Li Xiancheng handed over his hand and let out a sigh of relief. When he faced Captain Chu just now, his nervousness was not fake, nor did he have such superb acting skills.
However, true and false, fake and false, can they deceive these sensitive olfactory leaving school captains.
They may not be familiar with the ways of officialdom, but they can still see something through meticulous observation and magical seals.
Therefore, he has to find a suitable level, that is, he cannot be too nervous, and he cannot act like nothing is wrong.
Chi Xuan took out the planning drawings and said: "Relief for work, through the ditch, Pindao will divert the water from the Long River to irrigate the crops."
County Magistrate Li thought that the Archmage would conspire with him on how to deal with the Imperial Demon-Conquering Captain, but he did not expect that the blueprints and government affairs plans that the Archmage gave him were all for the purpose of providing food for the people of Ji County who were affected by the disaster.
Li Yuanzhen took the drawing and hesitated for a moment before saying, "But the court will always check it out."
"Don't worry, as long as the poor people don't appear in front of them, they won't do anything to the people."
"Now that there are wars all over the world, the imperial court will not spend too much energy on this matter." Chi Xuan stopped Li Yuanzhen's idea of dealing with the Demon-Conquering Captain.
True cultivators cannot stay in the secular world for too long, they will always go back.
If he killed the Demon-Conquering Colonel, it would attract the attention of the court, which was not in line with the original plan.
Chi Xuan didn't want to hide himself completely because he couldn't.
The more believers he has, the heavier his mark will be, and no matter how hard he hides it, he will never be able to hide it.
But now is not the time for him to appear in front of others. He has avenged Zhang Xincheng, and then he must not let down the trust of his believers. He wants the world to be peaceful.
"Lieutenant Zhou came just in time."
"The Archmage."
Zhou Hui saluted respectfully, without hiding the enthusiasm in his eyes.
The aura revealed by his body was far more powerful than that of the county lieutenant who was killed by Chi Xuan, and he was surrounded by powerful spiritual intelligence, all showing how powerful he was.
"Don't slack off on the ditch work. Just put up a notice tomorrow to inform the people. You two can discuss the details. I am not proficient in government affairs."
"There is no need to worry about the Demon-Conquering Captain and the others, no one else knows where Pindao is hiding except you.
"I trust you."
Chi Xuan patted Zhou Hui on the shoulder, indicating that he didn't need to make any big moves and it was better to deal with it calmly.
Zhou Hui bowed his head and said hello.
I thought back to those who gave the burial marrow in my mind, and eliminated their suspicions one by one.
However, sometimes trust is a strange thing.
Maybe some people will get hot-headed and unconsciously think that the court will give high-ranking officials generous salaries, and then they will sell out all the people around them for the so-called glory and wealth.
The wealthy gentry in the city did not know where Chi Xuan was hiding. Only those who came down from the mountain together knew. Counting him, there were less than twenty people in total. These twenty people were stationed in the Yamen and the garrison.
Tu Shanjun inside the banner was a little surprised by the change in Zhou Hui's aura.
He did not grant the true seal at that time, but only used the incense to protect their lives. He did not expect that Zhou Hui's strength would change so much after the Chixuan Seal was awarded.
The originally compiled Taoist books suitable for ordinary believers seemed to be insufficient, so they simply selected a book of magic scriptures and gave it to Chi Xuan.
Chi Xuan, who had taken half a step forward, stopped after receiving Tu Shanjun's instructions: "Zhou County Lieutenant and Pindao are going for a walk?"
"Here." Zhou Hui said crisply, and then followed Chi Xuan out of the back hall of the county government office.
On the way, Chi Xuan pretended to take out a scroll from his sleeve robe and handed it to Zhou Hui, saying, "Pindao, I see that your cultivation has improved rapidly. Take this scroll and read it and understand it. If there is anything you don't understand, ask Pindao for advice."
"
Zhou Hui took the scripture respectfully and said with a little more excitement: "Thank you, Master."
The plan for the diversion channel still needed to be discussed between Zhou Hui and Li Yuanzhen. Chi Xuan did not stay with Zhou Hui for long, and disappeared at the end of the alley after leaving the county office.
He still has a lot of things to deal with.
The path of true cultivation is the foundation, and we need to continue to work hard.
The secular world is full of filth, and not much spiritual energy remains, so it is necessary to find another retreat. Fortunately, Tu Shanjun, a master of talisman formations, is here, and the formations arranged are enough to make Chi Xuan's cultivation change three times a day.
When he arrived at the tavern, Chi Xuan glanced at the child and walked away.
On the way, Chixuan Station is on Dingchang Street.
Pedestrians passing by didn't realize that someone was standing there and walked past Chi Xuan one after another.
Ji County settled down, and the epidemic gradually disappeared. Even if there was still an epidemic, it was the people who had fled here from other places, but it was finally under control, but the phenomenon of selling sons and daughters was not eliminated.
…
"Master, I told you not to go to the casino again, you..."
"I'm not going to the casino. I heard that there is a new oiran in Qingchun Tower. You guys should go and see her." The person who spoke looked ordinary, but what was more unique was that his hair was tied up with a red hairband.
The young master with his servants hurried over.
…
In the dilapidated tile-roofed house, a man wearing tattered clothes and sleeves frowned and murmured: "The doctors in the city said that the dog's life is numbered, so why don't you continue to worship that broken piece of wood?"
When I looked up and saw my mother-in-law and children worshiping the god carved from rotten wood, I immediately roared loudly.
The mother-in-law, whose face was covered with a scarf, knelt on the ground and choked with sobs: "They say that Lord Chitian has great supernatural powers and will definitely be able to save my son."
On the bed was a young man who had lost much consciousness and was only moaning in pain.
"Incense for protection?" Chi Xuan murmured as if he was a little surprised, but as soon as his expression changed slightly, he started to ponder again.
He only heard an indifferent voice ringing in his ears: "Without the incense and willingness, there is naturally no shelter, and there is no way to exchange for resources in the association. They don't believe you, and that statue doesn't belong to them."
Chi Xuan said: "I want to save him."
"Can."
The answer he got was somewhat beyond his expectation.
A healing spell bloomed from the sculpture under the stimulation of the incense mana, turning into red light and flying into the body of the young man on the bed. The face of the young man who was still groaning in pain suddenly turned rosy, and the tuberculosis was removed in an instant.
The man in rags who rushed in with an ax looked dumbfounded at what was happening in front of him.
…
In Jicheng, there is a huge sea of people.
There are voices of gratitude, but there are also voices of curse.
The brothel and prostitutes are waving their handkerchiefs or soliciting customers with coquettish smiles. The men in the brothel are spending money like water one after another, seemingly just to win the smile of the beauty at this time.
The oiran was undoubtedly extremely beautiful. Chi Xuan took a few glances and walked straight along the long street.
Chi Xuan originally thought that he would be ridiculed by the Demon Lord for not having seen a woman, but when he asked, all he got was Tu Shanjun's sneer, and he told him calmly: "It's just a look, so what?"
Along the way, Jicheng has indeed improved a lot, but it seems that there has not been any fundamental change.
Fewer people will die, and those with minor illnesses will get better faster.
The noise is still noisy, the food is still not enough, the police officers on the street take advantage of their status, and the gangsters gather in groups, threatening small traders and hawkers to hand over their money.
Chi Xuan stood there and frowned.
Tu Shanjun's figure appeared next to Chi Xuan.
Gazing at everything in Jixian County with dull eyes, the pale ghost shadow stood alone in the world: "You now have the power of life and death, and one word can make people's heads roll."
"You have tens of thousands of supporters, and you can make them change according to your ideas with an order."
"Are you dissatisfied?"
Chi Xuan shook his head and said, "I just feel scared."
Tu Shanjun nodded slightly. Chi Xuan didn't know his own way clearly, so he was hesitant about his future. This was nothing.
The ascetics have more or less doubted themselves. They have crossed over to a new world and been stopped. At least the Taoist heart is unstable and they need to seek it again. At worst, they have gone too far and become obsessed. It can only be said that this disaster is destined to happen.
If you want to become stronger, it is not enough to rely on accumulation of resources.
"The end justifies the means to be a hero, and the true hero is to not change his original intention. In fact, no matter which path he takes, it doesn't matter." The pale ghost disappeared without a trace, leaving only Chi Xuan, who was swimming against the crowd and ignored by everyone.
"Hero, hero?"
"Hey, I'm not as comfortable as a Taoist priest in the mountains."
Chi Xuan smiled helplessly.
He is not a hero, let alone a so-called hero. He is just a down-and-out Taoist priest who guards a dilapidated Taoist temple. Once he gets an opportunity, he thinks he can save more people. In the final analysis, it is a coincidence.
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Red Sheep Palace.
The head laborer squatted in front of the steps holding his sword, looking into the Taoist temple. Then he looked at Zhao Jiang not far away. He lowered his voice and said lazily: "Team leader Zhao, don't be so alert."
Zhao Jiang was somewhat aware of his nervousness at this time, and learned to relax after hearing Capt. Lao's words.
The people in the Taoist temple have long since moved away, and they are the only ones who know where the Archmage is hiding. As long as they don't reveal the Archmage's location, the Demon-Conquering Captain won't be able to find out.
However, he still craned his neck to take a closer look.
Capt. Lao was a little surprised, but he didn't mean to ask or meddle.
He is just a small county government arrest chief. Although he has about twenty arresting boys under his command, Zhao Jiang was appointed by the county magistrate, and his excessive exploration is not good.
He understands that young people want to make meritorious deeds. After all, he also hoped to climb up the ladder based on meritorious deeds before.
He coughed lightly and said, "Young man, please keep calm. The county magistrate certainly has his own intentions in asking you to come."
Zhao Jiang's expression changed slightly and he smiled: "I heard that Taoist Priest Chixuan is very powerful."
Hearing this, Lao Baotou clicked his tongue, shook his head and said: "In the past..."
People were talking outside the door, and the Demon-Conquering Flag Officer inside was holding a spiritual spell to look for traces of Chi Xuan.
It's just that they have been looking for a stick of incense for a long time and still have no clue.
Lieutenant Chu stood in front of the clay sculpture in the main hall, his consciousness stretched out like tentacles, and he could hear everything from the sound of wind and grass to the roar of insects and beasts.
With a flick of his magic power, he took the futon on the ground into his hand. With the flame burning in his hand, Chu Ge also threw the waist card into it.
In a short while, a handful of ashes appeared in his hand, he formed seals to perform spells, and muttered words. A large part of the chants actually contained Chi Xuan's birth date.
After the spiritual talisman was entangled, a figure formed, and then the figure quickly enlarged.