Qin Luo smiled and nodded, "So, His Majesty's thinking was influenced by the academy?"

Chu Peiran shook his head, "His Majesty likes the Grand Preceptor's idea of ​​governing by non-interference and has given important positions to the Directorate of Astronomy. It was only after the Princess took over the reins of government that the status of the Great Xia Academy was elevated."

"Is the Imperial Observatory related to the Supreme Temple?"

"The Imperial Preceptor is the abbot of the Supreme Temple. The Imperial Observatory was established by the Great Xia royal family. His Majesty appointed the Imperial Preceptor to oversee the Imperial Observatory, which houses many cultivators from the Supreme Temple."

"I understand."

As they passed through a remote village, Gui Chen walked to the earthen house at the village entrance and said, "Amitabha, could you please give me a piece of cloth? I only need a very small piece."

"Master, please wait a moment."

The middle-aged woman went back into the house, took out a small piece of cloth, and asked with a smile, "Master, is this cloth alright?"

"Thank you, benefactor!"

"You're welcome."

The middle-aged woman turned and went back into the house.

Chu Peiran chuckled and teased, "Master Guichen, why do you need a piece of cloth instead of food?"

Gui Chen put away the rag and answered truthfully, "This humble monk wants to make a garment for all families. The people who give me this rag are essentially sharing some of their good fortune with me."

"She knew she probably wouldn't give you this piece of cloth."

"This humble monk does not know."

Qin Luo said softly, "This family is blessed; they don't lack this kind of good fortune."

Chu Peiran said with a smile, "Why don't I go and ask her if she would care about this little bit of good fortune?"

"OK."

Gui Chen and Qin Luo nodded.

Chu Peiran walked to the front of the house and said, "Auntie, the rag you gave to the monk is like bestowing a blessing, which will diminish your family's good fortune. I can help you get it back."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged woman was taken aback at first, then shook her head and smiled it off, saying, "Never mind, the blind monk is quite pitiful. I hope my family's good fortune can help him."

"You are indeed a blessed person."

Chu Peiran bowed to her, then caught up with Qin Luo and Gui Chen, laughing loudly, "She is a blessed person."

"Yes."

Gui Chen nodded and smiled lightly.

Qin Luo recalled the two monks he had encountered at Luoxia Peak; they were probably wearing clothes made from scraps of cloth from various families.

Huangye Town.

Qin Luo and his group arrived in the town at dusk. The town was deserted. Gui Chen knocked on the door of a wealthy man's house, and a rough male voice came from inside, "Who is it?"

"This humble monk has returned to the world, intending to beg for alms."

Upon hearing that it was a monk, the middle-aged man in brocade robes opened the door. He saw a tall and strong monk, followed by a young Taoist priest and a refined scholar.

"Master, Taoist priest, please come in." The middle-aged man, seeing that they seemed to be someone important, smiled and extended his hand.

Gui Chen bowed respectfully and said, "Benefactor, this humble monk only needs a piece of cloth to leave. It doesn't need to be big or fancy; a rag will suffice."

The middle-aged man smiled and said warmly, "Master, not to mention a piece of cloth, even a bolt of cloth is no problem, but I have a favor to ask of you."

"What is it, benefactor?"

The middle-aged man couldn't help but sigh, "Our Huangye Town is often plagued by monsters. Please, Master, help us exorcise them!"

"no problem."

Gui Chen nodded without hesitation.

Upon hearing that a monster was causing trouble, Qin Luo and Chu Peiran became interested and exchanged a smile.