The national teacher does not practice

Chapter 174 Ji Ping'an: This method is too stupid, it should be abolished as soon as possible (for subscription)

Inside the library.

The morning sun shines in through the window and hits the ground, reflecting the messy "scene" in every detail.

After Ji Pingan performed astrology, the light in front of him suddenly distorted and the scenery changed:

night.

The study house was empty, except for a table that was lit with an oil lamp, glowing with a large orange light.

And a figure wearing a student's "school uniform" with a thin figure and a blurred face is sitting in front of the desk, with books and examination papers spread out on the table. He pretends to be reading, but in fact he is in a daze, thinking wearing something.

Suddenly, "he" noticed something, turned his head suddenly to look in the direction where Ji Pingan was standing, frowned, got up and walked out as if uncertain.

Through Ji Ping'an's perspective, he stood at the door, as if looking out, but there were only a few sporadic barks in his ears.

It seemed that he hadn't found it, so he breathed a sigh of relief, and when he turned his head back, he saw a window on the opposite side that seemed to be blown by the strong wind.

Open with a bang!

Then, a stranger wearing night clothes and holding a dagger broke through the window, pulled out a black shadow, and stabbed at him with a "woo" sound!
The scholar's pupils shrank suddenly, and before he could shout "who" in his throat, his body subconsciously slammed towards the door.

As a result, another man in black suddenly sprang out from both sides, holding a dagger in the same hand, and slashed a dazzling knife light under the light.

"Humph!"

During his life and death, the scholar twisted his waist, used a body technique, and rolled to avoid the knife, and he was also blocked in the room.

When it hit the table and chair, it didn't try to exclaim, but raised its hand and slapped the ground.

Clusters of blue flames spread along the floor in a ring shape, forcing the two men in black to stop cautiously.

At the same time, he slapped the palm with his other hand, causing the tables to fly and hit the windows, making a loud noise.

"It's useless, this room has already pasted a banning talisman, no matter how loud you scream, no one will..." A man in black suddenly spoke, attracting the scholar's attention.

And at this moment, there was a slight vibration of the bowstring outside the window, and with a "poof", a sharp metal arrow that was only as long as a finger pierced through the window paper and nailed to the scholar's waist!
This was the result of him hastily moving his body when he sensed the danger—otherwise, if he didn't move, the injured would definitely be the Sea of ​​Qi.

Even so, blood sprayed out from his body, and at the same time, two men in black attacked and killed him, one on the left and the other on the right.

The scholar's face was ferocious, he bit his finger suddenly, and drew half a piece of talisman in the air, but in the end he didn't have time to complete the outline, so he hurriedly pushed, and "lantern ghosts" surrounded by light blue fluorescent light suddenly floated out.

The two warriors in black retreated instantly and hurriedly fought with them.

The scholar took the opportunity to slam into a window, with a "bang", as if some kind of blockade had been broken, and the sound of dogs barking in the distance suddenly rose.

The two men in black were shocked, and they defeated the "lantern ghost" at the cost of injury. They were about to chase out, but they saw a black figure rushing out from the door, holding the unconscious "scholar" in their hands, and said:
"Mission complete, retreat quickly!"

In the blink of an eye, a group of people withdrew, and after a while, a group of young scholars approached, followed by exclamations and shouts.

At this point, the screen stopped abruptly.

……

Ji Pingan pressed the center of his eyebrows, the illusory astrolabe in his eyes collapsed, and he opened his eyes suddenly, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

With the previous rounds of failed divination experience, he did not "divinate" the missing scholar himself this time, but tried to obtain the scene that happened here last night from the starlight.

You know, the pictures that the human eye can see are all reflections of light.So there are images left in the starlight...

This ability is the result of his astrology improvement after he advanced to "Broken Four".

"The cultivation base is still too low. It only took one night to restore such a scene, and it drained most of my spiritual energy."

Ji Pingan sighed.

You know, when he was at his peak in his previous life.

Trying to restore "historical images" from starlight can go back a hundred years.

But just this picture, the amount of information is already quite a lot:

"First, there is a high probability that the missing scholar 'Xie Wensheng' is a reborn person, otherwise it cannot be explained, and he knows spells. And I can't predict its location and specific appearance."

"Second, the person who attacked him had a clear purpose and did not want to alarm the outside world."

"Third, the attacker is probably related to the Ministry of War!"

There are two pieces of evidence for this last point. One is the "crossbow arrow" used for the sneak attack... Dazhou's control over bows and arrows is not strict. On the one hand, it is easy to make these things. Good bows are rare, but bad bows are not difficult to make. .

In addition, practicing archery is also an extremely expensive sport these days, and the cost of raising a good archer is very high.

But the crossbow is different. Anyone holding a crossbow can cause great damage, so the control is strict.

Hand crossbows are only equipped in the army, of course, some powerful people can also get them.

The second evidence is the skill and cooperation of those attackers, which has a strong military style.

Most people can't see it, but Ji Pingan also led the army to fight in the past, so he can tell at a glance that he is very different from the forces in the Jianghu.

"Either, it is a veteran recruited by some forces secretly. Or, it is simply a master of the court." Ji Pingan thought in his heart:

"With the actions of the five major sects, has the imperial court finally stopped pretending?"

And... the blue fire that the scholar lit in his life-threatening state... also made him feel a little familiar.

There are some long-term memories in my mind, but I can't be sure yet.

……

"Mr. Li?"

At this time, seeing him frowning and thinking, Ye Hongling finally called out and asked:
"But something has been discovered?"

Akiyama, who was wearing a Confucian robe next to him, also cast an inquiring and expectant gaze.

Ji Pingan came back to his senses, met the female martial artist's eyes, thought for a while, did not answer immediately, but walked around the school.

When he came back, he spread out his palm, and there was a small piece of yellow paper talisman in his palm!

"Fulu!" Ye Hongling's beautiful face sank, and she spoke out.

Ji Pingan gave an "en" and said:

"It was found in the corner of the eaves of the school. If there is no accident, it should be a forbidden sound talisman. This is also the reason why I didn't hear the fight at first. It wasn't until later that the fight was fierce and broke through the range, and it spontaneously ignited..."

After a pause, he pointed to the hole in the window and said:

"As for this kind of hole, Chief Yesi is a military officer, so he shouldn't be too unfamiliar."

Ye Hongling didn't notice this trace at first, but after pointing it out to him, she looked at it for a while, and her face suddenly became cloudy. Obviously, this not stupid female warrior also thought of the military.

But if this is the case, things will become more and more complicated... If it is really an action by the military, why is it sneaky?Don't let people know?
Moreover, any transfer of soldiers involved in the Great Zhou had to go through many procedures. Yuhang was the largest city in the south of the Yangtze River, and its status was comparable to that of an ordinary county.

If it involves the dispatch of the Ministry of War, it is unreasonable for the Demon Slayer to know nothing about it.

"What do you mean, sir?" Ye Hongling looked at Ji Pingan.

Ji Ping'an's expression was flat: "I can't divination the person's whereabouts. Although the kidnapper left a talisman, the magic weapon is inherently resistant to hexagrams, and the poor ability is limited."

Ye Hongling carefully chewed his words, and after a while, took a deep look at him, exhaled, and said seriously:

"Sir has been very helpful."

If she had doubts about Ji Ping'an's strength before, then the "Sir" now has more real recognition.

She is a smart person, and she also knows that in the case of Pei's disappearance, Ji Pingan and other hexagram masters also failed to divination, and the missing scholar and the eldest son of Pei's family were both "injured" at about the same time...

Although Ye Hongling still didn't know the information about the "Reborn", she was as keen as her, and she was vaguely aware of it.

Suddenly this matter became difficult.

And Ji Pingan also revealed the news on purpose, the purpose is very simple, that is to use the pawn "Ye Hongling" to test the court.

If the person was indeed taken away by the court, Ji Ping'an would not be able to continue the investigation.

After all, with his current strength, he still has no way to compete with the Great Zhou court head-on, and it is easy to expose himself...Ye Hongling is an orthodox military officer of the court, with a detached status.

And from the results of the last time he met with him as a "puppet", Ye Hongling didn't know the secret of "rebirth".

Then just mention it vaguely, when she returns to the city later, she will definitely go to see the prefect to try to figure out the situation, and then Ji Pingan can watch and wait for the opportunity.

Plan pass!
Next, Ye Hongling personally led the demon slayer, observed the scene using the method of "criminal investigation", collected information, and recorded traces.

After doing this, she went to Akiyama again and asked about the missing scholar.

Akiyama looked bitter, and said:

"Xie Wensheng was originally a good student. Although he was not top-notch in his studies, he worked hard...I didn't want to choke on the water from falling into the lake, and I felt a little dazed. I was often in a daze during class, and I didn't pay attention to my studies. Mr. asked me several times, and some people in the courtyard said that he was fascinated by the water ghost... I thought about talking to him later, but I didn't want this to happen."

Is it so undisguised...or is it too lazy to pretend... Ji Pingan secretly shook his head.

If it weren't for the academy's environment being too closed, such an abnormal person would have been noticed by the dark net long ago.

After Ye Hongling listened carefully, it was noon, she got up and said:
"The government will do its best to investigate this case, and if there are any changes in the future, it will be reported immediately."

"Naturally." Akiyama nodded hastily.

A principal who lost a student and wanted to solve the trouble quickly.

After the investigation, Chief Qiu Shan invited everyone to stay for dinner. Ye Hongling looked at Shi Chen and did not refuse.

When I walked to the dining hall, I saw a servant of the academy carrying a food box and was about to go out. A demon slayer asked curiously:

"Where is this sent?"

Chief Qiu Shan explained: "Human Jinglu, this is lunch for Mr. Qi."

Seeing everyone's curiosity, Akiyama stroked his beard and said proudly:

"Mr. Qi has lived in Xishan for a hundred years. We also admire him very much. Yu went to Xishan when he was young. He is also regarded as Mr. Qi's nominal disciple. It is even more appropriate for a disciple to support his master."

This rotten Confucian...or Mr. Qi's registered disciple?
The monster slayers were surprised, but Ji Pingan noticed that Ye Hongling looked normal.

It seems to have known.

Akiyama explained with a long smile:

"Although our generation of scholars read the books of sages and sages, they still have to learn some martial arts. Besides, in my opinion, Mr. Qi's knowledge is as high as a mountain, not inferior to a great Confucian."

In words, highly respected.

Ji Pingan couldn't help being a little distracted, thinking that the young "Killing God" who was down and out, unable to find his direction, and had no interest in reading, has now become a "great Confucian" respected by scholars?
I really listened to the few words I said casually back then, but...it's not bad.

Ye Hongling was silent for a while, then suddenly said:

"I'm going to deliver the meal. It just so happens that I want to ask Mr. Qi about this case."

When Chief Qiushan heard the words, he dared not refuse. The rest of the Monster Slayer Division members were ready to move. Although they lived in Yuhang for a long time, they were considered important figures among the common people.

But I'm really not qualified to meet that legendary figure.

Over the years, there has been an endless stream of people who tried to ascend the West Mountain to find people, but few people could pass through the sword energy blocking the West Mountain and witness the true face of that legendary figure.

"Eat honestly and wait for me to come back." Ye Hongling glared at a group of subordinates, then suddenly glanced at Ji Pingan:
"Mr. Li, is he willing to go with me?"

Uh, is this still an attempt to test me?Ji Ping'an smiled, thinking that the wind and rain are precarious now, and there are indeed some things that need to be told to Xiao Qi, so he nodded happily:

"Respect is worse than obedience."

……

Ren Jing Lu is located on Xishan Mountain.

After coming out of the academy dining hall, the two of them walked through the back door and opened a fence door, and a path of stone steps appeared in front of them, leading to the cloud and mist halfway up the mountain.

Ye Hongling carried the food box first, and Ji Pingan followed behind with his hands behind his back. Amidst the cries of monkeys and tigers, he climbed up the steps, and after a while, he left the academy behind him, and his body also disappeared into the clouds.

Ye Hongling said:
"In order to prevent the idlers from going up the mountain, the Human Realm has set up sword aura around it, but it only blocks most of the mortals... The people who deliver the meals carry swordfish... so that they will not be disturbed by the sword aura... You follow me Just fine."

Although Ji Pingan has frankly exposed the ability of "divination" early on, showing that he is also a "practice".

But Ye Hongling didn't know his true cultivation level, and subconsciously felt that the possibility of nourishing Qi was the greatest.

Most of the monks from Jianghu Qimen also cultivate Qi.

"Okay." Ji Pingan nodded with a smile, and followed Ye Hongling at a leisurely pace.

Walking forward under the protection of the martial arts released by the other party, but if someone is watching at this moment, they will be shocked to find that every step Ji Pingan takes, which seems ordinary and simple, is perfectly in line with Ye Hongling's steps and steps. physically

——In this way, it can save effort almost perfectly and avoid the slightest pressure from the sword energy.

Ye Hongling explained as she walked:

"I have visited Mr. Qi before. Although he is an old man, he has a gentle personality. The obstacles he set up are only to avoid harassment. You don't have to be too cautious later..."

Ji Pingan nodded helplessly.

Not long after, the sound of the waterfall in front suddenly amplified, Ye Hongling said "here it is", took a step, and the surrounding clouds and mists suddenly dispersed!

At the end of the bluestone road ahead, there is a fence village.

Inside is a small farmyard-like pattern, with two or three thatched huts and a spacious yard with some farm tools and trees planted in the yard.

There are stone tables and chairs, and a few fields have been reclaimed at the base of the fence, and the rapeseed flowers are green inside.

After that, there is a snow-white waterfall falling down like a chain, smashing into the pool water behind, making a loud noise, but blocked by clumps of forests.

At this moment, in the yard, a thin old man was sitting cross-legged in meditation.

He was wearing a simple and simple green robe, the sleeves seemed to be torn apart by a sharp weapon, his slightly gray hair was tied into a bun and fixed with a bamboo branch, his face was thin and resolute, covered with wind and frost, only a pair of eyes were particularly bright.

At this moment, he was holding a long sword horizontally with both hands, and was constantly polishing it on a black round stone in front of him. His slightly bony fingers grasped the hilt at one end, and pressed the blade with two fingers at the other end. He sharpened the sword repeatedly against the stream, Make a "chi chi" sound.

It seemed that they hadn't noticed the arrival of the two of them.

However, the sound of sharpening the sword seemed to have the power to penetrate the soul.

As soon as he stepped into the yard, there was a "chi chi" sound in his heart, his internal organs trembled, and his distracting thoughts disappeared.

A sharp breath gives people the illusion of being cut on the face by the cold wind like a knife in the twelfth lunar month.

"Senior Qi, Ye Hongling, the demon slayer, and his friends are asking for an audience!"

At this moment, the majestic and incomparably domineering female martial artist cupped her hands, her cape drooping, her tone respectful, as if she had become a junior.

Although both of them are Sitting Well monks, Ye Hongling is very clear about the strength of this old man who was already at the peak of Sitting Well a hundred years ago, but resolutely destroyed the past and re-practised the way of swordsmanship.

If it weren't for the shackles of heaven and earth, as well as the "inner demon" that may exist in him, this person had stepped into the realm of observing the sky a hundred years ago, and was among the strongest in Kyushu.

The sound of sharpening the sword stopped suddenly.

The thin old man raised his head and looked at the two of them. His eyes stayed on Ji Ping'an for a while, then he moved away, showing a gentle smile.

Throw the sword in your hand to the ground at will.

At this moment, the dissipated sword intent disappeared, and the invisible pressure disappeared.

It seemed that what was thrown was not a weapon, but a wooden stick that can be seen everywhere in the mountains. The old man was just a woodcutter who had no children and lived alone in the mountains.

"Hong Ling, I haven't come for a while, sit down."

The old man named "Qi Nian" got up with a smile and greeted him, then turned around and went to make tea in the house. After a while, he put tea and wild fruits on the table, with the attitude of a simple farmer.

If it is seen by outsiders, it will be difficult to see that this person is a strong swordsman.

Ji Pingan looked around with great interest, did not speak, just sat down at the table, and watched the two exchange greetings.

"In the past, I have never seen you bring friends with you."

Qi Nian looked at Ji Ping'an, then at Ye Hongling with interest, and joked:

"Male friend?"

Ye Hongling smiled casually, but she didn't have the shyness and embarrassment of her younger daughter, and introduced generously:

"This is a strange hexagram master in the city. This time, the two of us came here for a case at Xishan Academy..."

She briefly explained the situation.

After Qi Nianjing finished listening, he shook his head and said:

"You are looking for the wrong person when you are looking for this old man. This old man has lived in the deep mountains for a long time, and he has never taken a single step. Although the Xishan Academy is not far away, even those who are not strong in sky-watching can't find it so far with their spiritual sense. Let's find another way."

Implication:
I don't pay attention to the trivial matters of the world, so I can't provide clues.

"That's it..." Although Ye Hongling was prepared in her heart, she was still disappointed when she heard the result:
"So, it's Hong Ling who disturbed you."

Qi Nian smiled and waved his hands, and personally served tea for the two of them, not showing the slightest airs of a strong swordsman:

"The old man's place is quiet, and he has nothing to do all day long. He just reads and sharpens his sword. It's a pleasure to have people visit occasionally."

Ye Hongling was overwhelmed by the flattery, and went to pick up the teacup with both hands, hesitated for a while, but couldn't help asking:
"Now that the earth is loose today, Kyushu is in turmoil, and the city of Yuhang is also full of wind and rain, seniors really want to stay in this hut in the remote mountains for the rest of their lives? To tell the truth to seniors, this junior used to sit in Yuhang and thought he was qualified. There are also many mysterious powerhouses..."

Ji Pingan glanced at her, thinking that the "mysterious strong man" you mentioned might not be referring to me...

Ye Hongling said bitterly:

"Especially when a big case comes, the younger generation will feel more and more difficult. If the senior is willing to come out, the court will definitely treat him favorably, and there is no need for anything else, as long as he sits in one side..."

Qi Nian shook his head and smiled:

"I understand, the old man, you came here today because you didn't want to drink."

Ye Hongling smiled awkwardly.

But the thin old sword repairer shook his head, and suddenly said seriously:
"In the past, I committed too many crimes, I had nowhere to go, my heart was deeply rooted in demons, and the Buddhist sect was unwilling to take me in... Finally, fortunately, I was instructed by the Master of the National Teacher, who ordered me to sharpen my sword and cultivate my heart on this western mountain. When the obsidian is worn away, it will be the time when I have completed my practice and descended the mountain."

Ye Hongling couldn't help being fascinated:

"So, you have only been sharpening your sword here for a hundred years, and you claim to keep the precepts, and you won't go down the mountain?"

Qi Nian nodded, smiled and said nothing.

At this moment, suddenly, Ji Pingan, who was sitting beside him without saying a word, pointed to the fist-sized rock in the yard:
"You just polished this thing for more than 100 years?"

Ye Hongling frowned slightly, feeling that his words were a bit frivolous.

Qi Nian didn't care, and nodded with a smile, with a proud tone:
"When the national teacher stayed in the past, it was as big as a millstone. After a hundred years, there was only one punch left."

However, in the next second, Ji Pingan shook his head and said calmly:
"This method is too stupid, it should be abolished as soon as possible."

In the hut, it suddenly became quiet.

(End of this chapter)