Eighty-two: Visiting Bailong Temple at night (1)
Zhang Jinyue walked out of Yangju Lane quickly, Li Buzhuo followed closely, and in a moment, he came to Vilu Street.
At the end of the street is a very high and wide five-story archway, majestic and solemn. The three words "Bailong Temple" are written on the archway. Behind the archway are the six thousand stone steps up the mountain. When night comes, pilgrims are still coming down from the mountain.
Li Buzhuo walked behind and looked at Zhang Jinyue's very wide shoulders slightly fluctuating with his steps, his eyes flashing.
The information he compiled in the library, except for Zhang Jinyue, never told the second person that he had just made an appointment with Zhang Jinyue tonight, was attacked by someone. It would be a coincidence to say that there was nothing wrong with it.
But if Zhang Jinyue really used some tricks, his acting skills would be too good.
The green smoke in the incense shop on the side of the road was filled with a faint smell of sandalwood. There were many Huazi sitting on the ground begging for money under the Sumeru archway. When the two approached, a Huazi brought the broken bowl to Zhang Jinyue's feet and rubbed it. Zhang Jinyue turned his head and frowned. When Li Buzhuo thought he was going to scold him, a ding dong sound came from the bowl. The Huazi looked at the extra copper coins in the bowl and kowtowed to thank him. When Li Buzhuo was surprised, Zhang Jinyue had already walked forward a few steps.
After Li Buzhuo followed, he asked in a low voice: "What are you doing in Bailong Temple?"
"Didn't you find it?" Zhang Jinyue turned his head slightly, "The corpses sent to Bailong Temple have abnormal origins. Don't you want to know what they were used for?"
"You know?"
"I don't know." Zhang Jinyue shook her head and saw Li Buzhuo's expression froze, and then smiled, "That's why I need to check it out."
Li Buzhuo's face cleared a little.
Before investigating the case, in order not to alert the enemy, we should indeed hide our actions. However, Bailong Temple is the territory of Buddhism and the forces behind it are quite connected. If we rashly break into the forbidden area and are found, we will inevitably be questioned and said, "Is the plan done?"
"It's done long ago." Zhang Jinyue nodded slightly, "Let's go to the temple first."
The two walked up the stone steps.
The six densely-eave-high towers along the mountain are brightly lit, like six golden pillars under the night sky. There is a platform for every three hundred stone steps up the mountain. There is a stone incense burner on the platform, and the green smoke is curling like wisps.
The Bailong Temple is on the mountain, but on the side of the mountain, the City God Land Temple also frequently appears. Li Buzhuo and Zhang Jinyue bought incense candles in the incense shop halfway up the mountain, pretending to be ordinary pilgrims, and walking all the way up the mountain.
When he arrived at the gate of Bailong Temple, a monk came up to him and said enthusiastically: "It turned out to be Zhang Dushi, and he hasn't come to burn incense for some time."
Zhang Jinyue greeted Zhike Monk, who looked at Li Buzhuo: "Who is this?"
"Li Buzhuo, the new clerk in the county." Zhang Jinyue smiled, "It is also the leader of the new academic department in Yong'an County this year."
The monk's expression changed and he said admiringly: "It turns out to be the leader of the new department." He said that, looking at Zhang Jinyue, "Zhang Dushi usually comes during the day, why did he come to night today?"
Zhang Jinyue said: "The investigation of the case has been a long time since it has not made any progress. I can't even eat it. Come to the temple to bring incense and ask for peace of mind."
"Zhang Dushi worked tirelessly for the security of the county, which is obvious to the people of the county." The monk from Zhike invited Zhang Jinyue and Li Buzhuo to come in and welcomed the guests behind him. This person seemed to have a good memory. Those who came to burn incense could call out their names by taking a glance.
As soon as the two entered Bailong Temple, they saw a square with white stones spreading, with incense burners standing in front of them, and the Sanskrit singing in the sandalwood smoke faintly. The candlelight in the Heavenly King Hall above the stone steps at the end of the square is very bright.
Behind the hall, four guardians, ten feet high, are like knotted muscles, with a hideous appearance, and are like living creatures in the night, making people feel fearful. Behind the lacquer gold mechanism Buddha on the mountain top in the distance, many arms are embossed on the light of the body, forming fearlessness, meditation, demon subduing, and wishes, and the seals of wisdom fist, majestic and magnificent.
Zhang Jinyue pulled Li Buzhuo to the side and explained: "The people in the county sent the bodies of their dead relatives into Bailong Temple. They were cremated every seven days. When they were not cremated, they were stored in the pagoda forest behind the mountain temple. Behind the Heavenly King Hall is the Seven Saints Hall. Someone will guard them later, so they can only sneak in secret. At that time, you can help me to guide the guards and I lurk in."
The guard of this Buddhist temple is not sure how good it is. The work Li Buzhuo is going to do is undoubtedly quite difficult, but Zhang Jinyue sneaked into the forbidden area alone, which is even more risky. Li Buzhuo nodded and agreed and asked, "Where will we meet again?"
"It's outside the temple." Zhang Jinyue said as he took off the bamboo tube around his waist.
There seemed to be insects in the bamboo tube awakened, and they buzzed and hit the wall of the bamboo tube. Zhang Jinyue said: "This kind of bee is special, called Qu Lan bee, which only feeds on Qu Lan nectar. There are very few Qu Lan flowers in the world. This bee is also very rare. I have raised a few of them and it took a lot of effort. Qu Lan pollen is colorless and tasteless. I can use pollen and this bee to track the movements of those corpses."
Li Buzhuo said intentionally: "This thing is easy to use."
Zhang Jinyue paused and smiled and said, "If you want it, I'll give you one tomorrow."
"Then I'm disrespectful." Li Buzhuo did not refuse, and thought of the silver comb that was put into the mahogany box of Yan Chixue's boudoir a month ago. If he had Qu Lanfeng in his hand at that time, he might be able to track the whereabouts of the silver comb and find Yan Chixue... Maybe.
Zhang Jinyue nodded and said, "The temple will be closed at the time of Hai. Don't delay any more, leave now." As he said that, he walked forward and disappeared into the foggy sandalwood smoke.
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The two walked past the Heavenly King Hall and arrived at the Seven Saints Hall.
The statues of the seven saints in the Seven Saints Hall are worshipped. Although it is a Buddhist temple, the incense in this hall is the most abundant. Li Buzhuo pretended to behave and lit a stick of incense. Yu Guangming went to Zhang Jinyue and looked at him, raised his eyebrows and said, "What's wrong?"
Zhang Jinyue, who was discovered, had a strange expression. He hesitated for a while before whispering: "I see you burning incense, but I am not very pious."
Li Buzhuo frowned secretly. He respected the seven saints of the Heavenly Palace, but he did not rise to faith. At this time, Zhang Jinyue suddenly said: "You are the leader of the new department, with a bright future, but no one supports you, and you can't go too far. Do you ever think about taking a bigger future?"
Li Buzhuo was shocked, unable to control his expression, showing a look of surprise.
Zhang Jinyue's expression moved and continued, "The demon trouble is of great importance. If you and I can find clues, it will be a great achievement, which will be of great help to your career at that time."
Chapter completed!