Hua Mang was as thick as a hand. After seeing the door open, he raised his head and glanced at Xiao Yu, then nodded, as if to say hello again.
Xiao Yu also clasped his fist at the flower python, because he knew that this flower python was probably sent by the snake demon in the cave to protect the house.
"Go back and tell Liu Xian that Qingyi has been recorded. I have to leave in two days. I still need Taoist friends to help take care of me here. Thank you for your hard work."
Xiao Yu looked at Hua Mang, then took out a talisman and threw it out. It landed directly in front of Hua Mang and was swallowed by him.
What Xiao Yu gave was naturally the Spirit Gathering Talisman. This kind of talisman is relatively rare for little demons. It can speed up the absorption of spiritual energy and help them practice.
Hua Mang nodded to Xiao Yu, then followed the corner where he placed it and began to slip towards another room.
Next, Xiao Yu found some charcoal and lit a pot in each house.
Because the house has been closed for a long time, the musty smell is very strong. It will be better if it is baked.
Next, the two started cleaning again, cleaning the room from inside to outside.
The news of Xiao Yu's return was also known by the villagers in the village, so some people came over to help Xiao Yu clean up the house and invited Xiao Yu to have dinner at home.
In the evening, Xiao Yu went up to the second floor, offered incense to Sanqing, and then read a verse before going downstairs to rest.
Lying on his bed at home, Xiao Yu called Xiaoqiang and Xiaobao out, because this is not only the place where he grew up, but also the place where the two brats have stayed for more than ten years. They both have feelings.
Xiao Yu felt extremely at ease sleeping at home, so he slept soundly and didn't get up until ten o'clock the next morning.
The Taoist priest from the Taoist temple at the entrance of the village came here to wait at six o'clock in the morning. Although he came early enough, he did not wake Xiao Yu up.
Because Lao Bai knew Xiao Yu's recent movements and knew that Xiao Yu would be very tired and needed a rest, he just asked his disciple to wait and not disturb him, in order to allow him to have a good rest.
Opening the door, the dazzling sunlight shone down from the east, making Xiao Yu subconsciously close his eyes. After getting familiar with the light, he stretched.
"Little fairy, I have brought you breakfast. You need to take care of your stomach first. The master of the temple has prepared the meal over there. Let's go over there and eat."
Seeing the door open, the little Taoist priest who had been waiting for a long time came over carrying a plastic bag.
"Okay, then just get in the car and talk as we go."
Xiao Yu quickly washed up, then called the ghost corpse, got into the car on the trail, and started to rush towards Maliu Village.
Maliu Village is still the same as before. A towering Maliu tree at the entrance of the village is like the patron saint of the place. Its huge branches stretch out and block a large area of the sky.
In the past, it was very quiet here, except for some old people and children, there was no one else.
But these two days were extremely lively because a stage was being built here.
Singing opera is not unfamiliar to the villagers, because they will sing opera when they go to some temple fairs, but this is the first time that a stage has been built in the village.
The stage is seven meters long and three meters high. It is decorated with lights and colors and looks very spectacular.
Moreover, two opera troupes came in succession, both of which were called by Lao Bai from other places. Of course, Lao Bai paid for the expenses himself, but the cost of a performance for this kind of folk troupe is not very high, and this amount of money is not enough for a performance.
As far as I'm concerned, it's nothing.
"Okay, everything is ready, it's just about tonight."
Lao Bai stood under the tree at the entrance of the village, looking at the stage that had been built, with a sense of achievement on his face.
"Taoist Master Bai, everything is ready. After receiving it, everyone will have to perform on their own. Also, when will your senior brother Xiao Yu come?"
A middle-aged Taoist asked, holding a cattail leaf fan and shirtless.
"It's almost here. It should be on the way here. You should prepare yourselves first! By the way, is the cook here? We are going to have a banquet tonight, so we can't be careless."
Lao Bai was not careless about Yu Xiao Yu's arrangements. He thought that Xiao Yu personally called Lao Bai last night and that the banquet must be prepared to be of great use.
"Come on, come on, senior brother of yours is so elegant. You even had a banquet at that party, eh...".
"Hey, that's not necessarily what my senior brother eats. Since he needs it, it's useful. Just wait and see the good show."
Lao Bai didn't know much about Xiao Yu's banquet. He did many things first and waited until the time came to see and speak out, maybe it wouldn't work.
It's like building a stage. Taoists all know it's for a ghost village, but everyone says it's to save the souls of the dead.
After all, ghosts are everywhere, and they can't monitor every place at all times.
At two o'clock in the afternoon, Xiao Yu and Guizhi rushed to Maliu Village. They hadn't seen Lao Bai for many days. They couldn't help but exchange greetings before finally getting to the topic.
"Everyone, this is my senior brother Xiao Yu."
Lao Bai pointed at Xiao Yu and introduced him to everyone.
Xiao Yu is well-known, but not many people know him, so now many people are looking at Xiao Yu, as if they want to match up with the rumored person.
"Everyone, everyone knows the matter. I didn't want to get involved in this matter, but the Qinglong Protector has assigned a death mission, so I can't do it unless I come. So if I have any offence, I hope you will bear with me."
In the village chief's room, Xiao Yu cupped his fists and smiled at everyone.
"Haha, Master Xiao, the heroic young man, with your help, we will definitely succeed this time. It's just tonight. How do you think we will arrange it?"
An old man asked Xiao Yu, cupping his fists.
"Yes, Master Xiao Yu is an orphan from Maoshan, and his Taoism is superb. He is not as good as me, and he is the main force in the alliance, so we will do what you tell us. As long as the task is completed, don't think so much about anything else."
It's not that these people are deliberately giving in, but Xiao Yu's recent reputation is indeed quite big. With the cooperation of so many people, he can still stand here safe and sound. Who dares to say that he is lucky?
Besides, the alliance said that if Xiao Yu comes here, he must follow Xiao Yu's arrangements and not act rashly.
"Okay, then I will make arrangements for tonight...".
Xiao Yu lowered his voice and explained his plan, and then the Taoists left one after another to make preparations.
After everyone left, Xiao Yu ate some of the food prepared by Lao Bai, and then went into the room to prepare things for tonight.
Xiao Yu has everything he needs to do this, so he doesn't need to prepare too much, but what he needs to do is to catch the most powerful ghost generals and know what their purpose is.
When no one was around, he also entered Guyu, chatted with Wu Xuan, and asked the other party if he could directly capture these ghosts, but Wu Xuan refused.
Because this kind of place is not like an island. As long as he takes action, he will be noticed. At that time, let alone he can't catch the ghost, if he attracts black and white, his life will be at risk.
Moreover, there is another reason, that is, Xiao Yu lost too much lifespan when he was in Bashan last time. Only by catching ghosts and eliminating demons can he increase his lifespan, so he must do this himself.
As night fell, Maliu Village was bustling with activity, but no villagers came to watch the play, because the village chief had already gone from house to house to say hello, saying that tonight's play was for those lonely ghosts and they were not allowed to go out.
The simple villagers have always been in awe of ghosts and gods, so they did not open the door despite the loud gongs and drums playing outside.
On the stage, a man and a woman began to sing as if there was no one around. The gongs, drums and suonas nearby were playing from time to time, spreading throughout the villages ten miles away.
At the back of the stage, there are two tables side by side. There are bowls and chopsticks on the tables, and a talisman is placed in the middle.
In the corner next to the table, there was a pile of incense candles and some yellow paper, which Xiao Yu asked Lao Bai to prepare.
