The Plan to Catch the Monster

After a stick of incense~

"Donor, let's stop talking here today. The poor monk still has some small things to deal with, so I won't bother you any more." Fa Hai, wearing a simple monk's robe, walked lightly and bowed.

Then he slowly exited the medicine store, turned around and walked towards the distance, walking towards the distance.

The faint fragrance of medicine that filled the medicine shop seemed to gradually dissipate with Fahai's departure.

The sun shines through the sparse clouds and shines on Fahai's back, coating him with a faint golden glow, making him look extraordinarily otherworldly.

When the gray-haired old man walked out of the room tremblingly with the support of his servants, he looked at Master Fahai's retreating back, remembered the scene during the conversation, and fell into deep thought, with thousands of thoughts.

This contemplation is another time to burn incense.

During this time, people were coming and going on the street outside the medicine shop, and the hustle and bustle of city life was in sharp contrast to the old man's inner peace.

"Little Five." Finally, the old man spoke slowly. Although his voice sounded old, it revealed unquestionable determination.

"Hey, master, I'm here." Xiao Wuzi responded quickly when he heard the sound, with a bit of urgency and concern in his voice.

Because the old man is old and his hearing is not as good as before, Xiao Wuzi always needs to raise his voice to ensure that the master can hear his response, and this also indirectly affects the business of the pharmacy.

This is one of the reasons why the business of this drug store has deteriorated.

"Pack up your things, we can leave Lin'an City." The gray-haired old man looked at Fahai who had disappeared around the corner, and sighed helplessly.

"Ah?" Xiaowuzi was stunned when he heard this. He didn't understand why his master suddenly decided to leave Lin'an City?

This was completely inconsistent with his master's desire for stability.

However, although Xiao Wuzi was very curious about the reason for the old man's decision, he did not dare to delve into it. All he could do was obey.

Of course, this is a good thing for Xiaowuzi.

Because this shows that the old man's final inheritance may be passed on to him. Traveling around is a very luxurious thing for the common people of this era.

"Don't want to leave?" The old man seemed to see through Xiao Wuzi's thoughts and smiled slightly, with a bit of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

"No, no." Xiao Wuzi shook his head quickly and said affirmatively: "Everything depends on your arrangement, master. I will let my servants look for the carriage."

"Yes." The gray-haired old man nodded and continued: "This matter needs to be done quickly. It would be best if we can start within the next two days."

"But, it will take at least three days to prepare this escort agency, plus..."

"More money!" The gray-haired old man made the final decision.

As the saying goes, fallen leaves return to their roots and rest in the soil.

In such a feudal era, this kind of thinking was particularly important. Why didn't he want to die in Lin'an City like this, but it backfired.

If you stay in Lin'an City any longer, you will most likely step into that dirt bag early.

During the conversation with Fa Hai, the old man vaguely felt an indescribable crisis.

Fahai's eyes, tone, and even every subtle movement were silently telling him that Lin'an City was about to usher in an unprecedented storm.

The center of the storm was Xu Xian and Bai Niangzi, who were making a fuss in Lin'an City during this period, especially the latter, who was as beautiful as a fairy and not like a mortal.

This is not a guess, but a gut feeling.

And it is with this kind of intuition that is far beyond ordinary people that the gray-haired old man can step by step get to where he is today, where he has defeated all his enemies.

x-on:

Fahai stepped into Lin'an City with a steady pace.

Lin'an City is bustling with activity, the streets and alleys are filled with the aroma of various foods, and the cries of vendors come and go.

Fahai looked at everything in front of him, his eyes unmoved, as if the prosperity in front of him had nothing to do with him, and he was just a spectator in this world.

He walked slowly, measuring the earth step by step.

Fa Hai walked very slowly. He wanted to blend in with the world, but the opposite happened. Pedestrians on the road would always avoid the road unconsciously when they saw him wearing sackcloth.

It seemed that there was an invisible force field on his body, blocking the approach of the world.

Finally, with a crowd of civilians looking at him in surprise or awe, he slowly walked out of the bustling street and stepped into a deep and quiet alley with a steady pace.

Here, it is dark and narrow, in sharp contrast to the bustling outside.

And this small alley happened to be the place where he and Xiao Qing had a thrilling battle.

There are still traces of the battle on the walls of the alley - the cracks are intertwined, as if to tell the intensity and cruelty of that battle.

Broken tiles were scattered all over the ground, contrasting with the mottled walls, adding a bit of desolation and desolation. The tension and chill from that day's battle seemed to still linger in the air.

Fahai's eyes stayed on these traces for a moment, and an extremely complicated look flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but murmured in a low voice: "I didn't expect that there would be such a sweeping monk in Lin'an City."

He whispered to himself softly, with a hint of helplessness and emotion in his tone. Recalling the battle more than a month ago, he still couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion in his heart.

Before the last thrilling battle with Shen Bailian, Fahai had always thought highly of himself and never thought that there was a warrior in the world who could hurt him.

However, the appearance of Shen Bailian was like a thunderbolt, completely overturning Fahai's long-standing cognition and judgment.

The man with a burly figure and a sharp gaze was not only incredibly powerful, but also more shockingly, he was using the purest power system.

Every punch he threw seemed to have the power to break mountains and rivers, and every step he took seemed to shake the foundation of heaven and earth, that amazing power.

Even a master like Fahai had to be in awe and re-examine the military structure of this world.

Thinking of this, Fahai sighed deeply again, and that sigh contained too much helplessness and self-reflection.

His eyes became solemn and deep, as if he could penetrate the fog of time and space and glimpse the crises and challenges of the future.

He knew that this world was much more complicated and dangerous than he had imagined before. In this vast land, there are countless unknown powers and secrets hidden. If you are not careful, you may fall into an irretrievable situation.

Therefore, Fahai began to cherish every practice and experience more. He knew that only by constantly improving his strength could he gain a foothold in this world full of dangers.

This is also one of the important reasons why he did not directly capture the snake demon in this action, but chose a more cautious and comprehensive strategy.

Fahai deeply understood one thing, that is, a true strong man must not only have extraordinary martial arts, but also have profound wisdom and long-term vision.

Only in this way can we protect the tranquility and peace of this land in the ever-changing world, so that the people can be free from the suffering of war and enjoy a truly peaceful life.

Fahai retracted his thoughts and continued to walk towards his destination. Before coming to Lin'an City today, he had already had a rough plan on how to capture Xiaoqing.

But now it seems that it still needs to be modified.

However, Fahai already had some strategies in his mind.

At this moment, the red lacquer door of the county government was open, as if to welcome the arrival of every visitor.

However, the two yamen runners at the door seemed extremely lazy. They leaned against the door frame and talked to each other, with relaxed and happy smiles on their faces, without the dignity and vigilance that yamen runners should have.

Their eyes revealed a kind of boredom and helplessness with this job, as if they were just doing routine work, not guarding the peace of this city.

Fahai walked to the front of the county government office and frowned slightly when he saw this situation.

There was a trace of disappointment and helplessness in his eyes, as if he was lamenting the coldness of the world and the change of people's hearts.

Fahai shook his head gently, and sighed in his heart: It doesn't seem so strange now that there are snake demons in Lin'an City.

After all, even these yamen runners who guard the city are so lazy and slack, how can they resist the invasion of those demons?

Isn't that a joke?

However, Fahai knew that as a monk, although he had no interest in the affairs of the court, it was his duty to protect the people and eliminate demons.

He came here for only one purpose, which was to eliminate the snake demon in Lin'an City.

Fahai retracted his gaze, walked to the gate of the county government, looked at the two guards, put his hands together, and chanted a Buddhist name: "Amitabha."

"I, Fahai, ask to see the county magistrate. I have important matters to discuss."

His voice was calm and firm, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

When the yamen runners heard Fahai's words, they stopped talking and looked him up and down.

Fahai was wearing a monk's robe, his face was thin, his eyes were deep and wise, as if he could see into people's hearts.

One of the guards seemed to have sensed something. After confirming the identity of the monk in front of him, his face suddenly changed and he dared not neglect it.

This is a famous disaster star. Wherever he goes, there will be monsters.

After he said something to his companion, he hurried in to inform the county magistrate.

After a while, the county magistrate in official uniform came out in a hurry, with a look of confusion and curiosity on his face, obviously surprised by Fahai's arrival.

After all, Master Fahai of Jinshan Temple is a well-known existence in the territory of the Song Dynasty.

And every time Fahai appears, it is often accompanied by major events.

The county magistrate couldn't help but mutter in his heart: What is the purpose of this master coming this time?

Fahai bowed slightly, saluted the county magistrate, and said bluntly: "Sir, there is a snake demon in Lin'an City. I want to use the power of the whole city on the Dragon Boat Festival to force it to show up with realgar wine. I hope you will cooperate."

His tone was calm and firm, without any hesitation or retreat.

His eyes revealed a kind of firmness and determination, as if telling the county magistrate that there was no room for negotiation on this matter and it had to be done.

The magistrate was shocked when he heard this. He suddenly raised his head and stared at Fahai, as if he wanted to see something from his face.

After a moment, he turned around and asked the attendant beside him, muttering something in a low voice.

Then, he looked hesitant and said to Fahai: "Master, this snake demon incident is unfounded. If it disturbs the people..."

There was some concern and worry in his words.

After all, he is in office now and is still thinking about being re-elected. If he disturbs the people because of an unfounded incident, it will undoubtedly have an adverse impact on his career.

Fahai sighed slightly when he saw this. He knew the concerns and worries of the county magistrate, but he also understood that as a monk, he had the responsibility and obligation to protect the people of this land from the harm of evil spirits.

So, he clasped his hands together again and said calmly: "Sir, the snake demon is hiding in the city and will cause trouble sooner or later. If the demon is not eliminated in time now, it may cause a disaster.

During the Dragon Boat Festival, snakes are afraid of realgar wine. This is a godsend. I can use a little magic to ensure that it is foolproof. If you sit back and do nothing, the court will investigate and I am afraid it will be..."

The county magistrate's face immediately turned ugly when he heard this.

He thought to himself: Since this Master Fahai has come to the door, this matter must be very serious.

Besides, since the master has put forward such a thorough plan, he must have a plan in mind. If I refuse to cooperate at this time, if something really goes wrong, I will really be blamed.

Thinking of this, the county magistrate took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He looked at Fahai with a firm and resolute look in his eyes: "Master, don't worry. I will cooperate with you. I only hope that you can get rid of the snake demon as soon as possible and keep Lin'an City safe."

There was a tremor in his voice, and he secretly made up his mind that he must let Li Gongfu and Shen Lian protect him during this period of time.

Fahai was relieved when he heard this.

After all, the other party was an official appointed by the court. If the other party was really unwilling to cooperate, he really had no way to force the other party.

Even if he could, it would definitely hurt the harmony.

A strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake.

Fahai smiled faintly, knowing that it was not easy for the county magistrate to make such a decision.

So, he nodded slightly and thanked the magistrate: "Thank you for your understanding of the great cause. I will do my best and live up to your trust."

His tone was full of gratitude and respect, as if he was assuring the magistrate that he would complete the task.

Afterwards, Fahai and the magistrate began to discuss the specific plan.

They decided that on the Dragon Boat Festival, all the people in the city would drink realgar wine together to force out the snake monster hiding in the city.

At the same time, Fahai would cast a spell to ensure that the whole plan was foolproof. During the discussion, Fahai's demeanor remained calm and firm, as if everything was under his control.

The magistrate nodded in agreement from time to time, and sometimes showed doubts, but in the end he was moved by Fahai's persuasiveness and decided to cooperate with him.

The two of them sang in unison and soon determined the general plan. (End of this chapter)