The invincible female ghost is a bit love-struck.

Chapter 31: Ningyuan Town directly confronts a 2-star super monster!

The performance wasn't over yet, and Lu Yuan had no idea how shocked Shen Shulan and her group behind him were by his presence.

At this moment, a clay doll appeared in Lu Yuan's hand.

This was made from five grains of clay.

The so-called "five grains soil" refers to three ounces of soil taken from the grave mound, symbolizing the final resting place.

Each household in the village receives a pinch of rice, symbolizing the "human touch" of daily life.

Aged glutinous rice flour is used for binding.

Mixed with rootless water.

Finally, three drops of blood from his own middle finger were added to infuse the sculpture with a touch of "life".

However, today is cloudy and sunless, and Lu Yuan's yang energy is depleted, greatly reducing the effectiveness of his essence and blood.

So Lu Yuan didn't stab himself, he stabbed Liang Juemin instead.

That's the person Lu Yuan was bragging about behind his back.

Lu Yuan did it himself, and he did it quite hard.

At this moment, Lu Yuan held the clay doll in his palm, facing the headless corpse of the "grave mound man," and rapidly chanted an incantation:

"Earth is the flesh, rice is the bone, blood is the vein, water is the fluid; now I mold your form, temporarily replacing that body—complete!"

In the blink of an eye, a clay sculpture about seven inches tall, with an appearance exactly like that of "He San" in life, was instantly formed.

Lu Yuan placed it steadily in the center of the Three Talents Rice Bowl, and then took out a slender "Food Crossing Hairpin".

One end of the hairpin is inserted into the mouth of the clay sculpture, while the other end is lightly tapped three times in each of the three bowls of rice.

"He Sanlang, I pledge my life to enjoy this feast!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the clay sculpture began to shake violently!

The three bowls of rice turned black and dried up rapidly from bottom to top at a speed visible to the naked eye, as all the essence was drained by an invisible force and poured into the clay sculpture.

The clay sculpture itself gradually developed a warm, lustrous color, like the skin of a living person, and its abdomen even bulged slightly, showing a full belly.

After the essence of the food had been absorbed, Lu Yuan carefully lifted the clay sculpture with one hand, facing the waning moon rising in the east.

At this time, around the end of the Chou hour (1-3 AM), the Yin energy has not yet dissipated and the Yang energy is about to rise, making it the perfect time to send off the spirits of the dead.

Lu Yuan turned his head and gave Shen Shulan and his group a wink.

The people of Wuqing Temple felt a chill run down their spines. They forcibly suppressed their inner shock and quickly carried up the three offerings that Lu Yuan had previously asked the village chief to prepare.

A black-feathered rooster, a green-backed grass carp, and a spotted suckling pig.

None of the three creatures were bound, yet they lay quietly on the ground, motionless.

This was because Lu Yuan had previously suppressed the spirit with a talisman, so that it would not feel pain.

The actions of Shen Shulan and the others at this moment were somewhat wooden and dazed.

Clearly, even while they were in the midst of the ritual, they were still unable to fully recover from the shock they had just experienced.

Half-step Celestial Master...

A seventeen or eighteen-year-old half-step Celestial Master!!!

Even disregarding his age, in terms of cultivation alone, Lu Yuan is undoubtedly the most accomplished person here besides Shen Shulan.

For a moment, the audience at Wuqing Spectator Hall was speechless.

That earlier address of "Uncle-Master"...

Aside from the fact that Lu Yuan is indeed younger than them, in terms of both seniority and experience, calling him that is absolutely appropriate...

At this moment, Lu Yuan had already arrived beside the Three Lives.

With a magic knife, lightly slice the three bodies, taking a drop of "spiritual blood" from each, and drip it onto the top of the clay sculpture's head, chest, and dantian.

With each drop, recite one sentence:

"Blood offerings are not for killing, but out of compassion to relieve your hunger."

After a satisfying meal, go and don't look back.

Afterwards, Lu Yuan removed the Three Lives Talisman and signaled to the audience in Wuqing to release it.

A black rooster flaps its wings and flies into the mountains and forests, a grass carp swam into the stream, and a suckling pig staggered towards the fields.

This is called "living sacrifice to send off the dead." The living being is not dead, but the image of "sacrifice" and a drop of spiritual blood have been accepted by the "gravekeeper" through the ritual.

last step.

Lu Yuan carried the clay sculpture, which had been full, to the mulberry tree and took out the "unbinding talisman" that he had prepared beforehand.

Affix the talisman to the back of the clay sculpture and recite the "Earthbound Release Sutra":

"Your body is not yourself; the earth's veins are your shackles."

"Your hunger is not hunger, but obsession that leaves scars."

"Now that I have eaten my fill, I shall return to the underworld."

"With the mulberry tree as witness, resentment and karmic debts will dissipate."

"untie!!"

As the last word was uttered, the talisman spontaneously combusted without fire!

The clay sculpture then transformed into a pool of fertile soil exuding the fragrance of grains, slowly seeping into the roots of the mulberry tree.

Almost at the same time, the leaves of that strange wild mulberry tree, starting from the top of the tree, turned from dark red to withered yellow and fell down in a rustling sound.

A faint, sigh-like "crackling" sound came from inside the tree trunk.

In less than half an incense stick's time, the entire tree had completely withered and died.

But in the dim light of dawn, the dead tree trunks gleamed with a warm, jade-like luster.

This is an auspicious sign that obsessions have been dispelled and spiritual energy is replenishing the earth's veins.

The seven thin streams of black mist that had been lurking underground also vanished into thin air.

Job done.

After doing all this, Lu Yuan turned to look at Xu Erxiao behind him and said:

"Call Chen Fushun and the others up from the foot of the mountain. I have something to tell them."

Xu Erxiao responded loudly, then turned and ran down the mountain, panting heavily.

Before long, a long dragon made of torches snaked its way in, and the villagers had all arrived.

"Master, is it all done?"

As soon as Chen Fushun came up, he leaned over with a face full of nervousness and anticipation and asked.

Lu Yuan nodded and pointed to the spot where the jade-like withered mulberry tree had been transformed.

"Here, erect a cenotaph. There is no need for the remains in the tomb; just bury three old items: an old garment, a pair of straw sandals, and a ceramic bowl."

"A wooden plaque stands in front of the tomb, which reads 'Tomb of He San'."

After hearing this, Chen Fushun nodded repeatedly in excitement.

"Okay, okay! I'll arrange for someone to come and take care of it right away! I'll get it done right away!"

"No rush." ​​Lu Yuan waved his hand and continued:

"For the next three years, each family took turns coming here to make offerings during the Qingming, Zhongyuan, and Hanyi Festivals."

"A bowl of hot rice, a dish of pickled vegetables, and a cup of sake will suffice."

"No need for delicacies, just warm, home-cooked meals."

"Three years from now, this mound can be leveled, and this land can be cultivated again."

……

……

It's 6:30 in the morning.

The first rays of morning light shone on the withered, jade-like tree trunk.

At the same moment, everyone in the village who had dreamed of the short old man begging for food felt a sense of relief in their stomachs.

That invisible burden has now been lifted.

And Lu Yuan...

Sitting in the courtyard of the ancestral hall, waiting for dinner to be served, while...

He was trembling violently.

Why don't you go inside and warm the kang (heated brick bed)?

Useless.

Lu Yuan's yang energy was exhausted, and coldness arose from within, so the heat from the kang (heated brick bed) couldn't penetrate at all.

Only the rising sun could give Lu Yuan a sense of vitality.

"Master Daoist, Master Daoist!!"

"All better! Everyone who had bloating before feels much better now!"

Chen Fushun shouted as he rushed into the yard.

Lu Yuan simply nodded slightly, too weak to speak.

Seeing Lu Yuan's face turn blue from the cold and his whole body trembling, Chen Fushun's voice involuntarily lowered.

He leaned closer to Lu Yuan and asked cautiously:

"Master, the meal is ready. Shall we bring it over for you to eat in the courtyard?"

Lu Yuan nodded.

"become!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Fushun quickly turned around and called for people to move the table.

At the same time, Shen Shulan and his group carried wooden boxes and packages, approached Lu Yuan, bowed slightly, and asked:

"Uncle-Master Lu, do you have any more work to do?"

Lu Yuan was taken aback, then shook his head and said:

"That's all. This trip is over. It's time to go back to the temple."

Then Shen Shulan asked again:

"After returning to the temple, is there anything else to do?"

Although he didn't know why Shen Shulan asked that, Lu Yuan thought for a moment and said:

"Then there's nothing to worry about. The mountains will be snowed in soon, and we won't be able to get out."

They probably stayed in the temple, helping the master tidy up the temple and receiving worshippers.

What's wrong? Is something the matter?

Upon hearing Lu Yuan's affirmative answer, a clear look of anticipation appeared on Shen Shulan's ethereal and beautiful face.

"In that case, Uncle Lu, why don't you... come back to Wuqing Temple with me?"

Ok?

Hearing this, Lu Yuan was taken aback.

Seeing this, Shen Shulan was afraid he would refuse, so she quickly added:

"Uncle-Master, you have done such a great favor for our Wuqing Temple, so naturally my father should personally come forward to thank you."

Hearing Shen Shulan's words, Lu Yuan blinked.

Lu Yuan still refused.

Before Shen Shulan could show her disappointment, Lu Yuan waved his hand with a smile.

"It was nothing, don't worry about it. Let's talk about it another time."

"Although this job is over, I still have some important things to take care of."

After we finish this breakfast...

He should go back to Ningyuan Town.

It's time to face that... super ferocious beast with a danger level of 20 stars.