"Lu Bing is gone. Where can we catch the murderer who stole my clan's inner elixir?"
Seeing Jin Yiwei disappearing from sight, Chi Lian turned around twice a little irritably, beeping.
Li Yan didn't answer. He looked at Taihu Lake, observed it for a moment and then said, "Bring a few soul-summoning pills."
Chi Lian opened his coat, found a jade bottle and handed it over. He raised his thick eyebrows and said, "You don't want to feed the aquarium in Taihu Lake. This place is not like the East China Sea. Fishermen often come here to catch fish. Over the past few hundred years, there have been
Almost all the spiritual seeds have been harvested, and not many aquatic tribes can be produced by throwing them in..."
Li Yan nodded slightly: "Yes, but this is a special situation. I want to verify one thing."
He melted the Spirit-Calling Pill and threw it into the lake. Soon, he saw bubbles emerging one after another, and countless fish swarmed towards it, scrambling to absorb the medicinal properties.
When the aquatic tribe that originally contained spirituality and was officially awakened appeared, the number was indeed much smaller than in the sea. After squeezing each other for a long time, they all shouted: "Aba, Aba..."
Li Yan began to ask: "Just now, there was a special smell on the lake. If you smell it, come forward."
Scattered here and there, five or six water tribes came closer.
When Li Yan saw this number, he knew the answer, but he still made sure: "Although that smell is very attractive, it is also extremely short-lived, right?"
The water tribe began to nod, um um ah ah.
"Don't gather here, go to the East China Sea!"
Li Yan waved his hand, and the Shui tribe left reluctantly. He turned to the two gods who came out again behind him: "I'm afraid there may be chaos in Suzhou City. As gods here, you are responsible for protecting the peace."
Mountain God Tutu's expression changed slightly: "Your Majesty, are you leaving?"
Li Yan said: "This matter is no small matter. Of course I am here. Next, I will help you two clear up the filth and stabilize the overall situation."
The mountain god Tu Tu was refreshed: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Waiting for them to disappear into the ground, Chi Lian finally reacted: "Yes, if the smell persists, the fish in Taihu Lake will also be attracted, but when we arrived before, the lake was very calm.
Does it mean that the smell suddenly appeared after we rescued the person?"
Li Yan looked around: "The murderers of the ten are watching in the dark. If they don't take Lu Bing's life, they are waiting for us to rescue him."
Chi Lian was puzzled: "Wouldn't it be over if I just killed him? Why bother with such a big deal?"
Li Yan looked at her: "Natural selection, survival of the fittest, and the pursuit of extending life are an instinct of all things. The smell on Lu Bing's body just now has unparalleled attraction. Do you really want to eat him?
"
Chi Lian laughed dryly and did not deny it: "Just think about it. If we really want to eat the leader of the Jinyi Guards, our clan will definitely be wiped out by humans. This is why I, the King, will not do this."
Li Yan was pleased with this sense of responsibility, but also shook his head slightly: "It's just that the smell has not existed for long, and the temptation has not broken through your reason. If the smell continues for a while, you may forget about the tribe and pounce on it to bite you.
Already."
Chi Lian licked his lips: "The smell was really good. At that time, I wanted to swallow him whole. Even if I can't swallow the whole thing, I can live longer with just one bite. I still have some aftertaste of it to this day!"
Li Yan said: "This is the most terrifying thing. It's not just you who feels this way. Others also show their emotions, including Jin Yiwei."
Chi Lian thought about it and felt a little scared: "Everyone around him is ready to eat him. It is really scary. The murderer seems to hate this Lu Bing so much that he tortures him in this way?"
Li Yan said: "It's hard to say what the motive is. The murderer's methods are very good. He probably had a plan to dig out the inner elixirs of so many snake monsters."
Chi Lian's color suddenly changed, murderous intent welling up in his eyes: "The murderer dug out our clan's inner elixir and gave it to Lu Bing, so he became so tempted?"
Li Yan shook his head: "It's not taking it, nor is it an ordinary refining medicine. Let alone the inner elixir of the thirty-seven-headed snake demon, even the inner elixir of the thirty-seven-headed demon would be difficult to produce such an effect, but it should
It's related, after all, the inner elixir is a collection of essence."
"And just to provoke a relationship, you really don't need to seize as many as thirty-seven inner alchemy. A dozen or so can shock your whole clan and cause conflicts with outsiders."
"So the murderer must have a detailed plan to seize the inner elixir. Tao Yin is here. You go back to Wujue Cave and ask the snake demon carefully if anything unusual has happened recently..."
After the words fell, the sound of cranes came. Tao Yin was sitting on the crane. Seeing Chi Lian standing calmly by the lake, he breathed a sigh of relief: "Young master is here, everything is fine!"
Chi Lian chuckled: "Wu Jue Cave is fine, but something big is going to happen to Lu Bing..."
After hearing what his mother said, Tao Yin was moved, and Li Yan asked, "Where is Zhu Twelve?"
Tao Yin said: "Go to Suzhou Yamen and meet up with Jin Yiwei."
Li Yandao: "Zhu Zhong has realized the danger and now only trusts his own people in Jin Yiwei. From his perspective, this is understandable. However, no matter how respectful Jin Yiwei is to Lu Bing on weekdays, driven by this instinct that overrides personal will,
It will also lead to chaos."
Tao Yin hesitated: "Sir, do we still need to take care of this matter?"
Chi Lian's eyes widened: "What are you talking about? Our clan monsters have been killed so many times, how can we ignore it?"
Tao Yin didn't want the Five Jue Cave to be wiped out, but he didn't have any specific feelings for those snake monsters he had never met before. He calmly analyzed: "This kind of disaster is not trivial. If you get involved too deeply, I'm afraid you will be thankless for your efforts!"
Li Yan said: "This matter cannot be avoided if we want to. It affects not only Lu Bing and Jin Yiwei, but also affects the entire southeast. The Japanese chaos has finally been calmed down, so that the people can live a better life."
Tao Yin felt a little ashamed: "Young Master is saying that I did not consider the overall situation..."
Li Yan said: "Let Zhu Zhong realize how powerful it is first. If that smell appears again on Lu Bing's body, he can only consider going to heaven and earth. The spirit crane will take him up to heaven, and the earth and mountain gods will be responsible for going to earth."
"But this does not solve the problem. The key is to find the murderer. You are here at the right time. Investigate the Wujue Cave and don't let go of any clues..."
Tao Yin accepted the order: "Yes!"
After taking care of him, Li Yan got on the crane and flew towards the Dishan Temple outside Suzhou City.
Tao Yin acted vigorously and resolutely: "Mother, let's go!"
Chi Lian walked for a while and suddenly felt something was wrong: "What do you mean you came at the right time? Does he not believe in my mind?"
Tao Yin laughed dryly: "How could it be? Mother, don't think too much!"
Chi Lian snorted and grabbed his son: "Let's go, let you see how much the clan admires your smart and witty mother!"
…
"I wonder if the Governor has ever rested?"
In the Suzhou government office, a group of officials were gathered outside, smiling apologetically at the guards in uniform.
The leader was the prefect of Suzhou, and there was no shortage of other local dignitaries. They all hoped to take advantage of this great opportunity to visit and show their faces to Lu Bing.
Nowadays, the emperor is practicing Taoism in the Wanshou Palace and will not leave the capital. Among the important officials in the court who can curry favor, the one who has gained the most is actually not Yan Song, but Lu Bing.
The reason is very simple. Yan Dang has a very bad reputation. Not long ago, there was a case of Qiu Luan. He was originally Yan Song's adopted son, but he was arrogant and arrogant. After his death, his body was cut into a coffin. Jiajing was furious. Recently, Yan Dang
All activities have ceased, and corruption no longer dares to be done openly.
In comparison, Jiajing had almost unreserved trust in Lu Bing since he came to the throne. Even because this brother-in-law was a military commander and could not join the cabinet, he repeatedly increased his official position and power. The emperor's favor was so great that no one could match it.
The most critical thing is the age comparison between the two important people.
Yan Song is over 70 years old, and he still needs to take the elixirs refined by Jiajing. With his trembling appearance, Yan Shifan might have to wear sackcloth and wear mourning tomorrow.
Lu Bingcai is in his forties, with strong martial arts skills and a strong body. Maybe if he is gone now, he will be able to secure the throne and continue the glory of Jinyiwei!
If there is a choice, who should I choose?
Well, Wu Zetian’s ministers thought the same way back then...
Not to mention the local officials who kept fawning over the young and powerful Lu Bing, He Maocai stood among them, but the old god was there.
The others looked at him with envy and jealousy in their eyes. At the same time, they secretly hated themselves for not having such luck. In less than a day out, they actually rescued Governor Lu. Are they afraid that they would not be able to achieve great success?
He Maocai enjoyed the gazes of his peers, and without going too far, moved out. Someone quickly crowded in where he was standing, licking their smiling faces and pushing forward.
"Times have turned around for me, and I'm finally going to make my mark!"
He Maocai was thinking happily and was about to leave when a respectful call came from behind him: "Call: "He Tongpan!"
He turned around and recognized Shen Yishi, a wealthy businessman in Suzhou City: "It turns out to be Boss Shen!"
Shen Yishi's current wealth is actually not very rich, and he can barely reach the line of a wealthy businessman, but he is a well-rounded person and good at making connections in all aspects. He was also comforted by this person when he was left out in the past, and He Maocai is very grateful.
The two chatted. Shen Yishi did not overemphasize his previous achievements and repeatedly asked about matters in Suzhou. He seemed to be about to take real power in his words. Finally, he pointed to the sedan chair not far away and said: "We are already at home.
We are preparing a banquet, and I hope He Tongpan will show his favor and move away!"
He Maocai felt very comfortable being held up, and he stroked his beard and said, "It's easy to talk! It's easy to talk!"
The two were about to get on the sedan when Zhao Wenhua came over and called gently: "He Tongpan!"
He Maocai was shocked. Maybe within the strict party, Zhao Wenhua's status was not as good as before, but for officials who did not have the support of the cabinet minister, he could not afford to offend him. He quickly bowed and saluted: "Secretary Minister Zhao!"
With a smile on his face, Zhao Wenhua supported him in advance and looked affectionate: "There is no need to be polite. The general judge is brave and resourceful, and the governor was able to escape. He is indispensable, and his future is limitless!"
"I don't dare to take it! I don't dare to take it!"
He Maocai was a little flattered, while Shen Yishi hurriedly bowed his hands and saluted: "Young man, please retire."
Zhao Wenhua didn't take a businessman seriously at all, and he also looked down on this little Tongpan who was born with the same Jinshi background and had no influence in his family. After a few words, he asked the question he really cared about: "Why?
Didn’t you see Divine Doctor Li return?”
He Maocai explained: "Miracle Doctor Li was indifferent to fame and fortune. He saved Governor Lu and left."
Zhao Wenhua raised his eyebrows slightly: "Then can He Tongpuan tell you the process of rescuing the governor?"
He Maocai did not lie about his merits, and naturally had nothing to say. He chased into the Five Jue Cave, saw through the layout, subdued the snake spirit, found the whereabouts of the Jin Yiwei, and finally found Lu Bing with the Xiuchundao, and told it in detail.
Zhao Wenhua's eyes lit up when he heard this: "So, Governor Lu's return safely and the Jin Yiwei's safety are all due to the intervention of Divine Doctor Li! He is indeed the Dinghai Divine Needle of the Southeast!"
He Maocai's eyes were a little strange, and he thought to himself: "Lao Yan Ge's adopted son actually wants to hook up with Divine Doctor Li?"
In fact, he also hopes to leave a good impression in that person's heart, but it is a bit ridiculous to think of treating a miracle doctor as the backstage of the court...
Just as he was wondering, there was a noise not far away, but Zhu Zhong came out: "Gaofutai, why are you still here?"
The Suzhou magistrate's expression changed slightly: "Second Master Zhu, we all care about the governor..."
Zhu Zhong interrupted directly and said sternly: "The cultivation of the governor requires absolute silence and the crowd should be dispersed. If there is more noise, don't blame me for being merciless!"
The Suzhou magistrate's face turned red, he obeyed, and retreated with all the officials.
Zhao Wenhua looked at it from a distance and tutted: "Jin Yiwei is so domineering!"
Even the strict party envied Lu Bing's favor and the power he actually controlled.
It can be said that in history, Yan Song reached the peak of his power after Lu Bing's death. Therefore, there is a speculation that Lu Bing's death was caused by Yan Song and Yan Shifan's father and son. Of course, the more majestic the Jin Yiwei is, the more people he will offend.
, the truth has long been unknown.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Zhu Zhong dispersed the officials and watched the figures leaving sadly. He sighed softly. He did not want to offend people like this, but he saved
Lu Bing may not be over, the real test has just begun, and he has to do this again.
In the wild, he was afraid of the murderer lurking in the dark. He also had to be wary of goblins and ghosts. There was no danger to defend and it was absolutely undesirable.
But in the city, people are densely packed. If something happens, it will be chaos, so the crowd must be dispersed in advance.
Thinking of Li Yan's care, the number of Jin Yiwei on guard should not be too large. Zhu Zhong hesitated for a while, but did not let the Jin Yiwei retreat after all.
If he can't even trust his own people, then he doesn't know what to do. He just hopes that the taste before is just a flash in the pan and will never happen again...
"Well!"
What was counterproductive was that as soon as I arrived in the backyard, a familiar and terrifying smell penetrated my nose.
Zhu Zhong turned pale in shock and looked at the source of the smell, which was the room where Lu Bing was resting.
"Bear it! You must hold it! This smell will dissipate soon!"
Zhu Zhong gritted his teeth and immediately shouted to the left and right: "Get back! Everyone, get back!"
"Gudu!"
However, what he heard in his ears was the clear sound of swallowing saliva. The group of royal guards who had been loyal to their duties and guarding the important road turned around, looked at the room quietly, and their feet began to move.
"No! The smell is even stronger this time... We should listen to Mr. Li's advice and not arrange so many guards!"
Zhu Zhong knew it was too late to regret, so he rushed in. He heard a creak, the door opened, and Lu Bing came out in plain clothes.
In the past, they would have been overjoyed when they found out that the comatose governor had regained consciousness, but now everyone's eyes suddenly widened, and their desires instantly had a specific goal, and they rushed over in big strides.
Don't talk about others, even Zhu Zhong almost blurted out: "Captain, can you let me have a bite?"
He suppressed these words forcefully, suddenly pulled out the knife and pointed it at himself.
Whoosh!
Blood splatters!
Under the severe pain, the Thirteenth Taibao managed to regain some clarity and shouted: "Get back!"
"
No one paid attention, they all licked their lips and approached Lu Bing. However, Zhu Twelve, who came after hearing the news, was shocked: "What's going on?"
Lu Bing was even more stunned: "You... what are you?"
As soon as he spoke, dozens of Jin Yiwei who were supposed to protect him rushed over. Zhu Zhong and Zhu Twelve barely protected themselves in front of them, using their bodies to block the attacks of other Jin Yiwei, shouting at the top of their lungs: "Captain, leave quickly...
...Go back to the house quickly!”
Lu Bing subconsciously went back to the house and took out his sword. He was not a weak civil servant, but a hard man who had been doing meritorious service on the frontier since he was young.
Looking at the fighting scene outside, it was difficult to accept that the Jin Yiwei who was loyal to him would become like this. Lu Bing raised his knife and saved it: "Stop it all!"
In a short period of time, the ground was already full of people. Some were knocked unconscious by Zhu Zhong and Zhu Twelve, while some could not hold back, and blood had spread from underneath their bodies.
These two Thirteen Taibao were also bloody and retreating steadily. It was obvious that they were unable to resist those crazy Jin Yiwei while suppressing their own temptations.
"What kind of evil spell is this?"
Lu Bing's color suddenly changed. He moved and jumped out as fast as lightning. Without taking the knife out of its sheath, he just struck it with the back of the knife, and the figures fell down one after another.
Soon all the Jinyi guards in the courtyard were beaten to the ground, leaving only Zhu Zhong and Zhu Twelve. The former was breathing heavily: "Captain... don't come here... you have a smell... that makes everyone crazy.
Got it!"
Lu Bing frowned and was about to ask what happened when his expression completely changed.
Because those Jin Yiwei who were struck by his gravity actually moved incredibly, and then climbed up unsteadily, raised their blood-red eyes, and stared at them faintly.
Just as Lu Bingdu's scalp was numb and he was slowly retreating, a kind and wealthy old man rose from the ground: "By the order of Divine Doctor Li, I would like to ask Governor Lu to stay underground for the time being!"
Lu Bing was stunned. Zhu Zhong was overjoyed and shouted with his last strength: "Captain, follow the God of Land quickly. Only Divine Doctor Li can save you at this time! Hurry!"
Before he could say anything, the Jin Yiwei who stood up staggeringly rushed towards him like crazy. The old man grabbed his shoulders, but Lu Bing did not dare to resist, so he used the art of earth movement and sank down.
Seeing this person disappearing, Zhu Zhong half-knelt on the ground in relief. The other Jin Yiwei, with red eyes, threw themselves on the disappeared ground and scratched the ground with their hands.
"Come out! Come out! Just take one bite, just give us one bite!"
Soon their fingers became dripping with blood, but they didn't care at all. They still dug desperately, with such crazy and twisted expressions that Zhu Twelve, who arrived later, shuddered: "What... what on earth is going on?"
"What exactly happened here?"
Lu Bing, who was shivering all over and confused, shuttled underground. When he returned to the ground again, he found that he had gone from the government office in Suzhou city to a remote place outside the city.
When he looked forward, he couldn't help but trembled.
Because a figure that looked like an immortal cultivator stood beside a spiritual crane and looked over peacefully: