Chapter 1251 Book Stealing
"In September of the seventh year, did you get any unusual items today?"
It was pouring, raindrops were flying, the surrounding bricks were like wash, the water vapor penetrated into the noses of each Taoist priest and knight, and inexplicable questions echoed in their ears.
Their eyes met, they looked at each other, and each face showed a blank look. It is the end of March in the twelfth year of Taikang. Who knows or remembers what special items the emperor got today in July five years ago? Especially since nothing big happened that year!
Meng Qi first disrupted everyone's suspicion with an unexpected rhetorical question, and then relied on the seniority of the gathered Taoists to make everyone present dare not dare to repeat it. He quietly took control of the aura in the courtyard. Only then did he ask what happened in September of the seventh year. However, The result was not satisfactory. The important node where the variables came into play was actually lost in history?
While his thoughts were turning, he was about to continue asking questions when he heard a warm and majestic voice coming from the side room: "The real person is worthy of the sages of the Taoist sect. He was able to detect the anomalies in the ninth month of the seventh year of Taikang in the chaotic situation."
Meng Qi looked over and saw a man with a beautiful beard walking out, saying in a deep voice: "Ever since my father and the Grand Master rose up in rebellion and killed Xu Tianshi during the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony, I am here. I was thinking hard about one thing, why did they, who were apparently only in the third and fourth tribulations, suddenly have a sudden increase in strength, pass through many obstacles, and have the realm of six and seven tribulations respectively, so that Xu Tianshi, who was overwhelming the world at that time, died tragically on the spot. "
"After many years of investigation by Gu, combined with his father's move to destroy Taoism and promote Buddhism, we finally found clues. In the first half of the seventh year of Taikang, he and the Grand Master indeed only had the strength of three calamities and four calamities. But in September of that year, An unknown monk secretly met with the father, and in December, a concubine revealed privately that the father was already at the level of the fourth calamity."
As far as Meng Qi knows, the cultivation method in this universe is to temper the soul and polish the body. When it reaches a certain level, it can usher in a thunder tribulation. Every time a thunder tribulation is overcome, the strength will be greatly improved, especially the seventh tribulation is a critical point. There will be essential transformation, so the realm of masters is often described in terms of several calamities.
At the beginning, the Taoist sect Xu Tianshi used the strength of the Seven Tribulations Master to suppress the Taoist destiny and deter the evil spirits in the world. He was the real master. With his death, the Taoist sect suddenly collapsed and suffered suppression. Even the Three Tribulations Masters like Li Chongkang were almost defeated. He became one of the four great celestial masters of the current dynasty and has developed to the point where he has destroyed Taoism and promoted Buddhism.
"It's really not easy for the Ninth Prince to see that this matter is abnormal." Meng Qi nodded gently, as if confirming the description of the man with the beautiful beard.
It turned out to be an unknown monk...whose will would be manifested...
The Nine Kings paused, stopped a few feet in front of Meng Qi, and said sincerely: "Are you sure that your father got something extraordinary from that unknown monk?"
Meng Qi's beard was wet, and he smiled with his hands behind his back: "Although the old Taoist practice is shallow, there is no miscalculation on this matter. It is even certain that this is the key to the rapid growth of the Emperor and the Grand Master's strength and their ability to hide from all the fellow Taoists in overcoming thunder tribulations. It’s just that I don’t know what it is.”
"You can try to check it out." Nine Kings nodded thoughtfully.
A unique treasure that can help people make rapid progress and survive thunder disasters?
When Li Chongkang and others heard the conversation between the two, they were first confused by the clouds and mist, and then suddenly realized and were shocked.
The source of the current situation actually dates back to the seventh year of Taikang!
Initially, they had a lot of doubts and suspicions because Meng Qi's steps were frivolous and he had no martial arts or magic power. They gradually became suspicious. Maybe it wasn't because the opponent was weak, but because he was so advanced that he returned to his original nature and couldn't figure out the specific situation at all!
It is said that Master Yunji entered the mountain and died in order to survive the seventh thunder tribulation and gain a chance of survival...
"Thank you, Ninth Prince." Meng Qi said with a look on his face, "Return to the palace within half an hour, otherwise you will be suspected."
Just as Jiu Wang was about to say something, his ears suddenly twitched a few times, and then his face changed slightly and he said, "Thank you, Master, for reminding me."
After saying this, he led several followers and strode away without any hesitation.
Meng Qi turned his head, glanced at Li Chongkang and other Taoist knights, and said with a smile but not a smile: "Fellow Taoists, please remember to return to your residence tonight. If you have anything important to take away, please inform your relatives and disciples as soon as possible before Youshi. In addition, , don’t go near Nancheng after dark.”
After saying that, he stepped forward, passed through the crowd, and walked straight into the wing, leaving behind a sentence that echoed:
"The old man will stay here tonight."
Everyone present is the mainstay of the current Taoist forces in the capital. Although after several purges, there are no masters of four calamities and above, but they have all survived at least one thunder calamity. They are equipped with divine channel magic and tyrannical bodies, and have been released into the world. , they were all extravagant figures who could establish a sect, but now they were ignored in this way. In addition, after hearing the prophecy of impending doom, I was shocked, angry and suspicious for a moment.
With a creak, the door of the wing closed, the candle was lit, illuminating the window, revealing the figure of Meng Qi writing with a pen.
Taoist Bi Zhongde, who was the first to recognize Yunji's identity, stroked his gray beard, took a step forward and said, "Senior Yunji, what did you mean by what you just said?"
"It's too late today, I'll ask you again tomorrow morning." The old and calm voice came out without emphatic tone, but everyone could feel the determination.
Pretending to be a ghost, bluffing... Li Chongkang couldn't help but cursed secretly, and used his spiritual sense to ask other companions:
"Something seems to have gone wrong in Yunji. The aura of Thunder Tribulation is no longer there, and the martial arts training is gone. I am afraid that what he said may not be accurate."
"Whatever, I'd rather believe it or not." "Do you think the Ninth Prince also believes in Senior Yunji?" The answers were different, but they were all the same. He didn't dare to be careless. After thinking about it, Li Chongkang thought it was better. I would rather believe it.
So everyone split up, hurried back to each house, secretly picked up the disciples they valued, took away important items, and hid in what they thought was the safest place.
Li Chongkang hid in the private room of a brothel, changed into ordinary clothes, surrounded by several disciples and capable men, and looked at the night view of the capital.
Just after Youshi, a fire suddenly erupted from the Zangtian Temple, and there were sounds of shouting and killing. Not only that, all the Taoist temples in the south of the city, both secret and not secret, were set on fire. Black smoke billowed and the sound shook the sky. It was obvious that something was going on. Fierce fighting.
"To be able to attack multiple places at the same time, you have obviously been prepared for a long time. If you are still in Nancheng after dark, you will probably be targeted..." Li Chongkang murmured to himself, with a little cold sweat on his forehead. He seemed to be helpless. Master Yunji could actually foresee this incident, but after surviving three thunder tribulations and practicing the "Nine Transformations of Tianshu", his deductions were vague and he saw no danger.
"Could it be that he has really returned to his original nature and is better than Master Xu Tianshi?" Li Chongkang was actually a little trembling.
At this time, Wei Ji, his capable subordinate, heard the words and said: "Don't worry, real man. This matter may not be settled directly by the crowd. Maybe he has placed spies around the emperor or the master, so he can know such important news in advance, and take advantage of it." This scares you, the real person, and leads the Taoist affairs."
"It makes sense." Li Chongkang nodded heavily, "I am a real person from the Three Tribulations, and I have achieved great success in Dafa. Even if I can't see clearly the depth of an expert, I will definitely not be able to sense whether there is martial arts or whether there is a thunder tribulation aura, hum. , Wei Ji, come with me and take a peek at Yunjiu to see what he is up to. "
He raised his sleeves and robe, and the breeze swirled around him and Wei Ji, and disappeared into the elegant room.
After running all the way, the two returned to the courtyard in the daytime. As soon as they climbed up the courtyard wall, they saw that the lights in the wing were still on, and Meng Qi's figure was holding a thin book and studying it attentively.
"Real person, you see, even if it is a collection of documents recording confidential information, he is old and has no martial arts skills, so it is easy to forget. It is better to write it down and review it from time to time." Wei Ji guessed with some joy.
Li Chongkang took a breath and said: "Wei Ji, I will bless you with Taoism. You can find an opportunity to steal that book."
Wei Ji is best at spying on theft.
"I obey." Wei Ji's body slid silently along the wall. Before he reached the bottom, he was covered by Li Chongkang's Taoist magic and disappeared.
Both of them were patient and waited for a full hour before Meng Qi put down his book, blew out the lights, and returned to bed to meditate.
Woo, the wind suddenly picked up, causing the window frame to rustle slightly. Covered by the movement, Wei Ji opened the window bolt, and with a flick of his right hand, as if a rope appeared, he quietly grabbed the book out.
After retreating and crossing the wall, Wei Ji came to Li Chongkang under the tree and respectfully handed the book over:
"The real person's discernment is perfect, but the old people in the crowd are so dim that they didn't even notice that I stole the book!"
Li Chongkang showed a smile, nodded like a commendation, and then brought the book to his eyes. He saw four big words written on the cover:
"The Biography of Li Chongkang!"
This... Li Chongkang was inexplicably frightened. He instinctively opened it and read on:
"Li Chongkang, a native of Yu County, the capital, was born in the year of Jiazi, on the day of Renzi, on the day of Bingyin, month and Wuchen..."
As soon as he saw this, Li Chongkang's brows jumped. This was actually his real birth date. Due to his father's negligence, his apparent birth date was earlier than the actual date. Even he didn't know this at first. It wasn't until Dafa became successful and I reflected on myself that I discovered the problem. I kept it secret to guard against other people's curses. Who would have thought that it was clearly written down here.
As you read on, the whole story of this incident was explained in detail, without any gaps. Turning the pages, Li Chongkang seemed to have experienced his own life again. Many vague and forgotten memories resurfaced, some of which he had never understood the specific situation. Mysteries are also explained.
Got an explanation!
As he watched, his hands trembled and sweat fell like raindrops.