I am Zhao Zhijing, a poor Taoist priest, and I have disciples all over the world.

Chapter 112 Man-made Disaster
"Hahahahahaha!"

"Brother Zhao, we haven't seen each other for more than half a year. I didn't expect that you have left Chongyang Palace and come to Huashan Yunv Peak to build a temple and preach!"

"I never expected that I could defeat the Red Snake Fairy Li Mochou and Xiao Longnu together, and make the Huashan Gentleman Sword famous!"

Zhao Zhijing sighed, it was true that man proposes, God disposes. How could someone, a Taoist priest like him, come up with the idea of using the word "gentleman" to earn a reputation in the martial arts world?

Huashan Zhao Dezhu sounds better than Huashan Gentleman Sword.

I should not have come to Huashan earlier and should have gone to Wudang Mountain instead.

"Brother Lu, please stop making fun of me. I am not worthy of the title of Huashan Gentleman Sword. Please don't mention it again."

Seeing that Zhao Zhijing looked extremely determined, Lu Youjiao thought that Zhao Zhijing was truly a great man who valued no fame, and he couldn't help but admire him even more.

In fact, what he didn't know was that when his disciples usually mentioned the titles such as "Master Zhao of Mount Hua" and "Master Zhao of Jade Maiden Peak" that were circulated in the martial arts world, Zhao Zhijing did not restrict them and just did not allow them to say "Gentleman Sword of Mount Hua".

It sounds unlucky.

I may not use it, but I absolutely cannot live without it.

"Don't mention it! It's just a coincidence. Gang leader Huang ordered me to come to Huashan to handle some gang affairs. When I arrived in Sanqin area, I heard people talking about the glorious deeds of Brother Zhao in the streets and alleys, as long as there are people in the underworld."

Now the Taoist temple has not been built yet, so they can only use the living quarters to entertain guests. Lu Youjiao is generous and honest, so he simply does not go into the house, but talks with Zhao Zhijing on the platform, and they can also enjoy the scenery of Huashan at the same time.

Since they met in Xianyang, Zhao Zhijing had a very good impression of Lu Youjiao. This man was honest and upright, and was very kind to his recognized friends.

Zhao Zhijing felt that the praise he just gave was sincere and without any flattery.

"Since you are here, Brother Lu, if you don't mind my humble place, why don't you stay for two days? Although I don't have good wine to treat you, I can use the scenery of Huashan Mountain as a favor."

Lu Youjiao waved his hand and said, "I am just a beggar. I am satisfied with having a roof over my head to keep out the rain and some leftovers to fill my stomach."

"It's just that this mission was personally assigned by Gang Leader Huang, and there can be no mistakes, so I can only say sorry to Brother Zhao."

At this time, the two of them had arrived at the stone steps leading to the cold pond on the mountain. The cold pond was also a wonder. Zhao Zhijing gave his apprentice an order and took Lu Youjiao up to watch it.

Lu Youjiao also asked the Beggar Gang disciples who followed him up the mountain to stay where they were, and he followed Zhao Zhijing forward alone.

"Since we are in the Huashan area, if Brother Lu can be of any use to you, just let me know anytime."

Zhao Zhijing knew that there was no force in the world more well-informed than the Beggars' Sect.

Moreover, among the Beggars' Sect, three of the four elders are either dead, fleeing or injured, leaving only Lu Youjiao, the Nine-Pocket Elder of the Dirty Clothes Sect, in charge of the overall situation. Since Huang Rong personally instructed him to come to Huashan to do things, it must not be a trivial matter.

Lu Youjiao was silent for a while, until he crossed the stone bridge and came to the cold pond at the foot of the high hill, then he spoke again.

"Thank you for your kindness, Brother Zhao, but this matter involves too many people and involves a big secret in the underworld."

After listening to this, Zhao Zhijing felt that Lu Youjiao was really honest and straightforward, and he didn't beat around the bush when he spoke. Since he didn't want to mention it, he decided to talk about something else.

"I'm sorry, since this is Brother Lu's gang's business, I shouldn't ask too much."

"But I do have a favor to ask of you. When Brother Lu finishes handling the affairs of the gang and returns to see your gang leader Huang, could you please give me a message that Yang Guo, who was personally sent to Chongyang Palace by the hero Guo Jing, has now come to Huashan with me?"

Lu Youjiao nodded without hesitation and said, "For such a small matter, Old Lu will definitely help convey the message."

"Then I would like to thank you in advance." Zhao Zhijing thanked him and then told Lu Youjiao the origin of the cold pond.

"Brother Lu, don't underestimate this cold pond. It is one of the eight great water places in the world, and its name is Chexiang Pond."

"It is said that this deep pool leads directly to the Yellow River. Even Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty prayed for rain here."

Lu Youjiao looked at the deep pool and found it was indeed pitch black and bottomless, but he was a rough man and had limited interest in scenery and history.

Instead, when he heard Zhao Zhijing say that this place leads directly to the Yellow River, he remembered the task that Gang Leader Huang had assigned to him.

I didn't want to bring it up at first, but after thinking about it, I felt that considering Zhao Zhijing's martial arts and character, it would be a great help if he could help with this matter.

Besides, the Beggars' Sect has always been on good terms with the Quanzhen Sect, and now Master Zhao Zhijing and his disciples have settled in Mount Huashan. If I don't speak up to remind them, I won't be able to live with my conscience if something really happens in the future.

"Brother Zhao, don't blame Lao Lu for being so indecisive. After careful consideration, I think it's better to tell you about this matter."

Zhao Zhijing saw Lu Youjiao's serious expression and knew that it must be a serious matter. He nodded and said, "If it were someone else, I would have declined politely for overstepping my authority."

"But if it is what Brother Lu has decided to say, I should listen attentively."

At this moment, the two of them were at the edge of the cold pond, with no one around them, so there was no need to worry about eavesdropping.

Lu Youjiao thought for a moment, sorted out his thoughts, and said, "Brother Zhao, you are certainly aware of the zombies that appeared in the Yellow River ten years ago. This is why Old Lu came to Huashan this time."

Zhao Zhijing nodded. Last year, Chen Zhiquan and other Quanzhen sect disciples mistakenly entered the Gongping sect's ambush to deal with Ouyang Feng after discovering zombies near Xianyang.

But come to think of it, in nearly a year, I have never seen a zombie with my own eyes. Could it be that someone near Huashan has discovered one?
Lu Youjiao continued, "Five years ago, Gang Leader Huang discovered something strange about the evil spirit Humiliating Root targeting the monks, and secretly ordered us to investigate carefully."

"I'm not bragging, Old Lu. The Beggars' Sect has disciples all over the world and is the most well-informed in the martial arts world. Coupled with the careful planning of the leader Huang, it still took several years and a lot of effort to find out some useful information half a year ago."

"And Gang Leader Huang deduced a conclusion based on this."

Zhao Zhijing knew that what Lu Youjiao would talk about next was the secrets of the martial arts world, so he listened carefully.

"The Yellow River zombies are not a punishment from heaven, but a man-made disaster caused by the root of evil!"

Even though Zhao Zhijing had a profound cultivation, he was still stunned when he heard this speculation and looked at Lu Youjiao in surprise.

It’s not because of the existence of zombies that the Fairness Church came into being, but it’s because of the existence of the Fairness Church that the zombies appeared?

This means that the zombies are not monsters or demons, but things that are completely controlled by humans!
"Before Lao Lu came to Huashan, he had already gone to Huayin. In the past month or so, more than a dozen Beggars' Sect disciples have disappeared one after another."

"Although I'm not sure whether it has anything to do with the evil spirit of the source of trouble, but Brother Zhao, you'd better be more careful!"

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