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Chapter 173 Causes and consequences, the origin of the monument

Inside Linjiangsi.

Yang Zhubu hesitated and whispered, "You brought this worshiper directly back to our Linjiang Division? Isn't that a bit against the rules?"

"The evil spirit within the mask has been suppressed. If the Liuzun Temple or the City Guard ask about it, I will have an explanation."

Lin Yan sighed and said, "I'm worried about leaving this person to someone else. Have you done what I asked you to do?"

Yang Zhubu said hurriedly, "It has been reported to the Inner City General Building through the Outer South Division. According to your wishes, the letter to the Outer South Division is marked as being addressed to General Han."

"That's fine."

Lin Yan nodded slightly.

Soon the voice of the little white ape was heard.

"Master, the person is awake."

"I'll be right over."

Lin Yan turned his head and said, "Master Yang, prepare some soup... Also, I see there are a lot of idle people in the courtyard."

Yang Zhubu immediately understood and said, "I will arrange for them to do their own work and avoid the backyard. Outsiders will not be able to see any clues."

Lin Yan didn't say anything else. He went to the backyard and pushed the door open.

Then I saw the person on the bed with cold eyes and full of vigilance.

"This is the outer city of Gaoliu, the outer ward of the South District, Linjiang Division."

Lin Yan took out the flag, placed it on the table, and said, "Anything you want to say?"

The man was silent for a moment, carefully identified the clothes and flags, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

But he still didn't speak directly, as if hesitating about something.

“It’s good to be cautious.”

Lin Yan chuckled and said, "I heard that the Zhaoye people are only under the jurisdiction of Gaoliu City's commander."

The man was stunned for a moment, and asked in a heavy tone, "Do you know Zhaoye people?"

Lin Yan laughed and said, "I have met a Zhaoye person. I have also sent a message to the inner city to invite the commander."

The man nodded slightly and said, "Then wait for the commander to arrive."

He closed his eyes and breathed slowly, as if recovering himself.

Lin Yan sat at the table and suddenly spoke.

"What's your name?"

“……” The man remained silent.

"My master is asking you a question?" The little white ape suddenly became furious.

"Stand over there." Lin Yan glanced at the little guy, then looked at the person on the bed, laughed, and said, "Is this also a secret?"

"..." The person on the bed finally opened his eyes and said in a low voice: "Which name are you asking about?"

"Real name?"

"Ji Bochang."

"Is this a real name?" Lin Yan was surprised.

"Is there a problem?" Ji Bochang looked puzzled.

"No problem."

Lin Yan said this in a calm tone.

The little white ape couldn't help but lean over and look at the lower body of the man on the bed for several times.

The atmosphere was silent for a moment before Ji Bochang slowly said, "Are you Wuchang?"

"You recognize me?"

"In Gaoliu City, the only person who is young, in his twenties, and leads the flag of the general flag envoy is Wu Chang."

Ji Bochang said slowly: "In Qifeng Mansion, there shouldn't be many ascetics who are not too isolated from the news who will not recognize you in the future."

"If you recognize me, why are you so wary?"

"Jie Jin's methods are endless. Often we cannot tell the truth from falsehood. Therefore, we cannot trust anyone except the commander!"

"clear."

"Thank you for your understanding."

"..."

The little white ape felt very bored and prepared to go outside to get some fresh air.

But then he heard the voice of Yang Zhubu coming from outside the courtyard.

"The commander has sent a message."

"Come so fast?"

Lin Yan was slightly surprised. He walked out the door and saw Yang Zhubu holding a letter.

Yang Zhubu whispered, "This is an expedited letter, and it's marked as not for you to see."

Lin Yan took the letter, walked into the room and handed it to Ji Bochang.

"The commander-in-chief is not here. This is the letter he sent. Take a look and decide whether to believe it or not."

"..."

Ji Bochang took the letter, glanced at it, and looked serious.

On the envelope, there is a fire seal stamped by the General Office of the Ministry of Astronomy.

After opening it, it was found to be the commander's handwriting.

There is also a unique mark of Zhaoye people underneath.

Attached to the letter was a piece of evidence, a jade token.

He couldn't help but stand up and watch carefully. After a moment, he suddenly tore it into pieces and held it in his hands.

"Is there a fire?"

"Have."

Lin Yan took a wash basin and said, "Just throw it in there."

Ji Bochang was skeptical, but the next moment, the little white ape opened his eyes and saw flames burning.

He burned his hand and quickly threw it into the basin. He watched it burn to ashes before he breathed a sigh of relief.

"So cautious?"

"It contains the unique mark of our Zhaoye people. Each person has a different way of communicating. This involves life and property, and cannot be remembered by outsiders. It can only be burned."

"understand."

"Thank you."

"So you can trust me now?"

"Commander, let me tell you everything that happened recently, and let you make a decision. Do you want to explore the new ancient ruins?"

"A new monument?"

"It is those nine pure lands that are about to merge into one and form an ancient monument."

"What opportunities are there?"

"This is Jie Jin's top secret. Anyone who walks out alive is already a high-ranking Jie Jin in Qifeng Mansion. I cannot investigate."

"Okay, then what should I know? Can you tell me?"

"Let me say this in advance, the commander-in-chief's instructions." Ji Bochang thought of something and said hurriedly.

"What instructions?" Lin Yan frowned.

"I have been in Jiejin for many years. It is difficult to judge whether my mind is pure and my original heart remains the same. You must distinguish the true from the false and be wary of me." Ji Bochang said calmly.

"What was he thinking when he asked you to convey such words to me?" Lin Yan asked in surprise.

"The commander has his reasons for doing things," Ji Bochang said.

"What's the reason? It doesn't make sense to ask you to convey such words." The little white ape muttered.

"This is a confidential matter. Please ask the outsiders to leave."

"Who are the outsiders?" The little white ape was suddenly angry, thinking, I am not even a human, how can I be an outsider.

"Go out and guard."

Lin Yan sat in front of Ji Bochang and said, "You can tell me now."

The former governor of Jinliu Village killed the little god and took the opportunity to cultivate to the Qi Refining Realm.

But he had originally planned that after the incident at Jinliu Village, he would be able to "turn the tide" and return to Gaoliu City, where he was promoted to deputy commander due to his accumulated merits over the years.

But he was hindered by impermanence, so he became extremely angry and wanted to kill him to vent his anger!
For a person at the Qi Refining Realm, killing a junior is a trivial matter.

But as Wuchang defeated Xu Dingye of the Small Divine Sect and became the number one prodigy in Qifeng Mansion, killing Wuchang became a big deal.

"What does that have to do with the Pure Land outside?"

"That old Ji originally intended to lure you out of the city and ambush you outside. It's a trivial matter." Ji Bochang said, "I received an order from the high-level officials of Jie Jin to assist old Ji... but I received an order from the commander on the way and spread a false message."

"What news are you spreading?" Lin Yan frowned.

"Destroy the three clean areas south of Gaoliu City. As the new city inspector of the Tianjian Division, it is your duty to be the first to go out of the city to investigate." Ji Bochang said.

“You spread false information and let Jie Jin destroy the Pure Land?” Lin Yan’s face changed slightly, and he said, “The Pure Land is the habitat of the human race for generations. If you destroy the Pure Land, you will destroy the foundation... Usually, Jie Jin doesn’t dare to attack the Pure Land, and you…”

"I'm following your orders." Ji Bochang's expression was calm.

"And then?" Lin Yan sighed, "You said three were destroyed, how come nine are destroyed now?"

"The three in the south were destroyed by me after spreading false information, but Jie Jin had to destroy the other six," said Ji Bochang.

"Have to take action?" Lin Yan seemed to understand something.

"Correct!"

Ji Bochang continued.

The nine pure places were originally one, but were scattered into nine places.

In the past, Jie Jin had already grasped the specific locations of these nine pure lands.

Whenever the time is right, the entrance to the ancient monument will appear.

But every entrance is different.

The choice of timing is also extremely complicated.

"Every time Jie Jin enters, out of ten people, about two or three can come back alive. Without exception, they all make great progress in their cultivation and become high-level people."

Ji Bochang said: "We, the Zhaoye people, have been hiding in the ruins for many years and have not been able to investigate clearly. We only know that there are three in the south, very close to Gaoliu City."

He exhaled and said, "The destruction of the Pure Land was not a real destruction. It was the killing of living beings in it, using their flesh and blood and souls to awaken the 'Turning Objects' in it..."

"When the town awakens, no one can enter it, so for the human race who needs to live in a pure land to seek shelter, it is equivalent to destruction."

"After the three pure lands were awakened, they became completely different from the other six pure lands."

"Then the rules that Jie Jin has mastered will be completely wrong. For a long time, we will no longer be able to get the exact location and timing of the 'entrance', and we will lose the 'holy land' for cultivating Jie Jin's high-level masters!"

“Ancient monuments can only be formed if the nine pure lands are awakened at the same time.”

"If you do it well, it will be a blessing for the human race."

"If you don't do it well, it will be a forbidden place from now on."

Following Ji Bochang's words, Lin Yan suddenly raised his hand.

"Wait! Since you already knew this, why didn't you just ask the Heavenly Supervisor to awaken the three Pure Lands' talismans?"

"I don't know, but..." Ji Bochang hesitated.

"Do you have any guesses?" Lin Yan pondered.

"Destroying the Pure Land is a serious crime for the human race. Logically speaking, Commander Ying does not want to take responsibility." Ji Bochang whispered, "But he is not someone who shirks responsibility."

"So what?" Lin Yan asked.

"The methods of awakening the talismans in these three pure lands are very different from those in ordinary pure lands. Jie Jin has mastered some of the techniques." Ji Bochang said.

"Then they should be more cautious when destroying this pure land." Lin Yan murmured.

"First, you are the number one genius in the Qifeng Mansion today, and your weight is too heavy! Second, Master Ji is the only person who is qualified to run for the position of deputy leader at the moment!" Ji Bochang said in a deep voice.

"There are more than just these two points, right?" Lin Yan pondered.

"Third, I have been trembling with fear for many years and have never made any mistakes, so I was ordered to meet with Master Ji." Ji Bochang said: "I am ordered by the master of Jie Jin to show the token in front of Master Ji."

"Where is the token?" Lin Yan asked.

"It's gone after it lights up once." Ji Bochang replied.

"So, you didn't see that old guy?" Lin Yan frowned slightly.

"The leader of Jie Jin who is keeping an eye on the three pure lands should see the token before he is willing to believe it." Ji Bochang said.

"Look at your expression. Is there a fourth point?" Lin Yan suddenly said.

"That was arranged by the commander, and it didn't go through my hands." Ji Bochang said, "With these four points, they didn't dare to disobey orders, and successfully awakened the talismans in the three pure lands in the south."

"Now, the nine pure lands have all been awakened. What will happen next?" Lin Yan asked.

"The nine pure lands should have disappeared and merged into one, forming a huge ancient monument with nine entrances." Ji Bochang paused and said, "But I don't know where it will be exactly, but it will not be within a hundred miles of Gaoliu City..."

"why?"

"The divine power of Lord Liu is so great that it shocks all directions... This time, the nine pure lands will be reunited and will definitely be far away from Gaoliu City!"

"You mean, the monuments are alive?"

"Before the ancient days, it was alive."

"Anything else to say?"

"That's all I know."

"What else did the commander say in the letter?"

"I'll give you the jade token. There are six seals on it. With this seal, you can command six Zhaoye people."

"Are you among these six?"

"If Master Wu intends to go to the ancient ruins, he will probably have to fight against Jie Jin. I know something about Jie Jin and can help you."

"I understand. You should have a good rest."

Lin Yan waved his hand and said, "I will tell you my decision later."

Ji Bochang nodded slightly and closed his eyes.

As I walked out of the yard, I saw the little white ape walking towards me quickly.

"Master, what do you think?"

"not so good."

"why?"

"The declaration of war from Emperor Li Shenzong was most likely not a spur-of-the-moment decision."

Lin Yan laughed and whispered, "After careful calculation, I gained a lot from this battle, but they earned more..."

In Gaoliu City, business was booming, and important precious items for expanding the city were secretly delivered. The opportunity was also taken to investigate clues about the looting in various cities.

Now, Xu Dingye went to Canyu Mansion to hone himself. It seemed that he suffered a great loss, but in fact, he was honing his character, which was not a loss.

It is also a happy event that General Han has achieved the Qi Refining Stage.

Now that he is Wuchang and famous, Jie Jin is willing to pay any price to kill him and please the next deputy leader.

Therefore, awakening the three pure lands becomes a natural thing... and Jie Jin must also awaken the other six hidden pure lands at the same time!
"No wonder the commander didn't come to Linjiang Division in person to meet this Zhaoye man this time! It seems that he is setting a trap for me. He is honest this time because he is afraid that I will get angry and turn against him..."

"Is the master going to quarrel with him?"

"What he asked for is exactly what I wanted to do."

Lin Yan laughed and said, "Although this situation was created by borrowing my name, I actually benefited a lot! Besides, this trip to the ancient monument is another new opportunity!"

After a pause, Lin Yan looked into the room and said, "In comparison, these Zhaoye people obey orders and risk their lives, but they may not necessarily gain anything..."

Having said that, Lin Yan waved his hand.

The little white ape came closer.

"When he has rested, use the 'creating body' method to change his identity and take him to visit Linjiangfang."

"why?"

"After entering the Jiejin realm and practicing the method of worshipping evil spirits, he won't have many chances to enter the human race's city in his lifetime."

"Hasn't he escaped from the ashes?" the little white ape asked in surprise.

“As a worshipper and a former member of Jiejin, the Heavenly Supervisor can treat him well, but Gaoliu City cannot trust him... just like the old garrison commander we met in Jingdi outside Fengcheng..."

Lin Yan took a deep breath and said, "He himself understands this. You can take him for a walk later. You can ask Chief Yang to reimburse you for the money you spent."

(End of this chapter)