The Great Tang Dynasty: Heavenly Official Bestows Blessings, Starting with a Little Rhinoceros Offer

Chapter 78 The monster sets up a barrier, and the little rhinoceros is eager to try it out.

"Mingda, wait a minute, don't fly yet, there are other people here."

So Jiang Lin, carrying the little Sizi, rode in the royal carriage with the others.

Li Shimin also specially arranged for the most spacious and luxurious dragon carriage.

Because he was sitting in a carriage with the curtain half-drawn, Jiang Lin didn't see much of Chang'an's prosperity along the way.

However, the sounds of people, vendors, and horses' hooves coming from outside the carriage conveyed a sense of liveliness and vitality.

"Selling sesame cakes! Delicious sesame cakes!"

"This is the finest silk, sir/madam, please take a look!"

The sounds, full of the warmth of everyday life, were a stark contrast to the austere atmosphere of the Taoist temple.

After some time, the carriage slowly came to a stop.

The group finally arrived at the residence of the Duke of Zhao.

The vermilion gate was wide open, and two stone lions stood majestically.

At this moment, however, the atmosphere in the mansion was noticeably oppressive.

The servants all had their heads down, looking flustered, and even walked very carefully.

In this vast mansion, pavilions and towers are scattered in a well-organized manner.

Changsun Wuji didn't bother with pleasantries and led the group forward quickly.

Walk through the corridor and across the garden.

Finally, they arrived at a secluded courtyard deep within the mansion, in front of the house where his eldest son, Changsun Chong, lived.

There were always a few daring servants guarding that place.

Upon seeing the patriarch arrive with the emperor and a host of important figures, they immediately knelt down to pay their respects.

The servant reported nervously, his voice trembling.

"Young master... young master hasn't come out yet."

"We've knocked on the door, but there's been no response from inside."

Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji's face turned even paler.

Taoist priests Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang had already entered a meditative state.

The two walked forward together, and upon seeing the tightly closed door, they both frowned.

After considering the matter for a moment, he turned around and respectfully addressed Jiang Lin.

"My Lord, there is indeed a demonic aura here."

"Moreover, this demonic aura is condensed and does not dissipate, so it is not an ordinary little demon or ghost."

Jiang Lin nodded in response, his expression remaining calm.

He closed his eyes slightly, then slowly opened them.

A glint of golden light flashed deep within his eyes.

With his divine eye activated, he used his supernatural ability to observe qi to see what was happening.

In his view, the scene ahead had changed completely.

Indeed, a rich aura emanated from the rooftop!

Like a coiled venomous snake, it was tightly wrapped around the entire room.

Even faintly, one could see a strange pinkish light emanating from that aura.

Jiang Lin's lips curled slightly, and he said subconsciously.

"That's interesting."

As they drew closer, the strange aura permeating the air became increasingly noticeable.

Yuan Tiangang's nose twitched slightly, and his expression turned serious.

The aura clearly carried the odor of some kind of animal, a pungent smell mixed with a strange fragrance.

It's certain that there's a monster hiding here.

Moreover, judging from this, this monster is quite powerful.

As for why Changsun Wuji and his servants couldn't break through the house before, it wasn't because the house was particularly sturdy.

It was because the monster used its demonic power to create a barrier around the entire house.

That invisible barrier was like an impregnable fortress.

If one is just an ordinary person, without any magical power, then...

No matter how hard you hit it, or even if you chop it with an axe or knife.

In the end, it was all in vain; it didn't cause any damage at all.

Protected by the barrier, sound was also blocked.

This is why, no matter how much Changsun Wuji shouted from outside,

There was no response from inside; it was as silent as death.

It's not that the people inside can't hear it, but that the sound simply can't get in.

Li Shimin also showed a hint of curiosity on his face.

Despite being the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he rarely encountered evil spirits in his life.

Then, he took a few steps forward.

I wanted to get close to the window in the room to see if I could see what was happening inside through the window paper.

Upon seeing this, Yuan Tiangang and his men immediately tried to stop them.

"Your Majesty, be careful! Evil spirits are in danger!"

After all, it was an unknown monster, and if it suddenly attacked and injured people, they were afraid that they wouldn't be able to protect their master in time.

But the latter simply waved his hand dismissively, looking completely calm.

Li Shimin was very confident, after all, the Divine Emperor was watching from behind.

There was a deity who descended from the sky present.

Li Shimin was very confident that nothing would happen to him.

He straightened his back and strode towards the window.

However, before he could even get within three feet of the window, a sudden change occurred.

An invisible layer of water seemed to ripple in the air.

It was as if an invisible wall had appeared out of nowhere, blocking him from entering.

Li Shimin felt that no matter how he tried to move his legs, he could not advance even an inch further.

Even if you reach out and knock hard in front of you.

"Thump! Thump!"

It actually produced a dull, thumping sound, just like striking a real object.

Even so, there was absolutely no way to break through the defense.

After several attempts, Li Shimin finally gave up.

She turned around and looked at Jiang Lin, who stood behind her with a calm and collected demeanor.

"My Lord, what exactly is going on?"

"Even though there's nothing in front of him, why does Shimin feel like he can't move an inch?"

Jiang Lin smiled faintly at this, as if everything was within his expectations.

"The area around here is protected by a barrier set up by the monsters inside."

"This is a kind of magic that confines you to a self-imposed prison."

"Ordinary people with mortal eyes cannot break through this barrier, nor can they see its existence."

Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng nodded in agreement.

"Just as the divine lord said."

"That demon has already set up a formation here."

"Unless one is a practitioner with magical powers, it is extremely difficult for outsiders to enter."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces turned solemn.

After all, this means that the monster does indeed have some tricks up its sleeve.

However, Xiaosizi seemed quite excited about this.

In her little mind, it was like an exciting game.

She and the little flower on her shoulder were already eager to try.

The little guy rolled up his sleeves, revealing his fair and tender little arms.

The little calico on my shoulder meowed, arched its back, and assumed a fighting stance.

A magical paper crane hovered above her head, seemingly cheering on its young master.

"Shihu! Shihu!"

"Is the evil monster inside?"

"Then let's hurry in and teach it a lesson!"

"The rhinoceros should punch it with its little fists!"

As she spoke, she waved her chubby little fist.

They looked absolutely adorable.

Jiang Lin smiled and nodded, then reached out and patted her head.

"Mingda, don't panic."

"Let Master see what's going on inside first."

Jiang Lin said this not because he was afraid of any traps or mechanisms.

Although he was going to take his little apprentice with him to slay demons and gain some experience.

But just to be on the safe side, we should first see what's going on inside.

If it were a particularly ferocious and terrifying monster, Jiang Lin wouldn't let his little cutie face it directly.

That might leave a psychological scar on the little one, causing nightmares at night.

After all, protecting his disciple's childlike innocence is also his responsibility as a master.

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