Chapter 344 - 186: The Rice-Fighting Bowl
Something strange has been happening recently on Underground Street. Every night, after everyone has fallen asleep, they dream of an unknown insect covered in white hair, gnawing on the roots of wild plants in their dreams.
When morning comes and everyone wakes up, they always feel like they’ve forgotten something, like a drunk with memory gaps.
This bizarre phenomenon prompted someone to suggest going to the temple to find an expert who might be able to figure out what’s wrong.
The widow from the Incense and Candle Shop wasn’t pleased when she heard about chipping in to pay for the ritual.
Among the sermonizers and shamans, nine out of ten are just charlatans putting on a show.
Giving them money for rituals is like throwing a meat bun to a dog with no return.
Boss Cheng was irritated but couldn’t argue with the neighbors, for that would seem petty and inconsiderate.
"We can’t hire a mage!"
When the head of the group looked over, Boss Cheng blurted out, "What would we need a mage for? Can’t you see the real talent? Shopkeeper Xu at the Funeral Shop is quite the mage himself. I’ve seen him perform rituals; it’s more convincing than those so-called masters at the temples. He might actually have some real skills. Besides, he’s a Scholar, with a scholarly aura that deters evil spirits and ghosts. With such a candidate right here, why go looking for some master far away?"
"In my opinion, the masters in the temples might not even be as effective as Shopkeeper Xu."
What kind of person is Cheng Caiyun? She’s a small-minded woman who counts her eggs carefully. When it comes to anything affecting her small stash of money, her mind spins faster than a wheel!
"That’s reasonable! Let’s each pitch in a bit, wrap a red envelope, and send it to Shopkeeper Xu to ask for his help."