Chapter 377 The truth
Chi Xuan suddenly raised his head and looked at the high-spirited Chang Xun.
Chang Xun turned over his hands and held down the short knife at his waist.
This does not mean that Chang Xun wants to take action, it is just a sign of confidence. He held his head high, his face full of longing for slaying demons, and a smile on his lips.
Chi Xuan's eyes flashed with a slightly surprised expression.
Because of his low strength, he had never thought about such a thing before.
Later, when he became stronger, the world he saw was completely different from before.
If Chang Xun had found him a month ago and asked him if he was willing to join the Demon-Jiang Yamen and become a walking party, he might have been willing.
He is willing to use his power in this way.
Even now, Chi Xuan was a little moved when he heard Chang Xun's invitation.
Tu Shanjun once told him that Jiangmo Yamen is full of human cultivators. Just like he named the mountain where Chiyang Palace is located Chishan, he may just want a sense of belonging and find people who are the same as himself.
However, Chi Xuan did not agree.
He has made his decision.
"What is true cultivation? I wonder if General Chang can help me solve my doubts."
Chang Xun was a little stunned. He didn't seem to know how to explain the word "true cultivation", so he took out the Jiangmo Yamen's explanation of true cultivation and said: "Removing the false and retaining the true, and realizing the true self, is true cultivation."
Then he added another sentence: "Just like you and me."
"What do you think, Demon Lord?"
Chi Xuan seemed to understand something but didn't understand, so he went to ask Tu Shanjun.
"They feel that they are special. They practice a method that directly points to the great road, which is different from the incense road, so they call themselves true practitioners."
"It's that simple?"
Tu Shanjun put down the alchemy scripture and did not answer Chi Xuan's question. It’s just a title. What kind of practice you call yourself is actually the right path as long as it conforms to the Taoist heart.
As for whether it is true or false, Tushanjun doesn't know.
He has just taken the first step. He has not even completed the first step of practice, and he cannot tell what is true and what is false.
"Taoist Master."
"Taoist priest?"
The cry brought Chi Xuan back to his senses.
Chi Xuan cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much, General Chang, for your kindness. I am just a Taoist priest from the countryside. He has a little knowledge of small arts, but it is really difficult for him to reach the level of elegance."
"Pindao has recorded today's kindness. If General General comes to a place where Pindao is needed, please go to Pindao's Taoist temple. I will definitely not refuse."
Looking at Chi Xuan, who had made up his mind to leave, Chang Xun looked regretful: "The Taoist priest did not serve the imperial court, which is the imperial court's loss. Anyway, it is because I have made things difficult for others."
"If so, we'll see you later." Chang Xun handed over his hand.
"See you later."
Taoist priest Chi Xuan returned the same greeting.
After saying that, he turned around and walked down the city wall towards Chishan.
Chang Xun didn't pay too much attention to this matter. Not everyone would want to enter the Demon-Conquering Yamen. He had already invited Chi Xuan once before, but he had not invited him.
This time I happened to catch up, so I asked again.
After everything is done here, whether he can come to Jicheng again in the future is a question. The so-called reunion is just a polite word.
"This guy is nice."
Chi Xuan's hurried pace slowed down slightly, and he looked back at the already small Jicheng behind him. It was like a square piece of dead iron lying across the official road dividing the sky from top to bottom, and then he said: "Smart people will not die."
The Jiangmo Yamen does not deal with these low-level bureaucrats. Chang Xun's lack of face actually represents the attitude of the Jiangmo Yamen.
Chang Xun came here for the county captain, but before he could find out, the county captain was killed by Chi Xuan.
Chi Xuan said calmly: "Hide away for a few days, practicing wherever you go is not cultivation."
It's time to hide.
It's just that there are some things that can't be avoided.
"hide?"
"In my opinion, it's better for you to die here." The sharp voice blocked Chi Xuan's footsteps. Chi Xuan took a closer look and saw a middle-aged man with a beard appearing in front of him.
Looking at his face again, he could be someone other than Magistrate Hu.
"It's really haunting."
Chi Xuan raised his hand with a sigh, and frowned with confusion on his face. He really didn't understand: "I asked myself why I have to force each other so hard if I have never offended Magistrate Hu."
Magistrate Hu endured it for a long time and did not ask for orders from above when confronting Chang Xun. Now when Chi Xuan asked, he said sternly: "If you are alive, you will disrupt the big plan from above."
"You deserve to die!"
When Magistrate Hu said this, Chi Xuan's face became solemn. He thought he had blown up the Longxian County Government Cave. However, the crime is more serious, and it is impossible to require the county to report it and offer a reward.
Why was it that only the magistrate of Jicheng County was so hostile to him?
"If you are looking for a child, go find it. I will never stop you. However, you should never give away any talisman water indiscriminately. Do you know that it was the will of the Lord above, and this county wasted its time in vain."
"For such a heinous crime, sentencing you to death is already a great mercy."
Chi Xuan is not a fool. Although Magistrate Hu did not reveal much information, he already knew the reason after saying these two sentences.
It turned out that I was blocking the way of others.
No wonder the county government’s attitude towards strange diseases seems strange.
They looked anxious, but there was no sense of urgency. Even the invited healers only entertained them with delicious food and drinks without forcing them.
You know, when we really face a major epidemic, in order to control the epidemic, we have to put a knife on the neck of the doctor.
"I see."
"I see!"
"Hahaha..." Chi Xuan raised his head and laughed. He really didn't expect that the imperial court would do anything to harvest incense. If there were no natural or man-made disasters, then they would create them.
"Smile, at least you can still be an understanding ghost."
Magistrate Hu sneered. He was past the time of being angry. As long as he could handle this matter well, the imperial court would promote him to a higher rank, and His Majesty would remember him.
Those in high positions don't care about the means, they only care about whether things are done beautifully or not.
In the process of achieving the goal, necessary sacrifices are required.
Today was supposed to be the day for Chi Xuan's death, but who would have expected that Chang Xun would disrupt the situation, preventing him from easily killing Chi Xuan, a Taoist priest who had blocked his official career.
Although leaving the county weakened his strength, killing a wild Taoist was enough.
Chi Xuan clenched the flying sword in his hand, and the red blade reflected his piercing gaze.
"Kill him, but there will be no room for maneuver." Tu Shanjun's indifferent voice sounded in his ears.
Chi Xuan turned his wrist and said firmly: "Slay the demon with the sword, today."
March shines.
The light of the warm sun suddenly appeared, hanging down from above like a long waterfall.
The moonlight should be cold.
It's just that the moonlight today is warm. Not only does this warmth not dispel the coldness in people's hearts, it is like a hot pot of oil cooking, making people unbearable.
Magistrate Hu pulled out the long sword from his waist with a clang and blocked the pouring moonlight.
No.
That wasn't moonlight at all, but sword light covered in pale light.
"kill!"
Magistrate Hu's body was surrounded by a red-yellow light that formed a magic shield, covering him.
The red-yellow light extended to the long sword in his hand, and for a moment, he slashed out several rays of sword light.
Chi Xuan will retreat as soon as he sees the sword light.
Tushanjun inside the banner sighed, Chi Xuan still lacked experience in fighting the enemy.
The sword energy slashed horizontally from Chi Xuan's side intertwined into a net bag in mid-air, and suddenly trapped the vertical red magic sword.
The sword energy turned into silk threads and was driven down all around.
Chi Xuan could only let go of the magic sword in his hand, activated the magic talisman under his feet, and dodged several yellow sword auras that continued to attack him.
With the two moves in front of each other, Chi Xuankong had a lot of cultivation but failed to show it. He had to activate two fire magic talismans in mid-air. Two fire spears suddenly flew out from the talismans and crisscrossed towards Magistrate Hu.
"Incense Lux."
Buzz.
A tall, puppet-like thing wearing armor appeared behind Magistrate Hu.
The two huge palms turned into fists, and the red-yellow incense condensed into two groups from the strong man's hands, intercepting the flying fire spear in mid-air.
"Knock him down."
The incense mana on Magistrate Hu's body surged, and the red-yellow fist shadows hit Chi Xuan who was jumping in the air like a violent storm.
At first, he could avoid it by tossing and turning, but as time went by, Chi Xuan still received a blow.
It fell from mid-air with a bang.
The turtle shell talisman left on the body is automatically activated.
At this time, Chi Xuan wanted to recall his flying sword, but Magistrate Hu did not give him such a chance. Before he could finish the technique, the incense warrior's fist shadow had already struck him, giving him no chance to summon the flying sword.
Inside the soul banner, Tu Shanjun frowned, his cultivation had improved, but his fighting ability had not improved much.
As a result, that strength cannot be used.
Chi Xuan was not discouraged, he activated the magic talisman on his body, avoiding the shadow of the incense warrior's fist, and moved closer to where his flying sword was. This move was obviously very embarrassing, and he had to roll and crawl before he could reach the flying sword.
During this period, he was hit twice by boxing shadows.
Magistrate Hu unlocked the incense warrior's technique, and he didn't have much incense magic to support such a technique.
Chi Xuan activated his own magic power, and the red light surged, immediately illuminating Chi Xuan's face and burning the sword energy threads that locked his flying sword.
"kill."
Holding the flying sword tightly, Chi Xuan ran with all his strength.
He has no experience in fighting like this, so he will try his best to kill people.
No experience is required to kill, just the intention to kill is enough.
Seeing Chi Xuan rushing forward without hesitation, Magistrate Hu couldn't help but take two steps back, with a slight panic flashing in his eyes. The red incense mana surged, and Magistrate Hu waved the long sword in his hand.
The two of them were exchanging sword moves at this moment.
After all, Chi Xuan is also a Taoist priest with a heritage, and he still has some martial arts skills for self-defense.
After closing the distance, Magistrate Hu felt that something was getting more and more wrong.
There were many more wounds on his body, and the pain made him even more nervous. Although he also left a lot of scars on Chi Xuan's body, one of them was bone deep, and the flesh and blood exploded to both sides.
That is to say, the indigo robe is not conspicuous, but is actually already soaked in blood.
"disease."
"Pfft."
Blood gushed out from Magistrate Hu's mouth. He looked down and saw a magic sword stuck in his chest.
If you hold on for too long, you will lose, he understands now.
"you……"
"bass."
The light flickered, and a tiny wound opened on Magistrate Hu's neck.
Magistrate Hu's eyes widened: "My... high-ranking official, generous salary..."
Chi Xuan turned his palm, and a talisman was attached to the side of his inner palm.
After kicking Magistrate Hu away, Chi Xuan spat out a mouthful of blood.
Although he used his talisman to slap away Magistrate Hu's sword, Magistrate Hu's huge force still hit him, so much so that he broke several ribs before he found a chance.
Magistrate Hu fell to the ground, showing the appearance of a fox.
Chi Xuan walked up to the humanoid spirit Magistrate Hu, lifted Magistrate Hu up, and laughed heartily.
"Hahaha!"
Although he grinned in pain because his movements caused wounds on his body, he did not stop laughing heartily.
He is no longer the Chi Xuan he once was.
Dragging Magistrate Hu's monster body, Chi Xuan limped toward Chishan.
Tu Shanjun nodded slightly: "Not bad."
Magistrate Hu was too entrusted, and the incense monk left his incense dojo, and his strength was also not fully utilized.
Chi Xuan didn't rely on him to win.
This should have been a happy thing, but Tushanjun felt uneasy for a while.
Unreasonable uneasiness.
He pinched his fingers and thought it was related to himself, but he couldn't figure out what it was. There aren't many people who can cause him to behave like this.
Tushanjun opened his eyebrows, took out a drop of blood and dropped it into his hand.
"The blood curse chases the soul."
"disease."