Strange mountains and rivers

Chen Huaisheng also quickly glanced around, and then lowered his voice and said: "Senior, I'm afraid I don't know much about the situation in Nanchu. As far as I know, the situation in Nanchu has been unstable in the past six months, and there have been many incidents around the Zijin Sect. Few things,..."

Indeed, many things happened, the biggest of which was the Hanzhou Taoist Temple robbery that shocked the whole of Nanchu.

This robbery was a huge blow to the reputation of the Zijin Sect. A fourth-level Foundation Establishment member was beheaded, and many high-level and mid-level Qi Refining disciples were killed. It was a tragic case for the Zijin Sect in recent years.

The key is that no one can tell clearly how many people were responsible for this big robbery, and no one can tell clearly where the perpetrators are from and who they are.

Some people say that four or five people ganged up to commit the crime, because the Taoist magic circle was destroyed from two places, causing the magic circle to collapse and finally "fall".

It is said that only one person committed the crime, because from the beginning to the end, only one person was seen fighting his way in, from beginning to end.

It was also said that there was only one responder outside, and his level was very low. He was probably a middle-level Qi refiner, but the killer who rushed in might be a different cultivator.

All the statements are full of contradictions, which also caused quarrels within the Zijin Sect.

This robbery also made the Zijin Sect very nervous, and it was inevitable that suspicion would be directed at everyone around, including the Chonghua Sect.

But no matter what, there are only a few strong men in the Chonghua Sect who can kill the fourth level of foundation building independently.

The Zijin Sect also had spies in Yijun. Based on the whereabouts of the elders and deacons of the Chonghua Sect, they quickly ruled out the possibility of the Chonghua Sect.

In addition, a magic sword was picked up at the scene. It was the white stone evil cultivator that Chen Huaisheng had intentionally left behind, which added to the confusion.

Although the Baishi Sect and the Zijin Sect have a tacit understanding in dealing with the Chonghua Sect, the Lingyun Sect and even the Jiulian Sect behind them, the two sides do not have an official alliance, and there is even a great conflict between the two sides in terms of their ultimate interests.

It's just that the three other parties have the same interests at the moment. It's hard to say whether Baishimen will take advantage of the situation.

Of course, the most suspicious object of the Zijin Sect is the Canghai Sect, the biggest rival in Southern Chu.

Among the four major sects, the relationship between the Zijin Sect and the Canghai Sect has always been at odds. Over the years, the two sides have fought and clashed endlessly. However, this is the first time such a robbery and murder occurred, and the Canghai Sect also directly denied this situation. , and there is no other evidence to prove that it was the Canghai Sect that did it.

But it can cleanly kill a fourth-level Foundation Establishment one-on-one. Looking around, it seems that only the Canghai Sect can have this strength and has serious conflicts with the Zijin Sect.

Of course, the Jiulian Sect in Da Zhao also has this strength, but it seems a little impossible for people from the Jiulian Sect to travel thousands of miles to Hanzhou Taoist Temple to do such a thing.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to just choose a suitable occasion to kill the disciples of the Zijin Sect. I'm afraid the deterrent effect would be even more powerful. This method of robbing the spiritual stones would be too cunning.

Thousands of spiritual sand may be a considerable amount of wealth for casual cultivators or small sects, but for super large sects such as the Nine Lotus Sect, it is not worth mentioning.

Just because it is unclear who actually did it to them and whether there will be other similar actions in the future, the Purple Gold Sect is also very nervous now.

At the same time, a series of investigations were carried out, which inevitably led to some extraordinary actions, constant conflicts with the Canghai Sect, and even spread to frictions and conflicts between some other sects and families and the Zijin Sect.

During this period of time, conflicts continued in Yunmengzhou, Hanzhou, Huangzhou and even Jiangling.

The tense atmosphere created by these conflicts will inevitably affect the Dongfu Ghost Market, causing both the Yuanming Sect and the Zijin Sect to strengthen their precautions in the Dongfu Ghost Market to avoid another robbery that would hit the Zijin Sect and the Yuanming Sect.

But for places outside the Dongfu Ghost Market, they were relaxed. After all, manpower was limited. Anyway, the Zijin Sect and Yuan Mingzong never promised to take unlimited responsibility for things that happened outside Liuye Zhu.

Before coming here, Chen Huaisheng also did some research, but he was worried about whether there would be any risks in coming here if the Zijin Sect investigated too strictly.

But now the Zijin Sect has strengthened the internal prevention of the ghost market, but they don't have so much energy to manage the outside. This is a good thing for their own industry. Anyway, they don't plan to do anything in the ghost market.

Therefore, Chen Huaisheng's reminder was not an empty threat, but a real one.

The elegant monk was surprised when he heard what Chen Huaisheng said.

He came directly from Bianjing of Great Zhao via Huai County.

The original plan was to visit the Dongfu Ghost Market, then go upstream to Jiangling, and finally sail eastward back to Wuyue. I didn't know much about the situation in Nanchu.

Who would have ever thought of spending tens of thousands of spiritual stones to buy two spiritual birds and beasts at the Dongfu Ghost Market, but I didn’t think anything of it before, but now that I think about it, it’s really a bit crazy.

This is not in Wuyue. It is still five or six thousand miles away from the gate of the Holy Fire Sect, and it is still two or three thousand miles away from the territory of Wuyue. If something happens, I am really helpless and helpless.

After calming down his mind, the elegant monk tried his best to keep himself as calm as possible.

Maybe this guy is trying to scare himself?

I can see that the cave ghost market is in good order, and there is no forced buying or selling.

And tomorrow's auction will continue as usual. If anything really happens, it is said that each item in this kind of auction is a transaction of thousands of spiritual stones. Aren't you afraid of being robbed?

The more he thought about it, the more he thought about it. The elegant monk glanced at Chen Huaisheng and said, "Thank you, little brother, for reminding me. I guess the Yuan Mingzong and the Zijin Sect can still maintain a little order, right? Even the business in this ghost market is not guaranteed. Who will do it in the future?" Will you still come here to trade?”

Seeing that the other party's expression changed several times and then returned to calm, and there seemed to be some disbelief in his words, Chen Huaisheng probably understood what the other party was thinking.

I only had a one-time acquaintance with him, it was just a transaction. From another perspective, it was reasonable for the other party to suspect that he had intentions for the spiritual bird and beast in his body.

Maybe he just made false threats like this, and then gained the other party's trust in him, so that he could finally take action?

Thinking of this, Chen Huaisheng shrugged: "Senior, you will know more if you ask more. This is what I have said. In short, be careful and sail the boat for ten thousand years. I believe that the seniors are brave and skilled, but it is the juniors who are too worried."

Chen Huaisheng regarded retreat as advance, and stopped talking after finishing speaking.

After dinner, Chen Huaisheng and Hu Delu went back to the room.

Hu Delu was curious about how Chen Huaisheng became so familiar with the other party, but Chen Huaisheng didn't want to say more, so he didn't ask.

Before midnight, someone knocked on the door, and Chen Huaisheng naturally knew who was knocking.

When he opened the door to welcome the guest, as expected, it was that person.

When Yu Fengqian returned to his small courtyard, he immediately sent out a flying visa and received a reply more than an hour later.

At this time, he had already discovered something strange in his room. In addition, a dark figure on a tall pole swaying in the wind ten feet away from the window was also exposed in his Jiuyi illusion.

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"Why do seniors think that juniors are not just being alarmists to win the favor and trust of seniors, or are even counterattacking with evil intentions?" Chen Huaisheng asked with a smile while making tea again.

"Of course I have my own channels to understand." The elegant monk frowned deeply and said to himself: "I didn't expect that the current situation of the Zijin Sect is so bad. When I was in Wuyue and even Da Zhao, I heard that the Zijin Sect was not the fourth generation of Southern Chu. One of the big ones? Why did it become so chaotic all of a sudden?"

He used the flying lottery technique to contact an acquaintance in Zhaohuai County two hundred miles away and learned some information, which was basically consistent with what Chen Huaisheng said.

In addition, Chen Huaisheng has a big ear and a face full of righteousness, which gives him a good intuitive impression.

Of course this is not the main thing, he has his own means.

"Senior, it doesn't make much sense to ask these questions now. Senior should consider how to leave safely. Did you find that someone is targeting senior?" Chen Huaisheng asked confidently.

Chen Huaisheng believed that if someone really wanted to take advantage of this person, they would definitely target this inn tonight. In addition, there must be spies in the east and west gates of the ghost market.

There may even be spiritual birds such as purple-eyed night owls and white-spotted ghost-faced owls staring at the target.

Night is the easiest time to get away.

The ghost market is open day and night, and you can leave at any time, but you can only leave through the east and west gates. There are restrictions in other places to prevent people with evil intentions from sneaking in.

At the beginning of tomorrow, that is, at seven o'clock in the evening, the bidding will end, and there will be an hour's departure time. All guests can either leave or return to the inn.

Guests who return to the inn will have specialized personnel to clean them one by one, which means they need to pay another fee of ten spiritual stones.

The vast majority of guests will choose to leave after bidding. This is the best opportunity to escape, because there are many people leaving at that time, and they are all vigilant. The slightest move may lead to counterattack.

But only after leaving the venue at this time is the opportunity for those with evil intentions. If they act rashly in the venue, they will be suppressed by the resident spiritual cultivators at any time.

"There is a ghost-faced owl in the tall reeds ten feet outside the small courtyard where I live. It was well hidden, but I still discovered it." The elegant monk said calmly: "In addition, someone has entered the room in my small courtyard. During such a short period of time while I was dining, a very clever little spell was installed to detect my movements."

Chen Huaisheng didn't ask the other party how he found out. Every sect has its own small restrictions when going out.

"One group of people, or two groups of people?" Chen Huaisheng thought for a while and asked.

"I don't know." The elegant monk rubbed his temples: "Do you think I need to move out of the courtyard and find another place?"

Only now did he realize his lack of outside experience.

As for how to deal with this kind of thing, he couldn't come up with any more countermeasures, so he had to ask for help from a junior who also gave him the first stage of Qi Refining, and this guy actually only had a relationship with him.

It’s humbling to think about.

Hearing what the elegant monk said, Chen Huaisheng was also surprised to ask such a question?

"Senior, isn't it like this to alert others and let people know that senior already knows that they are spying on senior again?" Chen Huaisheng paused, "Senior came to this junior without any cover-up, right?"

The elegant monk was stunned and slightly ashamed, "Well, I really didn't expect that..."

Chen Huaisheng couldn't help sighing and holding his forehead.

A man who is at the peak of Qi refining doesn't even have this bit of common sense?

At first, the other party was very convincing when discussing the business. I had also heard him say that he could detect spells in the room and find the ghost-faced owl outside the window. I thought that the other party was also a veteran, but he just didn't understand the situation here.

I didn't expect that I didn't even take the most basic preventive measures and just came to my house like this. Isn't this harming myself?

I have really become trapped in a cocoon. No, I am getting angry. Maybe this guy can escape in the future, but I will find it difficult to escape.

His face was a little feverish, and the elegant monk subconsciously covered his face with his hands, and his voice lowered a few degrees, "Sorry, I'm a little anxious..."

"Forget it, needless to say. If there are really two groups of people, it might be a good thing. In order to steal the Black Leopard and the Snow Dove on you, what if they got into a fight first?"

Chen Huaisheng joked in a self-deprecating way: "The snipe and the clam are fighting, but we fishermen benefit?"

No matter how ignorant of world affairs, you can still hear the teasing and ridicule in Chen Huaisheng's words. The elegant monk said sarcastically: "If there is really danger, why don't we go to our Holy Fire Sect to take shelter first?"

Chen Huaisheng couldn't help but roll his eyes. The Holy Fire Sect's mountain gate was five or six thousand places away. If he really wanted to go there, it wouldn't take more than a month? You are really asking for trouble, and can you leave?

"Forget it, senior I'm afraid I can only deal with him in the small courtyard for one night. Fortunately, the other party doesn't dare to act rashly in this ghost market. If he really wants to attack senior, I guess it will be after senior leaves the ghost market... ..." Chen Huaisheng pondered and said: "I wonder if the senior has companions or people who can help in Nanchu? For example, I can contact him tomorrow."

The elegant monk shook his head: "Our Holy Fire Sect has little contact with Nanchu. We do have some connections with Da Zhao, but we can't quench our thirst far away, and the relationship is not familiar enough yet..."

Chen Huaisheng felt that it was a bit tricky, but seeing the expectation in the other person's eyes made Chen Huaisheng feel a little ridiculous.

A person at the peak of Qi refining actually has so much confidence in himself, a second-level Qi refining person, that he thinks he can give him advice to solve his troubles?

Isn't this a little too funny?

After thinking about it for a while, Chen Huaisheng didn't have a good idea.

Fortunately, this guy is also at the peak of Qi refining. Although he has little experience, his combat ability is estimated to be good. Being able to detect spells and detect ghost-faced owl means that the opponent is not weak, but he just lacks some actual combat experience.

"Senior, you can only take one step at a time. If you still have some spirit stones, I suggest that you take advantage of tomorrow to purchase some spiritual talismans and magic weapons, just in case something unexpected happens when you go out to the ghost market tomorrow. , that would be a bit more prepared.”

Thinking of this, Chen Huaisheng felt more and more that he was a troublemaker. Why did he say hello to this guy and say a few words, and he actually caused such a big trouble?

If you really want to deal with this person, they must know this guy's strength, which means that the opponent will definitely be above the peak of Qi refining. In other words, he is also a strong foundation builder.

How could he and Hu Delu withstand such a torment?

When the time comes, will I and Hu Delu leave this guy and run away alone, or will they join forces to escape?

It would be too tragic if he and Hu Delu ran away without each other, only to be intercepted by those people who thought they were trying to make trouble.

Chen Huaisheng is now filled with regret and wishes he could slap himself in the mouth.

Seeing Chen Huaisheng's expression changing, the elegant monk was also a little uneasy and asked tentatively: "Little brother, did I bring trouble for you?"

"Forget it, trouble has already arrived. There is no point in talking about it now. I wonder what the senior is going to do next?" Chen Huaicheng sighed before asking.

The elegant monk was stunned for a moment, and then said: "I haven't thought about it yet, and I don't know what those people want. I have never encountered such a thing, so I came to ask my little brother for advice."

How dare such a stupid person come out to wander the world?

He still dared to spend tens of thousands of spiritual stones to buy spiritual beasts and birds. Chen Huaisheng really wanted to ask the person in charge within the Holy Fire Sect what he thought?

Was he sent out to die on purpose?

But this guy is still at the pinnacle of Qi refining. He is so stupid. How did he reach this level of cultivation?

Under Chen Huaisheng's look like an idiot, the elegant monk shrank a little, lowered his head to avoid Chen Huaisheng's gaze, "Also, I'm not used to resting under surveillance. Can I ban that spell?"

Chen Huaisheng couldn't help but laugh and cry. He couldn't help but want to look up to the sky and scream. It was already time, but this guy was still thinking about such trivial things, which made him almost crazy.

"Senior, it's up to you." Chen Huaisheng waved his hand, "Then please go back and rest first."

"But you haven't said how we will deal with it tomorrow." The elegant monk asked anxiously.

"We? What we?" Chen Huaisheng asked with ill intentions: "Senior is returning to Wuyue, while my companions and I are returning to Da Zhao. The ways are different."

Why did this person stick to us again without realizing it, and became us again?

Have I become someone else's support again?

Do I still have to make decisions for him?

The elegant monk was startled, and seemed to feel that Chen Huaisheng's attitude had changed, but he still said: "I think it is better for us to go together. Maybe they will notice my visit..."

Maybe?

Is it a sure thing?

Chen Huaisheng felt that his stomach was about to be bloated, but when he saw the other party's clear and clear eyes, he didn't know what to say.

"Senior, nothing will happen tonight. I have to think about it carefully. Maybe I should go back to my room and rest first."

Chen Huaisheng felt that with this person sitting in front of him, his IQ would drop significantly.

Send this person away as soon as possible, and think carefully about how to deal with this situation, and how to get rid of potential risks and troubles tomorrow.

"Can the spell in my room be banned?" As he was about to go out, the elegant monk couldn't help but turn around and ask again.

"Get out!" Chen Huaisheng finally cursed.