I use the fox fairy to suppress all ghosts

While eating, I kept observing the surroundings. Like Master Qiao, I suddenly had a very unreal feeling, as if I were dreaming.

But I couldn't figure out what the problem was for the time being.

Logically, if these villagers were acting strangely, I should be able to tell what kind of demons or monsters they might be, but I couldn't find anything wrong with them, even though I've activated my third eye.

However, behind this eerie calm, I felt as if some enormous murderous intent was lurking, leaving me somewhat uncertain.

Amidst these complex emotions, today's main character makes his appearance.

This is a couple in the village who are about to get married. This couple is a bit strange. The woman is wearing a red veil, and the man is also wearing a red veil.

The key point is that when I looked at the groom, I noticed he had a limp, and his gait was somewhat similar to Wang Guodong's—the more I looked, the more similar they seemed…

Master Qiao's gaze remained fixed on the groom, his expression shifting between light and dark, as if he too had sensed something.

We looked at each other without prior arrangement.

Third Master Qiao spoke first: "Young Master Wu... why do I feel like this groom looks a bit like my cousin?"

He spoke very softly and leaned close to me, as if afraid of being overheard by others.

I nodded and said, "I noticed it too. Could that groom really be Old Master Wang?"

"My cousin is quite the ladies' man; he's found love again at his age." Third Master Qiao is really carefree; even at a time like this, he's still in the mood for jokes.

"Third Master Qiao, what should we do if that person really is Wang Guodong?" I asked in a low voice.

"What else can we do? We have to take them back." As he spoke, Third Master Qiao glanced around and looked at the villagers.

The villagers' attention was all focused on the newlyweds on the wedding stage, and no one noticed us.

"Let's wait and see what they're doing. We can't be completely sure yet that the groom is Old Master Wang Guodong," I said patiently.

Things are getting stranger and stranger than I ever imagined.

The missing Wang Guodong, who was quite old, actually came to this village and became a groom. Despite his limp, he was faster than any of us, which seemed quite unbelievable.

Strange things happen every year, but this year there seem to be more than usual. Since my debut, I've encountered all sorts of bizarre and outlandish things.

There's nothing I can do; this is just my fate. I'm destined to be busy all my life, dealing with these demons and monsters every day.

After the newlyweds walked onto the wedding stage, a middle-aged man who appeared to be the master of ceremonies also went up.

Then, an elderly woman with a dragon-headed cane, supported by two young girls, also went up.

The old lady, with her gray hair and wearing a yellow robe, was helped by two young girls to a chair on the wedding stage.

There was another chair on the other side of the old lady, but it was empty.

I took a closer look at the old woman. Although she looked very old, her features were quite delicate. She must have been a great beauty when she was young, but now her face was full of wrinkles and she looked very old.

The emcee rattled off a string of words that I didn't understand a single one of. He was probably trying to liven things up, though I saw the people sitting in the audience occasionally bursting into laughter.

We were like outsiders, completely uninvolved in what was happening before our eyes.

I understood the rest of the process. The newlyweds first knelt on the ground to worship heaven and earth, then knelt and worshipped some memorial tablets on the altar, then kowtowed to the old lady sitting in front of them, and finally the bride and groom bowed to each other.

So, Manchu weddings are quite similar to those in our region.

After these ceremonies were completed, the bride and groom once again took the red string and, led by two girls, left the wedding stage.

It looks like they're about to consummate their marriage.

The crowd below the stands began to jeer as they watched the newlyweds leave.

After that, the people below the viewing platform continued eating and drinking as usual.

The old lady on the viewing platform got up and, supported by two young girls, quickly left the area.

Just then, I suddenly saw the old lady glance in our direction as she walked down from the viewing platform. When I looked at her, she even smiled at me.

I don't know how to describe it, but the old lady's smile sent a chill down my spine.

At that moment, I had a change of heart. I secretly tapped the Heavenly Seal to release the Enchantress, telling her to follow the newlyweds and see where they went so she could come back and tell me.

Also, have Meiling go check on the old lady who lives on the ground and come back to tell me.

The spirit responded and quickly left.

We pretended to eat and waited for quite a while before Meiling returned.

If the spirit doesn't want these people to see it, they can't see it, and they can't hear it when it speaks.

After returning, Meiling quickly reported to me where the newlyweds lived, and also where the old lady lived, which wasn't far from the newlyweds.

Just then, I suddenly remembered something and said to Meiling, "Meiling, I feel like this place is a bit strange, but I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong. Can you tell what's wrong?"

Meiling glanced at the group of people, shook her head, and said, "I don't see it."

I responded with a sound of agreement, thinking to myself that I was probably overthinking it.

After Meiling told me where the newlyweds were, I couldn't sit still any longer. So I said to Third Master Qiao, "You guys continue eating here. I'll go over there and see if the groom is really Wang Guodong. Meiling, stay here too. If anything happens, let me know first."

"Young Master Wu, you must be careful. If something happens here, it will be a big deal. There are so many people in this village." Third Master Qiao was a little worried.

Worried that something might have happened to Master Qiao and the others, I took out the Dragon-Tiger Mirror and handed it to Little Fatty: "Little Fatty, take my Dragon-Tiger Mirror. I've already opened it. Little Begonia can come out at any time. If things get bad, have Little Begonia release the Yin Soldiers and Yin Generals to help."

Little Fatty took the Dragon Tiger Mirror: "Don't worry, I'll take care of this."

I responded and pretended to go to the toilet, walking towards a secluded corner. Then I activated the invisibility talisman and silently crept towards the place where the newlyweds lived.