Chapter 88: Longevity and Happiness
After Jiang Lin stepped into the gates of hell, he did not climb the Naihe Bridge or cross the Wangchuan River.
Instead, it stopped after the gates of hell.
"Master, please wait a moment."
The leading King Chang God nodded to Jiang Lin, then waved his hand, and a portal to the underworld opened up along with the spreading of Yin Qi.
"Don't take the Naihe Bridge?"
Jiang Lin asked curiously.
"The wizard is joking."
The arrogant God King laughed and said, "Master, if you want to go to Fengdu, if you walk all the way there, the distance is so far that I don't know how many 3,800 miles it is. That doesn't make sense."
"Through this portal, you can go directly to Fengdu and see the censor directly."
Jiang Lin felt a little sorry when he heard this. He had thought that this time he could broaden his horizons and take a good look at the underworld.
He is a wizard who practices the Black Law after all, but most of his knowledge of the underworld comes from records in ancient books, which is somewhat incompetent.
"Which censor will come to judge?"
"This... I don't know. Master Black Law has always only given orders to ghosts like us, and nothing else. This is the first time I have seen someone like you who is willing to pay attention to us."
The God King Chang accompanied with a smile.
Jiang Lin suddenly asked: "Is it because I didn't wear the command?"
"The Master is joking..."
The God King smiled dryly.
Jiang Lin glanced at him and stopped talking.
Under the rule of Fengdu, apart from a group of fierce generals and yang gods, there are no good things, only evil things that are feared by people.
It was because Jiang Lin did not have the warrant and was awaiting punishment that this arrogant God King became bolder.
Led by a group of rampant gods, Jiang Lin walked into the portal to the underworld.
After a moment of trance, when Jiang Lin appeared again, he found himself in a hall.
Or rather, the court.
It's a similar place anyway.
Sitting in the court was a middle-aged man in black clothes and a black crown.
Behind this middle-aged man is a statue of Tianpeng and a statue of Xitai Grand Censor.
He glanced at Jiang Lin, then looked at the Six-hole Great Demon Feng Lixiao behind Jiang Lin, and said coldly: "Six-hole Demon, retreat."
"Yes……"
Feng Lixiao did not dare to resist at all. He carefully supported Jiang Lin and stood in the middle of the court. Then his figure turned into a burst of demonic energy and dissipated.
"Report to the censor."
A group of arrogant God Kings knelt on the ground and said in a serious tone: "According to the order of the Western Palace Censor, according to the black law, the mortal world's illegal magician Jiang Lin and Jiang Xuanying are detained here to surrender the decree."
"Go back."
The censor sitting in the court did not even nod, as if he was commanding a slave.
"Yes!"
However, the group of arrogant gods lowered their heads and became even more respectful, and walked out of the court cautiously one by one.
For a moment, there were only Jiang Lin and the Censor in the court.
"Jiang Lin, Jiang Xuanying, greets the censor."
Jiang Lin, wearing a large black wooden shackle, bowed reluctantly.
"Ah."
The censor nodded, and then scolded: "I know your origins, and I also understand that you were granted the Dharma by the Emperor. Although it is rare in the world, you should not be proud."
As he spoke, the censor's tone eased a little, and he said, "I don't care what happens on weekdays, but if you wear the order to go in and out, and face ghosts and gods, you must not show any emotion, so that the ghosts and gods don't know what you are thinking. Only then can you be considered a magician."
"In Fengdu, apart from the generals and warriors appointed by the Heavenly Court, all the ghosts and gods are ghosts subdued by the great magicians of past generations and even the Emperor of Fengdu. Because their sins are not serious, they have the opportunity to obey orders from the magicians like us."
"When facing such an evil spirit, you must not have the slightest intention of getting close to it, otherwise, you will surely suffer misfortune!"
Jiang Lin listened carefully and was not disturbed by the cold tone of the censor.
Because what they say is just a reminder to you.
The subtext of "Meng Emperor's bestowal of Dharma" is that you have never experienced the instruction of a master who also practices the Black Law, so it is inevitable that you act frivolously and recklessly.
Now that I have seen it, I cannot allow you to continue like this, because if you do, the entire Black Law Mage clan will be in trouble!
Even if you are a disciple bestowed with Dharma by the Emperor, since you have practiced the Black Law, you cannot ignore the rules of the Black Law.
Jiang Lin understood this principle very well, so he accepted the advice with an open mind.
"Junior, remember your teachings."
Jiang Lin saluted seriously.
The censor's expression relaxed. This kid had been too smooth along the way and needed a stern look to teach him a lesson.
After all, he is the only black law wizard in the world today, and the only one who has not yet attained enlightenment.
As a senior, how could he really dislike Jiang Lin?
That is to say, it is only in the Black Law lineage. If it were another lineage, with such a unique descendant who was personally bestowed with Dharma by the ancestor, it would be too late to take good care of him.
"I am Zhong Mingzhen, the Imperial Censor of the Jiutian Jinque Imperial Court of the North Pole Exorcism Institute, the Jiutian Interview Envoy, and in charge of the affairs of the Exorcism Institute."
Zhong Mingzhen nodded to Jiang Lin and said, "In terms of seniority, I am your senior in the sect. In terms of official rank, I am two ranks higher than you. Do you have any complaints when I sentence you now?"
"I have never complained."
Jiang Lin bowed and said, "You have violated the Fengdu prohibition law without permission. You should be punished. I am ready."
"It's not a rash move."
Zhong Mingzhen shook his head and said, "Since this method exists, it doesn't mean that it cannot be used. It's just that the consequences are too serious. The black law explicitly prohibits it, and it only warns the mage not to use it lightly unless it is absolutely necessary."
"The black law prohibition is one thing, whether you use it correctly is another."
"I am here according to the black law to sentence you."
As he spoke, Zhong Mingzhen smiled slightly and continued, "But, you didn't use the Fengdu forbidden technique in the wrong place."
"However, you should not underestimate the Fengdu prohibitions, and you should not underestimate the black law prohibitions. Do you understand the reason?"
Since this method exists, it must be usable.
But the mage must have a consideration in mind as to how to use it, how to use it, and when to use it.
It is also a test to see whether a wizard can save lives without any harm to himself, but is willing to take on great consequences in order to save lives.
Jiang Lin has passed this test.
"Junior understands."
Jiang Lin nodded seriously.
"Ah."
Zhong Mingzhen nodded and raised the gavel in his hand.
"Snapped!"
With a crisp sound, Zhong Mingzhen shouted: "Where is the judge!"
"The subordinate is here."
A figure appeared from the back hall in response. He was wearing a red robe, with an upright posture and meticulous work.
"Cui Yu was ordered to come here to record the files and meet the censor."
This judge was none other than Judge Cui, a well-known judge in the underworld.
Strictly speaking, the rank of this Cui Pan is not lower than that of Zhong Mingzhen, but on the one hand, Master Heilü is notoriously powerful despite his low rank, not to mention that he is a fourth-rank mage of the Arctic Exorcism Institute.
Secondly, the two words "Imperial Censor" can explain a lot of things.
They came here on official business under the command of the Arctic.
That’s why Cui Pan had such a respectful attitude.
Zhong Mingzhen stood up and bowed three times before the Dharma image of Tianpeng and the Dharma image of the Grand Censor of the Western Palace behind him.
"Open the hall."
After doing all this, Zhong Mingzhen sat back in the main seat in the hall, slammed the gavel in his hand again, and looked at Jiang Linshi again, his eyes had turned pitch black.
Not only was his face expressionless, but his entire body was also filled with black energy, representing the manifestation of the Black Law of Fengdu.
Jiang Lin understood. It was only at this moment, after he reported Ming Peng and Xitai Da Yushi, that the trial officially began. The conversation before this was just a "private conversation" between Zhong Mingzhen and Jiang Lin. From now on, Zhong Mingzhen would judge Jiang Lin according to the black law, and there would be no mercy.
Yes, there are only cold laws!
"In the 27th year of the Jiashen year of the Fengdu calendar, Jiang Xuanying, the black law master of the human world, used the forbidden law of Fengdu and held a court in Fengdu to judge his crime according to the law."
As Cui Pan spoke, he wrote down the information in a book.
"The chief judge is Zhong Mingzhen. The clerk is Cui Yu. The judge is Jiang Xuanying."
It is recorded in the files and there will be no changes.
It also means that the penalty has officially started.
"Jiang Lin, Jiang Xuanying, is from Longjing Mountain in Hangzhou Prefecture, Zhou State, Southern Continent of the mortal world."
Zhong Mingzhen spoke as if he was talking about his treasures, without a trace of emotion in his voice, "The methods I practiced were the Beidi Fazong and Fengdu Tianpeng. Later, I worshipped the Dutian Jiucha Dalingguan as my half-master, and was able to pass on the Shenxiao Fa lineage."
"Today, in the human world of Hangzhou, I encountered the three evil sects of Jiben, Bailian, and Tuhui. I activated the forbidden law of Fengdu, swore a blood sacrifice order, and summoned the North Pole Thunder General and the Fengdu Great Demon to suppress the evil sects."
"Do you have any objection to the above?"
Jiang Lin listened carefully, and finally shook his head and said, "I have no objection."
"That's it."
Zhong Mingzhen raised his hand and summoned a notebook. The notebook was completely black, as if painted, and had a faint glow.
The censor opened the black book and picked up the red pen.
"According to the Black Law, if a mage practices forbidden magic, it will disturb the North Pole, shock Fengdu, terrify the demons, and disturb the gods. After practicing the magic, regardless of the reason, his blessings and life span will be reduced, and he will be exiled for 3,800 miles, and his name will be recorded in the books. Be careful! Be cautious!"
"Now, since you have violated the prohibition law, you should be convicted according to this article!"
After that, Zhong Mingzhen put down his red pen and said coldly: "The mage Jiang Xuanying from the human world used forbidden magic. Now the name of the book has been changed and there will be no change."
I saw the red pen writing on the black book, but the characters were not red, but gray-black, which did not look very conspicuous.
This is because there are no red or blue books in Fengdu, and all the books are black.
There are only two types of records: meritorious records and demerit records. The black book with white characters is the meritorious records. The demerit records are the black book with black characters.
What Zhong Mingzhen wrote now naturally represents Jiang Lin’s nationality.
Zhong Mingzhen wrote Jiang Lin's name on the register.
Then, the red pen fell again.
"According to the law, three points of your fortune will be cut, and one decade of your life will be shortened. You will be listed in the Book of Death and Life!"
"Where is Judge Cui?"
Zhong Mingzhen raised his head and looked at Cui Yu beside him.
A black book appeared in Cui Yu's hand at some point. He opened it and with a faint light, a name and place of origin appeared on the book.
"Jiang Lin, a native of Longjing Mountain in Hangzhou Prefecture, Zhou State, Southern Continent of the Human World, has passed away 12 years ago."
Cui Jue held the Book of Life and Death in one hand and the judge's pen in the other, and made a stroke on the name!
Suddenly, the Book of Life and Death emitted a red light and fell directly on Jiang Lin.
Jiang Lin didn't feel any discomfort or pain, he just felt an inexplicable sense of emptiness.
I can't put it into words, but I know that I have lost something important.
He knew that one century had been cut off from his lifespan, which was twelve years in total.
At this point, half of the penalty for the Black Law Injunction has been completed.
leftover……
Zhong Mingzhen raised his hand, took out his Fengdu Jiuquan Order, and knocked to the right three times.
"Under Fengdu's command, General Xia Xin, you must arrive quickly and not delay."
"Buzz!"
The next moment, the Fengdu Jiuquan Command belonging to Zhong Mingzhen burst into black light and manifested a portal.
From the gate, walked out two of the Eight Generals of Fengdu who had been summoned by Jiang Lin, Marshal Xia Xin.
"I have met the Imperial Censor."
"I respectfully listen to the Master's command."
As soon as Marshal Xia Xin stood firm, he bowed to Zhong Mingzhen who was sitting at the top of the table.
"Today, there is a mage named Jiang Lin from the human world. He is sentenced to exile for 3,800 miles according to the Black Law."
Zhong Mingzhen said in a cold voice: "I order you two to guard the place. You are not allowed to indulge in personal feelings, help, or have any other thoughts. When you have traveled 3,800 miles, you are to return to Fengdu to report."
"The general will get the order!"
Marshal Xia Xin agreed to the fare with a solemn expression.
Then, the two of them turned around and came behind Jiang Lin, standing one on the left and one on the right.
"Take off the shackles and handcuffs."
Zhong Mingzhen gave the order.
Marshal Xia Xin took action immediately and removed the black wooden shackles and handcuffs from Jiang Lin.
"Wow."
The shackles fell to the ground, making a sound of metal colliding, and Jiang Lin also felt relaxed for a rare moment.
"Jiang Lin, the sentence has been passed. Do you have any other comments?"
Zhong Mingzhen looked at Jiang Lin and asked as usual.
"I have nothing else to say. I am willing to accept the punishment."
Jiang Lin bowed and answered in a serious tone.
"Very good."
Zhong Mingzhen stood up and turned around again to face the images of Tianpeng and the Grand Censor of the Western Palace.
"The Nine Heavens Golden Palace Censor of the North Pole Exorcism Institute, the Nine Heavens Interview Envoy, and the Exorcism Institute's affairs master Zhong Mingzhen have reported to the Western Palace that I have been ordered to punish the human world mage Jiang Lin for violating the ban. Now the sentence has been completed, and the person being sentenced has no complaints and is willing to accept the punishment."
"Please pay the decree."
"Buzz!"
As Zhong Mingzhen finished speaking, a stream of incense wafted out from the two statues and condensed into one large character.
'allow'
As the incense faded away, the black laws and black energy that enveloped the entire court also disappeared.
At this point, the penalty against Jiang Lin has come to an end.
He consumed three-tenths of his fortune, lost twelve years of his life, and traveled three thousand eight hundred miles, all in strict accordance with the black law, without any increase or decrease, and without considering any human feelings.
Cui Yu put away the Book of Life and Death and the Judge's Pen, bowed and said, "Sir, this matter is over, I will take my leave now."
"Ah."
Zhong Mingzhen nodded, watched Cui Yu leave, and then looked at Jiang Lin.
"Go ahead. Three thousand eight hundred miles, not an inch less."
"Yes."
Jiang Lin bowed and then, under the supervision of Marshal Xia Xin, turned around and was about to leave the court.
"Jiang Lin."
At this moment, Zhong Mingzhen behind him suddenly called out to Jiang Lin.
When Jiang Lin turned around, he saw the censor smiling and nodding in praise: "Millions of people live because of you. You've done a great job."
"then."
As he spoke, he threw a golden object into Jiang Lin's hands.
Jiang Lin flipped his hand and saw that it was a golden pill.
Zhong Mingzhen smiled and waved his hand.
"This is nothing else but a reward from this senior to the junior."
“You did a really good job.”
"It also does not bring disgrace to the name of Heilü."
(End of this chapter)
