Cha Wenbin picked this small mountain ridge for Madame Wang, which is what they call the ancestral mountain. The foot of the mountain is surrounded by a small stream, and the terrain is undulating and flat. Although it cant be said to be a small dragon, at least its more than a hundred times better than other places.
It is said that when people from the underworld come to the world of the living, they must pass through a certain path, which is the dwelling place of the dead, also known as the tomb. As for whether Zhang Wenbin has seen a zombie or not, he probably hasnt either. In his words, so-called zombies are just evil spirits that do not want to leave their bodies after death, forming a state of pseudo-life. In modern society, cremation is more prevalent, and with one fire, its naturally impossible to become a zombie. However, the house where he lives still exists, this is his home, and the money and offerings burned by his relatives are also sent to the underworld through this small window.
This burning of paper money is also about being sincere or not, the sincerely burned paper money can be received by loved ones below, while those that are not sincere will mostly be taken away by some wild ghosts, so in the future when worshiping ancestors, one should still be a bit more sincere.
Cha Wenbin ran to the mountain in the middle of the night, waiting for Madame Wang to come out from inside. The Yin House is actually the gate that people pass through after death to enter the underworld. Those who died in the wilderness naturally became lonely ghosts and wild demons because they didnt have a door to enter.
Its indeed a land of good fortune, Cha Wenbin sat on the ground, gazing at the stars in the sky, always feeling that something was off, but never knowing where to start. Tonight, he intended to intercept Officer Yinchai and ask him clearly why he took away someone who shouldnt have been taken from this small village.
At the time of Zi, Cha Wenbin sprinkled a thin layer of white lime powder around the grave and placed seven mirrors around himself. The position of each mirror was carefully arranged to reflect the corresponding North Dipper star in the sky at the exact moment of Zi. As everyone knows, the Earth is moving, so calculating this subtle time difference requires great skill. Tonight, only he came up the mountain, if he didnt set up such a grand formation, what if his family didnt recognize him as a Taoist disciple? Wouldnt that be a disaster?
After arranging the mirror, Cha Wenbin took out paper money and scattered it around the tomb. This money is tonights toll. To intercept the yin messenger, one must use both soft and hard tactics. The soft tactic is money, while the hard tactic is the formation and the tools in his hand. With two hands prepared, everything will be easy to handle later. He has always been one who does not fight without being fully prepared.
After all this, another incense stick was lit in front of Wang Furens grave. Sitting in the circle surrounded by mirrors, he waited quietly. Suddenly, the incense stick flickered brightly for a moment before quickly returning to normal. This subtle change naturally did not escape Cha Wenbins notice. Just as he closed his eyes for a moment, the seven stars of the Big Dipper in the sky arranged themselves in order on the corresponding seven mirrors, shining down on Cha Wenbin surrounded in the middle, making him look somewhat pale.
The two bailiffs in white clothes, naturally, saw Wangs wife walking over with them. They were used to seeing strange things on the road and looked at a Taoist priest who was respectfully bowing and waiting ahead. The two bailiffs also stopped.
"Who is blocking the way ahead?"
"The little path leads under the Zhengyang Gate, where the head of the Orthodox Heavenly Master Zhang Wenbin has been waiting for a long time to pay his respects to the two honorable gentlemen from the underworld." After finishing speaking, he made another bow.
The two yin spirits obviously had no interest in this little Taoist, glanced at him and made a gesture to leave.
Zha Wenbin didnt move, he just stretched out his hand to block the way: "Two gentlemen of the Yin and Yang Bureau, please wait a moment. I have something to ask for, I dont dare to delay your official business, so...". After finishing speaking, he pointed to the pile of spirit money again, indicating that this was the toll.
The two yin generals were also greedy for wealth, they exchanged a glance, and with a swift grab, they unceremoniously took the money. With a fierce glare at Zhang Wenbin, "Dont block your grandfathers way, or else well take you down together!"
Cha Wenbin still didnt speak, and made a please gesture with his hand. The two men, who were walking with an air of superiority, took a step forward, but as soon as they reached Cha Wenbins side, they pulled Wang Furen back a step. However, it was already too late. The light from the Big Dipper Array suddenly intensified, surrounding a copper button in the center. It was clear that these two men had just entered the array...
Zha Wenbin was afraid that he couldnt hold back the two of them, so he used the great seal of Mao Mountains ancestor to create an array eye. Before this incense stick finished burning, not to mention these two yin messengers, even Ox Head and Horse Face came, they would have to wait quietly until the time dispersed before they could come out.
Although the two yin messengers did not know who Cha Wenbin was, the copper plaque in front of them was indeed the authentic and only one of its kind, the great seal of Maoshan Sect. Maoshan was known for its reputation in killing evil demons and monsters, which they naturally understood. They put down their haughty attitude and made a bow to Cha Wenbin, showing respect.
Cha Wenbin nodded in understanding, then returned a courtesy and smiled: "Im afraid it cant be helped, otherwise it would be difficult to keep the two of you here. Please forgive me, after this matter is over, I will send a small gift as an apology for this rude behavior!"
This is giving them a way out, this person is good at communicating, money is still the king, "What does the immortal ask about?"
Cha Wenbin looked at the empty-eyed Madame Wang, then turned his head and said: "Two officials, I have a doubt. This Madame Wang is clearly not yet old, why was she taken away?"
Two men with a sullen expression, seemingly reluctant to answer, Cha Wenbin was not a kind person either. Previously, his own daughter had suffered a calamity and he already had a deep-seated hatred. Today, he seemed well-prepared, and subconsciously touched the Seven Star Sword in his hand, and for an instant, that aura seemed to intensify once more...
As for this ghost, its actually more sensible than humans. At this time, Cha Wenbin has fallen into their trap and cant help but listen to them. One of them spoke up, "Immortal Dao, dont blame us two, its really the will of heaven. Madame Wangs lifespan is not yet exhausted, but this village must have seven deaths this month! Madame Wang happened to be in a state of taboos that day and coincidentally met with my brother and me, it was just her fate to die!"
"Heavens will? What is heavens will? Obviously, it was you two who colluded to take my soul away, and yet you still dont know what kind of evil deeds youre going to do! Using the banner of heavens will to recklessly commit atrocities outside, do I really not dare to take action?" As he spoke, he drew out the Seven Star Treasure Sword, pointing it straight ahead.
Cha Wenbin dared to be so presumptuous, naturally he had his reasons. This life and death are determined by fate, but they must also follow the rules. Madame Wang was destined for great wealth and nobility, how could she possibly encounter such a great calamity? And there were no evil spirits luring her soul away. He was convinced that it was the doing of these two yin messengers, because the collection was so swift, if it werent for them taking action, other things he should have been able to block.
This momentum, Cha Wenbin is going to defy the heavens? In fact, he doesnt have the guts either. Although he has some tricks up his sleeve, his master died too early, and he only learned a bit of superficial knowledge, plus some leftover books, self-studied for so many years. Dealing with a few stray ghosts is no problem, but the one in front of him is a yin messenger! According to our human way of speaking, youre just an ordinary person whos studied legwork kung fu for a few years going up against two regular soldiers from a special forces unit, how can you not feel a little intimidated? However, with this array, at this moment, he has the upper hand psychologically. Losing momentum is losing half the battle, and his opponent is a cunning and crafty true spirit of the ghost realm!
Zha Wenbins move was indeed effective, and the two of them exchanged a glance, as if they had made up their minds. They bit their lips: "The Heavenly Path is unaware that the three realms reincarnation cycle should follow its own rules, but there are some calamities that are not within the three realms. Its not our intention for Wang Zhuang to die seven people, its just fate. The seven people in Wang Zhuang were all substitutes for death from neighboring villages. We can only say this much, and we hope Mr. will show mercy!"
This conversation made Zha Wenbins heart skip a beat, what kind of existence is the will of heaven that transcends the three realms?
This is actually what we usually do when we have our fortunes told, the fortune teller tells us many things, some of which are accurate and some not. Usually they get it right at first but not later on. The will of heaven beyond the three realms can be discerned by those who cultivate their whole lives, what kind of state is that? Even Cha Wenbin, who thought he had read a lot of classics, heard this for the first time and fell into deep contemplation...
But reality soon made him unable to think, watching the incense stick almost burn out, Yin Cha accompanied him for nothing, Xu Nu promised to go back and take good care of his parents, Yin Cha nodded: "Tonights conversation, a lifetime is not allowed to reveal, otherwise after death...", Zhang Wenbin nodded in agreement, put away the big seal, lifted the formation, and sent off the two guests, a gust of wind blew out the last inch of ash from the incense stick, also blowing Zhang Wenbin into the depths of Taoism...
After going down the mountain, he burned some incense at the village entrance, which was considered a benefit for the yin and yang. Looking up at the starry sky, Zha Wenbin had a new understanding of the depth of Taoism for the first time. Only by transcending the three realms can one truly understand the will of heaven. The word "Tian" is not easy to grasp. From ancient times to the present, many people have practiced Taoism, and some may spend their entire lives pursuing this heavenly path. Zha Wenbin, who had fallen into deep thought, actually fell asleep right there.
That night, he had a dream in which his daughter was waving at him. This was the second time he had dreamed of her since she drowned. In the dream, his daughter told him that she was very cold and uncomfortable with water bubbles all over her body, and asked Zhang Wenbin to save her. Not far away from her stood a beast, staring at her from afar.
"The Hooked Mount... has a beast, its body is like a sheeps, with a human face; its eyes are under its armpits, it has tiger teeth and human nails. Its cry is like that of an infant. It is called the Hua Xie. It eats humans." Guo Pu annotated: "It is greedy and gluttonous, eating people without being full, but also harming itself. This is what is depicted on the Xia Ding, referred to in Zuo Zhuan as the Taotie."
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