Chapter 26 A Word Knows an Expert
Zhao Qi was obviously not surprised by the sudden arrival of Lake and others.
He knew very well that Ye Zhiqiang would report what happened in Yishan as soon as possible.
This coincides with Zhao Qi's plan in his heart, so he might as well take this opportunity to verify in front of everyone that what he said before is true.
At this time, Lake and others looked at the circle in astonishment. They were wearing human clothes, sitting cross-legged on the ground like humans, but only with a furry fox head on their heads. They once suspected that they were Not dreaming.
If demons really existed, this would be a subversive blow to their worldview.
This is somewhat unjustifiable, both scientifically and logically.
But now that the fox demon is in front of them, doesn't it mean that the science and logic they have always believed in are too one-sided?
When Zhao Qi's voice came again a moment later, it brought several people back to reality from this trance.
"Previously you asked me how to prove what I said. Now that you are all here, let me ask you to watch a show."
The reason why everyone came here was because Ye Zhiqiang said on the phone that Zhao Qi was preparing for the ceremony of conferring gods in Yishan.
So although the few people said nothing, in fact, their purpose of coming was very clear, which was to see with their own eyes how this matter would develop.
Soon, the agents finally brought the old people to the mountainside. The average age of these old people was over seventy years old. Walking such a rugged and steep mountain road was no small challenge. .
What's more, throughout the whole process, the old people always ensured that the heavy boxes were always with them. Even though they were sweating profusely and exhausted, they still persisted.
Zhang Zhenshan noticed the figures of these old people, and immediately gave a look to the soldiers not far away, blocking these old people from the defense line.
Reike understood. He looked at the fox demon sitting in the circle with some confusion. He knew that it was better not to let the public know about this matter.
So soon, Reike looked at Zhao Qi, pointed at the troupe who was blocked outside the defense line and asked:
"Zhao Qi, the agents said these people are you Requested?
It’s better not to let too many people know about this matter. If it’s not necessary, don’t involve too many outsiders.”
“Don’t worry, Director Lei. I have my own sense of proportion.”
Zhao Qi walked towards the troupe as he spoke:
“To complete the ceremony of conferring gods, these people are indispensable.
But Director Lei can rest assured, They won’t know too much.”
Seeing Zhao Qi walking in front of the old men, Lake and others also followed him curiously.
Since knowing that monsters do exist, several people have become more and more curious about Zhao Qi.
Combined with everything he said and did before, the direction of things seems to have become more and more confusing.
"Ladies and gentlemen, who is the troupe leader?"
Zhao Qi's eyes swept across the several old men in front of him one by one. Among them, the troupe leader also quickly raised his hand. Take a few steps forward.
"I am, what are you doing? We are both officers and soldiers and agents. We have never done anything bad."
Several old men were obviously attracted by this formation. Frightened, their eyes were always fixed on the heavily armed officers and soldiers and the serious-faced detective not far away.
Although I don’t know what happened, judging from this battle, it’s not a small matter.
Zhao Qi shook his head with a smile and said with relief:
"Master, don't worry, I invited you here just to let you sing a show.
But I The first thing to determine is how many theaters your troupe has opened Nian, which way did you go, which opera did you sing, and what stage did you set up?"
A bit of surprise flashed through the leader's eyes, and then he grasped the thumb of his left hand with his right hand. The left palm covered the right fist, forming a special fist-holding ceremony. "Having eyes but not seeing Mount Tai, are you also a Jianghu person?
Our troupe has been passed down from generation to generation, and my generation is already the seventeenth generation.
We walked through the water, sang Yin Yang opera, and performed the White Tiger Stage! ”
The conversation between the two people made others confused, but for some reason, the troupe leader seemed to be a little excited.
This is actually a tradition that has been going on since ancient times. The lingo passed down from those who travel around the world
Most opera troupes in old age have to travel all over the world. In the process of traveling, for the sake of convenience, they have gradually formed a unique jargon.
When faced with these questions asked by Zhao Qi, ordinary troupes would give completely different answers.
Ordinary opera troupes go to Hanyang Road, sing Sancai Opera, and perform Tianhe Terrace.
Only a troupe that specializes in ghost plays would answer like the leader just now.
Walking through the water refers to the ritual before the ghost show begins.
A basin filled with clean water is placed at the two doorways of the entrance and exit phases.
All the actors in the ghost show must cross this water basin when they go on and off the stage, which means to wash away all the bad luck on their bodies.
Zhao Qi and the troupe leader only exchanged a few words, and they immediately recognized that both parties were experts.
Only Lake and others who were confused had no idea what the two men were discussing.
Zhao Qi nodded with satisfaction, knowing that the agents had found the right person.
At the same time, he also looked at the female protagonist who had been covering her face with a red gauze.
This is also a unique rule of the ghost opera industry. The actors in the opera do not show their true faces in front of or behind the stage. What can be seen is always the disguised image of the characters.
The professionalism of this theater troupe was confirmed, and Zhao Qifang relaxed and went straight to the topic.
"Please come to the stage to sing opera at midnight tonight, but I have one request, that is, your backs must be facing the direction where I am when singing.
Hear any sound, feel If anything goes wrong, you can never look back.
If you agree, I guarantee that the remuneration from this show will be able to support your entire troupe for several years.
But if you can't do it, please go back the same way you came. ”
There are many rules in opera, and the rules in ghost opera are even more complicated.
In this great country, there are different styles and customs, so for all kinds of people in different places, The old class leader and the others have long been accustomed to this kind of rules. Therefore, the old class leader nodded without thinking:
"No problem, everything is as ordered by the customer.
I just don't know what play we want to sing. Is it Tan Yin Shan or Wu Pen Ji, or Zhong Kui's Marrying His Sister?"
"None of them!"
< br>In response, Zhao Qize gently shook his head, then approached the old leader, and lowered his voice beside him and said:
"The play I am talking about is a Nuo play. You may sing it. ?”
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