The village chief knew that the Yun family's youngest daughter was unusually blessed.
It was said that last winter, Old Man Yun's second grandson, Jinshan, fell into an ice hole.
He had a high fever that wouldn't subside, and it looked like he wouldn't make it.
His youngest daughter somehow got medicine from somewhere, and after drinking it, her fever broke.
This incident was well-known throughout Dashui Village, known to everyone.
Besides that, Daman and Erman would bring back mountain goods every few days.
Although the yamen had long since issued an order prohibiting villagers from approaching Gougou Lake or entering the mountains,
The Yun family members were all daring.
They couldn't eat all the mountain goods they collected, so they sent them to every household.
The village chief didn't believe they had such good luck.
"Daman's father, how old is your Tianbao this year?" the village chief asked abruptly.
Old Man Yun was stunned and replied, "She just turned one year old, what's wrong?"
What did this have to do with the rat plague?
The village chief found it difficult to speak. After hesitating for a long time, he nudged Fu Daqiang beside him, "You... you say it!"
Fu Daqiang glared at him.
Why should he say it?
Fu Daqiang glanced at Du Laosan beside him again, "You say it!"
Du Laosan: "..."
No, they had all discussed it before leaving home, so why were they all backing out at the crucial moment?
Du Laosan lowered his head sullenly.
He wasn't going to say it.
Seeing them pushing each other around, Gu Shi knew they had something to ask.
She smiled and asked, "Village chief, if you have something to say, just say it! We're neighbors, no need to beat around the bush!"
Xiao Xi Tian was also anxious.
The rats were almost flooding the farmland, and they still had the leisure to push each other around!
The village chief rubbed his tobacco pouch and said with difficulty, "It's like this, the village's wheat and corn are almost ripe, but unfortunately, we've encountered a rat plague."
"I've discussed it with everyone, and we want your Tianbao to go... to the fields to pray for blessings!"
Old Man Yun didn't quite understand, "What does the village chief mean? My daughter is only a little over a year old, how can she pray for blessings?"
Xiao Xi Tian was equally confused and didn't understand.
Gu Shi instinctively held her daughter in her arms, her face filled with vigilance and refusal.
The village chief said with a wry smile, "Everyone in the village knows your Tianbao is a little lucky star. As long as she can pray for heaven's protection, the rats will definitely be driven away."
"Now we can't buy rat poison, and no one in the village knows how to make it, so... so we have no choice but to resort to this!"
The so-called prayer for blessings involved setting up a table in the fields.
Then, Xiao Xi Tian would be placed on it, and the villagers would kneel and kowtow, offering incense and praying.
This was indirectly treating her as a living Bodhisattva.
"Giggle..." Xiao Xi Tian grinned.
She had transmigrated to a peasant family and unexpectedly played the role of a Bodhisattva.
Seeing Old Man Yun and Gu Shi frowning in unison, the village chief sighed, "Forget it, forget it. Who would be willing to take their own daughter out to be bowed to by others."
"Daman's father, just pretend I didn't say anything!~" The village chief stood up.
Old Man Yun looked at his wife, unable to make up his mind.
After all, their thirty mu of land was also in danger.
Moreover, if their little daughter truly displayed her divine powers, it would be a happy event for everyone.
The villagers had worked hard in the fields for a year, and no one wanted the rats to ruin it for nothing.
Gu Shi pondered for a long time before looking down at Xiao Xi Tian, "Daughter, are you willing to pray for blessings for the villagers?"
She had expected Tianbao to be very resistant and refuse.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Xi Tian nodded like pounding garlic, "Mmm! Pray for blessings, blessings..."
How fun!
In fact, she already had a plan in mind.
Although the rat poison had been sold out, she had an inexhaustible supply of rat repellent in her space.
Even without using the base's supplies, she had a way to deal with the rats.
The prerequisite was that she had to experience the feeling of being a Bodhisattva.
The village chief thought Xiao Xi Tian was talking nonsense and asked again, "Little Tianbao, are you really willing?"
"Willing, willing!~" Xiao Xi Tian shouted crisply.
"Oh my, that's wonderful!"
The village chief's eyes reddened with excitement, and he reached out to pinch Xiao Xi Tian's face, "As long as you can protect the crops in the fields, everyone in Dashui Village will thank you."
Fu Daqiang and Du Laosan were deeply moved and rushed to hold Xiao Xi Tian.
The next morning, the villagers of Dashui Village gathered outside the Yun family's house.
Some carried tables, some held pig heads, and some held incense and eggs.
This was preparation for the sacrifice.
Xiao Xi Tian, who had just woken up, was carried out by Gu Shi.
Looking at the sea of villagers outside, Xiao Xi Tian flashed a little devilish smile.
After breakfast, the village chief led everyone to a piece of land.
This place was located to the north of Dashui Village, with an intersection behind it, making it the most suitable for worship.
Xiao Xi Tian was wearing a bright red floral dress today.
A peach wood hairpin was inserted into her bun.
Her large, watery eyes sparkled with agility, exuding an ethereal aura.
Her plump little face was rosy and tender, smooth and delicate.
She sat upright on the round table, her smile innocent and bright, full of cuteness.
"Oh my, this little girl sitting there really looks like a Bodhisattva descended!"
"Alas, my stupid girls are only playing around all day. If they had even half of Xiao Tianbao's ability, our family wouldn't have to starve and suffer."
"Don't blabber nonsense, can your girls compare to Xiao Tianbao? She's a reincarnation of a Bodhisattva."
"..."
The villagers chattered, craning their necks to look at Xiao Xi Tian.
The Yun family did not need to kowtow.
Because Xiao Xi Tian forbade it.
Offerings and an incense burner were placed on the table.
The village chief led the way in offering incense, and then the mothers-in-law, wives, and men from each household came forward to kowtow.
Uncle Yao San had drunk too much last night and was still not sober.
He knelt on the ground unsteadily, clasped his hands together, and said piously, "I beg the living Bodhisattva to bless my family with a harvest of nothing."
As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned.
A har... harvest of nothing?
Good heavens, may you eat dirt in winter!
Aunt Yao San frowned and slapped the back of Uncle Yao San's head.
"You old fool, what nonsense are you talking? Aren't you afraid of your tongue rotting!"
Uncle Yao San hiccuped, not understanding.
He had forgotten what he had just said.
Xiao Xi Tian was laughing so hard her stomach hurt.
Oh dear, she couldn't take it!
These villagers were too adorable.
"Xiao Tianbao, don't listen to that old fool talking nonsense. Please bless my family with favorable weather and a good harvest!"
Aunt Yao San looked around again and whispered, "And bless my daughter-in-law with a healthy baby boy!"
Xiao Xi Tian blinked her eyes and pouted.
Auntie San, I only manage favorable weather, I don't manage whether your family has boys or girls!
Yun Jinshan quietly ran over and leaned close to his little aunt's ear, "Little aunt, can you bless me to find a beautiful wife?"
Xiao Xi Tian: "..."
You stinky boy, how old are you?
You haven't even grown proper hair yet, and you're already thinking about getting married!
"Go away!~" Xiao Xi Tian pushed him away with a frown.
Seeing this, the village chief reprimanded Yun Jinshan in a low voice, "Go, go home, don't cause trouble!"
The joyous sacrificial ceremony soon ended.
The villagers made all sorts of wishes, and Xiao Tianbao was overwhelmed.
Do those deities get annoyed by hearing the various requests and prayers of the common people all day long...