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Chapter 143: Yin Bone Jade (Third Update)
Chapter 143: Yin Bone Jade (Third Update)
Now, the long-awaited rain fell, bringing a joy that could not be contained, as people burst out to worship the Old Sky Lord.
Of course, at such a time of high spirits, even the Evil Spirits Dared not to enter the village.
Even the wealthy Young Master, the Zhao in this house, all rushed out with a burst of cheer.
However, the courtyard still had a walking dead, the rain, who dared not come out, just watching the rain grow heavier, cheering from inside the house.
"Master, where is the Master?"
Amidst the cheers, outside the courtyard Gate, came a series of splashing footsteps—It was Lord Zhao, hurried over with a few Laborers and the Strong Men in tow.
They held up umbrellas and lanterns in their hands, their voices brimming with uncontainable joy: "It’s raining, it’s raining, last, the walking dead has ended...”
"… My mother, what is this thing?"
"…"
Even as he spoke, he entered the courtyard, and upon seeing the thing burning, the stenching smell hit him, and he Jumped Back in shock.
"This is the Drought's Walking Dead."
The rain, mixed with Hu Ma, Washed away the scent of the Drought, but the Body Qi could still Enter/the Earth, Just in a Different Place.
"However, with No Choice,, this walking dead Came over this night, could only Burn it to Ash."
"…"
This Explanation had a Sentence.
After a Person's Death, the Traditional practice was to Place the Corp se in the old Fire Pit, Only in the Old Yin Mountain and Some Remote Ancient Places, While Outside the mountains, the Prosperous Towns and Villages, and even the Cities, had Different Customs, More fitting to the Ancient Imagination.
They Emphasized Proper Burial in the Earth, and whenever someone died, they Would Look for a Feng Shui Master to Choose the Place. To Prepare a coffin for the deceased was also a Custom.
Indeed, this also led to Many Incidents.
However, Whether sending the Deceased into the OldFirepit in the Village or Burial outside by the Rich, it was All Traditional.
For Traditions, It Was Not Good to Change, and outsiders Could Not Speak otherwise.
Truly, to speak of it, the Old YinMountain was a Strange Place, with Mysterious Customs, Ancient Traditions, and the Practice of Throwing the Deceased into the Firepit and Carrying the Ashes Back, was Simply Incomprehensible!
"Good, good, First please the Master to Rest..."
Lord Zhao watched the Drought Corpse burning, Even the Rain Could Not Extinguish the Fire, Which Circled Around, Finally reaching Hu Ma, Who looked somewhat Worried: "…Is this Walking Dead Truly Safe?"
"Be assured, Lord Zhao, I will handle it cleanly."
Hu Ma also watched the Drought, which Indeed Burn,,, the Burn, burned, quite Strange, The Drought burned Very Quickly and Easily, But some Strange Fragments were Left over.
They looked shiny, Not Bone but Not Stone, Not Iron but Not Metal, Looking like Black Jade.
He had never Handled Such a Thing Before and Feard Handling it Cleanly.
This strange Thing, he Did Not Know its Use, but had Zhou Datong fetch a Cloth to Wrap it Up, Planning toCollect/it/the Next Day.
After finishing, he Scooped Up the Ash with Mud, Poured it into a Wooden Bucket, and Carried it back, planning to Hand it over to/Village People the Next Day.
By now it was Late at Night, and Hu Ma Refused Lord Zhao's Invitation to Drinks, Just sent People to Boil Water, and himself and Zhou Datong Washed, Removing the Unlucky Qi.
After washing, they Slept Comfortably, the Next Day, woken by the Sound of Drums and Gongs.
Upon Reaching the Door, they Saw the Rain Still Falling, but outside the Zhao Family Compound, were Already Crowded with People, Richs from the SurroundingsVillagesalso Came, Bringing Red Enveloped, to/stay in the House, the/ Rain, and the Corpse Qi.
"Datong, Collect it!"
Hu ma Spoke with a Loud Tone, Holding a Piece of Silver in his Hand, saying, "Take this, and let’s Discuss/th you."
Zhou Datong's Eyes were Wide Open, His Arms Reached out to receive it, but he was also Nodled the weight of the Silver.
So many silver pieces...
My grandfather Served the Village for So many years, yet never earned so much...
...
After receiving the payment, he Arranged forFood,as promised.
Indeed, the Arrival to the Village was Good, the Zhao/family Provided a Feast of Wine and meat, the Next Day, they Ate Snow-white meat buns for Lunch and Four dishes with Wine for Dinner.
On the Final Day, with the Surrounding Rich Households also arrived, Was an Extremely Honorying Day for Zhao Family, and he did not Worry about Tomb Raiders Dig up their Ancestral Tomb.
The Banquet was Even Better than the First Day, and They All Enjoyed themselves,Free from Worries.
"Little Brother, you did a Good Job, No Worries, but Let’s Have a Talk..."
The Banquet was Nearly Over, and a Person approached Hu Ma, It was the Old Man who had Previously Brought a Monkey, Smiling, he Asked Hu Ma, "Yesterday, the Walking Dead Burned, Shouldn't Left Something behind? Can you Sell me the thing?"
Hu Ma saw him and Smiled, "How many pieces of silver?"
He had Always Been Wary of the Old Man, After All, He Was a Relation, and he Feared Handling the Drought's Body Would Cause Trouble.
Last night, while dealing with that thing, he had Little Red Apricot watching from the rooftop. It wasn't to watch the Drought Demon but to be on guard for the old man's appearance. However, it seemed he was overthinking it as the night passed without incident.
The old man didn't show up, but his monkey did, appearing in the tree and staring at Little Red Apricot all night long, though it didn't do anything else.
After pondering for a moment, the old man smiled and said, "Ten taels of silver?"
"Hmm?"
Ten taels of silver wasn't a small amount, and Hu Ma was slightly alarmed in his heart. He smiled and said, "I did indeed burn something out of it yesterday, but I've already taken on the job of burning the Drought Demon. It wouldn't be right to take advantage of you, Old Sir. Let me just give you a piece."
Then, he changed his tone and continued, "But I have a condition."
"Old Sir, could you first tell me what this thing is and what it's used for?"
"..."
The old man was taken aback for a moment, then he looked at Hu Ma with a seasoned smile, waved his hand, and said, "Never mind, young man, you're straightforward, and I can't deceive you."
"The thing burned out of the Drought Demon's body is called Yin Bone Jade."
"It can treat poison and is used in medicine. In the hands of Ghost Walkers, Spirit Bearers, and Execution Souls, it's also a good material for casting spells..."
"Ten taels of silver is a loss for you, but I'll give you a hundred taels, and I'll still make a profit."
"..."
"Old Sir is a decent person. I'll give you this piece."
Upon hearing "Yin Bone Jade," Hu Ma was slightly surprised in his heart.
So this was Yin Bone Jade?
This thing was mentioned in the Book of Year-Taming as one of the "items," or rather, materials. When using the Age-Taming Technique, placing it at the four corners of the Rice-Character Circle would make evil spirits feel a chill, making it harder for them to break through.
However, while the Book of Year-Taming mentioned how to use this material, it didn't say how to obtain it. Hu Ma didn't know that it could be burned out of a Drought Demon.
"If bought, this piece would be worth several taels of silver, right?"
He quietly thought that he had burned out quite a bit, saving himself a good sum of silver.
However, although he realized the value of the material, he didn't show it. He picked a piece and gave it to the old beggar, smiling, "I didn't know this thing was so valuable, but since I promised Old Sir, please accept it."
Second Uncle had said that in the wandering world, one shouldn't take all the benefits.
If he hadn't come two days earlier, this job of burning the Drought Demon might have been taken by someone else.
"Young man, you're quite nice..."
The old man weighed the bone, or rather, the Yin Bone Jade, in his hand and smiled at Hu Ma, "Actually, I noticed that your method of dealing with this wanderer wasn't quite right, and the timing wasn't good either. Would you like to know why?"
"..."
Hu Ma listened and indeed confirmed his suspicions that the old man had some skills.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have come alone to take on this job.
He was currently in the phase of learning, and seeing the old man's intention to show off, he smiled and said, "I'd like to learn."
"First, let's talk about the method."
The old beggar grinned, "You lured the wanderer into the village, which isn't wrong, but it's wasteful and risky. It would be better to take the child outside the village and set a trap, with dry wood and tung oil inside."
"The child, tied above the trap, would cry out of fear, attracting the wanderer into the trap. Then, a solid fire would burn it, which would be better than waiting for it in the village."
"This method does make sense..."
Hu Ma was slightly taken aback, thinking to himself, "Using a child to lure evil spirits is risky, but I can use a living person stake instead."
"Next, the timing."
The old beggar sighed, "You acted too early..."
Hu Ma quickly asked, "What do you mean?"
The old beggar shook his head, "This wanderer hasn't fully developed yet. The village is only experiencing some drought. If you come to deal with it now, the village won't be willing to pay much."
"If you wait until it's fully developed and starts causing harm, then they would be willing to pay not just three hundred taels, but even a thousand taels. Moreover, the Yin Bone Jade burned out then would be of better quality."
"So, this good job, only earning you three hundred taels, is a waste."
"..."
"Ah?"
Hu Ma was inwardly alarmed upon hearing this.
He looked at the old beggar without showing any emotion, secretly on guard.
The old beggar clearly had skills, but his methods were too ruthless, and he might not be on the same path as Hu Ma.
However, he hid his caution and still smiled, "Thank you for the advice. I indeed lack experience in the wandering world."
"It's just a difference in approach."
The old man waved his hand, smiling, "I have the experience, but I don't have the skills to deal with it at night."
"But, I see you as a decent young man. There's a good deal I want to offer you. Are you interested?"
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