Knife splashing

Chapter 347 Butterflies of Liangzi Lake
After a night of thunder and rain, the grass and trees around Liangzi Lake were washed clean.

At the first light of morning, the distant mountains are inlaid with a layer of gold.

It was an intoxicatingly beautiful sight, but there was a foul odor coming from the lake, with the smell of burning flesh permeating the air.

On the lake, dozens of small boats were cruising around, and even the navy's Jiujiang patrol boats sailed into the center of the lake.

In addition, there are large pieces of black matter floating in the lake, similar to coke, and the stench comes from this substance.

"Be careful!"

"A few more people over here!"

"Quick, we found it over there!"

Hearing someone exclaim, the surrounding small boats immediately gathered together.

Pfft!Pfft!
Many people jumped into the water, and soon they pulled the cable onto the boat. Many soldiers pulled the cable hard using the pulley.

Wow!
Soon, mud and water surged up.

A Luban wooden magpie was surfaced. Its quality was much worse than the one Li Yan found, and even its top was flattened.

However, the sailors still cheered loudly...

Outside the tent, Li Yan heard the sound and couldn't help but look up.

The magnificent spectacle of the "Zhengyi Fa Lei" yesterday really opened his eyes, and he would probably never forget it in his lifetime.

The old high priest Zhang Zhiting said that when lightning strikes, there may be a burst of fire. He didn't understand what it meant at first, but when he saw it yesterday, he understood it instantly.

The "visual flesh" swallowed up the ghost city of Gaochang and merged with the evil land. It itself was an evil creature and trapped many wronged souls.

It can be said that he is comparable to a top-level old demon.

But the only drawback is that it lacks wisdom.

Thunder rumbled in the sky. This thing felt threatened and instinctively released the accumulated evil energy and poisonous fog, making the thunder more powerful.

Bolts of lightning descended, chopping the creature into pieces of flesh that flew everywhere.

What was even more terrifying was that the thunder seemed to have ignited the energy in the air. Wherever it passed, bright orange-red flames appeared and fell again along the trajectory of the lightning strike.

This kind of scene was not seen in the previous life.

And the fire that Zhang Zhiting mentioned, after falling, actually directly ignited the evil spirit. When the two came together, they almost immediately ignited all the evil spirits and ghosts, and their souls flew away.

Then, it is the "visual meat".

The burning of the Ganghuo started from the inside. The huge body of flesh and blood surged up from the lake. Lines of fire appeared on its body, which were shattered by lightning and turned into charcoal.

This scene shocked everyone.

Of course, with such power, the consumption is also astonishing. Even with the help of heavenly thunder, one needs to cultivate one's own internal thunder energy to cast the spell.

After the thunder punishment was over, the Taoists from Longhu Mountain were so tired that they could not even stand, so they returned to the camp to rest.

Killing the "Vision of Flesh" is not the end.

After all, the inscription on the tomb mentioned that the two predecessors had refined a total of ten Luban wooden magpies, most of which had been devoured by the "visual flesh".

Therefore, the soldiers were ordered to search the entire Liangzi Lake area, and Yuanfeng offered a generous reward of one thousand taels of silver for each person found.

There will always be brave men when there is a big reward. Needless to say, these navy soldiers are good at swimming. They have found two in a short time and it is estimated that all of them can be salvaged within a few days.

Of course, other things were also fished out at the same time.

Two monks from the Law Enforcement Hall carried something from the shore.

Zen Master Tonghuan, Chengjue, and even Captain Tian of the Duwei Division were standing nearby and came over when they saw what was happening.

"Brother, I found it."

The two monks put it down and stepped aside.

There was an object on the ground, about the size of a washbasin, one side was rough and black, the other side was polished and smooth, emitting a dark green glass-like luster.

The smooth side was carved into the shape of a god with a ferocious face and six arms holding a magical instrument. It was the Ghost-faced Dakini seen in the thangka before.

But unlike the one in the thangka, the belly of this Dakini is large and round, yet hollow, sticky and filled with some black membranous substance, just like a broken embryo.

"Glass meteorite?"

When Li Yan saw the material of this thing, he couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Upon hearing this, Zen Master Tong Huan asked, "Donor Li, do you know this item?"

Li Yan nodded. "This thing is a meteorite. It is rough on the outside and becomes glass-like on the inside after being polished. But it is so large that it is really rare."

He only knew about this thing by chance.

Meteorites were also collectibles in his previous life. He once saw a report that someone picked up this item and sold it for a high price, and only then did he know how rare this item was.

Thinking of this, Li Yan also frowned and asked: "Master, is this thing the divine fetus?"

Zen Master Tong Huan nodded and said in a deep voice: "It is said that the Dakini is the god who communicates between gods and Buddhas and the mortal world. It should be the divine fetus."

However, Li Yan was even more puzzled. "What about the fetal membrane inside? Could it be that the Dark Lord still has a physical form?"

That's what's really weird.

Whether they are those who have returned to the world of the living or those who have gone to the underworld, judging from intelligence, they are often spiritual beings who have acquired a physical form in the human world.

But this divine fetus is a real thing.

Zen Master Tong Huan was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I don't know about this either. The Vajrayana sect has an ancient tradition, so perhaps this is their unique secret method."

"I will bring this thing back and consult some seniors before making a decision."

"Oh."

Li Yan's expression remained unchanged and he didn't ask any more questions.

He had a feeling that the old monk was not telling the truth, and the seniors he wanted to consult were most likely those hidden earthly immortals, and they might involve some secrets.

Although he was curious, he didn't dare to ask more questions since others didn't say anything.

However, at this moment, Zhang Zhiting of Longhu Mountain, who had received the news, also hurried out of the tent, took a look, and said solemnly: "Daoyou, you can't keep this thing privately."

Zen Master Tong Huan clasped his hands together and said, "Don't worry, Brother Zhang, this matter will be decided by the seniors. You can go back and tell them the truth. You and I cannot decide how to deal with it."

The two of them were talking like they were playing a riddle.

The others were confused but did not dare to ask more questions.

As for Captain Tian, ​​although his expression remained unchanged, he secretly took note of the matter. Then he secretly winked at Li Yan, turned around and left quickly with his men.

Li Yan knew that Captain Tian would probably disappear, so he hid in secret and searched for clues about Zhao Changsheng.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little off, Yuanfeng hurriedly stroked his beard and said with a smile: "This time, the successful retrieval of the treasure is all thanks to your help. I will host a banquet at the Yellow Crane Tower..."

"You are too polite, Master Yuan."

Zhang Zhiting, the old high-ranking official of Mount Longhu, shook his head and said, "I got the news yesterday that the people in Shuzhong are in urgent need of help. We can't delay for a moment, so we have to leave now."

Zen Master Tong Huan also clasped his hands together and said, "I will also escort this divine fetus away. If the evil spirits get wind of this, it will be troublesome."

Yuan Feng had no choice but to bow and thank him again. Of course, he also saw something was wrong, but unlike the big forces like Buddhism and Taoism, the Mo Sect had long been discontinued and there were no hidden predecessors, so naturally he was not qualified to know these things.

Watching the two leave, Li Yan's heart moved, and he said again: "Elder Yuan, I have something to talk to you alone."

Yuan Feng was slightly stunned, "Young Master Li, please."

After returning to the tent, Li Yan suddenly said, "Elder Yuan, let's go take a look at the copper pot we brought back."

Yuan Feng was even more confused, but he was very patient. He took Li Yan to the tent where the relics were stored, asked the disciples guarding there to leave, and then asked, "What advice do you have, young hero Li?"

Li Yan glanced around.

Sure enough, the disciples of Mo Sect had not yet realized what they had brought back. The classics and the small mechanisms used for teaching were carefully collected, while the copper pot was casually piled in the corner.

Seeing this, Li Yan shook his head and said, "Elder Yuan, what do you think is the biggest gain this time?"

Yuan Feng stroked his beard and smiled, "Of course, it is to retrieve the inheritance of the Mo Sect. I have seen it. Not only are there mechanical techniques, but also some lost techniques of the Lu Ban Craftsman Sect, all of which are treasured."

Li Yan sighed, walked to the copper pot, and gently stroked it with his hand, "In my opinion, this item is the most precious, and it even concerns the destiny of China."

"Oh?"

Yuanfeng became interested. "I have also checked this thing. It is nothing more than a mechanism driven by boiling water. Although it is clever, it is far less convenient than a mechanism driven by running water."

"But the inscriptions left by the two predecessors also said that this item is the most precious. I really can't think of it. What do you think, Mr. Li?"

Li Yan was somewhat speechless, "Elder Yuan, what can you do with the mechanism driven by running water?"

Yuanfeng replied: "There are many things that can be done. We can design the mechanisms for the imperial mausoleum, the strategic passes of the official roads, the mills, the blacksmith houses, and any place with water. We can all use the mechanisms."

Hearing this, Li Yan couldn't help but said, "Elder Yuan, forgive me for being blunt, this thing is far more important than any mechanism."

"Think about it, if we have this thing and burn coal, can we install it on a chariot and drive it forward without horses pulling it?"

"The chariot is just a small path. If it is made big enough and tracks are laid, it can travel between various places and tens of thousands of tons of cargo can be delivered quickly..."

"This thing can be connected to a mechanism. Those two seniors were just demonstrating with a small gadget. If it is connected to more than ten or twenty weaving mechanisms, can you imagine the scene?"

"With this thing, we can pump water and mine by burning coal, and it will have a huge force. It can be used in many places..."

Li Yan couldn't help it either.

He knows the function of this thing better than anyone else.

Today is the Age of Discovery, and even in this world with the power of spiritual practice, the tide of history is constantly advancing.

If this thing were to be put aside as a strange and ingenious skill when brought back, it would be a huge loss.

Perhaps the appearance of this thing will cause countless turmoil, but it is better than having someone else's iron ships and powerful cannons hit your doorstep one day.

History has proven that no matter how mysterious the power of Xuanmen is, it cannot withstand the surging trend of human nature.

After hearing this, Yuanfeng stood there in a daze, then looked at the copper pot with a mixed look in his eyes, with doubt and fear...

He was a master of mechanisms, but his thinking was stuck in a rut. After Li Yan's reminder, he immediately thought of many things, his face turned pale, and he murmured: "No wonder, no wonder, so that's it..."

Seeing this, Li Yan came over and whispered, "Forgive me for being blunt, but the gods of other orthodox sects are located in the sky, illusory, and this thing is the god of the world of your Mo Sect."

"This is an opportunity for humanity, and also the destiny of the Mo Sect..."

After that, he smiled and bowed, saying: "This matter has been settled. I will take my leave now. I will visit the elders to reminisce when I have the chance to go to the capital someday."

However, Elder Yuanfeng seemed not to have heard it, and still stared at the copper jar, as if his brain had shut down.

Li Yan didn't care, smiled and strode away.

After leaving the tent, he felt refreshed.

Although he didn't get any benefits, the feeling of changing the destiny of China with just a few words still made him feel refreshed.

"Brother Yan, what's the good news?"

Sha Lifei, Wang Daoxuan and others came over.

They have packed up their things, and after watching the excitement, they naturally want to go back to practice.

"nothing."

Li Yan smiled and said, "The secret cannot be revealed."

After showing off, he left the tent with a few people and walked away gradually.

In the tent, Elder Yuanfeng stood for a long time.

Since he could become an elder of Mo Sect, his understanding of these mechanisms must have reached a certain level. He turned his head and looked at those small gears, levers and other small mechanisms, and his mind was completely clear.

"God on earth, God on earth..."

"Somebody come!"

Elder Yuanfeng's eyes were filled with enthusiasm. "Quick, bring incense and candles. I want to set up an altar for offerings."

After a while, the scene in the tent changed drastically.

The copper jar with the dragon and phoenix relief was carried out separately and placed on the table, filled with densely packed offerings and filled with incense.

Led by Elder Yuan, a group of Mo Men disciples kept worshipping the copper pot, strictly following the rituals of worshipping the gods...

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Two days later, all the Lu Ban wooden magpies in Liangzi Lake were salvaged. Most of them were damaged, and only two were usable.

However, Elder Yuanfeng did not care at all. He handed these matters over to his subordinates, and mobilized his troops and boarded a boat, offering incense and offerings all the way to the capital.

Li Yan was pretentious and talkative, and mentioned a god on earth, but he didn't expect that the changes he caused were far greater than he imagined.

Of course, he didn't know any of this.

The Liangzi Lake area is located in a remote area, and after the imperial court troops withdrew, the area returned to peace.

Everyone practices every day and no longer cares about the outside world.

In addition to practicing Lei Gang martial arts, Li Yan also found an ancient Miao ancestral tomb area. The evil spirit was spreading. Every half a month, he would go to the tomb to practice Beidi Yinshan Method, and his Taoism gradually improved...

Wang Daoxuan watched the two masters arrange the Feng Shui formation, and then looked at the thunder magic altar. He seemed to have some enlightenment, and began to try more advanced altar prayer techniques...

Apart from fiddling with firearms, Sharifei spent the rest of his time practicing martial arts. With Wu Ba and Li Yan as his sparring partners, his kung fu improved significantly, and he began to figure out how to coordinate with firearms...

As for Lu San, he was even more mysterious. He often disappeared and would run to the surrounding mountains and rivers, talking to the air...

The sun rises and the moon sets, the wind comes and the rain goes, and time passes day by day.

Of course, news from the outside world would occasionally come in.

For example, on the Yangtze River, monsters suddenly appeared rampant. With the cooperation of the crocodile master, the navy killed some monsters, and then hid in the dark to destroy them...

In Yunyang Prefecture, the imperial army was advancing like a hot knife through butter. A large number of people from the mountains of Jingchu left the forests, and the power of the Tiansheng Sect was also shrinking...

In Xiangxi, Tangya Tusi City completely broke off relations, raised the banner, gathered many Tusi forces, and echoed the Yang family of Bozhou, planning to grant land and kingship...

Before we knew it, the cold wind blew and we entered autumn...

　The second one is a little more
　　
　
(End of this chapter)