"Please surrender?" Zhao Shu retorted decisively: "Not to mention whether Yaoxie is sincere in his words, just because of the various crimes they have committed in the past, they have no choice but to be punished, and they cannot be indulged for the sake of temporary mercy!"
"Young Daoist Xu's words have reminded me that I am really ashamed." Gong Chenzi apologized quickly.
"It doesn't have to be like this." Zhao Shu waved his hand and said: "If possible, I also hope to rescue the people inside. In other words, if Lord Qinghe is determined to correct his evil ways, he should take the initiative to release the ordinary people who were kidnapped by them, otherwise it will be empty talk.
With that.”
Gong Chenzi explained: "When we agreed to surrender, the Lord of Qinghe Prefecture took the initiative to inform us that there were evil spirits coming to help. At the beginning, he also promised to cooperate with us inside and outside."
Zhao Shu frowned slightly when he heard this and said nothing. When Gong Chenzi saw this, he asked, "Is there something wrong with this matter?"
"Have you ever thought about it, fellow Taoist, what if this is Lord Qinghe's trick?" Zhao Shu said: "These monsters are like rats and mice. Seeing that they couldn't hold on, they took the initiative to surrender in order to save their lives.
But if the evil spirits who come to help are wholeheartedly helping and have no intention of seizing the water palace, will Mr. Qinghe Mansion change his mind and in turn team up with other evil spirits to outflank the three fellow Taoists?"
The three Yuxiao Sect elders each looked at each other. Zhao Shui saw that they did not show any concern, so he immediately understood.
"I was negligent." Zhao Shu looked at the compass in Gong Chenzi's hand and said, "Fellow Taoist possesses such a magic weapon from the Immortal Family, so he has nothing to fear in the face of thousands of evil spirits."
Gong Chenzi and others could only smile bitterly in response. The Sanheng Law and Han Yuanzi behind it were indeed the reason why they came to punish evil this time.
"We might as well explain to him the origin of the Sanheng Rhythm and see how he reacts." At this time, Han Yuanzi secretly sent a message to Gong Chenzi.
"Actually... this magic weapon is not a weapon passed down from generation to generation by the Yuxiao Sect." Gongchenzi said, "We came here for revenge. We knew that our cultivation was shallow, so we asked Jingzong on Tiancheng Mountain for help."
"Shangjing Sect?" Zhao Shu had actually expected the origin of this magic weapon, but he did not reveal it. Instead, he said: "Shangjing Sect does indeed punish evil spirits and eliminate evil spirits, but they did not send anyone to help this time.
, but loaned out the magic weapon, which surprised Xu."
Gong Chenzi nodded and smiled bitterly: "We did originally hope to invite a few Shangjing Sect elders to come down to help, but this kind of thing... Taoist fellow Taoist, you also understand that it is really unspeakable to drag fellow sect members into trouble for one's own personal vendetta.
Fortunately, Han Yuanzi, the head of the Shangjing Sect, came forward in person and after understanding our difficulties, he lent us these three balance rituals. However, from the perspective of senior Han Yuanzi, this matter is probably not about seeking revenge, but about eradicating an evil party.
Disaster."
Hearing the name of Han Yuanzi again, Zhao Shu fell into deep thought. He was also an expert in the Xian family. If Liang Tao is like a majestic solitary peak, towering into the sky, and powerful, then Han Yuanzi is like a vast ocean, unfathomable and subtle.
It is profound and the realm is not mysterious.
The last time it was Hong Shangwu of Bailong Village, and this time it was the demons in the Tomb Sheep Ghost Market. Zhao Shu's two actions in killing the demons in Youxiong Country had traces of Han Yuanzi's intervention.
Was Han Yuanzi so clever that he could really calculate his every move and plan it in advance? Or did he just happen to hit it?
"The fetal breath is more than just condensing the soul." Lingxiao suddenly said: "Those who cultivate immortality must transcend the limitations of earthly energy. The power of fetal breath is to calm the heart and keep the truth silently. In this way, the spirit does not wander outside, and the energy guards the destiny.
Tidi, it will be difficult for others to estimate your luck and fortune, and naturally they will not be able to predict your intentions."
"But now Han Yuanzi seems to be using the members of the Yuxiao Sect to test me." Zhao Shu said: "To be more precise, I seem to have inadvertently helped the Shangjing Sect solve the evil troubles entrenched in the place."
Lingxiao said: "You don't have to treat everything as mysterious and profound. Now that Shangjingzong has the Xiong Kingdom under its protection, even if Han Yuanzi doesn't take action, when Lord Qinghe and others make a big fuss, the Four Immortals will come to intervene sooner or later. Could it be that
Is this also regarded as Han Yuanzi’s layout?”
Zhao Shu nodded secretly. He was constrained by his prejudices and always felt that there was some big conspiracy in everything, which only caused trouble for others.
This execution of evil was initially just to facilitate the Zhenyuan Lock's deduction of qi. He suddenly wanted to deal with the evil cultivator of Xiaoyao Cave, intending to use this to test the disciples. Unexpectedly, the involvement gradually became wider, and all three evil spirits in Fenyang Ghost City were involved. This
The situation has exceeded Zhao Shu's original plan.
Faced with many variables, most of Zhao Shu's actions were impromptu and did not have much deliberate intention. It is said that Han Yuanzi could not have expected everything.
And judging from the time, it was more than half a year ago that the Yuxiao Sect first came to trouble Qinghe Water Mansion. At that time, Zhao Shu had not returned to Yunyan Peak, so how could he have expected the subsequent changes?
When you reach the realm of Zhao Shu, you naturally know that things like looking at the weather and predicting fortune are not done out of thin air. It is impossible to predict everything without a reason. Even if you achieve immortality, there are still things that cannot be predicted and calculated.
Back in Difei Mountain, Zhao Shui had seen too many surprises. Even the Immortal Family couldn't understand everything.
"Since it is entrusted by the head of Shangjing Sect, I don't want to speculate too much." Zhao Shu turned his head and looked into the distance. A group of villagers cautiously came to the bank of Qinghe River.
There was a lot of commotion during the fighting yesterday, and the nearby crowds of people should have noticed the sound and light vibrations. It is not unusual for someone to come now.
Zhao Shu didn't want to be disturbed, so he stood up and removed the green branches and jade trees, saying: "The evil has been eliminated, and it's time for Xu to say goodbye."
"Fellow Daoist Xu is leaving?" Gong Chenzi hurriedly persuaded him to stay: "Without the help of Daoist Xu, we alone may not be able to kill all the evil spirits. It is rare to meet you, and I would like to invite you to visit Yuxiao Sect. I don't know where Daoyou Xu's fairyland is. I
I can come and say thank you later."
"Thank you, no need." Zhao Shu declined politely: "We are all wandering people with no fixed abode."
Considering that Han Yuanzi may have known Xu Huaiyu's identity through Qian Shaobai, there is no need to say more about his Qing Xiu at Yunyan Peak.
"Fellow Daoist Xu has done a great job in exterminating the evil spirits. Maybe he can stop for a while and tell the local people the cause and effect." Gong Chenzi gestured to the distance, where the villagers were looking at a muddy river beach. They didn't know how many evil spirits were buried under their feet.
Corpses.
Zhao Shu still shook his head: "I just followed my instincts. If there were not three Taoist friends who besieged the Shui Mansion and severely damaged Lord Qinghe Mansion, how could I have caused the evil spirits to gather? I just followed the trend and the credit goes to the three Taoist friends."
"This..." Gong Chenzi could tell that Zhao Shu didn't want mortals to know about his ability to slay evil spirits.
"To appease the people, I have to help three Taoist friends." Zhao Shu was very straightforward, took the disciples, directly covered his body, and left.
"Senior, he seems to be deliberately avoiding it." Gong Chenzi said.
"I can see it too." Han Yuanzi sighed softly: "Well, it's not the time to meet now, let him go. I have sent someone to inform the court that I will take over the land along the Qinghe River again. You will patrol along the way.
If there are any scattered evil spirits, kill them all."
"yes."
…
"Master, why do we have to leave in a hurry?"
On the way back, Zhao Huangguan couldn't help but ask: "We have obviously eliminated many evil spirits in one breath and saved the people nearby from harm. Can we admit it openly? Why hide it?"
Zhao Shu asked calmly: "What? Do you want to be praised by all people?"
"That's not true." Zhao Huangguan laughed: "But after all, we have worked hard for several months, and we have indeed freed the people along the Qinghe River from evil blackmail. If the people praise it, it is their spontaneous action, not
We force it."
Zhao Shu remained silent, while Zhao Sanxuan said: "Master must have other plans, so don't be so self-righteous."
"I just feel it's a bit worthless." Zhao Huangguan said: "Not to mention that for yesterday's fight, you and I have been inquiring about the news, and the master has worked hard to refine the weapon. Even if there is no tangible reward, can't we accept even a word of praise?
?
Not everyone who cultivates immortality will take risks to slay evil spirits. If those who work hard can’t get praise and thanks, then who will be willing to come forward in the future? If things go on like this, wouldn’t it mean that evil spirits are allowed to run rampant?"
Zhao Sanxuan glanced at Zhao Mi and saw that he was still silent, so he argued: "If you kill evil spirits for the sake of fame and fortune, I am afraid that others will follow suit and even deliberately fabricate evil spirits for the sake of fame and fortune, so as to extort money."
.If things go on like this, it will only lead to the corruption of people’s hearts and the deterioration of the world’s moral standards.”
"What Senior Brother said, people who don't know how good the atmosphere is these days would think." Zhao Huangguan said sarcastically: "Those things you said, how many monks have done this throughout the ages? Is it because these people are corrupt?
We can’t even get a good reputation due to our morale?”
In fact, Zhao Sanxuan also felt that this was reasonable, but he still defended: "Other people won't say it, but as far as you and I are concerned, we should not be obsessed with worldly fame and fortune. We should kill evil spirits because they only live to bring harm to the world, not to praise all the people."
OK. If the mind is biased at the beginning, it will not be conducive to long-term cultivation."
Zhao Huangguan was unceremonious: "Everyone can say this kind of truth, but I just don't understand, why do we need to hide from those people?"
At this time, Zhao Sanxuan had nothing to say. All the disciples focused their attention on Zhao Shu, and he said calmly: "In this world, misfortune and blessings depend on each other. If you want to be praised by all people, you will be hated by evil spirits and jealous by your colleagues. If you want to have a prominent reputation,
It must also be consistent with your own abilities. Today, evil spirits are rampant, do you think you can bear it?"
"So that's it." Zhao Sanxuan was the first to react: "Master is worried that our cultivation level is still shallow, and if we suddenly become famous, we will attract evil spirits to invade us."
"Instead of thinking about the world, it is better to consider the personal fortunes and safety." Zhao Shu said bluntly: "And you just knew that the Yuxiao Sect attacked Qinghe Shuifu, and there was an arrangement from the Shangjing Sect behind it. We can help, and greedy
There is no need to gain fame."
Zhao Huangguan scratched his head helplessly: "What? It seems like we are running around here and there, but in the end it is they who reap the benefits."
Zhao Sanxuan scolded: "That's enough! In front of Master, you still have such a philistine temperament, it's too much!"
"It doesn't have to be like this." Zhao Shu sighed softly. After experiencing so much, he deeply understood the consequences of being too showy and showy. There are some things that you can just bear by yourself. There is no need for his disciples to go through it again.
Nowadays, as a teacher, Zhao Shu finally understands the state of mind of his teacher Zhang Duanjing. Zhao Sanxuan and others are all talented and understanding, and Zhao Shu sincerely hopes that they can achieve great success in cultivation.
But Zhao Shui also understood that without sufficient experience and understanding, it would be difficult to make great progress in the realm of cultivation and skills. If he always stayed at Yunyan Peak to cultivate, his achievements would ultimately be limited.
However, if you let your disciples go down the mountain to experience the world, you don't know what accidents they will encounter, and you can't protect them forever.
For example, in this round of slaying evil spirits, Zhao Shu initially asked Zhao Sanxuan and Zhao Huangguan to go down the mountain to inquire about the news. However, Zhao Shu himself secretly sent Lutan soldiers and paper cranes to search carefully, and even learned more about it than the two disciples.
Even more detailed.
However, more and more evil spirits were involved in the follow-up, which was far beyond the level that Zhao Sanxuan and the two could deal with. Zhao Shu took charge of it without hesitation, and finally made it so powerful that he killed three evil spirits in one go.
The words and deeds of the master's elders will naturally affect the mentality of the disciples. If Zhao Shu's arrogance is not dealt with, it may lead to the bias of the disciples. At least it has begun to show signs of this in Zhao Huangguan.
In order to prevent his disciples from being infected with too much murderous spirit, Zhao Shu asked them to return to Yunyan Peak first, and went to Xiaoyao Cave alone, killing all the remaining evil cultivators, and also used great magic to directly collapse the cave, ensuring that
Complete the task of eradicating evil.
Later, Zhao Shu went to an uninhabited village where the Tomb Sheep Ghost Market appeared, opened an altar and performed dharma to eliminate the turbid air and disintegrate the foundation of the ghost market. On another lunar day in the future, the Tomb Sheep Ghost Market will not appear again.
"Are you planning to leave Yunyan Peak?"
When Zhao Shu returned to Yunyan Peak and talked with Lu Wangji in private, she asked in confusion: "Is there something important?"
Zhao Shu nodded, and Lu Wangji added, "Then I'll go with you."
"No need, this is my own business."
After destroying Xiaoyao Cave and the Tomb Sheep Ghost Market, the True Essence Lock's derivation speed was greatly accelerated. Zhao Shui could vaguely sense a trajectory, which was the action of Jing Tian, the portal of the True Essence Jade Mansion. If he could stay on this trajectory
Above, the portal to the True Yuan Jade Mansion can be opened accurately.
"Okay, I'll guard Yunyan Peak for you." Lu Wangji didn't force it.
"Xiaoyao Cave has been destroyed, and the three evil spirits in the ghost city have been eliminated one after another. Even if there are occasional fish that slip through the net, it is no longer a concern." As Zhao Shu spoke, he felt that the mountain guard formation of Yunyan Peak was opened from the outside.
"Uncle Zhao? Are you back?"
The visitor was none other than Duan Zhao, the only remaining descendant of the Yunyan Peak sect. Zhao Shu took the initiative to come to greet him. Even Cangyan Gong also came to introduce and get to know each other.
"It seems that you regard Yunyan Peak as your home." Zhaobo said.
"Is it possible that Uncle Zhao is unhappy?" Zhao Shu asked.
Uncle Zhao waved his hand: "I have enough to eat now, and the whole family is not hungry. Yunyan Peak gave it to me and I don't know what to do with it. Anyway, you are Zhang Duanjing's student, so it is not wrong to leave this cave to you to take care of."
"Most of the scenery in the mountains today were built by my disciples. As the master, I just sit back and enjoy the results." Zhao Shu sighed.
"It's not like you are someone who would enjoy the filial piety of a younger generation with peace of mind. You have the same bad temper as my senior brother." Zhaobo shook his head and laughed: "Okay, without further ado, I have already found out where the disciples of Chongxuan Hall are."