Chapter 23: Exorcising the Witch (Middle)

  In ancient China, no matter whether it was a wedding, moving house or starting a new business, people would always choose an auspicious day.

  Choosing a date for marriage is quite troublesome, as it's related to the zodiac signs of the people getting married. However, choosing a date for moving into a new home isn't that complicated, and there are fixed dates such as December 8th, 11th, 20th, 24th, 26th, and 29th, which are all considered auspicious days for moving.

  Correspondingly, exorcising demons is also a big deal.

  For such a big thing, the day of development, it is also necessary to carefully choose the date.

  This time, a demon appeared in Guangye Mountain, blocking the official road. People were constantly being killed, and the whole county was stirred up. It can be said that everyone in the county, from top to bottom, was afraid that the demon would rush into the county city and start killing and eating wildly. It is said that demons eat human flesh. Huang Xianling was also worried to the point of going bald. Fortunately, three immortal elders were finally invited over.

  Of course, choosing a date is not an easy task. The county magistrate of Huang basically invited all the famous iron mouths and half-immortals in the county to finally determine the day to start the demon-slaying, which was May 9th.

  On May 9th, according to the iron mouths and half-immortals, today is a good day for: not going out, mother warehouse, three combinations, heavenly noble, heavenly joy, visible star.

  Today's Taboo: Knife and Cutting Board, Horizontal Sky, Thunder God, Approaching Day, Dragon Tiger, Divine Number, Four Extremes, Earthly Prohibition, Dark Martial, Vermilion Sparrow

  It's just right, it's a good day for exorcising evil spirits.

  Boom boom bang bang, the play stage was set up on top, and several arias were sung. The flower dan, small dan, and others took turns performing. Then, Wang Baxian, who was said to be the most powerful in the county, was invited to perform on the high platform, waving a peach wood sword in his hand and muttering to himself. It was said that he had already asked for the blessing of the heavenly gods, so this exorcism ritual would definitely succeed with the support of the heavenly gods.

  The onlookers below occasionally burst into applause.

  This time, exorcising the demon is a big deal, so many people have come to watch the pre-exorcism ritual.

  At this time, Lu Yuan was standing on the eaves of the county government building, originally holding a wine bottle in one hand and a roasted chicken leg in the other, preparing to watch the show. However, he found that the preparation for exorcising demons this time was too grand, and Lu Yuan was somewhat stunned.

  It turns out that before going to slay demons and evil spirits, so many preparations are needed.

  What a blast, stage play, half immortal.

  Tears streaming down his face, none of those masters and elders had done this before they went out to slay demons and monsters.

  However, we should respect folk culture.

  Alright, let's continue drinking our Huangjiu and watch this good show.

  Then, the County Magistrate of Huang took the stage and said to the crowd that had been packed for a long time: "This county has received the order of the Son of Heaven, governing a region, as the father and mother official of a region. Since taking office, the people have lived in peace and prosperity, but there is a demon in Guangye Mountain. This county has received the order of the Son of Heaven, how can it tolerate the demon's atrocities? I have already invited the immortal to capture this demon and restore the clear sky of Dongye County."

  "Xian Chang, Xian Chang, Xian Chang......" The sound of explosions greeted Bi Dun Dao Zhang and Bi Yi Dao Zhang.

  These people recognized the fairy, and they had to look like a fairy with a good temperament. Like Lu Yuan, who was still young and looked like a teenager, it wouldn't make people believe. So, Lu Yuan hid on the roof of the county government building early in the morning, drinking wine freely and watching the good show below.

  The time is almost up and it's finally time to depart.

  ……

  Broadleaf Mountain

  This mountain has an abundance of broad-leaved trees and is therefore called Broad Leaf Mountain.

  Guangye Mountain is about 100 zhang high, which is not considered high.

  This mountain was not originally famous, even among the locals of Dongye County, and few people knew its name. It was next to the wide-leafed mountain that official road, where people came and went frequently, and anyone transporting goods had to pass through here.

  However, recently a demon appeared on Guangye Mountain, killing many people, and as a result the official road became deserted, with few people daring to travel on this road.

  The sun rises higher and higher, shining down on the earth.

  The ground is almost as hot as oil.

  The weather in May is already quite hot.

  At this time, a group of people came on the official road where pedestrians had long since disappeared.

  This row of people, first are two immortal men with a celestial air and bones, then there is a middle-aged man with a whisker holding a divine calculation signboard in his hand, followed by a large team of people wearing catcher costumes, among whom there is a lazy and scattered youth between the eyebrows.

  That's right, this group of people is exactly the group that went to Guangye Mountain to exorcise demons before departure.

  The first two Taoist priests were Bi Chen and Bi Yi, who held an iron plaque with the words "Godly Calculation". The person holding it was Wang Banshan. He didn't want to come either, but when he heard about exorcising demons, he became afraid. However, Huang County Magistrate insisted that he must come, or else. Although Huang County Magistrate wasn't a demon himself, getting rid of someone under his rule would be an easy task for him. The large group of constables were all from Dongye County, and they also had to participate in the exorcism. What a tragedy! As for that lazy and sloppy young man, who else could it be but Lu Yuan? Huang County Magistrate didn't come himself, although he ordered the constables and Wang Banshan to attend. He was extremely afraid of death, so how could he possibly show up?

  When heading to Guangye Mountain, the capture team was intimidated, let alone Wang Banshan. Now they were only short of having their legs turn soft. Bi Xuan Daozhang coldly shouted: "Everyone rest assured, I have eliminated countless demons and monsters in my lifetime." With this shout, everyone's morale was boosted.

  Yes, and there are still two fairy-like Taoist priests around, what's there to be afraid of?

  Lu Yuan suddenly found that it was his big brother Lu Fang, and second brother Lu Ye also leaned towards Bi Chen and Bi Yi's place. In this era, in the mortal world, getting rid of demons still relies on selling one's appearance. Lu Yuan muttered to himself for a moment, and at this time, he suddenly frowned slightly, as if a demon had arrived.

  At this time, a gust of stinky wind suddenly blew up, the leaves were startled, and all beasts disappeared. At the same time, a strange laughter was heard: "Two humans dare to say they want to eliminate me, it's really ridiculous." The stinky wind flashed by, and at this moment, in front of everyone, a monster appeared.

  This monster, its entire body was pitch black, its skin seemed to have a hard shell-like layer, covered in scales, on its head were two sharp horns, its shape and humanity were basically similar, but it was much larger than humans, roughly one and a half times the size of a human, at every joint there were sharp pointed horns, like swords, actually those icy cold ones, just looking at them made them seem even sharper than ordinary swords, only fearing they could rival flying swords.

  "Shura!" exclaimed both Byakuren and Byakuei at the same time.

  "Shura!" Lu Yuan was also shocked.

  Shura!

  Unexpectedly, the demon of Guangye Mountain turned out to be a Shura.

  The underground world has countless demons, the deeper the underground, the more ferocious and cruel the demons are, and the stronger and more terrifying they become. There are many types of underground demons, and Asura is one of them, and it is a very powerful type among the underground demons. Asura is a born fighting race with extremely strong combat consciousness.

  They were born for battle, and died in battle, it's quite frightening. Ordinary cultivators would have a headache when encountering the Shura. Lu Yuan originally learned from his master Li Yuanbai at Huashan Sect that the Shura tribe was divided into multiple levels. Those with the same level as Qi Refining stage were called Shura, those above them were called Ashura, and then there were Shura Generals, Shura Kings, etc. However, even the lowest-level Shura should not be underestimated.

  Remembering these words, Lu Yuan had already moved his hand onto the hilt of Nourishing Me Sword.

  If there is anything wrong, take immediate action.

  When did this kind of thing, Asura, also crawl onto the ground? Generally speaking, shouldn't Asuras obediently stay in the underground world?

  The dust settled, and Lu Yuan and the other two recognized that the monster was a warlike species from the underground, Shura. The others were ordinary people and wouldn't know, but just the ferocious appearance of the Shura had already made all the ordinary people's legs weak, and the capture team almost couldn't hold their bows and arrows steady.