Chapter 67 The Belief in Ghosts and Gods 20

The police arrived quickly, and Zheng Laoqi and his group were responsible for handing them over.

As for why they found this place? It's simple. They bought counterfeit goods and followed the clues to Zhou Ming. Zhou Ming was still lying on the ground, his face covered in blood. The police officers looked serious and asked Zhou Ming if he had been beaten by Zheng Laoqi and his gang.

Zhou Ming shook his head slowly, his expression blank. He was still immersed in the disbelief of being used by his father's killer for many years and didn't react much to the outside world.

Zheng Laoqi and his two companions, on the other hand, were trying to defend themselves:

“Officer, we didn’t hit him. How could we dare to hit someone? Even if we did, we couldn’t call the police.”

"Yes, yes, comrade police, we are law-abiding citizens."

As the group chattered amongst themselves, the police, seeing that the person who had been beaten hadn't said anything, had no choice but to let the matter drop.

Then he looked at Lin Qinghuang and the others present. Lin Qinghuang and the others sighed inwardly, thankful that they hadn't worn Taoist robes today. In recent years, the country has opened up and been cracking down on the Four Olds and superstitions; if they had worn Taoist robes, things might not have turned out so well today.

The group also said that they had been cheated by Zhou Ming and bought counterfeit goods from him, and came here to demand an explanation from him.

Zhou Ming's case could be a big deal or a small deal. Zheng Laoqi and the others sympathized with him, as he had been misled by his father's killer and lived in a daze for so many years. They only said that they agreed to a settlement, as long as Zhou Ming returned the money he had cheated them out of, they would agree to reduce Zhou Ming's sentence.

Zhou Ming sold those items for such a high price; in this day and age, that would have gotten him shot. Now he's in jail for reform, so he won't lose his life.

Seeing Zhou Ming's distraught appearance, and noting that he seemed to have some mental issues, the police agreed to this solution. Fortunately, he hadn't spent any money; he hadn't yet taken the old man to see a doctor as promised. He just needed to give the money back to Zheng Laoqi and the others.

Then Zheng Laoqi told the police that there were many corpses behind the houses, which looked very scary.

The police officers frowned upon hearing this. So many bodies—this sounded like the beginning of a serial murder case. It might be another heinous killing.

Several police officers immediately went to the back of the house, where the soil was damp. The pale bones were hidden in the soil, with only a few scattered pieces showing, which looked terrifying.

A group of people gathered around to examine the bones closely and found a bronze pentagram and some bullets around them. This was probably not an ordinary person, but most likely a soldier. This place was likely a battlefield.

Several police officers quickly realized this. In order to protect the scene, the officers asked Zheng Laoqi and his group to go down the mountain first to the police station to make statements. Zheng Laoqi and his group naturally agreed. They were not the ones who could interfere with the follow-up matters. They would be happier to get rid of this hot potato as soon as possible.

The group quickly descended the mountain, and Zhang Song invited several Taoist priests to stay at his home, subtly implying that the other person was also staying at their Zhang family's house. The Taoist priests exchanged glances and agreed.

They weren't much help in this matter, except to perform a ritual to help some of the deceased find peace, which was what they were supposed to do.

Two days later, Shenzhen TV reported: "A concerned citizen reported the case to the police, which helped them find a burial place for our anti-Japanese soldiers. These heroic souls have been brought back to light after many years and returned to their hometown. Without their dedication, we would not have the wonderful life we ​​have today. The mayor of Shenzhen and others will welcome our heroes home tomorrow afternoon."

Zhang Biao scratched his head and chuckled: "Well, we've become enthusiastic citizens now."

Zheng Laoqi was also all smiles. They used to be afraid of dealing with the police, but they never expected to become good citizens who helped the police this time.

It feels so good to stand in the sunlight. Being able to stand upright in the sunlight is wonderful. Who would want to go back to the dark and damp grave to scavenge for food?

That person really is their lucky star!

The Taoist priests rested for a day and then went home. After all, they had many things to do. If Luo Shu hadn't asked them to come, they might not have been able to arrive so quickly.

Luo Shu also returned to Zheng Laoqi's antique shop.

After this battle, Luo Shu became incredibly famous in Shenzhen, and many people knew that the Zheng family worshipped such a Yin deity.

Time flies like an arrow; ten years pass in the blink of an eye.

Shenzhen has developed so rapidly over the years that no one can recognize it as the humble fishing village it once was.

Skyscrapers have sprung up everywhere, and this place has become a modern international metropolis, attracting people from all over the country and even the world. It is a bright and dazzling pearl embedded in the eastern continent.

Ten years have passed, and Huaqiangbei's economy has become increasingly prosperous. The influx of migrant workers has filled the area to capacity, and Zheng Laoqi's antique stall has expanded to include several branches. However, this particular shop in Huaqiangbei has remained unchanged from beginning to end.

This place is a forbidden area in Shenzhen. Countless big shots know that a remarkable master lives here. Zheng Laoqi opens the shop every day, but he doesn't do much business. It's as if the shop is just open for the sake of opening it.

The younger generation of each family had been warned that they shouldn't cause trouble in this area, no matter where they were, otherwise no one could protect them.

In recent years, Chinese cultural confidence has been valued, and orthodox religions in various places have also been given more attention. Among them, Longhu Mountain and Maoshan have become famous and have become the leading Taoist sects, attracting countless tourists to visit and offer incense. Lin Qinghuang and Yao Weiwei are also known as the twin pillars of the metaphysical world and are well-known.

The two are not together, but the saying "If two hearts are truly in love, why should they be together every day?" best describes their current emotional state.

On this day, Zheng Laoqi came to open the shop as usual. He had white hair and his back was slightly hunched. Time was the most ruthless carving knife, leaving deep marks on his body.

He bought some imported snacks from the supermarket today, including a big bag of chocolates. These things aren't cheap, but they do suit that person's taste.

Upon entering the inner room, Luo Shu still possessed the same radiant beauty as when they first met, while he had aged considerably. After offering sacrifices to Luo Shu, before leaving, he heard her say, "It's time. Go and make the arrangements."

For a moment, Zheng Laoqi was bewildered. Arrangements? Arrangements for what? What time is it?

After thinking for a long time, I realized that she was leaving.

After decades of living together day and night, even though they are separated by the divide between the living and the dead, they have developed feelings for each other.

Zheng Laoqi wiped his eyes, called Zhang Song and Zhang Biao, and also contacted Lin Qinghuang and Yao Weiwei, along with several other people in the esoteric arts world. Just like back then, people from all directions rushed to Shenzhen.

The female news anchor on the television station spoke in a clear and gentle voice: "Today, an ancient tomb was discovered in the suburbs of our city. The tomb is well-preserved and has not been damaged. According to research, the tomb belongs to the queen of King Ling of Zhou during the Warring States period. This queen was buried alive, which reflects the persecution of women in traditional feudal society. This ancient tomb is of great research significance to my country's archaeological work, and we will continue to follow up on the reports."

Meanwhile, the Shenzhen Daily also reported on the matter, stating that it had discussed with archaeologists that these funerary objects would be exhibited at the Shenzhen Museum.

Among them is a portrait of the queen, who is stunningly beautiful and captivating.

On the day the museum opened, Zheng Laoqi and his friends went to the museum together. They all agreed that the portrait did not capture eight-tenths of Luo Shu's beauty and they were almost mistaken for fools by the other visitors.

Other practitioners of esoteric arts also visited the museum and saw the portrait; that person had finally passed away.

The belief in ghosts and gods

Unreliable.