Song Zhishu was a little surprised when he heard this.
Although he had already guessed that something big would happen, it happened too suddenly.
Moreover, Qingzhou City was directly sealed off. It was obvious that the situation was much more serious than imagined, so this method was chosen.
However, Song Zhishu didn't understand the specific reason yet, so he paused and did not ask directly. He just said: "A few fellow Taoists came in and talked slowly. There is no need to rush."
The city has been sealed and cannot be changed. No matter how shocked or panicked it is, it is useless. The most important thing is to understand the cause and effect.
Song Zhishu's reaction made Lin Cheng and others look at each other. In their eyes, the other party would always look like he had not changed at all, but thinking about it carefully, it seemed normal. Someone who could make an angry comment on reforms in Taihao Sword Sect,
What storms have you not seen?
Immediately, several people bowed slightly, and at the same time, their moods were no longer as panicked as before, and they became much calmer.
Soon everyone returned to the house, and Song Zhishu poured them each a cup of spiritual tea.
You must be calm in everything and do not panic everywhere.
Only in this way can we look at everything with a normal mind. This is a manifestation of self-cultivation to a certain extent and will not be swayed by emotions.
"Three fellow Taoists, don't be anxious. Please explain slowly what is going on." After pouring a cup of spiritual tea for each of the three of them, Song Zhishu sat down and spoke softly at the same time, unhurriedly.
"This is how Fellow Daoist Song is."
Lin Cheng also calmed down completely and explained: "Just this morning, the city lord's palace suddenly issued an order, and traces of demons were found around Qingzhou City, and there were even formations left by the demons. The situation is serious, and the demons are sinister and cunning.
In order to prevent the situation from escalating, starting from today, Qingzhou City cannot be entered or left, and all monks are not allowed to leave the city."
"At the same time, the Wanshi Pavilion will issue unified tasks to deal with demon incidents, but the monks in the city can accept them according to their own circumstances and are not forced to do so."
Having said this, Lin Cheng couldn't help but look at Song Zhishu: "Fellow Daoist Song hit the mark. Maybe in the future, we may really have to face the demon head-on."
Li Xiansong and Wang Chong also turned slightly pale, because they could tell from the actions of the city lord's palace to seal the city.
Monsters are very scary and cannot be compared to ordinary monsters.
That's why.
After the three people heard the news before, they hurriedly came to see Song Zhishu and wanted to hear his opinion.
Song Zhishu knew what a few people were thinking, and after a moment of silence, he spoke to comfort: "The move to seal the city seems serious, but it also shows that the city lord's palace already has the means to deal with demons. Otherwise, it would not be sealing the city, but trying to drive away the monks.
Well, besides, Wanshi Pavilion has also issued a mission, so the three fellow Taoists don’t have to worry too much."
This was Song Zhishu’s idea. He knew very well that the decision to suddenly close the city and announce the presence of demons would indeed cause a certain degree of panic in the city. But from another perspective, if the city lord’s palace did not have the means to deal with it, it would definitely not
Do this.
The reason is also very simple. The demon is attacking and the matter is serious. Can closing the city solve it?
So we can't just look at the surface of this kind of thing, but think about it on a deeper level. Furthermore, how long has it been since the discovery of the Heaven-Sealing Demonic Array? Why is there a reaction now? Obviously the upper levels have made a decision, and they may use this to fight back against the demon.
Otherwise, why would Wanshi Pavilion issue a mission?
When the three of them heard Song Zhishu's comfort, they immediately nodded, thinking that what he said was reasonable. There were monks and mortals in the city.
If there is no way to deal with the monsters and the city is directly sealed off, is it possible that Chengdu will stay and wait to die?
"What Fellow Daoist Song said is true. There are many monks in the city now, from various aristocratic families and sects. Even the imperial guards in imperial robes from the Great Zhou Dynasty have appeared. I'm afraid it's just to control the situation." Lin Cheng told the news he knew.
, turned to look at Song Zhishu: "And I also heard that the Taihao Sword Sect also sent people. Although they did not enter the city, they went to the depths of the Qingyun Mountains."
The major aristocratic sects, the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the Taihao Sword Sect were already an extremely powerful force.
Lin Cheng also understood that the reason why the City Lord's Palace issued the announcement now must have been sufficient preparations some time ago.
Especially the Taihao Sword Sect, one of the three major sword sects in the world. There are countless powerful people in it. Now they are also involved. Even if there are monsters, they have enough ability to deal with it. Some things are really not something that casual cultivators like them can worry about.
Taihao Sword Sect is also dispatched?
After Song Zhishu heard it, he didn't feel much.
Because this was all within his expectation. After all, Qingzhou was quite close to the Taihao Sword Sect, and he would definitely not leave it alone if a demon appeared.
Therefore, Song Zhishu did not ask about the specific situation, but continued: "In addition to closing the city, is there any other news?"
Only by knowing enough information can we determine what the current situation is and how to deal with it.
And I have been in seclusion for a while, so I don’t know much. I can only understand it from three people.
"There is not much other news, but the newly released tasks of Wanshi Pavilion have caused discussions among many monks in the city. Because they are all about investigating demon incidents, the rewards are extremely generous. It is said that they start with at least 100,000 spiritual stones, but among them
There is a mandatory requirement, that is, a team of at least ten people must take over the task, and there must be a Confucian scholar in the team."
Lin Cheng thought for a moment and then revealed the most eye-catching news after the city was closed, which was the mission issued by Wanshi Pavilion.
One hundred thousand spirit stones, this is definitely a huge sum of money for ordinary casual cultivators.
Once it can be completed, you won't have to worry about spiritual stones for at least the next one or two years.
Therefore, many monks in the city were very tempted.
But even that rigid condition has blocked some people out, leaving them helpless.
"Confucian scholars can cultivate Confucian righteousness in their bodies when they enter the three realms. This is the most advantageous way to restrain demons. It is reasonable for Wanshi Pavilion to set such conditions."
Song Zhishu spoke out, knowing very well the reason for Wanshi Pavilion's request, while ensuring that the task could be completed.
It would also prevent monks from losing their lives in vain in front of monsters. Although monsters are strong, they are not invincible. The power of Confucianism can restrain them. Once encountered, at least there will be no way to deal with them.
"Who says it isn't?"
Wang Chong couldn't help but say, "Fellow Daoist Song, you don't know that now all the scholars in Qingzhou Academy have become treasures, and their status has increased rapidly. It's a pity that a few of us don't have the talent for reading. Otherwise, we can also study and raise those so-called
Confucian righteousness.”
"Yes, I heard someone at the inn say that many casual cultivators now want to enter Qingzhou Academy. They are looking for connections and ways to start studying and writing. They say that when they encounter demons in the future, they can also have some self-protection.
Means." Li Xiansong also spoke, with a look of envy in his words.
He doesn't want to truly practice Confucianism or Taoism, or rely on it to complete the mission of Wanshi Pavilion. What's important is that the demon appears now, and he doesn't know when he will encounter it. Although he has some cultivation, he is the real nemesis of the demon.
We also need the power of Confucianism.
I just want to protect myself.
"So what if you have talent? Qingzhou Academy is so big, and there are only so many people it can teach. Even though there are many people who want to enter Qingzhou Academy, how many of them can stay in the end? And even if they can stay, how many of them include
What about the casual cultivators? There are so many forces in Qingzhou City, and even if there are quotas, we, the casual cultivators, will not be able to do so."
Lin Cheng shook his head directly. He had a more thorough view and believed that it was difficult to enter Qingzhou Academy now, especially for casual cultivators.
And a few people didn't have that qualification before, let alone now, just think about it in your own mind.
Song Zhishu, on the other hand, sat aside and said nothing, lowering his head in deep thought.
This is somewhat similar to the situation after Mr. Gu Yun and others started preaching in the Taihao Sword Sect. Everyone was vying to enter the academy.
But the difference is that those monks in Qingzhou entered the academy in order to have more means of self-protection.
Because now the demon has appeared, everyone has a sense of crisis in their hearts.
Regardless of whether I can successfully nourish my energy in the end.
But you have to give it a try.
This is human nature, just like a mortal encounters a disaster, and now telling him there is a way to deal with or alleviate it, that mortal is equivalent to grabbing a life-saving straw, and replacing the mortal with a monk, comparing the disaster to a demon
, the principle between the two is actually the same.
However, the current Qingzhou Academy does not have that ability, and there are not many gentlemen in the academy, so it cannot meet the requirements at all.
The monks in the city are trying their best to squeeze in, but the question is, is there such a chance?
Even if there is, only a small number of people can obtain it.
The casual cultivators at the bottom can only take a look.
Song Zhishu was very clear about this. After thinking for a while, he looked at the three of them: "In short, after Qingzhou's closure, the city is still very safe and there will be no danger. As long as we don't leave rashly, we should be able to
There will be no problem.”
There are two benefits of Qingzhou's city closure. One is that it can concentrate scattered forces, and the other is to protect more people.
Although I don’t know what the final effect will be, it is the only option now.
After all, no one knows how far this demon incident will go.
"We all understand what Fellow Daoist Song said."
Lin Cheng nodded, and then said: "Before we came to see you, we had the same idea in our hearts. Unfortunately, we have no chance to do those tasks in Wanshi Pavilion."
He felt a little regretful in his heart. The demon was indeed terrifying, but the reward for the mission was indeed extremely generous. Anyone would be tempted, especially someone like Lin Cheng who relied on himself all year round, because he was too short of spiritual stones.
Of course, Lin Cheng was just thinking about it and would not really choose to take the risk. His life was more important than the spiritual stone.
"Fellow Daoist Lin does not need to do this. In the future, when the situation is under control, there is actually no chance."
Song Zhishu spoke out, and at the same time, a smile appeared on his face.
Everything I know about demons is from other people's mouths. I have never really come into contact with them. Now that I am so close, I naturally have some thoughts in my heart. However, all this has to wait for the upper management to control the situation. At least don't mess around now.
However, Song Zhishu's words moved the hearts of several people present, and their eyes couldn't help but reveal a little surprise.
Lin Cheng and the others knew that Song Zhishu was a Taoist and Confucian practitioner, and his Confucian realm was much better than Chen Jingyun of Qingzhou Academy. Moreover, they had also heard that the original vision in Taihao Sword Sect was caused by his Confucian talent.
With such talent and Confucian cultivation, there will definitely not be much of a problem in dealing with demons.
Especially the sentence 'There will be no chance after the situation is under control'.
They also let them see that maybe they could follow Fellow Daoist Song to take over the mission of Wanshi Pavilion and then meet the so-called demon. With Fellow Daoist Song here, they would feel relieved.
Of course, Lin Cheng and others also knew that this kind of matter needed to be obeyed, so he said that he would stay in the city honestly for the time being.
Immediately, the four of them chatted for a while, and Song Zhishu also learned more news from their mouths.
All in all, everyone in Qingzhou City is in danger now, especially those who are not strong.
Everyone hopes that nothing serious will happen and that they can get through it safely.
An hour later, Lin Cheng and others said goodbye and left the room, planning to improve their strength as much as possible within the limited time.
Of course, before that, Song Zhishu once again told them to be more cautious. Although the relationship was not very close, they still needed to be reminded. It was not for any reason, but to follow the goodness in their hearts, which is also the way of a gentleman.
After the three of them left, Song Zhishu tidied up the room a little and then left the inn.
It happened that during this time, he also engraved several gems and planned to sell them to Wanshi Pavilion.
Then exchange them for spiritual stones to buy other resources that can improve your cultivation.
When demons appear, no one can take them lightly.
The streets of Qingzhou City are no longer as lively as before. There are very few monks on the streets, and there are only a few stalls doing business. They look empty. It is not that the people in the city have left. On the contrary, a message has been sent to the city lord's palace.
Later, I became panicked and did not dare to go out at will.
This is normal. The news about the demon was so sudden that many people were unprepared and must have thought it was safer to stay at home.
"Mr. Gu Yun once said that demons are transformed by evil spirits and five poisons. They are murderous and plundering nature. They are very terrifying. Monks are almost unable to guard against demons. Only the power of Confucianism can fight against them. Each demon has its own strength.
They are different, the most representative of them are the seventy-two earth demons and the thirty-six heavenly demons, which are even more terrifying. I wonder what kind of existence is coming to Qingzhou this time."
Song Zhishu was walking on the road, lowering his head and thinking. He knew too little about demons, so he wanted to see them with his own eyes.
Otherwise, it is meaningless to keep hearing about it from others, because you will always have to face it in the end.
Since you can't escape, it's better to understand it earlier.
"Everyone, the number of students in Qingzhou Academy is full and we will no longer recruit students from outside. Please go back."
"It's only been a while, why are there no places left? No, no, we have to recruit more."
"Yeah, I just saw someone else entering at the back door, why do you say no?"
"Does Qingzhou Academy look down on us casual cultivators?"
At this time, a loud noise suddenly came from the distance. Song Zhishu looked up and saw that it was in the direction of Qingzhou Academy.
I saw crowds of people surging on the street at this moment, most of them were monks practicing Qi and building foundations. Judging by the attire of these people, they were all casual cultivators. They all seemed to want to enter Qingzhou Academy at this moment, and there were so many of them.
Looking up, there were at least thousands of people.
But according to Qingzhou Academy, it is already full and you can’t get in even if you want to.
But some monks said that someone entered the academy through the back door
In fact, everyone knows the reason.
"No matter where you are, there are classes. If there is a lower class, there will naturally be an upper class. Qingzhou Academy is recruiting students, especially at this juncture. How can you get in without some power and background?"
Song Zhishu thought of Lin Cheng's words today, shook his head slightly, stopped for a while and then left.
This is Qingzhou Academy, not Taihao Sword Sect. Even if there is unfairness, I can't do anything.
Not long after, Song Zhishu arrived at Wanshi Pavilion and was still greeted by the girl in blue.
There are many monks here, and they buy some pure Yang talismans and magic weapons, because these things also have a certain restraint effect on demons, but there are not many, but it is better than nothing.
Fortunately, the upper levels were well prepared for the city's closure, so there was no chaos in the city or Wanshi Pavilion.
I believe that in a few days, when the situation stabilizes and more news comes, things will be much better.
After Song Zhishu entered the Wanshi Pavilion, he sold four medium-grade spiritual gems. The normal price was 20,000 spiritual stones, but now is a special period, so he calculated the price at 30,000 spiritual stones.
However, he did not use these 30,000 spirit stones to buy Lingyuan Dan, but replaced them all with raw materials, precious jade.
There are five high-grade spiritual gems and twenty middle-grade spiritual gems, a total of twenty-five.
The reason why.
It was Song Zhishu who thought that even if he used all the spirit stones to buy Lingyuan Dan, he would not be able to continue to improve his strength. It would not be of much use. But the treasure jade is different. After the inscription is completed, it can be sold or used to enhance strength. This is
In order to prepare in advance when facing the monster later.
After doing this, Song Zhishu said goodbye to the girl in blue, left Wanshi Pavilion, and went straight to the inn.
A mid-grade spiritual gem is nothing, and with his current spirit, it doesn't take much effort to engrave it.
It's just that the high-grade spiritual gem is a bit troublesome. I want to directly engrave it successfully, but I'm still a little unsure.
"Let's start with the middle-grade spiritual-grade jade."
Song Zhishu thought for a moment, and then took out a jade, but he did not engrave it immediately. Instead, he sat up cross-legged and calmed down.
The next moment, an ancient book appeared in Song Zhishu's mind, and then he slowly opened it.
It is exactly three thousand divine texts.
"To deal with demons, ordinary immortal inscriptions are definitely useless. Divine inscriptions must be needed, and they must be able to target demons." Song Zhishu thought while searching for the words he needed among the three thousand divine inscriptions. He planned to inscribe two, so that
It's more powerful.
Not long after, two words caught his attention.
‘To’ and ‘Yang’.
They are two separate divine characters, but they are different from the previous words "山" and "元" because these two characters can form one word.
It should be noted that Song Zhishu has not tried it yet to see what kind of power it will show when the sacred words are combined into words.
So he directly chose these two words without thinking.
Open your eyes.
Song Zhishu looked at the medium-grade spiritual grade jade in his hand, adjusted his mind, took out his spiritual pen, and was about to start inscribing.
"My Excellency, Chen Jingyun, has come with his master, especially to ask to see Mr. Song."
It was Chen Jingyun's voice. His words were polite, his etiquette was very thorough, and there was nothing abrupt about it.
Song Zhishu knew that the other party might come back for a visit, but he didn't expect it to be this time, especially when Chen Jingyun also brought a teacher. Isn't that the dean of Qingzhou Academy?
With his thoughts at this point, Song Zhishu put away the jade and the magic pen, straightened his clothes, and opened the door.
It was Chen Jingyun outside, and behind him, there was an old man in Confucian robes with gray hair on his temples, a smile on his face, and he looked approachable.
After seeing Zhishu Song, the smile in the old man's eyes became stronger than before, and he slightly cupped his hands: "Hello Mr. Song, I am Cheng Hong, the current dean of Qingzhou Academy. I hope you will forgive me for nagging you today."
"Mr. Cheng, you're welcome. Just call me by my first name."
When Song Zhishu saw the other party saluting, he immediately chose to return the salute.
He had heard Chen Jingyun say before that the dean of Qingzhou Academy was a Confucian scholar in the realm of gentleman, and he really couldn't bear to be called sir.
"How dare you, Mr. Song recited the Dao of the University. Everyone in the world knows that there is a gentleman's Dao. Although I am a few years older and have studied for a few more years, I still can't understand the truth behind it. And the so-called master
As a teacher, there is nothing wrong with calling me sir."
Cheng Hong was very polite and did not use his status or status to pressure others. On the contrary, he was very humble and told the reason why he wanted to call himself sir.
And this finally made Song Zhishu understand why Chen Jingyun had an upright character. In addition to his own reasons, he also had a good teacher.
"Mr. Cheng, you are so complimentary." Song Zhishu bowed and spoke again: "Please sit inside, gentlemen. If you stand outside all the time, I will lose my etiquette."
"Thank you Mr. Song."
Cheng Hong nodded, and then entered the room with his student Chen Jingyun.
Song Zhishu poured a cup of tea for each of them. After all, they are scholars, so the way of hospitality must be different.
"Mr. Song is not busy."
When Cheng Hong saw that the tea was filled, he immediately cupped his hand slightly, and without any nonsense, he directly explained his purpose: "This time I bothered Mr. Song without asking for permission. I want Mr. Song to do me a favor for Qingzhou Academy."