"The emperor himself does not eat mutton, but it is not appropriate to force others to speak quickly."
Mu Nan had no problem with Sima Rui not eating mutton. It was a personal preference.
But not letting others eat is a bit overbearing.
The emperor's preferences should not be imposed on others.
What's more.
"Starting from today's midnight, the gate of hell will be opened wide. Within twelve hours, the wandering souls in the underworld will return to the earth to meet their relatives. There will also be a large number of lonely ghosts who will not be able to pay tribute. If you can cook a cow and slaughter it, By sacrificing sheep, Da Feng Chao will be able to seek good weather and blessings in the underworld. If the emperor doesn’t eat mutton, doesn’t it mean that he lacks the means of sacrifice? Does Da Feng Chao still need it? "
Shen will see Shen on the fourteenth day of the seventh lunar month. Men, women, old and young should not come home late.
On the Hungry Ghost Festival, in addition to returning home late, there are many other taboos.
It is recorded in the "Underworld Records" of the Tianxian Prison that on this day, the sky is cloudy and the earth is turbid, and ghosts will open the ghost gate to let the wandering souls enjoy a memorial ceremony.
It is a kind of comfort to the wandering souls, and also a kind of comfort to the faith in the world.
Absolute obstruction is nothing more than going against the grain.
It has been five years since Mu Nan came to this world to practice cultivation, but he has not celebrated a Ghost Festival in the human world.
The reason is obvious.
Let’s not talk about whether there is a Ghost Festival in the world of cultivation. It’s just that some ghosts got a fever and opened a ghost gate in four sects such as Xuntianjian or Jiuyimen.
Then you can't look at all the monks being stupid?
As per the sect rules of Hehe Immortal Palace, why don't a group of ladies gain experience on the spot like hungry tigers entering a flock of sheep?
At that time, it would not be called the Hungry Ghost Festival.
It’s time to call it a ghost robbery!
After listening to Mu Nan's advice, Sima Rui took it to heart:
"Thank you Master for reminding me. I immediately ordered Taichang to perform sacrifices as in previous years."
But he still looked vicious: "Kill more sheep!"
Mu Nan felt a chill in his body when he saw it: He really hated the sheep to the core of his bones.
Sima Yao is gone and you have ascended the throne. It’s time to let go of the feud between your mother and queen!
Mu Nan endured it and did not say what was in his heart.
He rarely came to the palace, especially after Sima Rui ascended the throne, he enjoyed his leisure time even more.
He came here today because Sima Rui wanted to give him a 23-word priesthood title and specially invited him to discuss it together.
What is saved is gratitude.
Those who supported Sima Rui's ascension to the throne received a lot of benefits. Only Mu Nan even refused the imperial decree!
There are usually not many things that can be done in the mortal world, and Mu Nan will definitely not be interested in it.
If he really has a twenty-three-character title, when others see him in the future, they will shout at him for a long time without saying anything.
Those who didn't know thought that Cixi, the old witch, crawled out of the coffin, sold out the Qing Dynasty, and was preparing to sell the Dafang.
Refuse to accept the words.
Be firm.
When Mu Nan got up on the ceremonial stand, he did not forget to advise Sima Rui: "If the emperor is really serious and will be a wise king for ten years, he will live up to the Qing Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty."
Back at Jingyixuan, Su Hongyi was busy arranging for the servants to slaughter ducks and sheep.
Taoist talismans "requested" from unknown sources were plastered all over the Changle Palace.
Mu Nan smiled.
This is the custom in the world, please have peace of mind.
Let him toss it around.
I am a major cultivator of Nascent Soul, what kind of wandering soul would come to Changle Palace without any discernment?
Fortunately, the four girls in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter did not join in the fun.
Jingyixuan has become a pure land.
Otherwise, if you say you are about to go out, you will become a Yuanying Daxiu who is afraid of the wandering soul, and will he not be laughed out of the world of cultivation?
At four o'clock in the Xu hour, every house closed its doors, and at midnight, everything was quiet.
Changle Palace is no exception.
Mu Nan did the opposite, took out the measuring ruler and flew directly outside the city.
He has seen the gate of ghosts, but he has never seen how the gate of ghosts is opened during the Ghost Festival.
Want to see it.
Damn curiosity.
As soon as the fourth quarter of the hour comes, the cold wind passes by.
The sky became darker for no reason.
If it weren't for the few remaining stars twinkling, Mu Nan suspected that someone had covered the sky with a piece of black cloth.
I can't see my fingers.
There were even inexplicable whimpering sounds.
Immediately afterwards, four whirlpools appeared in the darkest places in the four corners of the southeast, northwest and northwest.
A hundred feet above the ground.
Dark red, melting into darkness.
Mu Nan was in the south, thousands of feet away from the whirlpool.
So you can look more carefully.
First, two ghosts from the distraction realm came out of the whirlpool. They had curly hair, shawls, and fierce faces, and carried giant chains on their shoulders.
Shrouded in black air.
Then the two ghost messengers put their hands into the whirlpool and pulled hard.
Then groups of drifting souls squeezed out of the whirlpool.
Like a dumpling, it fell to the ground.
Floated in the designated direction.
Come to think of it, I felt something in my heart and went to enjoy the feast of human sacrifice.
The whole process lasted for an hour, and the vortex slowly closed.
Mu Nan sighed repeatedly.
In the past, when I summoned the gates of the six realms of hell, there were empty gates, but no wandering souls, let alone ghosts.
It's been a long time today.
As he was clicking his tongue and preparing to get up to return, suddenly, two more figures appeared around him.
Quietly, no ghost energy flows.
They just appeared on his left and right.
Who else could it be if he wasn't the ghost I just met?
"Who is so timid and afraid, what do you want to do?"
The ghosts in the distraction stage are at the same level as the powerful ones in the virtual refining stage.
There is nothing to lament about appearing next to him in a big way.
But why do you say you are timid?
Is this meant to be fair and aboveboard?
Mu Nan looked helpless and couldn't make excuses, so he could only hold up his hands and said:
"Deputy Commander of the Three Banners of the Xuntianjian, Mu Nan, the Great Protector of the Country, I have met these two adults!"
"Oh, a disciple of the Xuntianjian?"
The two ghost figures overlapped and turned into one: "Do you have proof of identity?"
Mu Nan did not dare to neglect and hurriedly handed over the patrol badge.
"If you don't close your door and meditate at home, how can you join in the fun of Zhongyuan?"
Mu Nan's attitude was still respectful:
"I have never seen such a grand scene. I wanted to see it for a long time, but I didn't want to disturb the adults. Please forgive me."
"Well!" Gui Cha handed the badge back and continued to ask: "How come you have the breath of the divine gate in your body?"
The so-called divine gate is another way of saying the gate of hell in the underworld.
"grown ups……"
Mu Nan was left speechless by the question.
How did he know, he was just curious to join in the fun, how could he have the aura of Shenmen?
"Mu Nan doesn't know..."
When Gui Cha heard what he said, he also had doubts. He twitched his nose and smelled it, and said, "Did you open the divine door?"
"Sir, as a cultivator, you can send souls with your hands and open divine doors."
As Mu Nan said, just taking the Xuntian Prison as an example, the ability to send wandering souls and sacrifice the dead souls is a basic skill.
"No!"
The ghost's tone was short and urgent: "The one you open to send souls and punish evil is the Void God Gate, which is the projection of the God Gate. The God Gate you open is different."
After listening to this, Mu Nan seemed to have some understanding.
He hurriedly offered up the measuring ruler: "Is what you are talking about the ability of my Taoist tool? It can indeed open the gates of hell."
Gui Cha sniffed and sniffed, then cupped his hands and said:
"It's true. My name is Nan Muchuan. I am a wandering ghost on the seventy-seventh night of the underworld. Fellow Taoist, please call me Brother Nan."
Mu Nan was stunned.
He didn't know why Nanmutuan made a 180-degree turn in attitude and called him a fellow Taoist.
Moreover, the person who has been called Brother Nan for several years now wants to change his name to someone else.
“It’s Xiaodao’s honor to get to know Brother Nan.”
Nan Muchuan saw the doubts in his heart and said:
"There are very few monks who have the breath of the divine gate. If they cannot ascend to the upper world, they will become ghosts."
Mu Nan nodded suddenly.
One day, unfortunately, he will be attacked by evil hands. As long as his soul is not destroyed, he will be able to find another job.
Isn’t this equivalent to an iron rice bowl?
"Thank you so much, Brother Nan, for letting me know. I wonder if Brother Nan is going somewhere? Why don't you come to Changle Palace and let Xiaodao do your best?"
Nanmutuan did not hesitate or hesitate.
He pulled out two clones with his left hand, guarded the whirlpool of the ghost gate, and said: "Lead the way, I can stay for twelve hours."
"Brother Nan, please!"
Mu Nan was just being polite and never thought of actually inviting Nan Muchuan to Changle Palace.
It's like two people meeting and asking, "Have you eaten?" Just take a bite without eating anything?
The other party will usually say: Eat it, don’t bother.
In his opinion, ghosts are very busy, how can they have time to stay in the human world?
Okay.
Nanmutuan is really free.
Could it be that because they may be colleagues in the future, we want to get close to them first?
"We can arrange for incense in the world."
Not only are you available, but you are also sincere!
"Brother Nan, don't worry, there is no shortage of incense in Changle Palace." Mu Nan paused and continued: "There are also sacrifices of cattle, sheep, chickens and ducks, wine and food, there is no shortage of everything."
"Fellow Taoist is already a Nascent Soul cultivator, so there is really no need for sacrifices."
Nanmu Duan said this, but Mu Nan could see the joy on his face.
Could it be that the underworld has also begun to owe wages?
Don't dare ask!
People are organized.
