Chapter 120 Ming Chongyan: I hate evil as much as my enemies Li Yuanfang: My martial arts skills are mediocre
"Why did Li Shanxin come to meditate at this time?"
Ming Chongyan looked at the sky outside, which was still dark, and his pupils were staring at him with unfathomable depth.
Li Yan cupped his hands and said, "In the main hall of Duke Zhou's mansion, Taoist Master Ming deliberately showed humility and has not yet thanked me."
Ming Chongyan saluted with his left hand: "Li Shanxin is gifted with talents, but a poor man has only gained years in vain and dare not be called humble."
Li Yan looked at the plum blossom guard who looked like an immortal on the surface, but according to Kumara, was hiding vicious tricks behind his back. He took out a brocade box and said, "I really have something to entrust you with here. Please take care of it for me, Taoist Master Ming."
Take a look and see if this elixir has been tampered with?"
Ming Chongyan took it and was a little puzzled: "There are many enlightenments in Chang'an. Why did Li Shanxin come here to seek the path of poverty?"
Li Yandao: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince once said that Taoist Master Ming has refined a Wuyun Dan, which is very effective in calming the mind and nourishing the body, so he came here to ask for advice. This matter cannot be delayed at the moment, so I apologize for disturbing you at this time!"
"I see."
Ming Chongyan suddenly understood, took the box, pinched the elixir with two slender fingers, looked at it carefully, then brought it to his nose and sniffed gently, his expression changed, and he said slowly: "This is cloud elixir.
It is closely related to Pindao’s Wuyun Dan. I hope Li Shanxin can tell me where this elixir comes from.”
"Taoist Master Ming is a literary official in Prince Ji's palace and an official of the imperial court, so I won't hide it from you..."
Li Yan raised his eyebrows angrily: "Many people in the New Science School have taken this elixir and cannot bear the poison. Some people have died. The impact is extremely bad. The saint is furious. I am tracing the origin of this elixir."
"Supreme Lord!"
Ming Chongyan pretended to be shocked, but in fact he already knew.
Although the Internal Guard was abolished more than ten years ago, the Plum Blossom Internal Guard has not stopped and has been collecting intelligence, with eyes and ears all over the government and the public.
As soon as something happened at the Gongyuan Academy in the Imperial City, the Meihua Internal Guards received the news.
However, they kept the matter from internal affairs and external affairs, and Li Zhi did not let them interfere in the interrogation of Tibetan spies.
This matter was also related to Jia Sibo, who was also not under the management of Meihua Internal Guard, and Ming Chongyan did not dare to go beyond it.
But then Li Yan came to the door, and Ming Chongyan asked: "This action harms people's lives and ruins the reputation of our Taoism. It is really intolerable. Does Li Shanxin have any clues?"
Li Yan nodded: "I am a cultivator of inner alchemy, and I am naturally close to Taoism. I don't want to see this happen, but this case is so complicated that I can't do anything about it!"
After that, he let out a long sigh.
Ming Chongyan's eyes flashed slightly, feeling quite happy.
Deep down, he felt very unhappy seeing the young man in front of him.
Thinking about the other party's age, I was still studying hard under his teacher. Later, he worked hard to cure the governor's daughter, and worked hard to publicize it, so that he could enter the high-level attention and become a saint.
However, due to improper tactics, he was assigned to the inner guard of the Plum Blossoms. He had no long-term future and could only serve the Saints with all his heart.
Look at the person in front of you. He has a profound background, outstanding achievements, a scarlet robe, and a bright future. How can you not make people jealous?
You deserve it for not being able to solve the case!
However, after Li Yan sighed, he suddenly said: "There is one more thing I would like to ask. According to Taoist Master Ming's knowledge, among the Taoist temples in Chang'an, which one has the closest relationship with the Dou family?"
Ming Chongyan's eyes narrowed slightly: "Mr. Dou? Why did Li Shanxin ask about this?"
Li Yan hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said, "I can't say for now. Taoist Master Ming is a Taoist. Can you ask me a question, which Taoist temple is familiar with the Dou family? It's really hard for outsiders to know..."
Ming Chongyan saluted again with one hand: "Supreme Heavenly Lord, I am a poor Taoist who devotes himself to cultivation and does not pay attention to mundane things. If he were not valued by the saints, he would have been wandering around in famous mountains to visit Taoism!"
Li Yan looked at the poor environment in the Taoist temple and nodded repeatedly: "Taoist Master Ming is a scholar in the royal palace, but he always lives in the Taoist temple and is indifferent to fame and fortune. It is really admirable!"
This is the kind of persona that Ming Chongyan wanted to create, a celestial spirit that seemed to be about to take advantage of the wind.
However, Li Yan immediately said: "I was the one who was abrupt, take my leave!"
Ming Chongyan was startled, and immediately changed his appearance, reached out with one hand, and tried to persuade him to stay: "Good faith, please stay!"
Li Yan thought to himself that he was not a fellow Taoist, but he stopped and said apologetically: "I am eager to solve the case, but this trip was rude."
Ming Chongyan said: "In the Duke of Zhou's palace, Pindao fell in love with the good believer at first sight. Now that he has heard of such evil things, how can he stand by and watch?"
Li Yanqi said: "But the Taoist priest is not an idle cloud and a crane, and he doesn't care about the common customs..."
Ming Chongyan solemnly said: "Huan Dan Gold Liquid is a great thing. If you take it and not become an immortal, then there will be no immortals in ancient times. Today, cloud pills are poisonous, and if you want to ruin the name of our way, I will no longer be a wild crane in idle clouds."
It is even more important to deal with the common customs!”
Li Yan was moved: "The Taoist Master really hates evil and has a warm heart for ancient Taoism. This case does involve Taoist learning. If the Taoist Master can help me, I am willing! What's more, the Taoist Master has profound skills. Unlike me, who is busy with daily affairs, martial arts will inevitably be delayed.
well……"
After Ming Chongyan heard this, he looked at Li Yan carefully.
He saw this man slaying the Tathagata Buddha statue with his sword. He originally thought that this man had a sign of enlightenment at that time and that his martial arts would surpass him. But now it seems that his eyes are calm and there is no sparkle. He is indeed delayed by his busy work and his martial arts is not something to be afraid of.
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Ming Chongyan was secretly happy and said quickly: "I don't dare! I don't dare!"
"That's a long invitation!"
"please!"
The two of them showed some humility, and with Qiu Ming and Chongyan as their enemies, and Li Yuanfang as a mediocre martial artist, they left the Xuandu Temple side by side and headed towards the East Market.
…
"What is this good believer doing?"
"We need to go to the city office to go through the formalities so we can enter the East Market. The market isn't open yet!"
Li Yan and Ming Chongyan came to the East Market Wall and looked at the City Office not far away against the bright sky.
This department is responsible for beating three hundred drums at noon every day to open the market and open all shops.
At seven quarters before sunset, another three hundred gongs were struck, customers went home, and shops closed.
Patrol the square again at night to ensure the curfew.
It's a bit like the market management committee of later generations.
Li Yan and Ming Chongyan came here to go through the formalities because the market was not open yet and no one else could enter.
There is no other way. The market will not open in the morning. Firstly, officials are working in the imperial city and the largest source of customers cannot come. Secondly, merchants need to purchase and prepare goods.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! What’s more, the pace of life in ancient society was relatively slow and the business hours were too long, which was neither economical nor meaningful.
Ming Chongyan looked at Li Yan's step-by-step approach, and rolled his eyes and asked, "Is Li Shanxin going to investigate the Dou Chamber of Commerce?"
Along the way, Li Yan also selectively revealed some information. He nodded and said, "Yes, I suspect that Du Dan is related to the Dou Chamber of Commerce."
Ming Chongyan lowered his voice: "Then why don't we climb over the wall and sneak in to investigate first?"
Li Yan was shocked: "Sneak over the wall? I...I have never done such a thing!"
Ming Chongyan encouraged: "Li Shanxin's investigation this time is for the sake of new scholars, to arrest criminals and eliminate evil. Why should we stick to these rules?"
Li Yan looked hesitant.
Ming Chongyan's tone was a little cold: "Li Shanxin doesn't understand the principle of obeying authority in urgent matters. Is he so precious about his life and afraid that his official position will be damaged?"
Li Yan was immediately displeased: "What did Master Ming say? We act only to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country. How can we be timid and careless about the future? But the Dou family just has some suspicions, so we sneaked in rashly, in case it happens
He is innocent, so what should we do?"
Ming Chongyan said: "Li Shanxin's concerns are not unreasonable. Fortunately, what we did was not evil. After entering the house to investigate, if we misunderstand the Dou family, we can just leave quietly. If someone makes a false accusation in the future, we can also
It is a good deed to wash away one's grievances in front of the saints!"
Li Yan thought for a moment and nodded: "What the Taoist Master said is true. This is the truth. I have figured it out!"
Ming Chongyan sneered in his heart, are you afraid that you won't be able to lead a good boy like you?
He is the inner guard of Plum Blossoms. When forced to do so, if his identity is revealed, who would dare to touch him?
But Li Yan is different. When he does bad things, he really does bad things. A high-ranking fifth-grade official breaks into a shop. This scandal is...
Then he heard Li Yan's sincere request: "Please, Taoist Priest, find out for me!"
"Um?"
Ming Chongyan was stunned: "What does a good believer mean, a poor Taoist can go in alone?"
Li Yan said matter-of-factly: "I am an internal security officer and a fifth-grade official. It would be difficult to explain if I was discovered on the spot if I entered rashly. However, when matters are urgent, one cannot follow the rules. Only the Taoist Master's martial arts is unparalleled.
In order to bear this heavy responsibility, you and I should each perform our duties and work together, please!"
Watching Li Yan raise his hands in salute, Ming Chong felt paralyzed.
After a long time of fussing, have I become a pathfinder?
But he had been too full of words before, plus Li Yan was indeed a fifth-grade Shangguan and his martial arts skills were not as good as his own. No matter from any aspect, he really couldn't refuse.
"It doesn't matter, after all, we did bad things together, and you have to bear the responsibility!"
However, Ming Chongyan then thought about it. Although Li Yan did not take any action personally, he had broken the rules after all. He finally lured this good boy one step into the abyss of evil. He saluted with one hand: "I have done what I wanted, and I am gone."
!”
He wanted to show off, so he straightened up and stood up from the ground.
The Taoist robe was fluttering, his long sleeves were fluttering, and his body jumped over the wall of the square in a graceful manner.
Like a giant roc spreading its wings, it suddenly flew four meters out of the air, dropped into the backyard of the Chamber of Commerce, and disappeared.
"not bad!"
When Li Yan saw it, his eyes showed seriousness.
Ming Chongyan was able to possess such ghostly Qinggong. In addition to what he learned from Taoism, he must have also learned from other schools. No wonder he was able to seriously injure Kumara.
There is indeed something.
But after three points of solemnity, there are seven points of indifference.
Li Yan's eyes moved, and his eyes glowed with a warm and jade-like luster. His inner strength was running at full strength, and his figure flashed.
The person originally standing outside the wall suddenly disappeared, and a figure swept in at lightning speed, following the route Ming Chongyan had sneaked in.
Ahead, Ming Chongyan moved forward cautiously based on the map explored by Meihua Internal Guard, looking left and right, without noticing anything during the whole process.
Behind him, a figure appeared and disappeared, and with an indifferent expression throughout the whole process, his walking route, changes in body movements, and details of his strength were all visible.
You explore the way in front, and I learn from behind.
This is division of labor and cooperation, each performing its own duties.