Chapter 1726: Difficult to Cross

As soon as Wei Ting learned of the massacre in Wansang Town, he had already activated the national defense formation and blocked the border, but apparently failed to lock Zhang Linchuan.

The experts from Wei Guo's Criminal Division had used all their skills to eliminate the 27 clues left at the scene in a very short period of time. However, they were unable to find the real traces of Zhang Linchuan... Not even where he was heading. The direction of escape cannot be determined.

After all, by the time the murder was discovered, it was already too late. There is so much room for maneuver here.

Jiang Wang sent a letter to Southern Xinjiang, but he followed the anti-criminal team dispersed by the Wei State General and searched for Zhang Linchuan in the Southern Territory for two days based on the most likely escape route analyzed by the Criminal Division.

The result was also nothing.

Zhang Linchuan seemed to have disappeared out of thin air, completely separated from Wei's intelligence network. He never appeared in anyone's sight again.

He is like an evil beast in the dark night, sneaking into the dark night again after sunset.

During these two days, there was no response from Ruan Yuan at all. On the contrary, Zhong Xuan Sheng's analysis was conveyed in time through the illusion of Taixu.

"Your intuition is right. Zhang Linchuan is indeed covering up something. Zhang Linchuan is absorbing innocent souls in Wei State to replenish the inanimate world. Everyone will feel that Zhang Linchuan is 'cultivating death to become a Taoist.' On the contrary, this should not be his. Purpose."

In the Galaxy Pavilion, Chong Xuan Sheng said: "Because if he wants to achieve such a goal, what he should do is to hide himself as much as possible instead of exposing himself. His first action should not just kill tens of thousands." People. You should kill as many people as possible the first time when you are not on guard. If you want to achieve enlightenment through killing, Zhang Linchuan will definitely be able to take more dramatic actions."

Jiang Wangdao: "I feel that he is very calm, both in terms of his own life and the lives of others."

"We have temporarily reached a consensus on Zhang Linchuan's judgment." Chong Xuansheng squinted his eyes and said: "Let us take a look at what Zhang Linchuan did in the Wei State - massacre the town, provoking the Wei State with a blood letter, representing Wu Sheng The Patriarch admitted this and stated that this was just the beginning of Wusheng Cult’s revenge. What do you think is the point?”

He stopped, gave Jiang Wang some time to think, and then answered by himself: "The key point is irreplaceability. Of all the things he did in Wei, the only irreplaceable thing was his provocation against Wei. Where is the killing? He can kill anyone and retaliate for the destruction of the Wu Sheng Cult. He can also carry out revenge in other countries. In the current situation, no matter where he commits the crime, his evil deeds will be spread quickly, so there is no saying that it cannot be done. More hate.”

"So let's think about this question. If it was just to kill people and steal souls, to fill the inanimate world, why didn't Zhang Linchuan just find a small country? Why didn't he go to Chengguo or Moguo? Anyway, they were massacring civilians. In Wei and Zai Cheng Guo did such evil things, what's the difference?

After thinking about it, I only found one very strange and hard-to-understand point - he would be in danger in Wei State, but not in countries like Cheng State and Mo State. "

Chongxuan Sheng said: "The difference between choosing Wei and Cheng is the reason why Zhang Linchuan chose Wei. Whether I think it makes sense or not, this is the only answer.

I don't know what the connection is. But we now know two things. First, Zhang Linchuan's main purpose must be to restore his cultivation and strengthen himself. Second, his choice to do such a thing in Wei was related to 'danger'.

From this we can conclude that Zhang Linchuan's way of recovering his cultivation and strengthening himself requires the existence of factors such as 'danger'.

Chen Siwu told you that Zhang Linchuan seemed to be seeking death, and he was right.

But he didn't really want to die, otherwise he would have chosen to go to Chu State to kill people and massacre the town.

His action strategy should be to 'put himself in a dangerous enough situation to achieve a certain goal, which will ultimately lead to him recovering his cultivation and strengthening himself'. At the same time, his choice must avoid situations that will undoubtedly make him die. place. "

The context here is indeed very clear. As Jiang Wang listened, his specific understanding of Zhang Linchuan became clearer.

The first is self-confidence. Zhang Linchuan is more confident than he knew or imagined. Whether it is the Bone Evil God, the Overlord of the Eastern Region, or any other strong man or country, he dares to face anyone and plot against anyone. There seems to be no word of awe in his life.

As a result, he possesses superhuman courage. Indifference to the life and death of others is not brave, and indifference to one's own life and death is sometimes a form of cowardice. He is very obsessed with "living", but he can also treat death calmly and face danger calmly... This kind of person can be said to have extraordinary courage.

On this basis, Zhang Linchuan is ruthless and has far-reaching calculations.

You must not be at all negligent when it comes to being an enemy of such a person.

"Will Zhang Linchuan make another move? Has his goal been achieved? I don't know." Chong Xuansheng said: "But if he makes the next move, Song Kingdom, Dan Kingdom, Longmen Academy, Nandou Hall , Jiange, these five places are the most likely, followed by the two countries of Yue and Zhuang.”

He paused and looked at Jiang Wang: "I hope Zhang Linchuan is still a few steps away from his goal, otherwise he may not show up again."

Jiang Wang stood up suddenly: "I will go to the Song Dynasty now to remind Chen Siwu that if Zhang Linchuan has gone to the Song Dynasty, he will just tell them to catch the turtle in the jar. In the other places, I asked Guangshu to send me a message and ask them to arrange it secretly. Be lenient while being strict in order to attract Zhang Linchuan into the situation.”

Chong Xuansheng thought for a while and said: "Marquis Wu An's idea of ​​​​doing things is already very appropriate... please take care of yourself."

Jiang Wang didn't say anything more, and his figure had disappeared from Xinghe Pavilion.

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Time cannot be chased back. Jiang Wang will never waste it or give Zhang Linchuan more room to move. He exited the Taixu Illusion Realm, briefly explained a few words to the person in charge of the pursuit in Wei State, and then left for Song State.

Flying all the way, running without stopping.

Chen Siwu was obviously very surprised by Jiang Wang's arrival, but he also received him politely.

With the highest courtesy of a scholar, Jiang Wang was invited to his study for a chat.

The house is filled with books filled with treasures, but unfortunately visitors don’t pay much attention to them.

It was Zhang Linchuan who was chatting in the Yanyun Mountain Underground Palace, and it was Zhang Linchuan who was chatting here. It seems that Zhang Linchuan is more important than these ten thousand years of cultural romance... It is a bit regretful to call him Chen Siwu.

But he is a polite person. He only seeks elegance from himself and will not force it on others. Then he started communicating with Jiang Wang about Zhang Linchuan.

After listening to Jiang Wang explain the situation in Wei State in a few words, he also said with emotion: "We did such evil things in Wei State, but Wei State didn't catch any trace at all? Zhang Linchuan is really a bit evil. ”

Jiang Wang went straight to the point: "I'm here to remind Brother Chen to be careful with Zhang Linchuan. He must have an agenda if he makes trouble like this. The next target is probably the Song Dynasty."

"Thank you, Brother Jiang, for your concern." Chen Siwu was obviously full of confidence in the Song Dynasty's defense: "Since the Yanyun Mountain Underground Palace incident, our country has entered a state of alert. From Shangqiu to the border towns, all passes must be strictly inspected , not even a strange fly can fly over. All departments are on standby for twelve hours. If Zhang Linchuan dares to come to this cultural place, he will be buried here!"

When Jiang Wang heard this, he knew that Chen Siwu didn't really take it to heart. He obviously didn't think that Zhang Linchuan dared to come to the Song Dynasty to run wild at this time.

But when it comes to strict inspections at passes and vigilance in various places, isn’t that the same in Wei?

And finally?

Zhang Linchuan still committed evil deeds, managed to escape, and disappeared without a trace.

"Brother Chen, please pay attention to this matter." Jiang Wang said very seriously: "I have always known that the Song Dynasty has outstanding people and a profound background. But Zhang Linchuan is a very cunning person who has lost humanity and cannot be judged by common sense. I even doubt that he Maybe he has sneaked into the Song Dynasty now."

At that moment, he explained Chong Xuansheng's analysis and the information he summarized about Zhang Linchuan to Chen Siwu in detail, and his words were extremely sincere. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is sincere.

Talking about the defense of other countries can easily make people feel bad about criticizing others. But Jiang Wang's attitude was so sincere, and Chen Siwu had a tolerant character, so he actually listened.

He thought for a long time, saluted Jiang Wang, and said solemnly: "Brother Jiang's analysis is reasonable. Zhang Linchuan really cannot be underestimated. I will immediately promote the secret screening operation throughout the Song Dynasty. If Zhang Linchuan has sneaked into our country, he will definitely There is no way he can escape again!"

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"If I capture Zhang Linchuan, I will skin him, eat his flesh raw, and chew his bones to pieces!" The red-eyed Wei general said fiercely in the military tent.

The discussion, analysis and curses on Zhang Linchuan were not limited to one person in one place, let alone one moment.

There were a circle of generals sitting around the brazier, and the firelight danced and illuminated their gnashed teeth.

"Okay." Tan Wenqi said, "Zhang Linchuan will never die if he scolds him."

He especially looked at the one with the loudest voice, and said in a cold voice: "Who allows you to drink alcohol while performing official duties? Go back and take the blame!"

The general who was called did not protest, he just gritted his teeth and said: "Brothers are not willing to give in!"

Zhang Linchuan's escape is a fact, and this is what those of them who are still fighting for this must face.

Tan Wenqi was silent for a moment and then said: "Qi Wu'anhou left without any letter, probably because he did not invite Ruan Zhenjun. Tomorrow you take people back first, and I will go up to Mount Sumeru to see if I can persuade Zen Master Dong Xingnian to take action. ”

Zen Master Xing Nian of Mount Xumi is the highest achiever in the world of the Sutra of Future Star Tribulations. In looking at destiny, he will not lose to Ruan Yuan.

But even so, he knew in his heart that the chance was slim.

For one thing, the longer time passes, the weaker the connection between Wansang Town and Zhang Linchuan becomes. Even for Zen Master Xing Nian, it is far more difficult to trace the whereabouts of the demon now than it was a few days ago.

How could someone like Zen Master Erze Xingnian care about his feelings? He doesn't care much about Wei Guo's face. No matter how much merit money you bring, the other party will probably look down upon you. Apart from the future of Mount Sumeru and the Buddhist dharma, there is probably nothing worthy of Zen Master Xing Nian’s intervention. He said that he was worshiping the mountain on behalf of the Wei State, but he might not be able to see the real Buddha.

But if he doesn't give it a try, how can he be willing?

Although Wei Guo's pursuit is still continuing, it is still quite impressive. But Zhang Linchuan has already escaped!

The Wei State will not give up the pursuit of Zhang Linchuan, but the resources that can be mobilized for such a Mao Shen-level cult leader are quite limited, and it is impossible to spend the entire country on this matter.

And the limited resources...are simply not enough to kill Zhang Linchuan.

This is a paradox, but it is also a reality he has to face.

Hearing what Tan Wenqi said, the generals under his command gritted their teeth, swallowed their blood and tears, stood up gradually, and turned around to lead the troops.

Soon, only Tan Wenqi was left in this military tent stationed in the wild.

Only at this moment did he show signs of fatigue.

A veteran on the battlefield like him is not afraid of the charge of thousands of troops, nor is he afraid of how brave the enemy generals are. It's nothing more than setting up a battle formation and fighting hard.

But for an opponent like Zhang Linchuan, he really feels like a rat pulling a turtle, and he has no idea where to start.

How can he deal with it if he can't find anyone at all?

This person has no relatives, no family, no friends, and the Wusheng Sect he founded is gone. If he wants to follow the clues, there are no clues to follow.

Even if all these exist, it is impossible to affect Zhang Linchuan.

So many people have died in the Wusheng Sect during this period. How many devout believers have cried and asked the Lord to save them? Zhang Linchuan didn't even have a white smoke.

Such a person who has no emotions and no nature will not care about anyone at all.

Qin Wenqi looked at the brazier in front of him silently, and felt a rage that wanted to kick it over. Even he felt that he had no place to exert his strength and could not release his hatred.

Full of hatred...

He felt that his anger had filled his chest.

Bang bang!

He felt his heart beating fast and hard.

Not good! Qin Wenqi, who had been in battle for a long time, noticed something was wrong at this moment, and suddenly woke up, and the evil spirits of the army rose up like a tide.

But in the next moment——

Crack!

His sternum directly tore through the flesh and blood, like a door, opening to both sides. His chest cavity directly cracked, and a bright red heart jumped out!

Qin Wenqi stared at his heart, and saw that this heart also spread dense cracks, and then broke like a petal, and a pale seed jumped out in the middle.

The seed just jumped in the air, swelled when it saw the light, and turned into a man with an unremarkable face.

"Zhang, Lin, Chuan?" Qin Wenqi saw that his eyes had cracked, and he heard his voice so painfully.

Although he had never seen this person in person, and although there was already a bloody scene in front of him, he was very sure that the person who appeared in front of him at this moment was Zhang Linchuan, the founder of the Wusheng Sect.

Zhang Linchuan left 27 clues in Wansang Town to mislead the pursuit, and designed to interfere with the governor of Xinlan County, which bought him more time to escape.

But these were just a cover.

Zhang Linchuan was hiding in Wansang Town, hiding in the heart of Qin Wenqi, and he didn't escape at all. No wonder the entire Wei State Criminal Department searched like crazy but couldn't find any trace of the founder of the Wusheng Sect!

When was it? Qin Wenqi thought painfully... Was it the first time he entered Wansang Town, smelled the blood, and got angry for the first time? Was it when he personally hung up the governor of Xinlan County and wanted to cut him with a knife?

He couldn't remember when he was tricked.

What was more painful than the sternum tearing the chest and the heart cracking was that--

He blocked Wansang Town, watched the miserable conditions of the people of his country, vowed to avenge those innocent people, and spared no effort in the pursuit of Zhang Linchuan, but in the end he personally sent Zhang Linchuan out of Wei!

And at this moment...

Zhang Linchuan opened his eyes, and there was a very brief moment of confusion in his eyes, as if he had just woken up.

But when he saw Tan Wenqi's appearance and heard Tan Wenqi's voice, he had already taken back the sealed "self".

The "evil seed" had already harvested Tan Wenqi first and disintegrated Tan Wenqi's ability to resist.

He didn't say anything nonsense, just raised his hand and pressed Tan Wenqi into the ground, pressing him into a pool of mud mixed with blood, flesh and bones.

During this activity in Wei State, he did not fight with Wu Xun, nor did he even experience any fierce battles. But the process was so dangerous that it was unknown how many times more dangerous than the time in the underground palace of Yanyun Mountain!

In the whole process of being in the evil seed, sealing himself, and hiding in Tan Wenqi's body, he knew almost nothing about the outside world.

As long as he was discovered, he would immediately die.

Wu Xun was there in person, and Master Dongfang, who once presided over the Dragon and Tiger Altar, was nearby to make predictions. It can be said that if he had left a little clue or revealed a little flaw, he would have been dead.

He was in danger all the time, not just walking on the edge of death?

Although he did every step flawlessly and the final hiding was almost perfect. But the perfection of the divine level is full of mistakes in front of the real person. He has the vision of the true level, and can only "fill in the gaps" as much as possible, but it is impossible to "make no mistakes".

But which real person would deliberately see through a general like Qin Wenqi who has achieved divine presence for many years?

That would almost strip Qin Wenqi naked and show him to the public, which is a great shame.

Zhang Linchuan knew very well that once the incident in Wansang Town was discovered, Wei Ting would definitely block the border first, and a strong man like Master Dongfang should also give priority to blocking the checkpoints in various places to prevent the murderer from roaming.

Because the murderer has given himself time to escape, according to normal logic, blocking the escape route is definitely the most important step. Sealing the scene and investigating the evidence were the next most important.

He took advantage of this time difference, quietly planting the seeds of evil in Qin Wenqi, and then sealed himself and hid in it.

Of course, even if he had done the plan to this extent, he would have been in a life-and-death crisis for a long time.

If Qin Wenqi had a little self-awareness, if Master Dongfang had looked at Qin Wenqi a few more times, he might have died in Wei State...

Fortunately, he didn't.

He had originally planned to wait until the alert level of Wei State was lowered, and then he would kill Qin Wenqi and leave.

But he didn't expect that Qin Wenqi, as one of the leaders in the pursuit of the founder of the Wusheng Sect, would leave the Wei Kingdom and take him away from the dangerous place. This is simply the best result.

Could it be that he really killed too many people and was blessed by God?

This really made him feel a little humorous.

Turning these things around indifferently in his heart, Zhang Linchuan retracted his palm and said, "The second calamity is over."

His aura was obviously stronger.

The pale palm was wiped away, and the connection was cut off with the magical power of [No Root], and then disappeared in this military tent.

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Jiang Wang was sitting in Chen Siwu's house, waiting for the results of the Song court's nationwide secret screening.

Zuo Guangshu had helped him send reminders about Zhang Linchuan to important figures in Dan Kingdom, Longmen Academy, Nandou Hall, Jiange, Yue Kingdom, Zhuang Kingdom and other places through the channels of the Huaiguo Mansion.

Yes, he even let Zuo Guangshu notify Zhuang Kingdom.

Because what he hated was never the people of Zhuang State, but Zhuang Gaoxian and Du Ruhui who regarded the people as cultivation resources, as bargaining chips, and as dirt and grass.

He could settle accounts with Zhuang Gaoxian and Du Ruhui at any time, but he could not sit idly by and watch Zhang Linchuan go to Zhuang State to slaughter the people at will.

Now he only hoped that Zhang Linchuan had sneaked into Song State or was preparing to sneak into Song State.

So that he could end it all as soon as possible.

The bloody storm has lasted for too long, and the people of the world should not be confused for a long time because of Zhang Linchuan, the founder of the Wusheng Sect. He should not let Lin Youxie's thoughts wait too long.

The reason why he chose to come to Song State.

Because Zhang Linchuan took risks many times and was good at using people's psychological blind spots to play "darkness under the lamp". Song State is the most likely place for his next move -

provided that he really has a next move.

Hatred can blind a person's eyes, and anger can too.

So Jiang Wang told himself again and again to stay calm. To deal with an enemy like Zhang Linchuan with a calmness similar to Zhang Linchuan's.

He used the Ru Meng Ling to constantly build up "Zhang Linchuan" in his mind.

Not only the image of this person, but also his personality, his magic, his magical powers, his words and deeds.

He wanted to understand his enemy as well as he understood himself.

Ye Qingyu sent a lot of information about the White Bone Sect, Zuo Guangshu had a lot of information about the Wusheng Sect, and Chong Xuansheng, who was in Linzi, was constantly integrating information from all parties...

These were all very helpful.

Jiang Wang was studying Zhang Linchuan seriously with an almost obsessive attitude, as if he was studying a top secret technique.

He had imagined thousands of times how he would cut his first sword... just waiting for Zhang Linchuan to appear in front of him.

At this moment, the old knife coin that had never moved on his body suddenly jumped out, drew a mysterious trajectory in the air, and hung not far in front of him.

It seemed to be within reach, but it seemed to be out of the five senses.

The voice of Ruan Lu, the director of the Imperial Observatory, rang out from the knife money——

"It's me."

The letter sent to the Governor's Office of Southern Xia fell into the sea, and Jiang Wang thought that Ruan Zhenjun had rejected him.

He had also thought about asking Yu Beidou to do divination, but through the new knife money that Yu Beidou sent him, he couldn't contact Yu Beidou at all.

He had to give up the idea of ​​using the expert's divination and continue to compete with Zhang Linchuan in other ways.

Unexpectedly, at this time, the news of Ruan Lu came.

"Master of the Observatory!" Jiang Wang immediately sat up straight.

"I have been burdened by worldly affairs, and now I have some free time." Ruan Lu did not waste time, explained, and then said: "In the way of divination, cause and effect must be paid. Asking me to help will cost a lot, Marquis Wu'an, are you prepared?"

Jiang Wang just bowed and said: "Please don't hesitate to do divination, Lord Jianzheng, Jiang Wang is ready. If money is available, Jiang Wang is willing to spend all his family wealth. If there is little talent, Jiang Wang is willing to serve as a dog and horse."

Cause and effect must be paid is the rule of divination. Even if the King of Qi asked Ruan Lu to help, he had to pay something, and Jiang Wang was certainly no exception. Whatever Ruan Lu wanted, he would give it.

"Four years of fame, all for personal hatred." Ruan Lu sighed: "I know the determination of Wu'an Hou."

The master of astronomy did not talk about the price, but said: "I have seen your letter with my own eyes, the bones and blood are very clear, and can reflect the scene of Wansang Town in Wei State."

He changed the subject: "But I can't predict the dead in Wansang Town."

Jiang Wang was a little stunned: "Why?"

Ruan Lu sighed: "I am afraid that everyone in the world underestimates this Wusheng Sect Master. There is a game within the game. I can't predict because the dead souls in Wansang Town have not actually entered the Wusheng world, but have been placed in the netherworld. Zhang Linchuan relied on the white bone holy body to do evil, used the specious white bone secret method, and pointed the killing to the netherworld. Any fortune teller who really wants to get to the bottom of it is not Zhang Linchuan, but the white bone evil god!"

Today's 6,000 words, one of which is an extra chapter for the A Shen Extra Creditors Committee. (6/10)