More and more villagers came around, and even the carriage was surrounded by several people holding weapons.
"Master Kui said that as long as you stay here with peace of mind, your lives will not be harmed."
"He said, it doesn't matter to others, but you, this girl, and that uncle must stay here."
"Master Kui said that even if you have Taoism, you will not be able to change the world. Keeping you here will give you a chance to achieve Taoism and become immortals."
Yin Xiu glanced at the chattering crowd, and the chatter immediately died down.
Then he smiled and said: "What else did Master Kui say? Damn it, Ren Qi, have you ever seen so many messenger eunuchs in the palace?"
"If any servant in the palace was as verbose as them, they would have sunk into the lake long ago."
Ren Qi pushed the sword out of the sheath an inch, completely ignoring that the people next to him were holding the sickle against his neck, which was only an inch away.
"Don't move!"
Erzhu shouted: "Don't move and it will be fine!"
"You tell me not to move, but I won't move. Wouldn't that be very shameless?"
Ren Qi ignored them and just pushed the sword out another inch, which frightened the few people who pointed the weapon at him.
Although they haven't taken action yet, these villagers were frightened and took a few steps back.
Although Xue An turned pale with fright, he still said to Yin Xiu in an almost pleading tone: "Don't move, okay? As long as you agree to stay, nothing will happen, no matter it's Master Kui's curse, Or anything else, it won't happen.
Not everyone wants to go out for a walk. I heard that many people have walked the farthest distance in their lives, which is to the entrance of the village. But they are already satisfied and do not feel any regrets when they die.
So I beg you, don't move. As long as you don't go out, nothing will happen, no one will die, and no one will suffer. ”
Regarding his words, Yin Xiu just said calmly: "If I remember correctly, you said you were a businessman before, right?"
"This was three years ago."
Xue An sighed, "Today, I have forgotten many things on the road. Even my abacus was burned as firewood to keep warm last winter."
"What a pity." Yin Xiu murmured.
"What's a pity?"
Xue An glared at him, "Don't think that you can judge a person based on just a few words, and you can pity or despise them. What do you think we have experienced here? You have never experienced our plight, so you won't understand. .
Do you think you have to go very far to be considered successful? There's no such thing! ”
"Then do you think I go a long way just for the long distance?"
Yin Xiu also stared at him, condescendingly.
"The reason why a person has to go on a journey, whether it is long or short, is just for a purpose and goal, and it is not because he wants to be bumpy on the road.
Do you think I like to be on the road, to go to all kinds of places, bumpy and wandering?
If I could, I just wanted to lie on the couch, drink wine, and read comics, that's all.
But if you ask me, does this almost wandering life make me feel so regretful?
Of course you will regret it! Do you think I am some kind of saint? When I sleep in the open air and suffer from the cold, I just want to lie in bed or drink a cup of hot wine in a pub.
However, this is the path I chose, and no matter what, I will keep going. ”
Yin Xiu's hand touched Chaofeng who was placed on the edge of the saddle.
"I wouldn't blame you if you tried to stop us from leaving."
The Wind-Mocking Sword was pushed out an inch from its scabbard, and the cold light was dazzling, "But if you block the way, I can only kill you all."
Yin Xiu's body was full of murderous intent, and even the horse under her seat felt a dangerous aura, and its four hooves kept trembling.
"After all, it's not a war horse. It can't bear this kind of fright."
Ren Qi used his legs to control the horse that was also restless under his crotch, and stretched out his other hand to help Yin Xiu hold the reins.
In fact, not just the horses, everyone present was shocked by the overwhelming murderous intent.
If Hai Dongqing hadn't known which side he was on, he might have run away long ago.
Yin Xiu took the reins from Ren Qi, and without looking at the villagers, he just kicked the horse in the belly, and the horse began to move forward.
Those who blocked the road stepped back one after another, making way for Yin Xiu and his party to pass.
Wei Dahong glanced at Erzhu and didn't know what to say. After a long time, he sighed, patted his shoulder and followed the team.
"Has he been like this before?" Hai Dongqing asked Ma Xiaoyu in a low voice.
She seemed to not recognize Yin Xiu.
"It's always been like this."
Ma Xiaoyu showed a smile and then got into the carriage.
The group of people walked straight to the west under the gaze of everyone until they saw those "boundary markers".
After several years, wind and rain, as well as those jackals and wild dogs that came here after smelling the smell, there are now no traces except a few pieces of cloth buried in the soil with vaguely identifiable colors and some luggage. .
"If you go any further, you will die." Erzhu murmured in a low voice.
"I know too." Xue An also had some worry on his face.
"Moreover, this is the person that Mr. Kui wants to keep. The old man asked him in a dream. We can't keep their words..."
Erzhu turned his head and looked at the people behind him who were also worried. Regardless of whether they were men, women, old or young, their faces were full of sadness.
However, they already knew that Yin Xiu was a "hard-hearted" person and would never be willing to stay here for them, and it was impossible to beat them, so they could only stand where they were and watch from a distance. .
The team finally stopped when they reached the "boundary monument".
After Wei Dahong caught up, he turned over and jumped off the horse, then let go of the reins, took a deep breath and took a step forward.
"What are you doing?" Yin Xiu asked.
Wei Dahong grinned and showed his white teeth, "According to our porter's rules, there is absolutely no reason to ask guests to explore the way in front. Anyone who does this will be looked down upon by his peers.
I am the eldest among the people in our village and the most qualified to speak. If I don’t go in front, I won’t even be worthy of entering the ancestral hall. ”
As he said that, he was about to move forward until he was pulled back by Yin Xiu's hand.
"Boss Wei."
This was the first time Yin Xiu called him this.
"It's not appropriate. If there are mountains of swords, seas of fire, mines, swamps, etc. ahead, just go ahead and explore the way ahead, lest we fall in.
But in this situation, if you don't fall into a puddle or a mud puddle, I can save you even if you are blown up by a landmine. However, if you take a step forward, I can't guarantee what will happen, because you Not a member of Xuanmen. ”
"But..."
"It's nothing to worry about. Your life is still useful. There is no need to rush to death."
Yin Xiu said and jumped off the horse, but heard the sound of horse hooves coming from behind again.
He looked back and saw Ren Qi driving his horse to move forward.
"Why, do you think it's inappropriate for me to go?"
Ren Qi glanced at him and seemed not to take the curse seriously.
"No," Yin Xiu shook his head, "Keep the horse, it's still useful."
"I understand." Ren Qi also got off his horse.
"Are you really going!?" Yin Xiu asked.
"Do you think I'm trying to be polite to you?"
Ren Qi touched his chin, "It's possible that the rest of you really dreamed of that Mr. Kui last night, but ended up forgetting it. However, I'm different. I never dream."
"You don't even sleep, can you dream?"
Yin Xiu waved his hand, signaling Ren Qi to step back.
Ren Qi still insists: "I am the most suitable candidate."
"Of course you are," Yin Xiu smiled, "But I have the final say here. When sailing, you must obey the captain, and when walking on land, you must obey the leader. These are the rules. Don't forget, this is our previous agreement."
"When did we have so many agreements? It was just a sentence before. Why do I feel like you are adding more and more conditions as you talk more and more?" Ren Qi gritted his teeth.
"No way."
Yin Xiu spread her hands, "At that time, if you didn't hire a notary and didn't sign the signature, then this would be the only result."
"Brother Gaoshou, you have to be lucky that you are not a beauty, and Brother Yin is not good at that. Otherwise, with his behavior, I am really worried about your innocence." Liu Banxian couldn't help but shake his head.
When Yin Xiuzheng was feeling proud, Ma Xiaoyu came over and handed him a tube of talisman paper.
"Huh?"
"Uh what?"
Ma Xiaoyu glared at him, "You think I don't know your temperament? You must be trying to show off your power and explore the way, but I can't stop you."
"But even if you want to stop me, I seem to be the most suitable person here, right?"
"Why are you the best fit?"
Ma Xiaoyu said seriously: "The blood of the Ma family is naturally compatible with Taoism and magic all over the world. If the strange phenomena here are due to the influence of formations or some kind of magic, then I should be the one to explore this step, because I am very big." Probability is not affected by these.”
"But you're not sure if someone has cast a spell here, right?" Yin Xiu asked.
"Yes..."
After a pause, Ma Xiaoyu could only nod and admit that she was indeed unable to sense the source and cause of the strangeness here.
Perhaps, as Liu Banxian said, what is hidden here is the secret of Feng Shui and Kanyu, rather than someone's evil spell. Perhaps Xiaoli Village has become a real dangerous place, and people who come here only need to stay for a short time. Then you can leave, but now you will be left as soon as you enter.
"Maybe we shouldn't have come here before, just go the way we came.
However, in order to avoid the White Lotus Sect's spy, there is only one completely different route that can be taken. If you follow the original route, you will encounter the White Lotus Sect, and if you change the route, you will encounter ghosts. No choice is easy.
Maybe, nothing is easy in the world.
So, no matter what, as long as we plan to move forward, such dangers and dilemmas will always appear.
However, we are not doomed, or there is nothing we can do, because I still have this. ”
Yin Xiu patted his left hand and made a snapping sound.
This hand is made from part of a white jade plate and represents miracles and luck.
Although Yin Xiu always believed that he had nothing to do with "luck", and the priests who received him never mentioned the function of this arm from beginning to end.
Yin Xiu never felt anything special from it, she just felt that it was a part of her body, just an ordinary hand of flesh and blood.
However, at this moment, he could only believe in this luck and take a step forward.
"Okay, I won't stop you."
Ma Xiaoyu's eyes filled with moisture, "My aunt said that men always have their own reasons for doing things. Even if sometimes the reasons are idiotic and inexplicable, for the sake of each other, it's best for us to stand still and do nothing. Don’t say anything, just watch quietly.”
Yin Xiu smiled and said, "It's a pity that you don't believe me. Otherwise, you could learn how this priest prays, so that I can feel more at ease."
"What nonsense are you talking about? We are Taoist priests! Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning when you say this?"
Ma Xiaoyu might have been in a different mood before, but after Yin Xiu said this, she laughed instead, and there was a little sparkle in her eyes.
"Brother Yin..."
Liu Banxian cleared his throat, "Although it would be a bit hateful to disturb you at this time, I still want to remind you of the direction to go forward."
"Oh? Is there something special about this?"
"Of course! When building a house, it is important to face it from the north to the south. Even a shady house has mountains behind it and water on its side."
Liu Banxian didn't know when he had a compass in his hand, "In the Tiger Trap, there is a door of life and a door of death. According to my calculations, the door on the left is the door of death. If you go wrong, you will be dead." Ah. If we want to get out safely..."
He looked down at the compass and walked to the right. He didn't stop until he took seven steps and stretched out his hand to point forward.
"Well, this is the gate of life. Let's all go straight forward without looking back. Until we reach the river, we will be safely out of here and escape from death."
Liu Banxian's other things were unreliable, but when it came to Feng Shui, there was nothing he couldn't predict.
Since he said so, Yin Xiu must obey, so he also followed Liu Banxian's guidance and walked to the front to stand.
"This is it, right? Don't look back?"
"Yes, just keep walking forward and don't look back if you hear anything. I will sing from behind to encourage you."
"You can also sing?" Yin Xiu's face was full of surprise.
"Why not? Our profession of Feng Shui master is actually the same as those who talk about cross talk under the bridge. They are all about telling a story and singing it in a clear way. Besides, didn't you teach me a song before? It's very dynamic. That song.”
"Oh, that's right, then just sing that one, I like to hear that one."
"Actually, there is another song that I think is quite suitable. You often sang it before."
Liu Banxian cleared his throat, "How many close friends are there in this world? How many friendships can last forever? Farewell today..."
"Stop!"
Yin Xiu stretched out her hand to stop him, "This is unlucky, please sing it again later."
"Okay, then I will sing the same song as before?" Liu Banxian asked.
"Well, just sing that one, that one is more auspicious."
Yin Xiu straightened her collar and glanced at Ma Xiaoyu to reassure her. Then she held the talisman in her hand and walked forward under the gaze of everyone.
Liu Banxian's whole body was swaying slowly at this time, and his other foot was beating the rhythm.
After Yin Xiu took the first step, Liu Banxian started singing at the top of his lungs.
"I am looking for my way silently through the heavy fog. I hope I am lucky enough to meet your footsteps on the road. I want to see you again, and I just want to express my feelings and my love!"
"Being truly captured, as if trapped, exploring this path of love..."
"I fell in love, but you watched outside the network, never letting go, hatred, love, stirring in my heart..."
"This trap! This trap! It happened to me!!"
After Yin Xiu took another step, her body stiffened and she fell straight to the ground. (End of chapter)