Chapter 867: Sea Lady Parade
Ninghai is a seaside city, and in the past, when the economy was not so developed, the people mainly relied on shipping and fishing for a living. Legend has it that a sea lady went out fishing in place of her elderly father, and unfortunately drowned in the sea in order to save people during a storm. And when she disappeared into the sea, the storm disappeared without a trace. Since then, the people of Ninghai have worshiped her as a god, and every time they go to sea, they have to worship her statue, and over time, she has become a sea lady who protects the fishermen who go to sea, and has also become a goddess in the hearts of Ninghai people.
Whenever the one-year fishing ban period begins, Ninghai people will spontaneously celebrate the Hai Niang Festival. The custom of the ancient Hai Niang Festival is to take the statue of Hai Niang to travel around the city with eight sedan chairs, so that Hai Niang can be worshiped by more people. In modern times, although people have gradually become less and less involved in this custom, the government still organizes a parade every time the Ha Niang Festival, which is why the antique street suddenly becomes so lively.
"Boom!!" The sound of gongs and drums shook the sky, and the sedan chair parade carrying the statue of Hai Niang gradually walked towards Xiao Qiang's side, and the antique lovers who were originally on Taobao all around were cheering in response to the custom, some bowed respectfully to the statue of Hai Niang, some applauded, and some cheered. Of course, the custom of the Ha Mai Maiden parade has gradually changed, and the procession not only receives the cheers of the people, but also scatters a lot of sweets and snacks, which is considered a carnival with the people.
After listening to Xiao Qiang's introduction, Meng Bingling and others also stood on the side of the street curiously and happily, ready to follow the customs of the villagers to worship Hai Niang and touch the luck of the sea god. In the Mengkang area, the gods were originally believed, not to mention that Meng Bingling and other royalist clansmen still accepted feudal etiquette, so they naturally did not dare to be rude to the gods.
As the parade of Hai Niang gradually walked towards this side, not only Meng Bingling and them, but even Xu Yang and Wang Yaoyao also stood in the crowd on the side of the street, intending to join in the fun. There was only Shao Yuting, who was still standing next to her and didn't know what she was thinking, and her eyes were a little distracted.
"Sea Lady Parade to keep safe!!" A shout sounded, and the people and citizens who watched the excitement on the street cheered loudly, and the scene could be described as hot. With the sound of gongs and drums, the statue of Hai Niang carried by the eight sedan chairs slowly walked past Xiao Qiang and others, and Meng Bingling and others bowed and prayed silently to accept the blessing of Hai Niang.
Looking at Meng Bingling's pious and beautiful appearance, Xiao Qiang couldn't help but think a little badly in his heart, if Meng Bingling wore a set of white women's costumes, maybe many people would think that she was a fairy descending to earth! Anyway, if she wants to really dress up, I'm afraid no one will say that she doesn't look like a character in the gods......
Just when Xiao Qiang was thinking wildly, suddenly he felt a black shadow suddenly burst out of the crowd, and he didn't think much about it, he instantly felt the hairs on his back stand up, and an inexplicable sense of crisis suddenly came to his heart, making him can't help but tremble lightly!
This...... This is...... The sixth sense warns itself again!
Xiao Qiang's eyes widened, and his brain reacted in an instant! Maybe others will distrust their sixth sense, but he definitely won't! After possessing the Nine Heavens Xuanyu, his sixth sense predicted countless dangers, and every time it was very effective, and he had already realized that there must be a crisis coming to him in an instant!
Almost without hesitation, he immediately hugged Meng Bingling, who was bowing and praying sincerely, and didn't react at all, and pushed him to the ground!
"Bang!!" A gunshot rang out at the moment when Xiao Qiang hugged Meng Bingling and fell to the ground, and the bullet cut through the air without warning, through the space where the two were originally standing, and shot into a nearby big tree.
At this moment, Xiao Qiang turned his head to look, only to realize that it was the figure that he had just swept with his peripheral vision that shot him. When he tried to get a better look at the guy's face, the panic caused by the gunfire caused the nearby crowd to start screaming and running around, blocking his vision.
Of course, Xiao Qiang's vision was blocked, and the sudden killer naturally couldn't see him and Meng Bingling, which was equivalent to temporarily relieving the danger. However, before Xiao Qiang could exhale secretly, he was surprised to find that after the crowd fled in all directions, the direction of Shao Yuting not far away was completely exposed, and his vision became empty!
The reason why the killer chose to do it at this time was obviously carefully prepared, and it was impossible to have just arrived! That is, everyone who is with him will most likely be the target of assassination by the killer!
Xiao Qiang's heart sank suddenly, even if he was an immortal at this time, he couldn't rush over to save Shao Yuting, because the distance was too far! And at this time, through the gap in the running crowd, he desperately saw that the killer had stretched out his pistol, and the direction of the muzzle was Shao Yuting!
"Don't!!" Xiao Qiang's eyes were bloodshot, he roared angrily, got up, and rushed towards the killer! He wanted to use his actions to attract the killer and make him turn the gun on himself!
"Husband!!" Meng Bingling suddenly exclaimed at this time, and almost jumped up at the same time, throwing Xiao Qiang who had pounced directly on the stone chair next to him!
"Da ......" A dense burst of bullets sounded, a string of sparks appeared on the stone chair, and another screaming chaos sounded. Xiao Qiang leaned back on the back of the stone chair with some fear, it was obvious that it was not just one killer who was going to kill him this time, but many! They carefully planned to do it in this antique street, because this is a pedestrian street, and the crowds are highly hidden, which makes people unable to guard against it at all!
But at this time, Xiao Qiang couldn't care so much, his eyes were still desperate at Shao Yuting, who was pale in front of the killer, and he was about to rush out again!
"Husband! You can't go out, it's too dangerous!! Meng Bingling hugged his body from behind, choked up and said excitedly, "Husband, you are Meng Kang's future, and you must not risk your life!" They're coming for us, you can't just rush out...... The concubine begs you, husband!! ”
Xiao Qiang looked at Shao Yuting who was standing in the distance, clenched his fists and watched in despair as the killer pulled the trigger of the pistol without hesitation at this time, revealing an evil bloodthirsty smile!
"Bang!!" Deadly bullets erupted from the muzzle, and the panicked Shao Yuting had no chance to dodge at all! In the blink of an eye, she'll be the killer's gun!
Just when Xiao Qiang was desperate and thought that Shao Yuting was going to die, a black shadow suddenly appeared next to Shao Yuting, pulling her over and throwing her to the ground! The bullet flew into the air and hit the ground next to it, sending a puff of dust up a trail!
Shao Yuting was quickly dragged into the crowd by the black shadow that appeared, and Xiao Qiang observed carefully and found that the person who saved Shao Yuting's life just now was none other than Xu Yang!
Anyway, Shao Yuting is safe for the time being. At this moment, Xiao Qiang finally let go of his hanging heart, but at the same time, he was extremely remorseful and self-blaming. There were many, many thoughts in his brain at this moment! Shao Yuting's voice and appearance kept ringing in his mind, making his face distorted because of anger! If it weren't for him, Shao Yuting would not have been in danger and almost died!
"Die, you bastards all deserve to die, all have to die!!" Xiao Qiang's eyes were red, and the anger in his heart had reached its peak! The killers around them were still shooting wildly in this direction, and many innocent people and citizens fell in pools of blood as a result. They are innocent, but in the eyes of the killers, every obstacle that prevents them from achieving their goal must be eliminated!