Chapter 8, Wong Tai Sin

After I sent the straw back home, I immediately called Da Shao and, bringing along his large dog "Huzi," we marched aggressively to the straw stack at the edge of the village

Since then, our family has never lost a single chicken! Not only that, but later this highly intelligent weasel even saved me once!

My family is unaware, but I understand very well that it must be that big yellow weasel seeking revenge! I am filled with resentment and have decided not to inform my family; I will resolve the trouble I have caused myself

As I approached the haystack, I still had a fried dough stick in my hand that I had not finished eating. I planned to finish it before starting to gather the hay. Just as I was savoring the fried dough stick, a large weasel emerged from beneath the haystack.

Da Nao listened to us recount the ins and outs of the matter, and without a moment's thought, said: "That yellow weasel is so cunning, it is impossible for you two to trick it into taking the bait! Even if you guard it for another three days, it will not come out!"

My friend and I immediately applauded with enthusiasm! Let's do it, let's do it. I called Dog Dan and brought along his big dog, Ah Huang, armed with forks and sticks, and we rushed straight to the haystack.

Seeing its pitiful appearance, one cannot help but think of how it risked its life to protect the little yellow weasel; otherwise, given its speed and agility, it would have been nearly impossible for us to catch it, let alone expect it to come out willingly to face its demise

The next day, I recounted the matter to Da Sha in detail. Da Sha also expressed his indignation and decided to completely eliminate this detestable yellow weasel

I was filled with rage, but there was no one in mhetushucom.com, and I did not dare to catch it bare-handed (for fear it would bite, as that creature has sharp teeth and moves quickly). In a moment of anger, my face was contorted with fury, yet I felt utterly helpless

What should we do? Big Brother, please help me think of a solution I pleaded

Seeing it yield and admit its mistakes, I decided to take my leave at the right moment

However, two days later, the chickens in my home began to disappear one after another. The whole family felt puzzled, as there were no stray cats or thieves around, yet the chickens were inexplicably missing one after another.

I, along with Da Shuang, led Huzi, circling around the haystack again and again, yet we did not see the weasel emerge. After a few rounds, Huzi, seeing that there was no prey or anything tasty, ran off to play by himself.

I thought this matter would pass just like that, but it turns out that what the adults said was not unfounded: the weasel is indeed a creature to be revered. Folklore suggests that it possesses the ability to cultivate itself and can transform into spirits, commonly referred to as the Yellow Immortal. Moreover, it harbors a strong sense of vengeance, capable of secretly causing turmoil for people and their livestock.

Not only did I not let it eat the fried dough sticks, but I also took the opportunity to tease it. That yellow weasel might have been angry, or perhaps it wanted to forcefully take something from me. I saw it arch its body and charge at me fiercely

It turns out that the weasel is truly afraid that I will call back Tiger, overturn the haystack, and let Tiger eat it, perhaps even its entire family—who knows, there might really be its offspring under the haystack! That is why it took the risk to come out, admit its mistake, bow, and plead for mercy from me.

I caught a plump rooster from home, tied its two legs with a rope, and went to the haystack at the village head where the yellow weasels were hiding. About a hundred meters southeast of the haystack, I threw the chicken there and retreated to the small forest behind. Meanwhile, Da Shao was hiding in the northwest, along with Huzi, waiting for the right moment to act.

In that year, during the twelfth lunar month, as the year-end approached, the snow had cleared after a snowfall, and the roads were muddy. I carried a large bamboo basket on my back, holding two freshly fried dough sticks in my hands, walking and eating, slipping and swaying, until I reached the haystack at the edge of the village to gather firewood for cooking.

Everyone knows that although the yellow weasel claims to be a great master, especially with its enchanting abilities that command great respect, it is, after all, a case of one thing overcoming another; canines are precisely its adversaries and natural enemies

I hurriedly pulled the big fool away, all the while marveling at the spiritual abilities of the Wong Tai Sin

But the situation was quite unexpected. Before I could scold it a few times, the weasel poked its head out of the hole. I hadn't even had the chance to call Huzi back when I saw the weasel's tail raised, half standing, with its two front paws clasped in front of its chest, its eyes lowered, nodding repeatedly, as if bowing in apology, making soft murmuring sounds.

Do you want to eat? I deliberately stretched the fried dough stick forward

But after waiting for an hour, we still did not see that weasel come out, so we had no choice but to reluctantly give up and return home

I vented my anger, merely to let off some steam, and I did not expect that weasel to dare to show up at this time

I have seen quite a few weasels and books, but I have rarely encountered one this large, measuring nearly 2 feet from head to tail. Its fur was glossy and shining, and its eyes, like those of a cat, were bright and fixed intently on me, or more precisely, on the fried dough stick in my hand. With the New Year approaching and some delicious food being prepared at home, I was in a good mood and decided to play a little joke with it

Big Nao and Big Sha, along with me and Dog Egg, made a total of four people. Adding in the two large dogs, Huzi and Ah Huang, we surrounded the haystack completely, starting to push it with forks and sticks. The scene looked as if we were truly about to turn the haystack upside down. While pushing the haystack, I shouted angrily, "Yellow weasel, come out and face your death! If you don't come out, I will overturn your den and let the dogs bite your entire family to death!"

In those years, unlike now with natural gas and liquefied gas, as well as the option to burn coal or use electricity, the cooking was done using earthen stoves that burned primarily straw, mugwort, and branches. To ensure a steady supply of firewood throughout the year, especially during rainy and snowy days, a large pile of firewood was generally stacked at the edge of the village, which was never cleared at the bottom. Consequently, it was inevitable that mice, insects (snakes), and weasels would make their homes there.

Just as that enormous weasel was trying to take a taste, I quickly withdrew my hand. Seeing it deceived, I burst into hearty laughter.

However, this yellow weasel is quite clever and not so easily eliminated. After some discussion between the two of us, we decided to proceed according to the plan

At last, the weasel, shedding tears, bowed to us and slowly retreated...

I am still unwilling to accept this, and I shouted loudly: "Yellow weasel, come out and face your death. If you don't come out soon, I will overturn this haystack and let the big dog eat your entire family..."

I did not expect it to come at me like that, catching me off guard. I quickly stepped back, but accidentally slipped and fell to the ground, my hands covered in mud. When I touched my face with my hands, I ended up smearing mud all over it, and my fried dough stick also fell to the ground. However, the weasel did not actually pounce; it merely charged forward and then retreated, startling me, which seemed to even things out.

It seems we have underestimated the intelligence of the weasel. Of course, we will not easily give up, so we discussed one plan after another, all of which felt inadequate. In desperation, we had no choice but to consult the big fool's brother, Hu Danao

I immediately whispered, "Alright, alright, you won't harm me, and I won't harm you!" As soon as I finished speaking, the weasel let out a few whimpers, bowed several times, and then turned around to burrow back into its hole, never to emerge again

I certainly would not be willing to give up just like that. For many years, I have been fishing, catching shrimp, and hunting wild rabbits, and all sorts of small animals have always avoided me as if I were a threat. Yet today, I was actually played with by a little weasel!

Regarding the weasel, it is widely known as one of the animals associated with spiritual communication. There are numerous tales about the weasel repaying kindness and the enchanting Master Huang. The stories about this venerable figure are countless. Although I have heard many, I have never encountered a weasel that repays kindness or an enchanting Master Huang. However, the large Master Huang I encountered that year provided me with a different kind of extraordinary experience.

I was astonished by its spirituality; it seems that the Huang Daxian is indeed not just a name, as it truly understands human nature. Of course, I do not wish to offend the infamous yellow weasel, after all, that creature is known as a great spirit and is considered a relatively spiritual animal. Moreover, this is an unusual large yellow weasel!

There must be a way. Da Nao thought for a moment and said, Last time when Huzi was around, it dared to take the risk to come out and beg for mercy, which shows that it is very clever. It must have submitted in order to protect its young! Therefore, we must take advantage of this weakness of its maternal instinct, and so on...

Feeling a pang of compassion, I quickly used a stick to block Tiger and Ah Huang, deciding to spare it once more and give it a chance to live. Aside from Da Nao expressing that the yellow weasel skin could fetch a good price and that it would indeed be a pity to let it go, Da Shuang and Gou Dan also agreed with my opinion

At that moment, the weasel squatted on the ground, touched its face with its front paw, pointed at me, and emitted a laugh that sounded like "hee hee, ha ha ha..." as if mocking me

The two large dogs, Ah Huang and Hu Zi, were barking wildly beside me, complementing my shouts, creating a truly imposing atmosphere

That large rooster was flapping its wings and crowing, making quite a commotion. I thought that the weasel would surely notice it, and looking at that plump and hefty rooster, it would undoubtedly be drooling with anticipation

Before long, the enormous yellow weasel crawled out, trembling all over, resembling a crouching mouse, looking quite disheveled. Tears streamed from its eyes as it lowered its head, its yellow fur bristling, shaking all over