The firelight of the abandoned temple reflected half of the mud tire, and the rising sparks floated across people's sight. Among the three people sitting at the campfire, the older man didn't pay attention to his companion who was looking back, and held his hands towards the two people opposite him by the firelight.
"The two of you are so knowledgeable. You must be familiar with this place. I wonder if there are any experts in the nearby mountain towns? To be honest, the two of me came from Jiangcheng County and were asked by the master of the family to search the surrounding villages.
Master, go back. Now you have walked three places and found nothing."
His words were indeed true. He and his companions came out of Jiangcheng County. When passing by, it was already getting late. They stopped for a while at the abandoned temple on the mountain. They happened to meet two people who were also on their way. Since the temple was not his own, he invited them to come over to warm themselves by the fire and talk.
After some research, I discovered that the other party was familiar with this place.
Deep in the mountains at night, as long as you don't meet a scholar, a beautiful woman, or a scholar on the road, that's fine.
Wait, scholar?
The dim firelight shone on the older man's face, and he frowned slightly. Just as he was about to think of something, his companion beside him trembled, and suddenly shouted "Ah--" and sat down from the stone to the ground.
"Uncle Liu, there is something wrong with that man... Yes... There is..."
The young man pulled his companion's sleeve and pointed stammeringly at Chen Yuan. He couldn't utter the last word. Suddenly, his companion slapped him on the head again. The elder
The man glanced at the man sitting alone and pulled his companion who was paralyzed with fear to his feet.
"It's nothing, my companion is making such a fuss! It's annoying, it's annoying."
He turned around and pulled his companion back to sit down: "What's the problem when others sit there so well? Why are you so timid and come out with me?"
The timid man was in shock and wanted to say something else. He followed his companion's gaze and looked at Chen Yuan. The wooden bird was in his palm, nothing unusual.
The man rubbed his eyes vigorously. Did he see it wrong? He swallowed his saliva and turned back tremblingly, but did not dare to look over there again. For a moment, he regretted following Uncle Liu out the door.
In the temple, half in the light of the fire and half in the shadows, Chen Yuan looked at the ground, his eyes darkening.
The timid man among the four people over there can see the little man next to him, which means that the yang energy is not strong or is infected by the yin and filthy energy.
Except for the timid one who was still trembling, the other three didn't pay attention and continued to talk about the previous things.
Opposite the fire, one of the two people a few steps away had a thin face and looked at the older man with a smile and returned the gift: "My brothers and I are quite familiar with this place, and we have heard of some experts who can exorcise ghosts and summon gods.
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When the older man heard this, he immediately became happy.
"Do you know where it is? Are you two free? Why don't you take us there and give you some money?"
"It's time to talk about money."
Among the two, the other one was tall and tall, sitting there with his knees bent like a masked man, with the firelight swaying and a smile on his long face.
"I can take you with me, but when we were selling goods here, we encountered heavy rain and the road was muddy, so we couldn't get the goods up, so we had to stop halfway up the mountain. You can pick them up with us later, and the four of us can help.
It can be easier, just send the goods to the town over there, and we will take the two of you to find the master."
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"This..." The two people here, one big and one small, looked at each other and hesitated. They went to the mountains with strangers in the middle of the night. If they met someone with evil intentions, they might lose their lives here.
If he didn't go, he might have missed it, and he would have spent a lot of trouble asking around. He had visited several villages and towns before, and he was very tired. The master at home was still waiting for a reply from the two of them.
The wind blew in from the open temple door, and the long face on the side of the fire flickered in and out, with a smile still on the corner of his mouth.
Just watching the two people hesitate for a moment.
Suddenly there was the sound of chanting sutras outside, as well as a series of footsteps and voices, which attracted the attention of the four people in the temple and Chen Yuan in the corner.
"Quickly."
"Master, it's around here. The Wang family's entrance passed a section of the way and disappeared after returning home."
"Don't even say it. I'm still afraid of a mage."
.......
At night outside the temple, in the thin mist, a few lanterns swayed closer accompanied by chattering voices.
The sound of footsteps and chanting of sutras spread. Chen Yuan turned her gaze away and put the wooden bird back into her sleeve.
The four people at the bonfire over there were also looking at the temple gate at the same time. Deep in the mountains and old forests, a group of people suddenly came, which immediately made them nervous.
"Who is coming here so late?"
"Still chanting...it's scary."
In the moment when the nerves were tense, the broken wall outside the temple door came into view, but what came into view was a round belly with an apricot-yellow Taoist robe turning the corner and slowly coming into view.
A chubby figure, wearing a Taoist crown on his head, holding a whisk in his hand, his mustache stretched, closed, and then opened as he chanted sutras. There was also a Taoist figure holding a bamboo tube on his side and a rattle tied around his waist.
child.
The two of them walked in front with majestic expressions, followed by a few people from the town, with Li Zheng taking the lead, shopkeepers from various shops, and Mr. Chen from the drug store also holding a Buddha statue and looking around in the room.
"Master, there is a fire in the temple, and there are people over there." Several lanterns were raised forward, and their vision was dim. Everyone could only see a figure standing up by the bonfire inside the door.
"You three, come out quickly."
Li was shouting from a distance, preparing to let people go to the temple. At this time, the fat mage who was walking in front stopped singing, raised his face slightly and touched the mustache at the corner of his mouth. He looked at the ruined temple with a dull look, and then hummed
made a sound.
"A small temple in the mountains is a place for down-and-out people to rest. Why drive them away? There is no harm in staying here. Our approach has always been safe."
"Yes, that's what the Master said."
"Everyone, it's better to keep silent and let the mage do it as soon as possible, so as to eliminate the sneakiness in this forest."
There were people talking outside, and Chen Yuan looked at the chubby figure in Taoist robes outside, grinning at the corner of his mouth.
The fat mage outside the temple didn't say much. His eyes flashed across the narrow corners of his eyes. The Taoist boy beside him nodded knowingly and sang the song with a clear voice.
"My master is a disciple of Liangya Mountain in the Tianshi Mansion. I passed by here and heard that ghosts were rampant and demons were causing trouble, so I came here to check -"
The Taoist boy took out three sandalwood sticks and lit candles from the bamboo tube, bowed respectfully around him, and then presented them to the fat mage. The latter took the rattle from the boy's waist and jingled it a few times.
He muttered something in his mouth, held a yellow talisman between his arms, lit the candle and threw it into the air, before it floated down.
The sudden scene made everyone in the campfire feel excited. Isn't this the expert they are looking for?
"Bring me a mirror!"
The fat mage spread his hands, and the Taoist boy quickly took out a bronze mirror from the yellow cloth bag he was carrying and handed it over, using a voice that only the two of them could hear.
"Master, you are so amazing, just like you can deal with real ghosts."
"Huh, Master, don't you know that?" The fat mage grabbed the bronze mirror and turned around, moving back and forth with his steps, shining random lights in all directions. Reflected by the light of the lantern, it seemed as if there was real Dharma light coming out.
After a while, he regained his composure, lowered his bronze mirror with a sweaty face, took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat stains, and nodded to the people over there.
"Dear blessing lords, the evildoer has been taken down by the Taoist and put into the Dharma mirror." He patted the bronze mirror and pasted a yellow talisman in the middle. Then he put it into the Taoist boy's yellow cloth bag and flicked the fly whisk, which was very windy.
The appearance of the Immortal Dao Bone.
Chen Yuan leaned against the wall, smiling even louder, "This guy hasn't changed his temper in twenty years, and he's cheating again."
At this time, everyone outside the temple also reacted to the shock of the mage's battle just now, and hurriedly came forward to ask.
"Have the evil ghosts been collected?"
Seeing the nodding mage, they let out a light 'hmm', and they all exhaled, holding lanterns and cheering each other excitedly.
"The mage is really amazing." "That's right, it's amazing!"
"It's good now. Funiu Town is now at peace."
Amidst the noisy words, the two people at the temple gate, one large and one small, were also excited. Seeing that the ritual had been completed, they hurried out, cupping their hands and bowing.
"This Taoist Priest possesses magical powers that open people's eyes. I wonder if I can take a trip to Jiangcheng County?"
Since he could come here to get rid of ghosts, he must also be able to recruit Taoist priests. The man called Uncle Liu hurriedly explained his purpose, but there were others who could not tell him the whole story. He only asked whether he would go to Jiangcheng County with Li Li.
Home.
"The Taoist Priest is unaware of something. I and my companions have been to the nearby villages and towns, but we can't find anyone with such magical powers as the Taoist Priest. If it's not a family accident, I won't bother the Taoist Priest to come with us."
The fat mage's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his face. He looked at the two of them with a profound look, and waved his hands repeatedly.
"Such a meritorious thing, no trouble, no trouble. When you and I meet here, don't you think that I have the intention to come here to meet you two who can resolve disasters?"
The adults and children here suddenly understood and thanked them repeatedly. The people in Funiu Town and a group of shopkeepers were also making peace with them.
"The Master said this, there must be a reason. It seems that he and you two are destined."
"That's that."
Uncle Liu nodded repeatedly and returned the salute. He suddenly remembered something and quickly turned towards the bonfire in the temple. He was still saying: "Brothers, I won't bother you. I have found you, master..."
His words suddenly stopped, and in his eyes, the two people stood quietly and motionless at the edge of the fire, their faces covered by shadows and no expression could be seen.
The man's move also made Li Zheng and the shopkeepers over there a little surprised, and they looked at them with unnatural expressions.
Among them, Satomasa asked: "Who are you talking to?"
"No, the two merchants who came to the temple to rest...didn't you see them? They were right next to the campfire." Uncle Liu's heart skipped a beat, as if he was seeking confirmation, he raised his finger to point in the direction.
At first glance, there was no one there, but the two people didn't look like they were pretending. They took two steps forward and got closer to the temple door, looking inside carefully.
In the darkness, there seemed to be two figures standing there. The bonfire was swaying, and the light swept over the two people, revealing two pale faces, smiling at them.
Then... one of the tall and thin figures suddenly bent his neck with a 'stuck' sound, and his head was instantly level with his shoulders.
hiss!
Everyone gasped, their eyes widened, and they all took a step back. The next moment, the wind outside the temple became stronger, and the branches and leaves in the forest were swaying, making a rustling sound.
"Master, what a ghost!" The Taoist boy jumped up in fright.
The eyes of the fat mage on the side were bright. He threw away the fly whisk and took the mahogany sword behind him. At this time, everyone was so scared that their legs were paralyzed and their breathing was rapid. They subconsciously rushed towards the mage over there, squeezing the fat mage away.
staggering.
"Mage help!"
"There is... a ghost..."
Everyone rushed over, and the short and fat figure was swaying in the crowd, "Everyone, please stop crowding and let me do my best!"
swish swish...
The grass and trees were swaying slightly, and the cold and wet mountain wind was blowing on people's faces. The few people who had woken up did not want lanterns in their hands, and started to run around in a panic. Suddenly, a wooden bird flashed across the firelight in the temple,
He immediately fell towards the two figures beside the bonfire.
There was almost no sound, the howling wind had stopped, and the cold atmosphere just now faded from everyone.
The panicked people looked towards the temple tremblingly. There were no ghost figures beside the bonfire, only a few wisps of smoke were still floating, and they noticed a few people beside them.
"Ouch, where's the mage?!"
"We were here just now!"
"Yaoshou, the mage was eaten by a ghost——"
There were still a few shopkeepers inside, and they ran down the mountain as soon as they smoked.
…
The rustling in the forest is full of swaying sounds.
The little Taoist boy holding the bamboo tube closed his eyes and was trembling with fear. He couldn't feel any movement for a long time. When he slowly opened his eyes, he saw the master's chubby figure standing in front, with the hem of his robe fluttering, revealing his thick legs covered with hair.
.
"Master?" Tao Tong called in a low voice.
The master in front did not respond, but looked at the cliff ahead. A figure in wrinkled robes slowly turned around, with a handsome face and a half-foot-long beard slightly stroking his chin, like a teacher.
The fat mage's lips trembled slightly, and after a long time, he managed to say: "My boss..."
Then, he burst into tears and sat down on the ground.
The little Taoist boy had never seen his master crying like this before. He stood there helplessly. In his eyes, the teacher over there was smiling and walking towards him step by step.