Early the next morning, everyone began to investigate the surroundings of Zaoyuan Manor. However, as Qian Yipeng said, the Zaoyuan Village marked on the map only includes the old garden and a small area at the foot of the mountain. The actual scope of Zaoyuan Village is much larger than this.
Lu Ning got up in the morning and wandered around Xiaheshuo for a while. This settlement was not densely populated, but there were hundreds of households. In accordance with local customs, the doorways were decorated with red New Year's colors, and she walked on the road. You can also smell some burning incense. It is very difficult to find a family that specializes in different ancestor worship activities in such an environment. Let alone ten coffins, how can you check these deep houses and compounds if you can't even enter the door?
All Lu Ning could do was send out the drone to see if there was anything suspicious in the yards of each house, but he knew that the person who did this would not leave something like a coffin in the open, let alone a coffin. , there is not even a house with ten water jars.
When she came back for breakfast, Lu Ning told everyone about the situation.
The Taoist priests don't have any particularly good methods. Although they have the ability to subjugate monsters, they can't just break into people's houses, and they can't search them carefully from house to house no matter what excuse they find. Jin Yuntai's ghost control skills are not easy to use, especially in the countryside where the local door gods, firecrackers, peach charms, incense ash and other habits are all retained. These things cannot stop the evil ghosts who want to accumulate evil deeds to please For ghosts in the afterlife, it is the strongest barrier. Any kid who puts these at the door cannot get in.
"Ah... it's really difficult." Chen Hang grumbled while drinking polenta. The Qian family also knew some families in the local area, but knowing so many families did not meet the search requirements.
"Let's see, today we are divided into three groups. Each of the three Taoist priests will take a group of people. Two groups will drive to Jiuyuan and Dadong Road to have a look, and the last group will go to Xiahe. Since Bai Li is such an evil person, Li, then in addition to direct witnessing, there should be other ways to observe it, such as the flow of Yin Qi." Lu Ning looked at Lu Ping.
"Although it is said that it exists, it is too difficult to observe." Lu Ping sighed, "I can only give it a try. It is better than nothing."
"Tang Haiyao, don't run far away with your younger brothers and sisters. Here with Lao Qian, follow..." Chen Hang looked at the three backbones. Jin Yuntai stroked his beard: "Song Xiaoyou, I'll leave our girl to you first, and I'll check it out here myself."
"No problem." Song Caiwei said cheerfully.
Lu Ning's group of four people didn't need to be divided anymore. They all agreed to come back around 4:30 in the afternoon, kept in touch on the way, and then set off separately. The place Lu Ning picked was Dadong Road, which was the most town-like place she passed last night. I drove a little faster during the day, and when I arrived, it happened to be the time when Dadong Road was getting busier.
This place is a bit like Huilongbao. There are many buildings with different functions such as residential areas, commercial areas, restaurants, and culture. There are also some decent office buildings closest to the main road. However, if you look carefully, you can easily find that the pace of life here is different from that in the bustling city. People do not feel much anxiety. Even office workers in suits and ties are standing in the canteen chatting - now But it’s long past the clock-in time for work.
"Director Lu, can you tell anything?"
"The Yin Qi is a little heavy, which is really unusual during the New Year. It's just that... I can't see the origin of the Yin Qi." Lu Ping shook his head, "Maybe it's because I'm not very talented..."
"Brother, this thing is just not easy to do. If you ask me, it would be easier to go to those places where people have already been found to hold white ceremonies. This place...hey!" Qi Mei suddenly reached out and patted Lu Ning's seat. Chair, "Girl, stop here!"
"It's nicer to just call me by my name than to call me girl." Lu Ning immediately parked the car on the side of the road, and was a little surprised that Qi Mei could see something that even Lu Ping couldn't see.
Qi Mei didn't care so much. As soon as the car stopped, he opened the door and ran out. Lu Ning was still unfastening her seat belt, her eyes followed Qi Mei's movements to see what he wanted to do. As a result, Qi Mei got out of the car and crossed the road and rushed directly to the opposite side. He reached out and patted the shoulder of a lady wearing a mink coat, and said something with a smile on her face.
"...Is he trying to strike up a conversation?" Lu Ning's hand stopped.
"It's unfortunate for the teacher..." Lu Ping slapped his forehead, opened the car door and walked over. Lu Ning was a little helpless, but at this moment, she saw Qi Mei talking to the lady with a surprised expression, and then waved her hands in a panic, as if she was defending, and then she was slapped by the lady.
"Well done!" Teng Xuan waved his fist, "A stinky gangster stopped the car specifically for such a thing."
Lu Ning frowned slightly and watched as Lu Ping grabbed Qi Mei by the back of his neck and pulled him back. In front of the tall Lu Ping, Qi Mei had no room to resist like a cat.
"I made you two laugh." Lu Ping threw the people back into the car and apologized to Lu Ning and Teng Xuan.
"No, it's not... Oh, senior brother, Li Wenyue, listen to my explanation." Lu Ping said with a bitter look on his face, "I really know her... No, no, no, no, please listen to my explanation."
"Say." Lu Ning started the car again.
"I am a humble person, but I have met many people in my travels over the years. That lady was a client I helped before. After she divorced her husband, she lived with her daughter. Her daughter was possessed, and I met When I arrived, she helped me. She thanked me very much and even left my business card. Oh, you just said that I am not as handsome as I was when I got older. I should remember such unique eyebrows, right? I also It’s not that I’m interested in her, but I met an old friend in a foreign land and wanted to catch up on old times, but she turned her back and refused to recognize him..."
"So you didn't say anything provocative?" Lu Ning asked.
"Of course! Even though I, Lao Qi, say I like to pretend... Anyway, I can do this to put money on my face, but molesting women is a taboo in the Taoist community! Besides, my senior brother is still here!"
"Then you must have recognized the right person." Lu Ning said, "I saw your surprise and explanation. If your words are not particularly excessive, the other party will not be able to slap you directly no matter what. The most they can do is scold you. Just a few words. She is well-dressed. She is not simply pursuing gorgeousness but has a reasonable combination. She did not argue with you when you explained but waited for you to finish. Her manners can show that she is well-educated. Lu Ping said Chief, could you please check if there is anything wrong with Qi Mei?"
Lu Ping was stunned for a moment, nodded and gave Qi Mei a closer inspection. He quickly picked out a shadow from his collar with the branch-like mahogany sword, shook it and dispersed it.
"There is definitely something."
"Qimei, according to what you said before, this lady does not live here. She should be someone who moved here later?"
"yes."
"I understand, Taoist Master Lu, where did that thing come from?"
"The most common Yin Qi lines are traces used by ghosts to mark, because visual organs are only possessed by bodies. Incorporeal beings such as ghosts use other methods to see things. These methods will always leave some traces. .”
"Hey! Is she actually going to kill me in revenge?" Qi Mei stared.
"You are also a Taoist priest! Even a baby can't be hurt by this Yin Qi. Why are you panicking?" Lu Ping scolded, "How could ordinary people leave Yin Qi lines on your body? Think about it carefully! "
"Oh, oh, think about it carefully?" Qi Mei was scolded and was a little confused.
"That lady encountered some trouble." Lu Ning said from the front row, "It should be another problem related to ghosts, and this time she didn't dare to ask for help. It was probably some kind of evil spirit with the ability to communicate. She doesn't dare to tell you directly, but this is just a temporary thought out of desperation, and there is nothing she can do if you ignore it because you are angry."
"In this case, we need to help this lady." Lu Ping said.
"Okay, Taoist Lu Ping, how serious is the danger to life in a situation like this?"
"Conscious ghosts are actually more terrifying than unconscious ghosts. You have all seen the nine-faced baby. It is actually just an unconscious aggregation of resentment. It follows a certain instinct to kill, but it is completely irrational. Otherwise, if you meet me When you go there, you should hold back or simply leave. This ghost can prevent the lady from seeking help and telling the truth, which will definitely be more troublesome."
"But from another perspective, this ghost will play a long game to catch the big fish... Well, I understand. Now I can go find her."
Lu Ning turned the steering wheel and the car turned into another road. The lady was waiting for the traffic light at the intersection. Lu Ningka waited for the lady to cross the road on time, then drove past her and stopped in a parking space. After the four people got off the car, they walked into the nearby shopping mall under Lu Ning's guidance.
"The lady will probably pass by here, not sure if she will come to the mall...here she comes."
When the lady passed the mall, she asked the guard at the door something, but then she did not come in and continued walking forward. Lu Ning waited for a few seconds, and then walked towards the guard.
"Uncle, what did auntie ask you just now?" Lu Ning asked the guard with a smile.
"Why are you asking this?"
"Her daughter and I are good friends, and I wanted to give her a New Year gift. I happened to see my aunt, so I wanted to find out some information... Hehe."
The doorman smiled and said, "I didn't ask anything. I just asked if there was a pharmacy in the mall. I said there wasn't one here. There was one on the side of the street."
"Oh...I haven't heard that anyone in her family is sick..."
"I have a headache and a fever in the winter. I don't think the lady's complexion is particularly good. It may be something wrong with her body." The guard sighed.
"I know, thank you uncle anyway." Lu Ning bowed and thanked, and then walked out of the door. Teng Xuan, Lu Ping and Qi Mei also slipped out from the side and caught up with Lu Ning.
"Wen Yue, what's going on?"
"Buy medicine. Director Lu, medicine doesn't work on ghosts, right?"
"Haha, you don't understand this." Before Lu Ping could speak, Qi Mei laughed, "People can't use medicine on ghosts, but ghosts can give medicine to people."
"I heard that people who take too many sleeping pills will die..." Teng Xuan clapped her hands. Lu Ning shook her head: "Sleeping pills are so easy to prescribe. Besides, there are many easier and invisible ways to kill people than drugs. Ghosts themselves are one kind. Why do ghosts use human methods to kill people?"
Qi Mei was even more excited: "Then why do people put the blame on others?"
"...are ghosts afraid too?"
"The more conscious a ghost is, the more afraid it will be." Lu Ping said, "You also heard that Mr. Jin's ghosts have to follow certain rules. In fact, all monsters and ghosts have rules to follow. Those who can hurt people are powerful but fearful. Taoism, so if you want to avoid being discovered by interested people, you must carry out a certain disguise."
"Well... to put it simply, this ghost is afraid that people like you will find out the clues, so he resorts to borrowing a knife to kill people. If this is the case, the lady who knows about it can't run away, right?"
"How can a fierce ghost let anyone go?" Qi Mei curled his lips, "Oh, the one in front is the pharmacy. Senior brother, should we just block it and kill this ghost?"
"It's never that easy to expel evil spirits." Lu Ping frowned.
"Why don't you two wait outside in a place away from people's eyes? I haven't met Teng Xuan and that lady. You can go in and see what's going on." Lu Ning said.
"Be careful." Lu Ping nodded.
When I walked into the pharmacy, it was still very warm inside. Lu Ning looked around and found the lady who was buying medicine. What she was buying were some commonly used over-the-counter drugs, and there were not even any drugs with offensive properties. The medical knowledge in Lu Ning's mind was basically analogous, so it was not too difficult to identify the drugs here.
"Do you have any cold medicine or medicine for diarrhea?" Lu Ning walked directly to the lady and asked the clerk.
"Please wait a moment, madam, is that all you need?"
"Bring me a box of those eye drops." The lady tapped her hand uneasily, "And where are your lozenges? I want to take a look."
"There are four brands on the shelf behind you." The clerk pointed politely, and the lady turned around and walked over in a hurry.
At this time, the clerk found out for Lu Ning the two medicines she wanted. Lu Ning glanced at the medicine boxes on the counter, and there was indeed nothing wrong with them.
Isn't it because of the medicine? What other special meaning does that have?
She paid the money, turned around, and walked toward the lady. While putting the medicine in her pocket, she quietly opened her fingers and scratched the lady's back very slightly as she passed her.
Click.
After the cracking sound, there was a sound like a mosquito buzzing. Lu Ning took two quick steps and arrived at the door of the pharmacy. He took out his hand from his pocket and opened it to the air for a small flick.
The white ring between the fingers suddenly became clear. This time for a full second, a gust of wind blew from the inside to the outside. In this biting cold, Lu Ning smiled.
