In the next few days, the people of Jiudaogou Village discovered that animals around the village were particularly active.

Fox, weasel, snake, mouse, hedgehog.

These animals don't fight, they move in a hurry, as if they are looking for something.

It gets even more lively at night:

Will-o'-the-wisps flickered in all directions, and the voices of people talking could still be vaguely heard.

Fortunately, the deaf mother-in-law came to comfort everyone and told everyone that as long as they didn't leave the village, they would be fine.

Unfortunately, the Chumaxian Family and Grandma Mai searched for it for more than half a month, but could not find any clues.

When everyone focused their attention on the wilderness outside the village, the buried dry well in front of Tian Laosi's house began to seep black water again.

It's just that the black water was covered by thick snow, so no one noticed it.

Time flies, and in half a month it will be the first day of school.

But at this time, Uncle Li suddenly fell ill, very seriously.

Hua Jiunan tried various methods but could not make the old man's condition improve.

The doctors specially invited by Director Zhou from the county seat were even more helpless.

Uncle Li is now eighty-eight years old.

When I was young and fighting, I also suffered from injuries.

If it hadn't been for Hua Jiu's difficult treatment with various drugs in recent years, he probably wouldn't be able to survive now.

When he was dying, Uncle Li instead opened his mouth to comfort Hua Jiunan, who was crying.

"Xiaojiu, don't cry. I am satisfied that the old man can live for so long."

"It's time to reunite with our dead old comrades."

"My only regret is that I couldn't see you go to college in person."

As the old man talked, he felt much better.

But Hua Jiunan cried even more sadly.

He knew that this was a return to the past.

Uncle Li asked Hua Jiunan to bring him a cigarette pouch and light it for him.

He took a nice sip and then said:

"Jiu, go turn on the radio. Grandpa wants to listen to Shajiabang."

On the radio, Aqing's wife sang:

A seven-star stove was set up and a copper kettle was used to boil three rivers. A table of Eight Immortals was set up to entertain sixteen parties.

Everyone who comes is a guest, and it all comes down to their mouths. When we meet, we smile and don’t think twice afterward.

As soon as the person leaves, the tea gets cold.

What's wrong with Zhou Xiang and Zhou Xiang...

The old man hummed a few words and continued:

"I haven't saved anything good in my life, so these medals are just a memory for you."

"But I have to take the knife with me."

Gently stroking the sword, Uncle Li was filled with pride:

"How do you feel today after you have been cut off? Starting a business is difficult and involves many battles. Now I go to Quantai to recruit old men, and I will kill Yama with a hundred thousand banners!"

"If someone in the underworld dares to bully our people, old man, I will use this big knife to fight them to the death!!!"

After speaking, Uncle Li burst into laughter, as if he had returned to those turbulent years of war.

Smiling, the old man gradually became silent.

He just smoked his pipe, stroked his sword, and passed away.

Uncle Li's death made the entire small mountain village immersed in sadness.

There were cries everywhere.

Every household wears hemp and mourning to pay homage to this old man who dedicated everything to the country and the people.

This night, the wind and snow became even worse.

Hua Jiunan did not let anyone accompany her, and she knelt in the mourning shed in the courtyard and cried.

The cold wind blew, and Chang Huaiyuan and Grandma Mai appeared behind him.

Grandma Mai did not sit in the sedan chair, but looked at Uncle Li’s coffin and sighed:

"Good people don't live long!"

"Brother, why did you just leave when you said you were leaving!"

"It's a pity, my sister, I am of low moral character and cannot save a man of great merit like you!"

Chang Huaiyuan lit three sticks of incense and bowed:

"Have a good trip, old general!"

At this moment, the surrounding area suddenly became quiet.

Even the wind and snow stopped.

Chang Huaiyuan hurriedly took Granny Mai into the side room and attached them to their respective tablets.

"Fan, thanks to the two adults for coming, we still need to stay away."

Hua Jiunan raised his head and saw two blurry figures, one black and one white, standing in front of the coffin at some point.

The white figure spoke:

"The time has come!"

"Changwu Inn on Huangquan Road, watch your steps, and you'll always be welcome!"

The black figure then spoke:

"please!"

I saw Uncle Li walking out of the coffin, carrying a big knife behind him.

He first touched Hua Jiunan's head lovingly, and then walked a few steps into the house.

Two figures, one black and one white, looked at each other and followed closely without saying anything.

Uncle Li looked at his deaf mother-in-law, who was sleeping due to excessive grief, and sighed.

Then he walked to Wang Qianyue, who was guarding the ever-burning lantern and crying into tears.

"Girl, grandpa is gone, you have to be good."

"Like your brother, study hard and get into college in the future!"

After Uncle Li finished speaking, he clasped his fists at two figures, one black and one white:

"I've wasted you two's time, let's get on our way."

The black figure clasped his fists in return:

"Easy to say!"

When they passed by Hua Jiunan, the white figure suddenly spoke:

"Little sir, I know you can see us and hear us."

"Thinking of your ancestors' achievements, let me remind you."

"The girl over there, Zihe Che, was made evil by a lonely ghost."

"You have to find a way to find that guy, otherwise, it will be difficult for the little girl to live past the age of eighteen!"
Chapter completed!