Chapter 18 Temptation

Is Bai Yingqiong afraid of Uncle Feng?

Of course not.

Regardless of status or realm, Bai Yingqiong is not afraid of Feng Bo. Not only is she not afraid, but she is also confident. After all, this is her territory. It doesn’t take much effort to put Uncle Feng to death, and she doesn’t even need to take action herself. The identity of the chief deputy head of Jiangnan Dao Palace is not a decoration, not to mention that she is Cihang. A line of real powerful figures.

Although in name, Zhang Yuelu is the second-largest figure in Cihang's lineage after Cihang, in fact, in terms of tree size and deep roots, Bai Yingqiong is far superior to Zhang Yuelu, who has just been confirmed by Cihang as the successor. He is the real number two. Especially when Master Cihang is far away in Yujing, she can call upon almost half of the forces of Cihang's lineage, not to mention Feng Bo alone, even with the two elders Fengling and Lei, she doesn't think much of it.

But now she has to patiently talk to a member of a secret society who despises her, just because she is afraid of him.

"You broke the rules." Bai Yingqiong took a deep breath and regained her composure.

To be honest, she was careless. Because there has always been an unspeakable tacit understanding in the internal fights within the Taoist sect, such as fighting without breaking up, such as not harming the family, etc. It is precisely based on these tacit understandings, and Bai Yingqiong has always adhered to a relatively neutral attitude, that she did not think that anyone would attack her daughter Bai Xiaojin, and did not strengthen the protection of her daughter. As a result, she was taken advantage of by these people.

Uncle Feng said unhurriedly: "What is the result of breaking the rules? It is just that Master Bai will turn to Master Zhang. But what is the result of us abiding by the rules? Master Bai will still turn to Master Zhang. Since no matter what we do If you do, Master Bai will turn to Master Zhang, so do we still need to abide by the rules?"

Bai Yingqiong sneered: "The one who started the figurines has no descendants?"

Uncle Feng hid the needle in his hair and said: "What Master Bai said is absolutely true, but... we are just following orders and we hope Master Bai will forgive us. Moreover, we are not Taoist people, we are just people from the world, alone, without worries, even if we are in vain Real people don’t understand and are not afraid of anything.”

Bai Yingqiong was silent for a moment and said: "Tell me, come up with the conditions for your release. If I can agree, I will of course agree. But if you go too far, please tell your master that it is nothing more than one life for another." ”

"Master Bai is exaggerating." Uncle Feng said with a smile, "I told you, we are just inviting Miss Bai to be a guest for a few days, there is no talk of life or death."

Bai Yingqiong didn't believe it, she just remained silent.

Uncle Feng continued: "We understand Master Bai's love for his daughter. But having said that, Master Bai is now in his prime, and he has already planned to molest his grandson. Don't you think it's a pity?"

Bai Yingqiong's eyes narrowed: "What do you want to say?"

Feng Bo said: "Master Bai is a smart man, don't you really understand?"

"Whether I understand or not is my business, I want you to tell me now." Bai Yingqiong's tone was a bit cold.

Feng Bo was silent for a moment, then opened the lid of the tea bowl next to him with his left hand, then stretched out the middle finger of his right hand and dipped it in the tea, and then wrote the four words "Shen Zhi Zhenren" on the desk.

Bai Yingqiong's expression changed immediately.

Feng Bo then spoke: "Zhenzhi Zhenren and Zhenzhen are both second-grade Taiyi Taoist priests, but the difference is huge. The thirty-six Zhenzhi Zhenren are the rules set by Xuan Sheng himself. There is a pit in the carrot. Every time you go up, you have to go down. Although Pingzhang Dazhen has no definite number, he must first become Shenzhi Zhenzhen before he can hope to become Pingzhang Dazhen. Moreover, Pingzhang Dazhen's status is of course respected, but he has lost it. After all, there are some shortcomings in competing for the qualifications of the Great Master, so it is very important to know the position of the real person. On average, there are only twelve positions in each of the three sects, but there are nearly a hundred real people in each sect, almost ten. There is only one Zhenzhen Zhenzhen, doesn’t Master Bai want the position of Zhenzhen Zhenzhen?”

Bai Yingqiong's face showed sarcasm: "Only you are qualified to talk to me about Master Shenzhi? Even the master behind you is not qualified. It is not too late to discuss this matter after Master Qingwei becomes the chief master. "

Feng Bo was not angry and continued: "I am just stating a fact. Although Xuansheng is very opposed to hereditary inheritance, he even changed the Zhang family's 'Great Heavenly Master' to 'Celestial Master' and introduced a Heavenly Master with a different surname. . But human nature is like this, and it cannot be reversed by Xuansheng. After Xuansheng passed away, it gradually returned to its old state. Today, within the Taoist sect, there are several positions that are passed down from generation to generation, such as the Tianshi of the Zhang family and the Tianshi of the Li family. Imperial Master, as well as the Donghua Lineage, Cihang Lineage, Qingwei Lineage, etc. Master Bai, you are a disciple of Master Cihang, and you are already qualified to become the Master of Shenzhi. No one needs to be granted an official position or make a wish. It’s not even comparable to other ordinary real people.”

Bai Yingqiong still didn't understand anything at this time, and her eyes had changed a little.

Feng Bo observed the words and then said: "Zhang Yuelu is not the direct daughter of the Zhang family, but she comes from a small family in a nearby branch. Even if she is accepted as a disciple by Master Cihang, she is only one of the many disciples of Master Cihang. She is not the founder of the mountain. Disciple, he is not a closed disciple. He is neither good nor bad, and is ignored by everyone. Why should she stand out? It's not like the last big case in Jiangnan. She risked her life and fought for a future, dragging down a second-grade Taiyi Taoist priest. After dismounting, Master Donghua had a reason to attack the Jinque discussion, and then he fell into the eyes of the Earth Master. He first ordered the deputy hall master to be an exception, and then gave him a semi-immortal object. Because of the Earth Master's favor, Zhang. The family also paid attention to it, and Master Cihang had no choice but to follow the trend and designate her as the successor. "

Bai Yingqiong slowly leaned back on the chair, looking up at the octagonal palace lantern hanging above, wondering what she was thinking.

"In terms of seniority, ability, and realm, how is Bai Zhenren better than her? Bai Zhenren is the founding disciple of Cihang Zhenren. When Bai Zhenren became his disciple, she was not yet born. In terms of seniority, they are sisters, but in terms of age and seniority, they are actually two generations apart. Is Bai Zhenren willing to be inferior to her?" Feng Bo's words were bewitching.

Bai Yingqiong was silent for a long time, and suddenly said: "This set of rhetoric seems to make sense when applied to some of the old people in the Li family?"

"It's different." Feng Bo no longer concealed it, "Young Master is from the direct line of the Li family, and is the descendant of the old ancestor."

The Li family called the Supreme Taoist Ancestor "Da Shengzu", and the old ancestor was the father of Xuansheng and Donghuang, the great swordsman Li Daoxu. In the Xuansheng card, Li Daoxu, like the Saint Lord Tan Taiyun, the Great Xuan Gaozu Emperor, and the Xuansheng's teacher Xu Wugui, all belong to the Tianpai.

Although the adopted sons and sons-in-law of the Li family can also hold power and even become the head of the family. However, for nearly a hundred years, it has always been the descendants of the ancestor Li Daoxu who have held power. From the national teacher Li Changgeng to the Qingwei Zhenren, to Li Tianzhen, and even the queen, they are all from this lineage, which makes the Li family, which does not care about the big and small branches, have the saying of orthodox direct lineage. On the contrary, the Zhang family, which attaches great importance to the orthodoxy of the big and small branches, is somewhat lacking, which makes the children of the side branches have a chance to come to the fore. It is probably like planting flowers with care but they do not bloom, but planting willows by accident will grow into shades, so Feng Bo has the saying of direct lineage.

Bai Yingqiong said noncommittally: "Do you think I will be fooled by sowing discord?"

"Master Bai, you are too serious." Feng Bo's attitude became humble again, "Just take it as a reminder to Master Bai. Zhang Yuelu was promoted to the fourth-rank priest and deputy hall master because of the last Jiangnan case. Many people who like to do good things compared him with Li Changge, the youngest ancestor of the Li family, and Yao Pei of Quanzhen Taoism, saying that the seven generations of great masters came from Master Cihang, Master Donghua, and Master Qingwei, and the eighth generation of great masters must come from these three. Just imagine, if Zhang Yuelu makes more contributions, he will be promoted to the third-rank Taoist priest. What is the concept of a Taoist priest under the age of 30? I don't need to say more."

Bai Yingqiong poured himself a cup of tea, but did not pick it up.

Feng Bo observed Bai Yingqiong's expression and attitude, and said: "But if Zhang Yuelu fails to handle the case this time, the day of being promoted to the third-rank Taoist priest will be greatly delayed. This time in and out is an age threshold."

Bai Yingqiong looked at Feng Bo: "It's not good for others."

"Of course not." Feng Bo said seriously, "If Zhang Yuelu can't become a real person, then only Bai Zhenren can be a real person. On this point, my master is not only happy to see it happen, but also willing to provide some help."

For many things, others do not participate, and can weigh them in their hearts, pull back and forth, and form a balance. But once an external force intervenes and pokes through that layer of window paper, this fragile balance will immediately break and quickly fall to one side.

But Bai Yingqiong's scheming will not let her easily express her attitude. If she is caught in a few words and her thoughts are revealed, then she has been the deputy master of the mansion for so many years in vain.

Bai Yingqiong said, "Let's talk about this later. Let's continue talking about releasing people."

Feng Bo said, "After the investigation team leaves Jinling Mansion, your daughter will return to Master Bai safely, without losing a single hair."

Bai Yingqiong closed her eyes, "I hope you can keep your word."

Feng Bo smiled and stood up to say goodbye, "In that case, I won't bother you anymore."

When Bai Yingqiong was left alone, she opened her eyes, stared at the octagonal palace lantern, and muttered to herself, "Master Canzhi."

On the other side, Feng Bo left this place and came to a deserted place. He burned a mother-child talisman, forming a light curtain in front of him.

"Grandmaster." Feng Bo said respectfully, "Bai Yingqiong didn't express her attitude, but she didn't refuse harshly. She must be a little moved."

A voice came from the other side of the light curtain, with only two words: "Very good."

Feng Bo said again: "Before I came, Zhang Yuelu had just left. Do you want to..."

The other side of the light curtain said: "Killing people must be done at the right time and place. Zhang Yuelu died on the way home. At that time, she was just Zhang Yuelu. But Zhang Yuelu died in Jinling Mansion, which is another story. At this time, Zhang Yuelu was a member of the Jinque Investigation Team. If you rashly touch her, it will give others a handle, which is not conducive to the development of the situation."

"Yes." Feng Bo replied respectfully.