Chapter 836: A Sigh
I read ancient books everywhere and visited people in the surrounding villages who knew something about it. Finally, I found a clue in an ancient book, which said that seven different herbs should be boiled into a potion according to a specific time and direction, and sprinkled around the village to temporarily suppress it. "
Xiaohu listened attentively, as if he were in that crisis-filled era. "Did it succeed?"
"It succeeded, but it was only temporary. Later, we found some other ways and dealt with it for many years. In this process, the people in the village became more and more united, and everyone understood that only by working together can we protect our home." Qi Tongwei looked at the lights in the village with a look of relief in his eyes, "Just like now, the village is developing better and better, but there will definitely be various difficulties and challenges in the future. It may be a dispute over interests with the outside world, or it may be a new unknown threat, but as long as you are united like we were back then and stick to your beliefs, there will be no obstacles that you can't overcome."
Xiaohu nodded thoughtfully: "Grandpa Qi, I understand. No matter what we encounter, we will not back down."
At this time, a breeze blew, bringing the sounds of children playing and adults talking and laughing in the village. Xiaohu and Qi Tongwei stood quietly on the observation deck, looking at the land full of hope in front of them, their hearts full of expectations for the future.
However, in this seemingly peaceful atmosphere, Qi Tongwei looked beyond the village to the misty mountains in the distance. A subtle worry flashed in his eyes. Behind the mountains, there was an unknown past, a story that was about to be revived by fate.
"Xiao Hu, there are some things you may not know yet." Qi Tongwei spoke slowly, his voice low and solemn, "Back then, during those difficult years when I was dealing with Ghost Gate Thirteen, I embarked on a journey full of unknowns in order to find a way to completely subdue it."
Xiaohu turned his head curiously and looked at Qi Tongwei, his eyes full of expectation: "Grandpa Qi, can you tell me what kind of journey it was?"
Qi Tongwei took a deep breath and fell into memories: "I heard that there is a wise man living in seclusion on the top of a high mountain deep in the clouds. He knows the secrets of all things in the world and may be able to help us find the ultimate way to deal with the Thirteen Ghost Bodies. So, I decided to go alone to find this wise man."
"I walked along the winding mountain road, which was full of thorns and rocks. The climate in the mountains was unpredictable, sometimes sunny and sometimes stormy. But I had only one belief in my heart, which was to find the wise man and save the village."
"When I finally approached the top of the mountain, I found that the road ahead was covered by a mysterious cloud. The cloud was as thick as ink and seemed to have life. It kept rolling and surging, blocking my way. I tried many times, but I couldn't penetrate the cloud."
"Just when I felt desperate, I suddenly saw a pair of huge footprints appearing in the clouds. Each footprint was more than half a person's height. The footprints extended all the way and disappeared into the depths of the clouds. I decided to move forward in the direction of the footprints."
"I found two thick tree trunks, made simple stilts, and tied them to my feet. In this way, I stepped on the stilts and stepped carefully into the mysterious clouds. With every step I took, the clouds seemed to be trying to swallow me, but I relied on my tenacious will and never gave up."
"In the clouds and mist, I seemed to have entered a whole new world. The surrounding scenery was like a dream. Sometimes an ancient castle appeared, and sometimes it turned into a barren desert. I saw strange creatures I had never seen before. Some of them nodded to me in a friendly manner, while others showed their hideous faces and tried to attack me."
"In this mysterious world, I also met an old man in a white robe. His eyes were as deep as the abyss, as if he could see through my soul. He told me that the wise man I was looking for was actually the wisdom in my own heart. Only when I truly understand the power of unity and faith can I find a way to defeat the Thirteen Ghosts."
"The old man's words made me fall into deep thought. I recalled every little thing in the village, the unity of everyone in the face of difficulties, and the ancestors who gave their lives to protect their homes. At that moment, I finally understood that the real strength does not come from the outside world, but from the faith and unity deep in our hearts."
"When I woke up from my meditation, the old man had disappeared. The mysterious mist also gradually dissipated. I found myself standing on the top of a mountain, and in front of me was an ancient temple. The door of the temple was closed, and there were some strange symbols engraved on the door."
"I walked forward and gently pushed open the door of the temple. An old and mysterious atmosphere blew in my face. Inside the temple, there was a huge stone tablet, which was engraved with dense text. I walked closer to the stone tablet and read the contents carefully. It turned out that the stone tablet recorded an ancient spell called 'Heart-to-Heart Spell'."
"The 'Heart-shaking Mantra' requires everyone in the village to work together and chant it together in order to exert its powerful force. This power can purify the evil in the world and make the Thirteen Ghosts nowhere to hide."
"With this great discovery, I could not wait to return to the village. When I told everyone the news, the villagers cheered. We followed the instructions on the stone tablet and began to prepare to cast the 'Heart-to-Heart Spell'."
"On a full-moon night, the men, women, and children of the village gathered in the square. They held hands and formed a huge circle. I stood in the center of the circle and led everyone to chant the 'Heart-to-Heart Mantra'. As the mantra was chanted, a powerful force gathered between us."
"That power was like light, illuminating the entire village. The Thirteen Ghosts felt threatened by this power and roared madly, trying to break through our defenses. But with everyone working together, the power of the 'Heart-to-Heart Spell' became stronger and stronger, and eventually the Thirteen Ghosts were completely sealed."
Xiaohu was fascinated by what he heard, and his admiration for Qi Tongwei increased a little more: "Grandpa Qi, you are really amazing! If it weren't for your persistence and courage, our village might have ceased to exist long ago."
Qi Tongwei smiled and said, "My child, this is not just my achievement, it is the result of everyone's joint efforts. Unity and faith are our most powerful weapons."
Just then, there was a sudden noise in the village.