That night.
In the old town of Xidu, amidst a cluster of low-rise residential houses.
The room was filled with various Buddha statues, and the walls were covered with large red cloths covered with names and strange runes, making it look particularly eerie.
At this moment, a slightly plump middle-aged woman was sitting in front of a red cloth, inserting five newly lit incense sticks into the incense burner.
"May the Immortal Master bless me! This disciple, Tao Hong, is now burning paper money for the Immortal Master, hoping that the Immortal Master will bless me to earn a fortune every day and become rich!"
After the middle-aged woman finished speaking, she began to chant a long string of incantations.
Ugh!
Just then, a gust of wind blew in, suddenly opening the window of the room and causing the red cloth on the wall to flutter.
The woman couldn't help but shudder, trembling as she asked, "Old Immortal, is that you?"
Although she was a well-known "spirit medium" in the surrounding villages, she was actually quite timid and most afraid of ghosts and monsters.
Seeing this scene, my heart pounded. Then, looking at the incense burning in the incense burner, I couldn't help but cry out, "What?! My goodness! Immortal, I'm easily frightened, please don't scare me!"
Tao Hong was so frightened that she collapsed to the ground.
Clang, clang!
Just then, a strange sound suddenly came from the inner room.
Tao Hong's heart jumped. She shakily got up and slowly walked towards the inner room.
Peeking through the crack in the door, I couldn't help but widen my eyes.
Suddenly, the bench in the inner room started moving on its own and began to dance on the floor.
At the same time, a strange laugh rang out, "What are you looking at? Come in!"
Tao Hong felt as if she had been pushed by something, and she suddenly fell into the inner room.
At that moment, the bench stood up, as if it were a person looking down at her.
Tao Hong was so frightened she almost cried. "Old Immortal, is that you? Don't scare me, I'm easily frightened!"
Although she is seen as a "spiritual master" by others, and usually acts like a ghost, it's all a lie. She has never actually encountered any guardian spirits.
At this moment, the old immortal spoke, in a tone that sounded like an old woman, saying in a condescending manner, "Didn't you burn incense every day hoping to see me and have me bless you? Now that I'm here, why are you still afraid to burn incense?"
Tao Hong said with a mournful face, "Old Immortal, I...I...I thought it was all superstition!"
"superstitious?"
The old immortal sneered and said, "There are many shamanic disciples. Do you think they can all make money without my protection? I'm only helping you secretly because I see your sincerity. You offer incense and burn paper money every day. Do you understand?"
Hearing this, Tao Hong was no longer afraid.
It seems this really is a guardian spirit, here to protect me!
She was overjoyed and kept kowtowing, saying, "Thank you, Master! Thank you, my Master! Don't worry, Master, I will continue to work hard and take good care of you!"
"Hmm, this child is teachable!"
Waaah!
A cold wind blew by, clearly indicating that the old immortal had gone out.
Tao Hong hurriedly followed him outside, and saw the young chicken on the offering table float up, one of its legs being severed and devoured in the blink of an eye. The wine in the cup also disappeared at a visible speed.
Seeing this scene, Tao Hong felt even more awe.
Looks like there really are ghosts in this world! I've learned something new today.
She quickly bowed and respectfully asked, "May I ask how you are addressed, venerable immortal? What brings you to see me today?"
The old immortal paused for a moment, then continued, "Just call me Mama Huang. I am a waiter's disciple of Second Master Huang from the Huang family of Changbai Mountain. I've come to see you today because I have something to ask you to do!"
"Master Huang? Master Huang, one of the Four Immortals of Northeast China?" Tao Hong was shocked. Master Huang's reputation was too great. Many families in Northeast China who believed in immortals worshipped Master Huang in their ancestral hall.
"Master Huang has asked me to do something, and I will do it even if it costs me my life. Please give me your instructions, Mother Huang. Whatever it is, I will definitely do it!" Tao Hong quickly assured him.
In her view, these old immortals were nothing more than people who wanted incense offerings and gold ingots.
Unexpectedly, the old immortal spoke up immediately, "Second Master's godson, Zai Xidu, was killed. Second Master is furious, but he can't come here, so he hopes you can bring the murderer here!"
"What? Arrest people?" Tao Hong was completely bewildered.
"Not bad!" the old immortal continued, "Your family has many men, and you know a bit of martial arts. Otherwise, why do you think I would give you such a good opportunity to make a name for yourself? Let me tell you this: as long as you accomplish this, Second Master will definitely not treat your family unfairly. I will ensure that your family's wealth rolls in and you make a fortune every day!"
"really?"
Upon hearing this, Tao Hong trembled with excitement and hurriedly asked, "Who is Second Master looking to arrest, and where is he?"
The old immortal sneered, "Second Master has already calculated it. This person is from the Marquis's mansion. The eldest daughter of the Marquis's mansion is currently in the First Affiliated Hospital. As long as you capture her, you will naturally be able to lure the murderer here!"
"What??" Tao Hong was completely dumbfounded, and said with a mournful face, "Old Immortal, please spare me. Miss Hou's mansion, how can a nobody like me afford to offend you? Besides, everyone knows that the Shen family is full of experts. With my husband's mediocre skills, how could they possibly handle such a big matter!"
"What's the panic! We've got the old immortal here!"
brush!
As soon as he finished speaking, a stack of yellow paper on the table floated up, and a vermilion pen stood up out of thin air and began writing furiously on the yellow paper.
Before long, a series of strange runes were drawn.
The 'Old Immortal' chuckled and said, "As long as they stick this talisman on their bodies, they will become incredibly strong for half an hour. Capturing that little brat won't be difficult!"
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