It turns out that Lao Zhou's real name is Zhou Zhong, and he is Xuan Bao's grandfather, the right-hand man of Lao Ding'an Marquis.
Twenty-five years ago, the old Marquis of Ding'an died suddenly, and the next day Zhou Zhong also disappeared. Some said that he abandoned the Xiao family and ran away, while others said that he followed his old master loyally and committed suicide.
In short, the matter about Lao Zhou back then was quite a sensation, because he was not just a servant, but the old Marquis once said that he had handed over everything to Zhou Zhong.
But just because Zhou Zhong disappeared, it was a matter of twists and turns whether the eldest Xiao Yuan or the second eldest Xiao Liao would inherit the throne. After the dust settled, the parties involved did not mention a word, and the Hou Mansion bought a large number of servants.
In fact, Zhou Zhong did not run away, let alone follow the old Marquis.
What happened that night, even if Lao Zhou is now a ghost general, he can't help but tremble when he recalls it. It was a terrifying nightmare, and he was trapped in it for more than twenty years.
He watched helplessly as seven long nails about half a foot long were driven into his limbs, chest, and abdomen. When the last long nail was driven into the top of his head, he could even hear the sound of his skull breaking.
Zhou Zhong died. After his death, his body was still chained and sank deep in the lake in the Hou Mansion until today.
"Bone-eroding soul-locking technique!" Xuan Bao sighed long and long.
Xuan Bao finally understood why Lao Zhou looked so terrifying and so violent, and the torture he suffered before his death would also be reflected in the ghost's appearance.
"Miss Qi, have you ever heard of this sorcery?" Zhou Zhong's hoarse voice was filled with joy, "Finally, someone understands."
Xuan Bao nodded. In fact, she only knew a little about it, but while Zhou Zhong was explaining it, the old Taoist master had already explained it to her.
"It seems that there is something fishy about my grandfather's death, and you are a key figure. This kind of evil spell is quite vicious. It should be said that the person who carried out the murder is trying to use this method to make you become his puppet ghost."
"Puppet ghost? Who is so capable of controlling ghosts? Besides, there is nothing abnormal after my death?"
"Haha, people in Xuanmen have this ability, but it is a crooked way and a righteous person will not use it." Xuanbao looked at Zhou Zhong and understood clearly, "You are a kind and good person, you should not have suffered this misfortune.
The deep resentment will make your Taoism improve rapidly, and you will become a ghost general in twenty-five years."
"It's not that I don't want to reincarnate, it's because I have no way to reincarnate. I've been trapped here." Zhou Zhong was very confused.
"People have three souls and six souls. One of your souls is still locked in the body at the bottom of the lake. You can't escape." An idea flashed in Xuan Bao's mind, "Don't be impatient. The people behind the scenes are spending their time and effort."
I don't believe there is no purpose in raising you into a ghost general."
Lao Zhou couldn't help but be afraid when he thought about it. He thought he was already very strong. When Miss Qi said this, he suddenly felt like he was a puppet, controlled by hands behind his back.
"More than twenty years have passed, there is no rush for this moment." Xuanbao thought of what happened in Xikuoyuan, "By the way, Lao Zhou, do you know anything about the second room?"
When he mentioned the second wife, Lao Zhou couldn't help but shook his head: "The old Marquis was blind at first, so he let the second master marry Fang Rongru, that snake and scorpion woman."
Xuan Bao's eyes flashed with light. Listening to his tone, Old Zhou knew what Fang Rongru had done. These secret things must have happened in Xikuo Courtyard. In this way, this ghost general knew much more than he imagined.
"A group of ghosts are surrounding Xikuoyuan, but they can't get in. She also has a magic weapon on her body. Xiaojuan and Yun Niang, the two fierce ghosts, can't get close to her. You are more capable than them, right?"
"Miss Seven, there is no need to trick me." Zhou Zhong looked at Xuan Bao's strange appearance and couldn't help but smile in his voice, "If you want to know anything, just ask."
"After I die, I won't be able to go there, so I can only wander around the mansion. At that time, there were not so many innocent souls in the mansion, and there was no barrier in the West Cross Courtyard."
"Fang Rongru shouldn't have the ability to set up a barrier, right?"
"More than ten years ago, because Xikuaoyuan was so haunted, Fang Rongru invited the divine monk from Tianlong Temple, and it was he who set up the barrier."
Xuan Bao was stunned when he heard this. Does the barrier set up by the old monk Master Fifth Uncle mean that the old monk is Fang Rongru's support?
"Impossible, the old monk is not that kind of person. I guess he must have been deceived to help Fang Rongru." The old Taoist master in his mind lazily suggested.
That's good, Xuan Bao breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had never met the old monk, the little doll knew intuitively that the other party must be difficult to deal with, at least not something he could handle.
"Every one of those ghosts surrounding Xikuoyuan is related to the second wife. Seeing how many evil things they have done, I once thought about taking action against that poisonous woman." Lao Zhou said frankly.
Xuan Bao reacted immediately: "I didn't succeed. Is it because she carries a magic weapon to ward off evil?"
"Yes." Lao Zhou lowered his head in shame, "I didn't even see what it was, and I couldn't get close to her at all."
"Leave this matter to me." Xuan Bao patted his chest.
"I'll leave everything to you." Zhou Zhong looked at the little baby and sighed, "That's all. Whatever you need me to do, just tell me."
"Okay, if you think of anything strange, just tell me, maybe I can find something out of it."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xuan Bao drew out his willow whip, which frightened Lao Zhou so much that he stepped back two feet to the door.
"Xiaojuan, Yunniang, tell Lao Zhou what's the benefit of being whipped by me."
I am too lazy to say that Xuan Bao directly released two fierce ghosts. There is no need to explain too much at all. It is just that the hostility in the two of them has almost completely disappeared, and there is still a faint golden light, and they have achieved merit.
"Old Zhou, Miss Seven's willow whip can drive away the evil spirit and purify our ghosts. After the evil spirit is cleared, as long as we devote ourselves to doing good, we can still accumulate merit, and we can be reborn in a good pregnancy and live a good life in the next life." Xiaojuan said.
Face yearning.
"Reincarnation? Can we reincarnate?" Lao Zhou was very confused.
Yun Niang said: "If Miss Qi says it's okay, it's definitely okay. I believe her."
After being silent for a moment, Lao Zhou took the initiative to walk towards Xuan Bao. After some tea, the little baby rubbed his sore hands. Lao Zhou seemed to have been reborn and returned to the appearance he had before his death. He looked like a loyal and loyal man in his forties or fifties.
Honest uncle.
"Okay, Uncle Zhou, since you can enter and leave the West Cross Courtyard freely, I'm going to ask you to keep an eye on the second room for the time being."
Dongxue's voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Mother Ying, you are here."
"Where's Miss Seven? Why did you come outside the door when you're not here to serve me, you damn girl?"
Dongxue glanced at the two doors, thinking that Miss Seventh should be able to hear her words so loudly.
"It's inside. Wait a moment, mama, until I go in and report."
"Why don't you invite Grandma Ying in quickly?" Xuan Bao said loudly from inside.
