Judging from Xu Mo's current posture, no one would doubt that he was really planning to have a feast of river delicacies.
But so far, no one has seen any ingredients, but firewood, pots, condiments, etc. are all fully prepared.
"Let's raise the fire first."
Seeing the sky getting dark, Xu Mo gave an order.
Soon, several large piles of firewood were lit, illuminating the surrounding area brightly.
Waited for a while.
The chefs over there had already prepared onions, ginger and garlic, and then looked at Xu Mo with doubts and questions on their faces, what do you mean to cook?
"Everyone, please wait a moment."
Xu Mo watched the moon rise: "It's almost done."
After that, he walked towards the River Temple.
There is something in the river temple.
It's a gong hung on a wooden frame.
No one dares to touch this thing on weekdays, because it is used to summon the river god during the river god festival.
So on weekdays, they are covered with cloth.
After all, who would dare knock on this thing if they have nothing to do?
If anyone knocks and disturbs the River God, he can only jump into the river and sacrifice himself to the River God to appease the River God's anger.
When Xu Mo entered the River Temple, the temple priest here was dozing off and didn't notice anyone coming in.
The altar was filled with such tributes.
Xu Mo found the location of the gong, picked up the gong hammer wrapped in red cloth, took off the covering, and struck it on the gong.
With a bang, the sound rippled out in the night and spread far and wide.
The frightened Miao Zhu rolled directly to the ground.
"What's going on? Who is beating the gong?"
The opponent was not wearing any shoes and was barefoot on the ground. After seeing what was going on, his eyes widened with disbelief on his face.
Swear directly and shout loudly to stop.
Xu Mo naturally ignored him and continued to beat the gong.
"Are you crazy? It is a grave sin to disturb the river god. You are going to be sacrificed to the river!"
Boom!
"It's over, it's over!"
Boom boom boom!
Xu Mo smiled and knocked a dozen times.
Miao Zhu had already picked up a wooden stick and wanted to take action, but was frightened away by Xu Mo's smiling expression and eyes.
Hearing the surging river outside and sensing the surging demonic energy, Xu Mo stopped.
Temple Zhu trembled.
"Crazy, crazy, you... just take care of yourself!"
After saying that, he ran away.
Firstly, he couldn't afford to offend the gong-beater, and secondly, when the River God came, he had to be unlucky enough to run away early. Of course, after this incident, his temple blessing work was probably over.
Xu Mo walked outside and looked towards the river.
It was already dark at this moment. The light of the bonfires on the shore and the moonlight above illuminated part of the river, but more areas were still in the darkness of the night and were hazy. If you look carefully, you can vaguely see some outlines.
The sound of the river in the darkness became more and more intense, as if something was stirring the river crazily.
People on the shore had mixed reactions.
The locals were frightened.
They knew that they had offended the River God, and they were afraid that the matter would become a big deal today.
Listening to the roaring sound of the river, Xu Mo remained calm as usual. He told the cooks not to panic, and asked Lin Jiuyuan to keep an eye on them, and then slowly walked to the river.
Others can't see it, Xu Moneng.
In the distance in the river, half of the big crab's body has been exposed, hiding in the darkness, peeping and observing towards the shore.
Xu Mo knew that the big crab acted cautiously, so he did not show any strength at all. He kept his aura reserved and stood by the river, waiting for the big crab to approach.
In fact, this distance was enough for Xu Mo to kill him with his sword.
The reason Xu Mo didn't take action was simply that the distance was a bit far, and he was afraid that the other party would die and sink to the bottom of the river, and would not be able to enjoy the crab feast.
Big Crab is obviously not as patient as Xu Mo.
Now in this situation, someone has knocked the gong. This is a provocation to the 'River God', and it must respond.
Otherwise, how can we control the situation in the future?
If someone is indifferent and ignores the gong, then more people will follow suit. Most importantly, the power of the River God will be greatly reduced, and no one may listen to what he says in the future.
Crabs with "idol baggage" can only react accordingly.
The river continued to roar.
The big crab started to get closer.
It found no danger.
Xu Mo also saw it clearly. When the other party had just landed and was about to show his face and speak, Xu Mo flicked his sleeves and the tiger soul sword flashed past like a stream of light in the night sky.
"I……"
The big crab screamed in surprise and tried to hide, but it was too late.
How fast the flying sword was, it couldn't react in time, it felt its body sink, and fell to the ground with a thud.
The eight legs of the big crab were all cut off.
Xu Mo walked over, reached out and grabbed a corner of the big crab's shell, and dragged the crab's huge body back.
"Don't be stunned, stew those crab legs for me first!"
Xu Mo greeted.
"Oh my god!"
A cook finally came to his senses, howled and tried to run away.
How could Xu Mo let him escape?
If he runs away, who will cook?
Even coaxing and deceiving, threatening and bluffing,
Finally, these cooks were restrained.
These people are mainly afraid.
The man and the woman were so fierce that they chopped off the legs of the river god. Moreover, the man's strength was frightening. Although the river god's legs were removed, his body was still huge, weighing at least five or six hundred kilograms.
It was dragged over with one hand, it was really scary, very scary.
"Could it be that we encountered an evil spirit? Could it be that he wants to eat people?"
The cook also has a big brain. After thinking wildly, his legs have become as soft as noodles. Even if he is asked to run now, he can't run.
Lin Jiuyuan was now feeling shocked and scared.
Although she still doesn't know what happened or what this big crab is, Lin Jiuyuan has one advantage, that is, she will do whatever Master Xu says.
Absolutely obedient.
"Master Xu wants to eat stewed crab legs. Masters, please take care of it."
Lin Jiuyuan smiled and discussed with several cooks.
But with the sword in her hand, the cooks didn't dare to say no.
Xu Mo was ready to chat with Big Crab, and he was quite pleased to see that Jiuyuan could control the situation.
"By the way, Jiuyuan, let them grill the two legs too. They will be delicious. Sprinkle them with spicy pepper and it will taste amazing."
"Okay Master Xu!" Lin Jiuyuan nodded obediently.
After dragging the big crab to the side, Xu Mo let go of his hand, walked in front of the crab, and patted the crab on the head.
"Okay, don't pretend to be dead, I have something to ask you."
The small tentacles around the big crab's mouth swing and some bubbles come out of its mouth.
"Fellow Taoist, do we...do we have any misunderstanding?" The big crab said at this time. It can be seen from these sincere words that it is a little scared.
Not only because the person in front of me is so scary, but also because over there, its legs are being stewed and two are roasting. Think about this scene. Indiscriminately, they will arrest you first and chop off your hands and feet. Over here
I have to ask you, if you put it in the pot and stew it directly, then bake it over the fire, you can still smell the aroma.
Let’s just say this, who can stand it?
Humans can't stand it, and so can monsters.
"No misunderstanding!" Xu Mo said with a smile.
The big crab was still thinking of luck: "Friend Taoist, I think you must have found the wrong person. We have never met, let alone have any grudges. If there is a misunderstanding, just let me go. Those few things
The legs should be given to Taoist friends to satisfy your craving."
"You are very generous." Xu Mo waved his hand: "Stop talking nonsense. I know whether there is a misunderstanding. As for you, just answer my questions honestly."
"There is absolutely no problem in answering the question. What do you want to ask, fellow Taoist?" Big Crab was very cooperative.
It finally figured out that with its little bit of skill, it was no match for the other party. So, it would be better to cooperate honestly. Maybe the other party would eat the crab legs and save itself.
Xu Mo nodded and asked, "Do you know Yuan Jun, the Lord of Three Rivers and Six Rivers?"
"We know each other, that's my third brother!" Big Crab nodded, and then hurriedly said: "Do you know each other, fellow Taoist, and my third brother? If so, we are a family. This is really a flood that has washed away the Dragon King Temple..."
"Shut up, Yuan Jun and I have a grudge." When Xu Mo said this, the big crab trembled in fright, but this guy was so desperate for survival that he hurriedly cut off his robe and broke his righteousness.
"Actually, I have looked at my third brother for a long time. Oh no, that veteran thief is not pleasing to my eyes. This old man is not a thing. He is looking for my benefits all day long. It's not enough if I don't give them. One year, I fell in love with a man on the river bank.
The little widow in the village wanted to capture her and play with her for a few days before eating her. But she didn't expect that the lewd dragon would find out about it and asked me to send it to him. You tell me, it's such a shame and humiliation. I can't beat him, but
I can be a grandson. I have a deep hatred in my heart. If fellow Taoist wants to bring trouble to the old thief, I will definitely help him."
Not to mention, Xu Mo was dumbfounded just by looking at this hand.
However, one thing can be further confirmed from what the other party said.
That big demon Yuan Jun is indeed a dragon.
"However, Yuan Jun regards you as his brother. Doesn't it sound a bit unreasonable for you to say so?" Xu Mo asked with narrowed eyes.
"Justice, no matter how much it's worth, it's not as important as your own life." The big crab said.
Xu Mo was noncommittal about this.
After thinking for a while, he asked again: "You are the sixth eldest child. Yuan Jun calls you the sixth brother, right?"
"That's right, fellow Taoist, you all know this. It's really clever and clever." Crab's flattery skills have obviously been practiced and his skills are quite deep.
"Yuan Jun is your third brother, he is the third brother, you are the sixth brother, what about the others? Let's talk about them too." Xu Mo realized that this was still an evil gang.
You have to inquire clearly, otherwise, mistakes may easily be made.
As the saying goes, know yourself and know the enemy.
"Fellow Taoist, don't you know that we are the Six Saints of Mountains and Rivers?" The big crab was stunned.
It thinks the other party knows everything.
But in fact, it seems that the other party doesn't know.
"Six Sages of Mountains and Rivers?" The corners of Xu Mo's mouth twitched, wanting to laugh.
"Yes, my name is Xie Liu, I am the sixth oldest, and Yuan Jun is the third oldest. There is also my fifth brother, Zaohe Chili; my fourth brother A lives in Dazhoushan; as for the second brother and the eldest brother, I have never seen them, but I heard
Said it was very powerful.”
I don’t know about others, but when Xu Mo heard it, he thought it was weird, a monster, forming a gang, or in other words, hugging each other to keep warm?
The situation is probably clear.
Xu Mo asked the other party what path he was practicing.
"Of course it is the secret technique of human elixir. This method is mysterious and can directly lead to the great road." The big crab said.
To put it bluntly, it’s cannibalism
This product is not only eaten in this river, the Jin River stretches for three hundred miles and has many branches, covering hundreds of counties and villages.
If one or two boys and girls were sacrificed in each place, hundreds of places would be enough for it to feed for a year.
Asked about Yuan Jun's situation, Big Crab didn't know much about it.
Perhaps, there is something to hide.
Xu Mo continued to threaten, but the big crab finally took action.
He said that if he wanted to find his third brother Yuan Jun, he could go to a place called "Drowning Dragon Pond" in the upper reaches of Jinhe River.
"If my fellow Taoist goes, I am willing to lead the way." The big crab will do all kinds of ugly things in order to survive.
Xu Mo shook his head: "No need, you only have one task today."
"What mission?" Big Crab felt bad.
"Get off the pot!"
"Ah, don't, brave man, spare your life!"
Whoosh!
There was a flash of sword light and a click, and the big crab was split into two by the Tiger Soul Sword.
Invite the cook to start stewing, steaming, frying, and various techniques.
Xu Mo had already started eating at this time.
To be honest, Xu Mo would not do such a thing as cannibalism.
However, he did not hesitate to eat crabs.
This meal was delicious, and Lin Jiuyuan also ate with a smile on his face.
Of course, the two of them would definitely not be able to finish the meal, so they invited the cook and the assistant cook to come and eat.
Still can't finish it.
There were people watching the excitement around. Although most people did not dare to come forward due to psychological reasons, no matter where they were, there were some people who were like street runners and did not adhere to secular rules. Xu Mo greeted him and said that he could eat for free and enjoy it as much as he wanted.
take.
Someone is coming.
Eat and take.
Another person came, took the pot, filled it and carried it away. The aroma was fragrant and spread along the way.
So more people came.
Although there are some old people who denounce retribution and so on, it's so delicious that they can't stand it.
Moreover, being killed by the Tiger Soul Sword, the resentment on the opponent's body dissipated a lot. In addition, this big crab was originally poisoning the people. If the people divided it and ate it, it could also strengthen their qi and blood, strengthen their physique, cure diseases, and extend their lives.
There are so many benefits.
"Jiuyuan, is it delicious?" Xu Mo asked.
"It's delicious." Lin Jiuyuan's mouth was already filled with crab meat.
