"Are you sure this is a kappa?" I asked after taking the photo he was holding and looking at it a few more times.
"You don't think so?" the other party said, slightly startled.
"Well, I don't think it looks like it. According to legend, a kappa has a bird's beak, a turtle shell, and a watermelon head. My master said that it looks like a toad wearing a turtle shell. But look at this, it doesn't look like it. You
Look at the neck, it's a bit long, and look at the head, it's obviously bald. In addition, the kappa is the most
An obvious feature is that there is a pit on the top of the head, and water can be added to the pit. Look at this, there is no sign at all. Also, I haven’t heard that there are kappas in your generation. There may be one in the Yellow River, like you
Pool..." After thinking for a while, I shook my head again.
"Then what did you say?" As if he thought what I said was reasonable, the other party asked me expectantly. I thought about it for a while, but didn't say anything. It wasn't that I didn't want to tell him, or that I was thinking in my heart.
There are no reliable alternatives. It’s just that based on what he said, I jumped to a hasty conclusion like that. It’s really not good. If it’s accurate, it’s better to say, what if it’s the result?
If it doesn't happen like that, wouldn't it be a big embarrassment?
In our line of work, before doing any work, we must pay attention to "seeing, hearing and asking carefully", not only looking, but also listening, not only listening, but also questioning carefully, not only questioning carefully, but also conducting on-the-spot inspections.
Just now, I stopped by the river to take a look. Monk Zhang Er was completely confused. It was like a sightseeing tour and it didn't make any sense.
What he said can be regarded as a clue, but there are many things that look like that. It is far-fetched to say that a big dog falling into the water can cause a similar situation, so,
Not to mention trying to catch him, but just to find out what species it is, that is a very learned thing.
I followed him to meet his employer this time. He was an old man in his fifties, a little bald, in good spirits, with gold-rimmed glasses hanging on his face that looked like a former national leader.
With a bit of arrogance.
However, what did not match his appearance was that this man spoke very kindly and was not the type who liked to show off. After making an introduction to each other, he asked the waiter to serve the food to a private room that was not too small.
Inside, the whole table was covered.
Gui Gui saw it and looked at me expectantly. I nodded, and then the girl picked up her chopsticks and reached for the sweet and sour carp that looked very good.
"When I came here, someone told me a little bit about the situation here. Did you come here this time to help me catch things in the pool?" After a few chats, I got straight to the point.
"Yes, that's it, young man, you know what I do, right..." He nodded to me and said.
"He told me that you are a collector and that you have a special liking for unusual creatures." I smiled and said.
"Well, that's true. I am a collector, and I am very interested in some weird things. In recent years, there have been fewer and fewer good things, and people in the officialdom are quick to sell them.
, I have passed by some things several times. As you know, in our business, the people do not fight with the officials. Even if you get the things first, the people above will tell you that what should be donated will still be donated.
Donate it..."
The other party said, sighing slightly helplessly. I understand his rhetoric very well. There are many embarrassing things in a person's life, especially when dealing with people in the officialdom. Sometimes,
Even though you have suffered a big loss, you still have to put on a smile.
Thinking of this, I smiled bitterly and said: "If that's the case, then why are you so concerned about this matter? I've seen the pool, it's in the park. Things made in a place like this cannot be attributed to individuals."
"Yes, it stands to reason that it should be public, but as long as we are secretive enough, who can know? Even if someone knows, don't we have to pay attention to it? You don't have to worry about this matter, as long as
If things can come out, I can figure out other things myself."
"I can't guarantee that I can catch it, really." After thinking for a while, I said.
"Well?" The other party was slightly startled when he heard this, and then said with a smile: "Aren't you an expert in this field?"
"No, no, don't get me wrong. I don't know what he told you, but let me tell you the truth. My profession is to catch ghosts and subjugate demons. However, there are some things that are difficult to define.
For example, if you say kappa, water monkey, etc., they are monsters, it seems that they are aquatic creatures. It is also possible that different methods are needed to deal with different things.
The weaknesses and restraint methods of a thing are also very different. Not to mention me, even some very famous seniors dare not say that they will not fail every time. In business, there is nothing you can do about it.
, since I have received the money, I will try my best to do what you asked me to do, but the ugly words are ahead, if this thing goes wrong, there is nothing I can do..."
I said and smiled bitterly. The other party looked at me for a long time and suddenly laughed and said: "Haha, young man, you are being too modest. Are you worried that I will default on my debt? You don't have to worry about this. Well, let's do that. I'll pay you first."
Half of the salary is settled, and the remaining half will be paid on the spot. If it doesn't work, you don't have to refund me your half, just treat it as the labor fee for your hard work, don't you think so?"
"Okay." I nodded, and I clinked the glasses with each other. At this time, the little fat man, who was concentrating on chewing the ribs, took off his gloves and asked the old man vaguely: "Boss, you haven't told us yet?"
Tell me, what about the little monster? Does he have any magical powers?"
"Supernatural power?" As if he rarely hears similar words, the other party was obviously stunned. Seeing him like this, I quickly explained: "He was asking if the thing we wanted to catch had any special ability, like flying to the sky."
He was frothing at the mouth and stuff like that.”
"I don't know about this..." the other party said, turning to look at my colleague. After hearing this, he also shook his head and looked like he didn't understand. I thought for a moment,
Without further entanglement, the conversation changed and he focused his main attention on the story of the pool.
It was okay not to ask, but when I asked, I was shocked. In my early years, I heard that there was such a very evil water area in Qilu, but I never thought that this time, I would encounter it.
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