Outside the nine prefectures, there was another world. At the end of the world, there was the Immortal Grove Continent. On the continent, there was a Zhao Manor in Yiyang County of Xia Country.
The manor master, Zhao Lianghui, was extremely wealthy. He was over fifty years old, but he still had no children. He was always worrying about carrying on the family line.
This year, it was the Mid-Autumn Festival. Thinking about other people's houses full of children and grandchildren, Zhao Lianghui couldn't help but feel depressed. When he looked up and saw the bright full moon, he couldn't help but sigh, "God! If I can have a child, even if I have to die immediately, I'll be willing! "
He thought about the sad part and couldn't help but bawl. He didn't know how long he cried for. His mind gradually became absent-minded. He leaned on the stone bench and unknowingly fell into a dream.
He couldn't forget about it in his dream and actually dreamed of the child-giving Guan Yin Temple. Therefore, he prayed devoutly from ten miles away, kneeling three times and kowtowing nine times, hoping that the child-giving goddess would sense something.
When he reached the front of the temple and looked up, the temple in front of him was pale white. It was different from the past, causing people to feel a chill.
When he looked closely, there was clearly a plaque in the middle of the temple. On the plaque, there were four big words written on it, "Demon Subduing Hall!" How was this Guanyin Temple!
Those four words were written in vermillion seal script. It was gloomy and looked a little scary.
Zhao Lianghui was shocked. "Demon Subduing Hall? Why have I never heard of it? "
Fear arose in his heart and he wanted to leave as soon as possible. He looked back and saw a white cloud behind him. He was even more shocked.
After being stunned for a while, Zhao Lianghui's thoughts turned and he thought to himself, "Usually, there's no response when I pray for a child. Demon Subduing Hall should be worshipping a god. I might as well pay my respects to it. Maybe I can get what I want.
Without waiting for him to push the door, the temple door opened with a crash. Instantly, millions of black gas rushed out like ten thousand black crows flapping their wings and pouncing over.
Zhao Lianghui panicked and closed his eyes in fear. However, the black gas disappeared in an instant. He rubbed his chest for a long time before he dared to look in front of him.
He saw that this temple was very strange. The four walls were pale white and the inside of the temple was pitch black. It was as if there were ten thousand evil spirits dancing together. There was no statue of a deity in the center, not even an incense burner. There was only a large pile of talisman drawn by deities and ghosts stuck on the pillars.
Zhao Lianghui was eager to have a child. He plucked up his courage and kowtowed three times in a row. He pleaded, "Immortal, please give me a child. I will die without regrets!" Then he stood up and moved forward step by step.
There was a stone tablet placed in the middle of the temple, but there were no words on it.
"What is this tablet for?"
Zhao Lianghui was puzzled. He turned to the back of the stone tablet and looked up. He saw that the tablet was covered in fresh blood. The blood was flowing out and dripping onto the ground. It was still steaming hot.
Then, the wind and clouds suddenly changed. All the blood on the monument converged and formed seven words in red, "Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill."
The bloody words were a ghastly sight, and it scared Zhao Lianghui out of his wits. He let out a loud cry before fainting miserably.
This shout alarmed the entire residence. Everyone rushed over with lanterns in hand.
The old wife, Yan shi, hurriedly went forward and rubbed Zhao Lianghui's chest. She asked, "Master, did something happen?"
Zhao Lianghui took a deep breath. He just realized that it was just a nightmare, but the scene was too frightening. The seven blood red words "kill" seemed to have the weight of a thousand catties. It heavily pressed down on his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe.
After a long time, Zhao Lianghui felt his spirit return. He forced a smile and said, "It's nothing. It was just a nightmare."
Everyone was puzzled. Seeing the master's pale face and the beads of sweat rolling down his head, they didn't dare to say anything.
For the next few days, Zhao Lianghui had a lot on his mind. The seven words "kill" were like a ghost that wouldn't disperse. No matter when or where, it floated in his heart. It really made him unable to eat or sleep in peace.
On this day, Zhao Lianghui was sitting and looking at the flowers. Suddenly, he heard the servant girl, Yun Er, shouting, "Master, great news, great news!"
Zhao Lianghui rolled his eyes and scolded, "What is it? Why are you shouting?"
The servant girl saw the master's tense and scary expression and hurriedly said, "Master, Third Young Mistress is pregnant!"
It really was great news!
Before he entered the inner room, he heard the hubbub of voices. When he lifted the curtain, he saw Doctor Zhang writing a prescription to prevent miscarriage.
Only then did Zhao Lianghui feel more at ease. He was extremely excited and asked in a trembling voice, "Doctor, is the baby safe?"
Doctor Zhang cupped his hands and said, "The baby is stable and the madame is healthy. Manor Head is overjoyed."
Time flew by. It was already ten months and the baby was about to be born. The whole family ate dinner and waited in the third madame's room.
The third madame was trying to persuade the master to relax when she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen. She cried out loudly and immediately fell unconscious, softly lying on the bed.
Doctor Zhang hurriedly went forward. With one look, he knew that the madame would give birth to Lin 'er today, "It's born, it's born! Quickly call the midwife over! "
Zhao Lianghui left the bedroom. He heard the madame crying and didn't know how the baby was. The more he waited, the more anxious he became. There were a few times when he couldn't hold himself back and wanted to see with his own eyes.
Suddenly, he heard the midwife shout, "Congratulations! It's a young master! "The door opened and the midwife carried the baby out.
Zhao Lianghui hurriedly took the baby and saw that the baby was like carved jade with distinct features. He couldn't help but be wild with joy and ordered, "Quickly prepare a banquet to celebrate."
The housekeeper hurriedly reported, "Master, there's a Daoist priest outside the mansion. He wants to see you but he doesn't want to leave. How should we deal with him? "
Zhao Lianghui was in a good mood now that he had a son. He said, "He probably thinks that the money is too little. Call him in."
Not long after, a servant led the Daoist priest into the inner room. He saw that the Daoist priest had a long beard and a head full of white hair. His nostrils were crooked and his eyes were slanted. There was a large gourd hanging on his back.
The Daoist priest bowed and said, "This humble Daoist was wandering around and suddenly felt something. Sir's house is filled with clouds and it's like a cage. It seems that something strange has happened. "
Zhao Lianghui smiled and said, "There's nothing strange. This humble old man just had a child today so the entire mansion is celebrating."
The Daoist priest asked, "Can I take a look at your son?" He then stretched out his hand.
Zhao Lianghui couldn't help but hesitate. He didn't know where this Daoist priest came from. Although he looked ugly, his etiquette was thorough. Zhao Lianghui couldn't help but hand the baby over to the Daoist priest.
The Daoist priest held the baby and his heart skipped a beat. When he looked at the baby, he saw that the baby's face was filled with killing intent. The Daoist priest gently waved his hand. The killing intent didn't move and didn't leave. He couldn't help but say, "Evil, evil."
Zhao Lianghui turned pale with fright. He didn't know what the problem was and hurriedly asked, "Daoist priest, what is the meaning of this?"
The Daoist priest hesitated and said, "There's nothing wrong with the child. It's just that. Sigh, evil creature. "
Zhao Lianghui saw that the Daoist priest wasn't speaking clearly but he knew that the child was fine. His heart was instantly relieved. He first carried the child back into his arms carefully. He saw that the baby didn't cry or laugh and just stared at him blankly. His heart was filled with love and he asked, "If Daoist priest is willing to help me solve my doubts, I won't dare to forget."
The Daoist priest sighed and said, "This is heaven's will and can't be said. May I ask if the Daoist priest has experienced anything strange? "
When Zhao Lianghui heard the Daoist priest say this, he suddenly remembered the nightmare and thought, "That dream wasn't a good sign. I didn't dare to tell anyone but I might as well tell this Daoist priest." He then told the Daoist priest what happened in the dream.
When the Daoist priest heard about the Demon Subduing Hall, he frowned. When he heard about the Demon Monument, his expression was filled with uneasiness and he sighed, "The Seven Demons Monument's calamity is about to begin. I don't know how many years of peace the world will have!"
Zhao Lianghui saw the Daoist priest's serious expression and couldn't help but feel anxious, "Daoist priest, can you elaborate?"
The Daoist priest didn't say anything and only said after a while, "Sigh, heaven's will cannot be defied. What can we do? Let's not talk about others, even the Daoist priest, sigh, won't have a good ending. "
"Is there a way to save her?"
The Daoist priest waved his hand and said, "Sinned against heaven, there is no way to pray. On the other hand, your child's fortune is not shallow. She doesn't look like she will die young. "
When Zhao Lianghui heard that Jiao Er was fine, he forgot about his own safety and said, "Thank you Daoist priest for your advice. Men, bring me ten taels of gold. "
The Daoist priest looked up at the sky and sighed, "Zi Ying isn't a greedy person. She just feels pity for the common people. Farewell Daoist priest, we won't meet again. "He waved his fly whisk and walked out of the hall. His figure went further and further away until it disappeared.
Zhao Lianghui thought about the Daoist priest's words and was skeptical. He carefully hugged Jiao Er and his thoughts were in a mess. He heard the Daoist priest singing Ao Liang from afar, "Heaven and earth are not benevolent, all living things are straw dogs. Asking for benevolence and getting benevolence, what's there to complain about? Hee hee! I return to the mountain, lie down in the forest spring, watch the grass and trees, free and unfettered! "
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