Dao Cheng Gui Xian

Chapter 52 Li Wushou, Dedicated to Public Service
Upon hearing this, the vast river of yin energy fell silent.

Even the tentacles of the Martial God, which stretched to some unknown place, suddenly stopped.

After a long while, the cool buzzing sound rang out again, but this time it carried a strange connotation.

"Oh? How did you come to such a conclusion, High Priest?"

Li Wushou remained respectfully bowed. "High Priest?" he asked, no longer addressing her directly as Li Wushou. His face held a solemn expression as he slowly spoke.

"Qiao Ji, on the night Xi Nang ate people, Zhu Si Hai's nephew Zhu Fang was holding a bell. The scent emanating from this bell was the same as that of the two evil spirits. Moreover, Zhu Fang's expression was very strange; he was very tense, but not towards the evil spirits, but rather as if he was on guard."

At this point, Li Wushou paused slightly, raised his head to look at the City God and the Martial God, and then said, "We!"

The word "we" was emphasized, and the City God nodded subconsciously upon hearing it!
"Oh? Even if this evil spirit was raised by Zhu Fang, why can't it be that Zhu Fang did it on his own?"

Upon hearing this, Li Wushou remained calm and composed, then replied confidently, "Because the river god has many children!"

"The river god worshipped in Cuijia Village was originally a black carp from the Emerald River. After being raised by the old man of Cuijia Village, it transformed into a strange god. Later, it was thanks to the kindness of the City God that it was added as the ancestral god of the village and the local food stalls."

"Refining the Stream Bag requires a large number of fetal pendants and infant corpses. If one can collect so many infant corpses in a short time without attracting attention, it must be related to the river god's many children!"

"So Zhu Fang, a nephew of a city lord, can command the old man of Cui Family Village to refine evil spirits, but he cannot command the river god. If he wants the river god to cooperate, he must have a very important figure in Wufang City to support him!"

"The one in the city with the power and guts to do such a thing is clearly not Zhu Fang, but the city lord Zhu Sihai!"

"Therefore, I conclude that Zhu Sihai is definitely plotting against the City God with wolfish ambitions. I beg the City God to investigate thoroughly!"

These words were eloquent and sincere, perfectly portraying a loyal high priest, and even Li Wushou himself was moved by them!
What's more, it's like forcing the City God, whose mind is about to fall asleep, to do something else.
I thought that Lin You was intelligent and loyal after Xiao Panshan, but I didn't expect that Li Wushou not only had excellent talent in cultivation, but also had an exceptionally meticulous mind!

Li Wushou had no idea that Zhu Sihai had arrived at the City God Temple on a sparrow that night, nor about his own physical condition. He was able to deduce so much just from a few flaws in Zhu Fang's deductions!
This vision and ability far surpass those of Xiao Panshan, who considers himself a seasoned veteran.
He could indeed instantly reclaim all the Yin energy of the priests, and those who had cultivated the Yin Refining Technique of the priests would instinctively revere him, but he could not control their hearts or enhance their abilities.

This Li Wushou is not only intelligent, but also wholeheartedly cares about the City God Temple. He is truly a lucky charm for his family!

In the past few days, the City God also noticed something was wrong with himself. His soul was inexplicably tired, but after a long investigation, he found nothing. He could only put himself into a deep sleep, trying to freeze the situation with the help of the Yin Qi River!
But the priest had been away for a long time and had not returned, which made her uneasy!

Hearing Lin You's praise of Li Wushou's strength today made her more curious about this newly promoted High Priest. Originally, it was the Martial Priest who summoned him, but she took the initiative to summon him before falling asleep.

Upon meeting him, she discovered that Li Wushou was even more surprising than Lin You had described! More importantly, he was incredibly meticulous and devoted to her! He was talented, intelligent, and loyal! He was more than capable of handling important tasks for her!

Having made up his mind, the City God slowly spoke: "High Priest Li Wushou is sharp-minded and utterly loyal. I hereby bestow upon you a magic sword. Seeing this sword is as if I am personally present!"

These words not only rang in Li Wushou's ears, but also in the ears of all the priests in the City God Temple, no matter where they were!

"Hi~!"

Feng Sishui was in the front hall, maintaining order among the worshippers offering incense, when he heard the sound and gasped in shock!
My thighs seem to have gotten thicker!
Lin You, waiting outside the hall, was taken aback for a moment, then his attitude became even more respectful. Compared to High Priest Li Wushou, he still had a lot to learn!
No matter how much you do on a regular basis, it can't withstand divine favor!

It seems I need to change my strategy. Instead of trying to impress the Martial Priest, I should try to impress the High Priest. A casual remark from the High Priest might be worth a month's work for me!

The other priests had various expressions, but they all knew that from now on, the Grand Priest Li Wushou would be the fourth great mountain in the City God Temple, after the civil and military priests!

Li Wushou's expression shifted slightly. The City God's magic sword?

As soon as the City God finished speaking, the Yin Qi River suddenly surged with a wave, and a streak of light rushed toward Li Wushou!

Li Wushou subconsciously reached out and took it. It was slightly cool to the touch, and the blade was like jade! The yin energy in his meridians was slowly drawn into the blade, and the magic sword immediately burst out with a wisp of cold light. With a gentle swing!
The boulder hanging upside down over Xiao Panshan was suddenly cut off at one corner, startling Li Wushou! Luckily, it wasn't aimed at the old man!

Xiao Panshan's eyes were tightly closed, but that didn't mean he had no senses. A bead of cold sweat trickled down his forehead. What a close call! If he had really been beaten by Li Wushou, and the City God had praised Li Wushou, he would have had no way to reason with him!
"Thank you, City God, for bestowing this sword!"

The City God nodded slightly. This magic sword was indeed a perfect match for Li Wushou! Li Wushou's strength would also be enhanced by wielding the magic sword!
"I am about to enter a deep slumber. All matters concerning the City God Temple, large and small, will be decided by your word. If you encounter any difficulties, you may awaken the Martial God! In addition, I have three things to tell you!"

Seeing the City God's solemn expression, Li Wushou sheathed his magic sword behind him, bowed, and replied, "City God, please give your orders!"

"First, I need you to recruit all twelve minor priests in the City God Temple as soon as possible! This is a method of alliance among the priests. After the minor priests are recruited, you will teach them!"

As he spoke, another scroll flew out from the river of yin energy. Li Wushou reached out and took it, feeling both curious and troubled. He didn't know how to do it himself, so how could he teach it?
The City God, however, seemed completely unconcerned, certain that Li Wushou would definitely succeed!
He continued, "Secondly, I need you to find out the whereabouts of the Civil Official as soon as possible and notify him to return to the City God Temple immediately! This must be done quickly! I can sense that the Civil Official is trapped somewhere outside the city! Do you understand?"

"Yes!"

Li Wushou was unwilling, but he had no choice at the moment. It was just a magic sword, but this was too much trouble!
"Third, after you have gathered the junior priests, you will lead the troops to raze the river god and Cui Family Village to the ground!"

After the three points were finished, a thick aura of malevolence surged up in the long river. The City God, who was in charge of the five directions, was not a clay idol. It was already a blessing that a mere village could survive. If the River God and Cui Family Village dared to interfere in his and Zhu Sihai's affairs, then they should be prepared to die and their clans be exterminated!
This should also serve as a warning to the evil spirits outside the city!
I'm not dead yet, who would dare to mess with me?
(End of this chapter)