Zhang Yuelu did not go out of the city alone. In fact, there was a guard. It was the second-grade spiritual officer named Xu who was transferred by Master Cihang. He was responsible for Zhang Yuelu's safety.
Previously, Xu Lingguan had returned to Yujing in a flying boat. However, as Jinque formally established a seven-member investigation team, Xu Lingguan took a flying boat to Jinling Mansion along with other Taoist priests in charge. He was still responsible for Zhang Yuelu's safety.
However, as long as he is in the old city area, Xu Lingguan will generally not show up. Not to mention that Zhang Yuelu is only one step away from heaven and humans. He is still capable of fighting when he encounters heaven and humans. Even Bai Xiaojin was not abducted in the bustling old city.
, so until Zhang Yuelu decided to leave the city, Xu Lingguan followed him.
When we left the city, there was neither wind nor waves.
This is also reasonable. With Zhang Yuelu and Xu Lingguan, it takes at least three heavenly beings to win, but the fight between five heavenly beings is so powerful that anyone who is not blind or deaf can detect it, not to mention Lei Xiaohuan.
, Pei Xiaolou and his wife, Jiangnan Provincial Government cannot turn a blind eye.
In this way, the matter has become a big mess. Master Donghua and Master Cihang are worried that they have no entry point, or that the current entry point is not big enough. With such an excuse, it plays into the hands of the two Masters Shenzhi. This is
What the other party never wants to see.
But when I came back, I encountered a little surprise.
It was not that anyone wanted to do anything to Zhang Yuelu, but Zhang Yuelu accidentally saw a person when he was passing by the Qinhuai River.
Marshal Feng.
That day in Jiangling Mansion, Marshal Lei was in charge of Yuan Yuan and Yuan Chongzong, and Marshal Feng was in charge of killing Yuan Shangdao. Therefore, Zhang Yuelu had not seen Marshal Lei, but he had met Marshal Feng.
At that time, Marshal Feng was drinking in a boat in the river, with two beauties in cool clothes sitting next to him.
Heavenly beings are not saints. Even if their cultivation level is higher, they cannot eradicate human desires and they will always have some quirks.
The two brothers, Feng Lei, have such a great reputation. From childhood to old age, the two brothers have retired and advanced together. They have no wives and children. It can be said that they depend on each other for life.
Just because he has never married and had children does not mean that he does not like women. Although Marshal Feng is old, he is lustful and has ruined countless women from good families in his life, especially in Nanyang. Although he did not have a real wife, he became a concubine.
This time he came to Jinling Mansion and asked him to live the life of a monk. How could he bear it? What's more, the ten-mile Qinhuai River in Jinling Mansion was famous all over the world. He had nothing to do, so he spent a lot of money to buy it.
The boat was enjoying a leisurely ride, and Zhang Yuelu happened to see it.
It seems absurd, but if you think about it carefully, it's not absurd at all.
Heavenly beings are not dead warriors who have been trained since childhood, nor are they slaves who are ordered around, or even spiritual officials whose cultivation is tied to the hands of others. If placed in a Taoist sect, they would be second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests. If placed in a secret association, they would be
They are also high-level figures. They can act according to orders, but they will not wrong themselves. Hiding their whereabouts, acting carefully, and hiding in hiding are all required of the people below. As one of the principals, how can Marshal Feng abide by these?
The rules? It’s good enough not to deceive superiors and conceal others, and to enrich one’s own pockets. Even women are not allowed to touch them. The control is too lenient.
This is like the various rules of a wealthy family. Only servants and maids must abide by them. I have never heard that the master must abide by them, because the master is the one who makes the rules.
In fact, since ancient times, this kind of situation has never been rare. Whether it is a Taoist court or a secret association, we can't force too much, just don't delay things.
There is no way, heavenly beings are not ordinary people. If you really push them, they will go against it. At this point, the Taoist sect has many precedents. For example, the Eight Tribes are because of their opposition to the Taoist sect in the creation project.
Dissatisfied with various decisions, he rebelled against Taoism.
After all, if the internal atmosphere of Taoism is not good, how can these secret societies be any better? Everyone has the same human nature, who is more noble than others?
After Zhang Yuelu discovered Marshal Feng, he didn't say anything. While sending a message to Zhenwu Temple, he and Xu Lingguan boarded the boat together to prevent Marshal Feng from escaping.
Marshal Feng was shocked when he saw the two men attacking him. Xu Lingguan was wearing the armor of a spiritual officer, and he could identify his identity at a glance. A second-grade spiritual officer could not fake it, and he was equivalent to a heavenly being. He also recognized Zhang Yuelu, although he was not a heavenly being.
, but there is only one step away from the heavenly beings. If you really want to face the heavenly beings, even if you are not your opponent, you still have the strength to fight.
At this time, when he is facing off against two people, he will definitely lose but not win.
Therefore, Marshal Feng didn't even think about it. He didn't fight with the two of them at all and just swept away.
However, he did not dare to rush into the air. After all, this was Jinling Mansion, one of the most important cities in the world. There were at least two hands of heavenly beings in the city. As soon as he rose into the air, he fell into the sight of all the heavenly beings.
If you don't take off, and continue to hide in the city, with various buildings, streets, alleys, and rivers as cover, it will be difficult to be discovered.
Marshal Feng ran away very fast, almost without touching the ground, flying close to the ground. After all, Zhang Yuelu had not become a celestial being. He knew that he would probably not be able to catch up with Marshal Feng, so he shouted to Xu Lingguan: "Leave me alone, catch up, don't let me go."
He escaped."
Xu Lingguan did not hesitate and chased after Marshal Feng.
Zhang Yuelu could only follow him from a distance based on the spirit pendant on his body.
The so-called spirit pendant is similar to a jade pendant. Its function is very simple, that is, to determine the location. Its principle is quite similar to the mother-child talisman. After all, Xu Lingguan is responsible for the safety of Zhang Yuelu. He must know where Zhang Yuelu is. If he even knows where Zhang Yuelu is,
I don’t know how to talk about protection. So the two of them each carry a spiritual pendant to determine their respective positions.
The three of them chased and fled all the way. Although Jinling Prefecture had completely abolished the city system, some traces and planning of the city still remained in the old city. Therefore, the three of them chased for several squares and finally left the old city all the way.
, came to the outer city, passed through Shence Gate, and came to the vicinity of Shangyuan Gate.
Jinling Prefecture has a population of nearly two million. It is the largest and most populous town in the entire Jiangnan, and it is also a business center. Therefore, there are many businessmen, missionaries, and adventurers from overseas countries in Jinling Prefecture, most of whom live in the Shangyuanmen area.
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When Zhang Yuelu arrived, he saw Xu Lingguan standing outside a church, hesitating.
The so-called church is similar to the Taoist temple of Taoism. It is a place where believers in the Western Holy Temple pray for blessings and worship God.
The architectural style of this church is very different from that of the Central Plains architecture. It has a towering spire, an arched dome, and stained glass windows, which seem to be inlaid with pictures on the entire window. In front of the church is a wide square.
, the floor is paved with white stones, in the middle is a fountain, and there are two statues, with high noses and deep eyes, and two wings on their backs.
The whole church is filled with a faint aura of light, like a layer of light mist.
It can be seen that many blond and blue-eyed believers are entering and leaving the church, and there are almost no people from the Central Plains.
Zhang Yuelu couldn't help but frown.
At least on the surface, the Daomen and the Holy Court have maintained a relatively peaceful relationship. The Daomen allows the Holy Court to set up churches in several important cities. However, the Daomen does not allow the Holy Court to preach. These churches are only for Western believers to worship, so almost everyone gathered here
They are all lustful people.
The Holy Court also allows Taoist sects to set up Taoist temples overseas, and they have similar rules. In fact, the Holy Court is strictly guarding against such things. The reason why the Holy Court makes the Taoist sect an exception is that, in addition to the great power of the Taoist sect, the key is that the people in the Taoist sect have always been serious about preaching.
They all lack interest, and their general attitude is to believe or not. In this regard, they are not even as good as Buddhism and Confucianism. Needless to say, Buddhism is called Western religion. It was introduced to the Central Plains, not native. Confucianism has always been
He likes to educate the barbarians and make them admire the king.
Therefore, this place is somewhat sensitive. If it is not necessary, it is not easy for people from the Taoist sect to enter it rashly, and disputes may easily arise.
At this time, many believers looked at Xu Lingguan wearing armor with horror on their faces.
Xu Lingguan said softly: "Deputy Hall Master Zhang, that person entered the church."
"Is the Holy Court also involved?" Zhang Yuelu took a deep breath and strode forward.
A chief bishop in white robes took the initiative to greet him. He spoke fluent Central Plains Mandarin and even had a hint of Jinling accent: "This is the Holy Church. Unless you are a believer, you are not allowed to enter without permission."
Zhang Yuelu took out his "Chu Zhen Sutra Urn" and said: "I am a Taoist priest of the fourth grade of the Taoist sect. I am the deputy church leader of Tiangang Hall. Please see the local archbishop and go and report it."
The first bishop's expression changed slightly, but he had nothing to say.
According to the principle of equivalence between the Holy Court and Taoist sects, the first bishop is equivalent to a fifth-grade Taoist priest, and the archbishop is equivalent to a fourth-grade wine-offering Taoist priest, so Zhang Yuelu's request is reasonable and he cannot refuse.