Chapter 70: The Mansion Plans to Exterminate Cang Qi
Mr. Liu and Mr. Meng had already introduced each other when Dong Zheng and others came to visit. Dong Zheng had already heard about Mr. Meng.
Several people chatted in the hall about what they had seen and heard during their trip to Youli. Mr. Meng had already heard Zhang Sui talk about this matter last night, so he was not too surprised.
When Mrs. Liu heard about this for the first time, her face turned pale with shock, and she looked at Zhang Sui with a worried look on his face.
Zhang Sui quickly whispered a few words of comfort.
Dong Zheng sighed: "The imperial court has actually noticed that this world has begun to change many years ago, but some things are too shocking, so they have always blocked the news and not let ordinary people know. Now it seems that they can't cover it up even if they want to."
Mr. Meng nodded and said: "That's true. This time, the eldest son of the Zhang family was attacked by a water monster on the Wei River. The signal was very obvious. All kinds of weird things and ordinary people were close at hand. If it was still covered up in this way, the people would have no defense.
If you do, the consequences will be disastrous!"
Then he told Dong Zheng and Cheng Di about Zhang Tian's danger on the Wei River.
Cheng Di glanced at Zhang Sui, who nodded and said, "It should be the situation I mentioned to you before. I suspect that the corpse robbing is also related to those water monsters."
Cheng Di nodded and said: "After I returned to Qingyi Mansion yesterday, the people I sent to investigate last time also reported some situations to me.
In the past two months, not only have cemeteries been stolen on the banks of the Wei River, but even people and animals have gone missing. However, no trace has been found after repeated inspections. According to Mr. Meng, the culprit may be lurking in the Wei River."
Zhang Sui said to Dong Zheng: "Master Dong, if this is the case, you still need to remind the people as soon as possible, otherwise tragedies will continue to happen."
Hearing this, Dong Zheng nodded and said, "I will have someone draw up a notice when I get back today, warning you to stay away from the banks of the Wei River as much as possible."
After finishing speaking, Dong Zheng sighed again and said: "It's just that this method only treats the symptoms but not the root cause! The Wei River is too important to Kunzhou Prefecture, and it is impossible to completely eliminate the situation of staying away from the Wei River. If those water monsters can be found, we will
Eliminating it is the fundamental solution!"
After hearing this, Zhang Sui's heart moved, and he secretly used the art of recognizing the earth to search for the water monster Cangqi.
The result surprised Zhang Sui. He saw that there were no less than a hundred Cangqi in the Wei River, within Zhang Sui's exploration range.
We must know that the entire Wei River stretches for thousands of miles from west to east. If there are so many water monsters in each section of the river, it will be a huge disaster for the people on both sides of the river.
Cheng Di knew that Zhang Sui had the ability to find people and things. When he saw Zhang Sui's face quickly turned ugly after hearing Dong Zheng talk about finding the water monster, he knew something was wrong.
Cheng Di asked Zhang Sui tentatively: "Master Zhang, is the situation not good?"
When everyone heard Cheng Di's words, they all looked at Zhang Sui with some confusion and noticed that Zhang Sui's expression turned ugly.
Zhang Sui did not hide anything, and said: "I just used my master's secret technique to investigate, and the situation is very bad. Within sixty miles up and down the Wei River outside Kunzhou City, there are no less than two hundred water monsters!"
When everyone heard this, their expressions changed drastically!
When Dong Zheng heard this, his face was serious, he stood up, cupped his hands to Zhang Sui and said: "Master Zhang can actually detect these water monsters, I wonder if there is any solution?"
Zhang Sui smiled bitterly and said: "These water monsters are not very strong in fact. If they were on the shore, it would be easy for me to deal with them. But they are lurking in the Wei River, and I don't know how to fight in the water. It's a bit difficult to deal with them."
At this time, Zhang Sui hoped that he could unblock the art of controlling water. Unfortunately, the art of controlling water belonged to the second stage of transformation. Even if Zhang Sui had enough power, he would not be able to unblock it for the time being.
Although Zhang Sui was able to display the astonishingly powerful Kaitian, the price was to consume all his spiritual power. Those water monsters were widely distributed in the Wei River, so it was difficult for one sword to be effective.
Moreover, the power of the pure spirit accumulated in his body is really limited, and it is not as effective as using the ordinary flying sword method.
However, the current method of flying swords is also limited in terms of distance. It cannot take the head of a person thousands of miles away like the legend. The limit is a hundred steps away.
The Weihe River is not only a hundred paces wide, but about five miles wide, and even more than ten miles wide at its widest point. Zhang Sui's flying sword cannot reach it.
Zhang Sui was moved in his heart and asked, "I wonder if there are any imperial naval forces near Kunzhou Prefecture?"
Cheng Di on the side said: "The imperial court does not have a naval force on the inland river. There is a naval force only along the coast. However, it is impossible to mobilize it in a short time. After all, there are too many procedures. It may take half a month to mobilize it.
Already."
Mr. Meng said to Zhang Sui: "Since you can find the hiding place of those water monsters, why not ask the palace master to arrange a larger merchant ship, and you and I will use the flying sword technique on the ship to see if we can eliminate those hidden dangers."
Zhang Sui nodded and said, "You can give it a try."
Dong Zheng and Cheng Di were overjoyed when they heard this.
Cheng Di stood up directly and said: "I will go back immediately and ask someone to arrange the merchant ship. At most, it should be ready by noon today."
Dong Zheng looked at Cheng Di and said, "Then it's all thanks to you!"
Cheng Di shook his head and said: "This is the responsibility of my Qingyi Guard, but I have to trouble Mr. Zhang again!"
With that said, he bowed to Zhang Sui again.
Zhang Sui looked at Cheng Di who was acting vigorously and resolutely, and secretly admired him in his heart.
He stood up, held Cheng Di's arm, and said with a smile: "Commander Cheng, you are too polite. The elders of my school have said that a big boat has a heavy responsibility, and a horse with a good horse can always gallop. Since I am not capable, I am within the scope of my ability."
If I can help, I will definitely not delay it. This is also a spiritual practice experience for me."
Everyone was impressed after hearing this, but Mrs. Liu was the only one who looked worried and hesitated to speak.
Mr. Meng comforted Mrs. Liu and said, "Mrs. Liu, please don't worry too much. The second young master is not a mortal now. He has extraordinary abilities." He smiled and said, "And the second young master is cautious by nature, and he will definitely not do anything without doing anything."
Am I right about what I’m sure of? Second Young Master!”
When Zhang Sui saw everyone looking at him, he couldn't help but smile sarcastically. He thought to himself, "Just say that I'm a coward. I'm cautious by nature, yet I say it so elegantly."
Dong Zheng saw what was going on and quickly said: "I don't know what kind of help you two need from our government. As long as Kunzhou government has it, I will definitely prepare it for you two."
Zhang Sui pondered for a moment and said: "My lord, you'd better mobilize your troops and mount a strict defense on both sides of the bank to prevent water monsters from escaping ashore and causing harm to others."
Dong Zheng nodded and took note.
Mr. Meng smiled and said: "Master Dong, please prepare a sharp sword for me. I can't use the flying sword technique with my bare hands."
Dong Zheng nodded repeatedly and looked at Zhang Sui. Zhang Sui pointed at the sword at hand with a smile and said: "I don't need it. This sword was given to me by Mr. Dong. I heard that I should take it directly from your study."
of."
Dong Zheng was startled when he heard this. He glanced twice and found that he looked familiar. He smiled and said, "That's right. Mr. Zhang went to danger for me. A sword is nothing."
Cheng Di was a little unable to control himself and wanted to make preparations. Everyone could see what he was thinking, so he agreed to come over at noon today to invite Mr. Meng and Zhang Sui.
Zhang Sui and the others watched Dong Zheng and Cheng Di leave quickly. Mr. Meng praised: "Having this person in charge is a blessing to the Kunzhou government!"
Zhang Sui also nodded in agreement and said: "Master Dong has the power of merit and awe-inspiring aura, and his future achievements will be limitless, but he seems not to be aware of it, which is really strange."
Mr. Meng laughed: "Master Dong was originally a scholar. To be able to reach such a position, he must have great ambitions. In addition, he has done many things to benefit the people by tending the people. It is not surprising that he has the power of merit.
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Maybe there are some inheritance issues that prevent him from realizing these two abilities of his. I will talk to him about it when I have the opportunity."
Zhang Sui nodded.
Liu was naturally a little worried and asked Zhang Sui, "Sui'er, is there really no problem with this trip?"
Zhang Sui consoled him: "Mother, my child never does anything he is not sure of. Please be at ease."
Then he changed the subject and asked: "I wonder how big brother is doing now?"
Speaking of Zhang Tian's situation, Mrs. Liu showed a smile on her face and said: "Your elder brother is fine. He got up early this morning and drank a bowl of medicinal porridge you asked Xin'er to prepare. Now he is slowly taking his time in the inner courtyard.
Move your body.”
Zhang Sui was also delighted when he heard this. He told Mrs. Liu: "I asked Fang Xiong to send me the pills. Let me take one pill in the morning and evening every day. You should recover soon." After thinking about it again, he said: "You also
You can take one pill every day, and I will ask Fang Xiong to send some more over the next two days, which will be of great benefit to the body."
Seeing Zhang Sui's attitude, Mrs. Liu was moved and also full of relief. Her eyes turned slightly red when she heard this and she nodded.
Mr. Meng looked on and nodded and stroked his beard.
At this time, Zhang Xin also ran over with Fang Xiong.
When Mrs. Liu saw Zhang Xin running into the hall with a snow rabbit in her hands, she scolded, "How unbecoming is it for a girl who is no longer a child to act like this all day long?"
Zhang Xin stuck out her tongue at Mrs. Liu and ran to Zhang Sui for refuge.
Zhang Sui said to Fang Xiong: "Nobita, come with me this afternoon and take the guy with you to do something!"
Fang Xiong nodded repeatedly when he heard this.
Accompanying Mr. Liu and Mr. Meng to have breakfast, Zhang Sui said to Mr. Meng: "Sir, sit down and drink tea for a while. I will go see my elder brother. I will ask you to follow me to my residence later. I need to ask you for some things."
Mr. Meng nodded.
Zhang Sui, accompanied by Liu and Zhang Xin, came to the inner courtyard to visit Zhang Tian.
When Zhang Sui walked into the inner courtyard, he saw Zhang Tian sitting at a small stone table in the courtyard, holding a purple piccolo in his hand and being in a daze.
It's said to be a piccolo, but it's actually more like an accessory that's about seven inches long.
Zhang Sui saw that Zhang Tian was in a daze and did not notice the arrival of several people, so he smiled and said: "I wonder which girl gave the eldest brother a token of love, so that he can see things and miss people here?"
Zhang Tian woke up with a start and saw that it was Zhang Sui and the others, so he quickly put the piccolo into his sleeve.
He changed the subject with a smile and said: "It turned out to be the second brother. This time the eldest brother is really dangerous. Thanks to the second brother's intervention, I didn't expect that the second brother has such superb medical skills. I really can't believe it."
Zhang Sui waved his hand and said: "You and I, brothers, don't have to be so polite. Fortunately, the matter on my side was resolved in time, otherwise it would be really dangerous."
Zhang Tian sighed: "The world is changing too fast. It was a peaceful and prosperous time, but these things appeared in the end. The Jiannan Road is even less peaceful."
Zhang Suidao: "Shopkeeper Liu has already told us about the situation on Jiannan Road. If the current situation is dangerous, we should try to shrink our family's property there. People are always more important than wealth."
Zhang Tian nodded and said: "I think so too. In the past few days, I have discussed with the family elders to withdraw the manpower over there first. What do you think?"
Zhang Suidao said: "You can make decisions about family affairs. I don't care about these things. It's not my interest. But if you really have difficulties, you can talk to me."
Hearing this, Zhang Tian glanced at Mrs. Liu, who just nodded.
Zhang Tian said: "I heard my mother and shopkeeper Liu mention you many times before, saying that your personality has changed drastically, and I still don't believe it. This meeting really makes me afraid to associate you with the original second brother."
Zhang Sui laughed. He had explained this topic so many times that he didn't want to talk about it anymore.
Zhang Suidao said: "Now that I have a disciple, I won't be able to stay at home much in the future. I may travel and practice abroad all year round.
The world has changed so much now. When making some choices at home, you must be cautious.
The head of the Kunzhou Palace and the commander of the Qingyi Guards both have a good relationship with me. If I am not at home in the future and encounter something difficult to solve, I can go to them and they will probably not refuse."
Zhang Tian and Liu were extremely happy when they heard this. Those two were the top figures in Kunzhou City. Zhang Sui could make them owe a favor, and he was also willing to let the family use this favor. For the Zhang family, as long as they don't do it themselves in the future,
Death, in Kunzhou City, should be quite guaranteed.
Zhang Tian stood up and said: "This gift is to thank the second brother on behalf of the entire Zhang family. The secret recipes that the second brother took out before and the things that the mother gave to me are really important to us. The second brother deserves this."
present."
After saying this, he bowed solemnly to Zhang Sui. Zhang Sui turned sideways and accepted half of it.
Zhang Sui smiled and said: "After all, I am also a member of the Zhang family. I will definitely not be stingy if I can help."
Zhang Tian nodded and said, "I heard someone say that cultivation consumes a lot of money. If my second brother has any financial needs, please speak up as much as possible. Our family is quite rich." He laughed.
Zhang Sui also smiled and said: "If there is a need, I will definitely ask. I think there is something urgent and important at home now."
Zhang Tian and Mrs. Liu were shocked and asked quickly: "What's the matter?"
Zhang Sui laughed and said, "That's how big brother finds me a sister-in-law."
You should know that Zhang Tian was nearly thirty at this time, but he had never married or had any children, not even a concubine. As the patriarch of a family, this was unimaginable among such families in this era.
When Mrs. Liu heard this, she immediately changed her color, and instantly turned into an old mother urging her to get married, and said to Zhang Tian.
Seeing this, Zhang Sui took Zhang Xin to sit at the stone table and watched Zhang Tian respond to Liu's verbal attacks with a wry smile.
This scene reminded Zhang Sui of his past fear of being dominated by his mother who was urging her to get married.
Zhang Xin whispered to Zhang Sui from the side: "I saw him playing with that piccolo a few years ago. He loves me so much but won't let me touch the piccolo. He must have found someone he likes!"
Seeing the gossipy look on Zhang Xin's face, Zhang Sui also whispered: "Maybe eldest brother has already found a sister-in-law for us outside, but there may be some reasons why he can't bring her back."
Zhang Xin also felt that it made sense.
The two of them huddled next to the stone table, watching the excitement, and only one person came to pick up the melon seeds. They watched the eldest brother, who was always serious and nonchalant, smile apologetically after being scolded, and secretly felt funny in his heart.