The most melodramatic rebirth in history

Chapter 15 Strange Things Happen One After Another
"I don't care!" Looking at the sinister-looking Xu Banxian, Feng Ling slowly withdrew his hand.

This was the first time Feng Ling had encountered such a method of combat based on these rules.

However, none of that matters. We'll deal with whatever comes our way!
Even without this pointless competition, Feng Ling would have gone to explore that ancient well this afternoon.

Now that Master Xu has made such a fuss, it's just that the time has been delayed until tonight!

Seeing Feng Ling nod in agreement, Xu Banxian was secretly delighted and immediately turned around to lead his two disciples back to the Taoist temple to make preparations.

"Old lady, are you really going to compete with Master Xu? That scoundrel is not only greedy, but also notoriously treacherous and cunning! You'd better be careful!"

After Xu Banxian and his companions disappeared,
The villagers looked at the withered old man with deep concern in their eyes.

The old man shook his head and smiled slightly, waving to the crowd that had gathered around, indicating that they didn't need to worry. Everything would become clear by evening!

Ignoring the crowd, Feng Ling strolled back to the thatched hut outside the village. Unexpectedly, an anxious old man was standing outside the door.

"Old Wang, what brings you here?" Feng Ling was somewhat surprised, but recalling what the villagers had said earlier, he vaguely guessed the other party's purpose.

"Old lady, you're finally back! There's an emergency at home, please save us!"

Wang Laoshuang's eyes glistened with tears as he knelt before Feng Ling, his face still showing signs of terror.

"Speak freely, I will do my utmost to help you!" Seeing the situation, Feng Ling lifted the old man up and got straight to the point.

"Last night at midnight, I heard a strange rustling sound outside, followed by a chilling draft that swept into the house... I groggily opened my eyes and just then saw the beam appear to float back through the wall! And, in the moonlight, I saw a disheveled, dark figure sitting on the beam's shadow, though in reality, there was no one there! I was terrified, my body trembling uncontrollably. In the end, thankfully, I fainted from fright, thus escaping a terrible ordeal..."

Old Wang's voice trembled unusually, as if he were witnessing something vividly, and he seemed somewhat absent-minded.

As the memories were recounted, Feng Ling felt as if he were actually there!

"Old Wang, there's no need to panic. I'll visit you tonight!" Feng Ling patted the old man's shoulder with his withered old hand. The old man's trembling body straightened up, his mind calmed down a bit, and a trace of color returned to his pale face.

After Feng Ling gave him a few more instructions, Old Wang left in a hurry.

He needed to get back before dark and replace that main beam again; after that, he would have to rely on the other party!
"Sigh—" After Old Wang left, Feng Ling sighed. Strange things really keep happening one after another. The matter of the ancient well and the scroll has not yet been resolved, and now there is this strange thing about the beams and pillars growing wings!
It was past noon. After entering the house, Feng Ling took out a simple meal of dry rations and then continued to sit cross-legged and close his eyes to rest.

A spiritual practitioner must not only cultivate their body, but also experience all the hardships of life and cultivate their character and mind.

No pain, no gain. Feng Ling is undoubtedly a very qualified ascetic!
North of Gujing Village, in the Banxian Temple...

"Tonight, everyone give it your all and drive that scoundrel out of Gujing Village in one fell swoop..." Amidst the yellow talismans scattered on the ground, Xu Banxian and his two companions exuded an overwhelming aura.

The old Taoist priest with the ox-nose looked confident, holding a feng shui compass in his left hand and a demon-slaying sword in his right.

He's putting on quite the good act!

"Master! Why did we choose tonight instead of going directly to investigate that well?" Zhang Dan and the other man were very puzzled. In their opinion, why make things so complicated?
After Xu Banxian brought the two of them back, he has been tinkering with them ever since.

The various props dazzled the two of them, and he even found the old, dilapidated ritual table that had been lying in a corner for who knows how many years!
Zhang Dan and his companion felt a bitter taste in their mouths. All these miscellaneous items added up to at least a hundred or eighty kilograms!
Zhang Dan didn't believe the old Taoist priest with the ox-nose would do such physically demanding work himself...

"Idiots! Are you all stupid?"

Xu Banxian turned around and glared at Zhang Dan and the other man, who had ruined his mood.

"Those villagers are just ordinary people. Their eyesight will naturally be impaired in the dark, which will make it easier for us to trip them up!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dan and his companion trembled and shrank back. Seeing that the two were still quite respectful, Xu Banxian suppressed his displeasure.

"Master is wise!"

A loud compliment came.

Zhang Dan echoed, glancing disgustedly at the fawning fellow beside the old Taoist priest, and muttered to himself: "Sycophant!"
"Hahaha!" A series of triumphant laughs echoed throughout the Taoist temple. The old Taoist with the ox-nose nose was clearly very pleased with his disciple's flattery!
As the sun was about to set, Xu Banxian finally stopped his lewd laughter amidst the distressed expressions of Zhang Dan and his companion. A hint of lingering satisfaction remained on his wrinkled old face, making Zhang Dan and his companion want to hang themselves.

"Disciple, let's go!"

Upon hearing the old Taoist priest give the order, Zhang Dan and his companion breathed a sigh of relief. Even though the pile of props was extremely heavy, they were willing to step forward and act as laborers.

The three of them hurried southwards towards Gujing Village, as the sun set!
At the same time, Feng Ling also set off, but since he was closer to the three of them, he arrived a step ahead.

Upon entering the village, Feng Ling's mind stirred, and a figure silently separated and rushed towards the ancient well in the center of the village—it was his true form!
The main body naturally wouldn't participate in the competition; Feng Ling didn't want to easily expose this secret.

Sending the real person was merely a way to use a new face to secretly monitor Xu Banxian and the other two, and also to be on the safe side.

"Grandma, you've finally arrived!"

As soon as the withered old man arrived at Old Wang's door, he saw Old Wang pacing anxiously at the door, and Old Wang happened to see him as well.

"Hmm. Elder Wang, you should leave quickly. I will wait inside myself!" Feng Ling said calmly, and then entered the Wang residence alone.

"Old lady... please be careful!" Old Wang looked at Feng Ling's figure as he entered his house, a trace of worry showing in his eyes.

Finally, he sighed helplessly and headed toward the ancient well, where a large number of lively villagers had already gathered.

Upon entering the Wang family residence, a large, blackened pillar appeared on one side of the passageway.

Inside, the shadows of the trees were dappled. Feng Ling frowned, inwardly cursing himself for being so foolish last time he came!
"Humans belong to Yang, ghosts belong to Yin, and trees also belong to Yin! To ensure sufficient sunlight, it is taboo to plant too many trees in the house!" Feng Ling sighed inwardly, it seems that he will have to pay more attention to details in the future.

Even the wisest person can make a mistake! After being busy running around, visiting three different places every day for three months, it's no wonder that Feng Ling forgot about this!
(End of this chapter)