I did not explain to Zhang Dabiao what the thing behind the reanimated corpse was, because I was not sure if it was it. What if I said something wrong and it would be embarrassing to death?
After sending Lin Lao Liu away, Zhang Dabiao and I were not idle. The things Lin Lao Liu was asked to find were not brought, but I had them with me. After the lesson from Sui Wan'er, I now carried several packets of chicken blood mixed with Xuanyang Grass wherever I went, fearing encountering a祟客. Unexpectedly, it was useful this time.
After hearing that I didn't need peach tree roots anymore and would use Zancun Nails, Zhang Dabiao grinned and said that his family had a lot of these things, all made from five-year-old peach wood, and some were passed down from his grandfather's generation. They were enough to deal with not only reanimated corpses but also fox spirits.
"Wait for me, I'll go get them for you."
In a moment, I saw him walk out of the house carrying a large bundle. Judging by his gait, the contents must be quite heavy.
He opened the cotton cloth wrapped around the bundle, revealing the half-meter-long, wrist-thick Zancun Nails inside. Each one was blackish-red and carried a faint scent of blood.
"These are what I usually use to suppress demons. Are they enough to deal with reanimated corpses?"
I reached out and picked one up. A warmth spread from it. I nodded and said, "They are enough. Tonight, the two of us are going to deal with the reanimated corpses. Sister-in-law is not safe at home alone. With these things, I guarantee it won't be able to return."
After packing the Zancun Nails, Zhang Sao had also prepared the meal. The three of us ate and chatted merrily. During the meal, we briefly explained to Zhang Sao what we were going to do tonight and warned her to stay in the house and not to open the door for anyone, no matter who knocked. Sudan Novel Network
Zhang Sao said she understood and advised Zhang Dabiao to find other work and not to continue in the Yin line of business...
To this, Zhang Dabiao replied, "What does a woman know?"
Zhang Sao was so angry that she didn't even eat her meal and turned back into the house, leaving me unsure whether to eat or not.
...
In ancient times, whether it was a poor family or a wealthy family, their thresholds were set quite high. One reason was to prevent wolves or wild boars from entering the house, and the other was to block evil spirits.
The evil spirits referred to here are corpses. In the late Qing Dynasty, many people were wronged. Some could not swallow their anger and turned into zombies, jumping and biting anyone they saw. With the protection of the threshold, they could not jump in.
Although reanimated corpses are similar to living people, they are still a type of corpse and naturally have the characteristics of a corpse. Although they walk, their steps cannot be lifted very high. Because their bodies are dead and the yang energy has dissipated, the yin energy sinks, making the corpse body several times heavier, and it naturally takes more effort to walk.
Modern houses do not have high thresholds, so we can only use ropes soaked in rooster blood as a substitute.
With all preparations made, the sky was about to darken. During this time, Lin Lao Liu came a few more times, his face anxious, asking if there was any way to deal with Sister Zhuang. If not, he would notify the villagers to hide, which was better than dying here.
Zhang Dabiao patted his chest and assured Lin Lao Liu that as long as one reanimated corpse came tonight, they would kill it, and if two came, they would kill both. He told him to put his mind at ease.
As the sun just touched the western mountains, Zhang Dabiao and I left the courtyard gate. We repeatedly instructed Zhang Sao to remember that no matter who knocked on the door or said they were looking for us, she should say that we were sleeping and could not be woken up.
Zhang Sao nodded with a pale face, indicating that she understood.
After Zhang Dabiao and I left, we headed straight for Sister Zhuang's house in the east of the village. Before it got completely dark, using the birth dates given by Lin Lao Liu, we calculated that these reanimated corpses were around the village.
According to Zhang Dabiao's description, there were no dense forests or caves around the village, only fields of crops. Therefore, those reanimated corpses must be hidden in the village.
The most likely hiding place was Sister Zhuang's house, because she was also a reanimated corpse, and she had more vitality than the other reanimated corpses.
On the way, Zhang Dabiao asked me worriedly if the arrangements at home would work. What if his wife had a problem instead of the reanimated corpses? That would be terrible.
I comforted him, assuring him that there would be no problem, and that I even had a trump card. If the reanimated corpses went to your house, that would be even better. I guarantee they would never return.
Hearing this, Zhang Dabiao quickly asked what the trump card was and to tell him quickly so he would have some idea.
"It's a secret."
By the time we reached Sister Zhuang's house, it was completely dark. There were no moon or stars in the sky. Because Lin Lao Liu had informed the villagers that they were going to exorcise evil spirits tonight, all households had their doors tightly shut, and the interiors were pitch black.
On the contrary, Sister Zhuang's house had its doors wide open, and two lanterns emitted a dim red light. The courtyard also appeared a reddish hue, looking like a gaping abyss waiting for us to enter.
Seeing the wide-open courtyard gate, Zhang Dabiao looked at me in surprise and asked, "What does this mean? Are they preparing to confront us openly?"
I shook my head and said I didn't know, but since we were here, there was no reason not to go in and take a look. That was hundreds of thousands of income.
Hearing this, Zhang Dabiao grinned. This matter happened in his village, and if his Yin line of business master could not handle it, it would affect his reputation if it got out.
The courtyard was quiet. Yellow earth was scattered on the ground, and a faint smell of blood entered our nostrils. I reached out and grabbed a handful. It felt sticky and a little warm.
"This is human blood." Zhang Dabiao looked around vigilantly, preventing the reanimated corpses from rushing out at any moment.
Human blood is different from animal blood. Animal blood has a stronger腥臭味, while human blood is thinner and less prone to coagulation than animal blood.
*Clap clap—*
"Good, you can still tell it's human blood." With a clap, Sister Zhuang slowly walked out from the dark eaves of the house. As the light shone on her, more than a dozen people followed behind her.
However, these people were different from her. Their faces were covered with black and white hair, their half-inch canine teeth protruded, and their blood-red eyes stared fixedly at us.
With a *clang*, Zhang Dabiao had already placed his Pishan knife horizontally across his chest, watching Sister Zhuang vigilantly.
I also took out my Yin iron wooden ruler, but I didn't rush to act. Instead, I looked her up and down and said, "You are already dead, why don't you report to the underworld and stay in the mortal world to harm living people? This is to go to the eighteen levels of hell."
"Hell? Haha... Isn't this mortal world also hell? As for why I harm living people, why should I tell you?"
As Sister Zhuang finished speaking, the yin energy within her surged, and black hair quickly grew on her face. My heart sank. What I feared had come to pass. She was about to transform into a Black Fiend.
"Brother Zhang, when you deal with Sister Zhuang, don't let her completely transform into a Black Fiend. Leave the others to me."
Zhang Dabiao replied with action. The Pishan knife in his hand was wielded with great force, and every strike was aimed at vital points. Sister Zhuang was not to be trifled with either. With a roar, she lunged at Zhang Dabiao. At the same time, the White Fiends behind her also moved, letting out roars.
Tian Qiao Seal—
Taking advantage of this opportunity, I quickly cast the Tian Qiao Seal on myself and shouted, joining the battle.