txolops Chapter 14 Carrying the Coffin and Using it as a Sedan Chair to Send the God to His Western Paradise
Chapter 14 Carrying the Coffin and Using it as a Sedan Chair to Send the God to His Western Paradise
The explosion that occurred late at night was rumored to be caused by the Thunder God striking down a demon.
The people talked about it with great interest, saying that it was because God had opened his eyes.
Only Gu Yan knew that the five taels of silver had been used to make a profit, and had also done a favor for the Demon Suppression Division.
For the next two days, the paper-making shop suffered a dismal loss of business.
By the evening of the third day, the setting sun, like blood, dyed the snow on the streets a dark orange-red.
The light at the shop entrance suddenly dimmed.
There were no tentative footsteps like when guests arrive; instead, a strong stench of blood rushed in first.
Gu Yan looked up and saw three burly men standing at the door.
The leader, dressed in the attire of a Black Dragon Gang leader, had a hideous scar on his left cheek, running from his brow bone to the corner of his mouth, making him look like a wild beast ready to devour anyone at any moment.
This person is Li Hu, the head of the Punishment Hall of the Black Dragon Gang.
Compared to the deceased Ma San, his status was several levels higher.
"You're Gu Yan?"
Li Hu's voice was hoarse, revealing a hint of impatience.
His gaze swept across the pale paper figures in the shop with a sinister look, finally settling on Gu Yan.
Gu Yan immediately put down his work, his face plastered with his signature fear and humility, and came out from behind the counter to greet him:
"It is I. I was unaware of your presence, Hall Master Li. I am so sorry for not welcoming you properly... Is this your monthly allowance? I will go and collect it right away."
"Stop talking nonsense."
Li Hu waved his hand, interrupting Gu Yan.
Instead of taking action like Ma San, he pulled a crumpled blueprint from his pocket and slapped it on the counter.
There is a sedan chair painted on it.
This sedan chair is strange. It has no base, is enclosed on all sides, and has a very low roof. It doesn't look like something a living person would sit in; it looks more like an upright coffin.
"This is the night sedan chair that Master Yin requested."
Li Hu lowered his voice, a barely perceptible fear flashing in his eyes.
"A few days ago... something went wrong, and Master Yin's old sedan chair broke down. Before midnight tonight, you must make a new one according to this blueprint. You also need to provide four strong paper sedan chair bearers."
Gu Yan glanced at the blueprints and immediately understood.
It turned out that the Iron-Boned Fierce God's fall that night had shattered the eerie red sedan chair, and along with it, all the black-clad paper puppets carrying the sedan chair were slaughtered.
This old man has lost his legs and can't go out, so he's in a hurry to find someone to be his mode of transportation.
In Changning County, besides the missing Old Man Xu, only Gu Yan is left who can do this delicate paper-making work.
"this……"
Gu Yan rubbed his hands together, feigning difficulty. "Master Li, this job is too urgent, and the regulations... are a bit strange. I'm afraid I won't do it well..."
"Smack."
Before Gu Yan could finish speaking, a heavy silver ingot, weighing fifty taels, was thrown onto the blueprint.
"If you do a good job, here's a reward. If you don't do a good job, or if you try anything funny..."
Li Hu drew his sword and slammed it down on the counter. The blade pierced the wood three inches deep, and was only an inch away from Gu Yan's finger.
"This time next year, I'll burn a sedan chair for you."
Gu Yan trembled with fear and nodded repeatedly, "Yes! Yes, sir! I'll do it right away, I guarantee Master Yin will be satisfied!"
"That's more like it."
Li Hu snorted coldly, leaving two of his men to guard the door, while he turned and went to the restaurant across the street to drink.
Clearly, he also found the shop too eerie and didn't want to stay any longer.
Gu Yan put away the silver, picked up the blueprints, and turned to walk into the back room.
When his back was turned to the two gang members who were watching him, the fear on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a cold smile.
Asking the enemy to build us transportation?
This old man Yin has quite the nerve.
However, since you are so sincere in offering money to die, I will mercifully grant your wish.
Gu Yan went to the workbench and laid out the materials used to make paper figures.
If it were an ordinary sedan chair, no matter how well made, it would be nothing more than a toy to a supernatural being of the Yin Master's caliber.
But Gu Yan now has new stock.
【The Spirit Fox Paper Servant】.
Although we don't have fox fur as material to make those alluring high-end products, we can still learn from the core structure in the blueprint.
Gu Yan took the toughest old bamboo, and with nimble fingers, used the heat of his Iron Palm to bend and shape the bamboo strips.
The four paper sedan chair carriers he made have a skeletal structure that perfectly mimics the way a fox uses its hind legs to generate power.
In this way, the four paper figures will run extremely fast, so fast that they will be out of control.
Next is the sedan chair itself.
Gu Yan used thick layers of oiled paper to paste it, making it look dark and solemn, which suited Master Yin's aesthetic.
However, he mixed a large amount of iron filings and realgar powder into the inner lining of the sedan chair.
This is not for defense, but for trapping the enemy.
The most crucial step.
Gu Yan took out a "paper eye" with the eyes dotted with vengeful spirit ink.
He carefully and discreetly placed the paper dot inside the sedan chair, directly beneath the soft cushion reserved for Master Yin's seat.
As soon as Master Yin sits down, his every move, even his weaknesses, will be exposed to Gu Yan's surveillance without reservation.
Several hours later.
A large black sedan chair exuding an eerie aura, along with four paper sedan chair carriers with hunched backs but unusually wiry figures, was placed in the center of the shop.
Gu Yan wiped the sweat from his forehead and went out to call Li Hu.
"Master Li, I have not failed you."
Li Hu, reeking of alcohol, walked in and circled the sedan chair twice.
Although he didn't understand the art of paper-making, he could tell that this thing was made with great care.
Although the four paper figures were not painted with eyes, they exuded a fierce energy that seemed ready to erupt at any moment, and they looked very solid.
"good."
Li Hu nodded in satisfaction. "You're a smart kid."
He waved his hand, ordering his men to lift the sedan chair, but did not give Gu Yan the remaining balance, and turned to leave.
Gu Yan didn't ask for it; he simply stood at the door, bowing humbly.
"Take care, Master Li. Please give my regards to Master Yin."
Li Hu chuckled and disappeared into the night without looking back.
In his eyes, this was just an ant that could only wag its tail and beg for mercy.
After that group of people walked away.
Gu Yan straightened up and closed the shop door.
He returned to the back room, sat down in a chair, and closed his eyes.
The perspective shifts, and in the black and white screen, only a constantly swaying view can be seen: that is the interior of the sedan chair.
Soon, the image stabilized.
The sedan chair was carried into a gloomy mansion, which was the headquarters of the Black Dragon Gang.
A moment later, a heavy pressure came from above Gu Yandi's perspective.
Something cold and heavy sat down, pressing down directly on the paper hole.
A dense, almost tangible black aura filled the entire scene.
coming.
Gu Yan's lips curled up slightly.
At the same time, a chilling whisper came from inside the sedan chair, reaching Gu Yan's mind through the paper window:
"This new sedan chair... hmm, not bad. That paper craftsman has some kind of spiritual energy; after tonight, I'll catch him and eat him too..."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yan's smile deepened.
Want to eat me?
Just right.
Tonight, this sedan chair will be your hearse.
And those four sedan chair carriers will take you to where you're supposed to go...
For example, under the sword of the Demon Suppression Division?