At the time, I did not follow Ma San's advice on how to leave. The reason was that I realized that I should be a Taoist priest, not Ma San's pawn.
Following my way, gradually leading Sun Zhuo to a dead-end and then delivering his body to Mao San, I can fulfill Mao San's requirements while ensuring that Mao San cannot interfere with the affairs within the Four Can Mountain.
Looking back now, as a token, who exactly could have found the Four Regulations Mirror?
As my understanding of the Four Can Mountain deepens, I am almost certain of one thing. This person is a Taoist, a Taoist from the Four Can Mountain. It is not because he received the Four Regulations Mirror that he gained some strength, but rather it seems like… a guide?
"Hmm..." Old Gong slightly tilted his head and muttered, "This matter is rather distant. If you hadn't brought it up, I really would have forgotten it completely. Do you want to add another weight to Wu Ling?"
"The other party may not kill Wu Ling after all. After all, Wu Ling and Sun Zhuo have significant differences. However, we must consider this matter. After returning to the mountain gate, we will try to find out who this person really is." I replied in a low voice.
"Fair enough." Old Gong nodded his head.
I did not continue speaking, and I closed my eyes.
The troubles brought by Wu Ling have increased by severalfold.
To be honest, he is not strong, but his schemes are endless and layered, and suddenly, the Jade Foetal Daoist Field emerges from behind, making it even more unclear how many cards he has in his hand.
No wonder. Wu Ling has betrayed Mao You San, and even Mao You San couldn't kill him.
Wu Ling, truly, is not ordinary.
I am pondering whether, without Lao Gong, I can outsmart Wu Ling?
The answer remains an unknown number.
Reflecting back to the beginning, Sun Zhuo had quite a few cards in his hand.
In front of Wei You Ming, Sun Zhuo was tortured to a point where he was neither human nor ghost, courtesy of the various means left by Gu Jian organization, Tian Shou Daoist Temple, and even Zheng Ren's protection items.
Wu Ling's current strength is not as great as Sun Zhuo's was back then, but Wei You Ming's abilities have grown several dozen times stronger.
Wei You Ming's direct attempt to kill people and failing to kill Wu Ling, this detail further highlights some things.
The drowsiness gradually crept in, and I withdrew the excess thoughts, settling into a deep sleep.
Waking up the next day, the sun was shining brightly, and a young Taoist with a crew cut led me to eat.
Only after following the place did I see the Taoist from Yunjinshan, Guqiang City, Jiuqu Mountain, and Fe Fang and Xu Jin were all there.
The food was quite bland, all vegetarian and no meat, it was clear that these Taoists had not completely transformed from monks.
I thought again of the people from the Black City Temple.
Compared to the so-called lamas and monks from the High Temple, the former seems more like a ghost in hell.
It was just a meal, and I followed the young Taoist back to the great hall of last night. Four backpacks were placed on the ground, all filled with water bags.
The twin monk had only one Shenshuang left, and the Golden Wheel was gone.
"I have prepared everything, you can return to the mountain gate and report to your superiors now." Shenshuang's demeanor was calm and did not invite us to stay as guests.
It is obvious that to them, supercaring Wu Ling was of utmost importance.
Three Taoists stepped forward and put the backpacks on their backs.
I looked at the fourth backpack and said, "Master Fe, during this period, you have taken care of quite a few troubles for us at the Four Regulations Mountain. Please take these Tian Gongquan with you."
"Hmm..." Master Fe on my side was surprised and carefully said: "Master Luo, this is too precious...... Moreover, there are no Taoists in the underworld. It's useless......"
The other three Taoists also looked at me with a look of astonishment, but their gaze towards Fe Fang carried a hint of profundity.
"The underworld doesn't need it, but there are places that do need it. It depends on how Master Fe handles it." I explained.
Master Fe took a deep breath, and he understood my meaning.
"Then, Fe will have no choice but to accept. Xu Jin, put it on your back." Master Fe looked at Xu Jin.
Xu Jin immediately put the backpack on his back.
God Shenshuang of the twin monks had no objection to my arrangement.
"I will not see you off, fellow Taoists," Shenshuang said again, indicating that he was ready to send his guests away.
Our group then directly descended the mountain, and no unexpected incidents occurred along the way.
When we returned to the original location, we could see that there were still many Taoists there, but their overall aura was much weaker. The Taoists from the three views also looked at us with a hint of suspicion.
I know because there are still some monks among the Taoists who have not been able to transform. They must have hidden in the shadows earlier to protect the Tian Gongquan.
At this moment, they have all left to find the Jade Foetal Daoist Field and to help Wu Ling with his postmortem rites.
I don't know where the Jade Foetal Daoist Field is, and I don't know if Jin Luan went with them. Regardless, Wu Ling's future is uncertain.
Until we reached the foot of the mountain, several Taoists bid me farewell, preparing to return to the mountain to report.
I then followed Fe Fang and Xu Jin to the car that had been sent to us earlier, and we went to the city of Jiang Huang first.
Master Fe carefully placed Tian Gongquan into the tomb site of the dead in the Yinhouse of Jiang Huang.
Places like the Tomb and Corpse Ground, Youyang Residence, etc., are all interconnected, indicating that they are part of a power structure. It's basically certain that this is a faction, and the people at the Tomb and Corpse Ground will safely deliver Tian Gongquan back to Jin Yang.
After that, the Tomb and Corpse Ground arranged a resting place for us inside the Yinhouse.
I also need to discuss the next steps with Master Fe.
The resting place is a separate courtyard with a tea table, soundproof charms, and several rooms.
"Master Luo has done so many favors for Youyang Residence three times. I feel too embarrassed." Master Fe poured tea for me while sighing.
"No, it's I who owe Master Fe a favor." I replied with a smile.
Master Fe generally agrees to our requests, and while we gave Tian Gongquan to them, they couldn't use it, there are definitely other temples that will seek Youyang Residence for various favors. This will bring many benefits to Youyang Residence.
This is an indirect way of returning favors to Youyang Residence.
"However, does the Four Regulations Mountain not need the Tian Gongquan?" Master Fe asked, showing a slight surprise.
"I and Shenshuang and Jin Luan have a good relationship, we can ask for more." I replied.
I could not tell Master Fe that Tian Gongquan is not beneficial to some Taoists who consume it. I have to discuss this matter further with He You Tian.
"Oh, now I see. Master Luo has connections all over the yin and yang realms."
After some commercial flattery, Master Fe finally got to the point.
The location where the previous Yuyang Residence scholar disappeared was a small county called YunDu, located near Jiang Huang.
This information was extracted by Master Fe from the mouth of a confidant of the former Yuyang Residence scholar. After visiting that place, the Yuyang Residence scholar never returned.
Master Fe doesn't know the specific location, but he knows that there is a mountain called Yundu Mountain, and Tingxiang Shenshuang Ding Rui Pu is settled in the county.
Master Fe asked me whether I should first help him find the body of the Yuyang Residence scholar, or first settle the score with Ding Rui Pu?
I had made up my mind, and Master Fe naturally noticed, so he didn't mention again that Ding Rui Pu had a powerful background and was not easy to deal with.
"Of course, it's better to first see what this Tingxiang Shenshuang Ding Rui Pu's old lady is like, or whether Lao Qin is too picky. I should try to see how things go first." Just in time, Lao Gong popped out of my shoulder, looking eager and ready.
"The probability of her taking away Lao Qin's body is already over ninety percent. If it's really her, she knows about our existence. You will be more likely to be caught if you go to try the water. I don't know how you will be treated." I opened my mouth and poured a bucket of cold water on Lao Gong.
