In the back hall, candlelight is dim.
The front hall of the tavern was dark.
Now is not the time for curfew in Jicheng. On the contrary, the sun has just set and there are still two hours before the curfew.
"It's a poor thing."
A cheerful voice sounded from outside the door panel.
Old Chen quickly opened the door in front of him and removed a piece of the long, wide wooden door panel outside. Under the moonlight, there was not a single figure, which made Old Chen suspicious.
Under the eaves, Chi Xuan ducked into the tavern.
"Taoist Priest!"
This time, there was a bit of surprise in Old Man Chen's voice, and hesitation that even he didn't notice. He asked with some uncertainty: "Has the Taoist found the child?"
Chi Xuan sat on the spotlessly clean bench, picked up the teapot in front of him, and poured himself a cup of tea.
He stared at the tea, watching the tea leaves floating and swimming inside.
Old man Chen quickly approached and took the teapot from Chi Xuan's hand and said: "Taoist Master, let's do it, little old man." After saying that, he added some more tea to Chi Xuan, and then he also filled a cup for himself.
When putting down the teapot.
Just listen to Chi Xuan slowly say: "Found it."
As soon as he said this, Old Man Chen didn't put down the teapot he was carrying for a while, and then he said happily: "Okay, okay! That's a good thing."
"Demon Town Museum"
"It's good that the child is found."
"I can't bring him back." Chi Xuan sighed, then picked up the tea and drank it all in one gulp. The tea cup was placed on the table with a 'snatching' sound, and his expression was a little more sad and helpless.
He brought the soul back, but it had to be put into the soul flag.
When he asked Tushanjun if he could release his soul for reincarnation, he got the bad news that the soul that had entered the soul banner could not leave.
But under the circumstances, he could only do this.
If the soul is taken away by unknown things, the final result is likely to be that the soul is gone.
It is better to enter the soul flag, at least to preserve the true spirit of the soul.
"The Taoist Master is so powerful that that day, the little old man even thought he had met an immortal..."
"I was late, he was already dead."
After the words fell, Chi Xuan had already stood up.
What needs to be said has been said, and the child has seen what needs to be seen. He has no reason to stay too long. Moreover, the atmosphere in the city has been very wrong recently, which only adds to his sense of urgency.
"After I return home, I will not return to Jicheng in a short period of time."
"If you have something important, you can go to the Red Sheep Palace to find a way out of poverty."
A few talismans were left behind: "The exorcism talisman can prevent epidemic diseases in the city. But according to Pindao, this disease is difficult to cure, so it is better to move out of the county as soon as possible."
The epidemic in the city has become more and more serious. When passing through the city gate, there are also several more soldiers guarding the city. Even the registration information is written in detail.
Even though the city gate official recognized Chi Xuan, he still registered the details as usual.
This is not a good sign.
It has been half a month since the epidemic was first discovered. Such a battle shows that the county government has no way to suppress the disease.
Old Man Chen's pores narrowed slightly and he lost his voice: "Taoist Priest, this is your reputation..."
"How can fame be beneficial to a poor man?"
Chi Xuanxing walked to the door and said in a low voice: "Rescuing people from disasters only treats the symptoms but not the root cause. With the money in his hands alone, no matter how many kilo of food he bought, it would not be enough for the victims."
He is ready.
Things couldn't be done, and Chi Xuan had nothing to do.
Let it go when it's time to let it go, just like before, don't interfere too much.
These things are what the court should do.
After talking to Old Man Chen, Chi Xuan quietly walked out of the tavern.
He then went to the grain shop and medicine shop that he often visited, took out some money from the bank and gave it to the grain shop, asking them to give porridge on a specific day in his name.
More than an hour passed after all this fussing.
After making preparations, Chi Xuan hurried to the city gate. There was still half an hour before the curfew. He should be able to leave the city before the curfew.
When he reached the gate of the city, he was blocked by an array of troops.
Chi Xuan suddenly frowned, cupped his hands and said, "I don't know why the general blocked Pindao's way."
"Taoist Chixuan, the epidemic in the city is serious. Please ask the Taoist to move to the county government office. The county magistrate is waiting to discuss important matters with the Taoist." The general in full armor did not give up his hand. He was riding on a tall horse and looked down.
Chi Xuan.
Chi Xuan was indeed a little angry. The last time he asked the county magistrate for help, the county magistrate used force to suppress him, but he shamelessly sent officers and soldiers to look for him.
Last time I wasted time in front of the city gate, and this time it was the same.
The clay figurine was still angry, not to mention that Chi Xuan had long disliked the county government. Even Xu and Wei She felt awkward, so they couldn't help but said bluntly and casually: "I have something important to do."
"Is it important?"
"In my opinion, he is fleeing out of fear of crime." A loud voice sounded.
Chi Xuan looked up and saw a big man in armor and stomach standing on the city tower. He was the county lieutenant of this county. As the county lieutenant spoke, a dozen police officers with open fires emerged from all around, and blazing torches illuminated the area.
Looking back, there were groups of soldiers behind me.
On both sides of him were police officers armed with swords and holding open fires.
Blocking the city gate at the front is the county government's garrison, with bows and arrows, crossbows arranged in rows, and a long contradictory wall at the front.
Chi Xuan laughed, the county government was well prepared.
It doesn't seem to be a sudden move, but a long-term plan. I just don't know why the county magistrate has such a big change in attitude.
The county lieutenant held down the broad sword at his waist and said: "Taoist Chixuan, the epidemic first spread among the victims, and then it got out of control."
"And you are the one who has the most contact with the victims."
"I hope Taoist Chixuan can explain it well."
"The county government will not unjustly accuse a good person, nor will it let a bad person go. As long as Taoist Chi Xuan cooperates with our investigation, when the truth is found out, I will personally clear Taoist Chi Xuan's innocence."
Chi Xuan's expression changed drastically, and his piercing eyes stared at the county captain.
He didn't expect such a big hat to be waiting for him.
Tu Shanjun's laughter came to my ears: "I really value you, they want to use your head to appease the county."
Panic is contagious, and when a civil unrest is triggered, Magistrate Hu will definitely be left with nothing to eat.
It's just that he refused to think of ways to cure illnesses and save people. Instead, he relied on a Taoist's head to calm Jicheng's panic, which was actually putting the cart before the horse.
There must be someone to bear the tension in the county and everyone's emotions. Regardless of whether this person is the culprit or not, as long as the government convicts him, the people will definitely think he is the culprit.
Chi Xuan opened his mouth to say something to defend himself, but when the words came to his lips, looking at the rows of crossbows, he understood that no matter what he said, he could not change the outcome.
Looking back, I saw the soldiers on the long street approaching behind me step by step.
Chi Xuan took out the long sword from his back and held it in his hand, saying, "I'm sorry, Demon Lord."
"The feeling of being misunderstood is indescribable."
Tu Shanjun glanced at Chi Xuan. He didn't object to the title of Demon Lord, but he didn't expect Chi Xuan to say that to him.
In fact, he doesn't care about this. It doesn't matter if he is misunderstood. Tu Shanjun doesn't care about what other people think. As long as they don't block his way, they can do whatever they want.
The county lieutenant shouted: "Yao Dao, put down the weapons in your hands."
Chi Xuan looked at the red flying sword in his hand. He did not put it down, but held it tighter. He had been in this world for a long time, how could he not know the consequences of putting down the weapon.
He would not even believe the county magistrate who wanted to use his head to appease the people.
Some truths are only in your own hands. People who have wronged you don't want to tell them, and they don't dare to tell them.
Then let your cultivation speak for itself!
In this world where officials, officials, food and wealth are all different, use the flying sword in your hand to ask them what the truth is.
"No matter life or death."
"Take it!"
At the same time as the county captain's voice fell, the arrows disappeared like rain, and they all made a swishing sound, shining with a cold light under the three-round moon.
Hundreds of missing arrows completely covered Chi Xuan's body for hundreds of meters.
If it were another innate warrior, at this distance, a single salvo would be stabbed into a hedgehog.
According to the records of the county government, Chi Xuan was just a strange person with magical power. He might have become a monk now, but he would not be that powerful.
Chi Xuan, who becomes a monk, will also become a dead soul under the powerful bow and crossbow.
Mana poured into the magical talisman robe, and the armor was worn all over the body. A layer of pale circular light shield supported Chi Xuan's pure land.
"disease."
Chixuan jumped up with his sword in hand and rushed out of the surrounding area despite the rain of arrows.
He did not choose to fight, but stepped on the city wall. With this little strength, he climbed up the city tower, leaving the soldiers surrounding him far behind.
Chi Xuan flew up and was about to jump off the tower.
But he saw a cold light flashing in front of him, and the sword energy cut through his protective shield, grazing his shoulder and slashing past him.
The sharp sword energy made the hairs on his body stand on end and even stung his skin.
He hurriedly dodged and raised his sword to resist.
"clang."
The two long swords collided, and the flying sparks looked particularly dazzling.
When he saw the person who took action clearly, Chi Xuan couldn't help but look surprised. The person who took action was none other than the county captain standing on the tower.
"you……"
Chi Xuan remembered the power of incense that Tu Shanjun told him.
Since the county magistrate has great power, how can the county captain be an ordinary person without any power at all?
However, Chi Xuan found that the swordsmanship of the county captain seemed complicated but not heavy, nor fast, and could even be said to be very slow. Even he, a monk who did not often use swords, could handle it with ease.
"Pfft."
A sword hit the sword-holding county lieutenant right in the chest.
Chi Xuan was not merciful.
He kicked the county captain over with one kick and drew out the magic sword in his hand.
Killing an official is a serious crime.
Even Chi Xuan couldn't help but feel nervous.
"This is……"
The next scene made Chi Xuan's eyes widen, because the county captain he killed had turned into a jackal in a short time, vomiting blood, and his tongue was hanging along the fangs.
Tu Shanjun's indifferent voice sounded: "What's so surprising about this."
"Your county magistrate is still a fox."
"Collect the soul and let me see what he knows." The soul flag covered it and pulled out the jackal's essence, and Tu Shanjun used the soul-searching technique.
Chi Xuan opened his mouth in surprise.
The fox sits in court as the county magistrate, and the jackal serves as the county captain. This is an unacceptable magical world.
He suddenly remembered that the county government summoned them to eliminate demons a few years ago. At that time, they had to deal with an irrational tiger demon. Chi Xuan's face twitched and he exclaimed: "That can't be..."
This chapter has been completed!