It was said that there was a necromancer named Yun Zhongzi in Mount Zhongnan. He was an immortal who had attained Dao for thousands of years. He had a friendship with Taishang Laojun. After receiving the order, he rode on clouds and fog. He saw a demon qi rising into the sky in the southeast. Yun Zhongzi nodded and said,"" It's no wonder that you're so angry. They're just thousand-year-old foxes hiding in Zhaoge's royal palace in human form. They must be the ones who stole the Golden Core. If we don't get rid of them soon, they'll be a big problem." I'm a monk with compassion as my foundation. I'm here to get rid of such a demon for my friend.。”
When he went back, he summoned the Golden Cloud Boy and said,"You and I will take a section of the withered pine branch. I will sharpen a wooden sword and go to Zhaoge to get rid of this evil spirit."”
"Why don't you use your sword to cut off the evil and eliminate the root of the disaster?" asked Jinxia Boy.”
Yun Zhongzi replied with a smile," You're just a fox spirit. You don't need my sword. This wooden sword is enough."”
The boy took a pine branch and handed it to Yun Zhongzi. After cutting it into a wooden sword, he instructed Jinxia Boy,""Disciple, guard the entrance well. I'll be right back.”Then he left Mount Zhongnan and headed toward Zhaoge on a cloud.
King Zhou felt refreshed and full of energy after using the Jindan. He remembered that he had not been involved in government affairs for a long time. Prime Minister Shang Rong came to invite him several times, but Prime Minister Bi Gan simply avoided him. He had not come to Longevity Immortal Palace for several days. As an emperor, he had failed in his duty. It was reasonable for him to cause dissatisfaction among the old officials.
King Zhou, Emperor Xin, was not a lecher who loved beauties over the country. There were many beauties in the world, but there was only one country. He knew very well which one was more important. Moreover, he had been fooling around in Longevity Immortal Palace for several months. There were also the Queen, concubines and beauties in the palace. He could not be blinded by a leaf and neglect others. Therefore, King Zhou temporarily left Longevity Immortal Palace and went to Queen Jiang's palace to rest. The next morning, he came to the Golden Palace in a refreshed mood. He saw that all the ministers were gathered, Prime Minister Bi Gan and Prime Minister Shang Rong had nothing to do, and the whole palace was silent.
In fact, the ministers also had their own difficulties. The Emperor was indulging in debauchery every day and ignored the court affairs for months. What could they do? Two ministers who couldn't make decisions and a group of headless ministers could only look at each other. Everyone knew it and pretended to be confused. When King Zhou entered the palace, he forgot to pay his respects and shouted three times, as if the emperor was a stranger who had suddenly barged into the golden palace and turned a blind eye.
King Zhou was unhappy, and his face darkened.
Fortunately, Prime Minister Bi Gan was the first to react and hurriedly shouted,"Your humble subject Bi Gan greets Your Majesty. Long live our king, long live, long live.”
The ministers focused their eyes and saw that the emperor had arrived. They all knelt down, trembling with fear. King Zhou sat on the dragon throne and felt a little better. He said,"Beloved ministers, please rise."
Prime Minister Shang Rong came forward and reported,"Your Majesty has not attended court for a long time. The vassals of the world are waiting for the imperial edict. They ask why Your Majesty has not come to the main hall for so many days. There are many speculations. Moreover, the people were not happy today, and the floods and droughts were uneven. The people were displaced and miserable. I hope Your Majesty will pay attention to the government from now on, correct the mistakes of the past, get rid of calumny, alienate people, and work hard to sympathize with the people. Only in this way could the world return to its heart, the bamboo report peace, the country be rich and the people rich, and the four seas receive endless blessings. I hope Your Majesty will take note of it."
King Zhou did not think much of it. He thought that this old thing was just trying to scare people and was afraid that the world would be in chaos. He retorted,"I heard that the four seas are safe and the people are happy. Only the Northern Sea has rebelled. Grand Preceptor Wen Zhong has already sent troops to encircle and suppress it. Besides, the court has two prime ministers in charge, and I do things for them, how can there be any trouble of obstruction? You're making a fuss and full of nonsense."
Prime Minister Shang Rong wanted to argue, but King Zhou waved his hand and said,"What else do you have to report? Tell me one by one.”
The ministers looked around, but no one dared to step forward. What a joke. The emperor was not in a good mood and no one wanted to come out and provoke this misfortune. Just as he was in a dilemma, the Meridian Gate official came in and reported,"There is an alchemist in Mount Zhongnan who wishes to meet Your Majesty. He has a secret matter to discuss. I dare not agree to it without permission.”
King Zhou was slightly stunned. What alchemist? To put it bluntly, he was just an old Taoist with a cow's nose. After cultivating for a few days, he became an immortal warrior and pretended to be mysterious. However, on second thought, the civil and military officials were still waiting on him. It was boring. It was better to let this alchemist have a chat, so that the officials would not discuss it and he would not be called a remonstrant. So he issued an edict,"Summon him to the palace to see the king."”
Walking on auspicious clouds, Yun Zhongzi entered the Meridian Gate, crossed the Nine Dragon Bridge, walked on the main road, wore a loose robe with large sleeves, held a horsetail whisk, and wore a pair of cloud-stepping shoes. He could fight at night, climb the mountain like a tiger crouching on the dust, and kneel down like a dragon in the sea. He was a true immortal.
Yun Zhongzi carried a flower basket in his left hand and a horsetail whisk in his right hand. He walked to the front of the Dripping Eaves. Seeing that King Zhou didn't kneel down, he simply bowed and said,""Your Majesty, I bow."
King Zhou was displeased." What's your name, Taoist? Where are you from?" he asked.”
"I live in the Jade Pillar Cave of Zhongnan Mountain," Yun Zhongzi answered.”
What brings you to Zhaoge?"
Yun Zhongzi didn't nag as he got straight to the point,"I had nothing to do and was gathering herbs on the peak. Suddenly, I saw a demonic aura permeating the Zhaoge and a strange aura coming from the forbidden door. I was afraid that Your Majesty would be trapped by that demon. My Taoist heart is not lacking, and my good thoughts are always with you. I have come to see Your Majesty, get rid of this demon, and return Zhaoge to a safe place.”
King Zhou sneered and said," My Zhaoge is an open and aboveboard place. Where would there be any evildoers under the bright and clear sky? Who saw them?"”
Yun Zhongzi answered seriously," Your Majesty, you don't know that. That evildoer disguises herself as a human and is good at hiding. If she knew that there was a monster in the palace, she would not dare to show her face." Therefore, if His Majesty did not recognize this demon, she could take the opportunity to bewitch and harm the imperial court. If it is not removed for a long time, it will certainly lead to great harm.”
Yun Zhongzi wasn't exaggerating. The palace wasn't peaceful recently. The palace maids often went missing, which had caused a panic. King Zhou was also confused. After hearing Yun Zhongzi's words, he also doubted it. If there was really a monster, he would kill it. If there was no monster, he would just treat it as a joke. Therefore, he asked,""Since there is a demonic aura in the palace, what can be used to suppress it?”
Yun Zhongzi opened the flower basket and took out a sword cut from pine branches. Holding it in his hand, he said to King Zhou,""Your Majesty, this sword is called the Great Ravager. It has the divine power to intimidate demons and devils.”
After saying that, Yun Zhongzi presented the sword to King Zhou.
King Zhou took the sword and asked,"Where is this thing?"”
"Hanging it in the palace coat," replied Yun Zhongzi. Three days later, it will come true."
King Zhou immediately ordered the messenger to hang this sword in front of the building.”
The messenger received the order and left.
King Zhou smiled at Yun Zhongzi and said," Sir, you have such Taoist skills. You are familiar with Yin and Yang and can detect evil spirits. Why don't you stay in the palace? In the future, you can also wear purple clothes and have a wife and children. You will have endless enjoyment. What do you think?"”
Yun Zhongzi shook his head and declined, saying," I've traveled all over the world. I'm free and unfettered. When I'm free, I sleep in the mountains. My dream is to attend the Peach Banquet." There are too many rules and regulations in the palace. I'm afraid it's not suitable for me to live here. I thank Your Majesty for asking me to stay, but it's really difficult for me to obey.”
After saying that, he did not accept the gold and silver. He left the nine halls and left the Meridian Gate, disappearing without a trace.
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