Uncle Ma pointed at Zhang Shan and shouted, "You are the monk. Your whole family are monks!"
"What are you talking about?" Zhang Shan glared at him and said, "Can't you see that I have hair?"
Uncle Ma rolled up his sleeves and said angrily, "Who are you talking about?"
Zhang Shan was not weak at all. He glared at him and said, "What? This is the county office. Do you want to fight?"
"Uncle Ma, why are you here?"
A cold voice sounded at the entrance of the office.
After a while, Uncle Ma's chest heaved up and down. He looked at Zhang Shan, who was hiding at the door, and said to Li Qing with dissatisfaction, "You should discipline your subordinates. They are too unruly …"
Li Qing poured a cup of tea for him and asked, "Uncle Ma, why did you come to the county office?"
Uncle Ma drank the tea and said, "Wu Bo is dead. Our fifth branch has suffered a great loss. Although we don't blame the county office, he died in the line of duty. The county office has to give us an explanation …"
Martial Uncle Ma spoke with a strong sense of righteousness, but Li Mu did not see how sad or angry he was. He drank a few cups of tea and suddenly said, "I have to talk to your county magistrate about this matter. Take me to him …"
Zhang County Magistrates did not want to see people from Fu-lu School, but Zhang Shan had unintentionally betrayed him, so he could not hide anymore.
When Zhang Shan came out, there was a big footprint on his butt. He said to Uncle Ma with an unlucky face, "The county magistrate wants to see you …"
In the front hall of the county office, Zhang County Magistrates came out with a smile and said, "Honorable guests, please forgive me for not going out to welcome you …"
Although Fu-lu School was powerful in the North County, the entire North County was part of the Great Zhou. Uncle Ma didn't hold back. He smiled and said, "County Magistrate, you're too polite …"
Zhang County Magistrates said, "The zombie disaster in Zhou County almost spread to our county. It was all thanks to the experts from Fu-lu School."
Uncle Ma said, "That's what we should do. As cultivators, we should protect the common people …"
Zhang County Magistrates stood up and poured tea for him, saying, "Since you've come from afar, why don't you try some of our county's best tea?"
Uncle Ma had already drunk a few cups of tea, but he couldn't refuse Zhang County Magistrates' enthusiasm. After drinking a few cups of tea, his stomach was a little bloated. He wanted to mention Wu Bo's matter, but he was repeatedly interrupted by Zhang County Magistrates.
Zhang County Magistrates talked about random things and changed the topic, so he couldn't get to the point.
After drinking another cup of tea, Uncle Ma finally couldn't help but say, "To be honest, County Magistrate, I'm here because of Martial Nephew Wu's death."
Zhang County Magistrates said with a sorrowful expression, "I'm also very sorry about Constable Wu's death. This is not only a loss to Fu-lu School, but also a loss to the Yangqiu County Government. These days, every time I think about this, I feel bitter and hateful. I wish I could grind that zombie's bones to dust …"
Uncle Ma looked at Zhang County Magistrates in a daze. If someone didn't know the truth and saw him like this, they probably wouldn't think that Wu Bo was a disciple of Fu-lu School, but a close friend of Zhang County Magistrates …
This made him somewhat unable to bring himself to say the words of reprimand.
However, his main purpose for coming here wasn't to blame anyone. He patted Zhang County Magistrates on the shoulder and comforted him, "Things are unpredictable. County Magistrate, you don't have to be too sad. My condolences, my condolences …"
Zhang County Magistrates' eyes were filled with tears. "My heart aches. This is all my fault. I shouldn't have let him go to Zhou County …"
Uncle Ma hurriedly said, "This isn't County Magistrate's fault. County Magistrate, you don't have to blame yourself …"
Zhang County Magistrates wiped away his tears and said, "Let's not talk about these sad things. Come, Fellow Daoist Ma, have some tea …"
"I can't drink anymore, I can't drink anymore." Uncle Ma waved his hands and said, "Addicts Zhang, I came to Yangqiu County this time because I have a favor to ask of you."
After being stirred up by Zhang County Magistrates, he had completely forgotten about Wu Bo's matter.
Zhang County Magistrates smiled and asked, "May I know what Fellow Daoist Ma wants?"
Uncle Ma sighed and said, "Addicts Zhang knows about Wu Bo's potential. Our branch treated him as an important seedling and nurtured him. Now that he's fallen, it's a great loss for us. I came down the mountain this time because I want to ask Addicts Zhang to help me find a few good seedlings …"
"Please forgive me for being unable to help you with this matter." Zhang County Magistrates' expression turned serious when he heard this. He sat up straight and said, "Fellow Daoist Ma, don't tell me you don't know that this is strictly forbidden by the imperial court?"
Of course Uncle Ma knew this. The reason why the relationship between Fu-lu School and the Great Zhou court was not close was because the imperial court had never opened the door for them in this matter.
Of course, the imperial court also had its own considerations. Although the eight characters of a person's birth were simple, in the eyes of cultivators, they were not just numbers. It was very simple to indirectly take a person's life through their birth characters.
Moreover, if those with special constitutions were found out by the Heretical Cultivation, their lives would be in danger. Therefore, the Great Zhou court strictly forbade people outside the government from contacting the household register.
He calmly took out a letter from his chest and handed it to Zhang County Magistrates. "This is a letter from the County Governor. Addicts Zhang can take a look first."
Zhang County Magistrates opened the letter. The first thing he looked at was the County Governor's seal at the bottom of the letter. He placed his hand on it and closed his eyes to feel it. After confirming that there was no mistake, he read the contents of the letter.
Uncle Ma smiled and said, "It's not just Yangqiu County. This time, the County Governor has made an exception for the 13 counties in the Northern County. I think that our Fu-lu School and the County Governor should be able to trust Addicts Zhang, right?"
Zhang County Magistrates read the letter carefully. The contents of the letter were exactly the same as what Uncle Ma had said.
Perhaps it was because the Fu-lu School had done a lot to quell the zombie disaster in Zhou County, but the County Governor had specifically stated in the letter that he should make things easier for the people of Fu-lu School.
He had no choice but to obey the County Governor's orders.
Zhang County Magistrates thought for a moment and said, "Although the Fu-lu School has done a great job in quelling the Northern County, I can only check your household registration for three years. Within three years, if there are any newborns born in Yangqiu County with special constitutions, I can tell you. If it's beyond the three-year limit, I won't check."
Uncle Ma nodded and said, "Three years is enough."
Zhang County Magistrates added, "Also, only the constables of the Yangqiu County Government can check the household registration information. Constable Li and Constable Han can't participate."
For cultivators, it was taboo to let others know or check other people's birth characters. Uncle Ma didn't have any objections. He smiled and said, "We'll listen to Addicts Zhang's arrangements."
…
Today, Li Mu only stayed at the yamen for four hours before he strolled back home.
It wasn't that he was slacking off, but that Zhang County Magistrates had given all the cultivators in the yamen a day off. Only Zhang Shan, Li Si, and a few other constables who hadn't cultivated were left. They went to the house and closed the doors and windows tightly. They acted mysteriously. No one knew what they were doing.
Li Mu wasn't curious about this. He enjoyed this rare leisure time very much.
He opened the door and walked into the yard. After a while, Liu Hanyan flew over from the other side of the yard wall. She asked in confusion, "Why did you come to the yamen so early today?"
Li Mu took out the books in the study to dry. He said, "There aren't many things to do in the yamen today."
Liu Hanyan said, "Wanwan and I are going to wash clothes later. Do you have any dirty clothes? I'll help you wash them."
Li Mu took out two dirty clothes and handed them to her. He said, "Thank you."
He didn't stand on ceremony with Liu Hanyan. Usually, Liu Hanyan and Wanwan would help him wash clothes. When they encountered heavy work like moving things, they would come to Li Mu.
Liu Hanyan waved her hand. She took Li Mu's dirty clothes and flew back to her yard.
Li Mu took out a chair and sat comfortably on it. As he basked in the sun, he took a book from the stone table to read.
These days, Yangqiu County wasn't peaceful. It was only recently that it finally became peaceful.
Li Mu basked in the sun. The sound of Liu Hanyan and Wanwan washing clothes came from next door. Everything was so harmonious. After going through so many twists and turns, Li Mu couldn't help but feel a trace of the stability of the modern world and the peace of life.
He looked at the book and found the contents very familiar.
Li Mu flipped open the cover and found the three words "Supernatural Records" written on it.
Li Mu had already read this book in the yamen. He wanted to put it down, but his hand paused.
He clearly remembered that there was a missing page in the middle of the "Record of the Supernatural" in the county office. At that time, Li Muzheng was reading it with great interest, so this was still fresh in his memory.
Yunyan Pavilion didn't know where this book came from. Although it was a bit old, it didn't lack pages. Li Mu flipped to the missing pages and started reading again.
These pages talked about the Yin-Yang Five Elements Body. It was closely related to Li Mu and Liu Hanyan. Liu Hanyan had obviously read this book and even made a mark on it.
The place where she made the mark was a body of pure Yin and pure Yang. It was a natural body for dual cultivation. The author also expressed his point of view here.
The general idea was that a body of pure Yin and pure Yang was one in a million. It was even rarer to have a suitable gender and age. If one met such a person, they might as well dual cultivate together. Otherwise, it would be a waste of God's gift.
Liu Hanyan finished washing clothes. When she came over, she happened to see Li Mu reading that page.
The two of them looked at each other and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
Li Mu coughed lightly and took the initiative to break the awkwardness. He said, "Dual cultivation depends on the feelings …"
Although Liu Hanyan didn't think about this, she was obviously despised. She snorted and said, "After so many years, have you found your feelings?"
A single dog mocked another single dog. Li Mu asked back, "You haven't found it either."
"I don't want to find it."
"I don't want to find it either."
Li Mu suddenly looked at Liu Hanyan and said, "You said that after a few years, if one of us is still unmarried and the other is still unmarried, then …"
Liu Hanyan raised her eyebrows. "Then what?"
Li Mu sighed. "Then we'll be too miserable …"
But then he denied this possibility and said, "Even Zhang Shan can get a wife. I shouldn't …"
Li Mu sighed and continued reading.
The next page was a missing page in the county government's book.
Li Mu finally connected the content about the Yin-Yang and Five Elements Bodies that he saw last time.
"Pure Yin, Pure Yang, and the Five Elements. These seven innate bodies naturally gather Qi. One day of cultivation is equivalent to several days of cultivation for ordinary people. The souls of the Five Elements and Yin and Yang also have the power of creation. If Dongxuan can gather all of them and refine them with the souls of thousands of living people, there will be a chance of transcendence … "
Transcendence was the name for the Seventh Realm of Daoism.
This sentence meant that if Dongxuan cultivators could gather the souls of the Yin-Yang and Five Elements and refine them with a large amount of soul power, there would be a glimmer of hope for them to advance to the Transcendent Realm.
However, this method was too vicious. Not only did one have to gather the souls of the Yin-Yang and Five Elements, but they also had to kill a large number of innocent people to extract the power of their souls. This was the work of the Heretical Cultivation. No wonder this page was torn out in the county government's book.
Taking a step back, although this method was heaven-defying, it was not easy.
The Heretical Cultivation that killed one person would be wanted by the government. If they killed thousands of people, they would have long been eliminated by the righteous path. How could they advance to the next realm?
Moreover, gathering the souls of the Yin-Yang and Five Elements was easier said than done.
Until now, there were only a few people that he knew of who had such a body constitution.
Li Mu himself had the Pure Yang body.
Liu Hanyan had the Pure Yin body.
Zhao Yong had the Fire Elemental Body, but he was already dead.
Ren Yuan had the Wood Elemental Body, but because he became a Heretical Cultivation, his head fell to the ground.
Wu Bo had the Earth Elemental Body, and his corpse was personally burned by Li Mu.
Li Mu was stunned for a moment. He suddenly realized that he knew a lot of people with special body constitutions. Besides him and Liu Hanyan, no one had a good ending …
Strictly speaking, Li Mu himself had already died once.
In the past few months, there were people with the Pure Yang, Fire Elemental, Wood Elemental, and Earth Elemental Bodies by Li Mu's side. Due to various reasons, their bodies died and their souls scattered.
The sun above his head was scorching. Li Mu suddenly felt a chilly wind blowing around him, causing him to shiver.
Liu Hanyan looked at the layer of fine bumps on his arm. She looked up at the sun and asked doubtfully, "Are you cold?"
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