Chapter 25
: Reasonable and well-founded
Author: Lao Liu goes down the mountain
: Reasonable and well-founded
On the streets paved with tight bluestone slabs.
Old Xutou had heard about the reputation of Qingyang Sect. He accidentally heard it from a salesman when he went to the city.
According to the familiar salesman, Qingyang Sect is a very upright immortal sect.
Therefore, he was willing to lead these people to see the specific situation.
While walking, he even took the initiative to chat for a few words, "Villages like ours rely on mountains and rivers to feed themselves."
"It just so happens that Yaoyang Village is in a good location. There are several mountains in the northwest, and there are countless spiritual fruits in them."
"You may not like those things, but as long as they are sold in the city, you can get a lot of money. So our village is richer than many other villages."
Chen Changying and others could also tell this from the houses on both sides of the street and the flat bricks and stones on the ground.
Although compared to some prosperous towns, it may be far inferior.
But it is indeed better than most villages.
Immediately afterwards, Old Xu changed the topic and said Xiao Suo: "But it's also the mountain in the northwest. Since a few years ago, a group of capuchin monkeys have always come to the village to cause trouble, making the chickens and dogs restless."
"We tried many methods and invited several immortals, but in the end we gave up."
"Later, many places around us learned about our problem, and many monks came to our door and offered help. In fact, they were all cheating us out of food and drink."
As they talked, the group of people had already left the village entrance.
Lao Xutou stopped, looked at it from a distance, and then said:
"Look, the land over there used to be our farmland, but now it has been taken over by capuchin monkeys and turned into a wasteland."
Follow the old man's gaze.
In a fertile soil overgrown with weeds, a dozen capuchin monkeys were playing and playing.
But besides that, there is a figure there.
The other party was holding a stick to drive away the capuchin monkeys.
It's a pity that after working for most of the day, I didn't even touch the fur of these monsters.
Instead, he was being teased all the time.
Some bolder capuchin monkeys even dared to step forward and pull the man's trouser legs.
It wasn't until the stick fell that he turned around and ran away.
"Hey." Old Xu Tou shook his head. He seemed to have been accustomed to this scene for a long time.
He explained helplessly: "As you can see, these capuchin monkeys are very agile and we can't catch them at all."
"Everyone has given up now, and only Wei Zixiu is persisting."
"Zixiu never stops, taking time out to drive these guys away every day. But what's the use?"
Listening to the explanation in his ears, Chen Changying discovered that the dozen or so capuchin monkeys here were only at the level of first-order monster beasts at best.
For people in the secular world, it may be a bit troublesome.
But as long as you know a little bit about spiritual practice, it shouldn't be difficult to deal with it.
But the old man mentioned first that he had also invited monks to come and help.
In the end, they all returned in vain.
Among them...
Chen Changying's thoughts had just continued to this point, and then a sharp scream brought him back to reality.
The group of capuchin monkeys on the wasteland not far away seemed to have discovered their existence.
As the strange cry just fell, a group of monster beasts dispersed in an instant, turning and running towards the mountains behind.
After seeing the capuchin monkey leave on its own initiative, Lao Xutou did not show any excitement.
He couldn't help but smile bitterly: "In the beginning, when the monks were invited to come to solve the problem, they were indeed driven away. But it didn't take long, as soon as the monks left Yaoyang Village, they came back again."
"After going back and forth, these guys seemed to understand something. When they saw strangers like you, they took the initiative to sneak away, just like they are now."
"Later, we even thought about installing a few scarecrows and wearing your immortal clothes, but the actual effect was not ideal."
Sure enough, the key to this trial mission should be here.
It is not difficult to successfully complete an eviction.
What really needs to be considered is how to prevent this from happening again.
Looking at the capuchin monkeys that are about to escape into the mountains from a distance.
The young man named Wei Zixiu still carried the stick and pursued him closely.
At the same time, three options came to Chen Changying's mind.
[Option 1: Go deep into the mountains and find a solution. Completion reward: Flying Talisman - Xuan-level low-grade Talisman]
[Option 2: Take a long-term approach and ask many villagers for information about capuchin monkeys as a breakthrough. Completion reward: Broken Star Sand - Yellow-level top-grade weapon refining material]
[Option 3: Stay in Yaoyang Village for two days to relax and unwind. Completion reward: random attribute point +1]
From a normal perspective, options one and two should both be relatively reasonable choices.
Chen Changying thought so at first.
But when option three, this completely open reminder, appeared in front of him.
Turn around and look at the first two options again.
He suddenly realized that the previous monks must have tried this kind of behavior by going deep into the mountains.
It's impossible for them not to see the root of the problem.
But since the final result is that this group of capuchin monkeys did not leave.
That means this road is not that easy to navigate.
As for asking the villagers about the situation, let alone that.
If we could really find some breakthrough from the villagers, the problem would not have been dragged on until now.
On the contrary, it is better to do less than to do more.
From this point of view, option three is indeed the most convenient.
As for two days later, there is a high probability that other changes will occur.
During this period, there is nothing wrong with experiencing the local customs and customs of Yaoyang Village.
Putting aside his worries for the time being, Chen Changying turned around and asked: "Old man, we want to stay here for a few days. Do you have any spare rooms here?"
I believe in my heart that Qingyang Sect is a famous and upright sect and will not lie to others.
After understanding the deeper meaning of this sentence, Lao Xutou rekindled his long-lost confidence.
I feel that these inner disciples might really be able to help the village solve this big problem.
So he nodded quickly and replied: "Yes, yes, come with me."
More than ten minutes later, everyone followed the old man and moved into a courtyard with two entrances and two exits.
The layout of this building, even if it is placed in the city, is relatively standard.
In response, Chen Changying wanted to give the other party more money.
As a result, the other party refused to accept it, saying that it was only for two days and the previous fifty taels was more than enough.
After Old Xu Tou left the courtyard, Zhou Yuan and Jiang Hongli were still standing beside Chen Changying.
It seems that he is waiting for the captain's next arrangement.
I saw someone taking a tour of this courtyard seriously at this moment.
Zhou Yuan finally couldn't help it and took the initiative to speak: "Senior Brother Chen, should we discuss first the issue of capuchin monkeys causing trouble?"
"Let's stay here for two days. Combine work and rest, relax and relax." Chen Changying casually touched the fine carvings on the doorpost and replied.
Chapter completed!