Since I couldn’t buy a high-speed rail ticket, I could only take the ordinary train.
So Liu Hou took a train from Chuncheng for nearly an entire night, and only walked out of Shicheng Railway Station at 6:30 the next morning.
A cool breeze blew from the sky, which was chilly to the heart.
Shicheng is not a big place. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers and looks particularly beautiful.
As a resource-depleted city, the streets of Shicheng exude a sense of decay and depression.
It stands to reason that the train station is already a crowded and bustling place, but many stores nearby are still closed.
Everywhere you can see 'hot shop for rent' notes posted on empty shops.
The rental advertisements posted there are even a little yellowed, and they haven’t been rented out for who knows how long.
Fortunately, there are shared bicycles as soon as you go out.
Liu Hou scanned a car with his mobile phone and got directions.
Getting ready to go to the old town.
The wind in the small town is very comfortable, riding a bicycle and walking along the river bank.
There are tall trees on both sides of the greenway, and the shade of the trees blocks the sunlight, leaving only dots of light spots falling randomly on the stone road.
It's like stars falling to the ground, so beautiful.
A person rides a bicycle without being disturbed by others.
It looks like the years are peaceful.
But Liu Hou was anxious because he was worried about the safety of his cousin Wang Qianqian.
The car kept moving forward, the wind full of water vapor hit our face, and the gurgling sound of the river on the right side was heard.
This straight river embankment seems to have no end.
Finally arriving at the old city, rows of low tile-roofed houses came into view.
Liu Hou followed the navigation and turned into a small alley. Not long after, he came to a shop.
It's a paper fire shop.
It says business scope: selling incense wax paper money and riverside cemetery.
The shop door was closed.
Liu Hou knocked on the window nearby.
A lazy old man's voice came out: "Who is it?"
"Horse buyer."
Liu Hou replied.
The old man paused: "What horse?"
"Jiama."
There was a squeak.
The window is open.
The old man's criss-crossed face was revealed.
The old man was about eighty years old and was in a depressed state of mind, as if he had been suffering from chronic illnesses.
"Who introduced you here?"
the old man asked.
"Uncle Kang from Spring City Paper Fire Shop."
Liu Hou said.
He came to Shicheng alone and was unfamiliar with the place.
Doing your own research will only lead to blindness.
If you want to quickly find out about Shicheng, are there any tasks related to keywords such as white stone or wardrobe?
You need acquaintances.
Since the white stones from Shicheng can be transmitted to Spring City, supernatural events will occur.
Then there are unlikely to be fewer strange things like this in Shicheng.
"Lao Kang."
The old man stretched his face and nodded: "He's not dead yet?"
"Live well."
Liu Hou smiled and said, "What do you call me, old man?"
"Just call me Lao Zhang."
Lao Zhang pointed to a secret door behind the shop: "You come in from the back."
Liu Hou nodded, walked around the alley and entered the paper fire shop.
When Lao Zhang saw Liu Hou coming in, he spread his hands.
Liu Hou understood and handed his Tao card to Lao Zhang.
Lao Zhang checked it out and laughed: "Liu Hou of the Taiyi Sect. Yes, your Taiyi Sect has been in the limelight recently and even wiped out the Beiyang Sect, the dominant force in Spring City.
Our Shicheng is a small place, and the Taoists here breathed a sigh of relief.
Beiyang Sect is a domineering sect that goes to great lengths to bully others, oppressing and blackmailing surrounding sects all the year round.
We also want to thank you, Taiyi Menlie."
"Don't dare to take it seriously."
Liu Hougong handed over his hand: "As a new Taoist sect, our Taiyi Sect hopes to coexist peacefully with nearby sects, slay evil spirits together, and ensure peace and prosperity in this area."
Lao Zhang took a deep look at Liu Hou and smiled again: "Young man is not old, but his tone is very loud. He speaks in a good official tone, and he speaks like the abbot of Taiyi Sect."
Liu Hou scratched his head innocently.
But no, I was originally the abbot of Taiyi Sect.
"Speaking of which, what do you want from my old man?"
Lao Zhang asked.
Liu Hou stopped beating around the bush and selectively recounted the supernatural events caused by the white stone that happened in Chuncheng.
He also mentioned that his cousin disappeared in the closet and was most likely being imprisoned somewhere in Stone City by an evil entity.
After listening, Lao Zhang frowned.
Somewhat unbelievable.
"White stone, wardrobe..."
Lao Zhang thought for a moment: "I have not received similar commissions in recent years.
However, this is not an era when Taoism is prosperous. Many people will not come to us when encountering supernatural events. Instead, they will seek scientific help.
He was eventually diagnosed as bipolar disorder by a psychiatrist.”
As he said this, an armored horse suddenly flew in from the window.
When he landed, he lay down on the table.
Lao Zhang picked it up and took a look, his eyes widened suddenly.
"Say Cao Cao, and Cao Cao will be here. Young man, you came at the right time."
Lao Zhang frowned.
Liu Hou suddenly became energetic.
Is there a clue so soon?
Lao Zhang hesitated: "Actually, you are from the Chuncheng Taoist sect, and you don't wear a yellow crown. You are just a fifth-level red fire intern Taoist priest. This cross-district business should not be given to you."
The Demon Division stipulates that local sects can only accept local commissions.
Unless you have passed the big test in the sixth level of red fire and have an ultimatum granted by the Demon Lord.
Otherwise, you cannot accept tasks from other places across regions.
Liu Hou's master, Ni Yuefei, the proud daughter of heaven, was born because of her outstanding talent.
Master spent a lot of effort and used connections to find favors, so that she could qualify to participate in the Demon Division's crown exam.
As expected of a master, she passed the exam with a good score of second place.
That's why Uncle Nianri sent her specially for this mission in a foreign country.
Because in the entire Taiyi Sect, she is the only one qualified to earn that amount of money.
Therefore, it was understandable that Lao Zhang did not introduce the business in Shicheng to Liu Hou.
After all, Liu Hou is not even a Huang Guan.
After thinking for a moment, Lao Zhang slapped the armor in his hand on the table.
Stretched, turned around and walked outside.
He also said slowly: "As people get older, their eyes get worse. It's natural to accidentally lose one or two pieces of armor."
Who told me that I am old and confused?"
Liu Hou was stunned for a moment, with a grateful look on his face.
This is Lao Zhang deliberately giving him the opportunity to read the content of Jia Ma.
Liu Hou quickly came to the table and carefully read the text on the horse.
Keep it in mind.
"Mr. Zhang, if you're grateful, I won't say much more. If you have anything to do in the future, just ask someone to tell me. I'll come right away."
Liu Hou bowed to Lao Zhang.
Kindness without saying thanks.
Saying thank you would be hypocritical.
Lao Zhang turned his back to him and laughed loudly: "Who told you that you were introduced by Lao Kangtou? That old immortal came to me for a drink ten years ago.
Drink all my good wine.
I went to take revenge, but I saw that he was cursed by something, rejuvenated and turned into a teenager.
What a pity, what a pity..."
Liu Hou said with a smile: "In about three months, you can go to Mr. Kang to take revenge. You can also drink his good wine."
Lao Zhang turned around suddenly and looked directly into Liu Hou's eyes: "Is his curse lifted?"
"Soon. Three months at most."
Liu Hou nodded.
Lao Zhang suddenly felt that he couldn't see through the trainee Taoist priest who only had the fifth-level red fire in front of him.
How did this guy know that Lao Kang had a way to lift the curse, and also knew in detail that the curse on Lao Kang would disappear in three months?
Lao Kang is a tight-lipped person and is not a very trusting person. He will not tell the other party such private matters.
You must find an opportunity to ask clearly.
Lao Zhang was very happy to hear that the curse of his old friend was about to be lifted.
He waved his hand and issued the eviction order.
He could see that Liu Hou was in a hurry.
Liu Hou was indeed in a hurry.
After leaving the paper fire shop, he followed the information recorded by A immediately and rode his bicycle.
gallop.
A immediately said that there was a supernatural incident related to the cabinet on South Street in Shicheng.
Someone is suspected to be missing in the cabinet!
