Li Ling was even more surprised at this time: "Twelve years ago, wasn't that the two lakes rebellion recorded? I naturally knew about this, but wasn't the former Luo Tian Sect Master killed at that time? What about the current Luo Tian Sect Master?"

"Now? There is no leader of the Luotian Sect now!" Yang Qinghou gave another unexpected answer. Li Ling was stunned for a moment before looking at him: "You mean that since their leader was killed by the government twelve years ago, the Luotian Sect has never established a new leader? How is this possible..."

Yes, this is too unreasonable. If any group has changed, it would be impossible for a group of people to be without a leader for a long twelve years, like a pile of loose sand, not to mention a church like Luo Tian Sect who is always in danger and always thinks about making some noise.

"It seems that you still don't have a deep understanding of the Luotian Sect. This characteristic is their way to deal with the government in order to protect themselves." Yang Qinghou saw his doubts and said with a smile, "You should be very clear that the Luotian Sect has always been a thorn in the government's side, and naturally they will be targeted often, and they like to cause trouble in the local area the most. In this way, there will inevitably be many Luotian Sect disciples who fall into the hands of the government.

"Whenever someone falls into the hands of the government, some people will be brought out, and the follow-up insights will be even more threatening to them. So after suffering a few losses, they learn their lessons and start using different means to ensure themselves, especially those important figures, such as the means of the elders and guardians' safety, so that fewer people know their exact identities, and at the same time cut off their contacts.

"In this way, even if any important figure on one side is really in the hands of the government, it will not involve more important figures. But in this way, there is also a disadvantage, that is, the cohesion of the Luotian Cult itself is much worse than what you think, and no one can suppress the other, and there are many open and secret struggles between each other.

"Of course, this is not the most critical. The most critical thing is that the candidate of the leader not only needs to have the bloodline of the Sun and Moon, but also needs to be recognized by at least three senior leaders of the sect, or identified by the former leader before his death. However, after the war twelve years ago, the former leader Luo Tian suddenly died suddenly and had no time to point out who the next leader's successor was. The guardians and elders each had their own thoughts, so the matter could only be dragged on, and there was no conclusion until today."

Li Ling was shocked when he heard this, and after a while, he said, "So, the Luotian Sect is actually a Luotian Sect that is divided and is in charge of its own affairs?"

"It is because until today, no leader has been recognized by them. Many people in the world know this. As for the court, it may have been deliberately concealed. Therefore, even if you really take down the "Elder Fire" in Jiangnan, you will not be able to find other important figures of the Luotian Sect through him."

Li Ling sighed. Although this is a bit harmful, at least for himself now, the pressure is less. After all, it is not an enemy of the entire Luotian Sect.

No... Suddenly, he thought of another point: "But the news I had received before was that the Luotian Sect wanted to use the Southwest Rebellion as a guide this time, and then transfer a large number of people to Jiangnan and Huguang. Since the elders are not subordinate to each other, how did they do this?"

Yang Qinghou shook his head: "I don't know this. What I am talking about is the Luotian Sect I learned. Maybe there are some changes within them, or there are several elders and guardians who have changed their original ideas due to the pressure from the court, and they have begun to contact..."

"Maybe..." Li Ling replied, but the doubts in his heart still existed, but obviously, the two of them couldn't discuss it at this moment, so they came.

At this time, Yang Qingxiao, who had been silent, spoke: "Can they have already selected the new leader this time, but the outside world has not yet learned about it?"

"There has been no conclusion for twelve years, but now there is a candidate that everyone will agree to pass?" Yang Qinghou frowned. He was really unacceptable to this statement.

Yang Qingxiao said again: "Maybe it's not that there is no candidate for twelve years, but that this candidate is not yet mature, for example, he is still young and not enough to take on such a heavy responsibility. But now, he has grown up..."

Yang Qinghou felt a little incredible, but then he found a strange look on Li Ling's face, as if he saw the table in front of him suddenly turned into a tiger. This made him feel moved and he quickly asked, "Have you thought of something?"

"I thought of someone!" Li Ling looked at Yang Qinghou, his voice trembled, "A young man named Ji Wuyou, he is the only seed of the Ji family in Pingjiang County, Hengzhou Prefecture, Huaibei. There is a person named Zhao Chenghuang next to him, who is the land elder who is in charge of many affairs in the Central Plains..."

After Li Ling expressed his grudges with these two people, Yang Qinghou's face suddenly changed, and the answer was about to come out: "Do you suspect that Ji Wuyou is the next leader of Luo Tian? But why should he..."

"Didn't you say that Master Luo Tian has never relied on some skills and martial arts, but based on his bloodline and the attitude of important figures in the sect. Although I don't know what he has to do with the Sun and Moon True God, just from Zhao Chenghuang's attitude towards him, I can suspect that he is the recognized new leader." Li Ling's tone became more and more certain. He originally felt strange why people like Zhao Chenghuang would send people to chase him for a small dispute.

Now I finally understand that this is clearly protecting the interests of his sect leader, and it is also the loyalty shown by Zhao Chenghuang to the sect leader.

But this conclusion had a big impact on Li Ling. At that time, I really never dreamed that I would have friction with such two characters. A future leader Luo Tian actually went to participate in the imperial examination. Is this the rhythm of directly surrendering to the court?

"It's interesting, this matter is getting more and more interesting. But as you say, some things really make sense. They have not had a leader for twelve years, but this leader cannot appear. Now that he has appeared, the Luotian Sect wants to make a big noise and mobilize a large number of people to enter Jiangnan. So, the burden of your trip to Jiangnan this time is really not light."

The expression on Li Ling's face changed again, and he finally sighed: "Yes, and from this point of view, what I have to face this time is not just an elder of Luotian Sect, but the entire Luotian Sect!" At the end of his words, there was another light in his eyes. Although there were difficulties, it also inspired his fighting spirit.

Under the slightly worried gaze of the Yang brothers and sisters, Li Ling became calm: "But I don't have any advantage. At least one thing has existed long ago, that is, I know what they are going to do in Jiangnan, but they may not know my intention to come to Jiangnan. It can be said that the current situation is that the enemy is open and I am secret!"

Yang Qinghou naturally admitted this, but he was still a little worried. After all, Li Ling was just a county magistrate and didn’t have much power. Can he really make a difference when he was put in Jiangnan?

All I can do is to send additional staff to take care of Huating area, so that I can save people. As for taking the Cao Gang brothers to join forces with the government, it is obviously unrealistic.

At this point, the long talk finally came to an end. After lunch on the boat, the Cao Gang leader, who had already had a lot of work, left, while Li Ling and the others continued to take the boat south and headed towards Huating, which was getting closer and closer...

...

Somewhere in the south of the Yangtze River, there is a remote courtyard.

As soon as a young man raised his hand, he knocked out the tray sent to him, causing the cups, plates, bowls and chopsticks on his head to the ground, and to pieces. Then he shouted angrily: "I said, kill if you want, don't use these methods, or let me go back! Although I, Ji Wuyou, have no ability, will not be threatened by your plan!"

This imposing young man is Ji Wuyou, the only one in the Ji family. At this time, he had been away from home for several months and could not contain his anxiety and anger in his heart, and even protested on a hunger strike.

This made many servants who were by his side feel helpless. Facing this person, they dare not move. But to be honest, the other party has to believe it.

"Why did you tie me up here? I said that as long as you give me a number, I will send you a letter to my family!" He emphasized again.

"Young man, don't lose your temper. This matter will soon let you know the cause and effect..." A man who looked like a housekeeper next to persuaded him again, "You can stay here for a few days first..."

"How many days? I have been here for more than half a year. How can you make me feel at ease? What are your intentions? Why do you want to put me under house arrest here?"

"We can only say that you have no malicious intentions towards you..."

"The bullshit is not malice. If it is really not malice, let me leave!"

Just when the dispute started again, a man strode from the courtyard corridor ahead. When he saw this person, the servants breathed out at the same time, as if they had seen a savior, and Ji Wuyou was also happy:

"Elder, you are here..."

"Uncle Huang, are you here to save me?"

Both sides shouted almost at the same time, and then Ji Wuyou realized that the other party called Zhao Chenghuang a strange name, and stared at Zhao Chenghuang who had already arrived in front of him with a strange look.

Zhao Chenghuang was covered in dust and obviously rushed over. As soon as he saw Ji Wuyou, he quickly bowed: "Young master, why are you getting angry again? As long as you endure it for another two days, everything will be clear."

"What's the matter? Uncle Huang, what do you mean? Did you arrange them? Why? I want to go home, I want to go back to meet my mother and the others..."
Chapter completed!