Start with detective Li Yuanfang

"The imperial city is too big. Unless the imperial army and internal servants are dispatched to search every room, it will be really difficult to find this ambitious dancer..."

After gathering intelligence from both sides, Xiao Hei deduced that Lan Masanti had faked her death, and Yang Zaiwei analyzed the purpose of Lan Masanti's fake death. The enemy's plot has gradually taken shape.

But I know how to stop it, but it still seems difficult.

The Daming Palace covers an area of ​​more than 1 acres, which is equivalent to four and a half of the Forbidden City in later generations. Although there are not countless palaces and houses, even internal officials who have lived in the palace for a long time may not be able to figure out what Xiaohei and Xiaohei are. After Yang Zaiwei searched for a while, he had to give up temporarily.

As an outsider, entering the palace without permission, once discovered, conflicts would arise, good intentions would also lead to bad deeds, and it is even more difficult to explain.

Xiao Hei immediately thought of Wan'er. It was related to the belief in miracles. This was a huge case that could shake the country. If it could not be solved in advance, then it must be communicated with the leader of the inner guard, and it must not be acted on impulse.

But she had to work hard, found a place where it was convenient to talk, and discussed: "There are still five days before the Qianqiu Festival. Even if Lanmasanti wants to be a 'goddess' in the world, she is only a mortal body. These She will definitely need to eat someday, can we start from here..."

Yang Zaiwei frowned: "I'm afraid that she will have more than one supporter in the palace, and she will deal with us and waste this time!"

Xiao Hei immediately changed his mind: "Then let's start with the allies we support. Who will be benefited by the goddess descending from the sky?"

Yang Zaiwei said: "Back then, Silla was defeated and Tubo was conquered, both of which were due to the merits of true martial arts. Now that the goddess has come to this world, if she wants to fight against the great empire, not even the Emperor of Tang will be able to stop her!"

Xiao Hei nodded: "The main fighting group has been impatient for a long time. General Abu is right to worry. Since trouble is caused in the name of the envoy, Dashi will definitely be involved!"

"Lan Masanti's first 'death' was in Damascus. This was obviously persecution by Dashi, who did not want the goddess to return to the Tang Dynasty..."

"Lan Masanti's second 'death' was due to the assassination of the maid arranged by the envoy. This was another crime committed by Dashi. Fortunately, the goddess sank into the Wangxian Pond and was blessed by God to return to the world..."

"The lives of goddesses have been endangered over and over again. Once word spreads, the government and the public will inevitably become excited. If people with ulterior motives instigate it, it will be logical for the entire country to destroy Dashi."

In a few words, Xiao Hei had already compiled the entire process for the other party.

The process of launching a religious war!

Yang Zaiwei has traveled to various Western countries and has seen situations where divine power overrides imperial power. He said solemnly: "There will always be a battle between the Tang Dynasty and Dashi, but this must not be the beginning, otherwise there will be endless troubles!"

Xiao Hei thought deeply and asked: "As for allies, do you think there is Yuan Tiangang?"

Yang Zaiwei said: "If you want to perform a miracle of coming to the world on the Qianqiu Festival, you must have a deep understanding of the rituals. In recent years, Yuan Tiangang has been using the name of Zhenwu to worship heaven and pray for blessings. If the 'goddess' In response to his piety and coming down to earth, his status will be difficult to shake and he will become a legitimate national master!"

Although Yuan Tiangang is favored, in terms of Taoist titles, he is just a real person.

For later generations, the title of a real person cannot be promoted, but in the Tang Dynasty, it was possible to confer the title of National Preceptor. Once Yuan Tiangang had the name of National Preceptor, he would really become powerful and bring trouble to the imperial court.

Xiao Hei shook his head slightly: "But in this case, the status of the goddess is still higher than that of the national master. Will Yuan Tiangang be willing to succumb to others? He spent all his efforts and deliberately arranged it, but invited an uncontrollable 'true god' to come Chen? Until now, Lanmasanti seems not to be under his control, right?"

Yang Zaiwei explained the situation that Qiu Shenji tortured out: "According to Lan Masanti's old servant, this dancer was originally the noble daughter of the Wei family. Later, the Wei family was convicted and became a sinful girl. She was not allowed to escape into Dashi. From then on, she became a The No. [-] Dancer’s rise to fame was not due to any mistake, but because of someone’s arrangement behind the scenes.”

"For a long time, Lanmasanti even thought that she was a spy of the inner guard who could atone for her sins and return to the Tang Dynasty. However, she gradually realized that something was wrong and knew that the person behind the scenes was definitely not related to the inner guard. One-minded, but able to draw on the power of the inner guard."

"The master and servant do not want to be reduced to pawns, and are also working hard to investigate the people behind the scenes. After investigation, the most suspicious person is Yuan Tiangang, but there is no evidence, it is just speculation..."

When Xiao Hei heard this, he became more and more certain: "It is impossible for Yuan Tiangang to accept the rise of an uncontrollable goddess. He and Lan Masanti are not on the same page!"

Yang Zaiwei was puzzled: "But if Yuan Tiangang is not the instigator behind the scenes, and this matter can be hidden from others, how can it be hidden from him?"

Xiao Hei didn't understand either. Fortunately, there was no need to fantasize and he could act directly: "Let's go to the Zhenwu Temple and inform Lan Masanti of his plans and see how Master Yuan reacts!"

Yang Zaiwei raised his eyebrows: "Then what?"

Xiao Hei said solemnly: "Whether this person is the mastermind or not, he has the intention to deceive the world and steal his reputation, which is extremely harmful. If we cooperate, then we will solve this crisis together first. If not, we will eliminate one harm and then discuss the others!"

Yuan Tiangang used the name of Zhenwu to dominate and confuse the world, and he had already planned to kill him. However, they did not have a foundation in Chang'an, so they did not have to worry about it.

If thieves want to steal faith and confirm miracles, they must take advantage of the special period of the Qianqiu Festival when all nations come to court. If they can't catch people, they might as well make the matter bigger, which is also a solution.

Yang Zaiwei thought about it for a while and felt that he had no better idea: "That's it!"

Both parties are resolute and resolute people with a certain goal and immediately began to determine the whereabouts of Yuan Tiangang.

Sure enough, on the eve of the Qianqiu Ceremony, this beloved Taoist priest moved into the Royal Sanqing Taoist Temple in the Daming Palace from the Zhenwu Temple that had been rebuilt by Xuandu Temple.

The sage Li Hong was also considerate of his old age and specifically ordered that he did not need to bother with ordinary etiquette, but only prayed for the country in the temple.

Facts have proved that Taoist temples can not only be quiet and peaceful, but also magnificent, especially those built in the Daming Palace. This Sanqing Temple has inherited the scenery of the Qionglou Jade Palace and looks very magnificent even in the dark night.

Xiao Hei and Yang Zaiwei climbed over the wall, passed through the long front hall, and when they arrived at the residence where the viewer was staying, they saw the doors and windows closed, and there were two gentle breathing sounds inside.

Two Taoist boys sat upright, guarding an empty futon in the middle.

Xiao Hei and Yang Zaiwei looked at each other, and there was a tacit understanding in their hearts. When it was light and dark, Xiao Hei became invisible, while Yang Zaiwei appeared and took steps.

"who?"

The two Taoist boys noticed it immediately and stood up together. They looked out with expectation on their expressions.

However, the door opened, and a stranger dressed in smart clothes walked in: "Where is Yuan Tiangang?"

The expressions of the two Taoist boys suddenly changed, and the older one scolded: "How dare you, a traitor, to be so stubborn in this important place of the imperial city? If you disturb the temple master to pray to heaven, you will be punished by heaven and be thrown into a hellish hell forever!"

Yang Zaiwei laughed, stretched out his palm, and pressed it down calmly.

"You... um..."

The two Taoist boys wanted to yell and curse. On the one hand, they wanted to suppress the incoming enemy, and on the other hand, they also wanted to call the guards outside. However, they were shocked to find that under the invisible suppression of Weishi Jin, they had lost the ability to speak. My legs became weak and I sat down little by little.

"Really not here?"

Yang Zaiwei started his career as an assassin. He never spoke of being a master. He suppressed the whole process. After waiting for a while, he determined that even if there was a hidden person in the room, he would not show up because of the Taoist boy. With two swishes of his fingers, he knocked the Taoist boy down.

At the same time, Xiao Hei walked out of the house: "There is no secret room inside, and no one is hiding..."

Yang Zaiwei said in a deep voice: "You need to be sincere when praying, and you must not do anything without permission. Yuan Tiangang disappeared at this time, and he took a huge risk. Could it be that he was not the one who instigated Lan Masanti behind the scenes? After discovering that this woman died inexplicably, he went to Are you investigating the cause of death?"

Xiao Hei nodded slightly: "If what Lan Masanti did was Yuan Tiangang's design, he should sit here peacefully and watch the development of the situation. Since he disappeared, it means that the situation has been lost to some extent. control……"

Yang Zaiwei said: "Compared with the secular power struggle, benefit distribution, and win-win game, the battle of faith is often more life-and-death, and it is difficult to tolerate each other!"

Xiaohei said: "However, I don't know the details of Lan Masanti, and I can still see the maid's trick of killing someone. This trick cannot be hidden from Yuan Tiangang. Under normal circumstances, the person should have been captured long ago..."

Yang Zaiwei raised his brows and expressed surprise: "So, Yuan Tiangang was also plotted?"

Xiao Hei sat down, raised his neck, and looked at the starry sky: "If he doesn't come back after dawn, then it's really possible."

Yang Zaiwei stood with his hands behind his hands: "Then just wait."

Both of them are talented and courageous people. They are in the core of the imperial city, with two fainted Taoist priests lying on their left and right, but they still remain calm and composed.

The third watch, the fourth watch, the fifth watch...

Before the morning light pierced the darkness, a figure approached quietly, but stopped suddenly outside the house.

Xiao Hei's figure faded away and disappeared into the darkness. Yang Zaiwei opened the door and greeted him very naturally: "Is Master Yuan back?"

Yuan Tiangang's childlike face with crane hair appeared in his sight. Facing this sudden intruder, his expression did not change much. He walked in calmly, waved his long sleeves, and the unconscious Taoist boy on the ground shook his body and suddenly jumped up. : "Guanzhu!"

Yuan Tiangang said calmly: "Go and make tea and entertain the guests."

The backbone returned, the Taoist boy's flustered expression calmed down, and he saluted: "Yes!" Yang Zaiwei watched the Taoist boy busy with interest, then looked at the old Taoist priest, came to the futon and sat down, stretched out his hand to invite you: "Please! "

Yang Zaiwei suddenly said: "Are you injured?"

Yuan Tiangang said calmly: "Thank you for your concern, our guest. A few minor injuries are nothing to worry about!"

"Is it?"

There was a sparkle in Yang Zaiwei's eyes, and his energy came out of his body. It was no longer an invisible force, but a solid pressure.

The Taoist boy who was holding the teapot not far away was frightened and his whole body was shaking. Only Yuan Tiangang's behavior was still chic, his Taoist robes were fluttering slightly, and the same strong force swept away the chilling atmosphere.

"Good cultivation!"

Yang Zaiwei's eyebrows showed a look of joy: "There are really hidden dragons and crouching tigers in the capital. In addition to the leader of the inner guard, there are also strong men like you. This trip is worthwhile!"

Yuan Tiangang said: "People from outside the country dare not compare with the leaders of Shangguan Pavilion."

Yang Zaiwei said: "There is no need to belittle yourself. In terms of martial arts, you may not be as good as her, but you must have a way to deal with it because you have been able to occupy a high position in these years. I heard that your physiognomy is unparalleled in the world. Why don't you take a look at your physiognomy for me now?"

"The fate of life is mysterious and difficult to predict, so let me just say it for the time being. Your Excellency, just listen to it!"

Yuan Tiangang really looked over with his eyes, and after a moment he said calmly: "I was born into a noble family, and suffered misfortunes when I was young. I once fell into evil situations, and showed off my power with ferocity. Fortunately, I was attracted by righteousness, achieved great enlightenment, and corrected my evil ways..."

Given Yang Zaiwei's state of mind, he couldn't help but show a bit of emotion. Xiao Hei, who was listening secretly, also raised his eyebrows: "Does this Yuan Tiangang recognize Yang Zaiwei? Otherwise, how could he tell the other party's past so accurately? If physiognomy is really so magical, That’s simply Taoism!”

"Could this person be an old acquaintance of mine?"

Yang Zaiwei also had similar thoughts in his mind. He carefully looked at the Taoist in front of him and then said, "Then, do you know the purpose of my coming here?"

Yuan Tiangang said: "Discuss martial arts! Explore the secrets!"

Yang Zaiwei smiled and said: "Okay! What a great exploration of martial arts. It seems that your ability to observe words and expressions is indeed at its peak! I did come here to discuss martial arts at first, but now that I have seen the undercurrents of this capital, I have the desire to explore the secrets even more. So excited, it would be a pity to miss this battle for miracles!"

Hearing the word "miraculous", Yuan Tiangang frowned and finally ordered: "Qingfeng, Mingyue, please step back."

"Yes!"

The two Taoist boys couldn't hide their curiosity, but they immediately accepted the order, exited the house, and closed the door.

Yuan Tiangang stood up, picked up the tea bag and put it into the pot.

Yang Zaiwei saw his leisurely look and was also not in a hurry. He came and sat down opposite the futon.

When the tea gurgled and the aroma filled the air, Yuan Tiangang served the tea with his own hands: "In a hurry, the taste of this Yangxian tea has gone bad. Guests, please make do with it!"

Yang Zaiwei took the tea bowl, blew lightly, and began to taste it: "It doesn't matter! I have been busy these past few nights, and drinking tea is also refreshing, so there is not much to pay attention to."

Yuan Tiangang held his tea bowl, sat down again, took a sip, and sighed: "I have no time to relax, I want to catch the thief!"

Yang Zaiwei smiled: "Yuan Zhenren has unparalleled physiognomy, knows the will of heaven, and has obtained the will of the True Martial God. Are you afraid that you won't be able to capture the thief?"

Yuan Tiangang seemed unable to hear the sarcasm in these words: "How can we disturb the Lord God with everything that is a trivial mess in the world?"

Yang Zaiwei's face darkened, and he threw out the booklet he had taken out from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and opened it to highlight the page: "The Great Food Dancer will become the goddess of the Tang Dynasty and be worshiped by all the people. Is this a small disorder?"

Yuan Tiangang didn't pick it up and take a closer look. He just glanced at it and said calmly: "Seeking progress through evil paths is all delusion!"

"You really know Lanmasanti's plan!"

Yang Zaiwei saw that the other party was not hiding anything, so he simply opened the skylight and spoke frankly: "Zhenren Yuan has forgotten that you are an example of the success of these wishful thinking people. A mere sinner of the Tang Dynasty can have such ambitions because of your current With a high position and great power, great chaos will arise and bring disaster to the world!"

Yuan Tiangang did not agree: "How can such delusional people speculate on the fate of a poor Taoist and a divine king?"

Listening to his tone, Yang Zaiwei was sincere. He thought that this man might have deceived him by lying. He shook his head and said: "I won't argue with you. The purpose of coming here is to stop these monsters from pretending to be fake." Goddess, using the name of Zhenwu to confuse people's hearts, are you willing to cooperate?"

Yuan Tiangang nodded: "Yes."

Both parties are going straight to their true hearts, and there is no need to beat around the bush. Yang Zaiwei said: "Lan Masanti's old servant is already in our hands. Next, we will find out more clues based on this person's confession, and the Daming Palace Inside, it is within the reach of your power.”

Yuan Tiangang showed his sincerity: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Imperial Guards of Nanya all have the eyes and ears of thieves. Even the saint's personal guards of Beiya also have collaborators with the enemy."

Yang Zaiwei snorted coldly: "The servants want to change their situation and wish to repeat the eunuch disaster of the Han Dynasty. The imperial army is looking forward to starting a war against Dashi so that they can have the opportunity to perform meritorious service. Otherwise, they will be guards all their lives, but these people are just following orders. A pawn, the key is the mastermind behind the scenes!"

"This person is not an ordinary person. He has connected the inner and outer dynasties, infiltrated the inner guards, and even has power in Dashi. He dares to fake miracles in front of you. Does Master Yuan have any clues about this?"

In the last sentence, Yang Zaiwei did not expect to get the exact answer, but just wanted to hear this person's opinion. Unexpectedly, Yuan Tiangang put down the tea bowl and said calmly: "It may have something to do with the Yuan family."

Yang Zaiwei's eyes suddenly became solemn: "Who?"

Yuan Tiangang said: "I don't know."

Yang Zaiwei frowned: "Isn't it related to your Yuan family? How could you not know?"

Yuan Tiangang repeated it again: "It is related to the Yuan family."

Yang Zaiwei listened inexplicably at first, then looked at the real person with extraordinary temperament in front of him, and suddenly realized: "The Yuan family you are talking about is the real Yuan family member! You... are indeed not Yuan Tiangang!"

The famous fortune teller from the late Sui Dynasty and early Tang Dynasty appeared in today's era. Yuan Tiangang's age has been questioned more than once.

Yang Zaiwei saw it with his own eyes and secretly competed, and he was even more certain that there was something wrong with the other party's identity.

For martial arts practitioners in this world, due to the characteristics of their strength and the impact and hidden dangers brought by year-round fighting, it is not only difficult to increase their life span, but they often die early. Even the most health-preserving methods, such as the Buddhist Brightness and Infinite Energy, age Even at nearly a hundred years old, he is too old to fight with others.

This is the limitation of mortals.

Therefore, whether the person in front of me returns with minor injuries, moves freely, still has unfathomable power, or shows great energy in every gesture, he has quite powerful fighting ability...

A centenarian?
Impossible!

Yang Zaiwei believed that the other party was not even half a century old. The so-called white-haired and childlike appearance was just a matter of turning the beard and hair white, and through a simple disguise, he could become an old man with immortal demeanor.

Mainly because of the miraculous physiognomy and the evidence of the Yuan family members, which makes people convinced.

But now that I think about it, after Yuan Tiangang took up a high position, no one achieved enlightenment and ascended to heaven. On the contrary, the Yuan family kept a very low profile, and there was no rumor that he would use his reputation to dominate, so that the opponents had no chance to criticize.

In other words, the Yuan family has a family leader who is famous all over the world. Not only does he not take advantage, but he also behaves cautiously. The most tragic thing is that this so-called family leader is still a fake...

Xiao Hei in the dark listened to the conversation between the two, and combined with the previous clues, he had straightened everything out: "The Yuan clan supports 'Yuan Tiangang' to rise to power. It was originally a win-win situation, but unexpectedly, in order to stabilize the status of the Living God, this person deliberately suppressed Yuan’s power.”

"The Yuan family was not angry, and secretly used the influence of the Zhenwu Temple Master to quietly arrange to cater to this celestial phenomenon, train the goddess to take the position, and replace her with the Shengun family. They all use similar methods."

"It's no wonder that Lan Masanti and her old servant felt that the one who supported them all the way to the West and became the Great Food Dancer was the Zhenwu Temple Master. And the killers who showed up before were also Taoist priests who used Dan Yuan Jin. Then It’s not a maze, it’s indeed the same force behind it.”

"However, even if 'Yuan Tiangang' is aware of all this, he cannot act openly and openly. That would be damaging his own foundation. The appearance of Yang Zaiwei is actually a good thing for him, so he answers immediately when asked and gets rid of it quickly!"

Yang Zaiwei also roughly understood: "You want to borrow a knife to kill someone?"

"Yuan Tiangang" picked up the tea bowl again and took a leisurely sip: "To eliminate harm for the country, there is no need to borrow a sword. If your feelings are difficult to resolve, I will wait for your return!"

"In the past 20 years, how many lucky people have tried to use the name of Zhenwu Saint, but you are the only one who has obtained such a high position. It is indeed not a fluke..."

Yang Zaiwei stared at him and smiled boldly: "Okay! I will get rid of the Yuan family's troubles. After the Qianqiu Festival, if you are still greedy for wealth and linger in this position, I will come and take your head!"