The Proof of the Heavens Begins with The Legend of the Condor Heroes

Chapter 371 The Root of Evil
Jizhen's identity in this world is an orphan. Eighteen years ago, he was taken in by Taoist Chaoyang and became his true disciple.

I have to say that Taoist Chaoyang is really kind to Jizhen from the bottom of his heart.

For Jizhen, the Chinese New Year was unremarkable. He spent it in the Taoist temple anyway, so it was no different from any other time.

After the Chinese New Year, Taoist Chaoyang hurriedly drove Jizhen out.

The Shenxiao Sect, like the Southern School of Taoism, also has multiple branches across the country.

The branch that Taoist Chaoyang asked Jizhen to visit is known as the ancestral temple of Shenxiao. It is located in the Shenxiao Miaoling Temple in Nanfeng County, Gan Province, and is dedicated to the founder of the Shenxiao school, Master Wang Wenqing.

The Shenxiao Thunder Method was first created by Wang Wenqing. It started with the Five Thunder Method, first the Five Elements and then Yin and Yang. Compared with the Longhushan Thunder Method, it started with Yin and Yang and then the Five Elements, but they are different paths leading to the same destination.

It has to be said that modern transportation methods have made traveling between cities more convenient.

After taking the high-speed rail and then a taxi, Ji Zhen soon arrived at Miaoling Temple in Gan Province.

Like Zixiao Temple, the front hall of Miaoling Temple is open to believers, while the back hall is where Taoist priests of the Shenxiao sect practice and live.

However, Jizhen seemed to have come at the wrong time this time. When he just stepped into Miaoling Temple, he saw three or five young Taoists, led by a tall and thin old Taoist, walking out of the door angrily.

When Jizhen saw the person coming, he subconsciously asked, "Is it Taoist Master Tongyuan?"

The tall and thin old Taoist, also known as Taoist Master Tongyuan, looked Jizhen up and down and said, "I am Tongyuan, who are you?"

Ji Zhen said: "I am Ji Zhen from Zixiao Temple in Lucheng. I am here to visit you and learn the Divine Thunder Method under the order of my master."

"You are Jizhen. That old fellow Chaoyang praised you a lot on the phone, saying that you are a Taoist genius that is rare in a hundred years."

Taoist Master Tong Yuan thought for a moment and said, "It's a pity that you didn't come very strong. I have something important to do. Why don't you stay in the temple first and wait for me to come back."

Jizhen said, "Senior Tongyuan, what troubles have you encountered? Jizhen is willing to do his best to help."

Taoist Master Tong Yuan shook his head and said, "This is a private matter of my Shen Xiao Sect. You should wait here for me to come back!"

Having said that, Taoist Master Tong Yuan set off in a hurry with several disciples.

Jizhen also temporarily settled down in Miaoling Temple.

It was not until the evening that Taoist Master Tongyuan returned with several disciples, and they also brought back the body of a young Taoist priest.

Inside the backyard hall, the young disciple said indignantly: "Master, we can't just let this go. We have to avenge Junior Brother Pingqing!"

"Isn't he just Shen Chong, the root of all evil? No matter how strong he is, he is only one person. There are so many of us, what are we afraid of?"

"That's right! That's right! Quan Xing is a demon, and everyone has the right to kill him!"

There was a lot of discussion below, and Taoist Master Tong Yuan slammed the table and said, "Okay, I will handle this matter properly, you all go back first."

At this time, Jizhen walked in and said, "Master Tongyuan, I'm sorry to hear your conversation. Has the Shenxiao Sect encountered any trouble?"

Tong Yuan said: "This useless young man, judging from the situation, may have been tricked by Shen Chong."

Jizhen said: "Can I see this brother's body?"

Taoist Master Tongyuan was about to refuse, but he recalled what Taoist Master Chaoyang had once said to him.

"Although my disciple is young, he has already surpassed me. His future achievements will definitely not be inferior to Zhang Zhiwei."

So Taoist Master Tong Yuan somehow changed his mind and said, "Okay."

Jizhen lifted the white cloth from the body and saw the dead body lying on the ground.

He used his Qi-sensing technique to sense it carefully and said, "The Qi on this senior brother's body has indeed completely disappeared. This behavior is indeed the work of Shen Chong, the Root of Evil." Shen Chong, the "Root of Evil", is one of the "Four Madmen" of Quan Xing. As a congenital alien, his ability is to make a contract with others, and the contractor can absorb the Qi of the deceased by killing them.

However, every time the contractor kills a person, the Qi absorbed by the contractor will be transferred to Shen Chong himself according to a certain ratio. As the number of killings increases, this ratio will gradually increase.

When the Chi that the contractor can obtain from killing people becomes less and less, he will gradually lose his sanity, and eventually become a puppet who can only kill people until he dies.

Harming others for personal gain, a typical Quan Xing style!
However, Shen Chong's abilities are usually loaned to the contractors, and he himself can hide behind the scenes. It is not easy to find him out.

"If it's Shen Chong, it will be difficult to catch him. This person is very vigilant. But if we just want to lock on to the contractor, it shouldn't be difficult." Jizhen thought for a while and said.

"Young friend Jizhen, what do you mean?" Tongyuan seemed to have thought of something.

"As the contractor of the Root of Misfortune uses his ability frequently, his temperament will change drastically, becoming more bloodthirsty, impulsive, cruel and murderous. Such a person will become more and more reckless and leave more loopholes when committing crimes."

Jizhen explained: "So, as long as we can catch this contractor based on the clues, we may be able to find Shen Chong!"

"Even so, this is like looking for a needle in a haystack for us." Taoist Master Tong Yuan frowned.

The Shenxiao Sect is just a sect of strange people. Although their ancestors were once wealthy, they have now long since declined.

I want to investigate the case, but I don't have the resources or the corresponding connections.

"Master Tongyuan, let me try." Jizhen said, "I have some connections with Mr. Dou from the East China region of the company. If the company is willing to help, this matter will be much easier."

"Is that so?" Taoist Master Tong Yuan thought for a while and finally said, "Ji Zhen, then I'll trouble you."

Although the company will certainly intervene in any murder case, the extent of the company's intervention will vary depending on whether there are acquaintances helping out.

There are quite a few unsolved cases in the world of extraordinary people, and Taoist Tongyuan does not want his disciple to die in such an unclear manner.

"Okay, don't worry!" Jizhen said, took out his mobile phone and called Dou Le.

"Hello? Is this Mr. Dou? I'm Jizhen, I want to ask you for help with something..."

Jizhen briefly explained the whole story on the phone and tactfully put forward his request.

Dou Le originally wanted to recruit Ji Zhen, so he said, "I'll give you an answer in an hour."

Having said that, Dou Le hung up the phone.

Time passed minute by minute, and it was already nine o'clock in the evening when Dou Le finally called.

"We have discovered something. We have checked the list of people who have entered and left Nanfeng County recently. This person is very cunning, but he still showed his true colors."

Dou Le continued, "His name is Hu Lin, from Dongxiang Village, Gan Province. He is a family-born extraordinary person, and his father Hu Jie is also an extraordinary person. I will send his detailed information to your phone later. There is one thing you need to pay attention to. You must wait until Lao Xiao arrives before you can take action. Do you understand?"

Dou Le's words were obviously meant for everyone in the Shenxiao Sect to hear.

Taoist Master Tong Yuan immediately understood Dou Le's meaning and said to Ji Zhen, "Tell President Dou that the Shen Xiao Sect will fully cooperate with the company's action."

Apparently he also realized that if it was just one Hurin, it would be fine for them to act privately.

However, since this case involves Shen Chong, one of Quan Xing’s “Four Madmen”, it must be done according to the company’s wishes.

After the two sides finished communicating, Taoist Master Tongyuan selected five disciples and prepared to set off. Seeing this, Jizhen stepped forward and said, "Senior Tongyuan, I will go with you."

Considering the relationship between Jizhen and the company, Taoist Master Tongyuan nodded.

　I have something to do at home today, so the update is a little late, sorry

　　
　
(End of this chapter)