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When Village Chief Song saw Fangzheng smile, although it was a little exasperated, he took the opportunity to ask, "Abbot Fangzheng, when do you think the rites will be held?"
Fangzheng smiled. "There's no rush. It won't be too late to hold the rites after This Penniless Monk has figured out the reason. If not, This Penniless Monk would not know what to do by doing the rites without knowing anything. "
Although Village Chief Song was a little disappointed, Fangzheng was right. All he could do was agree helplessly.
Fangzheng asked, "By the way, Patron, did This Penniless Monk see any chickens or ducks along the way?"
The moment that was said, Village Chief Song's expression turned extremely ugly. He let out a long sigh. "Abbot Fangzheng, you came late. Last night, the chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs were all killed by the demonic aura."
"What?" Fangzheng and Wang Yougui jumped in fright. The demonic aura was that sinister? It had killed the entire village's chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs in a single night?
Village Chief Song said, "Although we didn't see how they died, all the chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs in the village were dead when everyone came this morning. There were only a few cats left lying on the walls, refusing to come down. It was as though there was something terrifying on the ground. Now, everyone in the village is panicking. Many people have run out to seek refuge with their relatives. "
Only then did Fangzheng recall that he had seen a few cats lying on the walls when he entered the village. They had looked at them but refused to come down.
The more Fangzheng heard, the stranger he found the matter.
Red Boy also frowned when he heard that. Having been a demon for so many years, it was not difficult for him to use his divine powers. However, ever since he came to the village, he had been sniffing the entire way, but he had not smelled a single demon! As for any demonic aura or ghostly aura, there was none at all. From the looks of it, the situation in the village had nothing to do with ghosts or monsters.
When Village Chief Song said that, everyone subconsciously felt goosebumps. They felt a chill run down their backs. A few village chiefs could not sit still any longer. They went out to bask in the sun.
Everyone chatted for a while. Fangzheng did not know much about the situation in Snow Village. He kept going back and forth on the same topic. Everyone was a farmer, so they did not have any scientific understanding. Instead, many people chased after Fangzheng, wondering if he was the work of demons or ghosts. Fangzheng naturally shook his head in denial, but no one believed him. All of them came over and secretly asked him, believing that Fangzheng had something to hide and couldn't say it in front of so many people.
Regarding this, Fangzheng could only shake his head helplessly …
Finally, everyone reluctantly dispersed. It was as though they would only feel at ease if Fangzheng admitted that it was the work of demons and ghosts.
After leaving the village council, Wang Yougui prepared to return. Fangzheng was in no rush to leave. There were still things he had yet to figure out. Therefore, Wang Yougui left on his own.
After calling out to Red Boy, Fangzheng heard a voice from the side the moment he left the village council's compound. "Are you really planning on performing a ritual to exorcise the evil?"
Fangzheng was taken aback as he turned his head. He saw Bao Yuluo with her arms crossed in front of her chest, leaning against the wall and looking at him with a frown.
Fangzheng pressed his palms together. "Amitabha. If This Penniless Monk had the ability to resolve this matter, the Buddhist rites would have been carried out. If I can't solve it, I naturally won't do it. "
"You are smarter than I thought. I once saw a case of fake monks who liked to exorcise evil. However, they were very smart. Whenever something happened, they would go over to take a look. They said that they could resolve it, but they refused to take action. They used the reason of investigating demons and ghosts as an excuse to drag it out. By the time the local government hired experts to figure out the ins and outs of the matter, it was almost resolved. Only then did they jump out and perform the rites. Finally, the matter was resolved. Tell me, is this the work of the rites or the experts? " As Bao Yuluo spoke, she walked towards Fangzheng. Her eyes were extremely sharp, and her tone was overbearing. Although she was talking about a case and asking a question, her tone conveyed: "I've seen through your tricks. Stop acting and leave as soon as possible! I don't want to expose you and lose face. "
Fangzheng never expected Bao Yuluo to say so much. He pressed his palms together and smiled. "This is naturally the work of the scientists. Cheats are ultimately cheats. They can be cheated once, but they can't be cheated forever."
"That's right. They were eventually sent to prison. I forgot to tell you that I was the one who handled the case! " After Bao Yuluo said that, she looked meaningfully at Fangzheng. "Now, do you still plan on performing the rites?"
Fangzheng looked up into the sky. "This Penniless Monk originally didn't plan on performing the rites, but from what you said, it looks like there's really a need to perform the rites."
"Oh? You really want to do it? "Bao Yuluo narrowed her eyes like a lion eyeing its prey.
Fangzheng smiled. "I have a righteous heart and body. Why wouldn't I dare?"
"Oh? When do you want to do it? I want to take a look, "Bao Yuluo asked.
"It will naturally be done when the time is ripe. Patron, are you done with your questions? This Penniless Monk also wishes to ask a question. "
"I'm done. Go ahead and ask." Bao Yuluo stopped pressing Fangzheng and asked with a serious expression.
"May I know where Old Fifth Gao is? Can This Penniless Monk meet him? "
"You wish to meet him?" Bao Yuluo was taken aback before she smiled. "Don't tell me you wish to investigate a case?" The moment that was said, Bao Yuluo shook her head. A monk investigating a case? How was that possible?
However, Fangzheng said with a serious expression, "This Penniless Monk's rites are different from others. This Penniless Monk likes to act according to the symptoms. Before figuring out the situation, how can this Penniless Monk hold a rites to fool others?"
"I've heard that many times. The person you are looking for is at the intersection of that road. He's the tallest one. You … Forget it. I'll bring you there. "Bao Yuluo shook her head and beckoned Fangzheng over.
Behind Bao Yuluo, Red Boy waved his fist at her. Fangzheng smiled.
Fangzheng wasn't angry at Bao Yuluo. He could tell that she abhorred evil and had a strong sense of justice. However, she was a little extreme. Such a person couldn't be considered a bad person, but it was easy for them to do bad things out of good intentions.
However, since they had met by chance, Fangzheng couldn't say much. He turned a blind eye and let bygones be bygones.
When they arrived at the village entrance, Fangzheng first looked over. Indeed, from afar, he saw two huge tables blocking the way. Behind the tables were stools, and there were three people standing there. However, at a glance, they appeared to be about the same height.
Red Boy mumbled. "They are all about the same height. Who's Old Fifth Gao?"
"About the same? Try shouting. "Bao Yuluo only seemed to have a problem with Fangzheng. She was quite fond of Red Boy. She was aggressive towards Fangzheng, but when she looked at Red Boy, she was all smiles. It made Fangzheng fully understand what it meant by a woman's face was like the northeastern sky. It could change on a whim.
When Red Boy heard that, he immediately shouted. "Old Fifth Gao!"
"Hey!" Someone immediately responded. When Fangzheng and Red Boy heard that, they saw the man standing inside begin to grow taller and taller …
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