Twilight Boundary

Chapter 93 A sigh

 “This world is so…”

Having guessed some of the old shopkeeper’s thoughts, Hu Ma also wanted to express some emotion.

 But I felt that I couldn't say anything. I was disappointed, but I also recognized the reality and I was too lazy to complain.

He just sighed in a low voice, cheered up, told some of his conjectures, made corresponding plans with Erguotou and the white wine lady who had just been invited, and then quietly withdrew. Come to your own natal temple.

 In the night, he opened his eyes and thought about it silently.

 This is my first time working with a reincarnated person, so I can’t help but feel a little anxious, worrying about this and that.

 But after thinking about it over and over again, my mind has made up my mind.

There is no perfect plan in this world. No matter what you do, you will face the risk of failure and unexpected challenges.

 I have just determined that I need a sum of blood food, so why are I still hesitating?

 After all, if it weren't for the help of these two reincarnations, I might not even be able to figure out what I was facing.

Done!

　　After waking up the next day, Huma went as usual, arranging various affairs, but no longer deliberately arranged for the guys to go out on patrol.

After all, the Tan'er Sect has already issued a declaration of war and will arrive in seven days. In other words, during this period, they may arrive here at any time, especially since they believe that Zhuangzi owes them two lives. It would be troublesome to ask for it from the man.

Even Xiao Hongtang was grounded by him.

The people in the Taner sect all know evil ways and are good at raising aunts. You are a playful person and you are running around. What if you are caught?

On the other hand, the guys in the outer courtyard were not aware of this invisible pressure.

They are all familiar with the work in Zhuangzi now, and it is not heavy. When they have free time, they just count their fingers to calculate how long they have to celebrate the New Year.

Hong Lantern Lady Club has strict rules. Even if the old lady in the family dies, she has to take leave before she can go back to attend the funeral.

 But there is no reason not to let people go home for a reunion dinner.

What the guys in the village are not sure about now is that they only came to the Empress Club in the second half of this year. Will the shopkeeper allow them, the new arrivals, to go home, or who will be left to serve here? Of course There is another problem.

 At the end of the year, can you bring back the full amount of the money and food you promised earlier?

This is not because the guys are smart and realistic, but rather because they are simple.

 Because they came in the second half of the year, and the blood food will not be put into the store until the beginning of next spring, so until now, they have not done any work for the Empress Association.

Even though the empress promised them how much food they would get every month when they came, at this time, they felt that they had not done any work, so they ate for nothing, and even took the money and food back during the New Year, which made them feel a little guilty.

 As for these matters of concern, he did not dare to ask the shopkeeper directly, so he asked Hu Ma secretly.

 But Hu Ma doesn’t know either…

I can only think: "I don't know if I can bring money and food home to celebrate the New Year. I'll save your lives first and then go back to celebrate the New Year!"

　In addition, I am also a little curious: "There are many things in this world that are different from the previous life, but the customs and habits are similar."

“I don’t know if there are any senior reincarnators who have studied the relationship between the two.”

　　　…”

Like this, another day or two passed, and as the time for the Taner Cult to worship the disciples came closer, the invisible pressure became stronger.

I always feel like a shadow has been cast over Zhuangzi, making me breathless.

Hu Ma still worked diligently, and while doing his work, he also tried to figure out the unique skills that shopkeeper Wu taught him.

However, now that he is hiding his Taoist skills, he cannot let go of his practice. It can be clearly felt that although the shopkeeper is still the same as before on the surface, not going out of the door or taking a second step, he is also much more vigilant in the interior.

Xiao Hongtang doesn't dare to leave the house now. When asked, she just shook her little head: "It's uncomfortable in the Zhuangzi now, and you don't want me to go out to play in the Zhuangzi."

 “Then I have no choice but to hide in the house and sleep!”

　　　…”

“It makes Xiao Hongtang feel uncomfortable. How stressful is this Zhuangzi?”

Hu Ma had a vague feeling that this might be the old shopkeeper using some method to keep an eye on Zhuangzi, so he became more careful.

So, in this oppressive and uncomfortable atmosphere, the time was approaching the appointed day. Outside Zhuangzi, several waves of villagers came one after another to report to Zhuangzi. Someone said: "Over there at Huanggou Village, come I found a tinker and stopped for a day."

Hu Ma didn't intend to look at it, but just advised: "Maybe it's okay. It's the Chinese New Year and I want to use good pots and bowls."

Someone came over and said that in Shiyazi Village, there were three or five merchants who came to the city to sell mountain goods. They said they wanted to sort out the goods before entering the city, so they rented two houses in the village.

Our village remembers what the young steward said at the beginning. Ordinary strangers would not be allowed to enter the village, but these few people looked rich... no, they looked real, so they were allowed to rent.

 Ah, yes, yes, it looks real, and the money given is also real, right?

Huma would have taken people over to see it some time ago, but now, he turned a blind eye.

He just entered the inner courtyard and told the old shopkeeper all these things, but the old shopkeeper just nodded slowly:

 “It’s a good time, it’s time to do the math.”

　　　…”

He didn’t say anything else and waited patiently for two days. Even the guys in Zhuangzi were surprised:

“How come this New Year’s Eve is as lively as a temple fair?”

“The candy player, the monkey player, the couple writer, and the trick player are all coming here..."

  “Let’s take a look too?”     …”

 “No one is allowed to go out!”

Hu Ma was just thinking about reminding these guys when he suddenly heard a word coming from the inner courtyard. He turned around and saw that it was the neatly dressed shopkeeper Wu.

He clasped his hands behind his back, looked at the waiters in the yard with an indifferent expression, and said in a deep voice: "From this moment on, we will stay in the Zhuangzi and watch. No one should step out of the Zhuangzi. Let's skip the night patrol at night. Just take care of it." Zhuangzi will do."

“If anyone doesn’t want to listen, I don’t need to say anything more. Just pack your things and celebrate the New Year at home, and there’s no need to come back after the New Year!”

　　　…”

 Normally, the work and teaching of the clerks in this village are all done by Hu Ma. It is not easy to meet the shopkeeper.

Now that he suddenly came to give orders in person, everyone was trembling and dared not to agree.

 “Hu Ma, come into the inner courtyard!”

After the shopkeeper finished teaching the waiters, he called Hu Ma in again. After closing the door to the inner courtyard, he took a look at the sky and said, "It's almost time. I'll go out for a while. You stay here in the village." Stay here."

"By the way, after the lanterns are lit, don't hang them outside as before. When you mention hanging them in the inner courtyard, be sure to keep an eye on them and never put them out..."

"yes!"

Hearing this instruction, Hu Ma knew it was time and agreed in a low voice.

My heart was trembling a little, thinking, is it really enough to just do these things?

 The magic circle that Miss White Wine mentioned before, the name sticker...

Seeing that the old shopkeeper didn't mention this, I couldn't help but feel a little relieved. Just as I was thinking about it, I suddenly saw the old servant coming out of the hall and nodded to the old shopkeeper. The old shopkeeper brought some flax and pointed to He walked into the hall and said:

 “Look there!”

Hu Ma looked up and saw that the Eight Immortals table inside had been lifted out a little. It was originally placed against the wall, but now it was placed in the hall.

A few oil lamps and braziers were lit next to them, as well as some flags, yellow and green talismans and seals.

His heart was slightly cold, he looked puzzled, and looked at the old shopkeeper.

"Tonight, I'm afraid something is coming to blow out the lantern..."

The old shopkeeper also looked at Hu Ma and said coldly: "Although I taught you the unique skill of the four ghosts knocking on the door, you have only practiced it for a few days and your skills are shallow, so you may not be able to use it well, so I have prepared it for you. A formation.”

“When night comes, if those things come knocking on the door, don’t answer. If something is causing trouble, deal with it. If you feel you can’t deal with it, go and sit at the table.”

“Here, even if your skills are low, you can still get it done.”

　　　…”

"…yes!"

Hu Ma agreed in a deep voice, but she felt strange in her heart.

 The magic circle appeared.

"and this!"

As the old shopkeeper said this, he suddenly took out a letter sealed with red paper from his arms, handed it to Hu Ma, and said: "This is the protective note I wrote for you. Please carry it with you. Don't do it." Throw it away, if something happens, this post can save your life."

Hu Ma looked at the post and felt as cold as if she had fallen into an ice kiln.

After a long time, he reached out and took the post, and slowly, a smile appeared on his face.

He looked at the shopkeeper and said sincerely: "I have written it down. Please rest assured, shopkeeper."

Seeing that he agreed, the old shopkeeper stuffed the note into his arms, his eyes calmed slightly, and he didn't say anything after all.

 “Brother Hu Ma, be careful.”

The atmosphere was already a little dull, but at this moment, sister Wu He had already walked out of the back room. She also put on black clothes, put on leggings, and carried a bag on her back with a bulging bag inside. I don’t know what it is loaded with.

At this time, her face was **** with a black scarf, and she only had one pair of eyes, which were still as warm as water.

He whispered to Hu Ma in a low voice, seeming to be hesitant, and then said: "I still need to trouble you a little, help me pour the water in the tank..."

　　…"Only you can fail."

　　　…”

Hu Ma sighed silently in her heart and said with a smile: "Okay, I know."

Seeing that he agreed, the old shopkeeper nodded to Junior Sister Wu He, picked up a bag from the wall, which seemed to contain his stuff, and turned around and left the yard.

At this moment, the inner courtyard suddenly became deserted, and the old servant and the young man seemed to have let them go in advance.

Hu Ma felt quite depressed deep down in her heart. She glanced coldly at the array set up by the old shopkeeper next to the Eight Immortals table, and felt that the calligraphy post she had put in her arms was slightly hot.

With a low breath, he entered the side room and saw the vat where Wu He usually stayed.

I was already quite angry in my heart, but at this moment, I suddenly saw a line of faint writing on the side of the vat: "Brother Hu Ma, please don't let the four ghosts knock on the door. If you can't resist, leave the words." Go ahead and save your life!"

 Looking at this handwriting, I was shocked and my emotions became complicated.

 (End of this chapter)