Chapter 375 Shock

Chapter 375 Shock

In the back hall, there are dim candles.

The front room of the tavern was dark.

Now is not the time for curfew in Jicheng. On the contrary, the sun has just set now, and there are still two hours before the curfew.

"It's Pindao."

A cheerful voice sounded from outside the door panel.

Old man Chen quickly opened the door in front of him, and then removed a long vertical wooden door panel outside the door. There was not a single figure under the moonlight, which made Old Chen suspicious.

Under the eaves, Chi Xuan entered the tavern.

"Taoist Priest!"

This time, there was a bit of surprise in Old Man Chen's voice, and hesitation that even he didn't notice. He asked with some uncertainty: "Has the Taoist found the child?"

Chi Xuan sat on the spotless bench wiped with a rag, picked up the teapot in front of him, and poured himself a cup of tea.

He stared at the tea, watching the tea leaves floating and swimming inside.

Old man Chen quickly approached and took the teapot from Chi Xuan's hand and said: "Taoist Master, let's do it, little old man." After saying that, he added some more tea to Chi Xuan, then filled a cup for himself, and was about to When putting down the teapot.

Just listen to Chi Xuan say slowly: "Found it."

As soon as he said this, Old Man Chen didn't put down the teapot he was carrying for a while, and then he said happily: "Okay, okay! That's a good thing."

"It's good that the child is found."

"I can't bring him back." Chi Xuan sighed, then picked up the tea and drank it all in one gulp. The tea cup was placed on the table with a 'snatch' sound, his expression was a bit more sad and helpless.

He brought the soul back, but it had to be put into the soul flag.

When he asked Tushanjun if he could release his soul for reincarnation, he got the bad news that the soul that had entered the soul banner could not leave.

But under the circumstances, he could only do this.

If the soul is taken away by unknown things, the final result may be that the soul is gone.

It is better to enter the soul flag, at least to preserve the true spirit of the soul.

"The Taoist Master is so powerful that that day, the little old man even thought he had met an immortal..."

"I was late, he was already dead."

After the words fell, Chi Xuan had already stood up.

What needs to be said has been said, and the child has seen what needs to be seen. There is no reason for him to stay too long. Moreover, the atmosphere in the city was very wrong recently, which only added to his sense of urgency.

"After the poor man returns to the mountain, he will not return to Jicheng in a short period of time."

"If you have something important, you can go to the Red Sheep Palace to find a way out of poverty."

A few talismans were left behind: "The exorcism talisman can prevent epidemic diseases in the city. But according to Pindao, this disease is difficult to cure, so it is better to move out of the county as soon as possible."

The epidemic in the city has become more and more serious. When passing through the city gate, there are also several more soldiers guarding the city. Even the registration information is written in detail.

Even though the city gate official recognized Chi Xuan, he still registered the details as usual.

This is not a good sign.

It has been half a month since the epidemic was first discovered. Such a battle shows that the county government has no way to suppress the disease.

Old Man Chen's pupils narrowed slightly and he lost his voice: "Taoist Priest, this is your reputation..."

"How can fame be beneficial to a poor man?"

Chi Xuan walked to the door and said softly. Relieving people from disasters only treats the symptoms but not the root cause. Even with the money in his hands, no matter how many stones of food he buys, it is not enough for the victims.

He is ready.

Nothing can be done, and there is nothing Chi Xuan can do.

Let it go when it's time to let it go, just like before, don't interfere too much.

These things are what the court should do.

After talking to Old Man Chen, Chi Xuan quietly walked out of the tavern.

He went to the grain store and medicine shop that he often went to, took out some of the money stored in the bank and gave it to the grain store, asking them to give porridge on a specific day in his name.

More than an hour passed after all this fussing.

After making preparations, Chi Xuan hurried to the city gate. There was still half an hour before the curfew. He should be able to leave the city before the curfew.

When he reached the gate of the city, a formation blocked his way.

Chi Xuan suddenly frowned, cupped his hands and said, "I don't know why the general blocked Pindao's way."

"Taoist Chixuan, there is a serious epidemic in the city. Please ask the Taoist to move to the county government office. The county magistrate is waiting to discuss important matters with the Taoist." The general in full armor did not surrender his hands. He rode on a tall horse and looked down. Chi Xuan.

Chi Xuan was indeed a little angry. The last time he asked the county magistrate for help, the magistrate had used his strength to suppress people, but he had the nerve to send officers and soldiers to look for him.

Last time I wasted time in front of the city gate, and this time it was the same.

The clay figurine was still angry, not to mention that Chi Xuan had long disliked the county government. Even Xu and Wei She felt awkward, so they couldn't help but said bluntly and casually: "I have something important to do."

"Is it important?"

"In my opinion, he is absconding out of fear of crime." A loud voice sounded.

Chi Xuan looked up and saw a big man in armor standing on the city tower. He was the county captain of this county. As the county lieutenant spoke, a dozen police officers with open fires appeared around them, and the place was illuminated by blazing torches.

Looking back, there were groups of soldiers behind him.

On both sides of him were police officers armed with swords and holding open fires.

Blocking the city gate at the front is the county government's garrison, with bent bows and arrows, powerful crossbows arranged in rows, and a long contradictory wall at the front.

Chi Xuan laughed, the county government was well prepared.

It doesn't seem to be a spur-of-the-moment move, but a long-planned move. I just don’t know why the county magistrate had such a big change in attitude.

The county lieutenant held down the broad sword at his waist and said: "Taoist Priest Chixuan, the epidemic first spread among the victims, and then it got out of control."

"And you are the one who has the most contact with the victims."

"I hope Taoist Chixuan can explain it well."

"The county government will not unjustly accuse a good person, nor will it let a bad person go. As long as Taoist Chi Xuan cooperates with our investigation, when the truth is found out, I will personally clear Taoist Chi Xuan's innocence."

Chi Xuan's expression changed drastically, and his piercing eyes stared at the county captain.

He didn't expect such a big hat to be waiting for him.

Tu Shanjun's laughter came to my ears: "I really value you, they want to use your head to appease the county."

Panic is contagious, and when it triggers a civil unrest, Magistrate Hu will definitely be left with nothing to eat.

It's just that he refused to think of ways to cure illnesses and save lives. Instead, he crookedly hoped to calm Jicheng's panic by relying on the brain of a Taoist, which was actually putting the cart before the horse.

There must always be someone to bear the tension of the county and bear everyone's emotions. Regardless of whether this person is the culprit or not, as long as the government convicts him, the people will definitely think that he is the culprit.

Chi Xuan opened his mouth to say something to defend himself, but when the words came to his lips, looking at the rows of crossbows, he understood that no matter what he said, he could not change the outcome.

Looking back, I saw the soldiers approaching from the long street behind me step by step.

Chi Xuan took out the long sword from his back and held it in his hand, saying, "I'm sorry, Demon Lord."

"The feeling of being misunderstood is indescribable."

Tu Shanjun glanced at Chi Xuan. He didn't object to the title of Demon Lord, but he didn't expect Chi Xuan to say that to him.

In fact, he doesn't care about this. It doesn't matter if he is misunderstood. Tu Shanjun doesn't care about what other people think. As long as they don't block his way, they can do whatever they want.

The county lieutenant shouted: "Yao Dao, put down the weapons in your hands."

Chi Xuan looked at the red flying sword in his hand, but did not put it down, but held it tighter. He has been in this world for a long time, how could he not know the consequences of putting down his weapons?

He would not even believe the county magistrate who wanted to use his head to appease the people.

Some truths are only in your own hands. Those who have wronged you do not want to speak about them and do not dare to speak about them.

Then let your cultivation speak for itself!

In this world where there are several levels of government, food and salary, use the flying sword in your hand to ask them what the truth is.

"No matter life or death."

"Take it!"

At the same time as the county captain's voice fell, the arrows were like rain, and they all made a swishing sound, shining with a cold light under the three-wheeled moon.

Hundreds of arrows completely covered Chi Xuan's body for a hundred meters.

If it were another innate warrior, at this distance, even a volley would be stabbed into a hedgehog.

According to the records of the county government, Chi Xuan is just a strange person with magical power. Maybe he has become a monk now, but he will not be very powerful.

Chi Xuan, who becomes a monk, will also become a dead soul under the powerful bow and crossbow.

Mana poured into the magical talisman robe, and while the armor was on, a layer of light-colored circular light shield supported a pure land for Chi Xuan.

"disease."

Chixuan jumped up with his sword in hand and rushed out of the siege against the rain of arrows.

He did not choose to fight, but stepped on the city wall. With this little strength, he climbed up the city tower, leaving the soldiers surrounding him far behind.

Chi Xuan flew up and was about to jump off the tower.

But he saw a cold light flashing in front of him, and the sword energy cut through his protective shield, grazing his shoulder and slashing past him.

The sharp sword energy made cold hairs stand on his body and even stung his skin.

He hurriedly dodged and raised his sword to resist.

"clang."

The two long swords collided, and the flying sparks looked particularly dazzling.

When he saw the person who took action clearly, Chi Xuan couldn't help but look surprised. The person who took action was none other than the county captain standing on the tower.

"you……"

Chi Xuan remembered the power of incense that Tu Shanjun told him.

Since the county magistrate has great power, how can the county captain be an ordinary person without any power?

However, Chi Xuan found that the county captain's swordsmanship seemed complicated but not heavy, and it was not fast. It could even be said to be very slow. Even a monk like him, who doesn't often use swords, can handle it with ease.

"Pfft."

A sword hit the sword-holding county captain in the chest.

Chi Xuan was not merciful.

He kicked the county lieutenant over and took out the magic sword in his hand.

Killing an official is a serious crime.

Even Chi Xuan couldn't help but feel nervous.

"This is……"

The next scene made Chi Xuan's eyes widen, because the county captain he killed had turned into a jackal in a short time, spitting blood, and his tongue was hanging along the fangs.

Tu Shanjun's calm voice sounded: "There's nothing surprising about this."

"Your county magistrate is still a fox."

"Collect the soul and let me see what he knows." The soul flag covered the jackal's soul and Tu Shanjun used the soul searching technique.

Chi Xuan opened his mouth in surprise.

The fox sits in court as the county magistrate, and the jackal serves as the county captain. This is an unacceptable magical world.

He suddenly remembered that the county government summoned them to eliminate demons a few years ago. At that time, they had to deal with an irrational tiger demon. Chi Xuan's face twitched and he exclaimed: "That can't be..."