Guanzhong Tomb Robbery Notes

Chapter 204 Sincerity is not enough, the name of God

I was very tempted by the conditions proposed by the old man from Xiangxi.

I wish I could get rid of the curse immediately.

Cui Hao was also very excited: "Brother, he has a way to break the curse!"

"We don't have to desperately try to find that damn Baon snake!"

I had the same thought in my mind.

The Baon snake is too illusory. Even if you risk your life to break into the cave, you may not be able to find it.

It would be more cost-effective to pay the price of these horns and solve the life-threatening curse.

But the prerequisite is that it must be confirmed that the old man from Xiangxi has the ability to break the curse.

Instead of being fooled by his few words.

The old man from Xiangxi smiled kindly and said in an unusually gentle tone, "I don't tell lies."

"Giving your friend the antidote also shows my sincerity."

"You can totally trust me!"

I shook my head gently: "Sincerity is not enough."

"Um?!"

He was surprised and asked, "What kind of sincerity do you want?"

"At least let me know what these horns are and how you plan to use them to break the curse on us."

"This one……"

The old man from Xiangxi's eyes flickered slightly, and he did not answer my question immediately.

He looked a little embarrassed.

"It's not good to know too much. Sometimes it's better to be a little confused."

"I can swear on my natal Gu that as long as you give me those horns, I will do my best to help you get rid of the Gu in your body."

He looked very serious.

He even raised his right hand as if to swear an oath.

"No." I shook my head. "I don't believe in swearing."

"If you want this match, answer my questions honestly and don't try to fool me with fabricated stories."

The old man from Xiangxi walked around in circles for a few steps and said with a wry smile, "Since you want to know, I can tell you."

"But you're the only one who can hear this."

After he said that, he pointed to the open space in front of him and motioned me to come over.

"Brother, don't go over there. What if he's trying to cheat..." Cui Hao said hurriedly.

I have the same concern.

But you won’t get anything done if you are timid.

When it's time to take risks, be brave enough to do so.

What's more, I still have chips in my hand.

I put the pair of horns into the millstone's hand and said, "Millstone, if I show any abnormality, you must break these horns immediately."

I said it very loudly.

These words are specifically said to the elderly people in Xiangxi.

The old man from Xiangxi sneered and said, "Don't worry, I won't cheat you."

"I'll show a little more sincerity."

He waved his hand casually, and there was a rustling sound in the grass around him.

The five poisonous creatures surrounding us all turned around and left the forest in the blink of an eye.

This move can be said to be a show of sincerity.

It can also be said to be a display of strength.

Because those poisonous insects only retreated temporarily, not completely disappeared.

As long as we can't reach an agreement, the poisonous insects will come back and surround us at any time.

"Nianzi, remember my words."

"If there's even the slightest sign of something wrong with me, don't hesitate, break these horns immediately!"

Shi Nianzi nodded vigorously: "Master Chen, don't worry! I will definitely keep an eye on you without blinking."

"Brother, be careful." Cui Hao warned.

I nodded and strode towards the old man from Xiangxi.

Coming up to him, I bowed and said, "I haven't asked for your name yet."

"Ma Si."

"It's Mr. Ma." I said politely.

"You Han people just like flowery formalities. We don't want to use such useless tricks."

"I wonder what that horn is..."

Ma Si walked a few steps away, turned around and waved to me.

I was a little hesitant.

If you walk far away, you may not be able to see the stone mill clearly.

The methods used by the Gu Master to harm people are very secretive. As long as there is a little time difference, he can come up with a variety of tricks.

"Just say it here, they can't hear you." I stood there without moving.

Ma Si grinned.

He came over to me and asked, "Do you think those horns are on the monkey's head?"

I nodded slightly.

Based on various clues, it is indeed believed that the pair of horns grew out of the monkey's head.

Perhaps in ancient times, there really were monkeys with horns on their heads, just like the various strange animals recorded in the Shan Hai Jing.

But judging from Ma Si's tone, that didn't seem to be the case.

"Then you're wrong."

"The pair of horns on the monkey mask doesn't mean the monkey has horns on its head, but rather that the monkey has horns inserted into its head."

"Just like some wizards would insert bones or horns into their heads when praying and offering sacrifices to communicate with spirits."

Insert bones or horns to communicate with spirits...

I suddenly remembered that Taoist Master Zhang said something similar.

Is Taoist Master Zhang hinting at something by saying this?

Ma Si continued, "This pair of horns is the spiritual horn, which can enhance the effect of attracting spirits to the body."

"As long as a powerful spirit possesses you, the poison in your body can be easily removed."

I understood what he meant.

It is to ask the gods to possess me, and then use their power to remove the poison from my body.

In theory, it seems feasible.

But I still have some doubts about inviting gods.

In addition, he did not explain clearly what the two corners were.

I always feel that many important things are being concealed.

"What kind of animal's horn is the psychic horn? Is your ultimate goal just to get the psychic horn?"

"You ask too many questions." Ma Si looked impatient.

"Why, you're already impatient right after I started asking?"

"Since we're discussing cooperation, we naturally need to ask all the necessary questions."

"If you don't want to answer, I can take the psychic horn and leave."

The three words "Tonglingjiao" were emphasized.

"Don't go!"

Ma Si quickly stopped me and said, "That spiritual horn has some connection with our tribe. Legend has it that the horns came from a dragon."

"A Jiao that's about to transform into a dragon."

“So it has a very strong psychic effect.”

"The psychic horn is only one of my goals. The other purpose is..."

Ma Si looked at me meaningfully and pointed in the direction of the cave.

It seems that my previous guess was correct.

His ultimate goal is also the cave.

What was it in the cave that attracted him?

"What kind of poison is on my back?" I continued to ask.

"hold head high."

Ma Si made a syllable similar to the sound of "ang".

It sounds very much like what Professor Zhang said about the Baang snake, with the pronunciation of the "ang" sound in the middle.

But it is somewhat different from the raised tone in Mandarin.

"Oh, what is it?"

I became more and more curious.

I vaguely feel that I am about to touch the truth.

"Ang is the name of God."

"Only by using the psychic horn to pray for the upper body can the Gu on your back be removed."

I frowned slightly.

Is Ang the name of God?

Could it be the name of Hei Tai Sui?

Judging from various clues, the god pointed to is Hei Tai Sui.

Ma Si, do you really have the ability to invite the Black Tai Sui to possess you?

I don't quite believe it.

In comparison, the two-clawed snake is more trustworthy, after all, it can put the poison on us.

"Don't hesitate!" Ma Si urged anxiously.

"The Gu in your body has changed. Time is running out!"

"If you don't exorcise the poison, your flesh and blood will become food for the poisonous insects."

"You will die in endless pain!"