Folklore: The baby starts the game, and the mother takes off her painted skin

Chapter 319: The Power of the Fire Bearer

Although Liu Bai didn't know who was the powerful force behind Laiqufang, he did know something about smuggling.

All trade within Zouyin City is controlled by Chuanhuo Mansion.

All transactions with people inside the pass must go through the Chuanhuo Mansion.

Whether it is pricing negotiation or commission calculation, the Chuanhuo Mansion has the final say.

what?
Don't you agree?

If you don't agree, don't do it.

Of course, the Chuanhuo Mansion is not too cruel and will still give enough profits to all parties, but it is still not comparable to what they want...

If they really go for the price they want, both those who run businesses in Zou Yin City and those merchants inside the pass who connect with Zou Yin City will make a lot of money, but those Zou Yin people inside the pass will also suffer.

That would be uncomfortable.

By the way, those merchants who specialize in business within the customs will also collapse.

Especially the Chu State which was close to Zouyin City.

Liu Bai understood this economic principle.

But then, the merchants who went through Yincheng and Yangguan became unhappy. Their lucrative business was interfered with by your Chuanhuo Mansion, and a lot of money was taken away by them for no reason. Even the lion's share is still in your hands.

It's okay if the pork is a little greasy.

Your Chuanhuo Mansion has only handled pork, and now all you have is oil.

So naturally, many people would think of avoiding Chuanhuo Mansion in their transactions, as this is the way to make real... huge profits.

The wages of avarice is death.

The truth that money can move people's hearts is everywhere.

Therefore, the hall of Chuanhuo Mansion was jokingly called the "accounting office" of Zouyin City by these Zouyin people.

The person in charge of the Ministry of Revenue now is Madam Wen.

Guan Shanyue and the others said that the smuggling in Laiqufang was most likely trading with people inside the pass behind the back of Chuanhuo Mansion.

"Tell me the details, both of you."

Liu Bai asked.

Xu Changsheng started talking, and Guan Shanyue spoke the rest. After all, he had been there longer than anyone else, and he was the first to discover this matter.

The reason why he was able to discover this was due to his rich work experience.

Although I have only been in Zouyin City for half a year, I have changed many jobs and got to know many people.

Know who the "businessmen" are inside the country.

For example, one of the shops is called "Tongwei Commercial Square", which specializes in business within the pass.

For example, most of the goods delivered by Guan Shanyue and his team in the past few days were sent to Tongwei Trading Company.

Although all the transactions were with Tongwei Trading House, Guan Shanyue found that something was wrong with this Laiqufang.

It would have been fine if he was just asked to pick up and drop off a young man of low strength like Xu Changsheng, but he even used Sumeru.

The one used is Sumeru... Guan Shanyue had seen it in another market place, it was called: belly.

The belly is also called the big belly bag. It has a huge space inside and can hold a lot of things.

Guan Shanyue began to suspect that there was something wrong with Laiqufang, but what made him almost certain was what happened two days ago.

After delivering the things that afternoon, he was planning to go down the city wall, but he found that he had left something here in Laiqufang.

When I came back to get it, I accidentally heard this secret.

Guan Shanyue didn't know who was talking. He just heard someone whispering and asking Laiqufang to pick a few more suitable shops to run the trade in order to get more Yin beads.

Although it was not explicitly stated that it was smuggling, it is not difficult to guess the answer when all these things are connected together.

After Guan Shanyue and the other man finished speaking, Liu Bai nodded and said, "The information is very useful. It just so happens that the people in the Fire Palace are also investigating this matter recently."

"Don't worry, remember not to do anything unusual, so as not to alert the enemy."

Liu Bai's serious words also perked up the two young men.

There is even a sense of excitement of being involved in the great cause of the human race.

"Don't worry, sir."

Xu Changsheng nodded seriously.

But Guan Shanyue patted his arm, then bowed and said, "Master Chuanhuo, please rest assured."

Liu Bai smiled and said, "Okay, I'm leaving now. Remember to keep this a secret."

After saying this, his figure disappeared, and the cover of this place also dissipated. Xu Changsheng and the other person appeared in front of everyone again.

But Liu Bai did not go far. Instead, he called A Dao over and asked A Dao to look after the two teenagers first.

He had just shown up at Laiqufang.

If they really want to smuggle... they must be sensitive and cautious. If they are desperate, they will take the initiative to attack Xu Changsheng and the others, which will be troublesome.

Such trivial matters are no problem for Ah Dao.

Moreover, he has a wide range of friends, so even if he appears next to Xu Changsheng and the other man, it would not easily arouse suspicion.

After settling these two people, Liu Bai went back to the Fire Mansion.

He entered wearing a fire-transmitting robe, and everyone who saw him bowed to him.

"Where's the supervisor?"

Liu Bai saw Xu Wenyuan walking out from the side hall holding a stack of letters.

"Oh, the warden said this morning that he had to go back to the interior for some business."

As soon as Xu Wenyuan finished speaking, a figure suddenly appeared in the room next to him. Who else could it be but Zhang Cang?

Liu Bai was in control of Chuanhuo Mansion and watched helplessly as a paper man flew out of a book on the bookshelf and landed on the ground, transforming into the appearance of Zhang Cang.

"Master Chuanhuo, please give your orders."

Zhang Cang stood in the room, straightened his clothes, and bowed to Liu Bai.

Liu Bai said "hmm", entered the hall, went straight to the main seat and sat down, and asked: "How much do you know about the comings and goings in the city?"

"Come and go to Fang?"

Zhang Cang lowered his head and murmured softly, as if recalling something, but it was only for a moment before he bowed his hands again and said:

"This Laiqufang is a time-honored brand in the city. It was first founded by a spirit-walking person from the Wei Kingdom named Qi Yuan. Later..."

Liu Bai raised his right hand and said, "Just say it directly."

"Yes."

"The Laiqufang is now in the hands of the Meng family, but the Meng family gave it to a guest elder. The guest elder is also from Wei, named 'Hu Lingyun', also known as a man who can show his ability to walk in the dark."

"Master Chuanhuo, is there a problem with this Laiqufang?"

Zhang Cang asked softly.

Liu Bai did not comment, but just said: "I heard some news that this Laiqufang is smuggling, and the other party is also a business house in this city, called Tongwei."

"Oh? Smuggling?"

Zhang Cang, who was originally hunched over, straightened up instantly after hearing this, stroked his beard and said, "I have already asked Madam Wen to handle this matter. I believe she already has the specific list. I will go and ask her now."

"Ah."

This is the usefulness of Zhang Cang. There is no need for Liu Bai to make any arrangements. He can handle everything.

Zhang Cang took the order and left.

He also knew that the accountant was very busy, so he didn't ask anyone to come over.

Liu Bai was waiting in the Chuanhuo Mansion. Before he even finished his cup of tea, Zhang Cang had already returned, with a thick book in his hand.

Before he could hand it over, Liu Bai had already raised his right hand.

"I trust you guys to do the job. Just tell me whether this Laiqufang is smuggling or not."

Zhang Cang couldn't help laughing when he saw this. This old marshal could see Liu Bai's ability. Zhang Cang had seen a younger Liu Bai, so how could he not know the real age of the boy in front of him?

So Zhang Cang naturally did not make it difficult, and just bowed and replied:

"Master Chuanhuo has a keen eye. This Laiqufang is indeed engaged in smuggling."

"Oh?"

Liu Bai is waiting but.

"But it was not with the Tongwei Commercial House, but with another small workshop in the city. They used that workshop to connect with a shop called 'Xue Shengji' on the other side of Yangguan."

"Tongwei Commercial House is ours. Madam Wen recently arranged for them to explore Laiqufang to see if they could catch a big fish. I never thought that Laiqufang was so greedy. After just a little contact, the other party had already taken the bait."

Zhang Cang said it all in one breath.

Liu Bai stroked the teacup in his hand, looked down again, and asked, "What do you think, Lord Supervisor?"

"Now is the time to close the net, and it's time to bring out an example to establish our authority."

Zhang Cang put his hands into his sleeves, and the booklet was also put into his sleeves.

"Since this Laiqufang ran into Lord Chuanhuo, it means they are unlucky."

"Are you sure it's time to close the net? Don't let my actions disrupt everyone's arrangements." Liu Bai confirmed again and again.

"Don't worry, Lord Chuanhuo."

Zhang Cang's smiling face was very reassuring.

"Okay, let's take control of Laiqufang first, and then I'll take people to Yangguan."

Liu Bai was ready to go, this was something he really loved to do.

"Well, there seems to be a shadow of the Divine Cult behind Xue Shengji, so please be careful, young master."

"rest assured."

As Liu Bai spoke, he took a step forward and left the Chuanhuo Mansion. He came to the Zouyin City in the air and stood suspended in the air.

Since you want to establish your authority, you naturally have to show some meaning.

Besides, we are arresting someone, so how can we do it secretly?
Therefore, the moment Liu Bai appeared, he activated the Fire Bearer's control over the magic circle. For a moment, it was as if the power of heaven was bestowed upon him. Fiery red ripples spread out behind Liu Bai, as if burning the entire sky.

He himself was surrounded by light and shadow, making it impossible for people to look directly at him.

At this moment, most of the ghost walkers in the city raised their heads and looked at the Fire Bearer who appeared on the sky.

"Where is Kuroki?"

Liu Bai's voice, without any emotion, rang out like rolling thunder, sweeping away and dispersing all the clouds in the distance.

A figure in the city turned into a black light and rose up, landing in front of Liu Bai, and bowed and said, "Greetings, Lord Chuanhuo."

When calling someone in front of everyone, Hei Mu no longer called him "Young Master".

Liu Bai said "hmm", and his mind moved. A beam of light fell from the magic circle again and landed on the black wood.

In an instant, a red robe was put on.

This means that Heimu has also become the fire bearer in this city.

In addition to Zhang Cang, whose figure was not visible, the Fire Transmission Mansion had another Fire Transmission Envoy who had attained enlightenment.

Like the Fire Passer who died before, he was the only one who had attained the Dao in the entire Fire Passerby Mansion.

Except for him, the rest are just some ghosts who show off their abilities.

Is it that he doesn't want the Fire Bearer to attain enlightenment?

Didn't he go to consult those people who were seeking to attain enlightenment and ask them whether they were willing to come to his Fire Palace?
Naturally not.

But because he couldn't shout.

It’s that simple. We are all enlightened beings. Who would be willing to work under you?

Even if he is not sent out and is just given a title, this name doesn't sound good either.

It’s not like now, Liu Bai just called out and summoned a fire messenger at the level of enlightenment.

Liu Bai looked down and shouted again, "Where is Ah Dao?"

"My subordinate is here!"

Ah Dao, who was originally the Fire Messenger, became even more obedient. Wearing the fire-bearing red robe of the Fire Messenger, he flashed in front of Liu Bai and bowed and spoke.

Liu Bai hummed, then lowered his head and looked down in front of everyone, his eyes falling on a shop.

He didn't explain much, just pointed at the shop and said to Ah Dao: "Chop it up for me!"

Ah Dao didn't ask why, and replied with a smile: "Okay!"

After saying that, he took a step forward and looked down at the shop that Liu Bai pointed to. In fact, even if Liu Bai didn't say it, he knew who to kill.

The smile on his face gradually faded, and he pressed his right hand down and supported the hilt of the narrow knife at his waist.

When the smile on his face disappeared, he pushed forward with his right thumb, and the narrow knife at his waist came out of its sheath. In an instant, it seemed as if only a blade of light remained between heaven and earth, slashing straight towards the street.

"boom--"

In that street, the people who were originally watching the show and the excitement were suddenly frightened and scattered like birds and beasts.

Everyone is watching the excitement.

No one wants to be the one making the fun.

Fortunately, Ah Dao knew the severity of his attack and left a way out, giving those people a chance to disperse. And when the sword was about to hit the ground, it was directly aimed at Laiqufang.

The knife was about to fall.

A big hole suddenly appeared on the roof of Laiqufang, and a figure rushed out from it, holding three round beads in his hands, and precious light was overflowing.

When he stood up, the three round beads circled his body and finally gathered on top of his head, forming the three elements of heaven, earth and man, blocking Adao's casual attack.

The sword light spread out with a bang, knocking over many people who were watching the show.

The man raised his head and shouted angrily, "Master Chuanhuo, why did you attack me, Hu Lingyun, for no reason! If you don't give me an explanation today, I, Old Hu, will die in front of that old marshal to seek justice for this matter!"

Liu Bai slowly lowered his head, his eyes were red, and there were sparks of divine light in the corners of his eyes.

The pressure from the Fire Bearer from Yin City really made Hu Lingyun feel a little nervous.

"justice?"

"You have openly violated the ban on walking into the yin. Not killing you on the spot is already giving you a chance to repent."

Liu Bai's voice sounded without any emotion, and then the voice became deep.

"Take it!"

Hu Lingyun knew what he was doing. After hearing what Liu Bai said, he realized that something had already happened. He subconsciously thought of escaping and turned into a long rainbow and flew towards the interior of the country.

But as soon as he moved, there was already a figure in front of him.

Kuroki put his left hand behind his back and stretched out his right hand.

"ban!"

With just one word, a black fire gushed out and formed a cage that wrapped up Hu Lingyun, and the latter's body stopped abruptly.

Hei Mu didn't kill anyone, but he wanted to run into the wildfire himself.

That would be a sure death.

Seeing that Hu Lingyun was successfully captured, on the ground, another Firebringer, Dongyang, had already led the Firebringer Mansion's team to start taking action.

The same thing happened to Mrs. Wen in other places in the city farther away.

By the way, there are also people from Xuandao Mansion who are helping out.

Since there were no problems in the city, Liu Bai waved his hand to disperse the strange phenomenon and turned to rush inside the city.

"go!"

Adao held down his knife and looked around. There was no trace of his usual kindness and casualness in his eyes, only ruthlessness.

Even this moment is remembered.

Ah Dao is a man who is known to be invincible and a shaman who can show his divine powers and walk through space.

Those who were seen by him as ghosts all retreated.

Until Adao followed Liu Bai and left.

On the ground, Heimu's figure flashed and the three of them, carrying the power of Zouyin City, rushed towards Yangguan.

After leaving Zouyin City, Hei Mu led the way.

Enlightenment is here, and it comes in an instant.

Liu Bai had already learned the location of Xue Shengji from Zhang Cang before, so when his figure appeared, he looked down at the huge mansion with five entrances and exits, and was a little amazed.

To be able to occupy such a large courtyard in Yangguan where every inch of land is valuable.

The force behind this must be quite powerful.

The three of them came with great fanfare, not to mention Liu Bai, the fire bearer, and Heimu, the one who attained enlightenment.

Just Ah Dao's divine aura.

It is enough to alarm the entire Yangguan.

There are only a few people who have attained the truth in this world. Some of them live in Yin City, some live in the noble families inside the Great Wall, and there are also some religious sects.

The rest...are all showing off their deities and claiming to be kings.

"Adao, knock on the door."

Liu Bai ordered.

"okay."

Ah Dao responded, but before he could draw his sword, a figure rose from the courtyard.

An old man in gray clothes, over sixty years old, with a head full of white hair, but he looks in good spirits.

He looks like a man with white hair and a youthful face.

The owner of Xue Shengji was called "Xue Sheng".

He floated up and landed in front of Liu Bai and the other two, and bowed very seriously, saying, "Greetings to Master Fire Transmitter and the two Fire Transmitters."

The more respectful one is in performing rituals, the greater the sin one commits.

However, Liu Bai really doesn't take this mere ghost who walks on the throne seriously.

"I think you understand why we came here."

Liu Bai said as he looked down at the yard, "Come on, let's go to Yincheng first."

A throne, facing a manifest deity and a preacher.

Liu Bai really couldn't figure out what confidence this person had to resist.

Therefore, surrendering would definitely be the best decision. Moreover, this was a mistake made due to greed. Liu Bai didn't know how much was involved. All of them had to be taken back to Zhang Cang and others for interrogation first.

But the throne did not move when it heard Liu Bai's words.

Xue Sheng instead cupped his hands and said, "This matter all happened for a reason. Please let Lord Huo investigate."

"Oh? Is there a reason?"

Liu Bai seemed to be so angry that he laughed, "Whatever happened, there must be a reason. Do we have to violate the ban on leaving Yin City?"

Xue Sheng did not say anything, but took out a...Nuo mask from Xumi.

The black wood instantly appeared in front of Liu Bai, and a ball of black fire appeared above Xue Sheng's head.

There seemed to be signs that he would be killed if they had a disagreement.

The moment Liu Bai saw the Nuo mask, he immediately knew which cult was behind Xue Shengji.

Nowadays, there is still a similar Nuo mask in Liu Bai's Xumi.

Witch God Cult.

Xue Sheng felt the black fire above his head and his hands couldn't help but tremble, but even so, he still activated the Nuo mask.

Soon, a dark green human face emerged from the Nuo mask and appeared in front of Heimu.

"Haha, I guess it's Master Chuanhuo who's here in person."

Seeing this, Hei Mu leaned slightly to the side and reminded Liu Bai in his ear, "The current head of the Wushen Cult is Lu Lazi."

The leader of the Wushen Cult is also a person who has attained enlightenment.

Except for the big religions like Ghost God Cult and Taoism, where there are two or three people who have attained enlightenment in each religion, there are other sects like Blood God Cult and Witch God Cult.

There is only one preacher in the entire religion.

If a war really breaks out, any one of the eight families can destroy it.

"it's me."

Liu Bai avoided Heimu and took a step forward.

There is a sense of responsibility in it.

"Haha, nice to meet you, Lord Chuanhuo."

The corners of Lu Lazi's mouth twitched, and the old face tilted back slightly, which was considered a smile.

"Forget the politeness, just speak frankly."

While Liu Bai was speaking, he also looked at the ghosts who were rising in the distance.

More and more people came to watch the fun, but Yangguan was ultimately in the territory of Yincheng.

Lu Lazi smiled and said, "In fact, this matter was tacitly approved by Lord Juque before. The forbidden expedition is about to begin, and my religion must also contribute to the human race. However, the great witch god is supreme, and we believers must offer sacrifices."

"But I have no time to go south to expand more territory for Lord Wushen, so I can only make a living in Zouyin City."

The attitude is very humble, and the reasons are sufficient.

It’s a pity... Liu Bai doesn’t buy it.

"So what you mean is that all the things we got from Zouyin City were used to worship the witch gods?"

Liu Bai asked with a sneer.

"Exactly."

Lu Lazi remained calm.

"Chopped."

Liu Bai waved his hand and was completely unreasonable.

"you!"

Lu Lazi had originally prepared for bargaining, and even if it didn't work, he could still argue.

But how can one just come up and overturn the table?
What a mess!

But before he could say anything else, the ball of wildfire that originally surrounded Xue Sheng's head rushed back and instantly swallowed up the phantom.

Even the Nuo mask was not spared from the Heimu wildfire.

"Headmaster!"

Xue Sheng was frightened, but he dared not move at all.

How could his throne of god stop a person who has attained the Dao from taking action?

Hei Mu glanced coldly and said, "The Wushen Cult is just a mere sect. I, Hei Mu, can destroy it alone!"

Xue Sheng was so frightened upon hearing this that he took several steps back, his face pale.

"take away."

Liu Bai waved his hand, and Hei Mu took him and Xue Sheng and turned into streams of light and headed towards Yin City.

As for A Dao, he stayed here, guarding Xue Shengji to prevent any further trouble, and also waiting for someone from Zou Yin City to take over.

After a while, Hu Lingyun, who was originally controlled by Heimu in the city, was still trapped in the same place. The wildfire burned him so hard that he dared not move at all.

At this moment, he saw that Hei Mu had brought Xue Sheng back. He wanted to say something but stopped himself. Finally, he had to turn his face away and said nothing more.

After returning to Chuanhuo Mansion, Hei Mu sent both of them to the dungeon.

Liu Bai saw Zhang Cang and Sima Jing going down to the dungeon together. Seeing this, he knew that they were safe.

With Sima Jing around, even if he couldn't ask Hu Lingyun, who was in the divine realm, there would be no problem asking Xue Sheng, who was on the divine throne.

After all, he had Zhang Cang's personal instruction and the full support of the Sima family.

This Sima mirror also had a shrine built early on.

There was no one else in the huge Chuanhuo Mansion. The rest had been sent out by Zhang Cang to collect the net. Liu Bai looked at Hei Mu and asked:

"You said you can destroy the Wushen Cult by yourself. Isn't that just bragging?"

"This... I am somewhat confident about the words of the Wushen Cult." Hei Mu pondered and said, "Young Master may not know that the Dao of those second-rate divine cults are all fake Daos that were forcibly promoted. They are considered counterfeits and are not much stronger than the Xianshen."

"Oh?"

This was the first time Liu Bai heard of this.

As for the second-rate sects mentioned by Hei Mu, he knew that except for Buddhism, Taoism and the three religions of ghosts and gods, the rest of the sects could only be considered second-rate.

"Those True Gods forcibly raised them up, their foundations... basically have no foundations."

Kuroki explained.

After hearing this, Liu Bai understood. Just as he was thinking about it, a laughing voice suddenly sounded in his ears.

Is this... the old marshal?
"Young man Liu, are you willing to go to the Kingdom of Wei for me through Yincheng?"

(End of this chapter)