Rivers and lakes in another world

Chapter 787 In-depth
What Zhang Liang said was very sincere, and Chen Zheng was immediately moved.

Just by describing it in words, we can tell that it is really not easy for Zhang Liang to maintain his original intention in such an environment. However, there is also an advantage. If it were not for Zhang Liang, Chen Zheng might not have been able to discover it in the past few years. It's so tricky. When faced with a large number of fanatical followers of the Earth God Religion, they might be alerted.

However, Chen Zheng's purpose was not to pass by, but to investigate, so Zhang Liang's kind reminder was remembered in his heart, but the action should be taken.

"Brother, I'm really tired after walking all the way. Can I go to your house to have a rest and drink some water?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Liang said that it was no problem. His home was still in a relatively remote location in the village. Not many people came here. If it weren't for medical treatment, there would be no outsiders to disturb him for a long time, and it was very safe.

Many people in the village now spend all day in the Temple of the Earth God, and there are even fewer people.

Although Zhang Liang's family can't be said to be very rich, they still have the ability to satisfy their hunger and drink water.

Chen Zheng followed Zhang Liang all the way into Shiqiao Village, and indeed made some discoveries along the way.

Statues of the Earth God are everywhere. They are made of wood and clay, and many of them are rough in workmanship. At first glance, they are made by the villagers themselves.

Before inserting incense and placing tribute, praying in a low voice, it looks the same as normal religious beliefs,
However, there are indeed traces of vitality on these statues, which makes ordinary people feel that there is an inexplicable feeling inside, which is very mysterious.

And the situation of the villagers is similar to what Zhang Liang said.

A little too persistent, to the point of obsession.

unusual.

Normal rural life should be yellow-haired, relaxed and happy, not to mention the hustle and bustle, but it is also peaceful and peaceful.

Nowadays, many people in the village almost don't leave the gate, they just pray wholeheartedly, and they always feel a little less humane.

It seems like a normal village, but it always feels weird. The source of this weirdness is the Earth God Cult.

Zhang Liang fetched water from his own well for Chen Zheng, and also took out the dry biscuits stored at home. Sometimes, this kind of stored grain was eaten when there was no time to live and cook. It was simple but practical.

A small earthen house, with a pair of cute dolls in the courtyard.He looks to be only five or six years old.

A man and a woman, Zhang Liang is very happy. He has both sons and daughters. Is there anything happier than this?I'm afraid not anymore.

The two children were playing in the mud, and their bodies were dirty, but the smiles on their faces were very sincere, and they were completely children's nature, and they had not been polluted by some bad things in society.

Chen Zheng asked while drinking water and eating cakes. "Brother Zhang, is my sister-in-law the one who disappeared mysteriously?"

Zhang Liang, who was originally talking eloquently, was taken aback when he heard it.

"How do you know, brother?"

"Brother's words are out of the question. I saw that you were dissatisfied with the Earth God Sect before, and the two children in your family are too big to see your sister-in-law. I guess it should be the mysterious missing person of the Earth God Sect you mentioned earlier." Zheng was very calm.

"Sure enough, I couldn't hide from the poor man's eyes. Xiaomin did have something to do, so he stopped the poor man." Zhang Liang immediately began to complain to Chen Zheng.

He feels that Chen Zheng is not an ordinary person, and he is very serious when he speaks when he has something to do with the Earth God Sect. It is obvious that he came for the Earth God Sect, not to hurry. Such a person does not need to say more, it must be official Zhang Liang regarded Chen Zheng as an official who came to inspect, so he came out to greet him.

These little thoughts are harmless, and Chen Zheng understands them.

The two little kids naturally didn't understand that. They were having fun playing, and they didn't know that their father beside them was talking about things that would make them easily attacked by the villagers.

It turned out that Zhang Liang's wife, Mrs. Zhang, was not a particularly devout believer in the Earth God Sect before. Compared with praying, she believed in labor more, and she was also an ingenious woman.

Zhang Liang farms and collects herbs, while Zhang cooks rice, makes all kinds of dry cakes, pickles, etc. that are convenient for storage, and at the same time weaves and mends some clothes at home and does some labor-saving farm work. This is already a good life.

However, as a member of the village, it is reasonable to go to pray within the Tushen Religion, just like worshiping ancestors and expressing one's best wishes.

It's just that the development of things is different from what I imagined. After going to the temple of the Earth God Sect a few times, Mrs. Zhang suddenly disappeared.

The children had no food that day, if Zhang Liang hadn't come back early, the children might have starved to death.

There is no possibility of anyone entering the house, but it is quite clean, not like a thief has entered.

Moreover, Mrs. Zhang is a person who loves children very much, and it is absolutely impossible for her to abandon her husband and son.

Zhang Liang searched around the village with some young and middle-aged men, but found no traces.One after another, people disappeared one after another, and some people in the village not only didn't find it strange, but they respected the belief in the Earth God Sect even more.

This also aroused Zhang Liang's suspicion.

There is no way, when all possibilities are ruled out.What I thought was the least possible thing at the beginning will become the most correct answer today.

It's just that the temple where the Tushen Sect is located is inherently mysterious. A few rural villagers cannot enter, and there is no way to find help. The county town doesn't care at all. As for going to the state capital?The journey is far away, who will take care of the children at home?Do you really have to rely on those folks who feel a little mentally abnormal?

Anyway, Zhang Liang couldn't trust these people until he met Chen Zheng today.

"Brother Zhang, let me tell you the truth. I did come to investigate this Earth God Sect. Don't say anything. After I have investigated enough content, I will definitely investigate clearly. But you should also be mentally prepared. If the Earth God If the person who teaches really does something bad, my sister-in-law may also..." Chen Zheng tried to persuade him with kind words.

Zhang Liang also felt sad when he heard the words, this was a picture that often appeared in his dreams, but he didn't dare to tell others that's all.

The man did not flick his tears lightly, but before he reached the point of grief, Zhang Liang couldn't calm down even more when he thought that the life and death of the married couple might be uncertain.

Chen Zheng comforted him, and then asked Zhang Liang to help him conceal his identity. He had to observe and observe carefully to see if he could investigate something about the Earth God Sect.

First, I took a look in the village.

It was indeed the same as what Zhang Liang said.

Even Chen Zheng, under the leadership of Zhang Liang, looked at the temple of the Earth God Sect from a distance. Although it is an earth-stone structure, it occupies a large area.

There are fluctuations in vitality inside, and there are warriors sitting in command, but the aura is not strong, and it is not threatening to Chen Zheng.

The only thing that needs to be feared is that the earth god they believe in does not know what it is. It is a huge problem whether the preaching relies on exercises or other powers.

But what is there to be afraid of now that Chen Zheng is already at the Tongmai state, even if he is directly reckless, there is nothing to worry about.

During the daytime, Chen Zheng searched the surroundings of the temple clearly, but he didn't know if there was any other way to escape.

Don't let the fish slip through the net at that time, it's not good to startle the snake, but Chen Zheng has already made preparations.

That night, Chen Zheng got up from Zhang Liang's guest room and came out quietly.

Zhang Liang was sleeping with his two children without knowing anything.

Chen Zheng walked all the way to the vicinity of the Earth Temple, and in order not to cause trouble for Zhang Liang, he put on night clothes.

Even at night, the earth temple is still brightly lit.

This is not the era on the blue star. At this time, the candles and grease used for lighting are not cheap things, and they burn day and night. This is a scene that only everyone in the county town has.

And a temple in the countryside can also do it, obviously there is a lot of money.

If it is true that no penny is taken from it as folk rumors say, then where does the Tushen Sect's gold and silver come from, and where does it get the resources to carry out corresponding management in the county?You really can’t treat others as fools.

What's more interesting is that at night, the number of guards of the Earth God Cult actually increases, but most of them are ordinary people who have undergone simple training, and their muscles are replenished through eating and exercising, so they are not considered real warriors.

Only a small number of people.

They also patrolled back and forth in small groups.

Such vigilance is needed in the countryside. I'm afraid there are some shady things.

Chen Zheng already had a strategy to deal with it, and took out a small incense box from his arms.

This is the magical incense made by the Procuratorate. Based on the original foundation, with the help of Xu Xiaoxiao and others, the effect has been greatly improved. It is colorless and odorless. It can quietly bring down the enemy, and it is easy to carry. Simple to use, it can be said that there is no more suitable method than this.

Just such a small box can easily put down a large group of people.

It has become one of the necessary things for the personnel of the Procuratorate to go outside.

Standard equipment.

With Chen Zheng's skilled operation, he successfully ignited the Mishen Incense, and through the matching method of use, led the Misc to the Earth Temple.

The effect is very obvious, and people feel dizzy when they touch it.

Dozing off for no reason, I thought it was because I didn't have a good rest, but it was actually the effect of the incense.

As one person fell, some people noticed something unusual, but they were hit before they could warn others, and they fell down dizzy without saying anything.

The patrol team on the periphery was brought down so easily.

Chen Zheng wore a special nasal plug, which was soaked with the antidote of Mishenxiang, so that he could walk in the environment around Mishenxiang safely.

Chen Zheng directly chose to enter from the main entrance without thinking too much.

There is no defensive means such as formations.

Chen Zheng could enter calmly. There were already some downed people on the ground, some were wearing the clothes of the Earth God Sect, and some were obviously ordinary people.

But is it really that simple?

When Chen Zheng came in, there was a sound of piercing through the air behind him, and someone was sneaking behind him, but the strength was really unflattering, at least it seemed to Chen Zheng that the effect was very ordinary.

The cultivation base of the visitor is not high, but there are two brushes to be able to avoid Mishenxiang.

Chen Zheng slapped the long sword stabbing from behind.

He knocked it to the ground with his backhand, ready to grab the tongue.

The assailant was obviously very clever, and immediately backed away, muttering something, and soon one by one thorns appeared to attack Chen Zheng, preparing for a millennium kill.

Chen Zheng waved a few saber qi casually, and it was easily broken.

The assailant turned pale with fright, realizing that his ability was resolved in two or three strokes, obviously he was not an ordinary person.Immediately ready to start.

There were no surprises.

run away.

At the same time, a rock-like shell suddenly appeared, apparently created to protect him from retreating.

However, under the influence of Chen Zheng's saber energy, he was vulnerable.

It was easily torn apart and successfully left a little mark on the attacker's leg.The defensive methods he was proud of seemed to have no effect at all in the face of this incomparably sharp saber energy.

"If you run again, you won't necessarily aim at your legs next time." Chen Zheng said quietly.

The attacker also knew the current situation and acted like a hero. He turned around and knelt down and said, "I didn't know that this hero is coming. Please spare my life."

In the face of life, this person from the Earth God Religion also reacted very quickly.

However, Chen Zheng still followed the instructions of the dynasty and checked his whole body. He pulled out all the clothes except for the innermost clothes. After confirming that there were no fangs, he finally felt relieved.

"Tell me, what are you doing here?"

The attacker was a middle-aged man with a goatee, who was also the priest of this earth temple.

There are not many scenes like this, but he is not stupid to know that he can't afford to mess with this, so he answers every question.

"Back to the hero, the little old man is Pei Qian, who is the priest of this Earth God Temple. If the hero doesn't like the influence of the spirit and has important matters, if you do it, then there is no need. My Earth God Sect is a genuine belief. Don't do anything illegal."

Just after Pei Qian finished speaking, she felt that she was innocent, but she didn't do anything bad.

It's a pity that it was clearly recorded, so there is nothing to quibble about the fundamental way.

It was precisely because Pei Qian was afraid of death that he let Chen Zheng know a lot of things.

If you encounter some fanatics at the beginning, you may not be able to get a living.

However, people like Pei Qian cherished their own destiny, so there were no related problems.

First of all, this earth temple.In fact, Pei Qian was nothing more than an executor of the decisions made by the upper echelons of the Earth God Sect.

As for why he was not fascinated by the divine incense, it was very simple. Pei Qian was more vigilant.Before he was hit, he noticed something was wrong and prepared to run. He blocked his mouth and nose in advance and did not inhale a large amount.

So don't get carried away.Pei Qian is also a person who has been in the rivers and lakes and knows a little bit of kung fu, but compared with Chen Zheng, she is at a disadvantage.

(End of this chapter)