There was a smell of blood coming from the cell next door.
Xu Zhiqiong was very familiar with this bloody smell. In a fierce battle in Beiyuan, Xu Zhiqiong almost died at the hands of this thing.
The Bloodjaw Centipede is the most precious heretic Gu in the Gu Sect.
Three adults were killed in Canglong Palace.
The centipedes raised by Liang Yuming from insect eggs were also killed in Beiyuan.
This thing is supposed to be extinct in Daxuan, so why is there still one here?
"Master Denglang, please help me untie my clothes. I really can't hold it in any longer."
Before he finished speaking, two tentacles stretched into the cell. The blood-jawed centipede is extremely poisonous. As long as it is touched by these two tentacles, an eighth- or ninth-level cultivator will faint immediately. This is what happened to the previous guard.
Although Xu Zhiqiong had a seventh-level cultivation level, he did not dare to be careless. He took a few steps back, touched the Yangming Stone on his chest, and released a burst of yang energy.
The bloodjaw centipede is a yin-like poisonous insect that is very sensitive to yang energy. Its two tentacles circled back and forth in the hut, and it did not dare to approach Xu Zhiqiong easily.
After wandering around for a moment, Xu Zhiqiong's figure suddenly disappeared. Shi Shuangliu was startled and was still looking around in the hut when he suddenly heard the sound of a sharp blade cutting through the air.
Xu Zhiqiong used the skill of invisibility to leave the hut, entered the cell, raised his short knife and stabbed Shi Shuangliu in the chest.
The fourth joint on the chest is the fatal point of the blood-jawed centipede. Xu Zhiqiong took a look at the blood-jawed centipede with the Eye of Sin in advance. This blood-jawed centipede has an eighth-grade cultivation level. This knife penetrated it and injected three thirds of yang energy.
It's enough to kill this centipede.
Unexpectedly, Shi Shuangliu was very alert and stretched out a pair of insect legs under his ribs to protect his vitals.
Xu Zhiqiong's blade changed direction, gathering two points of yang energy to attack the temple on the left side of Shuangliu, which is another key point of the Bloodjaw Centipede.
This time, Shi Shuangliu didn't dodge, his temple was rubbed, his body trembled, and he stepped back repeatedly.
Xu Zhiqiong attacked again, the blade never leaving the two vital points. After a while, another knife hit his temple. Shi Shuangliu rolled his eyes and passed out.
During the fight, Xu Zhiqiong kept looking at Shi Shuangliu's cultivation with the eyes of sin.
You read that right, the opponent is the eighth grade, and judging from the strength, it is indeed the eighth grade.
But why haven't you seen it before?
Previously, it seemed that Shi Shuangliu had no cultivation at all.
After thinking for a moment, Xu Zhiqiong discovered that Shi Shuangliu's cultivation had disappeared and he became an ordinary person again.
What is the situation?
How can this level of cultivation still come and go?
What are the characteristics of outsider Gu insects?
We will leave this matter to be studied later. Since it is a blood-jawed centipede, it must not remain in the world.
Xu Zhiqiong aimed the blade at the fourth joint and wanted to stab it, but hesitated.
He is still a seventh-grade judge, and according to the rules, he cannot kill anyone.
But in the Beiyuan battle, he killed many Gu warriors, and then killed Liang Yuming. This was not the first time he broke the rules.
If you don't kill the blood-jawed centipede, there will be endless troubles. Everything happens for a reason, so it won't be too difficult to ask for a pardon.
Xu Zhiqiong was about to take action when he suddenly saw Shi Shuangliu waking up.
"What are you going to do? Killing! Killing!" Shi Shuangliu howled loudly, his courage and calmness during the battle disappeared.
Is this an act?
Pretend to be so similar?
Xu Zhiqiong moved a chair and sat at the door of the cell, staring at Shi Shuangliu quietly.
Shi Shuangliu was so frightened that he shrank desperately into the corner.
Xu Zhiqiong began the analysis.
The first possibility is that Shi Shuangliu is a Gu Shi and has been keeping Bloodjaw in her body. She killed her family to provide blood for Bloodjaw. All the innocence she showed was just an act.
Then what did she do to report to the officer afterwards?
It doesn't make sense.
The second possibility is that Shi Shuangliu didn't know she had Blood Jaw, and the Blood Jaw didn't fully control her body.
In other words, part of the time, Shi Shuangliu can control herself, and part of the time, Bloodjaw is controlling her.
So here comes the question. Shi Shuangliu has a weak body and no special cultivation. How difficult would it be for a Gu insect as powerful as Bloodjaw to control Shi Shuangliu?
Still doesn't make sense.
Xu Zhiqiong arranged another magic circle in the cell, trapping Shi Shuangliu, and turned around and returned to the hut.
In the small house, he used the magic circle to contact Taibu and roughly told the story.
Taibu heard this and said: "This matter is extraordinary. Come to the Onmyoji Department and I will discuss it with you face to face."
Go to Onmyoji?
is this necessary?
It's better to go there, it involves the Gu Sect and the Nufu Sect, the matter is not trivial.
Xu Zhiqiong used the hidden mirror to leave the prison and went to the Yin and Yang Division.
When Taibu saw Xu Zhiqiong, he smiled and said: "Kangsheng, you have walked through the gate of hell once, but do you still remember the scenery along the way?"
Xu Zhiqiong was thinking about how to explain the reason for his resurrection from the dead. Unexpectedly, Taibu didn't ask any more questions and just ordered: "Bring Ruiming Pagoda!"
What are you using Ruiming Pagoda for? Isn't that thing used to test your cultivation?
"Taibu, to tell you the truth, I have already reached the seventh level of killing."
"I don't care what level of cultivation you have in killing, I just want to see how many levels of yin and yang cultivation you have."
"I have learned some onmyoji, but I have only just entered the level."
"I know what happened to that woman, and I also know how to resolve it. You have tested your cultivation first, and then I will tell you how to deal with it."
Xu Zhiqiong had no choice but to put his hand on the top of Ruiming Tower.
The Ruiming Tower lit up the third floor, and there was a hazy halo on the fourth floor, proving that Xu Zhiqiong was very close to the sixth level.
Taibu injected the yin and yang qi into the Ruiming Tower, and the candles on the three floors were extinguished one after another, and then two more floors were lit up.
Xu Zhiqiong was stunned. Could it be that...
"Kuansheng, you already have the eighth level of Yin and Yang cultivation!"
"How is this possible?" Xu Zhiqiong shook his head repeatedly, "I have only been a graduate student for a few months."
The Taibu let out a long sigh: "Talent plus chance. You are good at calculations. This is a rare talent. You use Yin and Yang magic more frequently than my disciples. This is chance."
Recently I have been fighting against the Gu sect. Onmyoji is the best way to deal with the Gu. Xu Zhiqiong does use it very frequently.
Onmyoji, Domination, and Killing are all cultivation systems that rely on water grinding skills. Xu Zhiqiong didn't know that his cultivation level was normal, but there should always be some physical reaction when he was promoted to a higher level.
It is estimated that in the few days after his death, he was promoted to the eighth level unknowingly.
Taibu took away his smile and his expression became serious: "Kuansheng, if you are only at the ninth level, I can let you go as you please. If you reach the eighth level, I can still let you go. But if you reach the seventh level of Yin and Yang, you must come to my Yin and Yang."
manage!"
Xu Zhiqiong said with a smile: "Although I am not in the Yin and Yang Division, my heart is always with Taibu."
Taibu shook his head and said: "I don't care where your heart is, I want your people. If you agree, I will record it in the "Iron Book of Words"."
Xu Zhiqiong lowered his head and said nothing, he did not agree.
Taibu sneered and said: "Kuansheng, you are really arrogant, that's all. Since you don't listen to my call, I don't care about your affairs, so go ahead."
I don't care, I don't care, do I have to beg you?
Han Chen has been traveling in southern Xinjiang for many years and has a deep understanding of voodoo. He must have a way to crack it.
Xu Zhiqiong walked out of Taibu's room and looked at the dark corridor. He didn't know where Han Chen lived.
Go ask Brother Tong.
Brother Tong's room should be the 16th room on the third floor. Xu Zhiqiong opened the door and saw that the room was empty.
Counted the wrong door?
Xu Zhiqiong counted again, opened the door and saw that a Yin-Yang cultivator was preparing medicinal materials inside. He glanced at Xu Zhiqiong and then continued busy with his work.
Wrong count again?
Xu Zhiqiong counted again, opened the door and saw several Onmyojis doing calculations.
Counting again, two onmyojis are making formations.
Counting again, two onmyojis are grinding tofu.
Does this count as dual cultivation?
There is no need to count anymore. It is impossible for Taifu to let Xu Zhiqiong find Tong Qingqiu, so there is no need to waste time here.
Back in the deep prison, Shi Shuangliu fell asleep, and the magic circle was not destroyed. It seemed that she was quite peaceful, but how should she deal with this matter?
Killing her is the safest option, but the cost of killing her is too high.
Shi Xun was bound to make a big fuss if he took care of a prisoner but ended up killing the prisoner with his own hands.
A seventh-grade judge who repeatedly kills people and violates the precepts will inevitably leave hidden dangers.
And the most important thing is, should this woman be killed?
If she was completely controlled by Centipede and killed her out of her original intention, Xu Zhiqiong would kill her without hesitation.
But if the murderer was a centipede and she didn't know it, this person shouldn't be killed.
There is less than an inch of karma on her head, which proves that she is still a kind person.
Killing her like this goes against the judge's true intention.
But even if I don't kill her, she will still be put to death in five days.
Five days is too short. Even if the truth can be found out, it will be too late to save people by then.
I have to think of a way to buy more time.
…
The old guard Qu Jinshan was studying hard with a candle when Xu Zhiqiong opened the door and left the small house.
Qu Jinshan quickly stood up and saluted: "I have met Xu Qianhu."
Xu Zhiqiong supported Qu Jinshan and said, "Old Deng Shou, I've been offended. I came here rashly tonight because I have something to ask Deng Shou for advice."
Qu Jinshan pushed open the door, looked around, and found that no one was around. He whispered to Xu Zhiqiong: "Zhiqiong, Shi Qianhu asked you to guard important criminals, how could you leave your post without permission? We are not Wu Qianhu now.
When you are in charge, Shi Xun is waiting to catch you, so you must not be careless, grit your teeth and endure the suffering of these few days."
Xu Zhiqiong said with a smile: "It's not really a torment. It's rare to have some free time these days, so I just happened to study the Yin and Yang technique carefully."
"Okay! Very good!" Qu Jinshan nodded repeatedly, "I have heard from Wu Qianhu before that you are good at calculations and have the talent of my Yin Yang Sect. Unfortunately, my cultivation level is too low to attract you to the top grade. But in Beiyuan
When I saw you fighting with the Gu people, I saw that you used a lot of spells. Could it be that..."
Xu Zhiqiong nodded and said: "Under the guidance of an expert, I have entered the ninth level of Yin and Yang."
"Very good, very good!" In Zhangdeng Yamen, there were very few people who could discuss the art of yin and yang with Qu Jinshan. Qu Jinshan was a little excited when he learned that Xu Zhiqiong had been admitted.
"Zhi Qiong, you cannot tell others about this, especially Shi Xun. If you encounter difficulties in practice, just come and ask me. I will definitely tell you everything."
Xu Zhiqiong said: "I have indeed encountered many difficulties during my recent studies. To be honest with Deng Shou, I have been somewhat discouraged. Is there a big difference between the ninth-level cultivation and the eighth-level cultivation? If there is no difference, I don't want to practice yin and yang anymore.
In the future, just concentrate on studying the art of killing."
Qu Jinshan shook his head repeatedly and said: "How can you give up half-way with a great talent! There is a huge difference between the ninth and eighth grades. The ninth-grade cultivators call it Yin and Yang. They can barely grasp the principles of Yin and Yang, and they only know some Yin and Yang formations for beginners.
, if you really encounter a strong enemy, you will be embarrassed.
When you reach the eighth level of cultivation, you become more and more proficient in the use of yin and yang energy, your formations are also greatly improved, and you can also master the puppetry technique."
"The art of puppetry?" Xu Zhiqiong was surprised, "Can someone of the eighth level learn such a profound art?"
"The eighth grade is an Onmyoji, so it's a good time to learn puppetry."
Qu Jinshan was afraid that Xu Zhiqiong would give up halfway, so he tried every means to encourage Xu Zhiqiong to continue practicing. He took out a book from the cabinet: "I have no other talents. In this life, I am most proficient in the art of puppetry. I will study the principles of puppetry from the ninth level.
, the eighth-level master has mastered the essence of the puppet, and the seventh-level puppet can be used freely. I will write what I have learned throughout my life into this book.
Take this book and start with the theory of magic. After you are promoted to the eighth level, you can then study the essentials of magic! The first puppet must use itself as a model and study it carefully. Don't be too eager for success like Tong Qingqiu.
I can only make nondescript paper figures."
"Must we use ourselves as a model?"
"I know my own body size best, and I am most particular about precision when making molds. For specific methods, I can learn a thing or two from the Mohists. Of course, I only learn their craftsmanship, not their methods..."
When the puppet technique was mentioned, Lao Deng Shou was very excited. He talked more and more deeply. After talking for a long time, he realized that he had talked too much: "Zhi Qiong, you first learn the basics of the technique. This matter cannot be rushed. I will wait for you."
After the eighth level, it’s not too late to try again.”
Xu Zhiqiong came to Qu Jinshan, originally wanting him to be a puppet himself, but he was worried that he would be implicated in this matter.
Now that Qu Jinshan had given him all his money, Xu Zhiqiong had no choice but to give it a try boldly.
He found Niu Yuxian: "Which one is the best for mold making pewter?"
Niu Yuxian was stunned: "Are you going to join my Mo family? I can introduce you to the top class!"
"I'm just asking for a friend."
…
Go to Chujia store to buy the best white wax.
Go to Hujia store to buy a long hair.
Go to Feng's shop to buy some good rouge.
Go to Mrs. Yuan and buy two pieces of women's ready-made clothes.
Go to Li Qi Teahouse, buy some good paints from Li Shabai, learn painting skills by the way, and the most important thing is to leave a letter to He Fang.
Throughout the whole day, Xu Zhiqiong went back and forth to the cabin and prepared all the materials for making puppets according to the description in the book.
He asked the jailer to bring a pig's knuckle and a plate of mutton. After Shi Shuangliu was full, he huddled in the corner and shivered.
The look in Xu Zhiqiong's eyes was wrong, something might happen tonight.
"Here, take off your clothes!"
Something really happened!
Shi Shuangliu hugged his knees tightly and cried miserably: "Sir, I beg you, please don't stain my innocence."
"Why talk so much!" Xu Zhiqiong stepped forward and held her down, sucked all his strength away, and took off her clothes.
Shi Shuangliu closed his eyes and cried: "Sir, let me go with a clean body."
Xu Zhiqiong took out a ruler, measured it carefully, wrote down the number, and returned to the small house.
Shi Shuangliu hugged his clothes, wiped his tears and said, "This, this, is it over?"
It’s not over!
Xu Zhiqiong spent one night making the wax model.
At dawn the next day, I came to Shi Shuangliu again:
"It hurts a little this time, please bear with it!"
Shi Shuangliu cried bitterly again: "Sir, let me be innocent..."
The girl's face changed color and she screamed loudly.
Xu Zhiqiong made a cut on her fat peach and cut off a little skin and flesh.
A flesh and blood puppet must naturally have flesh and blood.
Putting the flesh and blood into the wax mold, injecting various medicinal materials, Xu Zhiqiong arranged the magic circle and began to make the puppet.
On the fourth day, the puppet took shape. Xu Zhiqiong opened the wax mold and looked at it carefully.
"It shouldn't be..."
I made the puppet according to Shi Shuangliu's appearance.