I'm just an ordinary Taoist priest

Chapter 259 Chang'an
Gu Yao walked all the way, and along with his cultivation, he encountered a continuous stream of strange and unfair things. Fortunately, he didn't encounter any particularly difficult troubles, so he relaxed slightly.

And the news of his journey slowly spread in Chang'an.

Chang'an is located in the middle of Guanzhong, with Tongguan in the east, Wuguan in the south, Sanguan in the west, and Xiaoguan in the north. Therefore, it occupies the favorable conditions of advancing, attacking, retreating and defending.

It is rumored that when Taizu established Chang'an as his capital when he entered the Central Plains, all the officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty opposed it, saying: "Chang'an is located in the west and north, and it has deviated from the prosperous place in the Central Plains. The rich city in the world is in the south, and Chang'an has a bad climate. , summer is extremely hot, winter is severe cold, mountains and rivers are both barriers and restrictions, it is difficult to expand the city, and the population of the people in the capital is limited, so Luoyang is not the capital, it is the world."

But Taizu of the Great Zhou said: "The general situation of the world is uncertain at the time, the monsters in the north are staring at each other, and the reckless west is also gnashing their teeth and staring. Chang'an is the capital, but it is a warning to us not to slack off just because we occupy the Central Plains for a while. The world is uncertain, and Chang'an is The first Xiongguan."

After the Taizu established, four consecutive generations of emperors worked hard, went out of Xiaoguan and Sanguan nine times, and finally ruled the world.

That is to say, from then on, Da Zhou began to plan to move the capital again. As the minister said at the time, Chang'an has a limited population and is located in the northwest. After all, it will move to the Central Plains, and there will be the extremely prosperous eastern capital Luoyang.

About two-thirds of the time each year, the emperors of all generations spent in Luoyang, especially in the scorching heat and winter. Although Chang'an was the capital of the country, it had actually been reduced to a vice capital.

Only Jing Yesi still sticks to this place, and Chang'an has become a holy city for practitioners. It is said that there is one cultivator for a hundred people, and one true way for a hundred cultivators.

The true way is the cultivator of the Yin God. Although it is a bit exaggerated, it can also be seen what the state of Chang'an is now.

Nowadays, all kinds of big competitions in the Great Week, from the competitions within the Taoist sect to the debates on Buddhism and Taoism, are all held here.

Right now, the closest major event in the Great Zhou Dynasty is the selection of the "Fuxi Pagoda". Various Taoist sects and even Buddhist temples sent people to come, because the head of the department promised to allow more people to participate this year.

Although the number of people entering the pagoda is still small, for small sects and small Taoist temples, this is also an opportunity to show off the strength of their own Taoist sect. Make a good eye, make a face, and advertise. If you are lucky, you can kill a Shenxiao faction and a Vulcan sect. Disciples like that, then the heifer flies on the plane, and the cow is better than the sky.

As for the disciple who knocked down the three great gates
Hiss, I dare not think about it, if I really think about it, I can wake up from my dream with a smile.

All in all, because of the upcoming selection contest, the whole of Chang'an was extremely lively, more and more Taoists came here, and even the people in the city often talked about it.

Li Jiuhe walked out of Jing Yesi with his waist supported, twisted his extremely sore neck, and complained to the colleagues beside him: "Recently, the business has increased several times, and I am busy from Mao to Shen every day, but I have to The old man is exhausted."

"Yeah, yeah, we're just mortals, we've been so busy for 20 days, but we're going to be exhausted, and I feel that something's wrong with us, no, the hard work is over early today, I'm going to Caidiezhao to relax, Brother Li Together?"

Li Jiuhe swallowed his saliva, touched the purse subconsciously, and shook his head: "No, no, I can't bear it anymore, so I went to the Orchid Wine Shop to drink some wine, and went back to sleep earlier."

"In that case, let's say goodbye."

Li Jiuhe bid farewell to his colleagues, rubbed his waist and walked towards the casino.

"Hey, the money is not enough. I bought a house a few days ago, but I didn't even go to drink some wine. That's all. Recently, the casino is suppressing those who participated in the competition. I have been sorting out the internal information for so long. , just press a few dozen taels casually, and earn a few thousand taels."

As an ordinary clerk, he was busy these days with this group of young heroes who were about to come, and he knew all kinds of information about the best of them.

After going around a few times in various workshops, I sneaked into the largest gambling workshop—Sanhefang. It is said that behind this house is a member of the royal family and has a very good reputation.

With some effort, Li Jiuhe squeezed forward, raised his head and frowned at the information on the table.

Not surprisingly, the most popular one is Young Celestial Master, Zhang Qingchen, even if he wins, he won't make any money at all, and he may even be manipulated by the royal family, and then he will cut you off. Anyway, they are left handed and right handed.

Behind Wu Zimo, Zhang Qinghe, Zhang Qingxuan, Zhang Lingxu, Gong Jinglun
Without exception, there are three main gates.

It can be seen that everyone has a lot of confidence in the three main gates.

Li Jiuhe smacked his lips: "As I expected, no matter what the three major gates are, they are not losing money, but they are just not losing money."

These people have already been bet for some 10 taels, and they earn very little. To keep their capital, Li Jiuhe shook his head, saying that they might as well buy two jugs of wine now, why delay here for another month.

"Gu Yao. Where is Gu Yao? I remember his reputation is quite big. Recently, there have been rumors about him everywhere in Chang'an, saying that he is the reincarnation of the land master. Wherever he goes, the injustice will be cleared away. All the way. He is a hero and has been called Gu Daxia."

Li Jiuhe narrowed his eyes and found Gu Yao among a bunch of names.

"Hey, he's so underappreciated? It's so strange."

The odds for Gu Yao to win the championship are one to eighty-seven, which is relatively low. The others have already soared to over a hundred. The main reason is that there is Zhang Qingchen who won the championship. The odds are infinitely low by default. Gu Yao lost Zhang Qingchen's move in the rumors, so the odds are not bad.

The problem is that there are not many people pressing Gu Yao in the top seven. Is it possible that Chang'an feels that Gu Yao can't even make it to the top seven?So dislike him?
Li Jiuhe thought about it, and searched and searched for a long time to find eight pieces of silver from his arms: "Press Gu Yaoqian."

He gritted his teeth: "Win the championship!"

Amidst the surprised eyes, Li Jiuhe put the note away with a sullen face: "According to my Jing Yesi's information, Zhang Qingchen has learned the five thunders and is theoretically invincible, but I accidentally heard that Changle County In the communication between Lord Ningyu and Master Ningyu, the two of them think that Gu Yao is the number one in the contemporary era, since this is the case, it is better to fight."

The person next to him gave a thumbs up: "Dude is so ruthless, he dared to suppress this, and he didn't hide his face. These days, there are a few people who sneakily suppressed Gu Yao's top seven, and those who suppressed the championship will be rewarded with money."

Li Jiuhe pricked up his ears: "Masked? Sneaky? Why do you have to be so sneaky?"

The people next to him were a little surprised: "You don't know? No wonder you dare to press so swaggeringly. I can tell you secretly that Gu Yao offended the adults in the court. He was involved in the Guogong case in Chang'an before, so a gang People have been scolding him every day, and even sent people to watch over Gu Yaoying, as long as they recognize him, they will try their best to rectify it."

Li Jiuhe took out a handkerchief and silk scarf and wrapped it around his face: "Oh?"

This person became interested: "Gu Yao had the notoriety of being a patricide before, which is a big stain, and besides, he is a wild grass. There are rumors that he fished in troubled waters to participate in the fight against the evil god, but in the end he didn't even look down on the evil god. He was chasing and killing him like crazy, and he didn't do anything, he just went in to get some credit, anyway, he was trying to catch his lack of virtue."

"The person Gu Yao offended, it's a big deal anyway."

Li Jiuhe nodded: "Thank you for reminding me, brother."

I touched the money bag again, there are still two coins in it, let's choose another one
Li Jiuhe sighed: "Anyway, I can barely count the blood of the royal family, so my surname is Li, and I'm still on duty for Jing Yesi, so I won't be killed by someone."

In a row of names, he swayed around and around: "Yan Yiyuan, I remember Master Liu said that he had comprehended the earth magic, so let's beat him to the top seven."

Stumbling, Gu Yao and his party spent a month of hard work, and finally saw the dark city of Chang'an.

Chang'an is pitch black, the city walls stretch to the sky, devouring the light that shines on it, as long as you don't step into the city gate, stand outside, even if you lie down at the city gate and look in, it is just as dark.

The entire city is surrounded by a huge formation, and any outside investigation cannot find out the secrets inside.

This is the most powerful fortress of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Even if a celestial master entered Chang'an City, he would not be able to act recklessly. Perhaps the most powerful chief in the world lived in it all year round and never left. According to folk rumors, the chief will always be Sitting on the highest attic in the city, the stars in the sky are his eyes, and the sun and moon are his weapons.

With a slightly apprehensive mind, Gu Yao showed the token of Jingyuan, and walked into Chang'an with Die'er.

As soon as he walked through the city gate, he could feel the invisible net cast on his body.

Jing Yin and Die Er also frowned slightly, only Xiao Hu, who was not caught by the invisible giant net, was still looking around heartlessly.

"Formation, let's go first, and find someone to ask when we go in."

Gu Yao felt it carefully, the giant net was something like luck, it couldn't break free, but it was only for positioning.

"Go to Jing Yesi, Jingyuan can live there directly."

Jingyesi in Chang'an is like an inner city, occupying the area of ​​four squares and adjacent to the imperial palace.

After Gu Yao showed his token and explained his request, someone took him to an empty courtyard, which was similar to a courtyard house and was extraordinarily secluded.

All the objects in the courtyard are as lifelike as new, and even the tea is warm.

The most amazing thing is that after entering the courtyard, the net that wrapped them also disappeared.

Jing Yin and Die Er also breathed a sigh of relief. The net fell on them, as if there was a steel knife on their necks. They were extremely uncomfortable, but they finally felt more comfortable now.

Following Gu Yao in the courtyard, after the house was allocated, Gu Yao wanted to go for a walk in the city again, which could be regarded as asking for news, but the two immediately refused.

It seems that he really hates this website, Gu Yao looked at Xiyan, and Xiyan also turned around, expressing that he was very tired.

This journey is indeed quite tiring, and Xiyan, who is not high in cultivation, has also suffered enough. The main reason is that no matter where they go, something will always come to them, which is really troublesome.

"Okay then, I'll go out alone, so be careful."

With a word of advice, Gu Yao walked outside alone.

Chang'an is also worthy of Gu Yao's imagination. Although the square city is surrounded by courtyard walls, many holes have been secretly dug out. Through the holes, you can buy some vegetables and gadgets for recreation.

Gu Yao brushed his face, inquired about the news with a woman on the other side of the wall, and left after learning about the lively places in the city.

The first place is the monk's market, which is next to the East Market. It looks like a mansion from the outside, but there is something strange inside.

As soon as Gu Yao entered, he saw a baby.

A magic machine, no, is a combination of six magic machines.

A green-robed man was guarded by six female-like magic machines, surrounded by a group of people, enjoying the compliments. Gu Yao sneaked around and listened to the conversation. It turned out that this man was a first-class magic master. , was still taken by Chun Yuandao.

If Chun Yuandao can fall in love with him, Gu Yao knows that this person is really not bad.

And the name of this magical machine, Gu Yao, is also very familiar, it is called the lady of the six gods.

I always feel like I've heard it somewhere.

As Gu Yao was thinking, he heard about the sect of Master Shenji again, Jiuqian Taoist Temple.

Gu Yao immediately remembered the name.

Back then when he came to Chang'an with an old Taoist priest, he offended several wild grasses. Among them was a Daoist Lesheng who fell in love with a fox.

Thinking about it this way, he also remembered the lady of the Six Gods.

"At the black market in Luoyang, when I communicated with another Changle, someone bought my life. He later bought the information with a magic machine, and that magic machine is the lady of Liushen."

When Gu Yao looked at this person again, his teeth itch: "It seems that there is a deep cause and effect with me."

The man suddenly raised his hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet, and cleared his throat, saying, "Fellow Taoists, I understand what you mean. The Lady of the Six Gods was created by Pindao, and it is a first-class magical machine, which is both usable and practical, everyone. If you want, Pindao can understand."

"Well, everyone, come to Jiuqian Taoist Temple. We will discuss it in private, so we won't go here."

"In addition, to be honest, Junior Brother Yishen Pindao was killed by a traitor a few days ago, and Pindao was in great pain, but he made a breakthrough in the way of the divine machine, and now he has created a magical machine that can stand up to the god of the sun - the black dragon. .”

Gu Yao almost lost his temper.

The man continued: "Poverty Taoist couple, everyone knows that Zuiyue has a nephew who is going to participate in the selection now and will control the black dragon. You can appreciate it then."

Immediately after a few words of nonsense, he left under the guard of the lady of the Six Gods.

Gu Yao watched him disappear, and hurriedly used the Tiangou Eclipse to bite off half of his luck—this is his practice during this period, and from then on, no matter where this Taoist hides, he will always be under his eyes.

He grabbed another person and asked him about his background.

"That one is Taoist Jiuqian, the divine machine master of Jiuqian Taoist Temple. He was a wild grass in his early years, and later he was attracted by Yu Zuiyue of Chunyuan Dao. After investing, he has come to his current position step by step. He can be regarded as the strongest in the Great Zhou Dynasty. One of the masters of the divine machine, of course, not counting the Shangqing sect, where Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon."

"Did you see those six girls? Each of them is comparable to the Yin God, and they are also beautiful and practical. They are very hard to find. They were only available to the nobles before. If it wasn't for the recent Yuzuiyue who wanted to compete for the pure Daoist Yuan Dao, if he wants to build momentum for her, he probably won't let her go and sell the Lady of the Six Gods."

The man was held back and sighed. When he came back to his senses, Gu Yao had disappeared, and what he said just now was blurred: "Who was I talking to just now?"

(End of this chapter)