The old man's face turned out!

It was white and immaculate,

Without the slightest wrinkle,

It looks like a beautiful boy in his twenties,

It doesn't match his body at all!

Wang Tianhua looked at him in surprise,

I don't know what to say for a moment?

Instead, the old man asked with a smile on his face, "This little brother,

Do you have any questions? ”

Wang Tianhua smiled awkwardly and said slightly apologetically: "I'm sorry, I'm just bothering, I'm from out of town, and I'm more interested in the corpse chaser.

May I ask who are those corpses outside? ”

Wang Tianhua hasn't finished speaking,

The shopkeeper said, "That's a coincidence.

In front of you is the ...... of the corpse chaser."

The strange old man also interrupted the shopkeeper's questioning,

said to Wang Tianhua very modestly: "Little Lao'er is also a corpse chaser,

That is, to make money for crafts,

No big deal. ”

Wang Tianhua knows that thousands of wears,

The truth that sycophants don't wear it.

Then he said, "The old gentleman is really modest,

Look at the way you look like a child,

I know that the Tao must be very deep! ”

Wang Tianhua noted,

When he mentions the child's face and crane hair,

The old man's eyes were in a trance,

But that look is not smug or proud,

But with a hint of obscurity,

Wang Tianhua thought to himself, could there be some unspeakable secrets in this?

But Wang Tianhua is not stupid,

He knows that everyone has secrets,

As long as he doesn't touch his own bottom line,

There's no need to get to the bottom of everything.

But there is one thing that Wang Tianhua finds very interesting,

That is, there was not even a trace of yin qi on the bodies of the thirty or so corpses outside!

This situation is the first time Wang Tianhua has encountered it!

Because before it was almost just a corpse,

Even if the body has been there for a year or two,

They will still have yin energy on them.

But these thirty or so corpses outside,

There is not even a trace of yin qi!

And even Wang Jinbao didn't notice the existence of yin qi,

In Wang Tianhua's view,

It seems very unreasonable.

And the corpse catcher in front of him looks,

It's full of weirdness!

Wang Tianhua asked, "Old man, how many years have you been doing this?" ”

But the corpse catcher just smiled,

and did not answer,

Wang Jinbao pulled Wang Tianhua,

Signaling that he also packed some side dishes in his hand!

Wang Tianhua understands what Wang Jinbao means,

Then he asked the corpse chaser very familiarly: "Old man, I see that you have not eaten yet?" ”

The corpse catcher nodded and said, "I've asked the store to prepare a bowl of noodles for me." ”

"That's right! I'll make noodles later! "The shopkeeper should be kind.

"Whew! People have worked so hard all the way!

Don't eat something good!

It's getting dark now, too!

The little stalls outside are all put away,

It just so happened that I packed a few side dishes. ”

Then Wang Tianhua asked again: "Shopkeeper, do you have wine here?" ”

The shopkeeper didn't know why, Mu Mu nodded and said, "Yes! It's just home-brewed sake! ”

"That's fine! Later, I will have to accompany this old gentleman for a drink and dinner. Wang Tianhua said.

"This?" The shopkeeper involuntarily glanced at the corpse chaser.

The corpse chaser also looked at Wang Tianhua in some surprise, his eyes full of suspicion.

"I don't mean anything else, I just like to listen to stories,

I came out with my uncle this time,

In fact, it is to collect stories and legends from all over the world,

I happened to hear about the corpse in Xiangxi,

It's a coincidence,

That's what you've always done.

Actually, I just want to hear your story. Wang Tianhua saw the hesitation of the corpse chaser, so he hit the railway while it was hot.

As soon as I heard Wang Tianhua say this,

The old man's eyes were full of understanding,

Soften it up,

Besides, there is a free dinner to eat,

The old man nodded in agreement!

Just as I was about to start the feast,

Wang Tianhua saw that the store was standing alone behind the counter,

He beckoned: "Brother, you are here too!" Let's have a drink with the four of us,

I love to hear stories! ”

The shopkeeper actually looked at the roast chicken and side dishes on the table,

The mouth is also hungry,

As soon as he heard Wang Tianhua also greeting him,

So the store immediately happily agreed,

Drop the abacus wrapped in pulp,

trotted to the table.

Wang Jinbao looked at what Wang Tianhua did,

In fact, he was a little suspicious in his heart,

Why did Tianhua invite them to dinner?

What is the purpose?

It's not as simple as listening to a story!

And he also noticed that the corpses outside the door still had no yin qi!

Could it be that Tianhua wants to knock on the side and ask this matter clearly?

Since it is Wang Tianhua's treat,

So you have to follow the rules,

Let's grab a drink and walk first!

As a result, Wang Tianhua just filled up with wine,

The corpse chaser slapped his head!

Laughing and muttering, "Ouch! Look at my brain! I'm really sorry guys. ”

Then the corpse chaser got up and arched his hand to the others,

"The patrons outside haven't settled in yet!

So be it!

I'm going to get them in the backyard first.

You eat first,

I'll be right away! ”

When Wang Tianhua heard this, he said: "Then how can it be done, let's also take a hand, there are many people and the speed is fast!" ”

Wang Jinbao knew what Wang Tianhua wanted to do,

He chimed in: "Yes! Let's go and help too! ”

The store is a little reluctant,

But as soon as I heard Wang Tianhua say so,

He doesn't want to sit here with a shy face and eat and drink!

He also said to follow and help the handle.

The corpse chaser was also very happy this time,

Just asked Wang Tianhua if they were afraid of corpses?

Wang Tianhua naturally said: "Don't be afraid! ”

But the corpse catcher still didn't say let them help,

Just tell Wang Tianhua to them,

Just let them watch from the sidelines!

He can do it alone!

And this kind of thing is not fast because there are many people!

Anyway, it doesn't matter to Wang Tianhua whether he helps or not,

He mainly wanted to see how the corpse chaser drove the corpse.

So the three men followed the corpse catcher to the door.

A gust of wind blows,

The shopkeeper couldn't help but shudder,

Although he has been open for so many years,

But never like tonight,

So close to these corpses!

Wang Tianhua and Wang Jinbao will definitely not be afraid of these dead people!

It's just that Wang Tianhua doesn't understand how the corpse chaser makes the corpse move!

But the good news is that the mystery is about to be revealed!

I saw the corpse chaser take out a small yellow bell from his body!

It's just shaking and shaking,

The corpses moved,

This scared the store!

He felt like his goosebumps were about to explode!

Wang Tianhua looked curiously at the operation of the corpse chaser!

He also sees in the clouds now,

He couldn't figure it out,

Why does the little yellow bell in the corpse chaser's hand have this effect,

Can drive corpses.

But this yellow bell looks like it's just plain brass!

Other than that, it's no different from the ones sold on the street!

Wang Tianhua looked at Wang Jinbao suspiciously,

Whispered, "He can drive these corpses with the yellow bell,

What the hell is going on?

I don't see what spells he's using! ”

Who knows that Uncle Jin Bao, who has always known everything in Wang Tianhua's opinion,

At this time, he also shook his head,

and motioned to Wang Tianhua to honestly see how the corpse chaser drove the corpse,

Don't ask why.

Wang Tianhua nodded obediently,

Then carefully watch the corpse chaser operate,

The problem is that the corpse chaser has been from the beginning until now,

It's been just ringing the bell!

There is nothing else to do!

Is it just a need to ring a bell to drive out the corpse?

Wang Tianhua immediately denied his idea,

Obviously impossible!

Since it can't be!

So what exactly did this corpse chaser do?

At this time, when Wang Tianhua and Wang Jinbao, who were suspicious, had not yet understood,

The corpse chaser has lined up all the corpses in two rows,

And then continue to ring the bell,

I saw that these corpses were like living people,

Walk to the backyard,

It's just that the only thing that's a bit of a discord is that

These corpses may be because their bodies are too stiff,

So the knees are not bent when walking!

Instead, walk straight up on your whole leg!

So when the corpse catcher manipulated them to the backyard door,

The corpse chaser motioned to the shopkeeper,

Let him remove the backyard threshold!

For these corpses cannot bend their knees,

Such a high threshold,

The corpses can't get by!

With one look, the shopkeeper understood the meaning of the corpse chaser,

It's just that he picked up the threshold and hurriedly withdrew!

Although he opened this inn,

The corpse chaser can be allowed to move in,

But he had only been respectful to the corpse chaser before,

Never before has it been like this,

Too close to the corpse catcher!

The store is actually very shy about these things.

They are also afraid of bad luck!

Then I saw the corpse catcher pour a thank you to the shopkeeper!

Keep ringing the bell,

Arrange these corpses in the backyard!

The corpse chaser washed his hands afterwards!

In fact, he didn't wash his hands before.

It's just that this time after driving out the corpse,

I also want to eat with Wang Tianhua and them,

Of course, I don't dislike myself,

But you have to think about other people!

After getting on,

Maybe it's because it's too close to the corpse,

The shopkeeper was a little nervous and scared,

So he drank a few glasses in a row,

Fortunately, home-brewed local wine,

It's not too strong!

After a few glasses of wine, I was very sober!

Wang Tianhua temporarily put away his curiosity about the corpse chaser's use of a bell to drive away the corpse just now,

But it's not that Wang Tianhua doesn't want to ask,

Instead, Wang Jinbao reminded him not to ask about it first!

Because the craft of the corpse chaser who can live in peace is to drive out corpses,

Using a bell to drive away corpses is obviously the ability of the corpse chaser in front of him to "eat"!

Even if Wang Tianhua asked,

Surely the corpse chaser couldn't have come out so easily!

Because no one will easily say the "guy" who has made their life.

Even when he was a disciple,

You have to keep your hands on it!

What's more, it's Wang Tianhua, an outsider who can't be beaten with eight poles!

So to understand this,

Wang Tianhua is not in a hurry!

Just ask slowly,

Just take your time!

"What's the matter, brother? Are you a little nervous? Wang Tianhua asked the shopkeeper sitting next to him first.

The store also asked himself if he was a well-known man!

How could you possibly admit that you were nervous and scared just now?

So he stubbornly said, "How is it possible!

piece

I'm not nervous!

It's just that it's a little cold! ”

After listening to the store's words,

The other three will smile heartily,

This big summer,

Where does the cold wind come from!

Wang Tianhua took the wine and toasted everyone.

Then he asked: "Anyway, I've been busy for so long, and I haven't had time to introduce myself, my name is Wang Tianhua,

This is my uncle, named Wang Jinbao.

We are from Xuzhou.

Haven't consulted either of you yet? ”

The shopkeeper said bluntly: "My name is Yan Huzi, and I am a local!" ”

The corpse chaser raised a glass of wine, took a sip, and said, "In Xia Yanluo!" ”

"Huh?" Wang Tianhua thought he had misheard.

Yan Luo smiled and said, "It's Yan Luo, it's not Yan Luo, but after so many years of wandering, many people call me a living Yama!" ”

"Ahh You're the living Yama! Wang Tianhua was surprised.

"Oh? Do you know me? Have we seen this before? Yan Luo looked at Wang Tianhua suspiciously.

Wang Tianhua touched his head and explained with a smile: "Is this too much!"

Actually, I just knew about you.

When I was eating at a stall outside,

Hearing a chubby uncle telling stories to other people,

And then you were mentioned! ”

"Fatty?" Yan Luo's face changed greatly!

"That's right! He also said that when he was young, he met you,

Thank you for beating those bandits away!

so that he can keep the bride price money.

But he also said that because the bandits destroyed the corpse of your patron's house,

Later, it happened that your customer was the family he was going to propose.

He helped you intercede,

The patron didn't embarrass you! ”

Wang Tianhua noticed that Yan Luoyi's face changed after hearing the fat man.

But I don't know why this happens,

So he went on to say something he heard the fat man say,

I want to see how Yan Luo will react!

But the strange thing is that

Yan Luo didn't say much after hearing this,

Just took a sullen sip of wine.

Then he smiled and asked, "Where is that man now?" ”

When Wang Tianhua was hesitating to say it,

Wang Jinbao hinted that he could say it.

Then Wang Tianhua told Yan Luo that the fat man was resting in the Chase shop on the other street!

"Looks like you know him well!" Wang Tianhua sighed.

Yan Luo smiled reluctantly!

Said: "Almost! We've been dealing with each other for over 20 years! ”

"But I see that the fat man seems to be very depressed, it seems that he has not had a very good time all these years!" Wang Tianhua said.

"He's having a bad time? It can't be, right? Yan Luo said, obviously feeling a little incredible.

"Huh? You read that right! I see he's dressed in shabby!

And the beard is unkempt!

It doesn't look like it's going well! Wang Tianhua continued.

Hearing this,

Yan Luo frowned,

I picked up another glass of wine and drank it to myself!

After that, he smacked his lips and let out a soft sigh inadvertently.

Wang Tianhua thought to himself: "Huh? Looks like there's something going on here! ”

"But! I see that fat man seems to be familiar with you when he talks about this! Ha ha! Wang Tianhua continued the topic.

However, Yan Luo didn't seem to want to talk too much about it.

The shopkeeper also saw it,

I snorted and let this matter pass.

"That's right! Master Yan, I want to ask a question, I don't know if it's inconvenient for you to say! "Wang Tianhua wants to throw stones and ask for directions,

Ask something about the corpse.

Yan Luo took another sip of wine and said with a smile: "It's just a question, let's ask!" ”

"It's just that I'm curious, why do you just rattle the bell and those corpses can walk around on their own?

Could it be that your bell is made of a special material? ”

"That's it?" Yan Luo smiled and said, "I thought it was a big deal!"

But it's really hard to say whether it's a special material or not. ”

"What do you mean by that?"

As he spoke, Yan Luo took out the bell and placed it on the dining table.

Pointing to the bell, he said, "Look, the bell itself is nothing special.

Same as those brass bells outside!

But look at this! ”

Yan Luo picked up the bell,

Let Wang Tianhua and them see what's inside the bell!

I don't know if I don't see it,

Shocked at first sight!

The bell was empty.

The three of them all looked at Yan Luo in surprise.

Wang Tianhua pointed to the bell and said, "How did this bell ring?" ”

"We haven't read this either.

I can't say it, if you want this bell to ring, and let those corpses follow it, you have to chant a spell! Yan Luo said as he tore off a chicken leg!

"Spells?"

Wang Tianhua thought about it, and it was indeed the only way to go,

This also reasonably explains why the corpses follow the sound of the bells.

Perhaps the factors that moved the corpse,

Not a bell,

but because of the chanting of mantras,

The sound of the bell is the sound of the corpses.

"That's right! That spell is a very, very, how to say it?

In the words of a reader, it seems to be that, obscure, obscure......"

"Obscure?" Wang Tianhua reminded.

"Yes, yes, yes! That's it! Obscure! Yan Luo was very happy.

"I don't even understand what that spell means,

Even my master doesn't know,

But it's such a spell,

It's the key to driving the corpse! Yan Luo said mysteriously.

As soon as I heard this,

Wang Tianhua felt very strange.

What kind of spell can be called obscure?

You must know that Wang Tianhua is also very clear about the spell,

In fact, it is a language that communicates with heaven or earth.

So the spells that Wang Tianhua has mastered now are all very simple and straightforward spells.

You can tell at a glance what this spell is for!

But Yan Luo said that the spell used to drive away the corpse was very obscure!

Not only did Yan Luo not understand what it meant,

Even Yan Luo's master didn't understand.

But this spell is still useful!

Wang Tianhua thought of Yan Luo again and said that he hadn't read, so he would definitely be illiterate.

It seems that this spell must have been passed down by word of mouth.

Mouth?

Obscure?

Wang Tianhua looked at Yan Luo and asked again: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend, I'm just curious, if you don't want to say it, it's okay."

Is this mantra pronounced in the local dialect? ”

Yan Luo said briskly: "Of course not!

And I've been traveling north and south for so many years,

I've never heard this spell spoken in a local dialect!

I'll read it to you. ”

"Huh? Is that okay? Wang Tianhua asked in surprise.

"What's this! Don't think you're good enough to be a corpse chaser!

I can tell you,

The craft of corpse chaser is not as simple as that. ”

Wang Tianhua echoed and said, "This is nature! The craft of chasing corpses is definitely not something that ordinary people can do! ”

Then Yan Luo read a passage in a few places.

The other three are quite in the clouds,

Yan Luo saw their stunned expressions,

I laughed and read it again.

Wang Tianhua has a good memory,

After listening to Yan Luo read it twice,

I said it myself,

and Yan Luo said it word for word,

Yan Luo looked at Wang Tianhua in surprise,

He was amazed and said, "Yes! Brat!

What do you think? Are you interested in following me to chase out corpses? ”

Wang Tianhua waved his hand and said, "Just chase the corpse!" I'm just having a better memory, and it's going to be troublesome for me to chase out the corpse! Hahaha! ”

Yan Luo is a half-truth,

If Wang Tianhua is willing to learn,

Then he must be willing to teach,

But if Wang Tianhua is not willing to learn,

Then he doesn't care.

"Master Yan, but then again,

It's a mouth-wrenching spell!

I don't think I've ever heard anything like that!

Uncle, have you heard of it? Wang Tianhua asked.

Wang Jinbao shook his head and said, "I really haven't heard of this,

However, Master Yan, do you know when this spell was passed down? ”

Yan Luo spread his hands and said, "How do I know this?

Even my master doesn't know.

I guess it's been a thousand years! ”

"Wow!" The other three exclaimed.

Wang Tianhua asked curiously, "Master Yan, how did you deduce this thousands of years?" ”

"Whew! What's so hard about this! Yan Luo took a sip of wine, put down the wine glass and said leisurely: "I can't say this for thousands of years, and I don't say much,

Why do you say that, think about it!

We're dying now,

So the people of the past, wouldn't they have died?

Anyway, in Xiangxi,

People who go out to wander want to return to their roots,

As soon as a man dies outside,

We're going to need a bunch of corpse chasers!

You say yes! ”

Hearing Yan Luo's explanation,

Quite reasonable,

Wang Tianhua guessed: "Could this spell be from the ancient times?

So we don't understand it now! ”

"Antiquity?" Yan Luo didn't quite understand what the ancient period was.

"It's been a long time ago, and it's been thousands of years!" Wang Tianhua explained.

"Wow! How long has it been? Yan Luo exclaimed, but he said to himself in an instant, "Is it really so long?" ”

"Hey! That's it! ”

Everyone laughed,

Then raise a glass and drink together.

Wine over half of the tour,

Yama and the shopkeeper were also a little drunk,

After a while,

Yan Luo raised his glass to everyone and said, "This is the last glass of wine.

It's time for me to go to rest after I've finished drinking, and I'll have to go tomorrow! ”

The other three also raised their glasses together.

After a full meal and wine,

And the four of them dispersed.

Wang Tianhua, Wang Jinbao and Yan Luo are sleeping on the same Chase bunk!

In the middle of the night,

Wang Tianhua suddenly woke up alertly,

But he didn't sit up,

but lying quietly on the bed,

He heard what seemed to be movement on Yan Luo's side.

At this time, I heard Yan Luo whispering to the two of them: "Brother, brother!"

Brother! Brother! ”

Wang Tianhua deliberately ignored him,

Yan Luo felt that Wang Tianhua and the others had fallen asleep,

And he gently pushed the door out,

Wang Tianhua was curious,

How could this Yan Luo go out in the middle of the night?

So Wang Tianhua also got up,

Quietly follow behind Yan Luo!