On a snowy day, goose feathers are flying in heavy snow.

Chen Youniao, wearing a cotton robe and a bamboo hat, went with Cangsong and other Taoists to the pavilion outside the city to greet the handsome disciples who arrived at the Four Great Dao Temple in Haidai County today.

Waiting for someone is always a boring thing, not to mention that the other person is late and has not been seen for a long time.

Previously, I learned from Cang Song that each of the Four Great Paths sent a proud disciple to this trip. There were four people in total, three men and one woman. The only female disciple was from Qiyun Mountain, named "Qi Jianxia"; the other three were from Qingcheng Mountain.

"Luo Yun", "Zhang Xiangyang" from Wudang Mountain, and "Chiyang Sheng" from Laoshan Mountain.

These four people are not old, but they are the true successors of the four great realms. They have all cultivated elixirs and become Yinshen.

It can be seen from this that the above-mentioned people attach great importance to this matter.

"Why don't you come?"

An old Taoist who came to greet him got a little impatient and muttered.

Cangsong Taoist glanced at him and said with a smile: "Brother Guyun, please be patient. The person coming this time is different and has his own manner. There may be delays on the way. It doesn't matter if we wait a little longer."

The four major Taoist temples are located in different directions, which can be said to be far and wide. After the four major disciples set off separately, they met at a certain place and then headed to Haidai County together. According to the official document of the Taoist court, they should arrive this morning.

It's almost noon now, and there's still no one around.

Na Guyun asked in a low voice: "If you never come, we shouldn't wait here, right?"

Cangsong asked: "What do you want?"

"Wait for another hour. If you don't see anyone, go back first. It's snowing and getting colder."

Guyun stamped his feet. After standing for a long time, his legs began to feel numb. They were old, their cultivation was sloppy, and the cold weather was really harmful to their bodies.

Cangsong Taoist thought for a moment and agreed.

The snow keeps falling and time passes.

There was a sudden sound of horse hooves coming from the other side of the city gate. Not long after, a man came on horseback and shouted: "Senior Cangsong, the governor sent an order that people have entered the city directly and asked you to go back too."

Cangsong Taoist smiled bitterly: "I know... let's go back."

Taoist Guyun exhaled: "Don't they know we are here to greet them? How come they entered the city?"

Cangsong replied: "Who knows what's going on? Never mind him."

He turned around and told Chen Youniao: "Fellow Daoist Chen, when you see someone later, talk less and just obey orders."

"I know."

Chen Youniao curled his beak, "What's this?" He stood there for a long time, and he didn't even take it seriously.

The group rushed back to the Governor's Mansion and waited in the courtyard for a while before being allowed to go inside to see people.

Speaking of which, this was Chen Youniao's first meeting with a high-level figure in the Dudu Mansion. The governor, Tongxuan Zhenren, had fair hair and a childlike face, and was accompanied by a group of experienced people. It can be said that all the people who could be on stage in the Dudu Mansion were present.

.They are basically all old men, thus highlighting the excellence of the four handsome disciples in the dojo.

After coming in, Chen Youniao watched secretly and understood.

The Daoting Governor's Mansion in Haidai County has indeed shown a trend of stagnant growth, and there are some flaws in it. The situation in other counties is probably similar.

As the spiritual energy of heaven and earth declines, the road to Taoism becomes increasingly difficult.

As the host, Master Tongxuan began to introduce.

"Are you Chen Youniao?"

Sitting on the right, Chi Yangsheng is short and stocky, with thick eyebrows and a beard, and his voice is like thunder.

Chen Youniao stepped forward to greet him.

Chi Yangsheng grinned: "Yes, although you have been in the Taoist temple for ten years and have not been promoted to the door, but you can get the Taoist certificate after you come out, which will not disgrace the name of Laoshan."

Luo Yun from Qingcheng and Zhang Xiangyang from Wudang are both arrogant people. After hearing this, they just laughed and disagreed. I don’t know how many Taoists are eliminated from the Four Avenues every year. Occasionally, some people can break through and stand up, but

That's all, it's not worth taking seriously.

Qi Jianxia, ​​the only woman among the four major disciples, had sharp eyebrows and phoenix eyes, and was very heroic. She glanced at Chen Youniao and was slightly startled, as if she was surprised by his youth.

In fact, Chen Youniao was a little uneasy, worried that others would see through his true cultivation level - a newly promoted Taoist priest who had successfully practiced Qi and condensed elixirs in a short period of time would definitely arouse suspicion and trigger a dispute.

The trouble with the series is that first of all, it is difficult to conceal the source of the true power.

Fortunately, the elixir is hidden inside and the aura is restrained. Unless the opponent has mastered the "Qi Watching Technique", it will be difficult to detect it.

"Qi-Wang Technique" is a true skill passed down from generation to generation, and only a few masters it. Even if Tongxuan Zhenren is one of the thirty-six real people in the world, he is not allowed to practice it, let alone other people.

After the introduction and pleasantries, it’s time to get down to business.

Regarding the case files, Master Tongxuan has ordered people to bring them up and give them to Chi Yangsheng and others to read.

Luo Yun only took a cursory glance and said: "Sir, although we are from outside, we have our own experience and know that it is difficult to state the truth in paper articles, so we have to separately conduct on-site investigation and search for clues."

The implication is that he does not believe in the investigation ability of the local governor's office.

Master Tongxuan chuckled and said: "Very good, then I will leave this case to the four of you."

Luo Yun and others stood up to make a sign of the situation, left the table and went out, appearing vigorous and resolute.

Master Tongxuan waved his hand to Chen Youniao: "Follow me. During this period, please listen to your senior fellow apprentices and do not neglect."

Chen Youniao went outside and heard the four people exchanging words. It turned out that they had made a bet on the way here to see who could solve the case first and win the top spot. They each represented different dojos and were equally handsome disciples. They competed openly and secretly.

Quite a few.

"It's useless to talk too much. You can see the truth in your hands, so I'll go first."

After Zhang Xiangyang said this, his long sleeves fluttered, and he left the Governor's Mansion in an instant and headed south.

Luo Yungong cupped his hands and followed.

When Chen Youniao saw this, he couldn't help but said: "Why don't the four Taoist priests get together? It's easier to do things with more people?"

Chi Yangsheng chuckled: "What does this kind of incident mean? You don't have to make noises. Seeing that you are also from Laoshan, I will allow you to join me and make a contribution. But I have spoken first, you have to be smart and follow closely. Don't be like this

He's dumbfounded and doesn't understand anything."

Hearing this, Chen Youniao also understood. These four people were born in a noble family, became famous at a young age, and cultivated themselves to achieve success. When they got to the place, they naturally appeared arrogant and arrogant. So they stopped talking and just followed. If everything goes smoothly,

If he solves the case and kills the evil spirit, he can receive a large amount of talisman money, so why not do it.

Chi Yangsheng said to the remaining Qi Jianxia: "Junior Sister Qi, where do you want to choose?"

Qi Jianxia smiled and said: "Senior Brother Chiyang, why should we be so polite? Although we said we would act separately, we are reaching the same goal by different routes, and I am afraid we will bump into each other in the end."

Chi Yangsheng laughed: "Then let's go, don't let Luo Yun and the others get there first and win the jackpot."

After saying that, he looked back at Chen Youniao: "I'll hurry up later and see if you can keep up. I won't give in to you and waste the opportunity."

The figure flashed and floated away.
Chapter completed!