Chapter 82 Reinstatement

Qiniang left, Qi Xuansu took off the bronze mask on his face, still wearing the "white fox face" mask, and returned to the inner city alone.

It was not until today that he knew that Cihang Zhenren was named Su Yuanyi. After all, Cihang Zhenren was not a Taoist name, but a name of a Zhenren passed down from generation to generation. If nothing unexpected happens, Zhang Yuelu will become the new generation of Cihang Zhenren in the future, and people will gradually forget what his real name is. This is even more true when he becomes the Grand Master, because there is only one Grand Master, so there is no need to distinguish them by surnames. In the future, history books will directly record several generations of Grand Masters.

Among the six great figures of Taoism, Qi Xuansu already knows the names of Tianshi, Guoshi, Donghua Zhenren, and Cihang Zhenren, but he doesn't know what Dishi and Qingwei Zhenren are called, especially Qingwei Zhenren, who is very mysterious. For Qi Xuansu, his presence is not as good as Li Changge or Li Tianzhen.

Qingwei Zhenren should be of the "You" generation. I don't know if it is Li Youyou, Li Youdao? Li Youzhen? Li Youqi? However, it is also possible that the names are not based on the model characters of the generation. This is also the tradition of the Li family. For example, Xuansheng, Donghuang, Li Ruoshui, Li Qingnu and others did not use model characters for the generation. In fact, this is not surprising. Zhang Yuelu of the Zhang family and Yao Pei of the Yao family also did not use model characters. It probably depends on the preferences of the namer.

Zhang Yuelu was named by Tianshi Zhang Wushou. Although it was not in accordance with the rules, others could not say anything. Even if he wanted to change the model characters of the generation and use new ones, as long as the reason was appropriate, others could not object.

As for the "destroying the law" era, Qi Xuansu did not think too much. The reason was simple. If the sky fell, there would be tall people to hold it up. Even if he wanted to be the jade pillar of the sky, he was not qualified. It was better to let the Taoist masters such as Donghua Zhenren worry about it. He just had to follow the instructions of the Taoists.

Qi Xuansu returned to the Imperial Capital of Taiping Inn. After packing up, he removed all disguises and replaced sleep with meditation.

After reaching the heavenly level, they rarely sleep, about once every ten days. Most of the time, they use meditation, concentration, qi training, and contemplation to replace sleep. This also gives them enough energy and time. They can fight and deal with official business during the day, and practice cultivation and sharpen their realm at night. They can do both.

Generally, the special retreat is mostly to learn and practice a certain method, such as Qi Xuansu practicing the "Demon Sword", which has nothing to do with realm cultivation. Even if he learns the "Demon Sword", he will still be in the same realm, or take quick methods such as taking pills, such as Qi Xuansu fusing the "Xuanyu" and taking the "Blood Pill".

This kind of hard work is indispensable, but it is also very slow to take effect. If Qi Xuansu fails to get the new "Xuanyu", he will probably have to wait until he is thirty-five years old to enter the stage of infinity, and he will have to wait until he is fifty years old to enter the stage of creation. As for the pseudo-immortal stage, the fastest thing is after sixty years old.

There is no way. Practicing the metamorphosis realm is just a small transformation, which makes him barely have the qualifications of a banished immortal. Compared with a real genius, there is still a huge gap. It is said that Donghuang had become a celestial being before he even reached adulthood. At his age, Donghuang had already reached the stage of good fortune without any external forces such as elixirs.

So Qi Xuansu felt that he still had to rely on "Xuanyu" to get ahead.

After dawn, Qi Xuansu packed up and returned to Haosheng Nandongfang. He didn't know how Zhang Yuelu teamed up with Yao Pei to fight Li Changge, but it would probably depend on Qian Xiangyun.

At this time, Qi Xuansu met Han Yongshuang, the special envoy of Jinque.

The special envoy is just an identity, not a position. In terms of seniority, both of them are eighth-generation disciples, and in terms of rank, both are fourth-rank Taoist priests. Qi Xuansu simply said, "Daoyou Han."

"Congratulations, Master Qi." Han Yongshuang smiled slightly, and without any nonsense, handed a document to Qi Xuansu.

Qi Xuansu took it with both hands, and then heard Han Yongshuang continue to say: "This is the reply that Jinque just sent through the 'Xun Fu Array', agreeing to reinstate Qi Zhushi and continue to perform the duties of the head of the Imperial Capital Daofu."

"Thank you, Daoyou Han." Qi Xuansu thanked.

After Han Yongshuang left, Qi Xuansu read it carefully from beginning to end. Most of it was official jargon, and only the last paragraph was more important. To sum it up, it can be summed up in one sentence: Qi Xuansu is innocent, reliable, and has been tested for a long time. I agree to reinstate him.

Since he agreed to reinstate him, he should go to his boss Shi Bingyun.

So Qi Xuansu returned to his residence, changed out of his regular Taoist robes, put on the formal clothes of a fourth-grade Taoist priest, left here, and went to the Jade Emperor Palace in Xuanshang North Square.

When Qi Xuansu arrived at the gate of the Jade Emperor Palace, he was not stopped, nor did he encounter people who mocked, took advantage of others, or looked down on others.

There are no fools in the Imperial Palace, inside and outside. They are all smart people. Since the five-member team arrived in the Imperial Palace, they knew that the wind had changed. If they really wanted to deal with Qi, would they send Deputy Hall Master Zhang to investigate the case? So when they saw Qi Xuansu, dressed in formal clothes, appear outside the Jade Emperor Palace, even if they didn't know that there was news from the Golden Palace, they could roughly guess the truth of the matter.

Whether it was the Taoist priests or the spiritual officials, they all congratulated Qi Xuansu and congratulated Qi on clearing his grievances and returning to his post.

There were even some who thought more deeply. Everyone knew that Deputy Palace Master Qian had encountered some troubles recently. Whether he could keep his position as Deputy Palace Master was still a question. After all, the promotion and demotion of Taoist priests was very serious, but the appointment and removal of positions were relatively arbitrary.

If Deputy Palace Master Qian lost his position as Deputy Palace Master, who would replace him? It seemed to be self-evident.

So everyone looked at Qi Xuansu more eagerly.

Qi Xuansu thanked them one by one and entered the Jade Emperor Palace amid congratulations all the way.

At this time, Li Changge was in Li Ruoshui's custody room. He looked down at the scene outside the palace door through the window. He tapped the window lattice lightly with his fingers and said with a smile: "The people's hearts are like water, and the people are like smoke."

Although Li Ruoshui is lower than Li Changge in terms of family seniority, he is higher than Li Changge in terms of Taoist seniority. When they get along, they just treat each other as equals regardless of their seniority.

Li Ruoshui said: "The local Taoist government is different from Yujing. Even if it is the head of a government, it is clear what power he has and what he can and cannot do. There are policies from above and countermeasures from below. Most of the people under his command are It has been rooted in this place for decades, and it is a cohesive and monolithic thing. Even if you want to put on airs, it is not easy to put on airs, so in many cases, you have to follow the trend and follow people's movements. "

Li Changge didn't speak, just looked out the window.

Li Ruoshui continued: "The so-called following the trend and people's hearts, to put it bluntly, is to induce people to benefit and to share benefits for everyone. The bustle in the world is for benefit, and the hustle and bustle in the world is for benefit."

Li Changge said: "Yu Jing is well aware of the reason, so that's why he has to replace more than half of the personnel in the Imperial Palace."

Li Ruoshui said: "If we don't divide the interests, we have to show unexpected power, play with power, and carry out the strategy of differentiation. In fact, why divide it? The superiors have already divided it for us. There is almost no room for change who belongs to whom."

Li Changge looked away: "This brother Qi Dao has been reinstated."

"It's expected. After all, Yanxiu, who was the witness, is dead. He is an outsider and dares to interfere in our affairs. This is a way to die." Li Ruoshui was expressionless.

Li Changge planned to leave: "I'm going to see Deputy Hall Master Zhang and Assistant Manager Yao to discuss matters regarding Deputy Palace Master Qian."

Li Ruoshui didn't try to persuade him to stay, but just asked: "Do you need me to do anything?"

"If it's not troublesome, please ask Palace Master Li to arrange some specific errands for Brother Qi. You might as well let him continue to rectify the atmosphere of the Imperial Capital. After all, he has experience and is familiar with the roads, and the results are good. As for these things that involve the imperial court and offend people, it is better to Let us handle it," Li Changge said.

Li Ruoshui smiled slightly: "Of course it's not troublesome."

Li Changge left the signing room.

Li Ruoshui called his secretary in and said, "In half an hour, Deputy Palace Master Shi and Chief Qi will be asked to come over."

"Here." The secretary took the order and left.

Qi Xuansu returned to his room first, and Ke Qingqing and Wang Chongnian, who had performed the duties of the chief during this period, congratulated him again.

Qi Xuansu joked: "Old Wang, you don't think I came back too early and didn't let you have enough of the boss's addiction, right?"

Wang Chongnian smiled bitterly and said: "The master is not here, and our life is not easy. We all look forward to the master's early return."

Qi Xuansu smiled: "Inform the spiritual officials and I will go see Deputy Palace Master Shi."

The two agreed.

Qi Xuansu's signing room and Shi Bingyun's signing room are only separated by a rockery, and they can be reached through the rockery.

Shi Bingyun did not go out today and was reading in the custody room. After learning that Chief Qi had invited him to see him, he was not too surprised and just asked Qi Xuansu to come in.

"Master Shi." Qi Xuansu saluted.

"Sit." Shi Bingyun put down the "Taiping Guangji" in his hand and pointed to the chair opposite.

Qi Xuansu was not polite and sat down directly.

Shi Bingyun said: "I already know the news about your reinstatement, and I also know about Monk Yanxiu. What do you want to say?"

Qi Xuansu pondered for a moment: "There was a fight in Nancheng last night. I wonder if Master Shi knows about it?"

Shi Bingyun glanced at Qi Xuansu: "Of course I know. Both sides dispatched dozens of heavenly beings. It's hard not to know. It's just that when the Imperial Palace and Tianchen Division arrived, both sides had retreated, leaving only a pile of corpses. . After all, it is a secret society that bites dogs, and it has not caused much impact, so the Imperial Palace decided to deal with it in a low-key manner."

Qi Xuansu said: "I happened to go to Nancheng last night on business."

"It just so happens." Shi Bingyun smiled, obviously not believing it, "Could it be that Qing Xiao and the Yao girl were traveling to the Imperial Capital at night without telling Qing Xiao?"

"It's not impossible." Qi Xuansu adhered to Qiniang's attitude. We are all our own people. Believe it or not, Qiniang said that if it can't be reconciled, Yao Pei can help.

He continued: "I saw a man fleeing outside the Imperial City. He seemed to be injured, so I followed him. I thought that the clam and the crane would compete with each other and get the 'Tian Zi Gong' for free, but I didn't. Thinking of that person going all the way to Five Elements Mountain."

"Five Elements Mountain?" Shi Bingyun's expression immediately became solemn.

Qi Xuansu gave a rough description of what he saw last night: "In my opinion, it should be a permanent 'Yin Yang Gate'. It is very difficult to sneak in."

Shi Bingyun nodded and praised: "Your knowledge is good and your theory is very solid. It is indeed a permanent 'Yin Yang Sect'. This is a big deal, and I will give you credit."

Qi Xuansu silently thanked Qiniang in his heart.

At this moment, Shi Bingyun's secretary came to report again: "Master, Master, please come over with Chief Qi."

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