This scene between the fields seems particularly heavy, and the atmosphere is especially anxious.
A person's sword points to two elders. What does it matter if Heavenly Law catches that person, and his hand still points to the two elders. However, the two elders suddenly lift their hands, pointing at me.
I suddenly fell silent, my inner emotions tumultuously surging.
I am well aware that the second elder would turn on someone without recognition, and I had been mentally prepared for it. Even so, I never thought he would truly care for me.
Heavenly Law had previously set traps for him, not just for him alone, but for all the elders of the four mountains.
The second elder suspects me so much that he even suspects Heavenly Law. It can be imagined that most of the time, he is just putting on a show.
The reason that caused my mind to surge with waves is still because of...
This Black City Temple is indeed for me...
"Second elder brother, you're being silly! You're still talking nonsense! That passerby just wants to take away Xianshen, they're not going to kill Xianshen! It's because of Xianshen's potential!"
"They are ruthless in their actions, and we haven't been able to resist; the fault lies with us old bones. How can it be blamed on Xianshen? Is it beneficial for our Four Rules Mountain if Xianshen were to leave immediately that day? Would that mean anyone could just step on our mountain gate? Moreover, Xianshen returning to the mountain is also beneficial for our Four Rules Mountain!" The other elder beside him seemed very angry, pointing at the second elder with a trembling voice.
"I... you... I..." The second elder looked even more agitated.
In the next second, he grunted and a stream of fresh blood oozed from the corners of his mouth. His face turned crimson as if he had injured his heart artery.
"Second elder brother... You blame Xianshen for your own issues. Xianshen has the power to face a lama and even kill him. Now that our Four Rules Mountain is weak, he has more hope. You really shouldn't... Elder brother is right. You really need to step down as the successor to the True Lord, and it must be taken over by my elder brother. You are not of True Lord's strength, holding the position is neither rightful nor justified, and you are also unable to properly handle issues. On the Thunder God Cliff, you should go ask forgiveness from Grandmaster Yi." Another elder spoke solemnly.
In addition to He Worry Tian and the second elder, there were only four elders in total. One wanted to kill the second elder, two of them condemned him, leaving only one elder undecided.
At this moment, the last elder also looked at the second elder with a look of disappointment and said, "Elder brother is truly exhausted in spirit because of you."
These words clearly represent more than just that and may even lead to the incident on that day's grand ceremony.
The second elder stopped talking, he appeared very disheartened and depressed, pointed his hand at me and put it down, took a few steps back to avoid the sword pointing at him and He Worry Tian's finger.
Turning around, the second elder walked towards the depths of the town, heading in the direction back to the mountain.
"..."
"Elder brother..."
The other four elders all cast questioning glances towards Heavenly Law.
"Let him go up the mountain by himself, Elder Two is less responsible than Elder Three."
He Worry Tian lowered his hand to his eyebrow, squeezed twice, looking very distressed.
"What about us?" asked another elder, his expression extremely unnatural. "In another five or six days, people from various Taoist temples will arrive at the mountain gate to discuss how to deal with the plague ghost. If we can't immediately catch up with those lamas and bring back the disciples, you as the elder brother cannot stay away from the Four Rules Mountain... You must stay at the mountain gate."
"I will go," I said decisively.
Looking at Heavenly Law, I paused and said again, "Jin Yang has the Tang Wubu Old Master presiding over it. If the various Daoist temples really gather their strength, the plague ghost is definitely captured. I will try to return in time. If there are any changes, Elder Brother should postpone for two or three days waiting for me."
The reasons for taking action against Jin Yang are: first, to deal with the plague ghost; second, to tie down Juqu Mountain so that the death of Mao Yi is not immediately discovered; and third, to find someone suitable for taking the medicine from the Nocturnal Glow Cave during this period.
Under the current circumstances, Elder Two has voluntarily relinquished his authority within the mountain gate, and the elders are clearly leaning towards me. This is the only good news.
As long as the hearts of all the people on the Four Rules Mountain are united, at that time, even if Juqu Mountain makes trouble, we can definitely withstand the pressure.
Between thoughts, I have been watching Heavenly Law the whole time, just as I was waiting for his answer, whether he could let me go.
"Xianshen, if I cannot go with you..." Heavenly Law's voice became very hoarse.
Before he finished speaking, my phone buzzed.
The caller was Xu Jin!
I only realized then that Xu Jin is also on the Four Rules Mountain.
Now that the town is injured by the corpse poison, what has he done?
Heavenly Law fell silent, looking at my phone and clearly waiting for me to answer the call. He seemed to be contemplating, as if thinking of a better plan.
I didn't hurry Heavenly Law. In these moments, it won't make a decisive difference.
And, I also want Xu Jin to come and drive, he is more reliable.
Connecting the call, Xu Jin's voice entered my ear: "Master Luo, I'm not in the Four Rules Town anymore. There was a bit of trouble here earlier."
Xu Jin's words made me stunned.
Isn't it like the house leaks when it rains at night?
"Where have you gone?! You need to come back!" I said in a low voice.
"Currently, I can't come back..." Xu Jin's tone sounded somewhat solemn. He said bluntly: "I saw two bald lamas with four women hurrying down the mountain. Those four women looked as if they had lost their senses, and they were all wearing Daoist robes... They are from the Four Rules Mountain. One of the women I recognize. My master has been paying a lot of attention to you, Master Luo, lately. He knows a lot about the events in Jianghuang City. That woman should be a female Daoist who pretends to be Liu Yan'er, called Si Yan."
"This woman is closely related to you. She was captured, so there must be something sinister. I followed them first. They have stopped to rest for a while now, and I've only just had time to contact you."
My heart began to pound violently!
This is truly an unexpected delight!
"Where are they?!" I asked immediately.
Although Lao Gong can point out the direction, it's not as direct as following directly like Xu Jin.
"About two hours' drive from the Four Rules Mountain, they took an off-the-beaten-path route. I'm not sure where they're heading yet." Xu Jin replied.
"Follow them all the way! Remember to ensure your safety."
After saying this sentence, I looked up at Heavenly Law with burning eyes and explained the things Xu Jin had said.
The elders were instantly surprised and hesitated even more.
At this moment, footsteps suddenly came from behind, sounding somewhat stumbling and uneven.
We turned to look back and it was indeed Elder Two, who was stumbling and falling.
He hasn't left after all?
"Let me... go!" The bruise on Elder Two's face was deep, his eyes were even redder, filled with bloodshot veins and torment.
He added another sentence: "Master Elder, you lead the affairs on the mountain and I... I'm afraid I can't go up the mountain. I will go, even if it means bringing them back dead!"
Elder Two's words were very sad.
