Chapter 76 Time is not forgiving (7th update!)

"Following Mao Wenfeng's sudden death, more than 20 monks from Anshan Temple outside Sheqi City disappeared."

"Jingshan, who was on good terms with Anshan Temple, sent people to investigate and found the body of the abbot, Master Anyuan, beneath the large bell in the bell courtyard."

"Master Anyuan's seven orifices are bleeding, his ten fingers are broken, and the bell is covered with hideous scratches."

"This incident occurred outside the county boundaries, and the Jingshan Sect transported the body away. When I went to Nanyang to visit Senior Lu, I discovered that the incident had not caused any waves."

“…”

This letter is very detailed.

From the crooked and uneven handwriting, one can see that Ren Jingfu was in a state of uneasy mood when he wrote this letter.

Or,

He put himself in the shoes of these people who died tragically, feeling unspeakable anxiety.

Zhou Yi, the extraordinary man who had dealt with the resurrection of Old Master Ren, became Ren Jingfu's best confidant.

At the end of the letter,

Ren Jingfu mentioned the Ren family’s business and related connections in Nanyang County.

"I'm grateful for Master Yi's kindness. If my Ren family can be of any use to you in Nanyang, please feel free to send them."

This last sentence clearly revealed Ren Jingfu's uneasiness.

The banquet for famous figures from Nanyang arranged by Lu Zhong might be aimed at this matter.

Zhou Yi carefully read the part of the letter that mentioned the Ren family's business again, and then burned the letter.

It turns out that not only the Taoists suffered, but even the Buddhists were targeted.

I don’t know which evil old monster is behind this.

This is quite different from the memories of the previous life.

Zhou Yi couldn't recall which devil would use such means.

but,

Now that even "Taiping Hongbao" has come out, and even Zhao Tuo and others are studying Huainan Honglie, we can no longer measure this world with the old perspective.

Otherwise, the version is outdated and you will suffer a major failure if you are not careful.

Zhou Yi meditated for a while in the temple, then quietly returned to Nanyang City from Wolonggang.

In Meiwu Lane, I saw the old man who was always fiddling with the lock again.

"News from the Ren family, Sheqi Charity House, Anshan Temple, the Dangyang Horse Caravan, and the Taoist temple in the county town?"

Chen Laomou was shocked when he heard this.

He stared at Zhou Yi, feeling both admiration and amazement.

It’s only been a few days?

Just quietly caused so much trouble?

Chen Laomou shook his head: "I haven't heard of this news either."

"Hmm? When did your gang become so closed-minded?"

"Master, you may not know that our manpower in Nanyang City is far less than that of the southeast coast. Moreover, matters here must be kept strictly confidential. I dare not call on some of the elders in the gang, so we are short of manpower."

"We have been busy all these days, keeping an eye on the Baling Gang."

Chen Laomou stopped there.

"Has the letter been delivered?"

"The light cavalry will set out on an urgent journey, traveling day and night, changing horses along the way. They will reach Yang'e in a few days, and the letter will definitely be delivered."

Zhou Yi nodded slightly: "Thank you."

"It's as it should be," Chen Laomou said bluntly, "Nanyang is the key point for our gang to return to the Central Plains. Otherwise, we will always be suppressed by the Haisha Gang. I am betting everything on the Heavenly Master."

"Where is Gang Leader Yun Yuzhen?" Zhou Yi asked casually.

"The gang leader is in the Jianghuai area. Don't worry, Master Tianshi, I have full authority over Nanyang affairs."

Seeing that he did not hesitate, Zhou Yi felt relieved.

This freeloading intelligence department cannot let down its guard.

Lao Dan and the others were well prepared. As soon as they received the letter, they would set off immediately. They should be on the way now.

Then it won’t be long before you come to Nanyang.

The confidence of being alone and being with a group of people is completely different.

Zhou Yi felt relieved. "What's the Baling Gang's manager up to?"

"They control the news of the Central Plains and mostly stay in the Xiaojin Building, rarely going out.

Prioritize things.

Since Lao Dan and the others are coming, it’s better to kill these three pests first.

Otherwise, if the Taiping Dao's affairs were reported to Dalongtou, it would be difficult for them to stay in Nanyang.

Zhou Yi asked, "How are these three people's skills?"

"That depends on who you're comparing yourself to."

Zhou Yi picked an acquaintance from Yongqiu: "How does he compare to Master Ma of the Hunyuan Sect?"

Chen Laomou pondered for a moment, "The chief steward of Xiaojinlou is on par with Sect Leader Ma, while the second and third stewards are slightly behind."

"But a fight between life and death is another matter."

This group of human traffickers' business is spread all over the Sui Dynasty and they are quite powerful.

There are so many experts in just one branch.

Chen Laomou frowned slightly: "The three of them are inseparable now, and it's hard to find a good opportunity. I'm afraid Tianshi won't have the chance to take action."

"Is there anything I can't do?"

Zhou Yi said calmly, "I'll kill one and leave. I've visited the Xiaojin Tower three times and told these three pests to reincarnate as animals as soon as possible."

The confidence in these words really shocked Chen Laomou.

What he heard next surprised him even more.

"Of course, I still need to rely on this face to make a living in Nanyang. Please, Mr. Chen, prepare three identities for me."

"Um?"

Chen Laomou's eyes were hooked: "Me?"

"How can I do anything convenient if Mr. Chen doesn't help me disguise myself and put on makeup?"

Chen Laomou lowered his head and said nothing, constantly fiddling with the strange lock in his hand.

How did he know I could disguise myself?

Chen Laomou asked, "Does the Heavenly Master have the ability to see through people's hearts?"

Zhou Yi said casually: "Since I practiced Taiping Hongbao, I only felt that the mysteries were bestowed by heaven, and the art of reading people's hearts is nothing."

Chen Laomou smiled with a forced smile, but didn't believe it.

How could those rumors fool these news dealers?

"How did the Heavenly Master know this old man's background?"

Zhou Yi said casually: "Why bother asking so many questions, Mr. Chen."

"Isn't it a blessing that there are many people in this world who understand you?"

Chen Laomou savored this remark and did not pursue it any further.

"The Heavenly Master is indeed charming. If it weren't for the favor that Old Gang Leader Yun had shown me, I would have switched sides and joined the Heavenly Master."

He sighed and said:

"I will prepare disguises. The next time you come here, you can change your appearance. I guarantee that no one in Nanyang City will recognize you."

"good."

"Please ask Mr. Chen to send someone to inform the people coming from Yang'e, so that they know where I am staying."

Chen Laomou agreed readily.

Zhou Yi did not give any further instructions about the Baling Gang.

Both of them were selling information, and they were enemies in the same industry. No one wanted the Baling Gang to be in trouble more than the Ju Kun Gang.

After leaving Meiwu Lane, Zhou Yi secretly visited the Taoist temple in the city where the incident occurred.

Unfortunately, nothing was found.

The situation in the city was not as tense as he had imagined.

Zhou Yi went shopping in the city and brought some meat for Mr. Xie, then returned to Wolonggang.

Time flies, and six days pass in a flash.

At the hour of Chen, Zhou Yi opened his eyes in front of the statue of Laozi.

He sat cross-legged and finished his training, a gleam of light flashing in his eyes.

finally!

The Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming is opened!

The further you practice, the more difficult it becomes.

However, I haven't felt any bottleneck at the moment, it just takes a little longer.

After the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming is opened, you can practice the Pericardium Meridian of Hand Jueyin.

The Wind God's Shadowless Sword is finally on the right track!

As his heart was pounding, Zhou Yifan stopped practicing and stood up to take a break from meditation.

"Uncle Xie gets up early and fishes, which is a good opportunity to relax and unwind."

After performing a set of crane hand moves, Zhou Yi walked into the Taoist temple.

Thinking that the fish stewed with wild vegetables that day was quite delicious, he turned back and picked up a small hoe.

He planned to dig up some more wild vegetables.

Carrying the hoe, I walked down the mountain leisurely towards the foot of Wolonggang Mountain.

Just about to head towards Baihe River.

At this moment, a cold wind blew in my face!

At the foot of Wollongong Mountain,

Zhou Yi turned around a cypress tree and suddenly a figure appeared in his sight.

Her face looked out of place.

At first glance it looks like it's between Double Ten Days, but take a closer look.

Only then did I realize that time is unforgiving.

The wrinkles at the corners of her eyebrows and eyes spread outward like spider webs, revealing an age that was completely inconsistent with her appearance.

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(End of this chapter)