After a brief silence, Ji Yuan immediately thought of Liu Hongsheng.
This county government chief has an extraordinary reputation within a few hundred miles of Qianyu City. In terms of martial arts, he can even be ranked among the top five.
It is said that he was once a ranger, and with the power of his late-stage flesh realm, he often did things that were unfair on the road.
But after more than ten years of working in the world, I found that some people and some things can be managed once but not twice or three times. Often within a few days, the person who committed the crime will not remember the lesson.
Therefore, Liu Hongsheng later became a policeman and made the offenders suffer so much according to the court's laws that even if they were released after serving their sentences, they would hardly dare to return to their old profession.
After becoming the chief arrester, his reputation even spread to other counties. When Liu Hongsheng of Qianyu City is mentioned, even ordinary people will call him a good man.
Not to mention that over the years, with his forthright temperament and righteousness, Liu Hongsheng had accumulated many connections in both the black and white circles within hundreds of miles.
And with the current situation in Qianyu City, if the situation really gets out of control in the end, only the chief catcher can come forward to gather enough strength to fight with the person behind the scenes.
Otherwise, once there is chaos in the city, all the forces will fight on their own, and no one will be able to subdue the other. Such a loose sand will be broken one by one.
"The chief catcher must have discovered the clues and was not summoned to the county government office."
A young police officer spoke up. He had heard Master Sun Youfang say to himself that Liu Hongsheng was too vigilant, and even he could detect clues just by sending people to pass orders.
However, although Liu Hongsheng had noticed something, no one knew where he was now. Even a few police officers who were familiar with him did not dare to say anything.
Even an ordinary police officer knows that at this time, he must not go to the place he used to visit, let alone Liu Hongsheng, the county government chief.
Unless he was willing, he could search the entire county and still not be able to find any trace of the other party.
"The City God's Temple and the county government office have been destroyed. There are either gods who have fallen into the devil's ways or police officers whose minds have been controlled."
Zhao Yuansong's face showed a solemn expression.
At this moment, the sound of footsteps came from the direction of the gate, and soon the sloppy scholar Shen Lang was seen walking into the Taoist temple with a young monk with a depressed look.
"Baiyun Temple is gone too. The entire temple has become a place of evil spirits. All the Buddhist monks who practiced there have passed away."
Shen Lang sat down next to Ji Yuan, snatched the teapot from his hand and took several sips.
He told everyone that the practitioners in Baiyun Temple were not killed by others, but fell into self-doubt, and finally collapsed and died on their own.
After quickly explaining what he knew, he began to rummage through Ji Yuan's sleeves and robe, as if he was looking for something.
Seeing this scene, Ji Yuan shook his long sleeves angrily, and several bottles of elixirs immediately fell out of them.
Shen Lang happily took the elixir, threw a few porcelain bottles to Hui Xin, who had his head lowered, and then sat cross-legged and adjusted his breathing on the spot.
"Condolences..."
Seeing Huixin lowering her head and saying nothing, holding the porcelain bottles tightly, Ji Yuan couldn't help but sigh.
The Buddhist monks in Baiyun Temple are not the kind of people who just shut themselves up and bury their heads in scriptures.
Instead, he often leaves the temple and walks in the streets and alleys, even in the mountains and towns outside the city, to treat people and collect medicines for free. This is one of the reasons why Baiyun Temple is still very popular in the Chongqing Dynasty that advocates Taoism.
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Among them, the wise master is the most respected by the people. He has been practicing for decades and has worked hard for the people of Qianyu City for decades.
Seeing doctors and collecting medicines, building roads and bridges, opening porridge shops, etc.
At this time, both the Zhao family nurses and several county police officers offered words of comfort, hoping that Huixin would not be too upset.
However, Huixin suddenly shook his head. When he raised his head, there was no trace of sadness in his eyes, only endless doubts and confusion, as well as real anger.
"The heart-gouging monster also killed the monks of Baiyun Temple and turned the centuries-old temple into a place of evil spirits..."
He looked at Ji Yuan and then said in a trembling voice: "That's my master!"
"What?!"
"impossible!"
"How could this be so..."
Everyone stood up immediately and looked at Huixin with shocked faces. No one was willing or dared to believe the news.
That was a generation of highly respected monks who had done countless good things for the people within hundreds of miles around and saved countless people.
How is it possible...that he could be a demon who does all kinds of evil?
Ji Yuan silently glanced at Shen Lang, and only at this moment did he understand what the other person's expression meant before. No wonder that after casually saying a few words, he immediately took the elixir and began to adjust his breath and meditate.
It turns out that there are some things that I neither want to say out loud nor want to face everyone’s expressions when they know the truth.
In a daze, some pictures emerged in Ji Yuan's mind. In addition to three teenagers and children, there was also an old monk with a kind face and a loving smile.
"Exactly what is going on, tell me word for word!"
Ji Yuan raised his head and looked at Huixin with firm eyes.
Hearing this, the other party sat slumped on the ground, ignoring the mud and sand that stained the gray-white monk's robes.
He lowered his head, rubbed several porcelain bottles in his hands, and slowly recounted the events of the past few days, with deep exhaustion in his weak tone.
Since he returned to the temple two days ago, he has stayed alone in the house, neither practicing nor reading Buddhist scriptures, nor even doing his homework for the day.
It wasn't until late at night that Huixin understood what Ji Yuan said. After thinking about it for a while, she realized that she couldn't sleep anymore and was feeling a little upset, so she went out and walked around the temple.
However, when he arrived at the main hall, he heard the sound of his master talking to someone. Before he could understand the content of the conversation, he was discovered by two people in the hall.
Huixin immediately stood by the window and saluted, but before he could open his mouth to confess, a black shadow suddenly appeared in front of him, and it was his master.
However, unlike the usual kind-hearted old monk, his master had a ferocious look on his face at this time, with a demonic look in his eyes. Just one glance made Hui Xin almost collapse.
Since that night, Huixin was imprisoned in her master's room, and several restraints were placed on her body. She could not speak or move her hands for two whole days and nights.
But apart from being unable to move and speak, his perception of the outside world was still there, so he heard the entire process of his master destroying the mentality of the other monks.
"There is no sea...no sea...there is no sea of Buddha in my heart..."
Hui Xin smiled miserably, her face already filled with tears.
In the side courtyard of Xuantian Temple, a group of people were silent. They didn't know how to speak, and they were even more shocked by this moment.
Who would have thought that Master Wuhai, who has worked hard for the people for decades and has the reputation of a great monk, would be the heart-gouging monster who once tore out the heart and devoured it in full view of the public.
Now, he has killed several Buddhist monks and turned a popular Baiyun Temple into a place of evil spirits.
"not good!"
A police officer suddenly exclaimed: "In another hour and a half, pilgrims will go to the temple to offer incense, and innocent people will die!"
At this time, Baiyun Temple has been transformed into a place of evil and evil, and any creature that enters it will never come out alive again!
Although the demon who now occupies it was originally the respected Master Wuhai, once he hides in the path of demons, he will no longer be his original self, and all the good thoughts in his heart will disappear, leaving only endless evil thoughts.
"It doesn't matter. The leader of the Three Swordsmen Association, a benefactor named Xu, has led people to seal off the entire area around Baiyun Temple. No one can get close to the temple on all roads and alleys."
Huixin clasped her hands together and recited the Buddha's name: "Amitabha, Donor Xu and Donor Zheng asked the young monk to say something. Once they are sure that the evil spirits in Baiyun Temple will not cause trouble for the time being, they will come to Xuantian Temple."
Hearing this, Ji Yuan nodded slightly. In this case, there would be no news from Li Junxian's side for the time being.
According to the strength of the other party's feet, it is estimated that he should have arrived at Luohun Slope by now, but he doesn't know whether he can successfully break through the formation and see Song He in the deep house.
If Song He could come to help, and with Zhao Yuansong now, they would have two second-level monks here, the pressure would be greatly reduced immediately.
Not to mention that Zheng Wanrong's side has successfully invited Xu Liuqing to take action. With the help of Sandaohui, one of the top five forces within hundreds of miles, he has gained a lot of confidence.
At least now, they are finally no longer alone. Otherwise, if they only rely on these few people, even if there are one or two more second-level monks or warriors, it will be difficult to have much effect.
"What are you doing here?"
A door opened, and several middle-aged Taoist priests looked sleepy, but soon turned into displeasure and slight anger.
It seemed that after suddenly seeing more than a dozen people in the Taoist temple, I felt a little unhappy and subconsciously thought that my junior brother was causing trouble.
However, when they saw several burly warriors and seven or eight police officers, the slight anger on their faces immediately disappeared, and most of their aura was reduced by half.
Several people stood at the door of the room, a little at a loss for a moment. They could neither go in nor retreat. Standing there seemed a bit funny.
"Elder brother, why don't you go back home and get dressed first?"
Ji Yuan kindly reminded him and quietly pointed at a woman in the corner.
Seeing this scene, Chen Shirong immediately frowned, turned around and pushed a few junior brothers, then returned to the house and closed the door heavily.
After a police officer withdrew his gaze, he looked at Zhao Yuansong with a slight frown: "Let's go to another place. We can go to the county government's office between the shops."
The so-called errands are places where some policemen or government officials rest. Unless there is a major or urgent errand, no one will often use them for a year or two.
Although the environment may be worse, it is better than being quiet, no one will disturb it, and it also has a certain degree of safety.
After all, except for the lowest level policemen and government servants, the officials who sit firmly in the high halls can hardly remember this kind of place.
However, Zhao Yuansong only shook his head slightly at this suggestion. Perhaps in his opinion, only Xuantian Temple was the safest in the county at this time.
This place may not have much power to protect it, but it is better than being protected by the legacy of Xuantian Guan's ancestor, the disciples of Duixuan's inheritance, and the disciples of the Jiuxuan Sect who have the same origin, and can be protected by the fate of the unknown.
But he couldn't express these words directly. Some things couldn't be revealed to outsiders.
"You need to heal your wounds first. A fight may break out at any time later."
After thinking about it, he ignored the topic and turned to Ji Yuan and said, "I will lead people to guard the surroundings and try my best to ensure the safety of the Taoist temple."
Hearing this, Ji Yuan nodded solemnly and did not get up to go back to the house. Instead, he sat cross-legged in the small courtyard with the others and began to do his best to run the exercises and refine the elixirs in his body.
At least half of the healing elixir they had taken before was still stored in their bodies and had not been completely refined. This chapter has been completed!