The Ao Yu transformed into a human again. The Flying Mastiff staggered and struggled to get up, still holding the little fox in his arms.
The Flying Mastiff's abdomen had been pierced, and a huge bloody hole appeared. When the exorcists chased after him, a bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Forget it …" The Flying Mastiff said intermittently, "Today … is … destined … to be … unable to escape …"
In the rear palace square, all the palace servants in the Great Ming Palace were awakened and rushed out to take a look. However, the black fog that swept in from all directions covered the ground and spread out as if it had a life of its own.
"Everyone hide!" Li Jinglong shouted, "That's a demon!"
The courageous eunuchs and guards retreated to a corner, still unwilling to leave, and watched from afar.
The black fog kept spreading toward the Flying Mastiff. Li Jinglong whispered, "Is there any talisman that can seal him?"
"No." Hongjun panted, "I can only beat him down … He hasn't shown his true form yet. Maybe … use your sword to … stab him? "
This guy was actually so resistant. Fortunately, he didn't chase after him that day, or else he wouldn't be his opponent.
Li Jinglong shook his long sword and said, "You guys cover me."
The quiet square was very strange. They could only hear the Flying Mastiff chanting a few incantations in the black fog. The next moment, he raised his head to look at the crowd and said in a low voice, "Even if I die, I will also …"
In the blink of an eye, Hongjun controlled the Five-colored Divine Light and blocked in front of everyone!
In an instant, the Flying Mastiff exploded with a bang. The surrounding black fog turned into millions of black flames and shot to every corner of the square. The people who were touched by the flames wailed and rolled on the ground. When the wailing stopped, they all turned into black rotten Ao Yu and rushed toward everyone!
The square was full of rotten Ao Yu. They opened their sharp teeth and rushed toward the five people. Hongjun controlled the Five-colored Divine Light to block them. He didn't dare to kill these mutants, for fear that he wouldn't be able to save people if he hurt them. He heard Li Jinglong shout, "Get him!" and then with his sword in hand he rushed toward the black flame in the middle of the square.
Hongjun propped up the Five-colored Divine Light and quickly stepped to the side to open up a path for Li Jinglong. Black Turtle Fishes were everywhere with a rotten stench! Atay continued to use [Whirlwind], while Mo Rigen shot out [Seven Nailing Arrows], but there was no end to it. Qiu Yongsi looked around and shouted, "Don't come over! Don't come over! Hongjun! Where are you going?! "
Everyone: "…"
Ao Yu advanced dauntlessly. Ah Tai and Mo Rigen roared at the same time.
Atay: "Qiu Yongsi!"
Mo Rigen finally couldn't take it anymore and roared, "Hurry up and attack!"
Qiu Yongsi smiled and said, "You guys can do it. I have faith in my brothers …"
Before he finished speaking, one of the Turtle Fishes was purposely let in by Mo Rigen. "Bang!" it hugged Qiu Yongsi. At that moment, Qiu Yongsi almost exploded. His usual cool demeanor was gone. He hurriedly reached into his clothes, but was pushed to the ground by the Turtle Fishes.
"Go away!" Qiu Yongsi roared.
The Turtle Fishes opened their mouths full of sharp teeth and stuck out their slimy tongues, trying to wrap around Qiu Yongsi's neck. Qiu Yongsi's patience finally reached its limit. He roared, "Go away!"
Then, Qiu Yongsi waves a writing brush. Atai and Mo Rigen are still blocking in front of him. The Ao Fishes, who are advancing dauntlessly like carps crossing the river, suddenly feel that they are floating.
"Ahhhhh —!" Qiu Yongsi roared, "Go away! Go away! "
Everyone: "…"
That brush was wildly poking in the air, and the Ao Fish that was pouncing at the front suddenly turned into a puddle of ink with a whoosh, as if it was pulled up by an enormous force.
At that moment, Atay and Mo Rigen turned around and looked at Qiu Yongsi. Qiu Yongsi was still in shock. He held a white marble brush in his hand and couldn't stop shaking. The tip of the brush suddenly emitted a strong light, and countless ink streaks shot out like shooting stars.
"Monster!"
Qiu Yongsi roared and waved his brush again.
Mo Rigen and Atay stopped at the same time. With Qiu Yongsi's brush, the whole square suddenly turned into a landscape painting. In an instant, all the Turtle Fishes turned into swimming ink streaks and flew out. Heaven and Earth were bright, and ripples spread out in front of Qiu Yongsi. The Daming Palace's lacquer pillars, palace walls, and even the surrounding mountains all turned into an ink painting!
The Turtle Fishes were swept up by the strange force and started to circle around the square. The dangerous scene just a moment ago was turned into a painting of a hundred Turtle Fishes playing in the spring with Qiu Yongsi's brush.
Mo Rigen roared, "You should have made your move earlier!"
Atay was almost angered to death by Qiu Yongsi. He said angrily, "Why didn't you use your magic weapon earlier?!"
Qiu Yongsi couldn't stop panting. His eyes were full of confusion.
"Wow, he made his move! He made his move! Look! What's happening?! "Hongjun only felt that the whole world had changed, but he couldn't tell what was strange about it. The surrounding scenery began to distort as a result.
Li Jinglong shouted, "Don't look! Now, quickly! "
"Wait, wait, wait …" Hongjun felt that he was flying, but he couldn't step on the ground.
Li Jinglong was about to stab the black gas with his sword, but he was also sent flying. The ink painting spread out at a speed visible to the naked eye. The black gas shook and wailed. It wanted to escape, but it couldn't control itself.
"Stop your magic!" Li Jinglong turned around and shouted.
"Stop playing!" Atay and Mo Rigen shouted at Qiu Yongsi.
"You want me to make my move later! You want me to stop later! What are you trying to do?! "Qiu Yongsi's lungs were about to explode.
At this moment, the square had become a giant ink painting. The surrounding scenery was sucked in and flattened, becoming a part of the painting. The black fire was rushing left and right in the painting, trying to escape. Qiu Yongsi held a brush in front of the back hall and shouted in a trembling voice, "I can't hold it anymore! Stop the magic! Be careful! "
"Retreat!" Li Jinglong shouted.
At this moment, the flying mastiff shrouded in the black fire roared. It used the last of its strength to release its peeled scales. The demonic aura shot out and broke through the painting. At the same time, Qiu Yongsi was shocked by the demonic aura. Blood flowed from the corner of his mouth and he was forced back half a step.
The black gas in the painting exploded and broke into pieces. Hongjun and Li Jinglong fell to the ground at the same time. Hongjun raised his hand and the rolling black gas was blocked by the Five-colored Holy Light.
"Attack!" Hongjun shouted.
Li Jinglong took advantage of the falling momentum and grabbed Hongjun with his left hand. The two of them fell to the ground together. Li Jinglong attacked from within the Five-colored Holy Light. The sword pierced through the Five-colored Holy Light barrier. With a roar, the sword stabbed into the flying mastiff's chest.
The flying mastiff's roar came to an abrupt end. A burst of energy exploded on the ground and turned it into ashes. The bricks and stones were swept away. As soon as the painting was broken, the black gas on the flying mastiff dispersed. The people who were controlled returned to their human forms and crashed into the corner.
As soon as the flying mastiff died, it exploded into black gas. Li Jinglong and Hongjun fell to the ground together. Li Jinglong immediately deflected the sword and spun it with his hand. The sword spun and flew out. He then turned around in midair and faced Hongjun. His back hit the ground hard.
Li Jinglong let out a muffled groan. Hong Jun fell down again, and his entire body crashed into Li Jinglong's body.
At this moment, Li Jinglong was like a bouncing Zhao Zilong. With a "puff" sound, he was knocked to the ground by Hong Jun. His abdomen was also hit by Hong Jun's knee. Immediately, his Qi and blood surged, and his whole body went limp, lying on the white marble floor.
The morning sun rose from the east, turned around the mountain ridge, and looked towards the Divine Land. The rolling golden light shone and sprinkled into the Daming Palace. Hongjun struggled to get up from Li Jinglong's arms, and could not stop shaking him.
"Chief Inspector! Chief Inspector! Are you okay? "
Li Jinglong felt like he had been trampled by countless elephants. He groaned, "My ribs … are they broken? They seem to be internal injuries … "
"I have medicine!" Hongjun hurriedly said, "I promise you'll be fine after taking it."
Li Jinglong, "…"
Atay, Mo Rigen, and Qiu Yongsi ran up. Hongjun pulled Li Jinglong's hand and let him stand up straight by holding his shoulder.
The square of the back hall was surrounded by palace servants and guards who were unconscious. The Daming Palace was destroyed. One back hall, one side hall, and one patio were destroyed. Broken ceramic pieces and gilded objects were scattered all over the ground. Seven pillars were broken, and three sides of the wall had collapsed.
The wreckage of windows, doors, and colored glass screens was innumerable.
The sun shone on everyone. The floor was covered with jewelry like a sea of gold.
"Chief Inspector, what do you want to say?" Hongjun looked up at Li Jinglong and felt that his expression was not right.
"I want to say …"
Li Jinglong took a deep breath and said in despair, "How much money do we have to pay for this?!"
"How much money —"
"Little money —"
"Money —"
"Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah —"
His voice reverberated through the mountains, accompanied by the rising sun, lingering for a long time.
On a sunny autumn day, the Carp Demon was drying Hongjun's clothes in the courtyard. Every time it washed the clothes, there would be a smell of mud and fish on the clothes, but Hongjun never despised it. When he was outside, having someone to wash his clothes for him was already very good.
However, the Carp Demon was a bit bothered. It was bothered that Hongjun was often laughed at behind his back. It also disliked the smell of fish. It always insisted that Hongjun be with new friends. What about itself? It just stayed in the courtyard and looked after the house.
Although it said so, when the Carp Demon stayed, it could not help but feel a little disappointed. It felt that it was not needed anymore. It could only comfort itself with the truth that "people always have to grow up".
"I'd better use some incense," the Carp Demon said to itself, "so that Hongjun will not be despised again." So it hopped and jumped to find the incense. When it stopped on the way, it could not help but sigh.
Outside the courtyard, everyone was back.
Li Jinglong's face looked like he was about to die.
"Put the official here," Hongjun said.
The Carp Demon said, "You're back? How was the operation? "
Everyone was lying in the front hall. Li Jinglong's expression was a bit stupefied.
"Failed?" The Carp Demon's heart surged with joy. It said, "If I knew, I would have gone with you."
Hongjun said, "We killed that demon, but we did not find the flying dagger."
The Carp Demon comforted a few words. The flying dagger could be found slowly, but Li Jinglong said, "Everyone has worked hard today. Go and rest. I will slowly think of other ways."
Everyone took turns to pat Li Jinglong's shoulder sympathetically and went back to their rooms to sleep.
Li Jinglong held his forehead with one hand and sat behind the desk in a daze. The Carp Demon went over and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Let me be alone. Let me be alone …"
The Carp Demon closed the door. Before leaving, it said, "There's no obstacle that can't be overcome. Just smell some Soul Leaving Pollen and it will be over. We already bought new ones."
Li Jinglong smiled bitterly and asked, "How much is it?"
"It's still three thousand two hundred taels." The Carp Demon answered, "Atay and the others told the boss that this time it will be on credit. They will come back at the beginning of next month to get the money."
Li Jinglong: "…"
The Great Ming Palace had been beaten to such a state. Li Jinglong naturally could not run away after the fight or let people smell the Soul Leaving Pollen. Otherwise, the palace guards would lose their heads.
However, the demons were gone and the ground was in a mess. In addition, the city gate and Hu Sheng's room were destroyed in the Long Wu Army … There had to be an explanation. Thus, he took a pen and made a mark. Whenever the Shenwu Army's Supreme Court investigated a case, the Ministry of Works repaired it, or the Emperor's interrogation, they would all use the mark as evidence. They just had to find him for everything.
Forget it, forget it. I'll sleep first. Li Jinglong took off his dirty robe and threw it aside. He lay down on the ground and woke up to worry about it.
All the doors were closed. The exorcists were so tired that they fell asleep without eating breakfast. After the Carp Demon finished washing the clothes, it returned to the pool and lay down, staring blankly at the white clouds in the sky. The sun was setting in the west, and no one woke up at noon.
In the afternoon, the sound of horse hooves and wheels could be heard outside the door. One by one, there were four or five carriages parked outside the door.
The Carp Demon vigilantly popped its fish head out. Its mouth opened and closed, wondering if it should wake Li Jinglong up.
"The wise and heroic Emperor has arrived …"
The eunuch's voice sounded outside the door.
"The Imperial Concubine has arrived …"
The Carp Demon suddenly remembered Feng Changqing's "play". It immediately ran out of the pool and hid in the grass under the wall.
"The Right Prime Minister has arrived …"
"The Madam of the Qin Kingdom has arrived …"
"The Madam of the Guo Kingdom has arrived …"
In the entire Exorcism Division, all the doors were closed and people were still sleeping.
"Where is Li Jinglong, the Exorcism Division Chief? Come out immediately to greet the Emperor … "
"Well, I'll go in and have a look …"
"Oh, this Exorcism Division is so unique …"
"Ah? Sister, which Buddha is this? "
"This is called the Immovable Wisdom King, subduing demons."
"It's quite appropriate."
"Meow …"
"I heard that when Di Gong was still in Chang 'an, he bought this small courtyard. It has been in disrepair for a long time. He was thinking of sending a few craftsmen to clean it up."
"Your Majesty, you're overthinking. The Li family used to be a prominent family. Although the family has declined, they still know how to enjoy life … Where is Li Jinglong? Where is Li Jinglong?! "
Yang Guozhong, Li Longji, Yang Yuhuan, Madam Guo, and Madam Qin were standing in the courtyard. The eunuch shouted, "Chief Li! His Majesty has come to see you! "
"Li Jinglong!" Li Longji suddenly mobilized his zhenqi and let out a "Son of Heaven Roar". The sound was like a great bell, and everyone laughed together. Li Jinglong was scared to death. Barefoot, he rushed out of the main hall wearing only a shirt and pants. Standing under the courtyard, his hair was messy, and he was dumbfounded.
"Where is everyone?!" Yang Guozhong shouted, "Is there anyone else in the Exorcism Division?"
"Who, who, who?" Atay ran out in silk pajamas. Then, Hongjun, Qiu Yongsi, and Mo Rigen were all barefoot and looked left and right.
Li Longji was wearing casual clothes today. Li Jinglong didn't recognize him at first glance, but he recognized Yang Guozhong. His heart immediately thumped.
"Why are you all sleeping in broad daylight?" Li Longji laughed.
Everyone: "…"
Li Jinglong sighed in his heart and could only say, "I went out to catch demons last night and didn't sleep the whole night. It's my fault for not being strict enough."
After that, Li Jinglong knelt on one knee. Li Longji hurriedly went forward to help him up. He didn't care. Seeing the four people standing behind him, he walked over happily and said, "Are you all Jinglong's subordinates? What's your name? "
Everyone cupped their fists and answered without bowing or saluting. At that time, the rules of the Tang Dynasty were relatively casual. They didn't have to kneel when they saw the Emperor. However, these people didn't have official positions and were all commoners. It was the first time for them to not salute.
Yang Guozhong was about to scold them, but Yang Yuhuan smiled and waved his hand gently, indicating that it was okay.
"You helped my sister find Qing 'er." Yang Yuhuan smiled gently and said, "Today, I'm here to thank you. Qing 'er is her lifeblood. These days, she couldn't find her and cried several times."
"Hey, hey, hey." Madam Qin hurriedly interrupted Yang Yuhuan's words. Li Longji was overjoyed. Yang Yuhuan's words made the atmosphere more lively.
It was the first time for Hongjun to see the Emperor under the care of Ziwei Star. He was very curious and couldn't help looking at Li Longji's face. He looked energetic and dignified, but he was very easy-going when he spoke. However, there was a faint shadow between his eyebrows.
Yang Yuhuan's face was beautiful like the bright moon, reflecting the brilliance of the Exorcism Department. She was really beautiful. Madam Qin behind the Noble Consort was a little inferior, but she was also as beautiful as Xi Zi, gentle and beautiful. Madam Guo, who was standing behind her, was a little older. She was dignified and serious.
Yang Guozhong was tall and handsome. Standing in front of Li Jinglong, Li Jinglong lowered his head. Yang Guozhong was even a little taller than him.
"I'm here to thank you …" Yang Yuhuan said to herself with a smile. It seemed that there were always many happy things.
"Thank you for your kindness, Noble Consort," Li Jinglong said hurriedly.
Yu Ren and Hongjun had the same thought. Their eyes swept over this group of people without restraint, not missing a single detail.
"Come." Yang Yuhuan opened a box with her own hands. It was filled with Hongjun's favorite pastries. She said, "The housekeeper said that there was a young Langjun who liked them. Who is it?"
"So many people?!" Hongjun cheered when he saw the crystal glutinous rice and gold pastries. "That's great!"
Li Longji: "…"
Yang Guozhong: "…"
Li Jinglong: "…"
"What?" Yang Yuhuan didn't hear clearly. Li Jinglong immediately said to Hongjun, "Aren't you going to thank her?!"
"Thank you!" Hongjun was overjoyed and took the box of pastries. There were three layers inside and it was filled to the brim.
Yang Yuhuan glanced at Li Jinglong, then at Hongjun, and then at Li Jinglong. She smiled and said, "Jinglong, His Majesty said that he wanted to give you something. I said that it's better than anything to coax people for you, isn't it?"
Li Jinglong was speechless. Li Longji patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's time to start a family."
Li Jinglong didn't react to this brainless sentence, but Atay understood first. He couldn't help but laugh. Hongjun was at a loss. He was still immersed in the joy of the people's hard work. What he didn't know was that Madam Qin first heard from the housekeeper that Li Jinglong brought a teenager to return the cat. The teenager liked to eat the pastries in the house, so she told Yang Yuhuan.
The three sisters were naturally smart people. They discussed a few things. First, they started with the fact that Li Jinglong had yet to get married. Then, they remembered that there was a young man following by his side. Naturally, it would be better to cater to his tastes and give him some pastries to eat. So they played with their wrists. On the way here, they were still laughing and talking in the car.
At that time, the Tang Dynasty was open. Although Li Longji didn't like gay people, since Yang Yuhuan said so, he let her be.
Li Jinglong observed the twists and turns in the story and guessed a little. Immediately, his handsome face turned red. Yang Yuhuan laughed again and said, "Just kidding. Jinglong should be rewarded."
So the eunuchs came with a plate. There were twenty two-tael small silver ingots, forty taels of silver, and ten pieces of dark blue satin. Li Jinglong hurriedly thanked them for the reward. Yang Guozhong pointed at Li Jinglong meaningfully and didn't say anything. Li Longji turned around and left.
"Come, Qing 'er, say goodbye to Master Li." Madam Qin grabbed the cat's paw and waved at Li Jinglong. Li Jinglong didn't know whether to hold it or not. Hongjun thought it was funny. He came over and touched the cat's head. The cat stretched out its paw and tilted toward Hongjun. It seemed that it wanted to be hugged again. Li Jinglong was complaining in his heart. He should send people away quickly. Why did he provoke them?
Fortunately, Madam Qin just smiled and took the cat away. She got on the car with Li Longji. Everyone came out to see them off.
"The Son of Heaven has arrived at Mount Li." There was a voice outside the door.
Hongjun couldn't stand it anymore. There were so many people outside. They were all ceremonial guards accompanied by the Dragon Martial Army and Shenwu Army. They turned out of the alley and went to the Huaqing Pool.
Only then did the carp monster run out of the bushes and jump into the pond with a "plop" sound. Everyone was left standing in the courtyard with only their shirts and white pants in their shirts and white pants.