"No gift!"

Emperor Zhao Ning smiled in a gentle voice.

As far as he knew, these two children, following Abbot Sanzang and Marquis Xuanyong, had fought against the Black Fox King many times.

Even at some critical moments, it turned the tide of the battle!

Reward!

Therefore, Emperor Zhao Ning ordered people from the Ministry of Revenue to come and give Chen Xiaohu and Hua Xiaolan each three thousand taels of silver, plus a box of gold, silk, pearls and jade!
This time, Emperor Zhao Ning led the crowd to Shaolin to pay homage, and brought a lot of incense money!
"Your Majesty, please!"

Abbot Sanzang talked with Emperor Zhao Ning for a few words and then invited him to visit the temple.

"Abbot Sanzang, you're welcome."

Emperor Zhao Ning smiled slightly.

Soon, under the guidance of Abbot Sanzang, they began to visit the Forest of Steles.

On the left side of the Forest of Steles is Xilai Hall.

To the right of the Forest of Steles is Ciyu Hall.

After the Forest of Steles is the Hall of Heavenly Kings.

After passing through the Hall of Heavenly Kings, you will reach the Main Hall.

……

When Emperor Zhao Ning visited Shaolin Temple, Abbot Sanzang and others would tell him the historical origins from time to time. The former quoted from scriptures and references, and could easily talk about some Buddhist interests.

So that the people who accompanied the emperor on the tour did not feel bored.

This room.

When everyone visited Shaolin Temple.

at the same time.

Commander Wang ordered the captains of the Imperial Guard to bring their own troops and garrison in important places of Shaolin Temple, such as the Drum Tower, Arhat Hall, and the Monastery.

This time, Gongjin is in charge of the overall safety of Shaolin.

Naturally, we have to contact Commander Wang.

After arranging the work at hand, Commander Wang came to Gong Jin and said in a serious tone:
"Respectfully, Master, on the way here, Lin Xuan told me that he met the Black Fox King and a demon who he suspected to be the Thousand-Faced Demon."

Hearing this, Gong Jin was surprised:
"what?!"

"Thousand-Faced Demon?"

"That Thousand-Faced Demon is quite capable and is good at transforming into other people's appearances to commit crimes. If he were to sneak into Shaolin Temple, it would be bad for the Emperor!"

Gongjin looked solemn, realizing the seriousness of the problem.

He hurriedly instructed Commander Wang:

"Commander Wang, you imperial guards must conduct a thorough investigation!"

Commander Wang nodded and said:
"Of course we need to investigate carefully."

His tone gradually became serious:

"But... Respectfully, Master, can you guarantee that the Thousand-Faced Demon will not sneak into the Shaolin Temple?"

"I will keep a close eye on the monks in the temple." He said in a deep and respectful voice.

Done.

He was about to turn around and leave to check it out.

But Commander Wang stopped him.

"Commander Wang, what do you mean?"

"Master Gongjin, you don't know that Lin Xuan just told me that he has the ability to see through the Thousand-Faced Demon. Once he finds the Thousand-Faced Demon, he will inform us. Then I hope we can act out a show with him together!"

"Oh, this kid..."

Gongjin's expression suddenly became playful.

He did not doubt Lin Xuan's ability, so he naturally believed in him.

"What to do?"

Gongjin asked curiously.

"Close the door and beat the dog..."

……

Lin Xuan is the disciple of Abbot Sanzang and the person specifically selected by the emperor to accompany him.

Along the way, he naturally followed Emperor Zhao Ning, traveling around to protect his safety.

From time to time, he would add a few words when the master was preaching Buddhism, which made the civil servants look at him with new eyes.

Unexpectedly, Marquis Xuanyong is so knowledgeable and talented.

Soon, half an hour passed.

It's time for lunch.

After visiting the Sixth Patriarch Hall, everyone went to have lunch.

But during the meal, Lin Xuan, Tang Xiaolong, Chen Xiaohu and Hua Xiaolan were completely dumbfounded.

The four of them had eaten in the Shaolin Temple's dining hall for a year or two. This was the first time they saw the brother who cooked make the food so delicious!
The key point is that this time, half of the dishes are meat!
Tang Xiaolong even suspected that Shaolin Temple had pried people from the imperial kitchen here.

The brothers were eating and chatting.

Suddenly, Lin Xuan seemed to have discovered something, his eyes widened, but he quickly returned to normal.

It turned out that while they were eating, a group of young monks walked in.

One of them looked a little childish and fair-skinned, but he was actually the Thousand-Faced Demon in disguise!
The dining hall is not big and cannot accommodate so many people eating at the same time.

As far as Lin Xuan knew, most of the martial monks on duty had special young monks to deliver meals to them.

These little monks should have come in to serve meals to the monks.

Unexpectedly, the Thousand-Faced Demon took the opportunity to sneak in.

It's really interesting.

At the beginning, Lin Xuan was worried that the Black Fox King and the Thousand-Faced Demon would not dare to come in.

Now, I feel relieved after seeing the Thousand-Faced Demon.

Lin Xuan ate quietly, but in fact, he was secretly sending a message to Commander Wang in the room.

Upon learning that the Thousand-Faced Demon had appeared, Commander Wang remained calm, and everyone else seemed to have the same idea and did not alert the enemy.

……

After lunch.

Emperor Zhao Ning wants to rest for a while.

After all, the journey to Shaolin today was quite bumpy.

After His Majesty fell asleep.

Lin Xuanze told Abbot Sanzang and others about the Thousand-Faced Demon.

Of course, it was just telepathy.

It must be said that the Thousand-Faced Demon is extremely powerful.

While Emperor Zhao Ning was resting, this devil transformed himself and became a guard beside the emperor.

It seems that the Black Fox King has great ambitions...

Fortunately, Lin Xuan had already seen through the tricks of these demons.

By reminding Commander Wang from time to time, the Thousand-Faced Demon failed.

……

The emperor took a nap for half an hour before slowly getting up.

Next, Abbot Sanzang and others accompanied the emperor and his ministers to visit Shaolin Temple again.

It was not until the sun was setting and dusk had fallen that everyone arrived at the abbot's courtyard.

According to Emperor Zhao Ning's original itinerary, he would stay in Shaolin for a total of three days and two nights.

Today I am just looking up at the precious appearances of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

The official worship will be tomorrow!
At dinner time.

Lin Xuan saw the Thousand-Faced Demon again, but this demon had changed his identity and became a warrior monk guarding the Arhat Hall.

During the day, the Thousand-Faced Demon kept changing his identities and was not in a hurry to take action.

It looks like we have to wait until night.

Abbot Sanzang, Master Gongjin, Commander Wang and the others were all meticulous people. They had already anticipated that if the Black Fox King wanted to commit a crime, it would definitely happen at night.

To this end, the necessary precautions were deployed in advance, and everything was just waiting for the Black Fox King and others to take the bait.

……

evening.

Emperor Zhao Ning was sleeping in the abbot's courtyard, and Commander Wang was waiting outside the door.

Hai hour time.

Several groups of the best fighters from the Black Fox Gang, no less than one hundred people, took advantage of the dark night and strong wind, and launched an offensive against Shaolin under the order of the Black Fox King!
Among them, there were even two giant pythons that were more than 20 meters long. Their bodies were like buckets, they had fangs in their mouths, and they breathed out fishy air, which made people tremble with their legs when they saw them.

The first to discover it were naturally the monks in the temple.

Seeing a large number of Black Fox Gang members coming, he immediately shouted a warning:

"not good!"

"The Black Fox Gang is attacking the temple, everyone be careful!"

The words fell.

The whole temple realm!

In the Dharma Academy, martial monks who had reached the Qi Yuan realm almost simultaneously jumped out holding Arhat sticks and surrounded the black fox soldiers.

at the same time.

The Royal Guards also reacted quickly, drew their swords, and fought together with the monks!

Elder Xuanfeng, Elder Zhaozhen, and Elder Longchuan seemed to have arrived at the front temple a long time ago. As soon as these black fox soldiers climbed over the wall, they suddenly leaped over.

Seeing these Shaolin monks and the Imperial Guards, the Black Fox soldiers showed no fear at all. Holding axes, swords and halberds, they looked ferocious and shouted violently:
"kill!"

"The king said that after this night, our days of prosperity and wealth will begin!"

"..."

Hear this.

A deputy general headed by the Imperial Guards sneered:
"Humph!"

"How dare you, a bunch of rabble, come and attack Shaolin!"

Immediately, he raised the copper whip in his hand, looked at the surrounding imperial guards, and ordered majestically:
"All soldiers, listen to my orders. Follow me and destroy the enemy!"

"Follow the order!"

All the officers and soldiers responded in a deep voice.

Suddenly, a mighty power of killing and fighting swept the whole place, making the Black Fox Gang and others feel as if they were standing on a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood, among thousands of troops.

To know.

Those who can join the Imperial Guards are all brave men in the army. All of them have fought their way out of the swordplay and the murderous aura on their bodies is several times heavier than that of ordinary people!
Now, if these fierce soldiers were organized into an army, their destructive power could be imagined!

As soon as the deputy general finished speaking, he jumped directly into the field, waving the copper whip in his hand with great force, and hit the leader of the Black Fox Gang on the opposite side.

Right now, the emperor is in Shaolin Temple, and it is the time to make a contribution!
Keng!
Upon seeing this, the leader of the Black Fox Gang quickly raised the long axe in his hand and reluctantly took the attack!
To be able to serve as the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards, his cultivation must naturally be at the Yuqi realm!

At the moment when the two men fought, this group of royal guards completely engaged in battle with the black fox soldiers!

"Amitabha!"

"All monks, follow this elder and attack together!"

On this side, Elder Longchuan and Elder Xuanfeng looked at each other, and soon led the monks to join the battlefield.

……

Bang!
Keng!
Boom!
For a moment, the sounds of collision, the sound of swords clashing, and screams were heard continuously.

They mixed together and rushed towards the Abbot's Courtyard and Bodhidharma Courtyard deep in the Shaolin Temple like the wind passing through a hall.

……

……

at that time.

Commander Wang in the abbot's courtyard suddenly heard loud shouts and cries of killing outside the Shaolin Temple!
He couldn't help but look stern.

"Commander Wang, what happened?"

In the room.

Emperor Zhao Ning was also woken up.

Commander Wang guessed that the Black Fox Gang was invading Shaolin Temple, so he said:
"Your Majesty, there must be some villains who want to attack Shaolin Temple. Your Majesty, don't worry. Abbot Sanzang, Master Gongjin, Lin Xuan and others are all here."

Hearing this, how could Emperor Zhao Ning not know that it was the Black Fox Gang's evil bandits, so he hurriedly said:
"Where is Marquis Xuanyong?"

"Call him over!"

"I will call him over right away!"

Hearing this, Commander Wang had no choice but to answer.

Done.

Commander Wang hurriedly left the abbot's residence to look for Lin Xuan.

He just left.

Suddenly, around the corner, a young monk tiptoed towards this side.

Before he reached the gate of the abbot's courtyard, he suddenly transformed into the appearance of Wang Daosen, wearing armor and holding a sword with a serious expression.

He strode back, came to the emperor's bedroom, and pushed the door open.

The soldiers who were guarding outside with him were puzzled when they saw this situation, but they didn't say much.

……

In the room.

Emperor Zhao Ning, who had already sat up and was wearing a golden dragon-patterned robe, glanced at Commander Wang who had come in rashly, and was slightly surprised:
"Lord Wang, how did you get in?"

Immediately, without thinking about anything, he quickly asked:
"Has the Marquis Xuan Yong come over?"

"Your Majesty, Marquis Xuan Yong will be here soon."

Commander Wang grinned, his face full of pride.

Seeing him like this, Emperor Zhao Ning frowned, and suddenly felt that Wang Daosen was a little abnormal.

Wang Daosen is a strict, even old-fashioned person who rarely laughs.

In such a critical situation, he was smiling so happily, which was somewhat creepy.

"Commander Wang, please go out first."

"Wait until Xuan Yonghou arrives, then let him in."

Emperor Zhao Ning thought for a moment and said.

Seeing that the emperor wanted to drive him out, Commander Wang looked amused and said rudely:

"Why? Your Majesty, can't I stay here?"

The voice was somewhat feminine, definitely not as deep and powerful as Wang Daosen's!

Upon hearing this, Emperor Zhao Ning reacted suddenly. He stepped back and pointed at Commander Wang, saying:
"You...you are not Commander Wang!"

"Who are you and why are you impersonating him?"

Commander Wang chuckled and said:
"I am Commander Wang, Your Majesty!"

Then, he suddenly changed his words:
"No!"

"To be precise, I will soon be your Majesty!"

"Is it me?"

Emperor Zhao Ning was totally confused and had no idea what Commander Wang was talking about.

But the next moment, he was dumbfounded!

The face of Commander Wang suddenly twisted, and then his armor also changed drastically. His whole body seemed to be re-molded by a clay craftsman. In just a blink of an eye, he turned into a man wearing a golden dragon robe, a tasseled crown, and a temperament as profound as the sea!

That face is exactly the same as Emperor Zhao Ning!
"you……"

At this time, how could Emperor Zhao Ning not understand that this person was trying to impersonate him!

Zhao Ning had no idea what he intended to do.

His only worry was that the inheritance from his ancestors would be cut off when it came to him...

When he thought of this, Zhao Ning felt like he was a sinner for all eternity!

Just when Emperor Zhao Ning was panicking.

In the room, a loud laugh suddenly sounded without any warning:

"I've been waiting for you for so long, and you finally showed up..."

"The Thousand-Faced Demon, what a trick!"

but it is.

Behind Emperor Zhao Ning, a tall and handsome young man came over at some point. It was Lin Xuan.

"Lord Lin, you came at the perfect time!"

"Quickly kill this demon."

Seeing Lin Xuan show up, Emperor Zhao Ning breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly gave orders.

"Your Majesty, don't be anxious, wait for the show to begin."

Lin Xuan said in a broad voice.

"How...how did you see through me?"

"When did you come in?"

When he saw Lin Xuan, the Thousand-Faced Demon suddenly looked terrified.

But it knew clearly that the Black Fox King was very wary of Lin Xuan!

"I'm not the only one here."

Lin Xuan smiled and said.

The words fell.

At the door, an old figure walked out slowly, full of oppression!

It was none other than Abbot Sanzang!

Now, the two of them, one in front and one behind, completely cut off the Thousand Faces Demon's retreat!
"Demon, why don't you surrender!"

Lin Xuan stepped forward, looked at the devil pretending to be the emperor, and shouted.

Sensing the powerful aura of Lin Xuan, the Thousand-Faced Demon dared not act recklessly. If he really wanted to resist, he would die on the spot.

So, it had to shake itself and return to its original shape.

Kneeling on the ground, begging for mercy:

"Holy monk, spare my life!"

"Holy monk, spare my life!"

Lin Xuan's eyes became sharp and he said coldly:
"If you want to live, follow my instructions!"

"Yes, yes, I will obey you."

"Then tell me your plan!"

...(End of chapter)