Chapter 324

"That's how it happened, we came up empty-handed..."

"The person hasn't been caught yet, but experts have been sent to guard all key points, and they are also searching around the ancient mine pit..."

In the Chan room, Master Chengjue's face was not good.

Hearing that a savage had been caught, let alone Sha Sha Li Fei, even Li Yan was quite interested and followed Lu San to Baotong Chan Temple.

Baotong Chan Temple was busy; it just so happened that Master Chengjue was in charge of this matter, so Li Yan took the opportunity to ask about the situation yesterday.

Poliu Han Baling died in battle outside Lianxi Temple...

There was an Unchanging Bone hidden in the Barbarian King's Tomb...

People from the Heavenly Saint Sect and Tusi City also secretly infiltrated to sabotage.

One thing after another left Li Yan shocked.

He had been busy refining Dharma artifacts, and there were already many experts in Near Wuchang City, so he hadn't participated much.

He hadn't expected so many things to happen in just one day yesterday.

After hearing all the intelligence, Li Yan pondered for a moment and said: "They snatched the red Red Mohe to let someone avoid the Netherworld's detection; an evil person has already returned to the world of the living!"

Poliu Han Baling's identity had long been leaked, and the Chan Sect had been searching for him secretly during this time, but they hadn't expected him to be hiding under their noses.

Master Chengjue nodded. "We guessed the same."

"According to the surviving Miao man, when the Barbarian King's Tomb was first opened, no one who entered survived; the Unchanging Bone inside would even come out to attack people at night, but it was later sealed..."

"The identity of that Elder Elder Ge Lai has also been verified; he is a treasure-seeker of the Hidden Exploration lineage from Western Hunan, and also knows the corpse-driving technique. His methods are ruthless, and he has been wanted by the Law Enforcement Hall for many years..."

"After he obtained the red Red Mohe and entered the cave, the Unchanging Bone that came out was wearing clothes and could speak; it must be an old ghost from the Ghost Sect who returned to the world of the living..."

"The Ghost Sect laid out a plan in Near Wuchang, first to disrupt the Earth Veins with a Feng Shui formation, and second to help that old ghost return to the world of the living. It's a pity they still succeeded."

Master Chengjue's eyes were full of regret.

After so much effort and countless deaths, although they let the three cities of Near Wuchang survive the disaster, they were still one move behind in the end.

Li Yan said in a deep voice: "The Ghost Sect has been a poison for a thousand years, and Zhao Zhao Changsheng is even more deep-minded, laying out plans everywhere; how could he be so easy to deal with?"

"However, this matter has already been brought to light, and Zhao Zhao Changsheng's identity is no longer a secret. Mystic Sect Dharma lineages everywhere will be vigilant, and sooner or later, this person will be caught."

"By the way, what is going on with that savage?"

Master Chengjue replied: "That savage was caught outside Lianxi Temple; it was originally controlled by the Heavenly Saint Sect with Gu arts, and the evil people didn't have time to take it away when they left."

"Savages are not rare; they are active in many places in the Divine Land. Monster-catching people are best at dealing with them and have specific classifications for them."

As he spoke, he took out a booklet, opened it, and handed it to Li Yan.

Li Yan looked at the cover, which read "Record of Mysterious Monsters."

He had heard the monster-catcher Red Red Yecha in Chang'an mention this book; it was a treasure manual that every monster-catcher must read, recording various mountain spirits and wild monsters found throughout the ages.

The page he opened happened to describe savages.

As he read, Master Chengjue explained: "There are five types of savages discovered so far."

"Gan Giants, living in the mountain forests of Ganzhou, have human faces and long lips, black bodies with hair, and inverted heels; they laugh when they see people and often carry bamboo tubes, good at blowing poison arrows..."

"Shen Kui, active in the mountains around the Wei River, have human faces and beast bodies, one arm and one leg; they are mountain spirits, good at controlling demons..."

"Shandu, understand human nature, have wisdom, move like the wind, good at throwing stones, and have strong curiosity, but rarely harass villages..."

"The last type, however, are pitiful people."

"The one-legged mountain gibbon is lecherous and often abducts women into the mountains; sometimes they give birth to children, resembling both humans and beasts, covered in long hair, called 'Renxiao' (Human Gibbon)."

"Many years ago, there were many mountain gibbons causing trouble in the Inside Shennongjia area, often invading villages to attack people and abduct women; there was even a demon king who could summon wind and ghosts, calling himself the 'One-Legged Great King'."

"Zhenwu Palace cooperated with our Baotong Chan Temple, and we invited many monster-catchers to eliminate these mountain gibbons together..."

Li Yan nodded. "I have heard of this matter."

At the Unlike Yichang Chenghuang Temple, they bought mountain gibbon hair, which was hunted by hunters of the Meishan Dharma Sect, and the temple keeper Daoist Yu Feng Lingzi also mentioned this major operation from many years ago.

Master Chengjue hesitated for a moment and shook his head. "Actually, there was one thing that wasn't disclosed at the time."

"Those mountain gibbons abducted women and gave birth to hundreds of Renxiao. At that time, someone suggested cutting the weeds and pulling out the roots, but they were all young children and hadn't committed any evil, so we couldn't bear to take action."

"To protect the reputation of these women, we couldn't take them away, so we let them return to Inside Shennongjia."

"The one caught this time is likely one of those Renxiao from back then. If so, this Renxiao tribe has probably been enslaved by the Heavenly Saint Sect."

"We helped him detoxify, but this Renxiao only speaks the Upper Language, so we asked Benefactor Lu to come and help."

"Then what are we waiting for?"

Sha Sha Li Fei's eyes were full of interest. "Just in time to see..."

"Roar!"

Accompanied by a low roar, a huge black shadow lunged forward with violent momentum, the chains binding its body pulled taut.

"Good heavens!"

Through the iron bars, Sha Sha Li Fei gasped.

This was the prison of Baotong Chan Temple; after all, they also held the duty of the Law Enforcement Hall, used to detain Mystic Sect cultivators who broke the rules.

That Renxiao was locked inside.

This thing had a huge body, over two meters tall, with bulging muscles, covered in black hair, and wearing clothes sewn from animal skins.

Even its face was covered in black hair, with a square head and big brain, eyes wide open, staring fixedly at them, roaring angrily.

"Hmph!"

With a snort from Master Chengjue, the Renxiao retreated two steps, clearly having suffered at the hands of the great monk.

Master Chengjue shook his head slightly and turned to Lu San. "Benefactor Lu, please."

Lu San stepped forward, pinched a Dharma seal, and kept making all kinds of strange tongue-popping sounds.

The Upper Language wasn't something just anyone could master; even the sorcerers of the Northern Frontier Shaman Sect and the Five Immortals Sect weren't necessarily as proficient as Lu San, who was gifted.

Hearing the Upper Language, the savage was clearly stunned.

However, he remained vigilant and refused to speak.

Such things naturally couldn't stump Lu San; under his patient communication, the savage finally spoke, also full of tongue-popping sounds in the Upper Language.

Li Yan and the others stood by, waiting quietly.

Tongue-popping sounds weren't rare; the older the language, the more tongue-popping sounds it had, and as times changed, they would disappear.

As the language of various mountain spirits and monsters between Heaven and Earth, the Upper Language naturally retained this feature, and there were especially many.

"His name is Wuba Hubaluba..."

Lu San asked for a while, then turned and shook his head. "He doesn't know what happened either, only that someone used thunder fire to kill the Inside Shennongjia Mountain God and many powerful great demons."

"Their tribe was also ambushed; many people had insects growing in their bodies and were taken away for blood sacrifice. He was caught and ate some insects, and the rest of his memory was gone..."

"He doesn't know he's in Inside Shennongjia, or even when he came here..."

"So that's how it is."

Master Chengjue was clearly disappointed upon hearing this.

Originally, he wanted to get some intelligence about the Heavenly Saint Sect from this savage, but he hadn't expected him to be a confused fool.

Li Yan's heart moved, and he said: "Master Master Chengjue, I do remember something."

"We once communicated with mountain monsters near Shangjin City and learned that someone is wantonly hunting mountain spirits and monsters in the forests of Jingchu to practice evil longevity techniques."

"Now it seems it is the work of the Heavenly Saint Sect; those who practice evil Dharma by hunting so many monsters must be numerous."

Master Chengjue narrowed his eyes. "The battle reports from Zhushan County didn't mention this; it seems they are still hiding a force."

"Benefactor Li's news is timely; this monk will notify that side immediately so the imperial court's army can be prepared. Also, the Near Wuchang Prince has already agreed to the Tuo Dragon's request, but we still need Brother Lu San to communicate, otherwise, some things will be difficult to do."

"That is natural."

Li Yan nodded slightly.

After speaking, they prepared to leave the prison.

Only Lu San glanced back, seeing the savage in the iron cage full of fear and panic, and couldn't help but say: "This savage, what are you going to do with him?"

Master Chengjue fell silent for a moment. "I will report it upward, but according to the rules of the Law Enforcement Hall, once they leave the mountains, they are basically cleared out to avoid causing disaster."

"Kill him?"

Lu San stopped and looked at the savage again.

Sha Sha Li Fei shook his head helplessly. "Brother Lu San, you can't be serious, you want to keep this thing too?"

"What if he goes crazy and hurts someone? Besides, taking him out will probably scare people to death!"

!.

Li Yan also shook his head slightly, preparing to persuade him.

Savages were rare, but they really weren't suitable to be kept by one's side.

The Law Enforcement Hall's rules weren't wrong; they were the shield between the Mystic Sect and ordinary people, killing cultivators who acted recklessly, let alone this kind of alien.

Lu San looked at the savage crouching in the iron cage, fell silent for a moment, and suddenly said: "He... is a bit like me."

Li Yan knew the reason immediately.

Lu San's talent was extremely powerful; perhaps he showed some strange signs after birth and was abandoned directly, raised from childhood by a simple-minded village guardian.

Some villagers would give him food, but most avoided him, and no children played with him; he climbed mountains and ridges from childhood, no different from a savage.

It's better now; he finally has companions like them.

Meeting this savage, it was hard not to feel a sense of sympathy.

Thinking of this, Li Yan shook his head slightly and looked at Master Chengjue. "Master, is this feasible?"

Lu San was the treasure of their team, and he was hardworking and uncomplaining; this was the first time he had made a request to him, so naturally, he had to find a way to do it.

Master Chengjue pondered for a moment and nodded. "Good, Benefactor Lu is kind-hearted; this matter is of course possible."

"However, if he goes crazy and hurts someone."

Li Yan said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, I will handle it when the time comes."

Sha Sha Li Fei pulled a long face. "Fine, fine, you guys are really capable of making a mess. But this thing isn't easy to bring along even if he's obedient."

"If he enters Near Wuchang City, it will definitely be chaos!"

Li Yan looked at the savage.

"Simple, shave his hair!"

Outside the Ezhou Chamber of Commerce hall, it was noisy.

Something went wrong with the Dragon Boat Race; although the Feng Shui formation was successfully completed, many people died at the time.

Especially those men rowing the dragon boats, all were the pillars of their families; some were fine, just burned, while some lost their lives on the spot.

Even though the Chamber of Commerce had provided compensation, some were still dissatisfied, carrying coffins, with the old and young of their families all wearing mourning clothes, blocking the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce and crying.

Logically speaking, they wouldn't have the guts.

But there are always exceptions.

The Dragon Boat Race was personally hosted by President Wu Wu Honglin.

At the end of the month, the position of president would be re-elected.

Even though Wu Wu Honglin had the support of the Near Wuchang Prince, Vice President Zhao of the Ezhou Chamber of Commerce also wanted to compete for it.

After all, Wu Wu Honglin first failed to manage his subordinates strictly, his son was bewitched by evil people, and now there was a slip-up, which was hard not to be criticized.

Zhao wanted to blow the matter up.

At the moment, many people in the Chamber of Commerce were watching, seeing which side could eventually gain the upper hand.

And in the Tian family courtyard, it was a different atmosphere.

Poliu Han Baling was dead; his physical body, after all, came from the Tian family, so it was sent back by the Law Enforcement Hall.

"My son..."

Looking at the headless corpse, Lady Tian was heartbroken.

No matter what identity Tian Han had in his previous life, he was her flesh and blood, and she couldn't accept it for a while, actually fainting from grief.

The three Tian brothers were also pale.

Especially Squire Tian, whose mood was even more complicated; this was his father, benefactor, and second son, and now he didn't know how to address him.

Li Yan patted him on the shoulder. "Squire Tian, please grieve in moderation; don't think too much. When he entered the Buddhist sect, his worldly ties were already severed, and your Tian family won't have these troubles in the future."

Squire Tian's lips were dry. "Old man, sigh... anyway, just bury him properly. Many thanks to Little Brother Li for saving our lives, otherwise my whole family would have been unable to escape this disaster."

The youngest of the Tian family, who had little impression of his father and had never seen Tian Han, was the first to recover, shaking his head helplessly: "Burial, naturally it must be a proper burial."

"But how should the spirit tablet be written?"

Squire Tian's eldest son, Tian Wei, had a complex look in his eyes. "Just write... Po."

"That's fine."

Squire Tian nodded and looked at Li Yan, bowing: "Little Brother Li, to avoid accidents, could you please ask Daoist Wang to help handle this matter, and then perform a Dharma ritual to let the deceased enter reincarnation early."

Li Yan nodded. "That is natural."

Naturally, he wouldn't say that Poliu Han Baling had likely already had his soul scattered, and if he really reached the Netherworld, that would be truly miserable.

After comforting them, Li Yan returned to the room.

Inside the room, Lu San, Sha Sha Li Fei, and Wang Wang Daoxuan were all staring intently at the center.

On the table was a basin of braised pork elbows and a full basin of sesame cakes.

Beside it sat the savage, with a huge body; the ordinary tables and chairs were like children's toys to him.

The savage's black hair had been shaved clean; although his face was still bearded, at least he looked like a human.

Only when he opened his mouth would he reveal a few sharp canine teeth.

He ate like a starving ghost; the huge sesame cakes were one per bite, and the pork elbows were gnawed clean in no time.

But after eating a few sesame cakes, he would touch his body uncomfortably and open his mouth to wail.

Ever since his hair was shaved, this savage had been acting a bit crazy.

Sha Sha Li Fei shook his head. "Good heavens, this is too much to eat; how much grain will it take to raise him?"

Lu San, on the other hand, was laughing happily.

Li Yan laughed dumbly and didn't say much.

It was a bit different from what he had imagined; although the Renxiao's intelligence was a bit lacking, at most like a child, after communicating with Lu San and letting go of his vigilance, he was quite silly and didn't show any madness.

Keeping him was fine; it was also good to relieve Lu San's boredom.

"Brother Lu San, I forgot, what is his name?"

"Wuba Hubaluba..."

"Too long, just call him Wuba!"

Second update after twelve

Another good book to recommend, "Zhen Wen Chang Sheng"