"Eh, why did the cow come here?"

"Get it back, don't let it go around here."

In front of the grave pit dug out, there was still a wreath, and the funeral procession was around the grave at this moment.

Xu Feng was still reciting the scriptures before the burial according to the ritual,

The eldest son of the old man holding the urn next to him, the younger son holding the photo of the spirit tablet, and other relatives and friends who sent the funeral,

At this moment, they all bowed their heads and were silent, only the old man's eldest daughter squatted in front of the grave, according to Xu Feng's words, and kept burning paper money.

And just then, the old cow came.

In the past two days, the daughters and daughters-in-law of the deceased old man were busy with the funeral of the old man, and they didn't care much about the old cow.

Xu Feng followed the car from the crematorium to burn the ashes of the old man, and before coming back to the funeral, he saw that the old cow was still in the same place.

At this moment, the old cow, who was originally chained to the edge of the house, broke free.

There is also a rope tied to it next to it, and from time to time he lowers his head and chews on the weeds on the side of the road,

Just followed the road and walked step by step.

The eldest of the Chen family, it was the eldest son who noticed the little bit of the old cow who came over first, and shouted.

It's just that he is still holding an urn in his hand, and it is inconvenient to go over to fetch the cow.

His daughter-in-law turned around and picked up the rope that the old cow was dragging on his side, and tried to pull the old cow away again.

Who knows, the old cow seemed to be unconscious, just blinking his muddy bull's eyes, raising his head from time to time, and still walking towards the grave step by step.

"Huh...... Eh......"

The eldest daughter-in-law who went to drag the old cow didn't dare to pull hard and pull hard, for fear of seeing blood at the funeral.

The old cow really squeezed away the others next to the grave and stood by the grave,

"Huh...... Let's go, don't stand here......"

"Lao Niu, I know you can't bear Dad...... But don't stand here...... Come with me......"

The two of them hurriedly came over, beckoned the old cow, patted the old cow's body, and wanted to take it away from here.

The old cow just lowered his head and gnawed on the weeds next to the grave, and then his whole body seemed to soften.

And he fell straight down into the grave,

The eldest daughter-in-law and a few people next to her suddenly changed color, and they all tried their best to hold the rope that tied the old cow.

The blood was pulled out at once, but it still didn't hold the old cow that had hundreds of catties.

"Moo......"

I don't know if it hurts, or what.

The old cow curled up and lay down in the grave pit, mooing.

“…… Dao Chief, look here...... Does this have any effect......"

Seeing that the old cow's face was bleeding, the few people who dragged the old cow didn't dare to exert any more force, for fear that the blood would have an impact on the grave.

But he was a little anxious about the old cow in the grave.

It hadn't been buried yet, but the old cow was lying in the grave.

The boss of the Chen family, who was holding the urn, hurriedly asked Xu Feng a little anxiously and nervously.

The relatives and friends who came to the funeral next to them, although they didn't make much noise, couldn't help but look at each other when they looked at this scene.

“…… It's okay, your father remembers this old cow. This old cow also remembers your father. ”

"It just so happens that this grave is still cold, so let your father, an old friend, warm up for your father, and bring it up later."

Xu Feng stopped chanting the scriptures and said a word of relief.

The old man's sons and daughters breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this.

"It's good that it doesn't matter...... Second, third...... Drive the cow out of here, and don't let it stay inside. ”

The eldest of the Chen family shouted a few brothers and sisters,

Other relatives and friends who don't mind are also helping,

Some pulled, some pushed, and some spoke to the cow,

“…… Old cow, old cow...... We know you miss Lao Chen. ”

"But now Lao Chen is about to be buried, and he is going to be buried in the ground, you can't stop Lao Chen from being buried......"

“…… Old cow...... Lao Chen is gone, it's the news you brought back...... I know you are reluctant to let Lao Chen go...... But Lao Chen is gone,"

"Just let him go......"

I don't know if Lao Niu understands.

The person who spoke just watched the scene of Lao Niu walking all the way into the grave pit, and felt a little ...... touch

He said these words to the old cow.

I don't know if it's because of these words, or if it's just because of the people pushing and pulling, or because they dragged the old cow out of the grave.

The old cow was dragged out of the grave,

There's a funeral going on here, so I didn't take it back and tie it up.

He fell to the edge of a tree beside the ground.

Then, the funeral continued.

“…… Let's bury it. ”

"Head this way, feet that way, put it down."

Although it was burned into ashes, it was also divided into upper and lower parts,

I clicked on the paper money and threw it into the grave.

The burning paper money slowly fell, and the flickering flames fell to the bottom of the grave,

When it burns again, it turns to ashes.

Xu Feng followed the ceremony, beckoned to the eldest son of the old man who was holding the urn, and put the urn into the grave.

And then behind,

Just some more rituals.

Burning the paper money, the filial sons and grandchildren kowtowed.

And then we started backfilling the graves.

Then, it was these daughters and daughters-in-law who built a new grave for the old man.

“…… Go and build two more handfuls of soil for your grandfather, let's build your grandfather's grave high. ”

"Look how much this paper money burns, it's your grandfather who saw you and was happy......"

By the time we got here, the whole funeral was almost over.

The sad atmosphere is almost gone.

The old cow who was chained under the tree next to him lowered his head from time to time, and raised his head again from time to time.

With the cloudy bull's eyes, he watched the burial ceremony go on here.

"Okay, it's time to fire, you're ready to run......"

The funeral ceremony was carried out to the end,

Waiting for the firecrackers to go off, the people who came to the funeral had to run back to the owner's house.

Before that, the cloth that had been used for a day or two to wear linen and filial piety, and the red cloth on the cuffs were all thrown into the fire where the pile of paper money was still burning.

"Crackling ......"

"Run...... Run......"

Firecrackers rang out, and the funeral attendees ran all the way away.

The person who lit the cannon was the eldest son of the Chen family, and after lighting the cannon, he also ran forward with the crowd.

But after two steps, he paused, and then came back to lead the old ox that was tied to the edge of the tree.

Let's go into the house together.

As the person who presided over the funeral, Xu Feng and Ah Meng walked at the end,

glanced at the crowd running away, and the old cow who was led and brought back,

Xu Feng turned his head and looked at the pile of paper money that was still burning,

waited for the paper money to burn almost when it was almost burned, and then walked back to the Chen family house with Ah Meng.

Although some vegetables and crops that were originally planted around this new grave bag have been pulled out,

But Xu Feng was really afraid that the pile of paper money would burn until the fire was not extinguished, so he would burn some more.

“…… Ameng, let's just take that cow away, right? ”

"Hmm...... Should be. ”

As always, Ah Meng's voice answered softly.

Xu Feng glanced at Ah Meng,

Then he looked back at the strange grave bag.

I can't help but think again.

“…… Ah Meng, you said that I am also dead, will someone give me a funeral? ”

Ah Meng listened to Xu Feng's words, turned his head, looked at Xu Feng carefully, and then turned his head.

“…… Xu Feng, you should only be considered missing...... And you don't have children, and you don't have relatives......"

Listening to the words of Ah Meng's voice gradually lowering,

Xu Feng also didn't know what to say.

And Ah Meng, at this time, quietly stretched out his hand and gently held Xu Feng's palm,

Feeling the delicate little hands that were slightly cold in his hands, Xu Feng paused.

Then continue to walk forward with Amun.

……

"Later, every night before nightfall, you need to send a candle over, so that the road below is not easy to walk, and there is a light so that your father will not be easy to get lost."

After breakfast, some relatives and friends took the funeral gifts, probably some towels and handkerchiefs and other things, and left one after another.

In the end, the cook also cleaned up the table and rushed to another red and white wedding with the table and chopsticks.

In the courtyard, Xu Feng and Ah Meng, as well as the children of the deceased old man, and a few relatives who were close to each other.

"One lamp every night, which can be burned until dawn, until the first seven. You have brothers, you can take turns with each other, or you can send them alone. ”

"Me and the second and third will come in turn, and one person will send two or three days."

"Hmm."

Xu Feng talked to the old man's children about the next ritual they were going to perform.

According to the memory of this funeral ritual, these things are not necessarily useful,

But for the living, doing something for a deceased father or loved one is a comfort to them.

"Then, when the first seven comes, your family will get together and go burn some paper for your father, and the wreaths that haven't been burned today will be burned to ......"

On one side is a notice written on yellow paper.

The notice is written on the old man's time of death, the first seven times, and the one hundred and seven times.

On the other hand, Xu Feng explained these things to the children of the old man here.

According to the legend, in the first seven years, the deceased old man almost walked to the lookout platform.

At this time, when the children come back to reunite, they can also see the scene of the children's family reunited, so that the deceased do not have to worry.

But as far as Xu Feng saw the current appearance of the capital city,

He suspected that he could not keep Qiwang Township and the platform was demolished.

Most importantly, though,

In fact, it is still to provide a chance for the living to get together.

lest a person like this, whose parents have died, have fewer children to come and go.

At least that way you can get together a few more times.

"Then we will get together again until the end of the seventh day...... Then I want to build a tombstone for your father, and I can also erect a tombstone. ”

"Okay, we got it."

"I'll stick this on the side of the door for you, you can take a look at it if you need to see it."

Xu Feng picked up the written notice,

However, Ah Meng quickly reached out and took it and helped Xu Feng stick it to the wall.

"Hmmm......"

"Dao Chief, you sit down again first, and take a sip of tea first......"

After pouring another glass of water for Xu Feng, the old man's children walked away and said something.

……

“…… Dad is also buried, and the lights will be sent at night, just me first, I'll be close to each other, I'll send it for three days, and then two days for the second child, and two days for the third child. ”

"Hmm...... Yes. ”

"Dad, there is no one living here, the door is locked when I leave, sprinkle some realgar, so as not to go in any snakes, insects, rats and ants......"

"I'll give the money from the Taoist chief's side first, and first from the gifts received, if there is more, I will give it to you, and if it is less, I ......will make up for it."

"Hmm...... What about cows? ”

In the end, it fell on the cow.

The old cow that had been brought back was tied back to the edge of the house, and his head was bowed.

The brothers and sisters looked over, and the old cow also raised his head and looked at them.

A few brothers and sisters, hesitated.

Originally, it was planned to wait for the funeral to end, and then sell the old cow.

But when he was buried, the appearance of the old cow made these brothers and sisters pay attention to it.

"If you don't sell it, keep it...... This old cow has been with our family for so long...... It's quite spiritual......"

“…… But what can I do if I don't sell it, just tie it here, or what should I do...... There is no place for cattle in anyone's house...... Looking for someone to take care of it? ”

The old man's eldest daughter spoke up again,

The brothers and sisters were even more hesitant.

"But if you sell ......"

I said it was sold before.

But they all knew that the old cow was so old, and no one would buy an ox to go back to plowing.

In the end, I am afraid that it will go into the butcher factory.

It's not that it's not for sale, and the brothers and sisters can't make up their minds.

The old cow didn't know if he heard or understood, whether he understood these people's words, and lowered his head again and chewed the weeds slowly.

“…… Let's go and feed the cattle some grain first. ”

"We'll talk about that later. I'll go and settle the chief's money first. ”

In the end, it was the boss who spoke. The third nodded, came out of the house with some beans, and walked towards the old cow.

“…… Dao Chief, look at how much money we should give for this trouble to you. ”

The eldest son of the old man, the eldest of the Chen family, touched the money and walked over.

Xu Feng heard what these people said just now, stood up, turned his head and looked at the people under the eaves, before turning around and saying to the boss of the Chen family,

"I just heard you talking about selling cattle?"

"I think this cow is also spiritual. I don't want any money for the work, so give me this cow." ”

He took the money from the practice and bought the cow.

You have to think about disappearing into thin air with the cow.

"How can that work, this cow is too old to be worth so much money......"

The boss of the Chen family hurriedly said.

"If you want, give me this old cow."

Xu Feng said again with a smile.

"That'...... Daoist, wait a minute, our brothers and sisters will discuss it. ”

"Okay."

The boss of the Chen family hesitated and walked back.

And not far from under the eaves, his other brothers and sisters had already heard Xu Feng's words.

Hearing that Xu Feng wanted the old cow, they were relieved.

At least, Xu Feng is a Taoist priest, he doesn't want money, but he wants this worthless old cow.

It is unlikely that the old cow was going to be killed.

They didn't know how to place this old cow, so it was better to give it to Xu Feng.

Xu Feng stood here, and saw that these brothers and sisters discussed,

Then someone went and untied the old cow and brought it over.

“…… Daoist, let's discuss it with our brothers and sisters. If you want this old cow, we'll give it to you. We still give the money for the Dharma that should be given. I just hope you don't harm this old cow's life. ”

As he spoke, the eldest of the Chen family handed over the rope leading the ox and the fee that should be given to the priest.

"Don't worry...... But this money. ”

Xu Feng heard the Chen family boss say this, and a smile appeared on his face,

took the money first, and then returned the money to the boss of the Chen family.

"This money is to buy old cows. Take it, we'll pay for it. ”

It's really useless for Xu Feng to ask for this money.

At the bottom, he probably didn't spend that money. The next time I come up, I am not allowed to become a worm on the ground or a cat on the beam, it is useless to ask for this money.

"That'...... Thank you, Chief. ”

After hesitating, the boss of the Chen family nodded and took the money.

“…… Old Niu, follow me. ”

Xu Feng touched the old cow's head again and said loudly.

After this trip, I finally brought the old cow back to the old man.

At this time, Lao Niu did not leave with Xu Feng, but turned around a little more.

I don't know if I'm looking at these old men's sons and daughters, or looking at the old man's house,

"Moo......"

Whispered again, and tears flowed out of the old cow's muddy eyes,

It flows down the old wrinkled cow's face.

“……”

Several of the old man's sons and daughters saw it.

“…… Dao Chief, our ...... The cow is no longer for sale. ”

It was probably this scene that touched this gratifying person again, and the second son of the old man couldn't help but say.

But Lao Niu had already turned around at this time and followed Xu Feng's side.

"Let me take it with me."

Xu Feng looked at these people and said again.

He knew that these people were just impulses on the spur of the moment.

I really want them to take care of it later, raising this old cow, and in the end, maybe after a long time, it will be sent to the slaughterhouse.

"Just let him go with the Taoist......

The boss of the Chen family said again, and the others did not speak again.

“…… Come with me, old cow...... I know you're thinking about sleeping, what are you thinking......"

"I'll take you to see your old friend."

Xu Feng took the old cow, and there was no strange rope,

Because Lao Niu himself was following Xu Feng.

Xu Feng and Ah Meng took the old cow and walked back to the Taoist temple on the mountain, walking farther and farther.

……

"Among...... How do we get back? ”

"If you take the cow back to the Taoist temple, you can go back...... If you want to go back now, you can do it, but you will be seen. ”

Lao Niu walked behind Xu Feng and Ah Meng, along the winding mountain road path on the hillside, all the way back to the Taoist temple on the mountain.

Xu Feng and Ah Meng said something,

"That's still going back to the Taoist temple......"

"Ah Meng, such a big obsession, how can you boil it into Meng Po soup......"

Thinking about what pot to put such a big cow in, Xu Feng felt that this picture was weird.

In addition, the old man couldn't let go of the old cow, so he took the old cow back and cooked it for the old man to drink...... It's even weirder.

"You don't have to put it in and cook it."

Ah Meng responded softly.

"That's good......"

As they spoke, the two took Lao Niu and returned to the Taoist temple.

The courtyard gate of the Taoist temple was re-bolted, and he stood in the courtyard, as if he had just come.

It's just that there's an old cow on the side.

Xu Feng turned his head and looked at Ah Meng.

"How you came, how you go."

"Hmmm......"

Listening to Ah Meng's words, Xu Feng tried to take another step forward,

Immediately after, it was like crossing a long distance and changing positions.

Xu Feng and Ah Meng, with the old cow.

And then back to the underworld.