Xuandu, located in the western border of Dayong, has three major wonders.

In addition to the big green lotus on the top of Fuyu Mountain and the peach blossoms that turn as red as fire once February is over, there is also the spring rain that never stops during the menstrual period.

On a rainy day, the entire dome of Xuandu is as green as emerald, and the raindrops are difficult to distinguish with the naked eye. People often have to wet their spring clothes to notice it. No wonder, Han Xuandi, who was known as the Poet Immortal at that time, said, "It's like being in the painting.

Everyone would kill someone with a peach blossom smile."

It's a pity that Guo Xun is not in the mood to enjoy the rain now. The captain of the Shenzhao Si, whose name can stop children from crying at night, looked down at the soaked bullfighting boots and green embroidered clothes, and then cautiously glanced at the lobby with the corner of his eye.

The green-skinned mule who had come all the way from Yujing at the foot of the outer bluestone steps considered the situation and then explained to the people in the hall: "The incident happened in a hurry. In just a few days, my subordinates will definitely report the murder."

Catch the monster!"

"Three days!"

Sitting on the iron pear wood seat at the right end of the hall, Shen Zha Si Sicheng pointed at the captain three times from a distance and said coldly: "Three days have passed and the demon has not been eliminated. Instead, two demon hunters came in!

Back then, the saint personally set up the Shenji Division to hunt down witches and detect ghosts and foxes! It's better now!" He sneered, "Guo Xun, I won't treat you badly."

When Sicheng called him by his first name, a chill ran down the captain's back, knowing that Shangfeng was really angry.

However, there was still a murmur in his heart, and this anger seemed to be staged for the nobleman sitting on the left.

You said that one of the chief ministers, the chief minister, and the captain were in charge of military affairs. Although their official positions were divided into upper and lower positions, they all shared weal and woe in private. Usually when something went wrong, they would only close the door and talk in secret, how could they do it in front of outsiders?

The truth of direct harsh criticism.

But this morning, after this noble man rode a green mule and strolled into the Shenzha Division, Sicheng's face changed as if he were reading a book.

The noble man was an old man, with frost-colored temples. He looked at least past his prime. He was accompanied by a handsome young man in brocade clothes, who looked like a portable boy.

Guo Xun is still unsure of the old man's identity.

But as long as you see the old man wearing a deer crown, wearing neither official clothes nor casual clothes, but a frost-white crane cloak, you can guess half of the old man's identity.

Dayong Kingdom worships Xuan and worships Buddhism, and Xuanjiao and Buddhism have a transcendent status. This crane cloak is not something ordinary people can wear.

What's more, there is a green bird jade talisman hanging on the old man's belt.

On the small-leaf red sandalwood token next to the jade talisman, the six words "directly pointed at the messenger in crane clothes" were engraved.

Good guy.

Based on this sign alone, not to mention that the old man entered the Shenzha Division, even if he wanted to go to the Governor's Mansion, the Prince of Zhenxi in the mansion would probably have to go out to greet him personally.

Just when the Chief of Staff was in trouble, a noble man arrived. This noble man came at the wrong time.

The captain now understood what Sicheng meant and explained: "At first, Li Zheng from Bailuli reported the case to Judi Zhao of Fa Cao. Judi Zhao did not know that it was a demon causing trouble, and he was negligent and did not inform Si Cheng.

, when we took over, the demon harmed four more people. It’s not like Sun Sicheng didn’t know that the more the demon harms people, the more ferocious it becomes... The brothers in Si Li, of course, take it as their own duty to eliminate harm to the people. Over the years, it seems that

In Sun Sicheng's eyes! But there have been no monsters in Xuandu for more than twenty years. This is really the first time that the brothers have encountered a monster that has become a climate. It is inevitable that they will handle it inappropriately."

Sicheng scolded: "Conquering demons and slaying demons is the responsibility of Shen Zha Si. If you don't treat me lightly, why did you wait for the Dharma Cao to come to your door to find out the news?"

After Si Cheng finished scolding him, he turned sideways and said to the old man: "Don't worry, Mr. Shen, the Shenzha Division will definitely explain this case as soon as possible."

The old man called "Mr. Shen" didn't seem to see through the singing and harmony between the two, and he laughed: "Listening to Captain Guo, this case is not to blame on the Shenzhao Division. So...since I have received the 'Qingque Prison' "As an official, I also have the responsibility to maintain the security of Xuandu. I might as well go to the Qingque Palace on Fuyu Mountain tomorrow and ask the master to come down from the mountain to eliminate the demons, so that Xuandu can be kept clean."

Sicheng twitched the corner of his mouth, cursing the old and cunning thing in his heart.

The gods and Buddhas of the Dayong Kingdom are manifested as saints, and the two religions of Xuanshi and Buddhism have a transcendent status, and their status is hidden above the human dynasty. I think back in the beginning, when the saint established the Shenzha Division, he made an oath to sacrifice to heaven and vowed to exterminate the demons in the world.

But now there are demons causing trouble, and the God of War is helpless. In the end, he has to rely on the Taoist priests of Qingque Palace to take action. Where can the saint's face be saved?

He quickly said: "Mr. Shen, think twice, it won't happen, it won't reach this point!"

A cold snort sounded at this moment, crisp and youthful, and it was the boy next to the old man.

Si Cheng frowned and saw the boy folding his sleeves with his hands and lowering his eyes, looking arrogant as if it had nothing to do with him.

The old man acted as if he hadn't heard anything and turned to look at a peach blossom in bud in the yard, "It's half a month before the Peach Blossom Festival. I heard that the saint will go west this year to offer sacrifices to Taodu Mountain. At this time, we can't There can be no trouble."

The east wind passed through the window, and a line of black flags on the side of the hall swayed gently, making Sicheng break into a cold sweat.

Before he left the capital, Duke Shen was a member of the Imperial Academy and was awaiting imperial edicts. He was not a high-ranking official, but he was a close official of the emperor. Since he said that the saint was going west, he must have received the news.

Sicheng sat on the chair and hesitated for a moment, his eyes suddenly became as cold as the thirty-six-arm demon-conquering god in the true spirit picture behind him, and he firmly pressed the murderous tiger head armrest, "Guo Duwei, hunt down demons." You are in charge of the officials, how confident can you be in this case?"

The captain secretly sighed at his good acting skills and replied: "Looking at the best, it's 20%."

Si Cheng raised his eyebrows.

The captain explained: "Those monsters that have become a habit have minds that are no less than human beings, and they possess magical powers, so they are extremely difficult to deal with. After all, the demon-hunting officers in the department have not been able to practice the true method. What is terrible is their lack of experience..."

Before Sicheng could get angry, the captain added, "But I remembered a person who should be able to help, but he..." He glanced at the old man, "He is still in prison."

Sicheng was stunned for a moment, and his face darkened: "A demon from the left?"

The captain lowered his head and said nothing, but the young man next to the old man suddenly opened his eyes and shot at Guo Xun like a sword.

After a moment, Si Cheng slowly said: "If you use a demon from the left, no matter what the result, the Shen Zha Si will lose its majesty."

The old man was quite interested: "Captain Guo's words are really amazing. You must have your own reasons, so you might as well listen to them."

The captain said: "This man is proficient in the study of strange things."

"Is that all?"

"With his help, we are at least 50% sure of solving the case."

"Oh?" The old man turned to look at Sicheng, "What does Sun Sicheng mean?"

Sicheng said seriously: "This matter is of great importance, please let Mr. Shen make a decision."

The old man knew Sicheng's intention, shook his head and said: "The Shenzhao Division is handling the case, I can't interfere." But he didn't show a chilling attitude of staying out of the matter, "But calling a heretic monster is inappropriate both emotionally and rationally. But I have the responsibility of supervision, Li'er."

The young man turned his body to the old man and said, "Mr. Shen."

The old man took off his belt tag and the young man caught it with both hands.

"Supervise this case for me."

…

The continuous rain washed the thick tiles on the earth into a shiny black color.

On the west side of the Shenzha Division, outside the prison known as the "Shen Luo" on the ground, Guo Xun held an oil-paper umbrella for the young man, feeling a little aggrieved.

The majestic Captain Si, who has been in Xuandu for twelve years, can be considered a respectable figure. But today, it’s just that he was scolded by Sicheng in front of his face. In the end, he had to hold an umbrella for a boy who was no more than ten years old. It was really outrageous. Life is getting better and better.

But the servants of nobles are the most difficult to deal with. What's more, just looking at the old man's attitude just now, you can tell that this young man is so favored that he can safely engrave the front of his piece with "Jiannan Road" and the back with "Directly Pointing at the Messenger of Crane Clothes". "Give the waistband to the young man.

With this waist card, the young man has a series of powers, including but not limited to "directly investigating cases in the states of Jiannan Dao". In this way, all the prisoners in Xuandu City related to the witchcraft ghost fox incident will be left to their own devices. disposal.

Guo Xun was able to get into the position of Captain of Shenzhao Division, and he had perfected the kung fu of bending and stretching. He held an umbrella for a boy, just as respecting the old and loving the young. Thinking this way, he could ignore the look in the boy's eyes. Proud, and can be accompanied by a natural smile from time to time.

"You just said." The young man walked slowly and slowly, "Your name is Li Chan, right?"

The captain replied: "My name is Li Chan."

The young man asked without turning his head: "What did he commit?"

The captain thought for a while: "This is a long story."

The young man thought to himself: "I have never seen a demon from the left before. I only heard that some people make money from clams to disturb the market, some people harvest and cut them, turn people into animals, skin them and change their faces, and raise ghosts to harm people. Don’t use it to the extreme.”

"What Xiao Langjun has heard is not the most insidious. There are thousands of heretical techniques. Even if the Dayong Law is ten times thicker, it will not be able to punish them. Therefore, anyone who practices heretical techniques will be punished. Treat him as a deviant monster."

"I've also heard that some evil spirits have only learned forbidden arts and have never harmed anyone."

Guo Xun secretly looked at the young man's expression, and replied thoughtfully: "Although ordinary people do not know the true Dharma, they can still offer incense to gods and Buddhas to seek spiritual responses and the convenience of magic. Practicing heresy is a bad intention. Why? It’s good to kill them all.”

The young man nodded, as if he was satisfied with Guo Xun's answer, and said: "The demons of the left do not know the true method, so they borrow the power of evil spirits. You said that Li Chan is proficient in the study of supernatural beings, which makes sense."

The captain had been worried that Duke Shen and this young man of unknown origin would have objections to his use of evil spirits. Hearing this, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Little Langjun is right. If we just talk about the science of miraculous monsters, There is no one in Xuandu who can surpass him."

"Guo Duwei Meng Lang is here."

The young man glanced at Guo Xun and said, "There are three thousand towns in the country of Dayong, Xuandu can be ranked among the top three. I don't know how many masters who practice the true Dharma live in seclusion in the market, which is called Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. So-called. There is no one who can stand out from others in Xuandu. It is not appropriate to apply this to a demon from the left."

The captain was stunned, knowing that he had offended the young man, and said: "Li Chan is different from ordinary evil spirits. Two years ago, he was recommended by the spirit of the City God's Temple and went to Qingque Palace."

When he heard the words Qingque Palace, the young man who had been calm and unfazed raised his eyebrows.

Immediately, he calmed down again and caught the loophole in the captain's words: "Even if the spiritual blessing in the temple can contact the Qingque Palace, it only assists the Qingque Palace Foreign Affairs Academy to take care of the world's industrial and secular affairs. The magic door in this world is not something that little Lingzhu can interfere with."

The captain thought that the words "Qingque Palace" calmed the young man, but he didn't expect the young man to react quickly, so he could only say awkwardly: "Xiao Langjun is right, then Li Chan went to Qingque Palace and only watched the mountain gate for two years. After two years, maybe he broke some taboos on the mountain and was expelled. What happened to him in prison? The immortal master on the mountain didn't tell me, so I couldn't ask. He just kept Li Chan in prison for half a year."

The young man lowered his eyelids and said, "It's an opportunity to go to Qingque Palace to clean the mountain gate. It's a pity that this person failed to seize it. It turns out that he was eager for success and fell into... the wrong way."

When he uttered the word "Left Way", the young man seemed to have breathed out a blast of frost.

…

In the far west, the gray-blue Gobi is so barren that even the tenacious lichens cannot grow. In the huge cracks in the Gobi, huge roots have spread for three thousand miles like a horned dragon. This giant plant The peach trees are as strong as the sky, and their skin is as rough as rocks, but the peach blossoms on their branches are as red as fire, blocking out the sky and the sun.

Under the peach trees, countless demons surrounded the surroundings. Li Chan fought desperately and screamed silently. Suddenly, the peach blossoms that covered the sky began to burn, and these demons quickly melted away like candle wax, and the melted candle wax spilled into quicksand all over the ground. The strong wind roared, and the sand dunes were running and shouting like dragons and elephants. Li Chan's sweat and blood were also carried away by the flying sand, and his vision became increasingly blurred. The scorching sun burst into white light, and the flying sand under the white light was as white as snow, which made Li Chan Cicada felt the biting cold. He struggled to get up from the ice and snow. In the wind and snow, the iron-like city was far away in sight.

Li Chan lowered his head and released his tightly clenched right hand. The head of a bare penholder was covered with the hair of an unknown animal and covered with black and red ink.

Bang bang bang!

The sound of the iron door being knocked awakened Li Chan from her dream.
To be continued...