After the eunuch finished speaking, Fatty and Zhuge Chanjuan looked at Nanfeng at the same time. Since this hairpin was a reward from Chen Baxian, it meant that Chen Baxian was probably related to Jinding Temple.
After a brief pause, Nanfeng waved his hand to the prefect, "Go out and bring all the things Chen Baxian has given you here."
After hearing this, the prefect responded repeatedly and gave some to his subordinates. He was afraid that they would not be able to find them all for a while. Nanfeng just said that it would not be a problem and he would move in as many as he had left in the house. The prefect nodded and bowed and went out.
As soon as the prefect went out, the soldiers and officers who were waiting outside gathered around them, asking questions with concern. The prefect bowed and knelt in front of the three people, but in front of his subordinates, he had a different face, bossing around and giving orders.
After the soldiers and officers dispersed, the fat man said, "Why did the things we sent to Jinding Temple fall into Chen Baxian's hands?"
Zhuge Chanjuan also asked, "How could Chen Baxian be related to Jinding Temple?"
Nanfeng tilted his head and looked at Zhuge Chanjuan, "Are you surprised? Have you forgotten why the Queen Mother of the West had a disagreement with Taiyin Yuanjun? Chen Baxian was originally the human monarch chosen by Taiyin Yuanjun. How can he do it without money when marching and fighting?"
"You mean the Jinding Temple was built by Taiyin Yuanjun to collect military pay for Chen Baxian?" Zhuge Chanjuan asked.
Nanfeng nodded, "It must be so. Only with this kind of background can we be able to respond to requests as long as the money is in place. In addition, the reason why Jinding Temple is located outside Jiankang City instead of Chang'an and Ye City is because They are assisting Chen Baxian from the Southern Kingdom."
"It seems that this is really the case," the fat man raised his hand and pointed south, "Luoxia Mountain, which you picked some time ago, also helped Chen Baxian raise military pay. Luoxia Mountain is also backed by Taiyin Yuanjun."
Nanfeng nodded again, "Before and after Chen Baxian ascended the throne, the Jinding Temple disappeared. This means that it has completed its mission and lost the meaning of its existence."
"You said that Prophet Chen Ba didn't know who was helping him behind the scenes?" Fatty asked.
Nan Feng thought for a while and said, "When the prefect comes back, ask him whether it was his own idea to offer Thirteen Niangs to Chen Ba first, or whether Chen Ba first asked for it. If it was Chen Ba who asked for it first, it means that Chen Ba first knew who Help him behind the scenes, even if you don’t know who is behind the scenes, at least you know who is behind the scenes?”
"What do you mean?" Fatty didn't quite understand.
Without waiting for Nanfeng's explanation, Zhuge Chanjuan took over, "Behind Luoxia Mountain is the support of the Dragon Clan, and the Dragon Clan takes orders from Taiyin Yuanjun. If Chen Baxian takes the initiative to ask for Thirteen Niangs, he is probably under the instruction of the Dragon Clan. Since he has been With the instructions of the Dragon Clan, he has contacts with the Dragon Clan. He may not know the Taiyin Yuanjun in the dark, but he definitely knows the Dragon Clan in the open."
"Why is it so complicated?" The fat man scratched his head.
Nanfeng shook his head, "The truth is not complicated. It's just that you have a bad memory and have forgotten many things that happened before. In fact, as long as it is consistent, the truth is not difficult to deduce. Do you still remember the old man who guarded the Jinding Temple?"
"That blind old man?" The fat man carried the kettle, poured a glass of water for Zhuge Chanjuan, and poured another glass for Nanfeng.
Nan Feng reached out to take it, "Yes, this man has a little aura on his head. He is the reincarnation of a god. Even the people who guard the temple are gods. The person behind the scenes must have a higher status."
"It makes sense," Zhuge Chanjuan nodded in agreement, then turned to Nanfeng and asked, "But at this time, there is still a question. If Chen Baxian knew that the Dragon Clan was helping behind the scenes, why would he obey your words and issue a sinful message?"
"It's not my fault that he ascended the throne, and I didn't provide him with much help. He listened to me not because I was kind to him, but just because he was afraid of me." Nanfeng said with a smile.
Zhuge Chanjuan did not ask again. Many times the truth is on the surface, and there is not so much hidden information. As Nanfeng said, the Three Kingdoms issued the "Criminal Prosecution" not because Nanfeng persuaded people with virtue and made them willing to do this. , but Nanfeng subdued people with force, so that the monarchs of the three kingdoms did not dare to disobey.
While the three of them were talking, the prefect came back and brought back a bag of utensils, mostly jewelry, but also some exquisite ornaments and playthings, all made of precious materials.
After unfolding the cloth bag, Fatty and Zhuge Chanjuan came forward to inspect it. Most of these things they did not recognize, but there were two items that looked familiar. Looking carefully, they found that they were two of the many gold and silver artifacts unearthed in Jiankang. In this way, it was confirmed that the gold and silver that the fat man had sent to Jinding Temple had finally fallen into Chen Baxian's hands.
The eunuch was asked again whether he offered Thirteen Niangs to Chen Baxian on his own initiative, or whether Chen Baxian asked for it. The eunuch answered the latter, and these gold and silver artifacts were Chen Baxian's compensation for dedicating Thirteen Niangs to him.
At this point, the truth is revealed. Chen Baxian’s request for Thirteen Niangs was inspired by the Dragon Clan.
"Do you want to go to Jiankang?" the fat man asked.
"I won't go." Nanfeng shook his head, "Although this matter is strange, it has little to do with us. If we pursue it further, it will waste a lot of time. Let's get down to business first."
After Nanfeng finished speaking, they both frowned. Seeing that the two of them were unwilling to accept it, Nanfeng thought for a while and said, "Let's do this. I'll ask someone to do this for me and let him find out the truth."
"Who is it?" the fat man asked.
"Hou Shulin." Nanfeng said.
"Haha, what a flatterer, this guy is suitable for this kind of thing." The fat man agreed.
Nanfeng smiled and nodded, "You guys go back first, I'll go to Qingqing Academy."
The two nodded in agreement.
The three of them went out and left the prefect's mansion under the frightened gaze of everyone. They came and went calmly as if there was no one around.
After leaving the government office, the two of them and Lao Bai went to Yunhua Mountain in the north of the Yangtze River to observe the terrain there, while Nanfeng teleported to Qingqing Academy to look for Hou Shulin.
If you think Hou Shulin is a good person, then you are really wrong about him. This guy is just a smart person, not a good person. He just followed the right person. Not only did he get the Book of Heaven, improve his cultivation, but also live longer. The South Wind Comes When Hou Shulin arrived, he was preparing for a happy event at home. This guy was almost fifty, but he married a concubine who was only fifteen years old. It was a shameless old cow eating young grass.
Hou Shulin was pleasantly surprised when he saw Nanfeng coming. Regardless of the presence of guests, relatives and friends, he saluted Nanfeng like a slave.
As the saying goes, it's not surprising that many people are polite. Li refers to both gifts and etiquette. Hou Shulin's etiquette was thorough, but it was a bit excessive. Nanfeng neither liked nor disliked it, so he just called him aside and whispered instructions.
Hou Shulin agreed wholeheartedly and asked Nanfeng if he had anything else to do. Nanfeng thought about it and gave him some clues that were not important or dangerous for investigation. Hou Shulin was overjoyed and said that he would live up to his mission.
Hou Shulin is a villain, but a villain does not necessarily mean he cannot be a good person. After receiving the errand, he immediately dispersed the guests, canceled the banquet, and set off immediately to show that he attached great importance to what Nanfeng told him.
After leaving Qingqing Academy, Nanfeng teleported back to Yunhua Mountain. The location of Yunhua Mountain is very special. It is located at the junction of the Three Kingdoms and is close to the water in the south. This geographical location makes it easy for people to watch the battle come from all directions, and it also makes it easy for some water types to swim against the current. Come and join the battle.
Not only is the location special, the terrain near Yunhua Mountain is also special. There is a towering peak on each of the three sides of Yunhua Mountain: northwest, northeast, and south. Yunhua Mountain is surrounded by three peaks. The top of the mountain is relatively flat, making it easier for those who participate in the battle to fight. Comparing skills also makes it easier for the three parties watching the battle to watch the battle calmly from a safe area.
The three of them met at Yunhua Mountain, and after observing the topography of Yunhua Mountain, they set out on the road again, leaped over the river, entered the Southern Kingdom, and circled westward.
In addition to the alien clues provided by the warriors, there are also some selected warrior candidates who need to be observed secretly, and there are also some Taoists and aliens who have cultivated above the mountains and need to visit one by one. On the way west, the three of them visited several purple people from the southern country. Qi Wuren, these warriors are not enough to entrust them with important tasks. Apart from eating and drinking, the only gain is to hear some news. The most useful news is that the Taiqing Sect has closed the mountain for retreat, and the disciples are not allowed to go down the mountain. Outsiders are not allowed to enter the mountain.
"Did something happen? Should we go over and have a look?" the fat man asked.
Nanfeng waved his hand, "The gods may choose them to fight, but they will not embarrass them. At this juncture, it is reasonable for Taiqing Sect to close the mountain for retreat to avoid too much contact with the outside world and too many complications."
The fat man suggested this just because he knew that Nanfeng had a close relationship with Taiqing Sect. After hearing what he said, he did not insist on going. The three of them continued westward and soon entered the uninhabited mountainous area.
If China's Kyushu is 100%, the inhabited area can only account for 20%. Most of the areas are inaccessible mountainous areas. There are few people living in remote mountainous areas. There are not as many hermit masters as the world imagines. Once you stay away, The crowd is vulnerable to tigers, leopards, snakes and insects. Human nature likes to live in groups. Living in a busy city may be too noisy, but once you live alone, you will feel boring in one day, boring in two days, and lonely in three days. Not everyone is lonely. Everyone can bear it. Most people who want to be hermits are Ye Long and love dragons. After entering the mountain, they will run out within three or two months.
Most of the clues Nanfeng had were provided by warriors. Although these clues were sorted and eliminated in advance and only the more credible clues were selected for verification, there were still some untruths. This trip to the west, in the end, The two clues I checked first were both misinformation, but the third clue was true. I also found the cave located in the upper reaches of the Xijiang River, but that cave was no longer inhabited, and the one-armed woodcutter mentioned in the clue was also missing. trace.
"Are you still going west?" Seeing that there was no one in the cave, the fat man had no intention of staying.
Nan Feng did not answer, but stepped into the cave and looked around.
"It was taken away?" Zhuge Chanjuan asked. The reason why she asked was because the cave was empty. Not only were there no living utensils, there was not even dust. It was too strange.
"It's possible." Nanfeng nodded. He has a cultivation level that surpasses that of Daluo Jinxian. He naturally knows what kind of abilities Daluo Jinxian has. There is nothing in this cave. It is likely that Daluo Jinxian cast a spell to eliminate all the things here. .
Zhuge Chanjuan wiped the ground and looked at her fingers, "It won't be long, just these few days."
Nanfeng didn't answer. After inspecting it, he said to the two of them, "You guys wait for me here, I'll go back."
"Huh?" Zhuge Chanjuan tilted her head.
"Let Changle find the warrior who provided this clue and learn as much as possible about this one-armed woodcutter..."