He started as a shepherd and took on countless jobs.

Night fell, and a torrential downpour began.

child time.

Mengshan.

The dilapidated temple was half collapsed, perhaps because there was no incense offering or anyone to repair it.

The statues of deities are covered in dust.

It is completely different from the mountain god temple built on the mountaintop with its flourishing incense offerings.

A bonfire was lit in the temple, and Pei Si threw in a dry branch, which crackled and popped.

Suddenly.

"Meow~"

Pei Si patted the little spirit sheep in his arms.

"Okay, I understand."

Ling Yang's square eyes reflected Pei Si's face.

He was about twenty years old, and anyone who saw him would praise his handsome and dignified appearance.

Pei Si put on a straw raincoat, narrowed his eyes slightly, and took out a stack of red threads from his bosom.

"go."

The red line seemed to have eyes, and it went straight into the rain.

A moment later, the red thread in Pei Si's hand tightened, and it seemed as if a creature was struggling against Pei Si at the other end.

"Come here." Pei Si's eyes turned cold, and he tightened his grip on her fingers.

Less than three minutes.

The red thread was retracted, and the other end was tied to a brownish-black rat, about the size of a thumb, covered with cone-shaped thorns.

In the industry, they are known as thorny rats.

It has the wonderful uses of finding wild fruits and herbs, and repelling snakes and insects.

In Pei Si's eyes, this was an absolute 'black sheep'!

Suddenly.

A line of small ink characters appeared before Pei Si's eyes.

"Shepherd's Proficiency +1"

"Current job title: Shepherd (None), Proficiency: 100/100, eligible for promotion!"

"Upgrade?"

"Upgrade"

Pei Si murmured to himself.

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, a bronze mirror shone with extraordinary brilliance, slowly rotating, accompanied by the echoing sounds of the Great Dao.

The mirror surface is clear and reflects people, while the back of the mirror is carved with the four gods and twelve zodiac animals.

Pei Si, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, knew the true name of this object and whispered its name:

"A Comprehensive History of All Trades!"

Pei Si was reflected in the bronze mirror.

[Judge: Pei Si]

[Position: Shepherd (White)]

[Taoist Arts: Holding Treasure and Leading the Sheep]

[Taoist Arts Overview: Travels through demonic mountains and treacherous seas as if on flat ground; possesses night vision; and has the ability to travel long distances.]

[Searching for celestial treasures and leading the spirit sheep of all things.]

In an instant, many strange and bizarre images flooded Pei Si's mind, and the scene before him suddenly changed.

Amidst the demonic mountains and treacherous seas, the moon hangs high, and a hundred-foot-tall golden toad sheds its toad skin.

As the six-tailed, azure-eyed spirit fox breathed in and out, fire cores flickered in and out. A thousand-foot-long centipede swallowed and spat out pearls within its cave, while sea creatures wove dragon-patterned silk.

In the eyes of the shepherd, they were all spirit sheep that could be easily taken away!

"After more than a month of awakening, I've finally finished grinding through the initial proficiency."

Pei Si sighed.

Suddenly, the Four Gods Bronze Mirror trembled violently, first emitting a faint white light that flowed into Pei Si's eyes.

Pei Si's brow twitched suddenly, and the soreness and discomfort he had felt vanished instantly, as his eyes felt nourished.

A moment later, Pei Si opened his eyes. Although it was night, it was still as bright as ever in Pei Si's eyes. The centipede's tentacles on the tree a hundred meters away were clearly visible!

Then, another ray of white light poured directly into Pei Si's legs.

Every inch of flesh and tendons in the lower limbs is like steel tempered in a raging fire, constantly being tempered, hammered, and reorganized, gradually making the legs stronger.

Such great benefits come with just one promotion!

Pei Si put away the red thread and put the thorn rat into the treasure pouch at his waist.

A month ago, Pei Si awakened his spiritual awakening, and a large amount of memories appeared in his mind.

In my past life, I was a diligent student from a small town who studied hard for years and finally succeeded in getting into university.

Unexpected events can happen at any time. Pei Si was hit and thrown into the air by a 100-ton iron bull while crossing the road.

In my hometown, we call this enjoying a life of happiness.

Besides doing exercises, in his previous life he enjoyed studying folk customs and Taoist rituals.

As for the Wanye Tongjian (Comprehensive Mirror for All Industries), it also has a significant history.

In my past life, when I had some free time, I visited the Temple of the Fire God in the capital city. After offering three sticks of incense to the God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming, I bought this replica bronze mirror at the antique market, and it just so happened that it came here with me.

Pei Si's profession is called "treasure hunting," and he has a habit of going deep into the mountains.

When Pei Si was ten years old, his parents died. According to Pei Si's blind master, it was because they had offended the "half-broken jar".

At the age of ten, standing like a lackey, he was adopted by the blind old man Lin and has been learning the art of treasure hunting from his master ever since.

Last year, the blind old man Lin passed away suddenly. After holding a funeral for his master, Pei Si traveled around on his own.

Pei Si stared at the small characters reflected in the bronze mirror, pondering:

"As the saying goes, every profession is like a mountain to climb, and in the world of treasure hunting, there are four unique skills."

"Observe the heavens, assess the land, tread the dragon, and make bets."

"Observing the sky means observing the celestial phenomena at night, looking at auspicious stars, and distinguishing star rays to know where the auspicious energy in the world is stronger. Observing the land means knowing the direction of the life force, looking at the mountains and rivers, looking at the feng shui to find the dragon vein. Stepping on the dragon refers to having superb skills. Observing the mouth means being knowledgeable, able to read people's words and expressions, and able to understand people's hearts by looking at their faces."

"I studied under my master for ten years, but I only had a superficial understanding. However, as soon as I advanced in rank, I became more and more proficient."

This desolate wilderness is considered an ugly place by those in the know, with few treasures, and is called "Black Sheep".

Pei Si took a gamble and actually caught it.

A single spiny rat can fetch at least fifteen coins as incense money on the market!

Pei Si's location was in Qingcheng County, Shu Commandery, during the reign of Emperor Daqian, in the era of Daye.

This world has gods, monsters, evil spirits, and great demons.

These years have not been peaceful.

According to the master, this is called a disorder of Yin and Yang, which has led to the frequent appearance of demons and evil spirits.

One coin of incense money is equivalent to one coin of gold or one tael of silver.

The incense money has its own purpose; if you want to live in the city, you must pay the incense money on time.

Pei Si took out a packet of "Thousand-Foot Snow" and threw it into the campfire.

The thick smoke was enough to scare away mosquitoes and wild animals.

The rain gradually stopped, and the stars began to appear.

Pei Si looked up at the sky, his pupils suddenly contracting as he used his night vision to see every detail of the stars in the sky.

Dark red clouds covered the sky, their sharp points subtly shifting.

This is a very bad omen!

Before Pei Si could react, the campfire went out in an instant.

Suddenly.

One by one, red lanterns rose up and hung in the sky.

Pei Si's expression changed slightly, and he murmured, "Why is the Red Lantern Goddess here?"

Red Lantern Lady?

Great evil spirit!

Pei Si hurriedly got up, left the deserted temple, and ran uphill without looking back.

As he ran, Pei Si combined the information he already knew with his actions.

The Red Lantern Goddess, a major evil spirit in Yang'an County, why is she not staying in Yang'an, but coming to Mengshan?

Having spent years traveling through the mountains, Pei Si had acquired some intelligence.

Those red lanterns are not festive red lanterns.

Just then, a red light appeared, and the area it illuminated emitted a series of thumping sounds.

All that could be heard was a rolling, rumbling sound coming from the mountains and forests.

Pei Si raised his head.

Above him, the head of a tusked wild boar stared at him with terrified eyes. A moment later, the head transformed into a crimson lantern and rose into the sky.

"Grass!"

"What you say is true, the Red Lantern Lady is very fierce!"

What were those red lanterns in the night sky were clearly heads!

The red light shone forth, swallowing the darkness, and was now less than ten feet away from Pei Si.

Running for a long time would have exhausted most people.

However, with the blessing of [Holding Back Treasure and Leading the Sheep], Pei Si was able to unleash his power for a long time, making the mountains feel like flat ground!

Pei Si did not stop walking. In his field of vision, a dark red temple suddenly appeared.

"Mountain God Temple!"

For artisans like them who hunt in the mountains, steal treasures, and make a living from the mountains, every time they go up the mountain, they must worship the mountain god.

Before Pei Si went up the mountain, he had already offered sacrifices.

At this moment, the dark red temple emitted an orange-yellow light.

Pei Si stepped into the dark red temple without relaxing his guard, and took out three sticks of incense, each about the thickness of a finger, from the treasure pouch at his waist.

Lighting the incense and inserting the sticks were done in one smooth motion.

Pei Si chanted, "Mountain God, be merciful. Your disciple, Pei Si, is a shepherd from the foot of the mountain. Today, I have come upon the red lantern and have prepared incense and paper money to respectfully present before you. I hope that you will take notice and recognize my sincerity."

After saying this, Pei Si took out a small string of incense money, about a hundred coins, and placed it on the incense table.

This string of incense money was his money to buy his life.

In the very center of the temple stands a statue of a deity with the body of a tiger and the face of a human.

Lord Mengshan.

According to locals, the mountain spirit is of pure yang nature and can ward off evil spirits; it is very effective, but it is also somewhat greedy.

Pei Si stared at the incense table, where three incense sticks burned fiercely, and the string of incense money disappeared right before his eyes.

This means there are connections!

If Lord Sasuke refuses to accept even incense money, that would be a huge problem!

at this time.

When the incense sticks go out, the left side is lower and the right side is twice as high as the left side.

Pei Si frowned; this was not a good sign.

According to the "Fragrance Manual," this is a life-threatening incense, which may endanger one's life.

Pei Si looked out of the temple.

Red light filled the room, while orange light seemed to stand firm.

The moment Pei Si steps out of the temple, his head will be chopped off.

Pei Si gritted his teeth, his gaze dark and unsettling. Now that things had come to this, he had no choice but to continue spending money to buy peace of mind.

Pei Si reached out and grabbed a string of incense money.

It was heavy, more than three times the size of that small bunch.

"Mountain God above, your disciple has other offerings to show respect."

Pei Si placed the incense money on the altar.

Whoosh!

The incense sticks continued to burn.

It's shorter in the middle and the two sides are of equal length, with the middle section being about half the length of the two sides!

Seeing this, Pei Si breathed a sigh of relief.

For those with limited access to daphne, their fortunes will turn from bad to good. Although there may be adversity, it can be dealt with and resolved.

Just as rumored, Lord Mengshan is indeed someone who takes money to do things!

That's already excellent; what I fear most is taking the money and not doing the job!

Let's see how the Lord of Mengshan Mountain battles the Lady of the Red Lantern.

Pei Si smiled bitterly, "It's just that almost all of my savings have been invested."

He started learning his craft from his master at the age of ten and studied for six years before becoming a master. After that, whenever he stole something, he would give the old blind man 40% of his loot as a tribute.

It's already quite an achievement to have amassed such a fortune.

Once back to before liberation.

"Fortunately, I have Taoist skills to rely on. If I lead a few more stray spirit sheep, I can recover my health." Pei Si's gaze was deep.

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