West of Yong'an County, Liuping Village.

The festive fireworks haven't dissipated yet, but the villagers' hearts are still clouded.

Outside a house in the village, several soldiers from the Evil Suppression Army were wearing armor and holding spears, prohibiting outsiders from approaching, while standing next to them were Wang Xuan and Liu Cheng, the county government's chief arrest officer.

The head catcher Liu Cheng said to a peasant man: "Chen Hongzhu, don't panic, this is the military commander Wang Xiaowei, please tell me what happened."

"Yes, yes, sir."

The man trembled as he glanced at the house and said carefully:

"That's what happened last night. My family and I stayed up late and drank some rice wine given by my uncle's family, so I went to bed early."

"In the middle of the night, I seemed to hear someone talking. It was a woman's voice, chattering non-stop about trivial matters at home. The villain thought it was my garrulous wife, so he scolded me, but the other person said something even worse."

"I opened my eyes in a daze, and saw the candlelight shaking constantly. If I looked closer..."

At this point, the man's eyes were full of fear: "That was not my wife at all, but a strange woman, wearing a white mourning veil and covering her head and face. When she saw me waking up, she suddenly appeared on the bed and strangled her.

My neck!"

"The villain's eyes went dark and he fainted. He originally thought it was a nightmare, but he didn't expect..."

As he spoke, he opened his collar.

Three inches below the throat, there is a small black and blue handprint!

The man continued with a sad face: "After waking up, the whole family said they dreamed of that woman, and there were handprints on their necks."

"My old wife cried and said that I had killed someone and they would come back to take revenge. But I am honest and do my duty and have never done such an immoral thing..."

As he said this, he started to cry.

"Okay, okay, let's get down."

The head catcher Liu Cheng waved the man down, then smiled bitterly at Wang Xuan and said: "Master Wang, I don't want to disturb you because you are celebrating the New Year, but several people in the yamen have seen this, and no evil spirits have been found."

"It's not a Yin ghost, where does the Yin energy come from?"

Next to him, Guo Luquan rolled his eyes and said, "It's just evil spirit. You can't even see it. Where are you... where are the village's earth temple blessings?"

Liu Cheng smiled awkwardly: "I broke my leg while cleaning during the New Year. I am lying at home. He is a disciple of a folk witchcraft religion. He is injured and cannot perform rituals. Taoist priest Li is in retreat again..."

"It doesn't matter, it's your duty."

Wang Xuan waved his hand to interrupt Liu Cheng's words and nodded slightly to Zhang Heng.

Zhang Heng suddenly shouted loudly: "Two groups, come in!"

Wow!

The six Suppressing Evil Army soldiers were divided into groups of three, holding shields and spears, kicked open the wooden door, and rushed into the courtyard.

This is also the use of Xiao Sancai's military formation, which uses small groups to disperse operations. It is most suitable for small spaces and dealing with people in the world.

Wang Xuan and others did not enter, obviously it was just for military training.

The farmyard was not big, with three tile-roofed houses distributed in a concave shape. Soldiers from the Suppressing Evil Army quickly searched it all and shouted loudly: "Report to your lord, there is nothing abnormal!"

Wang Xuan's face darkened, while Guo Luquan smiled beside him and said: "My lord, after all, my experience is still shallow. The charm of artifacts is good at controlling the aura. It's normal that they can't detect it."

"Everyone should memorize "The Picture of Dayan Searching Mountains" when they go back!"

Wang Xuan snorted coldly, and Ah Fu rushed into the courtyard and barked at a broom hanging on the wall.

Shiro Shiro, who was in charge of the team, blushed and said, "Get into formation!"

The two young pairs immediately surrounded them, and all six spears thrust forward.

Phew~

Suddenly, a dark wind blew up from the ground in the courtyard. Accompanied by the strange laughter of the woman "hahahaha", it enveloped the two teams, and the broom was spinning in the cold wind.

"Tian Yin suddenly, kill!"

The soldiers roared loudly, and the evil spirits formed into one, and their spears were thrust out in unison.

Bang!

As if a balloon had been punctured, the wind stopped and the brooms were scattered on the ground.

After a few people came out, Zhang Heng scolded him with all his face: "I'm just a broom spirit. Although he has restrained his aura, he must have strange phenomena. Didn't you see that the snow has not fallen and the earthen walls are dust-free? Do you have to use magic talismans to search for this little monster?"

?Recite it carefully to me when you get back..."

Wang Xuan shook his head slightly and said to Liu Cheng next to him: "Captain Liu, I'm telling you a joke. From now on, any abnormalities in the villages and towns in Yong'an can be reported to the military government, so that the soldiers can accumulate experience."

"No, Sir Wang." Liu Cheng quickly clasped his fists.

Guo Luquan stroked his beard and said, "This broom is probably old and tainted with women's resentment. It has been absorbing moonlight in the courtyard all year round. Man, the broom is not yours, right?"

The farmer next to him was already dumbfounded. He nodded quickly when he heard this, "Yes, yes, I picked it up from a grave next to the field. It looks like it can still be used..."

"Don't pick things up randomly in the future!"

Liu Cheng's face darkened, and he whispered to the men next to him: "Ask the disaster master to take a look. There are probably dead souls whose grievances are still lingering."

This is the current situation of the human race. The wild mountains and forests are dangerous. Even within the protection area of ​​the City God's Earth Temple, evil spirits will be accidentally brought into the area. Sometimes, although it is not fatal, it can cause chaos.

…

Back in Yong'an City, Zhang Heng led the team back to the military mansion, while Wang Xuan came to the City God's Temple alone.

In fact, a Taoist boy came this morning and said that Li Shouxin had been released from seclusion.

Wang Xuan was a little strange. Since he had been released from seclusion, why did he shirk the county government for help?

When we arrived at the Chenghuang Temple, we were led into the backyard by a Taoist boy.

After meeting, Wang Xuan was stunned for a moment, "Daozhang Li, what are you doing?"

Li Shouxin's appearance was very bad. He used to have a white beard and long eyebrows, and was quite immortal, but now his beard and hair were dry and his face was gray and blue.

"The old way failed."

Li Shouxin sighed longly and said: "Our Taiyi sect has a lot of inheritance, and each person can only practice one. The old Taoist practices are "Jade Liquid Form Refining Technique" and "Jade Liquid Divine Refining Technique". Unfortunately, the qualifications are dull, and even the Five Qi Dynasty

Even Yuan can't do it, let alone three flowers gathering at the top."

"The old Taoist originally wanted to refer to the "Taiyin Refining Diagram" in the hope of enlightenment, but instead he damaged his roots and stopped here in this life."

Wang Xuan was silent for a moment, "It's my fault too, for not taking a good look at the five internal organs treasures."

Li Shouxin shook his head and said: "The Five-Element Spiritual Pill requires a lot of materials. Not only do you have to collect the elixir, but you also have to hire people to refine it. It takes a long time. Even if you can refine it, it won't matter if you live for another twenty years, it will still be a dead body.

"

"The old Taoist invited you here to give you these."

After that, he took out a wooden box from the bookcase and opened it. It was full of talismans. "The old Taoist has sent people to spread the news. He will return to the Xuanzhou Taiyi Sect Headquarters soon and live in seclusion in the mountains and forests. Do you have any plans to search the mountains and sway the monsters?"

These things should come in handy."

Seeing Wang Xuan's serious expression, the old Taoist smiled and said, "When you come back from Fucheng, the old Taoist has probably already left, and we will never see each other again in this life. The rivers and lakes are far away, and it is normal to gather and disperse. The old Taoist can be regarded as leaving some things for Yong'an."

thing."

Wang Xuan solemnly clasped his fists: "In that case, Taoist Master, take care."

Li Shouxin nodded slightly, looked at the sky blankly, and murmured: "Mo Naihe, there have been many ups and downs in life, and I have come back in a hurry. I lament that the Nine Heavens Fairy Garden is deserted, and regret that there are countless flowers in Penglai. I wonder if there is a way to live forever in this world..."

After leaving the Chenghuang Temple, Wang Xuan turned around again holding the box.

The temple is ancient and filled with incense.

At this moment, he suddenly understood why people said that rivers and lakes have no roots at all, because some people are always coming, some people are always leaving, and everyone is wandering.

At this moment, a horse suddenly rushed into the city gate.

The horse is like thunder, its hooves are breaking through the snow, the knight is wearing light armor, his cape is flying, and there is a long feather on the back of the helmet, the color is bright, and he goes straight to the north city.

"The Ministry of War sends an order to ride quickly!"

Wang Xuan frowned, his figure flashed in an instant, and the next moment he jumped onto the roof tile beam next to him, touching his toes, flying and leaping like a big bird.

After practicing Taiyin Xuansha for physical training, all the turbid energy in his body was refined, and his body skills became more agile, and he could reach the destination one step faster than the rider.

The Ministry of War rides quickly, there must be a major military order, anyone who delays it will be killed!

There has been no order from the Ministry of War in the Evil Army Mansion in Yong'an Town for a hundred years.

In the end what happened?

Looking at the fast cavalry getting closer and closer, Wang Xuan had some vague expectations in his heart.

Sure enough, after the messenger dismounted, he handed over a military order:
Chapter completed!