The fifty-second year of Qi Guang of the Great Zhou Dynasty, July, summer.
The deputy leader of the Ming Cult, Blood Wing Medicine King Yuan Tong, came out of seclusion and attacked Wanyi City at night, burning down dozens of granaries in Yixiang City and Wanyi City.
Later, he was blocked by Zhou Chengming, the leader of the Shenjing Sect and the Red Dank God, and he was severely injured and escaped.
The escape direction is Yifo City, the temple in the city, Yinchan Temple.
The Shenzuomen Chidan Shenhou and the Lord of Wanyi City went to the temple to check.
An unexpected incident occurred. In Yifo City, more than ten temples were under martial law and outsiders were not allowed to enter.
At the same time, food prices in Wanyicheng skyrocketed, making them unbearable for ordinary people.
The government intervened to stabilize grain prices and borrowed grain from large households in the city. However, there was a run on grain stores, which was like drinking poison to quench thirst.
Riots broke out and Wanyicheng was placed under martial law.
Wow.
Lin Mo folded the letter in his hand and placed it gently on the flame of the lamp on the table in front of him.
The night wind blew through the windows, making the firelight messy.
In this mess, the letter was burned into fine ashes and disappeared into the night wind.
"Sure enough, when troubled times come, many things can see their original outlines and colors more clearly." He watched the last bit of letter paper burn up, sighed softly, and stood up.
In the shadows, there was a figure hiding, also getting up.
He has a strong build, with a hollow chainmail hanging on his upper body, and a mask half-shaped like a goat's horn on his face.
It is the Bloody Hand Tunan.
As the situation in Wanyicheng became chaotic, Black Hand Tower had more and more tasks during this period. However, the world was in chaos, and the ruthless characters who were originally hiding under the water seemed to have to show their traces.
It has brought many impacts.
For example, according to the investigation and evaluation of the Intelligence Hall, a small family whose strongest person was no more than the Grandmaster actually had the half-dead True Lord Ancestor sitting in charge, causing the killers to be sent out to almost annihilate the whole family.
For example, when a killer is performing a mission, he unexpectedly encounters a strange and powerful person, causing disaster.
The most intuitive thing is that during this period, the loss rate of Black Hand Tower tasks has been increasing.
As a result, Shangguan Que had to retrain and deploy intelligence personnel and recruit assassins. He was almost too busy to move.
Therefore, Tunan was also responsible for handing over to Lin Mo.
"So have you found out what happened at Wanfo Temple?" Lin Mo asked in a deep voice.
He opened the window, which was a hidden stronghold in the Black Hand Building and an old part of Wanyicheng.
Outside the house is a large open space, where patches of green onions, peppers, and some common vegetables are planted.
This place originally had people living there and taking care of it to provide disguise.
"This matter needs to be reported orally." Tunan took two steps forward and bowed slightly, "After many investigations, it seems that the reason is because the Chidan Shenhou suspected that Wanfo Temple was supporting the Ming Cult."
When he said this, even if it was him, he couldn't help but feel frightened, and his tone became a little lower.
"The Ming Cult originated three hundred years ago. The top masters have a leader, Dharma King, two deputy leaders, and four guardians. Among them, the leader Dharma King has not yet revealed his identity. He only knows that he is powerful.
Then Zhou Chengming suspected that he was a monk from Wanfo Temple?" Lin Mo frowned slightly, "Just because Yuan Tong fled to Wanfo Temple and disappeared, Yifo City was not attacked? I'm afraid there are other reasons?"
In Yizhou, Wanfo Temple has a very high status, which can be seen from the names of the three major urban areas of Wanyicheng.
Really speaking, even the Lingtai Sect in Huaizhou cannot compare with it.
Whether it's status or strength.
In this way, almost half of the behemoths of Yizhou's martial arts community were built. Even if Yizhou's successive governors and military leaders, they had to be treated carefully and carefully.
What's more, the current situation is not optimistic, and it is even more important to maintain stability.
Although the Chidan Shenhou is powerful, it is impossible for him to influence Yizhou's original strategic policy on his own.
"This...there is indeed some gossip." Tunan's voice lowered a little again, and he also looked out the window.
"Didn't the last time, headed by the God's Ruthless and God's Iron Hand, plan a massive hunt? According to outsiders, that carefully planned hunt was a failure.
But in fact, it was successful. It paid a heavy price to show its weakness to the enemy, but it was just to lure the snake out of its hole.
However, the final clue points to Nalanda Temple. This is what really prompted the Red Dan Lord to take action."
"So how far has it progressed there now?" Lin Mo asked.
"There is a high-level confrontation and staged blockade. There are rumors that not only the temples in Yifo City, but also the town under Landa Mountain in Landa County are surrounded by heavy troops.
It is rumored that Chen Tianxi, the state pastor, also appeared under the stone carving of Kasyapa Buddha in Namokolanda..." Tunan analyzed.
"This time it feels like it's true..."
"Chen Tianxi..." Lin Mo narrowed his eyes and recalled Xiong Yuanhai's description of Fang when he arrived in Yizhou and stopped at Dongzhen Gate.
This person can be regarded as the first state pastor in the history of the Zhou Dynasty to integrate military and political affairs.
This world is not like the previous life. If you want to be in a high position and hold great power, you must have strength to support you.
What's more, in today's troubled world, a state pastor is nothing more than a state pastor. He can also serve as the commander of Zhou Sheng's army in a state. To be able to do this, his martial arts skills are truly unfathomable.
Even if the strength reaches the top level in the world today, it is not impossible.
"Let's wait and see what happens." He thought for a moment and said simply. "We will try our best not to get involved. We will not accept any tasks related to Landa Temple."
"Yes." Tunan nodded in response and took out a small pink notebook to write and draw.
Lin Mo also nodded when he saw this,
Then he gently waved his hand to put out the lights and walked out of the room.
It was already late at night, and the bright moon was clear and cold in the sky, casting moonlight into the courtyard.
Due to the curfew, it was very quiet outside the courtyard. Only the sound of insects could be heard from the big trees in the corner of the courtyard.
Speaking of which, he has some connections with Wanfo Temple.
According to Xiao Ran, his people had met Senior Brother Qisun in Huaizhou.
But there was no news after that.
But later, Duanmu Wu from Jinlie Island came to tell him that Yan Qisun was at Wanfo Temple.
He originally wanted to go investigate in his spare time, but he left the matter to the Black Hand Tower. After receiving little response from Chi Gun, he slowly ignored it...
'Sure enough, people are always selfish...' He sighed, naturally understanding that this kind of neglect is due to human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, and not to seek trouble.
"That's all, Tunan, you can communicate with Shangguan Que and help me find someone whose dharma name is Fuhu."
Lin Mo turned around and said.
"Yes." A strong man from Tunan once again took out a small book to record.
"By the way, landlord, there is something I need to tell you about the interior of the building." After recording, Tunan said seriously as if something suddenly occurred to him.
"The interior of the building... Shangguan Que has been in charge of the interior, but he didn't report to me. It seems he has neglected his duty." Lin Mo said with a smile.
"This... subordinate is overstepping his bounds!" Tunan immediately knelt down on one knee.
Ever since he went out with Lin Mo to complete several missions, he was extremely respectful to Lin Mo.
This is a habit formed since childhood. The strong are respected and the strong enjoy everything.
"No need to do that, I don't care about this, but you have to think about it, you can reach out, but ask yourself if you are ready to hold it." Lin Mo said.
Tunan's eyes flashed slightly and his head lowered a bit again. "There have been rumors in the building recently that someone is targeting our building. The evidence is that the top master has mysteriously disappeared and has stopped completing tasks in the near future."
He said solemnly, "My subordinates have already found out who spread the rumor first, but this matter is a fact, so how to deal with it is up to the poster to decide."
"Oh?" Lin Mo was stunned, "As far as I know, some of the tasks in the building were completed by Chi Gun from the Hai Clan. Do you mean that they haven't taken on tasks recently?"
"Yes, even during this period, we cannot contact them even if we want to.
In the past, we could communicate in both directions," Tunan explained.
"Ignore it for the moment. As for the rumors, let's have an interview first. If someone deliberately pushes them, we will control them. Hairen's affairs have nothing to do with us." Lin Mo said calmly.
"During this period, I have a feeling that something big will happen. You'd better be careful. If you encounter danger, activate the magic seal I planted in your body to save your life."
Tunan put one hand on his chest and nodded in agreement.
At the beginning, Lin Mo planted a demon mark in his body. He thought it was some kind of control method and he rose up to resist.
Although he was ruthlessly suppressed, he did not give in, but kept this hatred deeply in his heart.
However, when he encountered danger during a mission, he escaped with his magic seal and gained his life.
Slowly I felt relieved, after all, the strong dominates everything.
A big boss like Lin Mo can't possibly want anything from him. At most, he can only leave some backup just in case. This is human nature and is understandable.
"Okay, that's it for today." Lin Mo paused for a moment and looked at the man in front of him, "From now on, you are fully responsible for me in the building, whether inside or outside, I will explain to Shangguan Que."
Tunan, who was kneeling on one knee, was stunned for a moment, and then the corners of his mouth unconsciously raised under the horn mask.
Forcibly resist the pull down, then close your hands and lift your palms up.
"yes!"
afterwards.
Shangguan Que naturally had nothing to say. The latter was actually relieved and was doing his own thing with peace of mind just like before.
It can be seen that this lonely old man really regards the Black Hand Building as his own career.
One should develop according to the plan.
Lin Mo was cultivating quietly, focusing on his practice, constantly digesting the training materials he obtained last time on Golden Turtle Island, especially the palm of Taoist Yuanyi.
The latter is simply a great tonic for cultivating the Nine Heavens Yuan Yi Prayer for Ling Tong Yi Pian.
It changes almost every day.
At the same time, on the premise that he had no shortage of resources, he began to transfer resources to the Lingtai Sect, which was building a branch temple in Yizhou.
Now, with the help of the Xiang clan, although he had to share some resources, he still had the entire fifteenth level of hell in his hands.
Just looking at the harvest of elixirs, spiritual herbs, minerals, primeval stones, etc., they have increased several times compared to before.
It can be said that it is more than enough to supply a branch sect and a few true kings, and any number will be enough.
However, during this period, the turmoil in Wanyi City did not stop, but intensified.
The government purchased grain through loans from major families and forces in the city. Although the grain purchasing channels in the city temporarily returned to normal, due to the impact of the initial food shortage crisis,
Almost most of the people are persistent and trying every means to hoard food.
Another run occurred.
This forced the government to issue a purchase restriction notice.
However, just as the turmoil subsided, some news came out from among the people, saying that Landa Temple was behind the fire.
In Landa Temple, a large amount of spiritual grains and elixirs have been stockpiled for the purpose of housing rare goods.
So early one morning, under the guidance of others, hundreds of people attacked a small temple in Yifo City, trying to steal food. Unfortunately, a senior monk was sitting in the temple that day.
The riot was suppressed easily.
But during the purge, dozens of lives were lost.
The flame of hatred was ignited, whether it was fanned by someone with ulterior motives. In the days that followed, several familiar and similar incidents occurred.
At the same time, State Shepherd Chen Tianxi announced that military training would be held in Landa County. During the training period, major arteries would be occupied and traffic would be strictly prohibited.
Immediately, the incense in Landa Temple dropped sharply.
Yizhou is a place with a very strong Buddhist atmosphere.
The reputation of Wanfo Temple is slowly changing.
After another half month, Lin Mo finally figured out the origin of the rumor that Tu Nan was referring to in the Black Hand Building.
Boom!
Bursts of thunder rolled among the clouds and spread into the distance.
Dark clouds like black mountains lie across the sky, showing majesty and depth.
In less than a blink of an eye, large raindrops fell one after another, forming a continuous line and forming a downpour, dragging the earth into a hazy mist.
Outside Wanyi City, there is a valley.
From time to time, several birds and beasts flew diagonally towards the sky against the wind and rain, and finally got into the forest.
In the valley, there is a huge pool.
The water in the pond was light green. The heavy rain was falling at this time, and the lake surface was full of tiny ripples.
From outside the valley, a man wearing a black robe and a white swirl mask walked in slowly.
He held a scarlet oil-paper umbrella in his hand, with strange black tree shadows embroidered on the umbrella.
The contrast between black and red gives people a strange sense of beauty.
The man walked to the lake and raised his head. The eyes on his mask were as dark as a whirlpool.
This person is naturally Lin Mo.
He looked at the lake in front of him.
There was his reflection in the lake, but it was quickly shattered by the heavy rain.
Then another face appeared.
"Long time no see." Lin Mo looked at that face and said softly.
"Black Dragon..." The face in the water kept changing and began to bulge.
Soon, someone walked out.
Its entire body is made of water, and it wears a shell leather armor.
It was Shen Shui whom I hadn't seen for a long time since the last time we said goodbye.
Lin Mo didn't pay much attention at first. After all, the people in Chi Gun were quite eccentric and their whereabouts were elusive.
He is like this, and so are everyone else.
However, after receiving Tunan's report, he felt something was wrong, so he contacted him through Gun Ring.
Unexpectedly, he couldn't be contacted either.
Finally, through the death soul energy he left on his body when the two met last time, he was able to find his way here.
"How did you find this place? I remember that I sealed the Gun Ring." Shen Shui didn't have much joy on his face. Instead, he looked solemn. He looked around and then clasped his hands together.
The falling raindrops in the sky suddenly began to merge and interweave, and finally formed a water curtain, covering the two of them.