This person’s appearance was calm, his eyes were slightly closed as if he could fall asleep
at any mont, and the aura emanating from his body was quite ordinary,
roughly equivalent to that of a three-story building.
What aroused Li Yan’s curiosity was the person sitting directly opposite him,
which was none other than Yu Lanshan.
This Fengshui master with a twin pupil, despite his best efforts to conceal it,
still occasionally glanced at the official, a hint of defiance in his vigilance.
Previously, Yuan Feng had ntioned that he would invite a Fengshui master from Ganzhou nad Yang Mingqing,
a descendant of Yang Yunsong. Not only did he enter the Imperial Astrology Bureau at a young age,
but he would also beco a learned scholar at Qiankun Academy.
Could this be him?
As for the last person, he made Li Yan even more cautious.
This was a captain from the Captain Bureau with sharp facial features
and a vertical line between his brows. Though dressed in the silver-embroidered black robe
commonly worn by the Captain Bureau officers, he wore a layer of leather armor over it,
a flintlock at his waist, and a long sword on his back, as if ready to go into battle at any mont.
His face was sullen, his whole body radiated Evil Qi, and ever since Li Yan entered the tent,
he would occasionally turn his head to look at him, with a scrutinizing gaze that was unmistakably blatant.
What are you looking at for?
Do we have a grudge?
Li Yan was on alert inside, yet showed no change in expression.
Yuan Feng, who was above, then continued to speak, "The situation this ti is sowhat complicated,
which is why I have shalessly requested all of you to co here."
"Master Tong Huan, have you found anything these days?"
The old monk replied with a calm countenance, "Inside the Gaochang Ghost City, those Wandering Ghosts
have been bound for a thousand years, and they should have dissolved into oblivion,
but they are nourished by the Evil Land and cannot be transcended."
"They are trapped in ’flesh sight’, becoming one with it. What I can do is perform a Soul Calming Ceremony,
so the deceased souls may find peace, and the ’flesh sight’ will not erupt..."
"Lord Yang, what about you?"
Yang Mingqing quickly opened his eyes, smiling as he clasped his hands together and said,
"Please rest assured, sir, the Dragon Energy of the nearby mountains has been cut off,
and when necessary, we can force out that ’flesh sight’."
"Elder Zhang Zhitong, how about your sect?"
The high-ranked Zhengyi Sect practitioner, although appearing vigorous and dominating,
spoke quite amiably, "Sir, I studied the starry sky at night and discussed with Lord Yang.
Around the hour of Shen tomorrow (15:00 to 17:00), thunderclouds will co from the southwest,
and we can then perform rituals to draw the lightning."
"However, I must make sothing clear in advance.
The Heavenly Thunder tomorrow is likely to be accompanied by Astral Fire descending simultaneously,
clashing with the local Evil Qi here. With the tomb chamber located inside the ’flesh sight’,
I cannot estimate the potential damage that may be caused."
"So it is..."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Feng imdiately furrowed his brows.
He had been waiting for these experts during this ti.
Yang Mingqing from the Imperial Astrology Bureau was the first to arrive from the Capital,
bringing a team to inspect Fengshui and set up Dragon stakes at various places along the lake.
This high-ranked practitioner Zhang Zhitong also had his hands full,
bringing a group of junior brothers to set up magic platforms around, combating demons and spirits as an envoy from the Dragon and Tiger Mountain specifically sent to conduct Thunder Altar rituals.
With such seasoned experience, he claid it might be hard to control,
surely implying no small commotion.
If it ended up damaging the items in the tomb...
Just then, the Fengshui master with the twin pupils, Yu Lanshan, suddenly spoke,
"I, for one, have a strategy."
"Oh?"
Yuan Feng eagerly said, "Please, Master Yu, speak on."
He had heard of this rising Fengshui master in Wuchang City but hadn’t taken him very seriously,
assuming he was just another person coming to inspect on behalf of the Prince of Wuchang,
as he had seen many such people co and go.
Unexpectedly, he would suddenly offer a suggestion.
Yu Lanshan said in a deep voice, "The thod of Fengshui should not focus only on the montum of one place.
To the south, east, and west of this location, there are the Ancient Zhou mines and the Chibi battlefield,
both Evil Lands."
"The situation in the Ancient Zhou mines has already been resolved by us, and a long ti ago,
a master drained away the evil spirits from the Chibi battlefield.
If we erect copper mirrors to the south, east, and west of Liangzi Lake to form a dual aspect,
and if high monks from Baotong Zen Temple set up an altar to soothe, it should confuse the fierce creature temporarily."
"Then we could retrieve the items before using the Thunder Technique to kill it."
Having said this, he looked toward Yang Mingqing opposite him, "Lord Yang, what do you think of my suggestion?"
Yu Lanshan was originally narrow-minded, but having achieved both fa and fortune, he had broadened his perspective,
though still inevitably wishing to compete with peerless masters.
Hearing the suggestion, Yang Mingqing did not get angry but instead pondered for a mont and praised with a pat on his palm, "A good strategy indeed, Master Yu truly is extraordinary.
No wonder you were able to break the demon’s Four Symbols formation. I am inferior to you."
Yu Lanshan was montarily startled. Seeing Yang Mingqing’s sincere expression, not like he was being sarcastic, Yu Lanshan felt sowhat embarrassed and clasped his hands together, saying, "Master Yang is too modest. I rely wish to establish a foothold in Ezhou, hence my long research into the Fengshui of these lands. It’s not worth ntioning."
Witnessing the exchange between the two, Yuan Feng knew that this matter was most likely settled and smiled slightly, saying, "Well then, let’s follow Master Yu’s thod, first to stabilize that evil creature. Once we retrieve the object, we’ll kill it with the Thunder Technique."
"Young Hero Li, Tian Qianhu, this old man will send several fellow Daoists into the tomb at that ti. You both are experts, I wonder if you could accompany them to protect them?"
Li Yan clasped his hands and replied, "I would be honored to serve."
On the other side, the Qianhu who had been watching him also nodded and said, "Your honor, rest assured, I will bring so skilled n tomorrow."
"Good!"
Yuan Feng stood up and said, "Ti is pressing. Gentlen, please prepare yourselves. Once tomorrow’s battle is successful, this officer will surely host a feast for you at the Yellow Crane Tower to celebrate your achievent!"
Having established the plan, everyone began to leave the tent.
A thought flashed through Li Yan’s mind, and he approached Yu Lanshan, clasping his hands and saying, "Master Yu, my companion is quite knowledgeable in the arts of Fengshui. I wonder if it would be possible to follow along and broaden our horizons."
Although Yu Lanshan’s reputation was on the rise, he naturally wouldn’t underestimate Li Yan’s group, which also had a considerable reputation in Wuchang City.
He also showed a slight smile on his face, "Young Hero Li, you flatter . You’re referring to Master Wang, I believe? I’d be more than happy to have the help."
"Thank you."
Li Yan was pleased and was about to leave to report to Wang Daoxuan.
Such large-scale operations would involve only experts, and with the Thunder Altar of Dragon and Tiger Mountain suppressing, there would be hardly any danger. They were mainly there to learn.
Such an opportunity was not to be missed.
"Young Hero Li, please wait a mont."
Just as he was about to leave, a cold voice ca from behind him.
Li Yan turned around and saw it was Tian Qianhu who had approached.
The man strode over, standing beside Li Yan, and only after everyone else had left did he speak, "Young Hero Li, I have co from the Capital on the orders of the Daoist Luo Mingzi to perform a task."
Li Yan imdiately understood and said solemnly, "I see. Officer Tian, let’s find a place to talk later."
"Alright, I’ll wait for you."
Tian Qianhu seed not to be a man of many words, simply clasping his hands and leaving. After walking a few steps, two mbers of the Captain Bureau erged from the surroundings with equally stern expressions, following him as he departed.
Judging by their movents, they were elite experts.
Watching them leave, Li Yan’s expression turned somber.
Luo Mingzi was his best friend in the Law Enforcent Hall, a matter of life and death, and had been reassigned to the Capital because of the matter with Zhao Changsheng.
Li Yan had gathered all the information he could on Zhao Changsheng and given it to his friend, partly to help a friend and partly to use the court’s power to seek revenge.
This Tian Qianhu from the Capital, he must be here for Zhao Changsheng, but why was the task of the Law Enforcent Hall handed over to the Captain Bureau?
Filled with doubts, Li Yan hurried back into the tent and, after arranging for Wang Daoxuan to et with Yu Lanshan, he briskly walked out of the camp.
Indeed, Tian Qianhu was already waiting outside with two subordinates.
The two n nodded to each other, not wasting words, and quickly left, heading into a secluded woodland nearby.
Tian Qianhu gestured with his hand, and his two subordinates imdiately left.
Moreover, he took a Token Magic Artifact out of his chest, ford signs with his hands, and invoked spells, the Aura of Astral Bane spreading around to disrupt any probing.
Such caution made Li Yan’s mind race with unease.
After all this, Tian Qianhu finally took out a letter from his chest and handed it over, "Young Hero Li, this letter is from Daoist Luo Mingzi to you."
Li Yan looked at it, recognizing Luo Mingzi’s handwriting. Without saying much, the letter rely ntioned so old tis from Chang’an City, such as the ti the two went to a certain restaurant for drinks.
Seemingly casual chatter, but it served to validate Tian Qianhu’s identity.
Li Yan put away the letter, slightly puzzled, "Isn’t Daoist Luo Mingzi from the Law Enforcent Hall? Why then is the Captain Bureau also involved?"
"It’s simple."
Tian Qianhu looked around and said in a low voice, "The Law Enforcent Hall has been infiltrated by Zhao Changsheng’s spies; it can no longer be trusted!"
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