Chapter 006: The Initial Chant of the Sword

"The immortal has a remarkable memory," someone nearby joked

Aunt Wang then asked, "Immortal, what exactly did you see?" She was acquainted with Tai Xu Zi, and in fact, there were quite a few onlookers who also knew Tai Xu Zi.

When I first saw him, there was a dark aura hovering three feet above his head, but now it is a golden light shining above. Tai Xu Zi said: "My lady, may I have the honor of observing your hand?"

"It is here, truly here." Aunt Wang's tears welled up. Everyone looked towards the well; in the ten-meter deep well, Ouping was gripping the wooden bucket, his feet desperately kicking, like a small boat that could sink at any moment.

"It cannot be said, it cannot be said." Tai Xuzi shook his head and said, "I was mistaken. My lady, you are not only not a harbinger of misfortune, but you also possess a prosperous demeanor. The one who marries you will find that any illness will be cured, and any misfortune will turn into fortune. For now, I can only say this much. Farewell, farewell."

"Ouping?" Aunt Wang shouted in the yard, but no one answered, and she immediately broke into a sweat. She had watched Ouping grow up and considered him like her own son.

"Nonsense," Aunt Wang said unhappily. "The master and mistress have gone to a relative's house, the steward is out of town, and the long-term workers have the day off today. Is it possible that a cat fell into the water?"

Liu's family is somewhat shrouded in mystery, but since the money was left by the child, the child must follow through with it. Following through is essential. Everyone should not be deceived by certain narratives; women hold a very low status at home, which is why there is the saying that a woman follows her husband in death and then her son. Liu set down her needlework, placed the money pouch in her bosom, and headed towards the market

The bystander hurriedly said: "Aunt Wang, quickly go back and take a look"

Ouyang Nu: Old rascal, read the lines as they are, don't add your own words. I'll let you swim back home for a while.

Aunt Wang, Aunt Wang. Help me, something happened. Pull my leg

I understand, this is the appearance of Ziyong. You are the greatest disciple under the constellation of the Literary Star

"Did the immortal elder make a mistake? As soon as she entered, two people from the Ou family died," Aunt Wang said.

Soon, Ouping was pulled up, crying as he recounted his tragic experience. It turned out that in the morning, he was half-asleep when he heard someone calling his name. Unconsciously, he followed the voice to the edge of the well, and then... The subsequent events were unclear to him. It felt like a dream until he woke up from the pain of his foot being cut. He desperately grabbed the bucket in the well, and now it has already been an hour since that incident.

Ouping? Aunt Wang felt a cold sweat trickle down her back, as if she had only seen people since she got up this morning. Could it be...

... ...

Ouyang said on one side: "No, Aunt Wang, it seems that Ouping has been missing since early this morning."

The ancestors of the Ou family have made great contributions to the court, yet they have also caused countless deaths. If it were not for her ability to bring prosperity to her husband, it is likely that the collateral branches of the Ou family would have no descendants left. Is this not a sign of bringing prosperity to her husband?

"Young master, save me. Father, save me." As the crowd arrived at the back courtyard, a faint voice came from the bottom of the well.

At noon, Liu Shi had not yet prepared the meal when a small ghost wearing a bamboo hat stealthily approached near the house: "Sister Liu, I am Ou Ping. The young master wants you to take the money pouch and go to the market right now, walking at a steady pace from west to east."

The villagers were all astonished. The first wonder was that the Taoist did not charge any money. Tai Xu Zi explained to them that it was because he felt guilty for wronging Ouyang Niang, and now, in order to repay a debt of life and save a life, it was only natural not to accept payment. If he were to charge money, it would greatly tarnish his cultivation. The second wonder was why there were unclean things during the day. Tai Xu Zi replied: "Water is inherently yin, and well water is even more so; during the day, ghosts and monsters can only confuse children. This is not mere nonsense; there has long been a saying that well water connects to the Yellow Springs." Tai Xu Zi reiterated: "Water is inherently yin, and well water is even more so; during the day, ghosts and monsters can only confuse children. This is not mere nonsense; there has long been a saying that well water connects to the Yellow Springs."

The Taoist? Liu saw from a distance the Taoist who had once labeled her as a harbinger of misfortune. She hurriedly lowered her head, feeling somewhat flustered as she walked through the market. She longed to escape back home, but was also preoccupied with her son's words, making her movements quite awkward. After just a few steps, she bumped into a woman carrying tofu, causing the tofu to fall and smash.

With a slight squint at the corner of his eye, Tai Xu Zi realized that someone was a bit annoyed, and hurriedly said: "But it is not the case; my Taoist skills are still too shallow, and there are some things I still cannot see through"

Thus, there was an analysis from the elder villagers, suggesting that this well had claimed the life of Ouyang's aunt, and it was likely seeking a scapegoat. Aunt Wang was a straightforward person; without saying much, she carried Ouping and bowed to Taixuzi, who had not gone far. Taixuzi was also quite straightforward; he had previously waived the one hundred wen that Ouyang's mother had given him, and now he waved his hand, saying, "You should thank Ouyang's mother." Consequently, Aunt Wang and *Tu* *Shu*, while expressing their gratitude, solidified their belief and transformed the comet into a deity of fortune. Taixuzi was also quite straightforward; he had previously waived the one hundred wen that Ouyang's mother had given him, and now he waved his hand, saying, "You should thank Ouyang's mother." Consequently, Aunt Wang and *Tu* *Shu*, while expressing their gratitude, solidified their belief and transformed the comet into a deity of fortune.

... ...

... ...

What?

Upon taking a look, she exclaimed, "Ah! It turns out that Tai Xu Zi is demonstrating palmistry to the Broom Star." She was not fond of such lively gatherings, especially since she was also accompanied by the child of the Broom Star. After all, Aunt Wang was not particularly inclined to put Ouyang in an awkward position.

I still need to take the small path back, so I will leave first

The tofu seller's wife said, "Sister-in-law, let the immortal see."

A bystander hurriedly said: "Everyone, please help look for it."

"Broom Star?" The Taoist arrived and seemed to feel a sense of familiarity. After taking a glance, he exclaimed, "Oh? Aren't you the Broom Star I predicted for back then?"

"A darkened Yintang indicates misfortune, and while your Yintang is slightly shadowed, it suggests that there are matters concerning you as a family member, yet you are not a direct relative." Tai Xu Zi said after calculating with his fingers: "The shadow represents water, and matters arise from water... Danger is imminent, return quickly."

Aunt Wang found it a bit strange that Ouyang, who usually did not enjoy going to the market, suddenly wanted to go today. However, both Uncle and Aunt were visiting relatives, leaving no one at home, and the meal was simple. Therefore, Aunt Wang did not think much of it, took Ouyang's hand, and headed to the market. After walking for a while, they noticed a crowd gathered in front of the library. It is human nature to be curious about the commotion, so Aunt Wang immediately used her strong physique to clear a path for herself and her young master.

Once again, someone said: "Let us all go together, go together."

Aunt Wang was not quite convinced and smiled with her mouth covered: "Is it true?"

The person next to me asked: "What is wrong?"

In the backyard, Aunt Wang took the lead

Is it possible that the place with water is... the well where Aunt Ouyang threw herself in at that time?" a seemingly clever villager questioned

"Not right! Not right!" The Taoist, also known as Tai Xu Zi, said: "Let me take a look at your hand."

Tai Xuzi gazed at her for a moment and said: "It is not good; you must hurry home, as a significant event is about to occur there"

"How does one walk?" This sister-in-law is indeed cultured, unlike a shrew who would resort to cursing. However, after sizing up the Liu family, she became angry: "Bah, what bad luck, running into a broom star at the market."

Ah? Aunt Wang hurriedly asked: "What is the big deal?"

"Hold on to the bucket, and we will pull you up," a young man shouted into the well, gripping the rope at the edge and pulling upwards with all his strength. "It's so heavy! Everyone, lend a hand."