ghost marriage

Qujiang City is an inconspicuous small town in Yingzhou, located in a remote place, far away from the capital.Although the owners changed several times, they were all spared from massacres and plunders because the city was remote and small and irrelevant to the overall situation.

In the teahouse, people gather in groups of three or four, drink tea, rest their feet, and chat:

"The current situation is really getting worse day by day. In the past two years, you could still see merchants from other places driving carts and horses to the city to sell goods. It's already June, but there are even fewer passers-by from outside."

"Isn't it? There are wars everywhere, who has the guts to run outside? If you are accidentally pulled to become a strong man, you will lose your life. You should stay at home."

"Staying in the city is not necessarily good. Hehe, from the beginning of spring to the present, have we lost fewer children here? At least five or six. There are also those lost last year... Sigh, this person lives in troubled times , is to suffer.”

"Stop talking, haven't you heard? Even King Lu Jing's grandson is gone. We can't keep such a family, let alone us?"

"I've heard about this too. Tell me, is this true or not? Who would have the guts to provoke King Lu Jing..."

"Who knows..."

The tea drinkers sighed and changed the subject.

In the corner, a handsome young man frowned, and said to the tall man beside him, "Helian, listen, there are also people throwing away their children here."

"Yeah." The burly man also looked suspicious, nodded and said, "Since we arrived at the border of Yingzhou, there are indeed many such rumors."

"Changting, what do you think?" After hearing this, the handsome young man turned his head and asked to the other side of the square table.

It was a man in Taoist attire, still young, he seemed to be similar to the two beside him, but his expression was stern, and his brows were full of righteousness: "This city is weird."

"Oh?" The handsome young man raised his eyebrows.

The man beside him called "Helian" immediately reached out and grabbed the long knife on his waist, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.

The Taoist remained silent, without any waves in his eyes: "Looking at this city from a distance, the ghostly aura is overwhelming. As soon as you enter the city, the ghostly aura dissipates."

"Here is the secret?" Helian said in a deep voice.

The face of the handsome young man suddenly became serious.

The Taoist's eyes did not move, and there was no fluctuation in his words: "Perhaps."

This handsome young man is none other than the rumored Emperor of the World—Langya King Qin Lanxi.The burly man next to him holding a long knife is He Lianfeng, the general of the Langya Army.The great victory of winning three cities in one day was precisely his handwriting.And the Taoist with a detached look is Fu Changting, a direct disciple of Jin Yunzi, the head teacher of the Zhongnan School.

The people in the teahouse chatted in full swing, and no one paid attention to the three people in the corner.Qin Lanxi listened for a while, seeing that there was no more gain, she got up and said, "Let's go."

A few months ago, spies from the Langya army came to report that King Lu Jing secretly dispatched troops to Qujiang City.The name of Qujiang City is unknown. First, it is not a strategic point, a place that military strategists must contend for;King Lu Jing's actions were inexplicable, and people were puzzled.Later, there were rumors that the population of Yingzhou was lost.At first, it was a man in his prime who went out and never returned.Later, the woman who was locked in the boudoir also disappeared inexplicably.Today, more and more children are missing.

In the year of the Great War, there was chaos.The turbulent situation has made people uneasy.The rumors of disappearances one after another cast a layer of gloom over this depressing end of the world.

There were private rumors that those who disappeared were all arrested by King Lu Jing.When the emperor's star came into the world, all the people of insight in the world would go to the Lord of Ming Dynasty and willingly return to King Langya's command.King Lu Jing has long wanted to win the throne, so how could he allow Qin Lanxi to have troubles.In order to ascend to the supreme position, he must set up an evil formation, defy the fate of heaven, and destroy the emperor's star.

There is a counselor under King Lu Jing's tent, the Taoist name is Tianjizi, he understands ghosts and gods, understands Yin and Yang, and has profound skills.This person was also a disciple of Zhongnan.Because of his evil intentions, he secretly practiced evil methods and was abandoned by the former head.After being expelled from Zhongnan, he remained in seclusion for a long time.When he reappeared in the human world, he had practiced Taoism and become a demon, becoming a half-human, half-ghost body.It is widely rumored among the kings that Tianjizi has the ability to conquer ghosts and secretly trains the demon army for King Lu Jing.Therefore, King Lu Jing's army was invincible and invincible.

Before, Qin Lanxi had sent several groups of people to Qujiang City to investigate.Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the city gate, it was like a stone sinking into the sea, without a trace.The mystery of Qujiang City became more and more complicated.In a fit of rage, Qin Lanxi insisted on personally investigating.Regardless of everyone's dissuasion, he brought He Lianfeng and Fu Changting to have a look.

The world has been fighting for a long time, the people are dying, and the people are in dire straits.Evil energy is strong and a hundred ghosts are born.The goblins and ghosts take advantage of the situation to stir up troubles and cause harm to the world.

Fu Changting went down the mountain this time because of the decree of the teaching law, to kill Tianjizi in order to clean up the family, subdue demons, exorcise evil spirits and rectify the evil.

The inn, which had been noisy all day, gradually returned to tranquility.The flames of war raged, and there were very few business travelers who went out to travel. They closed their business early and returned to their bedrooms to rest.

The shopkeeper is an elderly couple, their son and daughter-in-law are gone, and they have a young grandson.

Qin Lanxi accompanied the old shopkeeper and talked for a long time in the lobby downstairs. Looking at the worry-free children running back and forth while the tables and chairs were being moved, the young prince couldn't help but feel a little moved.

"If he visits Dabao in the future, he will definitely be a virtuous and benevolent monarch." He Lianfeng looked at him and said to Fu Changting.

The expressionless Taoist was noncommittal, and glanced into the corner with his eyes lightly.Not only are there hidden changes in the city, but the small inn also seems not to be peaceful.

In the middle of the night, everything is quiet.A thin white mist rose from the ground, gently and slowly, like a snake wriggling wantonly on a beam, sneaking in silently through the cracks in the windows and doors.

"Dingling, Dingling, Dingling..." The panic bell hanging on the door beam rang crisply.

Someone came uninvited, an uninvited guest from the other side of the underworld.

Fu Changting suddenly opened his eyes and got up: "Bold and evil, don't show up quickly!" The palm of his left hand was turned over, and the blue light was shining, and the nine-day thunder and fire were impressively transported between his fingers.

Ghost fog, boundless.In a moment, it filled the whole room, and the white smoke diffused and wandered under the feet, in a silky, coquettish and erratic way.

"I heard that True Monarch Ziyang came down to help the world, subjugate demons and eliminate demons. When I saw him today, he was truly extraordinary." In the thick mist that could not be dispelled, someone chuckled.The mellow voice is near and far away, misty as if separated by thousands of rivers and mountains, real and close to the ear.

Silently, the bedroom door slowly opened. "Dingling! Dingling! Dingling!" The shocking bell vibrated loudly, and the ancient and dilapidated bell vibrated violently, shining a dazzling golden light.

The people in the inn were asleep, as if they couldn't hear at all.

The Taoist stood still.The thunder and fire in the palm jumped wildly, reflecting a pair of stern eyes into an ice blue color.

"Lonely and wild ghost, I take the liberty to invite you. It's really a last resort. I hope to invite Taoist priest Haihan." This is a young man who is also dressed as a Taoist priest. The mist is in the air, the Taoist robe is fluttering, and the dusty state does not seem to be like a ghost. But like a fairy.

"Han Yu, I have met the Taoist priest." After the mist, he bowed and bowed, his tone gentle, "my little sister has admired the real king's reputation for a long time, yearning day and night, tossing and turning. Now, the little sister is getting married soon. I am bold, and I would like to invite the Taoist priest to come to you Three days later, in the middle of the night, I went to the west city gate to salute outside, to comfort my little sister who had been infatuated with her in the past.”

The ghostly aura, the gloomy and cold ghostly aura intertwined, formed a pale smoke screen in front of Fu Changting.

"Shut up! Humans and ghosts have different paths, and the evil way invades each other. How can you allow you to cause trouble!" The Taoist's eyes were blazing cold, the surrounding sun was faint, and the righteousness of the sky swirled around. Pindao's men are ruthless."

He split his palm and swung it away, there was a thunderous sound, lightning flashed everywhere, and instantly the ghost fog in the room disappeared.

"Ahhh—" With a low cry, the ghost who called himself "Han Yu" quickly retreated and disappeared in a blink of an eye.

The wind picked up insects, and the sound of rustling leaves filled my ears again.From the front yard came the cry of the little grandson of the old shopkeeper who was awakened from a nightmare.

The frightening bell stopped abruptly, and hung motionless under the door, dilapidated and dim, like a light shadow cast by the moonlight on the wall.

Everything that happened just now left no trace like the dissipated mist.Fu Changting returned to the bed and continued to meditate.Look at the nose with the eyes, watch the heart with the nose, and the heart is like still water.

Early the next morning, Min Yi's recent prince knocked on the door, "Did the Taoist priest sleep well last night?"

Already accustomed to Fu Changting's taciturnity, Qin Lanxi didn't care about his indifferent face, and said, "The journey has been tiring these days, so I'm really sleepy. I fell asleep unconsciously last night. When I woke up, I was already tired." The sky is bright. It is really bad, if you go to war, if you are so careless, you will be attacked at night."

After drinking the tea that He Lianfeng handed over, he smiled and sighed: "I don't even remember, when was the last time I slept so comfortably. Helian, do you remember?"

He Lianfeng shook his head and said, "This subordinate forgot."

"I remember." He didn't know what to think of, and suddenly smiled narrowly.

He Lianfeng's bronzed face was full of confusion.Qin Lanxi stopped talking, grabbed the buns on the table, and went to tease the owner's little grandson: "Douzi, did you wet the bed again last night?"

"Not at all. Mo said that if he wets the bed again, he won't play with me anymore."

"Hahahahaha... Really? Whose pants are hanging in the backyard?"

Looking at his leisurely back, He Lianfeng frowned: "Is there anything weird?"

Fu Changting's tone was dull: "Little ghost, it's nothing to worry about."

He Lianfeng looked gloomy, watching him hesitate to speak.

The Taoist priest with a wooden face drank the soy milk quietly, and did not intend to speak again.

A breath that does not belong to the world is wandering in every corner of this small town.I can neither tell where it came from nor track where it is going.Sometimes it is obviously hovering in the nose, and it disappears with a gust of wind or a turn around.

At night, the mist filled the air.

The Taoist who was sitting in meditation suddenly stood up, and without waiting for the ghost to appear, the shining long sword in his hand pierced into the depths of the thick fog: "Nie Yi, you still dare to come!"

"Han Yu, please be merciful to the Taoist priest, and move to watch the ceremony. I will fulfill my little sister's long-cherished wish." Under the tip of the sword is a handsome and delicate face.The ghost lowered its head halfway, only raised its clear eyes slightly, and calmly looked at the heartless Taoist at the other end of the long sword, "After watching the ceremony, I wish to reward the Taoist priest with a generous gift..."

"You're full of nonsense!" Fu Changting had a firm heart, shouted sharply, and turned his palms forward again, "I will definitely not spare you this time!"

"Alas..." Under the azure blue fire, the ghost sighed sadly, and fled away, "At this time tomorrow night, I will disturb you later."

Fu Changting drew his sword and chased after him. On the long street, there was a cool breeze, and the inexplicable ghost fog and ghosts in the fog disappeared in a blink of an eye.

At midnight the next day, he really showed up as promised.She was dressed in a clean light gray Taoist robe, her long hair was combed neatly with a lotus crown, and a small beauty tip was exposed above her eyebrows.

"Is the Taoist really unwilling to agree?" Just like the previous two nights, he stood outside the door respectfully, with a faint helplessness on his face, "My little sister is really sincere to the Taoist. Please forgive me, come Go see her."

"Evil barrier, stop talking nonsense to confuse people." The cold-faced Taoist flatly refused.There was no wind in his sleeves, and he held the sword in his hand. Thunder and fire flickered in his left palm. Before he could finish speaking, he waved his palm and struck away, "Tao is Tao, and demons are demons. Humans and ghosts have different paths, and demons and Taos compete with each other. Righteousness, evilness, and goodness Evil, how can it be confused?"

"It turns out that in the eyes of the Taoist priest, people are all good, and ghosts are all evil." After receiving his palm and sword, Han Yu did not escape like the previous two times, but forcibly stopped in front of Fu Changting.

The Taoist's eyes were frosty, and there was another ball of flames in his palm.The ghost who came alone pursed his lips, looked back stubbornly, his face became paler under the bright thunder and fire: "If I say, there are good people among ghosts?"

"Why not?" Qin Lanxi asked incredulously.

Fu Changting sat upright, and said without hesitation, "Tao is Tao, and demons are demons. Tao promotes good, and ghosts do evil."

"Since there can be villains among human beings, why can't there be good ghosts among ghosts?" He is the emperor and star, with a heart of benevolence and virtue, and he is the world.

The stubborn Taoist tasted the bland steamed buns one by one, and remained silent.

The ghost said the same thing.

"Thousands of elephants, all living beings. Don't they all devote themselves to the Tao, have never hurt an ant, never done a wrong thing, never said a word of innocence? Then, where did the Jiangyang thief come from? How do you start? How do you explain Xiaoxiao’s treachery? Who is the cause of today’s turbulent world? Who created it? Ghosts? Demons? Demons? Demons are born from the heart. Since demons have no intentions, who are they born from heart of?"

He raised his chin high, eyes full of arrogance and disdain: "Punish the evil and promote the good, exorcise the evil and make the right? Huh, ordinary people murder and set fire, and prostitute their wives and daughters, you keep silent and watch with cold eyes. I, Han Yu, am just a lonely ghost. You have been frightened by the old and the weak, and you have never been fooled by the ignorance of the child. I sincerely invite you to make an objective ceremony. The Taoist priest just refuses, and draws his sword again and again. What is the reason? This is really what you said Good? Or, as I say, evil!"

Under the severe injury, the ghost's figure was swaying, and the corners of his lips were bleeding.Only a pair of eyes were burning with anger, and he stared at him without fear, and said his name word by word: "Fu Changting, you have killed all the ghosts in the world, you have never killed by mistake?"

wrong kill?The universe is bright and clear, and the principles of heaven are clear.What is wrong with treating evil with righteousness?

Frowning, the Taoist ignited thunder and made a gesture to strike.Han Yu didn't speak, but stared at him fiercely with wide eyes.Fu Changting suddenly realized that the ghost's pupils were so clear that there wasn't even a trace of foul smell in the ghost fog that filled the room.

Could it be... The palm of his hand paused in the air, engulfed in the power of thunder, Fu Changting hesitated, and let the ghost in front of him slowly fade away, and finally drifted away like smoke in front of his eyes.

Standing in front of the door, the Taoist's eyes are full of intricate eyes when he left.Disappointed, depressed, and a little bit sad...

Outside the West City Gate is an endless and wide official road.The setting sun is like blood, shining on the weeds by the roadside.After several years of melee, dilapidated scenes like this can be seen everywhere.If it weren't for the armored soldiers on the city tower who were still patrolling back and forth, the entire Qujiang City would be as silent as a dead city.

He Lianfeng glanced at the defenders on the edge of the city, and whispered to Qin Lanxi: "Based on the size of the defenders and our observations these days, it doesn't seem like there are large troops stationed here."

"It's clear that there is a cable report..." Qin Lanxi was puzzled.

He Lianfeng took another look, and said with certainty, "If there were a large army here, it would definitely not be like this."

"Where will the rumored troops go?" Seeing that He Lianfeng was silent, Qin Lanxi turned to look at the Taoist beside him, "Changting?"

The Taoist kept his face sullen from beginning to end, standing far away under the big locust tree not far from the city gate.

On a whim, Qin Lanxi said that he wanted to see the big locust tree outside the west gate.At this time, he finally lost his mind, grinned, and asked Fu Changting curiously: "There are also marriages in ghosts? Is it the same as in the human world?"

Before Fu Changting could answer, he was dragged away by the nervous He Lianfeng.

Seeing the playful scene of the two of them pulling one forward and the other retreating, a smile appeared unconsciously on Taoist's always solemn face.How does this look like the rumored general who has made great achievements in battle and the prince who is about to ascend the throne?

Looking back and pondering for a while, Fu Changting shook his head, put his fingers together, murmured, and drew an invisible barrier under the tree.Concentrate the righteousness of the whole body, and the ghost will not be able to detect him.

There is no moon tonight, and the night is like ink.A red light slowly floated in the distance.Dangling, trembling.But there is no one who clings to the lantern.Behind the eerie red light, there was soft music, and grotesque black shadows jumped out of the tightly closed city gate.A monkey playing the suona, a black bear beating on the flower drum, two wild boars carrying a big gong, and a brown-haired fox in the middle wearing an oversized robe, holding up a mallet, shaking his head and beating merrily.

The evil spirit is attacking people.The sergeants on both sides of the city gate stood upright, but lost their souls, turning a deaf ear to the weird scene in front of them.With a stiff face, he didn't even blink his eyes.

"The bride is invited." The sedan chair carried by four headless ghosts was dazzlingly red.In front of the sedan chair, a deer spirit with red flowers on its head came out crookedly.

Two figures, one red and one mysterious, appeared out of thin air.Han Yu no longer dressed as a Taoist priest.He was wearing a black robe, his long hair was combed back and tied loosely with a headband of the same color.The bride was covered in a head-to-toe shade of red, covered in a hijab.

On such a night, surrounded by a crowd of monsters, no matter the wedding dress or the sedan chair, they are all so red and dazzling.

Fu Changting saw Han Yu holding the bride's hand, and asked a few words.The bride nodded, and immediately walked towards the welcoming team.

"The auspicious time has come, get on the sedan chair!" Zhang Zijing hurriedly shouted again.

On the ground of "Mili Ma La", the music was loud, and the out-of-key joy was played with twists and turns.

Suddenly, the bride who had already lifted the car curtain turned around.Fu Changting's expression tightened, but he saw her raise her hand and half-pull her hijab, revealing her snow-white chin and brightly painted red lips.With a sweet smile, he was facing the locust tree here, and Fu Changting under the tree.

Fu Changting was shocked, and turned to look at Han Ji over there.The ghost dressed in black still had that dignified and gentle face, clasped his fists with both hands, bowed his head and bowed deeply to him.

When he got up, the upright Taoist could clearly see the smile flickering across his lips, proud and cunning.