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Chapter 288 The Strange “Resurrectionist”

"Young Master Li, this is my family tree."

Mr. Tian had a complicated expression on his face and brought over a thick stack of ancient books.

Now that the problem has been discovered, it is natural to investigate it in detail.

The Tian brothers also wanted to figure out what had happened.

It was still late at night, the city was in chaos, and the docks were closed, so it was naturally difficult to return to Hanyang City.

However, because the three brothers had a conflict, they copied the family tree into three copies and carried them with them, so they took it directly from the second brother of the Tian family.

Looking at the thick family tree, Li Yan was a little surprised, "Mr. Tian, ​​your family has deep roots."

From ancient times to the present, it has not been an easy task to revise and preserve a family tree, and the money and manpower consumed are extremely huge.

A hint of pride flashed in Tian Yuanwai's eyes. "My lineage originated from the Mi surname, from the side branch of King Ping of Chu, the Chu State official Tian Gongtacheng. It was revised during the Song Dynasty, and even after the war, it was never missing."

"It's really rare."

Li Yan smiled slightly and didn't say much.

In the land of China, as long as you are not an unknown person, your ancestors are basically rich and have a name and surname, and you can find your powerful ancestors.

He took the family tree and read it carefully.

Sure enough, the genealogy of the Honda clan starts from Tian Gongtacheng, and there are detailed records of where each branch moved to and where they took root.

If a famous person emerges from this lineage, his life achievements will also be recorded.

Li Yan simply skipped over ordinary celebrities and focused on checking whether there were any famous Taoist priests, wizards, and other people from the mysterious world.

Of course, the focus is still from the Song Dynasty to the present.

It didn't take long for him to discover something unusual.

It is not the Tian family lineage, but a record of one of them.

"Mr. Hong Shou followed the guidance of a sorcerer and took refuge in the mountains of Hanyang. He named the place Bojidun, and later kept it in his family. He followed the sorcerer's advice and the family gradually prospered. When he died, he left Hong Mohe behind and said that the family's land could not be moved, and that the descendants of the third generation should wear this item..."

Li Yan seemed to be thinking about something, and asked, "Mr. Tian, ​​do you remember whether your father wore a red Mohe with him?"

Tian Yuanwai asked in confusion: "Hong Mohe, what is that?"

Tian Wei, who was standing beside him, explained, "Father, red Mohe is a kind of gemstone that comes from the Mohe Kingdom."

"This Mohe State was the ancient Sushen, active between the White Mountains and the Black Waters. In the pre-Qin period, they once paid tribute to the Central Plains with '楛箭石砮', which means 'Sushen's arrows'. Later, they were integrated into the Liao and Jin dynasties."

"During the Tang Dynasty, the Mohe Kingdom once presented a kind of gemstone to the imperial court. It was red and purple, so it was named after Mohe. It was said to have many mysteries, but I never heard of it later..."

Tian Yuanwai said anxiously: "Don't talk nonsense, just tell me what it looks like!"

"Uh…"

Tian Wei shrank his neck and said, "This thing has long been lost. It is only seen in history books. I don't know what it looks like."

Li Yan suddenly said, "It is the size of a chestnut, as red as a cherry, as if it could break if touched, but it is indestructible. It is carved with Buddha and Bodhisattvas."

When Tian Yuanwai heard this, his pupils shrank and his voice trembled a little: "I saw this thing on my father when I was a child. He didn't let me touch it, but when my father was buried, I couldn't find it."

"Young Master Li, what on earth is this?"

"A kind of protective treasure."

Li Yan didn't say much, but his eyes became solemn.

The Red Mohe are one of the thirteen rare treasures of the Tang Dynasty. They have different abilities, but they can all use the power of luck to avoid detection by the underworld.

This person is definitely a "returned person".

And this "returned person" is somewhat special.

The other party acted secretly, first living in the Tian family, and gave birth to three sons. In a short period of time, he reincarnated again, sneaked into the palace and became the chief historian, bringing wealth and honor to his descendants...

wrong!

The timing is a bit off.

Thinking of this, Li Yan hurriedly asked: "Mr. Tian, ​​when did your father die, and how old is Zhou Changshi?"

Tian Yuanwai replied, "My father died twenty years ago, and Envoy Zhou had an accident more than ten years ago. He was nearly thirty years old at that time."

Li Yan frowned slightly, "Can we find out about the life of this Zhou Changshi?"

"I do know this."

Tian Yuanwai replied, "I even made inquiries at that time. He was originally a poor scholar, working as a clerk in the prince's mansion. By chance, he was appreciated by the prince and was promoted to the position of chief secretary."

"If you think about it carefully, he became successful at the same time as my father passed away..."

At this point, his eyes were somewhat confused, and he was at a loss: "Young Master Li, could it be that Zhou Changshi is really?"

"pretty close!"

Li Yan is now certain that after the death of the father of these three brothers, he did not fall into the underworld, but used a secret method to take over another body, planned in the palace, and stole treasures in preparation for his next return to the world.

Thinking of this, he asked again: "Was your second son Tian Han born after Zhou Changshi's accident?"

"Yes."

Tian Yuanwai's face was pale. "When my wife was pregnant, Zhou Changshi gave her a longevity lock. It was made of pure silver and inlaid with a ruby. He said that this lock can protect the child and must not be taken off."

"Out of gratitude to my benefactor, I let Haner take it with him all the time."

"Also, when Han'er was born, he had a difficult birth. A Taoist priest came to our house and said he could perform a ritual to ensure his safety. He performed a ritual in the courtyard and lit many candles..."

Having said this, he just felt a blockage in his chest and remained silent.

Inside the room, everyone in the Tian family looked at each other in bewilderment.

This incident was a huge shock to them.

The father is not the father, but a sorcerer from many years ago. He gave birth to the three brothers of the Tian family, then turned into someone else to protect them, and finally reincarnated as a grandson...

Even the strange stories are not so absurd!

At this point, Li Yan had understood everything in his heart, and shook his head and said, "The person those people were forcing and guarding against was your father, who is now Tian Han."

He hadn't said anything else.

What those monsters want is probably the Red Mohe.

This "returned person" is very secretive. He either practices in a mountain village or enters Buddhism in this life. He has basically not done anything evil.

As for stealing treasures from the palace, Li Yan thought it was nothing. If he needed to, he would also go in to steal the treasures.

But even the most elaborate plans will eventually have flaws.

For example, the identity of the Taoist priest who came to the door at that time was very suspicious, and it was probably a secret plan set up in advance by "Zhou Changshi".

Once the news leaked out, it naturally attracted the attention of evildoers.

With the "Red Mohe", the Tang Dynasty's national treasure, perhaps some old monster would be able to leave his lair and walk openly.

Thinking of this, he sighed and said, "Everyone, what are you going to do?"

Mr. Tian was a little confused. "Young Master Li, please speak frankly. My mind is a mess right now."

Li Yan said, "We are the only ones who know about this matter at the moment."

"If you want to get away, report this matter. Once the Xuanmen Orthodox Sect obtains the 'Red Mohe', those demons will not bother to care about you anymore."

"Of course, we can choose to keep this a secret, but the demon has already known about it, and there will be endless trouble in the future. Baotong Zen Temple will sooner or later find out the truth."

Tian Yuanwai swallowed his saliva and said, "If we report this to Baotong Zen Temple, what will happen to Han'er?"

Li Yan said in a deep voice: "There are rules between heaven and earth. Those who disturb yin and yang are guilty of a great sin and will inevitably fall into the underworld to be punished."

After hearing this, Mr. Tian's eyes became firm and he shook his head and said, "No matter who he was before, he is now my father and benefactor. If he tells others about this, he would be no different from an animal."

As he said this, he turned his head and looked at everyone in the room, and said with a serious face: "I want to keep this a secret, do you have any objections?"

"Brother, you are right." The second son of the Tian family also gritted his teeth and said, "No matter who he is, he is my father. How can I betray him for raising me and teaching me?"

"Forget it. If an enemy comes, we will fight him. If a flood comes, we will block it with earth. The worst that can happen is that I will lose my life, but we must find a way to preserve the incense."

Tian Yuanwai also nodded seriously, then looked at Tian Wei, "If it really doesn't work, you brothers and sisters should leave secretly and hide your identities."

"I do not go!"

Tian Wei shook his head and said, "Father would never betray grandfather, and as a son, how could I abandon you and run away..."

Mr. Tian was immediately anxious, "You kid!"

Seeing this, Li Yan quickly persuaded them, "You don't need to panic. The evildoers' plot has been exposed, and the entire Wuchang Prefecture has mobilized its forces. They are too busy to take care of themselves, so you are safe for the time being."

"If the evildoer is eradicated, this disaster will be over."

Mr. Tian breathed a sigh of relief, but then frowned. "The evil spirit might become desperate. Han'er is in danger. Can Young Master Li..."

"No."

Li Yan naturally knew what he wanted to do, and shook his head and said, "To be honest, I have another job, which is to catch the 'resurrected'. If I see him, I will have to take action."

No matter who this "resurrected person" was, at least from the information obtained from him, he did not do evil, and he even married and had children, retaining his humanity.

There is no reason to play dumb in front of the "resurrected" of the Xuanmen Orthodox Sect and shout to kill him when you see him.

In addition, whether the other party has "Red Mohe" is still just speculation. If you make a mistake and accept the task, you can only take action.

"this…"

When Mr. Tian heard this, he was at a loss.

This matter was secret, and if a servant was sent to deliver the message, there would be fear of it being leaked, so he could only sigh and say nothing more.

This kind of thing was beyond their imagination.

Even though Mr. Tian was smart, he didn't know what to do.

Li Yan returned to his room and took the opportunity to rest.

The Chamber of Commerce already has someone protecting it, and with the addition of a few monks from the Law Enforcement Hall outside, they can sleep peacefully...

...............

The next day, it was still dawn when it started to drizzle outside.

The city of Wuchang was noisy all night, with flickering fires and the sound of horse hooves on the streets. The people in the city were frightened all night.

Fortunately, after dawn, everything returned to normal.

There was a drizzle outside the window and the house was filled with fragrance.

The Chamber of Commerce has money and the chef they hired is also very skilled.

The breakfast is noodle soup, which is made from a thick soup made from fresh fish, served with fine rice noodles, and sprinkled with chopped green onions and pepper. It has a delicious and rich taste.

This thing was originally a snack at the dock and was not presentable, but the chef of the Chamber of Commerce made it extremely exquisitely. When paired with fried dough sticks and seasonal side dishes, Li Yan felt refreshed after eating it.

Seeing that the Tian family members across from him were full of thoughts and hadn't touched their chopsticks for a long time, Li Yan advised, "This is good cooking, why don't you eat it?"

Mr. Tian sighed and shook his head, "Alas, I didn't sleep all night last night, so I really have no appetite."

“No need to overthink it.”

Li Yan looked at the drizzle outside the window and said calmly, "That world is too far away and has nothing to do with you. When the fate ends, it will end, just like a mayfly that lives in the morning and dies in the evening."

"His name in this life is Tian Han. He entered the Buddhist monastery and took the Buddhist name Bukong in order to sever this earthly connection. Why should you force it? Your fate with him has already ended."

After hearing this, the Tian brothers felt lost.

Li Yan didn't say anything more. He put down the bowl and pushed the door open. He came to another room and saw several monks eating vegetarian food. He smiled and said, "Masters, you worked hard last night."

He woke up in the middle of the night last night, chanted some magic spells to investigate, and found that the monks were meditating in the corridor of the courtyard and no one was negligent in their duties.

After all, it is the orthodox Xuanmen and one of the important places of Zen Buddhism. At least from what we saw last night, the monks of Baotong Temple are of good character.

"You are too polite, Mr. Li."

Several monks clasped their hands together with calm eyes.

Li Yan pulled over a stool and sat down, asking in a low voice: "How was it last night? Did you catch the person behind the scenes?"

The leading monk replied, "Last night, we found several suspicious arrangements at Turtle and Snake Mountains. Some of the tombs of ancient famous officials were tampered with by them and set up magic spells. Now they have been cleared..."

"The soldiers from the three cities worked together and arrested a lot of underworld villains, but they were all hired as secret agents. Some of them robbed tombs, and some transported goods. It's not clear who paid for it..."

"This morning, the Barbarian King's Tomb was surrounded by soldiers from the garrison, and some Miao people were captured. The garrison has sent troops to Liangzi Lake to surround the kilns..."

"Young Master Li, don't worry. Now that we know their plan, how can Baotong Temple just sit there and watch? Now, whether it's the Turtle and Snake Mountains or the Barbarian King's Tomb, there are experts guarding them."

"Master Lin from Wenjin Academy will come here today with a Feng Shui master from the Ganzhou Jiang Xiang School. He should be able to solve this problem completely."

"Oh?"

Li Yan's eyes lit up, "Master Lin will come today?"

He came to Wuchang City, but there was one important thing, which was to ask Master Lin about "Si Ming Hui" and "Zhi Ying Li".

The monk nodded and said, "We'll probably be there in the evening."

But they knew how important Li Yan was in this matter. He helped Baotong Temple solve a big problem, so they were very polite and spoke to him in every possible way.

"That's good."

Li Yan smiled and said, "In that case, I'll have to trouble you all to continue protecting the Tian family. I still have some things to do today."

"Don't worry, Young Master Li."

The leading monk said meaningfully: "The people of the Tian family are also very important to the Law Enforcement Hall. If a demon comes, there will be experts to deal with it."

Li Yan immediately understood and was completely relieved.

He returned to the backyard room and asked Mr. Tian for the list given by Wu Honglin, preparing to visit several master craftsmen of Xuanmen during the day.

Wait until evening and then take Tian Wei to see Master Lin.

"Young Master Li, be careful on the road."

Mr. Tian also knew that he was not safe now, so he did not say that he would go with them, but just gave some instructions.

Li Yan packed up his things, opened his oil-paper umbrella, left the Ezhou Chamber of Commerce, and headed north of the city.

In order to express his respect for these master craftsmen of Xuanmen, King Wuchang arranged them all in other courtyards near the palace.

But what’s interesting is that these masters from all over the world do not get along with each other, so they don’t live together.

Halfway through the journey, Li Yan took out the list and looked at it again.

Wu Honglin was very meticulous in his work. He not only wrote down the specialties of these Xuanmen craftsmen, but also their temperaments and preferences.

In the world, there is a saying of "Five Elements and Eight Works".

"Five Elements" refers to vehicles, ships, shops, and other things.

The "eight crafts" generally refer to goldsmiths, silversmiths, coppersmiths, blacksmiths, tinsmiths, carpenters, bricklayers and stonemasons.

Of course, leatherworkers and other craftsmen also belonged to this group.

When ancient mines were discovered in the Western Zhou Dynasty, a lot of metal treasures emerged one after another, which attracted people who were mostly good at forging.

For example, there is a Master Zheng, who comes from the Capital Blacksmith Camp, which is not a military unit, but a gathering place for craftsmen who specialize in making weapons and equipment for the imperial court. However, he is arrogant and has a bad temper...

There is also a Master Lu, who comes from Zezhou Prefecture, where iron is abundant. Since ancient times, every village has a blacksmith shop, and he has inherited extraordinary skills, but he has a strange personality and is addicted to alcohol...

Li Yan’s first target was a master from Bailuyuan who was good at forging armor and swords.

After all, we are from the same hometown, so it should be easy to talk to each other...

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