"What?"
"Is that Lord Coal Mine Spirit?"
"Last time, Lord Coal Mine Spirit blessed Anyuan County and quelled the floods. Now that he's appeared again, I must ask him to bless me with riches!"
"But I heard only those who leave a comment can get rich. I'll comment first!"
"I want to get rich too! Lord Coal Mine Spirit, bless me!"
Marquis Jing'an remained rooted to the spot, his furious eyes widening as he witnessed this absurd scene.
The commoners crowded around him, pressing their palms together and bowing.
"This faithful woman is willing to eat both meat and vegetables for the rest of her life in exchange for wealth and glory!"
"As long as I can earn scholarly honors, I'm willing to wear gold and silver and have riches raining down on me!"
"How can you be so greedy? He's a Coal Mine Spirit, not some turtle wishing pond! I'm different. As long as Lord Coal Mine Spirit blesses my business with prosperity, I'm willing to feast on fine food and drink!"
There were even more.
Some shrewd vendors set up stalls nearby, selling incense and spirit money.
When the commoners bought some, the vendors even threw in a lighting service!
Many people held three burning sticks of incense and kowtowed to Marquis Jing'an.
By the time Marquis Jing'an came to his senses, his old face had flushed crimson with rage. He wasn't any Coal Mine Spirit!
These commoners were utterly out of control.
He turned to enter the inn, only for the commoners to block the doorway. Then the bustling crowd pushed him out into the middle of the street.
A dense sea of people worshipped him.
Amid the incessant chatter, there were wishes for every ridiculous thing imaginable. Someone even wished for retribution to fall upon the