In terms of seniority, both of them are eighth-generation disciples, and in terms of rank, they are both fourth-grade wine-sacrifice Taoist priests. Qi Xuansu simply said directly: "Fellow Taoist Han."

"Congratulations to Chief Qi." Han Yongshuang smiled slightly and handed a document to Qi Xuansu without any nonsense.

Qi Xuansu took it with both hands, and then listened to Han Yongshuang continue: "This is the reply just sent by Jin Que through the 'Xun Fu Array', agreeing that Chief Qi will be reinstated and continue to perform the duties of the Chief of the Imperial Palace."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Han." Qi Xuansu thanked him.

After Han Yongshuang left, Qi Xuansu read it carefully from beginning to end. Most of it was official talk, only the last paragraph was more important. It can be summed up in one sentence: Qi Xuansu is innocent, reliable, and has been tested for a long time. I agree. reinstatement.

Since he agreed to be reinstated, he should go to his boss Shi Bingyun.

So Qi Xuansu returned to his residence, changed out of his regular Taoist robes, put on the formal attire of a fourth-grade Taoist priest who offered sacrifices to wine, and left here for the Jade Palace in Xuan Shang Beifang.

When Qi Xuansu arrived at the door of the Jade Palace, he was not blocked, nor did he encounter anyone who was sarcastic, adding insult to injury, or looking down on others.

There are no fools in the Imperial Palace, inside and out. They are all smart people. Ever since the five-person team arrived at the Imperial Palace, they knew that the direction of the wind had changed. If they really wanted to deal with Master Qi strictly, would they send Deputy Hall Master Zhang to investigate the case? So when they saw Qi Xuansu in formal attire appearing outside the Jade Palace, they could roughly guess the truth of the matter even if they didn't know that there was news from Jinque.

Both Taoist priests and spiritual officials congratulated Qi Xuansu one after another, congratulating Chief Qi on clearing his grievances and reinstating his official position.

There are even some who are thinking more deeply. Everyone knows that Deputy Palace Master Qian has encountered some troubles recently. Whether he can keep his position as Deputy Palace Master is still open to question. After all, the promotion and removal of Taoist priests' grades is very serious, but the appointment and dismissal of positions is relatively casual.

If Deputy Palace Master Qian loses his position as Deputy Palace Master, who will take his place? It seems self-evident.

As a result, everyone looked at Qi Xuansu with increasing enthusiasm.

Qi Xuansu thanked them one by one and entered the Jade Palace amidst congratulations all the way.

At this time, Li Changge was in Li Ruoshui's custody room. He looked down at the scene outside the palace door through the window. He tapped the window lattice lightly with his fingers and said with a smile: "The people's hearts are like water, and the people are like smoke."

Although Li Ruoshui is lower than Li Changge in terms of family seniority, he is higher than Li Changge in terms of Taoist seniority. When they get along, they just treat each other as equals regardless of their seniority.

Li Ruoshui said: "The local Taoist government is different from Yujing. Even if it is the head of a government, it is clear what power he has and what he can and cannot do. There are policies from above and countermeasures from below. Most of the people under his command are It has been rooted in this place for decades, and it is a cohesive and monolithic thing. Even if you want to put on airs, it is not easy to put on airs, so in many cases, you have to follow the trend and follow people's movements. "

Li Changge didn't speak, just looked out the window.

Li Ruoshui continued: "The so-called "following the trend and following people's hearts" means, to put it bluntly, it means to lure them for profit and distribute benefits to everyone. The bustle in the world is for benefit, and the hustle and bustle in the world is for benefit."

Li Changge said: "Yu Jing is well aware of the reason, so that's why he has to replace more than half of the personnel in the Imperial Palace."

Li Ruoshui said: "If we don't divide the interests, we have to show unexpected power, play with power, and carry out the strategy of differentiation. In fact, why divide it? The superiors have already divided it for us. There is almost no room for change who belongs to whom."

Li Changge looked away: "This brother Qi Dao has been reinstated."

"It's expected. After all, Yanxiu, who was the witness, is dead. He is an outsider and dares to interfere in our affairs. This is a way to die." Li Ruoshui was expressionless.

Li Changge planned to leave: "I'm going to see Deputy Hall Master Zhang and Assistant Manager Yao to discuss matters regarding Deputy Palace Master Qian."

Li Ruoshui didn't try to persuade him to stay, but just asked: "Do you need me to do anything?"

"If it's not troublesome, please ask Palace Master Li to arrange some specific errands for Brother Qi. You might as well let him continue to rectify the atmosphere of the Imperial Capital. After all, he has experience and is familiar with the roads, and the results are good. As for these things that involve the imperial court and offend people, it is better to Let us handle it," Li Changge said.

Li Ruoshui smiled slightly: "Of course it's not troublesome."

Li Changge left the signing room.

Li Ruoshui called his secretary in and said, "In half an hour, Deputy Palace Master Shi and Chief Qi will be asked to come over."

"Here." The secretary took the order and left.

Qi Xuansu returned to his room first, and Ke Qingqing and Wang Chongnian, who had performed the duties of the chief during this period, congratulated him again.

Qi Xuansu joked: "Old Wang, you don't think I came back too early and didn't let you have enough of the boss's addiction, right?"

Wang Chongnian smiled bitterly and said: "The master is not here, and our life is not easy. We all look forward to the master's early return."

Qi Xuansu smiled: "Inform the spiritual officials and I will go see Deputy Palace Master Shi."

The two agreed.

Qi Xuansu's signing room and Shi Bingyun's signing room are only separated by a rockery, and they can be reached through the rockery.

Shi Bingyun did not go out today and was reading in the custody room. After learning that Chief Qi had invited him to see him, he was not too surprised and just asked Qi Xuansu to come in.

"Master Shi." Qi Xuansu saluted.

"Sit." Shi Bingyun put down the "Taiping Guangji" in his hand and pointed to the chair opposite.

Qi Xuansu was not polite and sat down directly.

Shi Bingyun said: "I already know the news about your reinstatement, and I also know about Monk Yanxiu. What do you want to say?"

Qi Xuansu pondered for a moment: "There was a fight in Nancheng last night. I wonder if Master Shi knows about it?"

Shi Bingyun glanced at Qi Xuansu: "Of course I know. Both sides dispatched dozens of heavenly beings. It's hard not to know. It's just that when the Imperial Palace and Tianchen Division arrived, both sides had retreated, leaving only a pile of corpses. . After all, it is a secret society that bites dogs, and it has not caused much impact, so the Imperial Palace decided to deal with it in a low-key manner."

Qi Xuansu said: "I happened to go to Nancheng last night on business."

"It just so happened." Shi Bingyun smiled, obviously not believing it, "Could it be that Qing Xiao and the Yao girl were traveling to the Imperial Capital at night without telling you?"

"It's not impossible." Qi Xuansu adhered to Qiniang's attitude. We are all one of our own. Believe it or not, Qiniang said that if we can't reconcile it, we can let Yao Pei help.

He continued: "I saw a man fleeing outside the Imperial City. He seemed to be injured, so I followed him. I thought that the clam and the crane would compete with each other and the fisherman would benefit, and I would get the 'Tian Zi Gong' for free, but I didn't Thinking of that person going all the way to Five Elements Mountain."

"Five Elements Mountain?" Shi Bingyun's expression immediately became solemn.

Qi Xuansu gave a rough description of what he saw last night: "In my opinion, it should be a permanent 'Yin Yang Gate'. It is very difficult to sneak in."

Shi Bingyun nodded and praised: "Your knowledge is good and your theory is very solid. That is indeed a permanent 'Yin Yang Sect'. This is a big deal, and I want to give you credit."

Qi Xuansu silently thanked Qiniang in his heart.

At this moment, Shi Bingyun's secretary came to report again: "Master, Master, please come over with Chief Qi."

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