He started as a shepherd and took on countless jobs.

Pei Si unscrewed the lid of the jar.

The jar contained a muddy substance as black as ink.

It is Yin Sha Mud.

The remains of water ghosts are transformed after touching the bottom of the sea. They are extremely yin in nature. Smearing mud on their bodies is the best way to conceal the presence of the living. They can be regarded as one of the same kind by evil spirits.

Pei Si remained expressionless and without hesitation scooped up a puddle of Yin Sha mud and smeared it on his face.

In an instant, the dark, malevolent mud was absorbed by the skin.

Before long, Pei Si had covered his entire body with Yin Sha Mud.

Pei Si put away the jar and sensed the changes in his body. Fortunately, he only felt a slight chill, but his body movements were normal, and he did not feel stiff or sluggish.

Young and energetic, even a teenager dares to sleep on a cold kang (heated brick bed).

Pei Si was young and spent many years in the mountains. In addition, due to his martial arts training, he had a pure yang body. His body was like a furnace that was constantly being fueled, making him very strong!

The night was deeper.

The weasels are coming.

Meanwhile, outside the Great Ancestor's Cave on Langdang Mountain.

The scene in the eyes of the Great Ancestor was colorful and varied, a scene passed down from his descendants.

The Second Ancestor looked almost identical to the First Ancestor, except that he wore a turban and held a feather fan, and was also watching the scene reported back by the Yellow Emperor's sons and grandsons.

Compared to the First Ancestor, the Second Ancestor was quick-witted and thought things through more deeply.

Although there are often pedestrian walkways passing by the underground cave where Huang Sanlang is, the entrance is hidden and difficult to find unless one is determined to explore.

The Second Ancestor's first thought was that there was a traitor within the clan who had leaked information.

The stalactite marrow fluid is one of the main ingredients in the Cleansing Vein Decoction, and it is most appropriate for it to be guarded by a direct descendant like Huang Sanlang.

The second ancestor conducted a thorough investigation within the clan, ensuring that no one leaked information.

Could it be that a skilled craftsman with the ability to assess land surveying observed the terrain and determined that there was treasure here?

"Laifu Inn." The Second Ancestor squinted and waved his feather fan.

The little weasel scurried back and forth in the inn.

On the top floor, in the upper room, a little weasel cautiously opened a crack in the door, its green eyes darting around.

On the large bed, a "person" was sitting cross-legged.

No, this person can no longer be called human; his yin energy is overwhelming, he is practically a walking, humanoid evil spirit.

The little weasel curled up into a ball, instinctively wanting to escape, but its ancestors on the mountain had not given any orders, so it dared not move.

Pei Si moved his head from side to side, staring at the little yellow weasel.

"So that old yellow demon ancestor has abilities similar to mine." Pei Si realized this as soon as he saw the little yellow weasel.

Pei Si got out of bed, and in the Second Ancestor's view, Pei Si's face kept getting bigger and bigger. "Don't do it again."

Pei Si whispered, his voice like that of a wicked devil.

The next instant, Pei Si crushed him with one hand.

*Thud.*

The feather fan fell to the ground.

The eldest ancestor turned his head and saw the second ancestor's stiff and frightened face. "Second brother, what's wrong?"

"Huff, huff, huff." The Second Ancestor gasped for breath, and it took him a while to recover. "Brother, the Red Lantern Goddess is walking among humans in Xing Le County."

"That oppressive force was terrifying!"

The Second Ancestor felt a chill run down his spine; just now, he had seen a slowly rotating red palace lantern behind that person.

Langdangshan had long heard of this neighbor's neighbor.

He occupied a county, killed the Eagle-Flying General, and took the county's soldiers as his treacherous slaves. He became the King of Yang'an!

The fact that this bigwig is appearing in Xingle County raises the question: does he intend to annex Xingle County?

Could it be that Qingcheng County is about to fall into her hands as well?!

The Second Ancestor told the First Ancestor about this speculation. Upon hearing this, the First Ancestor, without even wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, hurriedly transferred his sons and grandsons away from Xingle County.

Who dares to monitor us?

Those Taoist sects on Mount Qingcheng need a pretext to act on behalf of Heaven and protect the people, but the Prince of Yang'an doesn't need one!

"Brother, if this man took the stalactite marrow, what will happen to us..." The Second Ancestor picked up the white feather fan and asked hesitantly.

"If it truly was seized by Prince Yang'an, it must have a purpose. We insignificant people should still try to understand the great man's good intentions!"

"No pain, no gain. As for the stalactite marrow, we'll find another way!" the Great Ancestor said earnestly, his eyes clear.

……

Pei Si stood by the window and looked down.

The weasels swarmed toward the city gate like an ant tide, probably having received orders from their ancestor.

Pei Si was somewhat bewildered.

Yin Sha Mud has the wondrous use of warding off demons? I've never heard of it.

Pei Si pondered for a moment, then looked at the back of his hand.

The colorful tiger head has faded, while the red palace lantern has become more solid.

"Could it be because of the mark that I bear the mark of the Red Lantern Goddess, and the weasel sees me as a walking copy of the Red Lantern Goddess?"

Pei Si recalled the little yellow weasel's terrified look, and a bitter smile appeared on his face.

Unexpectedly, by associating with the Red Lantern Goddess, they turned misfortune into good fortune!

It feels pretty good to suppress demons with power.

Pei Si lit a candle, bent over his desk, and began to write a letter.

I left Qingcheng County in too much of a hurry; there are some things I still need to explain.

Pei Si first wrote to Xu Zhi, mentioning his dream that the Red Lantern Goddess might have infiltrated Qingcheng County. He suggested that she visit the mountain god temple more often to burn incense and prepare incense money as a gift for the mountain god, and that she could also mention his name, Pei Si, when she prayed.

You cannot accompany them to the auction; meet them directly at the auction house. If there is any important matter, you can write to the Tianshi Cave in Qingcheng Mountain.

In his second letter to Sect Leader Ruan, Pei Si mentioned the Red Lantern Goddess and said that he had gained some insights from the Old Ape Hanging Seal Contemplation Diagram, which he would tell Sect Leader Ruan when he returned to Qingcheng County.

The third letter was written to County Magistrate Lu, suggesting that the investigation be shifted to the paper beauty.

Pei Si put the letter into an envelope.

Take a small piece of sealing wax from the bag, put it into a wax spoon, and heat the spoon over a candle flame.

In no time, the sealing wax melted.

Pei Si evenly applied the sealing wax to the seal of the envelope. Then, Pei Si took out a small square seal engraved with the character "Si" and pressed it vertically onto the sealing wax.

In this way, if someone opens it without permission, they will definitely leave traces.

As dawn breaks in the east, a magnificent sunrise illuminates the scene.

After Pei Si sent the letter, his eyes became bright.

Once you reach Xingle County, you'll be not far from Mount Qingcheng.

Just like India facing Mount Ling!

Pei Si rode his black horse and galloped south.

One day later, at the foot of Mount Qingcheng.

Pei Si took out the voucher, returned the horse to the horse shop, and retrieved his deposit.

It is worth mentioning that this horse trading company has a very large business, with branches in all the counties under the jurisdiction of Shu Commandery.

Pei Si stood at the intersection of two main streets running east-west and north-south, looking south.

A towering, verdant mountain range stretches for thousands of miles, blocking the way at the end.

The mountain won't come to me; I'll go to it!

……

As they drew closer to Mount Qingcheng, Pei Si found it increasingly serene and beautiful, with a sweet fragrance seemingly emanating from the air.

Cranes flutter gracefully, and jade trees and cinnabar mushrooms adorn the ground.

"Mount Qingcheng"

Pei Si looked up at the three golden characters on the plaque.

Suddenly, two light and melodious female voices entered Pei Si's ears.

"Young master, are you from Qingcheng County?"

"I have come to the mountain gate to welcome you on the orders of my master."

Two young Taoist disciples emerged from inside the mountain gate.

Pei Si took a closer look and saw that the two young Daoists were indeed clear-headed, spirited, and beautiful.

One was wearing a pinkish-purple Taoist uniform, and the other was wearing a sky-blue Taoist uniform.

The two women wore their hair in two buns, their short hair was fluffy, their collars were shrouded in mist, their wide sleeves fluttered in the wind, their waists were tied with silk ribbons tied with dragon-head knots, and their feet were covered with straw sandals.

"A gentle breeze on a small path, a bright moon on a small path."