Chapter 10, Earthbound Spirit, Red Clothes

Li Daoxuan was instantly rendered speechless, and he mourned for Brother Wang, who, even in death, had to endure such inhumane treatment

"Wretched spawn, why do you not hasten to enter my domain!"

The Supreme Command, transcend your solitary soul, all spirits and phantoms, the four living beings receive grace, hastily as per the law, collect!

He was filled with resentment, charging towards the Daoist in the yellow robe

I was walking down the street when I encountered Master Chen, who invited me to attend a wedding. Being someone who enjoys a drink, I decided to go along, and that is when I met the young Taoist priest

In the next moment, Wang Chunsheng's body suddenly transformed into countless strands of black mist, which were drawn into the small jar.

As for the young lady of the Chen family, controlled by the formation, she is compelled to marry night after night. With each repetition, her resentment deepens further. By today, she has likely reached a point of overwhelming resentment, transforming into a vengeful spirit in red garments

Compared to the other villagers, although Wang Chunsheng had a rosy complexion, was conscious, and exhibited a more vibrant vitality, his body was surprisingly light

Li Daoxuan leaned closer, his gaze filled with curiosity as he looked at the black jar, but he caught a faint smell of urine.

However, the Taoist in the yellow robe skillfully took out a talisman and贴 it at the mouth of the altar, instantly silencing the altar.

The Daoist in the yellow robe let out a cold laugh and said to Wang Chunsheng, "Do you still remember when you entered this village?"

Yes, I...

They devoured my heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys, and this https://m.hetushu.com is still not enough, they also gouged out my eyes, I died so tragically, I died so tragically!

Earthbound spirit

Having witnessed the other party's astonishing magical abilities, Li Daoxuan decided to quickly seek support and engage in conversation to build rapport.

The Taoist in the yellow robe closed the lid, only to see it still trembling incessantly, as if a force within was continuously striking against it

The wandering Taoist told them that in order to be saved, they must hold a wedding ceremony to counteract the plague with joy. He specifically named that the bride must be the eldest daughter of the Chen family, as she was born on a yin year, yin month, yin day, and yin hour, making her the most favored by the plague god

He asked, "Brother Wang, we only met tonight, did you attend the wedding last night?"

Wang Chunsheng raised his head, blood gushing from his entire body, his eye sockets hollow, and his eyes had seemingly vanished without a trace

Under the moonlight, Li Daoxuan suddenly realized that he had overlooked many details

Red Clothes

Raising ghosts

Li Daoxuan exclaimed, "So, does this mean that the entire village's residents are earthbound spirits?"

Li Daoxuan remembered that these three characters were mentioned in the Demon-Slaying Heavenly Book, but due to his limited knowledge, he did not understand their meaning

Just now, Li Daoxuan pulled him to escape for his life, and he did not feel it was particularly strenuous

Ordinary people facing malevolent spirits, no matter how strong their fate may be, are undoubtedly doomed to die. Even those who practice the Dao are not without significant danger. Among these malevolent spirits, the most formidable is the Red-clothed spirit. If the Red-clothed spirit were to emerge, one could forget about any living beings within a hundred miles.

Due to the epidemic, many people in the village died. Some wished to escape the village in search of medical help, but at that time, Liu Heita had risen against the Turks, occupying the Hong and Ding provinces, confronting the Li Tang dynasty. Upon hearing of the outbreak of plague here, in order to prevent the disease from spreading to his army, he dispatched troops to encircle the area heavily, and then one night, ordered a fire to be set, reducing the entire village to ashes

Wang Chunsheng immediately exclaimed with excitement

You must have also seen that bride; she is the eldest daughter of the Chen family. Initially forced into marriage, she was filled with resentment. On the wedding night, Liu Heitu ordered the village to be set on fire, and no villagers survived. Since then, she has transformed into a bound spirit, attending weddings day after day

You are already dead, just last night

At this point, the Taoist in the yellow robe scoffed, "Nonsense about joy dispelling plague; that itinerant Taoist is clearly interested in the young lady of the Chen family. A woman born under such a fate, if she dies with resentment, is highly likely to become a vengeful spirit. Coupled with the years of nourishment from the gathering of yin energy, it is sufficient to nurture a red-clad ghost!"

The Taoist in the yellow robe pointed to the jar and said, "The evil spirits in this village are actually similar to the person in the jar; they are all earthbound spirits"

Until one day, a sudden epidemic broke out in the village m.hetushu.com.com

Li Daoxuan questioned, "But why would a wedding be held in the village"

Upon my arrival in the village, I immediately sensed something was amiss; there were clearly traces of a formation here. Later, I went to the ancestral hall and collected the old ghost from this coffin. He informed me that after the outbreak of the plague that year, a wandering Taoist priest entered their village.

Without waiting for Li Daoxuan to speak, he continued: "Do you see those red lanterns outside? They are actually a great gathering formation of Yin energy, set up by a master to concentrate the Yin energy of the Three Mountains, intending to cultivate a powerful ghost!"

The voice of the Daoist in the yellow robe resonated like a great bell, imposing and inscrutable, carrying an inexplicable Daoist charm that lingered in the ancestral hall for a long time

It turns out he once brushed past such a formidable red-clad ghost

Wang Chunsheng knelt on the ground, his head bowed, obscuring his eyes, his voice low and hoarse

However, Li Daoxuan silently took a few steps back, distancing himself from him

Yes, I attended a wedding last night. Why am I attending another one tonight? What has happened in between?

Hehe, so what did you do last night

Of course I remember, I was delayed last night while gathering herbs in the mountains and accidentally wandered into this village

He clutched his head, and strands of black mist began to emerge from his body

After a person dies, if they harbor deep resentment, they may transform into a malevolent spirit, a ghost filled with malice, which poses a relatively minor threat. If an ordinary person possesses a strong life force and abundant yang energy, they can endure this. However, if a malevolent spirit further evolves into a fierce ghost, the situation becomes quite troublesome

The Daoist in the yellow robe took out a black jar from somewhere, recited incantations and made gestures, then pointed at Wang Chunsheng.

The Taoist in the yellow robe, as if performing a magic trick, produced a wine gourd from his hand. He took a sip of the strong liquor and said: "In the fifth year of the Wude era, this was still a peaceful little village called Li Family Village"

Li Daoxuan immediately said: "I am all ears."

A glimmer flashed in Li Daoxuan's eyes, and he sighed lightly in his heart. It seems that the words of the Taoist in the yellow robe were indeed true; Wang Chunsheng truly has a problem

The Daoist in the yellow robe revealed a hint of murderous intent and said, "As of today, the red robe has already matured, and that itinerant Daoist should be returning to reap the rewards. Otherwise, if the red robe escapes from its predicament, it will not be easy for him to subdue it again."

Daoist priest, what is so peculiar about this village, and why are you... in the coffin

The Daoist in the yellow robe sighed, saying: "The earthbound spirit is actually quite pitiable; after a person dies, they remain unaware of their death, continuing to engage in the activities they did while alive, repeating the day before their death. Once awakened by someone, they will transform into a malevolent ghost"

Indeed, I have already died, just last night. I rushed forward to save the bride, but they all transformed into evil spirits and devoured me completely

The entire process flowed smoothly like a stream, and the Taoist priest in the yellow robe remained calm and composed, without a trace of panic.

Wang Chunsheng himself was also quite confused. He looked at Li Daoxuan, his eyes revealing a hint of pleading, and said: "I am not, Daozhang, I truly am not. Please do not listen to his nonsense..."

He recalled that at the wedding venue, when Wang Chunsheng went to rescue the bride, he mentioned reporting to the authorities, and it was only upon hearing those two words that the villagers suddenly transformed into malevolent spirits

Li Daoxuan recalled the bride's red wedding dress, a dark red like blood, and a chill arose in his heart

The Daoist in the yellow robe smiled coldly and said, "Do you really think that the plague appeared naturally?"

The Daoist in the yellow robe nodded, glanced at Li Daoxuan, and said: "Since I have nothing better to do, I will tell you the story of this village, so that you, young Daoist, can broaden your horizons."

I can't remember, I can't remember...

Li Daoxuan once again held a talisman of five thunders in his hand, but the Daoist in the yellow robe stepped forward, blocking him.

Li Daoxuan expressed some confusion

As if sensing Li Daoxuan's gaze, the Daoist in the yellow robe chuckled and said, "I came in a hurry and accidentally took the chamber pot; let's make do with it."

Because the village is deep in the mountains, it is far from war, enjoying peace and stability. There is also a shaman in the village who has some knowledge of Taoist practices, which allows them to be free from disturbances caused by mountain spirits and ghosts, leading to a relatively tranquil life

However, in reality, he is a tall man with a slightly plump build

Wang Chunsheng stood still, his gaze vacant, his pupils dilated, revealing a hint of pain