Journey to the West: Yinhu Zhenjun

Chapter 55
Hearing this, Lu Yin also looked at Yu Niang with interest. Don't say this nonsense, just in case you take it seriously and use it as a threat.

Lady Jade, you don’t want anything to happen to your husband-in-law Lu Siping, right?
The smile on Lu Yin's face grew stronger, and Yu Niang became more and more regretful. She kept leaning back, for fear of hearing Lu Yin say something outrageous.

For a long time, it was not until Yu Niang's tears welled up in her eyes that Lu Yin realized that his smile was not very innocent, so he said bluntly: "That's not necessary. Since Magistrate Lu has such a plan, it means that he has a clever plan. Yu Niang has many plans." Consider it."

Hearing this, Yu Niang breathed a heavy sigh of relief, covered her face with her sleeves, wiped her tears, smiled, and said: "Master Lu is really a hero and a brave man, and he is upright for the devil!"

Even though Yuniang was terrified just now, she really admired Lu Yin's self-cultivation. If it was a different job, Yuniang wouldn't even dare to think about it.

Hu Liu was very calm. He had always believed in his elder brother. No matter in terms of character or strength, he was at the top of the demon world. Compared with those moral immortals, he was not far behind.

Jinque tilted her head cutely. She didn't quite understand why her sister Yuniang would cry and laugh at other times. Forget it, it was too complicated. She'd better eat more delicious food.

After a false alarm, Yu Niang was afraid that she would say the wrong thing when she sat down, so she quickly called Qing'er as a substitute while she went to rest.

After breakfast, Jin Que ran around with Qing'er, but Lu Yin and Hu Liu became the most relaxed.

Qing'er just said that all he had to do was attend the heaven-sacrifice meeting at noon.

After leaving the yard, Lu and Yin walked on the street. The usually shouting vendors were gone. There were hurried people on the road, their faces were sallow and thin, their energy was weak, and their eyes were dull.

Each one is like a zombie.

At this time, a team of yamen officers came from across the street, pulling a cart, holding a sword on his waist with one hand, and holding a cloth bag in the other hand. They asked for their names and addresses one by one. If they could tell one, two, three, they would receive a bag of millet. Then I was told to participate in the noon sacrifice meeting.

Along the way, the bags on the car disappeared in the blink of an eye, and the pedestrians on the road went home happily.

The leading yamen servant came over, looked at Lu Yin, Hu Liu, and cupped his hands: "I also invite you two to attend the Heaven Sacrifice Conference on time at noon today."

After saying that, he handed over and left again.

From the beginning to the end, not a single unnecessary word was said. Either someone had given instructions in advance, or it was an order from above. This was true for everyone.

"Brother, where are we going now?"

Hu Liu asked.

Lu Yin walked forward, and Hu Liu naturally followed beside him, "How is your mastery of the elixir fire?"

Hu Liu said seriously: "I can barely drive it away like an arm, but if you want to go further, you need to work hard."

Lu Yin nodded and praised: "That's good, I have a method to deal with the enemy."

Hu Liu smiled and said, "It's all thanks to my elder brother's good education."

"If we have nothing to do, let's go take a look at the venue for the Heaven Sacrifice Conference. Human sacrifices are always grand and meaningful, so it's good to take a second look."

Lu Yin dispersed his consciousness and talked as he walked.

Hu Liu nodded thoughtfully, "I remember."

Walking like this, Lu Yin recalled the knowledge of offering sacrifices to heaven in his mind.

Sacrifice to heaven, generally also to gods, is a major sacrifice in ancient times. The etiquette is complex and complete, and it is usually presided over by the emperor.

This emperor, that is, the lord of a country, is in chaos at the moment. This magistrate Lu is really bold. If it is spread, it will be a death penalty.

But now the people in the city are all trembling with fear and death. If they don't think about it, and don't wait for the monster tide to come, Beihe City will become a ghost city.Lu Yin and the two walked to the corner of the street, and what they saw was a high platform not far away. The height of the high platform was about three to five meters, and there was a special person measuring it.

The high platform was surrounded by busy soldiers and craftsmen. Fortunately, the craftsmanship was simple and everything was kept simple, which was barely enough time. Lu Siping and Taoist Priest Li Yang were talking about something, and they should be making adjustments to the altar.

Chen Dingjun is not here. He should be patrolling the city gate tower to meet the people who have fled here, or to warn against incoming monsters.

On the high platform, someone hung a long red and yellow cloth as a decoration. Lu Yin didn't know the details of offering sacrifices to heaven, but just assumed it was the custom of his country.

There were also many people who boldly came out to watch. As long as they didn't cross the boundary, no one cared about it. Gradually, there were more and more people.

The innkeeper boldly opened the door, and several wealthy people who still had food in their homes came in and found a corner to discuss in a low voice.

Coupled with the fact that the yamen servants were distributing millet while notifying the sky, more and more people came here, and the adjacent shops on the street were also open. They didn't eat seriously, and they bought some tea for pedestrians to settle down. It's also good.

In a daze, Lu Yin seemed to have the feeling of a bustling crowd, as if everything was back to before, and the people no longer worried and feared, but continued to live their own peaceful lives.

Lu Yin looked at Lu Siping in the crowd again, and the corner of his mouth curved, this old boy has something.

It was past noon and the stage had been set up.

Yuniang also rushed to the scene, waving to Lu Yin who were still watching. Lu Yin knew that this was about to begin, so he led Hu Liu through the curious crowd to the backstage.

As soon as you enter, everyone who can speak in Beihe City is here.

But apart from a few familiar people, there are others standing here with ugly faces, wondering what they have been through.

Lu Yin was not interested in speaking. He just nodded calmly, which was regarded as saying hello to everyone. It was a habit developed during those days of transformation. Strictly speaking, Lu Yin should be a sultry type.

Seeing Lu Yin's arrival, Lu Siping also breathed a sigh of relief. Only then did Lu Yin realize that Taoist Li was holding a bronze statue in his hand, which looked like the city god. It seemed that the evil was involved.

When everyone arrived, Lu Siping looked at Director Li. Director Li touched his beard and nodded, saying: "The time has come."

Lu Siping nodded and looked at everyone: "The time has come, come with me on stage."

The crowd followed Lu Siping, passed through the back door, and climbed onto the altar.

The surrounding government officials also began to let people in. Taoist Li handed the bronze statue to Chen Dingjun, walked to the side of the altar, picked up the ritual vessel, and tapped it lightly.

"clang!"

The sound of a gong was not loud, but the people below became quiet.

Lu Siping was dressed in official uniform, adjusted his black gauze hat, took out a scroll-like object from his wide sleeves, held it respectfully with both hands, and stepped onto the altar step by step.

When Lu Siping stood in front of the altar, Chen Dingjun ordered several large flags to be erected around the stage.

"clang!"

Another gong sounded, and Lu Siping stood up straight and said: "Cang Yu has been built for hundreds of years by the Martial Ancestor, the Wen Ancestor prospered, and the Talented Ancestor prospered. However, the world is impermanent. First, the Canghe Demonic Dragon Clan defeated our country."

"Now there are demons gathered outside the city, and the Canghe Dragon Palace has taken action to cholera the government, confusing yin and yang, not distinguishing between right and wrong, and what's more, they want to feed on my people all over the city!"

(End of this chapter)