The weak scholar in the end of ancient times

Chapter 4: Superb Magic
Being able to stay safely in the village until now, Taoist Qingyi must belong to the latter.

The villagers who survived the troubled times are not easy to fool, and they must maintain their image to get the benefits.

This is not the first time that Taoist Qingyi has dressed like this and performed rituals outside the village.

As long as your character remains intact, you will continue to receive preferential treatment from the villagers.

Not only did Wen Gu's eyes light up, but the way the villagers looked at the gods as a whole proved how enthusiastic they were at that moment!
Taoist Qingyi seemed to be indifferent all the way here, but in fact he was always paying attention to the movements of the villagers.

Seeing Wen Gu, his eyes were not obvious, but his heart was moved——

I thought this sickly scholar wouldn't make it, but unexpectedly, he pulled through!

From the first time he met him, he knew that this scholar was not an honest man!
He doesn't like dealing with these cunning scholars.

Although he was keeping this in mind, the Taoist priest remained calm and composed.

The ritual begins with burning incense to offer sacrifices to the heavens.

Taoist Master Qingyi said that this ritual was to subdue evil and overcome disasters.

He placed a straw doll on the altar, which looked crudely made and ferocious.

Because of this, the villagers can know at a glance what the doll represents.

It looks like a human, but it's not a human. Isn't that a person possessed by evil spirits?
They can't be called human beings, they are evil creatures! They are not of my kind!
Then, the Taoist priest chanted scriptures and set up a formation, his sleeves fluttering, and his hands were so fast that only shadows could be seen with the naked eye. In a blink of an eye, the puppet was covered with talismans.

Under the gaze of everyone, the Taoist priest stepped on the Gangbu fighting step, wielding the long sword with sharp and exquisite skills. He pinched the magic formula and pointed along the direction of the sword towards the puppet on the altar, and flames suddenly appeared in his hand!
The puppet in the air, with a loud bang, the talisman paper stuck on it started to burn.

It was as if the flame was transferred from the Taoist priest's hand to the talisman.

The onlookers exclaimed in surprise.

Not to mention the significance of this ritual, even in times of peace, it can be exciting to watch it as a fun event.

Wen Gu watched a classical ritual up close and was even more excited. If it were not for the wrong occasion, he would even want to applaud enthusiastically.

The Taoist priest was busy performing rituals, but he was still keeping an eye on all directions. His eyes swept across the crowd, then turned back to glance at Wen Gu without leaving a trace.

???

This scholar...his eyes seem too scorching.

After a while, he looked over again, and there was no change in Wen Gu's expression.

The ritual, with dancing and chanting, consumed a huge amount of physical energy. However, until the end, Taoist Qingyi still maintained his previous posture, and the smoke drifting over made him look even more immortal.

After the important part was over, the village chief asked Wen Gu in a low voice, "Were you frightened just now?"

When the Taoist priest was performing the ritual just now, the village chief noticed that Wen Gu raised his hands.

Back then, when Taoist Qingyi first came to their village, his move shocked many people to their knees.

I have seen it more often now, and although the shock is not as strong as it was at the beginning, I still can't help but feel awe every time.

When Wen Gu saw it for the first time, he was probably shocked.

Hearing the village chief's question, he bowed politely before saying, "The Taoist priest follows the rules and regulations, commands the five thunderbolts, and his magic is superb!"

Qing Yidao's ears twitched slightly. He didn't believe the scholar was really praising him! He was just pretending, but his intentions were ulterior!
However, Wen Gu really felt that this Taoist priest was very capable.

First, the Taoist priest’s moves are very powerful.

The skill of deceiving people by being mysterious and charming is not something that ordinary people can learn!

It is still unknown whether the magic is profound or not, but each move is indeed quite intimidating. The seemingly fancy movements actually contain hidden secrets. It is impossible to achieve such fluency without more than ten years of practice.

Second, this Taoist priest has mastered a lot of knowledge of chemistry and pharmacology and is a talented person!
After reviewing and analyzing, it was found that the cuffs of Taoist Qingyi's robes were sprinkled with powder or potion, and when he walked, he carried a special smell of plants, metals and stones.

In addition to the effect of exorcising "evil spirits", the powder and potion on the robes may be toxic to humans because of their cautious appearance and the fact that they do not allow people to touch them.

It can be said that at this time the Taoist priest is a walking medicine furnace.

The herbs used to make the figurines must have contained more than just the ones on the surface. The talismans affixed to them must have been processed beforehand, resulting in the smooth and flowing scene on the altar.

It is true that a quarter of an hour on the altar requires many years of hard work off the altar!

Third, one must be able to read the weather and celestial phenomena and adjust the location and time of the ritual according to the real-time weather, sunlight, wind direction, wind speed, and other factors.

I feel so much emotion when reviewing the past——

Why would such a promising scientific research talent engage in fraud?

We went astray!
On the altar, the flames from the burning talisman paper quickly engulfed the puppet and then turned it into ashes.

The ceremony did not last long. There were dangers lurking outside the village, so special measures were needed to ensure a quick resolution.

After the Taoist priest finished the ritual, he called it a day. He then had the villagers place the ashes of the talisman paper and the doll into a vat of boiled water that had been prepared earlier and stir it for a while.

After reviewing it, I understand clearly that this is the talisman water?

However, this jar of talisman water is not for drinking. Instead, the villagers are asked to divide it into packages and sprinkle it around the village to drive away evil spirits.

The Taoist priest's previous ritual in the village seemed to have included a similar step. He also emphasized that this was a highly yang substance, specifically designed to ward off evil spirits, unbearable for mortals and absolutely forbidden to drink. While Wen Gu was ill, he heard villagers mention that the talismanic water the Taoist priest had bestowed was truly effective. It could be sprinkled on the ground or applied to clothing. Villagers on patrol or outings often liked to sprinkle this potion on their clothing.

After pondering it, I finally understood. This was a potion prepared through unconventional means, used to repel and disinfect insects!
These are scarce supplies in this day and age!

If possible, he would like some too.

Of course, the villagers all wanted to grab more for their own families, but because of the pressure from the prestigious people in the village, they could only follow the rules: only those whose names were called could go and take some.

Basically, it is distributed according to contribution. It is in front of everyone and open to the public. Whoever contributes more will get more.

A village elder, holding a small ladle, distributed water to everyone. He was a senior figure, trusted by the villagers, and known for his fairness. Anyone who broke the rules would be reprimanded by him.

Wen Gu originally thought that he would not be assigned one. He had no missions outside, did not participate in village patrols, and had not finished drawing the blueprints. Unexpectedly, the village chief mentioned his name.

This was my first time attending this kind of ceremony, and I didn’t bring any containers.

Hunter Lao Liu gave him a bamboo tube with a small lid and a hemp rope tied around the tube for carrying.

Others also brought bamboo tubes to hold the talisman water. However, the diameters of the bamboo tubes varied from person to person, so the amount they could hold was of course also different.

Wen Gu looked at the bamboo tube in his hand and walked over.

The village elder, busy distributing the water, paused when he saw the thick bamboo tube being handed to him. He was about to scold the boy for not knowing the rules, but when he looked up and saw it was Wen Gu, he scooped a ladleful without a word. Their fort still depended on this man.

"Thank you." Wen Gu said softly.

Some villagers who were unaware of the situation were puzzled and felt unfair when they saw this, but after looking at the village leaders, they swallowed their dissatisfaction.

The world is in chaos. Even now, those who are still alive, although not very smart, are definitely aware of the current situation.

Taoist Qingyi, who was tidying up his Taoist robe, listened to the village chief talking about the newly dug medicinal herbs, while his eyes were still paying attention to his surroundings. He also paid some attention to Wen Gu and of course saw the scene just now.

He thought to himself: That kid is really scheming. It’s only been a few days since he recovered from his illness, and all the village leaders are on his side!

After the talisman water was finished, the surrounding villagers knelt down devoutly on the special straw mat sprinkled with the medicine, and were reluctant to leave. They were all thinking about finding an opportunity to talk to the Taoist priest and get some Taoist spiritual energy.

Worship the gods while the incense is hot!
The incense sticks on the altar are still burning, and the smoke from the burning talisman paper has not completely dissipated. It will definitely be helpful to get some more Taoist spiritual energy now!
A few sudden whistles interrupted everyone's plan. It was the person in charge of vigilance who warned everyone that there was an evil creature around.

The villagers who were originally reluctant to leave rushed home as if they were running at double speed.

Wen Gu's feet were lifted off the ground, and his cousin carried him like a candied haws handle and ran back.

Thanks to the height and the slightly higher terrain, Wen Gu was able to see the vague shadows in the distance, passing over the weeds and obstacles.

The overly tall weeds and overgrown branches swayed in the wind, revealing one or two vague figures.

The fat and muscles seemed to have been dried in the sun, and the exposed arms were covered with large purple-brown stripes. He walked with a strange rhythm, passing through the ground covered with bushes and weeds, and approached the village with a low growl like a wild beast in the mountains.

These are the appearances of people possessed by "evil spirits".

Common people call them monsters, demons, mountain ghosts, evil things, and other names related to monsters and ghosts.

At first, people in this village had all kinds of names, but after Taoist Qingyi came, everyone started calling him that.

Wen Gu remembered that the noble families outside seemed to prefer the term "evil creature," avoiding words like "demon" and "ghost." He didn't know whether they knew the truth or were just being cautious.

The current situation.

Too much breath of living people will naturally attract evil spirits.

Evil creatures love flesh and blood, and they eat both humans and other animals. But if they were given a menu, humans would definitely be at the top of the list.

Almost all the villagers gathered at the village entrance for the ritual. The aura of living people was stronger, which attracted evil spirits from nearby.

Compared to the panic of the villagers, the people in charge of the village were relatively calm.

The Taoist priest who had just finished performing a ritual also looked calm.

Reviewing the past makes me feel a little more at ease.

They were able to hold it, so it seemed like a minor matter. Liu the Hunter had his bow drawn, but he remained calm, believing the village's defenses were fully capable of handling it.

However, Taoist Qingyi should be reliable in this matter. He just performed a ritual in front of all the villagers and cannot be slapped in the face so quickly.

Sure enough, the two evil creatures that appeared approached at slower and slower pace, and then, as if they smelled some unpleasant odor, they changed direction, lingered for a moment, and then gradually moved away.

There is no need for the village defense personnel to take action.

The Taoist priest's professional ability is still very strong, and his personality is once again stable.

Wen Gu was thinking about how to get the Taoist back on the right track. He was being carried back, and when he saw the Taoist looking at him, he adjusted his upper body and, from a distance, gave a scholarly salute to show respect.

The Taoist priest's face twitched slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and returned a slight salute.

Review: What a master! The psychological quality is strong!

Taoist Priest: You dog scholar! Even when being carried away, you still pretend to be so good!
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