Chapter 76 Goodbye Wang Liufu
Good news is coming one after another.
The next morning after the bandits in Ruyifang were driven away, Jiang Xia saw Wang Liufu, who had not been seen for a long time, again in the joyous Fengshan Street.
The outer sect manager of the fairy mountain, just like before, sat on his exquisite wooden kite magic weapon with a fairy-like aura, walking slowly and leisurely, holding a whisk.
Without alarming anyone, he fell from the clouds.
When Jiang Xia arrived, he saw the good employee Jasmine asking for something from Wang Liufu.
Jiang Xia walked over and saw Wang Liufu holding something in his hand and looking through it curiously, while Jasmine, who had goggles around her neck, looked very angry.
When I walked closer to take a look, I discovered that what Wang Liufu was holding was a sophisticated camera that had been disassembled along with its signal receiver.
The thing was originally placed among the supplies of the Black Hand Society brought by Rogge and others. Rogge's sudden farewell a few days ago left these supplies in Jasmine's hands.
In order to enhance the security of Fengshan Street, the girl stayed up all night yesterday and installed cameras in several key locations. As a result, she was spotted by Wang Liufu early in the morning.
"You! Why are you dismantling my camera?!"
Jasmine put her hands on her hips and screamed at Wang Liufu.
This girl came from the wasteland. She usually behaved well in front of Jiang Xia and acted like a punching bag.
But there is a lack of respect for this fat immortal.
It would be natural to be angry when you see the camera that you spent a lot of time to install being violently dismantled.
"The little girl is quite good-tempered. This thing is quite exquisite, just like the magical power of eyesight that can search for everything."
Wang Liufu thought he was an immortal and did not argue with Jasmine. He was very interested in the camera in his hand and would look at Jasmine's left eye and left hand from time to time.
Obviously, the girl's prosthetic body did not escape the monk's perception.
Last time he left in a hurry, but this time Immortal Wang has more time.
The camera in his hand had been disassembled into several pieces, and from the look on his face, he seemed to want to take Jasmine apart and take a closer look at the delicate .
As expected of the Mo family.
I have an instinctive sensitivity to these mechanical gadgets.
"Oh, Immortal Wang, I have been looking forward to seeing you come back."
Jiang Xia cupped his hands, spoke with a smile, and winked at Jasmine, signaling her not to make any noise. Seeing the boss coming over, Jasmine instantly returned to her well-behaved self.
She glared at Wang Liufu fiercely, then snatched back the dismantled camera, put it into the tool bag, snorted, turned around and trotted away.
"The things used by these Ascendants from other regions have a lot of flavor from my Mohist school, except that they are a little more delicate and not very durable."
Wang Liufu also smiled, twirled his short beard, and nodded to Jiang Xia as a return gesture.
"Did you know that Liu Ruyi went to Mo Shuang Mountain?"
Without much greeting, the two of them immediately got down to business. Immortal Wang whispered:
“That person spent several days in the mountains, making arrangements everywhere. He gave away several large boxes of immortal money alone, as well as various rare spiritual materials. I’m afraid that he emptied out the foundation of Ruyifang in one go.
But it also made some of my disciples in the mountains remember his kindness.
He also followed Brother Song Fan's path and covered up the matter of privately opening the star array."
"What's the use? Now the matter is done, and the trapped beast is just fighting hard."
Jiang Xia shrugged and said:
"Did Immortal Wang hear any news about Fengshan during your trip?"
"Of course I heard about it."
Wang Liufu smiled and said with his hands behind his back:
"You Fengshan are really amazing. It is said that Governor Hong trained new soldiers and not only defeated 3,000 bandits, but also spread the word that he would carry out a large-scale suppression of bandits in Fengyang County.
There is also the spiritual stone business of Kunlun Square. Recently, Ma Tishu from Sanque Mountain has been speaking well of your Kunlun Square.
This move of removing the fuel from the fire is really a great idea.
Tell me the truth, how much did it cost to establish connections with old man Ma?"
"What Immortal Wang said is meaningless."
Jiang Xia waved his hand and said seriously:
"His Ruyifang has committed many evil deeds and monopolized the sale of spirit stones, causing great wrath among the people.
Now that everyone is unwilling to help the evildoers, it is because Ruyifang has lost its support. This is a good and righteous cause, how can it be related to money?"
Wang Liufu curled his lips immediately.
But he didn't say much. Jiang Xia also noticed that Wang Liufu had changed a little compared to before, but the black Taoist robe on his body was still the same style.
But no matter how you look at it, it seems to be looser.
I guess it’s not that he changed into new clothes, but that his originally round body suddenly became several sizes thinner, as if he had successfully lost weight.
Thinking of what Shi Liu had said before about the thirty spirit whips, Jiang Xia immediately understood.
Looking at Wang Liufu's face again, one can also find that although this Immortal Wang looks fine, there are still bloodshot in the corners of his eyes, and his whole face looks a little haggard.
Even his jet-black, combed hair seemed much drier.
"Master Wang, I'm sorry for the hardship this trip has brought."
Jiang Xia said softly, pretending to be reluctant.
Wang Liufu's mouth twitched suddenly and his body moved uncomfortably, as if he remembered the scene of being punished in Mingliyuan before, which made him feel pain in his flesh.
Those iron-faced and impartial law enforcement monks are truly merciless.
Thirty times of whipping were used, and Wang Liufu was beaten to the point of ecstasy and death.
Not only does the body suffer.
The thirty lashes also disrupted his practice and left some hidden injuries.
At the very least, all his five or six years of hard training had come to naught. The loss of his spiritual power was manifested in his outward appearance: his body became thin and his expression became haggard, as if he had just recovered from a serious illness.
If the master had not been reluctant and secretly gave him a top-quality elixir to heal his wounds, Immortal Wang would probably still be lying on the bed with his butt sticking up.
But when he thought about it now, he seemed to feel the burning pain in his back again, which went straight to his heart, making Wang Liufu's eyes more angry. He looked around and put his hand on Jiang Xia's left arm.
An object appeared in his right hand, as big as a small compass, with flickering shadows of intricate runes.
Jiang Xia felt as if the ground beneath his feet was melting, and it was like quicksand sucking him in. The scene in front of him changed, his eyes blurred, and he was moved from Fengshan Street to another place.
It's quiet here.
There is a pond with strange rocks.
He should still be in Fengshan. Wang Liufu brought him here with a magic tool, probably to say something private.
When Immortal Wang saw that Jiang Xia's eyes were always on the small compass in his hand, he knew that this was a mortal's curiosity about immortal arts, and he felt a little proud.
Intent on showing off, he tossed the compass in his hand up and down.
explain:
"This item is the most popular among the cultivators among the magic tools made by Mo Shuangshan. It is called the 'Earth-walking Plate'. As long as it is activated with spiritual energy, it can connect with the earth veins.
The distance that can be moved at one time is at least three or four miles, and at most a hundred miles. It is easy to use and reliable. It is very useful whether it is for fighting or traveling.
The most amazing thing is that this item was designed by my master more than 40 years ago. It is now sold all over the country and is one of the signature items of my Mo Shuangshan instrument making technique.
Look at it, isn't it amazing?"
“It’s really amazing.”
Jiang Xia did not hide his surprise , but then he said:
"I have observed that those cultivators who have a little bit of strength can ride on clouds and wind, and their speed is also very fast. I think if they are masters, it is easy for them to move thousands of miles with magic.
This Earth-walking Plate is only for low-level cultivators, right?"
The smile on Wang Liufu's face immediately turned into an awkward one. It was obvious that Jiang Xia was right. When each sect cultivated to the realm of truth, they all had the ability to use magical arts to move around.
After all, when immortals travel, they can show their power and majesty by riding on clouds.
"Tsk, you don't know what's good."
Wang Liufu put away the Earth Plate and snorted, as if his interest was dampened.
But he quickly changed the subject and said to Jiang Xia:
"I have told my master everything about you and me. I will not hide anything from you. I have received the letter you sent to my house before.
But I didn't show up right away, because I wanted to see what you can do."
The monk seemed very frank at this time. He said to Jiang Xia:
“My master didn’t like fighting and devoted himself to studying the art of ink and alchemy, which is why he was marginalized in the sect. It would have been fine in the past, but the disciples of Liu Chu’s faction gained power and were not satisfied.
You have been stirring up trouble in the sect, hoping to seize my master's position as the elder and replace him. Unfortunately, a clay man has a temper, and after my master learned about what happened between us this time, he did not stop us.
I also want to take this opportunity to warn my fellow disciples and make them behave themselves.
I have observed your abilities over the past few days and know that you are a capable person. I show up now to tell you that Liu Ruyi has returned this time and has not only renewed the 30-year spirit stone trading agreement with Mo Shuangshan.
Liu Chu's disciple-grandson was following him secretly.
It is estimated that Liu Ruyi spent money to buy himself a way out. He is smart and knows that as long as Mo Shuangshan is there, Ruyifang will not collapse.
This is also a trap for you.
Do not use assassination methods to attract the monks to hunt you down!
I must not allow anyone to use it as evidence to prove that my Senior Brother Song Fan is openly involved in this matter."
"learn!"
Jiang Xia sat by the pond, picked up a branch nearby, played with it in his hand, and said to Wang Liufu:
“I never intended to accomplish my goal through assassination.
I will take what I want openly.
The secret technique of Ruyifang has been cracked, and the monopoly of spiritual stones is no longer allowed. He is also involved in the fight for the throne of Fengming Kingdom. The official Governor Hong cannot tolerate him. Yesterday's victory has given Governor Hong enough confidence.
I think we can bring down Ruyifang within these five or six days. I am very confident of this.
As for Liu Ruyi himself..."
Jiang Xia glanced at Wang Liufu and said:
"I don't want him to escape to Mo Shuang Mountain and practice hard, and then after fifteen or sixteen years, come up with a revenge story for me. I have to do things thoroughly.
Without him, it's important to you and me."
"Um."
Wang Liufu nodded and said:
"Then do it thoroughly. When something happens, I will hold back Song Fan's disciples for you..."
"No need to bother."
Jiang Xia waved his hand, took out his almost unused outer sect first-class disciple badge, and waved it in front of his eyes.
explain:
"He is an outer sect disciple of Mo Shuang Mountain, and so am I. No matter how much you talk about it, it's just an internal fight between two outer sect disciples. Liu Ruyi and I are both mortals.
As long as I choose the right time and place, even if the leader of Mo Shuang Mountain comes, I will have my own reasons!
Let me ask the elders, if there is a grudge between disciples and one of them accidentally kills someone, what crime should be committed within the Mo Shuang Mountain Sect?"
Wang Liufu blinked his eyes. He understood what Jiang Xia meant, and said while twisting his beard:
“If inner disciples fight privately and cause casualties, depending on the situation, at the very least, their cultivation will be abolished and they will be expelled from the mountain gate. At the worst, their lives will be taken to comfort their dead souls.
But this is the inner door rule.
What about the situation outside the gate?
You know.
My Mo Shuang Mountain is a special case here. For more than a hundred years, there have been only so few disciples. Unlike other sects, which have flourished and flourished, the outer disciples are mixed, and everyone is harmonious. There is no clear explanation now. "
"That won't do, Elder."
Jiang Xia shook his head and said:
"No rules, no standards.
Immortal Wang, as an elder of the outer sect, you are in charge of all matters of the outer sect, so this rule must be established now.
In my opinion, it would be better to say that any outer disciples who engage in private fights and cause death or injury will be expelled from the mountain and handed over to the local government to be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the court, in order to demonstrate the fairness of Mo Shuang Mountain and its non-interference in the mortal world.
How about this method?
“Great!”
Wang Liufu understood the meaning of the words. He stroked his chin and pretended to think for a while. Then he pulled out a book of sect rules from his sleeve and added a few words to the almost completely blank outer sect rules.
He turned his head again, put on an elder's demeanor, coughed lightly, and said to Jiang Xia righteously:
"These rules will be disseminated to everyone in the outer sect in a few days.
Our outer sect is in such chaos, it is time to correct the rules.
Jiang Xia, as a first-class outer sect disciple, you must set a good example for your fellow disciples. Everything must be done reasonably, and you must never violate our outer sect rules.
do you know?"
"Yes, Elder."
Jiang Xia stood up and bowed to Wang Liufu.
The two looked at each other and laughed at the same time.
The matter was settled in a few words, and everything was based on the tacit understanding of sharing the same hatred of the enemy.
