Mr. Lu and Xue Qian were full of interest, and it seemed that they had to enter this room. Purple Pavilion

The three of us walked around the house to make sure it didn't fall over. Then he tentatively pushed the door of the house.

The two wooden doors are locked with iron locks in between. The lock is rusty, and even if you have a key, you won't be able to open it. When the door was pushed halfway, it fell to the ground with a thud. It stirred up a large cloud of dust and choked people's coughs.

The three of us took two steps back, and then. I could see what was going on with these two doors.

The lock still held them firmly, but the door frame was rotten. We just tore them off the door frame with a single push.

Mr. Lu glanced inside twice and said, "Let's go in." ”

The temple is just a dilapidated house. There is also a clay platform inside. Because of the rain leakage. Half of the platform has collapsed. And the idol above is long gone.

I looked at the broken bricks and tiles on the ground and asked Mr. Lu, "There are no clues here." What do we do next? ”

Mr. Lu said: "The illusion made by the little ghost will be revealed in its original form every dawn. Sometimes it's because after dawn, the yang energy is in full bloom, and the little ghost's illusion is difficult to maintain. Sometimes the ghost's illusion is still there, but the human eye can't see it. ”

I said, "You mean, let's hold our breath down and look here with ghost eyes?" ”

Mr. Lu nodded and said, "That's right, that's right. ”

I did as Mr. Lu instructed. Suppressed his breath. After a few seconds, I saw the scene in the temple change.

The ruins of the site were instantly repainted. The doors and windows are all intact and clean. As for the clay platform that had collapsed, it became a few cases, on which were placed pen, ink, paper and inkstone.

This dilapidated small room was transformed into an elegant study in an instant.

But all three of us understood that this was just an illusion. If we accidentally bump into something, there is a good chance that the temple will collapse completely.

I asked Mr. Lu, "Where have all the ghosts gone here?" ”

Mr. Lu said: "This small temple is too broken. It is simply not enough to shelter from the wind and rain and provide shade. So before dawn, the ghost may be hiding somewhere else. ”

Xue Qian said: "Wouldn't it be good for them to find a place where they can block the yang qi and stay there?" Why run around, hiding from the sun during the day and rushing back at night? ”

Mr. Lu sighed and said, "The ghost chose this City God Temple, I'm afraid it is because it is a yamen. It's a place to reason. I'm afraid it's a different taste to act here. ”

I ignored Mr. Lu's emotion, but walked to a few cases, and I saw a blank piece of paper on it, on which a line of words was written: Self-cultivation Qi family rules the country and the world.

I laughed and said, "This ghost has a lot of ambitions." ”

Mr. Lu glanced at these lines twice and said, "The only person who can write on these cases is the owner of the watchdog." It seems that his master is a good ghost who knows right from wrong. Judging by this line of words, he is likely to be a Confucian student. ”

I cautiously searched through several cases, but there were no other clues.

I looked at Mr. Lu and asked, "What should we do now?" ”

Mr. Lu said: "In terms of the information we have so far. This terrible ghost has a good character, and he is familiar with the books of sages. Let's move it with affection and know it with reason. Tell him what happened. After all, the money is yours, and I guess the ghost will give it back to you, so that we don't have to do anything, and we can solve the matter satisfactorily. ”

I looked at him hesitantly: "It's that simple? Why do I always feel unsure? ”

Mr. Lu smiled: "Zhao Mang, why are you always suspicious lately?" If you're really skeptical. Let's do it again tonight, see the situation here, and reveal our identities. ”

I nodded and said, "Be careful, we must at least figure out why he keeps getting along with the thief." ”

Xue Qian said: "Didn't he write? Self-cultivation and family governance, peace in the world. It is estimated that he catches thieves, which is part of governing the country. ”

I shook my head and said, "If he really wants to govern the country, there are so many things that need to be done." It's never the turn to catch a thief. I always felt that he had some purpose and didn't want others to know. ”

Mr. Lu retreated from the door with Xue Qian and me. This place is dirty and dangerous, and it is indeed not advisable to stay for long.

I stood outside the City God Temple, and my vision gradually returned to normal.

I asked Mr. Lu, "Shall we go back now?" ”

Mr. Lu nodded: "Go back and sleep." Tonight, let's spy first, and then visit openly. We are now ninety percent sure that the ghost is not a great traitor, so even if the night detective is discovered, nothing should happen. ”

The day passed quickly. As usual, I ate and slept, quietly waiting for the evening to come.

Before the sun set, we arrived at the City God Temple early.

If you want to spy on the imps inside, the best way is to hide inside the City God Temple, but the walls of the City God Temple are crumbling and sleepy, and they really can't stand our toss.

The three of us discussed it and finally decided to hide our bodies in a safe place. Then the soul went out of the body and hid on the roof of the City God Temple.

It was a risky decision. The three of us tried to stay as motionless as possible on the roof.

A few minutes later, another whipped and begging for mercy could be heard in the distance. Fork his blood.

By this time, the sun had already set, and the sky and the earth were dark. By the starlight, I saw these little ghosts, the ones I had captured last night. I saw dead chickens, old pedants, and a few souls of cheap mushrooms mixed in it, with a blank face, staggering forward with the brigade.

Soon, these little ghosts were driven into the City God Temple, and I was secretly glad in my heart.

Because of these little ghosts, they first confused the breath of the City God Temple. When the owner arrives, it won't be easy to spot us.

After the ghosts drove the imps into the house, they guarded the exits. And then it is not known who gave the order. The imps began to kill each other.

I watched this scene and thought to myself, "Did the owner of the City God Temple arrest these thieves just so that they could kill each other?" This punishment is ruthless enough, but isn't it a bit too wasteful? ”

The three of them, the cheap mushroom, the old pedant, and the dead chicken, were a gang when they were alive, and they naturally formed an alliance after they died. The three of them stood in a corner and never took the initiative. If anyone is going to mess with them. They will not hesitate to kill this blind imp.

I'm watching this activity intently. A few minutes later, two people walked in through the door.

One of them was masked, apparently a watchdog. The other was wearing an official's robe, and it looked like he should have been a high-ranking official before his death. Judging by his clothes, I can't tell what dynasty he is. Strange is strange, he is also masked.

I wondered in my heart: "Can't these two ghosts trust each other?" ”

Suddenly, it occurred to me that they didn't trust each other, but they couldn't trust other imps.

The two men walked leisurely, slowly passing through the imps who were fighting. Those little ghosts were very conscious, and no one tried to provoke them. I guess I also know that the end of provoking them is to lose my soul.

These two ghosts stood behind a few cases, holding their hands, carefully observing the little ghosts who were fighting.

I heard the official-looking man say, "You've worked hard these days. ”

The watchdog said respectfully: "It's just a matter of catching a few imps, it's not hard to talk about." ”

The official shook his head slightly and said, "That's not what I mean. I've heard that some people ridicule you for being a watchdog, a dog's leg, or something like that. You can endure the humiliation, withstand these slanders, and work hard by my side. ”

The watchdog's voice was a little agitated. He said sincerely: "Those people don't understand me, that's why they talk nonsense everywhere. But I understand that what I want to do is to benefit the country and the people, and I am not afraid that they will be wronged. ”

The official nodded with satisfaction and said, "If this thing is done, you will save the world." When the time comes, there will be a stroke of your mark in the history books. ”