Chapter 0005: Inquire of the Mountain God

"Who let that beast go?" My master scoffed coldly

"Master, after finding my mother, can we..." I hesitated for a moment before asking.

I also feel a wave of fear in my heart

I was taken aback

This is in "Asking the Mountain God"

"Who will pay for the two lives lost in that village?" The master stared at me and asked, "When a person kills another, they must pay with their life; does it mean that when a beast kills, there are no consequences?"

By noon, having gained nothing, I was secretly delighted. However, my master’s expression was not good. We sat under a large tree to rest, and I said nothing, naturally avoiding any unnecessary provocation that might dampen his spirits

He took out three copper coins and three sticks of sandalwood incense. After lighting the incense, he inserted the copper coins into the incense and then arranged the incense in a straight line, inserting it into the ground

The man was dressed in a tailored suit and polished shoes, his hair slicked back to a shine, clearly a wealthy individual. After approaching, he respectfully said: "Hello, Master Li. I was introduced by General Manager Zhang. I called you last week to say I would come today. Could you please help me with a reading today..."

In simple terms, he has been unfortunate recently, but there will be a turning point, and that turning point will be next Monday

The master glanced at him and waved his hand, "I am not available today; come on time next Monday."

However, to my surprise, he quietly cut down several large branches and then built a tree shelter by himself

The master let out a cold snort, unexpectedly disregarding the mountain deity's reluctance, and thus ascended the mountain with a hunting rifle in tow.

Although I was scared away by my master using certain items, these items rarely appear before me. After all, every time I go up the mountain, due to my mother's reasons, I never encounter these dangerous things.

Following behind the master, I noticed his expression growing increasingly grim as these snakes and similar creatures continued to appear, and with increasing frequency. Several times, a few vividly colored venomous snakes nearly bit the master. The master, who usually refrains from taking life, even shot at the tail of one snake to drive the group away

Does the master want to spend the night here tonight

Upon hearing this, I curiously scrutinized the man a few times. I was first drawn to a black mole at the corner of his mouth. It is often said that a mole near the mouth signifies a person who is wealthy and has a hearty appetite. In contemporary terms, this means he is a foodie

"Xiao Tian, come over and lend a hand. We will sleep here tonight," the master called out to me.

Upon hearing this, the man shuddered slightly and hurriedly said, "Ah? Master Li, I made an appointment last week. Moreover, my company's matter is truly urgent. Could you spare some time today to help me take a look? Please guide me on the right path"

I entered with my master to capture my mother, which can be considered as taking something from the mountain god, so I need to offer incense to appease the mountain god

I could only say, "Master, you should sleep first." The Master did not respond. I clicked on www.hetushu.com and lay down inside the tree shed. Soon, I heard the Master's snoring, while I remained wide awake, staring at the burning fire.

After saying this, the man quickly got into the car and drove away

From another perspective, it is also the mountain deity protecting my mother

I did not hesitate either and expressed all the analysis I had just made. After the master nodded, he shook his head and said, "You underestimated him a bit; he indeed got involved in a homicide, but this homicide has little direct relation to him; he is merely implicated."

However, at this moment, three copper coins flew out, indicating that the mountain deity did not agree. If there had been agreement, the incense would have burned out, and the three copper coins would have turned to ashes, taken away by the mountain deity

Regardless of the circumstances, if my master intends to harm my mother, I will do everything in my power to protect her

However, it is evident that the mountain deity is not showing us any favor at the moment

What does it mean to not be able to return? I am a bit confused

However, the man before me is not an ordinary "foodie". Firstly, there is a red dot beneath his left eyebrow, which is known as a "killing point" in the eyes of fortune tellers. Furthermore, his nose is unusually large and hooked, and his cheekbones are slightly asymmetrical. Coupled with the killing point beneath his eye, he clearly possesses a fierce appearance, indicating that he is the kind of "foodie" who would devour a person without leaving any bones behind

The master remained silent throughout the journey. After about half an hour, we arrived at the foot of the mountain. The master is much more familiar with this mountain than I am. However, after parking the car, the master looked at the path up the mountain with a hint of hesitation.

Indeed, the two of us searched throughout the evening, yet we did not catch a glimpse of my mother, and I breathed a sigh of complete relief

The master grasped three copper coins, his expression very grim, "Hmph, birds of a feather!"

The man immediately felt a bit awkward, and after gritting his teeth, he could only say: "Alright, then I will come over on time next Monday"

After the master said this, he ignored me and began to eat breakfast heartily. In just a few minutes, the master shouldered his hunting rifle, and I naturally followed with a backpack on my back

After the fire was well established, I sat beside the fire with my master, holding a piece of bread in one hand and a wild fruit in the other, eating slowly. After finishing, my master sprinkled a circle of sulfur around us as a means of pest and snake prevention

The master said that every mountain, regardless of its size, has a mountain deity who governs everything within it, just as every river has a river deity.

The master told me to go to sleep first while he keeps watch, but how can I possibly sleep?

Hmm

After climbing for half an hour, I indeed felt something was amiss; the mountain deity disapproved. Consequently, along the way, my master and I encountered seven or eight venomous snakes, and even a fierce wild boar.

I am at a loss for words; my mother did indeed kill the two of them, but no matter what, I will never allow my mother to die

I could only nod in agreement to help, and soon a shelter was set up. The master and the books asked me to wait here for him, and then he went alone to gather some dry firewood and fruits.

However, the mountain deity should have informed my mother, so she must have hidden away. No matter how skilled the master is, he will not be able to find my mother

The master gazed at the departing black Mercedes, paused for a moment, and suddenly turned to me and said: "Xiao Tian, you will calculate for this person on Monday."

Upon hearing the master's words, I suddenly recalled that although the man from earlier had a darkened center of his forehead, there was a red pimple located slightly to the right of his brow. Unlike a mole, a pimple can burst and naturally return to its original state.

Having been raised by my master, I naturally understand his temperament. I could only take out a piece of bread and some water from my backpack and hand it to him. My master glanced at me and accepted it.

Xiao Tian, let's go, we are going up the mountain

I am astonished; does the master not fear the mountain spirit's appearance? If the mountain spirit appears, the consequences could be quite severe

So you are deliberately keeping your distance from me

"Well, you can calculate for him, because I might not be back on Monday..." The master's voice was somewhat inexplicably calm

After resting for more than ten minutes, I continued to search with my master. In the afternoon, snakes hardly appeared, and the journey was calm, which relieved me. It seems that the mountain spirit was angry earlier in the morning, but by the afternoon, the anger had subsided

I sighed, and at that moment, I suddenly heard a rustling sound coming from afar. Startled, I quickly looked over with caution, only to find a pair of emerald green eyes slowly emerging from the darkness...

"Xiao Tian, what do you think of this person?" The master suddenly asked me after he left

As my master and I just stepped out, a black Mercedes drove over from a distance and stopped in front of the store. A man holding a briefcase quickly got out of the car and approached my master with a somewhat ingratiating demeanor

How should I put it? I do not know why my mother did not see me when I arrived last night. Was she angry, or was it because of what my master said: "Humans have their own way, and demons have theirs; humans and demons are on different paths?"

If it is truly a matter of the company, then let me calculate it for you right now! The master looked at him and let out a cold laugh

I feel a sense of calmness in my heart

It was already quite dark, and I thought the master would return today and come back tomorrow, after all, the two of them had been wandering in the mountains all day and must be quite tired

Seeing that the master had already walked far away, I naturally hurried to catch up. I could not stop the master from going up the mountain, but I could stop him from taking action against my mother

What puzzled me was that as the incense burned, the three copper coins wrapped in the incense unexpectedly jumped out by themselves, startling me. Having followed the master for so long, I naturally knew what he was doing

This man is a ruthless individual, and his fate is shrouded in darkness, clearly indicating that he has recently encountered troubles, and it is highly likely that he has become involved in matters concerning human life

The master did not explain much; he got on the electric scooter, and after I naturally closed the shop door, I hurriedly followed behind him. Then the two of us headed towards the mountain.