"In the southeast of Sichuan, Mr. Zhang, thirty miles away from spring, met a scholar and said that his life was not more than thirty-five. He was furious and drove people away. The next day, the maids at home were waiting for him, but he fell asleep and his family was helpless. For seven days
, an eminent monk came to visit and said he could save him. He went into the house and searched around. He took out a talisman on the bedside and said: hook plate. The old monk said that this thing is connected with the underworld, and the underworld will come to ask for the soul after seven days...
..."
Chen Yuan vaguely remembered the story told in the book. The so-called hook disc was a soul-enchanting talisman. It was played to the city god and sent envoys to capture people's souls. But he was not sure whether the young master of the Liu family had really fallen into this sinister spell. After all,
The book says seven days, but it has been more than two months here.
Before I figure it out, I won't rashly follow the three senior brothers and get involved.
Sure enough, the three people rushed to the door to reveal the identity of the fat Taoist, which made Liu Yuanwai dissatisfied. He called the steward and asked who the three people were, and snorted coldly.
"If I hadn't invited you to come over to perform a wood carving show, I would have sent someone to beat the three of you out! The Taoist priest is an expert, how can you talk nonsense——"
The eldest brother was so tall and tall, and when he was yelled at, he quickly lowered his face and retreated tremblingly.
The fat Taoist's eyes rolled around the panicked three people, he touched the thick mustache on his lips, and then waved his hand towards the officials.
"Master Liu Fu, are they from Funiu Town?"
"The Taoist Master has a wise eye."
The Taoist nodded, raised his face slightly, and sighed: "Master Liu Fu, these three people should know what I did to the Wang family in Funiu Town that day. Unfortunately, mortals only know one but not the other. The Wang family was haunted that day, but it was the Wang family
The father and son committed evil, and the old king came back seven times to seek revenge. However, he was ordered by the city god, and I could not stop him! Therefore, I was soft-hearted, so I did not accept him, and turned to report the deceased's hatred to the government. As expected, the father and son
They both confessed and admitted to murdering the elderly at home."
The fat Taoist had a smile on his face, which made him look mysterious to others, and everything he did was well-founded, so Mr. Liu respectfully bowed his hands.
"The Taoist priest has a kind heart, Liu admires him!"
All the guests outside the door raised their hands. It is rare to meet such a monk these days, not to mention that he has a profound teaching. If he followed them and bowed, they would definitely be able to form a good relationship and be able to seek help from him in the future.
Open your mouth.
In the room, Mr. Liu lowered his hand, held his old wife tightly, and looked anxiously at the figure on the bed.
"Taoist Priest, how should I treat my son? Of course I won't let the Taoist Priest worry about it. Liu specially prepared some expenses for the Taoist Priest to travel abroad and slay demons."
As he said this, the servant came in carrying a wooden tray covered with silk cloth. The steward opened the silk cloth and found that it was full of silver ingots made in 2 taels, and a silver light fell in his eyes.
The eyes of the three elder brothers who were standing at the door were all wide-eyed. Over there, the fat Taoist glanced secretly, his heart was beating fast, he coughed to cover it up, and then he laughed.
"Master Liu Fu, don't be anxious. It's just past noon and the Yang Qi is strong, so the evil spirit won't come out. I'll cast the magic to subjugate it after it gets late at night."
Mr. Liu and his old wife happily nodded and bowed. They were so sure that they had found the right person this time, so they respectfully and a group of guests invited the Taoist priest to a side hall to have a rest with tea.
As for the three people who were acting, they were kicked out directly.
Chen Yuan consciously walked away from the side with his hands behind his back and returned to the side courtyard. The three senior brothers were tall and were kicked out. They didn't dare to fart. They were leaning against the corner or squatting at the door and sulking.
"You don't know the heart of a good person!" The senior brother squatted on the ground and took a sip. Thinking of the heavy silver coins in the wooden plate, he felt angry. He turned back to look at Chen Yuan who was sorting the wood carvings, "Why didn't you come along just now? Watching us being raped
Do you think it’s funny when you blast it out?”
Chen Yuan didn't look at him, and concentrated on straightening the robe of a wooden sculpture, then put it on his hand and danced twice.
"It's not funny, but I don't want other people's money either."
After his thoughts were exposed, the man squatting at the door became angry and angry. He couldn't express his anger towards the people in the mansion, and he couldn't express his anger towards his junior fellow apprentice with the same status?
He stepped through the door, grabbed the bearded puppet placed on the wooden box in his hand, and threw it to the ground.
"I play with those puppets all day long, and I deserve to die 30% of the time, but I still won't be able to get a wife."
"Senior Brother, please stop saying a few words!" San'er hurriedly came over to dissuade him, but Second Senior Brother was too lazy to pay attention and leaned against the corner without knowing what he was thinking.
Chen Yuan looked at the wooden sculpture of Guan Gong on the ground, and his eyes became cold. He stood up and looked at the provocative senior brother. At this time, Old Man Zhao came back from outside. Chen Yuan then retracted his gaze, walked over the man's shoulder, and picked up the puppet.
, blow the dust off.
It's like talking to a puppet, or like talking to the man behind you.
"After the performance, it's better to leave as soon as possible, so as not to make much money but risk your life."
"you!"
The eldest brother was so angry that his eyes were about to burst into flames. When he was a handyman, he used to be obedient and do whatever he wanted. But since he was accepted as a disciple by Leader Zhao, his temper has grown a lot, and he actually talks to him in a strange way.
Zhiqua~
The door was opened, and Old Man Zhao looked at the three apprentices whose faces were so dark that they were almost dripping with tears. Regarding the matter in the east courtyard, the steward of the mansion even called him in and gave him a good scolding.
Chen Yuan was arranging the puppets and setting, and almost laughed out loud while listening to the three people being scolded. Soon after, the sky gradually darkened, and a stage was set up in the front yard. Then he and his three senior brothers set up the puppets behind the stage.
, performed a play "Five Horses Out of Seclusion"
This was ordered by Liu Yuan, and there were several more scenes later, most of which were more masculine scenes. The guests sitting in rows under the stage were very happy to see it.
For a time, the Liu Mansion was very lively. Even the neighbors came out one after another, climbed up the courtyard wall, sat on it and watched the play. They couldn't help but applaud when the performance was exciting.
As the night deepened, the last play was finished, and all the guests bid farewell to Mr. Liu and left. The originally lively Liu Mansion gradually became quiet, and Chen Yuan and his party also returned to the side courtyard to finish several big plays in a row, but they were tired
Not feeling light, he fetched water from the well, washed himself casually, lay down on the floor and fell into a drowsy sleep.
Chen Yuan rearranged the wooden carvings of Guan Gong, burned a stick of incense, and then took a rest.
As for exorcising ghosts, if you are not related to him, nothing can compare to a good night's sleep.
When he closed his eyes and fell asleep, Mr. Liu in the east chamber stood with his old wife at the door, looking at the altar set up in the courtyard. The fat Taoist priest had a mahogany sword in one hand and a bell in the other, walking back and forth with his steps.
, one moment spitting flames from the mouth, and the other moment the talisman paper floated without any wind, leaving the two old men stunned.
"How did the fire come out? Master, can you see clearly?"
"I don't know, that's why I am an expert. As long as I can drive away the evil spirits and wake up Bo Yuan, one hundred taels will be well spent."
"Alas, things have not gone smoothly for our family since that incident."
The old man patted the back of his wife's hand: "Forget it for now, save the child first."
In the courtyard, the Taoist who was jumping with a sword opened his eyes slightly and glanced at the two old people under the eaves. Seeing that he was not suspicious of them, he jingled the bell more happily.
One hundred taels.
It's enough to cover his expenses for several years. After fooling him...ah, when things are understood, it's time to go to Xunxian Mountain to ask for blessings.
He thought as the candlelight shone on his fat face.
The dim yellow light whirred, a gust of wind blew, the grass and trees in the courtyard swayed, and the lanterns hanging under the eaves also became flickering.
The maids and servants in the courtyard looked around in horror, feeling a chill and trembling.
"What's going on?" Liu Yuanwai and his wife stood huddled together under the eaves, watching the sudden changes around them, and their hearts skipped a beat. As if they were dazzled, above the courtyard where the lights flickered, they could vaguely see smoke, like
The black silk satin meanders and flies in from the outside.
moment.
On the other side of the mansion, in a certain room in the west wing, smoke was curling up. The puppet placed on the wooden box suddenly moved, and its beautiful beard was caressed by the wind.
.......
'What...is it true again?!'
The fat Taoist also saw that thing, and even ordinary people could feel the strong Yin Qi. He stood still with his legs crossed, not daring to move.
"Taoist Master, is that what you're talking about? Quickly do it!"
The old man stood under the eaves, feeling frightened. But thinking that he could save his son, he couldn't help but remind the figure standing motionless in front of the altar. Little did he know that the fat Taoist was so gurgling that it was hard to swallow, and the fat on his face was shaking like a sieve.
It seemed like I was about to cry.
"I will save your son...who will save me?!"
However, the gloomy air meandering in the night sky slowly passed through the courtyard and went straight inside through the doors and windows of the wing.
next moment.
A ray of green light rose into the sky and rushed through the courtyard. When everyone below reacted, they seemed to hear a sound like a bell ringing in the dark night.
“Insert the bid and sell first!”
The Yin Qi tore apart and was instantly disconnected from the wing.