PFC Chapter 252 Weasel Encirclement Village
Chapter 252 Weasel Encirclement Village
By the time we got back to the village, it was completely dark.
As soon as Li Xiangyang and Li Xiaoyun entered the courtyard, they heard hurried footsteps coming from outside.
"Who is it? It's so late." Li Xiaoyun asked, somewhat puzzled.
Li Xiangyang frowned and walked towards the door: "I'll go take a look."
Upon opening the courtyard gate, three unfamiliar men stood outside, looking travel-worn and clearly having just come a long way.
"Brother Li, we've finally found you!"
The middle-aged man at the head of the group grabbed Li Xiangyang's hand with a look of anxiety on his face.
“Who are you?”
"I am Yang Zhonghou from Yangjia Village, and these two are our village's militia captain and production team leader," the middle-aged man quickly introduced. "Brother Li, we've come specifically to ask for your help in resolving a strange matter."
Li Xiangyang looked the three people up and down, showing no intention of inviting them inside: "What's going on?"
"Weasels! Our village is surrounded by weasels!" Yang Zhonghou said gravely. "I heard you helped Ma Laosan's lumber mill get rid of the evil spirits last time, so I've come specifically to ask for your help."
No wonder they came looking for him. Yangjia Village is the hometown of Ma Laosan's mistress, so it's not surprising that they knew he was helping Ma Laosan solve his evil deeds.
But Ma Laosan's situation was a man-made disaster!
"Let's go inside and talk."
Since they've already come to our door, it's not good for them to be out in the sun like this. Li Xiangyang stepped aside, and Li Xiaoyun had already added a kerosene lamp to the main room.
"Brother Li, here's what's going on. Since the day before yesterday, large numbers of weasels have been appearing in our village every night. They're not only stealing chickens and ducks, but some people say they've seen them walking upright, like humans. The villagers are too scared to go out."
"I heard that you were the one who resolved that strange incident at Ma Laosan's lumber mill, and Ma Laosan gave you eight hundred yuan."
"We're not being unreasonable. If you help us resolve this, we'll give you eight hundred."
Seeing that Li Xiangyang clearly didn't want to get involved, Yang Zhonghou immediately started discussing the matter as if it were a business deal.
The relationship between their village and Li Xiangyang was extremely bad; aside from talking about money, there was no other friendship to discuss.
Listening from the side, Li Xiaoyun couldn't help but ask, "Um, the village is being haunted by a weasel spirit, and going to Xiangyang won't do any good. Shouldn't you be going to find a shaman?"
“I’ve looked,” Yang Zhonghou shook his head with a wry smile, “I’ve contacted several places, but no one answers.”
The production team leader added, "To be honest, back in '66, we demolished many people's shrines and smashed their statues..."
Thinking of how he had swept away all the monsters and demons in a spectacular fashion, Li Xiangyang knew why the other party had come looking for him.
After all, there are almost no 'talents' left in this field now.
The rest were also terrified of being fought over.
Li Xiangyang frowned: "Gentlemen, it's not that I'm making excuses, but I can handle the wild animals in the mountains, but when it comes to weasels causing trouble in the village, I really can't do anything about it. Back then, Ma Laosan's side was also deliberately sabotaged..."
"Brother Li, I'm begging you, please have mercy and help me!" Yang Zhonghou pleaded urgently. "I can add more money, how about a thousand?"
“A thousand yuan is a lot,” Li Xiangyang said thoughtfully, “but to be honest, I’m really not an expert in that area.”
"Brother Li, please help me!" Yang Zhonghou almost knelt down. "We're from all around here, we see each other all the time. Although some people in Yangjia Village have had grudges against you, most of the villagers are honest, simple farmers. Please, don't hold grudges..."
Li Xiaoyun gently tugged at Li Xiangyang's sleeve, not to ask him to agree, but because he had already said so much, and if she still refused him, it would be bad for her reputation.
Li Xiangyang also hesitated.
I thought of that too.
“Alright, I’ll go take a look.” Li Xiangyang nodded. “But let me make it clear first, I can’t guarantee I can solve the problem.”
"Thank you, Brother Li! Thank you!" Yang Zhonghou said gratefully. "As long as you're willing to go and take a look, we'll feel more at ease!"
Having received a positive reply, Yang Zhonghou and the other two took their leave. Knowing they couldn't rush him, they didn't insist that Li Xiangyang come with them, and hurried back to the village to report the news.
After seeing the three off, Li Xiaoyun looked at Li Xiangyang with some worry: "Are you really going?"
"Let's go take a look," Li Xiangyang reassured him. "Don't worry, it's probably just a weasel from the mountains coming down to steal food. It's nothing serious."
“I’m still worried,” Li Xiaoyun said, frowning. “How about I go with you?”
“No need,” Li Xiangyang shook his head. “You stay home and rest. I’ll be back soon. If it can’t be resolved, I’ll come back immediately, no matter how much money they offer.”
Li Xiaoyun pursed her lips and finally nodded in agreement.
Li Xiangyang thought for a moment and said, "I need to go and discuss this with Wang Ergou."
"Okay, you go ahead, I'll tidy up the house."
Li Xiangyang nodded, turned around and went out the door.
Wang Ergou's house is not far from Li Xiangyang's house; it only takes about ten minutes to get there.
It was already late at night, but the lights were still on in Wang Ergou's window.
"Ergou, are you home?" Li Xiangyang called out from outside the courtyard gate.
"Who is it?" Wang Ergou's voice came from inside the house. Then the door opened, and Wang Ergou looked at Li Xiangyang with surprise. "Brother Xiangyang? Is something wrong so late?"
"I have something I'd like to discuss with you," Li Xiangyang said. "Yangjia Village has come knocking on our door."
"Yangjia Village?" Wang Ergou was taken aback and quickly ushered Li Xiangyang into the house. "What happened?"
Once inside, Li Xiangyang told Wang Ergou what Yang Zhonghou and the others had said.
"Weasels surrounding the village?" Wang Ergou scratched his head. "I've heard of that before, but it's usually just hearsay; it's rare to actually see it."
"You believe in this?" Li Xiangyang asked.
"To be honest, I don't believe it," Wang Ergou scoffed. "How many of those shamans and sorcerers have been defeated? If they were really that powerful, why haven't we seen any gods or fairies they worshipped helping them? If you ask me, why not take the money that's offered to them?"
"So you mean, we two brothers should handle this?" Li Xiangyang asked.
"Yes, it's done. But just in case, we'll bring the black cat with us when we go. Don't the older generation say that black cats ward off evil spirits and protect the home, keeping evil spirits away?"
"Didn't you not believe me?"
"I don't believe it. But is it possible that someone would go to such lengths to beg you just to give you money for free? I may be greedy, but I'm not stupid. Having the Black Cat to ward off evil spirits is better than nothing, don't you think?"
“You’re right. Then let’s take the black cat over to check it out tomorrow at dawn.”
After saying goodbye to Wang Ergou, Li Xiangyang returned home.
Li Xiaoyun had finished tidying up the house and asked with concern, "How did it go? What did Er Gou say?"
Li Xiangyang told her about his conversation with Wang Ergou, and Li Xiaoyun's worry deepened after hearing it.
"Are you really determined to go?"
“Yes,” Li Xiangyang nodded, “I’m just going to take a look. If there’s any real danger, I’ll definitely turn around and leave.”
Knowing she couldn't dissuade him, Li Xiaoyun could only remind him, "Then you must be careful. If anything seems wrong, come back immediately, okay?"
"Okay, honey, you can rest assured." Li Xiangyang smiled and put his arm around her shoulder.