Immortal Road.

Chapter 474: New Look of Bianliang, Past of Nightingale

Entered the city of Bianliang.

It is clearly noticeable that the city is completely different from decades ago. The city has a brand new look, the flow of people and vehicles has decreased significantly, the streets and door frames are wider, and the people look refreshed and energetic.

The entire capital city has experienced the baptism of war, and after the ruins were rebuilt, it exudes new vitality.

"After the chaos between good and evil, the three major sects gathered their disciples and set up a city defense formation here again. So even if Patriarch Lu Que rushes over, he has nothing to fear."

Lin Fan told Lin Shan to relax, it was very safe here.

If a stitched monster like Patriarch Lu Que, who looks so unserious at first glance, dares to come to a serious and crowded place like the imperial capital, he will definitely be intercepted by the monks stationed there from various righteous sects.

"If you have nothing to do, you can go around by yourself. I must return to Zixiao Sect as soon as possible to report. Let's say goodbye now."

"Well, go ahead and get busy. Business is more important."

Lin Shan nodded and told his good brother to have a safe journey. He was used to traveling alone and didn't feel lonely at all, especially since he had Brother Ji to accompany him.

"I will check the two things you entrusted to me after we return to the sect."

"Also, I heard you say that you want to find a way to develop a wind-type spiritual body. I guess you must need the Wind Escape Technique!"

"I don't have the magical power of wind escape, but I can still find a spell-level wind escape technique for you in Zixiao Sect. You also need to wait until I return to the sect to submit the application, and then I will send it to you through the Wanli Letter."

This is the benefit of having brothers behind you!
When Lin Fan heard that Lin Shan got clues about the acquired spiritual body from the Red Lotus Patriarch, he took advantage of the sect to arrange the Wind Escape Technique for him in advance.

However, this kind of escape technique is extraordinary. It cannot be simply copied. It requires a jade slip with divine charm and true meaning to be effective, so he has to go back to the sect to apply.

The Zixiao Sect is a top-level sect with many Taoist lineages, so it is not surprising that it has the inheritance of wind escape techniques.

Lin Shan was overjoyed, even if it was just magic.

As long as he can learn it, he can use the strengthening panel to strengthen himself into minor magical powers, or even real sect-defining magical powers!
but
I have wind escape technique, but what about lightning escape technique?
"The Zixiao Sect naturally has the ability to escape lightning, but this inheritance is rather strict and difficult to pass on to outsiders. In addition, you have wind bloodline, so the probability of you having an acquired lightning spirit body is low, so let's not consider this for now."

Lin Fan also had his own difficulties. After all, the larger the sect, the stricter the rules. "The Dharma will not be passed on to outsiders" is an oath that every disciple has to swear since childhood.

He could use his status and position to try to learn the unconventional magic of Wind Escape Technique, and it wouldn't be a problem for him to use the back door to give Lin Shan some special treatment.

It’s not a good risk to use the Thunder Escape Divine Ability.

Lin Shan also knew that he couldn't make things difficult for Lin Fan. He didn't have any thunder spirit body anyway, so he wouldn't be able to learn it even if he asked for it. He just needed to master the wind escape technique first. There was no need to be so greedy.

"Do what you can. Don't take any risks. I have a wind escape talisman that will be enough for now. Go ahead and do your thing. I'm not in a hurry."

Although he had used up all his Wind Escape Talismans, he usually only reported good news to his relatives, not bad news. Even though he couldn't wait to get it, he still told Lin Fan to take his time.

"Well, you must be careful when you go to Southern Xinjiang, especially the Black Lotus Sect. It is best not to get in touch with it if you can. This evil cult is very deep."

"understood."

After Lin Shan finished speaking, Brother Ji also stood on his shoulder and said goodbye to Lin Fan reluctantly.

"Oh, see you later, Lin Fan. When you are free, remember to come find us. Don't forget that you promised to work with me to expand the sect. The position of the Great Guardian of the Kun Sect will always be reserved for you!"

Lin Fan smiled and bowed to Brother Ji:
"Master, rest assured. Whenever I come down the mountain, I will follow you from afar and work with you to build the mighty Kun Sect!"

The three of them chatted and laughed, then parted ways.

Lin Shan strolled in Bianliang, passing through arch bridges, painted boats, gardens, and long streets step by step, passing through the hustle and bustle, lingering in restaurants and teahouses, and experiencing the rare worldly fireworks.

Brother Ji lay on his shoulder, looking around curiously, as if he had never seen the world before.

Passersby basically can't help but take a few more glances, after all, this combination is rarely seen in normal times.

A young man in white clothes with a chicken sitting on his shoulder.

It's really eye-catching.

But Lin Shan is a Jindan Zhenren after all. He has maintained his composure and composure, and can basically remain calm when facing mortals.

In the center of the city, the imperial palace stands on a planned meridian.

Carved railings and jade bricks, dragon eaves and phoenix walls.

The royal guards wearing golden helmets and silver armor on the city walls patrolled meticulously and conscientiously, holding long spears in hand, under the scorching sun.

Decades ago, most of the Imperial Guards were young masters of aristocratic families who were in office. They were loose and vulnerable, and were basically just for show.

After experiencing a catastrophe and being reborn, the new recruits are all elite border troops from all over the place, so their spirits and vigor have become much more sharp.

Lin Shan couldn't help but sigh, remembering how he was once brought in by Lei Yunzi and Lin Fan for a visit, and later he personally led troops into the Imperial Palace to snatch the black-faced Buddha statue.

Everything seems like yesterday, as if it were a dream.

Instead of going in, he turned and left.

One can feel that not only is there a large formation guarding it, but there are also righteous Golden Elixir masters in charge, maintaining the stability of the mortal dynasty.

Arriving at the south of the city, he relied on his memory to find the original 'Bowanghou Mansion', which was the Nightingale headquarters.

I realized that the building here has been replaced and the name of the plaque has also changed.

"The Office of the General of the Five Officials".

Lin Shan frowned and scanned the place with his spiritual sense. He found that the general's mansion was sparsely populated, with less than a hundred elderly, weak, women and children, and a few servants.

Turn around and leave, and find the black market.

Directly spend money to buy information and ask where the Nightingale headquarters is.

The capital city was a hodgepodge of all kinds of people, so it was easy to get the news. It wasn't long before I heard the news from a local gang.

Today, Nightingale’s headquarters is located in a royal palace in the west of the city.

Lin Shan was a little surprised. He didn't expect that Nightingale would be with a prince!
"Chenliu Palace".

He turned to the west of the city and just as he reached the gate of the palace, he heard the noise of toasting and clinking cups inside.

It turned out that the Prince of Chenliu was holding a banquet in the garden.

He did not force his way in, but instead paid a visit.

Personal soldiers stood guard on both sides of the door, ceremonial guards were placed inside and outside the door, and servants were responsible for receiving guests.

"Sir, please show me your invitation."

Lin Shan smiled slightly, and magic power surged in his hands. Several lightning threads emerged, crackling like firecrackers.

The servant was so frightened that he almost fell to the ground.

"Master Xianxian?"

Lin Shan nodded slightly, but in order to avoid trouble, he did not mention the name of Zixiao Sect. He thought that as a mere servant, he probably would not understand.

"I am a man from the mountains, and I have come to the capital to meet friends. Please inform the insiders."

The servant nodded quickly, found someone to take his place at the door, and stumbled into the yard.

Not long after, an old man in gorgeous clothes came out, followed by the young man. The old man looked thin, but still noble and elegant, with clear facial features and a steady and powerful gait.

"I am Zhao Wu, the Prince of Chenliu. I didn't know the Immortal Master was coming and failed to greet him. Please forgive me!"

Lin Shan smiled and replied, "Your Highness is too polite. I am a country bumpkin, so I cannot greet you with courtesy. I am here today just to visit a friend."

Prince Chenliu nodded, and did not rush to ask who he wanted to see. Instead, he turned sideways and raised his hand as an invitation.

"Master, please come in quickly. This is not a place for conversation. Let's go inside and talk in detail."

Lin Shan happily agreed and stepped over the threshold.

After he walked away, the guards and servants at the door dared to whisper to each other, and all they were discussing was how young this immortal master looked.

The key point is that there is a chicken lying on its shoulder!

This is really rare.

Of course, they were in the imperial capital of the Song Dynasty. After all, they worked for the royal palace and had some discerning eyes. Naturally, they would not think that it was an ordinary chicken. Perhaps it was some magical bird that storytellers had talked about.

Passing through the nine-curve corridor, it can be seen that the palace covers a fairly large area. In the garden, there are many scholars and writers watching dances and writing calligraphy.

On the way, Lin Shan and King Chen Liu were walking and chatting. When he took out his "Nightingale Guest Elder" token, King Chen Liu understood instantly.

"Master, you turned out to be Nightingale's disciple. We are now considered family members. Come with me."

He waved his hand to dismiss the servants and took Lin Shan to the backyard.

By turning a mechanism somewhere on the rockery, there was a rumbling sound, and the rockery moved away automatically, revealing a large hole with bluestone steps.

Prince Chenliu lifted his robe and walked down step by step. Lin Shan followed behind him. Brother Ji was quite quiet, looking around with his head erect.

The underground passage was two people wide and one person high, with oil lamps every five steps and bluestone pavement underfoot. It was dark and quiet, with only the sound of the two people's footsteps echoing.

About a mile away, the end is ahead.

Prince Chenliu knocked on the mechanism on the wall again, revealing a hole pointing downwards again, and noisy sounds finally came from inside.

After entering, what comes into view is a wide and huge underground square, brightly lit, covering an area of ​​about one acre, with two layers of guardrails dug around it, and cave dwellings on the upper and lower walls.

The field was also divided into several areas. Some places were bustling with people in black coming and going, probably accepting tasks or completing settlements and audits;
In some places, there are clanging sounds, as if they are forging iron, making common knives or hidden weapons;
In some places, there were constant shouting and a group of black-clad teenagers were doing horse stance and boxing, having been trained since childhood;

There were sheds built in some places, which seemed to be storage places.

This is the new headquarters of the killer organization Nightingale!

Prince Chenliu took Lin Shan and walked half a circle along the second-floor railing, then came to a cave dwelling opposite, pulled the door knocker and knocked twice.

"Please come in."

An old voice echoed from inside, and from the voice it was obvious that the person was quite old.

Prince Chenliu pushed the door open and walked in, followed by Lin Shan.

The space inside is spacious, with front and back halls, desks, coffee tables, bed screens, and a 70-year-old man sitting cross-legged on a cushion.

"Great Elder, this white-robed immortal master wants to see you. I saw that he was holding the Nightingale guest elder token, so I took the initiative to bring him here."

Prince Chenliu spoke quite politely and seemed to be quite familiar with the 70-year-old man.

The old man on the cushion had a gleaming look in his eyes. According to Prince Chenliu's introduction, he was undoubtedly the current Great Elder Nightingale, but his features vaguely resembled the outline of an old acquaintance.

Lin Shan understood what was going on, having already guessed the answer, and sighed inwardly that the world is unpredictable.

The other party showed hesitation. He couldn't see through the cultivation level of the young man in white in front of him. The key point was that he couldn't even see through the chicken on his shoulder!
Where did this master come from? I don’t seem to have made any friends with him before?
Nightingale guest elder?
Is it from grandpa's generation?
Lin Shan looked at him with a half-smile, and without saying a word, let him sit there and ponder.

After a long while, the 70-year-old man finally remembered vaguely and called out uncertainly:
"But. Senior Lin. Lin?"

Lin Shan nodded with a smile and acknowledged his identity.

The person in front of him was the grandson of the former Grand Elder Nightingale, the young man who had been asked by him to buy the "Innate Red Fruit" to break through the Qi training stage before he went to Yichuan Market.

In the blink of an eye, fifty years have passed. The Nightingale Grand Elder has long passed away, and his grandson is over 70 years old and has taken over the management of Nightingale for many years.

Now when I see Lin Shan and find that he has regained his youth, I am shocked and even more surprised!
For those who practice Taoism, who doesn’t know what rejuvenation means?
“Senior Lin, it really is you! Come on, come on, please take a seat!”

The current great elder of Nightingale quickly stood up and brought over a cushion, placed his hands on the main seat in front of the coffee table and invited him to take a seat, while he stood aside and did not dare to sit down.

When Prince Chenliu heard the word "senior", his pupils shrank and he clenched his hands.

Lin Shan didn't hesitate and sat down directly. Brother Ji took a look and asked.

"Where's my seat?"

"!!!"

Great Elder Nightingale was shocked!
A chicken can actually speak?
The Prince of Chenliu next to him was even more unbearable, and almost thought it was some kind of monster!

Lin Shan comforted the two: "This is my spiritual pet, you can also arrange a seat for him."

Great Elder Nightingale walked into the inner hall trembling, and brought out a cushion and placed it next to Lin Shan. Then Brother Ji jumped off his shoulder and sat on it with his two chicken claws hidden under his belly.

Prince Chenliu reacted at this time. Looking at the respectful attitude of Great Elder Nightingale, he immediately realized that this must not be an ordinary immortal master. He tactfully served tea and water to him.

Lin Shan told them not to be restrained and that if there were cushions available they could just sit down. The two men said they dared not and just stood aside with their heads bowed.

"After I left, when did Grand Elder Nightingale pass away?"

Brother Ji interrupted: "He has tea, but I don't?"

Prince Chenliu was stunned and quickly poured tea for Brother Ji.

Lin Shan felt a little helpless when being interrupted, and still looked at the current great elder.

The current Great Elder replied respectfully, "After Senior Lin passed away fifty years ago, Grandfather passed away in Bianliang in less than a year."

"Less than a year?"

Lin Shan calculated with his fingers and found that it seemed that the Supreme Elder passed away earlier than he expected, and died before the three evil sects captured Bianliang City.

He felt emotional and then asked about the subsequent changes in Nightingale headquarters.

The current elder told him everything without hiding anything.

"Later, I heard that the demon army had landed in the East China Sea and had fought their way through the eastern hinterland and headed straight for the Luosong Mountains. To be on the safe side, I led the Nightingale headquarters to move ahead and leave Bianliang."

"It was also at that time that I met the Prince of Chenliu who had also fled to Guanzhong in distress."

"It was not until the Righteous Sect led the royal family to counterattack and recapture this place and rebuild the city of Bianliang that the Prince of Chenliu was summoned to the capital and was rewarded with a mansion. I then led my old men to move back."

"In recent years, the cultivation world has been plagued by wars and natural and man-made disasters. However, the impact on the mortal world is not that great, and Nightingale has remained the same."

"Running a grey industry, working hard for the employer, earning some hard-earned money"

(End of this chapter)