May 17th is a sunny day.

It is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the day when the sun is at its strongest. The Yang Qi in the world reaches its peak, and the ghosts and ghosts are so weak that even good ghosts will never dare to come out during the day.

Since early in the morning, the sun has been shining directly on the earth. Even if you are covered with a cloth, you will be hot from the sun. It is a standard midsummer weather.

The Taoist thanked the host who was staying at the foot of the mountain, and Wu Nuxia took out a handful of copper coins and said a few nice words before letting the host accept it.

When the little girl next to me saw her, she felt that she was also staying the night and refused to be treated differently from others, so she also took out a handful of copper coins from her arms and wanted to hand them to the host. The host was kind-hearted and had already accepted Wu Nu.

How could Xia Xia collect his money a second time? The little girl imitated Wu Nu Xia and said the same kind words in her soft and thin voice.

The master still refused to accept it, so she stopped. She stood there staring blankly at the master, unable to figure out what was wrong.

It wasn't until the Taoist opened his mouth that the owner accepted it.

The little girl was very happy immediately.

She was very happy until she left the village and walked to the road. She was blowing and yelping on her newly picked horse shit, and was following the Taoist beside her, jumping and playing in the Taoist's shadow.

The ground is still a little muddy.

Wu Nuxia lay on the back of her pony, with her upper body slumped down. She looked listless, but she spoke to the Taoist in a clear and calm voice:

"As far as written rules are concerned, there is only one rule in the ghost market, which is not to ask other people's identities and origins. If you are a seller, don't care who the buyer is, and if you are a buyer, don't care who the seller is. Just look at the goods and negotiate the price. So many people buy and sell.

All shady things will come here. There are too many shady things in Changjing, things that are visible, invisible, and tangible, and it is inseparable from the ghost market."

"It's very similar to the black market."

"yes."

"Are there any unwritten rules?"

"Too much."

The Taoist glanced at the little girl next to him who was following his shadow and insisting on stepping on his shadow, and whispered: "Please tell me, the heroine."

"For example, if you make a deal, you will not be refunded or exchanged. If you buy a fake, you will not be refunded. If you receive fake money, you will not be refunded. It all depends on your ability to buy expensive or cheap. Another example is that there is chaos inside, so be careful not to reveal your wealth. People who enter and exit the ghost market

You have to be especially careful when you are young. Don't let others think you are weak. If you are really weak, it is best to behave yourself and not let others see it. If you are very capable, you can feel more comfortable." Wu Nuxia said, "

In fact, there is not much to say, you can understand it without saying it, these are the rules everywhere."

"Does Heroine come here often?"

"I've been here many times, usually to get some money to spend, and sometimes to buy some news."

"I see."

This is a more primitive market.

The Taoist suddenly stopped.

The little girl next to me kept staring at the ground. She just took a big step forward and should have stepped on the moving shadow. However, the shadow stopped and did not move forward. She stepped on the empty space and was stunned.

.

He turned around and stared at the Taoist in confusion.

But when she saw the Taoist smiling at her, she took a step forward.

Although it is not the highest temperature time of the year, the scorching sun is so powerful that by the afternoon, the ground has been baked dry. Every footprint on the loess road has dried, and it has become like a wet time.

It looks like, if you step on it sometimes, it will be broken, and with a hiss, the crisp soil will shatter and scatter.

I walked along the official road until in the afternoon, I walked on the path that the heroine pointed out before.

Some villages are faintly visible ahead.

Occasionally, you can meet people walking in the same direction on the road. Some of them are dressed similarly to farmers, while others can be seen at a glance as not being local villagers.

When passing through the village, there were many villagers on the roadside. Standing at the intersection, they would ask anyone they met if they wanted to stay overnight.

"Every time the ghost market opens here, many people come. Dayan values ​​​​business, and many villagers are quick-thinking and have also started doing business." Wu Nuxia explained, "But ignore them, there used to be people here.

We have to walk for a while, and there is a village ahead. We arrived early, so we can stay closer, while those who arrived late will stay here."

"I see."

"Are you going to live in the ghost market or outside?"

“Is there accommodation there too?”

"There are two hotels carved out of the stone walls on both sides."

"What's the difference between the outside and the inside?"

"If you live outside, you have to go out after shopping. It may be dangerous if you walk outside." Wu Nuxia said, "Those who can open a hotel under the cracks in the ground are all capable. The money is very expensive, but

Living in it will naturally ensure your safety. It is suitable for those who don’t have much ability and have exposed their wealth or bought valuable items. It is safer to stay one night and come out during the day the next day than at night.”

"It's better to live outside."

It seems that this place is not the kind of outdoor market at night where a group of people gather, complete the transaction and then leave, but is more fixed and formal.

I have to thank this heroine again.

If it weren't for her, how could Song You have heard all this? I'm afraid he wouldn't have seen a lot of things during this trip.

While walking and chatting, we gradually passed two villages.

"Hero! Taoist Master!"

Suddenly a child's voice came from the front.

The Taoist and the woman turned to look.

I saw two children, one girl and one boy, one tall and one short. The elder sister looked like seven or eight years old, and the younger brother looked like five or six years old. Their faces were both dark and red, standing beside them, staring at them:

"My lord, Master Tao, do you want to stay in a hotel? Our house charges cheap fees. We provide breakfast. No matter how late you come back at night, someone will be awake and open the door. You can also borrow lanterns, candles are extra."

"What kind of store are you?"

Wu Nuxia stopped and asked them.

"Maodian."

“How much does it cost per night?”

"Sixty yuan a room."

"Nonsense, it's still fifty here even if it's not dark."

"Then fifty..."

The older girl's voice became weaker and she quietly looked at the woman.

"Are there two rooms?"

"some!"

“Go and have a look first!”

Wu Nuxia said in a rough voice and waved her hand.

The girl and boy immediately smiled, narrowed their eyes, waved their arms and started running, leading the way.

The woman led the horse and walked that way.

The Taoist also followed behind, looking at the two children as he walked.

He is very young, has a very thin body, and speaks in a childish voice, but his logic is very clear. At a young age, he has already started to take charge of his family. This is also a true portrayal of the children of common people these days.

In comparison, being born here is pretty good. Because of the good location, it is right next to the Ghost Market. Countless people from all walks of life come here for nine days every month. The market opens in the middle of the night. After visiting the ghost market, there are always some people who want to go there.

Find a place to sleep and go back at dawn the next day, and there will be a business opportunity.

This business opportunity has exceeded 99% of farmers in the country.

Although the two children had to go out to solicit customers at a young age, they were still in good health and showed no signs of being starved of food. In this aspect alone, they were better than many ordinary people's children.

The suffering of the people is the suffering of the times.

The Taoist touched the head of the girl next to him.

Thatched cottages are usually simple and simple, just thatched houses, some are single rooms, and some are large shops.

This hotel is okay, they all have single rooms.

The Taoist woman looked around.

There was really nothing to be picky about. There was only one bed inside, and I thought it wasn't particularly dirty or smelly, so I settled on it.

"Watch the horse for me."

"I need extra money..." the little girl looked at her quietly, "I want twenty coins."

"Hey you little clever guy!"

"It's okay if you don't give me the money. If I lose it, I won't compensate you."

"Wrap hay?"

"Thirty years of grass feeding included..."
To be continued...