Chapter 497 Daoist Name Xuan Lingzi, Important Information

"Lao Lai, how is business?"

The sun enveloped the earth, and under the shadow of the parasol, Officer Shao smiled and said hello.

Chen Yi and the others reacted for a second before realizing that the fortune teller in front of them was named Lai, and they almost thought he owed someone money and refused to pay it back.

Lao Lai... It's a bit ambiguous now.

The surname Suoxian belongs to Lai is a common surname in hundreds of families. It is derived from the two emperors of Yan and Huang, so it is rarely seen in daily life.

"It's okay, it's okay, haha." Facing Officer Shao, the fortune teller was very polite, and then asked: "Old Shao, what's the matter?"

"Captain Chen has something to do with you." Lao Shao pointed at Chen Yi.

The fortune teller was slightly stunned and turned to look at Chen Yi: "Are you a policeman? Or a captain? You are so young."

There were only two chairs next to them. Qin Fei didn't ask any questions. He picked them up and placed them behind Chen Yi and Fang Shuyu respectively.

Chen Yi sat down, but Fang Shuyu did not sit down. He chose to stand with everyone because he was not tired anyway.

"Mr. Lai, may I ask something?" Chen Yi said with a smile.

The fortune teller was alert: "What's going on?"

Chen Yi: "Didn't we talk about it last time? Regarding the hidden Taoist temple, which mountain is nearby? It doesn't matter if it's not nearby. It doesn't matter if it's far away."

Hearing this, the fortune teller became entangled, with a look of helplessness on his face: "Why are you looking for a Taoist temple in the hidden world? It is natural to hide in the world and not be disturbed by outsiders, especially public figures."

Chen Yi told the truth: "There was a very serious murder case. Several people died. The crime scene was very weird. We need to find professional people to ask."

"Weird?" The fortune teller became interested, "Show it for me. Show it to me."

Chen Yi took out his mobile phone, pulled out the remade photo, and handed it to the other party.

The fortune teller found it novel at first sight, but judging from his expression, he didn't seem to find any corresponding information in his memory. However, he still gave his own judgment.

"It... does look like Taoist techniques. It's either Taoist or a cult."

Chen Yi: "The murderer did a very clean job. We cannot rely on conventional means to find out his identity, so... please, we really need to find professional people to understand."

The fortune teller was in a dilemma: "It's not necessarily Taoist, right? It looks quite evil. Is it to prevent people from reincarnation after death? How much hatred is this?"

"Lao Lai! If you know it, tell me immediately. The matter is very serious. Please help me."

Seeing the fortune teller looking at him, Lao Shao frowned and reminded him.

The fortune teller said that he was not afraid of Chen Yi, but he was still somewhat reverent towards Lao Shao. This was the same as when he was a child and was afraid of his parents.

"Hey." He sighed, "I do know the location of a Taoist temple, but it's a secret. I...it would be too unethical for me to say it."

Chen Yidao: "I guarantee with my personality that there will be no rumors, and only three people will go, okay?"

The fortune teller thought for a while and realized that it was impossible not to tell. He said, "At most two people can go. I can only tell you."

"good."

Chen Yi came closer, and the fortune teller leaned in and described a location.

Just in the mountains near Mengzhen Town.

It's not that far from the town. It's not as exaggerated as Yuluo Village. It can be reached in two or three hours, so there's no need to stay overnight in the mountains.

Chen Yi looked at the time. If everything goes well, he should be back before dark.

"Thank you. If I can find any clues, I'll apply for a bonus for you." He stood up.

Hearing the bonus, the fortune teller was surprised. Unexpectedly, there was a surprise gain, and asked: "How much is it?"

Chen Yi: "Two to fifty thousand, probably."

The fortune teller smiled happily. Although he might not really get it, he was still somewhat hopeful.

"By the way, how many people are there in the Taoist temple?" Chen Yi asked.

The fortune teller shook his head: "I don't know. I haven't been there for many years. There was only one person there back then."

Chen Yi exclaimed: "What is the name of the Taoist priest?"

Fortune teller: "Xuan Lingzi."

Xuan Lingzi?

This is the road number.

"Do you know your real name?"

"have no idea."

"OK, thanks."

After leaving the stall, several people discussed who should go into the mountains with Chen Yi, and finally decided on Fang Shuyu. After all, they were husband and wife, so the trip was regarded as a disguised sightseeing trip.

"Captain Chen, call us immediately if you need anything."

When they were sent to the foot of the mountain, Liang Qidong said something worried and handed over the satellite phone.

If he had the final say, he would definitely let the police officers from the Ruicheng Criminal Investigation Detachment go there, or go there himself. The last time the other party entered Yuluo Village, he had been on tenterhooks for two days.

Once something happens to Chen Yi, he can't explain it at all.

It's a pity that Chen Yi is used to investigating crimes personally and can only obey orders.

"Don't worry, go back."

Chen Yi waved his hand, and then went into the mountain with Fang Shuyu. Both of them were wearing hiking shoes, so they would not be very tired.

What the fortune teller gave was an approximate location, and it certainly couldn't be navigated using a mobile phone map. Chen Yi and the others needed to search nearby after arriving at the place.

The buildings and environment in the mountains are clearly different and should be easy to see.

This is the first time Fang Shuyu has been in the mountains since coming to Yunzhou. The surrounding scenery is beautiful. It can be seen that she is in a good mood. She may not regard this trip as an investigation, but just a short hike.

"Do you really think you can get clues?" Fang Shuyu and Chen Yi started chatting as they walked along the mountain road.

Chen Yi shook his head: "No, a dead horse is treated as a living horse. Didn't the fortune teller also say that it's like a Taoist method? Anyway... this case is not easy, so take your time."

Fang Shuyu encountered this strange case for the first time, and she couldn't help much. She could only give spiritual support to her husband.

"Don't be too stressed. Why do they ask you to solve the case that Yunzhou can't solve?"

This is what the wife said.

If it were a girlfriend, she would probably say: I believe you can solve this case!

At first glance, it was very encouraging, but it added another kind of pressure invisibly, and she didn't want to disappoint the other party.

Chen Yi smiled and said, "Before the case is completely solved, no one dares to be 100% sure and confident. It's okay. I'll be calm and do my best."

As the two people's footsteps gradually went deeper into the mountains and forests, the hustle and bustle of the town was left far behind, replaced by the chirping of insects and birds and the gurgling sound of water in the distance.

There is a water source in the distance, and it is almost close to the end of this trip.

Half an hour later, they turned into a winding path with lush trees on both sides of the path. The sun cast mottled light and shadows through the dense leaves, which was magnificent.

Although they were investigating a case, they did not miss the chance to appreciate the scenery. The two of them slowed down their pace and enjoyed the wonders of nature.

Walking out of the path, a mountain stream came into view. The water was so clear that it could be drunk, but Chen Yi and Fang Shuyu did not dare to try it. If they got sick from drinking, it would be quite embarrassing in the mountains where there was no village or store.

The two were a little tired, so they sat down by the stream to rest. Looking around, they saw beautiful scenery and no one.

Chen Yi thought he could meet villagers who went up the mountain to collect herbs, but it seemed that he thought too much. From the map, there was indeed a village nearby. Maybe the villagers did not rely on the mountain for food.

Bored, Chen Yi picked up a few small stones from the river, drew a simple chessboard on the ground, and the couple played Gobang. The three games ended quickly, and Fang Shuyu lost miserably.

Obviously, he was very serious, but he still could not see through Chen Yi's routine.

"You are so cunning, you can even play Gobang in a fancy way."

Fang Shuyu was not very happy, she snorted, disrupted the chess game and got up and left. She knew Chen Yi had a high IQ.

He didn't even let me win, he had no gentlemanly manners. He always gave me a break when playing games before marriage.

It seems that the poisonous chicken soup on the Internet is true. After marriage and getting it, men change.

Chen Yi laughed happily and ran over to apologize. Fang Shuyu was not really angry, she soon forgot about it, and they continued on their way hand in hand.

The fortune teller said that if they saw the waterfall, they would be there soon. The two had already seen the waterfall, but the waterfall was a bit far away, and they would die if they saw the mountain.

He was not in a hurry. Chen Yi picked up a straight branch and waved it while walking.

No man can refuse a stick in the wild.

Fang Shuyu also picked up one, but found it boring and prickly, so she threw it away quickly. She couldn't understand the source of Chen Yi's happiness.

After walking and stopping for two hours on the mountain road, the waterfall was finally within reach.

The water poured down from a high place, the mist was filled, and a rainbow could be seen faintly under the sunshine.

There was a path next to the waterfall. The two looked at each other, and after admiring the wonders for a while, they embarked on a new journey.

The line of sight became narrow again.

At the winding path, Chen Yi and Fang Shuyu walked on the path for twenty minutes, and finally saw a stone house.

The house was very simple, but the area was not small. When there were not enough stones, they were replaced with wood, which looked a bit out of place.

This place was quite different from the extraordinary buildings in my imagination, and the gap in my heart was very obvious.

"Maybe not?"

Fang Shuyu whispered. She thought that the hidden Taoist temple should be located on the top of the mountain, bordering the clouds, overlooking the earth, and worshipped by thousands of people.

I probably watched too many TV dramas to have this idea.

"Go up and ask." Chen Yi kept walking.

There was a man in the yard who was taking care of the vegetable garden, which was green and lush, and quite healthy.

He had good hearing and noticed the footsteps from a distance, and immediately turned his head.

The two of them saw the man's appearance clearly. Judging from his age, he was probably in his fifties.

The man was dressed simply, in blue-gray, and his expression was indifferent and profound. Although he did not reveal extraordinary wisdom, he had a kind of detached tranquility.

The traces given by time made the other person full of calmness and restraint in temperament.

Unfortunately, there was no long beard.

The adjective "immortal style" without a long beard always felt a little lack of charm.

"Two laymen, the mountain man is polite."

The man was the first to speak. Seeing Chen Yi and Fang Shuyu approaching, he put down the water scoop in his hand and bowed slightly.

Chen Yi could understand that the mountain man meant a person who lived in seclusion in the mountains.

"Hello." Chen Yi stood outside the fence and smiled and said, "Excuse me, are you Master Xuan Lingzi?"

Hearing Xuan Lingzi, the man was startled, stepped forward to open the fence door, and motioned the two to come in.

"It's me, how did the layman know?" Xuan Lingzi was puzzled.

Chen Yi gave a brief explanation and promised that he would never spread it to others, so as not to attract too many believers and disturb their quiet practice.

Since the other party chose to live in seclusion in the mountains, he certainly did not need donations from the benefactors.

"I see." Xuan Lingzi nodded in understanding, "Please sit down, two laymen, there is only water and mountain tea, please forgive me for the poor hospitality."

Chen Yi said politely: "Master, you are too kind, water will be fine."

Xuan Lingzi went into the house and brought a wooden cup, then filled the bucket with spring water and placed it in front of the two people, and then sat down.

Sitting in a secluded courtyard in the quiet forest, drinking sweet spring water, and accompanied by a real Taoist priest, this scene gave Chen Yi and Fang Shuyu a different feeling.

Without the hustle and bustle, troubles seemed to gradually disappear, the soul was cleansed, and only a rare leisure was left.

Seeing through the world seems to be a good choice.

Of course, this is the novelty.

Accustomed to modern city life, if you suddenly lose your mobile phone, Internet, food, entertainment for a long time... For people who are not calm and have concerns, it is still difficult to accept.

After all, people like Xuan Lingzi are very few and rare.

But I don’t know why they choose to live in seclusion.

Chen Yi will not ask, it is very impolite, he just needs to ask the questions brought.

"Where are the two laymen from?" Xuan Lingzi may not have seen outsiders for a long time, and he also feels novel, so he chats first.

The soft conversation, coupled with the quietness of the forest, time quickly came to half an hour later.

Chen Yi and the others gradually understood Xuan Lingzi's life. He meditated every day, practiced internal skills to nourish his body and mind, and sought resonance between heaven and earth.

Internal skills are certainly not the skills in novels. His abilities are more in medicine and divination, and he also dabbled in alchemy.

Xuan Lingzi talked freely, and there was no language barrier due to long-term contact with outsiders. Perhaps he would communicate with himself or with heaven and earth.

Chen Yi expressed his admiration, and Fang Shuyu's eyes were full of respect.

Worthy of admiration and respect.

"Master, take a look at this."

After chatting for a while, Chen Yi took out his mobile phone to call up the picture and handed it to Xuan Lingzi.

"Okay."

Xuan Lingzi took it with both hands, holding the mobile phone with both hands to look at the picture.

At first glance, his face became solemn.

"Hmm? This ritual is a bit like..."

He didn't finish, it seemed that he had an impression, but the impression was not very deep.

Chen Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly became energetic and had a clue!

Han Yuedong and Liang Qidong's previous investigation yielded no results. Everyone said they had never seen it, and everyone felt unfamiliar. But Xuan Lingzi finally gave a different answer.

This means that there is evidence for the crime scene, but it is extremely unpopular and very few people know about it.

"What does it look like?" Chen Yi asked.

Xuan Lingzi frowned slightly, then returned the phone to Chen Yi and stood up.

"Layman, please sit down for a while. I'll go to the Taoist scripture room to find out which ancient book seems to have recorded it."

Chen Yi felt uncomfortable because he had said half of the words. He asked before the other party walked away: "Master, what is it about specifically?"

"It should be about extending life."

Leaving a word, Xuan Lingzi entered the house.

Extending life?

Chen Yi's pupils shrank. This information was a huge blow to the existing speculation.

How could it be possible? The four people knew each other.