After entering Chaoyang Temple, Bai Suzhen went straight to the Daxiong Hall, flew to the back of the Tathagata Buddha statue, and temporarily hid the four mummified corpses in it.
Immediately, he flew down and walked out of the Daxiong Hall.
Standing on the steps, Bai Suzhen glanced over those dark places. She concluded that this monster was hiding in Chaoyang Temple.
Although Bai Suzhen's Taoism is still shallow, she can't find its hiding place with her spiritual sense.
But she is not an ordinary person. In the previous life, she was a snake spirit who practiced for two thousand years, and in this life she also bears the snake-shaped imprint. Moreover, after the last practice, Bai Suzhen already possessed a function unique to very few snakes: thermal vision.
In reality, snakes do not have sclera in their eyes, and their eyeballs are round with poor eyesight. Most snakes distinguish food and danger through smell, hearing, and taste. Only a few rare snakes have a sixth sense: thermal vision.
Thermal vision comes from a special organ in snakes called the cheek fossa. The cheek fossa is usually born on both sides of the snake's head, between the nostril and the eye. It is shaped like a dimple and is larger than a nostril. Snakes with a sixth sense can be regarded as the most special gift from God to these cold-blooded reptiles, which can greatly improve their survival ability.
Fortunately, Bai Suzhen also has this special function.
The black pupils in her eyes turned into red pupils in an instant, and under the quiet moonlight, they looked like they were emitting red light. Wherever the red light passes, one can perceive which are dead objects and which are living organisms with energy breath.
Although Chaoyang Temple has been abandoned for a long time, there are still many ancient trees in the temple, which are still flourishing after vicissitudes.
Thousand-year-old pagoda trees are not uncommon in various places.
Therefore, among the many ancient trees in the temple, this old locust tree is the first to catch the eye. The slender figure of the locust tree is tall and straight, supporting a green shade, and the moonlight shines through the leaves on the stone slab.
Bai Suzhen put away her red pupils, recovered as before, and then walked to the old locust tree.
As the saying goes, a thousand-year-old pine tree and a ten thousand-year-old cypress cannot catch up with a locust tree.
In the folk, it is common to have a small temple or a high platform built under or next to some old locust trees, and the surrounding residents burn incense and kowtow to it, praying for blessings and elixir, so it is called "Xianhuai".
This monster is hidden in this old locust tree.
Bai Suzhen approached the old locust tree slowly, stretched out her hand to touch the trunk, pondered for a moment, and sighed: "The heart of this tree is withered and hollow, and only the dead bark remains, but the branches are old and the branches are luxuriant. I don't know how many springs it has gone through." Summer, autumn and winter, despite how many rains, snows and winds and frosts, they still survived so tenaciously, they must have obtained aura to become a spirit. It's a pity that they grew in the wrong place and became a monster that harms the world."
As soon as the words fell, the old locust tree trembled suddenly, and then a few locust tree leaves slowly floated down.
Bai Suzhen stretched out her hand, spread her palm, and a leaf fell down.
"Today you killed people outside the temple. Since I caught you, there is nothing to discuss. If you don't come out, I will burn your roots and see where you can hide."
"I have no grievances or enmities with you, why do you meddle in your own business?" A figure floated on the top of the old locust tree. It's just that this time the face is not half a woman's face and half a tree bark face, but a complete woman's face.
Bai Suzhen sneered and said, "No injustice or enmity? The person you killed was invited by me, how dare you say that there is no injustice and no enmity!"
The locust tree demon said in a deep voice: "So you are the Bai Suzhen they are talking about. You know, they have long thought about you and wanted to rape you. If I kill them, I will solve the disaster for you."
Bai Suzhen didn't want to accept her favor at all, "I can invite them over, so naturally I don't have to worry about them harming me. But if you suck their blood, it's against the law of heaven."
"It's against the law of heaven? Then, do you know how many dead bones are buried under the Chaoyang Temple? Are they supposed to die? Isn't it Li Longji's words to kill them all and bury them here. Doesn't it violate the law of heaven that Li Longji kills people? "
Bai Suzhen replied: "Heaven and earth reincarnate, and retribution is not good. I believe that the punishment of heaven is not that there is no punishment for him, but that he has not come. Even if he is the emperor, he still cannot escape."
"Speaking so much, I just want to find an excuse for myself to do justice for the sky. If that's the case, then I'll kill you and see what you can do to me!"
The locust tree demon made a tactic with both hands, and nine arm-thick vines suddenly appeared from the old locust tree, and they directly hit Bai Suzhen.
Bai Suzhen moved extremely fast, dodging left and right, Qingsong dodged.
She drew out the soft sword from her waist, poured her true energy into her body, and swung the sword down. With a sound of "clang", she did not cut off the vine, but a gap appeared on the blade.
Seeing the three vines flying towards her together, they were about to penetrate her body in a blink of an eye.
Bai Suzhen circulated her true energy and stimulated the sword energy, which turned into a strong wind, instantly crushing the three vines into powder.
Bai Suzhen stepped on one of the flying vines with both feet, and then exerted strength, her body was like an arrow from the string, shooting at the locust tree demon on the top of the tree.
"It's up to you, and you still want to learn from those Taoist monks to slay demons and slay demons, and seek death!" The locust tree demon has already found out her bottom, thinking that Bai Suzhen is not her opponent, and he has no scruples in attacking.
Bai Suzhen sneered in her heart, she didn't want to kill her now, she just put herself in a dangerous situation and took the opportunity to practice.
"Swish" Nine vines flew out again, two wrapped around her legs, two wrapped around her arms, and then rolled up, the nine vines were like a cage, locked firmly she.
"I thought that no matter how good you are, you will play tricks. Take it!"
The nine vines returned to the hollow of the pagoda tree in an instant, but inside it was a relatively empty room with various delicate utensils and beds for women.
Bai Suzhen was wrapped in vines into rice dumplings, hanging upside down in the air.
In the current state, Bai Suzhen is already in a dangerous situation, and the snake-shaped mark on her back has not stopped her practice.
Bai Suzhen validated her thoughts again, she was overjoyed, and seized the time to practice. For her, the early practice was like walking on flat ground, and the speed of practice can be described as thousands of miles a day.
However, she must also grasp the time well, and give herself some time to prepare the scene of the killing scene of the locust tree demon, so as to clear herself of the suspicion and avoid unnecessary trouble.
The locust tree demon stood below, looking up, with a smug smile on his face: "When I wake up, I will take you as a snack."
After finishing speaking, the locust tree demon moved lightly, walked to the wooden couch, and lay down on it contentedly.
The space in this tree hole has a pleasant climate, warm in winter and cool in summer.
The locust tree demon took off his shirt, exposed his upper body, and lay face down on his side, showing his graceful figure at a glance.
The Bai family.
Bai Chongwen and Bai Chongming have not met yet, Bai Rutian was extremely anxious, and hurriedly sent people out to look for it. But their whereabouts have not been found so far.
In desperation, Bai Zhongtian had no choice but to alarm Bai Ruhai.
Bai Ruhai sat on the mahogany chair in the lobby with a dignified expression, and the three brothers Bai Zhongtian, Bai Zhongyuan, and Bai Zhongdi also sat below, each with their own thoughts.
"If you still can't find anyone before dawn, report to the government immediately. Also, reward notices will be posted throughout the city. Whoever can provide valuable clues will be rewarded with a hundred taels of silver." Bai Ruhai said in a deep voice.
Bai Zhongtian said anxiously: "Father, I feel strange about this matter."
Bai Ruhai looked at him, said with a gloomy old face: "What do you want to say?"
"Father, I think this matter has something to do with Suzhen!" Bai Zhongtian said coldly.
Bai Zhongyuan glanced at him, but did not speak. Bai Zhong secretly wondered what your son's disappearance had to do with my daughter, and hurriedly shouted: "Brother, Suzhen is a weak woman, how could she have anything to do with this matter."
Bai Zhongtian snorted and said angrily, "Third brother, you gave birth to a good daughter."
"Brother, why are you attacking me? What does it have to do with Suzhen?" The anger accumulated in Bai Zhongdi's heart was about to explode. Most of the reasons why he ended up in today's fate are related to Bai Zhongtian, but his own ability is too weak to change the ending.
Who would have thought that Bai Suzhen would have the ability to get her daughter-in-law into the accountant's office, and even gain a firm foothold. In addition, father Bai Ruhai personally came forward to stop Suzhen's marriage. These two things are enough to show that my daughter has the ability and means to wrestle with her elder brother.
Therefore, from the day he returned to Bai's house, he also had his own wishful thinking in his heart. However, before the time comes, it is still good to be a useless person and paralyze the other party.
"Enough! It's already this time, and you brothers are still arguing. If you have the energy, go out and find someone for me now, don't sit here in the eyes and make people upset." Bai Ruhai said coldly.
Bai Zhongyuan went down the slope, immediately got up and cupped his fists and said, "Father is right. Sitting here won't help. I'll go out and look for it now."
Seeing his second brother's concern, Bai Zhongtian was very moved, he also got up and said: "Father, I will go out with my second brother, so you can rest well."
After finishing speaking, the two brothers hurriedly left the White House.
"Sanlang, put your concubine matter on hold for now, and make plans after this matter has a result." Bai Ruhai said in a deep voice.
Bai Zhongdi frowned, although he felt dissatisfied in his heart, but at this moment he couldn't express it, "I listen to my father."
"However, as a father, you have to worry about Suzhen's marriage. If there is an official or family member you like, you still have to fight for it. What our Bai family lacks is official connections." Bai Ruhai said in a low voice. .
Bai Zhong gave a "hmm" and said, "Father, don't worry, I will take this matter to heart."
The Bai family sent out all the servants in the mansion to frantically search for the whereabouts of the two brothers Bai Chongwen and Bai Chongming. And Bai Suzhen, who was trapped in the old locust tree, also made a breakthrough, crossing the threshold of "practicing qi and transforming essence" in one fell swoop, and the real energy in her body quickly became abundant.
"It seems that this road is still on the right track."
In the darkness, Bai Suzhen suddenly opened her eyes. A pair of red pupils exuded a strange light, piercing through the thick vines, and looked at the locust tree spirit lying on the bed, with a smile on the corner of his mouth.You, as a father, have to worry about your marriage. If there is a favorite official or family member, you still have to fight for it. What our Bai family lacks is official connections. "Bai Ruhai said in a low voice.
Bai Zhong gave a "hmm" and said, "Father, don't worry, I will take this matter to heart."
The Bai family sent out all the servants in the mansion to frantically search for the whereabouts of the two brothers Bai Chongwen and Bai Chongming. And Bai Suzhen, who was trapped in the old locust tree, also made a breakthrough, crossing the threshold of "practicing qi and transforming essence" in one fell swoop, and the real energy in her body quickly became abundant.
"It seems that this road is still on the right track."
In the darkness, Bai Suzhen suddenly opened her eyes. A pair of red pupils exuded a strange light, piercing through the thick vines, and looked at the locust tree spirit lying on the bed, with a smile on the corner of his mouth.