Li Mu suspected that he was born to be a hard worker, so he took advantage of his vacation to promote cooperation between the Fu Lu Sect and the imperial court.
Although the imperial court had cooperated with various sects in the past, it was only at a superficial level. For example, each sect had low-level disciples stationed in local government offices to help local officials manage the areas under their jurisdiction. The imperial court then assigned the areas where their sects were located to them, and
Allow them to recruit disciples around the forces to which Shanmen belongs, etc...
Deeper cooperation like this rarely happened in the past.
The reason is naturally the distrust between the two parties. The power and strength of these sects are too strong, strong enough to threaten the rule of the imperial court, and the imperial court has absolute control over the thirty-six counties in name. The four sects
The six sects will be subject to many restrictions in their secular activities...
Because of this suspicion and distrust, the Zhou court had never had officials from the four sects and six sects. Even a small official was required to have no sect background, and the senior officials of these sects would not be held by officials from the central government.
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Li Mu is probably the first person to hold a high position in the court and is also a high-level member of the sect. It is most appropriate for him to be the bridge between them.
Li Mu did not tell the Queen about other things about the Fu Lu Sect, but only said that he intended to promote the cooperation between the Fu Lu Sect and the imperial court. The imperial court would pay attention to the talented disciples of the Fu Lu Sect, and the Fu Lu Sect would also send powerful elders as guests of the imperial court...
The Queen is short of manpower, which is something to be happy about.
But Li Mu didn't hear how happy the queen was.
She acted like an emperor like a salted fish. She had no ambition at all and was not active in doing things. The most active thing she did was to go to Li Mu's house to get food, and to fetch snails for Li Mu.
More than a hundred times in three days, not to mention the boss, even the girlfriend rarely does this.
Fortunately, Liu Hanyan was different from her, otherwise Li Mu might have gone crazy.
In the spirit conch, the queen said calmly: "It's up to you to decide on this matter."
This can be regarded as a national policy. To a certain extent, it is Li Mu's responsibility as the scholar of Zhongshu. However, he still has to ask the Queen for instructions to avoid being notorious as a favorite minister who disrupts the government.
Li Mu sighed, the Queen doesn't even care about cooperating with the Fu Lu Sect? I don't know what she cares about...
On the opposite side, the Queen no longer mentioned this matter, but asked: "When will you come back?"
Li Mudao: "Please hurry up."
The voice in the conch was obviously dissatisfied: "More than a month ago, you said it would be as soon as possible. How much does it mean as soon as possible?"
Li Mu helplessly explained: "This time we really did it as quickly as possible, as short as three days? As long as five days..."
After just a few days together with Liu Hanyan, she went into seclusion with Yu Zhenzi again. Li Mu could have returned to Shendu now? But the Qifeng Disciple Competition was about to begin, and as a second-generation disciple, he needed to attend.
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Is the Queen really not interested in national affairs? She urges him to go back to work so urgently.
This also dampened Li Mu's enthusiasm for doing things? Da Zhou is her Da Zhou, and Li Mu is working for her. She can't always sit on top? Let Li Mu move alone below, and she can at least move a little.
Respond, so that Li Mu can be more motivated to do things.
Li Mu put down the spirit conch and heard a buzzing sound coming from outside the hospital.
This is the Dao Zhong urging me outside.
Li Mu put away the spirit conch, walked out of the door, and said: "Stop urging, it's coming, it's coming..."
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Baiyun Mountain.
Today is the day of the Seven Peaks Competition in the Ancestral Court of the Fu Lu Sect. The competition between the peaks and the Fu Dao Trial are held every four years, and the time difference is only one month.
In previous years, one month after the Fu Dao trial, the results of the trial would be a hot topic among the disciples of the sect. However, this year, after the trial ended, it did not cause much sensation.
Because this trial left too many mysteries to the disciples.
First of all, those who are number one in all previous trials will immediately become core disciples and receive strong cultivation from the sect. They can enjoy cultivation resources that ordinary disciples cannot enjoy. For a long time after the trial is over, those who are number one in the trials will be the core disciples.
He is the envy of all his disciples.
However, he came first in this year's trial, and his identity is still a mystery.
Not only the first, but also the first and second in this trial, after the trial is over, they disappear completely like evaporating from the world.
In addition, on the day of the trial, there was a strange phenomenon coming from the sky in Baiyun Mountain, and no one knew what it was.
However, some disciples speculated based on the classics that when the holy talisman came to the world, there would be a heavenly tribulation. The vision in Baiyun Mountain that day was very similar to a heavenly tribulation.
As soon as this statement came out, people had different opinions.
Some people say that the real head master drew the holy talisman, others say that this vision was caused by the first promotion to transcendence, and some say that the one who drew the holy talisman was the first in the trial. However, for this sect,
There has been no explanation, and the matter has never been concluded.
Before the competition, disciples from various peaks had already gathered around the main peak square.
This competition is about the honor of the disciples who participate in the competition, and also about the resources that the peaks can obtain from the sect in the next four years.
The top three disciples in the competition will each receive a heaven-level talisman. The first place in the competition will have the opportunity to become the first direct disciple and be promoted to the third generation elder.
Those who advance to the top ten in the competition will also receive earth-level talismans and the opportunity to be the first to guide practice.
Therefore, in every competition, the disciples of the various peaks work hard to get the highest ranking. This is not only for themselves, but also for the honor of the peaks.
Li Mu originally wanted to return to the Divine Capital as soon as possible to avoid the Queen nagging her all day long.
But Xuanjizi said that he had to participate in this competition. He was exempted from the apprenticeship ceremony, but as a disciple of the Supreme Elder and a second-generation disciple of the Fulu Sect, he had to be among the disciples in the ancestral court and important figures in the branch of the Fulu Sect.
Show your face once.
For this reason, he also gave Li Mu a Taoist nickname, Ling Ji Zi.
In the Fulu Sect, not all people have a Taoist name. The third and fourth generation disciples are not very advanced and most of them are called by their lay names. Generally, only after they are promoted to Dongxuan, they will consider taking a Taoist name for themselves.
After all, Headmaster Xuanjizi and Headmaster Yu Zhenzi sound more distinguished than Headmaster Wang Ergou and Headmaster Chen Erniu.
Although Li Mu was not used to his new name, he did not resist it.
As soon as Li Mu landed at the main peak square, Han Zhe came over from a certain direction and said in surprise: "You haven't returned to Shendu yet?"
Li Mudao: "I'll leave after participating in the competition."
"Participate in the competition?" Han Zhe was stunned for a moment, then his face showed surprise, and he asked: "You have also joined our Fulu Sect. Are you going to accept the leader as your teacher?"
Li Mu shook his head and said, "No."
Han Zhe breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Who is your master?"
Li Mudao: "Fu Daozi."
Han Zhe touched his head, shook his head and said, "I've never heard of it. Which peak is it from?"
Li Mudao: "The main peak."
Han Zhe said enviously: "The main peak is great. All the main peaks have core disciples. They can get whatever they want without even having to fight. I would say, with Liu... Uncle Liu's relationship, you will definitely not be able to join the sect if you join the sect."
Too bad."
Li Mu looked around and asked, "Why didn't you see Junior Sister Qin today?"
Speaking of Junior Sister Qin, Han Zhe had a look of helplessness on his face and said, "Don't mention it, I'll let her think about her mistakes behind closed doors."
Li Mu asked: "What happened to her?"
"You have the nerve to ask?" Han Zhe glared at Li Mu and said, "If you hadn't left first last time, I wouldn't have let Junior Sister Qin drink with me. With her drinking capacity, she got drunk after just a few drinks.
And she liked to take off her clothes when she was drunk. Not only did she take off her own clothes, but she also took off my clothes. Fortunately, I woke up at the critical moment. Otherwise, I really don’t know how to face Senior Brother Qin’s spirit in heaven and keep it.
The Yuanyang body that has lasted for more than twenty years may also be lost..."
Li Mu looked at him sympathetically and said: "Yes, it is too dangerous. If you are alone and alone, anything can happen. You still have to protect yourself. If Yuanyang is gone, you will suffer a big loss...
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Han Zhe thought deeply and said, "I didn't expect Junior Sister Qin to be such a bad drinker. I will never drink with her again!"
While the two were chatting, more and more people gathered in the main peak square, and there was endless discussion around them.
"I wonder which senior brother from the peak will win the first place in the competition this time..."
"The reward for being first in the competition is so generous. Not only can you become a third-generation disciple, but you can also get a heaven-level talisman."
"It's equivalent to gaining an extra life for nothing. I don't know how many people are staring at those three positions..."
"Hey..., why is there an extra person in the front position?"
"What, I counted, one, two, three,...eight, nine, there is really one more!"
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All the disciples looked towards the front of the square with astonishment on their faces.
During the great competition, the headmaster and the seven leaders will watch the ceremony from the front, so there will be eight places left in front of the square.
These eight huge seats, all made of spiritual jade and engraved with runes, are suspended in front of the square. They are majestic and noble, demonstrating the identity and status of the owner.
There should be eight seats for the real person in charge and the first seat of the seven peaks. This is the practice in previous years.
However, this year, there are nine seats in front of the square.
"Is there an elder who has been promoted to the sixth realm?"
"I don't know. If an elder is promoted, how can there be no news from the peaks?"
"Could it be that some Supreme Elder has returned?"
"It's also impossible. The Supreme Elder has been wandering away and has not been heard from for more than ten years. Even if he returns to the mountain, he never cares about the competition between the peaks..."
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Han Zhe looked at the nine seats in front of him, with a look of confusion on his face, and murmured: "This year's competition seems to be different from previous years..."
When he looked back at Li Mu, he seemed to have discovered something. He looked Li Mu up and down a few times, then looked down at himself and wondered: "Why is your Taoist uniform different from mine?"
The Taoist uniform worn by Han Zhe has a blue background color, while the Taoist uniform worn by Li Mu is mainly white.
In the Fulu Sect, disciples of different levels wear Taoist uniforms of different colors.
The main color of the Taoist uniforms worn by fourth-generation disciples like Han Zhe is sky blue. The third-generation disciples, the elders of the various peaks, wear light yellow Taoist uniforms. Only the headmasters and the heads of the various peaks wear plain white Taoist uniforms.
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Before Li Mu had time to speak, Han Zhe suddenly seemed to remember something, looked at him with a surprised look, and said in shock: "Fu, Fu Daozi, isn't Fu Daozi the name of the supreme elder of the sect who has disappeared for a long time? You, you?"
You, you worshiped the Supreme Elder as your teacher?"
Li Mu did not deny it, which was equivalent to admitting what Han Zhe said.
Han Zhe said in shock: "Really, really?"
Li Mudao: "Really."
Han Zhe grabbed his hair with his hands and murmured: "Let me smooth it out first. You are the second generation and I am the fourth generation. Then don't I want to call you uncle?"
Li Mu nodded and said, "That's the theory."
Han Zhe was hit hard. Although he didn't want to compete with Li Mu, his former friend had now become his master and uncle. When he saw him in the sect, he would bow down and salute, which made it hard for him to accept for a while.
But soon, he realized something, looked up at Li Mu, and asked: "You are my uncle, aren't you Miss Hanyan's uncle, and Junior Sister Li's uncle? Wait, what's your relationship?"
It’s too messy, let me sort it out again…”
After counting on his fingers, he finally figured it out clearly and said: "Junior Sister Li is no longer a disciple of the Fulu Sect, but Miss Hanyan is a disciple of Uncle Yu Zhenzi, and you are the junior brother of Uncle Yu Zhenzi, so you are
Her uncle, you are your future wife's uncle, so what is the generation of your child? Is he the same generation as me, or a generation older than me? Wait a minute, I'm confused again..."
Before Han Zhe could think clearly, a bell rang in Shanghai, indicating that the competition was about to begin.
Han Zhe glanced at Li Mu, and then ran away quickly. Li Mu felt that it would be a little difficult to have a drink with him in the future.
As the bell rang, the disciples of the various peaks had already stood at the positions belonging to each peak outside the square. Several figures also flew out of the Tao Palace of the main peak, and Xuanjizi and the leaders of each peak took their respective positions.
Even Yuzhenzi, who had been in seclusion before, came out of seclusion and sat on the right side of Xuanjizi.
There are nine chairs, only the one to the left of Xuanjizi is empty.
Where disciples from various peaks gathered, low-pitched discussions began again.
"That position was originally occupied by Senior Uncle Yu Zhenzi. How come Senior Uncle Yu Zhenzi is sitting on the right side of the Headmaster this time?"
"Who else can sit on the left side of the headmaster? Even if there is a new elder, he is not qualified to sit there. Is he really the supreme elder?"
"It should be so. Maybe one of the elders suddenly became interested and wanted to see the competition between the peaks..."
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During the competition, the position in front of the square is very particular.
The headmaster has the most respected status. His seat is located in the middle of the square, and the top seats of the peaks sit on both sides of him. Among them, the left side is the most respected.
The person sitting to the left of the headmaster has a status in the field second only to the headmaster. In the past, this position was held by Yu Zhenzi, the first of Baiyun Peak.
However, today, Yu Zhenzi was sitting on the right side of the headmaster. Apart from the Supreme Elder, the disciples could not think of anyone who had a more noble status than Yu Zhenzi's uncle.
They looked at that position with curious eyes. Most of the disciples here, even the elders, had never seen the true appearance of the Supreme Elder since they entered the school.
Outside the square, the disciples from all the peaks had returned to their positions, and Li Mu stood alone.
He thought he only needed to show up to show his face, but he didn't expect Xuanjizi to take it so seriously. Yu Zhenzi was Liu Hanyan's master and his half-mother-in-law. Taking her place, Li Mu was still under some psychological pressure.
Of the nine seats in front, he was the only one who had not yet sat down. Li Mu slowly flew up, crossed the square, and sat on the seat to the left of Xuanjizi.
The disciples, elders, and important figures invited from various branch sects of the Fu Lu Sect were almost all paying attention to that position.
After Li Mu took his seat, the area around the square was quiet for a moment, and the next moment, there was an uproar.
Countless people looked at that position with astonishment on their faces.
"Who is this person?"
"Why is he sitting in that position?"
"Is he one of the Supreme Elders?"
"Isn't he the one who scared the clock? Why is he sitting in the position of the Supreme Elder?"
During the Fu Dao trial, in the scene presented through the Xuanguang technique, there was always fog around Li Mu. Most of the Fu Lu sect disciples did not know him. Only those who participated in the Fu Dao trial with him could see it.
His true appearance.
At this time, among the ranks of the disciples of the various peaks, those who had passed the Fu Dao trial had even more shocked expressions on their faces.
"Isn't he the number one in this trial?"
"He finally appeared again, and he was still sitting in that position..."
"That's a position only a second-generation disciple can sit in. What qualifications does he have? Could it be..."
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Xuanjizi's figure slowly flew up from the seat. He stretched out his hands and pressed down, causing the noisy sounds in the square to stop instantly.
He turned back to look at Li Mu. Li Mu's figure also slowly flew up and stood beside Xuan Jizi.
Xuanjizi looked down and said slowly: "The person standing next to me is the disciple of our sect's Supreme Elder Fu Daozi, Junior Brother Lingjizi. After today, any Fulu sect disciple will see him as if he were seeing me...
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Xuanjizi's few words caused waves in the hearts of countless people in the square.
The disciples of the Supreme Elder are the second generation disciples of the sect, and their status is the same as the first.
But not all leaders can make the real leader say, "Seeing him is like seeing me." This sentence has always been used for future leaders. Even the leaders of the peaks today do not have such qualifications.
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The words of the Master Master are tantamount to announcing in front of all the disciples of the Fu Lu Sect and all the important figures of the Fu Lu Sect branch that that young man is the future master of the Fu Lu Sect...
If he is just a disciple of the Supreme Elder, there is no reason for the leader to say this, because the leaders of all the peaks are all disciples of the Supreme Elder.
There must be other reasons why he can sit on the left side of the headmaster.
Xuanjizi was suspended in the air, his voice was majestic, and he continued: "Junior brother Lingjizi is the number one in this Fu Dao trial."
As soon as this statement came out, the doubts that had been in the minds of countless people for a month were solved.
This first place in the Talisman Trial was different from any other time before.
No trialist has ever been able to reach level 50 or above.
No one has ever been able to cause visions from heaven and earth during the trial process.
There was another uproar around the square.
"It turns out it was him..."
"He should have caused the vision..."
"He was the one who drew the holy talisman!"
"No wonder he was accepted as a disciple by the Supreme Elder. No wonder the headmaster likes him so much..."
