Reborn as a snake, creating a magic method in the real world

Chapter 88 The mountain god’s will is welcomed by the Taoist temple

"The food is still hot in the pot, take care of yourself, I'm going to the temple first."

Hu Xiaocao had always been mature and sensible, and rarely made people worry. The woman would leave after just a few words of advice, completely unaware of the little calculations Hu Xiaocao had in mind.

Seeing the woman walking away, Hu Xiaocao hurriedly got up to pack up, took a few mouthfuls of food casually, put all the rest into enamel cups, and planned to pack it and eat it on the road.

It is certain to bring some dry food and water, fearing that the food will not be enough, Hu Xiaocao baked a few more corn tortillas.

Putting everything into his small satchel, Hu Xiaocao set off after preparing everything.

It would be difficult for her to get out of the mountains on her own. It was very far from the town, and even walking to the mountain road to stop a car was unrealistic.

But Hu Xiaocao couldn't be bothered, she quickly thought of a way.

"Uncle Zhang will take goods to the city to sell every once in a while, and I can just take this ride."

Hu Xiaocao's luck was very good. Uncle Zhang was transporting the crops to the car before he had time to go out. He was a little surprised to see Hu Xiaocao's arrival.

"Xiaocao, why are you here so early?"

Hu Xiaocao rolled her eyes, smiled slightly, and took out her prepared remarks, "Mom's birthday is coming up, I saved some money, and I'm going to the city to buy something for her."

Uncle Zhang didn't think about it, he patted Hu Xiaocao's head and praised: "Xiaocao is really a good and filial boy."

Aunt Zhang on the other side couldn't help joking, "You can go to the town to buy things, things in the city are expensive."

Hu Xiaocao patted her messenger bag, looking confident, "Don't worry, Uncle Zhang, Aunt Zhang, I'm ready."

Aunt Zhang shaved Xiaocao's nose and said, "You're such a naughty person, Old Zhang, please pay more attention to me on the road."

Uncle Zhang nodded, "Don't worry."

Soon the small truck was filled with crops, and Hu Xiaocao also got on it, preparing to set off with Uncle Zhang.

Hu Xiaocao had never traveled far before, and this was the first time, and it was still a novelty to sit in the car without the woman knowing.

His little head kept wandering, and his little hands lay on the car window, looking at the retreating scenery outside.

The big trees not far away, the passing birds, and the endless mountains were soon left behind by them.

After passing the winding mountain road, the car also drove to the main road, and the traffic volume increased obviously. Hu Xiaocao had never seen so many cars.

I couldn't help but exclaim, "There are so many cars."

Uncle Zhang glanced at it, "What's this? There are more cars in the city. Sometimes a block is like a dragon, and there is no end in sight."

"Is it so exaggerated?"

Hu Xiaocao couldn't help but open her mouth, and she was looking forward to this trip to the city more and more, but she didn't forget that she still had a mission.

"By the way, Uncle Zhang, do you know where there is a Taoist temple near here?"

"Taoist temple? I don't know about this. Why don't we worship the mountain god?"

Uncle Zhang doesn't usually pay attention to these things, but he suddenly felt a little strange when he heard Hu Xiaocao's question, "Why did you suddenly ask about this?"

This answer was within Hu Xiaocao's expectation, "I just asked casually."

Seeing that it was almost noon, the two of them finally entered the city and ate some dry food casually, even if they solved the problem of lunch.

The greenery along the surrounding road gradually decreased, and soon the original green forest was replaced by a reinforced concrete city.

The bustling modern metropolis and the remote mountain village are completely like two worlds.

Even the roads in the streets seem to be immaculate.

Looking at the buildings on the road, Hu Xiaocao felt that her eyes were dazzled and she couldn't see them at all. She didn't know what many things were.

Hu Xiaocao wanted to ask, but was afraid of disturbing Uncle Zhang, so she had to hold it in her heart and observe silently with her eyes.

The city and the village are very different.

Because their village is backed by mountains, it is relatively remote, and the mountain roads are winding, so it is not developed, and the economic conditions are also ordinary. Everyone is a small bungalow.

Moreover, when Hu Xiaocao could remember, all the valuable electrical appliances at home were sold to her mother for medical treatment, including the TV set.

Coupled with the fact that there are so many chores that can't be done every day, and there is no time to read, Hu Xiaocao really knows too little about the outside world.

They all came to the village recently because of the Observatory, and Song Yufei and the others temporarily stayed for a few days, bringing Hu Xiaocao a lot of knowledge about the outside world.

But the description alone is far less shocking than what I saw with my own eyes.

Hu Xiaocao actually saw a house higher than the mountain here, and couldn't imagine how it was built.

There are also dense cars and people on the road, exactly as what Uncle Zhang said before.

The car parked slowly on the side of the road.

Seeing Hu Xiaocao's face full of shock, and his mouth could almost fit an egg, Uncle Zhang didn't laugh, as if he was stuck in some kind of memory.

"Xiaocao, if you have anything to ask, just ask."

Hu Xiaocao smiled embarrassedly, it turned out that Uncle Zhang had already seen her thoughts along the way.

"Uncle Zhang, why do you build so many tall buildings in the city?"

"Uncle Zhang and those urban people are all so beautifully dressed."

Hu Xiaocao chirped like an oriole.

By the time she realized it, she had already asked a lot of questions, and the chatterbox opened up like a flood.

Hu Xiaocao blushed slightly, "Uncle Zhang, do I have too many questions?"

Uncle Zhang shook his head, thinking that Hu Xiao's rashness is really cute.

"No, our grass is already great. I came here when I was a kid, and it wasn't so developed yet. At that time, I couldn't tell the difference between east, west and north. I didn't dare to walk around for fear of being abducted by bad guys."

Facing Uncle Zhang's encouragement, Hu Xiaocao subconsciously straightened up.

Uncle Zhang still had something to do, so he originally wanted to take Hu Xiaocao there with him, and then take her shopping after he finished his work. "When I finish my work, I will take you to buy a gift for mom."

But Hu Xiaocao insisted on taking action on his own. He would just wait for Uncle Zhang where he was, and then the two of them would go back together.

Uncle Zhang was a little worried, "How can this work? What if you get lost? I can't explain to your mother."

Hu Xiaocao patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Zhang. I have a good memory and won't get lost. Besides, I'm only wandering around here and I won't go far."

"Besides, it's not like I haven't gone up the mountain alone before. This little thing won't bother me."

Seeing Hu Xiaocao pretending to be a young adult and trying to convince himself, Uncle Zhang couldn't help laughing, "But——"

Hu Xiaocao shook Uncle Zhang's arm vigorously, "Don't worry, Uncle Zhang, the mountain god will protect me."

Uncle Zhang really couldn't stand Hu Xiaocao's repeated requests, and finally he reluctantly agreed.

After all, the law and order in the city is pretty good, and there are cameras nearby, so Hu Xiaocao will not encounter any bad guys.

"Then don't run too far. Pay attention to the surrounding vehicles. Just stroll around here and wait for me here. I'll come find you when I'm done."

Uncle Zhang warned a few more words, after all, he was the one who brought Hu Xiaocao out, so he must be responsible for her safety.

Hu Xiaocao nodded again and again, "Alright, Uncle Zhang, hurry up and go, I will take care of myself."

When Uncle Zhang finished his work, it would be afternoon, and the few hours in between were enough for her to find a Taoist temple nearby.

As soon as Uncle Zhang left, Hu Xiaocao acted quickly. Although she had plenty of time, she couldn't waste it and raced against the clock.

And if I don’t find it, I don’t know when Uncle Zhang will come to the city next time, but I will miss this good opportunity.

Although Hu Xiaocao was not familiar with the nearby roads, she had a good memory and would never forget it as long as she walked through it once. She looked at the road signs on the side and remembered them in her heart, planning to come back after finding the Taoist temple.

"Where can there be a Taoist temple nearby?"

Without means of transportation, Hu Xiaocao was not willing to spend the money to take a taxi, so the easiest way to do it was to ask for directions.

The pace of life in big cities is fast, and everyone is in a hurry, as if they have endless things to do.

There are housewives who are eager to go back to cook, migrant workers who are running around for their lives, and migrant workers who are busy under the sun. It is these people of all kinds who gather together to gather the fireworks of the world.

A woman about 30 years old passed by Hu Xiaocao.

"Auntie, hello, may I ask-"

Before she could finish her words, the woman saw Hu Xiaocao's appearance clearly and put a few dollars into her hand, "Poor child, take it to buy some food."

Hu Xiaocao's clothes didn't fit well, and they were all women's clothes. Even if they were made smaller, the cuffs were still empty, and some areas were patched.

No wonder women mistook her for a little beggar.

Hu Xiaocao looked at the money in his hand and hurriedly chased after him, "Hello, auntie, I'm not a beggar, but I still want to thank you."

The woman was stunned, looking at Hu Xiaocao's big bright eyes, and when she came to her senses, Hu Xiaocao had already bouncing away.

Looking at the back of Hu Xiaocao walking away, and looking at the money in her hand, the woman couldn't help but mutter, "This kid is so cute."

Hu Xiaocao looked around while walking.

Soon a man in a suit and leather shoes passed by Hu Xiaocao.

"Hello, uncle, do you know where there is a Taoist temple near here?"

The man frowned, looked Hu Xiaocao up and down, his eyes were a bit disgusted, and he left without saying anything, as if Hu Xiaocao was some kind of scourge.

Hu Xiaocao was a little bit shocked, and looked down at herself, "Although the clothes are not as good-looking as theirs, they are not dirty either."

Usually I only buy new clothes during the Chinese New Year. Most of the clothes I wear are either grown up or given to Hu Xiaocao by the sister next door who can no longer wear them.

It is hard to imagine that in this developed modern society, there are still such poor mountain villages.

Fortunately, Hu Xiaocao was optimistic and cheerful. He quickly cheered up and continued to ask passers-by, but it didn't go well.

Most people now like to go to temples to burn incense and worship Buddha, and the temples are very popular. There are many temples, large and small, like stars in the sky, countless.

If you ask this question, maybe nearly half of the ten people know it.

But temples are easy to find, but Taoist temples are not. There have been data showing that the base number of temples is several times that of Taoist temples, which also adds a lot of difficulty to Hu Xiaocao.

After asking a lot of passers-by, they all waved their hands to express their ignorance.

"The little girl asked why the temple is doing? I know there is a temple near here, the incense is good, and the wish is very effective, why don't you go there."

Facing the enthusiastic recommendation from the uncle in front of him, Hu Xiaocao felt a little lost, "Thank you, uncle, but I must go to the Taoist temple."

The uncle was a little confused and didn't understand why Hu Xiaocao was so stubborn.

Hu Xiaocao continued to inquire, and finally got it, but it was too far away, and it was in the next province. Hu Xiaocao must not be able to catch up, so she had to give up.

After walking for such a long time now, Hu Xiaocao's mouth was a little dry, her hair was already wet with sweat, sticking to her face in strands, she wiped the beads of sweat off her face.

There are green trees not far away, forming a large area of ​​shade. There are stone tables and benches below for people to rest.

<divclass="contentadv">Hu Xiaocao walked over and planned to sit down and rest.

There are also a lot of people enjoying the shade here, some are playing chess, some are playing cards, or they are doing nothing but chatting there, gathering in groups of three or four, which is quite lively.

But the age is basically quite old, there are not many young people.

Hu Xiaocao found an empty place and sat down. She drooped her head like a plant in the sun. After asking for so long, she still didn't get a clue, and she couldn't help but feel frustrated.

"Is there no Taoist temple near here?"

But I never thought that the old man next to me heard this and replied casually, "Yes."

Hu Xiaocao immediately raised his head and became energetic. He quickly approached and asked, "Grandpa, where is the Taoist temple nearby?"

The uncle stroked his chin, lost in thought.

"I remember that there seems to be a Taoist temple dozens of miles away from here. It seems to be called Shangqing Temple. Although the place is a bit remote, it is not far away. It only takes four to five or 10 minutes to drive."

"Grandpa, can you tell me your detailed address?"

The uncle looked at Hu Xiaocao curiously, "Why are you, a kid, going to a Taoist temple?"

"I asked for someone else."

The uncle didn't think too much, he borrowed a pen and paper from someone else to write it down, and even drew a simple road map, "Here, this is the location, I don't know if it's still there."

Hu Xiaocao took the paper as if he had found a treasure, "Thank you, grandpa."

Without further ado, she had to leave immediately.

Hu Xiaocao wanted to stop the car to go, but when she heard the price quoted by the driver, she immediately persuaded her to quit. She didn't bring so much money at all, and she said in embarrassment:

"Uncle, I only have so much money, can you-"

Looking at the scattered bills in Hu Xiaocao's hand, most of them were a few cents or fifty cents, and the maximum face value was one yuan.

The driver shook his head and said, "Little girl, it's not that I won't help you. The money is simply not enough. I can't send you off at a loss. This journey still consumes a lot of fuel. And it's too remote there. You'd better invite your adults to come with you." "

Hu Xiaocao stood helplessly by the side of the road, like an abandoned puppy, looking pitiful, and those who didn't know thought she was separated from her family.

Just at this moment, a young man came over, looked Hu Xiaocao up and down, then bent down and asked: "Kid, what's wrong with you? Are you lost with your family?"

Facing the sudden accusation of a stranger, Hu Xiaocao was still wary, shook her head and did not speak.

The man seemed to see her vigilance, and took out his ID, "Don't worry, kid, I'm not a bad person, uncle is a policeman."

Hu Xiaocao looked up curiously, but Naihe didn't know many words.

But the name written on the police card is-Xie Yixuan.

Xie Yixuan was on vacation today, so he was wearing casual clothes. Fortunately, he had his ID on hand.

He had noticed Hu Xiaocao a long time ago, felt that something was wrong, and followed him all the way, worried that something would happen to the child, so he couldn't help but stepped forward to ask.

When Hu Xiaocao learned that the other party was a policeman, she immediately relaxed.

Hu Xiaocao waved the note on his hand, "I want to go here, but I don't have enough money."

Xie Yixuan looked at the position above, there was indeed some distance, and he couldn't help being curious, "Are you going alone?"

Hu Xiaocao nodded.

Originally thought that she was lost with her family, but now it seems that this is not the case.

Xie Yixuan was a little curious, "What are you doing here?"

Hu Xiaocao lowered her voice, "Brother, I thought you were a policeman, so I told you."

Seeing this situation, Xie Yixuan couldn't help feeling amused, "Then tell me."

"I was entrusted by the mountain god to find a Taoist temple."

Xie Yixuan was a little helpless after hearing this, and thought of many reasons, but there was no such thing. Although the little girl in front of him was a little talkative, she spoke seriously, and her eyes were like black pearls, which made her look particularly smart.

"Our village worships the mountain god, and it was the mountain god who told me in a dream in person."

Xie Yixuan suddenly became interested, "What's the name of your village?"

"Longyuan Village."

Longyuan Village?

Hearing this name, Xie Yixuan froze in place for an instant, feeling very familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

Suddenly I remembered that a case I had handled before happened on the mountain near Longyuan Village.

And not long after, another case happened there. Although he was not involved at the time, Team Sun mentioned it later. This case was weird.

And so far, the murderer has not been found, and the two cases have become unsolved and sealed in the files.

The most important thing is that the villagers there insisted that the mountain gods appeared and punished these bad guys.

Xie Yixuan was surprised, "My little friend, is that Longyuan Village on Yunshan Road?"

Hu Xiaocao blinked, "Does Big Brother know about our village?"

"I went to your village to handle a case before."

Hearing what Xie Yixuan said, Hu Xiaocao felt a sense of intimacy in his heart.

Xie Yixuan thought for a moment and said, "Well, how about I send you there? After all, it's still a long way away. What if you encounter danger?"

Seeing that Hu Xiaocao was determined to find this Taoist temple, Xie Yixuan proposed a compromise. As a people's policeman, he could not just watch Hu Xiaocao go on the road alone.

And he was also very interested in the mountain god's dream that Hu Xiaocao said.

Hu Xiaocao nodded excitedly, "Thank you, big brother. I will repay you in the future, and Grandpa Mountain God will also bless you."

Xie Yixuan smiled and did not speak. He is a person who likes those supernatural things, although he is not sure whether there is a mountain god in Longyuan Village.

But judging from the previous events, Longyuan Village, including the nearby mountain, was full of mystery, which aroused his interest.

Later, Xie Yixuan drove Hu Xiaocao away in person.

Along the way, Xie Yixuan asked a lot about Longyuan Village, including what happened recently.

"It turns out that the strange astronomical phenomenon photographed by the observatory earlier was photographed by you."

Xie Yixuan is not an astronomy enthusiast, but the previous video was widely circulated and even became popular, so he also heard about it.

Hu Xiaocao nodded seriously, "Yes, many villagers saw it at that time, and they all said that it was the mountain god who was showing his spirit."

"So it seems that the mountain is indeed strange."

Xie Yixuan thought again of the strange woman he saw in the mountains before. After such a long time, he almost thought he was hallucinating.

But everything Hu Xiaocao said now made him a little suspicious. Maybe it was not an illusion?

But the child's words can't be completely taken seriously. When he has a chance later, he has to ask Team Sun about the details of the subsequent case.

It's a pity that he was on a mission in the city at that time, so he didn't follow him. He abruptly missed such a good opportunity, and Xie Yixuan's intestines turned green with regret.

"The road ahead is difficult, so we can only get off here."

Xie Yixuan and Hu Xiaocao got off the car together, walked along the narrow path for about 10 minutes, and soon an antique building came into view.

It covers a small area and is inaccessible, but the environment is quiet, and occasionally there are insects and birds, making it even more silent.

A red wall can be seen looming among the green pines and cypresses, and on the plaque, there are three big characters written with a pen and a dragon and a snake - Shangqingguan.

This building should be some years old. After being exposed to wind and sun, the red skin on the walls has peeled off, revealing the mottled cement dust inside.

When they walked up the steps, there was a tripod with a column of burnt smoke stuck in it, and the tripod was full of dust, as if no one had taken care of it for a long time.

Xie Yixuan and Hu Xiaocao didn't see anyone along the way.

Xie Yixuan tentatively asked, "Is anyone there?"

Soon, two Taoist priests in gray Taoist robes and crowns appeared. The leader was older, with gray temples, and was holding a dust whisk. The one following behind should be his apprentice, who looked quite young.

The old Taoist priest was a little surprised when he saw the arrival of the two people.

"Blessed Immeasurable Heavenly Venerate."

"Would the two benefactors come to pay homage or offer incense?"

Xie Yixuan looked at the surrounding environment, it is not difficult to see that this Taoist temple has been abandoned, it is right to think about it, after all, it is a bit inconvenient because it is located in a remote place.

Hu Xiaocao showed a sweet smile and nodded to the Taoist priest, "Hi, Grandpa Dao, we are here to take a look."

The old Taoist felt even more strange, after all, there was nothing interesting in their Taoist temple.

A few years ago, the incense of the Taoist temple was barely okay, but after all, it was still too remote, and the roads were in disrepair for a long time. There are few people here.

As time went on, fewer and fewer people came, and soon they didn't fall, and the people in the Taoist temple gradually left. In the end, only the two of them were still struggling.

Nowadays, there are very few pilgrims coming. When I first saw Hu Xiaocao and Xie Yixuan, the old Taoist felt a little surprised. The young Taoist spoke more bluntly, and said:

"Take a look? We don't have anything to see here."

Hu Xiaocao blinked, looking a little cute, "Grandpa Daoist, in fact, I was entrusted by someone."

"Entrusted?"

The old Taoist priest was a little surprised when he heard this.

"Grandpa the mountain god gave me a dream and asked me to help find if there is a Taoist temple nearby."

Hearing Hu Xiaocao's words, the old Taoist priest smiled.

Although he felt strange, he didn't think much about it. He just treated it like a child's words and said very politely: "In that case, please help yourself, two donors. If you have any instructions, just tell the old man."

He ordered to the little Taoist priest beside him, "Show tea to the two benefactors."

The fragrance of tea is clear and sweet. Although I don't know what kind of tea it is, it has a special taste.

The two walked around the Taoist temple. Because of the small area, they finished shopping quickly, and it didn't take much time.

Although the sparrow is small, it has all five internal organs and everything it should have.

Hu Xiaocao already knew it in her heart, and she didn't know whether this Taoist temple could satisfy Grandpa Shanshen.

She glanced at the sky outside, and seeing that it was getting late, she pulled Xie Yixuan and said, "Brother, we can go back."

Xie Yixuan originally thought that Hu Xiaocao would spend some time here, but he didn't expect it to end so soon.

"Don't watch it now?"

Hu Xiaocao nodded, "I have to hurry back and tell Grandpa Mountain God the news."

Xie Yixuan laughed in surprise and decided to be a good person and sent Hu Xiaocao to the place agreed with Uncle Zhang.