Transmigration begins with archery training

Two centurions stepped forward to report on the summary of the operation.

About a month ago, members of the Witch God Cult infiltrated Poyang County and coerced the abbot of Jinzhong Temple to help them conceal their identities.

The specific reasons are still unclear.

"My lord, in this encirclement and suppression, we killed a total of twenty-eight cultists of the Witch God, including six who had reached the Bone Refinement stage and fifteen who had reached the Blood Refinement stage."

"In terms of numbers, it's about the same as the previous roundup."

“The pilgrims and locals on the mountain were all checked one by one, and they were only released after it was confirmed that there were no problems. Anyone whose identity could not be confirmed on the spot was imprisoned in the county jail.”

Liu Jinkui clenched his fists: "Theoretically speaking, it's very difficult for anyone to escape."

"It's difficult~"

Xiang Tingchun stared at them with eyes like an eagle: "So, someone still missed it?"

"Excuse me, my lord!"

Liu Jinkui knelt down on one knee: "The Witch God Cult is treacherous and cunning, using the people as human shields. The scene is too chaotic. But even if they run away, at most one or two lackeys will leave. They will definitely not dare to cause trouble again in the future!"

There were some things that Xiang Tingchun couldn't say outright.

He paused for a moment, then spoke again: "Clear out Jinzhong Temple, and gather all the followers of the Witch God together, dead or alive, for me to count personally."

"Yes!"

A bloody battle has come to a complete end.

However, most of this blood came from ordinary people.

Judging by appearances, at least forty or fifty people are dead.

"A sin!"

On the way down the mountain, Xu Wencai kept muttering, "If I were in command, I would never have let so many people die in vain."

"Keep bragging."

Zhu Tong was also very dissatisfied with today's situation: "Damn it, I thought Xiang Tingchun was some kind of good person, but it turns out he's just a man who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals."

"You two, don't you want your tongues anymore?!"

General Fang cast a warning glance at him.

"My lord, I was just joking. Commander Xiang's command was excellent!"

Xu Wencai immediately changed his tune.

Zhu Tong snorted coldly and said nothing more.

"Ugh……"

General Fang shook his head and didn't pursue the matter further: "Fortunately, the Witch God Cult has been wiped out, so no more people will die."

Recently, quite a few people have mysteriously disappeared around Poyang County.

Chen Sanshi walked silently to the side.

What were the common people to the officials of ancient feudal dynasties?

They are merely NPCs creating production value in their simulation game. As long as individuals can gain greater benefits from something, the number of NPCs lost is just a number to them.

It serves Xiang Tingchun right that he made a wasted trip.

Moreover, he had no way to bring the matter to the forefront for investigation.

After all, it was done secretly, behind the back of the imperial court.

"I've got the jade box and the key."

Chen Sanshi quickened his pace: "I want to see what it is, so they'll fight it to the death."

……

However, with a single order, all eighty-odd monks of Jinzhong Temple were imprisoned, the entire temple was cleared out and sealed off, and no one was allowed to go up the mountain without permission.

Inside the Mahavira Hall.

More than twenty corpses of witch doctors were neatly arranged under the sixteen-foot-tall golden statue of the Buddha. Xiang Tingchun took a short knife and disemboweled them one by one, letting blood and organs flow all over the ground.

Where is it?!

The leader was killed, and the others were captured.

As a result, Xiang Tingchun suffered minor injuries, and the items could not be found?

He turned the entire Jinzhong Temple upside down.

There were footsteps outside the palace.

Luo Dongquan stepped into the main hall, but upon seeing the filth on the ground, he instinctively took a half-step back, clasped his hands, and said, "My lord, I'm back."

Xiang Tingchun angrily threw away his short sword and said in a deep voice, "Did any martial arts school masters leave midway through today's banquet?"

"Replying to your question, sir."

Luo Dongquan replied, "The masters of the four major martial arts schools, Tianyuan, Tailei, Zhaoshi, and Yunhe, have been in the Babao Restaurant the whole time. Wang Zhi and I have been watching them."

Xiang Tingchun then asked, "Where are their men?"

"They're all here."

Luo Dongquan lowered his head and said, "I have summoned all the martial arts school disciples above the Bone Refining Realm to the Eight Treasures Pavilion. Not a single one is missing."

"Are you sure?!"

Xiang Tingchun emphasized his words.

Luo Dongquan lowered his head even further, almost touching the ground: "This subordinate confirms!"

"Old Luo, there's no need to be so nervous. I trust you to handle things."

Xiang Tingchun paced back and forth in the main hall with his hands behind his back.

He felt depressed.

It seems the item was most likely taken away by someone who slipped through the net.

"grown ups."

Luo Dongquan asked, "Could it be that the magical treasure has not been found?"

Xiang Tingchun narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and then spoke:

"Old Luo, go tell the four major martial arts schools that the item is in my hands."

"They can have it, but they have to exchange it for something."

"First, I need a sufficient supply of medicinal herbs; the supply for each person in the garrison should be at least doubled."

"Second, the four major martial arts schools and local gentry must donate silver and grain to support my campaign next spring."

"Third, all the martial arts schools in the city must gather three hundred people for me, and at least three of them must be trained in bone-strengthening techniques."

"If they do the above three things, I will give them the celestial treasure."

Luo Dongquan couldn't believe it: "Sir, isn't this too harsh?"

"ruthless?"

Xiang Tingchun sneered: "Do you know what old man Liang said to me that night?"

He said that if I obtained the magic treasure, I could become the Grand Commander of the Left Army within twenty years, and the four major martial arts schools could also be established in the capital and become top-notch martial arts schools in the world.

"Compared to that, what's so hard about spending some money and bleeding money out?"

"Your Excellency is wise."

Luo Dongquan said, "With money and resources, it seems that as long as the Ministry of War approves the document, you will be able to make a great contribution next year."

"By the way, Lao Luo."

Xiang Tingchun changed the subject, saying, "You're almost at the organ refinement stage too. I just remember Liang Feng has some good medicinal herbs. I'll ask for them and share half with you."

"Since you value me so highly, Commander, I will repay you with my life!"

Luo Dongquan thanked him and was about to carry out the order.

"One more thing."

Xiang Tingchun stopped him: "The new magistrate will arrive in a while. For some reason, the commander of the military governor's office is also said to be coming early. Remember to make good arrangements and make sure that the same thing happens again."

"Yes!"

Luo Dongquan accepted the order.

Xiang Tingchun watched his departing figure with a deep gaze.

Immortal treasure...

They were either successfully taken away by the Witch God Cult, or they were hidden near the Golden Bell Temple.

There's nothing that can be done about the former, but we can still look for the latter slowly.

In short, let's get the martial arts school to pay up first, otherwise it will be too late.

"His Majesty intends to cultivate a new group of generals in the northern border. As long as they win a brilliant battle, they can attract attention."

"Once the Grand Coordinator steps down, I'll definitely be brought under the command of the new Grand Coordinator."

They had been trapped in Poyang County for three generations.

Xiang Tingchun is determined to break free from this predicament, no matter what.

Even if the entire population of Poyang becomes his stepping stone, he doesn't care.

……

Military settlement.

After cooperating with the headcount, Chen Sanshi hurriedly went home, dug out the exquisite jade box from the ground in the backyard, then returned to his bedroom, locked the door, and took out the key from his pocket.

The key is made of pure jade, with a very complex structure and intricate patterns. Not only is the front end irregularly shaped, but it also fits perfectly into the keyhole of the box.

Just as the book describes, each box has a corresponding jade key. If the jade key is destroyed, even a deity cannot open the box.

Insert the jade key and turn the mechanism.

With a "click," the wooden box opened.

Inside was another metal box.

Fortunately, the metal box no longer needs a key to open.

Open the lid.

It was filled with a pale yellow unidentified substance that felt slightly warm and soft to the touch, somewhat like animal fat.

"kerosene?"