Chapter 95: Yin Yang Dao Yin Yang Family
If you have any questions, just search your soul and you will know!
Zhao Wumian looked at the only fourth realm person in the team: "Master Fang?"
Fang Rui shook his head and said, "I'll leave this to you. I'm not Xuanwu, and I know nothing about magic."
Zhao Wumian did not refuse. He pinched his fingers and cast a spell. The energy in his palm turned purple and quickly changed, condensing into a thread that pierced into the back of Li Yuliang's head. Everything in his memory was transmitted into his brain along the thread.
"Ok?"
Zhao Wumian quickly opened his eyes and wondered, "Strange!"
Fang Rui and Chang Mao hurriedly asked, "What happened? So fast?"
Zhao Wumian shook his head: "His mind is blank... If the brain of an ordinary person is like a book, and the Nine Palace Soul Transfer Technique is a method of reading by flipping through the pages, then his mind is a book without words... My magic power can enter his brain, but I can't read anything..."
Chang Mao was surprised and said, "How could this be? He has nothing in his mind? Isn't that an idiot? But looking at his actions just now, using magic to counter the knife force and controlling the Sky-Swallowing Whale, it was clearly very organized, and there was no abnormality at all."
"so……"
Fang Rui pondered and said, "There is another possibility, that is, a master of magic locked the book."
Zhao Wumian nodded: "The Nine Palace Soul Transfer Technique is a technique passed down by Yin Yang Dao, so it is normal for them to have countermeasures. I am now in the third realm. If there is a master of techniques above the fourth realm who puts a seal on his mind, this situation may occur. There are many people in Yin Yang Dao who can do this."
Chang Mao said coldly: "Among them are Elder Jin, Yun Zhongjun, and Guo Zhongwen!"
Fang Rui wanted to say that he shouldn't be so arbitrary, but the series of changes made him a little unsure: "These three people are guests of the Yin-Yang Dao. During my last investigation, the Dao Master Donghuang Taiyi gave me a list with the names of these three people on it. They are indeed very close to Guo Zhongwen. With Guo Zhongwen's ability, it is indeed possible for him to control their minds and turn them into puppets... But why did he do this?"
Chang Mao said, "The ship is loaded with military pay, which is related to the anti-barbarian plan in Beiping and Liaodong! If something goes wrong, the three of us will be held responsible and will have to return to Beijing to be punished. First of all, the plan to go to Beiping will definitely be cancelled! Maybe they don't want us to go, or it may be related to the war in the Northern Yuan Dynasty, or it may be related to that forbidden area... We must send a message to the capital and Beiping immediately, and let the Crown Prince, the Prince of Yan, and the Duke of Wei be prepared."
Fang Rui pondered and said, "The letter must be delivered, but this matter must be handled properly and the wording must be careful."
Chang Mao was puzzled and said, "The matter is clear as day, what else is there to pay attention to?"
Fang Rui shook his head.
Zhao Wumian said: "I also think we can't be careless..."
Chang Mao said angrily: "Look at the black robes they are wearing. They are made of fog-hidden spider silk, which is specially used to prevent pupil skills! Your pupil skills! The magic weapon in their hands is no less than the [Frost Moon Blade], which can also pierce your dragon body! What I can see, you can't see? Don't you know they are targeting you?"
"That's why we need to be extra careful."
Zhao Wumian said calmly: "This is a serious crime of attacking the grain transport fleet and killing the Jinyiwei! These three people are guests of Yin Yang Dao. Once your document arrives, there will be no room for maneuver. The prince will definitely send more troops, and the same goes for the Duke of Wei. Once more troops are sent to Shugu Mountain to monitor everyone, the relationship between the two sides will inevitably become more tense!
If there is another attack like this at this time, a war will break out! Perhaps this is exactly what the people behind the scenes want! You also said that Guo Zhongwen destroyed the grain, it might be because he surrendered to the Yuan Dynasty. The more so, the more careful we must be. If we fight with the Yin-Yang Dao, our relatives will be sad and our enemies will be happy. If the war starts, won’t it fulfill their wishes? "
well said!
Fang Rui nodded repeatedly. Zhao Wumian was the one who was plotted against, so he couldn't ask him to be magnanimous.
But at this point, Zhao Wumian was still so calm, which surprised and impressed him.
"..."
Chang Mao is not a fool, he also knows this possibility. Now is a critical moment, because of the issue of forbidden land, the court has already made concessions, and now the one coming to assassinate is a guest official of Yin Yang Dao, it is likely that there will be an uproar... After all, the soul cannot be searched, and the mastermind behind the scenes is unknown. It may be Guo Zhongwen, or it may be that Yin Yang Dao is plotting something bad!
If it is the latter, the longer it takes, the more disadvantageous it will be.
Chang Mao said: "Then what do you say we should do? Just leave it like this?"
Zhao Wumian said: "First, we must strictly interrogate Li Yuliang to see if we can find a way out. Second, we must report the truth, but we must also make our concerns clear. The most urgent task is to work together to catch Guo Zhongwen. Before that, we should not take any measures against Yin Yang Dao! If necessary, we can even share the news with the high-level Yin Yang Dao people they can trust. Warlocks understand warlocks best. After all, Guo Zhongwen has been in Yin Yang Dao for decades."
Chang Mao said disdainfully: "Even Guo Zhongwen, who has made outstanding contributions, has betrayed us. How can others trust him?"
Zhao Wumian said: "At least this is not Donghuang Taiyi's original intention. If he wanted to surrender to the enemy, he would never allow Guo Zhongwen to make such a big noise and alert the enemy. Isn't it?"
"This……"
Chang Mao was speechless. After a moment's silence, he compromised and said, "Then you write it. I can't do such a delicate job. I'll interrogate this guy!"
Zhao Wumian nodded: "Okay, remember to keep him alive, he is still useful. Bring him to Beiping, maybe Donghuang Taiyi can remove the seal on him."
"rest assured."
Chang Mao said sinisterly: "I will definitely let him live!"
After saying that, he grabbed Li Yuliang and brought him into the cabin. Soon, screams were heard.
Fang Rui began to order each ship to conduct self-inspection and continue on their journey.
While Zhao Wumian was preparing the four treasures of the study, he asked, "Master Fang, do you still have the list?"
Fang Rui reached into his bosom, took out something and handed it to Zhao Wumian: "It was originally in the hands of Duke Wei. This is a copy."
Zhao Wumian took it, but he couldn't take care of it for the time being. He had to hurry and pass the news back to Nanjing and Beijing.
Zhao Wumian picked up the pen and was about to write when suddenly his vision darkened. Chang Meizhen, who had been silent all the time, came over and helped him grind the ink.
Zhao Wumian paused and said in surprise: "You are..."
Chang Meizhen tilted her head and said with a smile: "Help you grind the ink, Senior Brother~"
There was no trace of his unruly look at all.
Why do I feel a little bit creepy...
Chang Meizhen has two masters. One is her biological father Chang Yuchun. The internal strength she practiced is the unique skill "Yuyang Divine Art" created by Chang Yuchun. In addition, she also has the talent for magic, so she worshipped another master, who is the "Fire Hand Judge" Xu Zhixing in "Bashu" as she calls him.
Every year she would go to Bashu to live for one or two months and learn magic from her master.
Xu Zhixing is a senior of the Huode Sect in western Sichuan. His seniority is higher than that of the current sect leader. Because he is upright and likes to punish evil, he is known as the "Fire Hand Judge" in the martial arts world. His martial arts and skills are first-rate, and he and Chang Yuchun are close friends regardless of their age difference. Otherwise, he would not have made an exception to accept a disciple - once this disciple becomes his disciple, he will be of the same generation as the sect leader, which is a very important relationship.
To be honest, Zhao Wumian should call her Senior Sister. I thought this Third Miss would bother him with this, but I didn't expect her to call herself Junior Sister. Is it that the one who has achieved success comes first? What's going on?
Zhao Wumian was a little unsure what she was doing.
The child is quiet, he must be doing something naughty...
In Zhao Wumian's eyes, Chang Meizhen is just a naughty child. He has never raised a child, but he knows this law.
The more honest you are, the more problems you have!
Chang Meizhen saw that he was on guard and said unhappily, "I'm grinding ink for you out of kindness, why do you have that expression?"
Zhao Wumian said: "Don't bother me, just say what you want to say."
"What?"
Chang Meizhen was stunned for a moment, then she reacted, rolled her eyes, and continued grinding the ink.
Zhao Wumian was a little surprised, thinking that she would just smash the inkstone. However, seeing that she was honest, he just let it go. He spread out the paper, took out a pen and began to write down what happened today. He made two copies and sent them to Nanjing and Beijing respectively.
……
Nanjing.
Zhu Biao, under the leadership of Zheng Ci, the Minister of Works, inspected the production situation of the workshop.
Hundreds of craftsmen were busy in the workshop. The temperature inside was very high and several of them had beads of sweat on their faces.
"Your Highness, we have figured out the method of making the Heavenly Thunder Beads. However, in addition to the saltpeter ratio, the production process also uses the internal strength and magic of martial artists and sorcerers. There is thunder energy retained in the beads. Simple explosives cannot achieve the power of the Heavenly Thunder Beads to 'kill anyone instantly'. It will take time to figure it out..."
Zheng Ci said carefully.
Zhu Biao nodded.
Zheng Ci continued to lead the way: "This is where the Five Thunder God Machine is made. Master Gu Yue has already made a rough model, but the folding and disassembly method mentioned in this weapon list is still under trial... On the other side is the cannon Red Lotus General, which is roughly similar. The iron mold is already there, but the gunpowder ratio is not yet mature, and there are many misfires. However, the progress is obvious. I believe it won't take long to be made and put into the battlefield!"
"No need to rush."
Zhu Biao nodded and said, "Slow work brings out fine work."
Zheng Ci breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Your Highness is right. This is about gunpowder, so we must be careful. Otherwise, if we are not careful, we will hurt the enemy and ourselves."
Zhu Biao asked, "How is the production of the mechanical beast going?"
"This one……"
Zheng Ci hesitated and said, "I have summoned several master craftsmen from the Longjiang Shipyard to look at it, but there is still no clue... The core problem has not been solved. After all, the relic belongs to the black bone, and it is difficult to mobilize the true energy. It is not the [Cyan Crystal] mentioned in the book. They all think that it is better to find the yellow crystal first, and then try to make it..."
Relics are not okay?
Zhu Biao looked at him strangely and asked, "Hasn't Minister Zheng been to Qinhuai these days?"
Zheng Ci's face straightened: "I never go to such a place to seek pleasure!"
Zhu Biao smiled and said, "The Qinhuai River is not all about feasting and drinking. At least in the past few days, it is a pity that the Shangshu Lord is not going there. Qin Zhou, tell Lord Zheng the most exciting news on both sides of the Qinhuai River these days."
"Yes."
A young eunuch behind him saluted and said, "Recently, strange beasts have been lurking in the Qinhuai River, alarming the prefect of Yingtian. After a thorough investigation, it was found that it was Shen Weiyang, the daughter of Mr. Shen from the Shen Mansion, who rode a mechanical beast called a tiger dragon. It is said that this beast can travel freely in all five lakes and four lakes. Now, the news has spread, and many dignitaries want to take a glimpse of the mystery..."
Zheng Ci was shocked: "Mechanical beast? Your Highness, I definitely don't have that..."
"I understand."
Zhu Biao waved his hand and said, "Minister Zheng, don't worry. The method of making the mechanical beast has not been leaked. The person who made it was the hero who took back the weapon list, Jingyuan Bo Zhao Wumian. Ten days ago, he spent twenty days to make the mechanical beast tiger dragon according to the weapon list and gave it to Shen Wansan's daughter Shen Weiyang. Shen Weiyang can travel freely across Qinhuai River, on the water and underwater. The core of this tiger dragon is the relic..."
Zheng Ci opened his mouth in surprise.
Zhu Biao said: "So, there is absolutely no problem with the weapon list, the methods are all in the book, and the relics can also be used. Lord Zheng and the others will have to spend more time on it... It's a pity that Wumian has transported the food far away, and the mystery cannot be explained in a few words, otherwise it should be faster."
"Mr. Zhao's wisdom is well-deserved!"
Zheng Ci had also heard of the name Zhao Wumian and was deeply impressed: "I admire you!"
You are not the only one who admires me.
Zhu Biao thought to himself, Wumian's talent is truly rare in the world, and I am ashamed of myself as he is inferior to him!
Just then, Yunqi walked in quickly from outside.
Zheng Ci stepped back on his own accord, and Yun Qi stepped forward and presented him with a letter.
Zhu Biao quickly finished reading it and frowned slightly: "What do you think?"
Yun Qi said solemnly, "The Yin-Yang Dao is indeed a major suspect, but what Jingyuan Bo said is also reasonable. At least the Dao master Donghuang Taiyi and this Yunzhong Jun are definitely not in the same party. If they really fight, the fisherman will benefit from the quarrel between the snipe and the clam. Perhaps we can postpone the punishment for now."
"Then let's do it."
Zhu Biao looked calm, "According to Wumian's opinion, we will be patient for a while. But good things should not be done in vain. Send a message to Duke Wei and Prince Yan, and ask them to take this letter to see Donghuang Taiyi and urge him to arrest the criminals and find out the whole story. Otherwise, even if it is a provocation, the two sides will be on the hot seat. After a long time, it will not be solved by simply keeping quiet."
"Yes."
Yun Qi nodded: "I will send a message to Beiping right away!"
……
East China Sea.
The fleet continued sailing, getting closer and closer to Dagukou in Bohai Bay.
Zhao Wumian sat on the bow deck, studying the list.
Chang Meizhen sat obediently not far from him, staring at the sea in a daze, looking unusually honest.
While Chang Mao was interrogating her, he came out to inspect several times and felt that the third sister might have been replaced, but she didn't make trouble!
"The titles of high-level figures in Yin-Yang Dao are mostly taken from the gods recited in Qu Yuan's Nine Songs. The Dao master is 'Donghuang Taiyi', the right protector is 'Yueshen', the left protector is 'Lingshang', and there are seven elders in charge of gold, wood, water, fire, earth, elixir, and equipment. 'Yun Zhongjun' Guo Zhongwen is the elder of the gold department. He practices the 'North Pole Sky Magnetic Power' and can control metals with magnetism, making it easier to fly swords... It's written in great detail."
Zhao Wumian looked from top to bottom. The list recorded everything in great detail, from the unique skills of the elders and guest officials of each department, to the elite disciples, outer disciples, and basic interpersonal relationships.
Judging from the attitude alone, Yin-Yang Taoism is impeccable.
Just as Fang Rui said, Li Yuliang, Zhu Yan and Wen Runyi were all guest officials, who were usually responsible for teaching the true disciples knowledge beyond techniques, such as taming beasts, hydrology, hexagrams and so on.
Because he and Guo Zhongwen were both good chess players, he was usually close to him.
"After reading the whole article, there is nothing unusual..."
Zhao Wumian read it twice and then returned the list to Fang Rui.
The part of Yin-Yang Dao that has been revealed is nothing special. The rest is the so-called forbidden area, but it is related to the secret of Yin-Yang Dao inheritance...
The captured hostages cannot read their minds and will never speak...
The subject of the investigation is hiding something again...
Zhao Wumian also had a headache for a while, but in the evening of that day, a turning point came!
"Wow!"
Suddenly there was a cry of a crane.
A huge white crane flapped its wings and flew over from a distance, circling above the fleet.
A woman in white clothes floated down from a white crane. She had superb lightness skills and wore a veil hat. She seemed to be riding the wind. She floated down from the setting sun and appeared in front of everyone.
Yin Yang Dao, Moon Goddess!
……
I have a cold and feel uncomfortable. That’s all for today. I’ll make do with it for now… Remember the two chapters I owe, I’ll make up for them as soon as possible in the next few days…
(End of this chapter)
