Talk About Bragging, How Do You Really Have The Qualifications Of The Great Emperor?

Chapter 44: The Soul Returns on the Seventh Day, Attaching Talismans to Drive Away Ghosts, Filial Piety unto Death!

Saying goodbye to the world of prosperity and glory.

The sky was gradually darkening.

Wang Xiu followed the directions given by the two men and walked through several quiet streets before arriving at a luxurious mansion.

On the plaque, written in gilded characters, were two big words: "He Mansion".

Hmm.

How should I put it?

The decoration of this mansion at the moment is indeed a bit peculiar.

In a normal household, when someone passes away, they would hang white lanterns at the entrance, symbolizing lighting the way for the departed to return home.

This He Mansion also had lanterns hanging.

And the lanterns hanging were big and luxurious, looking very expensive.

But the problem is.

In addition to the lanterns, the He Mansion was covered in yellow talismans from all directions, densely packed.

Wow.

All of them are Daoist talismans for driving away ghosts.

With so many talismans, the He Mansion was wrapped in layers upon layers, making it completely airtight.

Not exaggerating, even wandering spirits wouldn't be able to rush into the He Mansion, let alone resentful ghosts or fierce ghosts with slightly lower cultivation.

"This He Yuanwai really has something!"

Looking at the densely packed talismans, Wang Xiu's mouth couldn't help twitching. "If I'm not mistaken, the old man squatting at the entrance."

"Should be He Yuanwai's father!"

Indeed.

At this moment, at the entrance of this magnificent mansion, there was a wandering spirit squatting. He appeared to be around forty or fifty years old, wearing a very luxurious mourning robe.

Hmm.

He looks like a ghost from a wealthy family.

Combined with this old man lingering near the He Mansion and refusing to leave, his identity is not difficult to guess.

"Wang Bad Egg!"

"I should have shot you against the wall back then!"

"When other people's fathers return on the seventh day, they open the door and welcome them with grandeur."

"But you, you've pasted so many talismans, not even letting me in. You unfilial child, unfilial child!"

...

The old man curled up his body.

While trembling with anger, he muttered.

On the seventh day when the soul returns, newly deceased wandering spirits temporarily regain their consciousness, see their loved ones for the last time, and then resolve their attachments and reincarnate.

However.

Maintaining consciousness consumes soul power. If they don't receive the offering of incense from their family, they will feel weak, and even their spirit will dissipate, directly reincarnating.

Looking at the old man's condition, it's not good.

If Wang Xiu hadn't come across him, he would probably only last for another two hours at most.

The seventh day when the soul returns coincided with the city being haunted, causing trouble!

"Old Yuanwai, don't worry."

Wang Xiu formed a seal and protected Old Yuanwai's soul, smiling. "This humble Daoist will protect you and take you inside."

Immediately.

Looking at the young Daoist in front of him, who looked like an immortal, Old Yuanwai was moved to the point of tears. "Immortal, I've finally been waiting for you!"

"Wuwuwu~"

"You of the Three Purities Immortal Gate, please help this old man!"

"That unfilial child, not even letting me enter the house, it's simply heaven's wrath and people's resentment, heaven and earth's destruction!"

"Immortal, how about this old man gives you money, and you get rid of this unfilial child, letting him come down and accompany me!"

...

Pfft~

Truly filial piety.

Wang Xiu couldn't help but laugh and cry. While ringing the doorbell, he explained the situation of the city being haunted to Old Yuanwai, finally allowing the old man to feel a bit relieved.

"Immortal, I've finally been waiting for you!"

Just then.

Laughter echoed from within the mansion.

Then, the mansion gate opened, and a man in his early twenties, wearing a bright red silk robe and as round as a ball, walked briskly towards them.

Wang Xiu felt that if his knees could handle it, this guy might have run over to greet him.

This person was indeed He Yuanwai, and he looked quite young.

Wang Xiu had originally thought that there was a mistake in his task, and that Mr. He would be very angry when he saw him.

However, that was not the case.

Mr. He was a straightforward person. Although his father had been missing for many days, he still maintained a warm and even respectful attitude towards the true disciples of the Three Purities Immortal Gate.

Hmm.

Thinking about the yellow talismans posted around the mansion.

It was probably because there were ghosts causing trouble in the city, and they were able to invite a true disciple of the Three Purities Immortal Gate like Wang Xiu to stay and increase Mr. He's sense of security!

At this moment.

Mr. He's face was filled with a smile. "The banquet is ready, please honor us with your presence, Immortal Elder."

"I will welcome you and clean the dust for you."

Looking at Mr. He's overly enthusiastic attitude, Wang Xiu couldn't help but laugh and cry. "There's no need for such politeness, Mr. He. It was my fault that there was a mistake in this task, and I should apologize."

"Not at all!"

Mr. He said seriously, "The details of the matter have already been explained to me by the Daoist from the Clear Breeze Temple!"

"Elder Immortal returned to the mountain to heal his injuries in order to eliminate the demons for Maple City. He suffered serious injuries, and it is most important for the living to live well."

"Elder Immortal killed the tiger demon and prevented Maple City from being attacked."

"If my father had known that he could help Elder Immortal recover from his injuries sooner, he would have been able to smile in the afterlife."

Mr. He: (｀д′)

Mr. He: (╯°Д°)╯︵┻━┻

Smiling in the afterlife?

I'm standing right in front of you, whether I smile or not is up to you.

Looking at Mr. He, who was wearing a bright red brocade robe and looking pleased with himself, Mr. He was so angry that his soul was smoking.

This scoundrel!

Doesn't he look like someone whose father just died and is holding a memorial ceremony? Who has such a festive memorial ceremony?

"Mr. He."

Wang Xiu also laughed and cried, saying, "Today is the seventh day since your father's passing. It might not be appropriate for you to dress so brightly!"

Ah~

Mr. He's smile froze for a moment, then he scratched his head. "I forgot about that."

After saying that.

He took off his bright red brocade robe and threw it on the ground, revealing the white mourning clothes underneath, and put on a white cloth belt and a hemp robe.

"Elder Immortal, please don't mind."

Mr. He smiled and said, "I didn't want to wear red clothes on my father's seventh day."

"But there are red-clothed ghosts causing trouble in the city! The two Daoists from the Clear Breeze Temple couldn't handle her. They said that this ghost is extremely fierce."

"I just thought."

"If this ghost wears red clothes, I'll wear red clothes too, so that I can get close to her!"

Wang Xiu: ~囧~

Wearing matching outfits doesn't mean you're a couple.

Getting close to a bound spirit.

Only you could come up with that.

Suppressing his laughter, Wang Xiu said seriously, "It's a creative idea, but when the vengeful ghost sees red, it will become even more excited. Getting close to her won't work."

"And."

"With you posting ghost-repelling talismans at the door and wearing a bright red brocade robe with a radiant smile, if it weren't for your father's broad-mindedness, there would probably be more than one vengeful ghost in the city!"

After saying that~!

Wang Xiu smiled, formed a hand seal, and cast a "visibility spell".

Suddenly, Mr. He's figure appeared in the courtyard, and the angry look on his face made Mr. He's legs tremble. "Father~"

Father?

Now you know I'm your father, it's too late!

Seeing his trembling son, Mr. He rolled up his sleeves. "Elder Wang, may I have a moment to catch up with my son?"

Wang Xiu smiled and said, "Mr. He, please go ahead."

Mr. He nodded, grabbed his son's ear, and dragged him into the house. The next moment, the sound of ghostly cries and howls came from inside the house.

"Daoist!"

"Daoist, please save me!"

"There's a vengeful ghost here trying to kill someone."

"Daoist, aren't you going to do anything?"

"You old man, you've already died."

"Now, I am the master!"

"Ah~!"

"Ah~ Dad, I was wrong!"

"Ah~!!!"

(End of this chapter)