Chapter 269 The Good Show Begins (1)
A golden sun leaped from the eastern sky, its dazzling white light dispelling the darkness and illuminating the land for hundreds of miles. Looking out from the walls of Longlan City, dots of green bloomed across the flat land.
The pilgrims coming and going in the sky were all monks from the six great alliances, some bringing rain, others delivering messages. Shadows swept across the ground, and the farmers buried in them no longer panicked or surprised.
Bai Zhen put down the porridge ladle and picked up the hammer again. He saw Master Ding Jing standing on the city wall with his hands behind his back. He walked up the stairs respectfully and bowed to him, a smile on his dark face: "Master, you came to see the fields?"
"Hmm." Master Ding Jing stroked his long beard.
Bai Zhen stood beside Master Ding Jing and also looked out at the city, sighing, "If Master hadn't protected the entire city's people, I'm afraid that relying solely on my cultivation of the Flower Society wouldn't be able to restore this hundred-mile field in a short period of time, and the famine would be even more severe. Longlan City is blessed to have you here."
Bai Zhen never admired cultivators outside of the Fenhua Society, but he truly respected Master Ding Jing. So much so that often, Bai Zhen could tolerate his tedious words and actions.
Seeing that there was no one else on the city wall, Bai Zhen lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Master, the letter you gave me last time has already been shared with other fellow Daoists. Everyone is ready and ready to sacrifice themselves for the righteous path at any time."
The long beard slipped out of his hand, and Master Ding Jing gently opened the corner of his robe. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly heard a cry of surprise.
"Fellow Daoist? Why are you..."
"Hurry up and call a doctor!"
Bai Zhen was startled by the sound and gripped his hammer tightly. Together with Ding Jing Zhenren, he looked in the direction of the sound. They saw a large red shadow swaying in the sky, blood constantly dripping from it. It turned out to be a seriously injured monk with an unconscious person.
Several monks who noticed something was wrong rushed over and lifted the two men up with their spiritual power, and quickly brought them to the city wall. Seeing Zhenren Dingjing there, they put the men down.
Duke Ding Jiang Yujie rushed over upon hearing the news. He took one look and slowed his pace. He casually tossed a bottle of Qingchen Pills from his sleeve and said, "It looks like he was injured by the evil spirit cultivator, but fortunately, the damage is only flesh. Take two Qingchen Pills, and after waking up, circulate the Qi in the body once, and you'll be fine. As for the other one, it's fine, so put it aside."
Bai Zhen released the hammer handle and caught the porcelain bottle. He pinched the injured monk's mouth open with one hand, then placed the bottle mouth in his mouth and poured out two pills accurately. The Qingchen Pills melted in his mouth, turning into two clear streams that flowed down the monk's throat.
He suddenly coughed, barely holding his body together and said in a hoarse voice, "Thank you. Ahem, I am Fei Han, the poison cultivator of the Black Wood Sect. The unconscious person is Li Zhiyan, the mayor of Guhu Town. I have something important to report to Master Ding Jing..."
When Master Ding Jing took a step forward, the other monks all stepped back. But when they saw that he didn't retreat from them, they gathered around him again, curiously listening.
"I'm here. What do you want to take revenge for? Who hurt you?" Master Ding Jing lowered his head slightly and said solemnly.
"Cough cough!" Fei Han was extremely weak. Bai Zhen helped him sit cross-legged and circulate his Qi around his body. He finally absorbed the spiritual power of the elixir. His face turned from pale to rosy, and all the wounds on his body disappeared, leaving only a shocking blood-stained red robe.
"I want to report the Blackwood Sect's elder Fei Tong and Dayan's Duke Yu for colluding with the demonic sect and illegally capturing celestial beasts. This has caused the entire town of Guhu Town to be stricken with a catarrhal disease, leaving no one alive!"
"What?!"
After Fei Han finished speaking, the whole audience was in an uproar.
All present were cultivators from the six major alliances. It was common knowledge that the Black Wood Sect's leader, Taoist Ben Yu, was merely a figurehead, while the elders of the three factions effectively held power. Elders Fei Tong of the Black Wood Sect's Poison Saint Faction, Yang Quan of the Midie Faction, and Tong Zidu of the Xuanhu Faction were all at the Refining Void Realm, renowned for their reputations and numerous disciples. If Fei Han's claims were true, the entire Black Wood Sect would be subject to an investigation.
"How is this possible?"
"Fei Han... has the same surname as Elder Fei Tong."
As more and more monks appeared on the city wall, everyone became shaken and began to discuss in low, panicked voices.
This matter must be handled with caution and prudence, and the news should not be leaked. However, at this moment, Master Ding Jing seemed to be lost in thought because of Fei Han's words, and had no time to save the reputation of the six major alliances.
Bai Zhen was shocked. He immediately took out the Fu Seal and wanted to contact someone to check on the situation of the residents in Guhu Town, but he received several urgent messages uploaded to Fuwen Tower.
He clicked it to check, and his heart stopped for a moment as he muttered the words at the top.
"All the inhabitants of Guhu Town died overnight, turning to white fluff. A carriage seemed to be traveling in the night, followed by wailing. Mayor Li Zhiyan is missing. Suspected to be some kind of epidemic. Please send a medic quickly! - Liuhe Trading House"
Bai Zhen's murmurs were not loud, but since everyone present was a cultivator, how could they not hear it? They all took out their blessing seals and found the same information.
"What Feihan said is true!"
"Wait, how does he know it's related to Elder Fei Tong?"
"Now is not the time to discuss this!" Bai Zhen suddenly raised his head and shouted, "The epidemic in Guhu Town is so severe. If it is not controlled, it may endanger other cities. We must send medical personnel from the city to provide support!"
Immortal Ding Jing ignored Bai Zhen's outrageous remarks and replied, "That's right. Lord Ding, please take half of your medical staff to Guhu Town for a thorough investigation. If it's an epidemic, seal it off as soon as possible."
Jiang Yujie glanced at Master Ding Jing with admiration. He was a cultivator from the Xuanhu Sect of the Blackwood Sect, yet Master Ding Jing had the audacity to make such a decisive move and utilize him to lead the investigation. Although he was only in the Void Refining Stage, he bowed and obeyed Master Ding Jing. "Okay, I'll go right away. However, Fu Wentana hasn't received the mission yet, so I'll leave the report to you."
"Thank you, Lord Ding. Leave the trivial matters to me."
Jiang Yujie nodded, turned around and went downstairs to the alchemy room that was converted from a teahouse, grabbed four or five people, and flew straight to the south.
Seeing Master Ding Jing's arrangement, Bai Zhen barely suppressed his anger. He was cheered up when he saw that Master Ding Jing had no intention of sending Fei Han and Li Zhiyan to the City Lord's Mansion for questioning.
True Man Ding Jing wanted to expose the scum's behavior in front of everyone. This was probably a great opportunity to purge the rotten elements within the six alliances. Bai Zhen understood what he meant, suppressing the nausea in his throat and asking Fei Han in a booming voice, "Fellow Daoist, you said that the mysterious epidemic in Guhu Town was related to Fei Tong. Do you have any evidence? Or did you say that the scars on your body were inflicted by Fei Tong?"
"Of course."
Fei Han, who had regained some strength, stood up shakily. He stumbled a few steps before finally finding his balance. With a look of sorrow and self-blame in his eyes, he said, "I am Elder Fei Tong's personal disciple. The elder treats me like his own son. This matter was left to me..."
Fei Han clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with determination as he sobbed. He pointed at the unconscious Li Zhiyan on the ground and sternly declared, "I've committed such a heinous crime and deserve death, but I can't let the people of Guhu Town die in vain! This man is Li Zhiyan, the mayor of Guhu Town. Fei Tong and Duke Yu are both in contact with him. A soul search will reveal his identity!"
Fei Han's words were filled with tears and pain, shocking even Bai Zhen. Master Ding Jing nodded in astonished silence and began to perform his soul-searching technique. Fei Han, on the side, unreservedly recounted the entire incident...
Second update~
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