In Chen Rong's narration, many secrets of Shenxuanzong were presented to Ji Yuan and Qian Nichang without reservation.
One of them is an ancestor of the Shenxuan Sect. Although his cultivation has reached the top of the clouds and he is a divine figure, he inevitably faces the problem of approaching his longevity.
Now his remaining life span is probably less than a hundred years.
For mortals, most people cannot live for more than a hundred years, but for immortals in this realm, decades can pass after just a little retreat.
Nowadays, most of the disciples of Shenxuan Sect are digging around in the ruins and caves of their predecessors, trying to dig out some things that can increase longevity.
In fact, this ancestor has lived for nearly a thousand years, one generation older than Emperor Tianwu, and has swallowed countless elixirs. The longevity-enhancing spiritual objects found in the world have no effect on him.
Nowadays, in addition to hoping to unearth the extinct ancient divine artifacts, we are also trying to find one or two rare elixirs that are rare in the world.
Just two months ago, a group of disciples found an undiscovered ancient immortal ruins at the junction of Chongyuan Mansion and Lingyang Mansion.
However, there was too much commotion at that time, which attracted the attention of all parties, especially some extremely capable Shanze Yexiu. They didn't care whether you were a disciple of the Shenxuan Sect or not, and they never cared even if you were a member of the imperial court.
At worst, just make a vote and leave the Dayu Dynasty directly. Anyway, they have no roots and no foundation. One person has enough to feed the whole family.
Therefore, under the siege of a group of wild cultivators from the mountains and rivers, the disciples of Shenxuan Sect suffered heavy casualties, which led some forces to be unable to bear the temptation and chose to secretly seize the opportunity.
But no one expected that when they were fighting to death outside the ruins of the ancient immortal, the bandits from all directions captured by Shenxuanzong swallowed a large amount of the elixir left by the ancient immortal inside, and then left through a teleportation formation.
go.
This is also the reason why Chen Rong and other disciples of the Shenxuan Sect appeared in Luoxia County. They followed the clues here, hoping that the bandits would not eat up all the remaining elixir fragments.
First release~~
"There's something I can't understand."
Ji Yuan frowned and said: "I have left enough clues along the way. If nothing unexpected happens, you should go to the county governor's house. How come you are targeting us directly?"
This is also something Qian Nichang is more concerned about. These clues may seem insignificant, but they are picked out just right. They are not brushed aside completely, and they just turn their attention to the Sheriff's Mansion.
However, the people of Shenxuanzong, headed by a middle-aged man, did not go to the governor's house at all. Instead, they appeared directly in Mingxinxuan and asked to see Qian Nichang by name.
When the two parties first met, the other party asked Qian Nishang to hand over what he had obtained.
If there is no problem in this, it is absolutely impossible for the two of them to believe it.
It's just that no matter how they think about it, they can't figure out where the problem lies.
"It was an alchemist named Cui Long who secretly sneaked into the inn where we were staying. He said that shopkeeper Qian sent someone to intercept a treasure and presented it to the county governor, so that he could break the inevitable situation."
Chen Rong had no need to hide anything, so he explained everything he knew on the spot.
Even Cui Long's words at that time were roughly repeated, and he emphasized that the man also swore a poisonous oath at that time, saying that Qian Nichang still had several spiritual objects in his hand, and not all of them were dedicated to the county.
Shou.
This is also the reason why they appeared in Mingxinxuan and did not hesitate to commit murder on the street.
"According to the records in the ruins of the ancient immortals, this thing is an ancient elixir, which the immortals refined for their relatives and friends."
Chen Rong said: "If you take a complete pill, a mortal can ascend during the day, or at least stand on top of the clouds and become a powerful person."
Although long years have passed, the elixir has fallen into pieces and lost most of its potency, but if it is refined again with rare spiritual objects, it may be able to make the ancestor who is approaching his lifespan make further progress.
Even though it is impossible to become an immortal immediately, there is still a slight possibility that one can achieve the status of a semi-immortal.
By then, both mana and longevity will be greatly improved.
This means that Shenxuan Sect has encountered some troubles, the sect.
Most of the power within him has dispersed, otherwise the person who appears here would not be a Third Realm person, but a great monk who has formed a golden elixir.
"What kind of thing can make Shenxuanzong unable to do anything at all?"
Qian Nishang frowned and asked.
Logically speaking, with the strength of Shenxuan Sect's two immortal figures and nine Jindan monks, unless the imperial court takes action against them, or several large sects with comparable strength join forces.
Otherwise, there shouldn't be anything that would prevent them from even being able to spare a golden elixir monk.
Hearing this, Chen Rong shrugged and said rather helplessly: "It is said that somewhere in the place guarded by Shenxuanzong, something happened that has not happened in thousands of years."
Exactly when it was, this was not something that he, a small second-level disciple, could know. He only heard rumors within his sect that perhaps a great demon that had been guarded by the Shenxuan Sect for many years had the possibility of escaping.
Once this big monster escapes, at least half of the country will be devastated and turned into a desolate land.
But whether it is true or not, only the top leaders of Shenxuan Sect can know some information.
"Now that the remaining four people have been forced into the prison of the Sheriff's Mansion, how do you think Shen Xuanzong will react?"
Ji Yuan looked at Chen Rong quietly and asked with a meaningful look in his eyes.
The latter said directly without even thinking about it: "No matter what changes Shenxuanzong encounters, one thing is for sure. Now they have nothing to do, so I guess they should pay the money and give up the pursuit."
"Only after they have solved the bigger troubles and have their hands free will it be possible to bring up the old issues again."
However, if Shenxuanzong wants to solve the current trouble, it may not be possible in a short time. As far as Chen Rong knows, this situation has been maintained for more than ten years.
No one knows how much time it will take to solve this problem.
Maybe it will be months, maybe years, or even a dozen more thoughts are not impossible.
And even if he frees up his hands, there is a high probability that Shenxuanzong will not bring up the old things again. After all, after such a long time, who knows how much of the original things can be left?
It is a pity that the ancestor whose life is approaching does not have so much time to worry about it. Everyone in the Shenxuan Sect must still focus on finding spiritual objects that increase longevity.
"In this way, when things happen in the county, I can leave with peace of mind."
Ji Yuan murmured, feeling less worried.
As for the fact that he would leave and go to the Jiuxuanmen of Feiyun County, Qian Nichang was naturally aware of it.
Although she wanted to keep him, she even felt that if he was around, with his resourcefulness, it wouldn't take long for the Qian family to return to its peak, and they would no longer need to be coveted by others.
But Qian Nishang also understood that the Qian family could not restrain Ji Yuan, and all the benefits were not as good as those of Jiuxuanmen who dominated a county.
Finally, the two of them re-banned Chen Rong's cultivation and allowed him to temporarily stay in the Qian family's ancestral hall. They called in two loyal servants to take care of them, and then left here together. o_m
Qian Nichang returned to the study and dealt with the business and affairs of the Qian family and Ming Xinxuan.
As for Ji Yuan, guided by two maids, he returned to the courtyard where he was temporarily staying.
"Master!"
As soon as he returned to the room, the girl who was still the same immediately saluted and let out a sharp cry.
Seeing this scene, Ji Yuan was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously blurted out: "Dong'er... why are you here?"
Standing in his room at this moment was one of Qian Nichang's maids, a girl named Xia Dong.
"The head of the family said that from today onwards, Dong'er belongs to the young master."
The girl lowered her head and could see that the roots of her ears had turned red.
She once thought that she would stay with Qian Nichang her whole life, and perhaps marry a young servant of the Qian family in twenty or thirty years.
But I didn't expect that one day, I would be given to an outsider, a young Taoist priest who was one or two years older than me.
"Nonsense!"
Ji Yuan rarely got angry.
It's no wonder, after all, he is a Taoist priest registered in the Dayu Dynasty.
As a monk, although Taoism does not prohibit marriage, how can you keep a maid by your side?
Therefore, in his eyes, Qian Nishang's move was indeed inappropriate. If word spread, it would have an impact on himself, Xuantian Guan, and Xia Dong's reputation.
"You go back now and tell your boss that you can't do it now!"
He said slightly angrily, but it was not the girl in front of him, but Qian Nishang who was far away in the study.
Hearing this, Xia Dong immediately knelt down on the ground, his forehead pressed against the floor tiles: "I beg you, Master, to show mercy. The Qian family has rules. Things sent out will never be taken back. If someone returns it, it must be done."
If it doesn't offend the owner, it will be left outside to fend for itself."
Ji Yuan opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment, and felt an inexplicable feeling of depression in his heart.
I always feel like...as if I'm being tricked.
But after calming down, he figured out that Xia Dong seemed to be a gift from Qian Nichang, asking him to take care of his food, clothing, housing and transportation.
But isn’t this a means of encirclement and surveillance?
It was said that the surveillance was a bit excessive, but the other party obviously wanted to arrange for a relatively trustworthy person of their own who could learn more about his situation.
Otherwise, I would treat him with special offerings, give away magic weapons and techniques, and make a large sum of offerings every year in the future. However, he would be several counties away, so it would be hard to feel confident.
After all, the friendship between the two parties is not deep enough to ignore these things.
"Okay, then you will stay with me for the time being, but remember, you are a human being, not a gift that can be given away at will."
After thinking about it, Ji Yuan couldn't help but sigh and tentatively agreed.
This approach not only showed that he had no other ideas, but also made Qian Nichang feel more at ease, and also made it easier to explain to the senior officials of the Qian family.
And he also knew in his heart that if Xia Dong was forced to go back, she would end up like what she said, being kicked out of the Qian family and left to fend for herself.
"Young master... the master of the house told me that if you are really angry and can't get rid of it... then... he will... make this slave your own... so naturally there will be no suspicion of surveillance..."
Xia Dong gave a blessing and said in a low voice.
But as soon as he finished speaking, the blush was not only present at the base of his ears, but even spread to his neck, and his head hung much lower.
Hearing this, Ji Yuan was stunned on the spot, as if he had been struck by lightning, and a rare blush appeared on his face.
After a while, Xia Dong quietly raised his head and took a peek, and then called out weakly: "Young Master..."
"Um?"
Ji Yuan raised his eyebrows, a look of doubt appearing in his eyes.
"The way you blush...you look pretty good!"
Before he finished speaking, Xia Dong turned around and ran into the room. It seemed that he was too ashamed, and the strength of his hands could not help but be a little stronger, causing the door to hit the door frame heavily.
Boom!!!
This loud noise hit Ji Yuan's ears hard.
After a long time, he suddenly slapped his forehead: "She has entered the room, so where should I sleep at night?".
