The Blade-Wielding Legend-Chapter 1357 - 702: Capital Craftsman 2

"Stop pretending, you all have caused a great disaster!"

Pei Zongti directly called everyone out, his face dark as the bottom of a pot.

Luo Mingzi kept winking, but Li Yan was unfazed, still pretending to be confused, "My lord, I don't understand what you're talking about..."

"Enough with this act!"

Pei Zongti couldn't bother with idle talk and said gravely, "We'll discuss this later, what did you find in the Nine Gates Yin Ruins, did the Jianmu tamper with the Dragon Vein, quickly tell me, His Majesty is still waiting in the palace."

Li Yan realized it couldn't be concealed but still tried to dodge, "I just had a dream..."

With that, he recounted the experiences in the "Nine Gates Yin Ruins."

"That Zhao Qingxu is hiding there, perhaps not just to conceal the Fierce God Queen Mother and the Demonic Qi, but what method he used, I have no idea."

Pei Zongti, after listening, was secretly alarmed and instructed, "Keep this matter confidential, I'm heading back to the palace to report to His Majesty immediately."

Just after taking a few steps, he turned around and solemnly said, "There's no need to hide it now, those demons have already been alerted, any clues you may have, investigate freely, Daoist Luo stays to cooperate, this concerns the Qi Fortune of the Divine State, if anything arises, I'll take responsibility!"

With that, he hurriedly turned and left.

"That Lord Pei does have some responsibility..." Sha Lifei shook his head.

Luo Mingzi sighed, "You all dare greatly, if there's any mishap, no one can protect you."

Li Yan sneered, "Then the Jiang Mountain of the Great Xuan Dynasty can't be preserved either!"

"I've come to realize why the Jianmu can grow step by step, with various factions in the court hindering, what can be accomplished?"

Luo Mingzi responded helplessly, "This has always been the case, it's not something you or I can decide."

"Let's not talk about this for now, what other leads do you have?"

Li Yan pondered for a moment, "Indeed, the Capital hides dragons and crouching tigers."

"The method to enter the 'Nine Gates Yin Ruins' was informed by an expert known as the 'Old Ghost of the Capital.' His identity is probably not simple."

"Moreover, I encountered the Tu'er Ye within. Nearby were yin soldier guards known as 'Mao Monkey.' Someone is assisting Tu'er Ye, Daoist, do you know of any expert in the Capital skilled in this art?"

Luo Mingzi's eyes suddenly lit up, "I've guessed who you're talking about, let's go."

"There's one more thing."

Li Yan said solemnly, "I exchanged blows with Zhao Qingxu, the spells he used were bizarre and never seen before; they involve Ghost Control using 'Jiaozi' as symbols with inscriptions like 'Yizhou Jiaozi Office' and 'Maritime Trade Office.' Investigating this may reveal his origins."

Luo Mingzi immediately turned back and spoke to Kong Shangzhao, who followed, "In the Xuan Sacrificial Officer's Scripture Library, there are records from past ages of the Mystic Sect, this matter requires your help, Mr. Kong."

"It's my duty."

Kong Shangzhao saluted slightly, eyes full of excitement.

He agreed to assist Luo Mingzi first because the latter could protect his family, and second because he valued the ancient records of the Xuan Sacrificial Officer.

These things were secrets, and he didn't expect the opportunity to come so quickly.

After setting the plan, everyone immediately began to act separately.

Kong Shangzhao took several Law Enforcement Hall experts to search the archives at the Xuan Sacrificial Officer.

As for Luo Mingzi, he led Li Yan and others toward the West City.

"That person named Kuai Dayou is a descendant of Grandmaster Kuai Xiang."

Luo Mingzi introduced as he walked.

"Grandmaster Kuai's descendant?"

Everyone was immediately interested after hearing this.

This Grandmaster Kuai Xiang was not an ordinary person.

He hailed from an aristocratic family of craftsmen, his father Kuai Fu being the "Head of Carpentry" in Jinling, a Grandmaster of craftsmen.

As for Grandmaster Kuai Xiang, he also studied from a young age, mastering the five crafts of wood, stone, lacquer, bamboo, and mud. He exhibited talent early on, able to simultaneously draw dragons with both hands, aligning patterns perfectly, and was notably a Mystic Sect craftsman, an Earth Master Grandmaster.

If not for his combat power, his status would not lose to the Ten Grandmasters of the Divine State.

At eighteen, he presided over designing Chengtian Gate, also known as Tiananmen in a previous life, completing the model in a month and the construction in three years, known as "Kuai Luban."

During his lifetime, he held the position of Minister of Public Works, with his Royal title granting his descendants hereditary craft positions.

The prestigious craftsman "Xiangshan Gang" has always been led by Kuai family descendants.

Li Yan was also interested, "Is this 'Kuai Dayou' very powerful?" 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"More than just powerful."

Luo Mingzi praised, "This genius's talent is not inferior to Grandmaster Kuai, perhaps even greater, showing incredible talent from a young age, learning the Kuai family's Puppet Class Magic Method at five years old, mastering the Wood Bone Paper Skin Technique, crafting puppet dolls, and performing in the palace on the night of Yuanxiao."

"His Majesty admired greatly, calling him 'Kuai Ghost Hand,' predicting he would inherit his grandfather's position as Minister of Public Works..."

"Wait a minute!"

Sha Lifei was astounded, "You say this young Grandmaster Kuai is still a child?"

Luo Mingzi spoke, "Just turned seventeen, a shame indeed..."

"What's a shame?" Li Yan quickly inquired.

Luo Mingzi shook his head, "This Kuai Dayou also has a daring personality, secretly apprenticing to the descendants of 'Anige.'

Li Yan frowned, "The Golden Tent Wolf Country has long perished, there's no issue."

This 'Anige' was equally formidable.

His original name Balrubu, was a royal descendant of Nipal Country (Present-day Nepal), a Grandmaster of craftsmen in the Golden Tent Wolf Country.

In the past, Phagspa commanded to build the Golden Tower in Tubo with eighty selected craftsmen from Nipal, Anige volunteered as leader, completing it within a year, later repairing the Southern Song's treasure "Acupuncture Copper Statue," building countless Buddha statues and temples, influencing Buddhist architectural style to this day.

Miaoying Temple White Tower was constructed by him, posthumously granted Open Prefecture Coequal to Three Ministries, titled Grandmaster, Duke of Liang, posthumous title "Wise and Clever."

"Things aren't that simple."

Luo Mingzi shook his head, "At that time, during the stand-off between the Great Xing Dynasty north and south, 'Anige' and 'Kuai Family' were dubbed 'Northern Heavenly Craft,' 'Southern Luban.' Several craftsmen duels continue to be propagated by the Mystic Sect, resulting in a lot of resentment."

"Although 'Anige' disciples are Han people and defected to the Great Xuan, the two families still have conflict."

"The leader of 'Xiangshan Association' should have been held by the Kuai family, but because of this, someone obstructed, causing the Kuai family to lose the chair position, they blame Kuai Dayou. With youthful defiance, he left the Kuai family, opened a coffin shop near West Langfang Alley, unwilling to join the court."

"Qiankun Academy was founded, Yan Jiuling invited several times, but was rejected."

"As far as I know, only he could achieve 'Mao Monkey' techniques to such an extent..."

While speaking, they had reached West Langfang Alley.

It was also not far from what was the Great Fence in a previous life, with various shops converging, the alley housed craftsmen.

Passing the street corner, Li Yan glanced to the left.

There was the secret base of Hu Yuanyuan and others from the Five Immortals Sect.

"Please wait for me for a moment."

Li Yan sniffed, frowning slightly, striding to the front of the warehouse.

The wooden door of the warehouse had been replaced, with little presence inside.

Knock knock knock!

Li Yan knocked a few times, immediately an impatient voice sounded, "Who is it, knocking like ghosts before dawn..."

While speaking, a man had opened the door.

He was wearing a tattered single garment, covered in the smell of sweat and wood chips.

Seeing everyone clearly, he was shocked, stammering, "Your sir... your lord..."

"Don't be afraid."

Li Yan asked gravely, "Where are the previous occupants here?"

The man swallowed, hurriedly replied, "I'm just a woodworker who came for work, heard the previous owner sold all the properties cheaply, left the Capital, I'm here to repair for the new owner, the ground inside collapsed..."

Though he rambled, Li Yan understood the point.

That old fox indeed maintained his usual style, leaving without saying a word.

Perhaps when he informed about the Nine Gates Yin Ruins, he had already planned to leave.

Maybe, at this time, he's already on the way to the Northern Border...

These people probably have secrets!

Li Yan slightly shook his head, continued walking with Luo Mingzi.

Reaching the middle of the street, passed through an alley, a coffin shop appeared ahead.

Inside the coffin shop, it was all dark.

"Something's not right."

Lv San moved his ears, suddenly whispered, "There's something casting spells inside."

His hearing was stronger, Li Yan did not hear, immediately chanted a mantra, took a deep sniff.

A familiar scent entered his nostrils, Li Yan's complexion changed slightly:

"Kong Hui has been here!"