Song Zhishu was sitting cross-legged, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered around his body, wandering among his limbs and bones.
He still hadn't found the breath that needed to be refined, so he didn't choose to attack the foundation. Meditation was just to stabilize his own cultivation.
After a long time, Song Zhishu stopped meditating, opened his eyes, walked to the table and began to memorize the principles of university and some Confucian articles. His mind was calm and did not seem to be affected in any way.
Another hour passed, and all the things to be done today were completed. Song Zhishu got up and walked to the bed, his thoughts flowing.
"The Law Enforcement Hall's punishment of the three senior brothers Li should be final soon. I hope Bai Haochen will do what he says and deal with it impartially, without endangering their lives."
Song Zhishu said to himself, his face calm, it had been more than ten days since he last saw Bai Haochen.
During this period of time, I have been paying close attention to the news, and sometimes I will go to Mingyue Academy. Zhou Wenyuan said that he would use the academy's connections to let people know if there is any news.
Song Zhishu was just a handyman disciple and his status was too low. In addition, Li Qingzhou had not returned from his trip, so there were few channels for obtaining the latest news.
Even if there is, it will be difficult to reach the ears in a short time, but it will be much better if Zhou Wenyuan pays attention.
Although Mingyue Academy does not belong to the Sword Sect, there is definitely no problem in getting information and the like.
Yesterday Song Zhishu also went to the academy. Zhou Wenyuan said that the law enforcement hall had taken action, so the punishment for Li Dao and others should be handed down in the next few days, and he had been waiting for the result.
"Brother Song, are you here?"
Another hour passed before Lu Ming's voice sounded outside the door.
Is it finally here?
Song Zhishu's eyes moved slightly, and his mood did not fluctuate much. He walked out and opened the door.
It's not that I don't care, it's because no matter what, the disposition of the Law Enforcement Hall has been decided. Being anxious or anything else can't change the outcome. The key depends on the specific situation.
"Brother Lu." Song Zhishu opened the door and bowed slightly to Lu Ming: "Please come and sit inside."
Song Zhishu introduced the person into the house, and then poured tea for him.
"Brother Song is so polite."
Lu Ming smiled, took the tea and drank it, then suppressed his smile and said with a serious expression: "Brother Song, the Law Enforcement Hall has dealt with your friends. The teacher knew about it through Elder Mingyue."
"Brother Lu, please clarify." Song Zhishu nodded and listened quietly to the latest news.
"The Law Enforcement Hall has severely punished those people for breaking into the Tiancong Mountains and stealing the elders' spiritual fields."
Lu Ming paused and continued: "Everyone involved, no matter who they are, whether intentionally or not, will have their cultivation levels revoked by the Law Enforcement Hall, their spiritual veins will be removed, and they will become mortals as a warning."
To withdraw the spiritual veins? To abolish the cultivation level?
Hearing this, Song Zhishu's heart tightened and he could not believe it.
Because this punishment is too severe, it is simply dealt with according to the highest standards.
You know, what is the most important thing for a monk? Isn’t it spiritual veins and realm? Now the Law Enforcement Hall has directly abolished the two most important things. For a monk, this is equivalent to cutting off the path of cultivation, which is better than killing him directly.
All must be ruthless.
If a monk's cultivation level declines, he will have to suffer from drying up of his meridians and physical decay, let alone destroying his spiritual veins and cultivation level?
Without the support of spiritual energy, you will suffer the pain of being cut into pieces by a thousand cuts, having your heart eaten by insects, and basically being tortured every day, which is very miserable.
Song Zhishu originally thought that he would be given a beating and given some spiritual stones as compensation, but he did not expect this result. So, weren't Bai Haochen's words just perfunctory?
But thinking about it carefully, Bai Haochen only said that he would not take the lives of Li Dao and others, but did not promise anything else to himself.
There seems to be nothing to fault.
Song Zhishu's eyes changed, but he quickly remembered something and looked at Lu Mingdao: "Brother Lu just said that everyone involved will be punished in this way, so does it include Liu Qing and others?"
"I don't know what it is specifically, but this is what Elder Mingyue told the teacher personally, so there should be nothing wrong with it."
Lu Ming replied that he didn't know what happened before and after, but Elder Mingyue said so, so that was it.
Even Liu Qing and others suffered the same punishment?
"Bai Qiuyu, Bai Haochen, these two brothers are really ruthless. They don't spare anyone. Do you want to block my mouth?" Song Zhishu felt a little heavy after hearing this, because he really did not expect this result.
Especially people like Liu Qing, who originally obeyed Bai Qiuyu's orders, thought they would be punished differently, but in the end they were
Song Zhishu understood that this would not only silence him, but also block Youyou's mouth.
Because everyone is the same and there is no favoritism.
Even if you feel dissatisfied, what can you do?
Everyone went in together, so it’s impossible for you to be different from others, right?
"So cruel! So poisonous!"
Perhaps this was Bai Qiuyu's plan from the beginning.
Song Zhishu clenched his fist slightly, feeling angry in his heart, but there was nothing he could do about this result. The other party had already done everything. No matter how dissatisfied he was, who could he be?
Nothing can be done.
"Brother Song." Looking at Zhishu Song's appearance across from him, Lu Ming couldn't help but said: "Brother Song, there is one more thing you should pay attention to. You haven't gone out much, so you don't know. Now you are not only in Mingyue City, but also in the other eight cities of the Sword Sect.
, there is also a statement that is not good for you."
"What do you mean?" Song Zhishu raised his head and asked.
"Some people say that the reason why your friends were so severely punished was all because of you. If it weren't for you, they wouldn't be so miserable. They were lynched in the law enforcement hall because of you.
That’s right, some people say that it’s best not to get close to you in the future, otherwise you will get burned and the path to immortality will be cut off.”
Lu Ming frowned and continued: "I guess that maybe everything before and after is ultimately directed at you."
"Someone is deliberately stirring up trouble and adding fuel to the flames behind the scenes, just to isolate you."
Song Zhishu said nothing, thinking about Lu Ming's words, and then fell into deep thought, summarizing everything that had happened recently, and finally his expression changed slightly.
Lu Ming was right. Ever since the last time Junior Sister Qingzhou chased and killed Bai Qiuyu, Bai Qiuyu had held a grudge against him, and the matter at that time had never really been settled. The grudge between the two parties still existed.
This person must also be trying all kinds of methods behind the scenes to target himself.
But during this period of time, I rarely go out, and I act extremely carefully, leaving no clues.
Bai Qiuyu had no idea what to do, so she finally focused on the people around her.
What lured Li Dao into the Tiancong Mountains, and why the Law Enforcement Hall gave them the most severe punishment, these are not the real purpose of Bai Qiuyu and the others. Their real purpose from beginning to end is to deal with themselves.
Li Dao and the other three were just minor characters incidentally, and had never been taken seriously by these people.
Otherwise, why are all kinds of unfavorable remarks coming out before the punishment from the Law Enforcement Hall is issued?
Song Zhishu could definitely think of it.
When the results of the treatment of Li Dao and others come out, it will definitely shock a large group of low-level disciples, causing him to be isolated and suppressed.
"What a good means and good calculation."
Song Zhishu said to himself, already thinking a little clearly.
As for why it was them, Song Zhishu knew in his heart that Bai Qiuyu could not accomplish this kind of thing alone. Even if his brother was Bai Haochen, who was a true disciple, could he completely influence the decision-making of the Law Enforcement Hall?
Therefore, his enemy is not just Bai Qiuyu, but maybe a certain group of people with high status in the Sword Sect.
"Brother Song, you have been working so hard for those friends for a period of time. It can be said that you have done your best to benevolent and righteous. I know that Brother Lu does not want to accept this result, but the force against you is very strong, otherwise Elder Mingyue would not be able to do it.
I don’t want to say more, so don’t think about making a show of it, just be patient for a while.”
Lu Ming spoke up to persuade Song Zhishu. He could guess how powerful the opponent was now.
As a friend, it is necessary to remind me, because there is no way to do it.
"I understand Brother Lu's good intentions."
Song Zhishu nodded, understanding that Lu Ming was doing it for his own good. The meaning of that sentence was also very simple. A gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. He knows that there is an irresistible force on the other side. If he can't figure it out, he will hit his head.
Blood flow.
"Anyway, please remember my words, Brother Song. You have done enough. The result has been determined. Brother Song does not need to blame himself."
We had known each other for a while, and Lu Ming knew what kind of person Song Zhishu was.
It is precisely for this reason that he continues to persuade.
"I know."
Song Zhishu didn't say much, he just stood up and thanked him: "Brother Lu has been troubled these days, so I went there in person today."
"Brother Song, you don't have to be polite. You and I are gentlemen, and the teacher has entrusted us with it. This is our duty." Lu Ming immediately returned the greeting, but did not take it to heart, and felt that even if he did not have the teacher's relationship, he should
Those who help will also help.
Then the two chatted for a few more words, but most of them were spoken by Lu Ming. The summary was to persuade Song Zhishu to stay calm.
Half an hour later, Lu Ming stood up to say goodbye. The news was conveyed, and everything that needed to be said was said. There were still things to do in the academy, so naturally he could not stay any longer.
Soon after, only Song Zhishu was left in the room.
The sound of traffic outside was still there, and it seemed no different from usual times.
But at this moment, Song Zhishu felt a gloomy energy surging in his chest. This gloomy energy seemed to have appeared a long time ago. Ever since Bai Qiuyu cut off the Saint Sword Fetus, it has not been vented.
However, because I had been studying to clarify my thoughts and cultivate my character during this period, I had already suppressed it.
But today, after knowing the results of Li Dao and others' handling, as well as a series of events.
The depression in Song Zhishu's chest appeared again, and it was very obvious.
If Bai Qiuyu and others were only dealing with him, Song Zhishu would not do the same, but the viciousness of those people exceeded expectations, and the people around him were not spared either.
Are Li Dao and others innocent? Innocent, not innocent either.
Driven by profit, he breaks into the Tiancong Mountains without authorization and violates the rules of the sect. He should be punished and has nothing to say.
But isn't it innocent to be framed by others and cut off from the path of spiritual practice because of oneself and the most severe treatment from the Law Enforcement Hall?
What can I do?
I can't do anything. I'm just practicing the ninth level of Qi Dzogchen. I'm just a handyman disciple.
Song Zhishu was silent. He stood by the window and watched the people coming and going on the street below. He then turned to look at the Confucian articles and the Way of University that he had written silently on the table in the past few days, and murmured three words.