Litao Town belongs to Longyou County, Jiazhou and is famous for firing ceramics. There are 74 local kilns, and stars are densely spread across the town, like giant ant nests.

The fire from the furnace is floating in the air, reflecting on the water, like lotus flowers, so it is also called the lotus pond here.

In addition to the abundant ceramics, the lotus pond is also famous for its small markets in the town. Ceramics in the town are cheap, attracting many travelers and vendors. They bought ceramics here and then went to various prefectures to sell them to earn the price difference.

Over the years, the Lotus Pond has gradually gathered dry goods such as linen, candles, straw paper, etc. for easy storage, and they are also sold at low prices, winning by large quantities.

This place gradually became one of the most important local sources of goods in Chengdu Prefecture, resulting in the fact that outsiders only knew the lotus pond but not the Litao Town.

When he first arrived at the lotus pond, Wu Qi looked around curiously.

Litao Town is very different from the prefectures and counties he has been to before. It is a rare town that is not mainly farming.

Handicrafts and trade have been integrated into the lives of locals. The streets are repaired very flat and wide, and donkey carts come and go, hurrying and skillful. The carts are covered with linen, and when they run, they will lift up one or two corners, revealing the carts such as ceramics, linens, bamboo paper, etc. that are transported inside.

The coachman drove the donkey cart to his respective yards, put down the things he had carried, then loaded new commercial goods, and rushed to the next location.

Large and square yards border each other to form Litao Town.

Most yards have a furnace kiln, and there is a wooden table outside the furnace kiln, with red cloth on it, fruit trays, snacks, meat, and four bowls of rice wine.

There is also an incense burner in the center of the case, with three high incense sticks inserted, and the unique sweetness of incense candles wafting all over the town.

"Junior brother, this is the custom of Litao Town."

Chen Gao had already conducted field investigations and introduced it very well: "The local tradition is that it is the first day of the lunar calendar and the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar. Three kinds of fruits, three kinds of snacks, four large meats, and four bowls of old white dried rice dumplings should be placed on the table to worship the kiln gods and worship the Bodhisattvas."

"But because of the ghoul, they have now set up a seat in advance to ask for the kiln god's blessing."

Chen Gao approached Wu Qi and whispered: "Many gods have failed for many years and cannot sense them at all... It's better to add this fire to the rewards. In the end, it's Junior Brother, you will take action to eliminate the ghosts."

At this time, an old man with long beard strode and bowed to them: "Master Chen, and this person, I guess, are the famous Master Wu. I am the official in this town, Pengshannan."

"I've met Peng Lizheng." Wu Qi also bowed and bowed.

He glanced at Chen Gao next to him: When did I become the famous Taoist Master Wu?

Chen Gao looked at his eyes and nose, his heart with a calm expression: "I have always been calm in my mind and enlightenment. The lineage of cultivation that my junior brother has taken is the most suitable for dealing with the ghost troubles here."

Lao Li said righteously: "I will not hide it from Taoist Master. After Taoist Master left, I also asked someone to inquire. I learned that Taoist Master Wu advised the ghost to be rewarded by the court, and the Right Prime Minister asked him to name the provinces to study. It is really a kindness of Taoist people... I didn't expect Taoist Master Wu to be so young."

Peng Shannan bowed deeply: "I am confused and I actually suspect the Taoist priest. It shouldn't be so. Please don't mind it."

"It's okay, I'm just here to drive away the ghouls, and I don't have to worry about the rest."

Wu Qi had just focused on collaborating with Xu Shujing before, and unexpectedly, he had gained some reputation in the outside world.

The "misfortune ghost" formed by Li Qian and Wu Chong was recognized and praised by the court. Du Ruhui, the general of the Right Prime Minister and the Chief Secretary of the Youwei Guard, praised him personally and pointed out Wu Qi's name, which was very important in the hearts of the people.

"Master, come with me."

Peng Shannan took them across half the street and outside the yard of a family.

The old man knocked on the half-closed door: "Ci Sheng."

A man inside hurried out: "Li Zheng, are you here?"

He was wearing rough mourning clothes, his clothes were uneven, his face was unkempt, and he was dejected.

Wu Qi recognized that this mourning garment was the killing of the five mourning garments.

The chopping is made of rough hemp, without sewing the edges, just like a knife and axe, so it is named after it.

He had to mourn for three years in the mourning period of his father, and was used for mourning by his ministers, sons, wives, concubines, kings, fathers, and husbands. It was also the five wardrobes that had the longest mourning period. Wang Meng died before, and his wife Lin also wore mourning by his father.

"His name is Peng Cisheng. Peng Qingbai, the father of Cisheng, died of a serious illness three days ago. Five people suddenly came during the burial. They were covered with their hair and were crying when they came over."

"After crying, they pounced on the coffin and bit it. The poor Qingyuan was chewed to death, and the person who saw it was frightened. Only then did the people around him realize that it was a ghoul."

"There are three families in the town who hold funerals, and the ghouls gnawed the dead to the point where only the bones were left, and they left. The relatives hated them, but they could not beat them. It was really hateful."

The wrinkles on Peng Shannan's face were folded: "Please also ask the Taoist priest to expel this group of evil men."

Wu Qi took a look inside and found two people walking back and forth inside.

These two men are tall and short, and they are in their twenties and short fifteen or sixteen years old. They are both wrapped in ropes, tied waist cards, and held iron rulers. This is the outfit of the official constable.

Wu Qi couldn't help but ask, "Li Zheng, haven't the government sent someone here?"

"The government only cares about personnel and affairs, and ghost affairs must be transferred to the Jianyouwei. They can only come to see the scene and record one or two, but they can't do anything about it."

The old man sighed: "I have heard that the demons and ghosts in Chengdu have been causing frequent troubles, and the Jianyouwei has no time to withdraw. I don't know when I can send someone to chase the evil ghosts."

Two constables came out from behind.

When we met Wu Qi and Chen Gao, one of the tall constables said, "Peng Lizheng, it seems that he has invited monks to help. Our brothers have official duties, so we say goodbye."

Li Zheng quickly said, "It's hot and heavy. You might as well take a break and drink a bowl of sour plum soup in Jingzhen. I'm the old man and leave after dinner."

The two men looked at each other.

"It's not really a favorable gift for the inside. There are also monsters fighting in Qi Town next door. Although we are not Jianyouwei, we have to check it out and report it to the county magistrate."

Lin Zheng looked at Peng Cisheng, but he just didn't dare to speak, which made the old man feel a little helpless.

"Captain Cheng, now Litao Town has been attacked by ghosts one after another. As long as you are there, the people in the town will feel at ease. I beg you to wait until the sky is a little darker, and you will leave."

The tall captain Cheng was very embarrassed.

The short constable behind him couldn't help but wave the ruler in his hand and said angrily: "Ye! You are a master, and you really think you are an adult? If you disturb your business, I'll catch you back!"

"Shitou, have you gotten angry again?"

Captain Cheng looked at him coldly, and the constable named Shi Tou said silently.

"Two servants."

Wu Qi spoke at this time: "Can you listen to me?"

"Please speak, Taoist priest." Captain Cheng clasped his fists and was very polite.

"You can tell where those five ghouls are?"

Peng Shannan said worriedly: "It is in the cemetery of the former site of Zhendong. These ghosts are digging corpses and eating rot there. They have held ghost banquets there for many days, which is extremely terrifying."

Wu Qi nodded: "It's simple."

He looked at Captain Cheng: "After a while, I and my senior brother will also go to Qizhen, and I can just go with the two masters."

Captain Cheng said: "It's so good."

"But please ask the two servants to wait here for two quarters of an hour. After two quarters of an hour, I dealt with the ghoul and came to meet with the two. The senior brother is here to wait."

Chen Gao nodded: "Waiting for you."

After saying that, Wu Qi put on the Armn horse talisman and quickly disappeared into the distance to the east.

The young man Shitou couldn't help but say to Chen Gao: "There might be more than five ghouls on the east side. His brain was broken. He was looking for death... Are you a senior brother, why don't you call him?"

Captain Cheng remained silent, as if he was thinking about his thoughts.

Chen Gao just smiled slightly: "You guys are a little restless. I'm so upset, so I'll prepare a bowl of Sour Plum Sour Soup for my junior brother to let him cool down later."

Peng Shannan then realized: "I'm going to prepare now."

"Fuyun Temple, Taoist Master Wu Qi!"

Captain Cheng suddenly raised his head: "It's Master Wu."

The detective Shi Tou also froze on his face and whispered: "Brother, did he almost kill Ji Zhan, Qingcheng Mountain in Shu County?"

“Not wrong.”

Captain Cheng murmured to himself: "No wonder, no wonder, Master Wu took action... Such a little guy is just selling his first place..."

He slapped Shi Tou's back with a big hand and laughed: "Shi Tou, you're lucky. It seems that he can go back alive today and get a job!"

Captain Cheng was shocked again and quickly clasped his fists at Chen Gao: "Cheng and Shi Tou are both crude people with little knowledge. Please forgive me."

Shi Tou also clasped his fists and said, "Shi Tou has little knowledge and does not know the masters. Please don't blame him."

Chen Gao made a swearing gesture: "Please don't make any noise today."

"I understand." Captain Cheng understood.
Chapter completed!