Chapter 7: Sacrifice to the River God
“The water is close to Yinchuan and can be used for drums, and the bridge is like Jingluo. It is easy to ride on the Cong.
“The hustle and bustle of Guanlan is gone, and the Eight Wax Tong is often heard when praying for valleys.
"Since the great waves fill the jade fort, every year there is a banquet with bells and drums in the new palace.
"Three sacrifices! ”
Xu Fugui, the president of Bai Laohui, is a short man, but he is quite powerful when shouting.
I don’t know what technique he used, but his long cry was like a cow’s roar. Whether it was a clerk in the Bai Laohui or a long-term worker who was greedy for a few coins, everyone nearby could hear it. He shouted, and then started to hurry.
In a short time, several long-term workers moved out an Eight Immortals table, placed an incense altar on the Eight Immortals table, and placed the cow, sheep, and pig heads neatly on the red cloth.
Tear off a small piece of red cloth, wrap Sansheng's eyes, and tie a knot with the top of his head.
After making the sacrifice, Xu Fugui nodded with satisfaction.
When he walked to the altar, his eyes did not fall on the lake for the first time, but walked far away to the other side of the lake.
Xu Fugui's eyesight was amazing, and he could see at a glance that there was an altar on the other side of the lake.
It was also built very high, with three animals placed on top of the stage. Different from the one at Bai Laohui, there were many incense altars placed on the altar of the Wenxiang Gang.
Each incense altar has incense on it.
This group of monsters from the Wenxiang Gang want to steal the River God’s offering again!
This is not the first time that the two gangs have engaged in this kind of thing. Almost every year, the two gangs will fight over the issue of enshrining the river god.
In recent years, Bai Laohui has won, and Shengsheng has driven the Wenxiang Gang out of Qingzhou. Chu Xun, the Wenxiang Gang, naturally also held back his resentment, thinking about a confrontation with Bai Laohui every year. , failed every year.
Only this year is a little different.
Chu Xun met an expert outside the city. This expert was so capable that he could even talk to the river god in the river.
At this point, Chu Xun got a rare opportunity. It was his only chance to "invite" Bai Laohui out of Qingzhou City.
Xu Fugui didn't know what kind of opportunity the master had asked for for Chu Xun. Now he could only block it with soldiers and cover it with water and earth.
Concentrating his thoughts, the altar was now open. Xu Fugui could feel something in the lake staring at him, and a slight chill came from inside to outside.
He bowed and saluted in a hurry, but suddenly he heard some deep male voices coming from the river.
Put your ears and listen carefully, but Xu Fugui’s expression becomes even weirder.
It was not long, it was past noon. Xu Fugui walked down from the altar, and someone immediately came to greet him.
"President, does the River God want something this time?"
"In three days, he wants a boy and a girl." Xu Fugui said.
The people below also looked at each other in confusion after hearing this. After a long time, a young man asked cautiously:
"This is nothing more than before. Can't we just grab some on the street?" "
"You know nothing!" Xu Fugui scolded the young man with his beard and eyes: "What you want this year is different from what you wanted in previous years! That old boy Chu Xun must be hiding his back! Hands!
"You guys go and check which boys Wenxiang helped and what girls you caught? If you can't find the clue within three days, just jump into the river and serve the river god!"
A few After hearing this, the subordinates were so frightened that their faces turned pale, and they immediately ran away.
Only Xu Fugui was left muttering:
"Boys and girls? Only boys and girls?"
......
"This is the city of Qingzhou. If Master Zuo wants to find Bai Laohui, just walk along the main street. If you want to find a place to stay, I know a place where you can live comfortably."
< br>Caiyi smiled and introduced the situation in the city to Zuo Chen, while Zuo Chen couldn't help but cast his eyes on the big lake not far away.
"I see there are a lot of people on the lake now, what happened?"
Caiyi also looked over there, and after seeing the two memorial platforms, Laughed twice:
"It should be Bai Laohui and Wenxiang Gang who are worshiping the River God. They come here once a year, sacrifice three animals, and pray to the River God to bless them safely."
Zuo Chen's expression became even more strange.
Can such a weak river god bless a party's safety?
On the mountain just now, the wind was too strong and I couldn't see clearly. After entering the city, Zuo Chen was completely sure.
The "River God" in the lake probably doesn't even have the Qi refining period.
The entire lake exudes a yin energy from the inside out. This river god probably also cultivated through some dirty methods, but as a result, two gangs in the city wanted to sacrifice him... …
Are the local forces in Qingzhou City so weak?
Zuo Chen felt that he might have misjudged the strength of the cultivation world below the mountain when he was on the mountain.
"Daozhang Zuo? What's wrong?" "It's okay."
Zuo Chen suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his heart. There is no telling what's behind this matter. What's the secret?
We still have to go to the lake first.
But you can’t bring ordinary people with you to do this.
"Miss Caiyi, now that we have entered the city, I can find the way by myself. Shall we say goodbye?"
Zuo Chen faced Caiyi and said.
When Ke Caiyi heard this, his face changed slightly:
"Hey! Mr. Zuo, there are many delicious and fun places in Qingzhou City. I haven't had time to introduce them to you!"
"I didn't come to Qingzhou City to have fun." Zuo Chen shook his head slightly, and then seemed to She looked at Cai Yi with a non-smiling smile: "Miss Cai Yi, if you have anything to say, just tell me straight away. I can't understand you being so roundabout."
A blush instantly appeared on Cai Yi's cheeks. , I felt quite embarrassed after being exposed.
She circled the index fingers of her hands together and looked at Zuo Chen with half-raised eyes sheepishly:
"Hey, you saved our lives, we want to honor you!"< br>
"It's not necessary. Don't you have any family in Qingzhou? Is it really okay to follow me around outside?"
"Hey, you are an orphan, how can you have any family." Caiyi felt a little embarrassed: "I have been learning tricks since I was a child. I can do well in the city by doing tricks with my skillful hands, but I am also helpless. If I really want to pack my bags, I'm afraid I won't be able to pack my bags. There are so many things in your bamboo basket, you can leave anytime you want." Go! You don’t have to worry about me!”
“... Do you really want to follow me?”
“But why should I take you? ”
"I know how to wash clothes!"
"My clothes are durable, no need to wash them." Zuo Chen was actually humble. He was now free from dust, and his clothes were not only durable.
"I...I can make money by performing arts!"
"I should have a better way to make money."
Caiyi's face was so weak that it took a long time to get married. Baba managed to say: "I...can I help with some chores?"
Zuo Chen stared at her twice more, a flash of light flashing in his eyes.
There is no evil spirit, so he should have never killed anyone or harmed his life.
If you have a little blessing, you may have done some good deeds.
"I'll tell you first. Don't blame me if something happens to you."
"Of course it doesn't matter!"
Caiyi nodded repeatedly.
This Taoist priest's methods are strong enough. She can live a normal life in Qingzhou City, so it's better to hug her!
These days, having thicker thighs is much easier than me!
The two of them soon arrived at the river. At a glance, there were still shadows on the lake. They should be fishermen setting up boats, but they were rustling and not many in number.
Walking to a boatman on the shore, Zuo Chen asked:
"Boatman, I want to rent your boat for half a day. How much money will it cost?"
"Half-day boat?" The boatman looked Zuo Chen up and down: "It's three cents of silver. When you come back, I'll pay you two cents plus half a copper plate." "
Cai Yi was faster than Zuo Chen. He first took out three coins and put them in the boatman's hand. After taking the money, the boatman looked at Zuo Chen, the Taoist priest, with a strange look. A few words of warning:
"Be careful after getting out of the boat. The river god doesn't like the boat to be on his head for too long. He will change places after half an hour. I can rent this boat to you for two hours. Except for Mrs. If you are unlucky, the rest of the river gods can be merciful and put them back.”
“Thank you, boatman, for reminding me.”
Zuo Chen got on the boat. Cai Yi hesitated for a moment and then stepped on.
Drag the oar, Zuo Chen and the boat began to slowly move towards the center of the lake.
After arriving at the center of the lake, Zuo Chen sat cross-legged on the boat.
"Daozhang Zuo, what do we want?"
Caiyi didn't know what Zuo Chen was going to do, she just felt that he seemed to be planning something big.
"Me?" Zuo Chen said with a smile: "I'm fishing for the river god."
Caiyi: "??"
(End of this chapter)