Chapter 69: Praying to the God Again
Duan Anluo couldn't find a reason to fool Duan Anlang for a while. The problem was that after fooling him, the other party would raise questions, and then he would have to find a way to cover up the lie.
Duan Anlang is a shrewd person who can easily find loopholes and then raise questions again, which makes Duan Anluo very tired.
Duan Anluo decided to tell the truth and replied: "Si Cang is on a business trip and has something urgent to do."
Duan Antang: "We had already agreed on this, but he's leaving at the last minute. What does he mean by that?"
Duan Anjian believed that if Si Cang took this matter seriously, he would not leave.
Even after their brief last meeting, he could already tell Si Cang held a high position in the guild. The president and his assistant looked at him like he wasn't just an ordinary person, especially the assistant, who looked more like Si Cang than the president, and even more astute than the president.
Given Si Cang's status, if he cared about Duan Anluo, what kind of work could he not turn down?
The stronger Si Cang's ability, the more uneasy Duan Anjian felt. What did his brother have? Face?
For such a foolish person to have a good face wasn't really an advantage, but a fatal hidden danger. If the other party just wanted to play around... Duan An'an's face was as gloomy as the water in the deep sea, and he couldn't control his murderous intent.
Duan Anluo thought Duan Antang didn't believe him, and the back of his head hurt. He asked tentatively: "Brother, if I tell you that I joined a mysterious organization and saved people from disaster, would you believe it?"
Duan Anlang did not respond.
Duan Anluo: "Brother?"
Duan Anlang still didn't reply.
Duan Anluo's heart was beating fast. What did he mean by silence? Was he busy with something else, or was he still trying to figure out how to deal with him?
Duan Anluo: "Brother, are you still there?"
Duan Antang: "Go on."
Duan Anluo pressed play again in shock, suspecting he had misheard. Big brother didn't even scold him. What good food did big brother eat today?
Duan Anluo calmed down his impetuous thoughts, "Si Cang has gone to complete a difficult task, which is beyond love and heavier than Mount Tai. He is the only one who can do this task. When he comes back, I will take him home."
When Duan Anluo sent it, he himself felt it was unreliable. To ordinary people, such words were just nonsense. His elder brother might think that he couldn't even find a good excuse, but he really couldn't think of any good reason.
Sure enough, there was no reply from the other side.
Duan Anluo asked anxiously: "Brother?"
"Brother, what do you think?"
"Brother, please say something. I'm scared of you."
"Brother, my crime does not deserve death."
Duan Anlang replied with one word: OK.
Duan Anluo was actually shocked. He actually believed this kind of reason? Did Big Brother eat dirty food instead of good food and his brain was muddled?
Duan Anlang listened to Duan Anluo's words again and fell into deep thought. This seemingly ridiculous reason might actually be true.
This was how it was in the dream. Duan Anluo told the truth, but no one believed him. Instead, he was treated as an orphan, unloved child lying for attention. Even the scars that frequently appeared on his body were seen as a ploy to gain attention.
After a few times, Duan Anluo stopped talking.
Later, he made some friends that they couldn't see, and told them everything.
It was not until a long time later that others finally believed that his eyes could see things that others could not see, and most of those things wanted to kill him.
The death of his parents, coupled with those eyes, made him a completely ominous person in the eyes of others. Fortunately, in his dream, there was a person who looked just like him who protected him and believed in him before others.
Perhaps there was a regret hidden deep in her heart: why had she not trusted him earlier? Perhaps then, he wouldn't have been so obsessed with escaping and unwilling to come back.
So many dream fragments, almost connected. Is Duan Anluo that child? Is he that person? The tone of Duan Anluo calling "Big Brother" is exactly the same as in the dream.
The clue was so obvious, but it was too absurd for Duan Anjian to believe it.
What Duan Anluo was thinking was: No, he has to find his sister-in-law as soon as possible. His elder brother is acting more and more weird, and he will probably know what he is doing soon. His sister-in-law can save his life if necessary!
After having a simple meal outside, Duan Anluo bought some offerings and set up an altar for Yue Lao when he got home.
"God of War, please bless me, I beg you to return my sister-in-law who is both talented in literature and martial arts to me! I don't need you to worry about me in this life. Please use the worry you have for me on my brother. Don't take Si Cang's share, give it all to my brother. Please! Please, please, please!"
The little immortals at home all looked at Duan Anluo in bewilderment. It was the first time they had seen someone pray for someone's marriage with such piety. It was also the first time they had seen Duan Anluo burn incense so devoutly. Usually, he would just light it and stick it in, whether he wanted to or not.
Duan Anluo instructed Jiang Yuan: "The tribute must not be interrupted. Give the best to Yue Lao."
Jiang Yuan took note of it carefully, which meant that even if the Jade Emperor came, he would have to rank behind Yue Lao.
Before Duan Anluo went to sleep, he asked Xiaobai to check on Si Cang again. However, before Xiaobai could even get there, Si Cang stopped him. With this kind of master-servant contract, unless the owner wanted it to see, the pet had no way to stop it.
Duan Anluo thought of the ancient ferocious beast, which was in a sealed place and could not find food to heal its wounds when it was injured. Xiaobai might become the food for its healing if he went there.
"Forget it, let's wait patiently." Duan Anluo didn't know whether he was saying this to comfort Xiaobai or to comfort himself. He didn't sleep well all night and always felt that something was going to happen.
In the morning, two snow-white lumps of flesh appeared beside the pillow. Duan Anluo raised his hand and touched them. They were soft and rose and fell with his breathing. They felt great.
Duan Anluo poked the two balls of flesh, "What's going on with you two?"
The two little foxes hadn't slept enough, so they huddled together and continued to sleep.
Duan Anluo finally found the ears from the mass of flesh and grabbed one with each hand. "What's wrong with you two? Why is the real body here?"
Rainbow Dash dazedly said, "Brother Goose is here too. The three of us discussed it and decided that being with you is safer than being in the mountains. There's more food here, and it's better than eating grass in the mountains."
Duan Anluo didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "You three are so smart!"
At this time, I heard a goose outside, "Gah~ What's for breakfast? Gada soup? Confused?"
Duan Anluo walked out and said, "Eat roast goose."
The big white goose stood upright, its head reaching Duan Anluo's shoulders. It was much larger than its spirit body. Its fur was snow-white, with a large red bump on its head, giving it a festive look.
Duan Anluo shook his head and sighed. What a pity! It was a goose. If it was a crane, he could ride it out.
The big white goose noticed Duan Anluo's disdain and waved its wings, "Forget it, just eat anything you want."
Duan Anluo instructed Jiang Yuan: "Give it the leftover vegetable leaves from yesterday and mix them with some bran."
Jiang Yuan was holding a few boxes of wontons in his hands. "Master, we don't have bran at home."
Goose Brother: "You can mix it with some noodles. Pour some water and put some vegetable leaves in to cook. Add less salt. If you eat too much, you will lose hair."
After all, it’s still dumpling soup.
Qi You took an iron basin from the kitchen, grabbed a handful of vegetables and two hard buns from the refrigerator, and asked, "Do you want to eat?"
Goose brother walked over and said, "Eat, it looks good."
It’s much better than eating grass in the mountains.
Qi You put the iron basin on the shelf at the corner of the table and looked at it with his neck tilted up. "You are not allowed to poop anywhere in the house. Watch your butt."
Goose Brother didn't bother with the kid. He took a bite of the dish and said lazily, "I understand, Master."
It's true that small people have many problems. It has not urinated or defecated anywhere for a long time.
"Master, give me some soup. It's a bit dry."
Qi You poured some water for it, and the big white goose ate all the food with its mouth slurping.
Duan Anluo felt tired. He felt that with such a big goose in his house, the space suddenly became smaller. Expansion was imminent, and he wondered whether the old house next door should be sold.
Duan Anluo had just put down his bowl and chopsticks when Xu Qiang arrived with a group of people. Jiang Yuan greeted Xu Qiang with joy as he saw him. "Captain, why are you here?"
Xu Qiang's hand naturally fell on Jiang Yuan's head and rubbed it, wondering: It's been so long since we last saw each other, how come this kid seems to have grown a lot taller? And his body has become stronger too.
As expected of Master Duan, he really knows how to raise animals!
Xu Qiang explained his purpose: "I came to ask your great grandfather for a favor."
Duan Anluo smiled and asked, "Have you found any clues about that monk?"
Xu Qiang said, "Indeed, that female ghost was a disciple of the great monk, and the method of possessing another's body was also taught by that monk. When our people arrived, that person had already escaped, but they left something at the scene. I heard that if you have that thing, you can find the person's location, so I would like to ask for your help."
The person following Xu Qiang was carrying a large box that looked very heavy.
Even before the aura was dispelled, Duan Anluo could sense a sinister aura even before the box was opened. Once it was opened, the aura intensified. Inside were several jars, sheets of black talisman paper, and several small bottles filled with liquid that looked like human organs. There were also several strange dolls, so ugly that Duan Anluo frowned.
Xu Qiang pointed to a jar and explained, "This one supposedly holds snakes." He then pointed to a few others and said, "These contain poisonous insects like spiders."
Duan Anluo asked: "What are you going to do with these things?"
"Of course, you will destroy it after you have checked it."
"I'll help you deal with it." Duan Anluo glanced at the evil creatures. Although he despised them, he thought his future apprentice would like them. That little Lao Liu loved tinkering with things like these: insects, poisons, curses, and so on. After taking him in, he would teach him medicine, spiritual healing, acupuncture, and prescriptions. That kid loved these things.
Xu Qiang said happily, "Then I'll trouble you, Master Duan."
Duan Anluo said no more. He picked up a trace of the evil monk's aura from the remaining items in the box and put it into the star map. At the same time, he ordered: "Xiao Qi, fold a paper crane and get a map."
Xu Qiang quickly handed over the map. Duan Anluo stared at the star chart for a moment and quickly circled a rough area on the map. Qi You handed over the paper crane made of talisman paper, "Master, it's done."
Duan Anluo added some spiritual energy, and the paper crane suddenly glowed.
"When we're almost there, release this paper crane and follow it, and you'll find the person."
The person next to Xu Qiang took it and looked at Duan Anluo with admiration. He didn't expect that this master had such ability. He couldn't wait to catch him.
"Don't worry," Duan Anluo stopped him, "I'll cripple him first so you can catch him."
He pinched the breath drawn from the star disk with his two fingers, and the spiritual power flowed through his fingertips, plucking the strings of a guitar, stirring and stimulating the distant sensation.
At the same time, in a wooden house deep in the mountains, a short, strong, round-faced but fierce-looking monk was becoming anxious and restless.
The disciple he carefully trained was actually arrested!
That female ghost knew too much, and the guild members had sharper noses than dogs. Once they got their hands on a clue, they wouldn't let go. He had to protect himself and not let Uncle Ming's plan go to waste!
Suddenly, he shuddered all over, feeling an invisible sense of being watched like a thorn in his back, as if he was tightly entangled by a cold silk thread, which continued to amplify his presence.
He rushed to the door, hurriedly closed the doors and windows, and pasted talismans to strengthen the ban.
However, the feeling of being locked in did not disappear, but became clearer. It was like a guiding light, hanging above his head and growing bigger.
The old monk suspected that this force was leading the guild members to his hiding place!
The wind started to blow, and the sound of the wind in the mountains seemed different from usual. The insects he raised sensed the murderous intent and crawled around restlessly in the jar, making rustling sounds.
He could even feel that the people who wanted to catch him were on their way, almost there! They were nearby!
In panic, he hurriedly sat cross-legged on the ground, using all his magic power to try to cut off the spiritual power hanging above his head.
Duan Anluo smiled and said, "I've taken the bait. Xiaoqi, light the incense."
Qi You asked: "Master, what are you asking for this time?"
Duan Anluo remained calm and composed. "During the day, we will naturally pray to the gods, burn the golden book, and burn the best incense."
The last time I prayed to the gods, I didn’t do it well. I may have offended that great god. If I pray again today, I don’t know if I can still invite him.
He also wanted to try to see to what extent he had recovered.
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