Chapter 420: The Holy Mother and the Little Daughter Qiong Niang
The great immortal Jin Ting saw clearly that he had bought the Buyu Flag.
This three thousand year old turtle is doing quite well in the business of reselling, and he is really good at enriching himself at the expense of the public interest. I just don't know whether the God of Taihu Lake is aware of it or turns a blind eye to it.
The White Elephant Dragon came to deliver the invitation on behalf of King Shicheng.
King Shicheng is going to hold a Mid-Autumn Festival Dharma Assembly and invite all the virtuous people to preach the sutras and talk about Zen, and worship the birthday of Moonlight Bodhisattva.
Jin Ting Daxian had agreed before, so naturally he would not refuse now.
Bai Xianglong said, "The King of Shicheng has profound Buddhist teachings and has invited many virtuous people. I heard that the Holy Mother of Shangfang Mountain will also come to listen to his meditation. I'm afraid it will be very lively then."
It would have been fine if I hadn't heard of her, but after hearing about the name of the Holy Mother of Shangfang Mountain, I had to go there.
It is hard to believe that this legendary mother of the Five Gods was able to raise five sons with extraordinary powers without any special abilities.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon.
Xiufeng Temple is filled with the burning of incense during the day, with believers coming and going to worship the Buddhas. The aroma is lingering in the air, and the entire temple is immersed in a festive atmosphere.
At night, ordinary people go home to reunite with their families and celebrate the festival together, and Xiufeng Temple becomes a gathering place for fellow believers.
King Shicheng was kind and generous, and had already prepared fruits and vegetables to entertain his fellow Taoists in the courtyard of Xiufeng Temple.
Jin Ting Daxian arrived early, so he chose a seat in a corner and sat quietly, slowly observing his fellow Taoists coming and going.
Unlike the mixed crowd of demons and monsters that had come to celebrate the old monk's birthday, most of those who came to today's Dharma Assembly were genuine practitioners of the Dao. A few were humans, but most were demons, all of whom had connections with the Stone City King.
The Three Thousand Years Old arrived later than the Great Immortal Jin Ting, and since then he has seen the Great Immortal Jin Ting and the evildoers standing behind him.
The old turtle had to force a smile as he stepped forward to greet the Immortal Jin Ting, saying, "It's been a while since we last met. You're still as graceful as ever, Immortal."
The Immortal Jin Ting invited San Qian Sui to sit next to him. San Qian Sui's face turned bitter, but when he saw the Thunder Officer staring at him covetously behind the Immortal, he forced a smile and sat next to the Immortal.
The King of Shicheng wanted to invite the two masters to the front, but the Immortal Jinting did not want to join in the fun. He said, "We are just here to support you. If you want to spread the Dharma, you should invite them to the front."
King Shicheng was stunned for a moment, wondering when this old tortoise had changed his temper and become so reserved. He could only say, "I am sorry to have neglected you two."
King Shicheng ordered the monk in charge of reception to serve carefully and ensure that the two tables were well supplied with food and drink.
The King of Shicheng went to greet the guests, and the Three Thousand Years Old was on pins and needles. It was not until the White Elephant Dragon came to the rescue and sat next to the Three Thousand Years Old that the atmosphere gradually eased.
Three Thousand Years Old is an old turtle who has lived for many years. He knows many secrets and can explain the ins and outs of everything.
Although his eyesight was blurry due to his old age, he was somehow able to keep his eyesight and head clear in front of the Immortal Jin Ting. He answered every question without making excuses.
When asked about the recent situation of the Water Palace, the old turtle said, "I am now unemployed and have been busy all my life. It is time for me to take a break. I am not very familiar with the situation of the Water Palace."
"Speaking of which, on festive occasions like today, the Golden Dragon King often hosts banquets for his ministers and summons my master to attend. I was fortunate enough to accompany my master to a banquet at the Yangtze River Dragon Palace; that was truly magnificent."
The Three Thousand Years Old Man's explanation was very logical, and the Immortal Jin Ting and the White Elephant Dragon were also satisfied.
Only the Thunder Officer was sitting at the table, his eyes always lingering on the old turtle's neck, making the old man break out in a cold sweat.
As he was speaking, he heard two voices in the distance, one gruff and the other shrill, both full of humor and flattery.
"Grandma, lift your feet and be careful with the steps."
"Girl, help grandma."
"Lord Shicheng, my grandmother is here, why aren't you coming to greet her?"
A tall and burly young man and a slender young man escorted two women on the left and right into Xiufeng Temple.
The Immortal Jin Ting raised his brows, revealing a look that seemed to be a smile.
Bai Xianglong looked up and said, "It's the Holy Mother of Shangfang Mountain who has arrived."
The two women who came in, one was young and beautiful, with a slender waist, but her face showed a bit of embarrassment and awkwardness, obviously unable to bear the eagerness of the two young men.
The other one, on the other hand, was old and frail, with a peaceful face and a chuckle on his face. He seemed very satisfied with the two young men.
The King of Shicheng had already gone to greet her and said, "The Holy Mother has come to us with great honours. We are sorry for not coming from afar to welcome her."
The Holy Mother above waved her hand and said, "No need to be so polite."
King Shicheng ushered the four into the temple and said, "Last time on my birthday, I was deeply grateful to the Holy Mother for her concern."
The Holy Mother said, "Master, your Dharma is profound. I have listened to a few things, which is enough. What is the point of this humble gift?"
Before she sat down, the two young men had already stepped forward, covered the stool with a layer of fine velvet, wiped the table again with their sleeves, and then helped the old lady to sit down.
"Grandma, please sit down."
After helping the old lady to sit down, he hurried to help the girl to sit down. When the girl scolded him, he shrank his neck, but didn't take it seriously and continued to run around with a smile on his face.
The Immortal Jin Ting glanced sideways and asked, "Is that the Holy Mother above?"
Bai Xianglong said, "Yes, that is the Holy Mother. The Holy Mother has a gentle temperament and is fond of Buddhism. If you can catch her eye, you will benefit endlessly."
Jin Ting Daxian jokingly said, "You're enjoying endless benefits, why don't you try to get close to him?"
Three Thousand Years Old laughed and said, "How could he have the guts? The Holy Mother of Heaven has a kind heart, but she also has five sons who are not to be trifled with. It's fine if he acts cute in front of us, but if he tries to coax himself into the presence of the Holy Mother, I'm afraid he'll be skinned alive and used as a cushion for no apparent reason."
Bai Xianglong hurriedly said, "Go away, old Prime Minister, how can you ruin my reputation like this?"
The Immortal Jin Ting asked, "Who is that girl?"
Bai Xianglong shook his head and said, "I'm not sure about that. Whenever the Holy Mother came out, this girl was always with her. Maybe she's a maid?"
Three Thousand Years Old shook his head and said, "No, I do recognize her. She is the Virgin Mary's youngest daughter, Qiong Niang."
Bai Xianglong was surprised and asked, "The Holy Mother has a daughter? Isn't that the sister of the Five-Directions God?"
Bai Xianglong's thoughts became more active, and he said, "I wonder what kind of person can marry the daughter of the Holy Mother and become the brother-in-law of the Five-Directions God."
Three Thousand Years Old said, "Don't even think about it. Over the years, I've seen the Holy Mother more often than I've seen Lady Qiong. If you want to hook up with her, you have to go to the top of the mountain."
The White Elephant Dragon shuddered and suppressed his lust.
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