Chapter 129: Sneaky person

"Master Zhuang, good eyes."

Seeing Qi Cheng made a strange, cackling laugh.

"Today I got a very interesting little guy, and I have some insights."

"Oh?"

Zhuang Renhe opened his eyes, revealing a look of surprise.

Seeing Qi Cheng made another strange laugh: "It's a little guy who really doesn't want to die."

"Congratulations."

Zhuang Renhe returned to calm.

He knew that Seeing Qi Cheng was a demon-feeder who liked to play with things that couldn't be seen in public.

"Old Qi, is there really another immortal treasure left in Qinghe?"

"Yes."

Seeing Qi Cheng nodded affirmatively.

"Jiang Linxian sent the immortal treasure to the old Emperor, but one piece was missing, and there has been no news of it; either Jiang Linxian hid it privately, or it is still wandering outside. The incident happened in Qinghe, so the possibility of it being left here is the greatest."

Zhuang Renhe pondered:

"But what if the immortal treasure has already been eaten?"

"No matter."

A cold smile appeared on the corner of Seeing Qi Cheng's mouth; what he cared about was not the spiritual guide, but the immortal method.

The Guiming Sect was also in the exploration stage; turning the mortal into treasure was not an easy thing, so the immortal treasure lost outside must be taken back!

Eaten?

If there is no object, then study the person.

Anyway, it's all the same.

"That's good."

Zhuang Renhe looked at Seeing Qi Cheng, a flash of imperceptible disgust deep in his eyes.

Seeing Qi Cheng was a demon-feeder of the Guiming Sect.

His strength was average, but his status was very high.

Just because his surname was Qi.

Saying this might not be known to anyone.

Let's just say it like this: the previous dynasty's royal family also had the surname Qi. That's right, this Seeing Qi Cheng was a remnant of the previous dynasty's royal family. The Guiming Sect was originally the state religion of the previous dynasty; as a descendant of the royal family, his status was naturally very high.

Otherwise, how could a big figure of the Nanliang Zhuang clan be in the same carriage as a Guiming Sect demon.

"Legend has it that the previous dynasty's royal family was good at animal taming techniques; this demon-feeding method was born from animal taming techniques."

Zhuang Renhe thought.

"It's just that later, the Qi royal family went more and more astray, more and more evil, until it reached the point where everyone shouted to beat them."

If the Qi royal family hadn't been too obsessed with demon-feeding techniques, they might not have caused public grievances.

Finally, the Ancestral Dragon Emperor of the Yu Kingdom rose up and swept across the six directions.

After the Ancestral Dragon Emperor founded the country, he learned from the lessons of the previous dynasty.

He changed the Equality Sect to the Guiming Sect and defined demon-feeding techniques as forbidden arts.

Why would forbidden arts be forbidden?

Is it because the power is too huge, as legend says, and it is envied by heaven?

Of course not.

If it were just this point, then forbidden arts would have long become the world's number one, universally sought-after technique. The key is that it is disadvantageous to the current ruler, which is why it was banned.

As for that immortal method...

Zhuang Renhe also knew very little, and it was not easy to ask.

The reason the Zhuang family was able to rise in three hundred years was precisely because they had the Guiming Sect supporting them from behind.

Even his coming to Qinghe to be County Magistrate this time could not be separated from the Guiming Sect's operation.

Relying on others, Zhuang Renhe had to cooperate with the Qi family.

Both sides were just using each other.

"Old Qi, the immortal treasure is lost, and Qinghe is intricate, I'm afraid it's not easy to find."

A smile more terrifying than a ghost crying appeared on Seeing Qi Cheng's face, which was like old tree bark: "You don't need to worry about this, I have my own way."

"There is someone else."

Li Rui looked at the carriage, his eyebrows slightly furrowed.

From the Spirit Eye's perspective.

The carriage was golden, but it could clearly be seen that it was separated on both sides, meaning that besides the new County Magistrate Zhuang Renhe, there was another person in the carriage.

"A staff member?"

Li Rui guessed in his heart.

The person who could ride in the same carriage as Zhuang Renhe was most likely his closest confidant staff member.

Don't know.

What kind of storm will this new County Magistrate stir up after coming to Qinghe?

But these were not questions he needed to think about.

His footsteps moved, and his figure disappeared into the alley.

In the military camp.

"Brother Li, have you heard? The new County Magistrate is taking office today, what a big show."

When Li Rui returned, he ran into Ge Hong, and the two chatted for a while.

"Happened to see it."

Ge Hong clicked his tongue: "The Nanliang Zhuang family is a big family, and that Master Zhuang is a big dragon of the Zhuang family. Now that this master has come, it will be lively later."

Originally, Qinghe was in a situation where Jiang Linxian and Cao Wei were opposing each other.

Now adding a Zhuang Renhe, it will definitely change.

Anyone who has read history knows.

If there are only two families, it is usually a life-and-death struggle, but if it becomes three families, it will become a situation of mutual restraint, which will actually be more stable.

Perhaps this is also the intention of the imperial court sending a new County Magistrate.

Using Li Rui's theory from his previous life, it is that a triangle is more stable.

Li Rui's mind again recalled the five tall horses and the carriage like a small hill: "Truly imposing. By the way, Brother Ge, do you know if this Master Zhuang has any confidants?"

Ge Hong shook his head:

"The Zhuang family is far away in Yunyang Prefecture, I don't know either."

Li Rui nodded; Ge Hong was just a small martial arts hall master in Qinghe before, so it was normal not to know about these big family matters.

He just inexplicably remembered the other person in Zhuang Renhe's carriage, so he asked.

Ge Hong smiled lightly: "Brother Li, you can rest assured, we are now people of the Annan Army, even if that County Magistrate is powerful, he can't manage us."

"That's the logic."

Li Rui smiled.

After the two said goodbye.

Li Rui went straight back to the armory.

He continued to read books and practice martial arts as usual.

Dragon form takes initial shape, the "Flying Dragon in the Sky" Qi circulation diagram takes only an hour to circulate thirty-six cycles, the time is greatly shortened; by comparison, the progress of the immortal form of the "Nine Profound Lingxiao Diagram" is much slower.

Besides the effect of the dragon blood, it is also because the grade of the "Nine Profound Lingxiao Diagram" itself is higher than the "Flying Dragon in the Sky" diagram.

A higher grade means it is harder to practice and requires more time and energy.

Therefore, many sects choose Qi circulation diagrams based on the disciple's talent, not blindly seeking a high grade.

Of course.

Li Rui doesn't have this trouble.

His talent is too high, so he practices the "Nine Profound Lingxiao Diagram" just the same; at most, it's just slower.

"It's a pity that the medicinal power of the dragon blood has been exhausted."

He still savors the taste of the seventy-two large cycles.

He could only sigh secretly.

His Xuan Qing Qi is still too weak, and he has to use the "Long Chun Gong" to cultivate for a period of time before there is a possibility of circulating seventy-two large cycles. "Deep night, nothing is forbidden!"

Bang!

Bang!

The night watchman knocked on the bamboo clapper, walking on the street.

When saying this sentence, it means it is already the fourth watch, which is the second quarter of the Chou hour, corresponding to 2:24 AM.

This is when most residents are fast asleep.

Qinghe has no curfew.

But even so, even those old hands in the wind and moon either obediently go home to sleep or hug some plump girl to sleep under the same quilt.

The only ones walking on the street are the night watchmen.

This place is very close to the Anning Guard, so there is no need to worry about security issues, and the night watchman walks steadily.

When he passed an alley entrance.

A huge figure, fully eight chi tall, appeared in the shadows of the alley.

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"Anning Guard."

A hoarse, slurred voice came from that person's mouth.

He used a huge black cloak to cover himself from head to toe, perfectly merging with the pitch-black night.

"Jiang Linxian, Cao Wei!"

The words carried obvious resentment and anger.

Zhang Hao, who had turned into a ghost demon, looked coldly at the Anning Guard military camp not far away.

A ghost demon is a collection of resentment and negative emotions; although his consciousness occupied the dominant position, it was also affected and became more extreme.

He followed Seeing Qi Cheng to Qinghe.

He had been hiding in the dark.

He also heard from some people about the Zhang family's encounter after his death.

Cao Wei didn't leave a shred of affection.

He drove all the Zhang family members away, letting the Zhang family end up in a miserable state.

Zhang Hao was devoted to the Zhang family during his lifetime; now that he was dead, his emotions were strengthened, almost turning into an obsession.

It's just that what he is thinking about now is not helping the Zhang family, but killing the person who attacked the Zhang family.

Remember.

A ghost demon only strengthens negative emotions.

It is a cold killing machine.

Jiang Linxian and Cao Wei, the current Zhang Hao naturally couldn't kill, but he could still kill others.

The killing intent on his ugly face couldn't be stopped no matter what.

Suddenly!

A voice exploded in his heart.

"Waste, do things well, don't cause extra trouble!"

Zhang Hao's eyes, which were drowned by killing intent, regained a bit of clarity, and he took a deep breath.

He was refined into a ghost demon by Seeing Qi Cheng.

Every move could be sensed by Seeing Qi Cheng; it was truly a case of not being able to seek life or death.

Zhang Hao continued to look at the Anning Guard's military camp.

Sensing carefully.

He was sent here by Seeing Qi Cheng, naturally for the immortal treasure.

Three days ago, he had already come to Qinghe City alone.

A ghost demon, a ghost demon, is essentially still a demon, but the original demon beast's intelligence was erased by the demon-feeder, and human resentment occupied the magpie's nest, but the instinct was still there.

Just like the sense of smell for heavenly treasures.

If the immortal treasure spiritual guide appeared, or even the person who ate the spiritual guide appeared, as long as it was within a hundred zhang, he could sense it. 【137】 Chasing all the way, he came here. 【138】 Zhang Hao's eyes narrowed slightly: 【139】 "Who could it be?" 【140】 "Jiang Linxian?" 【141】 Jiang Linxian killed the Ten Thousand Ghost Mother and snatched the immortal treasure, the possibility is the greatest. 【142】 Of course. 【143】 Although he hated Jiang Linxian, he didn't feel he had the ability to kill the other party, and Jiang Linxian and Cao Wei were not there these days, but there was still the aura of the spiritual guide in the Anning Guard. 【144】 "Kill, kill, kill!" 【145】 Zhang Hao's remaining intelligence was again filled with violent killing intent. 【146】 His small tower-like figure flashed. 【147】 Disappeared. 【148】 The next morning. 【149】 Li Rui finished practicing martial arts and eating as usual. 【150】 Walked out of the residence. 【151】 "Hmm?" 【152】 Li Rui frowned slightly, puzzled in his heart: "What happened, why is the patrol several times more than usual?" 【153】 Just as he was pondering. 【154】 He happened to see Ge Hong leading the patrol, and he walked up: "Brother Ge, what happened?" 【155】 Ge Hong saw it was Li Rui and explained: "Someone broke into the military camp at night." 【156】 Li Rui raised his eyebrows. 【157】 Broke into the military camp? 【158】 This is fresh news. 【159】 What kind of place is the Anning Guard? 【160】 That is the place with the strongest martial power in all of Qinghe; which little thief is blind enough to dare to come to the Anning Guard to steal things, tired of living? 【161】 Ge Hong also felt it was incredible: "Just last night at the fourth watch, someone broke into the Anning Guard, happened to be noticed by Master Ning, who took action to repel that person." 【162】 Li Rui heard it was repelled, not killed. 【163】 "Ran away?" 【164】 "Yes." 【165】 Ge Hong nodded. 【166】 Heard that person took a palm from Master Ning, escaped with serious injuries, and Master Ning personally led troops to arrest him. 【167】 "Truly a small knife pricking the buttocks, opened my eyes." 【168】 Ge Hong also felt it was absurd. 【169】 Li Rui's heart moved slightly. 【170】 Abnormal things must have demons; that person didn't die after taking a palm from an expert like Ning Zhongtian, his strength must be extraordinary. 【171】 Someone with such martial power would definitely not do such an absurd thing as petty theft. 【172】 I'm afraid there is another motive. 【173】 "Forget it, this matter doesn't need me, a seventy-year-old man, to worry about." 【174】 Since even Ning Zhongtian has taken action, there shouldn't be any mistakes. 【157】 Even if Ning Zhongtian can't do it. 【176】 Isn't there Jiang Linxian? If even Jiang Linxian can't do it, there is the Annan Town Regional Commander; if all these can't do it, there are experts in the Central Dragon Court. 【177】 This is the reason why the imperial court crushes ordinary sects. 【178】 Otherwise, why would everyone want to be an official? 【179】 Sense of security is full! 【180】 (End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 130 =====

Tracking all the way, he arrived here.

Zhang Hao's eyes narrowed slightly:

"Who could it be?"

"Jiang Linxian?"

Jiang Linxian killed the Mother of Ten Thousand Ghosts and seized the immortal treasure; that is the most likely possibility.

Of course.

Although he hated Jiang Linxian, he did not think he had the ability to kill the other party. Moreover, Jiang Linxian and Cao Wei had both been away for these past few days, yet there was still the aura of a Spirit Guide in the Anning Guard.

"Kill, kill, kill!"

Zhang Hao's remaining sanity was once again filled with violent killing intent.

His tower-like figure flashed.

And disappeared.

The next morning.

Li Rui finished his practice and ate his meal as usual.

He walked out of the residence.

"Hmm?"

Li Rui frowned slightly, puzzled in his heart: "What happened? Why are there several times more patrols than usual?"

Just as he was pondering.

He happened to see Ge Hong leading a patrol. He walked up: "Brother Ge, what happened?"

When Ge Hong saw it was Li Rui, he explained: "Someone broke into the military camp last night."

Li Rui raised an eyebrow.

Broke into the military camp?

This was fresh news.

What kind of place is the Anning Guard?

That is the place with the strongest martial power in all of Qinghe. Which petty thief is so blind as to dare come to the Anning Guard to steal things? Are they tired of living?

Ge Hong also found it incredible: "It was during the fourth watch last night; someone broke into the Anning Guard, and it happened to be noticed by Lord Ning, who took action and repelled the person."

Li Rui heard it was repelled, not killed.

"They ran away?"

"Yes."

Ge Hong nodded.

It is said that the person took a palm strike from Lord Ning, fled with heavy injuries, and Lord Ning personally led troops to hunt them down.

"That really is like a small knife slicing the buttocks—an eye-opener."

Ge Hong also felt it was absurd.

Li Rui's heart stirred slightly.

When things are abnormal, there must be demons. That person didn't die after taking a palm strike from an expert like Ning Zhongtian, so their strength must be extraordinary.

Someone with such martial power would certainly not do something as absurd as petty theft.

I fear they have other motives.

"Forget it, this is not something for a seventy-year-old man like me to worry about."

Since even Ning Zhongtian has already taken action, there shouldn't be any mishaps.

Even if Ning Zhongtian can't handle it.

Isn't there still Jiang Linxian? If even Jiang Linxian can't handle it, there is still the Annan Town Regional Commander. If all of them can't handle it, the Central Dragon Court still has experts.

This is the reason why the imperial court crushes ordinary sects.

Otherwise, why would everyone want to be an official?

The sense of security is maxed out!

(End of chapter)