Chapter 4 The Cow Skins Two Skins
In this world of gods and ghosts, if you encounter such strange and strange things alone, Chu Chen will definitely feel furious and avoid them from afar.
However, with the Taoist priest here, Chu Chen was no longer afraid, but instead had some expectations.
Take two steps at a time and follow.
After walking for a hundred steps, they spared a large bulging earth bun, and they saw the old man crying.
The old man's short linen clothes were washed white. His upper body, trouser legs, and dark skin were covered with a lot of loess mud. He had a pair of torn straw sandals and an ordinary old country farmer's outfit. There was nothing surprising about it.
"Brother, what's the problem?"
The old man suddenly heard the sound, perhaps a little scared, and subconsciously leaned back.
But when he looked up, he saw that it was two Taoist priests, and he relaxed his nervous heart again. He touched his old face with his sleeves, and sighed.
"I lost my cow!"
The old man confides with the two.
"This afternoon, I went to Turtle Mountain to herd cattle. There were dense streams and plump water and grass. The cows were eating happily. I refused to move their nests for a long time. I thought that the old cow would not run around if they were eating happily on weekdays, so I found a place to get a ton. Who knew that when I woke up, the old cow was gone."
"So, I went to find Lao Niu, searched everywhere, and searched for the whole afternoon..."
Speaking of this, the old man who had forced himself to hold back his tears could not stop jumping again, and lay down with tears.
"Old cows are the lifeblood of my family. My son broke his leg in his early years and could not do heavy work. Old man, I am older. Thanks to the old cows who help do heavy work on weekdays, what should I do if I don't have old cows? I can't plant the fields and pay taxes. The whole family will starve to death... I can't help but find them..."
Listening to the old man's nagging.
Master Xu Ping and Chu Chen looked at each other and were confused.
Chu Chen was even more creepy.
The reason is nothing else. Next to the earthblock, there was an old yellow cow shaking his tail and chewing the grass leisurely.
On the side, the reins were tied firmly to the thick tree.
This is a bit weird.
The old ox must not have come back by himself, and he will not tie himself up.
The old man sat here and cried for so long, and it was impossible for him not to find a scalper...
This... is so weird.
Chu Chen swallowed his saliva, pointed at the scalper and said:
"Brother-in-law, isn't this your scalper?"
The old man looked at the scalper and nodded dullly.
"It's my family. I searched for it for an afternoon before I found it back!"
Chu Chen, Taoist Master Xu Ping, the little ghost boy became more and more puzzled.
Since the scalpers have been found, why is the old man still crying so sadly?
Is there any hidden truth?
When the old man saw the Taoist priest and apprentice's face, he choked up and explained:
"What's the use of finding it? It's a mistake."
"This is the prayer day of Grandpa Mountain God. I have missed the time to find the cow. Grandpa Mountain God will be angry, wuwu, what should I do, what should I do!"
As he talked,
The old man touched his tears again and said:
"The mountain god's grandfather is most taboo to others disrespect him. If someone prays less, he will feel angry and punish him severely, not to mention that he delays the most important prayer day."
"Old man, I really don't mean to miss classes. It's really the old ox that is too important to my family. Without the old ox, what should my whole family do?"
"I have tried my best to find a cow, but I still missed the time. Woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo woo
"I don't want to do this either. I just took a nap because I was too sleepy. I prayed and recited the scriptures too late last night..."
...
The old man talked in words and said, perhaps because of the psychological pressure that he couldn't jump around at once, he immediately started to cry loudly, and he was even more sad than crying.
The little ghost was stunned, with confusion in his eyes, surprised that the old man made a big fuss and was shocked.
Master Xu Ping and Chu Chen sighed.
With Chu Chen's two-life experience, he could understand the old man's crying and his emotions collapsed.
This is like in the previous life, an ordinary office worker who was carrying a mortgage, a car loan, an old man and a young man. He worked diligently and conscientiously every day. The salary he earned could barely maintain the cost. He lived under high pressure and heavy burdens every day, and his spirits were tense, making people feel angry.
Suddenly one day I was late to work, and the company wanted to punish me and confiscate the bonus... The originally tense and tight life became more and more twisted...
At this moment, the depression, depression, and fatigue that had been accumulated over the past suddenly burst out.
It's like the last straw that breaks the camel's back, making people mentally collapsed and emotionally difficult to control...
Men don’t cry easily, but the old man cries loudly, and the sadness and helplessness of many people.
During the day, there are taxes in the court and the burden of life; at night, there are evil spirits disturbed, ghosts and gods pray for their homework, and they are busy and breathless.
The cow peeled two skins, and after peeling one, one after another, blood dripped.
The hardships of life are vividly displayed at this moment and unforgettable.
"Brother-in-law, don't be sad. There must be a road ahead of the car, and there will always be a solution."
Chu Chen squatted down and gently patted the old man's back with his hands. While comforting him, he looked at Taoist Master Xu Ping.
The so-called "method" must be the list of Taoist masters who have the Taoist practices took action.
Among the people present, the Taoist priest was the only person who could help the old man solve the problem.
Moreover, with the Taoist priest's cold-hearted and warm-hearted personality, he will definitely take action.
Chu Chen knew this in his heart.
But, he didn't speak rashly and took care of the Taoist leader.
This behavior is too stupid.
Master Xu Ping met Chu Chen's gaze, understood his thoughts, nodded slightly, as if quite satisfied.
An ordinary young man is irritable and knows that he has a good reputation. Yet, he is probably already boasting to the old man and is eloquent.
This child is pure and kind, but he can calm down and not be arrogant or impatient. It is really good.
Master Xu Ping did not say much to Chu Chen, and reached out to help his father-in-law up and said:
"Brother-in-law, there is no difficulty that cannot be solved. Don't cry and ruin your body. You can also see that we are Taoists and have the skills to communicate with ghosts and gods. Why don't you help you talk to the mountain god? What do you think?"
"Is this... OK?"
The old man touched his tears and felt doubtful: "Grandpa of the mountain god was granted by the imperial court and was a regular worship of the mountain god, not a lewd worship of the evil god. If this fails, I am afraid that Grandpa of the mountain god will become more and more annoyed. Old man... I can't stand it."
Master Xu Ping patted the old man on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I am also a Taoist who has been to the imperial capital to pass on the talismans. The mountain god may be willing to sell me a lot."
The imperial capital, the transmission of the talisman, the talisman...
Hearing this, even the old man who had little knowledge could not help but be respectful and bowed repeatedly.
"It turns out that the master of the wizard is here, and the old man is a clumsy person. Please don't blame the Taoist priest."
As he spoke, the old man's face showed joy, his hands and feet were quick, and he wiped away tears in a few seconds, pulled up the old ox, led the Taoist priest, Chu Chen, and the little ghost toward the entrance of the village.
Soon, the group entered the village.
The village seemed very quiet and there were no pedestrians by the road.
If it weren't for the barking of dogs and chickens, it would have made people mistakenly think that they had entered a deserted village, which was quiet and weird.
The old man explained: "People pray and recite scriptures at home, and children also recite scriptures."
Chu Chen was stunned.
When I heard this, I heard the sound of reciting.
The surroundings are solemn and peaceful, as if you have entered a temple and Taoist temple.
Chapter completed!