Many prominent families were willing to pay high prices to buy the river lanterns she made herself.
But she chose to distribute the river lanterns she made free of charge to the people who came to ask for them.
"This is also the job of the witch."
Kikyo replied with a smile.
But it made Nanxing very angry.
——She doesn’t feel any back pain when she talks while standing.
As a result, those river lanterns were all made by him and Feng.
The "work" that Kikyo mentioned was just to draw talismans on the finished river lanterns.
To use a more professional term, this is called "consecration."
But Nanxing thinks that this should be called "cheating consumers."
But, what can I do.
Others recognized her.
In fact, it's not just humans.
Even the Yama Luo and Ksitigarbha in hell recognized the soul lamps she made.
There is an outrageous rumor that if you return to the underworld riding on the soul lantern made by Platycodon, you will be treated favorably in hell.
Enjoy benefits such as "priority in reincarnation", "reduction of sins", and "reincarnation into a wealthy family".
"I don't know where this outrageous news came from."
——Nanxing, who was weaving soul lamps day and night, complained silently in her heart.
He was too naive at that time and just thought that the news was groundless.
But after a few days.
When a special "guest" comes to ask for the soul lamp.
Nan Xing then realized that the true sacredness had always been by his side.
……
That was a special guest.
He was wet all over, hidden in a ragged grey robe.
Water drops continued to drip down his trouser legs onto the ground, and in just a short while, a small puddle formed.
Looking at this man, then raising his head to look at the dim sky outside, Nanxing frowned slightly.
He is not blind.
Although this special guest tried hard to hide himself, the turbid evil aura still inevitably leaked out from him.
This is a water ghost!
Nanxing, who has been studying with Kikyo for more than a month, can already simply distinguish some types of monsters.
And at the same time, of course.
If even he can see the monster, there is no reason why Kikyo can't see it.
But Platycodon grandiflorum did not cure it.
Not even an expulsion.
Instead, he led it into the house in a timid manner and blew out the oil lamp on the table.
"How many years?"
"23."
"what is it call?"
"No, I don't remember."
Simple questions and answers.
Afterwards, Kikyo took a half-finished soul lamp from the table and drew this information on the lampshade.
Nanxing swore that it was really an ordinary soul lamp.
He made it himself.
Moreover, he can now complete work like this kind of consecration.
But, it just so happens.
It is such a simple soul lantern that takes less than ten minutes to make.
When Kikyo handed it to the water ghost personally, the water ghost's body suddenly trembled violently.
There was a golden light blooming from the gray robe.
Nanxing felt that there was danger and subconsciously stood in front of Kikyo - but Kikyo gently pressed his shoulder, indicating that he was not in danger.
"The dead who come to ask for the soul lamp will not harm anyone."
Looking at the water ghost in front of him who was enveloped in golden light and gradually transformed into a Buddha, Kikyo sighed lightly.
Generally speaking, water ghosts are evil ghosts.
The way to seek relief is by harming others.
But this water ghost would rather stay in the cold river for 23 years until he forgot his own name than harm anyone.
What does this mean?
"He's not a bad person by nature."
“He had the opportunity to become a Buddha.”
"I was just murdered by someone and became a water ghost."
“Now, he’s looking to me for relief.”
"I'd be happy to help him, too."
Watching the golden light gradually dissipating in the sky.
Then he looked at the gray robe that had fallen to the ground and had no support.
Kikyo said earnestly.
And this is the message she really wants to convey to Nanxing:
"Our duty is to eliminate demons and defend the Way."
"It's not just about exorcising demons, it's also about defending morality."
As for what does it mean to defend the truth?
It depends on Nanxing’s own choice.
“You can’t tell whether something is good or bad by listening to what others say, but by seeing it with your own eyes.”
"Protect what you want to protect, and uphold the principles you uphold."
"This is the way of defending."
PS: The seventh update.
Still have some strength left, haha.
(In fact, there is not even a drop left)
I didn't even have time to say thank you.
Let's stop here for today. We can talk about it tomorrow if there is anything else.
Chapter 17 Kikyo: Look, this is how my sister should use it
Four days later.
There are less than twelve hours left until the Trial Day.
This is the last time, and we should have enough rest and replenishment.
Kikyo suggested going out for a walk.
Of course, we didn’t go far.
The Ghost Festival is approaching, and evil spirits are gradually covering the world.
In this situation, even as a living god, it would be difficult for her to leave the village too far.
"This is it."
She took Nanxing to a rock platform.
The raised rock platform seems to be a natural observation deck. Standing on it, you can overlook the beautiful natural scenery below the mountain.
Nanxing stood beside Kikyo and looked out.
What appeared before his eyes was a emerald green forest.
A river meanders along, like a white jade belt across a green curtain.
Surrounded by mountains and water, it hides wind and gathers energy.
From the perspective of Feng Shui, this place can probably be considered a Feng Shui treasure land.
"So, you picked a good place for me to bury my bones?"
Nanxing smiled and said some unlucky words to Kikyo.
But Kikyo didn't care.
She swore that she would not let Nanxing die here.
At least, he would never die in front of her.
"This place is far away from the village, and the terrain is complex. Even the ghost tribe cannot exert their full strength here."
"The river next to it will be covered with river lanterns tonight - that is the only light, and it may provide you with some help."
This is the preparation of Platycodon grandiflorum.
Although she didn't know what kind of enemy Nanxing would face, since she had to fight, she couldn't fight unprepared.
The so-called favorable time, favorable location and favorable people - if you don't have the favorable time, and you don't have the favorable location either, then you are not taking your life seriously.
At the same time, Kikyo’s preparations for Nanxing are even more than that.
“This is what I’ve been doing these days.”
"Maybe you can use it."
She reached into her arms and pulled out a thick stack of blessed talisman paper.
Or rather, a spell.
There are many types of talismans - the magic-luring talisman to lure monsters, the mind-losing talisman to confuse monsters, the lightning-attracting talisman to expel monsters... Once again, I was shocked by Kikyo's erudition.
"Then I won't be polite."
"I'll treat you to dinner when I come back."
Nanxing didn't bother to be polite with Kikyo and put the talismans into his pocket.
Facing the dangerous trial mission, every extra strength you have will bring you more hope of survival.
Kikyo frowned slightly.
Lilac-like sorrow - when Nanxing saw the expression on Platycodon's face, she suddenly understood what kind of mood Dai Wangshu was in when he wrote "Rainy Alley".
"It doesn't seem too late to ask now, does it?"
she whispered.
The voice is very soft.
With the help of the breeze, it could just be heard by Nanxing.
……
