Zhao Mo looked at Ding Muqiu, who had eagle-like eyebrows and phoenix-like eyes, and a dashing appearance, and felt a bit of envy and admiration in his heart. He also felt that people who cultivated immortals should not be hesitant and timid.
He doesn't look like a person who cultivates immortality at all. He just laughed at Chu Mengchun for being blinded by the busy world of seeking immortality from Taoism, but how could Zhao Shu himself be the same?
"Where is Chu Mengchun? Let him get out!"
Ding Muqiu casually grabbed a child servant and threatened: "You people are working for the tiger, and you are not a kind person. Hurry up and reveal the whereabouts of Chu Mengchun, and I can save you from death!"
"Little man, little man, I really don't know where Master Chu is!" The boy servant was so frightened that he trembled all over and became incontinent. Ding Muqiu looked disgusted when he saw this and threw him aside.
Seeing that Ding Muqiu was about to use his magic power to start a war again, Zhao Shu quickly persuaded him: "Ding Daoyou, there is no need to ask, Chu Mengchun is dead."
"What?!" These words startled Ding Muqiu. She glanced at Zhao Shu several times, blinked and asked, "Did you kill him?"
Zhao Shu nodded and admitted: "Chu Mengchun and I had an old grudge, and they launched the mountain protection formation at Lingtai Ruins in an attempt to trap and kill me in the blessed land. Fortunately, I had prepared a countermeasure in advance and successfully counterattacked. Chu Mengchun had already formed a plan. If all the gods are destroyed, fellow Daoist Ding will not have to worry about taking risks."
Ding Muqiu really didn't expect Zhao Shu to be so clean and neat in his actions, and couldn't help but ask: "He launched the mountain protection formation, but he still can't deal with you?"
Zhao Shu had no choice but to explain: "More than half of the mountain-protecting formation at Lingtai Ruins was destroyed. Even so, Chu Mengchun alone could not activate it. He forced his magic power, but it was only somewhat effective. In addition, I was prepared for it. , there is no need to fight head-on with him... This is Chu Mengchun's personal magic weapon, which can be used as a confirmation."
Ding Muqiu twisted the Chilong jade seal that Zhao Mi took out and looked at it. Jiang Ru was the first to recognize it: "This is the Jade Chiyangbo Seal, which is one of the Chu family's ancestral magic weapons... Chu Mengchun obtained this magic weapon and still If he can't win, it seems he hasn't made much progress in the past two years."
Zhao Shu shook his head and denied: "No, Chu Mengchun's cultivation and magic power have indeed improved a lot compared to when he was in Qingyan County. It's a pity that he lacks experience in fighting. Even if this jade seal can summon the remnant soul of a chi dragon, it will make waves. , but I still found a way to restrain it. As for the favorable geographical location of the mountain-protecting formation, I am not helpless."
The martial arts competition between monks is not simply a competition between the level of magic power, the strength of qi, the magical use of magic weapons, and the right time and place, which can all affect the outcome of the battle. Even the state of mind and emotions may affect success or failure.
Moreover, the situation during the fight is ever-changing, requiring monks to change their strategies in a timely manner and adopt the most effective means. Whoever can respond more quickly and effectively will naturally have the upper hand in the fight.
And these things cannot be learned by Qishan Qingxiu. Even if you have the teachings of your elders, you can only talk about it on paper. You can only accumulate experience step by step in battle.
Unlike Luo Xixian, a swordsman and martial artist who is good at swordsmanship, Zhao Shui has learned a variety of things, including endless magical treasures and spells. In addition, he has basic knowledge of rituals and rituals, which makes him pay attention to mobilizing the energy of heaven and earth when fighting the enemy, so as to form a majestic atmosphere. With the overwhelming momentum of the mountain, victory was established in one fell swoop, and there was no chance to compete with the opponent for multiple rounds to test each other.
Therefore, even though Chu Mengchun had made a lot of progress, facing Zhao Shu, who had mastered the Xuanpu Jade Book and was familiar with the operation of the Lingtai Market formation, he lost the opportunity from the beginning.
After a brief explanation to Ding Muqiu, she was convinced that Zhao Shu had killed Chu Mengchun: "I didn't expect that you looked so gentle and gentle, but you showed no mercy at all."
"It's a matter of life and death, how can we allow negligence?" Zhao Shu said: "What's more, Chu Mengchun made the move first. He was incompetent and was killed by me. I can't blame anyone else."
Ding Muqiu smiled and said: "You just advised me not to mobilize troops and involve the Mingxia Pavilion, but now you have directly killed Chu Mengchun, how do you plan to explain it to the Chongxuan Pavilion?"
"I have my own thoughts on this matter."
Zhao Shu also smiled. He could conclude that Chu Mengchun's recent rapid improvement in magic power was due to Liang Tao's enlightenment, but he didn't know it.
If Liang Tao didn't want Zhao Shu to hurt Chu Mengchun, he could have transferred him in advance. After all, with his level, he should have been able to foresee a conflict between Chu Mengchun and Zhao Shu.
What's more, Liang Tao's gift of magical power to Chu Mengchun was intended to confirm the power of Shinto's laws and incense, not simply to improve Chu Mengchun's cultivation. Chu Mengchun's emotional confusion and shaky state of mind were probably related to his conversion to Shintoism, even if
He died suddenly. For Liang Tao, it was just a matter of spending more time deducing and confirming.
Moreover, Zhao Shui is different from the past. His existence is related to Liang Tao's great ambitions. The weight of Chu Mengchun cannot be compared with Zhao Shui.
But Zhao Shu then thought about it. Among the young disciples of the four surnamed Xueyin families of the Immortal family, the deaths of Liang Shuo and Zheng Tunan were somewhat related to him. Wang Zhongding and Chu Mengchun were both killed by him.
Although this is far from shaking the foundation of the four surnames of the Immortal Family, Zhao Shui's actions almost put him on the opposite side of the children of the Chongxuan Pavilion family. If Liang Tao hadn't hidden himself in the name of seclusion, the four surnames family
With nothing to rely on, I'm afraid they will immediately join forces to deal with Zhao Shu.
"Could this be Chu Mengchun's plan?" Zhao Shu immediately realized: "When Wang Zhongding gathered various cultivators and cultivators to engage in heretical practices, it didn't look like Wang Zhongding was acting arbitrarily alone. It must have been the Wang family in Chiyang who took this opportunity to deal with me.
, and can also test the attitude of the court."
The four Chongxuan surnames have deep roots and it is easy to overthrow them in the court. However, they still have many disciples and former officials, not to mention owning large manor properties in the local area. They do not pay taxes and hide their population. It is almost like a country within a country. Even if it is a country within a country.
The imperial court repeatedly issued decrees requiring counties and counties to allocate farmland and measure Ding, but it encountered great resistance and was difficult to implement throughout the country without hindrance.
Among the four surnames of Chongxuan, the Chu family has the largest population and the richest family fortune. Even after Zhao Shu opened an altar to patrol the country, there are still many children of the Chu family serving in local posts. If they really want to conspire to cause trouble, I am afraid that the situation will be worse than that of the three princes.
The chaos is even worse.
However, without Liang Tao as a backer, if the Chu family really wanted to gather people to cause chaos, in Zhao Shui's view, it would be a desperate decision to seek medical treatment, which was a last resort only at the end of the road.
However, if Zhao Shu is placed in Liang Tao's position, he will feel a dilemma. If you want to use the Yongjia Liang family to annex the other three surnames, you will not be able to see success in just a few years, but you can have enough for the great cause of the country in the future.
We have a lot of manpower, and we can't just sit back and watch the young disciples of the four surnames of the Immortal family lose all their strength.
After much deliberation, the best way is to find someone who has no foundation in Chongxuan Hall but can gain Liang Tao's trust, and let him come forward to beat the other three families, and wipe out those who have ulterior motives and resist the wind in one fell swoop.
This serves as a deterrent.
Zhao Shu immediately understood that Liang Tao was not only using himself to intimidate the other three families, but also because of his seclusion, the hatred and resentment of the fairy family and the nobles in the country would naturally be directed at Zhao Shu.
In the future, when the Dao Kingdom in the human world is established, even if Zhao Shu really becomes the master of the Dao Kingdom, he will be forced to rely more on Liang Tao because of his deep grievances with all parties in the past.
"Wrong." Zhao Shu wanted to understand this and his face darkened.
"What's wrong?" Ding Muqiu was confused when he heard this.
"I made a mistake." Zhao Shu sighed softly. He knew that Liang Tao had deep plans and often took three steps at a time, but he didn't expect that he had already made plans for the future of the country. If he didn't be Liang Tao's loyal
Dogs are destined to attract brutal revenge from all forces.
This is a more sinister plan than eating a rabbit and killing a dog. Zhao Shu's current rampage and overwhelming power have created many enemies for himself and destroyed his retreat and room for maneuver with his own hands.
In matters of ritual and legal matters, Liang Tao would listen to Zhao Shu's arrangements, but this does not mean that Liang Tao would comply with Zhao Shu's wishes in everything.
Liang Tao can use Zhao Shu to suppress the fairy family today, and he may use the fairy family to suppress Zhao Shu in the future. In this way, both sides can be balanced, and Liang Tao can sit back and relax.
"You don't want to say that you regret killing Chu Mengchun, do you?" Ding Muqiu raised her eyebrows with her hands on her hips and said bluntly: "Zhao Shu, you are good at everything else, but this kind of endless suspicion and scruples in everything is really annoying!
"
With such unabashedly honest words, Zhao Shu could only respond with a wry smile: "Chu Mengchun is not the only one I regret! I thought about some things and found that I am really ambitious but not talented!"
Ding Muqiu was confused and confused, but Jiang Ru had a clear understanding. She knew that Zhao Shu must have found herself falling into Liang Tao's plan again, and Chu Mengchun's death made Zhao Shu fall deeper and deeper into the trap.
So deep that you can't extricate yourself.
"Okay! A manly man, always looking sad, so shameless!" Ding Muqiu's demeanor was as upright as his posture, and he patted his chest: "Kill a scum like Chu Mengchun. If you are afraid that you can't bear the responsibility, just kill him.
Put it on me! Anyway, others have seen that it was me who did it, so they won’t suspect you."
Zhao Shu quickly shook his head. How could he take the initiative to implicate others because of himself? Ding Muqiu, a straightforward and frank woman, was really not suitable to be involved in such a muddy world and insidious calculations.
"I'm going to rescue the girl who was abducted by Chu Mengchun first. Please wait a moment." Ding Muqiu had just taken two steps, then turned back and asked: "By the way, you...can you lend me some money? Don't worry, I will definitely pay it back.
of!"
Zhao Miao asked: "What does Ding Daoyou want to borrow money for?"
"These women who were abducted and bought must be properly settled. They cannot just be rescued." Ding Muqiu was a little shy when she said these words: "Now that they want to go home, they are afraid that their families will not be able to tolerate them.
, so I plan to open a nursing home and buy some fields and houses to accommodate these weak women."
Zhao Shu knew at a glance that Ding Muqiu was not familiar with this kind of thing. With her straightforward temperament, it was probably out of a momentary eagerness for justice.
"I'm here to help with this matter." Jiang Ru stepped forward and said with a smile: "It is certainly a good intention to open a nursing home, but I am afraid that if it is not managed properly, it will become a place for lazy people and people who are greedy for money and silk."
Ding Muqiu's smile froze and she looked at Zhao Shu eagerly. The other party could only say: "Jiang Ru takes care of the money for me. If you want to borrow money, just go to her."
Jiang Ru took Ding Muqiu's arm and said with a smile: "Let's go and rescue those women who have suffered disaster. We will slowly discuss how to open a nursing home on the way."
After the two of them walked away, Lingxiao asked: "You don't want Ding Muqiu to get involved?"
"If it were in the past, I would have thought that she was impulsive and reckless, and that she was obsessed with chivalry and neglecting her duties. I would have suspected that she had taken the wrong medicine." Zhao Miao sighed: "But when I look back and reflect on myself, can I be like Ding Muqiu?
In this way, when you face right and wrong, good and evil, can you still act upright?"
"There is a thin line between impulsiveness and ignorance." Lingxiao reminded.
Zhao Shu shook his head: "Ding Muqiu chose to be loyal to his true heart and discarded unnecessary calculations of worldly interests. This is the heart of an innocent child. If he can persevere, he can expect to be born as an immortal in the future."
"Do you also know how to calculate other people's cultivation achievements?" Lingxiao said: "I'm afraid this Ding Muqiu hasn't experienced enough setbacks. With a pure heart, it's too early to tell."
Zhao Shu pondered for a long time. At this time, the noise in the Lingtai Pavilion subsided. Several local heroes came to visit with guns and sticks. They all looked cautious and hid behind the door pillars to peek.
"Come out, there's no need to hide." Zhao Shu had already sensed this and turned around, frightening those brave villagers to fall down one after another.
"I am Zhao Shu, the Sanqing of the Huaiying Pavilion. I was ordered to arrange the mandala and passed by here." Zhao Shu said, "There was a monster in the pavilion just now. It has been killed by Zhao. You can rest assured."
"Monster, monster?" Xiang Yong shrank back in fear, and one of them took the courage to say: "Immortal chief, this Lingtai Pavilion is the dojo of Master Chu, where is the monster?"
Zhao Shu was not polite and said bluntly: "The Master Chu you used to worship every day is just a snake demon!"
"Ah? Mr. Chu is, it's..." Before Xiang Yong could react, Zhao Shu pulled out a piece of muscle and performed an illusion, directly transforming into a large python. At this time, the skin was scorched yellow, as if it had already expired.
"This is the corpse of the snake demon." Zhao Shu lied directly in front of everyone, but he also felt helpless. The people here respected and worshiped Chu Mengchun, and the incense offerings were very generous, which reaffirmed the faith of the local people.
If Zhao Shu made it clear that Chu Mengchun wanted to kill him out of personal grudges, not only would he not be able to win the trust of the local people, but he might even provoke a group of believers to attack him.
In fact, with Zhao Shu's current cultivation and magical power, he would dare to charge head-on even if there were thousands of people arrayed in formation, not to mention two or three hundred village warriors. But there is no need to use this skill on the common people. Since Chu Mengchun is dead, then
You might as well completely discredit him, falsely claim that he is a monster, confuse the local people, and defraud him of a large amount of money.
The people who heard about this incident felt as if they were struck by lightning from the sky, and most of them were astonished. Some people reacted faster and rushed to the Lingtai Pavilion immediately after hearing the news, focusing on the property that Chu Mengchun had collected.
And Jiang Ru and Ding Muqiu did indeed find a lot of property piled up in the cellar of the Lingtai Pavilion, as well as several account books left by Chu Mengchun. They clearly remembered the amount of money and silk offered by incense. No one could only sigh, Chu Mengchun.
No matter where Meng Chun went, he always found ways to amass wealth.