Chapter 122

After Mo Rigen finished his shift, he washed the dishes and wiped his hands. Lu Xu sat outside Hongjun's room, waiting for him to wake up. Mo Rigen sat with Lu Xu, but he didn't go out.

"Where do you think Xie Yu is hiding?" Lu Xu said in a daze.

"In some pond," Mo Rigen answered casually. "Qiu Yongsi naturally has his ways."

"I heard Hongjun mention it before." Lu Xu continued, "After the Exorcism Division completes its mission and the world is at peace, it will be disbanded, right?"

Mo Rigen lowered his head, his hands grabbing the grass roots under the porch. He answered, "It's not disbanded. Everyone has their own things to do. Atay has to go back with Ashina Chong and Trandol to restore the country. Yongsi has to go back to guard the Dragon Subduing Pagoda. Everyone is busy with their own things."

"What about you?" Lu Xu suddenly asked.

"Me?" Mo Rigen's eyes showed some confusion. He looked up at the white clouds in the sky, thought for a while, and said, "I don't know. I should be going back to the grasslands."

Lu Xu waited for a while, then said, "Why don't you ask me?"

"You?" Mo Rigen said, "Go back to Chang 'an."

"I'm going home." The corner of Lu Xu's mouth carried a smile as he said absentmindedly.

Mo Rigen's eyebrows twitched slightly. Lu Xu said, "I'm going back to where my parents lived, the village at the foot of Mount Qilian. I've lived there for the rest of my life. Every morning when I open the window, I can see the snowy mountains in the distance."

"I've planted a lot of trees in the village. During the day, I go out to hunt and exchange them for food at the market." Lu Xu said, "At night, I draw at home."

"You hunt." Mo Rigen said, "Do you use a shovel?"

"In any case, there's nothing in the world that can run faster than me," Lu Xu said. "Of all the martial arts in the world, only speed is invincible. Even a kitchen knife will do."

Mo Rigen was at a loss for words. Lu Xu said seriously, "When you're free and passing by Liangzhou, come visit my house."

Mo Rigen did not answer. He got up and left.

Lu Xu: "Hey, where are you going?"

"Work!" Mo Rigen answered.

Lu Xu leaned against the corridor. Not too long later, Hongjun opened the door and came out. Lu Xu's countenance changed. "Hongjun!" he called out.

Hongjun leaned on a small wooden bed and crawled out with difficulty, saying, "I … I …"

Lu Xu was flustered, but Hongjun told him not to yell.

"I'm starving …" Hongjun said, "Give me something to eat …"

Lu Xu: "…"

Not too long later, Li Jinglong was still sprawled out on the bed. Lu Xu glanced inside and brought a bowl of noodles that had almost turned to mush for Hongjun. Hongjun endured the pain in his body and ate until there was nothing left.

"Ashina Chong's cooking is actually so delicious." Hongjun was obviously starving.

Lu Xu: "…"

Putting down the bowl and chopsticks, Hongjun asked again, "What you said just now, is it true?"

Lu Xu answered, "Yes." Then, Lu Xu told Hongjun the whole story that he did not have time to tell. Hongjun was a little dumbfounded.

"I told you it was very painful," Hongjun said.

"It's okay." Lu Xu was starting to be stubborn.

Hongjun said, "If it's okay, it only proves that Brother Rigen is still very young."

Lu Xu could only admit, "It's really painful." At this point, he still could not twist the truth and slander Mo Rigen. Hongjun was about to congratulate him when Lu Xu said, "It's strange. I suddenly got over it."

Hongjun said seriously, "No, you will be together for a very, very long time, just like me and Chong Shi. Everyone will be fine. "

Kun Shen's prophecy did not come true. Something must have happened, but Hongjun's anger had already subsided. In less than five or ten years, his love for Li Jinglong had already deepened. Although he said that he was angry, in his heart, he just wanted to spend the rest of his life with him.

He believed that Lu Xu also felt the same. As long as Mo Rigen was enlightened, everything would be fine.

While they were talking, Li Jinglong also woke up at dusk. As soon as he woke up, he panicked and looked everywhere for Hongjun. When he found Hongjun and Lu Xu in the hall, he felt relieved and went to the backyard to take a bath.

Everyone also came back one after another. Trandol specially prepared a food box for everyone and sent it to the Exorcism Division. Presumably, Atay complained too much, and Trandol also felt sorry for everyone who did not have a full meal.

Hongjun's injuries healed faster as time passed. Although he was in pain now, he could still move. At night, Li Jinglong arranged a simple banquet and asked Trandol to stay. He said, "Okay, now everyone is finally here."

One of the tables was empty, and there was an extra food box on it. The Carp Demon was no longer there. Hongjun immediately felt sad.

"I said everyone is here." Li Jinglong changed his words. "I didn't count Yu Yu. Don't worry, Zhao Zilong will be back. When did I go back on my words? "

When Hongjun heard this, he felt better, but his face was still full of displeasure. He meant that he was not done with the previous matter, so don't be too smug.

"Since Boss is not here." Mo Rigen poured wine for himself and said, "Why don't we close the case first?"

Li Jinglong took a deep breath and said with a smile, "Close the case. Tomorrow, everyone in the Exorcism Division will go to West Lake to avoid the summer heat!"

Everyone: "…"

Hongjun: "Really?! That's great! Aiya, it hurts … "

Lu Xu immediately supported Hongjun and told him not to get too excited.

Qiu Yongsi laughed and said, "Hey, everyone, accompany me home?"

"Fireworks in Yangzhou in March." Li Jinglong said again, "Although it's already over, everyone can go to Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Yangzhou to play for a month."

Hongjun's heart suddenly sank, and he asked Qiu Yongsi, "Are you leaving?"

Ashina Chong explained to Hongjun, "Yongsi has to send something back."

"Ye Ming's ashes have to be sent back to the pagoda." Qiu Yongsi explained to everyone, "This time, it's all thanks to everyone. Xie Yu's hourglass contains Ye Ming's ashes. When Ye Ming was here, the time in the pagoda was different from the time outside, which was why the group of evil dragons could be trapped. After Xie Yu escaped from the Dragon-subduing Pagoda, the pagoda was in danger of collapsing at any time. Now, we can finally rest assured. "

Li Jinglong said, "We still have to catch it back."

"After being heavily injured by you, that guy will probably need at least a hundred years to recover." Qiu Yongsi replied, "We will definitely catch it."

Li Jinglong hurriedly said, "It's all thanks to everyone's efforts."

"Especially me!" Ashina Chong said, "Do you know how tiring it is to pretend to be a corpse?"

Everyone couldn't help but laugh.

After a while, Li Jinglong said, "This time, it's been hard on everyone. Although it's not what we expected, at least we've solved two of our biggest problems. This artifact that can disrupt time has been successfully recovered and heavily injured Xie Yu. An Lushan has also escaped from Chang 'an. "

Atay said, "We've also taken back our Divine Fire."

Ashina Chong said, "With our current strength, we shouldn't be afraid of anyone."

Li Jinglong laughed and said, "It's still better to be careful. We mustn't fail miserably."

Mo Rigen said, "An Lushan hasn't been dealt with yet."

Everyone nodded together. Li Jinglong said to everyone, "I know that you all have your own lives to live and have your own business to attend to. Since we've already come this far together, please allow me to make a presumptuous request …"

Everyone hurriedly declined.

Li Jinglong continued, "… Stay here for another half a year. After half a year, we'll set out together to find An Lushan's whereabouts. It's best if we can lure him out and then get rid of him. "

"Thus, the Exorcism Division's biggest mission is over." Li Jinglong said, "After we turn around and go our separate ways, we'll meet again when we have time. The Exorcism Division will always be our home."

After he finished speaking, he proposed a toast.

Hongjun's heart surged with emotions. He simply loved and hated Li Jinglong. He hated him so much that his teeth itched. As everyone raised their cups, Li Jinglong stared at Hongjun with a smile in his eyes. It was as if he was the only one there. Raising his eyebrows, Hongjun thought to himself, 'You're amazing now. You can achieve Spirit Bestowal and you're also a Marquis. In any case, I can't beat you in a fight or an argument.'

"What if the Chang 'an comes for a small demon again?" Lu Xu suddenly said.

"Hongjun and I will stay in Chang 'an for a while." Li Jinglong said, "In the future, we might travel the world in the name of collecting demons for the Divine Continent. Of course, we will return to Chang 'an every year to report on our work. If you're willing to come back, you can return home once a year to take a look."

"Did I promise you?" Hongjun said.

Everyone laughed. Li Jinglong finally lost face in front of everyone.

Li Jinglong's face was a little tipsy as he said, "Then tell me, where do you want to go? Wherever you go, I'll go. In short, I'll pester you and follow you shamelessly. "

In an instant, everyone cheered. Hongjun didn't expect Li Jinglong to say this in front of everyone. Li Jinglong's confession was already seen by everyone. What's the difference?

"I'll stay in Chang 'an." Mo Rigen said, "Anyway, the tribe doesn't need me. I won't go back."

Hongjun was surprised. Li Jinglong guessed that Mo Rigen was angry with Lu Xu again. He smiled and said, "Then you'll be in charge of looking after the house."

The atmosphere at the banquet was a little awkward. Qiu Yongsi changed the topic. Not long after, someone knocked on the door. It was Li Bai and Li Guinian. Li Jinglong hurriedly welcomed them in and invited them to drink.

Everyone chatted and laughed. After three rounds of wine, the Exorcism Division was probably the happiest time for everyone. Qiu Yongsi took back the magic treasure, Atay obtained the sacred fire … Grey Wolf finally found the White Deer. Li Guinian played a new song by Li Bai and sang, "Thinking of clothes in the clouds, thinking of the face in the flowers, the spring breeze brushing against the railings, the dew is thick. If we didn't meet on top of the jade mountain, would we meet under the moon in the jade pavilion … "

Hongjun couldn't help but think that it would be great if Zhao Zilong was still here. He would definitely hold a pair of chopsticks in each hand, knock on the wine glass, and dance to the music.

In the darkness, heavy breathing could be heard from the end of the cliff. Under the waterfall, there was a flickering light and darkness. Xie Yu's huge body was lying on the edge of the pond. Dark green blood spilled all over the ground.

It rolled with difficulty under the waterfall, using the water to wash its wounds and take away the blood. The remaining demonic aura was slowly dissipating from its body. Li Jinglong's Sword of Wisdom was only a foot away from piercing its heart under its reverse scale. Fortunately, it didn't die in one strike.

Its body was scorched black by the golden fire. When it opened and closed its eyes, green light shot out from its eyes.

The Carp Demon held a wooden stick with a loofah tied to it and wiped Xie Yu's body.

Xie Yu's wound was touched and felt a sharp pain. It suddenly turned around and roared at the Carp Demon.

The Carp Demon trembled and stopped.

"Continue." Xie Yu said in a low voice.

The Carp Demon stopped scrubbing and said, "Xie Yu … You … When …"

"Kill me while I'm at it." Xie Yu's voice was like muffled thunder as it replied, "Swallow my inner core and maybe you'll become a dragon. Do you want to try?"

The Carp Demon wouldn't dare to kill Xie Yu even if it had the guts. Xie Yu said again, "Or you can bring your mortal friends from the Exorcism Division here?"

The Carp Demon held the scrubbing stick and retreated a bit. It opened its mouth but didn't say anything.

"You lied to me." The Carp Demon stared blankly at it for a long time before finally saying this.

"A fish's brain really isn't enough." Xie Yu turned around and said to the Carp Demon, "You only know now that I lied to you?"

"You promised me that you wouldn't hurt Hongjun!" The Carp Demon held the scrubbing stick and said.

Xie Yu sneered at it in disdain, turned its head and closed its eyes. The Carp Demon couldn't stop trembling and said, "You said that as long as you took the demon seed from him, you would let him live!"

Xie Yu couldn't be bothered to pay attention to this tiny, ant-like demon. It immediately closed its eyes and continued to gasp for breath. The Carp Demon had been deceived and humiliated. It had lost the only warmth in the Exorcism Division and couldn't turn into a dragon to show off in front of its companions … All kinds of disappointment and anger accumulated and finally made it explode.

"You liar —!" The Carp Demon roared angrily.

Then, it raised the scrubbing stick and charged at Xie Yu. It used its weak strength to express its anger — it swung the scrubbing stick and stabbed Xie Yu's body, roaring angrily, "Liar! Liar! "

Xie Yu let it collapse for a while. It opened its eyes and impatiently turned its head to face the Carp Demon. The Carp Demon instantly retreated and looked at Xie Yu warily.

Xie Yu opened its mouth as if it wanted to say something, but in the next moment, it spat out a flood dragon's breath.

The flood dragon's breath blew up half of the water in the deep pool and crashed into the Carp Demon. Then, Xie Yu swept its tail again. The Carp Demon's scales were burned black. It was then swept into the air and crashed into a mountain rock.

Xie Yu casually hit the carp monster again. Like a hammer, the carp monster was sent flying in the air, and it fell straight down from the cliff.

The Carp Demon didn't make a sound. It fell from a height of nearly ten feet and fell into the stream at the foot of the mountain with a plop.

After a long time, it floated up slowly with its belly facing up. Following the stream, it floated up and down amidst the leaves and branches in the stream as it was washed downstream.

Early in the morning, Hongjun didn't know how she got back to her room. When she opened her eyes, she found herself snuggled up to Li Jinglong. The weather was gradually getting warmer. Hugging to sleep was starting to get hot, but Li Jinglong hugged her tightly, as if he wanted to hang her on his body.

Hongjun used all her strength to push Li Jinglong away and said, "You're not allowed to enter my room for three days!"

Li Jinglong also woke up. He only remembered that he drank a lot last night. In his many years of life, this was the first time he saw the light of dawn. The pressure he had in the past was instantly lifted and released in one night. After he got drunk, he vaguely remembered apologizing to Hongjun and shouting, "Lord Wife, please forgive me."

Li Jinglong smiled and said, "We haven't done it for a few days. You still owe me a few times. Let's call it a draw."

"Can we call it a draw?" Hongjun asked.

Suddenly, there was another sound next door. Hongjun heard the sound coming from Mo Rigen's room and hurriedly staggered out to take a look. Li Jinglong reached out to support Hongjun. The two of them went out and suddenly saw Lu Xu open the door and run out.

Lu Xu was fully naked and wearing a robe. He quickly fastened his belt and left without looking back.

Mo Rigen was completely naked. He was like a leopard, showing off his strong muscles. He said angrily, "You were drunk last night and wanted to come over! Don't blame it on me! "

Hongjun: "…"

"I was drunk last night." Lu Xu turned around and said, "You were drunk this morning too? Do you want to do it again? "

"Put on your clothes." Li Jinglong sent Mo Rigen to quickly put on his clothes. Hongjun smiled and went to find Lu Xu.

"Everyone rest for another day today." During breakfast, Li Jinglong said, "Everyone enter the palace. I want to report to His Majesty and His Highness the Crown Prince."

When everyone heard that he was going to enter the palace, they immediately put down their bowls. Even Hongjun didn't want to eat anymore. He thought it was strange. It tasted pretty good yesterday, so why did it suddenly taste so bad today?

That afternoon, the palace really did send a summons. Everyone from the Exorcism Division got on their horses and headed to Xingqing Palace. Li Longji and Li Heng were finally received by Li Jinglong. The monarch of a country had completely lost his temper with this group of people.

"His Majesty has a summons in Golden Blossoms Fall," the eunuch said.

Li Jinglong led everyone from the Exorcism Division into Golden Blossoms Fall.

In the middle of summer, cicadas chirped and a gentle breeze blew. Golden Blossoms Fall was very cool. The ginkgo trees were lush and full of vitality.

All kinds of snacks were placed on the table. Yang Guifei had specially ordered people to prepare them.

And after the incident outside the Great Mercy Temple, even if Li Jinglong didn't explain, Li Longji could roughly guess what had happened. After all, when Wu Xun appeared, it was Hongjun, Li Bai, and Li Guinian who defeated it. Li Guinian had also hinted to Li Longji in the past few days that if it weren't for the Exorcism Division, this incident would only bring more trouble. Perhaps the Yang Family would collapse overnight.

Li Heng's expression was very unsightly as he watched Li Jinglong enter.

But when Li Jinglong took a step into Golden Blossoms Fall, he heard a familiar voice.

"Xi and Xi are overlapping. Now that Kan and Xiang are overlapping, the meaning of 'trap' is obvious. In the future, the Tang Dynasty will be in great danger. The road ahead will be extremely bumpy. Only by flowing like water can there be a turning point. "

A black-clothed youth with a pale face and a black cloth over his eyes opened the tortoiseshell with his white fingers. Then, he gently swept the tortoiseshell and closed it.

It was none other than Kun Shen.

The sun was shining brightly. By the stream, several children were fishing for worms in the water.

"There's a fish!" someone shouted.

"Why does it have legs?"

The Carp Demon was carried downstream with its belly facing the sky. Its body was covered in rotten branches and leaves. The children cried out in alarm as they scooped it up and used branches to flip it over.

The Carp Demon's eyes were wide open. Almost half of its scales had been burned black, and many of them had peeled off, revealing its fish skin. Its arms and legs were limp and drooping. Flies buzzed around and stung its fishy body.

"So smelly," a child said.

"A fish with legs," another child said. "It's so scary. Throw it back."

"Take it to the market and sell it!" another child said. "This kind of monster is worth a lot of money!"

— Volume 3, Tianma, End —