The sun rises in the east and reflects on the earth.

The water of Minshuiluo is sparkling, like two long golden dragons intertwined with each other.

Wei Tao stood on the shore, followed by several warriors in different attires.

Several people quietly stared at the slowly flowing water in front of them.

There are also cargo ships, large and small, sailing on the river.

"Lord Deacon, it is the windy season now, and it is also one of the busiest times for the entire waterway."

Ou Yinglian carefully observed Wei Tao's expression and found something to say when he had nothing to say.

She looked charming and graceful, like a young girl in her prime.

But his real age is already in his thirties.

It's just because I have practiced martial arts since childhood and paid attention to skin care that my skin is delicate and tight, unlike that of a middle-aged woman.

Wei Tao pointed to the largest sailboat on the river, "The pattern painted on that boat is the logo of the Mingshui Gang?"

"My lord's eyes are as bright as a torch."

Ou Yinglian gave him a small flattery, "This ship should be the sailboat of the Mingshui Gang's chief helm. In addition to transporting goods, it also has the responsibility of patrolling waterways."

"Speaking of the Mingshui Gang, there is something that needs to be reported to the deacon."

Her tone became slightly more solemn, "Guardian Bai of the Mingshui Gang sent a letter of challenge to you half a month ago. At that time, my subordinates talked to you about it once, but they never received a reply from the deacon."

The wind howled and water vapor filled the air.

Wei Tao looked back and said, "Why Mingshui Gang Bai Dharma Protector? I don't know him."

"He came all the way to challenge me. Is there something wrong with his head, or is he too full to do anything?"

"Well……"

Being stared at by Wei Tao, Ou Yinglian shuddered suddenly, "That Protector Bai said that you bullied his younger brother, so..."

“It’s just a case of incriminating someone, so there’s no reason to worry.

Except for attending a banquet with Guanzhu Li not long after I arrived, I have been busy practicing these days and have never even left the gate of Green Bamboo Garden. Where can I find the free time to bully his brother?"

Wei Tao waved his hand and ended the conversation directly, "I think this person either has a mental problem or is just crazy about wanting to be famous. Don't bother with this idiot."

"Yes, I understand."

Ou Yinglian then added, "There is one more thing that needs to be reported to your Excellency."

After carefully observing Wei Tao's expression, she continued, "The lord of Luoshui City is planning to organize a spring outing, all of which will be attended by young elites from major families in the city. The host asked me to ask the deacon if you will attend.

interest."

"I won't participate, I'm not interested."

After a period of contact, Ou Yinglian was not surprised by such a reply.

He just nodded and started talking about the third thing.

"One last thing, fifty miles south of Luoshui, there is a town called Shaijinchang, which is considered the sphere of influence of this temple.

Since ten days ago, people have suddenly disappeared in the gold tanning field for no reason, and even our warriors stationed there have disappeared."

Wei Tao's expression became a little more serious and he motioned for her to continue.

Ou Yinglian organized her words and spoke slowly.

"After getting the news, the temple owner sent the newly recruited brothers from the Keqing family to investigate.

As a result, there was no news after the two people left, and they sent people to check later..."

When Ou Yinglian said this, he swallowed subconsciously, "They found in a dense forest on the river bank that the Men's brothers had been stripped of their human skins, stuffed with straw, and their internal organs were placed aside. They were too dead to die."

"Peel the skin and make grass?"

"Does Guanzhu Li want me to take a look?"

Wei Tao retracted his gaze from the river and turned to look at Ou Yinglian.

"Yes, what the temple owner said is to ask the deacon to handle the matter of the gold tanning field as appropriate.

You can decide on the resource preparation and manpower deployment involved."

"As the guard deacon, it is my duty to deal with this situation. Just go back and inform Guanzhu Li and ask him to prepare the equipment and materials according to my needs."

Wei Tao took one last look at the distant ship, then turned and headed in the direction of the Taoist temple.

"Let Zuo Shi come to me later. My practice has recently increased my use of various medicinal materials, so I need to plan ahead."

"You guys, hurry up and get ready. Once all the supplies are available, we'll go to the gold tanning field."

"Understood, I will go back and prepare now."

Ou Yinglian wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and followed quickly.

Over the past half month, several contacts with Wei Tao made her almost have a stress reaction.

Although Deacon Wei is gentle and calm in most cases, don't think that he can be unscrupulous.

If you violate his old man's taboo, you will most likely be slapped to the ground, and you will have to use a shovel to pick him up bit by bit.

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The sky is dark.

The spring rain is like silk, blowing in the wind.

A carriage slowly drove out of Qingfengguan.

Led by two heavily armed warriors, they soon reached the main road and headed south.

There are many farmers working in the fields beside the road, taking advantage of the spring rain to cultivate valuable young crops.

From time to time, the smell of manure came, filling the entire carriage with a stinky smell.

Gan Liang, wearing a bamboo hat and a raincoat, followed the carriage.

From time to time, I cautiously glanced at the carriage, fearing that the person inside would be angry.

Wei Tao didn't care at all, and even opened the window to let the fine raindrops drift in and wet his clothes.

"How far is the journey?"

After walking for a while, he asked.

"Return to the deacon, we have just crossed the Xiangshui Canal, a tributary of the Luoshui River. According to the current speed, it will take almost half an hour."

"I'm going to rest for a while. There's nothing special to do. Don't disturb me."

Wei Tao closed the car window and half-opened his eyes.

Quietly, the status bar appeared.

He looked through the exercise interfaces one by one, and finally set his sights on the newly appeared Shouxu Spirit Seal.

Name: Shou Xu Ling Seal.

Progress: Introduction to the exercises.

Status: Beginner.

Wei Tao silenced his luck and blood according to the key points of the technique.

The skin between the eyebrows gradually turns red.

There is also some dull swelling, numbness and itching.

But other than that, there is no other feeling.

Last night, another month passed.

The number of gold coins in the status bar changes from zero to one again.

But he has not yet decided which practice method to improve next.

The five-way pagoda in the first realm of pagodas.

The Demonic Elephant Mysterious Technique of the Second Level Blood Elephant Realm.

Breaking the limit of the seventh stage, the blood moon double evil skill is born from the blood moon.

I'm still just getting started and haven't made much progress yet.

He thought about it over and over and still couldn't make a decision.

According to Wei Tao's thinking at this time, since his physical strength has increased, what he hopes to improve most is the Five Directions Pagoda.

After all, the temptation of doubling the real strength is too great, and the improvement of combat effectiveness is definitely a qualitative leap.

However, for the Five Directions Pagoda, either it will not improve, or it will have to accumulate two gold coins at once in order to truly show the effect.

In addition, the Demon Elephant Xuan Gong and the Blood Moon Double Evil Gong are equally important.

Raising one level of Demonic Elephant Mysterious Skill can greatly increase the total amount of Qi and blood.
To be continued...