Chapter 136 Peach Blossom Forest
What responded to Ning Siyuan was the black exhaust gas emitted by the car.
He looked at the white car driving away in disbelief, his fists clenched at his sides and his eyes burning with anger.
Ning Siyuan looked at his parents and the other tearful couple with red eyes, and choked up, "Dad, Mom, uncle and aunt, you must believe me, I'm telling the truth."
"Ji Zhou saved my life. I must rescue him no matter what. Otherwise, I will never be able to rest in peace in this life."
Ning Siyuan wiped the tears from his face and said, "Hurry up and find some powerful Taoist priests or monks. Ji Zhou is trapped in that ghost village. I'm afraid it will be too late if we come too late."
Ji Zhou's parents are small business vendors.
As a businessman, you have to deal with all kinds of people on a daily basis, and you have seen many people who talk nonsense.
But the boy in front of him had clear and pure eyes, and a bit of naivety, and his face showed an eagerness and worry that could not be hidden, which made people unconsciously want to believe what he said.
Thinking of the couple who wanted to take their son three feet away from them and their backs as they left without hesitation, they believed Ning Siyuan's words a little more.
If he was afraid of taking responsibility, he could have just left. But since he stayed, it means he is ready to take responsibility and is unlikely to lie about such a thing.
Moreover, the businessman believed in some metaphysics, and when it came to the life of his own child, he would rather believe it than not. He immediately took out his cell phone and asked relatives and friends if there were any Taoist priests or monks with real skills nearby.
As for Ning Siyuan's parents
Although they were all honest farmers, there were many more supernatural stories passed down in the village than in the city, not to mention that they knew the temperament of their own children well.
Ning Siyuan's mother took out her cell phone and moved her rough fingers across the screen, reflecting a weather-beaten face.
They have a very special "Great Bodhisattva" there. If any strange things happen in the family or outside, they will ask the "Great Bodhisattva" for help.
Several police officers and onlookers standing by were stunned.
Rather than the so-called ghost story, they were more willing to believe that Ji Zhou's disappearance was related to Ning Siyuan and Song Chengli. The two might have fabricated the ghost story to evade legal responsibility.
Several police officers exchanged glances, and the older one asked sternly, "Ning Siyuan, first tell me the truth about what happened after you went up the mountain."
Ning Siyuan nodded: "Okay."
It's not that he didn't see the suspicion in the eyes of several policemen, but everything he said was the truth and he wasn't afraid of being found to have loopholes in his words.
Moreover, if supernatural creatures really existed in the world, he believed that there must be capable people in the special departments hidden by the government who could deal with evil spirits.
So he made an offer, or a plea.
"Uncle police, after I finish speaking, I hope you can report this matter truthfully. Even if you don't believe me, there are definitely people in my city and province who do."
"Okay, I promise."
The old policeman agreed decisively. He wanted to see what kind of perfect story the boy could make up.
But what Ning Siyuan said was really unexpected.
Not only is it not a perfect story, it even has countless loopholes.
Airplane? Iron bird show?
That's ridiculous.
These words can no longer be described as a joke. They are simply treating them as fools. They are even more outrageous than ghosts and monsters.
The onlookers laughed non-stop, not taking Ning Siyuan's words to heart at all, but the old policeman who had asked the questions earlier had a complicated expression.
Anyone who has conducted an interrogation knows that, generally speaking, the more seamless and logical a person is, the more likely they are to have problems.
Because normal people will not remember the big and small things happening around them, they will only have a vague concept of time, and when being questioned by the police, they usually say whatever they think of.
And if Ning Siyuan's purpose was to deceive people, why would he make up the "plane iron bird" that sounded so obviously like a lie?
Shouldn't the more real the better?
There is only one explanation that can make this situation reasonable, and that is that everything he said is true.
But how is that possible?
The veteran police officer chose several angles to guide Ning Siyuan's questioning, enriching his words with details. This was also a way of interrogating others to verify the truth of what they said.
Ning Siyuan's thoughts were disturbed, and he did not answer the questions quickly, sometimes even having to stop and think.
But his behavior is the most normal reaction of ordinary people.
Ning Siyuan urged quietly: "Uncle policeman, are you done asking questions? Can we report this matter now?"
Veteran Policeman: ...
However, he still fulfilled his promise and reported the matter to the captain, who would make the decision.
As for whether the captain believed it or not, he was powerless to do anything.
Ning Siyuan stole a glance at the expressions of several policemen, knowing that they still didn't quite believe him, so he didn't say anything more. Instead, he took out his mobile phone, recorded a short video and sent it out.
Not only that, he also used the money he saved from working during the summer vacation last year to buy promotions worth 5,000 yuan.
Ning Siyuan knew that he was not smart and had no emotional intelligence. He had to repeat a year before he was admitted to a second-tier college. He had to think several times before he could react to the meaning of other people's words.
But he understands the Internet and traffic. With more traffic and more popularity, perhaps he will be noticed by a real expert.
As for the social impact and serious consequences this short video will bring, Ning Siyuan is afraid but not too afraid.
Because anything is better than losing your life.
Ning Siyuan never forgot the oath he made in his heart when he left that haunted village.
A man without integrity cannot stand. No matter what Song Chengli chooses, he will fulfill his promise at all costs.
…
The short video released by Ning Siyuan quickly went viral thanks to the promotion of the APP and the popularity of the previous disappearance of three college students.
In less than an hour, the number of likes, comments, and reposts of the video exceeded 10,000, and the trend is still rising. There are also many people who seem to be knowledgeable speaking in the comment section.
Ning Siyuan kept checking the private messages and comment section.
Unfortunately, some people talked a lot in the comment section but could not provide a practical method. However, the old policeman received new news from his superiors.
The man found Ning Siyuan with a complicated look on his face, pushed his phone in front of the boy and asked, "Did you send this video?"
Ning Siyuan immediately hid his phone.
He knew that they would definitely delete the video themselves to avoid causing a greater impact, but this was the only way he could think of to save Ji Zhou.
"No need to hide, I know it's you. Delete the video quickly. They've sent a master to rescue your roommate."
The old policeman looked a little dazed when he spoke.
No, there really are ghosts in the world?
He felt that all the education and beliefs he had received over the past few decades were shaken the moment he received the call from his superiors.
Ning Siyuan's eyes lit up: "Really? Uncle police, you are not deliberately lying to me just to make me delete the video."
The old policeman thought it was a little funny: "Is it really necessary to go through so much trouble?"
Ning Siyuan: ...
He didn't make things difficult for Ning Siyuan: "If you don't believe it, you can wait for the master to come and delete it, but you must cooperate with us to explain it to the public in a scientific way later."
Ning Siyuan nodded repeatedly: "It's necessary."
Seeing him nod in agreement, the veteran policeman and several other policemen began to set up a cordon to evacuate the onlookers.
Ning Siyuan told the good news to his parents and Ji Zhou's parents. Both sets of parents were stunned for a while before they accepted it.
Although they believed Ning Siyuan's words and believed that ghosts might exist in the world, seeing is believing. After all, they had never seen it with their own eyes, so they still had some doubts in their hearts.
Now Ning Siyuan told them that the official master would be here soon, which was tantamount to completely confirming the existence of ghosts.
Several people looked at each other, not knowing how to react.
Fortunately, not long after, a police car drove slowly towards them and finally stopped in front of the crowd. The door opened, and a uniformed police officer stepped out with a young man and woman.
Where is the master you promised?
Why don’t I see the old man with white beard or the bald old monk?
Ning Siyuan looked inside the car desperately, but found it empty. Then a voice froze him in place.
"Master Ning, Master Xie, he is one of the missing students who posted the short video online."
Ning Siyuan mechanically turned his head to look at the young man and woman slowly walking towards him, his eyes widening.
Is there such a young master?
It's no wonder Ning Siyuan judged people by their appearance. The two of them were simply too young. They looked like college students who hadn't yet entered society, just like him.
Anyone who sees this will inevitably have doubts in their heart.
Ning Siyuan hesitated and said, "Two masters, do you have a way to rescue my roommate?"
The girl with a high ponytail and casual clothes frowned and said, "It depends on the situation. Tell me what happened after you went up the mountain first."
The boy with a bun behind her chuckled and said, "We'll take action and make sure to bring your roommate back safely."
Ning Siyuan: ...
It would be fine if he didn't say it, but once he did, I became even more worried.
But the only option now is to try every possible means.
Ning Siyuan said sincerely: "Then I'll leave it to the two masters."
He recounted everything they had seen and heard since they had climbed the mountain. The young man pinched his chin and said, "You two are lucky to have met a roommate who is brave and careful. Oh, and there's another person."
Ning Siyuan's mood dropped, and his tone was filled with anger: "He and his parents are gone."
The young boy tutted his tongue a few times: "Why don't you leave? Aren't you afraid of being entangled by those things again?"
Ning Siyuan didn't answer. He just felt that this person was inexplicable, like he was sick, and he could still be a master.
The young boy laughed out loud at his look.
Instead, the girl holding the compass turned her head and glanced at the young boy: "Thank you, Junior Brother, be careful with your words."
The young boy raised his eyebrows, put two fingers together and casually stroked his lips without saying anything, but his frivolous fox eyes were full of smiles.
A mocking smile
A cold wind suddenly blew in the valley, and the sound of the wind was as if thousands of wronged souls were wailing together.
The compass needle stopped at a certain location. The girl in casual clothes looked at the two couples not far away and asked, "Who are Ji Zhou's parents?"
Ji Yongjie and Gu Cuirou hurried forward. Ji Yongjie asked nervously, "Master Ning, what do you need us to do?"
Ning Shiran pointed at the two men and Ning Siyuan: "The three of you come with me up the mountain to rescue people."
The young boy approached Ning Siyuan with a smile and whispered in his ear, "Be careful, people could die. Do you want me to talk to my senior sister and let you stay at the foot of the mountain?"
Ning Siyuan really wanted to roll his eyes.
It was just because of his identity as a young boy that he forced himself to suppress the urge to roll his eyes, fearing that he would take revenge in some mysterious way if he offended him.
Ning Siyuan took several steps back cautiously, ignoring his inexplicable words. This man didn't look like a master, but more like a scoundrel who had dropped out of a vocational school.
The young boy curled his lips in boredom.
The group of five was about to follow the old path they had taken up the mountain when Ning Siyuan's parents suddenly ran up and shouted, "Master Ning, can we come with you?"
Ning Siyuan is their only son. If anything happens to him, they won't want to live anymore. It would be better for them to die together.
Maybe these two old guys can still ward off evil for the child.
Ning Shiran shook his head: "Only three of them are needed."
The police officers who had set up a cordon nearby also hurried forward to persuade them to believe in Master Ning's strength and not to make things more complicated.
The rejected Ning family's parents lowered their heads in disappointment, looked at the child's departing back, and dared not say another word.
Ning Siyuan felt a pang of unease when he saw this scene. He turned and left the group and ran towards his parents. The young boy raised his eyebrows slightly and watched him run away leisurely.
Sure enough, humans are such hypocritical creatures.
"Dad, Mom, I'm sorry. It's because I was disobedient and playful that things turned out like this."
"But a man should take responsibility for his actions. I have to go on this trip. I owe it to Ji Zhou. Don't worry, with Master Ning here, we will definitely return safely."
The boy reached out and hugged his parents, but after a few seconds, he let go without hesitation and returned to the group going up the mountain.
The half-white-haired couple watched their child's back disappear into the forest until no trace left. There was worry and pride in their tearful eyes.
Their children have grown up.
…
The mountain breeze blows and the woods are shady.
It was not just a psychological factor but also a real fact. Ning Siyuan, who was in charge of leading the way, rubbed his arms and felt that the temperature in the mountains was much cooler than that at the foot of the mountain.
The young boy snorted: "Are you scared?"
Ning Siyuan: ...
I can bear it!
Young boy: "If you are scared, go back."
fed up!
Ning Siyuan, who had endured for a long time, finally couldn't help but retort: "Master Xie, if you want to leave, you can leave at any time, no need to ask me."
In fact, what he wanted to say was that you should stop harassing him.
The young man seemed to be surprised by his sudden attack and was stunned for a moment, but only for a moment. After a moment, he smiled and said, "I was worried that you wouldn't be used to it, right?"
The young boy reached out and patted him on the shoulder. Ning Siyuan immediately dodged and hid beside Master Ning, his round eyes wide open like a little rabbit.
I really want to pinch it
The young boy rubbed his fingers, but did not chase after Ning Shiran and do anything more excessive after being warned by his eyes.
Ning Siyuan, however, unknowingly discovered that he was no longer cold.
Maybe he got hot from walking on the mountain road.
Ning Siyuan had a good memory, and soon he led the team to the location where they saw the peach blossom forest. However, before them, there were only dense weeds, no blooming peach blossom forest, and no Taolin Village.
He turned to look at Ning Shiran, and Ning Shiran nodded at him.
Ning Siyuan shouted towards the bushes ahead, "Ji Zhou, Ji Zhou, I'm here with Master Wang and Miss Zhong, along with two servants. Where are you?"
I called out several times, but there was no response, and no peach blossom forest appeared.
Ning Siyuan was anxious: "It really is here!"
The young man grinned and pulled out a cloud cake from his pocket and stuffed it into his pocket. "Alright, alright, now that you know where it is, go ahead and eat it. Your stomach is about to growl."
Ning Siyuan wanted to retort angrily, but before he could say anything, his empty stomach made a few loud gurgling protests.
The roots of the young man's ears turned red instantly.
The young boy chuckled a few times, but stopped teasing Ning Siyuan. He turned to look at Ning Shiran, who had a calm expression: "Senior Sister Ning, we are relying on you."
Ji's father and mother didn't dare to say a word.
It's not that they didn't notice the strange atmosphere between Master Xie and Master Ning, but they were senior and junior sisters after all. If one of them didn't say it well, they might end up flattering the other.
Ning Shiran ignored Xie Qi's provocation. She looked down at the compass, formed a formation with her hands, and waved out three talismans: "Exterminate the evil and break the formation!"
The sound of the barrier breaking suddenly rang in everyone's ears.
The scenery before them suddenly changed, and a dazzling and beautiful peach forest came into view. The pink petals fluttered down, but then gathered in the air into a gust of wind that roared towards them.
The seemingly soft petals solidified into sharp blades in the wind, one by one, one by one, hitting the vital points of the person who came.
Taolin Village
He Junxia, who was having a great time and giving advice, was strangled by a pair of rough hands, and heard an extremely angry laugh in his ears.
"Okay, okay."
"How dare you play tricks on me? Aren't you afraid of death?"
He Junxia was strangled to the point of being unable to breathe, but her face still had an innocent look: "What...are you talking about?"
He uttered a word with difficulty, the hand that was pinching his neck continued to tighten, and the old face, thin and bony, grinned grimly: "Whether you know it or not, go to hell. Don't worry, I will make good use of your body."
He Junxia suddenly relaxed.
If the old village chief wanted to kill him directly, it would be a bit troublesome. But now the old village chief is planning to take over the body of the wisher, and the unlucky one should be replaced by someone else.
But you can relax mentally but not physically. Otherwise, if this old ghost finds out and starts popping champagne at halftime, you’ll be in trouble.
He Junxia continued to maintain her performance.
He watched as the villagers of Taolin Village panicked and found the old village chief to seek a solution; he watched as the little peach girl, who looked like a human, instantly transformed into a giant peach tree that blocked out the sun; he watched as the old village chief cut his eyebrows and muttered words that he could not understand.
In an instant, everything went dark before my eyes.
He Junxia found himself in a strange place, and he turned into a small ball emitting golden light.
[Host, this is your spiritual sea of consciousness. Do you see that black ball? It's the old village chief. It's no match for you. Tear it apart!]
Xiao Si appears in time to help He Junxia solve her doubts.
He Junxia immediately pounced towards the small ball emitting black energy not far away. A faint golden light illuminated the void ahead, and the black ball screamed and fled as it touched the edge of the golden light.
However, this is He Junxia's spiritual sea of consciousness.
Where can it run to?
In less than five minutes, the black ball was forced into a dead end by the golden ball, and the black gas emitted from its body was even sizzling under the golden light.
"You, who are you?"
The old village chief, no, it should be the old ghost, looked at He Junxia in horror.
He is obviously just an ordinary person, why does he have such strong soul power, why does he have the merit to burn him.
"you guess?"
He Junxia approached the little black ball with a smile.
Without him doing anything himself, the little black ball turned into ashes, and memories from a hundred years ago slowly unfolded before him like a scroll.
I see.
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