In response to all changes with the same, Chu Yu and Yin Wanci followed everyone into Liantian Village.

The air was filled with a faint smell of sulfur, and the skins of burned firecrackers were scattered across the road.

Even though I have visited the church, there will still be a table of wine in the evening.

The villagers warmly invited two guests from afar to join the feast.

Chu Yu agreed and decided to give it a little try.

"Before I came to Hasuda Village, I heard that there seemed to be something unclean here."

She said unintentionally, "Have you ever seen a water ghost?" ”

The crowd shook their heads.

"We don't have the evil thing that the girl said."

The braided woman frowned: "Who said that?" ”

Chu Yu: "I don't remember, it's just a rumor." ”

"Hmph, I'm afraid that someone is jealous of our beautiful mountains and rivers in Liantian Village, so they deliberately came up with the rhetoric."

A younger boy said, "Water ghosts? We go into the water every day to fish and catch shrimp, and we haven't seen anyone run into evil. ”

"Ah Zhuang, don't be so fierce in front of the guests." The woman next to her bumped into the puffed young man.

She should have read some books, and her tone was slow and methodical, not in a hurry: "The village has never made trouble, and I hope that the girl will not affect the assessment of our village because of some words that catch the wind and shadows." ”

Assessing the two-word exit, the accompanying villagers also woke up from a dream.

There are many people in Gangneung, and there are many officials the size of sesame seeds, and the reward and punishment system with various rules and regulations is even more than that of other places.

For example, Liantian Village and nearby villages will be inspected by officials every year.

If you do well in all aspects, you will enjoy lower taxes and subsidies in the coming year.

"It turned out to be the Inspector!"

Braided blurted out: "Why did you come so early this year?" ”

In previous years, the inspectors would only come at the end of the year, but after thinking about it carefully, Chu Yu and the others had outstanding appearances and extraordinary temperaments, and they didn't know the clothes and materials they were wearing-if they weren't the official masters, who else could they be?

Not to mention, after the two came to Liantian Village, they seemed to be looking at something quietly.

The more people thought about it, the more they felt that this was the truth, and even the children who were dancing with fish baskets were a little more restrained.

Chu Yu was relieved, but he didn't correct them.

She coughed lightly: "Self-inspection, of course, the situation of the four seasons must be seen." ”

Maybe the identity of the inspector will be more convenient to act.

Thinking of this, Chu Yu sincerely added: "Everyone is really good eyesight. ”

The villagers who were praised were shy and excited, and they were busy introducing the customs of Liantian Village to the two adults.

"My lord, our people here are simple and simple, every family does not close their doors at night, and there are really no water ghosts."

"It is precisely because this year's wind and rain are good, the harvest is good, and every family has fish and meat to eat."

"My lord, don't you see that the water here is better than the Akiba Village next door?"

“……”

Everyone was a little embarrassed at first, but seeing Chu Yu's friendly attitude, with a sweet smile on his face, he didn't have the frame of an official at all, and he spoke more and more neatly.

The villagers were very full of emotions, and Chu Yu kept looking at them with encouraging eyes, as if he had listened to everyone's words.

So much so that in the end, even the big thing of sesame grain like how many cubs someone's dog gave birth to, crackled and poured out.

It's not like acting.

Chu Yu and Yin Wanci glanced at each other, and they saw the same judgment in each other's eyes.

Liantian Village is not very large, and it took less than half a pillar of incense to walk from the entrance to the center of the village.

The situation in the village is still normal.

After noon, some of the men go to the fields to do farm work, some carry nets to the river to catch fish, while the women are responsible for weaving and pulping laundry, after the work of the family is done, they will hang out with each other to chat, sit under the old locust tree and fan the fan and smoke dry tobacco, and rest comfortably until the sun goes down.

Only tonight, everyone in the village is going to have a feast.

On the way here, Chu Yu had already inquired about the details of the two newcomers from the villagers.

The bridegroom's name is Li Ling, and he is the most literate scholar in Liantian Village, although his parents died early, he is down-to-earth and diligent. This is the only way to win the heart of the most beautiful woman in the next village, Shui Ying.

"Sister Yingying is the most beautiful woman in Ten Miles and Eight Villages."

A few half-grown children coaxed: "Several brothers like her!" ”

"Excuse me."

Chu Yu was puzzled: "I remember that you clearly said earlier that the bride was a native of Liantian Village. ”

……

There was an eerie pause for a moment.

No one spoke, and after about two or three breaths, someone spoke in confusion.

"Who's going to say that?" A woman said, "We all know that Xiaoying is from outside." ”

"She said it."

Chu Yu pointed affirmatively at the woman with the braid.

She now knows that the other party's name is Guan Susu.

"Me?" Guan Susu was stunned and denied it again and again: "My lord must have heard it wrong, how could I even mess with this." ”

She pushed the little sister next to her: "Have I ever said such a thing?" ”

"I don't think so."

The little sister recalled for a moment, uncertain.

"Adults are tired of traveling and driving, and it's normal to listen to the forks."

Guan Susu found the steps for Chu Yu, and by the way, she thoughtfully diverted the topic.

"Which town is Ying Mei from?"

She turned around and asked the little sister: "I don't know if it will be uncomfortable to marry in our village, and tomorrow, we can talk to her together." ”

The women on the side burst into laughter again.

"People have just gotten married, where will they have time to talk to us."

……

In the laughter of everyone, the strangeness in Chu Yu's heart became heavier and heavier.

A seemingly peaceful village, a bride of vague origin, a boatman's advice, and a water ghost wandering outside the village.

I'm afraid it won't be too peaceful tonight.

*

Before nightfall, Chu Yu planned to gather as much information as possible.

She waved goodbye to everyone and paced around the village with Yin Wanci.

"Did you hang this line up recently?"

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sp; Noticing something hanging from the tree, Chu Yu casually grabbed a teenager and asked.

Big red

The ribbon is full of auspicious words, such as "white head to old age", "a hundred years of good together", "no colorful phoenix wings, the heart has a little understanding".

In addition to these, the most is - "The building near the water gets the moon first." ”

"That's right." Ah Zhuang nodded: "A week before the wedding, I and Erya and they hung it up in person. ”

"Why is it 'the first to get the moon near the water'?"

Chu Yu stared at the small line of words in a daze: "This poem doesn't seem to be very applicable." ”

Ah Zhuang stared blankly at the adult in front of him, as if he didn't understand what she was talking about.

After being stunned for a long time, he finally opened his mouth: "That's right, it's actually ......."

"What's wrong? Say what you want. ”

Sensing that the other party seemed to have something to say, Chu Yu completely transformed into a confidant big sister and did not let go of any clues.

Originally, Ah Zhuang was reluctant to say this.

But the sister who came to inspect was so gentle and considerate, even if she had a bad attitude before, she still had no guilt.

"What if...... I mean, if, Hasuda Village really had a water ghost. ”

The young man's eyes flashed: "Will it affect our assessment?" ”

"Of course not."

Chu Yu was kind and tempting: "It's not your problem that there is evil, only by telling us in time can we find a countermeasure." ”

"It's also for everyone's safety."

“……”

"Water ghosts have killed people." Ah Zhuang lowered his voice and spoke quickly: "Just three years ago. ”

It didn't seem to be the same thing as what she wanted to ask.

Chu Yu had a sense of disappointment that the clue was broken, and asked politely, "What was the situation at that time?" ”

"The blacksmith in the village is dead."

Ah Zhuang's voice trembled a little: "They all thought they had accidentally drowned, but, I saw it!" The water spirits in the river dragged him and didn't let him float. ”

"You must be scared."

Chu Yu expressed sympathy.

"Yes......" The boy clenched his fists: "I'm too scared, and it hasn't done any more evil since then, so I'll ...... Didn't tell anyone. ”

He smiled bitterly and said, "Sister, am I very useless." ”

After talking, Ah Zhuang felt a little puzzled.

He didn't know why he would easily tell a secret buried deep in his heart to a person who was only a one-sided relationship.

But after saying that, he did feel a lot more relaxed in his heart, as if he had put down a big stone.

"I'm a coward."

The young man's eyes were red: "I didn't dare to save Uncle Zhang at that time, and I didn't even have the courage to tell the truth afterwards." ”

Chu Yu sighed and quietly knocked off the ecstasy powder on his little fingertips.

Originally, she thought that she would hear some earth-shattering ghosts and gods, so she did not hesitate to use some props.

Unexpectedly, it is an ordinary water ghost who harms people - it is not a secret, this kind of story can happen hundreds of times a day in Zhongzhou.

Forget it, Chu Yu comforted himself.

On the bright side, she at least knew by now: the evil one out there was probably a bad thing.

I was going to stay like this until nightfall, but the eyes of the people around me became more and more fierce.

"Come with me."

Yin Wanci grabbed her wrist.

His face was not very good-looking, so Chu Yu stood up obediently and stumbled behind.

"Did Master Zun find a clue?"

To the no-man's land, she asked carefully.

Yin Wanci didn't say a word, raised the girl's left hand, and broke it a little bit.

"Chu Zhaozhao."

For the first time, he added her last name to her nickname, and his pupils stared at her face without blinking.

The white powder in the palm of his hand jerked up.

"Ecstasy powder." Yin Wanci said expressionlessly: "Where did it come from?" ”

Chu Yu: !

Oops!

In the world of cultivating immortals, there are elixirs that can live the flesh and bones of the dead, and of course, there are also illegal drugs.

Such as ecstasy powder, chaotic heart, and soul loss pill aphrodisiac...... It's something that can only be bought on the black market.

She is now completely like a problem student who has been caught by a teacher.

What's worse is that there is more than one problem.

"Anything else?"

Yin Wanci's expression was cold, and she stretched out her hand with her palm upward: "Take it out." ”

"No more!"

"Lying."

Chu Yu reluctantly took out the chaotic distraction.

"And there's more."

Yin Wanci crushed the black porcelain bottle containing the small pills.

Chu Yu wanted to shake his head, but Immortal Jun's gaze seemed to be able to penetrate the storage ring and see the strange things hidden inside.

She pitifully took out the Lost Soul Pill: "There really isn't any." ”

Are you still wronged?

Yin Wanci frowned slightly.

When it comes to this kind of crooked and heretical things, no matter how soft-hearted he is, he has to ask to the end.

"Where did all this come from?"

He repeated his previous question again: "As far as I know, there is no such thing in the sect. ”

Chu Yu lowered his head and reflected.

Of course the Yilan Sect didn't.

However, as someone who has read the whole book, of course she knows which town to buy it on the black market.

Speaking of which, it's all Song Chengjin's fault.

If it weren't for the previous missions that required intimate contact, she wouldn't have bought these things against each other.

The more Chu Yu thought about it, the more he felt that this was the case.

It's so hateful, and now she is still being murdered by her master.

The culprit was found.

Anyway, Shizun already hates him enough, so it doesn't matter if he hates it a little more :)

She shook the pot with confidence: "It was Song Chengjin who taught me!" ”

“……”

Yin Wanci retracted his gaze and let out a flat sigh.

"Well taught." He said.!