Chapter 91: Three Harms of Replying to Letters
"The Gongshu family was destroyed in the fourth year of the Zhiyuan period. At that time, Kublai Khan moved the capital to Dadu. At that time, the Shenfu Gate Mechanical City was located on the Yanshan line. There are rumors that Kublai Khan once sent General Zhang Hongfan into the mountains to persuade them to surrender. It is unknown what happened that night. The entire family of the Shenfu Gate Gongshu family was wiped out, and corpses were scattered all over the ground. Since then, people with other surnames have taken power, and the whereabouts of the Lu Ban Book are unknown..."
In front of Jingxin Pavilion.
Zhao Wumian sat on the steps at the door, looking at the information sent back by the Moon Goddess Protector, wondering: "Even the people of the Yin-Yang family don't know what happened? This is really strange."
The Moon Goddess is a high-level guardian of the Yin-Yang Dao, second only to the Taoist master Donghuang Taiyi.
Logically speaking, since Yanshu and Yinyangshu have such a deep relationship and the two schools communicate from time to time, she should know the secrets of these schools.
But she just didn't know.
Shen Weiyang sat beside him, also reading the intelligence: "From these clues, it is closely related to Zhang Hongfan. Perhaps the Yuan court wanted mechanical arts and 偃术, but Gongshujia refused and fought desperately, and was destroyed by the Yuan Dynasty cavalry."
"I'm afraid it's not that simple."
Zhao Wumian shook his head: "The Yuan Dynasty did not obtain the divine artifact list, and even did not use mechanical beasts in subsequent wars. The so-called outsiders in power are the same as not in power, because they do not have the core technology. Then can the Divine Axe Sect still be called the Divine Axe Sect? The key here is that not only did all the people of Gongshu die, but Zhang Hongfan did not even get a mechanical beast.
This shows that it was not Zhang Hongfan's fault. If Zhang Hongfan really wanted to get the mechanical beast, I don't believe that he would return empty-handed after his sudden attack. It is more likely that it was caused by the internal fighting of the Divine Axe Sect. When he went there, it was too late, so he got nothing...
The Shenfu Sect under the Yuan Dynasty was just a decoration and could only make things like cannons and ladders. Until the Yuan Dynasty declined, Chu Huanan seemed to appear out of nowhere, and became the new leader of the Shenfu Sect with his extraordinary attainments in mechanical engineering. He took the artifact list, created mechanical beasts, and assisted Zhang Shicheng in his fight against the Yuan Dynasty... There are many interesting things here.
You said before that after the fall of Gongshujia, the two sects had no contact for a long time? Chu Huanan has Gongshujia's mechanical arts, and Yinyangdao has magic, why didn't he find Yinyangdao again? Why didn't Yinyangdao find him? The two sects combined, each taking what they need, maybe they can restore Yanshu?"
"what do you mean……"
Shen Weiyang was stunned: "The extermination of the Gongshu family... is it related to Yin-Yang Taoism?"
Zhao Wumian said: "I just feel something is wrong."
Normally, more than a hundred years have passed, so it is normal that the Moon Goddess does not know about it.
But what is Yanshu?
Mechanical beasts still need people to control them, but Yanjia is a combat puppet that can move freely!
It just so happens that all the Onmyoji sorcerers are not good at close combat, and what they lack most is a meat shield that can resist injuries in the front. Moreover, the Onmyoji disciples practice Onmyoji magic, and each of them is extremely spiritual. Even if the Yanjia is not fully automatic and needs to be multitasked, it is easy to control!
The three treasures of human body are essence, energy and spirit.
Horizontal training trains the essence, warriors train the qi, and sorcerers train the spirit.
Since ancient times, those with high spirituality have all possessed the ability to split their spirits.
A Gu Master can control hundreds or even thousands of Gu at a time, and a swordsman can control multiple swords at a time. It's just that they just need to distract themselves from controlling the Yan Jia. For a sorcerer, it's not much more difficult than controlling Gu or sword.
The Yin-Yang Dao deals with such complementary sects every day, and Zhao Wumian himself is in charge of a crucial part of the Yan Shu technique. He doesn't believe that they don't have any ideas at all!
This is a technology that can make up for its own shortcomings!
If Zhao Wumian himself was just a sorcerer, with weak physical strength and physique, he would definitely have no idea about Yanshu.
He doesn't believe that everyone in Yin-Yang Taoism is a saint.
If something happens to Gongshujia, they are the most likely suspects!
The Moon Goddess has a high status and should know such secrets. Her reply just proves that the Yin-Yang Dao is definitely hiding something!
If it were him, and there was a brother sect that possessed the key technology needed by his side, even if he could endure and not take action, the two sides would complement each other and benefit each other, and he would never allow others to take action against his brother sect. It is impossible that Yin Yang Dao was completely unaware of this.
Shen Weiyang also understood this truth, and opened his mouth slightly, a little bit unbelieving: "The Yin-Yang Dao would be an accomplice in the destruction of the Gongshu family? Or even the culprit? Impossible..."
"This is just speculation."
Zhao Wumian looked at her expression and couldn't help but laugh: "If there is no such thing, then there is no such thing. Perhaps we can only infer this technology from the surviving Yanjia. But this thing is too precious. For more than a hundred years, it seems to have disappeared without a trace. There is not even a single one handed down from generation to generation. It is very likely to be lost."
Zhao Wumian felt full of regret.
He also thought that if the physical body could not achieve immortality, he could try Yanjia, but this path was blocked.
We can only wait until later.
Zhao Wumian thought: "Maybe he will be brought out by some protagonist of the plot... [Destiny Child], [Dragon Gate Koi] or something like that. These people are chased by God and fed by God. As long as they meet each other, there is still hope that they will return to the arena."
Shen Weiyang thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps Yin Yang Dao really has a collection of Yanjia. But I didn't stay there for long, and I don't know many people there, so I can't help you..."
"fine."
Zhao Wumian said, "It's not to the point where I have to have it. I'm just quite interested in it. If I can restore it, that's the best. If I can't, that's okay. I've seen the weapon catalog. The materials needed for top-level mechanical beasts are already very valuable. For example, [Pure Heart Stone], [Moonlight Stone], [Refining Heart Stone], [Millennium Iron Tree], etc., are all rare treasures. Yanjia will only be more expensive! Even if you have the technology, you have to slowly accumulate materials. There's no need to rush."
Shen Weiyang opened her mouth to say that she had it, but she held back and decided to let her subordinates collect these materials.
Zhao Wumian knew what she was thinking just by looking at her expression. If she could make a Yanjia, he would give the first one to her.
The mecha dream is shattered...
Zhao Wumian could only settle for the next best thing and satisfy his fascination with mechanical beasts. For the next half month, apart from daily practice and concentrating on "The Art of Transforming Heaven into a Dragon", he occasionally went to the Zhenfu Division's prison to play chess with the chess demon, and he spent all his time studying mechanical beasts in the villa.
It's mid-June in the blink of an eye.
The weather was getting hotter and hotter, and even Zhao Qi couldn't help but come to the villa to escape the heat.
Zhao Wumian also invited Zhang Hua to come over. Zhang Yan had gone to Baihua Valley to learn skills, and Zhang Hua had become an empty-nest elderly. His energy and spirit had declined significantly, so it was a good opportunity for him to come over to relax and save his father from running back and forth.
this day.
Zhao Wumian was building a mechanical beast in the villa when Bao Buyi suddenly arrived and asked Zhao Wumian to go to the Pacification Office, saying that there was something important to discuss.
"What is so urgent?"
Zhao Wumian put on his Feiyu suit and followed him out: "The sea ship hasn't been built yet."
"No."
Bao Buyi said quickly: "It's Baihu, Master Fang Ruifang is back!"
Fang Rui, the White Tiger, is one of the four ministers of the Pacification Division. He and Lin Jiantao, the Azure Dragon, are the only four realms at the thousand-household level.
Zhao Wumian walked straight into the inner hall of the Pacification Division amid a series of "Sir" calls. Fang Rui was waiting inside, as well as Yun Qi, Chang Mao, and Jiang Huan. They all had serious expressions on their faces.
"Okay, everyone is here."
Yun Qi nodded to Zhao Wumian and turned to Fang Rui: "Master Fang, please talk to Lord Jingyuan."
"Yes."
Fang Rui was serious. After the greeting, he went straight to the point and said, "I was ordered to go to the Yin-Yang Dao of Shugu Mountain to investigate the leak of the magic array of the underground palace of King Kaiping. I arrived at the Tianyan Dao Palace on May 25th, but I was a step too late. Yunzhong Jun Guo Zhongwen had killed six true disciples and severely injured the elders Shan Gui and Xiang Jun on the night of the incident, and fled. Since then, we have joined forces with the Yin-Yang Dao to track him down but to no avail, so I came here to report."
"On the run?"
Zhao Wumian raised his eyebrows: "Did he really do it?"
Fang Rui said: "The [Thousand-Faced Search and Killing Formation] and the [Five Ghosts Yin Wind Sword Formation] are both very obscure and powerful formations, and the formations are set up in a variety of ways. The combination of the two formations is a chain reaction, and you are in me and I am in you. It is impossible for anyone other than the person who set up the formation to solve it. Liu Mingrui has never been to the cemetery, but he knows where the formation's eyes are hidden. He sealed eight formation eyes within one stick of incense... Guo Zhongwen was already a great suspect, so it is reasonable for him to escape now."
Zhao Wumian nodded, but felt something was wrong: "Didn't he say that he had made outstanding contributions? He made many great contributions and assisted the Duke of Wei and His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan in fighting against the Wolf Barbarians? How could such a person suddenly betray?"
“People are not static.”
Chang Mao suddenly said: "It's not surprising that he would betray me."
Zhao Wumian raised his eyebrows and looked at Chang Mao. These words seemed to have some hidden meaning.
Ok?
Zhao Wumian noticed that his true energy, although still out of control, had not continued to spread after not seeing him for many days. Instead, it showed signs of being refined and restrained, which was considered an improvement. Yun Qi sighed, "I really didn't expect this... His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was also surprised to hear this. Guo Zhongwen is already over sixty years old and has a great reputation. Logically, he shouldn't betray the Ming Dynasty in his old age... But whether it's true or false, or whether there is a hidden story, the most urgent task is to catch this person back!"
Zhao Wumian pondered and said, "If such a master is really hidden, it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Does he have any family?"
Fang Rui replied, "He only has one grandson, who was taken away by him, but he did not leave Peking. In the past few days, he has used disguise and other magic to try to enter the forbidden area of Shugu Mountain. It seems that he is looking for something... I think he will not give up easily until he gets what he wants."
Zhao Wumian asked: "Do you know what it is?"
Fang Rui shook his head: "The Yin-Yang Dao is very secretive about this and has never forced anyone to do anything."
Jiang Huan's face was gloomy: "You really don't know how to live or die! The elder betrayed me and leaked the secret of the underground palace magic array, which almost caused a big mistake. The court did not punish me, which was already a mercy outside the law. How dare you cover it up!"
Yun Qi raised his hand and said, "Governor Jiang, please be patient. This matter is very suspicious. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that it is better to be gentle. If there is something hidden, it would be like destroying one's own arm if we directly break off relations with the Yin-Yang Dao. The location of Shugu Mountain is also very special. It is too close to the border town. We should not act rashly."
Zhao Wumian secretly gave a thumbs up.
Shugu Mountain is less than a hundred miles away from the Great Wall of the Northern Frontier. If it were really destroyed, not to mention that Yin-Yang Taoism is one of the eight major sects with a strong foundation, it would not be easy to destroy it. Even if it was successfully annihilated, it would not benefit the Ming Dynasty at all.
Yin-Yang Taoism is a holy place in the eyes of sorcerers all over the world.
The lack of such a talent base will be disadvantageous for the Central Plains to fight against Mobei.
Even if Guo Zhongwen really betrayed, he should not overturn the whole boat with a single oar because of momentary anger.
If Zhu Biao gave the order, even if he noticed something was wrong and his old brother's tomb was broken, he would probably respond too radically, which would not be a good thing. Zhu Biao's method would be more conducive to turning things around. In the future, the Yin-Yang Dao would certainly be grateful and would be more loyal to the Ming Dynasty. Stealing horses and breaking tassels were all lessons learned from the past. When dealing with such a major matter, killing them directly is the worst option.
"but."
Zhao Wumian added: "We still have to have the right attitude. This is about the tomb of a founding hero. We can't just brush it aside and condone the abuse of power!"
Chang Mao looked at him in surprise.
Yun Qi had a serious expression, "Don't worry. Duke Wei and Prince Kaiping have a deep relationship and it is impossible for them to condone this. They have surrounded Shugu Mountain immediately and no one is allowed to enter or leave. Yin Yang Dao is also willing to cooperate with the investigation. They have sent out elite troops to search and arrest, and have taken the initiative to let Duke Wei's personal soldiers stationed there. However, they are allowed to check some of the secret and confidential places of the sect. The Duke has agreed. It will be safe for the time being. Lord Fang has come back to report."
Fang Rui clasped his fists and said, "My Lord, what you said is very true. That is exactly the case."
Zhao Wumian nodded.
Yun Qi said, "That's how it is. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince means that there is no time to lose. You should leave in five days."
Zhao Wumian was surprised: "So fast? The boat is ready?"
Yun Qi smiled and said, "The shipyard has two shifts, working day and night. In addition, there are some woodworking secrets in the weapon list you handed over. With the old repairs and new constructions, we should be able to have about 400 ships in five days, enough to transport 200,000 tons of grain. This time, the three of you will come together. Lord Fang is a master of the fourth realm, Duke Zheng has experience in transporting grain, and Marquis Jingyuan has just obtained the Dragon Transformation Art, which can fly to the sky and the sea. I don't think there will be any trouble. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is very confident in you."
The three of them naturally had no objection and clasped their fists at the same time: "We will definitely fulfill our mission!"
Left the Zhenfu Division.
Zhao Wumian was about to go home to continue making mechanical beasts when Chang Mao came over and said, "You've never transported grain before."
At first glance, this sounds like picking faults.
However, Zhao Wumian heard something else: "Duke Zheng has experience? Please give me some advice."
Chang Mao walked beside him and the two walked onto the street side by side.
Chang Mao said slowly: "During the grain transportation period, there are three dangers. First, the Japanese pirates. There is no need to say more about this, and there is no need to worry too much. Every time the grain is transported, it is escorted by elite soldiers. The Japanese pirates can't cause any trouble. Just be careful. Some of the secret techniques of the Japanese are very strange. If you are not careful, it is easy to fall into their trap. Even if it is not a big harm, it is still troublesome. Avoid it if you can."
Zhao Wumian nodded.
The [Mirror Cat] on Wang Lan's body comes from Japan. Its magical powers are very powerful. It can see far away and teleport.
In the mythical world of the Ming Dynasty, the Japanese villain lineup will definitely be strengthened, and the Night Parade of a Hundred Demons is not simple.
Chang Mao saw that he was listening attentively, and the awkward feeling on his body dissipated a lot. He rarely did such things to actively show goodwill, and continued: "Second, natural disasters. The environment at sea is changeable, with strong winds and waves, and violent storms can come at any time, but there are military chief clerks and yin and yang officials responsible for monitoring this aspect, so there won't be too many loopholes. You just need to pay attention to the same thing. The most troublesome thing is the third one..."
Zhao Wumian said: "Strange beasts from the mountains and seas."
"Exactly."
Chang Mao nodded. "There are many islands in the East China Sea, which are rarely visited by humans. They have always been the habitat of strange beasts from the mountains and seas. The actions of these strange beasts cannot be predicted, and they don't care about the joys and sorrows of humans. You should know about the flood in Dengzhou not long ago. It was the Five Realms Merchant Sheep that passed through the border, causing a flood and displacing tens of thousands of people. But there is nothing we can do about them..."
The Shang Sheep is born on the coast of the East China Sea. When it is seen, it will rain heavily.
——This year the sheep dance of Shang Dynasty has enchanted thousands of villages.
This is the disaster brought by Shang Yang.
The strange beasts in the mountains and seas have a transcendent status and powerful magical powers. If they are released in crowded places, they will inevitably bring disaster!
Just like lions and tigers, the pleasure of hunting and killing prey far exceeds that of eating it.
They are to humans as humans are to ants. If you water an ant nest on a whim, countless people will suffer.
Therefore, the struggle between humans and alien beasts has continued from ancient times to the present.
Zhao Wumian is now in the third realm and can transform into a dragon, but a dragon in the third realm cannot defeat Shang Yang in the fifth realm. He had a headache: "Is there no way to avoid it? For example, use medicine or something."
Chang Mao said: "I have been using [Beast Repellent Incense], but it is still difficult to avoid all of them. We can only take our chances because some beasts don't like the smell of the medicine and will avoid it, while others will attack. They are all dog-faced, so you won't know whether they will lick or bite until they bite you."
"Too……"
Zhao Wumian had no good solution either, this thing really depended on the other person's mood.
Chang Mao said: "That's it, just keep it in mind."
Zhao Wumian clasped his fists and said, "Thank you very much."
Chang Mao nodded and prepared to leave, when suddenly a voice shouted from a distance: "Brother - save me -"
The two looked up and saw a snow-white dragon colt rushing towards them like mad.
Sitting on the dragon colt's back was a girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old, wearing silver-white armor and holding a spear. She was grabbing the reins in a panic and shouting continuously.
Seeing that the dragon colt was about to knock over the stall and injure the stall owner, Chang Mao sighed helplessly, but he did not intend to save anyone, probably because he did not take it seriously.
Zhao Wumian frowned slightly, his figure flashed, and before the horse's hoof landed, he casually slapped the horse's neck with his palm.
The dragon colt suddenly let out a miserable scream, flew sideways several feet away, and hit the wall.
The girl on horseback was skilled in martial arts and realized something was wrong so she quickly jumped up and narrowly avoided getting hurt.
"you--"
The girl brushed the dust off her body, looked at the fallen dragon colt, her eyebrows raised, and opened her mouth to curse.
"Zhen'er!"
Chang Mao spoke first: "Don't be rude."
……
(End of this chapter)
