Chapter 16 A Different Xu Chuchu
"What do you mean?" The young fortune teller was shocked.
Not only him, many fortune tellers were surprised, but Master Xiang in the gray robe had a gloomy expression.
Xu Chuchu curled her lips when she saw this. She was right. All these fortune tellers were deceived by the old man named Xiang.
This makes it easier.
She hid nearby and observed early in the morning, confirming that there was indeed a monster in the river, but it was definitely not the Dragon King, but a water ghost that often hid underwater and harmed people, and everyone wanted to kill it!
The Dragon King is a dragon, comparable to a god, and is respected by all people in the world.
Water ghosts are monsters that can be seen everywhere. They are generally of low rank, like rats crossing the street.
The physiognomists present all had some cultivation experience. How could they possibly mobilize so many people to use this evil and external method that harms the heart of Taoism to sacrifice living people to supplement the nutrition of the water ghosts that everyone hates?
The only explanation is that I was deceived.
Of course, even if they were deceived, their disregard for human life is absolutely unforgivable.
"Young lady, if you don't understand, it's better not to speak carelessly." A fortune teller said, "Take a good look at this spirit figure in the river. If it's not the Dragon King, then who else could it be?"
"Just because your shadow looks like a dragon, it means it's the Dragon King? If I beat you up, you'll be fat?" Xu Chuchu found it funny. "Has anyone actually confirmed whether the one below is the Dragon King?"
This question really stumped everyone. When the master told them that this was the Dragon King, they recognized him as the Dragon King.
Not only did he trust Master Xiang, but he also didn't dare to really disturb the Dragon King.
If anything goes wrong and triggers the wrath of the Dragon King, I cannot bear the responsibility.
Master Xiang, of course, guessed what they were thinking and said disdainfully, "I swear by my innate talent that this dragon figure in the water is the Dragon King who controls the water transportation in Tailing County!"
"You are already at the second level at such an old age. You'd better not use your talent to swear an oath." Xu Chuchu continued to kill people and destroy their hearts.
She pulled a peachwood branch from her sleeve and smiled slightly: "Is it the Dragon King or a water ghost? I'll catch it and show it to you."
After saying that, he walked quickly towards the bank of the water, as fast as a rabbit.
Everyone was shocked again, realizing that this female fortune teller, despite her young age, had already reached the second level of cultivation.
Most of them were only at the first level, and the few at the second level were already over thirty years old. Their talent was completely incomparable to hers, so it was no wonder that they looked down on Master Xiang.
Seeing that Xu Chuchu was really going to catch the water ghost, Master Xiang quickly chased after him to stop him, and shouted in a high-sounding tone: "Don't alarm the Dragon King!"
As he said this, he took out his whisk and struck Xu Chuchu from behind.
Master Xiang has the highest cultivation level among this group of people. He is at the second level and close to the third level, which is much higher than Xu Chuchu.
Xu Chuchu couldn't borrow Xiao Yu's strength this time, and it was difficult for her to defeat him head-on, but with her second-level cultivation and seventh-level consciousness, it was still easy for her to simply avoid the attack.
She gathered her spiritual power under her feet and walked on the water easily, as if dancing on the water, dodging attacks while approaching the "dragon shadow".
Then he suddenly turned around, smiled at everyone, and fell into the water with a splash.
Master Xiang secretly thought that it was not good and had to attack the underwater shadow frequently, but he couldn't hit it on the surface of the water. How could he hit it after it entered the water?
He was so anxious that he broke out in a sweat. He couldn't understand how this little girl who had just broken through to the second level could seem to understand all the moves he had practiced for many years.
Even if he was gifted and practiced quickly, what was his actual combat ability? How could he compare to someone who had experienced hundreds of battles?
He had not yet realized that his constant attacks on "Dragon Shadow" had aroused the suspicion of other fortune tellers.
However, Xu Chuchu did not give him much time to worry. There was a sudden splash on the river surface, and she jumped onto the shore, holding a black object in her hand.
Water droplets kept dripping down her hair and cuffs, making her look like a drowned chicken that had just been rescued, but she had a smile on her face and didn't mind her embarrassment at all.
At this time, no one paid attention to her appearance. Everyone was staring at the black ball in her hand.
This mass of unknown thing was still struggling. It had a head and limbs, and was the size of a strange child. A babbling sound came from its blood-red mouth.
Others don’t know what kind of monster this is, but fortune tellers all know it.
This thing, commonly known as a water ghost, is a ferocious and vicious low-level monster, and one of the very few monsters that live within human habitation areas.
They usually live in deep, polluted water. Sometimes they swim to the river bank or to areas with dense aquatic plants. When someone goes into the water or walks alone on the shore, the water ghosts will gather together to attack, drag the person underwater and drown him, and then eat him.
When people see their relatives or friends dying in the water, they often don't know that it is the work of a water ghost, but think that the deceased was entangled by water plants or died from ordinary choking.
But in the eyes of physiognomists, water ghosts are the lowest class of monsters and the easiest to deal with. What does it have to do with the noble Dragon King?
I don’t know who took the first look into the river again, but the dragon shadow that was just vaguely visible was now gone, not even a horn could be seen!
"The Dragon King is missing!"
"Ah, witch, how dare you disturb the Dragon King!"
The fortune tellers drew out their weapons, all kinds of weapons, and surrounded Xu Chuchu tightly.
In fact, it wasn't just the common people who wanted to pay homage to the Dragon King. Physiognomists, like those in the Dragon God lineage, were also extremely awed and yearned for. Legend had it that if one received the Dragon King's favor and guidance, their cultivation and spiritual awareness would be greatly improved, even reaching several levels.
Therefore, this group of monks are extremely active in paying homage or offering sacrifices every year. It’s not that they really care whether there will be a flood or not, but it’s just for their own selfish interests.
"Oh, Master, Xiangshi Xu is under siege. What should we do?" Ah Fu couldn't help but hug Xiao Yu's arm tightly. "Should we save her?"
Ah Fu is a man whose words are like his master's, and he is always sharp-tongued, but he is not a bad person. When he saw Xu Chuchu, with whom he had some friendship, was in danger, he couldn't help but worry.
Xiao Yu calmly pulled his arm away: "Don't alert the enemy."
"Oh..." Ah Fu was a little disappointed.
The young master didn't know any of the brides who were about to be thrown into the river, but he was still willing to help. Why did he refuse to help when it came to Prime Minister Xu?
On the other side, Xu Chuchu gave the fortune tellers a look of contempt.
"Don't you understand?" she said, "You must pay your respects. The one offering the human sacrifice is not the Dragon King, but this water ghost impersonating the dragon's shadow."
"Shut up!" Master Xiang stepped forward and shouted angrily at Xu Chuchu, "Water ghosts haven't developed their minds yet, they're no different from ordinary livestock, and their magical powers are low. Even if they were able to transform, how could they possibly hide from our sharp eyes!"
"Master, that's a good question. Why don't you just ask and answer it yourself?" Xu Chuchu smiled and suddenly threw the water ghost in his hand in front of everyone.
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