Half-Yokai Cultivating the Path of Immortality Chapter 696: Mouzhi

Dense clouds rolled in, and majestic spiritual energy poured into the Purple Air Palace.

A blood egg floats in the air in the palace.

Nearly an hour later, the blood egg burst open, and a naked baby more than two feet tall jumped out, followed by hundreds of thumb-sized turtles of five colors.

"Master."

The blood egg fell and turned into a pale figure.

Lu Tong took a breath, looked at Dian Si'er and the many half-empty and half-real little turtles, and asked: "What kind of method is this?"

Dian Si'er waved his hand, and 360 little turtles spit out water, fire, etc., and formed a five-color robe, covering his body.

"Evil spirit, the method given by King Zhenzhen."

"Gift for free?"

Lu Tong looked weak and slowly leaned to the side.

Dian Si'er fell on the couch, raised Lu Tong's arm, and said, "King Zizhen has something to ask for from me. He wants me to come forward and persuade the good demon Zhengguo to advance and retreat with the demons."

Lu Tong lowered his eyelids.

The demons live by plundering. In recent years, evil practices have been spread, and they have a very bad reputation. They are not suitable to become colleagues.

"King Zizhen is too flamboyant and has made enemies on all sides. Sooner or later he will be surrounded and suppressed. You should take precautions when you return."

Dian Si'er heard the meaning of rejection, lowered his head and said: "The demons are very cruel. If I stop, the other three demon lords will take away my men without waiting for outsiders to surround them."

Lu Tong pondered for a moment, feeling sleepy between his brows.

Three years have passed since I helped Dian Si'er break up babies and sacrifice evil spirits, but his cultivation has not improved at all. Instead, his soul and blood have declined.

"Li Youhai has other intentions, which can be used to check and balance King Zizhen."

Dian Si'er thought for a moment, noticed Lu Tong's weakness, and said: "Master, rest first. I have achieved Nascent Soul. Even if they really want to make a move, they still need to think twice."

"Yeah."

……

Year after year passed, a great war created peace for decades.

Purple Air Palace.

A monk in blue shirt entered the hall, cupped his hands and said: "Go slowly, meet the master!"

Deep in the main hall, Lu Tong was sitting on the couch, looking delighted and saying, "When did you come back?"

"Just now."

Xu Xuxing has been practicing in Qianquan Kingdom for nearly thirty years and seems to be much calmer.

Lu Tong raised his hand and said, "Sit down and talk."

"Thank you, Master."

Xu Xuxing sat on the futon, handed over a booklet, and said: "Master, this is secret information about Jianze, Gonghao, Qianquan and other countries."

"Okay."

Lu Tong raised his hand to take it and said, "I heard that Qianquan and other countries blocked Jianze Kingdom. What is the specific situation?"

"The nine countries are stronger. The previous defeats were due to their own selfish motives and they were unable to use their full strength. Fortunately, there are insightful people in each country. The disciple and Senior Sister Danzui visited the nine countries together, stated the pros and cons, and then offered benefits to them. In the end, there was a true alliance."

“To lure someone with a profit, what’s the ‘profit’?”

There are many advantages and disadvantages that can be seen in the Nine Kingdoms. The only things that can really make people take action are visible and tangible benefits.

Xu Xuxing said: "Every country is different. The country of Yi has lost more than half, and it is promised to be restored; the prince is adjacent to the country of Yi, and is promised its territory; the civil servants of Qianquan country are allowed to grow, and the country is promised to support its troops. Self-respect..."

After Lu Tong listened quietly, he blinked and said, "Have you often been in contact with dramas these years?"

Xu Xuxing has changed a lot.

When I left, I was just a quick thinker. After the experience, I already had some proficiency. Without the guidance of the teacher, it would not have been possible to grow so quickly.

Xu Xuxing said: "Yes, this disciple often exchanges letters with Master Zhang, Ju Shu and others."

Lu Tong nodded slowly and said: "Very good, you blocked Jianze State, and Ji State's offensive eased. You have done a great service."

"What a disciple should do."

Lu Tong took out some Qi of the Three Treasures and handed it over: "I have been delayed in practicing these years. I will go to Hongchi Lingdi to retreat first, and rest for a few days before returning to take charge of the Sutra Hall."

"Thank you, Master!"

"Go ahead."

Xu Xuxing stood up, bowed, and exited the hall.

Lu Tong sat alone on the couch, with a smile on his face, and said to himself: "The country is strong and the people are rich, and there are many outstanding people. It seems that it won't take long to become an 'idle' king."

As dusk approached, a young monk with sharp features entered the Purple Air Palace.

"Father."

Lu Tong put down the booklet Xu Xuxing brought back and said, "Tai'er, have you finished reading today's book?"

"Not yet."

Lu Tong frowned.

Since he began to practice, his biggest regret was his shallow knowledge. Now that he has a son, his most important thing is to urge him to study.

Lu Tai looked handsome, but when he saw Lu Tong frowning, he immediately looked a little panicked and said, "My mother called me over in the afternoon and asked me to prepare a table of meals."

"What day is today?"

"The third day of July."

The third day of July is a very ordinary day.

Lu Tong put away the book, stood up and said: "Let's try your craft today."

Deep inside the Sutra Hall.

In a small building, Lu Tong, Lu Tai, and Mrs. Jiu were sitting around the table.

Madam Ninth said with a smile on her face, "Tai'er, give your father a bowl of cold carp soup."

Lu Tai immediately stood up and filled the soup.

The ninth lady said: "Master, it took Tai'er half an hour to make this cold carp."

Lu Tong smiled and nodded, took the bowl and took a sip.

Han carp is cold in nature and has tight meat, which makes it difficult to taste, and it is even more difficult to stew the fish to taste delicious.

This bowl of cold carp soup is very ordinary. There is no fresh fish, it is just the taste of seasonings. It is very different from the Jue family's craftsmanship.

"Very good."

He put down the bowl and looked at Madam Ninth.

Madame Ninth smiled and said: "Tai'er, let your father taste the golden lotus root from the Kingdom of God."

Lu Tai stood up again to pinch the lotus roots.

After tasting several dishes in a row, Lu Tong put down Kuai Zi and said, "That's it, let's go read a book."

"Yes."

Lu Tai stepped aside, saluted the two of them, and left the small building alone.

The maid brought tea after the meal.

Lu Tong took a sip and said, "Tell me, what happened?"

Madam Ninth signaled the maid to step back and said, "Xing'er is back?"

"Yeah."

Lu Tong lowered his eyes.

Ninth Lady said: "How are you going to arrange your work? Send him to work in the Prisoner's Palace, or... or take charge of the Sutra Palace?"

Lu Tong slowly finished the tea, put down the cup, and said: "Of course he is in charge of the Sutra Hall. Xing'er has been away for decades and has just made great achievements, so he should be entrusted with important tasks."

Madam Ninth's eyes flashed and she said, "What about Tai'er?"

"If he wants to study literature, he can go to Qiyin Palace to assist Zuo Zhangqiao, Liu Jixin, etc. If he wants to study martial arts, he can serve under Xiao Longting after he comes out of seclusion."

Madam Ninth was silent for a while and said: "I want to pass the Sutra Hall to Tai'er."

"No."

Lu Tong had already guessed Madam Ninth's thoughts, and interrupted her thoughts directly, saying: "The Sutra Hall is in charge of rewards and punishments, which is the most important thing. Tai'er has little knowledge and no experience, how can he be in charge?"

"He is only under thirty..."

"When I was thirty years old, I had already gone back and forth between life and death several times, and Xing'er can still stand alone at this age. What about him?"

Mrs. Ninth looked unhappy.

Lu Tong shook his head and said: "If you are strong enough, you will have everything you should have. If you are not strong enough, you will not be able to catch it if it is given to you. You are doing so much for him now, instead of helping him, you are harming him. ."

Madam Ninth slowly lowered her head, remained silent for a long time, and said: "There are only a few decades left. When I leave, there will be nothing left in this world except Tai'er."

Mrs. Ninth raised her head, looked at Lu Tong, and said, "Even you will forget everything about me at some point."

"Hey."

Lu Tong sighed, stood up and said: "A knife is sharpened on a stone, and a person is trained on things. You have taken care of it enough. Let Tai'er go to the Xu Kingdom in a few days."

……

At the end of September, late rice is about to mature.

Under the night, Liangyao Zhengguo was covered with a layer of black clouds from east to west, covering most of the country. Silently, raindrops fell, and countless black raindrops seeped into the ground.

The next day.

While Lu Tong was taking a rest, the urgent cry of a little bluebird sounded outside the door.

"Master of the country, Master Zhang, please see me. I have something important to report!"

Lu Tong opened his eyes suddenly.

Next to her, a flawless white body also woke up.

Lu Tong woke up suddenly, feeling uneasy for a while.

"Have a piece of ice."

Xue Qing stretched out her finger, pointed it in the air, and quickly condensed a hexagonal ice flower.

Lu Tong took the ice flower, chewed it twice and swallowed it hard, jumped up, wrapped himself in a blood robe, and strode out of the room.

"What happened?"

"I don't know, Palace Master Zhang looks a little flustered."

Outside the Purple Air Palace.

As soon as Lu Tong fell, Zhang Qiao quickly walked up to him, handed over a handful of black grass, and said: "Master, something bad happened. Ninety percent of the crops were destroyed overnight."

Lu Tongtong shrank and immediately took the black grass.

A handful of rice.

Liangyaozhengguo has two rice harvests a year, early rice in June and July, and late rice in mid-October. At this time, it was already full of rice, but it was all dyed black.

He rubbed it with his palm, and the heavy ears of rice turned into a handful of black "ash".

"What's going on?"

"The specifics are not clear yet, it may be related to the heavy rain last night."

While the two were talking, several more people flew over, and Xu Xuxing, Qin Zong, and Bai Qiao walked to the front of the hall together.

Bai Qiao handed over a piece of paper and said: "My lord, my mother said it was caused by 'mold mushroom'. This thing is invisible to the naked eye and specializes in corroding grains."

A black spiderweb-shaped mushroom is drawn on the paper.

Lu Tong took it, glanced at it, handed it to Zhang Qiao, and said: "Send orders to Xu Ling to find out the matter immediately."

"Yes."

Zhang Qiao left in a hurry.

Qin Zongdao: "Your Majesty, please ask Shuguo and Lianzhoushan for help to support various grains. And open warehouses immediately to maintain stable grain prices."

Lu Tong frowned and said, "Is it so urgent?"

Qin Zong sighed and said in a deep voice: "It will only become more urgent. The population has increased dramatically in recent years, and food is already very tight. After this incident, I am worried that there will be an outbreak of refugees."

Lu Tong clenched his fists, pinched the black ashes in his hands, and said: "Is it the Jiguo or the Xuelianguo?"

No one responded.

"Hoo!"

He gritted his teeth, exhaled, and said: "Open a warehouse, and then inform various chambers of commerce that these are extraordinary times, and manipulating food prices is the same as treason."

Qin Zong hesitated for a moment and said: "Master, can I handle the Chamber of Commerce?"

Lu Tong thought for a moment and slowly released his palm.

The top priority is to need food, and we need to borrow power from the major chambers of commerce. We must not be too ruthless and make them profitable.

But don’t be too loose.

"Okay, let's go."

Qin Zong left quickly.

Xu Xuxing looked serious and said: "Master, I'm worried that this kind of thing may not happen just once."

If this kind of thing happens once, it will be a big deal, and if it happens again, it will be a disaster.

Lu Tong gritted his teeth, looked at Bai Qiao, and asked, "Junior sister, how should Mo Zhi deal with this?"

"The only way to kill is to wait or wash. After the grain is exhausted, the mold will die within three days. Or rinse it with water, the black color will dissolve into light gray, and the mold will die in just half a breath."

“Can’t prevent it?”

Bai Qiao shook her head slowly.

That night.

In the Ziqi Palace, Lu Tong was sitting cross-legged on the couch, and Zhang Qiao, Xu Xuxing, Ju Shu and Lu Tai were all sitting below.

Zhang Qiao said: "The Xu Kingdom, the Blood Lian Kingdom, and the Treasure Kingdom were all affected by the mold, and only the Ji Kingdom was spared."

"So this is Jiguo's method?"

Lu Tong looked grim.

Ji Shu said: "Not necessarily, maybe it was done deliberately to draw disaster to the Ji country. Except for the Xu country, which has no strength, the Blood Lian Country and the Treasure Country are all suspects."

Xu Xuxing said: "We just need to wait and see for a few days to see if the Blood Lian Country and the Bao Country are prepared to deal with the mold. Then we can naturally determine the real culprit."

Lu Tai looked around a few times, leaving himself speechless, but he didn’t know what to say. He thought for a while and said: "Father, there are demons."

Lu Tong glanced at his son and said, "How is the price of food today?"

Zhang Qiao said: "Everyone knows about this. People are looting like crazy. The market price has tripled, and it can double again if it changes hands. We must stabilize people's sentiments as soon as possible."

"Shu Kingdom promised to come to help and will send the first batch of food tomorrow."

“The Kingdom of Shu is already a Kingdom of God, and the fields are scarce, so I’m afraid it will be a drop in the bucket.”

"It doesn't matter, let's spread the word first to appease the people, and then go to Zuntian Divine Realm and Lianzhou Mountain for the rest."

"Yes."

Zhang Qiao remained silent.

Ju Shu said: "If there is no other way, you can launch a war and raise your troops to invade the Xuelian Kingdom."

"Yeah."

Lu Tong nodded slowly.

This move can serve multiple purposes, including grabbing food, diverting conflicts, reducing population, and taking the opportunity to capture land.

He thought for a while and said: "Whether it is Ji State or not, Ji State cannot stay out of the matter. The Yi family changed the 'fire kite' and replaced the fire with moldy fungus, so that they can also have a taste of its power."

Xu Xingxing said: "Master, you can give some to Qianquan Kingdom and drag Jianze Kingdom into it."

"Yes."

The few people discussed for a long time and then left.

Lu Tong stopped his son and said, "Tai'er, why do you doubt the demons?"

"Back to my father, the demons are robbers. When countries fall into civil strife, it is easier for the demons to take advantage of the situation."

"Then why not touch Jiguo?"

"Jiguo is too strong and has little chance, so we will attack our countries first."

"Who has been fighting against Jiguo to the west of Danniuguan~IndoMTL.com~ these years?"

"We."

"What else?"

Lu Tai's face changed slightly, he hesitated, and said: "Demons."

"So the demons let Ji Guo go and turned to attack our ally?"

Lu Tai lowered his head.

Lu Tong shook his head and said, "Go back. Remember from now on, use your mouth less and your brain more."

"Yes."

……

Five days later.

In the Ziqi Palace, Zhang Qiao said: "The situation in Xuelian Country is the worst. Baochuan follows our example and encourages childbirth. There are tens of millions of people in the country. This time they are forced into a desperate situation. The borders have been opened, allowing the people to go north. Enter our country, or go deep into Jieshui Lake."

Lu Tong sat on the couch and said, "This is not Paochuan."

"Probably not."

"Where is the country of Xu?"

"The country of Xu is slightly better. This country prepares for war all the year round. There are many warehouses in the country. The army also requisitioned ten granaries to transport them back to the country."

"Could it be Yan Kun?"

"Probably not. If we are in danger, the first one to suffer will be the country."

"Where is Jiguo?"

"After we took action, the demons also took action. More than 10% of Jiguo's food was destroyed, and then the Nascent Soul Realm in the country took action together to do their best to harvest in advance."

"Is it weak?"

"Their counterattack was very flustered, not like they were prepared."

"Where is Baoguo?"

"More than half of the damage was lost, but Baoguo has strong support from two allies, so the price of grain in the country has not changed much."

"So it's Ni Xuanqu?"

"Not sure."

Lu Tong thought for a while, let out a breath and said, "Did he know it after trying it? The two allies of Baoguo are Drunken Sword and White Ape?"

"Well, both small countries are from the Immortal Ape Sect."

"Let them try moldy mushrooms too."

"Yes."