Xu Zhiqiong and Taibu sat face to face in front of the green lantern, looking at each other silently.
Although the Onmyoji Division is gone, Xu Zhiqiong can still feel the familiar depth and emptiness in the small single room of Taibu.
"Kuansheng, when I recommended you to the palace and asked you to protect the prince in Bingjingwu, do you still remember this kindness?"
Xu Zhiqiong shook his head repeatedly and said: "It is not a recommendation, but a persecution, but this cannot be confused."
"No matter what the reason is, it has created a fate between you and the current emperor. You can never forget this kindness."
"Let's put aside the matter of kindness for the time being. If you have something to say, tell it clearly."
Old man, you clearly took advantage of me at the beginning, why are you saying any favors to me now?
Taibu thought for a moment and said: "The reason why the prince was in trouble was because there was something extra on his body. Do you know the whereabouts of that thing?"
"There is something extra on the prince's body?" Xu Zhiqiong pretended to be surprised, "Are you talking about the prince's concubine? She is not always on the prince's body, sometimes she is in front of him..."
"Don't talk nonsense!" Taibu's beard trembled, "I'm talking about "The Record of Angry Ancestors"!"
"The Record of Angry Ancestors"?
Why did Taibu suddenly think of "The Record of the Wrathful Ancestor"?
Thinking about what Han Chen said before, Xu Zhiqiong understood the reason.
Han Chen brought back a volume of inner Tao canon from Fuzhou. Taibu must have found a way to decipher the canon.
Taibu must have seen the volume "The Record of Nuzu" before, so he thought of the method of deciphering "The Record of Nuzu".
Xu Zhiqiong once found the algorithm for deciphering "The Record of Nu Zu" in Nu Fu Canon.
But why did Taibu want to decipher "The Record of Nuzu"?
Judging from his serious expression, it was probably not out of curiosity. It seemed that "The Record of the Angry Ancestor" was of great significance to him.
As for what the meaning is, Taibu will never say it. Xu Zhiqiong knows this.
Xu Zhiqiong still had a short section to decipher in the book "The Record of Angry Ancestors" that he got from the prince. He had rubbings in his hand, so it might as well be given to Tai Bu.
But there are two things that must be confirmed in advance.
The first is whether Taibu has the ability to properly handle "The Record of Nuzu".
The second is how much price Taifu is willing to pay.
When I first got the "Ancestor Record" from the prince, no matter where I put it, the "Ancestor Record" would immediately return to the prince.
Xu Zhiqiong helped the prince get rid of "The Record of Angry Ancestors", and the two became brothers from then on.
In other words, this volume of "The Records of the Wrathful Ancestors" is the starting point of the friendship between Xu Zhiqiong and Liang Yuyang.
Now that the prince has become Emperor Changle, although "The Record of the Wrathful Ancestors" no longer poses a threat to his life, when he finds that the "Records of the Wrathful Ancestors" has appeared on him again, he is afraid that there will be misunderstandings, and even Xu Zhiqiong's
loss of trust.
"Taibu, you should know the characteristics of this volume "The Records of the Wrathful Ancestors". If you are not careful, you will return to the Holy One again."
Taibu nodded and said: "Right now, I'm not sure how to resolve the magic circle in "The Record of Angry Ancestors", so I just need a rubbing."
Just a rubbing.
The price of the rubbings cannot be compared with the original ones. Xu Zhiqiong may consider giving Taibu a discount.
"I can get the rubbings, but it will take some effort. "The Record of the Angry Ancestors" is now in the custody of an expert. If I go to see the expert empty-handed, it would be inappropriate in terms of etiquette!"
Taibu frowned, then smiled and said: "That makes sense. Since we are going to meet the master, we should prepare some gifts. Please tell me what the master likes. See if I have anything suitable here?
"
Xu Zhiqiong said: "That master likes silver."
Taibu snorted coldly and said: "I am raising silver taels to rebuild the Yin and Yang Division. There is no money. At most... you don't need to pay back the three thousand taels of silver this year."
"Three thousand taels?" Xu Zhiqiong's eyes flickered, "This is too disrespectful to an expert!"
"That's all!" Taibu gritted his teeth, "I don't want any of those 30,000 taels of silver."
Xu Zhiqiong counted on his fingers: "This is somewhat sincere, but if you just bring money, it would be a bit vulgar."
"What else do you want?"
"Want a woman!"
"presumptuous!"
"Tao Huayuan, a disciple of Taifu, is extremely beautiful. Xu wants to..."
Taibu saw through Xu Zhiqiong's thoughts: "You don't want her to go to Fuzhou?"
Xu Zhiqiong did not deny it.
Taibu sneered and said: "Kuansheng, you have offended someone! You have offended someone who is hiding in the dark, but you are afraid of hurting Xiao Tao."
Xu Zhiqiong nodded: "Taifu is so clever and clever, do you know who I have offended?"
Taibu looked at Xu Zhiqiong and said with a smile: "The people related to your Taoist sect are no longer alive."
Taibu knew about Xu Zhiqiong's Taoism, and Xu Zhiqiong knew this very well.
But Taifu could figure out that Xu Zhiqiong had offended Ming Dao, so he had to admit his wisdom.
"Junior Rong, I would like to ask you, does Taifu have any means to guard against the Taoist sects that are no longer alive?"
Taibu sighed softly: "Your Taoist sect is the closest to them, and you can't defend yourself. What can I do?"
"Forgive me for overstepping my bounds. The reason why I don't want Tao'er to investigate the Nufu Sect is because I'm afraid of being plotted by this sect."
Taibu nodded: "That's fine, I'll let her stay in the Onmyoji Division."
"It's better to stay in Yin Yang Division than go to my Marquis' Mansion."
"Go to your Marquis Mansion and bring me a disciple back someday?" Taibu sneered, "I know there is a third-grade immortal soul in your mansion, but do you think that immortal soul's methods are better than mine?"
In terms of strength, Liang Zhenlin cannot compare to Tai Bu.
As long as he can ensure the safety of Tao Huayuan, Tong Qingqiu and Han Chen, the deal will be concluded.
Xu Zhiqiong stood up and saluted: "If Taibu is willing to protect Tao'er, I will be grateful. Brother Tong and Brother Han will also ask Taibu to take care of them. I will go visit the master now and send the rubbings tomorrow."
"Wait a minute," Taibu called Xu Zhiqiong, hesitating for a long time and said, "It is really difficult for you to deal with so many powerful enemies with your own strength. I will give you a magic weapon."
The Taibu took out a lantern and handed it to Xu Zhiqiong: "You are a lantern bearer and often carry a lantern for night walks. This lantern is suitable for you.
The lantern pole can be retracted and the lantern head can be folded. It can be stored in the sleeves at ordinary times. In times of crisis, take it out and inject six-thirds-and-a-half cents of yang energy, four-quarters and one-and-a-half cents of yin energy, and the remaining half is up to your own discretion.
It just lights up."
Xu Zhiqiong took the lantern and asked the fortune teller with a serious expression: "What happens after it's lit?"
"When it lights up, you can carry it and run. Especially at night, you can see the road clearly."
Xu Zhiqiong's expression was still serious: "But what is the difference between this and ordinary lanterns?"
"The difference is that it doesn't require fire, and it always shines on the road."
"Isn't that just an ordinary lantern without fire?"
Before Xu Zhiqiong could understand what Taibu meant, Taibu waved his sleeves, and the surrounding scenery suddenly changed.
Taibu disappeared, and so did his hut.
Xu Zhiqiong was in a dense fog. He could vaguely see light, but he couldn't find his direction at all.
The fog was so thick that I couldn't even see my toes when I lowered my head. It was thicker than the fog when the Immortal Soul arrived.
What is the situation?
Taibu’s ecstasy formation?
"Kuansheng, light the lantern!"
Xu Zhiqiong followed Taibu's instructions and injected six parts three-and-a-half cents of yang energy into the lantern and four parts one-and-a-half centimeter of yin energy. The lantern did not light up.
There was still half a minute for him to consider, so Xu Zhiqiong injected three percent of yang energy and two percent of yin energy, but the lantern still didn't light up.
Then add two millimeters of Yang Qi.
The lantern is on.
This lantern is so energy-consuming!
If it weren't for Xu Zhiqiong's Yin-Yang seventh-grade cultivation, he really wouldn't have the strength to light this lantern.
A bit of cool white light emanated from the head of the lantern, which was much different from the red light Xu Zhiqiong usually used.
The white light left a small halo on the ground, which seemed no different from an ordinary lantern.
Wait, there is a difference.
The halo on the left is longer than the halo on the right.
Xu Zhiqiong deliberately took a step to the right.
The halo on the left is longer, and the halo on the right is much darker.
Taibu's voice came to my ears: "Kuansheng, the road is not here, because the door is not here."
road?
Door?
This lantern always shines on the road.
Road, pointing to the door.
In other words, this lantern can find the exit of the enchantment array!
Xu Zhiqiong changed to the left, and the halo on the left gradually shortened, proving that the deviation was shrinking and he returned to the correct direction.
Until the left and right halos were even, Xu Zhiqiong began to walk forward. After a short walk, the halo on the right side stretched, and it was time for Xu Zhiqiong to turn right.
Following the guidance of the halo, Xu Zhiqiong walked more than sixty steps. The thick fog suddenly dissipated. He walked out of the ecstasy array and was still in Taibu's room.
What a magic weapon!
This lantern is a useful navigation tool, but I don’t know how wide its application range will be.
"Taibu, this lantern can guide you!"
Taibu nodded and said: "This guiding lantern is the first time I have made a spiritual magical weapon, and I give it to you."
Taibu gave me the first time!
"Taifu, this guiding lantern can only guide the way in the enchantment array, or does it also work elsewhere? Can it also guide the way in traps?"
Taibu smiled and said: "That depends on your ability and the opponent's methods. The guiding light relies on the yin and yang qi to find its way out. The stronger your qi, the stronger its spirituality.
But if the opponent’s methods are superb and the lantern can’t find an exit even though it uses up its spiritual power, you will have no choice but to find another way.”
Xu Zhiqiong added: "If there is more than one exit when you are lost, which one will it lead to?"
Taibu thought for a moment and said: "It depends on where it wants to go. After all, this is a magical weapon with spirituality. I may not be able to say exactly what its nature is. Since it has stayed with you for a long time, it will definitely find a way to leave the hook."
The nearest way.”
Xu Zhiqiong nodded and said: "Since it is a lantern made by Taifu, it will still find a way closer to Yinggeyuan..."
"You are so rude! Go quickly!"
Xu Zhiqiong bowed and left, and the divination said: "If you are in the underworld, the underworld is invincible; if you are in the Yang world, the underworld is controlled everywhere; if you are in the underworld and enter the Yang world, don't be reluctant to fight and leave quickly. This lantern may be able to help you."
.”
From the underworld to the ethereal world?
What does this mean?
Taibu didn't explain any more, Xu Zhiqiong put away the lantern and left.
Looking at Xu Zhiqiong's back, Taibu sighed and said: "Kangsheng, be careful and take care."
…
Xu Zhiqiong walked all the way back to the Marquis Mansion. When he was halfway there, heavy rain suddenly came. When he arrived at the mansion, his whole body was drenched.
Xia Hu quickly changed Xu Zhiqiong's clothes, and Chang Decai boiled a pot of water and helped Xu Zhiqiong take a bath.
Soaking in the bathtub, Xu Zhiqiong thought about what Taibu had said and why he wanted "The Record of the Wrathful Ancestor".
In addition to recording the grievances between Emperor Taizu and Nu Zu, "The Record of Nu Zu" also records a key piece of information: Emperor Taizu and Ruxing devoured Nu Zu and became stars.
Does Taibu want to make stars?
Anyway, Taibu was very kind this time, forgave the debt and gave himself a magic weapon.
This magic weapon is quite interesting, I’ll have to give it a try soon.
After taking a bath, Xu Zhiqiong changed his clothes, returned to the bedroom, closed the door tightly, blew out the candles, and lit the lantern with the yin and yang.
The pale light reflected on the ground, and the halo on the side near the door gradually lengthened.
It found the exit!
This is not the point.
The point is that it understands my intentions and what I want it to do.
This lantern is really spiritual!
Xu Zhiqiong gently touched the lantern pole to show his approval.
The pale light suddenly gave a slight blush.
What's going on?
Shy?
Xu Zhiqiong smiled, took back his energy, and the lights were immediately extinguished.
He put the lantern into his sleeves and suddenly felt something trembling around his waist.
It's the Yuanyang Blade.
The Yuanyang Blade is a spiritual weapon. If it suddenly trembles, there must be a reason.
Xu Zhiqiong touched a pair of blades, and Yuanyang Blade gradually calmed down.
What is the situation?
Why were they shaking just now?
Is it because I touched the guiding lantern just now?
Is this weapon still jealous?
Are you jealous if you touch someone else? You are too narrow-minded!
Look at how stable the star iron halberd is, just around the waist, motionless!
Yuanyang Blade is a weapon made by Kuji Hanxing.
The guiding lantern made by Taibu can trigger the induction of Yuanyang Blade, which proves that Taibu's personality is close to that of Kuji Hanxing.
Taibu was kind and kind, and Xu Zhiqiong couldn't break the rules. He sealed the room with the yin-yang magic circle, took his pen, ink, paper and inkstone to the small black room, and made a rubbing of "The Record of the Wrathful Ancestor" for Taibu.
It is actually quite difficult to complete a rubbing in a small dark room. You have to grind the ink in the dark and apply the ink in the dark, but you still cannot see the effect of the rubbing. To get a qualified rubbing, you often need to try several times.
Xu Zhiqiong was studying ink when his hand slipped off the inkstone and the ink spilled somewhere. Xu Zhiqiong groped for a while on the ground and felt that his hands were wet and sticky.
I have no choice but to feel in the dark in the small dark room because there is no fire.
Can't light a fire...
If you can't light a fire, it doesn't necessarily mean you can't light a lamp.