The Five Passages God is an Evil God worshipped by the people in the southeastern regions, not a righteous deity.
Legend has it that the five brothers had a record of villainy, seizing people's wives, daughters, and properties.
The reason it is so popular among the common folk is because everyone is afraid of being haunted by the Five Passages God and incurring misfortune.
But some people worship it to gain ill-gotten wealth.
After all, such wealth can make one's fortune grow faster.
The saying "Five Gods Moving Wealth" has been widely circulated since ancient times.
To think that there are not a few who devoutly believe in it like this old man.
I frowned and asked, "The temple fair held in the village today is for the Five Passages God, isn't it?"
"Naturally, who else could it be for?" the old man replied as if it was to be expected.
Suddenly, his entire arm shuddered.
He grunted in pain and pulled out the arm that had been gnawed on, covered with bloody wounds.
