"Of course there will be rewards. Your Baochang Society has done a lot to quell the chaos, and the Protectorate will not turn a blind eye."
As soon as the Governor of Qi finished his compliments, he changed the subject: "But your Baochang Society ambushed the Maocai Society in the Dashahai area for Mani Pearl, and even killed Wu Maocai."
Cheng Sanwu showed no sign of cowardice: "I didn't kill Wu Maocai. He was swallowed by the sand dragon. I can only blame my bad luck. Besides, the Mani Pearl was originally carried out by our Baochang Society in conjunction with the Baima Society.
We were escorted by the Maocai Society who killed people to seize the treasure on the way. Moreover, the Duhufu also acted sideways and helped the Maocai Society capture us."
Su Wangting glanced at Cheng Sanwu repeatedly, fearing to offend the Protector of Qi. Fortunately, the Protector of Qi himself did not change his color: "Manizhu is involved in a wide range of things. It is difficult to determine the right and wrong of it. This government will not pursue it for the time being... Chang Qing
Sir, I heard that you are a guest of Maocai Society?"
"That's right." Mr. Changqing said urgently: "There is a big thing happening right now, I would like to teach the Protector to know about it."
"Is it about the recent abnormal energy in the Western Region and the backlash of spells?" Qi Dadu said, guarding his chest: "Several magicians in the mansion were injured while accompanying the army to quell the chaos. I have roughly guessed the reason."
"Exactly." Mr. Changqing explained in detail: "I guess that an expert used a blessed land cave somewhere in the Tianshan Mountains to launch a vast barrier to cover the Western Region, so that pagan spells cannot be cast at will. And many of my Taoist spells have tricks.
The yin and yang energy of heaven and earth, once a spell is cast in the barrier, will immediately suffer backlash. And the stronger the power of the spell, the deeper the backlash will be."
The Protector of Qi pondered seriously for a moment, and then asked: "I heard that the Mani Pearl is not a Zoroastrian sacred object?"
Mr. Changqing replied: "My master, Daguan Zhenren of Fu Zanggong, was observing the stars and gases in Mount Song. As early as more than ten years ago, he discovered that the falling star fell far to the southwest. In recent years, he has also detected the prevalence of star gases, gradually approaching.
In the territory of Daxia, it is expected that it is the star essence that can connect to the sky."
"Can this thing assist in the casting of spells?" Qi Dadu asked.
"It is indeed of great use!" Mr. Changqing said with emphasis: "Taoist magic has a very profound achievement, which is called 'cave in the pot'. This method is to open up a small world in the pot. The sun and moon shine brightly in the pot.
, the rest of the stars, clouds, mountains, rivers, vegetation, and all kinds of spirits are no different from the outside world, and can even accommodate palaces, towers, cities, and countryside. If you want to create such a cave-like sky in a pot, you must use the star marrow."
When Mr. Changqing talked about things he was familiar with, he naturally started talking non-stop. The Protector of Qi was very patient and asked curiously: "Could it be that Mr. Changqing knows how to perform such a wonderful technique?"
"I... naturally can't do it." Mr. Changqing is not so arrogant: "Although it is recorded in the book, there are only a handful of people who can create a cave in a pot throughout the ages."
"Sir, what do you think the person who pretended to be a Zoroastrian priest wanted to do to seize the Star Essence?" Qi Daduhu asked.
Mr. Changqing shook his head and said: "I'm not sure, but that man can lay out a vast barrier and drive powerful demons, which shows that his magic skills are extremely high. In his hands, the Star Essence will definitely be of great effectiveness."
The Great Protector of Qi agreed: "I believe that most of the recent turmoil in the Western Regions is related to this person. During the previous turmoil, a group of rebel remnants of the Shunishi tribe were captured. They believe in Zoroastrianism and claim to have been ordered by the leader of the religion."
"Leader?" Su Wangting looked puzzled.
"What do you think, Manager Su?"
Su Wangting replied: "The common people once learned about Zoroastrianism from Elder Mushid. Whether it is the old land of Persia or the Western Regions, Zoroastrianism does not have the position of 'leader'."
"In this case, claiming to be the leader can be regarded as treason and rebellion." The Great Protector of Qi immediately set the tone for the current situation: "The demons used the name of Zoroastrianism to gather people to cause chaos. This government must wipe out all of them to stabilize the Western Region."
Mr. Changqing crossed his hands and saluted: "This action of the Great Protector will save the world and save the people. It will definitely accumulate lasting happiness and bless the descendants of the Yin family."
Cheng Sanwu glanced at Mr. Changqing with some surprise. This guy was used to being arrogant in the past, and he always treated others with courtesy. He didn't expect that he could be so flattering.
"This is my responsibility." Qi Dadu said defensively: "The first thing now is to find the location of the lair of this group of monsters and gangsters. It should also be the blessed land spiritual point where the barrier is activated. Am I right?"
"Exactly."
"Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Changqing, to assist me and work with the other secretaries on the survey." The Protector of Qi said in a steady and matter-of-fact tone: "As for Manager Su, the scouts of Baochang Society will probably have to work a lot more with me.
Soldiers and horses went into the mountains together to search."
Su Wangting immediately replied respectfully: "Baochang Society dares to disobey the order."
The Great Protector of Qi once again turned his attention to Cheng Sanwu: "Now that the barrier covers the Western Region, advanced spells are not dared to be used at will. Our government plans to assemble a few teams of brave vanguards. After finding the rebellious gang's lair, they will venture in. Cheng Sanwu, you
Are you willing to participate?"
"Count me in." Cheng Sanwu didn't have so many refined words in his stomach: "If you think about it carefully, I fought against the demon several times. It was probably the fault of the false leader, and I have become enemies with him.
"
"Then I hope you can take the lead when the time comes." Protector Qi easily arranged the responsibilities of the three people. Finally he looked at Afu, hesitated a little, and asked: "This girl, are you..."
Afu had been silent just now, and now she took out a pair of fish talismans from her arms: "The messenger from the Ministry of Internal Affairs has been ordered to come to investigate the matter of Mani Pearl."
After hearing this, the expressions of everyone present changed, and everyone's eyes were focused on Afu. Especially Cheng Sanwu and Su Wangting, their expressions changed, and they could not say a word.
The Great Protector of Qi immediately stood up and left his seat, stepped forward to take the fish talisman and inspected it. After confirming that it was correct, he handed it back to Afu. He took the initiative to bow down and said, "Your Majesty is here, but I am a little far away from you. Please forgive me."
Afu's expression was enigmatic and elusive. She said in a cold tone: "The Great Protector does not have to be like this. Now we have understood that the Mani Pearl is not a Zoroastrian sacred object, and we have also learned the truth about the demons causing trouble."
The Protector-General of Qi holds a high position in the Western Region and can be said to have control over life and death. But at this moment, when facing Afu, he acted like a subordinate minister and asked for advice: "I wonder what the envoy has to say about the arrangement of this government?"
Afu said calmly: "I will not interfere with how the Protector acts."
These words were heard in Qi Dadu's protective ears, and they were definitely not laissez-faire. Today, His Majesty often sends embroidered messengers from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to monitor all parties. Every move he makes falls into the eyes of the other party. If he makes a slight mistake, the consequences will be disastrous.
"Then... let's go and prepare as we just agreed." Qi Daduhu arranged.
Su Wangting and the other two people announced that they were leaving one after another. The Protector of Qi then said to Afu: "I will immediately order someone to arrange the residence for the envoy."
"No, I will act together with Cheng Sanwu and the others." Afu smiled slightly: "If we find the demon's lair, I will also go there together."
Afu turned around and left the main hall, and Qi Dadu Protector bowed deeply to see her off. When she was far away, Qi Zhiyi dared to approach and say: "Father, is she really a good person at home?"
"I've checked the Kanhe Fish Talisman, and there's no way it's fake." The Protector of Qi said solemnly: "And I noticed that she is not an ordinary person, and her race is different."
Qi Zhiyi said: "She is a barbarian. You can tell at a glance."
"No, I'm not talking about the difference between Hu and Han." Qi Dadu Protector frowned slightly: "I suspect that she is a non-human race. It is said that the Ministry of Internal Affairs raises a group of capable people and strangers, some of whom are old monsters who have lived for hundreds of years.
That’s how this person makes me feel!”
"What did your Majesty send her here to do?" Qi Zhiyi asked quickly.
"I can't say for sure." The Great Protector of Qi thought for a moment: "But it doesn't matter if the chamberlain is here. I pride myself on being fair and unbiased, so I can go up to heaven to listen."
"No favoritism?" Qi Zhiyi also reacted: "What about the British Duke..."
The Protector of Qi raised his hand to stop him: "Don't talk about the British Duke in the future."
"My child obeys my command."
"You seem to think highly of that Cheng Sanwu?" Qi Daduhu asked: "As soon as we returned to the city, we had a fight with him, which made Wen Changshi come to me in private to complain."
Qi Zhiyi said with a smile: "I just thought that if there were such fierce and brave people to help me, the Protector's Office would be able to do more."
"You will take the lead in attacking the vanguard battalion of the demon lair." The Great Protector of Qi immediately ordered: "You will select the elites in the army. If Cheng Sanwu wants anything, just agree to it."
"Father, do you want to use Cheng Sanwu to test the embroidered clothes messenger?" Qi Zhiyi asked.
"Not exactly." The Protector of Qi didn't say any more. He recalled that the first time he saw Cheng Sanwu, he felt that this person was difficult to predict. The long experience of killing and killing gave him an idea - maybe today
The key to defeating the enemy and quelling the chaos lies in this person.
…
The three people who left the main hall first fell into silence. Cheng Sanwu scratched his head a little irritably. Su Wangting's face darkened, but it was Mr. Changqing who spoke first:
"I didn't expect it. I didn't expect that a big shot from the Ministry of Internal Affairs would actually have been with you for so long. He really didn't show any flaws."
Hearing the unconcealed sarcasm of the other party, Cheng Sanwu cursed: "Can't you, a blind Taoist priest, say a few words less?"
"Although I assisted Mr. Wu before, I was not a retainer of the British prince." Mr. Changqing said calmly: "But behind your Baochang Society is Prime Minister Lu. During these days, that woman is probably collecting evidence of crimes and is thinking about it.
How can I send you to the heavenly prison so that you can reach the land prime minister?"
Cheng Sanwu was just thinking about finding a piece of dirty cloth to stuff into Mr. Changqing's mouth, when Afu's slightly teasing voice came from behind:
"You know, magicians who deceive people with their evil words can be considered guilty of conspiracy. After all, these people only need some small means, such as prophecies and graphics, and lies in evil books, to deceive many ignorant people. This happens almost every few years.
People like this are happy to rebel and cause chaos."
Mr. Changqing's face froze, the confidence and pride he had just now completely disappeared, and he did not dare to refute Afu.
"Why don't you say anything?" Afu glanced at the three grown men and couldn't help but laugh: "Aren't you scared? All of these people used to kill people without blinking an eye and talk loudly without stopping.
The character has now become a boring gourd."
"You are awesome! Who can compare with you?" Cheng Sanwu said through gritted teeth.
"Are you angry?" Afubi's eyes were bright. Seeing Cheng Sanwu turn away, she crossed her arms and said, "Look, if you are so vigilant now, how can I do anything? Now that we have figured out the matter, it will be helpful to everyone.
all good."
Su Wangting crossed his hands and said, "I didn't know the identity of the envoy before, so I offended you. Please forgive me."
Afu flicked her eyebrows: "I just don't like this, so I won't say more. But you should have guessed Mr. Su already, right?"
Cheng Sanwu looked up, and Su Wangting looked at him, and then replied: "I just have some guesses, but I have never dared to speak frankly and ask for confirmation."
"Then you know now." Afu's tone was very relaxed. Just by her words and deeds, you really couldn't tell that she was the emissary who made all the officials tremble and bow their heads fiercely.
Su Wangting did not dare to look directly at him, and began to quickly recall his past words and deeds in his mind, thinking about how to treat the embroidered messenger.
On the contrary, Cheng Sanwu quickly got out of his panic. He gritted his teeth angrily and suddenly turned around and asked, "Were you in Hongsha Town looking for Peng Ning?"
"Otherwise? Could it be that I'm hungry and made a special trip to suck blood?" Afu asked with a smile.
Cheng Sanwu walked back and forth on the spot, thought hard, and asked slightly angrily: "Then early the next morning, the people from Maocai Society besieged us, and you were watching from the side?"
"Yes." Afu replied: "Actually, I have noticed that the people from Maocai Society came to Hongsha Town a long time ago, otherwise I would play more with you."
Cheng Sanwu remembered that Afu suddenly left during the fight with him, and now all this made sense.
"Peng Ning is also from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and you just watch him being killed?" Cheng Sanwu's expression quickly turned cold.
Sensing Cheng Sanwu's displeasure, Afu suppressed her smile and said, "Yes, I still remember your promise to Peng Ning to send the Buddha's bone relics to Chang'an Internal Affairs Ministry."
These words immediately aroused Cheng Sanwu's anger: "With your skills, it's easy to save Peng Ning, why don't you take action?"
"He belongs to Eunuch Wei." Afu said bluntly.
"What? Who?" Cheng Sanwu was completely confused.
Su Wangting reminded from the side: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs is currently chaired by Eunuch Feng, and Eunuch Wei is the deputy."
"Then what?" Cheng Sanwu asked.
Su Wangting knew Cheng Sanwu's temperament and said in a flashing tone: "This...maybe it's a dispute in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and it's hard for us outsiders to interfere."
"I -" Cheng Sanwuyi had nowhere to vent his anger. He couldn't figure it out at all: "Just because the people in charge at the top are fighting for power, the people at the bottom will watch their colleagues die?"
Su Wangting didn't want to get into trouble, so he didn't answer. Ah Fu asked, "You've only been with Peng Ning for a few days, so it seems like you don't need to think about him like this, right?"
"I can't stand it! I just can't stand it!" Cheng Sanwu felt uncomfortable all over, but he couldn't explain clearly, so he could only leave angrily.
Just at this time, Qi Zhiyi also walked out of the door and shouted at Cheng Sanwu's back: "Cheng Sanwu, why are you going?"
"I'm going to have a drink!" Cheng Sanwu replied without answering.
"I'll go too!" Qi Zhiyi followed excitedly without knowing anything.
Su Wangting sighed helplessly, and glanced at Afu: "After getting along with each other these days, the envoy knows to some extent Lao Cheng's temper, so why bother to provoke him?"
"I haven't told the truth yet." Afu laughed.
"True?" Su Wangting was puzzled.
"Don't talk about Peng Ning, what does the life and death of the world have to do with me?" After leaving a cold sentence, Afu drifted away.