Chapter 253: Ghosts
Hongchen: "......"
I don't know what to do.
Shi Feng is indeed not a spirit master, and he is still a little bit strong in dealing with such ghostly things, but he can deal with an ordinary warlock who has to rely on the underworld weapon to raise a ghost, and he fights hard.
Most of the warlocks' skills lie in the shadows, and once exposed, they can't withstand the swords of martial arts masters.
Shi Feng's kung fu is definitely not bad, Hongchen remembers that this person crisscrossed Yong'an City back then, and forcibly raised the Xia family to a higher level, so majestic that even the court dignitaries were very jealous of him. That's right, it's the word jealousy.
The style of the teacher back then was not as gentle as it is now.
"What do you mean?"
It's not like to let her help kill the warlock, she's just a soft little girl, and she won't make a big deal about it.
"Ahem."
Shi Feng was also a little embarrassed, and took a deep breath, "If you want to borrow a lifeline, even if it's just a little, it's enough." β
He also had his own sources in the palace, and he never believed that there was really any lifeline in the world before he met Hongchen.
He had vaguely heard the legend of this thing, but when he heard it, it was a lie, but those people in the palace said that the queen's condition was diagnosed by all the imperial doctors themselves, and they all said that it was hopeless, but now the mother is back to normal, and it is impossible to say that the lifeline really exists.
Hongchen was stunned, "What do you say...... I think maybe what you want is not a lifeline, but a dragon. β
Since it hurt the ghost, it is more likely to use dragon grass.
If you really want this. That's a lot simpler.
A few years ago, she thought that the ghost gate would also make crooked moves, get some food to fool the ghost, and she was also terrified when she went down, but now it is different, she is now going to the underworld and opening a ghost door, although it is not easier than eating, but it is not difficult to go.
Dragon grass is a treasure in the world, and it is not easy to find. Inside the Ghost Gate. Although it is not a weed, it is not a rare material.
Shi Feng is basically a second knife, he has been talking for a long time, and he can't say one, two, three.
Hongchen frowned and listened: "What do you mean." Hopefully that warlock will live longer. Even if you are sucked by ghosts again. It is better not to die early, and it is better not to be eroded by yin qi and live longer? β
Shi Feng nodded hurriedly.
"Then you just let that ghost not have to suck yang energy. Wouldn't it hurt anyone, wouldn't it be better? β
Shi Feng: "...... Can it be done? β
"You go out and turn right, go in the third shop on your left hand, and the boss asks for two jade talismans, just take them back and give them to the female ghost to live in."
Now it is generally married to a ghost wife, all of them are Yin marriages, the purpose is to let people have company underground, but it is not impossible for a man in the Yang world to marry a ghost, as long as the Yin Soul gets the permission of the king of Hades above, the man in the Yang world is not afraid that he will be contaminated with ghosts, and he can naturally succeed.
In her previous life, she occasionally heard that many years ago, there was even a village in Dazhou, where ten percent of the people married ghost wives, and they all became ghost villages, and for a time it became a ghost village known to the world.
If you marry a female ghost, a man will have a long life, and it is estimated that no man has this leisure and elegance.
Even if the ghost wife thing is not impossible, it is relatively speaking, for most ordinary people, it is almost difficult to keep their dead wife, of course, the story that Shi Feng said is different, this is already married, but the method of raising ghosts is a little problematic, easy to solve!
Shi Feng was sent away in a daze, and Hongchen was also a little tired, so he quickly got in the car and went back.
It wasn't dark yet, and a letter was sent outside, or a letter from Lin Xu, but the content inside was really a bit strange.
It's a love letter.
Lin Xu praised everything about Hongchen in it, saying that she was cute, that she was beautiful, that her charm was greater than that of a mandala, and that Hongchen was the only girl he had ever seen, who would make him feel very excited, and that she was the only girl in his life who wanted to collect it carefully.
It is full of a lot of love words, upside down, but it makes people red-faced, Hongchen read word by word, taste carefully, not only read it himself, but also called Luo Niang and Xiao Yan to the house, closed the doors and windows, blocked all the covers, and everyone read together.
After a while, Luo Niang's face turned red.
Xiao Yan couldn't wait to get into the crack in the wall, Hongchen frowned, asked people to take basins and candles, smoked those letterheads with water vapor, and baked them with candles, but they still didn't find anything greasy.
Hongchen paused, put his things in a camphor box, and stuffed them under the bed.
She didn't believe that what Lin Xu wrote to her was really just a love letter, this must be a very important thing, and it would be better for her to keep it tightly.
"Luo Niang, I have come up with two new dishes, you can send them to Wang Banxian tomorrow, let him taste them too, and see if he can improve them."
Luo Niang responded in a low voice.
Hongchen really went to the kitchen in person, and instructed the cook to make two dishes, one dish 'Buddha jumped over the wall', which is a very complicated dish, and began to prepare the materials from the evening, and many chefs worked together, and it was not out of the pot until the evening of the second day.
Sealed with a jar, everyone can't smell it, but just looking at the smiling appearance of their county lord, they also know that it must taste very good, and they salivate when they think about it.
The second course is a little simpler, crispy grilled meat, mainly marinated seasonings and heat that need to be carefully mastered.
The two dishes were made, and Hongchen and the others tasted them first, and the taste was extremely delicious.
This family eats beautifully, and everyone has oil on their mouths.
Not far from the trees outside, there was a faint cooing sound.
As soon as the leaves flickered, someone glared at the man with a roaring stomach with a pair of dark eyes.
The man rolled over, clutched his stomach, and squeezed his eyes hardβhe hadn't eaten properly in two days!
It smells so good!
The smell came to my nose, and the taste was so good that I wanted to move.
After a while, I saw a person who was not particularly young, but very charming. The woman, who was still very beautiful, carried a food box, boarded the carriage, and walked away in a leisurely manner.
A dark shadow slipped down, and returned in a short time, making a gesture of safetyβto deliver food to the king's liar.
One of the spies showed a little disdain in his eyes, Wang Banxian was an insignificant little person in their eyes, because of good luck, he befriended the county lord of Rong'an. That's when it suddenly developed. But no matter how well he behaves, those who should know also know that this is a liar and has no ability. Lack of success and more than enough failure!
Since it's to send him something. Not many people take it seriously!
But. The spy still lowered his voice, and said weakly: "I have checked, only vegetables." β
Almost an hour later. It's still brightly lit, with all kinds of aromas and the smell of wine.
The wind was blowing.
The spies nibbled on tasteless dry cakes, their faces full of envy.
Speaking of this family is also strange, it seems that every once in a while you have to eat a big meal, even the next people eat together, those meat, oil or something, there has never been a lot, yesterday I also heard the cook complain, saying that the host is greasy, want to eat wild vegetables for a change of taste, there is no sale on the street, and you have to find your own way, it is really inconvenient.
Potherb?
That kind of thing that is so rough that it pulls the throat and eyes can be compared to meat?
Obviously, Wang Banxian also thought that the food was delicious, so he hurried over at night, carrying good wine in his hand, and a few jars, and he didn't know what it contained.
It was lively all night.
Early the next morning, Hongchen went out with Wang Banxian in a car, and the spies who had been suffering all night were suddenly nervous, constantly making eye contact with each other, and some people quietly pursued and inquired.
Hongchen's county lord's mansion is extremely tightly guarded, and no one can sneak in at all, but no matter how strict she is, she is only tight at home, and she can't even arrange a lot of organ news outside.
This is the capital in the end, if she dares to be too ostentatious, even the emperor will be dissatisfied, in fact, there is no need to go too far.
Moreover, sometimes you can't hear the news of the county lord's mansion, so you can start from the outside.
Let's just say that Wang Banxian is there, not to mention that it is compared with the county lord's mansion, but compared with any big family, it is all like a sieve.
Half a day later, a pigeon fell on a branch with a few words written on it.
But in an instant, the spies at the head looked serious-as mentioned above, Wang Banxian went out to do business, and Hongchen followed, this is normal, and it is not the first time that Wang Liar has asked the county lord for help.
However, the place where the county lord went this time was a little closer to that important place, although it was nothing, but it was necessary to pay attention to one or two.
He waved his hand, and soon a figure flew away to report to his master.
When he had done all this, he closed his eyes and leaned against the tree to recuperate, and although things were a little twisty now, he didn't pay much attention to them.
Lord Rong'an is indeed a spirit master, but she is also only a woman, and she is also an outsider, if it weren't for the fact that she and Lin Xu were really close, I'm afraid the master wouldn't have sent someone to keep an eye on her.
What's the use of staring at her, would someone like Lin Xu use the woman he likes to do something?
The spies don't believe it, who is Lin Xu? That's Mr. Guigu's proud apprentice, a little person like them, who can only look up to for the rest of his life.
Wang Banxian's carriage was not as comfortable as Hongchen's carriage, and he was sitting in the carriage at this time, looking east and west, and everything was fresh.
"This thing is good, strong and durable, especially if it is fixed and stuck in the car, and it is not afraid of leaking out and burning people."
Pointing to the copper teapot fixed on the car, Wang Banxian smiled.
Hongchen smiled: "Okay, what do you want when the time comes, let them also help your old man settle down, now let's talk about it, how about our business?" β
Wang Banxian rolled his eyes - it's all his own game, what is there to say!
However, he has always been professional in this regard, and very serious, and said seriously: "Jinji Village has recently made trouble with fox fairies, and several chicken coops have left fox footprints outside, roosters do not crow, hens do not lay eggs, and a man went to climb the widow's wall in the middle of the night, so that the fox fairy was shocked, and now he can't get up from bed, my apprentice passed by, and felt that he couldn't deal with that thing, so he sent me a letter, you know, like me, where do you dare to touch any fox fairy?" It's better to ask the county lord to come out, that's appropriate. β
He said this very seriously.
Hongchen smiled: "Jinji Village is very close to Qingquan Village, but it is only ten miles away. I'll go and see if there is any good spring water after I finish my errand, and if it's really good, I'll take some back to make wine. β
The two of them played dumb riddles seriously, rested when they were tired, ate some snacks and drank some water, and then turned out the chessboard to play a few chess, although they were on the road, they still lived freely.
The situation outside is getting worse and worse, and the world is very chaotic, but their coachman is an iron ox. Ran into a robber. If Hongchen is resting, he will not even hear the slightest big movement, and he will be sent away.
Hurry up the horse, change the horse and not the car. Walked for three days. On this day, I arrived next to the inn. The iron ox went down to feed the horses, and by the way, he changed one horse, and just went down. There was a girl with a charming appearance, just a little round, who was seventeen or eighteen years old, dressed very brightly, wearing a pair of hollow carvings on her head, particularly delicate jasper hairpins, "But the lord of Rong'an?" β
Hongchen was stunned.
The iron bull urn said angrily: "Who are you?" β
The little girl laughed, and respectfully presented a wooden sign, which was so inconspicuous that Tie Niu was relieved when he saw it.
Hongchen looked at it and raised his eyebrows: "It turned out to be Mr. Lin's person, is he okay?" β
"The son is very good, but I am worried about the county lord, I heard that the county lord has left the capital, so he specially asked us to greet him."
Saying that, the little girl pushed the car door and stretched out her hand to help Hongchen get out of the car, "We have prepared hot water, the county lord is afraid that he is tired, it is better to bathe and change clothes, so that he can rest and rest, we are familiar with the road in this place, so I will be the guide, how about guiding you?" β
Hongchen nodded lightly and said with a smile: "Then trouble the girl." β
The water is really hot enough, and the post station also prepares facial grease, all kinds of head oil, and the red dust is so useless that it is useless, but it is not bad to take a bath comfortably.
Bathing and changing clothes, resting for a while, it was still early, everyone started again, the little girl led the way, led the iron ox straight to the mountain, the road on the mountain is not easy to walk, all the trails, muddy very much.
Hongchen didn't mind, and sat by the window steadily, watching the strange rocks and flowing water, and the falling flowers were colorful.
"There are a lot of locust trees."
There are many pines and cypresses, too.
The carriage swayed leisurely, and after walking for about half an hour, Tie Niu turned back and said, "The road is deviated, and I can't find a place to stay at night." β
Before Hongchen could speak, the little girl who led the way hurriedly said: "Don't worry, don't worry, there is a mountain villa not far ahead, which was used by our son when he went up the mountain to hunt in his early years. β
The Iron Bull relented.
After walking slowly for a long time, the sky gradually darkened, and the wind became much colder. Finally, when the last rays of light disappeared, I saw a row of large mansions in front of me, which were very well built, both spacious and exquisite.
Wang Banxian exhaled: "Whew, it's finally here." β
The little girl was also full of apologies: "We sometimes don't come, we don't know how far the road is, and please don't mind the county lord." β
"It's fine."
Hongchen shook his head and stopped to look at it for a long time.
The little girl looked at the sky and said in a low voice: "County Lord, it's going to be dark soon, how about we go and clean up first?" No one has been here in this house for many years, and the people who serve are gone, hey, it's all the little maids who are not thoughtful, and I ask you to forgive me. β
It's all polite words, and it's useless to say it.
"When you're away from home, you don't have to be too particular." Hongchen didn't care, and by the little girl's special kind guidance, he was led to live in the best room in her mouth.
Wang Banxian and Tie Niu lived next to it.
The room was very clean, plain white in color, the tent was white, the walls were white, and there were a few white candles on the table.
The little girl made the bed for Hongchen and helped her sit down: "Then the county lord will please rest......"
"You sit too."
Hongchen smiled generously and pulled her to sit down, "It's good to live together, and you don't have to clean up the house." β
"Ahh
The little girl was stunned, and quickly shook her head, refusing to do anything.
Hongchen pretended to be deaf at this time, held her down, greeted her, Tie Niu and Wang Banxian sneaked in, moved the table, set up chairs, and then prepared tea and snacks, took Pai Gow, and grabbed a handful of copper coins.
"Come, come, come, let's play, in the wilderness, you can't sleep well, and you have to beware of wild beasts, everyone don't sleep."
As soon as Hongchen pulled the little girl's sleeve, she could only sit down helplessly, who made the family the county lord.
Pai Gow is just a casual game, there are losses and wins, the little girl is obviously absent-minded, and she loses more.
I don't know how long I played, but the candles were lit in half.
The little girl couldn't help but look out the window.
It's windy outside. The sound of the wind blowing on the branches of the trees is very strange, and there are many shadows outside, as if there is some hidden charm.
A gust of wind blew in, she felt a cold on her body, her heart was pounding, and when she looked up, she saw a few people here, Hongchen kept smiling and leisurely. Apparently not because of such a wilderness. There is any fear on such a night, Wang Banxian holds a tea leaf in his mouth, shakes his head, and is also very leisurely. As for the coachman. It's even more engrossed. All eyes are on the table.
ββ¦β¦β
She mentioned it several times, but no one would go to rest.
It's almost time.
She secretly pinched her chest. Silently preparing her reaction in her heart, is she going to scream? No, no, she can't scream, it would be too fake to scream, she should pass out and fall to the ground, and she doesn't have to react much......
At this moment, there was a clang, and the window opened.
The little girl's body trembled, and she almost threw away the cards in her hand, peeking in, but saw that the county lord did not react, and easily flicked her index finger and lit the table.
Here it comes!
Woo woo woo
Outside, there was the sound of ghosts crying and howling.
"Yet-I--life-come! Return-I-life-come! β
"Ahh
In an instant, the little girl's face was sweating profusely, trembling all over, where did she remember the thoughts when she was desperately doing psychological construction for a while, she was instinctively afraid, trembling with fright, and there was no need to fake.
Outside the window, a bone-like hand, with long hair, a face covered in blood, and a black, hollow, eyeless socket.
You can't see the body, you can't see the legs and feet.
"Hiccup!"
The little girl stiffened with fright.
Although she knew that something strange was going to happen, she didn't know the details, and on a night like this, she was so frightened that she could only scream hoarsely.
The thing flew in, and it was not far away in the tent, and it shook behind the curtains.
"This, this ......"
She stretched out her finger and pointed at it, and when she looked up, she saw that the county lord and the old man were all looking at her in surprise, except for surprise, there was nothing abnormal on their faces.
"What's wrong?"
Hongchen asked softly, looking inexplicable.
The little girl was even more inexplicable, and pointed to the opposite side, Hongchen stood up and looked at it carefully, and turned around with a surprised face: "What's wrong?" β
ββ¦β¦ You can't see it!! β
"See what?"
Hongchen deliberately stood up and walked outside.
The little girl watched her pass by the pale shadow, and looked out of the window, just in front of the hollow eyes and bone-like claws, she shuddered instantly, and the whole person stiffened on the spot, and the next moment she rolled her eyes.
Hongchen sneered.
Iron Bull stood up suddenly, his whole body crashed into it, and with a clatter, the shadow he hit flew backwards into the distance screaming.
He still wanted to chase, but Hongchen stopped him: "Forget it, eat something early and go to rest, accompany you to play for half a day, tired!" β
Tie Niu nodded, and Wang Banxian grabbed his arm: "Brother, my feet are soft, help him." β
Although he and Hongchen have been partners for a long time, they have a tacit understanding with each other, and Hongchen has reminded them in advance, but they are still afraid.
Such mountains and forests, such deserted houses, are not afraid of ghosts.
When the Iron Bull groaned, he dragged him to sit down beside him, and threw the unconscious man into the opposite room.
After tidying up, closing the doors and windows, and doing another inspection, a few people sat down steadily, dozing off while discussing the issue.
"The wooden sign is real."
"The little girl's acting skills are very poor, and she is not a professional."
"It should be someone who has a relationship with Lin Xu, not a disciple of Guigu."
Hongchen analyzed them one by one, and only smiled after a while: "I hope it's really as I said, don't be Lin Xu's talent." β
Tie Niu shook his head and touched his head honestly: "I don't know, it's not." β
Hongchen smiled: "Then I'll be relieved." β
Don't look at Tie Niu is such a wooden character, he learned from Xiaohe, and he is more and more reluctant to talk like gold, but he has a very good memory, and those who have met him will not forget it, and those who can enter the Ghost Valley are not simple characters.
"Today's out, I hope there is nothing wrong with Mr. Lin's side."
Hongchen stretched his waist, thought about it a little, turned over and fell asleep.
Tomorrow they have to continue to hurry, and they must do the same, and at this critical moment, it is useless to think nonsense.
Day 2
The little girl woke up from the house, and when she saw that there was no one in the empty house, she looked more and more gloomy when she saw the deserted house, and she was so frightened that she squatted on the ground and cried, and she did not dare to make a loud noise, for fear of provoking something.
It wasn't until dawn and the sun rose that she ran out desperately, and for some reason, she always felt that something strange was following her ears.
Hongchen was already sitting in the carriage, and suddenly opened the curtain and looked at it: "It's a little interesting, I don't know if the one who played this came by himself." β
Wang Banxian was surprised: "What's the matter?" β
"This is a yin mansion that is more than 500 years old, and if it is alarmed by the living, it is very likely to provoke ghosts, but I don't know if that person really has Taoism!" (To be continued.) )