Chapter 320: The Five Sins Messenger
Chapter 320: The Five Sins Messenger
The situation was coming together, and for Hu Ma, this meant the matter was halfway done.
Hu Ma's mood suddenly improved significantly. Ever since his rebirth, various affairs had weighed on his mind, and he couldn't escape them. Now, he finally had the opportunity to take a proactive step forward.
The others also seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, their spirits lifting as if a burden had been lifted.
This was often the case; before making a decision, one would feel torn and hesitant, but once the decision was made, everything seemed to become clear and understandable.
Especially Erguotou, who had been the most opposed to the idea, now that everyone had agreed to participate, he was the first to laugh and say, "Since that's the case, let's discuss how we're going to deal with these fat sheep."
"Then let's each show our abilities?"
Hu Ma smiled and said, "I also think Brother Erguotou is right. Even though we're getting involved, we have to be careful not to let the one in the mountains discover our secret as reincarnators. So, it's not good to plan too clearly, as the more detailed the plan, the easier it is to leave traces of our cooperation."
"It's better for us to each choose our targets, take their treasures, and take their lives. That's all there is to it."
"We just need to get rid of them. It doesn't matter who takes out whom, or even if it's us who deliver the final blow."
"..."
"That's a very meticulous consideration..."
Di Gua Shao, who had always been afraid of being kicked out of such a big deal, suddenly had a sweet smile on her face. She praised, "You truly live up to being Senior Old Bai Gan. I have a lot to learn from you."
"Tsk..."
Erguotou also sighed and said, "You really should learn from him. I always thought that among us, you were the one who could pull off the most stunts..."
Hu Ma felt a bit embarrassed, but he didn't respond to this comment. After all, he was an honest man.
At this moment, only White Wine Miss remained calm and collected, her thoughts clear as she spoke, "Then, what are the identities of these five people? What are their abilities like? Even when a lion hunts a rabbit, it exerts all its strength. We should first understand their backgrounds."
Di Gua Shao asked, "Are they officials? What are their names? How difficult is it to kill them? Which one is the richest?"
At this point, Hu Ma didn't rush to speak. In fact, he knew quite a bit about these five people and had even followed Mountain Lord to observe their appearances and actions.
However, his current persona had only guessed the identity of the nobleman and had some connections with the Little Hall Official under him, which was how he knew about this matter. If he revealed too much at once, it would be obvious that something was amiss.
"I'll take care of it..."
At this moment, Erguotou sighed and said, "To be honest, these underlings are the legs of the Five Sins Deity, and they are also his Incense Burners. Every temple has such a person."
"The Incense Burners are Spirit Bearers, and regardless of whether they are officials or not, their abilities are all in the Hall Masters they serve."
"But the reason this Five Sins Deity is called the Five Sins Deity is that he embodies the five sins of life, wealth, blessings, longevity, and fortune. This Five Sins Lord is quite rare. Other Hall Masters, after receiving the people's incense offerings, should at least show some consideration for the common folk and bestow blessings and exorcisms."
"However, this Five Sins Deity is fierce and terrifying. He can grant evil wealth, and his worship is very effective. In the past, he was often worshipped, and even some aristocratic families in Mingzhou offered him sacrifices."
"But although he is a proper Hall Master, he is more evil than malevolent spirits. Initially, those who worshipped him had their wishes granted, but gradually, they would suffer the five sins, leading to family destruction and regret."
"Some of the early worshippers, even counties and prefectures, were tormented by him, turning their lands into desolate places..."
"But despite being an evil deity, his cultivation is undoubtedly high. His Incense Burners can't resist him, so even if one receives only one of his sin energies, it's still very powerful."
"..."
Everyone listened intently, including Hu Ma, who was paying close attention.
White Wine Miss also pondered for a while before speaking, "In other words, to deal with them, we must first respond to their sin energies?"
"That's right."
Erguotou slowly nodded and said in a low voice, "I'm a Ghost Walker, and I know more than you think. When Old Bai Gan mentioned it, I also guessed some things."
"Since the Five Sins Deity is coming and wants to meet the nobleman in the mountains, it's likely that these Incense Burners are here to create sin altars for him. Their treasure hoarding is just one aspect; creating sin altars is the key."
"If they set up five sin altars in five different places in Mingzhou, representing the sins of life, wealth, blessings, longevity, and fortune, and then invite him over, the abilities of the Five Sins Deity will become even more formidable. Anyone who encounters him will have a hard time."
"..."
"Damn..."
Hu Ma listened carefully, secretly amazed by what he heard.
The reincarnators indeed had their own secrets, especially old hands like Erguotou, whose knowledge was unexpectedly profound.
Hu Ma had gained some understanding by following Mountain Lord, but Erguotou casually spoke about things that were even more organized than what Hu Ma knew. Hu Ma couldn't even find a chance to add anything to his statements.
What did this mean?
Despite Erguotou's apparent opposition to dealing with the Five Sins Deity throughout the entire discussion, he seemed to have the deepest understanding and clarity about them.
But then again, he had been eyeing the Hu family's old fire pit, planning to steal something from it, and even wanted the Five Sins Deity to give way to Little Red Lantern. So, it made sense for him to make these preparations?
"If that's the case, then let's do the opposite!"
Sweet Potato Liquor, a good student, listened attentively and eagerly raised his hand. Every word he uttered showed his obedience and reliability. "If the Five Sins Altar is set up, the Five Sins Deity's power will be greater. But if the altar isn't established, his power will also weaken, right?"
"That's only natural."
Second Pot Head replied, "The Five Sins Deity has a formidable reputation, and his status in the hall is high. But he has a weakness. He has turned the places that worship him into desolate lands, which means he has no foundation in the mortal realm."
"Isn't that the same reason we want to target the nobleman in Old Yin Mountain?"
"If the Five Sins Altar is set up, the Five Sins Deity's arrival will be fierce. The nobleman in the mountain may not be easy to deal with."
"But if the altar isn't established, the Five Sins Deity may not come at all, or even if he does, he won't have much power. He won't be able to stir up much trouble."
"..."
Sweet Potato Liquor said, "Then why don't we just get rid of all five Incense Masters?"
Second Pot Head sighed, "If we eliminate them all, the Five Sins Deity will know, and he might not come at all. How can the nobleman in Old Yin Mountain repay our favor?"
"Of course, I'm talking about the Red Lantern Society's favor."
"..."
Hu Ma listened quietly, feeling a bit hesitant to speak. These people were all so cunning! They discussed their ideas and plans so effortlessly, even providing insights he could borrow. He was glad he hadn't revealed too much earlier, as it would have been difficult to keep this matter hidden.
"This plan was devised by Old Bai Gan, so we should prioritize his opinion."
Just then, White Wine Miss spoke up, "We only need to collect the benefits; there's no need to overthink it."
"Er..."
Sweet Potato Liquor and Second Pot Head, who had been the most enthusiastic in the discussion, were visibly startled. Sweet Potato Liquor quickly responded, "Yes, yes, I'll follow Old Bai Gan's lead. I'll do as he says and guarantee a good attitude."
"Sweet Potato Liquor must have been a lawbreaker or a seasoned con artist in his past life..."
Hu Ma sighed softly, then let out a dry laugh. His voice sounded ominous as he said, "My idea is simple. As long as it impresses the nobleman, that's enough."
"In any case, I will definitely contribute to this matter. I want the nobleman, or the Little Hall Official he personally appointed, to see my efforts. That way, I might have a chance to become her errand runner."
"But to achieve this, the Five Sins Deity must come. As for how to deal with the Five Sins Altar, that's up to you all."
"..."
"That's simple. Each of us can take on one of them."
Upon hearing this, White Wine Miss spoke directly, "I'll take care of the Life Sins. If there's any information, give it to me. I'll handle it, and you won't need to worry about me dropping the ball."
Sweet Potato Liquor became anxious upon hearing this, fearing he might miss out. He hurriedly said, "I want to catch the Wealth Sins and the Blessing Sins, but not the Fortune Sins. I'm afraid of that one, but I want to catch both the Wealth and Blessing Sins. I'm torn because I can't handle both..."
"The treasure my master left me can only be used once in a short time. This is a dilemma. Both are fat sheep. Should I draw lots?"
"..."
Hu Ma was surprised by Sweet Potato Liquor's determination. This young lady was truly capable...
She probably hadn't entered the mansion yet, right? But the way she spoke, it was as if she was confident in dealing with either of them. Just how powerful was the treasure her master left her?
"Even if we don't eliminate all five of them, just destroying one of their altars will greatly reduce their malevolent aura. In that case, I'll just see which two are convenient and take them out."
Second Pot Head smiled and said, "However, everyone, please be careful. The Five Sins Messengers are not to be underestimated, especially since they are coming as Treasure Hoarders. They will first take various spiritual treasures and use them to refine sins."
"Refining sins with spiritual treasures, adding more malevolence to their power. Everyone, be cautious. Don't let them spray you with their aura and sink your boat in the gutter."
"..."
Everyone was startled, and Hu Ma asked, "What will happen if we get sprayed by their aura?"
"Whether you're ascending or entering the mansion, if you encounter their malevolent aura head-on, you'll suffer a significant loss of cultivation at best, and at worst, you'll lose your life."
Second Pot Head sighed softly, "You can think of it as being struck by a force that neither your physical body nor your cultivation can withstand."
These words suddenly made the previously relaxed atmosphere tense, and everyone fell silent, feeling a sense of pressure.
Then, in the midst of the silence, Sweet Potato Liquor exclaimed with delight, "If that's the case, then after we get rid of them and take their spiritual treasures..."
"In the future, we can walk with our heads held high in Mingzhou Prefecture!"
(End of Chapter)
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