186. Chapter 185 Ji Qingzhi's game with the Fang family!
186. Chapter 185 The game between Ji Qingzhi and the Fang family!
Author: My heart is still the same
Chapter 185 The game between Ji Qingzhi and the Fang family!
Time passes day by day.
The two-month deadline is getting closer and closer.
Qingwu went from being calm at the beginning, to becoming anxious later, and now almost giving up.
It's not that he wants to give up, it's just that he has tried his best.
During this period, he not only opened the door of the stone chamber, but also planted evil-level demon seeds on the Fang family members who took turns to enter the Chunqiu Hall to practice. He also frequently visited the Chunqiu Hall, using chance encounters, proactive requests for meetings, etc.
A hundred evil-level demon species.
However, this has no effect on exterminating the Fang family.
With the Fang family head and clan elders here, what he needs is no longer spreading demon seeds, but a large gathering of the Fang family.
Only when the Fang family gathers together is the most appropriate time to arouse the demon species.
No, it's not even just inducing, it's also possible to spread it over a large area.
Unfortunately, I never found the opportunity.
It's not that the Fang family doesn't have gatherings, it's just that they usually happen privately in each room.
What really brings the Fang family together is 'Caihe'.
However, this kind of thing would not allow him, a Taoist master guard, to participate.
"Wait a little longer..."
Qingwu sat on the stone couch and looked at the open stone door quietly, "Li Xiangxue should have returned to Taiping Township."
"It's a pity that even if the Taoist master learned about the situation of the Spring and Autumn Tomb, he would not have time to make arrangements."
"The Fang family will have another half month at most, and their final patience will be exhausted."
"At that time, the clan elders will definitely hold me accountable..."
"Forget it, since we can't exterminate the Fang family, then we must exterminate the top leaders of the Fang family."
"It's just that in this way, I really feel ashamed of the Taoist Master."
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Taiping Township.
Ji Qingzhi sat on the throne in the Taiping Palace as usual.
But at this time, he had some doubts in his mind.
Because Li Xiangxue has not returned yet.
"Did you get into danger halfway, or for some other reason?"
Ji Qingzhi stroked the armrest of the throne and thought to himself.
At this time, an old voice came from outside the hall.
"Master Taoist, there is a person who claims to be a direct descendant of the Zheng family asking to see him. It seems that he is disguised."
Direct lineage of the Zheng family?
Ji Qingzhi was a little strange.
In the past, the direct lineages of these three ancient tribes were hidden deeper than the other, but how come they have all become active recently?
First the Fang family, now the Zheng family, will the Lin family also come soon?
Is it possible that the caves of the three ancient clans are all showing signs of decline?
"Let's see what he says on the surface first, and then..."
Ji Qingzhi's eyes flashed and he said, "Please."
Not long after he finished speaking, a middle-aged man with an impressive appearance and a burly figure walked in.
"Zheng Xinglong, I have met the Taoist master."
The middle-aged man bowed slightly.
"This should be the first time that this Taoist master has come into contact with the direct lineage of the Zheng family."
Ji Qingzhi said with a half-smile, "I wonder why you are here?"
"Since the Taoist Master is so direct, I won't beat around the bush."
Zheng Xinglong looked solemn, "May I ask Master Ji, is the Juexinlian in the Baicao Garden about to mature?"
"Jue Xin Lian?"
Ji Qingzhi's tone was a little surprised.
There is indeed a Juexinlian in the Baicao Garden, and it will probably take about half a year to mature.
But why are the Zheng family so determined?
"hehe."
Zheng Xinglong smiled calmly and said, "Master Ji, we enlightened people don't speak secretly."
"Over thousands of years, the Zheng family has been in charge of Taiping Road and Baicao Garden countless times."
"Although the Baicao Garden has experienced collapse and recovery, the rules therein will definitely lead to the birth of a Juexinlian. This cannot be changed."
"Based on the time it takes for the Baicao Garden to be restored, Juexinlian will mature in the near future."
Zheng Xinglong paused and said somewhat meaningfully: "A few months ago, the head of the Fang family personally visited Taiping Township. If it weren't for Jue Xin Lian, I can't think of any other reason."
"I see."
Ji Qingzhi understood.
The Zheng family mistakenly associated Fang Shuyue's visit with Jue Xin Lian.
Can't say it's wrong...
Fang Shuyue's high-profile appearance at the beginning may not have been intentional to guide the other two families to think in this direction.
"Jue Xin Lian has flowers but no stamens. Taking it can isolate Tao seeds."
Zheng Xinglong continued, "At first glance, this is a poison that can target those who are strong in the Tao realm, but in fact..."
"For those whose potential has been exhausted and can no longer be improved, sealing the Tao Seed means cutting off the Tao Seed's ability to absorb power. Therefore, it can greatly increase the success rate of the second Tao Seed."
"Originally, the three major families are connected by the same spirit, so it doesn't matter if the Fang family loses this heart-breaking lotus."
"But the problem is, the last Taoist master was Lin Kuang, and the next Taoist master is a side branch of the Fang family."
Zheng Xinglong's tone became lowered, "That is to say, there are already two mature Juxinlian plants in a row that have not been acquired by the Zheng family."
"No wonder."
Ji Qingzhi nodded thoughtfully.
"So, Taoist Ji, you might as well make a price."
Zheng Xinglong looked serious, "The Zheng family will never be inferior to the Fang family in terms of financial resources."
Offer?
Ji Qingzhi's heart moved and he said: "Since the Zheng family knows that Chief Fang has been to Taiping Township, they should also know that he took someone away from me, right?"
"Know."
Zheng Xinglong nodded, "If nothing else happens, the price paid by the Fang family should be a hundred times the years of Chunqiu Hall, right?"
"That's right."
Ji Qingzhi nodded slightly and said, "I wonder if the Zheng Family Cave can allow outsiders to enter?"
"According to the management of the Zheng family, except for the exchange of places with other two families, outsiders are indeed not allowed to enter or exit. However, this time it is not impossible to make an exception."
Zheng Xinglong said, "But the problem is that Master Ji may not be able to use the Zheng family's cave rules."
"oh?"
Ji Qingzhi was surprised, "Can you elaborate?"
"Since I'm here, it's natural."
Zheng Xinglong nodded and explained: "The cave of the Zheng family is called Qingjingtian. The rules can eliminate all mental problems invisible, even the inner demons in the body-washing state."
"Although I don't want to, I have to admit that the value of Qingjingtian is much inferior to that of Chunqiu Tomb... After all, the rules of Chunqiu Tomb have an effect on any realm."
"And the rules of the Pure Heaven have no other effect on those who have already cultivated the Tao except peace of mind."
No other effects?
To be honest, Ji Qingzhi doesn't think so.
From Zheng Xinglong's few words, he had already begun to pay attention to Qingjingtian.
This pure heaven can actually point directly to the origin of the soul?
You must know that whether it is a problem of state of mind or the existence of inner demons, the fundamental source is the soul!
In other words, if the pure heaven can eliminate inner demons, it may not be able to eliminate demon seeds.
After all, demon seeds also act on the soul.
Although magical powers can be activated regardless of the rules, that's just activation.
Subsequent maintenance will also be affected by the rules.
And the special nature of the Pure Sky is very likely to eliminate the demonic species.
Thinking of this, Ji Qingzhi gave up his plan to enslave Zheng Xinglong.
"On the surface, it is indeed not as valuable as the Spring and Autumn Tombs, but it also depends on how it is used."
Ji Qingzhi said, "If there are ten places, I am willing to hand over Jue Xin Lian to the Zheng family."
"Ten places..."
Zheng Xinglong hesitated for a moment and said: "If we just balance our minds, there will be no problem for ten people."
"But it's not that simple to eliminate the inner demons in the body-washing state."
"After all, the existence of inner demons can also be regarded as one of the rules of heaven and earth."
"Qingjingtian fights rules with rules, and forcibly eliminates the inner demons without solving the source of the inner demons. Naturally, it cannot be achieved overnight."
"In other words, it will take a long time to resolve the inner demons."
"If it's just an unaccumulated inner demon of a single level, just stay in the place with the strongest rules for ten days."
"And every time the inner demon accumulates a level of realm, this time will increase tenfold."
"Moreover, the place with the strongest rules can only accommodate three people at the same time."
After introducing Qingjingtian, Zheng Xinglong asked: "I wonder what the situation of the ten people the Lord mentioned is about?"
It only takes ten days to start. Every time a level of realm is accumulated, it takes ten times as long to eliminate it?
Ji Qingzhi thought of Li Xiangxue, who had not returned yet, and couldn't help but shook his head, "I have to say, the value is lower than I thought..."
Zheng Xinglong was depressed for a while and couldn't help but said: "Actually, the Fang family's Hundred Times just looks powerful. It also has considerable limitations."
"oh?"
Ji Qingzhi became interested, "How do you say it?"
"The biggest limitation is the rule of a hundred times the age itself."
Zheng Xinglong explained, "The Taoist master also has a cave, so he should know the restrictions of cultivation in the cave."
"Only suitable for walking the Yuchi cultivation path."
Ji Qingzhi nodded.
"That's right, when cultivating in the cave, neither Zifu Tao nor Huang Ting Tao can borrow the power of heaven and earth. Only Yuchi Tao is the most suitable for tempering one's body."
Zheng Xinglong continued, "But the problem is that the hundred times the years of the Spring and Autumn Tombs are the real hundred times the years."
"Shou Yuan is really consumed, but it is only suitable for cultivating Taoism in the Jade Pond."
"Unless everyone is Dou Tianyuan and everyone can practice his kind of side skills, otherwise, the value of Chunqiu Tomb to the Taoist community is not that great."
"Not to mention..."
Having said this, Zheng Xinglong couldn't help but twitch his lips, "The environment at Chunqiu Tomb is more likely to induce mental problems than normal."
"Environment? Is there anything wrong with the environment?"
Ji Qingzhi was a little curious.
"Uh... Fang Shuyue never told you?"
Zheng Xinglong was stunned for a moment and then said: "Well, it's not really a secret. You will know it when your subordinate comes back."
"The Spring and Autumn Tomb is actually a tomb."
"Whether it's the rules of the stars or the residence of the Fang family, they are all in the tombs all over the mountains and plains..."
The layout of the entire Spring and Autumn Tombs and the living habits of the Fang family were briefly introduced by Zheng Xinglong.
As he told the story, Ji Qingzhi's brows were deeply frowned under the dim white light.
He has only come into contact with two direct descendants of the Fang family.
One is Fang Manxia and the other is Fang Shuyue.
Fang Manxia secretly asked for a meeting and exchanged her place in Chunqiu Hall for the harvest of Baicao Garden.
At the time, there seemed to be no problem with this transaction, and he just needed such a method that would allow Li Xiangxue to reduce his breakthrough time.
So he didn't plant a demon seed for Fang Manxia.
After that it was Fang Shuyue.
Although Fang Shuyue was turned into a demon slave by him, the narrative also talked a lot about the situation of Chunqiu Tomb.
But the Spring and Autumn Tombs are all tombs, and the Fang family also lives in the tombs. Fang Shuyue didn't mention it even half a word about the fact that they didn't see each other on weekdays.
Only now did Ji Qingzhi know that the meeting halls, training halls, etc. mentioned by Fang Shuyue were all within the tomb.
"As a result, Qingwu's mission may be difficult to complete..."
Ji Qingzhi was thoughtful.
This expression fell into Zheng Xinglong's eyes and was interpreted as wavering.
So Zheng Xinglong continued: "My Zheng family has made calculations based on the number of people exchanged by the Fang family."
"When the children of the Fang family grow up, approximately sixty-seven out of ten of them suffer from mental imbalance."
"This does not include those who stayed in the Chunqiu Tomb and used other means to solve their mental problems."
"As for the Lin family, who also live in the cave, causing constant friction among the clan members, this number is only three or four out of ten."
"It is conceivable that an environment like the Chunqiu Tomb is definitely more likely to induce mood problems."
Zheng Xinglong raised the corners of his lips slightly and said, "Maybe there is something wrong with the subordinate that Master Ji sent to the Chunqiu Tomb."
Celebrating Friday?
Ji Qingzhi did not comment and said: "To be honest, I was not in a hurry to agree to the Fang family. That subordinate just went to verify the value of the Spring and Autumn Tomb on my behalf."
"Is this so..."
Zheng Xinglong's expression changed, "If Master Ji is not interested in Qingjingtian, our Zheng family is willing to exchange a large amount of property for Jue Xin Lian... It will definitely not be lower than the price paid by the Fang family."
"There's no rush, there's still half a year to go anyway."
Ji Qingzhi waved his hand, "When you go back this time, how about you take one of my subordinates with you and let him experience the Pure Sky firsthand?"
"Of course no problem."
Zheng Xinglong agreed without thinking.
As everyone knows, this is just Ji Qingzhi's ability to test Qingjingtian.
Inner demon?
Demon ministers will not have inner demons.
Li Xiangxue needs inner demons to exist.
And once the pure heaven cannot destroy the demon seed...
"The Taizu's intention of leaving behind the three major families must be for this current situation..."
Ji Qingzhi sighed in his heart.
that's all.
Zheng Xinglong was relieved by Ji Qingzhi and left Taiping Township with excitement.
As soon as he left, Ji Qingzhi ordered the guards to find the Fang family's contact person.
"Fang Qing has met the Taoist Master."
The woman bowed and saluted, "I don't know about the Lord's summons, but there is news that the little girl needs to be sent back to the clan?"
"You tell Fang Shuyue that if you want me to take action, you can, but there is a condition."
Ji Qingzhi's tone was incomprehensible, and he said slowly: "The Fang family will exchange the Spring and Autumn Tomb for my Herb Garden...other than that, I don't want anything, and he can take it all."
"What?!"
Fang Qing suddenly raised her head, her face full of shock.
To be arranged as the link between Taiping Township and the Fang family, Fang Qing's loyalty must have been tested many times.
But even so, she was still not informed of the details.
Is there anything that requires the Fang family to keep someone by the side of the Taoist master, waiting to be contacted?
How is this different from lowering your posture?
Fang Qing didn't understand very much and could only guess that there was something in the direct lineage that needed help from Ji Qingzhi, the Taoist master.
Now, this guess has been confirmed.
But the problem is...
Isn’t this too nonsense?!
Exchange Spring and Autumn Tombs for Baicao Garden?
What is the level and ability of Chunqiu Tomb? What is the level and ability of Baicao Garden?
Don't want anything else...
How dare you speak so brazenly?
Fang Qing looked at Ji Qingzhi with an extremely strange look, but made no move.
"Just go and spread the news. Fang Shuyue will naturally understand what I mean."
Ji Qingzhi didn't take the ant's offense to heart at all, and waved his hand and threw out a sea map, "If he agrees, we'll meet him at the place marked on the map in half a month."
"All right……"
Fang Qing took the chart and nodded helplessly.
As the words came to this, she could only do it.
Because the order given to her by the clan leader was only to be conveyed and nothing else.
Soon, Fang Qing came to a secluded place and used Taoist tools to contact the building ship.
When Fang Ren on the building boat received the news, he was equally shocked, puzzled, and disdainful.
But his mission is only to convey it.
As a result, Ji Qingzhi's original words were transmitted back to the Spring and Autumn Tomb verbatim.
The patriarch of the Fang family and all the clan elders gathered together again.
"Exchange the Herb Garden for the Spring and Autumn Tomb?!"
"Real or fake???"
Except for Fang Shuyue, everyone looked confused after learning the news.
It’s been planning for so long, it’s been testing, going back and forth, and designing, for what?
Isn’t it just for Baicao Garden?
But now, Ji Qingzhi actually bypassed all this and offered to exchange the Baicao Garden for the Spring and Autumn Tomb?
"Is there a trap here?"
Fang Manxia's eyes flickered uncertainly.
Hearing this, the other clan elders looked at Fang Shuyue one after another.
"Unlikely a trap."
Fang Shuyue shook his head, "First of all, with the strength of Taiping Township, it is impossible to design a trap for the entire Fang family."
"Secondly, the exchange of caves and heavens, the main exchange is the hub, which is done between me and him alone."
"Beforehand, we must make comprehensive arrangements to prevent the other party from becoming greedy further."
"If there is a trap, it is a trap that can only appear between the two of us."
"Unless he can find Dou Tianyuan as a helper, I can't think of any situation that would allow him to kill me the moment I force myself out of the hub."
Fang Shuyue looked around and said in a deep voice: "And since he dares to make this request, he naturally understands this."
"But, after all, this came too suddenly..."
Fang Manxia frowned tightly, "The bait we threw out was a clone of Emperor Yongtai and a magical power. Why did his attention suddenly turn to the Spring and Autumn Tomb? I can't understand it."
"Yes, I also think there are some problems."
Fang Letian nodded repeatedly.
Not only these two people, but also the other elders of the Fang family all have the same meaning.
After all, the thing that you have been asking for so hard for is suddenly placed in front of you in the simplest and easiest way. It can be said that it is as simple as picking something out of a bag.
This sense of unreality is really hard to accept.
"No, it's not sudden."
Fang Shuyue narrowed his eyes, "Have you forgotten that Li Xiangxue?"
"Li Xiangxue..."
Fang Manxia was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Did Li Xiangxue make him change his mind?"
"That's obviously the case."
Fang Shuyue nodded, "He learned about the situation in the Spring and Autumn Tomb from Li Xiangxue, and then he became greedy... It is very likely that he is not very old."
"After all, Li Xiangxue can clearly show the true situation a hundred times over."
"The simultaneous consumption of life span is something that cannot be avoided."
"If Ji Qingzhi is not old, then he can use the Spring and Autumn Tomb to take a further step."
"even……"
Fang Shuyue paused and said meaningfully: "Second planting of Tao."
Second seeding?
Everyone looked at each other in shock.
"I see!"
Fang Manxia suddenly realized, "Jue Xin Lian is about to mature!"
"That's it."
Fang Shuyue nodded, "If Ji Qingzhi is not very old and has exhausted his potential in Huangting, then it will be easy to understand his greed for the rules of Chunqiu Tomb."
"That's true..."
People began to accept this statement.
At a young age, Huang Ting's potential has been exhausted, and Jue Xinlian.
The combination of these factors means that Ji Qingzhi can use the Spring and Autumn Tomb to plant another one in a short period of time outside, and also improve it to the highest possible level.
"But why didn't he directly ask for the spot in the Spring and Autumn Hall, but instead proposed an exchange with the Cave Heaven?"
Fang Letian suddenly asked.
Hearing this, everyone was stunned.
It seems... it does make some sense?
"Why don't you ask why he trusts the Fang family so much and dares to go deep into the Spring and Autumn Tomb alone?"
Fang Shuyue glanced at Fang Letian.
Suddenly, Fang Letian's face froze and he was speechless.
"Of course, there may be other factors besides trust issues."
Fang Shuyue continued, "For example, what aroused his greed in the Spring and Autumn Tomb was not only the hundred times of time... but also the grand occasion of my Fang family."
"Brother, what you mean is that Ji Qingzhi also wants to establish a family?"
Fang Manxia was thoughtful and followed Fang Shuyue's intention.
"It's not impossible."
Fang Shuyue nodded, "I think in order to seduce Li Xiangxue, we made the younger members of the clan put in a lot of effort."
"Except for the secrets, everything that can be revealed about the Fang family was revealed to Li Xiangxue."
"Although this is only part of the Fang family, it is also extremely tempting for a Taoist master who has no family power."
"And if you want to quickly build a huge family, is there any more powerful help than Chunqiu Tomb?"
Fang Shuyue chuckled, "If we calculate based on the time when the three major families were established, the difference between me and the current head of the Zheng family is at least a hundred generations."
Hearing this, everyone laughed.
The ever-changing rules destined the Fang family to iterate very quickly.
Even if daily life does not follow rules, over time, it has reproduced for a hundred generations more than the other two families.
Almost all direct descendants of the Fang family, when they were young and interacting with the other family, would tease each other and ask their peers from the other family to call them ancestors.
This has become an anecdote among the three families.
"As for what Ji Qingzhi said, he is willing to give up other... haha, give up magical powers? I don't believe it."
Fang Shuyue's eyes flashed, "This is just because he knows that the Baicao Garden is not as valuable as the Spring and Autumn Tomb, so he just talks about it to increase his bargaining chip."
"If this is the case, how should we respond?"
Fang Manxia asked.
"Three steps."
Fang Shuyue looked around and made a gesture: "The first step is to bargain with Ji Qingzhi. First, forcefully reject the proposal and ask him to change the conditions."
"As long as he insists on not changing it, it means that my above inference is basically correct."
"In this case, we can slowly waver and let him increase his efforts while fully believing that we are really willing to bear the pain in exchange for the cave in order to obtain magical powers."
"The second step is to determine the method, time, and location of the exchange."
"Ji Qingzhi has already given the chart the time and place, saying it's half a month."
"We just need to make sure it's this time, make sure it's this place, and make sure the exchange can be completed."
"This can be guaranteed by searching for the contract artifact within half a month... This is much easier than searching for Wuxiang Yi, so it shouldn't be a problem."
"The third step is that after the contract is signed, on the eve of the exchange between the cave and the sky, let 'Fang Jingyan' appear in a reasonable manner on the grounds of a family meeting."
"then……"
Fang Jingyan narrowed his eyes and clenched his fist fiercely: "Gather up and attack!"