Chapter 15 Reward

015 Commendation

Two days later, outside Ping'an Temple.

Xiang Jiannan laughed foolishly along with everyone else. He really didn't expect that there would be a commendation meeting in this dynasty. He was just daydreaming outside the temple when they arrived.

The pig demon was taken out and displayed in the town for two days. The next step was to enter a bigger stage.

First it was exhibited in the county, then in the state, and after three days each, it was finally sent to the prefecture.

There is a permanent agency of the Demon-Suppressing Bureau there, which can be used to solve the final disposal of the pig demon's corpse.

For example, skinning and removing tendons can turn waste into treasure, or leaving them to adults for research. After all, wild boars are still pigs, and there will always be use value in taking them apart and crushing them.

"If all the cultivators in the world could be like you, my Great Zhou would surely be peaceful and harmonious."

After the pleasantries were exchanged, Pei Dafa's superior actually wanted to hold Gao Yuan's hand while speaking.

At such a moment to show off one's image, it always felt like something was missing if they didn't hold hands. It was a pity that the old Taoist priest was holding his whisk all the time and failed after several attempts. The young Taoist priest next to him was even more excessive. He simply put his hands into his sleeves, laughed dryly, and acted as if he didn't recognize anyone.

No wonder both the master and the disciple are in such a miserable state.

Not on the road at all.

Pei Dafa's superior is the county magistrate of the county to which Ping'an Town belongs. His surname is Lin, and his given name is Zhen. He is famous for his steady actions. The dynasty that Xiang Jiannan is currently living in is called Da Zhou, which is completely different from the one in his original world.

The administrative divisions alone were made much earlier.

"Your Excellency is absolutely right."

Pei Dafa wished he could lend his hand to the county magistrate, and he knew that he would be criticized later.

It was supposed to be a beautiful scene of cordial conversation between officials and the public, but it was made a little awkward by the Taoist priest and his companions. I had already reminded them before the county magistrate came, but unfortunately these master and disciple still didn't know how to read the magistrate's instructions.

The old man just stared at the pile of silver on the tray. The young one didn't say anything. The more he looked at the young Taoist priest, the more he looked like an immortal.

"Bring the food up."

Having noticed Gao Yu's fascinated look, County Magistrate Lin would not disappoint him. Ping'an Town has been in the limelight these days, and people from neighboring counties and cities keep coming to see the pigs. At this moment, a large group of people are surrounding the Taoist temple and watching. Compared with verbal praise, silver is more direct.

See? This is the attitude of our Great Zhou Kingdom towards sneaky ghosts and evil spirits. Anyone who dares to disturb people's livelihood can be killed. As long as they survive, there will be a reward.

The prerequisite is to leave a complete corpse like the pig demon. Lin Zhen will not recognize it even if it is broken into pieces.

It is said that there are many people with profound magical powers in our Great Zhou. In addition to those who serve the court, there are actually many idle practitioners. However, most of them ignore the people's livelihood and are devoted to practicing. Occasionally, they will make a move, but they will charge money, and the price is often not cheap. The deeds of Master Gao Yuan and his apprentice must be vigorously publicized. As two religions, the one that is opposed to Taoism is less meaningful.

It’s not that we won’t cross, it’s just that we are selective.

How could a country possibly keep up with the demand for manpower? If it had enough manpower, the Chen family's affairs would not have been delayed for so many days. The Demon-Suppressing Division has no permanent agency in the county. Once it encounters something that ordinary people cannot solve, it can only report it according to the regulations and wait.

He expected a group of yamen runners to solve the problem. County Magistrate Lin did not have such appeal and was just going through the motions.

"I really don't deserve this, old Taoist."

Although he said he felt guilty, his hands were not idle. When the two silver pieces were placed in front of him, Gao Yu Anle couldn't close his mouth. He finally reached out to take the tray, and then wanted to pour it into his arms. This action, without even a word of thanks, made Pei Da next to him very angry.

He immediately coughed to remind him to pay attention to the occasion.

With so much silver, you don't have to worry about getting your robe torn. Just hold it honestly and no one will rob you.

"I was so happy that I forgot a little."

Being pulled back to reality by Pei Dafa, Gao Yuan actually didn't think he did anything wrong. He just didn't want to make things difficult for him, so he asked Ping to keep waiting for the silver. Practicing Taoism requires looking directly into one's heart, and what he is thinking about now is to quickly collect the silver, that's all.

"My Lord, you have been worried recently. Why don't you take this opportunity to ask the Taoist priest for guidance today?"

Seeing that both sides would become awkward if they continued talking, the master beside Lin Zhen spoke while the atmosphere was still warm.

This is why the county magistrate personally visited Ping'an Temple today. In the past, commendations could be given with just a written document.

If he hadn't heard that a Taoist priest who could subdue demons and monsters had appeared in Ping'an Town, he and the county magistrate would not have come all the way here.

If they really subdued the pig demon, then what the county magistrate encountered would definitely be interesting.

"Master Guo, please don't mention it again. Today, you and I are here only for official business. I, Lin, am not in a position to disturb the Taoist master's meditation with my personal affairs."

While talking, Lin Zhen quietly observed Gao Yuan's reaction, as if he was blaming Master Guo for being too talkative:

"Even if the Taoist priest agrees, I will never agree!"

I'd better run away quickly.

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Seeing County Magistrate Lin and Lawyer Guo singing the same tune, Xiang Jiannan's first thought was to escape.

This guy with a moustache looks fake to me, Xiang Jiannan. Anyone who needs a Taoist priest to give him advice will surely suffer bad luck in this dynasty.

I have just begun to see the signs of becoming a strong person, and I don't want to get involved in so many right and wrongs.

After two days of thinking, Xiang Jiannan studied the bagua all night long and finally came to the conclusion that it could help him become stronger. As for how to become stronger, it would probably be the same as what happened that night with the pig demon.

Separate a drop of water from the waterline, and then let yourself gain insights afterwards.

As for when the gossip will appear again and when the water drops will flow out, I have no idea now.

Initial judgments are needed in emergency situations, but the question is whether such judgments are reliable. What if they don’t work? Based on the current situation, further observation is needed.

I also discovered one thing these two days. After the pig demon incident, I could actually read the scriptures in the Taoist temple. Every time I read them, I would feel my body getting extremely hot, as if I was baptized by fire from top to bottom.

This feeling also varies from time to time. After reading the same scripture many times, the feeling of heat will gradually decrease.

"Disciple, come here."

Always paying attention to the movements of his apprentice, Gao Yuan did not rush to reply when he found out that Xiang Jiannan wanted to slip away. After turning around to stop his apprentice's improper thoughts, he smiled and said to Lin Zhen and Master Guo:

"If you have anything to say, let's go to the Taoist temple to discuss it. I, the Taoist priest, happen to be free these two days."

This is what a Taoist priest should say!

Xiang Jiannan reluctantly returned to his master. He felt that the old Taoist priest was going to give him another job. The incense at Ping'an Temple was so popular these days, and he would feel guilty if he said it was okay.

There were only two of us, and one of them was being ordered around.

While everyone in Ping'an Town was in high spirits, about three hundred miles northwest of the town.

After swallowing a bright red pill, a somewhat haggard old man ordered his subordinates: "The old pig is dead, so you need to be more restrained over there!"

(End of this chapter)