I have an eternal eye
Chapter 18 The Eight Gates of Heaven and Earth
Jing'an square, the firelight flickers in the square pavilion.
More than a dozen Wuhou and bad guys crowded into the small small hall. The fire was rising, the aroma of wine overflowed from the copper pot, and the lotus leaves around were filled with beef and roast chicken.
"Come and drink this cup!"
"Although this Liquan ware is cheap, the alcohol is very strong and is just right to ward off the cold..."
"Haha, we can't afford it."
A group of people were drinking and chatting, making the drafty pavilion seem a bit stuffy.
Of course, some people looked worried and said, "We won't be punished if we patrol the night and drink."
"Afraid of a bird!"
The arrogant leader of Wuhou sneered: "It's such a cold day and you're still tormenting us. Even if you catch the thief, the credit won't go to you."
"It's just such a small amount of money, but it has been in arrears for several months, and it requires us to work hard. It's a beautiful idea!"
"No big deal, we quit. Then we will introduce our brothers to the incense gathering, and we can eat and drink spicy food together..."
"Bah, that's right!"
Someone quickly agreed, and then asked in a low voice: "Master Lu, you are well-informed, do you know why Jingzhao Mansion doesn't pay us?"
The man with a sinister face took a sip of wine, and the sarcasm in his eyes was undisguised, "I can't accept the money."
"Officials and gentry from all over the country have occupied farmland and managed it from top to bottom. They don't pay taxes. How much money can the poor people get?"
"The saint wants to build a new palace, so the Ministry of Finance has no choice but to dig at us."
"Damn it, I can't do this job anymore!"
"There has to be a way to make money..."
"Hey, have you heard that there is a water ghost outside the city, and several people have died."
"Bullshit, I think it's a poor man's robbery."
"It's true, I heard..."
A group of people were having a heated discussion, and under the square wall not far away, several six-door police officers all looked ugly.
"Damn, these oilies are too much!"
"Go to Jingzhao Mansion tomorrow and file a complaint against them!"
"Liu Tou, what should I do?"
The detectives asked all kinds of questions.
The leader of the bronze medal catcher is a middle-aged man, tall and straight, but his facial features look a bit dull.
He was silent for a long time, and when he was about to speak, he suddenly turned his head and looked at the dark night rain alley, his eyes becoming sharp.
Without talking nonsense to everyone, he walked out quickly, and a pair of judge pens suddenly appeared in his hands.
The figure broke through the rain, stepped on the square wall and the big tree, jumped back and forth, soared into the air, and landed on the square wall...
A series of movements, flowing smoothly.
The police officers below also drew their swords and shouted: "Boss, what's going on?"
The catcher frowned and looked around, "Just now... I seem to have heard some noises."
The detectives took a look around and found nothing unusual.
"Head, there's no one there."
"Maybe it's a wild cat."
"maybe…"
After the middle-aged head catcher glanced around again, he jumped off the wall and led his men in other directions.
In Jing'anfang, under the brackets of a restaurant, Zhang Biao slowly exposed half of his body and landed softly without any sound.
Looking at the direction in which the catcher was leaving, Zhang Biao shook his head slightly, "This guy really hides his secrets."
The middle-aged arrester was the man who Wang Xin and Tie Shouming had temporarily followed two days ago. His name was Liu Changkong.
This person is not good at words and has a somewhat dull temperament. Among the seventy-two bronze medal catchers, his reputation is not outstanding.
But Zhang Biao knew that in terms of skill, before practicing the Three Yang Meridian, he really was no match for this person.
He didn't want to provoke this guy, but if he wanted to find Xiao San, he had to come to Jing'anfang.
Without daring to waste any time, Zhang Biao immediately dodged and walked quickly among the shadows of the high and low roofs.
Sometimes it takes advantage of the strength to fly into the air, sometimes it turns over and jumps over the high wall, like a ghost traveling through the night.
Soon, a Taoist temple appeared in front of us.
On the front door of the Taoist temple, there is a plaque with blue background and gilding, and the three characters "Changchun Temple" are written clearly.
Zhang Biao narrowed his eyes slightly, thoughtfully.
Huo Feng asked him to pay attention to the details of the Taoist temples in the nearby buildings of Anzhenfang.
He was not familiar with those Taoist temples. He only knew that there were monks and Taoists in the world who were in charge of making money, and Xiangji Chu, who was running a loan business.
But the Changchun Temple in Liu Changkong's jurisdiction has been famous for a long time.
Who would have thought that in Yujing City, apart from the spies from various government offices, the most well-informed people in the world would be this group of Taoist priests.
Walking in the rivers and lakes, snakes and rats each have their own way.
After all, they are a group of people who are not engaged in production and wander in the gray field. No matter how famous they are, they still have to eat.
Some people have become local tycoons, run manors, colluded with the government, monopolized tea, medicinal materials, docks, salt transportation and other businesses, and made a lot of money...
Some people work hard, run a escort agency, or become a caretaker for a wealthy mansion...
Others were so upset that they stuck their heads in their waistbands and started robbing families and homes...
Of course, the most important thing is to learn a craft and travel around, which is called the Eight Gates.
The book door sells secret medicine formulas, obscene books, erotic pictures, inscriptions, calligraphy and paintings, fake antiques...
What Huomen does is refining alchemy, taking stones, and doing magic in the bedroom. They use their fake qigong reputation to deceive rich people...
Most of the people in Piaomeng are purgers and libertines, and they are all talkative. The storytellers who set up stalls are also among them...
Fengmen is a Feng Shui master and a tomb robber...
Jingmen means reading characters, reading faces, scaring people, catching ghosts and chanting sutras...
Juemen specializes in following the court route, acting as a white glove, a master, setting up a teahouse to facilitate transactions between parties...
The tired men are wandering doctors and selling fake medicines...
The important door is a beggar, divided into good and evil...
In short, there is no serious business, either cheating or committing crimes.
Compared to those who relied on their hard work to make a living, the Eight Gates were naturally inferior. Not being bullied, they banded together and established an organization called the Tiandimen.
Of course, the rules of the sect are relatively loose. Although they will treat each other as brothers if they meet the secret code, they will not show any mercy when trying to trick each other.
This Heaven and Earth Sect is responsible for mediating. If there is a fight between people within, the leaders of each sect will sit down to drink tea and negotiate.
Secondly, it is about teaming up. If any family is bullied and it is a matter of life and death, the eight gates will work together and deal with the outside world as one.
It can also be regarded as a well-known force in the world.
Of course, living in the world is nothing more than seeking money.
The disciples of the Heaven and Earth Sect travel around the world, from the court to the marketplace, from the city to the countryside. They can be found almost everywhere, and they are naturally well-informed.
Therefore, Tiandimen is mainly engaged in information trading.
Ordinary people think that this Changchun Temple is just a place to burn incense and worship Taoism, but in fact it is the entrance of the Gate of Heaven and Earth at the Jade Capital City.
Each of the six gates has its own spies, but the transfer of information must be approved by the head of the headquarters and the tokens must be issued.
Xiao San sneaked into Tuwan Village to harm people, so he must have left Li Mansion.
Yujing City has a population of one million, and Xiao San is a veteran in the community. If he deliberately hides, it will be difficult to find him.
Zhang Biao had no time to waste and could only find the Heaven and Earth Gate.
…
The view of Changchun on a rainy night is even more peaceful.
The pattering raindrops hit the old blue bricks and tiles, making a rustling sound among the pine and cypress trees.
The palaces and lofts were hidden among the dense forests. There were only a few lights in the darkness. It was obvious that most people had fallen asleep.
It may seem defenseless, but it cannot be taken lightly.
After experiencing the experience of being forced by force, Tiandimen has trained a group of good players. Coupled with Fengmen's mechanisms, Jingmen's illusions, and Tiredmen's poison... it is really difficult to deal with.
In the past, even if Zhang Biao had great physical skills, he would not be willing to take risks in other people's halls in the capital, but now, he can give it a try.
After making up his mind, he ran quickly along the dark corner of the wall, and soon made a big circle and came to the side door.
Different from the front door, which is connected to the empty square in front of the palace, the side door is deep and close to the cloister and rock garden, which is perfect for sneaking in secretly.
After all, the side door is where dignitaries and associates come and go. Sometimes they buy and sell information and do some secretive things, and they always have to hide their eyes from others.
"Woof woof woof!"
But before they got close, dogs kept barking in the darkness.
Zhang Biao was startled and hurriedly hid in the dark alley on the opposite side.
Soon, several figures appeared on the wall. Although they were all dressed as Taoists, they were all holding long swords, with slightly bulging temples and sharp eyes. They were obviously good players.
At the same time, the red-painted wooden door slowly opened, and two lion-headed vicious dogs half as tall as a man roared out and rushed towards the dark alley.
"Woof woof woof!"
Accompanied by the dull barking of dogs, the Taoists also jumped over the wall and rushed down the dark alley with their long swords.
However, the alley was a dead end and deserted.
"Where did the person go?"
"Could it be a wild cat?"
"Impossible, these two mountain guard dogs were brought by Uncle Li from Langya Mountain. They are so sensitive that even cats and dogs don't care."
"It's probably some little thief peeking in."
"Let's go, don't fall for the trick of luring the tiger away from the mountain, please wake up tonight."
The Taoist priests were experienced and did not scatter in pursuit, but quickly returned to the Taoist temple.
In the darkness, there was a clicking sound from under the low wall near the garden, obviously setting off some kind of trap.
Behind the distant roof, Zhang Biao frowned slightly and looked at the ecstasy mirror on his waist.
With his movement and footsteps, and the cover of the rainy night, he could not be discovered from such a distance.
The only possibility is that the breath of the ecstasy mirror alarmed the two beasts with extraordinary spiritual senses.
I wanted to use this thing to sneak in, but I didn't expect it to be self-defeating...
Squeak!
The wooden door opens again.
There was a conversation in the darkness.
"Uncle Cui, where are you going so late?"
"Hey, everyone has become more capable, and they are taking care of me. I am watching the sky at night, and I found that the evil spirit in Beicheng is soaring. Can I go to slay the demons and enchant them?"
"Uncle, don't get me wrong, it was just..."
"Stop talking nonsense and stay away!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw an old Taoist emerge from the wooden door, holding a lantern and an umbrella.
This man has a thin build, deep facial features, white hair and long beard, and he has the air of an immortal.
But with his drunken eyes and the smell of alcohol all over his body, he was obviously not a serious Taoist, so he walked into the rain alley with a few steps.
After he left, several young Taoists were dissatisfied.
"This old pervert is talking about conquering demons. He is obviously drunk and lustful. He wants to go to Taipingfang to have a good time..."
"Stop talking about it. This old guy is cheating and kidnapping. He has no ability, but his status is not low. Let him go."
After Zhang Biao heard this, his heart moved and he disappeared into the darkness.
…………
In the rain alley of Jing'an Square, lanterns and candles flickered.
"The hibiscus is new and the jade is in autumn, and the beauty has passed, but there is sorrow..." Cui Laodao hummed an obscene ditty in his mouth, swaying, obviously very comfortable.
As he was approaching the square gate, a figure suddenly flashed out of the dark alley, it was Zhang Biao.
"who!"
The old Taoist trembled all over and woke up suddenly. His broad robe swayed, seemingly to the left, but his hind legs suddenly kicked out from the right like a poisonous snake.
"Legs in skirt?"
Zhang Biao was a little surprised.
This skill is not unusual. It is very harmful and is designed to seduce people. Women in the world often learn to use it to protect themselves.
Unexpectedly, this veteran is also good at this trick.
But against him, it was far from enough.
Zhang Biao slipped and dodged. He grabbed the Taoist robe with his left hand and clasped it with his right hand, then covered the Taoist's head and entered the dark alley.
"Hero, spare your life..."
When he saw the evil ghost mask, he was so scared that he almost peed. But just as he begged for mercy, he saw a bronze mirror appear in front of his eyes. Then a chill enveloped him and his head became numb.
Seeing that the old Taoist's eyes became dull, Zhang Biao slowly let go of his hand and nodded with satisfaction.
The ecstasy mirror is easy to use. As long as you are not the kind of mentally determined person, you can easily confuse people.
"Your name…"
However, Zhang Biao had just asked half a sentence when he saw that Cui Laodao's eyes suddenly became lively, and he ran out of the alley...
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