Chapter 164: Laoshan Daoist Hall! Zhang Fan Visits

Looking out the window, the mountains undulated, and the clouds were faint.

Inside the high-speed train, Zhang Fan's eyes were lowered, seemingly closed, like a clay statue of a god or Buddha in a temple, with only a wisp of heavenly light entering.

Three feet above his head, his Nascent Soul sat in meditation, strange fluctuations radiating toward the surroundings like ripples, the range growing larger and larger, searching for the 【Evil God】's traces, but after a long time, there was nothing to be found.

"Good, worthy of being something that fell off me, it is quite hanging." Zhang Fan opened his eyes slowly, a different kind of brilliance flashing in the depths of his eyes.

With the mystery and power of his Nascent Soul today, through the aura left by the fight just now, he actually couldn't find a trace of the 【Evil God】.

It can be seen that this thing's current strength is no longer under the main body, and even his research on 【Great Division of Spirit】 or 【Three Corpses Illuminating Fate】 is more profound than Zhang Fan's.

Zhang Fan guessed that the 【Evil God】 should possess a method to lock the Nascent Soul or disguise the Nascent Soul, so that he, as the main body, couldn't sense the other party's existence at such a close distance.

"It's a bit tricky." Zhang Fan's thoughts turned rapidly.

Back then, in order to cross the 【Great Night Not Bright】 calamity, he practiced the 【Division of Spirit Technique】. The Nascent Soul was divided into three. The Good God returned to the body, retaining consciousness, and the Fierce God and Evil God each took away a part of the power...

The Fierce God was fine; it had always been sealed by Xiong Sanqi and hidden in the Yinshan Xiong family. Taking it back was a matter of course.

But the Evil God was different. He took away most of the power and memories, took over a body and was reborn, practicing in secret for ten years, secretly growing stronger.

The most troublesome thing was that he knew of Zhang Fan's existence, but Zhang Fan didn't know his identity in reality.

"Although I didn't find him, he won't be too far away. He should be in Dongshan Province." Zhang Fan thought thoughtfully.

At this level, the Nascent Soul leaves the body, even if it can walk in broad daylight, it cannot travel a thousand miles in a day or wander in all directions.

The Evil God is very close to him, but the sea of people is vast, and he is like a grain of sand thrown into the sea. Unless he takes the initiative to appear, it is very difficult to find him effectively.

"He appeared here, it should not just be to test me."

Zhang Fan always had a hunch that the Evil God suddenly appeared, and there should be other purposes. This had no basis, just a feeling and induction of being one body.

"Fan-ge, what was the background of that expert just now?"

Just then, Liu Xingchui's voice pulled Zhang Fan's thoughts back, his face still bearing an indelible lingering fear.

Beside him, Liu Xingyu remained silent.

The Nascent Soul battle just now was naked violence. Ordinary people were fine; after all, the Nascent Soul was not awakened, and even those with sensitive fate or weak bodies only felt a bit uncomfortable, sleepy, nauseous, and vomiting...

But they were different. Daoist practitioners, the Nascent Soul awakened, could feel the fear of such fluctuations even more.

At this time, Liu Xingyu was even a bit autistic, unwilling to speak more, and his expression was very ugly.

In fact, his Nascent Soul was a bit erratic, between leaving the body and returning, obviously still shocked.

"Little..." Zhang Fan stopped mid-sentence, touched his chin, and his expression became strange.

In a sense, he was the Evil God, and the Evil God was him...

"Little cute." Zhang Fan curled his lips.

"Hmm!?"

Liu Xingchui was stunned, seemingly not hearing clearly, and even less understanding.

"Fan-ge, people from the Dongshan Province Dao Alliance are here again."

Just then, Liu Xingyu reminded.

Zhang Fan looked up and saw Wei Qingsong leading his junior sister Lin Xiaoke walking over from afar. The two had just turned the entire high-speed train upside down, but they didn't find the mysterious expert.

Zhang Fan watched, sneering.

Not to mention that the Evil God was not on this train at all, and what was seen just now was only the external phenomenon of the Nascent Soul. Even if he were really there, with their strength, they would be running for their lives, so why pretend to search!? "Fellow Daoist!"

Wei Qingsong walked up to them, bowed, his attitude and expression no longer official as before. As for Lin Xiaoke, she stood obediently behind her senior brother, no longer having the pride just now, and didn't even dare to look Zhang Fan in the eye.

The battle just now had left too deep an impression on the senior brother and junior sister.

"It was dangerous just now, thanks to fellow Daoist for taking action." Wei Qingsong's address became respectful.

"You are welcome." Zhang Fan said casually, not caring. At this moment, most of his mind was on the 【Evil God】, and he didn't care about Wei Qingsong's goodwill.

Moreover, he came to Dongshan this time to find the missing Jiang Lai, not to make friends.

"If fellow Daoist is free, after getting off the train, I wonder if I can invite fellow Daoist to have a meal." Wei Qingsong invited sincerely.

"Bean sticks are enough."

Just then, Lin Xiaoke behind him added in a low voice.

The Liu brothers raised their eyebrows and subconsciously looked over. Wei Qingsong was stunned for a moment, then turned his head and glared fiercely at Lin Xiaoke, not knowing why his junior sister suddenly had a brain cramp and popped out such a sentence.

Although it is said that if you don't eat bean sticks, you haven't been to Dongshan Province, but who is he inviting now? What is "bean sticks are enough"!?

"What are you talking about?" Wei Qingsong gritted his teeth.

"I... I... Sorry senior brother, I..." Lin Xiaoke was a bit dazed.

"Fellow Daoist, forgive me. My junior sister was just shocked and hasn't recovered yet."

As he spoke, Wei Qingsong looked at Liu Xingyu, who was also a bit dazed.

"Good intentions accepted, no need to eat. I am just passing through." Zhang Fan said casually.

Once he found Jiang Lai, he would leave and didn't want to cause extra trouble.

"Alright, when you arrive in Qilu City, if fellow Daoist has any needs, feel free to come to the Dongshan Province Dao Alliance to find me."

As he spoke, Wei Qingsong bowed and greeted, then turned and left with Lin Xiaoke.

He also knew that experts like Zhang Fan had their own tempers. If he flattered too much, it might make the other party feel uncomfortable. If he lost his temper, he couldn't stop it.

"What's wrong with you? Did you eat too many bean sticks?"

Before they had gone far, Wei Qingsong's angry scolding came over.

"The train is arriving at Qilu City Station..."

Just then, a broadcast sounded in the carriage. Zhang Fan stood up, packed his luggage, and prepared to get off the train.

First, go to the Laoshan Daoist Hall in Qilu City to understand the situation. After all, Jiang Lai disappeared after delivering the 【White Bone Dan】. The Laoshan Daoist Hall is the last place she appeared, perhaps leaving some clues.

"Fan-ge, the hall master of the Laoshan Daoist Hall is called Luo Baozhang. He practiced in Laoshan in his early years and went down the mountain after seven years..." Liu Xingchui told the information he knew.

The one who ordered the 【White Bone Dan】 from Night Not Bright was this person.

It is said that although this Luo Baozhang has average talent, he has some connections in Dongshan Province, otherwise he couldn't have sat in the position of the hall master of the Laoshan Daoist Hall in Qilu City. One must know that this is a fat job.

After all, although Laoshan has more than a hundred Daoist halls in Dongshan Province, in terms of money-making ability, this one in Qilu City can rank in the top five. "This person has average talent, and his practice almost entirely relies on 【External Dan Technique】. He spends twenty or thirty million on it every year." Liu Xingchui said in a low voice.

Not everyone's practice speed is as abnormal as Zhang Fan's. Some people sit in meditation all day, comprehending for a lifetime, and can't even reach the awakening of the Nascent Soul.

Even if they cross the threshold of 【Nascent Soul Initial Movement】, improving cultivation and practicing Daoist magic requires even more effort and consumes time.

There are many who spend more than ten years practicing a small technique, and they are only at the 【Technique Apprentice】 rank for their whole life, which is already considered the best among the Daoist sects.

After all, seeking the Dao and immortality is a method of defying heaven, not one in ten thousand, but one in ten thousand, one hundred thousand, or ten million.

Because of this, the External Dan Technique has become a shortcut for many people, using heavenly great medicine and mountain and sea treasures to improve cultivation and temper Daoist magic, which is also a great path, with no difference in superiority or inferiority.

The Dao reaches the Limitless, originally without difference, the only disadvantage is that it is too expensive.

"He is really not short of money." Zhang Fan's eyes twitched.

This Luo Baozhang has been in the position of hall master of the Laoshan Daoist Hall for five years, and has long mixed into a family fortune of over 100 million, burning money every year, finally pushing him to the 【Spirit Commissioner】 rank of the four realms of the Daoist sects, considered a master.

"Let's see if there are any clues there."

Zhang Fan got off the high-speed train and took the Liu brothers directly to the Laoshan Daoist Hall by taxi. Anyway, this counts as a business trip, and all expenses can be reimbursed when going back, so there is no need to save money for Bai Buran.

Dongshan Province, Qilu City.

No. 371 Guai Zi Street, Laoshan Daoist Hall.

The ancient building, the spacious courtyard is like a small square, and tall figures are waving their fists and feet under the leadership of a Daoist priest.

This is the most famous health-preserving kung fu of the Laoshan Daoist Hall, called 【Bird Body Beast Fist】. Men practice it to strengthen the kidneys, women practice it to nourish the face. Over time, they practice muscles and bones externally, and Qi and blood internally, prolonging life, and have curative effects on heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, etc.

Fifth-floor office.

A burly middle-aged man with a beer belly turned iron eggs in his right hand, making a "clanging" sound, while his other hand picked up the freshly brewed tea, poured a cup, and pushed it to the opposite side.

"Wei Junior Brother, you came just in time. Taste the 【Autumn Drunkenness】 I just brewed. This kind of tea is only available in our Laoshan, and it is only good to drink in autumn..."

"I got this cake of tea from the sect during last year's annual meeting." Luo Baozhang looked at Wei Qingsong sitting opposite with a smile.

"【Autumn Drunkenness】!?" Wei Qingsong smelled the fragrance and couldn't help but be moved.

He knew that the tea trees planted in the mountain garden were not ordinary plants. On weekdays, they were even dotted with Dan dregs. The taste was long-lasting, and the efficacy was comparable to tonic medicine. Even this 【Autumn Drunkenness】 only produced thirty-six cakes of tea every year.

That is to say, Luo Baozhang managed the Laoshan Daoist Hall well, so he could get a cake of tea.

"I can count on the senior brother's blessing today." Wei Qingsong couldn't help but say.

"Junior brother, why did you come so late today?" Luo Baozhang said calmly.

"You know, a few days ago, the Wu Wei Gate made a big scene in Qilu City. Recently, there are too many things in the Dao Alliance, and there are external tasks." Wei Qingsong didn't say much.

This is the rule of the Dao Alliance.

Luo Baozhang nodded, but didn't ask much.

"Night Not Bright's people should be here today. With you here, junior brother, I am slightly more at ease."

Luo Baozhang had long received the news that Night Not Bright's people would visit to inquire about Jiang Lai's disappearance, so he invited Wei Qingsong to sit in town...

First, his talent and strength were indeed not as good as this junior brother, and second, Wei Qingsong was a staff member of the Dongshan Province Dao Alliance, and people in official positions could suppress any situation.

"Senior brother, I don't quite understand. Night Not Bright's business with you is purely business. Their people disappeared, reporting to the police is fine, and it is normal to come over to ask, why let me come over? Is this matter related to you?" Wei Qingsong couldn't help but ask.

"Of course it has nothing to do with me." Luo Baozhang shook his head.

"If it were just a simple inquiry, I would naturally know everything, but you don't understand the affairs of the Jiang Hu. Night Not Bright's boss was originally a disciple of Zhenwu Mountain, and was expelled from the sect for breaking the rules in his early years..."

"If his subordinates are not good people, and they are unreasonable... After all, I am doing business here. If I can't suppress it... it will affect the business of the Laoshan Daoist Hall."

Luo Baozhang stopped at the point, and Wei Qingsong understood and nodded.

Concern leads to chaos. Although the matter has nothing to do with Luo Baozhang, if the other party is unreasonable and forcibly blames this negligence on the Laoshan Daoist Hall, and they start fighting and make a scene, it will affect the business of the Laoshan Daoist Hall.

To put it bluntly, if this is malicious commercial competition, who knows what the so-called disappearance is all about?

Luo Baozhang has been in the business sea for many years and saw the pros and cons at a glance.

"Senior brother, rest assured. With me here, as long as it is in the territory of Dongshan Province, there is nothing I can't handle."

Wei Qingsong guaranteed firmly.

He is both a Laoshan disciple and a member of the Dao Alliance. With double buffs, whether it is the underworld or the white world, as long as it is in Dongshan Province, there is nothing he can't handle and no one he can't suppress.

"If the other party is polite, then forget it. If they dare to be disrespectful, I will let them know that this is Dongshan."

Wei Qingsong spoke in a deep voice, revealing strong confidence in his words. He sat there, having the momentum of one man guarding the pass, ten thousand men unable to open it.

Luo Baozhang watched and nodded, revealing a satisfied smile.

This is also the reason why he has been flattering this junior brother for these years, and now it finally comes in handy.

Dong... dong... dong...

Just then, a knock on the door came.

"Come in..."

"Hall Master, there are a few people outside who claim to be employees of Night Not Bright and want to see you." A young man in a Daoist robe said.

"Bring them up." Luo Baozhang waved his hand.

"Junior brother, should we go to greet them!?"

"No need, senior brother. After all, you are the hall master of the Laoshan Daoist Hall, so you don't have to lower your status. Moreover, you are too polite. If the other party makes unreasonable demands..." Wei Qingsong pointed out.

"Junior brother sees it clearly." Luo Baozhang nodded.

"We will just sit here and wait for them." Wei Qingsong crossed his legs, and in his words, his airs were boundless.

Luo Baozhang watched and felt more at ease.

"Hall Master, people are here."

Just then, a soft voice came, and Zhang Fan walked into the office with the Liu brothers.

Luo Baozhang narrowed his eyes, without any intention of getting up. He had a needle in the sea, so he was naturally relaxed. He glanced sideways, but his face trembled violently...

Wei Qingsong, who was still calm just now, was like being stepped on an electric switch, jumping up, his stiff face not knowing what expression to make, staring blankly at Zhang Fan and his party, holding back for a long time before finally squeezing out a sentence: "Fellow Daoist, why did you come here? If I had known, I would have gone out to greet you!!"

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