It was nearly three o'clock when I left here.
Wu Nuxia led the horse and held a lantern. She was very vigilant. She often looked left and right, for fear of hidden arrows emerging from the grass at night, or that there might be someone following behind her.
But nothing happened until we walked back to the village.
"It's okay!"
The woman seemed a little surprised.
"The heroine is alert."
"It's not that I'm vigilant, it's just that something is wrong today."
"What's wrong?"
"When I was walking in the ghost market today, I noticed several cryptic eyes looking back and forth at me, my divine horse, you, behind you, and Empress Sanhua. They were hidden deep but could not be hidden from me. Most likely It was the Jianghu people who survived Beiqin Mountain who passed the news over and told us our characteristics." Wu Nuxia paused as she spoke, "I thought they were coming to find us, but now that I think about it, most of those Jianghu people News of people's tragic conditions and deaths have also spread, and these people dare not act rashly."
After hearing this, the Taoist thought: "Wouldn't the heroine be in trouble when she goes out of the city in the future?"
"Don't think too much about it."
Wu Xia walked to the door of the thatched shop, waved her hand, and explained casually: "I rarely ride a horse when I go out of the city. They don't recognize me, and I don't pay attention to these little bastards."
She paused as she spoke:
"What's more, I don't go out of the city every day, and most of the time I don't go out alone. No one dares to trouble me. You'd better worry about yourself and don't get sniped or robbed."
"That's good."
Only then did the Taoist feel relieved.
The group of people had arrived at the entrance of Maodian.
The thatched shop was simple and simple, with a wooden fence outside and a yard inside.
"There is an adult."
The little girl approached the fence and peered through the crack.
The Taoist man and the woman looked over, but they could only see darkness inside. When they raised the lantern, they could only illuminate a small area in front of them.
Instead, footsteps quickly came from inside.
This is audible.
A dark figure walked out quickly, walked into the faint light of the lantern, and opened the door for them.
She is a rural woman.
"I'm home……"
"Thanks for your hard work."
"It's not hard..."
A group of people walked into the courtyard.
The woman quickly led the horse to tie it.
Song You lived in the thatched hut on the left, and Wu Nuxia was next to him. There were only a few such huts in the yard, but at this time there were other horses parked here. They should be other residents who were better than them when they came back. earlier.
This woman is the mother of the two siblings whom I met during the day. We met at dinner tonight and heard that the man in the family was serving as a soldier in the north, leaving the three of them living at home with the old man.
There are everyone in the ghost market, and there are countless sneaky people. Whenever a customer brings a horse, as long as he stays in the shop, the shopkeeper will guard him all night.
It’s also hard-earned money.
Song You didn't say anything. He went back to his room to wash up, put away his paintings and luggage, and then sat cross-legged on the bed. Taking advantage of the fact that the day was not over yet and the summer solstice had just passed, he continued to appreciate the spirit of the season.
The cat transformed into its original form and nestled next to him.
The spiritual power of the summer solstice is the solstice of yang. Although Sanhua Empress is a monster, fellow practitioners of yin and yang can also benefit from it.
…
Halfway through the long night, a ghost came to visit.
This ghost looked like a slender scholar with a face as pale as paper. He was half floating and half walking. He aimed at several thatched shops in the west of the village and came straight over to check them out one by one.
The first house was a few scattered thatched huts. The scholar-ghost walked past them from left to right and took a look. There were all kinds of people living there, but none of them had their own goals. The second house was a courtyard. The fence of the courtyard was made of small pieces of gravel. He touched the ground lightly with his toes, then floated over the fence and entered the courtyard, still checking each one.
There are many businessmen living in this house. Judging from the appearance of their luggage, they must have brought a lot of money.
Although money is heavy to a ghost, it is not impossible for him to carry it according to his Taoism. Although these businessmen put their bags under their heads and held them in their arms, it was not impossible for him to take them out based on his ability.
It’s just that there is a more important goal today.
The third thatched shop was still a converted thatched cottage in the countryside. It also had a yard, but it was made of bamboo fence and the gate of the yard was also a wooden fence. The scholar ghost didn't even have to jump, he just walked over and squeezed, his body squeezed through the gap in the fence, and then walked into the yard.
Still looking at each room.
While watching, he muttered in a low voice out of habit.
The first room was occupied by a few Jianghu people. The three of them slept together. Their yang energy was very strong and their blood energy was strong. Ordinary little devils might not be able to get close to him.
"Oh, three people live in one room..."
The scholar ghost muttered and walked towards the second house.
"Oh, your yang energy is so weak, and you are so old. If you are lucky in two years, you may come to me..."
He walked towards the third room with a smile.
The scholar ghost leaned close to the wall, peered through the window with one eye.
"Huh!"
A little surprised this time.
Lying in the room was a woman, but her vitality was much stronger than the three strong warriors in the first room put together. She was probably the most skilled martial artist in the martial arts world. The ghost is not too afraid of martial arts warriors, let alone someone as knowledgeable as him. However, this person is too energetic, and today is the summer solstice, so the scholar ghost does not dare to provoke her, so he quickly looks away and walks away with his mouth tightly closed. Far.
It's not that she's afraid of not being able to beat her, but mainly that the martial artist is keen and is afraid of waking her up after watching her for a long time and affecting her ability to steal the treasure.
Walk to the fourth room and get close to the window.
Inside was a Taoist priest, sitting cross-legged, not sure whether he was asleep or not. There was a cat sitting next to him, with its ears pricked up, not sure whether he was asleep or not.
Anyway, the room was quiet.
Turning his eyes again, there was a suitcase and a long box wrapped in oilcloth on the bed.
This is the box!
"..."
The scholar ghost took a breath.
In fact, he didn't know what was in the box. It was just that he was a thief during his lifetime and died because of theft. I don't know if he turned into a ghost because of his obsession with stealing. In short, after turning into a ghost, he also loved stealing very much and gradually evolved. He showed quite a bit of skill.
Like a treasure in the world, he knew its value at a glance. Just like when he walks at night, even the most sensitive dog has difficulty detecting his arrival, and even sometimes it is okay to walk in front of the temple statue.
Tonight, I was wandering around the ghost market, looking for my target, and I saw this Taoist carrying a long box. I felt that the Tao in the box was infinite and mysterious, and I was extremely surprised.
Later, when I inquired about it, I learned some news from Jianghu people, and I felt scared and excited at the same time.
Finally, the excitement overcame the fear, so I followed him.
Following from a distance, he watched them arrive here, and kept patiently until this time, when the person was sleeping the most deeply. Even if this person was an expert in Taoism, he was somewhat sure.
The remaining few points are exciting.
It's exciting! It's exciting!
I haven’t seen this excitement for a long time...
Scholar Ghost opened one eye and stared at the door for a while. He felt something strange and couldn't explain the reason. However, when he saw that neither the Taoist nor the cat moved, time gradually passed and dawn was getting closer. He did not dare to delay and bit him. Gritting his teeth, he made up his mind.
"..."
Silently, the entire ghost turned into a wisp of smoke and went directly through the window.
"brush!"
The curled up calico cat instantly raised its head and stared directly at the wisp of blue smoke.
The green smoke fell to the ground and turned into a human form.
Only when the scholar ghost got in did he realize something was wrong——
The yang energy in this room is so strong!
It was even a bit richer than today's noon, but it didn't leak out at all.
The whole room was filled with the most powerful spiritual power. For the ghosts, it was undoubtedly like purgatory. Entering it was like a normal person walking into a furnace.
"!!"
The scholar ghost's face suddenly twisted, and his whole body curled up. He wanted to cry out in pain, but he didn't dare to make a sound.
Glancing forward, he met the calico cat's eyes.
The cat's eyes reflected light at night, which was really scary.
"not good!"
The scholar ghost said to himself, turned around and wanted to run away.
But found that he couldn't move.
Taking another look, the Taoist also opened his eyes.
Those eyes were so peaceful.
"call……"
The oil lamp in the room lit up, filling the whole room with light.
In this room full of yang energy, the scholar ghost seems to feel the same feeling as when he first became a ghost, ignorant and ignorant, being burned by the sun during the day, and it was even more painful.
But he couldn't move, so he had to bite the bullet and look at the Taoist in front of him, almost gritting his teeth and saying:
"Master Immortal, spare your life..."
Before the Taoist could speak, the calico cat beside him stood up, shook his head, stared at him curiously, and said in human words: "Why did you come to our house? Do you want to steal our money?"
"no offense……"
"No offense intended~"
The scholar ghost was really suffering, but the calico cat still imitated his tone of voice and spoke, feeling hurt and angry for a moment.
The Taoist lowered his head and touched the cat's tail, then looked up at him and finally said:
"I don't know why you are here?"
"I'm just passing by..."
"..."
After hearing this, the Taoist pursed his lips, turned to the cat next to him and said, "Miss Sanhua, he lied to us."
"!"
The calico cat's expression suddenly condensed. He raised his head and looked at the Taoist. After confirming, when he turned his head again, he already had a somewhat fierce look. He said to the kid:
"call……"
Breathing out becomes fire.
"ah!"
Even though he was only slightly stung, the kid also screamed in pain.
"Sanhua Empress has achieved great success in cultivation, and the flames she breathes are somewhat spiritual." The Taoist praised her, then looked at the scholar ghost and asked again, "Can you tell me now? Why are you here?"
"Master Immortal, spare your life..."
The scholar ghost endured the pain and said: "I often hang out in the ghost market, and tonight I saw the immortal master's bag on his back with a mysterious charm, so I wanted to steal it..."
After saying that, he immediately added: "Please remember, Master Immortal, that this is my first offender, and I will keep you around for the next life!"
"!"
The calico cat's eyes suddenly condensed.
Sure enough, he came to steal something.
What's the difference between that and a mouse?
only……
The calico cat was just a little angry, but suddenly he became more confused. He stared at the scholar ghost and tilted his head: "Why do you talk when you steal things?"
"..."
It turned out that she was caught talking.
The scholar ghost's face was filled with excitement for a moment. He felt regretful, ashamed, and a little embarrassed. In the end, he could only grit his teeth and replied: "This is a habit I had during my lifetime. After I die and become a ghost, I can't change it no matter what." I have the habit of talking to myself while stealing..."
"oh……"
"It's quite magical."
"Please forgive the lives of the Immortal Master and the Cat Immortal!"
"!"
The cat fairy's call made the cat feel very happy.
However, she was in a happy mood, and she didn't say anything. She just turned to look at the Taoist.
(End of chapter)
