Chapter 104: Daomen's Conditions

"Sir Governor, how could this happen to Earl Zhongyong?"

"There is absolutely no news."

"Cough cough..."

Chu Wujiang asked in disbelief, and even forgot to cough, so he had to make up for it quickly.

Governor Zhou also expressed deep agreement:

"Although the Si Tian Jian found that the Zhong Yong Marquis' Mansion had some transactions with the Wangui Sect, and even learned some soul secrets."

"But this level is totally insufficient to punish the crime."

"The Shunyi Marquis' Mansion, the Weiyuan Marquis' Mansion, and even the Jingping Marquis' Mansion all have them to some extent."

This kind of crime is like corruption. It is very difficult to find a few people who are completely clean. If the people above want to deal with you, they will use this as a charge.

But you won't fall because of this.

That's why Governor Zhou was so surprised.

Chu Wujiang suddenly wanted to contact Ba Cheng, the traitor in Fengyu Tower, hoping to get some useful information from him.

But there are more important things at the moment. Chu Wujiang asked in a deep voice:
"What does the court think?"

Governor Zhou said quickly:
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince appeased the Earl and said that he would not pursue the Earl's crime."

"The court also sent the Governor-General to express condolences."

"After all, our dynasty is based on loyalty and filial piety, and emphasizes protecting one's relatives."

"The Earl first severed the father-son relationship, and then reported it himself. Now that Baili Feng has committed suicide, it is difficult for the court to investigate."

This is just like in "Water Margin" where Song Jiang and Song Taigong severed their father-son relationship. Later, Song Jiang committed a serious crime, and Song Taigong immediately issued a document, saying that we had already severed our father-son relationship.

Times were tough, and the imperial court liked to implement the system of collective responsibility, and the documents severing the relationship between father and son were basically effective except for the ten heinous crimes.

Therefore, for those who are involved in gangster activities, they can do without anything except the document severing the father-son relationship.

The Tianming Dynasty ruled the country with loyalty and filial piety, but there were people everywhere who severed the relationship between father and son. It can be said to be very humorous.

However, most of the people who use this trick are from the clerk class, wandering practitioners, martial arts school disciples, and the lower classes of society.

They specialized in doing dirty work, fearing that they would bring trouble to the family, so each of them held a document severing the relationship between father and son. They never expected that the dignified Earl of Loyalty and Bravery would even resort to the methods of a clerk.

He is truly an extraordinary person.

If I were to play a Nine Clans Elimination Game with him, it might not be that easy.

Chu Wujiang nodded and said:
"Ahem, I understand. Thank you, Governor, for letting me know."

What about my benefits?

Governor Zhou seemed to have heard Chu Wujiang's thoughts. He took out a jade box and said earnestly:
"Lord Longcheng borrowed a talisman from Magistrate Liu last time."

"After hearing about this, Prime Minister Fang specially asked me to send a [End of the World Talisman] to you."

"Not only can it block the full-strength attack of a Yuanling Realm expert, it can also mark information and send it to the Sitianjian headquarters."

"It also has the ability to teleport, and can take adults away."

“Although the [End of the World Talisman] cannot block the attack of a master in the Yuanshen realm, a master in the Yuanshen realm cannot intercept the message either.”

Chu Wujiang was delighted when he heard this. This Prime Minister is quite knowledgeable!
He really needed a protective treasure that could block a full-strength attack from a master and ensure that he would not be beheaded.

Of course, Yuanshen Zhenren should not dream of blocking it with secret treasures.

The secret treasure that can stop the True Person Yuanshen requires the lifespan of a magical weapon to be reduced, and the price is incredibly high.

Therefore, the craftsmen from various forces came up with an interesting approach, which is to prioritize the transmission of information.

It doesn't matter if you can't stop the master of Yuanshen. It is normal for you to be killed, but you must pass on the information of death.

Once Chu Wujiang managed to break through the blockade of the old Taoist priest and passed the information to the court, the leaders of the Taoist sect rushed out and brought him back.

So the old Taoist priest did not choose to kill people because it was unnecessary.

In other words, with this [End of the World Talisman], Chu Wujiang will not be afraid of being assassinated in Longzhou, unless the opponent can mobilize a master in the Yuanshen realm.

No matter how great the Chu family's foundation is, they don't even have many precious weapons, so it's not worth the attention of Yuanshen Zhenren.

Chu Wujiang picked up the [End of the World Talisman], checked it carefully, injected his soul into it, and found no problems, so he injected vital energy into it.

After the End of the Earth Talisman received the response from the vital energy, it flew to Chu Wujiang's chest and stuck tightly to him.

As long as Chu Wujiang encounters danger, it will start automatically.

It has three functions in one: transmitting messages, providing a protective shield, and teleporting. It can be said to be very luxurious.

[From today on, you don’t have to stay in the Chu Mansion cautiously all the time. ]

[I can travel more often and maybe find some treasures.]

【Isn't it wonderful?】 He imagined the beautiful future and said politely:
"Ahem, thank you very much for your kindness, Prime Minister. I will remember it in my heart."

Although Fang Xiang's relationship with the noble families was not very good, it did not prevent the two sides from establishing friendly relations.

Seeing Chu Wujiang's politeness, Governor Zhou smiled kindly and said:

"Whenever Lord Longcheng wants to study at Yuanji Academy, the academy welcomes you at any time."

Chu Wujiang agreed immediately.

"Of course, ahem. When Chu has finished all his affairs, he will go to Tianjing to study."

"But Chu still has a question, who is that old Taoist priest?"

Governor Zhou's face changed, and he quickly whispered:

"Lord Longcheng, some things should be dealt with roughly rather than meticulously."

"Don't trace it!"

Yuanshen Zhenren does have privileges.

If that old Taoist priest caused the theft of Emperor Wu's remains and the resurrection of the Ghost Emperor, even the leader of Taoism would not be able to save him.

Since you failed, just take it home.

Chu Wujiang frowned and asked:

"Not even a name?"

When I become a Yuanshen Zhenren in the future, I will definitely settle this account with my master.

At the very least, they should compensate for the mental damage.

Governor Zhou immediately whispered:

"No."

"This is also the fourth matter for which I have come to see Lord Longcheng."

"There's news from the Taoist sect that they're using the incense from the Longzhou Taoist sect to make up for the Chu family's losses."

"30,000 taels of gold per year for ten consecutive years, and a Dragon Tiger Token."

The Dragon and Tiger Order is the token of the internal organization of Taoism. Whoever holds this token can seek assistance from Taoism and obtain protection and help.

Each token can be used once.

What is more important about this token is that it provides security. Once the holder gives the order, Taoist organizations from all over the country will mobilize collectively to eradicate the evildoers.

There was once a surviving member of a sect who took this Dragon and Tiger Order and ascended to the Tiandao Sect to ask for revenge.

As a result, within ten days, all the evil demons who had wiped out his entire family were killed, without missing a single head, and all were sent to the Dali Temple in Tianjing.

The Taoist Dragon and Tiger Order became famous in one battle.

Chu Wujiang stroked the token and couldn't help laughing:
"That's a really high price. Thirty thousand taels of gold is equivalent to three hundred thousand taels of silver. It's enough to buy a low-grade precious weapon for a man who is about to reach the end of his life, and it's paid for ten consecutive years."

"Chu really feels unworthy of this."

"Does the Dao Sect want to end the grudge?"

Governor Zhou nodded and said:
"Exactly."

"Master Yuanshen seems to pay much attention to cause and effect, especially the masters of Buddhism and Taoism, who especially like to resolve worldly grudges to avoid affecting their cultivation."

"In order to bear the consequences of this incident, the Taoist has been punished by the sect and must face the wall for ten years, and is not allowed to go out."

So they did not reveal their names, nor did they say what sect they belonged to, and they directly resolved the grudge in the name of Taoism.

Chu Wujiang really wanted to say, what if I don’t accept it?

It means that you have no intention of resolving grudges, so don't blame me for fighting evil and defending the way.

With the power of Yuanshen Zhenren, not to mention crushing the Chu family, they are willing to help those who have wiped out the entire family. If they encourage them to do so, they can also make Chu Wujiang extremely anxious.

[It's a pity that he became my master. The cause and effect are entangled endlessly. I want to resolve it, but he may not be willing. ]

Chu Wujiang thought for a moment and smiled:

"The Chu family agrees to this condition."

Governor Zhou was delighted when he heard this. He had finally fulfilled his mission and accomplished the task, and he could also gain some benefits from the Taoist sect.

"Ahem, but Chu has another question."

"Where is the whereabouts of the Master of Ten Thousand Ghosts?"

Since the old Taoist priest is a good friend of the Master of Ten Thousand Ghosts, he should know who the other party is.

Chu Wujiang still felt that it was a bit dangerous if he didn't kill the leader of the Ten Thousand Ghosts Sect completely.

(End of this chapter)