Countryside Rhapsody

Qin Boran's worry really became a reality. Even though it is daytime, after the discovery of the first body, monks were attacked one after another, and some even had their dantian destroyed in the crowd. He fell into the endless stream of people and lost his life.

Those people all have one thing in common, they all have tickets to the auction tonight.

Sitting in the lobby of the inn with the landlord, listening to the news coming from all directions, looking at the crowd like frightened birds, Qin Boran's heart sank little by little, this was what he was most worried about, even if the chief guard said He knew that the auction would be held as scheduled, but he didn't know if he could leave Feiqiong after the auction.

If there are still people who die, Feiqiong will definitely enter a state of martial law. At that time, if you want to leave Feiqiong, it will not be as simple as when you came here.

Qin Boran took a sip of tea irritably, and many thoughts flashed through his mind. Now, like many monks present, what he wants to know most is who is the one who killed them and why he targeted those monks. Tonight's auction What exactly does it mean, let the man behind the scenes who hides in the dark need to get other people's tickets by any means.

Looking at the street, there are guards from the Treasure Pavilion coming and going, the worst level is also on the third floor of the foundation building period, all of them look dignified, Feiqiong, who has always been peaceful and peaceful, has so many murders in one day, Still for the quota of Zhenbao Pavilion, Zhenbao Pavilion will naturally regard this matter as the top priority.

While everyone was discussing, a bell rang suddenly from the direction of the Linglong Pagoda of Zhenbao Pavilion, the tallest building in Feiqiong, which meant that Zhenbao Pavilion had important announcements, and everyone who spoke shut up and waited. Notice from Treasure Pavilion.

"The pavilion master has ordered that no one is allowed to leave unless Qiong is under martial law."

This order made Qin Boran almost crush the teacup in his hand, and the people below were also whispering, especially the people who came to Feiqiong from other places, who were even more dissatisfied. Just about to protest, they heard the voice say: "Everyone said Friends, please rest assured that during the martial law period, all your food and accommodation expenses in Feiqiong will be fully borne by Zhenbao Pavilion."

This made some people dumbfounded, but there were still some people who were quite dissatisfied with Zhenbao Pavilion's practice of restricting other people's personal freedom, but they couldn't take any practical actions except protesting with words. After scolding to death, everyone now knows that the terrible murderer is hiding in Feiqiong, but what does it mean that no one is allowed to leave?

To catch a murderer, do they have to pay for their lives together?

Some impatient monks immediately walked towards the periphery of Feiqiong's territory, and they were blocked by soldiers from Zhenbao Pavilion. Zhenbao Pavilion not only mobilized its own guards, but also invited soldiers and guards from Yulong Dynasty. With the prohibition on the upper limit of cultivation, unless the monks have a pair of wings like those sparrows and birds and are not human, they cannot leave at all.

Many people gathered at the border to protest, but the protest did not last long. Some of the protesting crowd died under the watchful eyes of everyone, and they fell silently. The golden core exploded in an instant, affecting the surrounding people. The appearance of death was appalling, as if he saw something horrible and his eyes widened, and he couldn't bear to die.

The death of the Golden Core cultivator pushed the fear of the crowd to the top, and the crowd began to lose control, and the elder in charge of security management in the Treasure Pavilion was even more frowning. Starting from midnight last night, one person died every hour. People, it is now noon, seven hours, and seven monks died.

If there is anything these monks have in common, apart from the fact that they all have tickets to tonight's auction, they are all Jindan monks.

This is a serial murder case against the Golden Core cultivator, but why the Golden Core cultivator?

Since the person who died was a Golden Core cultivator, people below the Golden Core cultivator level could be ruled out as committing crimes, and it was even more chilling to be able to kill so silently, even hiding in the crowd.

The sent guards have brought back the bodies of the dead monks and put them all in the temporary morgue in the Treasure Pavilion. The temperature in the morgue is very low, comparable to that of a place where ice and snow do not melt all year round. At such a temperature, the states of all the dead Golden Core monks were solidified at the moment of death.

Each of them opened their eyes wide, terrified, and opened their mouths slightly, as if they had seen something unbelievable.

Everyone's dantian was destroyed, some people's golden core was taken away, and some people's golden core exploded, even affecting many pedestrians around.

"Why?" The elders of the Law Enforcement Hall of Zhenbao Pavilion scratched their heads and couldn't figure out what to think. The people around them were all sent out to find out clues, but it was obviously on the street with people coming and going, and no one witnessed the murder. Or, even the formation organs that covered the entire Feiqiong did not capture the slightest trace of magic.

Or, that person has the strength to defy the sky.

So, that person is from Feiqiong, or someone from inside the Treasure Pavilion.

The former just made the elders of the law enforcement hall feel troubled.

The latter made the elders of the Law Enforcement Hall shudder.

Just when the elders of the Law Enforcement Hall were at a loss, someone came in and reported: "Elder Lin, the owner of the pavilion will come to the auction venue in person tonight."

This is simply worse, the Law Enforcement Hall is obviously too busy to investigate all the suspicious people in Feiqiong non-stop, but now it has to spare people to protect the safety of the Pavilion Master, Lin Yun rubbed his temple in pain, only hated Why can I hide in the deep mountains and old forests for retreat before I can touch the edge of breakthrough, and don't ask about the troublesome things in this mundane world.

"Elder Lin, why do you look in pain?" The new disciple of the Law Enforcement Hall looked at Lin Yun in confusion, "The master of the pavilion is at the stage of transformation into a god. With the master of the pavilion in charge, how can the security of the auction still be maintained?" Will there be a problem?"

Lin Yun patted the new disciple's shoulder silently, said nothing, but ordered: "Go to the place where the first monk died and investigate again to see if there are any missing clues."

"I'll do it right away!" The new disciples are always so energetic, and after a little coaxing, they will be obedient. Finally, Lin Yun was comforted, and immediately called his deputy to arrange to strengthen the security of the auction: "What's the matter?" Send some people, absolutely not let those who snatched tickets enter the venue."

"Yes."

Even though the Treasure Pavilion has spent a lot of energy, there is still news of a monk's death every hour, and gradually find out the pattern. Most sites are circular.

This is not a good sign.

Qin Boran frowned when he saw the connection line between the non-Qiong map and the dead monk drawn by the proud landlord with the water in the water glass.

The place where the monk died was getting closer and closer to their inn.

Qin Boran looked at the circular arc, if Xie Fangchen's deduction is correct, then twelve people will die today, and the last one will coincide with the place where the first person died last night, which is not far from the inn , was guarded by heavy soldiers, and it was hard to see what was going on inside.

"Excuse me, both of you." A voice rang in the ear of Qin Boran, who was deep in thought. When he looked up, it was two young girls and a young man: "This hall is full of people, I wonder if I can compete with you two?" table?"

Qin Boran glanced at his younger sister, but was not rejected, so he nodded: "Please sit down."

"Thank you." The one who led the conversation was a girl in an orange print dress, with a beautiful bun, a pretty and small face, and a cinnabar-colored long line between her eyebrows, showing a bit of charm.

The other girl next to her was a little shorter than her, wearing a long skirt with a velvet collar of the same color, with two braids and bright and lively hair accessories, and a pair of big watery eyes that seemed to be able to speak. The tall girl is very dependent.

The man who was walking with them was just dressed in simple white clothes, with broken hair hanging down in front of his eyes, covering most of his eyes, silent and looking a little gloomy.

"Little girl Jincai, this is my sister Kumquat, and that is my friend Du Ling."

"Golden girl, Mr. Du." Qin Boran hurriedly saluted: "My servant, Qin Boran, this is my sister-in-law Xie Fangchen."

Both Jincai and the kumquat beside her were a little surprised: "Mr. Qin, why doesn't your sister have the same surname as you?"

Before Qin Boran could speak, the proprietor proudly spoke first: "Isn't your surname Xie good?"

"But don't talk about siblings, cousins ​​should have the same surname, right?" Jin Ju tilted her head: "Isn't it strange that you two don't have the same surname?"

"The world is full of wonders." The proud landlord didn't care about the strange eyes of the three people: "Besides, the surname Xie is very good, I like it very much."

"What's wrong with the surname Xie?" Jin Ju couldn't help but retort: ​​"There are so many people with the surname Xie in the world, and I haven't seen a few outstanding people."

"The surname Xie reminds me that only with gratitude can I live a long life."

When the proud landlord was speaking, Jin Acacia's hand shook unconsciously, but no one noticed: "Sorry, it was my sister who was rude, if there is something difficult to say, please bear with me, Jin Oranges are still small."

"It's okay." The proud landlord shook his head: "There is nothing hard to say, Xie is my adoptive father's surname, that's all."

Qin Boran sighed at the host who had silenced Acacia with a single sentence, and quickly apologized to Acacia, asking, "I don't know how many girls and where they are from?"

"We are not natives of Qiong." Kumquat answered quickly, "But I have been cultivating outside, and I just came back yesterday. What a pity that I encountered such a thing as soon as I came back. I am so annoying!"

Qin Boran was a little surprised: "How many of the Jin girls are locals?"

"Yes." Acacia did not deny: "Although I was born in the local area, I rarely have the opportunity to participate in the auction of the Treasure Pavilion. Open your eyes."

"Extraordinary lot?" Qin Boran was a little curious: "Zhenbao Pavilion never discloses its lot before the auction. Where did Miss Jin know about it?"

"There is no wall in the world that does not leak." Jin Acacia blinked: "I grew up here since I was a child, so I naturally know where to go to find information."

"Does the girl have any opinion on the murder case that happened last night?"

"I don't know about that." Jin Hehuan sighed: "Unless Qiong is under martial law, no one can go out. I'm afraid it will delay the time to return to the teacher's school. I just hope that I won't be punished when I go back."

"I don't know where the girl's teacher is from?"

"Both Jin Ju and I are under the tutelage of Master Nianqing from Yuxin Palace, and Du Ling is a casual cultivator visiting Yuxin Palace."

Hearing that Acacia and Kumquat came from Yuxin Palace, Qin Boran was a little surprised. Like Jiuxizong, Yuxin Palace is a famous sect in Dongsheng Shenzhou Xiuxian sect, but it is different from other sects. All the official disciples of Yuxin Palace are female disciples, and the elders of the sect have no men. The men who take refuge in Yuxin Palace can only be vassals and become guest casual cultivators, not even disciples of outer sects.

The entire Yuxin Palace is respected by women, and it is a sect favored by many female monks in the world. However, Yuxin Palace only recruits apprentices every 20 years, and the recruitment conditions are strict, which discourages many people.

Yuxin Palace has the title of honored lady on Dongsheng Shenzhou, but along with this title, there are also some malicious slanders, and rumors that I don't know if it is just speculation.

And Nianqing in Yuxin Palace is a monk in the out-of-body period. Qin Boran once heard others talk about her in Jiuxizong, killed her lover who betrayed her, and since then she has said goodbye to a woman who has no other thoughts. Qin Boran However, he remembered that he had also sighed for her pitiful experience, but he never thought that he would meet her apprentice one day.

Looking at the two girls, Acacia and Kumquat, they both have pleasing looks and a completely different aesthetic from their own sister. When seeing my sister, the first image is always that this person is not easy to get along with or doesn't know how Thinking of something, with a maturity that is not her age.

As for Acacia and Kumquat, they reminded him of Qin Shulan, who was just as lively and lovely, at an innocent age.

"I don't know where Master Qin and Lingmei are from?" Jin Hehuan asked.

"I'm from the Nine Breaths Sect." Qin Boran said, "Sister She hasn't been a teacher yet."

"No apprenticeship?" Jin Ju's eyes lit up: "Then do you want to come to our Yuxin Palace? This year is the day of the general election for apprenticeship every 20 years."

"Why should I go to a nunnery?" The proprietor proudly didn't give any face, and opened his mouth quite rudely: "Accompany a group of old women to play this kind of self-abuse game that everyone in the world owes me."

"How do you talk?!" Hearing the sarcasm in the proud landlord's words, Kumquat couldn't bear it at all, slapped the table and stood up: "You are not allowed to slander my teacher!"

"Hmph." The host proudly snorted coldly: "Do you really think that Yuxin Palace's reputation in Jianghu will be good?"

The words of the proud landlord caused Du Ling, who had been silent all the time, to raise his head. Gujing's calm eyes looked at the proud landlord, with a faint murderous look, Qin Boran's nerves were tense, and he was afraid that he would do something Something hurt Xie Fangchen, but in the end, Du Ling lowered his eyes, said nothing, picked up his cup, and took a sip of tea.

"People in the rivers and lakes say that we are their business. If Miss Xie believes those rumors, it will be a missed opportunity." Acacia is much calmer than Kumquat: "All female cultivators in the world are proud to enter the Yuxin Palace ,This is the truth."

"Where there is no wind, there are no waves." The self-satisfied landlord did not give up half a step: "What's more, hehe."

The proud landlord smiled meaningfully, but it made everyone in Jinhehuan tremble, as if the deepest secret in her heart had been discovered. Thinking of this, Jinhehuan was a little annoyed, unable to maintain her demeanor, and said forcefully: "I Originally, I thought I could help Miss Xie to recommend Master, but since Miss Xie has something in her heart, then forget it."

"Forget it, I don't intend to face the Three Thousand Great Dao with a bitter face." The proud landlord looked finally relieved: "What's the point of cultivating to that point? Since you can't see through it, you should become a monk." It's more cost-effective, what kind of fairy is born in the world of mortals?"

"You!" Kumquat almost rushed over, her cheeks were flushed, knowing that the proud host was mocking her master, she almost shed tears: "You are not allowed to call me master!"

"Did I mention her?" The proud landlord looked at Jinju strangely: "I'm just expressing my feelings, Miss Jin, I'll be more troublesome if I'm right. For the sake of your hair, it's better to be simple."

Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Qin Boran quickly opened his mouth to stop the proud host from continuing, and apologized to Jinhehuan and the others with a wry smile, while warning the proud host with his eyes that he must not speak again. After Qin Boran's order, the proud host was decisive Shut up, Kumquat seized the opportunity to speak sarcastically.

"I started at the age of three, and now I have reached the third level of foundation building. You are not young. If you don't hurry up, will you not build the foundation until you are a hundred years old?" Kumquat snorted coldly: "People without talent, No matter how hard you try, it’s useless, apart from my Yuxin Palace, where else can people build a foundation in a very short period of time? Without a foundation, what qualifications do you have to talk about cultivating immortals?!”

Because of Qin Boran's warning, the proud host didn't say a word, but listened carefully to Kumquat's high-spirited talk, and didn't even show a trace of anger or embarrassment. .

"So what if someone like you is talented?!" Jin Ju snorted coldly, "As long as my master speaks out, let's see who else dares to accept you as an apprentice!"

"Kumquat!" Jin Hehuan glared at Kumquat angrily, "Don't forget your words."

Knowing that she had said something she shouldn't have said, Jin Ju quickly shut up, glanced at her sister with grievances, and then at the proud landlord: "A person like you who is ignorant of current affairs will never have a chance to become famous in his life! "

Even if people said a lot of offensive words, unpleasant words, even ugly words, and threatening words, the proud landlord didn't even twitch his eyebrows, and kept smiling and looking at the furious kumquat, as if he was looking at a person who was about to die immediately. There is as much interest as a powder keg about to explode.

Looking at such a proud landlord, Qin Boran could only sigh in his heart. He never thought that his sister who didn't speak would be more annoying than when she spoke. I really don't know if this is a good thing or not.

Just as the atmosphere among the few people became more and more tense, news came that another person had died.

Only this time, the location of the dead person jumped out of the circle that should have been drawn. Acacia froze a bit when she heard the news.

Qin Boran noticed the unnaturalness of Acacia, and asked, "Miss Jin, what happened?"

"I have to go there." Acacia looked very anxious: "The accident happened near my house, I have to go back to see if my house has been affected, I'm sorry Mr. Qin, let's talk about it next time we meet, the unhappiness that happened today , Acacia is here to accompany you first."

The more Jin Acacia spoke, the more anxious she became, and she even seemed a little incoherent. She bid farewell to Qin Boran in a hurry, and walked out of the inn gate with her sister Jin Ju and friend Du Ling.

"Brother." Seeing the figures of the three going away, the proud landlord finally said, "Do you still have the fan I gave you?"

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