Since the water ghost is here to flatter, then I don't need to be afraid.

I said to him, "I am in the midst of the people, and I am soft-spoken. I'm afraid it won't help you. ”

The water ghost shook his hand again and again, and said, "Although this place is remote and the news is closed, we also know that Master Zhao is the person handpicked by the ancestors. People are too modest to say this. ”

I smiled bitterly in my heart: "If you are in the Central Plains, you will know if I am really a soft-spoken person." ”

At this time, no matter how humble you are, it's useless, it's better to take advantage of the situation and call the little ghosts here.

I coughed dryly and said, "I'm here mainly to do something, and I might need your help." ”

The water ghost said very cleverly: "Is it to find Monkey Mountain?" ”

I was stunned for a moment. Asked, "You already know?" ”

The water ghost laughed: "A while ago. Lord Gu used to be here. ”

I nodded, knowing that the Gu master in his mouth should be referring to the old man Gu.

Afterwards, I heard the water ghost say, "We begged bitterly that day, hoping that Master Gu could help us say two good words. He agreed very happily to our faces, and made us smile. But after we took him to Monkey Mountain, he didn't even say hello and went back. At the beginning, we were worried that Master Gu would be buried in Monkey Mountain, and it was really sad for a few days. I heard the news later. He had already arrived in the Central Plains, and after he returned, he closed his door and thanked no one. The things promised to us naturally don't count. ”

The water ghost chattered, and there was a lot of resentment in his words.

Of course I know. He complained that Old Man Gu was fake, and reminded me that it was true, which meant to say: I hope that Lord Zhao will not break your word like Lord Gu.

I think it's funny about the water ghost's careful thoughts. Unbeknownst to him, these words had the opposite effect. I was thinking in my heart: Since the old man once broke his promise, then I will follow him and follow suit. It doesn't seem to be a big deal to break its promise once.

I was in a trance, when I heard the little ghost shouting, "Lord Zhao? Lord Zhao? ”

When I came back to my senses, I saw a dozen or so imps on the river, all of them holding a tray with silver ingots neatly stacked on it.

The water ghost said with a smile: "This is a small gift we gave to Lord Zhao." ”

I asked vigilantly, "Isn't this paper money?" I can't use this, so you can take it back. ”

The water ghost said with a smile: "We know that Lord Zhao has a noble status, but he is a living person and has a physical body. So today's this, not paper money, rest assured. ”

The water ghost searched behind him, then handed me a dirty pocket and said, "Bother Lord Zhao to put the silver ingot in your pocket." ”

I saw a great deal of silver ingots on the tray, and the pocket was so small that it seemed to fit too much. But since the water ghost said so, I'll give it a try.

I put the silver ingots in my pockets one by one, and I felt that the pockets were getting heavier and heavier, but they were never full.

By later times, the pockets were extremely heavy. I was holding it in one hand, and I was already a little overwhelmed. So I took my other hand and carried it in my pocket, and let the water ghost fill it with silver ingots.

The water ghost said: "Lord Zhao, if you feel tired, just tell us, don't throw your bag into the water, otherwise it will be difficult to salvage it." ”

I gritted my teeth and said, "I'm so tired right now." ”

The water ghost asked, "Can't hold on?" ”

I nodded: "I can't hold on." ”

The water ghost said, "Then Lord Zhao quickly carry his pocket and go back to the shore." ”

I struggled to put my bag on my back and walked to shore. When I came, my sleeves were so breezy that I could jump among the rocks, but now I can't even straighten my waist, let alone jump up, with a weight on my back.

I simply put my feet in the water and staggered to the shore.

By the time I reached the riverbank, it was as if someone had taken my back pocket, and it became lighter.

The water ghost followed behind with my shoes in one hand and an oil lamp in the other.

He put his shoes on the ground, handed me the oil lamp, and said, "Please Lord Zhao face west and burn this pocket." ”

I don't know what ritual he was going to perform, and he burned his pockets suspiciously.

Seeing that the pockets turned into ashes, the water ghost said: "The gold and silver just now are the savings of a few of our little ghosts on weekdays, and after giving them to adults, they turned into wealth. In the future, it will be much easier for adults to live in the world and make money. Then he said with some regret: "It's a pity that the adults don't have much, and that pocket can hold a few thousand taels." ”

I said with a bitter face, "Why didn't you say it earlier?" I knew that this thing was fortune, and I had to decorate it even if I was tired. ”

The water ghost smiled: "I can't say it, I can't say it, it won't work if I say it." But Lord Zhao doesn't have to be annoyed, just the money just now is enough for you to eat and drink for the rest of your life. ”

As the saying goes, the hands of people are short, and the mouth of people is soft. I got the gold and silver of the imp, and I couldn't help but say to him, "I have written down your affairs. But whether you will be allowed to return to the Central Plains, I can't guarantee it. ”

The little ghosts were overjoyed and said, "As long as Lord Zhao says a word, we are grateful." ”

Then, the water ghost said, "It's not early today. Lord Zhao came here after a tiring journey, so it is better to rest for a day, and wait until tomorrow night, I will take you to Monkey Mountain. ”

I nodded and said, "Okay." ”

The water ghosts looked at the sky and said, "The rooster is about to crow, so let's take our leave." ”

Then they retreated into the river and swam like fish for a while before disappearing.

I suddenly remembered the Dao talisman in my arms, and thought: I can't use this talisman today. But it's a wonder that this thing can be turned into a boat, and I'll try it before the rooster crows.

Thinking of this, I casually threw the Dao talisman into the river.

The expected scenario did not materialize, and the Dao Talisman was soaked. Then a wave came and was swept to the bottom and disappeared.

I was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly I reacted. Mr. Lu cheated me again. Anything that meets water can turn into a boat. How can there be such a magical talisman in the world, he just came out nonsense and tricked me into coming out to find a water ghost. It's a pity that I actually believe it, and it's really stupid.

I scolded angrily by the river, then put on my shoes and socks, picked up the oil lamp, and looked for my way back.

By the time I was halfway there, I heard the rooster crow.

When I returned to the old man's house, I saw that Xue Qian and Mr. Lu had not yet slept. The two of them were yawning around an oil lamp.

I put the oil lamp on the table, pointed at Mr. Lu and said angrily, "Your Dao talisman is fake. It doesn't work at all. ”

Mr. Lu had a surprised look on his face, as if he didn't expect me to debunk his trick. He glared and asked, "The water ghost here is so short-sighted, it really dragged you down?" ”

I said, "Not really. It's just that when I was leaving, I wanted to see the wonder of the Dao Fu Ship, and it turned out that it was completely bluffing. ”

Mr. Lu smiled cheaply: "I really didn't expect that you would be willing to throw such a magical Dao talisman into the water, haha......"

I asked, "Did Asahi call?" ”

Mr. Lu nodded and said, "I did, but I didn't ask anything new." ”

Xue Qian yawned and said, "Old Zhao, how did you talk to the water ghost tonight?" ”

I told me about the water ghosts' performances, and the things they gave me good fortune when I was leaving.

Xue Qian jumped up and said loudly: "Lao Zhao, Lao Zhao, you're finished." ”

I was taken aback by him and quickly asked, "How am I finished?" ”

Xue Qian said: "Have you forgotten the people who are on the road? You dare to take this kind of money. If you receive your fortune today and repay it 100 times tomorrow, you will end up in the end of your life. ”

I thought about the fake God of Wealth I met at the beginning, and I became worried.

Mr. Lu waved his hand and said, "It's not the same thing. What people teach is evil art, which is against the way of heaven. Of course, those who worship false gods will be punished. What Zhao Mang encountered was the accumulation of the little ghost's daily life, and he gave it to him as wealth, which was very justified and would be fine. ”

When I heard this, my heart was finally steady.

And Xue Qian began to be annoyed: "If I knew that I would go with you to see the water ghost, maybe I could get a bag of gold and silver ......."