The original ghost sedan was modified in less than an hour.

The style has become more like a sacred chariot, and the distance has changed from being suitable for four people to lift to being more suitable for the body shape of a mandrill.

There is also a base station for the base station on the car, and the base station can be installed on it. In this way, the mandrill does not need to carry the base station on his back. He only needs to wear a black helmet to receive signals and connect the phone to charge in time.

The underground cave of the past has turned into a huge underground square with white walls and cement floors today. Jiang Chao stood in the square and looked at the brand-new sedan chair without saying a word for a long time.

Then, the first sentence that came out of his mouth was.

"Why are you hanging a big red cloth?"

Wangshu: "Don't you think it looks good?"

Jiang Chao: "Replace it with black and paint it black."

Wang Shu: "Don't the black ones look like those used by dead people?"

Wang Shu's words immediately revealed the truth.

Since she knew that the black one looked like a dead person, how could she not know that the red one now looked like a sedan chair.

Although Wang Shu's voice on the radio was serious, Jiang Chao could feel the snickering in her heart.

This goddess, who looks aloof and has a fairy spirit, is full of ideas to tease Jiang Chao.

However, Wang Shu also immediately made up for it.

"I mean, you said before that this sedan was very spooky, so I followed your request and made it more festive."

It is festive, but not in such a festive way.

Moreover, Jiang Chao only said that it was very ghostly and did not ask for any celebration. This was clearly Wang Shu's own decision.

Jiang Chao: "I would rather be regarded as a dead person than be famous."

He would rather walk over dozens of miles of mountains than sit here.

Wang Shu: "Don't worry, it's not a big deal. In this era, there is no custom of marrying a girl in a red sedan chair."

Jiang Chao: "It won't work anyway."

If it's something insignificant.

Wang Shu just needs to look at him more with those big eyes that are magnified like lamps on the screen, and talk about him more with those melodious (non-stop) voices.

He usually found it annoying and agreed.

As long as Jiang Chao feels that the cost of being talked about by her is too high, it far outweighs the laziness he wants to steal.

But sometimes Jiang Chao's attitude is extremely resolute and his will is firm, and he won't obey no matter what.

Jiang Chao went directly to the topic: "So, when will we set off?"

Wangshu replied: "The temple has not been repaired yet!"

Jiang Chao: "Then prepare in advance. Make statistics of what you are going to do and arrange the process."

Wang Shu: "You weren't like this before. Didn't you always just do things if you can't do them?"

Jiang Chao: "If you can be lazy, you must be lazy, but if you have to do something, do it immediately, and do your best to do it as well as you can."

Wang Shu: "How do you want to do it well?"

Jiang Chao: "You asked me to go to the temple to install the base station because there are several mines in Jingu County."

"It's just, what do you use for mining?"

"After mining the ore, how are you going to refine it, and how are you going to use the energy for refining it?"

There is an ancient mine in Jingu County, which is also the origin of the name of Jingu County. The valley is not a valley of grains, but a valley of canyons.

According to the information collected previously, that area is rich in iron ore, and ancient metals, including copper and iron, were called gold.

It's not a rich mine, but it's at least enough for Wang Shu and Jiang Chao to use at this stage.

Wang Shu: "You have read it carefully. I thought you just played games all day."

Jiang Chao: "I'm just lazy, not stupid."

Wang Shu: "Don't worry, I have already arranged everything."

Jiang Chao: "But your previous planning plan didn't mention any of this."

Wang Shu: “It wasn’t there at the time, but it is now.”

Jiang Chao: "Then please submit the new plan as soon as possible and let me review it."

Jiang Chao asked Wangshu to modify the color and decoration of the divine chariot as soon as possible, so as not to do anything that wastes time, resources and energy.

After that, he walked outside.

At this time, Wang Shu was still mumbling.

“It’s quite beautiful!”

The complex and huge underground caves have been gradually sorted out, and the floors have been paved with cement.

Next.

Wangshu will install gates similar to those on the river wall in some key places, which will basically isolate it from the outside world.

Jiang Chao rode a dump truck made of wooden frames and kept moving forward along the winding passage.

After passing through the cloud wall, it stopped.

The voices of witches and witches can be heard in the longevity palace, and everyone is busy making arrangements.

"Open the windows and turn off the lights at night. If there is no light, you will not be able to see anything."

"I wonder what the moonlight will be like tomorrow night."

"Are the sacrifices to the gods ready?"

"It's ready."

"Where's the wine?"

"Already ready."

"It's getting dark soon, hurry up, get everything set up, and then leave quickly."

"..."

Tomorrow is the Cold Food Festival.

There will be a big sacrifice at that time, and the witches will hold a grand ceremony. There will also be a Nuo dance, led by the shaman.

It is said that the Nuo dance this time is different from the previous ones. The previous one was to greet Yun Zhongjun.

This time, it is to sacrifice ghosts and dead souls. At that time, shamans will dress up as a group of ghosts, hold up soul-calling flags, and welcome ghosts and send them off in the darkness.

Change to fire and sacrifice to ghosts.

This is a custom that has existed since ancient times.

However, before offering fire sacrifices to ghosts, the group of witches will also pray to Yun Zhongjun, and it will be over in one day.

Jiang Chao didn't stop for long and came to an exit on the top of the mountain.

"Clatter!"

The sound of water is still there, the smoke is still there.

However, many changes and modifications have been made to the Tangquan Cave Pool, and the Tangquan Cave with its upper and lower layers of nine-curved and intricately connected layers has been made even more beautiful.

The hot springs emerging from the ground are also connected with cement pipes, making them more convenient to control.

This prevents the water discharged from the underground geothermal power station from flowing to places where it should not flow and affecting underground facilities.

It gets dark.

The shaman carried the incense burner and smoked in the longevity palace alone. Then he carried the incense burner along the bamboo forest path and the stone road in the mountains to the hot spring pool in the shade of the mountain.

The sky is getting darker and darker. Although the wizard is very familiar with the road on the mountain, walking under the weak starlight, especially walking through the darkest section, still feels a bit chilly.

However, the Cold Food Festival was here, and fires were banned during this period, so she couldn't carry a lantern up the mountain.

The night wind blows.

Nowadays, the flowering period of peach blossoms has long ended, but the scenery on the mountain is still beautiful and ethereal.

"I wonder if the Lord God is here today."

After walking for a while, a ghost and god suddenly appeared, standing quietly on the mountain road, looking at the shaman below.

The wizard could tell at a glance that it was obviously waiting for him.

Yun Zhongjun always knew when she went up the mountain, and even why she went up the mountain.

"It should be the earth god or mountain god here who told Mr. Yun Zhong!"

However, she still didn't know what the earth god or mountain god here looked like.

She looked at the ghost: "Could this be the guardian mountain god of the mountain?"

The ghost held a lamp, and the light was different from ordinary ones, bright and white.

Wizard: "Thank you."

Ghost: "Hey!"

The witch followed the ghost as she walked deeper. On the way, she secretly looked at the lamp held by the ghost.

This is a glazed lamp. The eaves above and the base below are hollowed out, making it look extremely delicate.

There are colorful paintings of cranes, pine, bamboo and stone on all sides of the lamp, which are beautiful.

Such exquisite lamps dazzled even the gods and witches.

"This must be something from heaven."

We walked further and further, and gradually reached the highest level of Tangquan Waterfall. The road here was originally a bit steep, making it impossible for ordinary people to get up.

But at this moment, not only was there a road, but the original earthy ground turned into "stone".

"Is this the legend that the ground turns into steel?"

The ghost stopped holding a lantern, and the witch knew that Yun Zhongjun should be here. She placed the incense burner on a stone at the end of the road, and then walked inside.

Immediately, I saw Yun Zhongjun sitting on the top of the highest mountain, looking at the weak lights of the villagers' village below the mountain, but the lights were soon extinguished. In this era, lighting lights at night is a particularly luxurious thing.

Yun Zhongjun: "Do you like that lamp?"

The wizard had just arrived in front of Yun Zhongjun, and before he had time to salute, he heard the other party ask this question.

The magic witch really liked it, but when Yun Zhongjun said this, she felt that the little secret in her heart had been completely seen through, and she was a little at a loss.

Yun Zhongjun: "When we go down, let the ghosts and gods give it to you."

Wizard: "How is this possible? This divine creature in the sky..."

Yun Zhongjun: "Give me your mask!"

The wizard couldn't refuse, so he took off the mask from his face, held it in both hands and presented it to Yun Zhongjun, who immediately put it on his face.

Both of them were wearing identical cloud-patterned robes, shoes and belts. At this moment, Yun Zhongjun was wearing the divine mask, but the divine witch was not, so it seemed like the other way around.

Yunzhongjun: "Now who is Yunzhongjun and who is the witch?"

Wizard: "Of course you are the king and I am the witch."

Yun Zhongjun didn't say anything more, but stretched out his hand to let the wizard sit aside, then took off the mask and put it aside.

It looks like I used that lamp in exchange for this mask.

aside.

It is the highest hot spring cave and the top waterfall.

Today, Yun Zhongjun just drank as usual. The wizard did not bring his piano, but he danced.

No matter what, witches can be said to be versatile people who are good at singing and dancing.

Yun Zhongjun: "What kind of dance is this?"

The wizard said: "It's Zhu Gui. There should have been a set of music, but today I can only dance solo."

Yun Zhongjun: "Oh, it's the Ghost Dance for the Cold Food Festival tomorrow."

Wizard: "Will the Lord come tomorrow?"

Yun Zhongjun said: "Tomorrow the fire will be changed. When the last year's fire is extinguished, all ghosts and gods will come into the world. I will go to the netherworld."

The wizard is still thinking about what Yun Zhongjun is going to do in the netherworld.

Yun Zhongjun spoke again: "At that time, the gate to the Yin and Yang Realms will open on the cloud wall, and the scene of the Netherworld will be revealed. Don't panic."

Wizard: "Yes!"

At this time, the wizard couldn't help but ask: "What will happen?"

Yun Zhongjun: "Some ghosts are going to come out, and some ghosts are going back; and some people are going to be sent down."

The magic witch was a little panicked. She didn't know who would be sent down, let alone what would happen to these people after they went down.

However, thinking about it is definitely not a good thing.

Suddenly, she remembered the evil man's description of things in the underworld and the various punishments in the underworld.

After everything was over, the wizard bid farewell to Yun Zhongjun and went down the mountain.

Looking back, the human figure disappeared in the steaming mist, leaving only a small stone table.

Going further down, the witch met the ghost again.

in hand.

Holding the glass lamp.

The witch walked forward, and the ghost handed the glazed lamp to her. The ghost was tall, so she could only raise her hands to take it.

However, when the lamp, which seemed slender and even small in the hands of ghosts and gods, fell into her hand, it seemed a bit heavy, but the length was just right in her hand.

After the ghost handed her the glazed lamp, he turned and left without saying a word.

Wizard: "Thank you."

On the way down the mountain, the shaman held this lamp, and I finally no longer had to worry about seeing the road clearly.

And she finally began to look at the lamp carefully, and found that there seemed to be no fire in the lamp, but a simple glow, just like the light occasionally emitted by Fu Zhao.

"A lamp without fire?"

"This way, it doesn't violate the fire ban during the Cold Food Festival."

The wizard is still thinking about bringing this lantern with him during the Cold Food Festival tomorrow.

——

Cold Food Festival.

Early in the morning that day.

In the north of the county seat of Xihe County, many people came to the avenue more than ten miles away from the city gate. Basically all the officials from Xihe County were here, and even the village elders from all over the country were also present.

There were crowds of people, constantly looking towards the north, as if waiting for someone.

The county magistrate Jia Gui was the most enthusiastic. He was the one standing at the front, looking up frequently towards the end of the road.

After a while, the policeman sent out earlier came back.

Jia Gui: "Are you here?"

Guard: "Not here yet."

Jia Gui: "Then why are you coming back?"

Officer: "Your Excellency, didn't you ask me to see it and come back quickly to repay you?"

Jia Gui: "Go and investigate as soon as possible, and report back if anything happens."

The officer ran back again, not daring to stop even though he was panting.

Jia Gui turned around. He no longer had the bossy attitude he had before. Instead, he was extremely anxious.

"It should be soon."

"I heard that we left yesterday, why haven't we come yet?"

"Maybe there was something wrong on the road, or we were delayed for some reason."

The person who is about to come to Xihe County is Lucheng County Prince Wen Ji. At least the letter sent is in the name of Lucheng County Prince.

The king of Lucheng County was not only a member of the royal family, but also the governor of Yinzhou, the general of the expedition to the north, and the military governor of Yinzhou and Jinzhou.

Although Jia Gui has some expectations, she is also a little worried.

"Why are you here at this time? Maybe you are here in person?"

The county magistrate on the side saw Jia Gui's worry and immediately spoke.

"A few days ago, the county magistrate reported auspiciousness. If we count the time now, we should have arrived at the Lucheng County Prince."

"The prince of Lucheng County is also the governor of Yinzhou. This auspicious event happened under his rule. The prince should also be very happy. Perhaps it is because of this that he wants to come to Xihe County to have a look."

After hearing this, Jia Gui's face also showed joy, but he quickly shook his head. Although he had never met the Lucheng County Prince, he knew something about him.

"I heard that the king of Lucheng County believed in Buddhism and named his elder son Buddha Slave."

"The auspiciousness we reported has nothing to do with Buddhism. Will the Lucheng County Prince be unhappy or suspicious after hearing this?"

After hearing this, the county magistrate was also stunned.

"this……"

He also didn't know how a small county magistrate could know the details of a big shot like Lucheng County Prince only by hearing unreliable rumors.

At this time, the servant who ran out before ran back quickly.

Jia Gui immediately stepped forward: "Is there any news?"

This time the officer gasped even harder and was speechless for a long time. A crowd of people gathered around him eagerly. The little officer had never experienced anything like this before, and he immediately panicked.

Guard: "Deer...deer...deer..."

Jia Gui: "What happened to the Duke of Lucheng County?"

Officer: "Lucheng... the Duke of Lucheng didn't come."

After everyone heard this, they immediately looked disappointed, but they also immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

The few people behind waved their sleeves and looked at their appearance, ready to go home.

Jia Gui: "Did you go back halfway?"

Officer: "This is Wen Sima."

Some people are not sure: "Who is Wen Sima?"

Someone immediately said: "The eldest son of the royal family of Lucheng County is temporarily serving as Sima in the shogunate of General Zhengbei."

As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately turned their attention back.

Everyone quickly gathered around and asked loudly: "Where is Wen Sima?"

The officer added: "Wen Sima didn't come either."

Jia Gui asked hurriedly: "Sima Wen has gone back?"

The officer immediately pointed to the other side: "I heard from the people in front that I saw the king's carriage and entourage heading to Ziyun Peak in a mighty manner."

Everyone immediately looked in the direction pointed by the officer, and they were a little confused. The son of Lucheng County Prince should have come on behalf of his father, but why did he not go into the city, but went to Ziyun Peak and other wilderness places?

.

"What?"

"Going to Ziyun Peak?"

"Can't you wait any longer?"

"No wait, I'll come with you later."

"Where to go?"

"Go to Ziyun Peak."

The county magistrate Jia Gui immediately made a decision, and everyone quickly followed him and rushed towards Ziyun Peak.

And now on top of Ziyun Peak.

The Taoist priests, Taoist boys, and believers on Yunzhen Taoism were also busy with something. There were offerings under Yunzhongjun's tablet of the god, and the Yin Yang Taoist was sitting cross-legged under the tablet of the god, meditating.

Taoist He and Taoist Ao are both outside at the moment and have not returned yet, but Taoist Yin and Yang has learned the news from Jingu County. Whether it is the magic of summoning the earth god or the magic of summoning the divine thunder, Yin Yang Tao has learned a lot.

People are fascinated by it.

However, what concerns Yin Yang Taoists the most and worries them the most is, of course, the matter of life and death.

I have never been able to find the magic of immortality in my life, nor have I mastered the elixir. I am getting older and my body is deteriorating day by day.

However, he has seen a lot of ghostly things recently. If he cannot live forever, is it possible to seek the help of ghosts and gods after death?

"Is it possible?"

"Is it possible?"

Although Yin Yang Taoist was meditating, his mind was already far away.

He actually didn't want to stay on Ziyun Peak, but wanted to go to the Divine Peak to have a look. He heard that tonight the witch would personally hold a grand ceremony, and the cloud wall would also open the gate to the Yin and Yang realms.

However, he could not find a suitable reason, let alone a suitable identity to see it.

At this time, the Taoist boy outside came in to report in panic, which disrupted Taoist Yin Yang's thoughts. He stood up and walked to the bottom of the mountain to look outside.

The originally impatient expression immediately turned into one of shock.

I saw a team of dozens of people at the foot of the mountain, but there were many soldiers wearing armor and holding sharp blades in this team.

There were even cavalry.

Everyone was guarding a carriage heading towards Ziyun Peak.
Chapter completed!