Chapter 178: Hidden Activity! Crisis Approaches!
At the same time as Cai Yao was recording the video, she eagerly climbed onto the bull’s back.
This kind of eye-catching thing naturally made her very excited.
Her boyfriend saw this and wanted to follow and get on the bull’s back too. He was also looking forward to something like this.
But just as he was about to approach, the bull had already stood up, not giving him any chance to get on its back.
“Hey, what do you mean, bull, are you looking down on me?” her boyfriend was speechless.
But the bull had no intention of paying attention to him and carried his girlfriend forward.
The key thing was that as it walked, its tail even swept across him.
Wait, was this bull despising him?
Excuse me, does the Chen Clan have a complaints department?
He wanted to complain about this bull.
But seeing his girlfriend being taken away by the bull, still excitedly recording video with a full smile, what could he do? He hurried to follow.
Key question, why was this bull walking so fast?
He had to quicken his pace to keep up.
Cai Yao watched as the bull carried her forward and became even more excited, saying to her mobile phone, “I don’t even know where this bull is taking me!”
At this moment she seemed to have forgotten about her boyfriend.
Moreover, as she passed through the Chen Clan’s streets, many tourists noticed her riding the bull, and quite a few of them raised their phones to film her.
“Can this bull be ridden?”
“Doesn’t seem likely. Someone asked before, you can only ride if they are willing.”
“Then why can she ride it?”
“……”
Hearing the tourists’ envious comments, Cai Yao felt even more pleased.
This showed that not everyone could receive the same treatment as her, so how could she not be happy?
After turning past three Chen Clan streets in a row, she was brought by the bull to the front of a courtyard.
Moo, moo! ~
The bull even began calling toward the courtyard.
Seeing this, Cai Yao immediately pointed her phone lens into the courtyard.
Who was this bull bringing her to meet?
In the kitchen.
Chen Han was looking at those medicinal dishes when he heard the bull calling outside.
That meant this bull You Shou had brought a tourist.
This was also the first lucky tourist he had instructed the Fu Lu Shou Three Bulls to select.
He left the kitchen and indeed saw You Shou outside, with a pretty girl on its back.
Behind You Shou was a young man following, panting.
“Chen Family Head!” Cai Yao looked at Chen Han in shock.
She had not expected that the bull would bring her to see him. But why would the bull just bring her here?
Could it be that the Chen Family Head had taken a liking to her and sent the bull?
No way, she had a boyfriend.
After a wave of wild thoughts, she quickly turned her phone lens toward the Chen Family Head.
This video would definitely catch people’s attention.
When You Shou saw its master come out, it lay back down and mooed twice, clearly signaling for Cai Yao to get off. She understood and hurriedly got down from the bull’s back.
Chen Han walked out of the courtyard and, smiling, said to the pretty girl, “Ms., today our Chen Clan has a special hidden activity. It is called ‘spirit bull delivering blessings.’ Those chosen by our Chen Clan’s spirit bulls will be brought to me to receive a small gift. You are the first lucky tourist.”
Hearing this, Cai Yao’s face grew even brighter with joy.
She truly had no idea that the Chen Clan had such a hidden activity today.
Or rather, no one could have known ahead of time, right? After all, she was the first.
So didn’t that mean she was very lucky?
At that moment, she saw the Chen Family Head stretch one hand out toward her, and in his previously empty palm, a bright red apple suddenly appeared.
In that instant, her eyes widened.
Her boyfriend also showed a look of disbelief.
Just now they had clearly not seen anything in the Chen Family Head’s hand. Then, out of nowhere, there was an apple in that empty hand, and they simply could not react.
While the two of them were still stunned, Chen Han raised his other hand. Under their dumbfounded gaze, a lotus bud appeared there as well.
Cai Yao finally could not help crying out, “Chen Family Head, how did you do that?”
“Just a simple technique, Ms. This is your lucky gift.” With a broad smile, Chen Han placed the lotus bud and the apple into her hands. “I wish you peace year after year, and that lotus flowers bloom with every step you take.”
After handing over the gifts, Chen Han turned back into the courtyard and entered Uncle’s Kitchen.
Looking at the apple and lotus bud in her hands, Cai Yao still felt a sense of unreality.
Only then did they remember that in earlier Chen Clan videos they had seen that the Chen Family Head knew an ancient technique and could conjure apples for children.
They just had not expected his ancient technique to be so formidable; even face to face, they could not see how he produced the items.
“The Chen Family Head’s trick is just, seriously awesome!” her boyfriend could not help expressing emotion.
Cai Yao nodded. When she came back to her senses, she realized that the bull was already gone, leaving only its fart of a shadow, its tail swaying as it left.
She did not care about that anymore and immediately picked up her phone to start editing the video she had just shot.
She did not miss that the Chen Family Head mentioned this was a hidden activity and that she was the first lucky one. This definitely had to be posted online for others to see.
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On the other side, after the plan of Ding Lei and He Yuan to buy up the prize items fell through, they had already returned to the feng shui room they had booked.
The location of their room was very good, on the second floor of the tourist service center. Opening the window, they could directly see the lively scene outside.
As more tourists arrived, the Chen Clan was becoming increasingly bustling.
As it neared the 10 a.m. lucky draw time, they took the sandalwood they had prepared and left the room, walking toward the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall.
This sandalwood was to be offered at the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall to enhance their lucky draw fortune.
When they passed the Chen Clan Main Entrance, they saw several strong men standing there in hanfu, with a large “Yu” character embroidered on the front and back.
These should be the Demon Subduing Hall members often mentioned in the Chen Family Head’s videos.
These people were already guarding the gate and had begun checking tickets. Outside, tourists had lined up in a long queue.
The Chen Clan was more serious and strict than ever in all aspects today.
Not far from the main entrance, they also saw a special sign hanging outside a courtyard. That was the prize redemption place; anyone who won could come there.
Soon, Ding Lei and her best friend He Yuan arrived at the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall. The streets on both sides of the hall had already been lined with Qionghua Tree Potted Plants.
These should be the ones sent by that tycoon.
They both suspected that the person who used the LED advertising board to advertise acquiring the prize items was that very tycoon.
If that was really the case, then others basically had no chance. The other five still had advertising boards up there, but it would be in vain.
Outside the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall, a huge crowd had gathered. Many people, like them, held one of the Two Woods, Two Incenses, One Tree offerings for the hall.
Some had wood, some had incense, some held a small Qionghua Tree Potted Plant in their arms. Clearly they believed that offering these would increase their fortune.
They reached the hall entrance, ready to be among the first to enter the hall to do the lucky draw.
But there were also Chen Clan Demon Subduing Hall members guarding the entrance, maintaining order.
Near 10 a.m., an elderly female Daoist priest walked out from inside, looked at the people outside, and said, “All devotees, when you enter the hall, scan the code to receive your incense sticks. Then follow the guidance to offer incense, and after that proceed to the side hall to scan the code and add the mini program.”
“And for devotees who brought offerings, after entering the hall, you can place your offerings on the open spaces to the left and right, then receive your incense sticks. The Heavenly Lord will bestow blessings upon you.”
After speaking, she smiled as she looked at the dense crowd of tourists outside. The Chen Clan Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall had not been this lively for a long time.
This made her very happy. Today the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall would surely be filled with incense, which also implied prosperity for the Chen Clan.
Finally, 10 a.m. arrived.
The Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall opened, and those who had already gathered at the entrance, under the order maintained by the Chen Clan Demon Subduing Hall members, lined up to enter.
All those who came here had spent the last few days watching news and videos about the Chen Clan online, and they held great awe toward this Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall.
Naturally, with so many people, there were always some who did not believe in such things or wanted to test the limits, especially after seeing people paying high prices to buy those prizes, their greed aroused.
One man wanted to draw earlier, thinking that drawing first would mean a higher chance of winning. So he decided to cut the line and brazenly cut in right in front of Ding Lei.
This immediately made her unhappy. “What are you doing? Can’t you see there’s a line?”
The man did not speak. Instead he glared at her fiercely, instantly weakening her courage. When you are away from home and meet such an uncivilized person, it is really frustrating.
Just then, Ding Lei saw a strong man appear behind the line-cutting man. He seemed to be the Chen Clan Demon Subduing Hall Master.
This was a true expert of the Chen Clan.
“Mister, before the Heavenly Lord Hall, please follow the rules.” Chen Dagou frowned at him. Because of the importance of the lucky draw, he had personally led people to maintain order at the hall today. For someone to cut in line right in front of him was like a slap in the face.
Seeing Chen Dagou, the man immediately shrank back. After all, this was a true expert with verifiable battle achievements.
But before he could react, Chen Dagou had already grabbed him by both shoulders and directly lifted him up, carrying him outside.
The man was dumbfounded and wanted to resist, but found himself completely powerless.
Ding Lei and the other tourists were all full of disbelief. That line-cutting man did not weigh lightly, yet this Chen Clan Master simply carried him outside like that.
Many people subconsciously took out their phones to record this scene.
Ever since the Chen Clan Masters had dealt with the dog thief and those thief gangs, they had not been seen taking action. Today they were lucky enough to witness it again.
Naturally, Chen Dagou would not punish him over this. He just put the man down in the open space outside and warned, “Mister, everything must follow the rules. Do not commit sacrilege in front of the Heavenly Lord Hall.”
With that said, he returned to the hall, prompting applause from the tourists.
Especially Ding Lei and He Yuan, who clapped the hardest.
Such uncivilized people who ignore the rules must be taught a lesson.
Under the applause, the line-cutting man’s face flushed red. He subconsciously wanted to leave, but thinking of the value of those prizes, he could not accept it. He hurried to line up again, but this time, after taking a step, he stumbled and fell flat on his face like a dog eating filth.
With a miserable cry, he smashed his chin and even bit his tongue.
This made the surrounding people look at each other. Someone could not help but whisper:
“Doing bad things in the Chen Clan will get you punished with bad luck. He just cut in line in front of the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation. This is divine retribution.”
“The Chen Clan expert also said he was committing sacrilege. And now he’s unlucky already.”
“It’s actually this effective!”
“……”
For a moment, the tourists lining up to enter the hall subconsciously swallowed, looking into the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall with an added trace of awe in their eyes.
The man stood up, clutching his aching chin. When he looked again at the inside of the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall, a flicker of fear appeared in his eyes.
He had, of course, seen those videos online and knew about people being struck with bad luck.
He just had not expected that cutting in line would also bring punishment. That felt a bit like making a big deal out of a small matter.
But whatever the case, he no longer dared to stay. He hurriedly headed out, but in his haste, he stumbled again and almost fell flat on his face a second time.
After this incident, none of the tourists needed Chen Dagou and the others to maintain order. Each was more disciplined than the next.
After Ding Lei and He Yuan queued into the hall, they saw open spaces on both sides that had been set aside. The people who had entered ahead had already placed their offerings there.
They also walked to the area on the right and put down the sandalwood they had brought, then went to the designated place to receive incense sticks.
A set of incense and candles cost 10 yuan. There was a QR code for payment, with no one watching, entirely dependent on voluntarily scanning to pay.
However, no one dared skip the 10 yuan, unless they wanted bad luck.
This should also be why the Chen Clan dared not to assign anyone to guard here.
At other mystic sect locations, this kind of payment spot would definitely be watched by someone. At a certain Lin Temple, they even had several masters watching the merit box.
After Ding Lei and her best friend received the incense and candles, they followed the guidance to the offering table and joined a group of tourists to offer incense. After that, they were guided together to scan the QR code for the Chen Clan Lottery Mini Program.
She promptly added it and saw a mini program appear on her phone.
The Lottery Mini Program was very simple. In the middle were only the words “Blessing.”
As long as you tapped “Blessing,” you would know whether the Heavenly Lord had bestowed blessings, and if blessed, you could receive the corresponding gift.
Even the lucky draw was done in such a Daoist-sect style.
She could not wait and tapped “Blessing.” A moment later, a message popped up: “Thank you, devotee, for offering incense to the Heavenly Lord. All evils will stay away from you, and you will have peace year after year; practice all good, and enjoy health and tranquility year after year!”
“???” Ding Lei froze. Was this a win?
“I got the same as you.” He Yuan leaned over, saw the message, and sighed. “Looks like no prize.”
Ding Lei could not help sighing. After all that anticipation, there was no prize. The “Blessing” in the center of the mini program had turned black, indicating her lucky draw chance was used up.
“Ah, I won! A Calming Talisman.” A voice filled with irrepressible excitement rang out.
Ding Lei looked over and saw a middle-aged woman speaking with an excited face, and she did not forget to bow piously to the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation statue.
After that, the middle-aged woman hurried out of the hall and went to the designated Chen Clan redemption place.
…
In the kitchen, Chen Han had already started boiling water to add to those medicinal dishes. At the same time, he was beaming as he watched the constant prompts appearing in his mind:
【Congratulations, you have gained 1 point of wish power!】
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【Congratulations, you have gained 1 point of wish power!】
In a short time, Chen Han had received successive wish power prompts in his mind, and a smile spread across his face.
This showed that, thanks to his series of arrangements, many of the tourists offering incense at the Heavenly Lord of Demon Subjugation Hall were pious and were providing him with wish power.
【Congratulations, you have gained 1 point of wish power!】
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【The Chen Clan Demon Suppressing Grand Gathering has successfully begun. Countless righteous path figures have gathered at the Chen Clan to contribute to the resistance against the demonic forces. Everything is developing in a good direction.
But in this situation, the Shu Shan Immortal Sect suddenly sends you two messages, indicating two crises facing the Chen Clan Demon Suppression Assembly.
First: According to information from righteous path members, a demonic path expert has infiltrated the Chen Clan region to target the Demon Suppression Assembly. This person comes from the remnants of Ci Yun Temple, who are wanted by the Immortal Alliance. You must quickly find and eliminate them.
Second: According to news from the Hundred Flowers Palace, their disciples who came to the Chen Clan were attacked and killed by demonic creatures. The demonic creature can already take human form and has disguised itself as a Hundred Flowers Palace Fairy to infiltrate the Demon Suppression Assembly with unknown intentions!
Based on the trace of scent of residual drugs, the Hundred Flowers Palace has refined two Demonic Creature Revealing Talismans. Please use these two Demonic Creature Revealing Talismans to find the demonic creature impersonating the Hundred Flowers Palace Fairy!】
【You have obtained two Demonic Creature Revealing Talismans. Please use them as soon as possible to find the demonic creature impersonating the Hundred Flowers Palace Fairy!】
“???” Chen Han was stunned for a moment.
He had been watching the wish power increase prompts when this task prompt suddenly appeared, which surprised him.
