Xianlu

Chapter 162 Gathering Intelligence Su Jiu is Cooked
After returning to the mountain city from the Dragon Palace at the bottom of the lake, Xu Dao has been staying in the new house to study his skills and polish his true energy.

After more than a month, he has completely mastered his previous surge in cultivation, and his strength has improved a lot again.At the same time, he thought that the limelight had passed, and he began to haunt the ghost market in Shezhao again.

Although Xu Dao already has a lot of exercises in his hands, and has specific and feasible methods for how to build a foundation, he is still ignorant of the immortal way, and he can only hope to find similar classic exercises for sale in the ghost market.

It's a pity that his recent luck seems to have run out. Although there were three small auctions, there was nothing that he liked.

However, as time gradually approached June [-]th, more and more strange people appeared on Mount She, making the number of people in the entire mountain city reach the highest peak since the beginning of spring.

On the one hand, it is because the water of Wuxia River has completely melted, and the river has surged, and it will be possible to pass in a few days.On the other hand, there are more and more rumors in Shezhao about offering sacrifices to Jiangshen on June [-]th, and many interested people have rushed to Sheshan within a month.

The Taoists who were originally in the mountains also postponed their trips, preparing to watch the so-called sacrificial ceremony held by Shezhao.Xu Dao is one of the Taoists who are interested, but he is different from others.

Most of the others wanted to join in the fun, and tried their best to find out what was good-looking and fun at the sacrificial ceremony, or what benefits would appear.

Xu Dao, on the other hand, tried his best to collect news about the sacrifices over the years and the 60-year round of super sacrifices, so as to judge whether there would be any danger at that time.

After all, having experienced the "Taoism Conference", he still has lingering fears about the conference held by Taoist priests, lest it will be another meal sharing conference for Taoist priests.

And through the conscious collection these days, and as the day of the sacrifice is getting closer and closer, there are more and more related news, Xu Dao really noticed the clues from it.

The first day of June, late at night.

Xu Dao placed his body in the secret room, and then quietly left the house.

He drove to Sheshan with ease and entered the ghost market. After wandering around for a few times, he suddenly came to an inconspicuous shop.

There is a Taoist standing in the store, although his eyes are closed, he is very vigilant.

As soon as Xu Dao arrived, he said to Convenience: "The shop is closed, and the guest officer will come back during the day."

There was no answer, Xu Dao directly took out a token from the banner, and the other party immediately opened his eyes, with a respectful look on his face, and said: "T-shaped room, first left and then right when entering."

Nodding at the other party, Xu Dao casually threw out a few money talismans, and walked directly into the dark shop.

Since there is an official auction in the ghost market, and the ghost market is open at twelve o'clock a day, and foreign Taoists are allowed to buy properties in it, naturally there are private meetings organized by the Taoists.

Xu Dao spent several months hanging out on Sheshan Mountain, with ample money in his hands and a high level of cultivation, so of course he also came into contact with such private meetings.

And in the gathering he attended, all the participants were Taoists in the later stage, just like him.

After a few times, Xu Dao had met eight unfamiliar late-stage Taoists at the meeting. Although everyone concealed their identities, they also revealed some information both openly and secretly.

After all, there were very few Taoists in the later period, and the Taoists who established the foundation did not come out, and they were the most powerful in the entire ghost market.

Although several of them had changed their outfits when they came, anyone with a discerning eye could tell at a glance that they were Taoists in the Shezhao, but they didn't know who they were.

Yinshen walked lightly in the store, Xu Dao came to a room, he knocked on the door with the token in his hand, and saw a subtle light rippling, and he suddenly passed through the door.

A dark room appeared in his eyes, with white candles the size of a baby's arm burning inside, and an unknown fragrance permeating the room, full of inspiration, which made Xu Dao's yin spirit immediately feel a sense of comfort as soon as he entered. feel.

There are nine high-ranking chairs in the room, and five of them are already occupied. When Xu Dao came in, he immediately attracted the attention of others. One of the Taoists greeted Xu Dao carelessly:
"Fellow Daoist Bai also came today, what treasure did you bring?"

This person was bare-chested and exposed, with a strong body and a loose Taoist robe. It was the Taoist Xu Dao met when he entered the ghost market for the first time, and he was the one who introduced Xu Dao to this private meeting.

When Xu Dao heard this person calling him, his gloomy spirit stopped, he slapped his head towards the other person, and said casually: "There is no treasure, I just came to chat with fellow Taoists and gain some experience."

After finishing speaking, he didn't show any politeness, and directly chose a chair next to the strong Taoist, and sat down to join in the chatting of several people.

Someone said: "But it has been confirmed that on June [-]th, Taoist priests from Shezhao will also appear at the sacrificial meeting?"

"There is no doubt that there were occasional Taoist priests in previous years, but this time I heard that all six elders will be present..."

Some people were chatting eloquently, because the current gathering was the last one before June [-]th, and everyone was talking about the sacrificial offering.

Xu Dao was seated among them, and while listening, he interjected a few words to enhance the atmosphere on the field.

In less than a quarter of an hour, other Taoist disciples arrived, and finally Xu Dao found that all the nine chairs on the scene were full of people.

This made him a little surprised. In the past several meetings, at most seven people came at one time, but today all the Taoists came.

Nine Taoist priests sat in a row, forming a circle, with different shapes, or a cloud of vague ghosts, or wearing gray robes and masks, and their voices and colors also changed.

Seeing this scene, Xu Dao realized in his heart that the focus of tonight's gathering should be the sacrificial offering in five days' time.

Thoughts were turning in his mind, pondering the news he had learned recently, and he thought to himself: "It just so happens that I can learn a little more inside information from these people, so that it will be easier for me to decide whether to participate in this sacrificial meeting or not."

For various reasons, Xu Dao was really interested in Shezhao's sacrificial ceremony. His only doubt was how to ensure his safety if he participated in it.

Rusting sounds rang out in the room, first there were two or three groups, and then nine people mixed together, and all of them communicated with each other.

Someone said carelessly: "The Taoist priests who established the foundation actually have to come forward to sacrifice to the river god of Laoshizi. Could it be that there is really a god at the bottom of the river?"

Immediately another person replied: "It's really possible. The land boundary of Shezhao was related to the Xian Dynasty a long time ago. Later, when the state of Wu was established, the Shezhao clan was also included in the six edicts of Wu State. There's a big secret."

Xu Dao listened, his heart moved slightly.

None of the people present were fools, they more or less guessed from the rumors in the market and the past of Shezhao that there were other facts about the sacrificial ceremony.

It's just that some people say that Taoist priests will promote Taoist disciples and recruit clan members during the sacrifice, and some people say that there are treasures under the river, and some people say that Shezhao has received an imperial edict before, and may want to regain the glory of the ancestors, etc.

They don't know the truth, and they have different opinions.

Xu Dao does know a little bit of inside information, and some of it can be revealed, but no one is actively involved in it right now, so he should take it easy.

The people present at the meeting were barely familiar with each other, discussing with each other, and some even argued and yelled.

"Last year's sacrifice, I was bored. I went to the riverside to look around, and there was nothing there. I don't know what you are thinking about. It's boring and boring!"

Immediately someone retorted: "Hey! You don't know. Although there are sacrifices every year, just like the fellow Taoist said, the six elders of Shezhao will come forward this year. It is the 60th year of Shezhao. It is a large-scale sacrifice once every sixty years, which cannot be compared with previous years."

"I heard that there were countless spectators at the ceremony one year ago, and even foreign Taoist priests came to watch the ceremony. Shezhao even spent a lot of money, even using spiritual wine as rain, which benefited ordinary people who watched the ceremony. Two Jiazi ahead, equally grand..."

Xu Dao listened one by one, and he would speak out from time to time, asking other Taoists in the field.

After some discussion, Xu Dao found that many people's statements were consistent with what he had inquired and consulted. Among them, the one that concerned him most was that although the sacrificial ceremony of Shezhao was mysterious, there was no danger in the past.

At the very least, even if there is danger, the number of people involved would be too wide, otherwise everyone, regardless of Daofan, would not be so enthusiastic about this conference.

He pondered in his mind: "When the time comes for the sacrificial meeting, the position of the Taoist is different from that of ordinary people. Ordinary people can only stand by the river and look at it from a distance, while the Taoist will be invited to the venue..."

"Although it is not dangerous to be invited to the sacrificial ceremony no matter whether it is said by the public or recorded in the ancient books, but to be on the safe side, I will still be among the mortals when the time comes."

After pondering a lot recently, and now hearing the news from other late-stage disciples, Xu Dao simply made a decision.

Since there is no danger in such a grand event, he must see it.At the very least, he can also look up at the demeanor of the Taoist priests in Shezhao, and see the difference between these Taoist priests and the ones in the Temple of White Bones.

After the decision was made, Xu Dao felt relieved immediately.

"There are tens of thousands of participants. With so many people present, even if there is danger, it will not fall on me alone."

Suddenly, when he was still reviewing this decision in his mind, someone in the field suddenly sneered and said:
"Everyone is worrying too much. How can the elders have time to care about us? At that time, their attention will only be on a few other people."

The Taoists who were worrying about this matter heard it, and immediately mumbled and couldn't speak.

When Xu Dao heard this, he glanced at the sneering person, and found that the other person looked like he was a Taoist in the Shezhao, and there was resentment in his mouth, a bit jealous.

Xu Dao's heart moved, and he said aloud: "Dare to ask you, are you talking about those people who came out of Montenegro?"

The other party glanced at Xu Dao, without thinking too much, and answered directly: "Exactly. I don't have the Immortal Ascension Fruit, what can I use to attract the attention of the elders. You must know that after the sacrifice, they will leave this small place directly. Worship into the Taoist Palace, if you fail to establish a foundation, you will not come back."

Everyone fell into silence when they heard the words "Sheng Xian Guo" and "Dao Palace" in this population.It took a long time before someone hesitantly spoke out and asked, "The 'Tao Palace' you mentioned refers to the Erhai Tao Palace?"

Ascension fairy fruit, it is rumored that taking it can build a foundation.

The Erhai Taoist Palace is the head of the Wu Kingdom's temple system. Its internal Taoism is exquisite and profound, which leads directly to the golden elixir, and it is more wonderful to achieve ghosts and immortals.

Even the Yin Thunder method that Xu Dao relies heavily on is just a skill learned by his outer disciples, that is, Taoist first-rate students.The more advanced Yang Lei law is learned by the Taoist priests in the Taoist palace, and it is a real foundation-building spell.

These two words were spoken by Taoists of Shezhao, and both of them aroused everyone's interest.When Xu Dao heard what the other party said, his heart skipped a beat.

But he was not startled by the words "Rising Immortal Fruit" and "Erhai Dao Palace" in the other party's mouth, but was shocked by the whereabouts of the person holding the Rising Immortal Fruit.

"Fruit holders worship into the Taoist palace, and they will not return unless they complete the foundation establishment." Xu Dao chewed on these words, feeling strange in his heart.

The saying of this remark is exactly the same as that in the Temple of White Bones. All the later Taoist disciples who went down the mountain to seek opportunities in the Temple of White Bones would not be able to build a foundation and not return to the mountain, or they would become a foundation and go to another place.

He thought to himself: "I'm afraid they all entered the belly of the Taoist priests, or were fed to the dragon at the bottom of the lake."

But knowing this, Xu Dao felt relieved in his heart.

Since he also eats once in 60 years and eats rhythmically, it should be fine for him to hang out with ordinary people and watch the ceremony.

The private meeting lasted most of the night.

After everyone chatted, they began to trade some things with each other.Xu Dao also took the opportunity to dispose of a batch of things in his hand, in exchange for some talisman money and medicinal materials.

When it was about to dawn, Taoist disciples left one after another, Xu Dao was also mixed in, and left sooner or later.

After leaving, he didn't go down the mountain immediately, but continued to hang out in the ghost market to see if he liked the newly arrived goods.

It is a pity that although there are more and more pedestrians in the ghost market every day, the new goods on the market are mainly medicinal materials, monsters and other things, and there are not many fresh exercises and classics.

After dawn, Xu Dao went straight down the mountain and returned to his house in the mountain city.

in the secret room.

As soon as he opened his eyes, before he had time to sort out his harvest from last night, he realized that Su Jiu or the swordsman had come to visit him early in the morning. It was urgent but not too urgent, so he didn't disturb the formations arranged around him.

Xu Dao simply got up from the futon, opened the stone door of the secret room, and was going to see what the two of them had to say first.

hum!As soon as the stone door opened, two figures rushed out of the room, each came to the secret room, one white and one yellow.

Xu Dao took a closer look, and let out a small cry of surprise. He frowned, and said to the white figure, "Jiuer, have you made a breakthrough?"

The little fox girl Su Jiu stood respectfully in front of Xu Dao. Her fur was crystal clear and white, as if emitting jade light, and the blood on her body was also rolling. a Taoist.

Su Jiu replied in a crisp voice: "Yes, master." Her voice was full of joy.

The swordsman next to him came a few steps late, and when he heard the voice, he immediately looked at Su Jiu enviously.

　py pushes books.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)