As the downfall of the Republic of China, there was a Taoist priest named Uncle Jiu

"Let him lie down too."

Gu Zhou said lightly.

Gu Tianren didn't talk too much, he kicked the big man's knee, and then punched him in the waist and ribs, and put the big man in an instant, making him scream on the ground in pain.

Leaving the alley with constant screams, Gu Zhou sighed in his heart how chaotic this era is. From Qingshan Town to the county town to do business, he encountered ghosts and goblins on the way, and when he arrived in the city, he encountered thugs blocking the way.

If he was alone, nine out of ten he would be killed.

"Be cautious! Be cautious! Be more cautious!"

Gu Zhou silently recited three mantras again.

It was already night, and Gu Zhou didn't plan to hurry. He planned to find an inn to stay for one night, and went to Shangqing to watch tomorrow.

"Brother Zhou, look, that woman we met on the road." When they found an inn, a group of people were about to enter, Gu Jun pointed at the door of the inn.

Gu Zhou looked over, and it was the woman they met who was suspected to be a ghost on the road. At this time, she changed into a long quicksand dress that could sweep the floor. Convex body.

At this time, a pale rich man walked into the inn with his arms around her waist.

As if sensing Gu Zhou's gaze, the woman looked over with a smile and nodded at him.

"Fuck! Change to another inn!"

Gu Zhou cursed in a low voice, he didn't want to live in the same inn with a woman who was suspected of being a ghost. At the same time, he glanced pityingly at the pale man.

Sleeping with ghosts and ghosts for one night, I'm afraid it will be over.

Few people are as lucky as Qiu Sheng, being seen by Yan Gui as just spending a good time together, did not kill him.

Gu Tian and the others obviously didn't want to meddle in other people's business. They were good at fighting with fists and kicks, and they were okay with dealing with people, but they didn't know anything about dealing with ghosts.

The less trouble, the better.

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The Shangqing Temple outside the county is located in Yinlong Mountain. The mountain is not steep, but it is also lush with forests, full of moving springs, surrounded by clouds and mists, and it is a good place with beautiful mountains and clear waters.

Yinlong Mountain was originally an ordinary mountain, but since a Taoist temple was established five years ago, this small mountain has become more beautiful. According to insiders, Fengshui has become better.

According to the people in the county, since the completion of the Shangqing Temple, no matter in spring, summer, autumn or winter, there will always be thunder flashes in the mountains. It is strange that although there are thunders falling, there is no fire in the mountains.

There are also believers who swear that they saw the thunder falling into the Taoist temple with their own eyes. For a while, the people around thought that the master of the Taoist temple was a person who had attained the Tao and could drive the thunder.

After wearing it out, there is an endless stream of people who come to worship and offer incense.

There are not many Taoist priests in Taoist temples, only three or five.

When Gu Zhou and his group entered the Taoist temple, there were only two Taoist priests in the Taoist temple. One was in his 30s with an ordinary appearance, and the other was a Taoist priest in his 20s. Bad intentions.

A young woman was offering incense, and the young Taoist priest seemed to keep his eyes on her, but in fact, he kept his eyes on the sensitive parts of the young woman.

Seeing Gu Zhou and others coming in, the young Taoist finally withdrew his gaze and came up to salute: "Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable."

Gu Zhou didn't show anything on his face, he cupped his hands and saluted: "Master Daoist, people in Xiaqingshan Town, heard that Taoist Master Shi Jian of Shangqing Guan Shijian has profound Taoism, and his amulets are effective, so he came here to worship the mountain and burn incense to ask for the protection of the Taoist ancestor."

"Unfortunately, the temple master is practicing in seclusion and does not see outsiders..."

The young Taoist behaved politely, before he finished speaking, something was suddenly stuffed into his hand.

Ten oceans!

A warm smile appeared on the face of the young Taoist, and the topic changed: "But the young master is sincere in asking for the talisman, how can the Shangqing Temple let the young master get nothing back?"

"Please wait."

With that said, the young Taoist turned around and walked inside.

Although the incense in the Shangqing Temple is good, most of the people who come to worship and offer incense on weekdays are ordinary people.

And looking at Gu Zhou's clothes, there are four big men behind him, who are obviously disciples of rich families, and they spend a lot of money, it seems that it is a big deal.

How can I let it go!

Watching the young Taoist disappear, Gu Zhou smiled slightly, money can make ghosts grind, and Taoist temples are no exception.

Five minutes later, the young Taoist came out and led Gu Zhou in.

"The Taoist priest's name?"

Gu Zhou followed behind him and asked aloud.

"The common name is Shi Shaojian."

Gu Zhou immediately remembered the memories related to this guy. He learned Taoism, but his intentions were not right.

Under Shi Shaojian's guidance, Gu Zhou saw the famous Shi Jian.

"Immeasurable Celestial Venerable, Shi Jian, the master of the Taoist Temple of Purity!"

Shi Jian sat cross-legged on His Majesty Sanqing's futon, his every word sounded like thunder, in Gu Zhou's ears, he felt his whole body's bones vibrating along with his voice.

Is this Shi Jian?

Gu Zhou looked at him, he looked young, less than 50 years old, wearing a Chinese-style cardigan, different from Shi Shaojian, with ordinary eyebrows and eyes, but there was an inexplicable majesty on his body, which made people feel convinced at first sight.

With this kind of attitude, even if he doesn't have any ability, he might be able to become a master of Taoism, not to mention Shi Jian has real ability.

Chapter 9 Painted Skin Mandrill

"Daoist Shi Jian, I'm Gu Zhou, a native of Qingshan Town."

Gu Zhou introduced himself: "It is said that the elder is a real master of the Tao, but I don't know if I have the qualifications to cultivate the Tao?"

Shi Jian closed his eyes slightly, and said calmly: "Young master is imposing, rich and powerful, why pursue the illusory fairy fate? Besides, cultivating the Tao is boring. You have endless wealth and honor in this world, so there is no need to step into this hopeless future. The path of cultivation."

Shi Jian's refusal was obvious.

But Gu Zhou caught some information from his paintings, and Shi Jian just rejected him, not denying that there is a way to practice.

This was just a preliminary test, Gu Zhou didn't expect Shi Jian to be astonished as a celestial being when he saw him, and begged to accept him as a disciple.

"So, Taoist Master Shi Jian has a method of cultivation?"

Gu Zhou asked.

Shi Jian said indifferently: "Pindao belongs to the Maoshan lineage, and Maoshan's 2000-year inheritance naturally has its true inheritance."

"Then how can we worship Maoshan?"

Gu Zhou asked again.

Shi Jian smiled slightly: "Young master has no destiny with my Maoshan."

Shi Jian refused again, but Gu Zhou was not discouraged. With 2000 years of inheritance, it is impossible to accept you just by saying it.

The ancestors of Sun Wukong worshiped Bodhi and knelt in front of the three-star cave in Fangcun Mountain for three days and three nights before being accepted into the gate wall.

Gu Zhou didn't continue this topic, so as not to annoy time. The iron pestle was ground into a needle, he would let Shi Jian see his sincerity, so the conversation naturally changed, and he talked about Lu Yu, a woman who was suspected to be a demon.

After hearing this, Shi Jian nodded slightly: "After listening to the young master, I can be sure that this woman is a mandrill."

"Mandrill?"

Gu Zhou was a little strange: "Why is the Taoist so sure it's a mandrill?"

Shi Jian explained: "It can't be a ghost, because ordinary ghosts can't show up in broad daylight. Of course, with a certain level of Taoism, ghosts can also show up in the sun in broad daylight, but if the ghost's Taoism is true No matter how tall you are, you don’t need to go to such trouble to seduce people, it’s just to harm people directly.”

"As for monsters, those who can transform people are big monsters, and there is no need to use such low-level methods as charm."

"So Pindao judged that this monster is a mandrill with this habit."

The mandrill's message flashed in Gu Zhou's mind. It was mentioned in the "Shan Hai Jing Hai Nei Jing Juan": "In the south there are Gan giants with human faces and long arms, black bodies with hair, and back heels. Face, because that is to escape.

Another said: Mandrill is a kind of monster in the mountains, with a long body and black body, and infinite strength.

Legend has it that it can run faster than leopards and can tear tigers and leopards apart with its bare hands. It is the overlord of the mountains and has a very long life span, so it is regarded as a monster.

Shi Jian continued: "Mandrills like to captivate people, but mandrills with good skills like to use illusions to confuse people. Generally speaking, they will wear women's clothes and perform illusions. Ordinary people will think they are beautiful when they see them."

"While the Taoism is higher, it wears human skin, and those who have to be Taoist cannot see through it."

Gu Zhou swallowed his saliva: "Master Dao, is the human skin that this mandrill is wearing peeled off or painted."

He thought of a story about Liaozhai Painted Skin, in which a ferocious ghost put on human skin painted with colored pens, dressed up as a lovely beauty, and played various deceptions in order to split people's stomachs and hearts. Purpose.

Shi Jian shook his head: "How could mandrills be able to paint skins? The human skins they wear are peeled off from people by killing people."

Gu Zhou gasped, which meant that a beauty I felt pity for was killed by that mandrill, skinned and split on her body, using her appearance to seduce and harm others.

"Master Daoist, that mandrill is in the county seat, and please ask Master Daoist to subdue the devil!"

Gu Zhou stood with hands bowed in awe.

Encountered twice in one day, this mandrill is likely to be staring at me, and it will be difficult to get rid of it day and night.

Shi Jian shook his head and smiled wryly: "The county has a population of hundreds of thousands, mandrills are cunning, they won't stay in one place all the time, and they may change their skins at any time. Pindao is not a god, where can I find it?"

"However, if you see the mandrill again, you can send someone to send a message, and the poor will go back and cast down the demon."

After all, Shi Jian added another sentence:

"Actually, you don't need to worry too much. The crowd is vast, and the probability of encountering a mandrill again is too low. This talisman, you keep, can resist the mandrill's temptation."

Gu Zhou took the talisman with both hands and said, "Thank you, Daoist."

"By the way, Taoist priest, what weakness does the mandrill have?"

Shi Jian thought for a while: "The mandrill is actually a mortal body, but its strength is infinite. It can tear apart tigers and leopards with bare hands, as fast as a leopard, but the sharp edge of a sword can kill. As long as it is not affected by the illusion of the mandrill, more than ten swords can With all the sticks and sticks, well-trained warriors can solve it."

Hearing this, Gu Zhou breathed a sigh of relief, as long as it can be killed by physical means, it will be fine.

If it is a ghost like a ghost, he can only sit on the wax.

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After leaving Shangqing Temple and returning to the inn, Gu Zhou opened the door of time and space to return to modern times, and drove to a gold shop in the city center.

Also after a simple investigation, this chain of gold stores is well-known.

When he came to the gold store, Gu Zhou directly explained his purpose, saying that there was a relatively large amount of gold that he wanted to deal with. The manager of the gold store smiled and said:

"How much gold do you want to sell, sir? I can make the decision if it is less than [-] kilograms."

Gu Zhou blushed: "Not that much, nineteen kilograms."

The manager of the gold store looked as usual, indicating that the purchase price was 340 yuan per gram. Their gold store is a national chain and has a good reputation.

Gu Zhou knew that this price was already very good, so he agreed to the deal immediately and gave the backpack to the gold shop for inspection.

The final transaction price was 2261000. Direct bank transfer, Gu Zhou was overjoyed when he saw the notification on his mobile phone, did he become a millionaire just like that?

Although millionaires are nothing now, there are still a small number of people with 200 million cash.

And his 200 million is only for a short time, maybe after a while, the 200 million will become 2000 million, two hundred million.

Afterwards, Gu Zhou started to buy the basic raw materials for making simple explosives without stopping.

Gu Zhou bought each basic raw material separately, and even some things were synthesized from basic raw materials.

Because his father is a policeman, Gu Zhou has been familiar with it since he was a child. In addition, he majored in chemistry in college, he is familiar with the main ingredients and even the process of bomb making.

If there is enough time, Gu Zhou can even make a gun.

This time, the mandrill was to be dealt with, so Gu Zhou made the bomb with the aim of increasing its power.

Chapter 10 Everything in the world can be taxed!

Not to mention anything else, an elephant is blown to death.

While making the bomb, Gu Zhou placed an order for a 100 yuan watch.

By the time Gu Zhou returned to the Minguo plane, it was already dark, and it was not suitable to go back to Qingshan Town. Gu Zhou decided to take a stroll in Daxiang County, and then set off for Qingshan Town tomorrow.

In a world with demons and ghosts, Gu Zhou decided not to drive at night.

Followed by four big men, Gu Zhou looked like a rich young master who had nothing to do, and passers-by would stay away from them.

After walking around for half a circle, Gu Zhou found that although Daxiang County is much more prosperous than Qingshan Town, it does not mean that the people in Daxiang County live a much better life than the people in Qingshan Town. Most of them are thin and pale.

In recent years, the Qing government’s control over the people has become weaker and weaker, especially now that it is 1909. Anyone with a little knowledge knows that the Qing Dynasty has come to an end. His hair has not been shaved, and has grown to a certain extent, and it is braided with the original hair, and has nothing to do with the money rat tail.

Da Niu, Gu Tian and the others are similar. Gu Zhou asked them to cut off their whips and shave their heads to look like a crew cut. No one paid attention to them when they walked on the street.