Chapter 149: Asking for it
Gong Mengbi couldn't tell whether the celestial dragon that went north in spring and summer and south in autumn and winter was the same one, or whether it was a reincarnation and was reborn every year.
But this is not important. What is important is that as he was promoted to the seventh level, it was like a hardware upgrade, and the Tongtian Method was also updated and became more acumen-oriented.
Observing the appearance of the sky and the dragon in the sky, Gong Mengbi's Eight Wind Mantra changes with the seasons and the nature of the wind.
The winds of the four seasons and eight solar terms have different changes and properties depending on the time of year and the direction of the wind. The spring wind blows from the east and is mild, while the winter wind blows from the north and is harsh and killing.
To use the Eight Wind Mantra effectively is not about having great magical powers or being able to stir up strong winds.
Because human power is limited, but the power of heaven and earth is infinite. Only by understanding the nature of the Eight Winds and the changing nature of the weather, and combining the Eight Winds Mantra with the breath of heaven and earth and the exhalation of the great universe, can one unleash the mysterious and powerful Dao.
It was the Eight Winds Bottle. The Yang Ghost in it was attacked by the Eight Winds, and its physical form disappeared, but its spirit remained. Therefore, Gong Mengbi never dared to open the bottle, for fear that the Yang Ghost would escape and create a blood feud.
Until the fire moved westward and summer turned to autumn, Gong Mengbi, the fox students, and even the two teaching teachers were all anxiously waiting for the inspection of Tianhu Academy.
In early July, Tianhuyuan summoned.
Gong Mengbi's spirit left his body, wearing ninth-grade celestial clothing that could ward off evil and bring good fortune. There seemed to be a hazy moon following behind him, and he was summoned to Tianhu Courtyard.
It was Dr. Huang who had summoned him. Seeing him coming, he was delighted and asked, "Are you ready?"
Gong Mengbi said, "I have tried my best. Whether it succeeds or not, it will be up to the Tianhu Academy to judge."
Dr. Huang smiled and said, "Just do your best."
Dr. Huang took him through the Tianhu Courtyard and finally arrived at the residence of Xun Jijiu.
Two little foxes guarding the gate led them in, and Xun Jijiu was already waiting for him.
After taking a look at Gong Mengbi, Xun Jijiu couldn't help but show a hint of surprise, and even felt it was a little unbelievable.
Xun Jijiu was a highly accomplished Taoist, so he immediately noticed Gong Mengbi's progress in cultivation and asked, "Have you reached the seventh level?"
Gong Mengbi's expression remained unchanged as he said, "With some luck, I was favored by Taiyin and received the good fortune of Emperor Liujiang, and was able to cultivate to the seventh rank."
Xun Jijiu didn't know whether to praise or worry for a moment, so he nodded and praised perfunctorily: "Very good."
Gong Mengbi didn't understand the old fox's perfunctory response, so he could only modestly say, "It's all thanks to the Heavenly Transmission Method taught by the Goddess. Without it, I wouldn't have made such progress."
"The Tongtian Method?" The old fox pondered in his heart, "If it is the Tongtian Method, in the hands of the right person, it can indeed make rapid progress and greatly advance cultivation."
When Xun Jijiu saw that he had the moon sign on his body, he knew that he was practicing moon worship.
Foxes worshipping the moon has been a way of spiritual practice since ancient times, so it's not surprising. But with this phase of the moon, could it be that some immortal from the Moon has reincarnated into this world?
Xun Jijiu didn't understand and thought to himself, "Should I ask the goddess? Or has she already seen through it, and that's why she's so favorable to me?"
After changing his mind, Xun Jijiu's expression softened considerably. He asked, "Do you know why I summoned you?"
Gong Mengbi nodded and said, "When I came here last year, the goddess said she wanted to test the Fox Academy. Now the Fox Academy has been teaching the foxes of Wuning County for a year. I think it's for this matter."
Xun Jijiu nodded and said, "Yes, that's exactly why. The Goddess has ordered an inspection of Fox Court in three days. You can go back and prepare in advance. The Goddess has high hopes for you, and so do I."
Even though Gong Mengbi guessed it, he still gradually became excited. Suppressing his emotions, Gong Mengbi asked, "Is there anything I should pay attention to? So as not to violate taboos."
Xun Jijiu said, "For a deity like the goddess, how can there be any taboos?"
"Prepare well and don't let us down."
Gong Mengbi agreed.
Dr. Huang saw him off. Gong Mengbi asked, "Master, besides the Goddess and the Priest, who else will be coming?"
Dr. Huang said, "I'd like to tell you, but I can't. Otherwise, I'll be accused of cheating and favoritism, which would be self-defeating."
Gong Mengbi understood and said, "That's what the master pointed out."
Dr. Huang said, "Don't worry, just do your best."
Gong Mengbi returned to Fox Courtyard and called Kang Wen, asking him to notify everyone to attend the evening meeting.
Gong Mengbi first went to inform the two gentlemen and asked them whether they were willing to participate in the assessment three days later.
Ning Caichen and Ma Junji had been busy for half a year just for this moment, so how could they not be willing? They had never seen a true immortal or god, and now they had such an opportunity, which they could not ask for.
At night, Gong Mengbi met with Hu Zi in front of the altar and explained the assessment to him in three days.
The fox was in an uproar, both excited and scared.
The foxes were almost in tears as they sobbed, "My telepathy skills are not up to par yet, my magic power is still weak, and my aura isn't pure enough. How can it be so fast? What should I do?"
Seeing their worried expressions, Gong Mengbi smiled and said, "Don't be afraid. There's no need to worry. I've seen how hard you've worked over the past six months. I know some of you aren't as refined in your Taoism, and some aren't as good at the humanities, but you're already doing very well."
"I've watched you study tirelessly day and night, and I can see your progress. Compared to last year, compared to before you enrolled, you've made significant progress. Compared to all the other foxes in the world, you're truly exceptional."
"Don't stress yourself out for the next three days. Rest well. Tomorrow, clean the Fox Courtyard, then get a good night's sleep, bathe, and prepare to welcome the goddess. If you're listless, unkempt, and disheveled, it would be disrespectful to the goddess, and that would be disgraceful."
"Show your fox spirit, do your best and leave the rest to fate. I believe that if you devote yourself to the Tao and have a sincere and kind heart, you will be favored by the goddess."
"Go ahead, get some sleep."
His gentleness, a change from his harshness of recent days, made the foxes cry.
The foxes looked back every three steps, looked at Gong Mengbi's gentle smile, whimpered, and went back into the house.
Kang Wen stood beside Gong Mengbi, feeling uneasy.
Gong Mengbi glanced at her and smiled, "Are you worried too? Don't worry, go ahead."
Kang Wen bowed slightly and retreated.
Kang Wen retreated, but the fox prisoners in prison uniforms knelt down beside the altar and cried, "Master Fox Association, please take us into your bag. We, the sinful foxes, dare not offend the divine power and bring trouble to the Fox Academy's assessment."
Apart from Kang Wen, the most tired people in the Fox Court are these fox prisoners.
In addition to waiting for orders and doing hard labor, they also have to study together.
They were sinful foxes and could not study with other foxes, so they set up a primary school community on their own to take care of and support each other.
Gong Mengbi allowed them to study and let them make meritorious contributions while serving their sentences, which was their hope.
For example, during the Fox Courtyard assessment today, they felt that they were sinful foxes and that if they appeared in the Fox Courtyard, the goddess might not like them, so they asked to be taken into the trap.
This bag was the same black cloth bag that the black-clothed ghost Xuan Dong used to carry them around.
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