I Have A Qi Fortune Altar.
Chapter 367 - 367 329 Demon Blade Shakes Tangshan _2

Chapter 367: Chapter 329: Demon Blade Shakes Tangshan! _2 Chapter 367: Chapter 329: Demon Blade Shakes Tangshan! _2 Chen Yuan set down the jade scroll in his hand, his gaze flickering uncertainly. According to the introductions within, this so-called Big Buddha was indeed quite extraordinary.

Legend had it that more than two hundred years ago, when the Great Jin was first established, a Buddhist monk from the Western Regions came to the Central Plains and moved a Buddha statue from a thousand miles away using earth-shattering celestial methods.

The statue stood over two hundred zhang tall, which is more than six hundred meters high, carved from Qing stone. All who saw it were undoubtedly stunned.

Every festival, numerous devotees would go there to burn incense and pray to the Buddha for peace.

As for why the legendary monk had placed the Big Buddha there, there was a rumor that beneath the Buddha, a peerless fierce beast was suppressed.

This fierce beast devoured humans and had slaughtered a great city hundreds of years ago. The monk, while traveling through the Central Plains, heard this rumor and confirmed it himself before suppressing it with the Buddha.

Of course, this was just a rumor, never conclusively verified.

Even in the annals of exotic tales, it was merely marked as a ‘rumor’.

In the speculations of many, it was actually the Buddhist sect planning to spread their teachings to Shuzhou and Blood State, using this place as a bridgehead, only that because Shushan did not allow it,

no temple was ever established, leaving only a Buddha statue there.

Besides that, no one knew even the Buddhist title of that legendary monk.

Relatively speaking, Chen Yuan was more inclined to the latter belief.

It was well-known that Shushan was the most powerful force in Shuzhou, and its fame also derived from this. Even the imperial court wouldn’t oppress Shushan too harshly.

Swordmen, known for their integrity, were truly daring people who would rebel at the slightest disagreement. Along with Shushan’s massive power, it was normal that Buddhism had not succeeded in spreading their doctrine there.

Moreover, nearby lay another stronger obstruction, Blood State.

It should be noted that Blood State was one of the largest states under heaven, nearly double the size of Qingzhou in terms of territory size, with chaotic martial customs and two great Demon Dao Immortal Sects suppressing it.

Even Spirit Mountain dared not lightly provoke it.

As for such rumor-filled introductions, Chen Yuan just read them for understanding, but what really caught his attention was the so-called flooding of the Big Buddha’s knees.

The records mentioned that every year, the lake water at the foot of the Big Buddha would surge dramatically, rising to the Buddha’s knees.

Every such flooding of the Buddha’s knees had early signs, usually occurring between April and June.

According to the investigation he had ordered, in recent days there had already been signs of a surge in lake water, estimating that a flooding of the Big Buddha’s knees might occur within three to seven days.

This investigation had plunged Chen Yuan into silence once again; indeed, every guidance from the Qi Fortune Altar was closely related to his current situation. If he had arrived a bit later or acted against Shen Yongzhi a few days later, he might have really missed this flooding.

It was just unknown whether at that time a new opportunity would be guided or if there were other ways to find the Blood Bodhi.

Speaking of Blood Bodhi, Chen Yuan became quite serious.

This was a very difficult item to trace; at least the the collection of exotic tales in Heavenly Patrol Bureau’s archives had no introduction to it. It was only after sending someone incognito to the Ascending Immortal Tower to buy information.

According to the introduction, this object was mostly the miraculous fruit formed from the fresh blood dropped by exotic beasts, also referred to as Red Heart Bodhi. There were introductions to beings worthy of the name ‘exotic beasts’ as well.

The most outstanding among them was the Fire Qilin, a creature rumored to have disappeared from the world long ago.

He couldn’t help doubting whether there was such a Fire Qilin beneath the Tangshan Buddha?

If not, where did the Blood Bodhi come from?

Of course, the introduction covered more than just the Fire Qilin; if there were other Fire Attribute exotic beasts, they too could bleed into fruit…

The effects of Blood Bodhi were exceptionally powerful, capable of healing bodily injuries. If uninjured, it could increase cultivation, enhance Qi and blood, greatly benefiting those practicing Body Refinement.

It was one of the rare spiritual objects in the world.

Having read these introductions, Chen Yuan suppressed the excitement in his heart, finding the Blood Bodhi most suitable for him at the moment.

Because in the Heavenly Element Level, a significant part involved Qi and blood.

Moreover, Blood Bodhi could also increase cultivation. As long as he had enough of this object, he could definitely experience a surge in his cultivation in a short period.

Just as he was contemplating when to head to the Tangshan Buddha, a Heavenly Patrol Guard reported from outside that Yue Shan and others who had gone to exterminate the Vegetable Knife Gang had returned.

Chen Yuan immediately ordered them to report to the Heavenly Patrol Hall.

“My lord.”

“My lord.”

“My lord.”

A group of Heavenly Patrol Envoys bowed deeply, saluting Chen Yuan with a fist.

Sitting at the head, Chen Yuan glanced over the group and said,

“How did it go?”

Mo Donghe stepped forward, “Reporting to my lord, Song Jingang’s entire family has been eradicated, and we have seized over ten thousand in gold and silver, twelve Primordial Crystals, and various jewels and paintings totaling…”

He was the commander who annihilated the entire clan of Song Jingang. To prevent any accidents, Chen Yuan did not involve the Heavenly Patrol Envoys from Tangshan Prefecture in this matter.

“Did any remnants escape?”

“None.”

“Very good, what about Yue Shan’s side?” Chen Yuan shifted his gaze to the iron tower-like robust man in front of him.

“My lord, all the branches of the Vegetable Knife Gang within the Prefecture City have also been eradicated, not a single person escaped, totaling the confiscation….”

“It’s just…”

“Just what?”

Chen Yuan asked.

“It’s just that there are still a few descendants of Shen Yongzhi not in the city. According to investigations, most of them were presiding over branches in the counties below. By the time this subordinate arrived, several were forewarned and disappeared.”

Chen Yuan tapped his fingers on the table. This operation’s gains were substantial, especially the haul from the Vegetable Knife Gang, even comparable to the century-long accumulation of the Gold Mountain Monastery.

Tangshan’s wealth was indeed as legendary as touted.

Even if he had to hand over a portion, there were still many Primordial Crystals left. In the short term, he wouldn’t need to worry about Primordial Crystals anymore; indeed, plundering brought the quickest wealth.

The only regret was that a few remnants still remained.

“Who are the ones that escaped?” Chen Yuan never left loose ends and always eradicated issues at their roots.

“They are the second son and a daughter of Shen Yongzhi, plus several core members of the Vegetable Knife Gang. Among these three remnants, Shen Yongzhi’s eldest son has the highest cultivation and strongest talent. Currently, he is only twenty-one years old and has already reached number two hundred thirty-five on the Hidden Dragon List…”

Yue Shan relayed everything he knew.

“Oh?” Chen Yuan’s eyebrows rose, his murderous intent intensifying.

Remnants must not be spared, let alone a distinguished figure who made it onto the Hidden Dragon List?

Being a figure on the Hidden Dragon List himself, he certainly knew anyone capable of making it onto the list was extraordinary and had potential not to be underestimated.

They definitely could not be left alive!

“Issue a command, the entire Tangshan Prefecture must thoroughly search for these remnants. No one is to escape Tangshan. Offer a reward, anyone providing their whereabouts will receive ten thousand taels of silver!”

“Yes, this subordinate obeys.”

Yue Shan’s expression turned serious. Indeed, not leaving any potential problems untreated was characteristic of his lord.

“Also, identify which counties these people escaped from, and purge all officials involved, from the County Magistrate to the arrest officer and elites. Everyone even slightly connected to the Vegetable Knife Gang must be eradicated!”

Chen Yuan said coldly.

This action by the Heavenly Patrol Bureau was like a bolt of thunder, offering these people little chance to react. It was certain someone had leaked information.

Although it was just a possibility, it was better to kill erroneously than to let one go.

These officials who colluded with the Vegetable Knife Gang had caused trouble for many years. He was bound to settle accounts with them sooner or later—now wouldn’t be considered wrongful killing. What goes around comes around.

“Yes, this subordinate obeys!”

“Yes, this subordinate obeys!”

Mo Donghe, chewing on a clove of garlic, stepped forward and said:

“My lord, I have an idea.”

“Speak.”

“Jianghu martial artists always place filial piety above all. Why not use the corpse of Shen Yongzhi as bait to lure them out? Even if it fails, there’s no loss.”

“Approved. Handle this matter, and if successful, you will be greatly rewarded.”

“Thank you, my lord.”

“Reporting to my lord, someone outside claims to be under the Magistrate…”

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Are you serious about Shi Tou being too brief?

Now it’s up to eight thousand a day!

That’s not brief anymore…

Also, I saw a brother asking what captivating book I read. Here’s a collective reply—it’s “Young Ah…”

My lord, that’s not about spanking this subordinate’s butt, but rather, it’s like slapping your own face in front of the Magistrate.

Afterwards, looking up the information on Blood Bodhi, it shocked Tangshan Prefecture.