Please call me Huanxian

Chapter 2 That thing is making a big noise
The round-faced man was even more happy when he saw the little Taoist priest being humble. A man with real ability would not talk big words. He only had the half bucket of water hanging around and said, "I'm Yu Decai, haven't you asked the Taoist Priest for his name yet?"

"The cultivation of the minor path is shallow and there is no path name. The lay people just call me Taoist Xu."

Xu Yuanchang spoke unhurriedly, calmly and appropriately.

After the greetings, Yu Decai whispered: "My house is in the east end of the town. In recent days, there are occasional strange noises in the backyard at night. The two guard dogs... don't dare to go to the backyard no matter how hard they drive them away.

"The nursing staff all said that the backyard felt spooky, maybe because of something dirty.

"The day before yesterday, I asked Taoist Jia from the town to do it, but it still remains the same. Taoist Jia asked me to ask Gao Ming to do it again. He didn't dare to do it anymore for fear of angering evil spirits, so Yu took the liberty to invite me and hoped that the Taoist Master would be merciful."

Xu Yuanchang noticed that there were people looking around at the street shops on both sides, giving instructions and talking in low voices, with expressions of watching the excitement. It was obvious that the story of rich man Yu's house being haunted had spread in the town, and he asked in a low voice: "In addition to the spookiness in the backyard, there are also strange noises. Besides, are there any family members who are sick, or poultry and livestock harmed?"

"That's not true. After the accident, I arranged for my family to return to the countryside."

Yu Decai wiped the fine cold sweat from his forehead.

The huge house turned into a haunted house in an instant.

Even if he wanted to sell it, the idle people in the town who were watching the joke would make his wish come true.

Xu Yuanchang knew in his heart that it was not a sinister act, otherwise he would not dare to take on fatal business that was beyond the scope of his business. He said: "Let me go and observe. If it can be solved, I will take action to resolve it."

Yu Decai hurriedly reached out to invite him, but he was worried that he would encounter a charlatan who had no ability and talked nonsense.

Previously, a servant reported that a Taoist priest was passing through the town. He was dubious and wanted to see it with his own eyes.

Arriving at the east end of the town, Xu Yuanchang followed Mr. Yu into the Gaomen compound. After a brief inspection, he found that the old house had been renovated. The eaves, corners, colonnades and walkways exuded an old-fashioned atmosphere.

There are yellow symbols posted all over the doors, windows and walls, showing that the writing was written by more than one person.

The third time I entered the yard, I looked carefully and walked for a long time.

Seven or eight servants guarding the courtyard hugged their master and followed curiously to the moon gate of the backyard, but they all stopped.

Xu Yuanchang walked through the rockery of flowers and plants. The sun was shining brightly at noon. Following the vague feeling of yin energy, he walked to the innermost courtyard wall and glanced at the curved water pond about two feet long.

The water surface reflects the blue sky, giving people a unique and profound feeling.

There is an exquisite wooden pavilion standing by the water, with an old stone base and new paint on the fence. The word "Chua Yue" is written on the lintel of the pavilion. It is beautiful and beautiful, as if it was made by a woman.

After walking around the pool and the wooden pavilion twice, Xu Yuan grew up and guessed where the evil thing was hiding, so he explored it carefully.

They called the rich man Yu, the guardian and others, and after questioning for a while, they learned that it was the second day of February. The mud in the pond was excavated, the pavilion lintels and plaques were replaced, and the soil was turned over in many places in the garden and flower seeds were planted.

"On February 2, the dragon raises its head and knocks on the beams to attract money. It means a good year and the beginning of spring."

Xu Yuanchang sang an ancient folk song, looked at Rich Man Yu, and said: "On the second day of February, how can you easily break ground and replace the plaque in your back garden? This will ruin the family's luck and attract external evil."

Yu Decai's face turned pale. He happened to go to the countryside that day to attend a community festival. He had heard that the second day of February was somewhat particular. He said nervously: "It's a little girl who is confused and doesn't know the taboos. She asked the servants to move the pond and dig out mud to make flower fertilizer. Please also ask the Taoist priest. Use magic to remedy the situation, and I will be rewarded generously."

He curled his neck, glanced around again, and whispered: "Please also take away the foreign evil."

Like a thief, he is afraid that the dirty thing will listen to him.

Xu Yuanchang looked solemn and said, "Let's talk after we get out."

In my heart, I have also changed my view of the original owner. Apart from being cowardly and afraid of getting into trouble, he is also smart and thoughtful. With his diligent hands and feet, he goes out to follow the Taoist priests and Taoist boys and learns a lot of things.

After he practiced finding Qi, his perception greatly improved, and he was able to apply what he had learned.

After walking out of the backyard, Yu Decai felt relieved and sent his servants to make tea and serve cakes. He used insinuations to find out about Taoist Xu's fees, otherwise he would feel uneasy. As the old saying goes, "It's easier to invite gods than to send them away." Offending a Taoist priest who knows magic is more troublesome than attracting external evil into the house. Small disasters are endless and impossible to prevent, so the price must be negotiated in advance.

Xu Yuanchang gave a price range and promised that if the spell was not successful, he would not take any money.

Yu Decai chuckled and said hurriedly, "Where, where? Please let the Taoist priest do something for you." He politely invited him to the front hall for tea.

Xu Yuanchang wrote down a list of items that needed to be purchased, and asked Rich Master Yu to tell his servants to go shopping on the street quickly, and then sat down to drink tea and chat. He had seen and heard in two generations, and he was very familiar with the ways of the world and could handle it calmly.

In less than an hour, all the necessary items were available.

He and Rich Man Yu came to the study room and laid out the newly purchased cinnabar, inkstones and other items. Xu Yuanchang untied his own baggage and took out an old bamboo curtain scroll and a scroll of the Taiping Sutra. He opened the bamboo curtain scroll and took out A semi-old talisman pen is an item that the original owner carefully collected.

Use the blood of a freshly slaughtered rooster to prepare an inkstone of cinnabar ink and lay it out on the yellow talisman paper.

He was calm and solemn.

Xu Yuanchang held the talisman pen and dipped it in ink, and wrote and drew on the yellow talisman paper. He was confident and finished it in one go, which was quite worthy of Master Yunshan's momentum. After a while, he drew two "Bagua House-Guarding Talismans" dripping with red ink.

He knew that these two yellow talismans were of little use. The original owner secretly learned the order of the strokes without any mistakes, so he cultivated the sense of Qi. He could not draw Qi into the talisman pens, and could not borrow the magical power between heaven and earth. It was a face-saving skill to show to Rich Man Yu.

The truly useful Lin Zi Kung Fu is actually not good-looking and has no reputation.

Clean the talisman pen, pack the baggage, pick up the two dry house charms, and go out to the backyard.

Rich Man Yu followed him step by step. This time the Taoist priest had real skills and would be able to drive away the evil spirits. He waved to his servant to pick up the items and hurriedly followed.

Xu Yuanchang walked around the backyard garden, spreading rice, millet, millet, wheat, bean sprouts, and collected incense ash along the backyard wall. He muttered words while his steps were mysterious.

Wrap red ropes around various parts of the garden to form a formation, and stick the yellow house-holding talisman at key points in the rope formation. This is also a necessary face-saving skill.

He did it confidently and in an organized manner.

I was busy until the sun set in the west, and the darkness was about to rise.

After having a simple meal for dinner, Xu Yuanchang took off his leggings after washing up, and meditated to rest alone in the guest room.

About half an hour later, Yu Decai's nervous voice came from outside the door: "Taoist Master Xu, that thing... is making trouble in the backyard. It's making a lot of noise... it's getting louder!"

Xu Yuanchang, with his hair disheveled, opened the door and walked out. He said "I understand" and walked back along the corridor.

His face was calm and calm, with a calm expression that contained pearls of wisdom.

"Get the sacrificial incense candle, hurry up!"

Yu Decai felt at ease inexplicably. He turned around and scolded the servant behind him who was dumbfounded and had no eyesight. He trotted after him.

The full moon slanted down the courtyard, its light as cold as water.

The two guards guarding the moon gate of the backyard were holding lanterns. Listening to the footsteps, strange sighs, and the sound of talismans coming from inside from time to time, the knuckles of the fingers holding the handle of the knife turned white, and their faces were nervous. Something twisted.

too frightening.

I don’t know how many evil things are going on in the backyard, and it’s even scarier than the previous times.

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(End of this chapter)