Knife splashing

Chapter 86: Setting up an altar to confer the gods
"Capital?"

Guan Wanche's eyes flashed, but he bowed his head and clasped his fists, "I am a dull official and don't understand what Master Chang meant."

The one-eyed man was named Chang Xuan, and he was a captain in the Chang'an Guard of the Duwei Division.

The Duwei Division of the Daxuan Dynasty was huge in scale. In addition to the headquarters in the capital, there were garrisons in each province. Each garrison had three thousand-householders, and each thousand-householder had ten hundred-householders under him.

Each centurion has two general flags under his command. Each general flag is in charge of five small flags, and each small flag commands ten subordinates.

Guan Wanche was appointed as the general flag bearer right away, which showed how much Chang Xuan valued him.

Facing Guan Wanche's question, Chang Xuan glanced at him calmly, "Do you not understand, or are you pretending to be confused?"

Guan Wanche's eyelids twitched and cold sweat suddenly broke out on his forehead.

Unexpectedly, Chang Xuan was not angry at all. Instead, he nodded and sighed, "It's better to pretend to be confused. If you were a fool, I wouldn't dare to keep you by my side."

"Everyone looks at us, the captain, for our prestige, but you will understand the feeling in the future. The court is dangerous, and it is extremely difficult to move forward. If you make a mistake, you will be crushed to pieces!"

"When Prince Pingyang rebelled, his entire family was executed. Princess Fu'an was just a girl in the boudoir, and Eunuch Lu was a fool. If they escaped from the capital safely without help, it would be a joke if it were told to others!"

"A single order from the capital actually mobilized bandits from the two states to come to Guanzhong to rob and massacre people, and even hid it from our spies. Who is behind this?"

"Lord Li presented the formula for a new type of gunpowder. The emperor strictly ordered it to be kept secret, but the Maitreya Cult was able to get the information and even sneaked into the government office to steal it..."

"The Chang'an Garrison is riddled with holes!"

Guan Wanche felt a chill all over his body after hearing the other party's analysis, and couldn't help swallowing his saliva, "Sir, what should we do then?"

"How to do?"

Chang Xuan smiled, his one eye full of coldness, "I knew it, with such a big case, everyone is hiding faster than anyone else, leaving it all to me."

"If I hadn't had this news, I would have been kept in the dark and become a scapegoat without knowing what was going on. But now that I know about it, I have plenty of ways to deal with it."

"Wealth and honor are before your eyes, retreating is a dead end."

"Everyone, do you dare to gamble with me?"

"I am willing to listen to your orders!"

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"Uncle Master, this is Mr. Li."

"Meet Senior Qingyangzi."

Inside the big tent, Luo Mingzi introduced the two parties.

Wang Daoxuan was already familiar with Qingyangzi and often visited him for advice.

Seeing his strong determination to pursue the Dao, Qing Yang Zi admired him very much and gave him careful guidance, even though he had no chance to join the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect.

And it was the first time that Li Yan met the Xianyang temple priest.

Seeing that he had a full forehead, a kind face, a long beard and white eyebrows, Li Yan couldn't help but secretly admire him in his heart, what a look of an immortal.

"Oh, you have a good face, sir."

Qingyangzi looked at Li Yan, stroked his beard, smiled and nodded.

Li Yan was stunned, "Senior, you are joking."

Qing Yangzi smiled and shook his head, then said, "Can you show me the seal of the Gou Yue?"

Li Yan hurried forward and stretched out his left palm.

He learned from Wang Daoxuan that Qingyangzi was a Taoist master. If it were not for his help and intercession, Wang Daoxuan would not have had the opportunity to go to Taibai Mountain to build a tower.

Qing Yangzi took a closer look, stroked his beard and nodded, saying: "Yes, it is the underworld's gossip, fellow Taoist, what a blessing."

Li Yan was speechless, shook his head and said: "Senior, you are joking. I am not a person who has experienced Yin. If I fail to complete this task, my life will be in danger. How can I have good fortune?"

"When fate comes, blessing or disaster is just a thought away."

Qing Yangzi stroked his beard and smiled, "People who have been to the underworld are good at communicating with ghosts, so many people have the opportunity to get a letter. Once you have this item, the danger will be reduced a lot when you go to the underworld. You can also perform a ritual to summon the soldiers of the underworld, which is very powerful."

"The people in the Xuanmen sect are all devoted to the true enlightenment. They burn incense and recite scriptures every morning and evening, and dare not slack off in the slightest. However, there are very few who can communicate with the gods, and recruiting soldiers is even more time-consuming and labor-intensive."

"If this isn't fate, then what is it?"

"As for the path, people who have passed through the Yin are not the only ones. In the Jin Dynasty, someone obtained a certificate to enter the cave heaven in his dream and see the magnificent scenery of the Peach Blossom Spring. In the Tang Dynasty, a prime minister obtained a certificate to slay a demon dragon. In the Song Dynasty, a famous official obtained a certificate to judge Yin and Yang. Sooner or later, the hermit will find his own path."

Li Yan said thoughtfully: "I have encountered something recently..."

As he spoke, he recounted the story of Lengtan Youshi.

After hearing this, Qing Yangzi pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter. Since he is a wandering teacher and is related to the letter of surrender, just let it go."

"My Taixuan Orthodox Church has issued an order not to interfere in the affairs of the underworld. I don't know much about this, but if I follow the instructions, perhaps I can open up an opportunity."

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Even Qingyangzi said so, and Li Yan became more determined in his plan.

After a conversation, Qingyangzi led his people out of the tent. As soon as he left, Luo Mingzi brought a few Taoists into the tent, holding a few plates of fruits and cakes, and nodded and said, "You must be hungry, eat something first, there is no vegetarian meal today."

Sharifei was a little confused, "This...is this a tribute?"

"Hahaha!"

A young Taoist priest with a round face picked up a piece of cold cake and threw it into his mouth, muttering, "Eat it with confidence. Master is not that stingy. At worst, I can set up an altar and say that my disciple is hungry."

Luo Mingzi also smiled and said, "It's okay. For some things, you just need to be sincere and don't need to stick to the rules. But some small temples in the mountains and ancestral halls are not so generous. Don't eat other people's offerings carelessly."

Now that the other party has spoken, Li Yan and the other two will naturally not be polite.

The tribute of Taixuan Orthodox Sect is very exquisitely made, especially a kind of five-colored fruit, which is a craft that has been passed down from the Tang Dynasty to the present day, and very few people can make it.

This is a translucent pasta that comes in five colors and is filled with five different fillings, symbolizing the five elements.

Not to mention the taste, but the craftsmanship is rare.

Sha Lifei wolfed down a few of them. Seeing that the Taoists in the Law Enforcement Hall were easy to get along with, he immediately smiled and said, "Master Taoists, when this is over, I, Old Sha, will treat you. Let's go to Qingfeng Tower."

"Today is the Double Ninth Festival. How can we not drink chrysanthemum wine and eat crabs?"

The Taixuan Orthodox Sect does not abstain from alcohol, meat, or other non-vegetarian food. Except for "beef, blackfish, wild goose, and dog meat", people can eat anything.

After all, it is the Xuanmen Law Enforcement Hall, and they will also take on Xuanmen-related work in the future, so Sharifei wants to take the opportunity to build a good relationship.

"Let's talk about it another time."

Luo Mingzi shook his head and said, "The ritual to confer the title of the mountain god will start at 9:00 pm and will not end until after noon."

"After the ceremony, the mountain god of the mass grave will return to his place. Then we can build a temple and offer incense to worship him. The wandering ghosts on the mountain can also rest in peace. After that, we have to continue to perform rituals to liberate the souls. I'm afraid it will take a long time."

Wang Daoxuan bowed his hands solemnly, "This is a great merit."

Luo Mingzi said calmly: "Balancing yin and yang and protecting the region is the duty of our Taixuan Orthodox Sect. You are overpraising me, fellow Taoist."

As he spoke, his expression became serious, "But our actions have caused some gangsters to lose their opportunities, including some extraordinary people."

"Although the military commander Fan has sent soldiers to drive away the beggars traveling west and has also sent people to set up checkpoints outside, these people will definitely find ways to sneak into the mountains and steal the treasure."

"The captain of the Duwei Division brought a hundred people, plus my thirty brothers from the Law Enforcement Hall. Their mission is to drive all these people away during the ceremony."

"To avoid any misunderstanding, please stay here and don't run away."

"By the way, you guys are going to send the deceased back home?"

"Yes, it was the last wish of that senior who had passed away..."

A few people were eating and chatting, and from time to time a Taoist priest would come and go to take over.

Before we knew it, it was almost Si time (09:11 to :).

call out!
In the distance, several blasting arrows suddenly shot up into the sky.

A round-faced Taoist priest immediately stood up, pinched the Yang Jue, and moved his ears, "Someone broke into the mountain, the Duwei Division is chasing him!"

Luo Mingzi frowned slightly, "It seems that you still won't give up, let's go!"

After saying that, he quickly left with his fellow disciples.

Inside the tent, Li Yan and the other two looked at each other.

"Would you like to lend a hand?"

"Forget it. With so many experts, it would be strange if anyone could break in..."

The three of them discussed it for a while, then left the tent and walked towards the altar.

It was now the Si hour and the ceremony officially began.

The Taoist children burned incense and chanted scriptures, and there was a team of drummers and musicians beating drums, striking chimes, blowing flutes and beating wooden fish. The scene was lively yet solemn.

Several old Taoists, led by Qing Yangzi, had changed into solemn robes and were holding tablets in their hands. They slowly ascended the altar as if they were paying tribute to the palace.

Above the altar hangs a bronze magic mirror.

Outside the altar, twelve disciples of the Law Enforcement Hall stood with swords in their hands. After Luo Mingzi left, they would guard the altar.

Wang Daoxuan whispered beside him, "I don't know much about the rituals of Taixuan Orthodox Sect, but I roughly know that they have thirty True Altars and sixty True Jings."

"'Altar' is a place for religious ceremonies, and 'Jing' is a place for practice. Either one can form its own situation. The same is true for other Dharma lineages."

"Looking at this, it should be the Chizhentong Miaotan, which is used to confer titles on the gods of the earth..."

After listening to this, Li Yan gained some understanding.

This world has no spiritual energy, but it has Gang and Sha. Both of them are a bit like formations that utilize Gang and Sha, but one is a practice and the other is cultivation.

If the building is successfully built and the inheritance is passed down, there may be corresponding methods...

Just as Li Yan was thinking, he suddenly sniffed and looked around with suspicion.

He seemed to... smell gunpowder!
(End of this chapter)