Wei Hai directly reprimanded them.
"Make your brother and sister apologize to me."
I smiled and waved my hand.
"It's fine, I am indeed young.
However, the elder's matter cannot be delayed.
Since I've come, I still need to take a look."
I was humble, without any overbearing arrogance.
Wei Hai and the others, seeing my humble words and steady demeanor, were quite approving.
Wei Hai nodded repeatedly.
"Good! Daoist Priest Qin, please come inside. My father's mourning hall is set up within."
I nodded and walked forward.
Second Uncle followed behind me.
Wei Hai glared at his brothers and then followed us in.
Upon entering the mourning hall, I immediately went to see the body.
The one that couldn't be sent away might be the soul, or it might be the corpse.
I had to confirm whether it was the soul that couldn't be sent away, or the corpse.
If it was the former, the problem should not be significant.
I would light some incense tonight and ask the reason.
Once handled, the soul would be sent away.
After all, they were descendants, and the deceased elder would not make things difficult for them.
But if it were the latter, it might be quite troublesome.
When a corpse shows abnormalities, it often requires talismans for suppression, external means for control, and so on.
However, as long as it didn't reanimate, these were minor issues.
With talisman suppression and cremation at the crematorium to disperse the malevolent energy, everything could be resolved.
Two situations, two approaches.
But, when I entered the mourning hall.
Immediately, I sensed something was wrong.
A gust of cold wind blew towards me.
The paper money in the brazier was blown all over the room.
It rustled and fluttered chaotically.
A chilling sensation made me shiver all over.
Goosebumps rose on my arms.
It was evident that the master of this mourning hall was not welcoming my arrival.
Besides that, I also felt a strong presence of Yin energy and corpse energy within the hall.
I frowned, a hint of solemnity appearing on my face.
Mourning halls should not be afraid of Yin energy, but they should be wary of the formation of corpse energy.
Seeing that I hadn't moved, Second Uncle spoke.
"Qin Ze, is there a major problem?"
Wang Hai stood by, watching me with wide eyes.
I didn't answer immediately.
Instead, I continued to walk inside.
Upon reaching the mourning hall, I first observed the surrounding setup.
Because an incorrect setup could also affect the deceased, especially those with grudges.
The coffin was placed on six benches.
An altar was set up with a portrait, a spirit tablet, fruits, and incense.
A quick glance revealed no significant issues.
Everything was stable and in order.
With no issues found, I intended to examine the body.
So, I said to Wei Hai behind me.
"Uncle Wei, I need to see the elder's remains."
As soon as I spoke, the Wei family members voiced their objections.
"Daoist Priest, the coffin is already sealed."
"Daoist Priest Qin, my father has been dead for several days. Can we not look? Won't this disturb him?"
"Yes! My father's eyes are still open, and it's frightening to look at."
"..."
All three brothers of the Wei family, except for the eldest, Wei Hai, spoke out to stop me.
I was perplexed.
As a Daoist priest, this was my livelihood. How could I be scared?
As for disturbing him, that was even less of a concern.
My purpose here was to send off their elder.
Before I could speak, the eldest son, Wei Hai, said forcefully.
"Daoist Priest Qin is here to send off our father. How can he not look?
Bring the tools, and let's pry open the coffin nails."
Wei Hai's authority carried weight.
After he said that, no one dared to object.
Then, the Wei family brought the tools.
Together, they pried open the coffin nails and lifted the coffin lid.
However, as the coffin lid was opened.
A thick stench of corpse energy, accompanied by faint black smoke, billowed out of the coffin.
Seeing the black smoke, my expression changed dramatically.
I quickly shielded Second Uncle and the others.
"Back away!"
Then, I watched as this faint black gas dissipated into the room.
"Qin Ze, what, what is happening?"
Second Uncle asked in confusion.
The others also stared at me with wide eyes.
I said with a grim expression.
"Corpse energy!"
After saying these two words, I took a step forward and looked into the coffin.
Upon seeing this, my entire body went numb.
My face was filled with horror.
Inside the coffin lay a bloated corpse, like a waterlogged body.
The corpse's skin was black and purple, with corpse spots appearing all over its body.
Its eyes were wide open, seemingly trying to stare out of the coffin, fixedly gazing outside.
Its mouth was also wide open, with wisps of black gas emanating from it.
With just a glance, I knew this corpse was problematic.
The corpse energy was too heavy, so heavy that it was visible to the naked eye.
If this continued, there was a definite possibility of reanimation.
As I was focusing on the corpse.
Second Uncle and the Wei family members also gathered around.
Upon seeing the corpse in the coffin, the Wei family members exclaimed in surprise.
"He, he gained weight?"
"Why is Grandpa's mouth open?"
"Dad looks so scary. Let's, let's close the coffin!"
"..."
The Wei family members spoke in a flurry of voices.
I looked at the corpse and said faintly.
"The corpse energy is too heavy, which is why the body has become bloated and "fat."
The dead opening their eyes signifies they did not die with peace.
This indicates an unfulfilled wish.
And a dead person opening their mouth means they have something to say.
Elder Mr. Wei.
This is not only an unfulfilled wish, but you also have words to convey!"
I analyzed based on the skills I had learned from my master and books during this period.
The Wei family members gasped after hearing this.
Except for the eldest son, Wei Hai, the other three brothers' eyes showed a trace of panic.
The two daughters-in-law of the Wei family said nervously.
"Master Qin, Grandpa is already dead. Quickly send him on his way!"
"Yes, yes. The person is dead and gone. What else is there to say?
Daoist Priest Qin, find a way to let Grandpa be buried quickly.
We'll burn more paper money for him.
It's been five days since the coffin hasn't been lowered.
The villagers are already gossiping about us..."