Chapter 269: Layout
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Du Ruhai accepted the invitation of several big families in the city tonight and went to Yuxian Tower for a banquet. The sky was dark after a meal, and it was not until the middle of the moon that he returned late.
After returning home, I was blown by the night breeze, and the strength of the wine immediately came up, and I was drunk at this time, and I was sobering up in the study. Master Liu was waiting on the side.
Hearing someone knocking on the door, Master Liu turned his head and asked, "Who, what's the matter at such a late hour?"
"Master Bing, the youngest is Liu Bao, who is on duty at the gate of the government tonight, and someone sent a letter just now, saying that he is looking for the master in a hurry. "When you get the money, the officials will naturally do their best. Although the ghost didn't mention the urgency of the matter, he added it automatically.
"Urgent...... But Liang Hou sent someone to send it?" Du Ruhai woke up most of the time after hearing this, and asked with some doubts.
"If you read the letter, you will know" Master Liu said loudly, "Liu Bao, you can send it in"
"Yes" Liu Bao replied and hurriedly pushed the door in.
After Master Liu took the letter, he tore it open, just opened the letter and read a sentence, his face changed slightly, and when he saw the big seal stamped under the letter, he suddenly trembled.
"Master, what's wrong with you?" Seeing that the expression on his face was wrong, Du Ruhai asked with some confusion.
"Old ...... Father...... You've got it, you're ...... Look at ......," Master Liu shuddered and handed over the letter
"City God...... It's Chenghuang who is going to visit the prefect tomorrow on the third watch......" Du Ruhai was even more embarrassed after reading the letter, his face turned pale, and he collapsed on the chair.
They were thieves with weak hearts, and on the same day they were a bottle of elixir, and Du Ruhai specially ordered the master to write a sacrifice to denigrate Chenghuang, and even dozens of major crimes. After this matter was done, the two of them were always uneasy in their hearts, but seeing that there was no movement for such a long time, they thought that the old man of the city god had forgotten about this matter, and they never thought that they would come to the door.
In their eyes, the epistle was simply a talisman.
Seeing the reaction of the prefect and the master, the official who delivered the letter was also startled, and his heart became uneasy, and he hurriedly asked in a low voice: "Master, Master Liu, what happened, but this letter is not right, you wait, the little one will go and arrest the messenger into the mansion for torture."
Du Ruhai was frightened, and stammered when he mentioned the word Chenghuang, and he didn't make it clear at all, and the official was also confused. After speaking, he turned around and went out and trotted all the way to the outside of the mansion.
I saw that it was dark outside, and the person who delivered the letter had long since disappeared.
"Where's the man," he asked aloud to the servant next to him.
"Brother Liu, who are you looking for?" asked the official next to him in confusion.
"Where did the messenger go? The prefect wants to see him. Liu Bao said urgently.
"Gone early,"
"Let's go, chase me" Under Liu Bao's order, several officials hurriedly chased in the direction where the messenger had left. The lights on the streets were dim, and they looked for a stick of incense, but they didn't even see a ghost. Helpless, Liu Bao could only return to his life.
The master's expression was a little more remarkable at this moment, and he shouted urgently: "Let me ask you, what does the person who sent the letter look like."
"The little ones didn't pay attention to it," Liu Bao replied uneasily. Now even a fool can see that there is something strange about this letter. If I knew this, I shouldn't have been greedy for those few taels of silver.
"You tell all the things you just said, you can't hide it at all, tell ...... quickly," Master Liu urged again.
"Yes......" Seeing the other party's eyes as if he was going to eat himself, Liu Bao didn't dare to hide it at all, and even told the matter of asking for silver.
"Where's the silver?" When Master Liu heard that he dared to ask the other party for silver, he couldn't wait to go up and slap him directly.
"Here," Liu Bao saw his uncle's cannibalistic gaze, and reluctantly took out the silver. It was precisely because the master was his uncle that Liu Bao became the little leader. However, Master Liu explained in advance that in order not to cause gossip, the two of them could not be called uncles and nephews in front of others.
The silver was taken out, and the faces of several people in the study couldn't help but change again.
"How is it possible, it's obviously real silver, and I have bitten it with my teeth" Liu Bao looked at the palm-sized human bone in his palm and was startled.
"I don't know what is alive or dead, you know who sent the letter just now, it is the ghost of the city god master, you dare to ask him for silver, you are impatient......"
"Uncle, you want to save me" When Liu Bao heard that it was a ghost, he was so frightened that he fell to the ground, cold sweat broke out on his head, and even his name changed.
At this time, he realized that there was still a clear tooth mark on the human bone, which should have been bitten by himself just now. Thinking of this, Liu Bao only felt as if something alive had been drilled into his stomach, jumping up and down.
He couldn't hold back any longer, and vomited directly in the study.
"Get out of here, get out of here" Afraid that his nephew's ugly appearance would annoy the prefect, Master Liu kicked him
"Master, the evil god ...... No, Master Chenghuang has come to the door, what should I do?" It was only at this moment that Du Ruhai came to his senses and asked urgently.
Although he is mediocre in intelligence and greedy and incompetent, he also understands that gods are not something that a mere mortal can afford to provoke.
"Master, the matter was caused by those Taoists in Wushanguan. When the two Taoists left, didn't they leave a spirit talisman for the master, saying that it could be crushed in case of trouble. Master Liu reminded.
"Yes, how did I forget this, with those Taoists in Wushanguan, Chenghuang will definitely not dare to make a mistake. After speaking, Du Ruhai hurriedly took out the spirit rune he was carrying, and crushed it according to the method taught by the immortals.
I saw that after the spirit rune was shattered, a red light flashed, which was extremely dazzling, and then turned into nothingness.
The two didn't know what to do next, so they could only sit in the study and wait patiently for the two immortals to arrive. It's a pity that they waited in vain, the Xuan Master brothers have already fallen for many days, and they haven't even saved their souls, so where can they sense the spirit rune warning.
Unconsciously, half an hour passed, and the two became uneasy again. Du Ruhai was even more anxious to circle in the study, muttering to himself: "Why haven't you come yet, why haven't you come yet?"
"Master, maybe this spirit rune is invalid, and the two immortals didn't sense it. Why don't we go to Wushan Temple tomorrow to meet the two immortals. How to ......" At this time, Master Liu built yƬ again.
"Yes, it must be that the spirit rune has failed, and I will have someone prepare a sedan chair early tomorrow morning and go to Wushan Temple. Listening to the master's words, Du Ruhai seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw, and became excited again.
Throughout the night, Du Ruhai lay on the bed tossing and turning and couldn't sleep. When the rooster crows, he falls asleep. But not long after he fell asleep, he dreamed that two ugly-looking ghosts came to the bed, holding iron chains and trying to detain him in the yin.
Du Ruhai screamed in surprise, and when he opened his eyes, he found that he was still lying on the bed, and there was a concubine sleeping next to him, and there were no ghosts in front of the bed.
"What's the matter, sir?" the little concubine hurriedly got up and asked, revealing her white body.
If he saw this scene in the past, Du Ruhai would have to move his feet. At this time, he didn't have the heart to appreciate it, but wiped the cold sweat on his forehead and said, "It's okay, I'm having a nightmare, go to sleep." ā
As soon as he closed his eyes, the two ghosts came again. Tossed again and again, until dawn, Du Ruhai did not fall asleep.
When he saw his master, he was still staring at two dark circles under his eyes.
Master Liu also didn't sleep well last night, after all, the derogatory sacrificial text was written by him himself. If the City God Lord blames, he will definitely not be able to escape the Yu system.
In this way, the two of them came to the gate of Wushan Temple with dark circles under their eyes, asking to see the two immortals Xuanfa and Xuanshang.
The Taoist boy who was guarding the door returned soon after the report, and said coldly: "The two uncles Xuanfa and Xuanshang have returned to the Immortal Court a few days ago and are no longer presiding over the affairs of Wushanguan, please go back." ā
"I wonder which Immortal Elder is now presiding over the Wushan Temple?" Master Liu asked unwillingly.
"How can you inquire about my Yuqing Dao affairs, hurry up. The boy did not answer, but urged them to leave.
Knowing that Wushanguan and these Taoists couldn't afford to provoke themselves, Du Ruhai and Master Liu were dissatisfied, so they had to leave.
When he returned to the mansion, Du Ruhai immediately ordered someone to pack up his things, saying that he would leave this place for a while.
"Master, things are still turning around, don't make a big move. Master Liu hurriedly stopped him and said, "Those Taoists in Wushanguan are unwilling to come forward, we can find other monks." Didn't Ma Tongju introduce a Taoist priest to the master two days ago......?
"Yes, find someone else to help, quickly, order someone to go to Ma Tongju's mansion and invite him over. Hearing him mention it, Du Ruhai immediately remembered what happened a few days ago.
At that time, Ma Tong came to the government to ask for a meeting, saying that he wanted to introduce himself to a capable person. Du Ruhai and Wushanguan were fighting hotly, where was he in the mood to pay attention to an unknown loose cultivator.
He only asked a few words and then completely lost interest, and did not mention the meeting at all. The other party is a casual cultivator, not a person from the Taoist Academy, how capable can this kind of person be.
Now that I hear my master mention it, he seems to have grasped a life-saving straw.
"Master, why don't you let me go in person, so as not to delay the next person. Master Liu said and got up.
"Yes, you go in person, and you must invite the Taoist chief. Du Ruhai nodded hurriedly.
In the general judgment house, a middle-aged man was sitting at the table pouring tea. This person's face is stiff, and at first glance he knows that he has a gloomy personality. He is Ma Tongju, the father of Ma Jin.
Opposite Ma Tongju, there was also a snow-white old man, this person's big sleeves fluttered, and his every move looked like a bit of fairy style.
Ma Tong poured the tea, sent it over with both hands, and said, "Daochang Guo, please use tea." ā
The chief took the tea and smelled it, and nodded slightly: "Yes, the tip of the hair before the rain is good, and the judgment is hearted." ā
"Thank you for the compliment, entertain the chief, naturally use the best things. A stiff smile appeared on Ma Tongju's face.
The two chatted a few more words, Guo Daochang put down the teacup, frowned slightly and said: "General judgment, the tea has been drunk, when will the thing you promised to be poor will work?"
"Dao Chief, it's not that I don't care. The prefect is often surrounded by people from Yuqing Daomen, and I dare not say much for fear of alarming them. In two days, I will invite the prefect to come to the house for tea, but how about introducing the Taoist chief again?
"It's okay" Lao Dao nodded and promised: "If this matter is done, Poor Dao will not be stingy with pills."
"There is no need for pills, as long as the Dao Leader can add to the blocking of Yuqing Dao, I am very happy. Speaking of this, Ma Tongju's face involuntarily flashed a little black.
Feeling the great resentment that suddenly dispersed on the other party's body, Lao Dao was slightly startled, and asked: "I don't know what entanglement there is between Lord Tongju and Yuqing Dao, can you talk about it and listen to Poor Dao, Poor Dao may be able to help him." ā
"Daoist is really not afraid of the Yuqing Daomen?" Ma Tongju asked rhetorically.
"The poor road has its own teacher, but he is not afraid of the people of Yuqing Daomen. Guo Daoren responded lightly.
"Oh, in this way, the Dao Master should also be a disciple of the Daoist Academy of the Fourteen Prefectures in the world. Ma Tong took a sip of tea.
Guo Daoren smiled slightly and did not answer.
Ma Tongju had already made up his mind in his heart, stared at the other party's eyes and asked again, "The Taoist is here for the dragon fight?"
"You" Guo Daoren's face changed greatly, and he said sharply: "You are a mortal in the world, how do you know about the battle for the dragon" When he spoke, a spell had already fallen into the palm of his hand. I came to Wanshan Mansion this time, and it was the secret cloth of the master for the great cause of fighting for the dragon. Such a secret matter was actually pointed out by the other party, how could he not be surprised.
At this moment, his divine consciousness is released, as long as there is the slightest abnormality in the judgment of Ma Tong on the other side, the spell will come out immediately. In order not to be perceived by Yuqing Dao, Guo Daoren planned to fight to suffer a humane backlash and kill this person.
"The Taoist has a murderous aura on his body, but he wants to kill me?" Ma Tongju's face was not surprised, he still looked lifeless, "I am an official appointed by the imperial court, and I am protected by human luck, isn't the Taoist chief afraid of killing me and suffering backlash?"
"You actually know that you are fighting against humanity, who is suing you?" Guo Daochang saw the other party's calm appearance and asked again.
"It's good that the Taoist chief knows that Bentong likes to make friends with talented people by nature, and he has naturally heard of the secrets of fighting for dragons in troubled times. Now that there are wars and chaos in various parts of the Dayan Dynasty, this general judgment is not a fool, so he can naturally see one or two. The Taoist wants me to introduce you to Governor Du's Mansion, I'm afraid it means Liang Hou behind him. This matter is not difficult, as long as the Taoist chief agrees to eradicate the Wushan Temple afterwards, this general judgment can directly introduce you to Liang Hou to know. ā
"Poor Dao underestimated you" Guo Daochang listened to his explanation and put away the charm again, "You haven't talked about any entanglement with Yuqing Dao?"
"The revenge of killing the son" Ma Tongju gritted his teeth, with a piercing coldness in his voice.
Although it has been several years since his son's death and death, Ma Tongju has never forgotten that he wants to take revenge. It's a pity that Osan has a big view, and he can only suppress his hatred in his heart.
When he saw this man, he knew that the opportunity had come.
"The revenge of the murderer...... What the hell is going on, can you talk to Poor Dao about it?" Guo Daoren did not fully believe his words, and asked.
"It's been a long time since this happened...... Ma Tong said in detail about his son's death, and then expressed his speculation.
"So, you don't have any evidence that the Yuqing Daoist killed your son. ā
"Hmph, what kind of evidence do you want, the talented people recruited at the beginning of this sentence are in a deep realm, and there is a corpse refining beside him, even if the cultivators in the realm of ghosts and immortals are not opponents. If it weren't for the disciples of Yuqing Dao, who would have been able to kill them quietly?" Ma Tong said through gritted teeth.
"Indeed, ordinary cultivators are no match for corpses. Although Guo Daoren felt that there were many loopholes in this matter, he didn't show it on his face, but just nodded, "Poor Dao believes what you say, as long as the general judgment can introduce Poor Dao and Liang Hou to know each other." After the deed was completed, Poor Dao had his own means to destroy the Wushan Temple. But I'm afraid I'll have to help by then...
"It's easy to say, as long as you can avenge my son, it's easy to say. Ma Tong agreed without hesitation.
Seeing the other party's expression, Guo Daoren's heart couldn't help but feel a little happy. Originally, I thought that the task under the division was difficult to complete, but I didn't expect that the peak would turn around, and let me find a breakthrough.
He was about to continue talking, when he suddenly closed his mouth again.
After a while, a subordinate came to the door and said loudly: "Master, the Du Governor sent a summons to the master, and now he is waiting outside the door." ā
"Hurry up, please" Ma Tongju stood up from his seat in a hurry, and then glanced at Guo Daochang, "I'm sluggish, Daochang can go to the back and wait for a while"
"Nothing" For these subsections, Lao Dao didn't care much about them, and his body moved, and he had already disappeared.
Master Liu followed the housekeeper into the backyard and saw Ma Tongju standing there from a distance.
He hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, "Liu Yuan has seen Lord Tongju"
"Master Liu, why do you need to be so polite, what kind of wind blew you here?" said Ma Tongju's stiff face with a half-smile on his face.
"It's hard to say, the little one came this time, but he asked for help from the judge. Master Liu responded again with a bitter face.