Wet viviparity

Chapter 217: Stand by, cousins
Since Su Luo's death, Ji Ming has been keeping a low profile and paying close attention to the subsequent developments of the matter.

The death of a high-ranking Dragon and Tiger Master was no small matter. Although Su Luo had committed evil deeds, he was the abbot of the Sibeiyun Temple in Heshan after all. Ji Ming could not accurately estimate the subsequent impact.

In the Shushi Secret Cave on Yintai Mountain, news kept coming in for Ji Ming to hear and read.

The first to launch an attack was Master Ji Hai of Shafadong in Heshan Sect. She was the junior sister of Zen Master Sula and had a high prestige in Heshan Sect. She was also in the third stage of foundation building, but was about to pass away.

There have always been rumors that this nun is extremely protective of her shortcomings, has a fiery temper, and always judges herself by her relatives rather than by reason. As a result, she has suffered a lot. Unexpectedly, she still did not realize that disaster comes from the mouth.

Next is the Taoist Huozao, a virtuous and lofty individual who has many friends and relatives in the circle of Tiannan practitioners on Taiping Mountain. Zen Master Sula was quite friendly with him during his lifetime.

Taoist Huozao did not publicly attack or accuse Yu Jiming. He only expressed his dislike for Ji Ming and questioned the reputation of Jintong during a small gathering to discuss Taoism.

As the saying goes, a hidden arrow hurts the most, and Taoist Huozao's move is what really made Ji Ming wary.

In addition, there are many rumors, most of which come from Heshan or spread in the big city of Feixiong in Shanzuo, but they are only spread among small cultivators.

On the mountain, everything seemed calm, as if the person who died was just an insignificant person.

A month later, news came from Heguan that Zhenjun had made a final decision and asked him to practice with peace of mind and not to overthink.

A week later, Shu Si bought some information from the fire-fanning boy who was beside a real person on the mountain through the Qian family's channels. These information confirmed some earlier rumors.

This was said in the early days.

Fei Hu Zi searched for celestial beings and took them in as his disciples, part of which was instructed by Shan Shang.

The purpose of the mountain is that no matter whether the Zen master dies or the celestial being who blocks the way dies, the people who survive will eventually be in the big pot of Taiping Mountain.

Therefore, on the issue of the inevitable death between him and Sura, the people on the mountain had actually already reached a consensus, an idea that was absolutely beneficial to the last survivor.

The news from the Fire-Fan Boy now is that 'big things become small, and small things become nothing'. In the next three to four years, all news about Zen Master Sula will be suppressed.

This move is to reduce the heat, prevent public opinion on the matter from continuing to ferment, and not give interested parties the opportunity to cause trouble.

After three or four years, when everything has settled, the True Lord on the mountain will give a final, belated conclusion, exposing the matter in the form of a minor punishment and a major warning.

This is a strategy commonly used by the True Lord or the righteous. Even though Ji Ming knows that the result will be in his favor, he still doesn't like such a strategy.

This treatment made him feel the indifference of the collective will of the top leaders on the mountain, as if someone was saying, "Rules are rules, no matter how loud you shout, it's useless."

This also reminded him that if he encountered something that was difficult to determine right or wrong, or something that contradicted the conclusion on the mountain, he should handle it himself if he could.

Ji Ming's days in Soseki Cave were fulfilling. He was either studying the Taoist art of making talismans, or learning the mirage technique, or practicing those two spells, and training more strongmen.

After the public outcry following Sura's death gradually subsided, many groups within Fayan Bieyuan began to invite Ji Ming to discuss philosophy.

In this area, many senior wanderers, well-known left-wing practitioners, and Taoist families (monk families) all sent him letters, hoping to meet with him.

Ji Ming never refused and selectively participated in some banquets where people discussed Taoism.

At the banquet where people discussed Taoism, most of the participants were at the second stage of Qi Refining, including both Taoists and laymen. As soon as Ji Ming arrived there, he was praised highly, and whatever he said was greeted with applause.

Occasionally, the atmosphere was just right and someone would bow to him in public, wanting to take him as their master, which really ruined his mood.

In addition to participating in banquets, they also perform the duties of insect officials.

The four Yin officials of leopard, bird, fish and insect are set up to target evil spirits. The leopard official is responsible for those on the ground, the bird official is responsible for those in the sky, the fish official is responsible for those in the water, and the insect official is the least busy, being only responsible for a single type of insect.

Ji Ming went on a few symbolic missions and caught some insignificant poisonous insects.

However, due to the sudden deaths of the leopard official "White Scorpion Ghost" and the fish official "Red Carp Ghost" in the dark soil of Xiaoxi Mountain, Zhu Wen specifically asked Ji Ming to temporarily take on the responsibilities of the leopard and fish officials.

Ji Ming knew that it was Zhu Wen's self-esteem that was at work, or he could not bear to see his power in the court being taken away, so he made this move.

However, judging from the fact that Zhu Wen asked him to control the real power of these two officials, this senior brother still had some rationality in his head and knew that he, a person in the late stage of Qi Refining, could not bear such a great power in Yintu. Taking sides is an eternal topic, and even immortals cannot avoid it.

Ji Ming didn't want to stand on one side too early and thus be targeted by the other side, but the last time he borrowed Zhang Xiaoyuan's "Yuzu Bow" made him realize that sooner or later he would stand on Zhang Xiaoyuan's side.

Since he would have to borrow the bamboo bow again in the future, why not be more decisive?

He knew that he wanted to have the best of both worlds, but after killing Zen Master Sura, his mentality gradually became pragmatic, knowing that if he tried to have the best of both worlds, he would be doomed to please neither.

In addition, his master was about to die, and he had to think about the long-term issues of his background.

His senior brother Zhu Wen's mind is a little naive. He simply doesn't want others to become powerful in the courtyard. He doesn't analyze the dangers behind it at all. I'm afraid Ji Ming will have to wake him up.

After thinking it over, he had a secret conversation with this senior brother for a long time, reminded him of their situation, and then invited Zhang Xiaoyuan.

When Zhang Xiaoyuan came to the Shushi Secret Cave and saw Ji Ming in the small temple, although he was mentally prepared, he was still surprised.

Zhang Xiaoyuan sat in the temple openly, unable to hide his joy in his tone, and said, "I thought a cunning Taoist like you would definitely invite me later, when the situation is clearer."

We are all smart people among smart people, and we will naturally make the most beneficial choice for ourselves. That is why Zhang Xiaoyuan was so surprised.

For now, it is not in Jintong's interest to place a bet in advance, but it will put himself in danger. He does not think that Jintong can overcome his profit-seeking nature.

"You are the disciple of Lu Daojun, and you are also quite accomplished. No matter from which aspect, you are worth betting on in advance. Of course, I am willing to add icing on the cake."

"Do not!

Cousin Zhang, you are like a timely help. "

In the temple, Zhang Xiaoyuan was in high spirits. He couldn't help feeling proud and at the same time very moved.

Because he knows people's hearts and has insight into human nature, Zhang Xiaoyuan understands the extraordinary courage behind Ji Ming's decision. He is more confident in suppressing Jueguang and completely uniting this party.

"With you and Tiger Eye assisting me, we can carry out the mission in the mansion earlier." Zhang Xiaoyuan said excitedly.

Ji Ming understood Zhang Xiaoyuan's excitement. His joining Zhang Xiaoyuan, in a sense, represented a general trend and also proved indirectly that Zhang Xiaoyuan was the popular choice.

"The positions of Leopard and Fish are vacant. My Senior Brother Zhu Wen wants me to take up these two positions temporarily. What do you think of these two positions, Cousin Zhang?"

Ji Ming got straight to the point.

“Many people on the mountain know the inside story of the second all-out fight. The vacancies of these two officials must have attracted the attention of many people. I have to put the matter of filling these two vacancies on hold.

At least before Jueguang and I decide who is better, we can’t let any new people come up the mountain and disrupt the situation here.”

Ji Ming agreed deeply. As long as Zhang Xiaoyuan suppressed Jueguang and stabilized his own situation, no matter who came from the mountain, they could only join in or be isolated.

In the temple, Ji Ming and Zhang Xiaoyuan chatted for a long time, one calling him cousin and the other cousin, and they were as warm as brothers who had been separated for many years.

Finally, Zhang Xiaoyuan said to Ji Ming: "Given your talent and ability, it is really a waste of talent in Heguan. Besides, Taoist Feihu will not have much time left. Why don't I find another famous teacher for you?"

"not good!"

Ji Ming flatly refused.

Seeing that there was no falseness in Ji Ming's expression, Zhang Xiaoyuan had to give up.

"If you don't find another famous teacher, how can you improve your Taoism?" Zhang Xiaoyuan clapped his hands and said, "Well, I will introduce you to the mountain society."

"Taiping Society!"

(End of this chapter)