Take yourself to the altar

Chapter 39 [039] One after another unexpected guests

The caravan set up a vigil in the yard.

Large animals are very valuable property for them. Under the arrangement of the steward Hou, the people who watch the night outside and those who rest inside the house are divided into half, and the rotation is only in the middle of the night.

Therefore, the caravan guys who were taking care of the livestock outside kept vigilant all the time, and when there were human voices in the distance, they were immediately aware of them.

But people come very fast!

When the black-faced man rushed into the hall vigilantly, the human voice that was still in the distance before had already come close in the blink of an eye.It was pitch black outside the mountain temple, and the caravan staff had limited eyesight and couldn't see clearly. They just felt a flash in front of them, and suddenly three figures rushed out, heading straight for the temple.

Those caravan guys immediately bluffed and shouted: "Who is it?!"

Someone pulled out a saber, an eyebrow stick and other self-defense weapons from the side of the frame, and held them tightly in their hands to guard; there was also a clever one, immediately pulled out the torch beside him, and threw it towards the shaking figure.In this way, the opponent can be afraid, and the fire can be illuminated to see who is coming.

"presumptuous!"

Kuang~!

Unexpectedly, the torch aroused the other party's anger, and there seemed to be a knife flashing in the darkness. Before the torch landed, it was cut off in mid-air with a swish, and the flames exploded, flying towards the caravan.

The caravan guy was startled, and hurriedly avoided the splashing sparks.

When I looked again, the three figures walked into the flames, and they turned out to be three official servants in soap clothes!

Among the three, the one with a strong body held a saber in his hand, his eyes were full of anger, and he opened his mouth to curse: "You all dare to attack us, are you trying to rebel?!" From his voice, it was obvious that he was the one who made the attack. Cut off the torch with a knife.

"Officer, forgive me, official, forgive me!"

"Misunderstandings are all misunderstandings, please forgive me, sir!"

Hou Guanshi had just come out of the palace, and when he saw the scene where his caravan guy was confronting the three officials, he quickly said "forgive me" and bowed to each other with a smile.

The official Xiong Zhuang was still angry, and he might want to take the opportunity to explode. He sneered and said, "If you say it's a misunderstanding, then it's a misunderstanding? The Sajia sees you all wielding knives and sticks, treacherous and sneaky. I'm afraid you didn't do the robbery to cut the path." trick?"

Hou Guanshi's face changed: "The official misunderstood, we are a serious business caravan, how dare we commit crimes? Just now, the guys in the team were ignorant and unintentionally offended the official. We are willing to make amends immediately, immediately—— "He only said that the official took the opportunity to blackmail, but he didn't dare to turn his face, and planned to spend money to avoid disaster.

It never occurred to me that the majestic middle-aged man who walked out from behind the majestic officer, he ignored the dispute between the two parties, and went straight to the temple: "Okay, there will be no troubles when you are on official business!" - Shopkeeper Wu Na , don’t be so busy, go ahead!”

The officer Xiong Zhuang put away his knife and cursed: "You guys are lucky!"

Busily following the majestic middle-aged man to the temple, the other official servant didn't have much sense of presence, just followed silently.The three walked into the hall, squinted their eyes slightly, and immediately noticed the young Taoist on the left, who was meditating with his eyes closed, after seeing the environment clearly.

Feng Yu also opened his eyes at the right time, and looked at the official who was still on his way outside after dark.

The majestic middle-aged man frowned, obviously aware that Feng Yu and the caravan were not in the same group. Due to the special nature of their official duties, seeing Feng Yu who was alone felt suspicious.

Seeing this, the officer Xiong Zhuang immediately took a step forward and asked Feng Yu: "Wu Na Niubi, who are you, where are you from, and where are you going?"

The corner of Feng Yu's mouth curled into a playful smile.

They are both officials, this guy and Lin Hu are really on the same level, and the first sentence has successfully aroused the disgust in his heart.

"Poverty is a passer-by, come and go, go where you want to go."

The officer Xiong Zhuang was stunned for a moment, Feng Yu answered his words, but he didn't seem to answer.

After a pause, he realized that Feng Yu's words were obviously perfunctory, and said angrily: "Niubi, the Sajia asked you something, what tricks are you playing for the Sajia, are you courting death?!"

Feng Yu laughed and shook his head, the coldness in his eyes dissipated, he just ignored the other party, and closed his eyes again like a leisurely man.

From an outsider's perspective, Feng Yu seemed to have revealed a fatal flaw.

If the official sent a violent attack, he might be injured by the official's sword before he even had time to react.The fact is of course the opposite. Feng Yu lost interest in talking to him, which also means that his patience is exhausted. If he really makes a move recklessly, Feng Yu promises that he will learn an unforgettable lesson!

Fortunately, not all the officials are as ignorant and reckless as this person.

"Zhang Yong!" The majestic middle-aged man let out a low voice, which made the enraged official fall silent, "Didn't you hear me just say 'don't make more trouble'?"

The majestic Zhang Yong immediately bowed his head: "Yes, my lord, this subordinate is guilty!"

The majestic middle-aged man bowed his hands to Feng Yu: "It's your responsibility, you must pay attention to it, Mr. Xiaodao, forgive me for the offense just now!"

The guy said he was sorry, but his words were rather blunt.

But at least there was nothing wrong with his attitude, so Feng Yu opened his eyes, shook his head and said, "It's okay."

With such negligence, the resentment in Zhang Yong's heart grew stronger, and his immediate superior had no choice but to suppress his anger.On the contrary, the majestic middle-aged man felt relieved when he saw his attitude. This person should have nothing to do with their responsibilities, and he would not cause trouble in vain.Looking around the hall, the caravan has more people occupying the right side.

The majestic middle-aged man didn't want to get too close to him, so he could only choose the left side.

Feng Yu was inside, so they chose to sit outside.

The mountain temple has been abandoned for two years, and the wooden door on the outer side is damaged, and there is a faint air leak, which is obviously a bit uncomfortable in winter.Zhang Yong glanced at Feng Yu several times, wanting to speak to take Feng Yu's position away. It can be seen that his boss has no such tendency, and he did not dare to be troublesome after being taught a lesson.

"Three officials," at this time Steward Hou asked the staff to collect some roasted dried meat and a jar of wine, and brought them to the three of them, "some food is not worth much, but it is an apology for the offense just now. Please accept it with a smile!"

Zhang Yong, who was eating cold dry food, smelled the smell of wine and meat, and his expression was bright immediately, but a word from the side made him instantly discouraged: "No need!" He seemed to feel that his words were too blunt, then The majestic middle-aged man said again: "If you really want to, share some of your firewood with us!"

Hou Guanshi knew the taboos of some official errands, so he didn't bother him too much, and left in response.

"Zhang Yong, go and help fetch the firewood!"

"Oh, yes, my lord!"

If there is no fire in winter, the nights are difficult.

Since Guanshi Hou ordered people to help the three officials light up the fire and share some of the firewood, the hall became quiet again.

night, getting deeper.

Snoring gradually sounded in the hall.

Suddenly, a gust of evil wind came from outside the mountain temple, pouring into the temple!

The inside of the hall was alright, the dilapidated wooden door was closed, most of the wind was blocked, only Zhang Yong was standing next to the breach of the wooden door, when the bad wind entered, the whole person was blown upright, and shivered involuntarily from the cold.

That doesn't count!

Accompanied by the evil wind, there is also a fishy and irritating smell!
The big animals outside had keen senses, and when they smelled the smell, they were immediately frightened out of their wits, and they all came out from under the tarpaulin set up by the guys, screaming loudly and stamping their hooves, if they were not caught by the reins Bind them, they might have already escaped with their lives!

"Donkey's pickled stuff!"

"How can the Sa family sleep with such a ruckus?! If you delay the important affairs of the Sa family, you must beheaded!"

Originally, he was blown by the cold wind, but now he was awakened by the sound of animals messing around outside. Zhang Yong was furious, and his tiger eyes were full of fierce light!

However, the caravan didn't care about him at this time.

Hou Guanshi hurriedly asked his assistants to drive the animals into the hall, even if the goods were left outside.The mountain temple was originally not spacious, and there was a shrine in the middle, but now that the animals are squeezing in, the smell is really strong!
Zhang Yong was so angry that he strode out and grabbed Guanshi Hou with his hands.

"Officer, just shut up!" Hou Guanshi's face turned pale, but it wasn't because of Zhang Yong's anger, "Something is coming outside!"

"What the hell--"

Huh-huh~-!
The evil wind is coming again!

Along with the howling wind, there was a muffled thunder in the darkness outside the mountain temple!
Zhang Yong's face turned pale at a speed visible to the naked eye, and he grabbed Guanshi Hou's hand, shaking involuntarily—damn it, what kind of thunder was that, it was clearly a roar of a beast!
The majestic middle-aged man's expression was also extremely ugly, and he walked through the temple gate with great vigilance while clutching his saber, looking out into the deep darkness outside.The caravan guys were frightened to death. No one even closed the open temple door. Everyone was trying to squeeze back, wanting to be farther away from the temple door. Trembling and daring not to make a sound.

Deep inside the hall.

Feng Yu, who was meditating cross-legged, also opened his eyes at this time.

There was a bit of helplessness in his eyes - one after another, is there an end?

The strong wind eased a little.

It's just that the gust of wind was too strong just now, and the few piles of bonfires that were originally lit outside were now blown away, and the light became increasingly dim.Not to mention looking beyond the mountain temple through the firelight, even the courtyard is shrouded in darkness, making it difficult to see clearly with the naked eye.

The majestic middle-aged man held a knife, approached Guanshi Hou with light steps, pulled out Zhang Yong who was stunned and stunned, and asked in a soft voice: "Shopkeeper, what do you think is coming from outside?"

Hou Guanshi's face was intertwined with fear and bitterness: "I'm afraid, we may have met a 'tiger'!"

The majestic middle-aged man's eyes froze. Of course he knew what the word "tiger" represented. To be honored with this honorary title was enough to mean that the king of beasts who roared proudly in the mountains had surpassed the limit of worldly power at this time!

"Then, shopkeeper, Mr. Xue, may I ask—"

The middle-aged officer surnamed Xue stared intently, and asked in a deep voice, "At this moment, how should we deal with it?"

As merchants travel far and wide, they sometimes encounter strange things. According to word of mouth, these people often have some secrets that others do not know, and how to deal with similar things.

Hou Guanshi sighed: "Tigers go out to inspect the territory. If they are only hungry, they will be fed with food to avoid death." Zhang Yong heard this and said anxiously: "Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and get those animals Send it out, feed it to-”

"Shut up!" Xue Guancha scolded lightly, the cold look between his brows startled Zhang Yong, and when he shut up, Xue Guancha turned around and asked in a stern voice, "What if it's not just hungry?"

Hou Guanshi swallowed his saliva, his lips trembling and said: "Then, that must be to swallow a few human lives before we stop!"

Xue Guancha's expression darkened, and he remained silent.That Zhang Yong was so shocked that he was at a loss, his lips were dry and his tongue was dry.

Snoring -!
When the muffled thunder sounded again earlier, everyone realized that the sound was so close to them!
"Well, since Nao doesn't understand what it wants to do." Just as the hall was dead silent, a clear voice suddenly attracted everyone's attention, it was Feng Yu, "Then I'll go out and ask."

I don't know whether he was overwhelmed by the power of the "tiger", or he hadn't reacted to Feng Yu's coming forward at this time.

Among the dozens of people in the hall, none responded to Feng Yu's words.

Feng Yu didn't care, he held "Que Xie" in his left hand, and walked out as soon as he took a step.

When they got to the door, they heard Xue Guancha open his mouth and say, "It's time for you to be a Taoist."

(End of this chapter)