There were monsters in Qiuru County, and the former Taoist priests of this Taoist temple colluded with monsters, so naturally few people dared to come in.

It's just that poverty is more terrifying than demons and ghosts after all, and there are always bold people in the world, so there are no pots, pans, tables, chairs or wooden stools left in the temple. Fortunately, with the suppression of the government, the doors and windows have also been left.

They were all dismantled to make firewood, and a lot of tiles were left on the top of the head.

"It would be good to tidy up this Taoist temple, but its predecessors left a bad reputation. I'm afraid it will take more effort to run it! But this is the closest to Yishan and it is in the city. Which junior brother wants to stay?"

The second senior brother scanned the yard and asked.

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a dark wind blowing in the courtyard.

It's just a weak ghost, floating like a candle in the wind. It may scare the timid and hit the weak, but for the Taoist priests in the courtyard, there is nothing to fear from standing here and letting it play its tricks.

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Even the fox was not surprised at all.

"It seems that this Taoist temple still has predecessors who have not left. It is indeed a place where filth and evil are hidden."

The second senior brother turned to look at the tree at the foot of the wall and the dark corner of the back room, and said this.

Then Lin Jue was still thinking about whether these two weak ghosts were Taoist priests who had colluded with monsters in the Taoist temple before, or were unwilling people who were murdered by them. He was also thinking about whether they were Taoist priests and they were hiding in the dark.

When they found them and started killing them, the second senior brother had already made a judgment and at the same time waved his sleeves——

Two rays of spiritual fire burst out.

One swept through the small trees at the foot of the wall, and the other rushed towards the inner room, each one emitting a sharp and short scream, but it stopped in an instant, leaving only a little fishy smell.

The Taoist temple was immediately clean.

Yes——

Among the many brothers in the Taoist audience, the second brother is second only to the eldest brother in Taoism. He also specializes in alchemy. Alchemy and spiritual fire have always gone hand in hand. This is the nemesis of ghosts and ghosts.

At this moment, Lin Jue even couldn't help but feel that it would be good to specialize in one spell like the second senior brother. No matter what monsters or monsters they were, a burst of spiritual fire would burn them all into ashes. It was simple and direct.

But Lin felt that he couldn't do it himself.

It is better to specialize in one subject, and it is better to cover a wide range of topics, and both have their own shortcomings. The best thing is to strike a balance among them.

What's more, specializing in one field sounds simple, but in fact it's not easy at all. It requires immersing yourself in the same thing all day long, which requires patience, personality, and preferences.

It would be difficult for Lin Jue to do it.

In his opinion, spells themselves have charm, and different spells have different charms. Now that there is an opportunity, it is difficult not to learn more about them.

Then everyone continued the original topic.

Who wants to stay here?

Many senior brothers looked at the fifth and sixth senior brothers, and some also looked at the younger junior sister.

However, the junior sister is the most industrious. She did not stop after cleaning up the weeds and trees, and is still pulling weeds in the yard. She seems not to have heard what everyone said.

"If no one is willing, then let me stay here." The sixth senior brother said. Knowing that this is actually a good place, he said to them, "Thank you for taking care of me."

"Let's clean up the yard together first."

The second senior brother couldn't bear to see the younger junior sister working alone, so he also started to take action.

At that moment, all the brothers and sisters came together to help.

Some people pulled out weeds, some cut down small trees, some transported the uprooted grass and trees, some asked to keep away the snakes, insects, rats, and ants, some set fire to the dark and damp places, and some borrowed brooms to clean behind them.

The Taoist temple, which had been abandoned for two years, is now in full swing.

Just now there were ghosts, but now they are very popular.

After half a day's work, it's almost decent.

Although the Taoist temple is still empty, it no longer looks messy and dilapidated, and it is now habitable. Seeing this achievement, everyone can't help but feel a sense of accomplishment.

Feeling complacent, I was too lazy to cook any more, so I went to find a restaurant in the city, ordered a few dishes and had a big meal.

I have to thank the bandits.

Then they spent the night in the house, and the next day they divided up their work. Some went out to buy furniture and bedding, some went out to buy pots and pans, some went out to sell swords and long bows, and some went out to raise money.

Lin Jue and his junior sister were called away by the seventh senior brother.

I have no other ideas but to work together and help the Sixth Senior Brother settle down here without any reservation.

…

The spring sun is warm and warm, and the streets of Qiuru County are also very lively in the morning.

The buildings with white walls and black tiles are crowded with people, the sound of hawking is constantly heard, and the heat and aroma of food are rising. Compared to other prefectures where people are living in poverty, this place is considered very prosperous.

The newly appointed magistrate was out patrolling the streets. When he saw this scene, he felt both relieved and sad.

There are two servants behind him, both with long knives on their waists.

Suddenly I heard someone walking quickly behind me.

One servant was staring at the steaming steamed bun shop next to him. The other servant was alert and immediately turned around with his knife pressed. He was relieved when he saw that the person coming was a subordinate from the county government.

"Gaoxian! Gaoxian!"

The subordinate official came quickly, with a look of surprise and joy on his face, and said to the magistrate: "Good news! Great news!"

"What good news? So alarming!"

"On the Monkey Mountain between our county and Danxun County, the group of bandits on the mountain were eliminated the night before yesterday! Now business transactions will be peaceful!"

"Huh?" The magistrate immediately turned around, "Seriously?"

"Seriously!"

"Where did the news come from? Have you gone to see it? Who was it that killed him?" The magistrate couldn't believe it and asked several questions.

"They were just eliminated last night. Where have you seen it? It's just that the mountain bandits not only robbed the road, but also captured some people and went up the mountain to work as slaves for them to have fun. The mountain bandits were eliminated the day before yesterday.

Those people all ran down the mountain. Only last night did someone return to the city, and this morning the news came over. The villain has asked the county catcher to bring his fast horse and go to find out whether it is true or false."

The subordinate said repeatedly without daring to breathe: "Knowing that this is one of Gao County's serious problems, I don't dare to delay, so I came here to tell Gao County the good news, hoping that Gao County can breathe a little easier."

The county magistrate surnamed Gao ignored his flattery, but immediately asked sternly: "Who was killed? How many people? Why didn't the county receive any news?"

"It was dark that night, and the people who came to report the news couldn't see clearly, but I heard what they said..."

When the subordinate official said this, he looked even more surprised, and his eyes even shone with light:

"It is said that I only heard shouts of killing outside, and saw many shadows that looked like heavenly soldiers and generals. After the fight was over, I came in to talk to them, but there was only one person who let them go, a Taoist priest!"

"A person? A Taoist priest?"

"Exactly!" said the subordinate, not forgetting to add, "I'm afraid it's a real god!"

"How is that possible?"

Originally, when he heard that the bandits on Monkey Mountain were eliminated overnight, he was still worried that some powerful Jianghu sect had come nearby, or that there would be another group of more powerful green forest robbers on Monkey Mountain, but he was still worried.

Just after I left, I heard that it was a person, a Taoist priest, and my heart was filled with surprise and disbelief.

"The villain is also shocked and can't believe it, but this is not impossible."

The junior official explained to the magistrate:

"The county magistrate didn't know something. In the past, two people got rid of those strange monkeys on Monkey Mountain. They also went to Danxun County to receive the reward. At about the same time, there was a water monster in our county.

He was eliminated by an old immortal with great Taoism."

"Are there really so many immortals and masters?" The county magistrate didn't believe it. "When I was young, I also yearned for gods and visited famous mountains. There are really so many gods and masters. Why didn't I find them in this county?"

"This...this..."

The subordinate official hesitated for a moment and guessed:

"This should also be related to different places. Our place is very close to Qiyun Mountain. There is also a remote Yishan Mountain more than three hundred miles away. I have never been there, but I heard from the former magistrate that the water demon remover

The old immortals came from Mount Yi. Since ancient times, there have been many stories and legends about immortals from Mount Yi all over our country."

"What old immortals and what Yishan Mountain can compare to Qiyun Mountain, one of the four famous mountains? It's not like the Taoist priests of Xuantian Temple in Qiyun Mountain have never been visited in this county." The magistrate shook his head and said, "If they really have the ability to get rid of monkeys,

The bandits on the mountain have been eliminated long ago."

"This...this...is also..."

"Huh? What's going on in front?"

"Front?"

The subordinate officials and the magistrate both looked forward.

I saw a large group of people gathered in front of me, and exclamations came from time to time, as if someone was performing a trick.

I also saw butterflies flying among the crowd.

"Is someone playing a trick?"

This is not a temple fair or a festival, but someone is actually here to perform tricks?

The subordinate staff was happy in their hearts.

Because magic performances are rare. Normally, they are an entertainment opportunity that only comes once a year. Especially today, when the world is becoming more and more chaotic, you may not be able to see it once a year. People's livelihood is changing year by year.

The year has been more depressing, and the opportunities to relax have become less and less, which is really not a good thing.

However, knowing that the magistrate who had just taken office had been in a lot of trouble recently, he frowned and said: "I haven't heard of anyone coming to the city to report? Could it be that the world is in chaos and the rules are also in chaos!?"

“Go check it out!”

"Okay!"

This is exactly what the subordinate officer wants.

So he pretended to be serious and followed the magistrate. Before he got closer, he heard the enthusiastic cheers of the people watching. He guessed that he might have real skills, and his eyes were filled with joy, and he couldn't help but stand on tiptoe to look.

I saw a young Taoist priest in the middle of the crowd. He looked to be in his twenties, with handsome appearance, tall posture and quite graceful manner.

There is a long bench next to it, and two young Taoists, a man and a woman, are also sitting there. They are slightly younger.

Since ancient times, many monks like to perform spells on the street, not only to show their magic skills to others, but also to make some money easily. After all, monks also need food and clothing. They cannot do deception and abduction, but they can also commit murder and robbery.

No, let wealthy people support you. Maybe you don’t have the peace of mind and freedom to perform a magic spell anywhere, so some people with high Taoist skills also like to do this.

So the two of them were not surprised and just looked at it carefully.

Then I saw the older and younger Taoist holding wheat ears in his hands, as if he had picked them up from the roadside. Then, under the expectant eyes of everyone, he crushed them casually, shouted, and threw them into the sky.

The wheat ears all over the sky suddenly turned into butterflies flying.

It’s really a scene that blocks out the sky and the sun.

Immediately, the scene was filled with exclamations and excitement, and some girls and boys were even more excited, as if they had seen a god.

“It’s really amazing!”

"The gods come again!"

Some people shouted, and some held up money.

During the break in the performance, the older Taoist priests were chatting with the audience. The younger Kun Taoist sitting on the bench went to receive the money with a bamboo basket, thanked him repeatedly, and after taking the money back, he counted it with the Taoist priests around him.

good.

"He is a Taoist, and he seems to be able to do magic." The subordinate staff reminded the magistrate in a low voice beside him.

"I have seen this kind of drama many times. Most of it is a deception." The magistrate said calmly, "This is the time when butterflies and flying insects come out. You should hide them in the wheat ears in advance, and then use the deception to make everyone think

It's the wheat that turned into a butterfly, otherwise how could there be such a thing in the world like wheat turning into a butterfly?"

“Gaoxian has good eyesight.”

The junior official whispered beside him.

Unexpectedly, the man's ears were very sensitive, and he seemed to hear what he said. He turned around and looked at them with a smile.

"This judge has a very high vision!" Brother Seventh loves theater and doesn't want others to underestimate it, so he said, "What the judge said is true. There is no such thing as wheat turning into a butterfly in this world.

Butterflies are definitely not turned into wheat, this is just an illusion! But with Pindao's illusion skills, looking at the true way of the famous teachers in the world, very few people can match it, so why can't it catch the eye of the judge?"

The subordinate officials around him did not dare to say anything for a while.

On the contrary, the two servants behind him wanted to step forward to scold him, but the magistrate stopped him with his hand.

"Such magic is naturally wonderful and profound, but since the Taoist Priest is wearing a Taoist robe, he is not an ordinary magician. Naturally, Gao wanted to see if the Taoist Priest is really Taoist and knows magic, or if he just borrowed this Taoist robe for more convenience. He asked the people for some money."

"hehe……"

The Seventh Senior Brother laughed when he heard this.

In fact, he was not like some jugglers who performed tricks and devised other tricks to add to the impression. But at this time, someone came to his door. It seemed that his identity was not simple, and he didn't mind accompanying him. sentence to attract more people.

After all, he came here to perform, not only to raise money, but also to promote the reputation of the Sixth Senior Brother, making it easier for the Sixth Senior Brother to run the Taoist temple in the future.

So Brother Seven asked him:

"Then, according to the official's opinion, how can Pindao prove that Pindao has a true Taoist practice and knows real magic?"

"Does the Taoist priest have any other skills besides this blinding method?"

"Of course there is!"

The seventh senior brother laughed and asked him, "Let's see if the official is willing to cooperate."

"How to cooperate?"

"How far apart are you and me right now?"

The county magistrate didn't know what he wanted, but he answered calmly:

"About two feet."

"What did the officer bring when he went out?"

"An official seal, a private seal, a sachet, and two taels of silver."

"Where did the officer put them all?"

"You are in my arms!"

"Can I take a look?"

"naturally……"

The magistrate put his hand into his arms and touched it, his expression suddenly changed.

He touched his waist again, and his color changed again.

The magistrate looked forward and saw the Taoist laughing and putting his hand into his sleeve. When he stretched it out, he already had four things in his hand.
Chapter completed!