The small river in the south of the city is a segment of a large river. It flows through several cities and villages in the jurisdiction of Demon Street, and in the part that flows into the city, it is a gentle river basin.

Zuo Kui ran along the river, and Mo Bei squatted on his shoulder, as steady as Mount Tai.

"Mr. Zuo." Mo Bei said, its tone was steady, and it was completely unaffected by Zuo Kui's running: "You placed Ling Mei in Liufangzhai, I'm afraid it's not appropriate." ”

Zuo Kui didn't stop at his feet, and said in his mouth: "In the days when I was doing things in Liufangzhai, I understood that many things could not be stopped at all, and they could only be guided by the situation. Xiao Jing's personality is even more rebellious than Mr. Mo Bei thought, and I can only control her by putting her within my reach. ”

Mo Bei listened and nodded silently.

Zuo Kui ran for a long time before his pace finally slowed down.

He walked along the river, observing his surroundings.

The viaduct is punctuated by the honking of car horns, and there are a few night fishing enthusiasts along the river, their fishing gear glowing with night light.

Zuo Kui looked around and said, "According to the records in the account books, it should be around here." ”

"There must be a mention of cause and effect in the account books?" Mo Bei asked tentatively.

He also understands that many of the things in the Six Directions are not inquisitive.

Zuo Kui nodded very dryly and said, "These water ghosts and souls actually died together. ”

Mo Bei listened, a little surprised.

Zuo Kui said together: "Actually, things are not too complicated. They drove into an accident, ran off the viaduct, fell into the river, and died five years ago. At that time, I had not yet come to the Six Directions. ”

"Should the police have recovered them?"

Zuo Kui shook his head: "The account book only records the events and overviews that happened, and nothing else mentions it. I think there must have been salvage, but I don't know why it wasn't salvaged. ”

Mo Bei listened and was silent.

"This is a public case for mankind, and what cause and effect there is, it is still up to human beings to investigate. The most important thing is that we need to find them first. Zuo Kui said.

Mo Bei looked at the dark riverbank, shook his head and said, "It's not easy. ”

He jumped off Zuo Kui's shoulder, walked to the riverbank, sniffed the river lightly, and said, "Among the five elements, water is the attribute of the nearest Heavenly Dao. That's why the Tao Te Ching says, 'Good is like water.'" Water is good for all things without fighting, and it is evil for everyone, so it is more than the Tao. ’”

Zuo Kui also walked to the river, nodded and said, "Among the five elements, water is the best way to protect the outside." There is no special method, and it is difficult for us to use the means through it. ”

Mo Bei looked around, suddenly laughed, and said, "It seems that I came with me, and it really has some effect." ”

In Zuo Kui's doubts, Mo Bei danced lightly on the bank of the river.

His four feet shone with brilliance, leaving glorious footprints on the ground.

The footprints slowly combined into a pattern, like some kind of strange magic circle.

Eventually, Mo Sorrow stopped dancing. He sat in the center of the formation and let out a long, high-pitched meow towards the moon.

After a long time, there was a rustling sound on the grass on the riverbank.

Zuo Kui and Mo Bei followed the prestige and saw a football-sized crab come out of the shade of the grass.

"Eh, this, this, isn't it Momo Momo?" The crab looked at Mo Bei and said.

Zuo Kui frowned, thinking that the grammar of this crab was so strange.

Mo Bei stepped forward and said, "It's been a long time, Mr. Yokosuke." I'm sorry to disturb your practice. ”

Yokosuke didn't answer, his two small eyes turned to Zuo Kui.

"Guoguo Guo is really here."

Mo Bei was stunned for a moment, a little unclear, and said, "You know we're coming?" ”

"How would I know, it's the big master who knows, he, he, he, he, he, he

Mo Bei's mouth opened wide, speechless in shock.

"Where is he?" Mo Bei asked.

Yokosuke pointed to the river and said, "Go along the river, and he will fish in front of him." ”

Yokosuke said, and without waiting for Mo Bei's answer, he quickly burrowed into the grass and disappeared.

Mo Bei jumped back on Zuo Kui's shoulder and said, "Continue walking along the river." ”

His voice was very low, as if he were facing a great enemy.

Zuo Kui was puzzled and said, "Mr. Mo Bei, you seem to be very nervous. What exactly is the big man? ”

Mo Bei looked at the dark front with a solemn expression.

"River God." He said.

Zuo Kui's movements froze for a moment, and he almost stumbled.

The river god, a god he had only heard of, but could not imagine that there would be an intersection.

Now he is waiting for him not far ahead.

He walked mechanically on the riverbank, the wetlands rustling in response to his steps.

Soon, a figure appeared in front.

It was an old man.

He has white temples, a night fishing jacket, and a fishing rod at his feet, and he doesn't look very good.

Next to him sat an ordinary night fishing youth, also dressed in night fishing equipment. It's just that he's wearing a hat and looking intently at his fishing rod.

The old man sat on the folding horse, and seemed a little drowsy. Little by little, his head loosened the kettle in his hand.

Suddenly, his head was lowered, and the kettle slipped down to the wetland, without a sound.

He fell asleep.

Zuo Kui and Mo Bei glanced at each other, and both understood each other's doubts-

Is this the river god?

Mo Bei and Zuo Kui stopped in silence, not daring to disturb the river god.

After a long time, the young man next to him seemed to notice something. He turned his head sharply, and when he found the two of them, he hurriedly patted the old man.

The old man was awakened, opened his eyes, and coughed violently. He raised his head, glanced at the man and the cat, yawned and said:

"Coming? It's slow. ”

"Are you...... River God? Zuo Kui asked tentatively.

The old man smiled but did not answer, he stood up and looked at his luminous float, adjusted his fishing rod, and sat back lazily.

Zuo Kui and Mo Bei were a little embarrassed.

Zuo Kui had no choice but to continue asking, "Why did you know that we would come?" ”

This time, the old man laughed and said, "The demon street is so lively today, everyone has spread it. Boss Zuo of Liufangzhai fed the cat with the unjust water ghost fish, and he must come to us to explain, right? ”

Zuo Kui was silent for a moment, and Shi Li said: "I have been practicing for a short time, and I was in a hurry at that time, so I ......."

"Those don't matter." The old man waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "It has nothing to do with us." It's just that you want to find the remains of the water ghosts and settle their grievances now, and I'm afraid that you won't be able to fulfill your wish. ”

Zuo Kui was shocked and said, "Why? ”

The old man glanced at him and said, "Do you know how many people die in this river in a year? ”

Zuo Kui thought to himself, although it was difficult for him to write them all down, there would be them in the account books.

But in the face of the old man's questioning, he still shook his head truthfully.

"Do you know what the ending is for everyone? How many can be fished up? How many go with the waves? Who has a wife and children? Who is the death of the robbery? Which one is dead and all the dust is dead, and which one is unclear after death? ”

Zuo Kui was speechless when asked, and shook his head in silence.

"Everyone has their own karma, karma and karma. They were underwater, and for various reasons, they couldn't be fished up. Whether it's a mistake or a mortal's incompetence, it's all fate. If you can't get it, the police who handled the case, the wife and children of the deceased, all the people and things related to it will be a result; If it is fished, the fate of many people will change. ”

As he spoke, the old man raised his head and looked at Zuo Kui. His eyes were no longer hazy and tired, but faintly shining.

"These inextricable relationships, Boss Zuo, as a person in the ghost path, uses methods other than humans to stir them in, and the things that affect you are not just you."

He stretched out and said, "So, I can't let you salvage those dead ghosts." ”