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  The Kong family invited the master back to do the law again, and early in the morning they slaughtered pigs and sheep, steamed buns and made rice cakes, bustling with activity. Several opera troupes were invited from the county, and a stage was set up in the Kong family's large courtyard, hanging red decorations, and inviting guests from house to house, saying that last time it wasn't done, this time make up for it.

  Many people came to watch the excitement, the opera troupe sang "Zhong Kui Catches Ghosts", the Zhong Kui on stage was a typical Huayuanbao, with a red middle and white and black mixed together, looking ferocious. The people below watched the commotion, in the corner of the stage, a person wrapped in a black cloth sat quietly with their eyes closed, from morning to noon they hadn't moved, according to what the master's people said, this big show had to be sung all the way until midnight, three opera troupes sang this one play together, without stopping in between.

  The Hong village has not been so lively for many years. Everyone had given out red envelopes, but the Kong family's matter was not settled. Today is considered as Old Man Kong treating everyone to a meal, so all the villagers naturally came. There were good wine and dishes on the table, everyone was drinking and toasting each other, while Old Man Kong went from table to table apologizing and making amends.

  The dishes have gone through five flavors, the wine has gone through three rounds, and Old Kong stood in the middle and began to speak: "Fellow villagers and elders, I, Old Kong, was slow to entertain you last time. Today, I've prepared wine and opera performances just to invite everyone to have a good time."

  A sparse applause rose from the audience, everyone knew that there was no free lunch in this world. How could Old Kong, who was more cunning than a monkey, make a losing deal? They were just waiting for him to reveal his next trick.

  As expected, after drinking a glass of wine, the old man said: "During the day, everyone will watch plays and drink wine, the play won't stop, the wine won't stop. Today we're having a flowing banquet. In the evening, there will be a notice posted, please ask those who need to go home to rest early. As for those who stay behind, I, Kong Lao Da, kindly request that everyone lend a hand, don't work in vain, each person gets one big red nine plus two bottles of Du Kang." After finishing speaking, he made a fist and bowed to the four directions, his expression was exactly like a stingy nouveau riche.

  Someone below the platform shouted: "You're showing off, you have something to do with Confucius, why be so polite? If every household does things like this in the future, won't they all go bankrupt?"

  "The hospitality is not good, the hospitality is not good." Old Kong continued to fawn and clear his throat before continuing: "My ancestral tomb has been neglected for many years. Last time, I wanted to ask everyone to help me tidy it up together, but unfortunately, something unexpected happened and it was delayed. Today, I invited Mr. to come and he calculated that my old man's face is thin, likes lively scenes, so he wants to invite everyone who can come to help gather some people and make him look good, so he can sleep soundly..."

  At his call, the old woman brought over a piece of paper. Kong read from it: "After dinner, the following people can withdraw: all females please withdraw, males under 16 years old please withdraw, those born in the year of the cow, dragon, sheep, or dog please withdraw, those who have had a death in the family within the past two years please withdraw, and those over 45 years old please withdraw."

  As soon as this condition was mentioned, the scene below became lively. Everyone looked at each other, and on one table, they were all calculating who met the criteria and who didn't. After a rough count, it seemed that four-fifths of them would have to be eliminated, leaving mostly young and strong people. However, both Old Xia's father and son met the requirements. Old Xia was not interested in joining the commotion, and Autumn Stone Comrade had no interest either. But unexpectedly, Old Kong came over and grabbed Old Xia's hand, saying: "Sixth Master is a righteous person, fair and just." He even lifted his arm, which was still wrapped in thick gauze, and said with a red face: "Last time Sixth Master scolded me, it was right to scold me. I, Old Kong, admit defeat. In our Hong Village, I only acknowledge Sixth Master..."

  This time, Xia Lao Liu knew he couldn't get away with it. You killed someone and still boasted about it, Xia Lao Liu looked at his gloomy son and could only sigh and swallow his anger. He got up, clasped his fists and said: "Tonight, whoever can help will lend a hand, Kong Lao Da isn't easy to deal with either. Thinking of being a filial son and grandson, we people from Hong Village should show some respect."

  It was like this until evening, and everyone's heart was still happy...

  The scene was set at seven o'clock, and except for a few helpers who were still finishing up, everyone else in the courtyard was waiting. The Kong family members wore white mourning clothes made of hemp, with straw ropes tied around their waists. At the front, Old Man Kong held a memorial portrait. The opera troupe didn't idle either, starting to play and sing, with the lead actor, Zhong Kui, jumping and singing while running around the courtyard in all directions, stomping his feet non-stop. A few mischievous boys hid in the corners, sneaking peeks before being dragged away by their families, who pinched their ears and scolded: "You little troublemaker, what are you looking at? Don't you know that's Zhong Kui catching ghosts?" As they were dragged away, the children cried out, accompanied by the sounds of cymbals, drums, and opera singing.

  It was after nine o'clock that the black-haired man who had been sitting on the stage with his eyes closed for a whole day finally stood up. This person was Ba Qianli, and it was unclear whether he had sat for too long or hadn't eaten all day, but when he got up, he stumbled and almost fell over, causing everyone to burst out laughing.

  Kong Lao Da hastily stepped forward, but Bai Qian Li took out a whip that was over a foot long, with a golden body. He swung it at Kong Lao Da's body and shouted "Pa" as he whipped him severely, causing Kong Lao Da to cry out in pain. Just as he was about to ask something, another whip came swinging from the front, and he hastily shouted: "The Jade Emperor has decreed, the divine whip of the five elements, metal wood water fire earth, thunder wind rain lightning, the divine whip strikes lightly, with a burst of electric light, urgent like an imperial order, decree!"

  Another "slap", and the hemp garment on Kong's chest suddenly opened a gap, presumably with severe internal injuries, gritting his teeth in pain, tears and snot streaming down.

  "This hundred thousand li is not for him to call out, he stepped forward and grabbed Kong Lao Da, pressing him to the ground with his left foot, and trampled him to the ground, saying: "The body hair is given by parents, when the father has difficulties, the son comes to bear it. Thirty-six injury gates, every gate hurts people, are you prepared?"

  "Sir, what play are we performing? I didn't hear you say you'd hit me like this beforehand..."

  "Bang" another whip came down, the people below the stage dared not speak, and those on the stage opened their mouths like ghosts crying. This momentum has never been seen in western Zhejiang, where most folk funerals are just going through the motions, mainly relying on talismans and spells. Who would have thought that they would come and beat the host's family half to death? It's because people here don't know that Baqianli is from the Lushan Sect, this sect does things with one word: "cruel"!

  In the teachings of the Zhushan Sect, this is called "extracting injuries". What does it mean? They believe that after a person dies, they will be punished in the underworld for the so-called "36 types of injury gates" such as "heavenly injury", "earthly injury", "water injury", "fire injury", "knife injury", "hanging injury", and "falling injury". These are all forms of torture in hell that must be endured to atone for past sins. Only by undergoing "extracting injuries" can the deceased avoid suffering from various "injury gates" in the underworld, and their descendants will live in peace. The best way to do this is to have the eldest son take on the punishment in their place.

  Kong Lao Da is now in a predicament, unable to get out of this situation. This person was invited by himself, and beforehand, there was no explanation, he was suddenly beaten half to death for no reason. Now if you stop, it's estimated that Kong Lao Da will never be able to hold his head up again, and will be ridiculed to death. If not, who knows how many more lashes this old life of his can withstand...

  "You'd better be prepared!" With another heavy kick, Ba Qianli pressed Kong Lao Da's face onto the stage, and he was secretly crying out in anguish. At this point, even if he were to die, he had to continue with the play, so he stretched out his hand and gestured: "Father, I'm unfilial, I've caused you suffering, your son will take your place!" After finishing speaking, he closed his eyes, preparing for another round of beating. But Ba Qianli stopped instead, gently pulling him up and saying: "The wound has been opened, the heir is in position..."

  Little did they know, this great play has just begun...

  That Hongcun put on such a big show, and it attracted quite a few people to watch. Although the notice was posted that certain people needed to stay away, who wouldn't want to come take a look after hearing that Kong Lao Da had been beaten up like that? These people who love to watch the commotion never think it's too much trouble, not just from Hongcun, but even from several neighboring villages. The courtyard was packed, with no room to stand, so some people climbed onto the walls, and the more daring ones even climbed trees. The scene was truly: "Friends on the mountain, friends in the trees, hello..."

  The news spread to Wulipu, and Cha Wenbin was at home, staring blankly at the wall all day. Ye Qiu wasn't much better off. Only Baozi couldn't stay still, wandering around everywhere. After receiving the news that there would be a big show in Hongcun, Baozi rushed back home and dragged Cha Wenbin to go with him.

  "Let's go, let's go to Hong Village, I heard a Taoist priest has come and is driving the old cow crazy, we should also go take a look."

  Cha Wenbin wasn't one for excitement, and he had never been enthusiastic about such things. However, that day Ye Qiu unexpectedly showed support for the fatty's idea, and also suggested: "These past two days I've felt like something is going to happen."

  Fatso was most afraid of Ye Qiu, who seemed to have a kind of innate precognitive ability. "Whatever it is, don't spout nonsense, I've never heard anything good come out of your mouth."

  Ye Qiu also ignored him and just said to Cha Wenbin: "Go take a look at him, I think he might not be doing too well."

  "Are you referring to Little Yi?" Cha Wenbin blurted out, but he immediately changed his words: "Oh, Qiu Shi, then go take a look."

  "What the heck is wrong with you, what's with Autumn Stone, calling Xiaoyi, damn it, obviously just one person but must come up with such a crappy name, isn't that intentionally trying to confuse us two?"

  Zha Wenbin was speechless, he knew it would be hard to explain to the fatty, but if Xiao Yi really had something going on, then he would still be the first one to go up. Just now Ye Qiu's words had already stirred up a small ripple in his heart, that uneasy emotion suddenly surged up, could it be that he really was in trouble?

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