Chapter 391 - 388: Master, Are You Quibbling?

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Chapter 391: Chapter 388: Master, Are You Quibbling? Wuxiang Temple and Qingping Temple aren’t far from each other, situated on neighboring mountain peaks, yet Wuxiang Temple’s incense worship is significantly more prosperous. There’s no choice, ever since fifty years ago when the great-grandfather consumed the Immortal Pill, the Taoist Sect has been severely suppressed. Over the years, it has fallen somewhat short of the Buddhist Sect. Hence, the believers of the Buddhist Sect also outnumber those of the Taoist Sect. Qin Liuxi looked at the thick clouds of incense smoke, and couldn’t help feeling a touch envious. The incense worship at Qingping Temple was now thriving indeed, but compared to Wuxiang Temple, it was still somewhat lacking. Teng Zhao seemed to read her mind and said, "Our Qingping Temple isn’t bad either, we are sure to become the number one temple under heaven in the future." He looked towards the large incense burner at the small square and continued, "Burn incense thicker than those there, build Temple halls broadly, and attract countless believers." Qin Liuxi felt immensely comforted and patted his shoulder firmly, "My heart is greatly comforted. You must maintain this ambition. From here on, the inheritance and glory of Qingping Temple will rely on you." Teng Zhao nodded, then suddenly felt that something wasn’t quite right. If it relied on him, then what about her? Just as he was about to say something, Master Hui Neng, the abbot of Wuxiang Temple, came out. Seeing the group, he chanted "Amitabha Buddha." Qin Liuxi clasped her hands and performed a Taoist ceremony, "Buqiu pays respects to Master Hui Neng." Master Hui Neng’s face was kind and compassionate. Looking at the parcel by her feet, he said, "Has young friend Buqiu come with a request?" "There’s no hiding from the Master’s Dharma Eye." Master Hui Neng said, "Follow me." He led them to the Ksitigarbha Hall, where Qin Liuxi placed the Yin Object into a Buddha jar. Master Hui Neng then sat cross-legged, chanting the Rebirth Mantra facing towards the Buddha jar. Afterward, he said to Qin Liuxi, "The Yin Object will be kept here; I will personally chant the Rebirth Mantra daily. As for how much of the hundred-year-old resentful curse’s energy will dissipate, it depends on the karma." "Thank you for your trouble, Master," Qin Liuxi said with a smile. Master Hui Neng sighed as he looked at the Buddha jar, "It’s merely exhausting one’s meager strength. But young friend Buqiu..." Qin Liuxi waited for him to continue. Master Hui Neng smiled, joined his hands, and said, "In the future, do not always use the poor monk as a scapegoat." Qin Liuxi laughed sheepishly, "I wouldn’t dare. Well, I won’t disturb the Master’s cultivation any longer; I will take my leave." Master Hui Neng nodded, watching her leave, then looked at the Buddha jar and murmured softly, "From a single thought arises Karmic Fire, blazing fiercely. Not others burning you, but self-ignition. Amitabha Buddha." Qin Liuxi, with her two disciples, hastily left Wuxiang Temple and casually hired a couple of horse carts to head into the city. Chen Pi, with Wan Ce, was managing the shop. During Qin Liuxi’s absence, they had carried out a few deals, all related to selling talisman paper and talisman. There were also several people seeking medical advice referred by Song Ye. However, with Qin Liuxi away, they had to be told to come back later, including Song Ye, who wanted to receive acupuncture alongside his sister but to no avail. Besides that, there was one more. Chen Pi glanced at the small door where the servant was squatting, lips curling slightly, thinking he could indeed wait. Yes, he was the servant who had come with a steward earlier to test the shop’s reality, claiming that the Family Head wanted to seek medical treatment. But with Qin Liuxi not in, he could only endure a long wait. And so, he had been waiting for many days. Wan Ce was engrossed in reading a Medical Classics, as he worked in the shop, he listened to Chen Pi recount lots of Qin Liuxi’s exploits, and even followed him to a burial ground to get a real feel of what ’ghosts howling and wolves wailing’ meant. Setting aside the embarrassment of almost wetting his pants, he did gain some insight and understood what kind of place this shop was. Chen Pi suddenly looked perceptive, ran to the entrance and said, "The Boss has returned." Wan Ce was startled and walked to the shop front as well, looking down the alleyway. There was no one there. But in the next moment, Qin Liuxi walked into view with two children, proceeding at a leisurely pace. Wan Ce was delighted, and upon seeing Teng Zhao, he rushed over and excitedly called out, "Young Master." Teng Zhao frowned, looked at him, and seemed a bit puzzled as to why he was there. Qin Liuxi said, "Wan Ce has been staying at the gatekeeper’s lodge in the residence before. Thinking that he was after all your man, I couldn’t just leave him there, so I had him come to the shop and work with Chen Pi, serving as an assistant in the shop." "Oh," Teng Zhao considered and then replied, "I have joined the Taoist Sect, and no longer need a servant by my side. You should go back and serve my father." Wan Ce’s face suddenly turned white. "Young Master..." "Call me by my Daoist name." Wan Ce’s eyes reddened, and he pursed his lips, "Daoist Xuan Yi." Qin Liuxi let out a smile and said, "It may take some time to get used to the change, calling me master is also fine, either way, you are still my man." Teng Zhao spoke indifferently, "The Taoist Sect has its own rules, and I have already adapted to them." "Young Master, no, little Daoist, I don’t want to go back to serve the lord. I can work in the shop and can also be a little Daoist," said Wan Ce. Teng Zhao furrowed his brow. Qin Liuxi then said, "If he wishes to stay, let him stay. The shop needs manpower too, it’s too much for Chen Pi to handle alone." Teng Zhao looked at Wan Ce and saw the longing in his eyes, and then said, "It’s up to you." When the group arrived at the shop, the servant saw Qin Liuxi and got somewhat excited, "Has the Boss returned?" Qin Liuxi, upon seeing him, raised an eyebrow and said, "Are you here for medical assistance? You may go back and inform your Family Head that I have arrived." The servant’s eyes lit up even more, gave a bow to Qin Liuxi, and hurried away. Chen Pi smiled and said, "That young man has been waiting for some days now. Master, was your trip successful?" "Successful yet not," Qin Liuxi said. "Next, I need to make some Spiritual Talisman Paper. Chen Pi, prepare the materials for me." Chen Pi was taken aback, "Are you going to use it for Si Shanren’s case?" Qin Liuxi nodded, "To cure the curse, it’s a bit risky, so I need to prepare thoroughly." She then looked at the two apprentices and said, "This Spiritual Talisman Paper is not the same as common Yellow paper. It is made with special and rare materials, and the talismans drawn on it will contain more Spiritual Energy and possess greater efficacy. Take the medicine charm, for instance; it’s not just about drawing runes. Even if a witch wants to deceive someone by using talisman water to treat diseases, if she wants to make it effective, she immerses the talisman paper in medicinal herbs, then draws some runes. In this way, even the dissolved talisman will have medicinal properties; it won’t harm or kill, and should it coincidentally match the ailment, it is deemed a ’miracle’ in the eyes of others." Teng Zhao: Is she teaching us how to deceive people? "As your master, I tell you this not to encourage you to deceive, but sometimes, when dealing with stubborn individuals who only believe in the efficacy of talisman water, you may resort to this method," Qin Liuxi said with a cunning smile. "As Taoists, especially from our master’s lineage, we shouldn’t rigidly adhere to immutable rules. Adapting to the actual situation and helping to alleviate the concerns of good people is better, isn’t it?" Wang Chuan clapped his little hands, "Master is so capable." Teng Zhao and Wan Ce: Why do we feel like she’s just making excuses? Qin Liuxi said, "Wang Chuan, go to the Daoist Room for enlightenment. Prepare yourselves, guests have arrived." As soon as her words fell, someone appeared at the entrance of the shop—it was the brother and sister they had briefly encountered before at the Zuixian Building.

Chapter 391 - 388: Master, Are You Quibbling?

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