Immortal Mansion: With mediocre qualifications, I have no choice but to live forever

"My father-in-law is very polite. I am here to welcome you, Wang Gui. This trip is to go to Qule Country to join relatives."

"It's now the fourth quarter of the hour, and there are barren mountains and ridges for a hundred miles ahead, so I would like to stay here for a night, and I hope my father-in-law can make it convenient."

Qule Kingdom is one of the many mortal kingdoms under the rule of the Netherworld Sect. Zhou Yiqiao had prepared everything before coming here. He spoke slowly at this moment, so that the old man could not hear anything wrong.

After hearing what Zhou Yiqiao said, the old man let down his guard and showed a look of sudden realization.

"It turns out that he is a poor man who wants to go to Qule Country to join his relatives. I am Liu Sheng, the head of Changsheng Village. Please help my family today."

"In this case, my father-in-law will be troubled."

Zhou Yiqiao cupped his hands and bowed them to the end in accordance with the etiquette of a scholar.

"You're welcome, you're welcome. Nowadays, the immortals are constantly conquering. We, the common people, can help each other."

After saying these words, the village chief Liu Sheng shook his head and sighed, then led Zhou Yiqiao towards the center of Changsheng Village.

Because Changsheng Village is located on the border, the construction in the village is very simple. Many villagers live in earthen thatched huts, which is more of a shelter from the wind than in the barren mountains.

"I have a rule in Changsheng Village. Anyone who comes to my village must go to the ancestral hall in the village to pay homage to the Bodhisattva and offer incense as a sign of piety."

Along the way, village chief Liu Sheng introduced the customs and habits of Changsheng Village to Zhou Yiqiao.

"Bodhisattva is the Holy Spirit. He protects our Eternal Life Village from diseases and epidemics. He is the benefactor of our entire Eternal Life Village."

"In order to thank the Bodhisattva, I require every passer-by to my village to kowtow incense."

Zhou Yiqiao followed the old man, listened to the other man's gossip, and came to an ancestral hall in the center of the village.

This ancestral hall is simple and elegant with black tiles and blue bricks. Although it has faded, it can be described as grand compared to other buildings in the village.

"Come on, little friend."

Liu Sheng muttered something in a low voice, and then opened the door of the ancestral hall.

In the ancestral hall, there is a dark statue about ten feet tall and roughly carved.

The statue held a red candle in its arms like a child. A cluster of dark red candle flames flickered continuously, exuding wisps of black mist.

The dark red candle flame looked strange and alluring, revealing a faint smell of blood.

"Huh......"

As soon as he entered the ancestral hall, Zhou Yiqiao was keenly aware of the familiar sinister aura coming from it.

Zhou Yiqiao worked hard, and his consciousness quietly communicated with the magic weapon in the storage bag. If there were any changes, he would be ready to sell it at any time.

"Little friend, come in quickly."

Wang Sheng stood at the door of the ancestral hall, looking at Zhou Yiqiao with a half-smile but not a smile. He kept saying this sentence, but he had no intention of taking another step into the ancestral hall.

"Okay, then I'm offended."

Zhou Yiqiao nodded and stepped into the ancestral hall.

The moment he entered the ancestral hall, the evil spirit in the air became even stronger, as if a towel soaked in water would drip out of water at any time.

"It is indeed that evil spirit."

Zhou Yiqiao frowned slightly and cautiously came to the statue.

There is a chopping board in front of the statue, which is filled with all kinds of paper money, candles and other things.

Zhou Yiqiao selected several tributes from them, and while looking at the unknown statue of the god honestly, he carefully observed the surroundings of the statue.

Now that he was in close contact, Zhou Yiqiao could finally see the expression of the statue clearly.

Perhaps it is really called a god. The outline of this statue's facial features is very vague, except for a faint smile at the corner of its mouth, which gives people an inexplicable and sinister feeling.

Zhou Yiqiao stared for a moment, and suddenly, Liu Sheng's voice sounded in his ears.

"My little friend, if you worship like this, you will offend the Bodhisattva."

Hearing this, Zhou Yiqiao's pupils shrank suddenly, and he looked back suddenly, only to find that Liu Sheng had appeared behind him at some point.

Although he was warning Zhou Yiqiao, his eyes were not focused at all, and they were looking distractedly into the distance, with a strange and twisted expression on his face.

"I'm sorry, I'm also a Buddhist seeker. It's the first time I've seen a Bodhisattva like this, and I was a little curious for a while."

As he spoke, Zhou Yiqiao kept moving his hands, lit three sticks of incense, and bowed respectfully to the dark statue.

After the ceremony, Zhou Yiqiao looked back again, only to see the village chief named Liu Sheng returning to the door of the ancestral hall without him noticing, looking at him with a smile, as if he had never left.

"Okay, little friend, it's getting late. Now that you've finished paying homage, you'll go to my house to stay for one night. I'll ask the old lady at home to cook two delicious dishes for you!"

"It's hard for me to refuse my kindness, but I would be disrespectful to refuse it!"

Zhou Yiqiao smiled slightly and agreed.

The two left the ancestral hall and walked towards the east end of the village. At this time, Zhou Yiqiao discovered a strange scene in the village.

I saw that except for a few households in the village, all the doors were closed, as if they had gone to bed early.

"Old man, are everyone in the village sleeping now?"

Zhou Yiqiao asked Liu Sheng doubtfully, but saw him shaking his head.

"No, the villagers haven't slept yet, they are all busy."

"Oh? What are you busy with?"

Liu Sheng sighed softly, looked Zhou Yiqiao up and down, and pulled out a strange smile on his face.

"Well, what else can I do, other than cooking and killing pigs?"

After saying this, he waved Zhou Yiqiao's shoulders and said.

"Okay little friend, don't talk too much, we're home."

As he spoke, Liu Sheng pointed to the easternmost part of the village and saw a dilapidated courtyard standing alone on the edge of the village.

There is the home of Liu Sheng, the head of Changsheng Village.

Liu Sheng's courtyard wall is very high, about three meters long, and there are several trees outside the wall.

It was dark at this time. Zhou Yiqiao looked around and made sure that there was no other ambush before he followed Liu Sheng into the courtyard with confidence.

There were several thatched cottages in Liu Sheng's yard, as well as a simple kitchen. Steam was rising from the stove, and the aroma of meat filled the air.

"The old man is back, why did he bring new people with him?"

As soon as Liu Sheng entered the door, a woman came out of the kitchen.

The woman was about the same age as Liu Sheng. Her face was wrinkled, her body was stooped, her eyes were cloudy, and there was no trace of clarity.

"Old lady, this young man is a scholar who passed by my Changsheng Village today. I saw that it was getting late, so I asked him to stay at our house temporarily and send him out of the village tomorrow."

"Hurry up and bring the meat. I'll go to the backyard to get some wine. Let's have a drink with this little friend tonight."

Liu Sheng explained a few words and then entered the back room, leaving Zhou Yiqiao and the old woman alone.