Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 320 Demonic Cultivator Attack
At this time, Li Yunjing was unaware that his appreciation had stirred up many troubles in Yingtian Prefecture.

After Zhu Wanyun finished her performance, she returned to Li Yunjing's side. This time, Li Yunjing and Zhu Wanyun shared common interests and could chat happily.

The emperor and his royal family, including all the civil and military officials, dared not disturb Li Yunjing and Zhu Wanyun's conversation. They could only quietly savor the food, drink the wine, and speak in hushed tones.

The emperor, however, showed no sign of disappointment. On the contrary, the smile on his face remained almost unchanged as he eavesdropped on Li Yunjing and Zhu Wanyun's conversation.

Of course, he didn't hear anything particularly interesting either.

Li Yunjing mostly praised Zhu Wanyun's talent, discussed music theory with her, and intentionally gave her guidance on her practice, combining it with her knowledge of music theory...

The welcoming banquet lasted until midnight.

When Li Yunjing left, he was quite happy and even chatted with the emperor, Zhu Wanyun, for a while.

Thus, amidst the farewells of the crowd, he boarded the carriage he had been in earlier and was escorted back to the Shenxiao Temple by the royal family.

……

For the next three days, Li Yunjing did not go out of the Shenxiao Temple.

Regardless of which faction extended the invitation, Li Yunjing had Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo decline it.

Combining the intelligence from the Shenxiao Temple with his own knowledge, Li Yunjing gained a deep understanding of the complex environment of Yingtian Prefecture.

If you don’t check, you won’t know. If you check, you will be shocked.

The civil and military officials in the Ming Dynasty were quite influential!

If Li Yunjing hadn't come from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," he really wouldn't have been able to control the situation if he were from any other power!

First-rate sects and their families often wield considerable influence!

Li Yunjing was quite wary of some of these forces, which made him realize that this secular world also involved many people and forces.

With reservations in mind, and given that Li Yunjing had already accepted the money, he naturally had to do the job.

Finding an excuse, Li Yunjing went into seclusion in the main hall where he resided.

This seclusion has left many outside forces bewildered.

What exactly is this important figure from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" up to?
Would the Shenxiao Dao Sect really send just one important figure to waste time here?
Li Yunjing's every move was thoroughly analyzed, and suddenly, undercurrents surged throughout Yingtian Prefecture. Some of the second and third generation members were forbidden from leaving their homes to avoid causing trouble.

In this situation, not to mention outsiders, even Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo were a bit confused. This Senior Brother Li had just gone into seclusion?
What's the point of seclusion in this wretched place?
Wouldn't it be twice as effective to go into seclusion in the blessed land of the "Shenxiao Mountains"?
What are you doing here?

These insignificant people had no idea that Li Yunjing had been punished and had been exiled to this godforsaken place.

Li Yunjing didn't show up here with any so-called "mission" to deal with anyone!

……

Li Yunjing ignored the speculations from the outside world and focused on his seclusion in peace, undisturbed and very comfortable.

This time, the main focus of my seclusion is still on practicing those cultivation techniques.

Three months passed quietly. Then one day, Li Yunjing suddenly opened his eyes. The brilliant light flashed and disappeared in an instant, and life returned to normal.

After three months of arduous training, Li Yunjing completely stabilized his cultivation at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, and during this time he also gained a deeper understanding of some of what he had learned.

Upon arriving at the Shenxiao Temple, Li Yunjing couldn't remain hidden for too long; he needed to at least go out and inquire about the recent situation.

With this idea in mind, Li Yunjing left his main hall and summoned Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo.

Upon seeing Li Yunjing, who had been in seclusion for a long time, Li Linzi's face lit up with joy, and he exclaimed, "Master, you have finally emerged from seclusion!"

"what happened?"

Judging from Li Linzi's expression, something seemed to have happened. Li Yunjing frowned and asked in a deep voice.

Gu Wenzhuo, who was standing nearby, picked up the conversation and hurriedly said, "That's what happened! Last month, many strange things happened in Yingtian Prefecture. Some mortals died for no reason, which is very suspicious!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing's expression turned even more unpleasant.

You have to understand that if only a few, dozens, or hundreds of people died, it would be a drop in the ocean in a big city like Yingtianfu, and not worth mentioning!
These two look so anxious; there must be quite a few dead already.

So Li Yunjing asked, "How many people died? What were their symptoms?"

"In just one month, as many as seven or eight thousand people have died in the city! Many of them were entire families who died together. Recently, there have been rumors in the city that a plague has broken out!"

Seeing Li Yunjing's serious expression, Li Linzi understood that the abbot knew what they meant and quickly said.

"so many people?"

Li Yunjing couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. He looked at Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo, his face showing displeasure, and said in a deep voice, "Why didn't you two report such a big thing sooner!"

By the end, Li Yunjing's voice had turned icy cold!

This caused Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo's expressions to change drastically, realizing that the abbot was angry!

If Li Yunjing were merely a temple abbot, there would be no problem; you can be angry if you want!

However, Li Yunjing is still a true disciple!
A truly powerful figure could send a single letter back to the sect and have Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo accused of dereliction of duty!

"We're innocent! You said you were in seclusion and shouldn't be disturbed! We wouldn't dare come to your door so easily!"

"Yes! We've been to your residence four or five times recently, but we haven't heard from you at all. We know you're in seclusion, and we really don't dare to disturb you!"

Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo, one after the other, both protested their innocence.

"Ok!"

After hearing their explanations, Li Yunjing's expression softened slightly.

He asked, "Didn't you bring anyone to take a look?"

"I've already seen it!"

Li Linzi gave a wry smile and said, "Brother Gu and I examined fifty or sixty corpses! But judging from their manner of death, it seems they were possessed!"

"We two are not very skilled, so we really couldn't tell!"

Gu Wenzhuo added from the side.

"Ugh!"

Li Yunjing sighed, knowing that the two of them had no other options.

Li Yunjing couldn't help but feel disdain for Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo. How could these two have the appearance of experts from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"?

Is that how you answer your own question?

If they weren't fellow disciples, Li Yunjing would have been tempted to curse, "Useless!"

Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo knew they had lost face in front of Li Yunjing, so they stood respectfully to the side, behaving themselves and not daring to say anything more.

Li Yunjing thought for a moment and then asked, "The imperial city doesn't belong to our 'Shenxiao Temple,' so what about the royal family, and the various high-ranking officials and nobles?"

"The Prefect of Yingtian Prefecture has begun an investigation, but their competence is not very good, and they have not found anything either!"

When Li Linzi said this, her voice seemed to rise a little.

The fact that someone else was just as incompetent as him made Li Linzi feel somewhat better.

Upon hearing Li Linzi's words, Li Yunjing sneered disdainfully and said, "Take me to examine the body! I want to see who's causing trouble here and daring to stir up trouble in my office!"

As the Grand Preceptor of the Ming Dynasty, Li Yunjing naturally had the responsibility to deal with evil spirits!
This is his job, he can't ignore it!
"By the way, there's something I'm not sure if I should say!"

Gu Wenzhuo seemed to remember something and said in a low voice.

Li Yunjing glared at the man and said in a deep voice, "What time is it? Speak your mind! What kind of behavior is this, hesitating like this!"

Gu Wenzhuo blushed after being reprimanded by Li Yunjing, gave a dry laugh, and said, "It was Princess Wanyun who came to see you to discuss a joint investigation into this matter!"

"Okay! Go and summon the royal family. I want to speak with them personally!"

Upon hearing that it was Zhu Wanyun who was looking for him, Li Yunjing's expression softened slightly, and he gave the order in a calm tone.

"laugh……"

Gu Wenzhuo and Li Linzi responded at the same time, but inwardly they sneered, thinking, "What are you pretending for?"
He's just after Princess Wanyun!

Three months ago, after the banquet, the news had already spread like wildfire.

Just as the two were about to go out, suddenly, they heard messy footsteps outside, and their breathing was like a bellows. Li Yunjing shook his head repeatedly at the sound.

What kind of disciple is this?!
A moment later, two Qi Refining Realm disciples entered the hall, shouting, "Something terrible has happened! The two Vice Abbots are in trouble again!"

"You insolent fools! Do you even have the dignity of disciples of the Xuanmen Sect? The abbot is here, why don't you come and pay your respects?" Seeing his disciples' insolence, Li Linzi's face turned red with anger. He shouted angrily and then pointed at the two Qi Refining Realm disciples.

"Disciple Wang Wu (Liu Hui) pays respects to the Abbot!"

After being scolded, Wang Wu and Liu Hui finally realized what was happening and saw Li Yunjing. They quickly bowed and greeted him.

"Hmm! No need for formalities! Tell me what happened!"

Although Li Yunjing was dissatisfied with these low-level disciples, he wouldn't take it out on them. Naturally, he held Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo accountable for this.

"Here's what happened! Several of our fellow disciples went out on patrol and came to an alley in the north of the city when they were suddenly ambushed. Five or six of them were killed, and several others were seriously injured!"

Wang Wu lowered his head and quickly reported.

"what!"

"This is outrageous! Someone actually attacked and killed disciples of the Divine Firmament Dao Sect!"

Before Li Yunjing could say anything, Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo's expressions changed drastically, and they both angrily rebuked him.

Killing a disciple of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is an extremely serious crime!
In any case, the people of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" cannot have died in vain!
Whoever kills these people must have their entire family wiped out, leaving no one alive!
"Hmph! Lead the way, I'm going to take a look!"

Li Yunjing's expression was equally grim. As the abbot, he felt ashamed that his subordinates had suffered such heavy casualties.

"Yes! Abbot, please come with us!"

Wang Wu and Liu Hui knew the situation was urgent, so without saying much, they turned around and ran with all their might towards the outside of the Shenxiao Temple.

Li Yunjing, Li Linzi, and Gu Wenzhuo followed behind the two at a leisurely pace, heading towards the scene of the incident.

Upon arriving at the northern city of Yingtianfu, Li Yunjing scanned the surroundings with his divine sense and, without needing Wang Wu or Liu Hui to guide him, discovered something unusual.

Li Yunjing abruptly changed direction, passing Wang Wu and Liu Hui, and flew ahead towards the alley.

Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo's expressions changed. They knew that Li Yunjing's spiritual sense was far superior to theirs and that he had already discovered the crime scene. The two of them also accelerated, overtaking Wang Wu and Liu Hui, and quickly chased after Li Yunjing.

In the time it takes to breathe three, Li Yunjing arrived at the alley.

Corpses lay scattered on the ground, and two wounded disciples leaned against the wall in a disheveled state, being treated by people from the Shenxiao Temple. Nearby, some royal retainers and members of the royal family were asking about the appearance of the enemy.

Zhu Wanyun was among them.

Li Yunjing looked at his two disciples, whose injuries were quite severe. Their chest bones were broken, and their internal organs were even damaged. There was blood at the corners of their mouths, and they spoke weakly.

Upon seeing the two men's miserable state, Li Yunjing disregarded the surrounding disciples' bows and strode forward. He immediately began to heal them, feeding each of them a second-tier healing pill. Once the two men's complexions had improved slightly...

Li Yunjing shouted, "Who did this?!"

The voice was chilling, and Li Yunjing's anger had already been ignited.

Whoever it is, what their purpose is—whether it's a conspiracy, a provocation, or an accident—it's all insignificant now.

The enemy has only one fate: death!
"It's a demonic cultivator! It's a demonic cultivator!"

One of the wounded soldiers, catching his breath, exclaimed, "We saw it clearly! It's definitely a demonic technique, extremely strange! There are five enemies in total, and they even have demonic weapons!"

"How brave!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing sneered, "You really don't know what's good for you!"

"Your Excellency, what should we do now?"

Seeing Li Yunjing's murderous look, many people dared not approach. Only Zhu Wanyun mustered her courage, cautiously approached a little, and whispered.

The clear and melodious sound was very moving, and Li Yunjing calmed down a bit after hearing it.

"Even a mere little devil like you can't escape my grasp!"

Li Yunjing sneered, glanced at the battlefield, then at the corpses, and repeatedly grabbed at the invisible energy in his hands.

Then Li Yunjing closed his eyes and secretly activated the "Purple Cloud Forging Divine Secrets Technique" to deduce the streams of primordial energy and search for the whereabouts of the murderer.

"Celestial Secrets Technique" ranks among the top of all cultivation arts and is the most mysterious of them all.

Although Li Yunjing did not specialize in cultivating "Heavenly Secrets Techniques", his divine skill, "Purple Cloud Forging Divine Heavenly Secrets Techniques", was sufficient to deduce heavenly secrets and find enemies.

As soon as this divine technique was unleashed, a buzzing sound filled Li Yunjing's sea of ​​consciousness. His sea of ​​consciousness was almost boiling as he continuously analyzed the primordial energy he had captured...

Half an hour later, beads of sweat appeared on Li Yunjing's forehead, and he suddenly opened his eyes!
Just now, he used up ten years of his lifespan to deduce this matter!

"The Art of Heavenly Secrets" is unpredictable and can be used to deduce the secrets of heaven. It can make various calculations with great accuracy, but the price to be paid is also very high.

It will consume the lifespan of the diviner!

Under normal circumstances, no one would be willing to deduce anything over such trivial matters!
After all, life is one's own, and it is something to be cherished; no one would want to waste it.

However, at this moment, Li Yunjing was already furious!

They simply don't have the patience to wait for the investigation results!

Li Yunjing spent those ten years of his life!

All for the sake of eliminating all enemies!
For the past half hour, many people around have been staring blankly at Li Yunjing, wondering what this important figure is doing!
Only Li Linzi, Gu Wenzhuo, and Zhu Wanyun vaguely suspected that Li Yunjing was using "Heavenly Secrets Technique".

All three were greatly shocked, and their gazes toward Li Yunjing were filled with awe.

Is this the formidable strength of a true disciple of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"?
Can he even master a divine art like "Celestial Secrets"?

Furthermore, such a powerful figure has gone so far as to waste his lifespan, calculate the secrets of heaven, and investigate the murderer for the sake of a few disciples with Qi Refining Realm cultivation?

"Guanzhu..."

Li Linzi asked cautiously.

His heart pounded as he asked the question, fearing that Li Yunjing might not have calculated the result and instead wasted his lifespan, making him the target of his anger.

"Alright! I've found out about these people! They're asking for it! They actually killed people and then dared to hide in the city!"

Li Yunjing waved his hand, interrupting Li Linzi's question, and directly stated the result.

Should we go after them now?

Seeing Li Yunjing's great abilities, Zhu Wanyun's eyes practically sparkled. She looked up at Li Yunjing and asked him a question.

"Of course! Follow me!"

Li Yunjing sneered, and with a swift movement, he drifted away like a wisp of smoke.

Li Linzi instructed some disciples to take care of the wounded, while he, Gu Wenzhuo, Zhu Wanyun, and several royal Qi Refining Realm retainers gave chase.

Li Yunjing's pursuit speed was extremely fast, and the enemies seemed very confident in their ability to conceal their movements, showing no intention of relocating.

In just three or four breaths, Li Yunjing arrived outside a courtyard.

"Whoosh whoosh..."

Before long, Li Linzi, Gu Wenzhuo, Zhu Wanyun and the others also caught up.

"Whose residence is this?"

Li Yunjing stood at the door and asked Zhu Wanyun.

"This...I'm not sure! I'll have someone investigate immediately!"

Zhu Wanyun hesitated for a moment, then quickly took out the "message talisman" and sent the message back.

"Let's go! Let's go in and take a look! I'm curious, where did this demonic cultivator come from, daring to act so recklessly in the capital!"

Li Yunjing sneered and gave the order.

"it is good!"

Before Li Yunjing could even push the door open, Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo, one on each side, had already kicked the door open and rushed inside.

"Bang bang bang..."

Almost instantly, a fierce battle broke out in the courtyard.

Li Yunjing scanned the area with his divine sense and saw Li Linzi and Gu Wenzhuo fighting against five black-clad demonic cultivators. The two were gaining the upper hand and it seemed that they would be able to defeat them soon.

Li Yunjing was somewhat satisfied with this, and then he stepped into the courtyard.

(End of this chapter)