Chapter 4: Banquet
Gong Mengbi took a step back suddenly to avoid the poisonous claws, and then blew out a breath lightly, which turned into a cold wind and swept past.
Exhalation becomes wind.
The cold wind swept over, sucking the two ghosts in, as if thousands of sharp blades were sweeping across, tearing at their yin energy, almost tearing the two ghosts to pieces.
The two ghosts screamed and begged for mercy: "Great Immortal, spare our lives!"
Gong Mengbi folded some grass into swords and pinned the two demons to the wall, shouting, "Why don't you tell me the truth?"
The green-faced ghost said weakly, "Great Immortal, we are here guarding the gate under the orders of our master, Xu Banxian. The two children are hidden in the box."
Gong Mengbi glanced at the wooden box hidden behind the statue. He wasn't in a hurry to get the child out. Instead, he asked, "How long have you two been following that demon? Besides kidnapping children, has that demon ever done anything else?"
The green-faced ghost and the red-faced ghost exchanged a glance and immediately cried out, "Great Immortal, please help!"
Gong Mengbi smiled kindly and said, "Then tell us your grievances as soon as possible."
The so-called injustice was actually very similar to what Gong Mengbi had expected.
The Five Ghosts Method has been around since ancient times, but there have always been many different schools of thought. The Five Ghosts Method that Xu Banxian practiced was the Five Elements Five Ghosts Method.
Take the five elements of destiny, bring down five ways of death to strengthen the destiny, and transform into five ghosts.
This green-faced ghost was born with the element of wood, and was deliberately approached by Xu Banxian, who made him his confidant. He then poisoned him with wood and stone, killing him. After his death, he was buried in the forest and transformed into a green-faced ghost.
The Red-Faced Ghost was born with the element of fire. Xu Banxian sealed his head with a soul-calming nail and burned him to death. More than ten members of his family were all buried in the sea of fire, and then he was refined into a Red-Faced Ghost.
These two ghosts were sent to guard the gate.
There are also white-faced ghosts, black-faced ghosts, and yellow-faced ghosts that are carried on the body and used as deception.
The so-called half-immortal is nothing more than controlling the five ghosts, or using ghosts to spy on people's hearts, or using ghosts to spy on homes, collecting all kinds of information, and naturally making every possible plan.
Because he committed a heinous murder by secretly practicing the Five Elements and Five Ghosts method, Xu Banxian dared not stay in one place for long, fearing that he would be wanted and imprisoned, and even more afraid that his soul would be locked up by the underworld, so he turned into a traveling Taoist fortune teller.
Xu Banxian plays two roles while kidnapping children for ransom and pretending to be a fortune-teller to give advice. Once he sets his sights on someone, he will not stop until he has drained all the family's wealth.
Gong Mengbi dried the file and said, "If what you said is true, please sign and seal it here."
The green-faced ghost and the red-faced ghost pressed the handprint without hesitation. They were originally killed by Xu Banxian and were forced to rely on Taoist magic to control them. They were not on the same page with Xu Banxian.
After pressing the handprint, the green-faced ghost said, "Great Immortal, there is a talisman left by Xu Banxian on the wooden box. If you uncover it, it will alarm him."
The red-faced ghost also said, "Xu Banxian has the Five Ghosts Master's Sword on him. It is the magic weapon he uses to control us. As long as the great immortal takes the Master's Sword, that Xu guy will be easy to deal with."
Gong Mengbi glanced at them and said, "Wait here and guard the wooden box. Don't let Master Dao summon you. If you take even a step out of here, I will make you suffer."
The green-faced ghost and the red-faced ghost obeyed.
Gong Mengbi left the Shanwang Temple, closed the temple door, and placed a straw man in front of the door.
If these two ghosts and gods are disobedient, Gong Mengbi will have no choice but to send them away first.
Gong Mengbi left the Shanwang Temple. The two ghosts looked at each other and then breathed a sigh of relief.
"This immortal has such a strong evil spirit." said the green-faced ghost.
"If he can really kill the guy named Xu, I will wake up laughing." The red-faced ghost looked at the scorch marks on his body. They were the marks left by the burning fire, and they appeared on the soul body like red-hot iron.
The Green-Faced Ghost sneered, "If he can get his hands on the Master's Blade, I'll immediately turn against him and make sure that demon named Xu dies a miserable death!"
Gong Mengbi returned to the Shen Mansion. He rode the wind when he left and flew even faster when he returned.
Knowing that he was accompanied by five ghosts, Gong Mengbi was not prepared to take the risk of performing a ritual in front of Xu Banxian to inform Chenshan.
The main hall of the Shen family.
The old lady sat in the hall, waiting for good news from outside.
"Ziying, go and see if they have returned." the old lady ordered.
Only Ziying was left at home as a maid, and the rest were sent out to look for someone.
Upon hearing this, Ziying walked out of the mansion, ready to go to the door to check for any news.
The old lady sighed, her face still looking worried.
Just at this moment, a breeze blew through the hall.
The old lady shuddered and saw a red shadow coming towards her in the dim light at the door.
She blinked, but nothing happened.
There were three knocks on the door.
The old lady looked in the direction of the sound, but saw no one, and felt a little frightened.
"Madam, don't be alarmed. We just met last night." Gong Mengbi comforted her gently.
The old lady remembered the fox fairy she had worshipped last night. She quickly stood up, took a few steps with the help of her cane, and asked, "Fox fairy, is there any news about my grandson?"
Gong Mengbi walked up to the old lady and said, "I have found the whereabouts of the two young masters, but to rescue them safely, I still need the old lady's cooperation."
The old lady asked, "What do you need me to do?"
Gong Mengbi smiled slightly and laid out his plan.
A moment later, Ziying returned from outside and felt a cold wind blowing out from the hall. He was a little surprised for a moment.
The old lady said, "Ziying, come here. I have something to tell you."
After a while, Ziying went out to look for Chenshan.
Chen Shan tried every means to delay time, beating around the bush, talking about all sorts of things, and clashed with Xu Banxian several times.
After Xu Banxian calculated Shen Shan's family background, birthday, and offspring in turn, he finally got to the present moment.
Xu Banxian said, "The believer is not destined to have children, but judging by his face, he does have a son, a precious one at that. The believer's destiny cannot suppress his own, so this is a sign of losing an orphan. His current worries must be due to this."
Shen Shan asked for advice: "Please teach me, half immortal!"
Xu Banxian looked around and said something else: "It's easy to predict fate, but it's hard to change it. Although I have the intention, I am afraid I can't do it."
"Please, Half Immortal, find a way to change my fate. I am willing to give it a try no matter what the cost!" Shen Shan begged.
Xu Banxian pondered and said, "In that case, let's find another place to discuss it in detail."
When Ziying came, Chenshan had already taken Xu Banxian to the teahouse to drink a pot of tea. If she hadn't come, Chenshan would have followed Gong Mengbi's instructions and taken Xu Banxian to the restaurant for dinner.
When Ziying arrived, he said to Chenshan, "Master, the old lady heard that you were seeking Xu Banxian's guidance, and she has ordered a banquet to be held at home. Please invite Xu Banxian to come over for a chat."
Chen Shan glanced at Zi Ying, then turned his gaze and invited her: "It's my fault for not thinking of inviting Banxian to my house. Xu Banxian, please do me the honor of visiting."
Xu Banxian was worried that Chen Shan would be difficult to deal with. Although he had explained the pros and cons to him, Chen Shan kept testing the waters, seeming to both believe and not believe.
Chen Shan's fate was deep, and the Five Ghosts could not see through his thoughts, which had long made Xu Banxian impatient.
On the contrary, the old man has always cared about his descendants and is kind-hearted. He believed that his wish would be fulfilled, so he accepted the invitation immediately.
Ziying took the lead and went back to the mansion to arrange the banquet. Chenshan and Xu Banxian followed, chatting as they walked.
Ziying hurried back to the mansion and reported to the old lady, "Madam, the master and Xu Banxian will be here soon."
Then he asked in confusion, "Madam, the servants in the mansion have all gone out to look for the two young masters. Do you want me to go to Yipinju and order a banquet?"
The old lady said, "No need, there is already a banquet."
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