I picked up a god on the roadside 3
"That mountain has been sealed..." Lu Li said in a hoarse voice.
"Everyone who died in our village is buried there. It's been so many years that the local police can't do anything about it. When you go in later, remember to hold on tightly to the amulet your mother spent a lot of money to get you from the temple." Lu Feng also pointed to the one hanging around his neck and said seriously.
Lu Li was originally reluctant to carry such superstitious things, but last night's dream made him feel that nothing in this world was surprising.
Seeing him nod, Lu Feng asked him to return to his seat
Lu Li walked up the mountain on the dirt road, taking one step deep and one step shallow.
Just as they were about to enter the mountain, a light drizzle began to fall. The raindrops fell on Lu Li's face and slid down his face into his collar. He shuddered with cold and reached out to wipe his face. Lu Li was startled and raised his hand to smell the rain. There was actually a fishy smell.
Anxious murmurs reached my ears
"Oh no! It's raining during a funeral. This is really unlucky."
Lu Li's ears twitched, and he looked up at the mountain surrounded by trees in front of him. The dark entrance looked like a beast with its mouth wide open, waiting for everyone to enter. He felt inexplicably uneasy.
After crossing the yellow cordon, the rain stopped suddenly and the atmosphere became quieter.
"I hope God blesses me"
Lu Feng, who was at the front, murmured and directed everyone to go up the mountain. Everyone quickened their pace and went into the mountain. Fortunately, the mountain road was still there, and the process of going up the mountain was relatively smooth.
Accompanied by the sound of suona and rave, Lu Li followed behind with his head down, his face becoming more and more uncomfortable. His steps slowed down involuntarily, and he covered his chest and gasped for breath.
The funeral procession could not stop. Seeing him like this, Lu Wen, the son of his uncle, stopped immediately and asked others to continue forward. He helped him sit on the mountain path.
"Brother, are you okay?" Lu Wen took the medicine from Lu Li's hand and put it into his mouth, then handed him some water to drink.
Lu Li shook his head, trembling as he held the kettle and forced the water in. He didn't know what was going on.
He felt very uncomfortable from the moment he went up the mountain.
Whether it was the layout of the mountain road, the scenery in the mountains, or the harsh sound of the suona, they all made him dizzy.
“Cough cough cough…”
Lu Li covered his mouth and bent over to cough. His slender back looked even thinner against the backdrop of thin clothes. His pale skin blended in with the gloomy environment of the mountain.
"Brother, how about I take you down the mountain? If you do this, your uncle will be distressed when he sees you." Lu Wen helped him massage his back and said with concern.
His cousin was born with a heart disease, and he was always sick. Others could get out of bed and jump after a few days of bumps and bruises, but he had to stay in bed for two or three months. His uncle held him in his hands like the apple of his eye. If his grandfather hadn't passed away,
The grandchildren had to come back for the funeral, and he hadn't seen them for several years.
Lu Li waved his hand. The drug took effect and he felt much better. He stood up again.
"Don't delay grandpa's funeral." Lu Li pursed his lips and walked forward.
"Brother, how about I carry you up there? It's still a long way to go." Lu Wen pulled him, lifted his sleeves, revealing his strong shoulders, and suggested
Lu Li was startled, and glanced at the funeral procession that was no longer visible, but nodded.
Lu Wen carried Lu Li on his back and strode forward steadily. Lu Li put his hands on his shoulders. He was feeling very uncomfortable just now, but now he finally had time to observe the scenery in the mountains.
It's about nine o'clock in the morning now. It will take about two hours to reach the top of the mountain. The sky is gloomy and there is no sign of sunshine. This funeral day looks very dangerous.
The vegetation on both sides of the mountain road was dense and messy, and even the shadows of animals were rare. The mist lingered in the mountains and forests, casting a thick veil over everything. I didn't see anything strange.
After walking for a long time, I finally caught up with the team halfway up the mountain.
Lu Li got off Lu Wen's back, suddenly turned his head to look behind him, frowned and thought
"Brother, what's wrong?" Lu Wen looked at him strangely.
"...It's okay." He must have seen it wrong, otherwise why did he feel like something was staring at him? Lu Li walked towards the middle of the team, silently clutching the amulet across his chest, thinking that
Lu Wen scratched his head and chased after him
A hazy black shadow appeared faintly in the rear of the forested area. It looked unwillingly in the direction where Lu Li left, and then turned into a cloud of smoke and dissipated in the air.
He was uneasy all the way until he reached the top of the mountain. Looking at the dilapidated temple in front of him, Lu Li was stunned again.
The group put down the coffin and worshipped in the direction of the temple. Then they took out some fruits and vegetables as offerings, speaking in an incomprehensible language. Lu Li glanced in the direction of Lu Feng and saw that he was asking him to follow suit.
Lu Li had no choice but to pull Lu Wen along, kneeling beside him, bowing his head and clasping his hands together, and worshiping in a proper manner.
He went to the city at an early age and was not familiar with the customs of the village.
I could only observe the things on the top of the mountain silently. The temple was very large and covered a vast area. It seemed that it was very popular in the early years. However, it has now turned into ruins, leaving only the main temple. The beams are half collapsed, and it is hard to tell which gods are enshrined in the temple.
The square in front of the temple is magnificent and solemn. The stone slabs under your feet are engraved with unknown patterns, which complement the pillars around the square.
The worship process was very simple. The ancient language used throughout the procession made Lu Li unable to understand what the other party was saying. He could only follow the large group.
Following a group of people into the back mountain, what comes into view is a large and neatly arranged cemetery.
A wooden board fell from the tree at the entrance, with the words "Shili Village Ancestral Tomb" written in ancient Chinese on it.
Walking into the cemetery on the bumpy dirt ground, a cold wind blew, making the white cloth hanging on the other graves rustle in the wind.
Lu Wen rubbed the goose bumps on his arms, took the shovel with a pale face, and started digging graves with other men. Shili Village has a special custom.
There can't be a woman at a funeral, not even a little girl, it seems to be a rule when entering the mountains
Several grown men worked hard. Lu Li bent over to pass things beside him. Looking at his grandfather's coffin, he couldn't help but pursed his lips and said softly.
"Grandpa, I hope you can be happy in your next life..."
There seemed to be a low, hoarse laugh in the air, and the runes on his tongue felt slightly hot. Lu Li unconsciously placed the wild flowers he had picked from the roadside on the coffin, bowed his head and mourned.
It was twelve o'clock noon. Looking at the still dark sky, Lu Feng adjusted his glasses and whispered
"Bury it"
The coffin was dragged into the pit by several people. Each person picked up a handful of yellow soil and scattered it into the pit. Then several people picked up iron shovels and covered the yellow soil, piling it up into a small hill.
Amidst the sobbing sounds, everyone was wiping tears with red eyes, but Lu Li noticed that his third uncle standing in front of him was shaking violently.
Patting the other person's shoulder doubtfully, Lu Li whispered
"Uncle San, are you feeling unwell?"
The next second, the other party turned around tremblingly. Lu Li was horrified and took a few steps back. The amulet on his chest emitted a high temperature and scattering with a bang.
The man's head fell off his neck
"Batta"
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