Collection of strange powers and chaotic gods

Chapter 138 The Starving Land God

A long time ago, there was a scholar named Zhang Wangling in Qiantang, Hangzhou.

This year, Zhang Wangling unfortunately contracted malaria. His body was sometimes chilly and sometimes hot, and he was miserable.

On this day, his body was very feverish and his head was burned to the point of being confused.

At this moment, he saw his classmate Gu staggering towards him.

Zhang Wangling was shocked!

He knew that Gu had been dead for many years. And now that I have actually seen him, could it be that I have also passed away and gone to the underworld?

Gu quickly said: "Brother, don't be afraid! I am not a ghost, and my brother is not dead!

Although your brother's life span has already reached, fortunately you saved a woman when you were young and accumulated great merit, so you can increase your life span by one year (one year is equal to twelve years).

The woman whom the brother had rescued before learned that his brother was now seriously ill and came to visit him.

Unexpectedly, she was deceived by the kid in this place and falsely accused her of having an affair with others.

When the younger brother found out, he scolded the little devils, sent them away, rescued the kind woman, and let her go back.

I am very happy for you when I learned that your brother can prolong your life. Therefore, I came to your house specially to congratulate you! "

Zhang Wangling couldn't help but sigh in his heart when he saw Gu in ragged clothes, disheveled face, and skinny skin.

I couldn't help but be moved to tears when I thought about my old friend who was not living a happy life, but who took the trouble to come here to congratulate me for his own affairs.

He thought that Gu was an honest official and was poor all his life, but he did not expect that he would be so miserable after his death.

So he quickly took out his silver coins to express his gratitude.

However, Gu refused firmly and refused to accept.

After repeatedly giving in, Zhang Wangling said angrily: "As an old friend, I see that you are living in such embarrassment. Why don't you accept some help? Do you still regard me as a friend?"

Gu hurriedly said: "Brother, don't be angry! If I didn't treat you as a friend, why would I come here to congratulate you as soon as I heard your good news?!"

Zhang Wangling sighed and said, "How did you end up in this situation? I saw it and felt really uncomfortable!"

Gu smiled and said: "After I passed away, the Jade Emperor thought of the merits I had accumulated during my lifetime and made me your land god.

But because my official position is humble, this place is very poor, and there is no incense all year round, so even though I am the god of the land, I often suffer from hunger and cold, and this is how I ended up! "

Zhang Wangling said: "You are already like this, why can't you make some changes?"

Gu said sternly: "Don't you know what I am like? When I was alive, I always paid attention to ethics, and I will never change it even after I die! If I am willing to listen to the advice of my subordinates, I will not say that I have done anything wrong, but just behave a little bit. If you show off your official authority, can I still not get incense and offerings?"

Zhang Wangling was filled with admiration and persuaded: "This is a gift from a friend. It does not damage your moral integrity!"

Gu shook his head and said: "Although it is a gift from an old friend, it is not my hard-earned money after all, so it is also ill-gotten wealth, and I cannot accept it!"

Zhang Wangling couldn't help laughing after hearing what he said! This laughter contains sadness for his old friend's poverty, and more importantly, admiration for his ability to persist in his integrity.

Strangely enough, Zhang Wangling's malaria was cured after Gu left!

The next day, he prepared incense sacrifices and went to the Tutu Temple to worship Gu.

That night, he dreamed of Gu again.

This time Gu came to express his gratitude.

He gratefully said to Zhang Wangling: "People can endure three days after a full meal; ghosts and gods can endure a year after a full meal. This time I accepted my brother's kindness and can stand the examination of the underworld! I am confident I have excellent grades and hope to be recommended and promoted!”

Zhang Wangling asked: "Why can't an honest official like you be promoted immediately to the city god?"

Gu said with a smile: "In fact, everything is the same in heaven and earth! Those who are good at flattering and socializing can be especially promoted; while those who are upright officials can only wait until the assessment. If they have excellent results, they can be promoted. !”

Zhang Wangling was speechless!