Zhang Chongjiu was stunned for a moment, and he also recalled some legends he had heard on the battlefield.
The neighboring country's language is somewhat similar to that of Liang. They had indeed heard a lot about the neighboring country's national advisor. They heard that the national advisor was discovered by the neighboring country's emperor in a large mountain. After witnessing the national advisor's miraculous abilities, they quickly invited him back.
In fact, that imperial advisor did possess some abilities that could grant soldiers from neighboring countries special powers, but these powers always came at a price: some lost their eyesight, some their voices, some their arms, and some their legs...
This is also why the soldiers from neighboring countries enjoyed torturing Liang prisoners so much. Those people had lost part of their bodies and had become perverted. Whenever they captured a Liang soldier, they liked to cut off his arms and legs, or mutilate his facial features...
Zhang Chongjiu's arm was cut off by a strange and extraordinary person from a neighboring country. After cutting off the arm, the person wanted to continue torturing him, but did not kill him directly, which gave Wu Deyun the opportunity to come and rescue him.
"Are you saying that this mountain goddess in the mountains might also want to get involved in Liang's politics and take parts of Liang's soldiers' bodies, just like that national advisor?"
Zhang Chongjiu shuddered. What if he lost both legs?
Even if you did gain an ability, what use would it be?
Wu Deyun nodded. He hadn't thought about it before because there were quite a few mountain god temples in Liang Kingdom.
But then Ning Xiangqiao, who was rescued from the brink of death, and her two children joined him, and he began to think about this.
“No, that’s not right, Ade, what you’re saying is wrong!” Zhang Chongjiu thought about it carefully and realized that it was different from what he had said.
Those extraordinary individuals who gained abilities lost parts of their bodies, and most of them became extremely violent. However, An Niangzi and Xiang Niangzi, who gained abilities, did not lose anything, nor did they become violent...
Wait a minute, Lin Anniang seems to have changed. She's become even more domineering, and she'll attack without warning...
Zhang Chongjiu started to lack confidence again.
Wu Deyun frowned. What he was most worried about was the Lin family. If the Lin family really repaired the mountain god temple and their relationship with this "mountain god" became closer and closer, would that really be a good thing for the future?
What if this "mountain god" also wants to go to the palace and take the position of imperial advisor?
What will the Lin family do next? Will they follow this "mountain god" and take the blows for him?
Wu Deyun's mind was in complete turmoil, but he was certain of one thing: there's no such thing as a free lunch, and this mountain goddess definitely wanted something.
"Chongjiu, you and I will keep an eye on things together. If anything seems amiss at the mountain god temple, escort the villagers out immediately, and then find a way to find General Wu!"
The army led by General Wu was stationed in the southwest of Qingzhou, Daliang, and was also known as the Southwest Army. It was because of this surname that General Wu took a second look at Wu Deyun.
Afterwards, General Wu often encouraged the two of them, and Wu Deyun believed that General Wu could definitely solve the problem!
After discussing it, the two grew increasingly heavy-hearted, like family members about to be executed, just waiting for the execution order to be issued in the autumn.
Meanwhile, the people in Linjia Village were also busy. Most families chose to pay money to the communal temple and then go together to worship the mountain god.
Since Old Madam Gongsun has spoken, who can refuse to give her face?
So in the end, only three families didn't go. One of them had already moved to the county town. Although they had sent a message, they hadn't received any reply yet. Another family was from out of town and didn't believe it from the beginning.
The last family was Grandpa Lin and Grandma Lin, who were leisurely eating at home.
Of course, Lin Genzhu, who was away from home, and some idle men in the village did not go.
Grandma Gongsun naturally wouldn't bother with these people.
After so many years, the old lady Gongsun once again put on a princess's red dress, and walked at the front of the procession, supported by her children and grandchildren.
"Madam An, Madam Xiang, please lead the way!"
Grandma Gongsun nodded to the two of them.
Lin Lizheng didn't say anything. He always obeyed the old lady. Only some of the village's nephews and younger relatives muttered a few words.
"How can a woman be allowed to walk at the very front?"
Before they could finish speaking, they were slapped back to their feet by a family member standing next to them.
Now, they rely entirely on Lady An and Lady Xiang! If these two dislike them, do you think the Mountain Goddess will treat them well?
A group of people from Linjia Village carried their belongings and marched up in a grand procession, attracting curious glances from the neighboring village.
However, thanks to Old Lady Gongsun's prior instructions, those who went to the sacrificial ceremony were very solemn and did not say much. The people from the neighboring village left with regret.
"Madam An, how long do you think it will take our team to see the Mountain God Temple?" Old Madam Gongsun asked in a low voice.
Lin Anniang turned her head and looked at him, also feeling somewhat troubled.
She hadn't really calculated it, but it seemed to take quite a while the first time she climbed it. However, she felt like she was flying the next time and arrived in no time!
If they are from Linjia Village, and there are so many elderly people and children...
Lin Anniang wasn't sure, so she could only give an answer based on Lin Xiu's previous pace.
"Based on our schedule, it will take about a day or two to make the round trip."
After all, they still need to perform the rituals; they can't just go back as soon as they arrive at the destination, can they?
Grandma Gongsun breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, they had prepared three or four days' worth of dry food in advance, otherwise they would have had to come back hungry.
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