PFC Chapter 131 Afraid of fire, afraid of heat, afraid of water, afraid of bathing
Chapter 131 Afraid of fire, afraid of heat, afraid of water, afraid of bathing
"I understand, Master."
A-Dong nodded, and then the group headed towards Renjia Town.
The mountain path they took led them to Ren Weiyong's mountain peak.
Ren Weiyong was buried quite far away, and they've only just dug out his coffin.
In terms of distance, Ren Fa and his main force were not as fast as Qian He and his group.
Another point is that their series of operations, such as setting up an altar, burning incense, performing rituals, and digging graves, all take time.
They have to work from early morning until evening.
When Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai were offering incense to the surrounding graves, did they find three long and two short incense sticks and run back to the mortuary after dark?
It looks like a very long and time-consuming journey!
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Sure enough, after Chizuru and the others crossed a hill, they saw the main force in an open area.
A coffin had been pulled up where the crowd was gathered.
It was Ren Weiyong's coffin!
"Buried upright? That's a traditional burial."
Ah Bei looked at the coffin, which was being pulled upright from the ground, and exclaimed in surprise.
"That's right, it's a traditional funeral."
Chizuru nodded, then walked over with several of her disciples.
I thought to myself, what a coincidence! Although it was getting dark, we were already at a crucial point.
As Chizuru and the others walked over, they heard Ren Fa's voice.
"Cremation? No, my father was most afraid of fire when he was alive, I can't do that. You should think of another way."
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Chizuru's lips curled into a smile.
"Since you're afraid of fire, are you afraid of water? Master Ren, you could use a water burial."
As Qianhe's voice rang out, Renfa and Uncle Jiu turned around and saw Qianhe walking over with four disciples.
"Junior Brother Qianhe! You're here. Did you get things sorted out on your end?" Uncle Jiu asked in surprise.
He didn't expect Qianhe to be so efficient.
No wonder the Qing court liked to conscript him.
They really don't care about the time when they catch ghosts and exorcise demons.
"Yes, it's all taken care of over there!" Chizuru nodded with a smile.
Then he looked at Ren Fa.
"Master Qianhe, what you mean by water burial? What is that? I've never heard of it before."
Ren Fa asked with great curiosity.
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"Oh, this is a burial practice among some Tibetans and Monpa people, usually carried out in fast-flowing rivers. The body is bound and tied with a huge rock before being sunk into the water."
"As for me, I suggest sinking Old Deng into the sea!" Chizuru said with a smile.
Ren Fa's lips twitched after hearing this.
Damn, what kind of burial method is this?
I've never heard of Ren Fa.
"Is there really such a burial method?" Ren Fa asked doubtfully.
“Yes, I’ve heard of it too. My junior brother used to work for the imperial court, so he must have seen it all over the country!” Uncle Nine replied.
“No, that won’t do. My father was afraid of fire and water. He never bathed or drank water in his entire life. I can’t do that. Let’s change the burial method.” Ren Fa immediately shook his head and said.
Chizuru almost burst out laughing.
Uncle Nine was speechless.
Listen, can you hear what people are saying?
He has never drunk water in his entire life.
boast!
"Won't you die if you haven't drunk any water?" Ah Dong retorted, trying to refute him.
Ren Fa immediately thought of a solution and then said, "Oh, my late father had a special talent from a young age; he only drank tea and never water!"
"Aren't water and tea the same?" Zhang Dadan asked as well.
Zhang Dadan has always followed Uncle Jiu, and it can be said that Uncle Jiu now likes to take Zhang Dadan with him.
Because Zhang Dadan is truly obedient.
"Hey, how could they be the same? They're not the same. You're still too green, kid!" Ren Fa shook his head repeatedly.
The others were trying to suppress their laughter.
Qianhe said with a half-smile, "Then, I suggest sky burial! Old Deng might like it."
"Huh? Sky burial? What is that, Master Qianhe? And what do you mean by 'Old Deng'?" Ren Fa asked two more questions in a row.
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"Oh, 'Lao Deng' is the respectful term used by the Qing court to address uncles and fathers. You can also address Master Ren that way to show respect!" Qianhe made up.
Ren Fa nodded after hearing this: "I see. My father, oh no, my old Deng, used to be afraid of fire, heat, bathing, and drinking water. Could this sky burial be related to fire and water?"
Ren Fa asked another question.
"It has nothing to do with that. Sky burial is a common practice among Tibetans, which means that the body is decomposed and then eaten by birds such as eagles, which is considered a way to return to nature."
"After all, we come into this world naked, and we should leave naked as well. We come and go in a hurry, that's the way it is."
Qianhe explained to Renfa.
Ren Fa's face turned green after hearing this.
Damn it, if it weren't for the fact that you're Master Qianhe, I would have slapped you long ago.
It is also broken down and fed to birds such as eagles.
Even Uncle Nine thought that what Qianhe said was too unreliable.
It would be strange if Ren Fa agreed to this.
"No, no, I want Old Deng to have the warmth of a home, he can't leave this world empty-handed!"
Ren Fa looked at Uncle Jiu and said, "Uncle Jiu, why don't you just refund the money?"
Damn it, this is so unreliable.
"Master Ren, the money absolutely cannot be returned. In that case, I propose that we take it back to the mortuary first, and then make a decision. What do you think?"
When Uncle Nine heard about the refund, he immediately spoke up to stop it.
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