Many people gathered outside Yunkelai Inn to watch the Mountain God Meeting.
Most of these people came here specifically to watch the ceremony to worship the mountain gods. The sacrificial meeting has been passed down for hundreds of years and has a great reputation. In addition to the pilgrims who often come to the mountain, the visitors are also more outsiders who come here because of its reputation. Among them are traders, businessmen, literati, country villagers, and some mysterious people. Jianghu people.
The annual Mountain God Meeting Ceremony is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. The event site is located at "Fenghe Ranch" on the outskirts of the city. This is the largest natural pasture in Yangpingguan Town, with a three-mile radius covered by green lawns.
Xu Feng and the others were having a great time drinking, talking and laughing. All the fatigue of these days was swept away in the cheerful atmosphere.
Xu Feng and Lei Zhentian raised their glasses frequently, and as they pushed the glasses and changed the cups, the two pots of aged wine Nuerhong on the table quickly bottomed out. Liu Ruyan and Zhao Qingzhu raised glasses to invite each other from time to time, and each of them only had a few drinks, which seemed a bit elegant. This is not like the behavior of Jianghu people. Liu Ruyan occasionally stares at the food and wine, but he looks lost and worried.
There was more and more noise outside, and crowds of onlookers gathered on both sides of the street. I saw a long procession beating gongs and drums through the long street. They were wearing colorful clothes, and everyone's face was beaming with joy, just like a welcoming procession rushing to pick up the bride.
Walking in the front were two beautifully dressed young women, in their twenties, with pretty faces and slender figures. They each held a ponytail-like shower head and a small and exquisite basket in which With five colored petals and silk threads, he walked slowly while twisting the petals and silk threads and throwing them into the air. Every time he threw them, he waved them into the air with a slender shower head. I don't know what the meaning of this style is?
Following closely behind were eight young people in their eighteenth or nineteenth year in Chinese attire. They were in groups of four, carrying a large round drum. One hand held the drum, and the other held a drumstick. A young man said: Shouting a well-spoken chant, with the rise and fall of the chant, the other people echoed in harmony. As soon as the harmony stopped, four drumsticks hit the big drum together, "Dong, dong, dong, dong, dong, dong." "Clang", a rich and rhythmic sound echoed throughout the countryside.
Behind the big drum were eight strong middle-aged men, each holding a long trumpet in his hand. As soon as the drum beat fell, the sharp and loud trumpets sounded together, and each man held a long trumpet in his hand. He held the trumpet in his mouth, puffed up his cheeks, and blew until his face turned red. The most eye-catching thing is that behind the eight trumpeters, two red sedans appeared, carried by eight tall and shirtless men. The curtains of the big red sedan doors were lowered, and no one could be seen sitting inside. The sedan moved up and down to the rhythm of trumpets and hammer drums.
Behind the sedan were dozens of villagers carrying baskets carrying incense, candles and candies used to pay tribute to the mountain gods. The baskets were filled with chickens, ducks and poultry raised by farmers. These are specially prepared for the mountain god. Of course, Chunxiang wine is also indispensable.
The sacrificial procession was vast, heading towards Fenghe Ranch at the end of the long street. The onlookers on both sides of the long street followed the team and talked about it. This grand mountain god sacrificial meeting was about to begin.
When Yunke came to the inn, the diners in the lobby were attracted by the noise outside and went out to watch. People in the guest rooms upstairs also came down one after another. Xu Feng and others put down their cups and chopsticks and looked sideways at the long street. When Luo Xiangxue saw that it was very lively outside, her childlike innocence was aroused, and she hurriedly squeezed into the crowd and looked around.
Liu Ruyan and Zhao Qingzhu also walked out and watched the lively scene on the street. The sacrificial team has reached the end of the long street. One kilometer away to the south is the locally famous Yinping Mountain, which is also respectfully called the "Sacred Mountain" by the locals. The vast Fenghe Ranch is at the foot of Yinping Mountain. As its name suggests, the mountain looks like a majestic gray barrier or a majestic sleeping lion, as if it has been dreaming for thousands of years.
Under the sun, the sacrificial procession gradually disappeared at the end of the long street. The noise gradually faded away, and many shops on the street were closed. On this good day, everyone wanted to join in the fun and get lucky. If this sacrificial meeting is a complete success and the mountain god is happy, then this year will definitely be an auspicious harvest year, and the people of the area will be able to enjoy the peace and blessings bestowed by the mountain god.
"Brother Liu, look, how lively it is today, let's go and see it too?" Luo Xiangxue couldn't hold back her excitement and wanted Liu Ruyan to accompany her to watch the scene, so she pulled Liu Ruyan's arm.
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Chapter 178: Heroes cherish each other
Well done. We just ran out of that hellish place. If we encounter someone from Hell Gate again, we will be in trouble! Liu Ruyan looked at Luo Xiangxue beside him, with a smile in his eyes, but also seemed a little melancholy and helpless.
"Brother Liu, I see you are always looking sad today, what are you thinking about? Are you still worried about Uncle Chu's illness?" She blinked and said with a smile, "Didn't the old doctor just say that Uncle Chu's illness The disease can be cured. As long as he goes back and rests, I think it won't take long for Uncle Chu to fully recover. Don't worry!" She didn't want to see Liu Ruyan sad. I want to share his sorrow and pain with him, but I can't do anything.
Zhao Qingzhu suddenly said: "Miss Luo is right, it is rare that it is so lively today. Brother Liu, please accompany Miss Luo to have a look. I will take care of Senior Chu here, so you can go and play without worries!" He stretched out his hand He patted Liu Ruyan on the shoulder, like a good brother he had known for many years.
After passing through the Gate of Hell this time, he had a better understanding of his brother who was two years older than him. Each other has experienced the test of life and death together, which also makes each appreciate the other from the bottom of his heart. The seeds of friendship gradually grow in the two young hearts.
At this time, Xu Feng and Lei Zhentian also came out. The two of them drank a lot of wine. As a close friend, a thousand glasses of wine are too little, and they have experienced life and death at the same time, and their friendship gradually deepened.
Xu Feng looked at the three young people and asked, "What are you talking about?"
Liu Ruyan smiled and said: "Uncle Xu, if you hadn't come out this time, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to rescue the master! My nephew will definitely keep my uncle's kindness in mind, and he will be able to use it if he can be useful in the future. , but please ask uncle to send you!"
Xu Feng rolled his eyes at him, waved his hand and said: "My nephew, I'm serious. Brother Chu and I are close friends. His business is my Xu Feng's business. If my brother is in trouble, how can I just sit idly by and ignore it! This time I can't If I find brother Chu, I can be considered worthy of my sister-in-law who has been dead for many years!" As he spoke, his eyes became deep, as if he was recalling the sad past many years ago.
Xu Feng turned to look at Zhao Qingzhu again, smiled slightly and said: "What we should be grateful to is Zhao Shaoxia. He was able to help us when we met by chance. This shows that Zhao Shaoxia is a person who values love and justice!"
Zhao Qingzhu hugged Xu Feng and said, "Xu Daxiao and Bo Yuntian are worthy of being called the heroes of the world. It is Qingzhu's honor to have the opportunity to see Xu Daxiao's style this time! This time the Hell Gate is in danger, thanks to the two seniors Rescue them in time, and your kindness will be repaid by Qingzhu!" He bowed slightly and saluted Xu Feng and Lei Zhentian with cupped fists.
Xu Feng suddenly sighed and said: "Today's world is quite sluggish. It is not like the crowds of heroes fighting for hegemony in the past. Although the troubled years have passed, there are still many people with lofty ideals like Zhao Shaoxia. We are already old. From now on The world is the world for you young people!" He looked at Zhao Qingzhu and asked, "I wonder what Shaoxia Zhao has planned in the future?"
Zhao Qingzhu said calmly: "Since I bid farewell to my mentor and came down from the mountain a year ago, I wanted to see the world in the rivers and lakes so that I could have some experience, but I never thought that I would almost fall into the hands of this hell sect master this time. Jianghu The danger is really not something that our generation can comprehend. Qingzhu has little experience in martial arts and is not good at martial arts. I hope that heroes Xu can give me more guidance."
Luo Xiangxue heard several grown men talking to each other and complimenting each other. She couldn't hold it in any longer. She couldn't help but smile and joked: "Oh, please stop being so polite." Well, you'd better accompany me to see the excitement!" He said, making everyone laugh.
Chapter 178: Heroes cherish each other
