The whole weird world is waiting for me to go to heaven

Chapter 1029 Strange Tales in the Mountain Village
The next day, in the half-collapsed Taoist temple on Wangmiao Mountain.

Liu Sheng sat alone, surrounded by a jumble of parts and materials. In his hand was the frame of a "Wangmiao Mountain Shrine," waiting to fill in more components.

Dozens of completed shrines have already been placed around it.

Meanwhile, Qiao Yu had already set off to continue laying out the Wangmiao Mountain Shrine in this nameless city.

Moreover, she brought a lot of helpers with her this time—Xin Zilin, Boss Wang, and a group of disciples from the night market. After all, the night market only opens at night, and they can do other things during the day.

This significantly improved the efficiency of setting up shrines.

The only problem now is that we don't have enough inventory.

We can only rely on Liu Sheng now.

However, despite her exceptional craftsmanship, she only had two hands.

She hadn't been this inefficient in a long time, and she could barely contain her urge to unleash her tiny tentacles and do eight hundred in a second.

However, your spiritual connection hasn't been established that quickly. Without a foundation of trust, and besides cats and dogs, there aren't enough people involved in feeding—no, worshipping—so sufficient reputation points can't be built.

"That's right."

"However, the coverage area of ​​the Wangmiaoshan shrine is large enough for our 'Sky Net' to be deployed. This way, if those Taoists from Longhushan appear, we can capture them in time and deal with them."

Moreover, this time, in the new shrine, Liu Sheng also used special array patterns—inspired by the Longhu Mountain tokens he obtained from Huo Shu and others.

Now all these tokens are dull and lifeless.

According to Sun Yiying, the trial usually lasts a maximum of seven days, and the final decision on whether or not one is granted the ordination depends on whether the reputation points gained meet the standard.

However, if the token detects that the disciple has suffered a fatal injury and there is no way to resolve it within 24 hours in the trial space, it will withdraw the disciple from the trial early.

Although dying here does not mean true death, it will certainly cause mental damage. Therefore, withdrawing in advance is also to protect the disciples' mental health.

If it is a real death, then one simply quits.

Unless it truly transforms into a monster, or, like Huo Shu, uses forbidden techniques such as Earthbinding Monster to trap Zhang Anna, this token will not become invalid.

Just like it is now.

Otherwise, Liu Sheng would have loved to use this token to trace back in time and enter the world of Longhu Mountain.

That's such a pity.

Now Liu Sheng has no choice but to settle for second best, using some special runes captured from them to add to the "Wangmiao Mountain Shrine" to identify the Taoists of Longhu Mountain, so that he can give them timely warnings.

"And while you're at it, find a token that hasn't expired..."

Liu Sheng was secretly plotting something.

Suddenly, there was a rustling sound, and a plump tabby cat darted out of the bushes, swaggered gracefully over Xiaotian who was fast asleep nearby, and slipped into the Taoist temple, landing precisely in Liusheng's arms.

It meowed sweetly a few times, rubbing its fluffy head against Liu Sheng's arm, and its bright yellow eyes glanced defiantly at Xiao Tian, ​​who was just waking up from a dream.

This really infuriated Xiaofeng.

Why are we being provoked every other day?
It barked a few more times.

This earned him a light tap from Liu Sheng.

"Alright, Xiaohu is just young and mischievous, don't take it to heart."

Although they were used to the constant barking and meowing on the mountain, they couldn't let Xiaotian become arrogant and spoiled; they had to treat everyone fairly.

Xiaotian: This bowl of water has never been kept level!
Watching this heavy "little tiger" roll over its plump, swaying belly, purring contentedly as it was being stroked, I was furious.

But now is not the time to dwell on it.

Xiaotian nudged Liusheng with his nose.

Its tail wagged very happily.

Although Liu Sheng didn't have the skill of "befriending beasts," he wasn't an ordinary dog ​​like Xiao Tian, ​​and his communication skills were quite good. He quickly understood what Xiao Tian meant:
Stop touching it.

This stinky cat has something important to say.

Liu Sheng reluctantly stopped.

Only then did I regret not letting the little tentacles grow fur.

How cute would a tentacled creature covered in hair be?

The little tentacle secretly expressed its disapproval.

The cat and dog exchanged a few words in a "friendly" manner, and then the tabby cat jumped off Liu Sheng's lap first, twisting its chubby body and glancing back, signaling to follow.

Liu Sheng glanced at Xiao Tian and barked in confirmation.

"Looks like there's something going on down the mountain..."

Touched his chin.

A man and a dog followed Little Tiger's elegant steps.

……

Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, Liu Sheng immediately sensed an unusual aura, and her relaxed expression gradually tightened.

Following Xiaohu's lead, they saw a pond ahead.

From a distance, it looked like something was floating on the pond.

The brightly colored clothes were swollen from being soaked in water, covering the small, bundled-up body; it was clearly a child.

A group of people stood at a distance, whispering to each other, shaking their heads and sighing, but none of them dared to approach.

"What a terrible thing..."

"I wonder whose child it is."

"Aren't you going to fish them out already?"

"But... no one dares to..."

"What's there to be afraid of?"

"This pond...is that the pond..."

A chill instantly enveloped everyone's hearts.

However, at that moment, a blue figure leaped into the water, quickly grabbed the bundle of clothes, and lifted the child's pale face to swim towards the shore.

The crowd gasped and quickly made way.

The figure successfully dragged the child to the shore, and only then did someone dare to step forward and help pull the child ashore.

Then the figure flipped over and nimbly climbed ashore, immediately went to the child's side, and pressed hard on his chest.

This person was dressed in a blue robe and had long hair.

Several villagers immediately recognized him.

"Are you... from that temple of the King on the mountain?"

"Yes, from Wangmiao Mountain."

Liu Sheng nodded and corrected the pronunciation.

He didn't stop working even as he said this.

With professional technique and skillful application of force, a mouthful of water was quickly squeezed out of the child's lungs.

Then came a violent coughing fit.

After a while, the child was finally able to sit up, and Liu Sheng patted his back to help him catch his breath.

This usually means the child is alright, and everyone breathes a sigh of relief.

"I was lucky to meet some kind people..."

"So it was Tie Zhu, the eldest son of the Mingde family."

"It's really a good thing, otherwise she would have cried herself to death..."

As everyone was talking at once, Tie Zhu suddenly coughed violently again.

It's like coughing up a mouthful of thick phlegm that's stuck in your throat.

He vomited on the ground with a loud "whoosh".

But upon seeing the object, the crowd immediately erupted in an uproar and stepped back to make way for a large space.

It was a large clump of black hair.

Tie Zhu's hair is very short, so it couldn't possibly be his.

Then it can only be the one in the water...

Everyone's face turned deathly pale.

Liu Sheng looked at the object, then looked into the water.

His gaze turned slightly cold.

She felt it clearly just now.

Once inside the water, something tried to entangle her, but it retreated at the slightest touch, seemingly out of great fear.

She glanced at it quickly.

All that could be seen in the depths of the pond was a large clump of floating black hair, and a head could be vaguely discerned in the distance.

It's probably the "that" these people are talking about.

Just then, shouts came from afar: "Tiezhu! Tiezhu!"

His voice was anxious and hoarse.

A middle-aged woman dragging a child pushed through the crowd and saw the little boy in Liu Sheng's arms. Her eyes were filled with anxiety and fear.

"mother!"

Liu Sheng stepped back at the opportune moment.

Watching the mother and child embrace each other.

The girl she brought over simply stood at a distance, her expression neither sad nor happy, quite wooden.

He seemed completely oblivious to his brother's survival.

"Thank you, thank you, young lady..." The middle-aged woman said to Liu Sheng, her voice trembling with tears, as she held her son.

"Don't be so polite, take the child home quickly, lest they catch a cold."

"Yes, thank you for reminding me..."

"Come on, come on, let's go home..."

Then, the woman held her son.

With his other hand, he grabbed the girl and hurriedly left.

The others sighed and dispersed, but they all felt a strange mix of emotions.

Liu Sheng stood alone in the distance.

He kicked the clump of hair back into the pond, then twisted and tossed the wet hair while forcefully twisting the hem of his clothes.

Originally, this clothing was a top-tier spiritual artifact, but unfortunately, the array patterns were no longer effective in this world, otherwise it wouldn't have been soaked through.

Fortunately, she's currently wearing Tang Dynasty clothing, which is completely covered and not see-through. It's just a pity she can't use a cleansing spell...

"If you don't mind, how about... coming to my place to change your clothes?"

A girl who was about to leave with the crowd noticed Liu Sheng's embarrassment, thought for a moment, stopped and took the initiative to speak.

The girl has a kind face.

She has thin eyebrows and eyes that are neither too big nor too small, exuding a clear and innocent charm.

The nervousness of talking to a stranger made her blush, and she couldn't help but clutch the hem of her clothes.

"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey."

Liu Sheng nodded.

He got up and followed her out of the crowd.

Xiaotian followed closely behind.

Little Tiger had long since disappeared.

"Weren't you... scared just now?"

After a moment of silence, the girl suddenly asked.

Liu Sheng: "What are you afraid of?"

"You... oh, you're not from our village, so you wouldn't know. It's nothing..."

"Someone died inside?"

"No, no..." the girl stammered, denying repeatedly. "Anyway, don't go near that pond. The water is very deep, and there are undercurrents and whirlpools. You were lucky to climb out this time, but you might not be able to next time."

"If that's the case, then everyone in the village should know about this, right? How did Tiezhu end up there?"

The girl was clearly puzzled by this question as well.

He frowned and shook his head. "I don't know what happened either. Maybe the kids were just being playful?"

This explanation is somewhat far-fetched.

But Liu Sheng could tell that the girl was unwilling to talk anymore, so he asked instead, "What's your name?"

“Me? I… my name is Zhu Lin, Lin as in fierce and ruthless.”

“It’s a nice name.”

Zhu Lin was surprised by Liu Sheng's words. His dark face flushed red, and he timidly said, "Thank you."

"It was my mother who gave me this name."

As she spoke, her voice lowered again.

The drooping eyelashes cast a somber shadow.

She then lost interest in speaking, or perhaps she was just naturally taciturn; in any case, they remained silent all the way to Zhu Lin's house.

Corn was drying in the yard. The house was old and covered with moss. There were also many moss-covered tiles. From the outside, it looked small inside, with at most two rooms.

But in stark contrast to the simple exterior, the furniture inside is all quite old: eight-immortal tables, grand master chairs, antique shelves, calligraphy and paintings, plaques...

These things don't seem like they should be found in this small village.

Although the old age and dust obscured the original wood grain, Liu Sheng could still tell from the faint luster that it was probably an extremely expensive golden nanmu wood.

Judging from the carvings and craftsmanship alone, it is quite valuable.

I wonder if Zhu Lin knows about this.

However, the fact that she brought strangers into her home without any suspicion suggests that she was probably unaware of their presence.

Judging from the cups on the table and some traces of spirit stars, it seems that only Zhu Lin lives there, and it is unknown where her other family members are.

Zhu Lin led Liu Sheng into a side room, where she was surrounded by antique and expensive furniture. Unaware of what was happening, she took out a set of her own clothes from a carved wooden cabinet covered with yellowed celebrity posters.

"We're about the same size. If you don't mind, you can wear my clothes... just the material isn't as good..."

"It's okay, as long as I have something to wear."

Liu Sheng interrupted her hesitation.

Where do I change?

"Oh, it's fine if you stay in my room."

Zhu Lin left, considerately closing the door behind him.

As Liu Sheng took off her old clothes and put on the short shirt and trousers that Zhu Lin had given her, she quickly glanced around.

There seemed to be nothing strange about it; it was just the room of a girl in her early twenties. Apart from the furniture itself, everything else was quite cheap. On the rosewood dressing table was a jar of face cream without even a label.

Moreover, Zhu Lin clearly liked that actress very much. In addition to the wardrobe, there were several posters of her on the wall. The woman with curly hair in the posters smiled charmingly, but her hair was yellowed and old, and had lost its original bright color.

Finally, Liu Sheng's gaze fell on the corner.

There was a red satchel there, with a sword hilt and half a compass peeking out from the open opening.

Is Zhu Lin also a Taoist priest?
A slight stirring ran through her heart, but then she heard a knock on the door.

knock knock knock.

Very urgent.

But he didn't say anything.

It seems like Zhu Lin is urging him on?

wrong!

Liu Sheng examined it carefully, his gaze piercing as it landed on the cabinet.

The sound is coming from inside!

Knock knock knock knock!
The sounds continued, growing more urgent, as if the thing inside was in a great hurry.

Liu Sheng walked over step by step.

His gaze grew increasingly cold.

As she approached, the cabinet door began to shake violently.

Coming out?
The light in the room seemed to be sucked in by the cabinet door, leaving only deep darkness. But strangely, Liu Sheng could still clearly see the smiling female star on the cabinet door.

Did she even wink at me?

"Should I open this cabinet?"

Liu Sheng touched the handle of the cabinet door, which was carved with lotus blossoms, and felt a strong pushing force from inside.

knock knock knock.

The sound gradually developed into a series of dull thuds, as if someone was violently banging their head against the cabinet door.

The actress on the poster looked even more eager.

Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, her beautiful eyes were filled with sorrow, and her red lips opened and closed as if urging her silently.

No, Liu Sheng had already heard her voice.

Open the door...

Please...

Open the door and let me out...