Qinglan River is the largest river in eastern Zhongzhou and the economic artery of eastern Zhongzhou.
The main stream of the Qinglan River originates from the Wuliang Mountains, flows through many important agricultural and industrial cities in Zhongzhou, such as Yunlai City, Luoxia City, and Luanshi City, and finally flows into the Eastern Ocean in the commercial town of Haiya City.
Although the lower reaches of the Qinglan River are busy with shipping, with merchant ships and passenger ships coming and going in an endless stream, the upper reaches of the Qinglan River has less navigation value due to the small water volume and rapid flow speed, especially in the tens of miles from Wuliang Mountains to Yunlaicheng.
In the uppermost section of the river, there is no way for mortal ships to pass. Both sides of the river are surrounded by the sharp sword-like mountain walls of the Wuliang Mountains.
But among the mist-shrouded valley cliffs, there is an exquisite pavilion. It is located in the outermost area of the headquarters of the Wuliang Sword Sect. It is the place where Mo Yunlan, the Supreme Elder of the Wuliang Sword Sect, spends his time practicing.
But Mo Yunlan was not retreating in the cave at this time, but was sitting in the Canglang Pavilion outside the cave.
Although Mo Yunlan is nearly a thousand years old, he still has sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, as clear as water, wearing a hair crown as blue as the sky, with a dark blue sword box beside him, wearing a chic white and blue shirt, with a waistband
The ribbons and sleeves of clothes fluttered slightly in the wind, and his face looked like that of a young man, as if he were the legendary Land Sword Immortal.
Although Mo Yunlan was facing the turbulent waters of the Qinglan River, his eyes fell on the latest draft of the "Xiu Zhen Financial Weekly" in his hand.
According to the original schedule, this issue of "Cultivation Financial Weekly" should be released later that day, but that is only for ordinary mortals and low-level cultivators, such as Mo Yunlan, a powerful Nascent Soul monk who holds a high position
, some enthusiastic people from the newspaper editorial department had already sent him the first draft that had not yet been officially published, asking for his comments.
The draft Mo Yunlan is reading was released by the Law Enforcement Hall of the Wuliang Sword Sect through official channels:
"...A few days ago, the inspectors of the Wuliangjian Sect Law Enforcement Hall arrested Lu Anping, the special trade representative of the Wuliangjian Sect's Du Branch in Haiya City, in accordance with the "Zhongzhou Sect Management Regulations". Lu Anping is a member of the Wuliangjian Sect.
The inner sect deacon ignores the sect rules and accepts gifts and money from major cultivation chambers for a long time, and accepts private banquets that may affect the interests of the sect; has no sense of sect, does not report personal property according to regulations, and hoards cultivation materials; passes Haiya City Customs
He entered and exited the border of Zhongzhou without authorization, selected and appointed ordinary clerks without regard to ability, and relied on nepotism; he engaged in power-money transactions, lived a luxurious and corrupt life, opened fairy boats and raised furnaces, and was keen on collecting high-end spiritual tea and wine. The plot was particularly serious..."
The crimes listed in this article seemed very scary, but after reading the article from beginning to end, Mo Yunlan only saw some mistakes that ordinary cultivators would make.
Whether it is nepotism, accepting banquets, or accepting gifts, any cultivator with some real power will be involved to some extent, not to mention that Lu Anping is also an inner deacon who holds a key position.
As for the charges of driving a fairy boat, raising a furnace and cauldron, drinking spiritual tea and spiritual wine, and living a luxurious life, they are even more incomprehensible.
Cultivators have worked hard in seclusion and cultivation for so many years, shouldn’t they be able to enjoy these things? If it wasn’t for the sake of becoming a master, who would come to cultivate?
If Lu Anping was arrested according to the charges laid by the Law Enforcement Hall, not many people in the Kyushu cultivation world would be able to escape.
"If you want to incriminate yourself, why bother..."
After reading this outrageous press release, Mo Yunlan couldn't help but sigh deeply, but at this moment, his expression suddenly changed slightly and he quickly put the newspaper into his storage bag.
A moment later, a dazzling golden light suddenly broke through the void and flashed out from the sky in the upper reaches of the Qinglan River Valley. After several high-frequency jumps, it instantly landed in front of Mo Yunlan.
The person who can act so openly in front of Mo Yunlan is Lin Jianxing, the current head of Wuliang Sword Sect.
Seeing Lin Jianxing appear, Mo Yunlan quickly stood up and cupped his hands and said: "I am deeply honored that Master Lin can come as requested!"
Lin Jianxing didn't seem to notice the strangeness in Mo Yunlan's tone, and waved his hands and said: "We have worked together for so many years, and this is the first time I have the honor to be a guest at Canglang Pavilion. I should be the one who feels honored!"
Mo Yunlan was not in the mood to play riddles with Lin Jianxing, and said straightforwardly: "Headmaster Lin has been making a lot of moves recently, and I have no choice, so I invited you to talk. The Law Enforcement Hall recently arrested the Duzhi Hall of the Haiya City Special Trade
On behalf of Lu Anping, this person is the inner deacon of our Duzhi Hall, I wonder if Leader Lin knows about this?"
Lin Jianxing smiled and said: "This is a matter for Elder Qiu Longbo of the Law Enforcement Hall! Since Elder Qiu chose to arrest Deacon Lu, he must have definite evidence in his hand. As the leader of the Wuliang Sword Sect, I can't bend the law for personal gain!"
Seeing Lin Jianxing pretending to be dumbfounded here, Mo Yunlan couldn't help but sneer in her heart. Which disciple of the Wuliang Sword Sect doesn't know that Qiu Longbo and you, Lin Jianxing, both wear the same pair of pants!
However, Mo Yunlan did not point out the matter, but nodded and said: "If Elder Qiu Longbo's evidence is solid, of course I can't say anything more, but I have also heard some rumors. It is said that Elder Qiu Longbo plans to send an internal member of the Law Enforcement Hall.
Disciple, replace Lu Anping and take over the position of Wuliangjian’s trade representative stationed in Haiya City."
Lin Jianxing and Da Ma Jin Dao sat across from Mo Yunlan and explained patiently: "That's right! After all, Lu Anping's corruption problem is very complicated, and it also involves the intricate Haiya system. As the saying goes, severe cases require strong medicine, so at this time, we sent a
Deacon of the inner sect of the Law Enforcement Hall. Temporarily taking over Lu Anping's position is also to facilitate the investigation of local corruption and irregularities. It is not because I mean to make things difficult..."
"I think...this person can also help Liu Hanxing promote the pilot reform of Zhongzhou's social security system!"
When Mo Yunlan unceremoniously exposed his intentions, Lin Jianxing was not angry at all: "This is the major political policy set by the Wuliang Sword Sect long ago, and President Li Qingyang also approved it before his death. Does Elder Mo still have different opinions?
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Mo Yunlan shook his head: "I didn't mean that, but Elder Qiu's actions may not be in line with the rules of the Wuliang Sword Sect that have been formed over the years."
"The rules of the Wuliang Sword Sect?"
Lin Jianxing raised his eyebrows, as if he had heard something very ridiculous, "I wonder which rule Elder Mo was talking about? And which sect management regulations are it written in?"
Mo Yunlan took a deep look at Lin Jianxing: "I am the leader of the Duzhi Hall. I should be fully responsible for the personnel appointments within the Duzhi Hall. As the elder of the Law Enforcement Hall, Elder Qiu is not qualified to interfere in the appointment of deacons in the inner sect of our Duzhi Hall.
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However, Lin Jianxing did not give in at all: "What if this matter is what I, the leader of the Wuliang Sword Sect, mean?"
Mo Yunlan replied in a deep voice: "The sect management regulations of the Wuliang Sword Sect do not mention who should be responsible for the appointment of the deacons of the Duzhi Hall. But if the head of the sect has to personally make the decision in everything, then we, the Supreme Lord,
What does an elder do?”
"Elder Mo, don't pretend to be stupid with me!" Lin Jianxing stood up, pointed at a half-collapsed lonely peak in the distance, and said sternly: "When Master Ma Tianyi ascended during the day, you were already
I am a monk at the Golden Core Stage. Don’t you have any idea how Master Ma treated us, the Supreme Elders at the Nascent Soul stage? I just did special things at special times!"
