Chapter 134 Making a Fortune
"I won't sell the donkey; I still need to plow the fields in a few days."
Before long, the third brother returned happily with a big pitchfork.
He looked at Master Zhang with an incredulous smile and eyes full of reverence.
"Master, how did you do that? Why can I see things buried in the haystack?" Sanwa stood excitedly in front of him. "Master, can you teach me?"
Master Zhang shook his head. “These are considered heretical practices. You are meant to study the classics, and I don’t want to mislead anyone.”
Sanwa grabbed his wide Taoist robe. "Taoist Master, then teach me how to make me read books without getting tired of them?"
Master Zhang nodded.
“I can give you two Wenchang talismans,” he said, rummaging through his cloth bag. “But you must understand that success depends on human effort. No matter how favorable the circumstances, you still need to work hard.”
Sanwa nodded vigorously, "Thank you, Daoist Master."
After saying that, he quickly carried the grass into the thatched shed and called out to Song Chunxue, "Mother, I'm going to read!"
Seeing Sanwa so happy was a rare treat, so Song Chunxue decided to treat Master Zhang well.
She cooked a pot of meat and bones, with the ribs and loin bones cut into large pieces, all of which were lean meat.
She also washed pig stomachs and intestines several times with wheat bran and then hoisted them up from the cellar.
She also stir-fried cabbage and glass noodles, mixed wild vegetables with vinegar, and added some minced garlic.
The fourth brother returned from herding sheep and went straight to the kitchen.
"Mom, what delicious food have you made? I can smell it from far away. Do we have some important guests?"
“Last time that Taoist priest Zhang came, he helped us a lot. He’s really a great benefactor to our mother.” As she spoke, Song Chunxue handed him a large bowl of meat. “Take it to the north room, wash your hands and eat.”
The fourth brother, holding a bowl of pork bones stir-fried with soy sauce and scallions, couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
Before long, the food was served, and the Jiang family mother and son sat around the table with the Taoist priest.
"This is such a sumptuous feast, you've gone to so much trouble." Master Zhang looked at the pig's stomach and intestines on the table, and took out a wine gourd from his waist. "You've even brought out these good things, I am extremely grateful."
Song Chunxue smiled and said, "Daoist Master, please don't be so polite. You broke the spell for my eldest son, so you are a great benefactor to us. These things are nothing but a token of our respect, so please don't find them offensive."
The Taoist priest picked up a piece of pork rib and said, "Don't mind, don't mind. You're too hospitable. Eat up."
The fourth and third brothers didn't have time to talk; they were busy gnawing on the big bones, piece after piece.
Song Chunxue loved eating pig's stomach and intestines, but she was afraid that the lard was too greasy, so she ate it with rice flour buns and drank the fermented sour water, enjoying it immensely.
Master Zhang shared many strange and interesting stories.
Only then did they realize that Master Zhang had a legitimate lineage, but he had traveled around for six years and had met many folk masters, learning many incredible things.
If his master were here, he would definitely scold him for being ignorant and incompetent, since many folk sorcerers don't follow many rules.
It is both righteous and evil, making it difficult to judge.
“When I return to the mountain, my master will definitely not want me anymore, so I want to save some money and start my own sect.” As he said this, Master Zhang stroked his goatee.
"But the most difficult thing to master in the world is how to make money. The divination shows that Sister-in-law Song is my benefactor. I have come full circle."
Song Chunxue advised him to drink more water, but he didn't take it to heart.
How could a woman like her possibly be a benefactor to a Taoist priest?
After eating and drinking their fill, Sanwa and Lao Si chased after the Taoist priest for a while to chat about some interesting things.
The Taoist priest had drunk some wine and, after being urged by the fourth brother, took out a few peas and placed them on the table in front of everyone.
They watched in disbelief as the Taoist priest drew on the peas, and then the two peas seemed to come alive, jumping around and fighting.
Song Chunxue's eyes widened. She had lived long enough to hear about many strange and unusual things and had met some unapproachable sorcerers, but she had never seen such a trick in person.
Sanwa and Lao Si also looked like they had seen a ghost, and stood up to get a closer look.
He sighed repeatedly.
"Peas can fight! They're really fighting!"
"Yes, this green pea is stronger than the white pea, and its moves are more ferocious. Good heavens, I've really seen something amazing."
The old Taoist priest crossed his legs, his eyes glazed over.
After being praised by the two children, he became interested and stared at the peas on the table, saying with a smile, "Take off your clothes and beat them."
The two peas had indeed shed their skins, and with their bare, round bellies, they bumped into each other, neither giving way.
Song Chunxue rubbed her eyes, utterly shocked, her eyes fixed on the two peas.
Finally, the two peas ran out of energy, stopped hitting each other, and split in two.
The fourth brother and the third brother urged each other to watch more, so Song Chunxue cleared the dishes and went to the kitchen to wash them.
She felt that this Taoist priest Zhang was somewhat strange.
Never mess with strange people.
Just treat them well. If you offend this kind of person, even a small trick can ruin your family.
Those who are not afraid of being expelled from their sect are not so afraid of karmic retribution.
She had heard before that some people who spoke rudely to those who came to beg for alms would suffer a series of misfortunes within half a month, almost losing their families.
After washing the dishes, Song Chunxue saw that Sanwa and Lao Si were listening intently to the Taoist priest's boasting, and urged them to go to sleep.
The Taoist priest chatted happily with the two children, and then, still feeling a bit unsatisfied, went to sleep in the west room.
In the middle of the night, Song Chunxue heard a soft knocking on the door.
She suddenly sat up on the kang (a heated brick bed).
"who?"
The Taoist priest's voice rang out, "It's me. I have a windfall right in front of me. Do you want it, Sister-in-law Song?"
Unexpected wealth?
Is she destined to strike it rich?
"Knock knock knock".
The person outside knocked gently again, "Put your clothes on, take your shovel, I'll be waiting outside the yard."
The Taoist priest's voice was calm as still water, showing no trace of his previous drunkenness.
After hesitating for a moment, Song Chunxue put on her clothes, quietly took two shovels, and gently closed the courtyard gate.
Master Zhang was bending down to tie up his sleeves.
"Where is the Taoist priest going to make a fortune?"
Song Chunxue lowered her voice and said, "Why did you come looking for me? Daoist Master, you won't harm me, will you?"
"Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who would kill for money. I didn't originally intend to share the loot with anyone, but there are a lot of good things in that tomb. I can't take them all by myself, so I need someone's help."
At this point, Master Zhang pointed to the path ahead, "Let's talk as we walk, without disturbing your eldest son."
Song Chunxue stood still.
“If you don’t believe me, sister-in-law, I can go alone, but the things in the tomb will just go to someone else for nothing.” With that, the Taoist priest turned around and left.
Digging up graves?
Unexpected wealth?
After hesitating for a moment, Song Chunxue's legs moved uncontrollably, and she followed behind the Taoist priest.
"Why did you choose me, Taoist priest, when there are so many people in this manor?"
As they spoke, they began climbing up the steep mountain path in the darkness.
"People die for money, birds die for food. What if I find a greedy person who might kill me when I'm not looking? This Taoist priest never does anything that doesn't make a profit."
"Why does the Taoist priest think I would agree?" Song Chunxue was a little nervous in the night and involuntarily looked around.
"It's fine if you don't agree. I'll dig it up myself, and we can save the rest for next time."
Master Zhang seemed to see through her worries. "Don't worry, although I am greedy for money, I never have lustful thoughts. In my eyes, sister-in-law is just a pitiful person. It doesn't matter whether she is a man or a woman."
"..." That doesn't sound right at all!
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