After a while, he digested what Long Shen had just said.
"You mean, I can't ask God in the future?"
Long Shen nodded: "Last time you asked God in Liang Qiqi's tomb, which directly caused you to be in poor spirit and disordered internal breath. If you use it again, even if you practice breathing for a year, you won't be able to come back. Please. God is a very energy-intensive thing. Zhong Yuyi is different from ordinary people because one of his great ancestors had a great opportunity, and the blood of Luan Sheng was passed down from generation to generation. member."
Seeing that the winter solstice was in disbelief, he slowed down his tone: "This time the incident happened suddenly, I know that you are trying to stop the explosion, and it is my responsibility. After you are raised, I will teach you other things, please ask God, Don't use it anymore."
Master said so solemnly, the Winter Solstice naturally had to nod and agree.
"Master, what are those altars and grooves for? Why are there so many ghosts behind them?"
Long Shen said: "Do you have the energy to listen now?"
The winter solstice hurriedly said: "I've been sleeping so moldy! Are we still near the tomb of the Western Xia Dynasty?"
Long Shen nodded: "Still in Yinchuan, go back when you guys are almost healed. The bodies of Zhou Yue and Xing Qiaosheng, someone from the branch has already tried to find them, and Chen Xun, he may have inhaled some demonic energy, and the situation is a bit bad now. , is being rescued."
Speaking of this matter, the winter solstice's mood became heavy. Although he had no contact with these people, everyone had lived and died together below. If there is no accident, they will become members of the Special Administration Bureau and work together in the future.
But now, accidents still occur, and some people leave the team forever.
Before departure, Song Juyan's death rate was an eternal prophecy for these people.
Long Shen said: "I have asked someone to translate the Xixia script on the stone tablet in front of the tomb. That tomb is indeed Liang Qiqi's tomb. But that tomb was originally prepared for the Empress Dowager Liang."
The winter solstice snorted: "In general, isn't the emperor and the empress buried together?"
Long Shen: "When Empress Dowager Liang was in charge of the government, she had power over the government and the opposition. She hoped that her rule would be as permanent as that of the country, and she hoped that she would live forever, so Liang Qiqi helped her think of a way."
This is also normal. Since ancient times, people who have no money have wanted money, and when they have money, they have wanted power. Having power is not enough. They began to yearn for immortality and permanent power. Although Empress Dowager Liang was a woman, she was no exception.
She was not originally the queen of the Yuan Dynasty of Li Langzuo of Yizong Yizong in Western Xia, but his sister-in-law. Because of her adultery with him, she tipped off her husband's family and became the queen. Such a woman, of course, will not be a fuel-efficient lamp.
After Li Liangzuo's death, the Empress Dowager Liang began to take power as a Han woman, but Xixia is the world of the party, and of course she will not worship Han women. Katerina II's method was to curry favor with the Xixia nobles by changing their position and identity, and resorting to war with the outside world to divert domestic conflicts.
Liang Qiqi took a fancy to her reluctance to let go of power, and suggested to her that he could help Empress Dowager Liang achieve her wish. This person does have a knack for the art of empathy, but his mind is not right, and he can't get along in the Central Plains.
Empress Dowager Liang heard his name for a long time, and was overjoyed when she saw that, regardless of the general atmosphere of worshipping Buddhism in Xixia, she re-used Liang Qiqi and ordered him to quickly let it go.
Liang Qiqi took people everywhere to survey, and finally found such a place, which is located near the tomb of the Western Xia Dynasty, known as a geomantic treasure, and encouraged the Empress Dowager Liang to build a tomb here.
The so-called clothing grave is to put the clothes used by the deceased in the tomb as a substitute when the body of the deceased cannot be found. But this is not the meaning of Liang Wei's fixed tomb. According to him, this tomb is closely related to Empress Dowager Liang's luck. As long as the tomb is well arranged, Empress Dowager Liang's luck will also flourish when she is alive.
The Liang family are all queen mothers of a country, what else do they need to thrive? That is naturally invincible, even breaking into the Central Plains, unifying the world, and becoming a unified queen.
How to make the crown tomb exert its power? Liang Qiqi thought of another way, blood sacrifice.
Xixia and Song Dynasty fought in Yongle City, the Song Dynasty was defeated, and more than 200,000 men died.
As for how this cave was formed, how Liang Qiqi discovered it, and whether he knew about the existence of the three-headed python, there is no record on the stone tablet.
However, Liang Qiqi not only used the sacrifices of the dead, but also sacrificed the blood of living people. According to inference, he probably killed those craftsmen behind the tomb by the way after Xixia craftsmen built the tomb. In fact, he doesn't need to do it himself. The underground cave has a complicated terrain, the glazed grass makes people lose their direction and six senses, and there are three beasts like giant pythons. As long as the stone gate is closed, those craftsmen can only die inside.
Long Shen said: "Everyone's flesh and blood will be gathered from the soil into the underground river, and the burial chamber will lead the river water into the lower layer of the coffin. As time goes by, the grievances of the deceased will continue to accumulate, bringing anger to the owner of the coffin. Liang Qiqi's original idea , it should have been put in the coffin with Empress Dowager Liang's birthday character and puppet clothes to replace her, so as to boost her luck, but unexpectedly, after the tomb was built, Empress Dowager Liang changed his mind, and finally it was himself. Lie in."
The Winter Solstice was puzzled: "Then why didn't Liang Qiqi himself turn into a corpse?"
Long Shen said: "We speculate that it may be that the connection between the coffin and the river is not open, maybe the later project is not completed, maybe someone stopped him, these are not recorded on the epitaph, we will have to wait until there is a chance in the future. Got the truth."
The winter solstice still feels a bit incredible. It's too late to kill so many people, these people are full of resentment, how could it still contribute to the luck of Empress Dowager Liang? Empress Dowager Liang is not a fool, how could she believe Liang Qiqi's nonsense
He asked the doubt.
Long Shen said: "He didn't deceive the Queen Mother Liang. Everything is extreme. I said last time that Feng Shui treasures may not be able to be transformed into fierce ones. Similarly, he used grievances to the extreme, and it is indeed possible to transform them into vitality. If you are under the sect of a famous teacher, if you don't have any skills, the Queen Mother Liang will not use him."
The Winter Solstice said: "So, the altar was not built during the Empress Dowager Liang's time, so when will it be?"
Long Shen said: "The history of the altar is much longer than that of Xixia. The bronze mirror is the key to open the altar. Liang Qiqi has probably been to the altar, took out the bronze mirror and placed it in the tomb."
The winter solstice flashed: "There is a stone tablet under that groove? The Japanese want to blow up the stone tablet?!"
Long Shen nodded.
Winter Solstice frowned: "What secret is there on the stone tablet, why did the Japanese destroy it?"
Long Shen: "To be exact, it is the human demon who wants to destroy it. There may be some kind of interest connection between the human demon and Otowa Hatohiko. We are still investigating the specific situation."
At that time, the time was tight, Long Shen took a quick glance and found that the stone tablet under the altar and the one on Changbai Mountain should be from the same magic circle, so before leaving, he turned back and laid a small magic circle below as a defense to prevent soil layers. Crush the stone tablet when it collapses. Go back and send someone back to clean up and protect the stone tablet.
Winter Solstice said: "Then the murals found in the northwest of Inner Mongolia last time...?"
Long Shen: "If you didn't guess wrong, those should be the hints of the altar and the stone tablet, but we couldn't interpret the meaning of it in time. If we could find this place earlier and protect it, it wouldn't make the devil almost succeed."
The winter solstice thought for a while and said, "Changbai Mountain is one place, in the northeast, here is another place, and in the northwest, is this talisman array distributed according to orientation?"
Long Shen nodded: "The talisman is divided into four directions, six directions, and eight directions. If you guessed correctly, this should be an octagonal talisman."
The winter solstice was worried: "But even so, the scope is too wide, and the specific location is difficult to find! And the specific burial methods of the stone tablets are also different, like Changbai Mountain, guarded by bone dragons, and here, it is buried under the altar , with three giant pythons, is it possible to find all the places where the beasts may haunt?"
Speaking of this, his eyes lit up: "Fuxian Lake?"
However, Long Shen shook his head: "There is indeed magical energy under Fuxian Lake, but judging from their feedback, it is currently ruled out that it is related to the stone tablet."
Moreover, it is very likely that it has nothing to do with humans and demons.
This means that there are other ferocious monsters in the vast land, perhaps even more powerful than human demons.
The eradication of human beings is not the end, but only the beginning.
But this sentence, he did not say.
These newcomers just put their lives on a mission and need rest, not worse news.
Dongzhi didn't notice Long Shen's implication, and he felt dizzy when he thought about it now: "Where do I go to find it?"
He is a person who can't hide his thoughts, his emotions are written on his face, and even his worries are more vivid than others.
It is said that Long Shen was also worried about this, but seeing him like this, he couldn't help but laugh.
"China is too big, and there is no better way at present. You have already made a contribution to successfully protecting a stone monument this time. Take a good rest, don't think too much."
Long Shen paused, as if remembering something, "You asked God to deal with that person before, do you know who you invited?"
Dongzhi said in confusion: "It sounds like a female voice... By the way, she said that she was just a ray of spiritual sense that was about to dissipate, and my body couldn't hold any more power, so I left soon."
Long Shen was thoughtful.
Winter Solstice: "No way, Empress Dowager Liang? Or what Queen of Xixia?"
Long Shen shook his head: "The one you invited should be a righteous god. Only a righteous god has such great power."
The winter solstice opened his mouth slightly and looked surprised, unable to imagine how lucky he was.
The underground is blocked in all directions, and the ground is the Gobi and yellow sand. There is nothing. If we talk about Yin gods, at most those soldiers and craftsmen who died in vain in the cave, and Liang Qiqi, the tomb owner in front of the cave, in fact, even the winter solstice himself at that time. There was no hope.
"Which righteous god did I invite?"
Long Shen pondered: "According to the epitaph records, Liang Qiqi discovered the stone statue and the altar underground, and only then determined that the place was the place where human beings sacrificed in the pre-Qin era, and the object of their sacrifice was the stone statue, which is the back soil."
Winter solstice for a moment.
It's... amazingly lucky.
Houtu, known as the Queen of Houtu in the folks, is officially titled as Chengtian imitating the virtues of the Houtu Emperor. There is both the emperor and the Houtu. This god is not like Guan Erye and Yue Wumu, the latter two. She is a person who existed in reality and was conferred a god only after her death, while the Queen Mother Earth is completely part of mythology. The legends related to her have never been cut off since the birth of this nation.
In legends, she often appears as a woman and is in charge of all land matters in the world, including the land of Yin and Yang, but legends are just legends, just like many people have heard great fairy tales since childhood, Houtu is only a symbol, a The idol in the temple, the symbol of a nation, nothing more.
Winter Solstice still couldn't believe it: "I met Empress Houtu?"
Long Shen said: "It's not the deity, it's just a ray of her spiritual thoughts. Any statue of a god, which has been worshiped by people for a long time, always has the power of faith. This power of faith is the spiritual thought. That stone statue may have been received by the ancestors. Worship and worship, so far there is still a very small amount of spiritual thoughts on it, you go, ask God, you just meet, even if you don’t ask God, it won’t be long before she will dissipate on her own.”
But even a ray of spiritual thought is a very extraordinary thing.
In everything that is gained, there must be sacrifices. This time, the Great God was invited. At this price, it is also expected that he will not be able to invite God in the future.
The Winter Solstice recalled intermittently: "At that time, I remember she told me that that person was not easy to practice, and God had the virtue of good life, so he did not kill them all, leaving him a chance of life."
Longshen nodded, knowing something in his heart: "The other party should be an artifact cultivated to perfection, no wonder it is so powerful."
Dongzhi rubbed his eyes: "Master, what about your injury, is it all right?"
Long Shen said: "My injury is an internal injury, and it was left very early. It's just a matter of severity. It's fine to take care of it slowly. There's no big problem."
The winter solstice snorted, his spirit is very poor now, this conversation has already exhausted him, and his face is tired.
"Go to sleep." Long Shen said.
The light in the ward is very good, and even if the curtains are drawn, there is still a thin amount of sunlight filtering in.
Dongzhi narrowed his eyes and pulled up the hand he put on the bed.
"Master, accompany me."
Now he can do whatever he wants, relying on the fact that he was injured in business.
To change He Yu to be so coquettish, Long Shen guessed that he would have let him know why the flowers were so red on the spot.
But the winter solstice is different after all. The former has just entered the cultivation world, and he is inevitably hesitant in his heart. For such a delicate little apprentice, Long Shen unknowingly gave too much tolerance and preferential treatment.
"Go to sleep." He took his hand away from the other party, but put it on Winter Solstice's eyes.
Instead of a blindfold, block out excess light for him.
The warmth on the eyelids is reassuring, and in less than a moment, the winter solstice quickly falls asleep.
Seeing that he was fast asleep, Long Shen removed his hand, got up and left the ward.
As soon as the door was closed, the phone came.
He looked down and saw a familiar number.
"Officer Wu?"
"Dragon Bureau, how are you, how are you?"
"Fortunately, there is news from the Japanese?" Long Shen asked.
Wu Bingtian didn't say much, and went directly to the topic: "Yes, the news about Fujikawa in our hands has been released here, and the Japanese side will come to contact soon, but it is the Japanese government, not the Otowa Consortium. The Otowa Consortium directly Dismissing the involvement of this operation, he said that the president did not know about it, and he never let anyone from the Otowa family come to China to carry out illegal activities. Everything was made by Otowa Saburo. Accepting the sanctions of Chinese law, the Otowa Foundation respects the ruling of Chinese law and international law."
Otowa Saburo is already dead, there are only a few little scumbags left, and there is nothing to ask, but even if Otowa Saburo is still alive, it is useless, the Otowa consortium has already said, these broken things are all for Otowa Saburo. It's up to you to come to China and do something wrong. It's your business to kill or slash. Our president is righteous and kills relatives, never interferes, and leaves everything clean.
It's useless to tangle on this kind of thing. Long Shen skipped the section of the Otowa Consortium: "What did the Japanese government say?"
Wu Bingtian said: "They offered to redeem Fujikawa with money."
Before he mentioned how much money, Long Shen said, "No, I want someone to exchange it, and I want Dong Jilan."
Wu Bingtian: "Dragon Bureau..."
Long said in a deep voice, "Ju Wu, you don't know my intentions."
Wu Bingtian slowed his tone: "I know, Long Ju, Dong Jilan is our hero. Decades ago, if he hadn't sneaked into Japan and ruined the good things of those priests, and prevented the possible disaster in time, maybe we I don't know how much trouble to clear up now."
Long Shen said: "Decades ago, the Special Administrative Bureau had not yet been established. At that time, everything was waiting to be done. Everything was just starting. There was no manpower here. She has been blaming herself, and I have been to Japan to investigate, but I have never been able to find his whereabouts."
Wu Bingtian: "Over the years, no matter what method we use, they refuse to admit the existence of this person. Have you ever thought that he might have died unfortunately?"
Long Shen said: "The last time they went to Changbai Mountain through legal channels, we, as law enforcement agencies, have to abide by the rules of the game, so I have no opinion on letting them go. But this time, Fujikawa himself came to the door, and this bargaining chip must not be easily let go. It happened to be used in exchange for Dong Jilan, and if he was still alive, the Japanese would agree."
Wu Bingtian was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone, and said, "The above means that we accept the condition of taking money to redeem people."
Long Shen: "Above? Is it the Jiang Bureau?"
Wu Bingtian euphemistically said: "Dragon Bureau, he is the director sent from above after all, not only coordinating the work, but also supervising us, the three of us are practitioners, there is definitely no way to truly be selfless, so Jiang Bureau is the most trusted above. man, do you understand what I mean?"
Long Shen was indifferent between joy and anger: "Wu Bureau means to support Jiang Bureau's decision?"
Wu Bingtian snorted, but did not answer directly: "I am also focusing on the overall situation! Long Ju, let's have a heart-to-heart talk. Comrade Dong Jilan's sacrifice back then, I am also very heartbroken, but everything has to look forward, I am not I don’t support using Fujikawa as a bargaining chip, but there are above considerations, so we should be more considerate.”
Long Shen said lightly: "Don't worry, this matter will not embarrass Bureau Wu, I have already informed Zong Lao, and she will try to persuade them. Even if Dong Jilan can't be replaced, a Fujikawa Aoi, a dignified Japanese royal family Onmyoji, who should be reused, should not be worth only such vulgar money, and should always be replaced by something else.”
Wu Bingtian was a little annoyed: "Long Shen! I discussed it with you in a good voice, but you bypassed Jiang Bureau and went directly to Zong Lao, what do you mean! If the above asks me about this matter, I will not agree! "
Long Shen: "We arrested Fujikawa, and Bureau Song agreed. When the time comes to ask for opinions, Bureau Wu's opinions may be isolated."
"Okay, this time you're ruthless!" Wu Bingtian sneered and hung up the phone.
He put down the phone, just in time to see Xie Qingning coming out of the ward.
Xie Qingning's injuries were considered minor. She only suffered some skin trauma and did not need to be hospitalized. Now she is temporarily staying in the hotel next to the office, and comes to visit her companions every day.
Seeing Long Shen approaching, she hurriedly stood and said hello.
"Good morning Dragon Bureau!"
Long Shen nodded slightly.
"Dragon Bureau!" She stopped the other party, hesitated for a while, and asked, "Is Fujikawa Aoi still in our hands?"
Long Shen: "Yes."
Xie Qingning said: "I heard that Fujikawa is very famous in Japan. There will definitely be people from Japan. We won't be pressured to return people to them, right?"
Long Shen said: "There are above considerations, no matter what the situation, we must obey the order. However, even if we really want to pay it back, they will pay a certain price, and it is impossible to give it back in vain."
Xie Qingning was a little disappointed by the previous words, and she only showed a relieved expression when she heard the back.
"That's good, as long as it is not returned for nothing, I think Zhou Yue and Xing Qiao will feel that their sacrifices are worthwhile."
Xie Qingning smiled hard to hide her sadness. Since the training, she had the best friendship with Zhou Yue and Ouyang Yin. Even the winter solstice would be sad for the sacrifice of her companions, not to mention Xie Qingning.
"The country and the nation will never forget everyone who has paid for the country."
After saying this, Long Shen left.
Seeing his gradually disappearing figure, Xie Qingning lowered her head and blinked away the moisture from her eyes.