Sky coffin

Through chatting, I learned that the old man’s name was Zhou Wenyao.

Eight generations of ancestors have been mourners, and he is already the ninth generation.

He invited us to the village and then to a somewhat simple private house.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw a girl coming out.

The girl is about fifteen or sixteen years old. She looks pure and sweet, has fair skin, and has two ponytails. She doesn't have the stage fright or shyness of rural girls at all.

She was slightly startled when she saw us, and then greeted us politely.

Afterwards, a boy about the same age as the girl came out of the house.

The young man in front of him gave people a very uncomfortable feeling. There was no expression on his brows and he was lifeless.

"This is my granddaughter, her name is Zhou Wan."

"And this is my apprentice, his name is Qian Minghao, you can just call him Xiaohao."

Later, Zhou Wenyao called his family members to carry the corpse coffin into the yard.

A few of us sat in the room discussing what to do next.

Zhou Wenyao said: "Master Tianxuan has already told me that it is very difficult to bury my golden body. A little carelessness will bring disaster."

"However, I owe Brother Linlong a favor. Even if it costs me my life, I will complete this matter for him!"

After hearing this, Xu Tianxuan said calmly: "Don't worry, as long as I, Xu Tianxuan, are with you, you and your family will not be harmed in any way."

After hearing this, Zhou Wenyao laughed and said, "Master Tianxuan is here, so I feel relieved."

He continued: "If you want to bury my golden body, that coffin can no longer be used. You must find a suitable coffin."

"A suitable coffin?"

I asked with some confusion.

Zhou Wenyao nodded and replied: "Yes, a suitable coffin. I have a golden body with a majestic aura that makes it difficult for evil spirits to enter. But your coffin reveals a gloomy and ominous aura. If your coffin were to fall, I'm afraid It’s counterproductive.”

I asked: "Mr. Zhou, where should we go to find a coffin suitable for my golden body?"

Mr. Zhou shook his head with a smile and said, "No coffin in this world can bear the weight of my golden body."

I was speechless for a moment. Isn’t saying it the same as not saying it?

Mr. Zhou continued: "My golden body must be buried with the heaven and earth as the coffin, and the sun and moon must be in phase. The location and time of burial are also very particular."

"According to legend, after entering Hangu Pass, I understood life and death and the Great Way. Before that, if I could not succeed, I would bury myself in Hangu Pass."

Obviously, I succeeded in comprehending the Great Way at Hangu Pass, otherwise he would not have been able to come out.

"Before this, I have already found the location of my tomb. As long as we find it, it will be fine."

I asked: "Mr. Zhou, do you know this place?"

Mr. Zhou nodded, shook his head and said, "I know, but I don't know, because I just heard about it."

It's better to have clues than no trace at all.

"We have to prepare some things before the funeral."

"Mr. Zhou, please tell me."

Mr. Zhou picked up his pipe, took a deep breath, and said, "There is a pagoda on the mountain to the east of the village. Inside is a magic weapon called the Sun and Moon Bead that can absorb the essence of the sun and the moon. We need to use the sun and moon bead to Bring it and use the essence of the sun and moon as my coffin."

"But, that pagoda is very weird!"