130 Everyone cheats together
The mustache suddenly said to Chen Feng that he wanted to make a "gentleman's agreement" with him. Not only did I feel disdainful when I heard this word, but Chen Feng was also stunned and asked, "What gentleman's agreement?"
"It's still as Shen Dong said, whoever catches the ghost first, the thank you gift will belong to whoever else. But the losing side must help testify, and must not be cheated! The mustache said.
"Hey, hey!" Chen Feng said coldly: "I'm fine, but I can't trust you!" β
Ignoring his sarcasm, the mustache insisted, "Then we both swear by our demons!" That's okay, right? β
"Swear by the demons?" Chen Feng hesitated: "Play so big? Looks like you're pretty sure......"
"Well, I don't want to take advantage of you!" The mustache continued to increase the size, and said, "We have been here for a night, and we have already investigated some eyebrows, so it doesn't hurt to share them with you." There is a demon hidden in this real estate, who likes to sow discord, secretly instigate and manipulate others to do bad things. All the accidents, sabotage, and fights that came before were caused by it! β
Chen Feng was even more surprised at this time, and said, "What you said is true?" How can I see it? β
The mustache didn't hide it, and he generously repeated my inference just now to Chen Feng, but hid some things related to Xiao Jiuhe. I was amazed at his openness and honesty, and I wondered where his confidence came from.
"How? Are you willing to make this bet with me? The mustache asked.
Chen Feng lowered his head and thought for a while before replying, "Okay!" Since He Daochang is so sincere, I can't do it if I don't agree! Swear first! β
"Wait a little longer!" The mustache suddenly shouted again. Chen Feng couldn't help frowning, expressing his dissatisfaction with his surprise. The mustache ignored his disgusted expression and said to himself: "I still have one condition, as a reward for me providing this clue!" β
"On what terms?" Chen Feng's expression was even more unhappy.
"If I catch this ghost first, you just have to admit defeat and testify." The mustache was expressionless, and he couldn't tell what he was thinking, "But if you catch it, please leave this ghost to me." Feel relieved! I will also do the same thing of admitting defeat and testifying, and I will also give you my honorarium as a lottery! In other words, I just want this evil ghost, understand? β
As soon as these words came out, Chen Feng became suspicious again and refused to agree. But I definitely understand what the mustache is trying to do! He would rather give up the reward to catch this evil ghost, or go to track down Xiao Jiuhe's whereabouts at any cost, and now it is equivalent to treating the people of Xuanqingmen as his hire and helping him catch ghosts!
Chen Feng thought about it for a long time, and finally agreed. Originally, this kind of gambling was a situation that he couldn't lose, and he actually hesitated and hesitated, but he couldn't understand why Mustache had to catch that evil ghost. However, the immediate interests are the most important, and he has no reason to think about so many things that have nothing to do with him.
So, He Liping, the mustache of the hosta gate, and Chen Feng of the Xuanqing gate, made an oath in front of me, and they both solemnly took the demons as their rings and did not regret it!
After the negotiation between the two Daomen was over, Chen Feng and Mustache went to greet Shen Fei, saying that they had reached a "gentleman's agreement" and would work together to help him completely solve the haunting incident here. Shen Fei was naturally happy to see the two cooperating, and said, "It's subject to the opinions of the two Dao Masters!" β
When the mustache finished speaking, he came over and pulled me to the unit building. I held back my words for a long time, and then I finally had the opportunity to complain to him: "You are still so generous, so easily you told others the information I researched, and you went to play this kind of gamble with the other party that does not take advantage!" β
The mustache shrugged his shoulders and said, "Don't be so stingy, as long as you can catch that evil ghost, everyone will be good!" β
"Benefits?" I said indignantly, "You put all the gratuities into it, so what about my winnings?" β
"Don't worry! No matter which side you catch, I'll give you the bonus. "The mustache is the same way it is always going to be, and he gives me empty checks. It's not that I don't believe him, but anyway, I can get more money if I catch it myself. After all, Shen Fei promised and gave a thank you gift!
I asked the mustache again, what is the origin of Xuanqingmen, which seems to be very powerful in the provincial capital? The mustache introduced that in the provincial capital, the Xuanqing Gate and the Hosta Gate are the two Daomen with the most believers and industries, and their strength is equal. The two Taoist sects usually use the Changqing Palace and Nanhua Temple as their faΓ§ade, undertaking various pujas, dojos and ceremonies, and also accepting the entrustment of various unusual events to help people investigate and deal with ghost-related incidents.
However, the coexistence of the two major schools in the same city will inevitably produce various contradictions and disputes, and to put it bluntly, there will be a situation of competing for business with each other. Later, through the Maoshan Road Meeting, the two families also sat together for a meeting in order to maintain the apparent harmony, and agreed that the Xuanqing Gate was in the north, the hosta gate was in the south, and one south and one north would not interfere with each other.
But where is the south and where is the north, there is no clear boundary. Moreover, sometimes the customers in the south find the Daomen in the north, and the Xuanqing Gate will definitely not push away the door-to-door business, and the same is true for the hosta gate. Therefore, the relationship between the two Daomen is not very good in private. The mustache had quarreled with Chen Feng once before because of this kind of thing, and he almost made a move, and finally made trouble to the respective hall masters, and it was settled through negotiation. It's no wonder that when the mustache saw Chen Feng, his face was very unsightly.
However, in addition to this kind of entrustment disputes, the location of other Taoist temples, scenic spots, antique facades and other sect industries on the bright side is still clearly distinguished. After all, they all belong to the same Maoshan lineage, and they always try to avoid disputes.
Not much to say, after being interrupted by Chen Feng and the others for a while, my mustache and I could finally return our attention to finding the evil ghost. In fact, the mustache is not so stupid, although Chen Feng was told some clues, but we have also investigated the two buildings of Building 3 and Building 5 on the spot, and the sales department has been in and out several times, and now only the other four buildings and the club have not been investigated.
I proposed, "There are too many floors in each unit building, and it's too time-consuming to look up." Why don't we go inside the clubhouse first? β
The mustache also had no objections. So, the two of us started to search from the clubhouse again, but after a round of searching, we still didn't find it. When we came out of the clubhouse, we found another downside. Chen Feng actually called three young disciples from inside the door, and now, there were a total of six people on the other side looking for them at the same time!
"That's cheating!" I scolded angrily.
The mustache didn't feel very angry, but said: "No matter how you say it, this is also the territory of Xuanqingmen, it must be convenient for him to call a few more people, and it is useless for you to scold." What he meant by this was that he was clearly not going to ask for reinforcements. In this way, the advantage of the two buildings that we have already checked before is gone, and the other party is now three times more efficient than us!
However, he knows how to cheat, don't I understand?
I said to the mustache, "Do you mind if I also get a helper out?" β
"You have a helper too?"
"Yes, but not people!"
The mustache was surprised: "You also want to raise ghosts?" β
"Ahem!" I glanced at him and explained: "Although he is indeed being raised by me now, my 'raising' is more like temporary adoption and care, rather than manipulation and exploitation like Xiao Jiuhe!" β
"That's it! Come on! The mustache waved his hand impatiently and said, "I don't care about your excuses and reasons, let me ask you first, what the hell is this ghost?" Where did it come from? β
I said, "You've also seen him, it's the little ghost who went to Li's house last time to catch him." He had just died, he didn't hurt anyone, and he was very young, he was only five years old when he died. β
When the mustache heard this, he nodded and said, "You let him out first, and I'll take a look." β
I took out the porcelain vase as I said and opened the lid to let it out. As soon as he got out, he saw the mustache and shrank back in fear. However, just this moment, the mustache also saw clearly. He said, "Okay, it's just an ordinary little ghost, what is he capable of?" β
"He doesn't have much ability, just fast!" I said, "On the other hand, you can smell between ghosts and ghosts. I haven't even learned that yet! β
The mustache nodded and said, "In that case, then let him out to work!" β
I called out Didius again, and reassured him a few times before he could put his mind at ease with the mustache. He received my signal, and with a "whoosh" he scurried into Building One. Mustache and I searched from below, and Diu Di started from the top floor to reconnoitre, and when the two sides met in the middle, it meant that the building had been searched.
In order to avoid embarrassment, the people from Xuanqingmen were looking for buildings 4, 5, and 6, and we hid far away from buildings 1 and 2. In this way, you can also avoid being misunderstood by the people of Xuanqing Gate and being caught as a ghost.
Although I have yin and yang eyes, I am still limited by the fact that my vision range is too narrow, and I can't see the other side through the wall. But now with the help of Didiu, the efficiency is several times faster. After another hour of searching, we searched Buildings 1 and 2 as well, but still found nothing.
Mustache hates this kind of boring and tedious work the most, and even though Diu Di has helped a lot, he still complains along the way. I had no choice but to stop and think about the strategy again.
I said to the mustache: "These high-rise buildings have basically been searched, and we have also gone to see the clubhouse, where else can it be?" β
The mustache said deflatedly: "Don't rule it out so quickly, after all, we have only seen it hastily before, such a big place, so many floors, maybe it's normal to miss it!" β