Chapter 4: Disaster is coming?
The scene before my eyes is something I could never imagine in my lifetime.
I think I'm not timid. I've been working as a butcher with my cousin for five years, so I've developed my courage. But when I saw the scene in front of me, I still couldn't stop trembling with fear. I even couldn't help but shout out loud.
Just when I was extremely panicked, I suddenly felt a hand on my shoulder, and my originally nervous heart suddenly relaxed.
Because I know that there must be a Taoist priest standing behind me, and with him standing behind me, I feel confident.
I continued watching and saw that my grandfather's body was kneeling on the ground, his legs were stiff and his body was extremely stiff, but his head was buried in the bowl.
The moonlight from outside the window poured in, making the environment inside the house suddenly become eerie.
It adds a sense of horror to people invisibly.
My mind was in turmoil. My grandfather's corpse was actually kneeling on the ground to eat? This incident completely overturned my thoughts. Before this, I had never thought of such a thing.
Even my cousin, who often tells me some strange things, has never heard him say this.
My cousin told me some things at that time, and I knew he was trying to build up my courage. But seeing this kind of thing now made me feel that the things he told me before were just child's play.
Several bowls nearby were empty, but some food was still left uneaten.
I stood at the door and watched my grandfather's body finish his last meal.
After I finished eating, I immediately saw the corpse that was originally kneeling on the ground, suddenly lying on the ground, straight and stiff, which gave people a very weird feeling.
I couldn't help but take a deep breath, and my expression became a little uglier.
At this moment, Duangong pulled me back.
Just when I was about to say something, Duan Gong stepped forward and closed the door.
When my parents saw this, they came over and asked me what happened.
I didn't hide anything and told them the truth. The expressions on their faces after hearing it were truly amazing.
The uncle quickly recovered from his shock and walked up to the Taoist priest and said, "My father has just finished his last meal. What should we do next?"
Duan Gong made a prompt decision and said: "Let the boy carry his grandfather to the mountain and bury him in the coffin. Remember not to let the body fall to the ground on the way.
The eldest uncle said, "Danggong, this place is at least five kilometers away from where my father is buried. I'm afraid the child can't walk that far on his back. Otherwise, let me carry the child together."
My dad saw this and said, "Brother, how can you go for this? If anyone has to go, I should go."
My second uncle and my third uncle and their spouses, who hurried over, stood by in silence and said nothing.
"I'm the boss of the family, listen to me."
My uncle argued with my dad for a few words, and finally he got violent and scolded my dad.
My uncle has always been the most authoritative person in the family. After my uncle shouted, my father shut his mouth. The place instantly became quiet again and no one spoke.
"Xiaoyang, get ready, let's go."
My uncle spoke to me seriously.
I was really moved by what my uncle did.
I said to my uncle, "Uncle, I appreciate your kindness, but I'll do this myself."
"No, you can't do it alone."
My uncle objected.
But at this moment, Duan Gong suddenly said, "My dear uncle, even if you help, I'm afraid you can't help."
"What do you mean? Duangong." The uncle's attitude towards Duangong was still quite peaceful.
"As the saying goes, the person who tied the bell must be the one to untie it. This matter is the cause and effect between the kid and his grandfather, so he must end it."
After hearing this, everyone's expressions couldn't help but change.
I couldn't help but feel depressed, but I didn't back down at this moment. Things had come to this point and I had to step forward, otherwise the consequences of this incident would be unimaginable.
"But……"
My mother suddenly said.
I interrupted my mother and said, "Mom, there is no time. If I don't bury Grandpa according to the instructions of the Taoist priest, I may face a more tragic consequence."
When my mother heard me say this, she finally stopped saying anything, but her eyes quickly turned red and she began to wipe her tears. Seeing her like this, I felt filled with guilt.
It would be better if I didn’t go home for the New Year.
I said leisurely in my heart.
I was feeling a bit complicated at the moment, but I didn't delay because I had carried hundreds of kilograms of pork at my cousin's house before.
After my grandfather died, the water in his body quickly disappeared, and he was not fat to begin with, so carrying him on his back was not a difficult task for me.
After I talked to my mother, I turned to Duan Gong and said, "Duan Gong, I'm ready."
"Well, let's do it."
After the Taoist priest finished speaking, I took a deep breath, clenched my fists, pushed the door open and walked in.
As the door creaked, a negative energy from inside pressed towards me. My face turned pale instantly, and a faint stench of corpse filled the room.
Seeing that my grandfather couldn't be buried peacefully, I felt very bad.
No matter what, I hope that grandpa can rest in peace instead of staying in the world like this.
I walked up to my grandfather, knelt down with a plop, and said seriously, "Grandpa, I was wrong in all these things. It was I who bumped into you and caused you the accident. Please forgive me this time because I am your grandson.
Now that you have eaten your last meal, please go on your journey with peace of mind, Grandpa."
I kowtowed three times, walked forward, put my grandfather on my back, and walked outside with him.
As I expected, my grandfather's body was not heavy and it was not difficult for me to carry it.
As soon as I went out, my second and third uncles saw me and hid far away.
My uncle, my father and my mother wanted to go with me, but were stopped by the Taoist priest.
Duan Gong said that only I could go for this matter, and he couldn’t go either.
"My child, remember to just keep moving forward. Don't look back. Don't let your grandfather's body fall to the ground, or you will be in great trouble."
Duan Gong had a stern face and looked extremely serious.
At this moment, a cold wind blew and I couldn't help shivering.
"Okay." I nodded. In fact, I was really panicking. I was afraid, nervous, and worried. All kinds of emotions came to my mind.
But I can only endure it. This matter started with me and will end with me.
I started on my way and heard my mother crying behind me, telling me to be careful.
I said without looking back, "Okay."
If it weren't for the moonlight shining on the earth tonight, it would be difficult to walk on the road.
I held my breath, feeling extremely nervous, with cold sweat coming out of my palms and back. At this moment, I felt a cold hand suddenly touching the back of my neck, and my scalp went numb for an instant!
