Hearing Yu Zhiyuan mention Dongfang Li, Zhao Ran asked: "Do you know that Senior Brother Li is the master of the West Hall?"
Yu Zhiyuan nodded: "There is no secret in this matter. He has been undercover for twenty years in Xixia and has been reused by Sanqing Pavilion. The West Hall is located in our Yuhuang Pavilion. Senior Brother Li is now a high-level cultivator in the master training realm.
If he doesn’t serve as the head of the West Hall, I’m afraid there won’t be anyone else who can do it, right?”
Zhao Ran said: "That makes sense, let's go see Senior Brother Li now."
Zhao Ran and Yu Zhiyuan went hand in hand to the fifth peak of Hunyuan Peak. Zhao Ran made a flying talisman and entered. Soon after receiving a reply from Dongfang Li, he said to Yu Zhiyuan: "This place is not accessible to anyone without permission."
, I feel wronged that senior brother is waiting outside for news about me."
Yu Zhiyuan agreed and waited on the shore, watching Zhao Ran board a small boat and go up the Sophora River, and soon disappeared around the corner of the mountain.
Zhao Ran climbed up to the pavilion and met Dongfang Li, so he said: "Senior Brother Li, you, the master of the West Hall, are sitting very firmly. Why haven't you seen Senior Brother Jing? Hasn't he come back yet?"
Dongfang Li threw a fishing rod to Zhao Ran: "Let's fish together? What do you mean by sitting unsteadily? Your senior brother Jing is wandering around, saying that he doesn't have time to return to the mountain, so he won't participate in the dual cultivation of Uncle Chu and Qi Gu this time.
It’s a ceremony.”
Zhao Ran said: "I see... then, I won't catch any fish, I just want to tell you something. Many people know about your appointment as the head of the West Hall, right? Is this really good?"
Dongfang Li smiled and said: "There is nothing surprising. At this position, it is impossible to keep secrets. For example, in the Buddhist Golden Needle Hall, we also know the names of the elders. On the contrary, it is you
These people are truly classified."
"Senior Brother Li, you should be more careful when going down the mountain. Like what you did when you went to Xiaojinchuan last time, it's best to do as little as possible in the future."
"I write a suicide note every time I leave the mountain. If something goes wrong, I will explode my meridians."
Zhao Ran was silent for a moment and said: "I see...Has the incident at the Jinbo Club been leaked?"
"It's definitely not leaked from our end, but... I always feel that it's almost done. The situation has become too big, and the wind is almost leaking everywhere. It's just a matter of time before Cheng An is exposed. But on the Xixia side, it seems that many people are helping to cover it up.
Haha, it’s really funny to say it.”
Zhao Ran said worriedly: "Brother Li, what should we do about Cheng An? Or let him come back?"
Hearing this, Dongfang Li sighed: "I can't come back."
"What's wrong?"
"Cheng'an said that he had mentioned several times that he wanted to go back to Ming Dynasty to visit his family, but Gao Yanei and others did not agree and insisted that he take his family over... Several eminent monks from Tianmatai Temple and Jialan Temple did not comment on this.
…”
"Then it's exposed..."
Dongfang Li stared at the fish swimming in the Sophora Stream and remained silent. After a long time, he asked, "Come to me so soon. Have you thought about Jing Zhimo's affairs?"
Zhao Ran nodded and said: "I've thought about it, but what I'm thinking about is not whether he is crazy or not, but the reason why he is crazy. I have an idea that I want to exchange with Senior Brother Li."
"Say it."
"Over the past year, I have often reflected that we seemed to have gone into a misunderstanding in the investigation of Zhang Yunzhao's case. Why did Jing Zhimo get so excited when he mentioned Zhang Yunzhao's death? I heard that he was a prisoner in Ziyang Palace, Tongchuan Prefecture.
Whenever someone mentioned Zhang Yunzhao below, he would lose his composure. Later, when I was in Ye Xueguan, I saw his loss of state with my own eyes, but I didn’t think about it that way. When we were in Yuanfu Palace in the capital, I had a close relationship with Jing Zhimo.
During the confrontation in the palace, I deliberately mentioned Zhang Yunzhao several times..."
Dongfang Li's expression suddenly became solemn: "Did he lose his composure because you mentioned Zhang Yunzhao in the Zichen Palace that day?"
Zhao Ran shook his head: "It's not just rude, it's simply crazy."
Dongfang Li nodded slowly: "I understand."
After saying a few words, Zhao Ran said goodbye, got on the boat, and followed the water to the wooden plank by the stream.
Yu Zhiyuan had been waiting patiently. When he saw Zhao Ran, he hurriedly asked: "Junior brother Zhao, how are you?"
Zhao Ran said with relief: "I have told Senior Brother Li about Jing Zhimo. Senior Brother Li agreed to check quickly to see if there is any other problem with Jing Zhimo. I guess if there is no other problem, Sanqing Pavilion may consider releasing him."
.”
Yu Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief and said: "That's great! I still understand Jing Qi, there will definitely be no other problems! Thank you, Junior Brother Zhao. Come on, Senior Brother, I'll treat you to a drink!"
That night, Yu Zhiyuan and Zhao Ran had a drink and reminisced about the past in Yuhuang Pavilion. They reviewed every bit of their time in Wujiyuan and thought about their future days of practice. They were both very drunk.
The next day, Zhao Ran came to Jade Emperor Summit to see Zhang Laodao, but after waiting for most of the day, he didn't see him. There were so many monks asking to see the great master of Tongwei Manifestation that Zhao Ran couldn't even get in the queue. Zhao Ran was also at this moment.
I regret a little. I wish I had told Zhang Laodao directly on the Inkstone Ark. A moment of negligence caused the current situation.
At that time, on the inkstone ark, Zhao Ran felt it was not convenient to speak because Chu Yangcheng could hear it. Who knows that now he can't even see him in person.
Zhao Ran was helpless and simply sent a flying talisman directly to Zhang Laodao: "Dazhenren, you are too busy, so you should pay attention to rest. I have been waiting for a whole day and I haven't been in line to see you, which shows how busy you are.
!I’m a little worried that you won’t be able to keep up the energy, so you must balance work with rest!”
Not long after, Zhang Laodao wrote back to Zhao Ran: "That's right. Lao Dao went to find fellow Taoist Longyang. The person behind him has disappeared. If you have anything to do, go to Yunxiantai to find me."
That night, Zhao Ran, led by Cai Yunshen, went to the top of the back mountain and climbed to the Yunxian Terrace.
There is a stone platform standing in the vast clouds and mist. I don't know how high I am, let alone how deep I am under my feet. In short, it feels like I am in the clouds.
Cai Yunshen warned Zhao Ran a few words not to run around on the Yunxian platform to avoid falling, and then left. Zhao Ran moved forward along the platform, and soon saw Long Yangzi and Long Yangzi sitting opposite each other in the clouds and mist.
Zhang Laodao.
After seeing Zhao Hou, Zhang Laodao laughed: "You brat, sending a flying talisman is also sarcastic. I'm afraid you are the only one in the world who dares to treat me like this!"
Zhao Ran said hurriedly: "Master Da Zhen, you have really wronged me. I am really worried about your health. This kind of social work should not be done by you, it is too vulgar!"
"Then what can I do? Since I agreed to make the decision for Yang Cheng and Qi Gu, I have to come forward in person, otherwise others will not give me face, and will interfere in every possible way, or even not come to watch the ceremony. Isn't a good thing turned into a bad thing?
?Okay, if you have anything to say, please tell me quickly, otherwise I will knock you down!"
Zhao Ran glanced at Long Yangzi and said: "Da Zhenren, I am here to complain to you. Patriarch Long Yang showed sympathy to me this time and specially repaired the damaged array, robes and mandala for me. Could it be that Da Zhenren just
Forgot me? At any rate, I must have played my part in the round-up and suppression of old monk Xuanci this time..."
"Hey! Brat! I gave you the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the mandala mandala, and all the gold and silver utensils I got. I'm afraid those things cost more than 100,000 silver, right? In the end, I even gave you the old monk
I’ve given you my rainbow body, what else are you dissatisfied with?”
Zhao Ran opened his eyes wide and argued: "Master, one code is the same as another code, you can't confuse them! These two magic weapons were obtained with my help in breaking through the Shujing Temple, and they must be clearly distinguished from what happened in Hengduan Mountain. As for Hong
If you want to go to Xixia to cause trouble, I will be in danger."
Zhang Laodao stroked his forehead and said helplessly: "Okay, okay, the noise today has given me a headache, and you are noisy here again...then what do you want?"