Talk about the world of mortals in detail

To be honest, Taoist Xue has traveled all over the country for many years. Although most of the time he just did rituals for a living, he has seen a lot of evil things.

I have seen people who are simply chasing evil spirits, and I have also seen people who are haunted by ghosts, but this is the first time that Taoist Xue was frightened just by looking at a person.

Guan Xinrui looked at the Taoist at the foot of the eaves. The yellow-gray coarse robe was washed a little white, and the gray and white square pattern of broken hexagrams was buckled outside the robe. He had a fly whisk in one hand and a compass in the other. He just stared blankly at this side, as if he was touched by his own. Guanwei was frightened.

Of course, it is also possible that he was frightened by the government officials. After all, the two government officials had already held down each other's shoulders and grabbed each other's arms.

"Hey, don't be rude, let this Taoist go."

"Uh yes!"

The two government officials quickly let go of their hands. Xue Daoren also bit his tongue harder at this moment. The slight pain made him sober up. Looking at the county magistrate again, he seemed to be much better.

The feeling of that meeting no longer seemed to exist, but Xue Daoren understood that it was not an illusion.

fear!

Fear has been deeply rooted in Xue Daoren's heart. Just the moment of a startled glance made him know that he had encountered something he couldn't understand today. Looking at the county magistrate who seemed to be normal at this moment, this thought was even more intense in his heart. Too bad.

This is something you can’t handle on your own!

Taoist Xue hurriedly bowed slightly, trying his best to maintain restraint, but in fact, his arms under the Taoist clothes still trembled slightly from time to time.

"I am sorry that I cannot salute while holding a magic weapon in my hand."

Guan Xinrui nodded gently with a smile on his face.

"The Taoist Master was invited back by my wife. He can move around our county office as he pleases, but he is not allowed to go to the prison area, and he is not allowed to disturb the work of officials in various government offices."

"Thank you, Lord County Lord. I don't dare to disturb you, so I'll leave first!"

"Well, go ahead!"

Guan Xinrui showed a very generous look. After Xue Taoist thanked him, he wanted to leave. The two government servants around him also saluted Guan Xinrui, and then after the other party nodded, they hurried to follow the Taoist priest who had left in front.

When the three people there were farther away, Guan Xinrui stopped smiling, shook his head and walked back to the study. He was just pretending to be a ghost.

Before arriving at the desk, Guan Xinrui looked at the documents on the desk and smiled again.

On the other side, although Taoist Xue was walking, his steps were not unpleasant. The two government officials behind him even had to jog two steps from time to time to keep up.

After passing through the arch over there and walking down the corridor for a while, Taoist Xue looked at the compass in his hand out of the corner of his eye and gently wiped his forehead with his sleeve.

Now that I'm here, I feel much better.

The next two government officials also followed him at this moment.

"You are a Taoist, that is, my family has a big belly, otherwise you will not be able to eat and walk around!"

"Yes, you are lucky!"

When Taoren Xue turned around, his expression had changed, and he nodded in agreement.

"Yes, yes, the two gentlemen are right. Thanks to your indifference, I didn't listen to your kind words and almost made a big mistake!"

Saying this, the two government officials looked a little better.

"This is like a human saying!"

"I would like to ask you two police officers, are there any major cases recently?"

"Why do you ask?"

"Oh, Pindao has always had great respect for public figures. Today, I saw that the county magistrate and several others are all dignified and elegant, so I wanted to hear more about your style in handling cases."

If you want to eat your own rice, being able to speak well is a basic condition. It is important to be strong, but even if you have no ability, you can still get enough as long as you are clever with your words. Taoist Xue understands this very well.

Just now I was in a hurry to search, but now Taoren Xue's starting point has changed, so he naturally talks to more people.

It can be said that so far, the only person in the entire county government that makes Xue Daoren feel problematic is the county magistrate Guan Xinrui.

Based on Xue Daoren's own inference, it was possible that he had caused some injustice and aroused resentment to bring about retribution, but he knew that similar inquiries were a sign of self-deception.

The feeling just now was really, really hard to describe.

Taoist Xue may have heard of Long Wei but has never really faced it, so he certainly doesn't know. What's more, what he felt just now was pure Long Wei.

As soon as noon arrived, Taoist Xue went to the dining hall with the Yamen servants, where he was treated to a lunch.

The meal consisted of meat and vegetables and a bowl of soup. Xue Daoren kept recalling the feeling of being in the county government just now. He felt a little bit overwhelmed by the food, but he kept moving his hands and forced himself to eat.

There was only a bowl of soup left at the end. Taoist Xue looked at his face reflected in the soup with oily beads. Suddenly, his heart moved, and he took out a small handful of copper coins and scattered them on the table.

"Wow!"

The copper coins were scattered, and Taoist Xue looked confused. Then he changed his mind, took out one of the copper coins, replaced it with a Hongxing Tongbao, and then put away the copper coins and scattered them on the table.

"Wow!"

The copper coins fell on the table again. Taoist Xue's face changed slightly, and a trace of panic appeared in his eyes. He quickly picked up all the coins and drank the whole bowl of soup in one go.

After lunch, around noon, Daoren Xue was taken to the garden in the backyard of the official residence and walked along the corridor, where the county magistrate's wife and maid Qiao'er were waiting.

One of the two women was sitting and the other was standing, looking at the Taoist who was walking over. The other woman seemed to be still thinking about things while walking.

"Hey, Director Xue, you have been in the yamen all morning. I heard that you almost hit the master. Did you find anything?"

Qiaoer asked the question first, which also brought Daoren Xue back to his senses, who had already walked closer. He looked at the Yamen who were following him, and then looked ahead. The maid looked at him angrily, and Mrs. Guan had a look on her face. Expectations.

Taoist Xue frowned slightly, but after careful consideration he shook his head.

"Oh, I'm so ashamed. I've been searching in the house for half a day, but I haven't found any filth. My wife is blessed, and your Excellency has outstanding official ethics. Maybe I've misunderstood."

"Humph, my wife has nothing to do, but you, a Taoist priest, are making a fuss out of a molehill!"

Qiaoer said something, and Taoren Xue also handed over his hand to express his apology.

"Miss Qiao'er has taught you the right lesson. I will be careful in my words and deeds from now on. I feel very ashamed today. I hope Madam will forgive me!"

Taoist Xue gave in, not only because of the feeling he had when he saw the county magistrate before, but also because of the divination he had just had while eating.

When manpower is limited, self-knowledge is a valuable quality, Taoren Xue convinced himself in his heart.

Moreover, Taoist Xue probably knew that Mrs. Guan would not blame herself too much.

Sure enough, when Taoist Xue said these words, Mrs. Liu just frowned, but still spoke.

"Since there's nothing to do, that's fine, Taoist Master, don't mind."

"Thank you madam for your generosity. If nothing happens, I will leave."

Taoist Xue bowed, then turned and left. He only took a few steps when he was stopped again.

"Wait a moment!"

Mrs. Liu stood up, and Taoist Xue had no choice but to turn around.

"Ma'am, is there anything else?"

Mrs. Liu handed Qiaoer a piece of silver.

"The Taoist Master has been busy in the county government all morning. Although he couldn't find anything, he has reassured me that he can't ask the Taoist Master to be busy in vain. This is a small thought, and I hope the Taoist Master will accept it!"

Qiaoer took the silver and walked to Taoist Xue. When he handed the money out, Taoist Xue was unwilling to extend his hand, causing the former to glare at him.

"What, is it too little?"

"Well, of course not. I just feel guilty and dare not accept it."

"Hmph, just take it if you want it, don't you want more?"

Qiao'er said, seeing the Taoist clenching his hands in front of him, he threw the money directly into the yellow bag carried by the Taoist's side, and then walked back.

Taoist Xue raised his head and looked at Mrs. Liu, and could only bow again.

"Thank you ma'am."

With just one glance, Taoist Xue knew that it was one tael of silver, which was not too much for a wealthy family, but quite a lot for ordinary people.

"You guys see the Taoist priest out of the house."

"yes!"

Taoist Xue put away the gift and left with the yamen servant. After walking a dozen steps and looking back at the corridor, Mrs. Liu was sitting on the railing again, chatting and laughing with her maid Qiao'er.

"well"

With a sigh, Daoren Xue stopped.

"Hey, Taoist Master, let's go!" "Did you leave something behind?"

The two government officials looked at the Taoist beside them, and saw the latter turning around and walking back quickly, while the two government officials quickly followed.

Of course Mrs. Liu and Qiao'er over there also saw the Taoist turning back, and soon, Taoist Xue returned to the two women.

Before anyone could ask, Taoist Xue took out a small stack of talismans from the cloth bag he carried with him.

"Mrs. Guan, these talismans are carefully refined by poor Taoists. They have traveled with me everywhere, and they have received many offerings and blessings along with them. They are by no means comparable to ordinary things."

With that said, Taoist Xue took out another cloth bag, stuffed half of the talismans into the bag, grabbed half of the talismans in his hand, and handed them to Mrs. Liu together.

"Mrs. Guan, carry this bag with you and never leave it except when taking a bath. These talismans are posted on your bed, doors and windows, and the most important thing is!"

Taoist Xue approached Mrs. Liu.

"Please Madam, please go back to your parents' house to stay for a while!"

Mrs. Liu stared blankly at Taoist Xue, while Qiaoer came over to block him.

"You are so rude, stay away!"

Xue Daoren took a few steps back, and the Yamen servant was beside him. It was inconvenient to say more, so he could only bow his hands again.

"Mrs. Guan, if it is inconvenient for you to return to your parents' home, you must carry this bag with you. Also, you are not allowed to have sex these days. Remember this! Rong Pindao will think of a solution!"

Mrs. Liu held the talisman and the cloth bag in her hand and stared blankly at the Taoist who came back and gave serious instructions. Then the other party turned and left again, his steps still very fast.

"This guy is really a weirdo"

Qiao'er said this, looked at the charm in Madam's hand, and subconsciously added.

"But it seems to be quite serious. Madam, we have just returned from our parents' home, so we shouldn't go back again."

Mrs. Liu shook her head and looked down at the thing in her hand.

On the other hand, Daoren Xue walked faster and faster. When he arrived outside the county government office, he said hello to the government officials and left quickly. It was not until he left the county government office for a while and stood at the intersection of the street that he relaxed slightly.

At this time, Dao Xue realized that he had been feeling depressed in the county government office just now.

No matter what, Taoist Xue has made up his mind at this moment. He must find a way to fight to see what is causing trouble!

As if to encourage himself, Taoren Xue said to himself.

"How can we, who are students of Taoism, back down so easily!"

After muttering to himself, Taoist Xue left quickly to make some preparations.

And just under the eaves of a shop at the corner of this street, a white-haired old man was sitting there, fanning himself with a cattail leaf fan.

"Hey, he's still somewhat responsible, but sir, he seems to have mixed up something, right?"

The old man smiled.

"It will become clear later."

Based on Daoren Xue's first sense, he really confused the content of Liu's nightmare with the feeling of seeing Guan Xinrui.