Knife splashing

Chapter 487: Ambush by Weird Arts
"Master Du, what evidence do you have?"

Li Yan sat up straight and his expression became solemn.

I thought he was just a criminal, but suddenly he was linked to the Ghost Cult, so I had to be careful.

If true,

Then it is not surprising that the Du family set up a trap to harm him.

“I discovered this by accident.”

Wu Yuqing's face turned pale, and he said, "The clue that Master found at that time was related to a local rural ghost story."

"There is a book called "Strange Stories in Shu" which says: Shu is a deep land. In a corner of Zhongjiang River, there is a village hidden among the mountains. Its name is unknown. There is an ancient stage in the village. It has been in disrepair for many years and is in a state of disrepair. However, the villagers are all afraid of it. They say that there are ghost shows in the middle of the night and people with severed heads are rampant."

"Master said that this was a ghost cult's evil sacrifice, but after he left, he never came back. My master also sent people to go there, but they couldn't find him."

"Later, I secretly investigated and found that the Du family often transported goods to the vicinity of this deserted village. I also found an old man who said that the Du family left this village and then it was abandoned."

Li Yan said in a deep voice: "Madam is also a member of the Xuanmen Sect. Since you have doubts, why don't you tell your master or report it to the City God Temple?"

Wu Yuqing shook his head slightly, "I said it, but it was useless."

"I am from the outer sect, not a direct inner disciple. If I hadn't been a member of the Luo family, I wouldn't even be able to speak. When the elders in the sect heard that it was related to the Ghost Cult, they all told me not to meddle in other people's business and cause trouble..."

"The City God Temple also said that, but a few Taoists came and drank at the Du family and got drunk. They went back and said it was a rumor. They framed the Luo family because they were not on good terms with the Du family..."

After listening to this, Li Yan seemed to be thinking about something.

All of Wu Yuqing's information was based on pure conjecture and speculation. Not to mention the City God Temple, even if someone else came, they wouldn't believe it.

But when the Du family took action against him, he was completely exposed.

He is not a member of the Ghost Cult, and is also a hidden periphery.

Thinking of this, Li Yan said again: "Madam, can you tell me the location of the village? I can stop by to take a look."

The Zhongjiang mentioned by Wu Yuqing is Neijiang.

In that place, the northern section of Tuojiang River is called Niubishui, the North River. The southern section is Zhijiang River, the South River. The middle section is naturally the Central River.

In the early Sui Dynasty, in order to avoid the taboo of Emperor Taizu Yang Zhong, it was changed to Neijiang.

But that was what made him strange.

"Strange Stories in Shu" mentions Zhongjiang, which means that this story took place at least during the Sui and Tang dynasties. However, the Ghost Cult flourished during the Song Dynasty, so the time period does not match.

Of course, there may be many secrets.

It just so happened that he was about to leave via Neijiang, so he could go and check it out.

Afterwards, Li Yan took out the brocade arm guard and asked about another thing he was most concerned about, "Madam, do you know what this thing is?"

"Luo An has already told me..."

Wu Yuqing shook his head slightly, "Don't be afraid of being laughed at by Young Master Li. My talent is average. I can't see anything unusual after holding this item for a long time. No matter what it is, it is fate for you."

"Thank you."

Li Yan did not hide the fact that this thing was about to become a spirit, and said, "If I am not mistaken, Madam, you are a hermit, right? How should I refine this thing? I wonder if Madam can give me some advice?"

"The heaven and earth are filled with mist, and all things become pure."

After listening to Li Yan's story, Wu Yuqing was also a little surprised, and his tone even became a little excited, "The legend is true, that senior actually succeeded!"

Seeing Li Yan's doubts, she quickly explained: "My Taoism is not good enough. Although I can't sense the changes in the energy, I know this."

"Young Master Li, have you ever heard of folk tales about precious paintings and scrolls that, when hung in a house, can ward off evil spirits and monsters, or even create an illusion array to trap people?"

"heard about it."

Li Yan nodded.

There are many such stories, the most famous of which is the one in "Investiture of the Gods", in which Erlang Shen Yang Jian borrowed the Map of Mountains, Rivers and States and trapped Yuan Hong in it.

Wu Yuqing sighed: "There are two types of Shu brocade: warp brocade and weft brocade. The warp brocade with multiple colors and patterns is the warp brocade, and the weft brocade with multiple colors and patterns is the weft brocade. The warp brocade technique is unique to Shu brocade."

"There are classics and weft books. When praising a person, it is also said that he has the talent of governing the heaven and the earth. It is said that there was a fairy from the Xuanmen sect in ancient times who used Gang as the warp and Sha as the weft to create the magic weapon Shu brocade. Although it is not as good as the Shanhe Sheji Tu, it also has many mysteries."

"It's a pity that this method has long been lost. Countless ancestors have tried to restore it, but have been unable to succeed."

Li Yan hesitated for a moment, "Excuse me for being frank, but this thing doesn't seem that powerful."

After getting this item, he always wore it on his body, thinking that he could rely on his own aura to infect it and make it work magically.

However, apart from the occasional singing, there was nothing unusual.

If it's just a walkman, what's the use of it?

"Young man, you don't know."

Wu Yuqing shook his head and said, "This thing is only half refined."

"Gangsha is the longitude and latitude, which simulates famous mountains and rivers, and blessed places. If there are no acupoints, how can they be spiritual? That senior has been dead for many years, but a little blood can still transform into a spirit. This is the reason."

Li Yan suddenly realized, "This thing needs to be paired with a treasure!"

"Yes."

Wu Yuqing smiled and said, "This thing is equivalent to a small cave. It is a dragon vein where the two energies of Gang and Sha converge. What kind of treasure it can produce depends on what kind of treasure you embed."

Li Yan frowned and asked, "What suggestions does Madam have?"

Wu Yuqing pondered for a moment, "This item must be able to withstand the wind and sun when worn outside. It can be made of jade or talisman coins."

Li Yan understood immediately and took out the Three Talents Demon-Suppressing Coin Knife Tassel from his arms.

He has collected dozens of demon-suppressing coins so far. It is not appropriate to call them knife tassels. They look more like copper coin whips.

This treasure is also extremely powerful.

Back then, one Three Talents Demon Suppression Coin was enough to prevent Leng Tan's soldiers from entering the door, let alone so many of them gathered together.

"Three Talents Demon Suppression Money?"

Wu Yuqing was also a little surprised, and thought: "The Three Talents Demon-Suppressing Coin has a great reputation, so it is suitable. We just need to embroider it where the warp and weft intersect."

"The treasure is natural, no magic is needed. There is the most outstanding embroiderer of my Luo family on the ship, young man, don't worry..."

Having said all this, we naturally have to talk about the next plan.

Wu Yuqing also agreed with Li Yan's approach.

With Du Ping as the insider, they went to Ziyang County, found the hidden members of the Du family, killed them, and then had Master Wu Yuqing escort her back to Yibin as soon as possible.

The conspiracy against the Luo family has already begun, and there is no time to waste.

……

The river flows slowly and night gradually falls.

Perhaps because the Black Fish Gang was wiped out, the people of the Luo family were obviously much more relaxed. The skillful embroiderers even found the rice stored on the boat, lit a small stove, and cooked a pot of fish porridge.

It is quite refreshing and delicious when served with some pickles.

After Li Yan ate something casually, he went to the deck.

He raised his left arm to check, but found that the original brocade arm guard had changed greatly.

The embroiderers were indeed clever and skillful. When they heard Li Yan say that there were a total of 108 Three Talents Demon-Suppressing Coins, they deliberately used the fish scale method, and the gold coins were stacked up layer by layer, like a fish scale arm guard.

It is both beautiful and leaves ample space.

Li Yan could sense that the aura of the brocade arm guard and the Three Elements Demon-Suppressing Coin had now become one. The power of the Demon-Suppressing Coin had gathered together, and a hint of murderous intent was brewing within it.

After the demon-suppressing coin was embedded, the singing also disappeared.

It was originally a trace of regret at that time, condensed because of the treasure, and lacked endowment. Even if it became a spirit, it was still in a daze.

To be honest, it's more like the aftertaste left by treasure refining.

After the demon-suppressing money took over, the other party naturally disappeared.

"Every stitch of a needle carries a long-lasting love, and the countless threads are unforgettable..."

Li Yan thought of the song sung by the spirit and murmured, "Thousands of thoughts, I still remember them till now. Let's call this treasure 'Thousand Thoughts'."

He was also full of anticipation for what kind of power this treasure could produce.

"Ah~Ah~" Just then, a donkey's head came over.

He looked left and right, not knowing where he was looking.

Li Yan laughed dumbly, "It is difficult for people in this world to escape the suffering of seven emotions and six desires. You, a silly donkey, don't have these troubles, but you are born to be driven and whipped by others. No one can escape..."

Before he finished speaking, the smile on his face disappeared.

But suddenly, a faint dark fog rose above the river.

It is common for fog to appear on the cold river in late autumn.

But these mists are formed by the gathering of evil energy.

Can't wait?
Li Yan's eyes turned slightly cold as he grasped the Dust-Breaking Knife.

Just a few hours ago, he had sensed that he was being spied on, but he pretended not to notice. In fact, he was relaxed on the outside but tense on the inside, always on guard.

Although the whereabouts of the Ghost Cult are looming, they are obviously not the main force here. It is estimated that they have received orders from someone to create trouble for him.

They dare not attack head-on and can only use some small tricks.

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The real trouble still lies in the Prince of Shu’s Palace.

It’s best to end it here!
Thinking of this, Li Yan turned to Luo An and said, "My troubles are coming. In order to avoid getting you into trouble, I will leave first and meet up in Ziyang City."

The old butler Luo An swallowed his saliva and said, "Young Master Li, be careful."

"Ah."

Li Yan nodded and whispered, "Don't tell anyone about this first. I'll pretend to abandon you and run away. You immediately give the order to go to Ziyang County."

"I know."

The old butler Luo An understood what he meant.

As they talked, the fog over the river grew thicker.

This movement immediately attracted everyone.

"Why did it suddenly fog up?"

"It's a bit cold. Is it going to rain icy rain..."

Just when they were wondering, they suddenly heard a sad and mournful song.

"The autumn water is so full that it breaks my heart. I sit alone in my empty room and my clothes are soaked with tears. I miss you but cannot see where you are. The moon shines on the shadows of two people in front of the flowers..."

By now, everyone noticed that something was wrong.

"Oh no, something's causing trouble!"

"Young Master Li, have we come across something unclean..."

Looking at everyone's gaze, Li Yan pretended to have a gloomy face, looked around with a knife in hand, and said nothing.

When others saw this, they were suddenly shocked.

Although it was a disguise, Li Yan was very alert in his heart.

He felt more than anyone else.

The river was shrouded in fog, and the sound of gongs and drums could be heard. There was not only the woman's plaintive singing, but also the accompaniment of various musical instruments, as if a troupe of actors were floating in the air.

The sound is sometimes near, sometimes far away, sometimes left, sometimes right, making it difficult to tell the direction.

I guess it was the trick of that "ghostly face"!

Li Yan had already made a judgment in his mind.

This guy can be considered as his predecessor. They were also from the Wandering Fairy Troupe, and their "Ghost Troupe" was also very famous back then.

Although they were wiped out by the orthodox religion, their methods were obviously not bad.

This was a method of using sound to induce hallucinations, stirring up the evil energy in the water and treating the entire river surface as a stage. He had never seen such a thing before.

If I'm not mistaken, the real attack is yet to come.

Call ~
At this moment, a strong wind suddenly blew around.

Shadows appeared in the thick fog, flying up and down, wearing various costumes and babbling.

At the same time, the sound of gongs and drums rang out, as if a big show was about to begin.

"From afar, I saw the golden crow sinking to the west, and the birds were returning to the forest. The jade rabbit urged them to return. The eight fathers and sons returned to Song..."

This is "Meeting Brother at Mount Wutai", sung by Yang Yande.

"The sky and earth were hazy, and in the blink of an eye, the bright moon was in the sky. I didn't envy Chang'e's flight to the Moon Palace, but the cold and lonely Guanghan Palace..."

This is the drunk concubine.

People in Sichuan and Shu like to drink tea and listen to opera. The Luo family is a large family. They have a stage in their own house and often invite people to perform opera.

Almost all the Luo family members on the boat could recite these lyrics.

However, the lyrics that were sung with great interest in the past now sound a bit weird and empty.

Especially those shadows flying in the air are even more creepy.

Li Yan didn't say anything, he jumped up with the Duanchen Sword in his hand, the sword flashed in the strong wind, and split those figures apart.

It turned out to be some shadow puppets made to look like kites, but the bamboo sticks used to support them were covered in dirty blood. No one knew what kind of evil magic was behind this.

Li Yan chopped left and right, but the shadow puppet kites gathered more and more.

He pretended to be flustered, but his eyes became calmer.

Swish!
Just as he was about to smash another shadow puppet, the shattered shadow puppets that had fallen on the deck suddenly flew together.

A black shadow rushed out from inside, holding flying claws in both hands, and attacked him directly from the back.

Escape!

Li Yan was suddenly shocked.

This escape technique was also very strange. He couldn't even see the head, let alone notice when the other party came behind him.

Although he was surprised, he was not panicked. He turned sideways and used the Overlord Back Sword. The Dust-Breaking Knife drew a circle at an angle and swept away the two flying claws.

At the same time, the soul-catching chain also whizzed out.

clang! clang!
With two crisp sounds, the flying claw was directly chopped off.

Li Yan also saw the appearance of the person who attacked him.

He was wearing a black robe and a large painted face mask with a black base and white lines. At first glance, he was clearly Bao Gong in the robe and painted face mask.

But when Li Yan saw the "ghost painted face", the other party's head shook and he turned into a colorful "armor painted face" general.

At this moment of change, Li Yan's mind suddenly became dazed.

The other party actually integrated the art of soul-stealing into his unique skill of "face-changing".

In just a short moment, Li Yan regained consciousness, and two soul-breaking flying knives whizzed out and stabbed directly into the opponent's forehead.

But this "ghost face" was also a master of Hua Jin. Taking advantage of this brief moment, his right hand, like a sharp blade, wiped his throat.

Li Yan stepped back in time and avoided the attack, but his skin was scratched by the opponent's nails and his hand knife also cut off several strands of his hair.

Swish!
When the Soul-Severing Flying Knife stabbed at him, the black robe of "Ghost Face" shook, and he flew backwards as if being pulled by something and disappeared into the thick fog.

So this was the idea!

Li Yan immediately understood these people's strategy.

The previous series of actions were all aimed at obtaining his blood and hair.

There must be someone waiting to cast a spell on him!

"Where to escape!"

Thinking of this, Li Yan pretended to be panicked, made hand gestures and chanted spells, performed the Xuanshui escape, and jumped into the water.

Soon, the fog on the river dissipated, leaving only the people on the pleasure boat looking at each other in bewilderment...

(End of this chapter)