The villagers' house-building ceremonies were most grand during the raising of the beam.
Once the beam was in place, the house was considered built, and a full ceremony was usually conducted with fireworks exploding, and the wealthy households would even invite neighbors for a feast.
Such ceremonies were mostly carried out by the carpenters.
Of course, most of them were not from the Mystical Sect; it was just a tradition passed down orally to bring good luck and joy.
Unexpectedly, trouble really arose.
"This, this…"
The carpenter's ink container fell from his hands as he stumbled back in fright.
The homeowner was even more terrified and sat down abruptly on the ground, his face pale and trembling as he said, "How… how could this be?"
"Why is the wooden beam bleeding!"
"This is an ominous omen…"
The surrounding villagers also exclaimed, all dumbfounded.
"Make way!"
