polar demon

Chapter 18 River Temple ([-])
River God Temple, inside the main hall.

The clay statue on the altar has been toppled over. What is surprising is that the statue is not dignified and sacred, but instead it is carved into the image of an evil ghost with blue face, fangs and red eyes.

The water on the stove had boiled, and Yan Gudao had already removed the stitches from the wound on Wang Li's back.Wang Lishi held her son Wang Hu in her arms, and watched quietly from the side with distress and worry.

After the boiling water cooled down, Yan Gudao washed Wang Li's wound again with water, and applied ointment, and then took clean thin thread to suture again.

The severe pain made Wang Li faintly wake up from the coma. When he saw Yan Gudao clearly in front of him, he said in amazement:

"Yan catcher"

Yan Gudao smiled:
"It's not a headhunter for a long time. Now it's just a body collector with half a foot in the coffin. I've already treated the wound for you. You can't die. I said a long time ago, you must not come here Come on, hey, since you're here, let's leave early tomorrow morning, this is definitely not a place to stay for long."

"I understand." Wang Li said weakly, "By the way, there is another one with us—"

"I can't help him." Yan Gudao interrupted.

Wang Lishi on the side also said:

"Yan Butou, he saved our family's life"

"So I gave him advice," Yan Gudao said, "It's a pity that he didn't listen, just like those people who stayed in the backyard. Whether they live or die tonight depends on their fate."

Wang Li hesitated for a while, gritted his teeth and said:

"Yan Butou, I beg you!"

Yan Gudao shook his head, he stood up and said:

"Have you heard the story of "Witch and Ghost"? In ancient times, people built temples to worship ghosts, and witches and ghosts competed for people's worship, so they pushed the ghost statues secretly. The ghosts didn't know who did it, so they made waves and harmed the people. There are An old man came to the temple to offer sacrifices. When he saw the ghost statue toppled over, he prayed and straightened the ghost statue. Seeing this scene, the ghost mistakenly thought that the old man was the culprit who pushed the ghost statue to the ground, so the ghost hit the old man on the head with a hammer. , Kill the old man. Now the person who chooses to stay overnight is like a ghost. If you see it, you can only avoid it far away. If anyone goes to help, then you can only bring disaster."

Having said that, Yan Gudao turned around and looked at Wang Li:

"What's more, I'm not sure whether I can protect you tonight, so let's take care of myself first."

Hearing the firmness in Yan Gudao's words, Wang Li knew that he couldn't force it, but he still had luck in his heart:

"That benefactor is highly skilled in martial arts, even if he encounters something, it may not be a problem."

Speaking of the latter, Wang Li's tone became uncertain.

Yan Gudao sneered and said:
"No matter how strong the martial arts are, there is nothing you can do about it. You have been working for half your life. Are there still few powerful warriors in Yangcheng who died strangely?"

Hearing this, Wang Li heaved a long sigh.

Just listen to Yan Gudao continue to say:
"Besides, your benefactor, his body is bloody and his eyes are fierce, he is definitely not a kind person. In this world, wouldn't it be better if there were fewer such people?"

Wang Li turned his head to glance at his wife and children, and remained silent.

Yan Gudao stood up, and turned his gaze to the fallen ghost image on the altar:

"It's Lu Junsheng, a scholar, with pure eyes and a kind heart. It's the first time I've seen such a clear-eyed person. In such a troubled world, there are still people who can keep their hearts. It's not easy! It's a pity that good people often don't get rewarded..."

Suddenly, the ghost image on the altar seemed to emit a faint light.

The shimmer was blood red, fleeting, but it was keenly captured by Yan Gudao.

"It came...why so fast? It was injured by me five years ago, shouldn't it need to be silent for another half a year? It came out at this time..."

Then, Yan Gudao turned around and supported Wang Li:

"We have to get out of here quickly! No one will survive if it is too late!"

It was already late at night, and the night wind howled in the forest behind the Heshen Temple, making the forest rustle.

Jiang Yuan hadn't slept, and Lu Junsheng next door hadn't slept either, there was still light shining through the cracks in the wall.In the farthest room, the old couple was obviously still awake, and their quarrel and crying could still be faintly heard.

The sound of the turbulent water of the Xuan River could be heard faintly. In this night, it seemed that something had begun to wake up.

There was a sudden commotion in the backyard, as if someone had come to lodge again.Moreover, it sounds like there are quite a few people.

Jiang Yuan got up and opened the door, his eyes were full of red light.

Many people are entering the backyard through the side door. Red lanterns, red clothes, red boxes, and red sedan chairs seem to be catching up with a happy event.

In the backyard, the Bangxi people were busy. Several dowry maids greeted the bride wearing a red hijab in the sedan chair. The groom in a wedding dress was explaining the details of the wedding ceremony with the Bangxi people. The matchmaker was wiping the suona.

Lu Junsheng and the old couple also went out, looking at the people in front of them in surprise.

A girl in red came over and said with a smile:

"I'm really sorry to disturb everyone's rest. We are the reception team of the eastern village. Since the auspicious time is late, we can't rush back and can only stay here. Please forgive me if there is any brusqueness!"

"Welcome." Lu Junsheng didn't seem interested in this, so he turned around and returned to the room.

The old couple hurriedly asked:
"Girl, have you ever seen our grandson and granddaughter who—"

"You mean those two children?" The girl's big eyes lit up, and she hurriedly said, "When we came here just now, there were two children squatting on the side of the road crying. I wonder if the two old people are looking for them?"

The old couple were overjoyed when they heard the words:

"Girl! Where are they?"

The girl still had a smile on her face:

"Don't worry, the two old men, they are just outside the Heshen Temple. Please follow me, and I will take you to find them!"

After finishing speaking, the girl helped the old couple walk towards the outside of the Heshen Temple.

Jiang Yuan looked at it for a while, but also felt bored, so he returned to the house.

With the door closed, the red light was completely isolated from the outside, and the room returned to darkness.

Just as Jiang Yuan was about to continue his practice, he suddenly stopped. He seemed to have thought of something, and opened his eyes suddenly:

"No! It rained several times today, and those people outside...their clothes are not wet at all, and there are no mud stains on their shoes..."

A burst of footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door, followed by the door being pushed open, as if someone had walked into the room.

"Young master." A young female voice sounded in the darkness, soft and charming as if it could melt a man's heart, "The little girl is the bride's cousin, and I don't want to sleep in the courtyard with those people, so please take the little girl in for a while."

Jiang Yuan still sat on the bed without saying a word.

The woman walked slowly to the bed, softly caressing Jiang Yuan's cheeks, panting like anticipation and longing amidst the tangy fragrance.

With the faint light, one could see the beautiful face of the woman in her arms, her exquisite body, exuding a mature charm.

"Girl, your hands are so cold." Jiang Yuan said.

The woman's hand was soft, but the temperature was icy cold.

Then, a body fell into Jiang Yuan's arms, and a pair of arms wrapped around Jiang Yuan's waist:

"Not only my hands are cold, but my body is also cold, sir, can you help me warm up?"

Jiang Yuan's eyes began to become sharp and cold, and he reached out and poked under the woman's clothes:
"Girl, your body is really cold."

The body in his arms twisted slightly, exhaling like blue:
"It's been a long night, and I still hope that the young master will take pity on you."

Jiang Yuan smiled coldly:
"No problem, I will love you well. As long as you are not afraid of pain!"

The woman smiled softly:
"I'm not afraid, my son, just—you!"

The woman's voice suddenly stopped, she lowered her head in disbelief, a long knife had already penetrated deeply into her belly.

This scene was also happening in Lu Junsheng's room next door.

The flame of the oil lamp is like a bean, and when it jumps, the light and shadow in the house change for a while.

Lu Junsheng stared blankly at the beautiful woman in front of him, his eyes were filled with disbelief:

"Xiao Xiaohe!"

Sun Xiaohe was also stunned, she didn't expect to meet Lu Junsheng when she came out for the first time.

All of this is just like a trick of fate.Sun Xiaohe looked at Lu Junsheng in a daze for a while, wanting to remember this person well and never forget him.Then she turned her head and was about to leave the room, she really couldn't face it all.

Seeing that Sun Xiaohe was about to leave, Lu Junsheng rushed up to hold her hand:

"Xiaohe! This time I went to Yangcheng, one is to take the exam, and the other is to marry you! But when I arrived in Yangcheng, I heard that the foundation of Fengqi Restaurant collapsed into the Xuan River due to the heavy rain for days. Everyone was washed away by the soaring river, I thought it was you... I didn't expect you to be here!"

With tears in her eyes, Sun Xiaohe tried to break free from Lu Junsheng's hand:

"Brother Lu, don't say anything, don't ask anything, get out of here quickly! The farther you go, the better!"

"Why?" Lu Junsheng said incredulously, "What about the vows we made?"

Sun Xiaohe bit her lower lip without saying a word, but kept crying.

Seeing Sun Xiaohe's appearance, Lu Junsheng couldn't help slowing down his tone:

"Xiao He, let's propose marriage to your grandfather tomorrow, okay? I have no father or mother, and your grandfather is my grandfather. We can still—"

Sun Xiaohe suddenly raised his hand and slapped Lu Junsheng violently.

Lu Junsheng looked at Sun Xiaohe in surprise, not knowing what he said wrong.

Sun Xiaohe broke away from Lu Junsheng's hand suddenly, and said coldly:

"Then I will make it clear to you today! You are just a poor boy with nothing at home. You can't give me the life I want at all! I advise you to die as soon as possible. I am going to marry a rich family now Brother, you'd better stop pestering me in the future!"

When Lu Junsheng heard this, his face turned ashen, his whole body trembled, and he couldn't help but take two steps back.When looking at Sun Xiaohe again, it was like looking at a stranger.

Sun Xiaohe only felt the pain in her heart, but her face was still covered with frost:
"My surname is Lu, my future husband-in-law is coming to pick me up soon. In order to avoid embarrassment at that time, you should get out of the Heshen Temple as soon as possible and go as far as you can! I...I never want to see you again you!"

Lu Junsheng laughed sadly twice, and said dejectedly:
"Okay! I'll go, I'll go! Sun Xiaohe, you're ruthless and unjust, so why humiliate me!"

After speaking, Lu Junsheng waved his long sleeves and left the room angrily.

Watching Lu Junsheng leave gradually, Sun Xiaohe slumped on the ground powerlessly.

She covered her face and sobbed softly, she could not get out of this desperate situation, but why did she meet him at this time and this place?She is not reconciled, really not reconciled, but even so, what can be done.

No matter what, she couldn't let Lu Junsheng fall into the hands of the master, otherwise the consequences. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but tremble.

If he hurt him like this, he would probably hate himself for the rest of his life. Sun Xiaohe covered his heart, thinking bitterly.Even if he didn't want to, he couldn't turn back.

(End of this chapter)