Chapter 189 Chaotic Dance of Gods and Demons
Of course, the compensation is not easy to obtain. It can only be obtained if the authorities confirm that the victim was a demon, in order to prevent some heartless people from murdering their relatives for the compensation.
A village like Li Family Village is clearly the work of a demon, especially since the head constable carries a treasure for detecting demonic energy.
Before entering the town, Constable Wang didn't fully trust Rong Yi and Wei Yanqing. Some powerful demons could conceal their demonic aura, so it wasn't always possible to detect treasures. After all, this was a small town, and the treasures bestowed by the imperial court weren't as good as those in larger towns.
“Master, I observed that those two possess a calm and composed demeanor. From their initial encounter with us, they were neither humble nor arrogant, speaking with propriety. On the way, they drew their swords to help the snow rabbit demon, just like some of the elegant and unrestrained immortal masters of the immortal sect.”
In his youth, he encountered a celestial master who, unlike other celestial masters, was not aloof and disdainful, but rather spirited and possessed the air of a great hero.
He felt that Rong Yi and Wei Yanqing had a similar temperament.
The magistrate smiled and said, "It's rare to see you so full of praise."
He learned from the other constables that it was normal for the two sons of the old friend who had saved Constable Wang to have such a good impression of him.
"There are many things to do these days. You will be patrolling the streets and visiting various villages. It will be quite tiring for you in the near future."
Officer Wang: "How can it be considered hard work? The worship of the gods is a major event, and the villagers are all praying for good weather and a bountiful harvest this year."
Last year was not a good year, so people are paying more attention this year.
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What are Rong Yi and Wei Yanqing doing, who were praised by Constable Wang?
At a barbecue.
The two never intended to sell the snow rabbit demon's meat. This kind of food containing energy was meant to be eaten by themselves; they could deal with it later if it didn't taste good.
The pinkish rabbit meat sizzled on the baking tray, and the meat, coated with sauce and fully marinated, released a strong aroma. Wei Yanqing sat calmly and flipped the meat.
They've been eating this meat for the past two days, and Rong Yi thinks that this second-tier snow rabbit demon meat tastes better than the fifth-tier meat they ate before.
Two rabbit demons a day, four rabbit demons in two days and their meat will be used up.
Rong Yi licked his lips, waiting for the meat to cook. "How about we go out of town again? From what they say, the more mountainous the area, the more monsters there are. Besides, there are only two of us, so we can definitely give those monsters the wrong impression."
As for strength, it can be kept to itself.
"After today's market, it would be good to see the local customs and culture, and then we'll leave town before the sacrificial day," Wei Yanqing made the following arrangements.
Rong Yi nodded in agreement, "I wonder if the market here sells any good food."
Besides the rabbit demon meat, Rong Yi also ate at a street stall. When he saw her clothes, the old man running the stall took out the cleanest cloth to wipe the table, wiping it several times before daring to let her sit down, afraid that the oil stains on the table and chairs would soil her precious clothes.
Seeing how apprehensive he was, Rong Yi immediately went back and changed into a set of cotton and linen ancient costume, which indeed had a much better effect.
The street was already bustling with activity, and a steady stream of villagers carrying goods were coming from the end of the street.
The things sold on the street were all kinds of strange and wonderful, including fruits picked by the villagers themselves, chickens, ducks and geese raised by themselves, and all kinds of eggs, including bird eggs that the children of the family had taken.
Some women who knew needlework sold embroidered trinkets, while others, with their skillful hands, sold stuffed steamed buns.
Most of the stalls were run by children, who readily answered questions from customers, clearly having done this many times before.
The aroma of rabbit meat gradually wafted downstairs, and the businesses near the inn saw a significant increase in business.
Rong Yi quickly ate the roasted rabbit meat; this was the main meal. He would go downstairs later for some snacks.
The last piece of rabbit meat was placed in her bowl. "Eat it and then go play," Wei Yanqing said, as if she were a playful child.
Rong Yi finished the last of the rabbit meat with a big smile, grabbed the copper coins he had exchanged with the shopkeeper, and jumped out of the wide-open window.
She startled the people setting up stalls nearby when she landed, then, swinging her money bag, she began to wander around.
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Rong Yi bought a meat-filled steamed bun for two copper coins. She ate the bun and looked around. It was her first time in this ancient world, and she found many things novel.
Soon I saw a small stall selling wontons. I had just sat down and ordered a bowl when I heard the children selling wontons talking next to me.
"These cannot be eaten; they are offerings to the gods." The boy who spoke was about five or six years old, with his three-year-old sister sitting next to him.
The little girl was holding a package in her arms. When her brother told her it was for the gods, she licked her lips and said, "I know, Second Brother. I will definitely take good care of these."
The boy gently touched his sister's head. He had just bought this package and was going to take it home after the market day so he could offer it as a sacrifice next time he came to town.
"After we sell everything, I'll buy you a big steamed bun."
The younger sister happily showed her tiny teeth, "I'll take the steamed buns home, my older brother and sister all want to eat them."
Rong Yi was impressed by their thoughtfulness and became very interested in the sacrificial offerings he mentioned.
She turned to the two children and called out, "Kids, yes, I'm calling you."
The boy carefully observed Rong Yi's attire. She wore a similar gray cloth dress to those around her, but she exuded an undeniable air of authority.
The boy asked his sister to sit down, then walked up to Rong Yi and asked, "What brings you here, guest?"
Rong Yi simply changed his sitting position, since he could sit comfortably on either side of the bench anyway. "It's nothing, I just wanted to ask what kind of offerings you bought. I'm new here and don't know much about the local deities."
"You're a traveler from out of town," the boy said truthfully. "Some pastries."
Rong Yi nodded. "I'm curious about the requirements for the local deities' worship. I hope you can answer my questions."
Although the question was strange, since they were in the city, the boy didn't doubt whether she was asking such a thing, especially since the demon-identifying stone plate at the town entrance wasn't just for show.
The boy hesitated for a moment before beginning to tell what he knew: "To worship the gods, you have to bring offerings. Each family will select someone to come, and sometimes the whole family comes together. The offerings are presented and the county magistrate invites the gods to perform the ritual."
This is roughly the process he knows.
Rong Yi didn't find anything particularly interesting about it, so she didn't ask any more questions, worried that it would be too strange to ask. After all, this child in front of her was not like the county magistrate who knew about this world that she didn't understand.
She took a handful of copper coins from her bag and stuffed them into the boy's hand. "Thanks, these are my tokens of gratitude."
The boy was filled with anxiety, but Rong Yi had already turned away, giving him no chance to turn back.
"Thank you, guest," the boy murmured.
He never expected to get so many copper coins just for telling someone. He sold everything he brought and still didn't get this many.
The copper coins were all thrown into the bag, which was then held in the arms of the younger sister.
Rong Yi's wontons arrived. Seven or eight plump wontons were placed in the clear broth, along with two small green vegetables. The combination of white and green was very pleasing to the eye.
After finishing his wontons, Rong Yi continued walking forward. Not long after, he saw a temple at the end of the bustling city. The temple was filled with wisps of smoke, and many people were coming and going, each carrying a basket containing incense they had bought.
Looking at the main hall from the outside, one sees many tall golden statues, each with a different expression and graceful posture. The lightness of the veils on their bodies is evident, demonstrating the profound skill of the sculptor.
(End of this chapter)
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