Chapter 90: Lament
There are many fox spirits in Wuning County. Although most of them are pitifully weak, when they are combined together, they become an extraordinary force.
The City God wanted to ask him to be the judge and preside over the Inspection Office in order to recruit these fox spirits for his own use.
Without foxes, there would be no village.
Fox Spirit is exposed to a wealth of information in the marketplace. In other words, it forms a natural intelligence network. Doesn't that make it comparable to the Patrol Department?
In the past, no one could gather these fox spirits together. They were not of the same clan or surname. As long as they did not break the law, why would anyone bother them?
Now we have Gong Mengbi. If we can recruit him, he will bring his own food, fodder and troops.
To put it more bluntly, it is the reserve team that takes the blame.
Gong Mengbi was deeply moved, but could only politely decline. "I am grateful for your esteem, sir, but how can I not repay the kindness bestowed upon me by the Queen Mother of Mount Tai? I am serving as an errand boy at the Heavenly Fox Court, and must return on the first day of the lunar month. I am afraid I cannot handle this important responsibility."
"If you don't mind, I can recommend a few talented people to serve you and wait for your orders."
The City God's smile faded a little, and he said, "Since I'm on duty at the Sky Fox Court, how dare I take someone else's love away?"
He did not mention the shortage of staff in the Inspection Office, nor did he pay attention to Gong Mengbi's recommendation of talented people.
Seeing that his expression was a little cold, Gong Mengbi said, "Although I cannot serve under the Lord City God, if you need anything, just let me know. I will live here for a long time, and I will trouble you a lot in the future."
The City God then relaxed his expression and said, "Whether they are human or fox, they are all under my jurisdiction. I am happy to see you promote education. No need to be so formal. Come, have a drink."
Gong Mengbi drank a cup with him and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, there is something I want to ask you, sir."
The City God asked in confusion, "What's going on?"
Gong Mengbi asked, "I've noticed a lot of rain this year, and I'm worried there might be a flood. Does Your Excellency know what the rainfall is like this year?"
The City God was taken aback for a moment, then quickly recovered and said, "Where did the Fox Society get this information? This plum rain season happens every year, and there's never been a flood. This year is no different from previous years, so how could there be a flood?"
Gong Mengbi's expression remained unchanged as he said, "It's just that the sky hasn't cleared up for several consecutive months, and I'm feeling uneasy. We little foxes have limited abilities, and seeing that the sky is not looking good, with lots of thunder and lightning, I'm worried."
The City God then consoled her, saying, "The fox fairy has been in this county for more than a year now. The plum rains are like this every year. Perhaps her cultivation has advanced to a high level, allowing her to sense celestial phenomena. She shouldn't be disturbed by thunder, so there's no need to worry."
Gong Mengbi said, "Then I'm relieved. If there is a flood, I will notify the foxes in advance and make them retreat to avoid disaster."
The City God smiled and said, "Don't worry. If there really was a flood, I would have received the news in advance and would have warned the living world to prevent casualties. However, there is no news yet, so there is no need to disturb the people, lest it cause chaos and make it difficult to deal with."
Gong Mengbi smiled, but felt cold in his heart.
This rough-looking City God looks like a military general, but in fact he has the heart of a civil servant, and no one knows what evil intentions he has.
One is that Granny Shi predicted it, and the other is that he got it by observing the sky and the weather, not just guessing it out of thin air.
Although I can't say I'm 100% sure, I can basically guess 80% to 90%.
Wuning County was caught in the dark clouds for days, so how could it possibly escape the flood disaster?
Judging from the City God's behavior, he most likely received the news long ago, but for some reason he pretended to be deaf and dumb.
Not only that, he even spoke against Gong Mengbi, making it impossible for him to speak easily.
Gong Mengbi sat down and thought about countermeasures.
Seeing that he didn't mention it anymore, the City God was satisfied and stopped. He said, "How can we enjoy wine without songs? Liang Ji, why don't you prepare the songs and dances for us?"
Liang Ji was the ghost lady who was pouring wine nearby. Upon hearing the City God's order, she stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said, "My humble servant, Liang Ji, is honored to present my humble service."
Liang Ji had long hair and a beautiful face. She was not only beautiful, but also had a melancholy tinge to her beauty.
She spread her sleeves like a butterfly, her figure like a willow, her body graceful and charming, with a smile on her face and sorrow in her eyes, she sang:
"The horse walks through the mountain path, the chrysanthemums are just beginning to turn yellow, the horse is leisurely and the wild interest is growing.
The sound of evening breeze fills the myriad valleys, and several peaks stand silently in the setting sun.
The fallen leaves of the pear tree turn rouge, and the blooming buckwheat flowers smell white as snow.
Why do I feel so melancholy when I recite poems? The village bridge and the trees in the fields are like my hometown.
At this point, the City God waved his sleeves and said, "No, no, no, a distinguished guest has come to visit, why are you singing such a sad song?"
Liang Ji bowed down without saying a word.
The City God said, "Why don't you retreat?"
Liang Ji stepped aside, lowered her eyes, and looked at the ground in front of the embroidered shoes. Her slender neck tilted forward slightly, forming a soft curve.
The City God said, "My ghost concubine is ignorant of the general situation and has ruined the guests' enjoyment."
Gong Mengbi shook his head: "No, this is the most beautiful woman in the world, how can I blame such a beauty?"
When the City God heard him say this, he seemed to have found a kindred spirit and said with a smile, "Gong Huhui is so beautiful, so elegant, and loves beautiful women. I'm afraid there are few people in the world who can resist your charm."
Gong Mengbi waved his hands repeatedly: "Little Fox asked, I have always been deeply in love, how dare I be promiscuous and hurt my cultivation."
The City God said, "I see. However, with your looks, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to find a woman who matches you. I've heard that fox spirits who transform into humans are all stunningly beautiful. If all fox spirits are like you, I'd really like to have a fox beauty as my servant."
Gong Mengbi smiled and said, "Fox immortals who practice the Purple Immortal Technique are called Zi Gu, Zi Xian, or Zi Zi. They are the most beautiful women in the world, possessing all the charms and beauties in one. They are the real beauties, and even immortals and gods would be tempted by them."
The City God said with longing, "I've never seen it before. What a pity, what a pity."
Gong Mengbi rolled his eyes and said, "Those of the same kind as Zi Zi can cultivate charm beads. Just one pill can transform Wu Yan into a celestial being. If your ghost concubine gets it, I'm afraid she will steal all the beauty of heaven and earth and transform into an unrivaled beauty."
The City God's eyes lit up: "I would give away all my treasures to get a charm pearl."
Gong Mengbi sighed, "It's a pity that the Charming Pearl is difficult to create, and it is the product of the practice of fox spirits. My practice is shallow, so I have no chance to see this thing."
The City God was greatly disappointed: "What a pity, what a pity."
Gong Mengbi changed the subject and said, "Although I don't have the Charming Pearl, I do have a Cold Fragrance Pill that can absorb the essence of the four seasons and obtain the essence of Yaohua. It can't compare to the cultivation of the Charming Pearl, but it can make a beauty more fragrant and her face immortal."
The City God immediately laughed and said, "Can you eat this ghost concubine?"
Gong Mengbi said: "When a ghost concubine takes it, it can remove the aura of death, and make her body fragrant like a fairy in a flower."
The City God's brows brightened again: "Tell me, how much do you want for this Lengxiang Pill?"
Gong Mengbi smiled and said, "Why would I need treasures and money? My Lord City God has helped me, and I have no way to repay him. I will give you these Lengxiang Pills as a gift."
The City God said, "Okay, okay."
He reached out for the Lengxiang Pills, but seeing Gong Mengbi was taken aback, he pushed his hand back and said, “The pills of Lengxiang Pills are like the beads of Meizhu. They are not pills made by me. They are the magic that ghost concubines need to practice.”
The City God suddenly realized: "That's right, only magic can affect ghosts and gods."
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