The years when I explored the fairyland.

Chapter 240 237: Puppetry and War (Seeking votes)

When Xuanzhen Temple put up the red notice demanding life, all the evil spirits in the Dayun Dynasty suffered, and the one who suffered the greatest loss was naturally the Pure World Red Lotus Society.

Not only did they lose a former leader of the Red Lotus Sect, but the Beggar Army that they had carefully supported was also completely gone, and the middle and high-level leaders suffered heavy losses.

Of course, the worst-hit ones are not them, but the Alien Alliance!
After all, the Pure World Red Lotus Society is a religious sect with strong cohesion, profound background, and is extremely hidden. It is not easy to kill them, and it is even more difficult to find them.

While the Alien Alliance is said to be a sect of esoteric arts, it is actually more like a gang, with many factions within it, all passing down their own esoteric arts.

Their cohesion was already very poor, and a lot of information was public. In addition, in this attack on Xuanzhen Temple, the leader of the Alien Alliance, Zuo Qingtian, was the first to take action, and the huge wave he caused caused many deaths.

All these made the Alien Alliance the target of public criticism after the red sticker was released.

Not to mention the outside world, the first to get into chaos was actually within the organization, where powerful figures within the Alien Alliance colluded with the martial arts sects, hoping to sell their leader for a good price.

Zuo Qingtian’s head is worth a lot of money. As long as it is offered to Xuanzhen Temple, the immortal methods and magic will be found.

It’s a pity that it’s not just one person who has this idea, but a group of people.

The result was that when these people met each other, a huge fight broke out, in which the sky and earth were dark and the sun and moon disappeared.

When they stopped, they were shocked to find that Zuo Qingtian was no longer alive and could not be more dead.

Of course, if you think that those traitors of the Alien Alliance can benefit, you are wrong.

In fact, with Zuo Qingtian's body nowhere to be found, this group of elders from the Alien Alliance became the targets of other martial arts sects.

what?
You said you left the Alien Alliance?

So were you an elder, priest, deacon, or protector of the Alien Alliance before?
As long as it is, it's fine!

As long as it is, you can exchange it for contribution points in the Yellow Crane Tower, and exchange it for all kinds of good things. Of course, any affection, friendship, or agreement will have to be put aside.

The result was that within the Alien Alliance, all the people with titles became targets of others' hunting.

Chu Zhou knew about this matter. Well, he was not very clear about it before, but later on, the four major sects seemed to have made an agreement.

Certain messages will be automatically transmitted to Xuanzhen Temple, which makes the secret agents stationed by Xuanzhen Temple a little depressed.

They have received rigorous training, but now they have no use for their professional skills. Instead, various sects, even including the Dayun Dynasty, send all kinds of information to them.

In fact, the most common friction is between the three countries on the border. Although a full-scale war has not yet broken out, small-scale fighting has continued.

Unfortunately, after this part of the information was sent to Xuanzhen Temple, it fell into oblivion and there was no further response.

Back to the point, although Chu Zhou knew it, he still ignored it.

Perhaps there are innocent people in the Alien Alliance, but it is not an exaggeration to say that most of them are cruel and murderous. Moreover, Xuanzhen Temple also needs to establish its authority.

The Alien Alliance has run into trouble!

Of course, what he didn't expect was that under such a situation, there were actually people who dared to fall into the trap, passed the initial screening of Xuanzhen Temple, and came in front of him.

"Fortune teller, fortune teller, I seem to have heard of your name?" Chu Zhou narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he was lost in thought.

The fortune teller immediately said, "Drunken Monk, you must have known me from the Drunken Monk. Back then, he was captured by you in the wilderness, and he also revealed everything about me."

Chu Zhou suddenly realized: "That big monk? Where is he? Why doesn't he follow us?"

"he died!"

“Dead?!”

Chu Zhou nodded without any expression. He just looked at the two people in front of him and asked, "Then tell me, why should I keep you here?"

"I am proficient in divination!"

The divine fortune teller was not vague either. He took out a piece of silk cloth from his sleeves with both hands and shook it. On the left was the first couplet, which read: "To judge the Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, look at the sun and the moon in your palms." On the right was the second couplet, which read: "To measure Feng Shui and investigate the six directions, the universe is in your sleeves."

The Thousand Machines Guest also took out a horizontal scroll and put it on the fortune teller's forehead. There were only four words on it - accurate prediction!
Chu Zhou wanted to laugh for some reason, but the fortune teller said seriously: "Master, you are cultivating the way of immortality, so you should understand that this divination is not groundless, and my skills are not fake."

Chu Zhou nodded and said, "Yes, I admit that there are indeed truly capable people on the immortal path who can predict the future 500 years in the past and 500 years in the future with just the help of their fingers.

only……"

At this point, he paused, and then said quietly: "That can't possibly be you. If you have that kind of ability, there's no need to seek shelter in my Xuanzhen Temple."

“I cannot agree with what you said!

Yes, I have not been able to cultivate magical powers, and my fortune-telling is usually based on deception, but the inheritance of my lineage cannot be said to be false. If I really sacrifice my life, I can still get a glimpse of the secrets of heaven.

Otherwise, I won’t be able to gain a foothold in the Alien Alliance.”

"Then can you tell me my fortune?"

"I... can't count!"

"Are you showing your weakness now?"

The fortune teller hurriedly explained: "No, Master, I told you a fortune at the beginning, but I only took a peek and it almost cost me my life.

You are involved in a huge matter, and the cause and effect are so serious that it seems to involve the entire world, and it is not something that my humble tricks can explore. "

"Are you flattering me?"

"Master, everything I said is true, I dare not lie in the slightest."

The fortune teller glanced at Chu Zhou and saw that he looked impatient, and his words unconsciously became a little nervous.

The fortune teller knew better than anyone that this "interview" could only succeed and not fail.

But it was obvious that Chu Zhou was not interested in his greatest ability, so he could only settle for the next best thing: "Master, let's not talk about divination, I also understand Feng Shui, I can observe the mountains and rivers, and find the nodes of inspiration.

Or, if you want to explore for minerals and search for precious jade, gold and iron, I can help you."

"Can you prospect for mineral veins?"

Chu Zhou finally became interested and asked, "What do you think of the Red Dragon Mountains?"

The fortune teller shook his head decisively: "The Red Dragon Mountain Range runs from north to south, stretching for thousands of miles, with hundreds of mountaintops alone.

Moreover, the mountains are high and the forests are dense, the air is filled with miasma, there are all kinds of poisonous insects, snakes and ants everywhere, and spirit beasts and strange species are rampant, it is definitely not a good place to mine. "

Chu Zhou also shook his head firmly: "There is something wrong with your answer. The danger of the Red Dragon Mountains is not something you should consider. What I'm asking is, do you think there are any good things in there?"

"Of course there are. Not to mention precious medicinal herbs, the flesh and blood of spiritual beasts, and mountain treasures, there are a lot of mineral deposits in the Red Dragon Mountains. You can find almost anything you want.

Red Earth City, you know it?

That is just a branch of the Red Dragon Mountain Range. If we go deeper along it and observe the terrain, we will definitely be able to find a large enough mineral deposit."

"it is good!"

Chu Zhou smiled and said, "I will arrange some staff for you. You don't have to worry about the dangers, but I want to see the mineral deposits.

Gold, silver, copper, iron, including some rare minerals, as long as you can find them, I will reward you with a reward.

What you want is not only safety, but also immortal cultivation methods and even the true divination inheritance, which can be exchanged for."

"Really?"

"Are you worth my deception?"

"That's not the case, that's not the case!"

Chu Zhou turned his head slightly and looked at the silent man beside him.

The man was very thin, extremely thin, and tall, like a stick. His face was full of pits and pits, and he was extremely ugly.

There was only a pair of hands, crossed between the chest and abdomen, slender, white, with distinct joints, and extremely strong.

"What about you? Qianjike, what are your abilities?"

"My ancestors inherited the art of puppetry and were good at making all kinds of strange creations. But later on, the road to heaven and earth was cut off, and only some things that were not presentable were left."

"What's specific?"

“For example, this flying bird!”

Birds can fly of course, but the bird that Qianjike took out was made of wood, only the size of a palm, and very lifelike, with a pair of eyes rolling around.

I don't know how he tinkered with it, but the wooden wings immediately flapped, and with a "whoosh" sound, it flew up.

Chu Zhou looked at it with interest and asked, "What drives you?"

"The Qi drives the gears, and the gears drive the wings, so it's relatively easy to control. You can also use a clockwork drive, which is more complicated, but it doesn't consume Qi and has a longer range.

Of course, I have tried countless times to carve precise puppet spiritual patterns, trying to refine them into magical instruments.

Unfortunately, what greeted me was failure, failure again and again!"

"So, you're willing to give me a try?"

Qian Ji Ke looked up and met Chu Zhou's gaze, his eyes gleaming with desire, as if he had seen what he had been seeking all his life: "I have been learning this puppetry all my life. Making, carving, assembling, driving, countless attempts, countless failures, and countless times of regaining confidence."

“I know I am unwilling to accept this. I am unwilling to fail, and I am unwilling to see no hope after my whole life of hard work.

So I came here, even if I die here, as long as I can see that the puppetry I have learned all my life is not fake, I will be satisfied. "

Chu Zhou didn't say anything, but just looked at him. He could feel the determination and recklessness in the other's eyes.

So, he nodded in satisfaction, looked at the fortune teller beside him, and said, "You picked a very good partner. I like him very much. I like his persistence and recklessness."

The fortune teller immediately said, "In fact, there are still some people in our group, but when I told them my idea, only this madman was willing to take the risk with me!"

"Are you trying to buy opportunities for your friends?"

"Yes!"

The divine fortune teller nodded without hesitation and said, “But please rest assured, Master, we are all capable. Our secret techniques are derived from ancient techniques, and almost all of us have ancient immortal inheritances.

If you are willing to use us, you will never be disappointed.

Of course, the prerequisite is that you have to issue a pardon order, otherwise, I am afraid they will not be able to hold on until I return, and will die in the hands of those warriors. "

"I agree to your request, and as a reward for bringing this Thousand Machine Guest to me, I will have someone teach you the basics of Qi training.

However, if you want to get more, you need to work hard on your own.”

"Understood, Master, just watch me."

Turning his head again, Chu Zhou looked at Qian Ji Ke and asked, "I'm very curious, how can someone like you protect yourself? How can you fight against others?"

"It's very simple!"

Qianjike raised his hand, and the bird shot out like an arrow, as fast as a phantom, until it was outside the living room, a hundred meters away, and then it exploded with a "bang".

The air was filled with smoke and dust, and sawdust was flying everywhere, which was quite intimidating to look at.

"I added a lot of gunpowder in it, so the explosion is quite powerful. Of course, this method is limited to within a hundred meters, because the range I can control is only a hundred meters."

"You are also proficient in gunpowder?"

"It's just a way to make up for the lack of power."

“Very good, very good, although your puppetry skills are average, you are indeed the talent I need.

I will arrange for someone to lead you into the path of immortality, and I will also prepare for you to inherit the art of puppetry. Of course, I don't care about your own research, but I need your research topic, so you must do your best. "

"Really?"

"real!"

"Good good!"

Happiness came too suddenly, Qianjike was so excited that he was shaking all over. It was only when the divine fortune teller pulled him that he reacted and immediately said, "Master Chu, from now on, I will do whatever you say!"

"Alright, let's go down first! Fan Zhong?"

"Here!" Fan Zhong walked out from the door:

"Arrange them."

"Yes!"

After the three of them left, Chu Zhou just sat there without moving for a long time.

The Divine Calculator is fine, whether he has the ability or not is another matter, and those extras who didn't come are nothing. The most important thing is this Thousand Machines Guest, whom he likes very much.

In fact, Xuanzhen Temple has discovered a rich iron mine in the Chilong Mountains. It has also found a place where spiritual ideas gather and opened up a medicine garden.

These are unknown to outsiders, but they are the foundation of Xuanzhen Temple.

Previously, almost all the secret agents from other families picked out from Xuanzhen Temple were sent to these two places, where they served as prisoners while also working.

The medicinal field was fine, as it was going smoothly with the presence of Taoist Master Qingjing, but the mining of the iron ore was a big problem.

The main reason is that mining is physically demanding and hard work, so not many people are willing to do it.

Chu Zhou was unwilling to adopt the 'usual' method of finding some slaves to do this.

Having been in this world for some time, he adapted quickly and became accustomed to many things. However, there were some bottom lines that he was still unwilling to cross.

As for the Thousand Machine Guest, he naturally did not expect him to open mines, but designing, optimizing and building some mining tools, such as iron golems, mine carts, mining gunpowder and the like, should not be a difficult task.

If there are not enough people, tools can be used to make up for it, which can save manpower.

Just this point is enough for Chu Zhou to give him preferential treatment.

After the matter was settled, Chu Zhou did not stay for long, but turned into a beam of light and disappeared from the spot.

Following the mysterious feeling, he found Fan Tiehu deep underground.

At this time, Fan Tiehu was holding the formation plate in one hand and casting a spell with the other hand, with his eyes half open and half closed, as if sensing something.

Chu Zhou didn't disturb them, but just stood there and waited for a long time.

Finally, Fan Tiehu's eyes suddenly opened, gleaming with brilliance. If one looked into his eyes, the mountains and rivers seemed to be reflected in his pupils.

I saw that the main array plate in his hand was spinning again, and there seemed to be forty-seven small flags appearing in all directions, spinning continuously.

At this time, Chu Zhou asked: "How is it, how do you feel?"

Fan Tiehu's movements remained unchanged, even the scene reflected in his eyes did not change, but he opened his mouth to answer Chu Zhou's question.

"Big Brother, your method is feasible. Among the alchemy array, the array is the most difficult. I will familiarize myself with it first. It will be good indeed.

However, this mountain protection formation is too huge. I am just a foundation-building person, so even a simple sensing is difficult for me. "

"Don't rush, don't rush, take your time, any progress is good."

Chu Zhou comforted him with a few words and then left using the escape technique. When he reappeared, he was already outside the Fufa Hall.

Deep inside the Fufa Hall, in a secret room, four sticks of 'calming and soothing incense' were burning, each placed in a corner of the room. The pervasive fragrance made Wei Fangjie enter a flow state.

He held a talisman pen in one hand and pressed a blank yellow paper with the other, and maintained a posture of about to fall for a very long time.

When the 'fixing soul-soothing incense' had burned more than halfway, Wei Fangjie suddenly opened his eyes, dipped the talisman pen in cinnabar, and wrote on the yellow paper in one go.

It looked very fast, and it was completed in just a few breaths. When the talisman pen was raised, an intricate talisman was already written on the yellow paper.

Wei Fangjie didn't even dare to breathe, until after more than ten breaths, a flash of inspiration finally appeared on the yellow paper.

done?

It's done!!!

Wei Fangjie seemed a little bit unbelievable, and it took him a long time to react. He jumped three feet high, and the cinnabar on the pen was scattered everywhere, but he didn't care.

Looking closely, all kinds of discarded talisman papers were scattered everywhere under his feet.

It was not until then that Wei Fangjie discovered Chu Zhou standing outside the secret room. Without saying a word, he came up to him with the talisman in his hand.

"Big Brother, Big Brother, look! Look! My talisman is done!"

Chu Zhou took a glance and saw that there was a most basic golden talisman on the talisman paper, which was not stable yet.

But at this moment, he nodded in approval and said, "You are the second person to get started with Danqi Fuzhen after Xu Cheng. Not bad! Not bad!"

Regardless of whether it is good or not, being able to create something from nothing is already progress and should be affirmed.

"Hahaha, that's what I told you, I am talented. Although I'm not as good as my second senior brother, I'm much better than my third senior brother.

Hey, hey, I have to show off!"

Having said that, he ignored Chu Zhou and ran out. Chu Zhou's mouth twitched, feeling helpless.

To be honest, the least talented among the four brothers is indeed the third brother Yi Huai.

The other three have made more or less achievements in their respective fields, except Yi Huai, who, although he has fire-attribute magic power, has made no achievements in refining equipment.

Well, it cannot be said that there was no achievement. At least, he has now learned to manipulate fire and refine ore.

But this is something that even a blacksmith can do!

It was the same when Master Craftsman Ou Ye came. Although he knew that refining and forging were two different things, he still recruited him.

After an inspection, Chu Zhou felt that the sect was operating normally. Just as he was about to return to his own peak to continue reflecting on himself, Wei Jinkui came over.

He brought Chu Zhou some bad news—a fight had broken out!
The Golden Horde, Great Yan, and the Dayun Dynasty finally went to war!

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