novelapdf 137. Chapter 137: Corpse Reincarnation and Severing Dust Bonds
137. Chapter 137: Corpse Reincarnation and Severing Dust Bonds
Chapter 137: Corpse Dissolution to Sever Mortal Ties
For several days in a row, the Qingmu region was abuzz with activity.
The Zhenmo Division of Changle Prefecture consecutively executed over a dozen Yin God experts in the mountains, and the news of their victories quickly spread throughout Changle Prefecture.
The good news was swiftly sent to the capital via carrier pigeon, reaching the ears of the emperor, who was greatly pleased.
The Emperor praised the Changle Prefecture Zhenmo Division and its commander, Wei Tan.
The previous unfavorable rumors about Wei Tan disappeared completely.
It even became proof that Wei Tan had been "wronged."
After all, the Qingmu region was seeing frequent appearances of immortal traces, attracting widespread attention, and "demons and evil spirits" flocked to cause chaos. It wasn't easy for Wei Tan to handle affairs, and some minor misunderstandings were normal. It was inappropriate for everyone to call for his head.
The atmosphere in the imperial court changed, and praise for Wei Tan was endless.
Seeing the growing commotion in the Qingmu region, the Zhenmo Headquarters in the capital dispatched even more Xiantian experts to the Changle Prefecture Zhenmo Division, further increasing their support for Wei Tan.
For a time, Wei Tan was in the limelight, completely changing his low-key and dormant behavior of the past few months.
Using the clues obtained from killing the Yin God experts, the Changle Prefecture Zhenmo Division took continuous action, repeatedly suppressing the cultivation forces lurking in various parts of Changle Prefecture, carrying out massacres, confiscating property, and exterminating families on a large scale.
Qingmu County Government, backyard study.
"This is outrageous!"
Liu Zhongchang slammed the table in anger, his hair standing on end, causing the brush holder on the table to fall to the ground with a crisp sound.
"What's wrong?"
Outside the study, Liu Wanqiu, dressed in a goose-yellow long dress, walked in, looking surprised at the furious Liu Zhongchang:
"Brother, what happened?"
Seeing that it was his younger sister, Liu Zhongchang restrained his anger and waved his hand, saying:
"It's nothing."
Liu Wanqiu was a little surprised.
Others may not know, but she was very clear that her elder brother had always been refined and gentle, cultivating his temperament. He wouldn't change his expression even if Mount Tai collapsed before him, and he rarely got angry.
"Brother, who made you so angry?"
"Naturally, it's the Zhenmo Division."
Liu Zhongchang suppressed his displeasure and said:
"Wei Tan is taking advantage of the recent victories and the praise he's received from above. These days, he's been acting excessively, taking frequent actions and causing trouble everywhere."
"He doesn't let go of wealthy merchants, small landlords in the countryside, or anyone else."
"I worked so hard to persuade many Jianghu sects to move to Qingmu to develop, but he's also stirring things up everywhere, taking chicken feathers as arrows, and making a big deal out of even the slightest unsubstantiated clues, causing chaos in the Qingmu region."
Liu Zhongchang spoke eloquently, his words full of anger and dissatisfaction.
As the magistrate of Qingmu County, he worked hard to attract powerful figures and large merchants from all over to Qingmu for business and trade, and also invited martial arts sects to strengthen the local forces and promote the martial spirit of Qingmu County, gradually strengthening and developing Qingmu.
Over the past year, under his governance, Qingmu County was thriving and prosperous.
However, Wei Tan's actions undoubtedly undermined his achievements.
Letting the Zhenmo Division stir up trouble and cause unrest would undoubtedly greatly affect the development of Qingmu.
"Wei Tan must be using this as an excuse to get money. The Yulong soldiers won't do private work for nothing. He's probably scraping money everywhere to reward them."
Liu Wanqiu knew the inside story and sneered:
"This opportunity is so good. He'll take the opportunity to collect more money so he can afford to hire experts to assist in handling affairs in the future. I'm afraid the Qingmu region won't have peace in the future."
Liu Zhongchang was silent upon hearing this.
How could he not know this principle?
The conflict between the local government and the Zhenmo Division had a long history.
The Zhenmo Division inherently had great power, exceeding the jurisdiction of local justice. Generally, local officials without some ability couldn't suppress them at all.
Generally speaking, a county magistrate is a seventh-rank official, and the county magistrate of some wealthy "upper counties" is a sixth-rank official.
As an important place, Qingmu County, his county magistrate is even a high-ranking "official of the sixth rank." Except for the "official of the fifth rank" county magistrate of the capital's Chixian County, his position as the "Qingmu County Magistrate" is very important.
However, Wei Tan, as the commander of the Changle Prefecture Zhenmo Division, is a genuine fifth-rank official, one rank higher.
In the entire Changle Prefecture, only the Prefecture Governor can suppress Wei Tan.
However, Wei Tan is now in power, and even the Prefecture Governor has to avoid the limelight, let alone him.
"Brother, Wei Tan is currently in the limelight, so it's not good to go against him."
Seeing her brother nod, Liu Wanqiu didn't say much and immediately changed the subject, asking:
"Cui'er said that you were looking for me? It's probably not just to discuss the governance of Qingmu with me. I can't help with governing the region."
"Naturally, it's not about this matter."
Liu Zhongchang shook his head and looked at his younger sister:
"It's like this, Father sent a letter asking me to send you back to Changle Prefecture City!"
"Send me back? No, I'm not going. I'm living very comfortably in Qingmu and don't want to go back."
Liu Wanqiu refused without even thinking.
After coming to Qingmu, she had endless opportunities for immortality.
In just half a year, she first obtained the [Five Elements Treasure Gourd] and then received the sword technique inheritance of Pure Yang Emperor Lord Lu Zu.
Various opportunities kept coming, and her immortal path was bright, so how could she possibly be willing to return home?
"This time, Father's attitude is very firm. He said harsh words, telling me to tie you up and take you back."
"Brother, please talk to Father again."
Liu Wanqiu patted her elder brother's arm:
"Brother, you are capable and your words carry weight."
"It's useless."
Liu Zhongchang waved his hand and shook his head, saying:
"This matter is also related to Wei Tan. Your martial arts talent is good, but you haven't broken through to Xiantian yet, and you are still unmarried, which is already attracting attention, making people suspect that you are practicing Taoism. Recently, the Zhenmo Division has been taking frequent actions, and many people in the Prefecture City are criticizing you."
"The elders of the clan discussed your marriage with Father in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, lest you be targeted by the Zhenmo Division."
"The parents decide, and the matchmaker speaks. I can't interfere in your marriage. How can I help you? If I say too much, I'll only attract gossip."
"This..."
Liu Wanqiu was speechless and knew her elder brother's difficulties.
"Brother, I understand. I'll go back and think about it."
Liu Wanqiu was absorbed in swordsmanship, not only was her swordsmanship fierce, but she also handled matters decisively.
Knowing her elder brother's difficulties, she didn't say anything and left directly.
"Eh!"
Seeing his younger sister leave sadly, a look of helplessness appeared on Liu Zhongchang's face.
Backyard of the yamen, in the courtyard.
Liu Wanqiu was preoccupied, her face completely devoid of the joy and happiness of gaining immortal opportunities in the past few days, and her eyes were full of hesitation and reluctance.
Hesitation is unnecessary to say.
At the moment, she only has two paths in life.
One is to listen to the marriage arranged by the family, become a wife and a mother, and temporarily avoid the attention of the Zhenmo Division.
This path is not a good one.
Not to mention that she is unwilling to marry casually, even if she marries according to the family's arrangement, there is always a risk of her cultivation being exposed in the future.
Rather than that, it's better to simply undergo "corpse dissolution" to sever mortal ties.
However, her heart is full of reluctance.
Reluctant to leave her parents, reluctant to leave her elder brother, reluctant to leave her family and friends, reluctant to leave every familiar scene in her home...
Letting go is not an easy thing for anyone.
"I didn't expect that this day would eventually come."
Liu Wanqiu sighed slightly. She, who acted decisively, used her wisdom sword to cut off the reluctance and attachment in her heart, and her hand touched the jade talisman in her sleeve:
"Qingwei, Monk, I plan to undergo corpse dissolution to sever mortal ties. I still need you two to help me."