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It wasn't until dawn that Prince Shou Li An quietly left from the side gate of Xu's Mansion. Ji Ruochen sent Li An back to Luoyang Prince's Mansion before turning around and leaving.

Xu Zekai's original mansion is actually the Ji Mansion now. But Ji Ruochen is not in a hurry to go back. Anyway, there is still some time before dawn, so he simply walks around the city.

Luoyang is still a scene of survivors. There are large areas of collapsed and damaged houses everywhere. The people who have lost their houses live with their wives and children under the trees in the corners. Fortunately, it is summer, if it is

In the harsh winter, I don’t know how many people are about to die.

The night breeze was blowing, bringing with it bursts of rancid smell. Ji Ruochen had gone to explore Luoshui and saw that Luoshui was so foul that it would take another two months to drink again, and it was not known when there would be fish. Those who depended on Luoshui on weekdays

People who make a living by fishing in Luoshui have lost their livelihood. If they could not receive a bowl of thin porridge distributed by the government every day, I really don’t know how these fishermen can make a living. Moreover, 2 out of 10 farmlands around Luoyang were destroyed.

Third, famine is a foregone conclusion this year. The Central Plains is experiencing drought again. I am afraid that this winter will be difficult for people all over the world.

Ji Ruochen took it all in his eyes.

However, although Taoist monks walk on the fertile soil of China, most of them do not think that they belong to the turbid world. Therefore, whether it is drought or flood in the world, it has nothing to do with these Taoist monks. For example, Tao Te Sect, although there are secular practices

Although there is no such thing as public affairs, there are very few times in history when people interfere in ordinary affairs.

That's why it is said that monks are in a world of their own.

Ji Ruochen really couldn't understand why the Tao De Sect wanted to seize the Divine Luck Map at all costs this time. It made enemies out of thin air, and it was of no benefit to the cultivation of the disciples of the sect. Could it be said that the real people in the sect really wanted to do something for the world? That would be even more important.

It's puzzling.

He walked casually, surveying the miserable scene in Luoyang while repeatedly thinking about the current situation.

On the surface, it seemed that Ji Ruochen and Li An were getting along quite well with each other that night, and they were very open and honest, and they were sympathetic to each other. In fact, the two of them kept going around and testing each other's bottom line. They often talked for more than half an hour, and then...

Went back to the original place. It was more energy-consuming and laborious than practicing any Taoist magic. Li An suffered because he didn't know much about the power of the Taoist world, while Ji Ruochen

He only had a cursory knowledge of the intrigues between the government and the public in the temple. Originally, the two of them were supposed to be tied in this battle of wits, but Ji Ruochen had heard Ji Tianxia explain the current situation in the dynasty, and was very clear about the precarious situation of King Shou, so he was confident.

Finally gradually gained the upper hand.

The imperial concubine Yang Yuhuan now has the favor of three thousand people, and is deeply favored by the Ming Emperor. However, this may not be a good thing for the longevity king who dedicated her to her. Because of her, the Ming Emperor did not delve into it.

Even after Li Chong's sudden death, Li An was still ordered to take over the throne and guard the eastern capital. This was considered a great grace.

In fact, even if Yang Yuhuan was willing to put in a lot of nice words for Li An, Li An might not dare to accept them all. Once the Emperor Ming thought that Concubine Yang was disconnected from him and had unresolved feelings, it would be a fatal disaster. Therefore, Li An was cautious in everything.

, for fear of leaving a trace behind and giving the truth to others, even on important days such as Yang Guifei's birthday, the gifts given were just follow the trend and never dared to be too heavy.

Because Yang Fei started his family, Yang Guozhong was born with a talent, both ruthless and ruthless, but also economically talented. In a short period of time, he has become the most powerful person in the country.

They all far overwhelmed Li An. Although Li An was an emperor, he could only flatter Yang Guozhong when he met him.

Of course, Li An would not say this, but the deeper Ji Ruochen talked with him, the more he felt it. Moreover, this catastrophe was born in Luoyang, and the longevity king Li An would have to worry about it. If he had the intention to promote it behind the scenes,

, it is possible to be beheaded or decapitated. Therefore, Sun Guo and Yang Guozhong may have threatened Li An with this, but there is no need to worry about Li An not giving in. Li An is very ambitious and must not be willing to be so controlled by others. It is precisely for this reason that Ji Ruochen

In accordance with the strategy of Ji Tianxia, ​​he first mobilized the Dragon, Elephant and White Tiger to act as internal agents, and then killed the two Taoist priests of Zhenwu Temple in the palace to establish his authority. After Li An saw the strength of Ji Ruochen and the Daode Sect, he was unwilling to let go of this opportunity to make a comeback.

So as Ji Tianxia expected, he came to visit alone in the middle of the night.

Ji Ruochen's words hinted at the intention of the Taoist Sect to fully support Li An, and also hinted that Zhenwu Guan was just a second-rate sect. None of the three major sects in the world and the five major caves interfered much with the secular affairs of the world. This is why Sun Guo

He took advantage of the loophole and climbed onto the big tree of the imperial court. This time he killed the second disciple of Zhenwu Temple, firstly to avenge Xu Zekai, and secondly to teach Sun Guo a lesson.

After hearing this, Li An felt worried and happy at the same time. What worried him was that he was caught between the Tao De Sect and the imperial court, and was in an extremely dangerous situation. What he was happy about was that if he really got the full support of the Tao De Sect, great things would happen in the future.

As for the prestige of Daodezong, Li An had already felt it. Xu Zekai was just an ordinary disciple of Daodezong, but he was already a top figure in his family. This time, the profound Taoist Lord Long, Elephant and White Tiger Ertianjun directly defected to the side of Daodezong, further weakening his position.

Ang Lee understood the situation clearly.

Ji Ruochen was unexpected to be able to talk to such an extent this night. This was the first time that he had been so deeply exposed to the disputes in the imperial palace. In the face of this kind of struggle, the disputes between the cultivation factions in the past were really like child's play.

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After finally waiting for Li An to say goodbye, Ji Ruochen secretly breathed a sigh of relief and felt a lot more relaxed. In fact, whenever Ji Ruochen thinks about the conversation in which every sentence was vague but had a hidden meaning, he can't help but feel relieved.

You will feel a headache.

Is this kind of intrigue and endless temple fighting really suitable for me? Ji Ruochen asked himself secretly.

His headache got worse.

At this moment, Ji Ruochen felt as if a sharp needle had been pierced into his heart, and his heart was beating non-stop, as if something was about to happen.

The non-existent sharp needle in the center of his head pierced deeper and deeper, and the pain became more and more intense. It felt somewhat similar to the symptoms of being hit by the Bliss Needle as described in the book. Ji Ruochen let out a low moan and stretched out his hand.

Only by holding on to the ancient tree next to me was I able to support my body. The ancient tree had long since died, and the tentacles were full of pits and pits, all traces left by the infant.

Ji Ruochen's face was as pale as paper, and he really didn't know where these two feelings came from. However, he knew that the pain in his heart and the panic in his heart were not natural, but must have been caused by something. But his Taoism was not profound enough.

Now that he is disturbed by the evil stars in the Ming Palace, the hexagrams and all the Taoist methods related to them can no longer be used. No matter what he predicts, there are only two results, either it will be a big disaster and a bloody disaster, or it will be a complete mess.

He smiled bitterly, no matter what happened, he could only let it go at this moment.

"Uncle, what are you doing? Are you feeling uncomfortable?" A childish voice suddenly came from the side.

Ji Ruochen turned around and saw a little girl about ten years old looking at him. The little girl was wearing a white shirt with a green lining and red soft satin embroidered shoes. Her two neat braids swaying to the sky, her big eyes gleaming.

It's very lively and lovable.

Ji Ruochen smiled and knelt down in front of the little girl, and said softly: "Little sister, uncle is fine. Why are you running around outside so late? But there may be danger. Come, uncle will take you home."

The little girl pointed her little hand to the side and said, "My home is over there, but I don't want to go back..."

"Don't want to go back? Why? Have you done something wrong and are you afraid of being punished by your family?" Ji Ruochen said as he reached out to touch the top of her head. Just as his hand was about to touch the black hair, something came out of his hand.

Suddenly, a golden needle appeared and pierced the girl's back like lightning.

"You!..." The girl screamed in surprise, but her voice was unexpectedly mature. Then her eyes gradually became dull and she fell to the ground softly.

Ji Ruochen took out a very thin piece of silk thread about ten feet from his arms and tied up the little girl. He tied it up very skillfully and patiently. It took him a cup of tea to tie the girl unconscious.

The little girl tied it up. This silk thread was taken from the shark's beard in the East China Sea. It is invulnerable to water and fire and is extremely tough. It is difficult for even a Taoist to cut it.

It was just before dawn, with a lone moon hanging high in the sky, and no one around. Ji Ruochen stood up, hooked the place where the thin threads met with his index finger, and lifted the girl up completely.

He had been waiting for so long, just waiting for the girl's accomplices to show up, but he didn't know whether she came alone, or whether her accomplices didn't care about her life or death, but no one showed up. Ji Ruochen couldn't wait for anyone, so he had to carry the

The girl went straight back to Xu Mansion.

Although this girl looks young, she actually has good Taoism. She cannot be only ten years old. If her figure and appearance were not born from some Taoism, or the sect deliberately cultivated her in this way. Although her true energy and aura are extremely concealed,

Okay, but Ji Ruochen has a rare spiritual sense, so how can he hide it? Ji Ruochen has never been polite to people with ulterior motives like this, so he simply used his plan to capture her in one fell swoop. When he was tied up, the girl's true energy aura had already been

Uncontrolled, it slowly overflowed. Ji Ruochen roughly identified that she should be a disciple of the Golden Light Cave, one of the five major caves of the evil sect.

Ji Ruochen sneered secretly. He was just about to catch a few evil disciples to ask some questions, but he didn't expect someone to come to the door so quickly. He was about to leave with the girl in his arms, when suddenly his whole body froze, and his heart felt again.

There was a sharp pain. Ji Ruochen took a deep breath, endured the dizziness, and walked away quickly.

"ah!!"

A hoarse scream echoed endlessly in the sealed cave, followed by waves of heavy breathing, like a dying beast that was unable to even lick its own wounds.

A delicate hand as pale as paper slowly stretched out, groping upwards along the cave wall, and finally grasped a protruding rock, just like a person bathing in water grasping the last straw and holding on to it for dear life.

The fingers on that hand were slender, but no trace of blood could be seen. The black sleeves on the arms had been torn into strips, and the arms that were originally like jade lotus roots were covered with thin blood marks and scratches.

Another scream!

The hand suddenly tightened its grip with such force that it seemed like it was about to pull down the entire cave wall!

There was a crashing sound, and the protruding rock was pulled off by her! Countless gravel fell like rain, hitting the woman in black who fell slumped. But she couldn't move, as if her whole body had been exhausted

of strength.

After a while, the woman moved once, and then again. She rested her elbows on the ground, raised her upper body with great difficulty, and looked up towards the entrance of the cave.

The entrance to the cave has been almost completely sealed by huge rocks. Only a few rays of light shine through the cracks in the stone, adding a little light to the narrow cave. In this little light, there is a darkness. In front of the cave entrance, there is a

An ancient black sword. The bottomless black blade seems to suck in all the light around it. The ancient sword is inserted quietly into the rock, motionless, but if you listen carefully, you will vaguely hear the formation.

The sound of waves.

The woman tried her best to raise her head a little higher. The shadow of the ancient sword was finally reflected in her pain-filled eyes. She looked at the ancient sword motionlessly, and her eyes gradually ignited again.

flame.

This woman is Yun Wuhua. At this time, nearly a month has passed since the time when the Bliss Needle should have occurred. She is still hiding in this deserted but spiritual cave, using all her life's knowledge to fight against the Bliss Needle.

During this month, she experienced the most pain and suffering in the world, which can no longer be described as a year. Not only did she have to fight against the pain that exceeded the limit of endurance, but she also had to fight against the never-ending inner demons and hallucinations. Occasionally she wakes up.

Sometimes, she would even wonder if the so-called heavenly tribulation before her ascension was nothing more than this?

There was a dull pain in the center of her head again, and Yun Wuhua knew that the Bliss Needle was about to happen again. She tried to gather her true energy to resist, but the true energy pouring out of all the Dantian orifices in her body was only a few drops. How could she continue?

Fight against Bliss Needle?

Yun Wuhua smiled bitterly.

She finally couldn't bear it any longer. Who said that man can conquer heaven?

But she has no regrets. She would rather die under the Bliss Needle than go back to Xuanxiang Valley to ask for help, because she is not Su Su.

Ji Ruochen was right. Xuanxiang Valley Wugou Villa did have the means and treasures to crack the Bliss Needle and bring her back to life. But those treasure formations could only be used on Su Su.
To be continued...