The Buddha is actually me

Chapter 221: Ambush Yue Ling and Test the Dragon Girl

The Moon Goddess obviously did not expect that Yan Luo would be so strong and overbearing.

After a short silence, she made a decision, and said with a hint of anger in her voice: "Yan Luo, don't forget what you said today. If I'm in danger in the future, you must save me once!"

Although the voice was angry, it was a real concession.

Zhang Jiuyang smiled slightly and said calmly, "Deal."

This was the benefit of him confronting Tianzun head-on today. For a fence-sitter like Yue Shen, blindly trying to win her over would only make her wait for a better price. Sometimes one just had to force her to make a decision.

Still want me to kill Yue Ling?

With his current identity and status in Huangquan, he is no longer at the mercy of others.

The Moon Goddess was unhappy because she had not achieved her original goal, and she stopped using her charm spells. She said coldly, "According to the information I received, after the fall of the Jade Tripod Palace six hundred years ago, the Nine Immortals Diagram disappeared without a trace, and is no longer in the human world."

Not in the human world?

A strange look flashed in Zhang Jiuyang's eyes, and he asked, "Where is that?"

"Hell."

The Moon Goddess no longer concealed anything and told all the information she had obtained.

"The Jade Tripod Nine Immortals Map, also known as the Jade Tripod Mysterious Art, should be hidden in the underworld now. The specific location is the Nine Nether Hell..."

After she told the news about the Jade Tripod Mysterious Art, she said calmly, "The underworld is too strange and unpredictable. Although I got the news, I can't get it out. If Lord Yama wants it, go get it yourself."

"No trouble."

Zhang Jiuyang's voice was indifferent, and he was about to withdraw from the contact.

A hint of hesitation flashed in the Moon Goddess's eyes, and she finally added: "In fact, the reason why I want you to kill Yue Ling is not entirely to disrupt the situation."

"Yue Ling is not a simple person. If she is allowed to grow up, she will be a big trouble in the future. I haven't found out the secrets of this girl yet, but even those clues are already very shocking."

Zhang Jiuyang's heart moved, and he thought of Yue Ling's deep karma and the dazzling golden light of merit. He had never seen such a contradiction in a person.

Merit is like a saint, karma is like a devil.

"What did you find out?"

In just a few moments, the Moon Goddess had adjusted her mood.

She smiled slightly and said, "It seems that Lord Yan Luo is also very interested in Yue Ling, but I can't tell you now. But no matter what secrets she has, it will all be over if she dies."

"Are you going to do it yourself?"

"As Lord Yan Luo said, if you want to muddy the waters, Yue Ling is the best way to make a breakthrough. If you are unwilling to take action, then I will have no choice but to send someone to take a risk and try."

Zhang Jiuyang frowned slightly and said, "Don't be in Yangzhou."

"Wan Fu Tower is in Yangzhou. I will certainly not affect Lord Yan Luo's assessment task. Killing Yue Ling is such a big thing, so we must make good arrangements."

"I believe that Yue Ling will have to return to Beijing soon. By then..."

Her voice was slightly cold as she said, "Once Yue Ling dies, the Imperial Observatory and the Jizhou Army will surely revolt. If I really need help, I hope Lord Yan Luo will not forget today's deal."

Zhang Jiuyang didn't say anything and directly withdrew from the Huangquan Order.

In a bedroom in the Kyoto harem, the figure on the phoenix couch sat up, with a hint of anger and indignation still on his face.

This Yama Luo is really going too far!

How dare you threaten me directly and force me to submit?

In the past, any man, no matter how strong his willpower was, would have some thoughts when facing her. Under the influence of her charm, he would not even dare to say a harsh word, let alone a threat.

Only Yan Luo was extremely cold towards her, and even had a hint of...disgust and disdain?

"My lady, is it Yan Luo who didn't agree?"

Outside the phoenix couch, Su Nu, who was dressed as a palace maid, knelt on the ground and asked.

After a long time, a soft and moving voice came from the phoenix couch.

"Yan Luo is unwilling to kill Yue Ling, so it seems that you have no choice but to do it. With Yue Ling's fighting power, casualties are inevitable."

"As long as we can relieve the queen's worries, we are not afraid of death!"

The voice from the phoenix couch continued to ring out, but with a hint of solemnity and murderous intent.

"It has been safe and sound for so many years, why did the Imperial Observatory suddenly turn its attention to the imperial palace, and the focus is on the harem."

Su Nu thought for a moment and said, "My Lady, are you saying that there is a traitor among us?"

"Su Nu, go ahead and investigate thoroughly before you take action. If there really is a traitor..."

"Chop it up and feed it to the dogs."

"Yes!"

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Zhang Jiuyang walked along the long street, watching the lights of thousands of houses light up and listening to the laughter coming from every household, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

If Huang Quan had not joined, who would have known how much murderous intent was hidden in such a happy and peaceful night?
The Moon Goddess is not a pushover. Although she has been subdued today, given her personality, it is difficult for her to truly surrender.

The more he came into contact with her, the more curious Zhang Jiuyang became about the Moon Goddess and the forces behind her.

Can her people actually find out news about the underworld?
Moreover, she dared to send her men to ambush and kill Yue Ling, which showed that she was confident of success.

It's getting more and more chaotic...

Zhang Jiuyang shook his head, no longer thinking about this mess, and walked out of the Shen Mansion.

He heard the sound of a piano.

The sound is clear, quiet and ancient, like a stream under the moon, a spring breeze on the river, making people forget the worldly affairs. Even as the sound of the piano sounded, hundreds of birds flew in the sky, circling and dancing, unwilling to leave for a long time.

A piece of heavenly music, hundreds of birds paying homage to the phoenix?

Zhang Jiuyang seemed to have thought of something and became more spirited. He entered the mansion and the first thing he saw was a bonfire. Yue Ling and others were sitting around it. Among them, a figure in white was particularly eye-catching.

Her white clothes were whiter than snow, her skin was like glass, and even every strand of her hair was crystal clear and shining in the moonlight. Her slender jade fingers moved the clouds and played fairy music on the guqin. Everyone was intoxicated, as if their souls had received an invisible baptism.

The moment Zhang Jiuyang stepped into the Shen Mansion, the piano music came to an end and became more cheerful, accompanying the melodious bird songs, like a natural piece of music.

Zhang Jiuyang also stopped and listened quietly.

When the song ended, the old lady was the first to applaud, exclaiming: "This song is a fairy song, and the person is a celestial being. It is something that only exists in heaven and is rarely heard in the world!"

"Who is this Miss Long's master? It's incredible!"

Ao Li nodded slightly and said calmly: "I am a man from the mountains and fields, so I am learning by myself."

Mr. Zhao was also an elegant person. He praised: "The song just now was like the sound of flowing water in the mountains, white snow and spring sunshine. It can be seen that Miss Long has a pure and untainted heart. This is why the song is so natural without any artificiality!"

Zhang Jiuyang would definitely agree with this comment if it was in the past, but now...

He looked at the dragon girl Ao Li, who was dressed in white and playing the piano under the moon, with a complicated look in his eyes.

Is she really Taiyin?

If she is really Taiyin, does that mean that the image of being untainted by the world and flawless in front of me is something she deliberately pretends to deceive herself?

Zhang Jiuyang found it difficult to accept for a moment.

He was just about to open his third eye to see whether the Dragon Girl had committed any sin, but Yue Ling was the first to discover him.

"came back."

Yue Ling waved at him and said with a smile: "I've been waiting for you, come quickly!"

Zhang Jiuyang adjusted his expression, nodded and smiled, "I'll be right there."

"It's New Year's Day, where did Xiaojiu go?"

Old Madam Shen took his hand and sat him down. Seeing that he was thinly dressed, she specially ordered someone to force him to cover himself with a white fox fur cloak.

"Replying to the old lady, I am busy with some personal matters."

After a pause, Zhang Jiuyang looked at the Dragon Girl and asked, "When did you come?"

As he said this, there was a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

If the Dragon Girl came a long time ago, it means that she could not be Taiyin, after all, Taiyin was still in the Huangquan gathering at that time.

"Xiao Jiu, this Miss Long must be Xiao Ya's sister, right? She has just arrived a while ago. I heard that she taught you how to play the jade flute, so I begged her to play a tune for you. She is indeed an expert!"

This made Lao Gao, who was also sitting by the campfire, feel a little embarrassed.

"Madam, she is a master, so who am I?"

"You? You're a dwarf."

Yue Ling said bluntly.

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this, and the atmosphere became very joyful.

Zhang Jiuyang also had a smile on his face, but his heart sank.

The Dragon Girl had just arrived, which meant that she might indeed be Taiyin.

The old lady gave him a deep look and said, "Xiao Jiu, Miss Long is a goddess and she is also your master. You can't neglect her."

Zhang Jiuyang's heart trembled, and he immediately understood the old lady's deep meaning.

The old lady who had been running a harem for her whole life naturally didn't want her precious granddaughter to become someone else's harem. She called Ao Li Zhang Jiuyang's master to remind him to keep a distance.

After all, she is old and wise, and she has a pair of keen eyes to observe people and things.

Although Zhang Jiuyang and Ao Li didn't say much, ever since he came in, the aloof and cold Miss Long had been looking at him quietly.

This Miss Long is so beautiful. Old Madam Shen was also the most beautiful woman in Yangzhou back then, but one has to admit that even she back then was far inferior to this Miss Long.

Zhang Jiuyang nodded and smiled, and after exchanging glances with Ao Li, their eyes met and they stopped communicating.

The bonfire burned brightly.

The chef of the Shen residence kept serving all kinds of fine wines and delicacies. Everyone clinked glasses and ate with relish. Ao Ya felt as if she had come to a fairyland. Sitting in her sister's arms, she could eat delicious food with just one mouthful. It was such a pleasure.

The atmosphere became more and more heated and we stayed up until late at night.

Old Madam Shen had originally invited some musicians and dancers, but after hearing Ao Li's song, they found the vulgar music no longer acceptable, so everyone went on stage to show off their skills.

Lao Gao played the flute, and a rope slowly flew out from the jar, winding like a snake and very agile.

Although the old man felt a little ashamed, he trembled under Ali's gaze and dared not disobey.

At midnight, the old lady was exhausted and left first. Master Nie was concerned about the sword and knife in the snow stove, so as soon as the old lady left, he also said goodbye.

Ao Ya fell asleep in her sister's arms with her little belly bulging.

Lao Gao, Li Yan and others also resigned.

The field suddenly became quiet.

The dancing flames illuminated the solemn expression on Zhang Jiuyang's face.

Yue Ling had already noticed his abnormality, but it was inconvenient to ask him because there were so many people around. Now that there were only three people left, she asked, "Zhang Jiuyang, what's wrong with you? Did something go wrong at this Huangquan gathering?"

He shook his head and said, "It was a close call. Everything went smoothly and we made a big breakthrough."

After a pause, he looked at Ao Li and said, "Do you know about whale oil?"

Ao Li nodded and said, "I know. Whales are quite rare and can usually only be found in the East China Sea."

"That's good……"

Zhang Jiuyang smiled and said, "In three days, I will be trading whale oil with someone on the coast of the East China Sea. I have never seen that stuff before. Ao Li, why don't you go with me then?"

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(End of this chapter)