Early in the morning, Qi Xuansu went from his residence to the signing room. Along the way, he met many Taoist priests of different grades, all of whom nodded to him with kind smiles on their faces.
While Qi Xuansu was responding, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. After his status was high, there were "good people" everywhere, so kind and easy to talk to. It was as if those insignificant people had never existed at all.
The female crowns were no longer reserved, their eyes brimming with water as they looked at him.
It seems that the aloof fairies have gradually stepped down from the clouds and turned back into mortal women full of fireworks.
This is the benefit of power. No wonder so many people are obsessed with it. No wonder some people say that power is the best aphrodisiac for men.
It is true that there are immortal people in this world, but how many people can really live forever? How many people can ascend and die? Except for a few of the proud ones, most people do not worship for the elusive and hard-to-find "enlightenment".
Entering Taoism is mostly the simple idea of Mei Mei's parents. Being a Taoist priest means being a master. Just like Confucian scholars, not many of them want to run the world and bring peace to the people. Most of them want to be officials.
Wealth.
Since there is no immortality, then the life span can only last a hundred years, because only after death can the three corpses be freed. Therefore, in order to escape from the trap and be free, the three corpses are harming the life of the human life all the time. The higher their own realm is, the more the three corpses will become.
It is powerful, so even gods and pseudo-immortals will eventually die.
Therefore, even if many people have earth-shattering realms of cultivation, it is difficult to completely get rid of the mentality of ordinary people. However, this also corresponds to the saying: people compete for a breath, and Buddhas compete for a stick of incense. The gods and Buddhas in the sky may not necessarily be ruthless and annihilating.
Qi Xuansu came to the signing room and found that Ke Qingqing had arrived early. Because the signing room was more important and important official documents were often stored, Taoist officials generally did not clean it, but she was responsible for it herself.
But this is how everyone came here. When Qi Xuansu was the deacon, he and Mu Jin took turns being responsible for cleaning the mortgage room.
Qi Xuansu thanked him for his hard work, and then said: "If a little guy named Zhou Qingshu comes to see me later, bring him to see me directly."
Ke Qingqing nodded in agreement.
Qi Xuansu went to the inner room and opened the window. Outside was a pond, but it was late autumn, and there were only a few residual lotus leaves. On the other side of the pond was Shi Bingyun's mortgage room, with a rockery in the middle for people to walk through.
However, this immediate boss is often absent from the signing room. At least at this time, there is still no movement in Shi Bingyun's signing room. It is obvious that he is not here.
Qi Xuansu sat back at the desk, took out the collector's edition of the "Xuansheng Card" sent by Li Qingnu, and started playing with it.
I have to say, you get what you pay for, pure charm
The material of the urn is not afraid of being soaked in water, not afraid of fire, and not stained by dust. Even if you are not a congenital person and do not have the magic of being dirt-free and leak-free, you will not be afraid of patina if you just start using it. Moreover, the material is even harder and can even be used to make flying knives. As for the
Needless to say, the calligraphy and painting skills are several times better than the ordinary "Xuan Sheng Card", and even have a relief-like effect.
"Okay, it's really a good thing. I'll use this deck next time I play cards." Qi Xuansu said to himself, "You can still sell it when you run out of money."
I had just finished reading most of a set of cards when the "Sound Transmission Array" came on.
Qi Xuansu put the cards back into the Xumi object and clicked on the "sound transmission array": "Is Zhou Qingshu here? Take him to the reception room..."
Qi Xuansu got up and came to the reception room. Not long after, Ke Qingqing led Zhou Qingshu in. Zhou Qingshu was obviously a little cautious. The road from the gate of the Jade Palace to Qi Xuansu's signature room was neither far nor close, which made him feel great.
I was shocked. I just felt that the carved beams and painted buildings, pavilions and pavilions, and the Immortal style were nothing more than this. Moreover, all the people here were immortal, just like the characters in the portraits.
Qi Xuansu said: "Don't be nervous, sit down and talk."
Zhou Qingshu sat down carefully, with only half of his buttocks touching.
After a while, Ke Qingqing brought tea in, which flattered Zhou Qingshu even more.
Qi Xuansu motioned to Ke Qingqing not to leave and to help make a transcript.
Ke Qingqing took the pen and paper and sat next to Zhou Qingshu, while Qi Xuansu sat alone.
The moment Ke Qingqing sat down, Zhou Qingshu felt a faint fragrance coming to his nostrils, and his whole body tensed up instantly. He didn't dare to breathe, and he didn't even dare to turn his head to look at this beautiful sister.
Qi Xuansu got straight to the point: "Let's continue what we said yesterday. When did Mei Mei disappear?"
Zhou Qingshu was obviously well prepared and immediately replied: "The fifth day of October."
Qi Xuansu returned to Yujing on the second day of October, went to see Donghua Zhenren on the third day of the lunar month, left Yujing with Shi Bingyun on the sixth day of the lunar month, arrived in Yujing on the seventh day of the lunar month, officially took office on the eighth day of the lunar month, and today is the ninth day of the lunar month. In other words, Zhou Qingshu is the first person of the lunar month.
Six met the old Taoist priest.
Qi Xuansu added: "Describe Mei Mei's appearance in more detail, the better."
After all, they were childhood sweethearts. Zhou Qingshu had a deep memory and described various details in great detail.
Ke Qingqing is an alchemist who uses magic power to create a slightly illusory air mass, and then according to Zhou Qingshu's description
, use your mind to gradually "pin" the air ball into the shape of a human head, and then continuously adjust it according to Zhou Qingshu's opinions. This is not an invention of Taoism. Since ancient times, yamen have had similar practices, but they are usually portraits.
It's just that the quality is very poor, often far from the real person, and completely different from this lifelike head model.
This is the advantage of the alchemist. Although his combat power is not as good as that of the martial artist, he is far superior to the martial artist in all other aspects. On the contrary, the martial artist is almost useless except for his tyranny of force, and he also eats more. Even if he is a celestial warrior,
If you can't eat grains, you still need to eat a lot of food to replenish your Qi and blood.
Qi Xuansu gave an overview of the matter to Ke Qingqing, and then ordered: "Deacon Ke, this case involves someone fraudulently using the name of Wanxiang Taoist Palace to defraud, and it is related to the reputation of the Taoist sect. Don't be careless. You will lead people to follow this later.
The child should go to Mei's house to find out more about the situation, and also check to see if there are any other families who have been deceived."
Ke Qingqing looked solemn and responded solemnly.
If it was just a simple missing child, the Taoist sect would not pay too much attention to it, and would even argue with the court. But if it involves someone using the name of Wanxiang Taoist Palace to defraud, the Taoist sect would have to pay attention, so Qi Xuansu is arranging
When doing errands, the emphasis was not on abducting children, but on the fact that someone was using the name of Wanxiang Taoist Palace. In this way, the people below did not dare to be disrespectful, and it was even easier to ask other principals for help.
Qi Xuansu wrote to Zhou Qing again: "Take this sister Ke to Mei Mei's house and listen to this sister Ke's arrangements."
Zhou Qingshu did not kowtow again, but stood up and bowed to Qi Xuansu: "Thank you so much, Master, for your great kindness. Master will definitely attain enlightenment and become an immortal."
Qi Xuansu waved his hand: "I said, this is our responsibility, okay, let's go quickly."
Only then did Zhou Qingshu follow Ke Qingqing out of the security room.
Qi Xuansu sat in the reception room for a while, then got up and left the signing room.
All the way out of the Jade Palace, I saw two people standing not far away, it was Song San and Wu Si.
Qi Xuansu couldn't help but smile and walked towards the two of them: "How did you two have a good time last night? I was just about to find you, and you took the initiative to come. You know what I'm thinking. No wonder they all say Gongmen practice."
Song Sanpai smiled and said: "Master, thank you very much."
Qi Xuansu said: "Just in time, I have something to ask you two for help."
Song San hurriedly said: "Master, if you have anything to do, just ask for it, but don't dare to say 'please'."
Qi Xuansu
Said: "You two have been on the ground of the Imperial Capital for a long time, so you should have a lot of eyes and ears under your hands, right?"
"Yes." Song San did not deny it.
Generally, Qingluan Guard will have a group of so-called "eyes and ears", that is, informants. They are no different from ordinary people on weekdays, but when they see suspicious situations, they will take the initiative to report to Qingluan Guard. Although Song San and Wu Si were in front of Qi Xuansu
They are submissive, but they are considered to be a number one figure in the lower world of Imperial Capital, and their subordinates have many eyes and ears. So they usually just sit around in teahouses, and only go out to the streets after getting tips.
Yesterday, they got a tip from an informant that there was a new face with unknown origin, so they went to intercept Qi Xuansu, but ended up kicking the iron plate. But for them, it was a blessing in disguise, and they happened to climb Qi Xuansu's big tree.
I will also have multiple backers in the future.
Qi Xuansu said: "Recently, someone in the Imperial City has used the name of Wanxiang Taoist Palace to cheat. I think you have heard about it. Now the Imperial Capital Taoist Palace has been reorganized. Most people, including me, have just been transferred from other places. For many
The situation is unfamiliar, so I would like to ask you to help inquire about the situation. If there is any news, please do not act rashly or alert the enemy, just inform me, and I will handle the rest."
As long as they don't go to great lengths, it won't be a difficult task for the two of them, and this kind of thing relies on informants to inquire about it. They don't have to go there personally, they just need to give the order, and they will naturally agree.
Qi Xuansu took out a big ticket from his sleeve and handed it to Song San.
Song San hurriedly declined: "It's such a big job, I don't dare to do it."
Qi Xuansu smiled: "My biggest feeling when I came to the Imperial Capital is that everything is expensive, and everything is expensive. The ancients said that it is not easy to live in a big city, and I am honest. This hundred Taiping money is really nothing in the Imperial Capital.
, it’s not for you. I won’t be polite to you, and you will never ask for it. It’s actually for the people who run errands under you. After all, this matter is not a serious errand arranged by Qingluan Wei.
Extra help shouldn’t be in vain, just treat it like I’m inviting them to tea.”
"Since the Master said so, I will thank the Master on their behalf." Song San then took the big ticket.
Of course Qi Xuansu could not be so generous, but the peace money used for official duties could be reimbursed by his boss Shi Bingyun afterwards, so Qi Xuansu didn't feel too distressed.
Qi Xuansu's idea is not complicated. On the one hand, he uses the power of the Taoist government to investigate from the outside, which will inevitably alert the thieves. On the other hand, he uses the eyes and ears of Qingluan Guard to spy in secret. As long as the thieves are alerted and take action, then
It is impossible for the city foxes and rats to have no news at all.