Chapter 743: Establishing Discipline
"Thanks to Mr. Qing, I was able to subdue those three sorcerers who controlled the little ghosts. Otherwise, they would have been so numerous and powerful, and I wouldn't have been able to come back alive if we were attacked from both sides."
Gong Mengbi looked at Mr. Qing with a smile and said, "Is that so, Mr. Qing?"
Mr. Qing smiled and rejected Sun Wenyuan's thanks, saying, "Those three little thieves broke the taboo of peeping into ghosts and gods, and were also guilty of harboring evil spirits. That's why I punished them by taking away their eyes and getting rid of the evil spirits they harbored."
Gong Mengbi said with a hint of meaning: "You heard it, it was those three little thieves who brought about their own destruction, not helping you."
Sun Wenyuan was not a stupid person, he was just a little indecisive. With just a little guidance from Gong Mengbi, he understood immediately.
But he still didn't quite understand, but he didn't dare to ask Gong Mengbi, so he had to keep the doubts in his heart and wait to ask Kang Wen for answers.
Gong Mengbi instructed, "You have obtained my method for controlling ghosts and spirits. While this isn't a secret, nor can it be considered my unique Taoist teaching, it is nonetheless a method I've acquired through my practice. I have a few words of advice for you."
He turned to Kang Wen and said, "You should also remember this: if there are foxes from the wild who come to ask for the method to control ghosts in the future, whoever receives this method must follow this warning."
He used the word "caution" to describe it, and Kang Wen and Sun Wenyuan both took it in stride, nodding in agreement, not daring to be disrespectful.
"I teach you two methods for subduing ghosts. The first uses the Taiyin as a mirror to subdue evil spirits and demons. This follows the principles of the Taiyin, invokes the twelve moon gods, and worships the Taiyin Emperor. This method can only be used to subdue evil spirits and demons. Anyone who uses this method must be upright and not abuse the law for personal gain."
"The first method uses Mount Tai as a talisman to subdue evil spirits. It follows the laws of Mount Tai, invokes the true god of the Yue Mansion, and worships the Lord of Mount Tai. This recipe is a way to reach the underworld. Anyone who uses it must abide by the laws of the underworld and must not use it to commit evil. It's especially taboo to use it on the living."
"Have you remembered everything?"
Kang Wen and Sun Wenyuan bowed and said, "I'll take note of this. Thank you for your teachings, Master."
Gong Mengbi was not worried about the two of them. They were both good kids and would not abuse magic.
These two commandments were passed down just in case.
The Taiyin Mirror is a name recorded in the Yin Palace's Death Register, where the Taiyin Emperor decrees the punishment. If anyone who uses this magic is not upright themselves, they will also be recorded in the Yin Palace's Death Register. When the Taiyin Emperor's spirit arrives, the punishment will be increased or decreased accordingly. If one's conduct is not upright, the one who uses this magic will suffer.
Mount Tai is used to suppress ghosts by using the Yue Mansion to capture evil spirits. It controls ghosts but not gods. If one uses the law to do evil, and the evil spirits are captured and found to be innocent souls, then the person who borrowed the law will not be able to escape responsibility.
Abusing magic is a big taboo, and using supernatural powers recklessly will often lead to disaster.
The root cause of this is difficult to explain, and it is often expressed in the form of precepts. Gong Mengbi, in accordance with tradition, established precepts in the two methods he passed down for controlling ghosts and gods.
He took a sip of the cold tea and was so bitter that Sun Wenyuan grimaced and Kang Wen's eyelids twitched.
"Don't like it? This is the Gaolu leaf Xiao Qi gave me. It's said to clear heat and quench thirst, and is a great summer drink. It's a bit bitter at first, but you'll get used to it after a few times. If you're not used to it, forget it."
As expected, Sun Wenyuan and Kang Wen never touched it again. Compared to this useless Gaolu leaf, hawthorn drink and black plum drink were more suitable for them.
Gong Mengbi stood up regretfully and said, "Since you are not used to drinking tea, let's get down to business first."
Sun Wenyuan became excited.
Gong Mengbi first returned to the fox house, and after a while, he held a silk painting tied with a roll of red silk in his hands.
When Sun Wenyuan looked at the silk painting in Gong Mengbi's hand, he knew that it was the holy image of the goddess.
Gong Mengbi took them back to the altar, placed the silk painting in front of the statue of Mount Tai, and then lit the spiritual incense and asked Sun Wenyuan to go and pray.
Sun Wenyuan did as he was told and prayed in front of the statue of the Goddess. He would worship the Goddess in Shiqiao Township, spread the Dharma, establish faith, and protect the area.
The aroma in the stove swirled, circled on the silk painting, and then went straight into the sky.
Gong Mengbi held up the silk painting and said, "The holy image is here. You must obey the holy teachings of the Empress and not neglect them."
Sun Wenyuan took the silk painting, placed it in a brocade box with great care, and thanked Gong Mengbi.
Gong Mengbi encouraged him, "There are always outstanding people among the common people, Wenyuan, keep your mind focused and work hard, and you will achieve success."
Sun Wenyuan nodded. He didn't look young, but he lacked the frivolousness and levity of many young people.
Kang Wen then took him down the mountain.
The mountain mist was almost invisible under the scorching sun, but the lush trees covered everything tightly.
Sun Wenyuan only then asked his doubts, "Master hopes that we will take root in the countryside, but it seems that he doesn't want Fox Court to have too much to do with us?"
Kang Wen stopped and looked up at the deep sky that shone through the trees above him. He asked, "I had the same doubt before. Even the insignificant power in the grass and fields, when accumulated over the years, cannot be underestimated."
"But last time, when Master Gong was invited by the gods to ascend to the Nine Heavens and quell the storm, I understood. Master doesn't really have any expectations of us. With his abilities, whether he wants to accept disciples, build temples, or preach, even if it's an outlier who has achieved enlightenment, there are still many people who will give him face."
"So we don't have to think about him, we just have to think about ourselves."
"Using the Fox Courtyard as a medium, we can gather the power of all the wild foxes, but what kind of situation will that be? How can we deal with the various schemes and calculations among these foxes? If we arouse fear and criticism, can we really protect our family property?"
"As long as the Master is here, I never worry. But if the Master were to be ranked among the immortals, who could shoulder such a heavy responsibility? So there's no need to think too much, or even consider others. Just be a humble fox, settle down and establish your own destiny."
Sun Wenyuan was an honest man, but he knew that among foxes, there were few honest gentlemen. So he sighed and said, "I understand."
Kang Wen walked him to the foot of the mountain, but didn't follow him down. He simply said with blessing, "Wenyuan, I've always believed in you. Congratulations on having your own business now. Don't forget your old friend in the future, and go out more often when you have free time."
She stood in the woods and waved her hand, like the charming ripples rising from the submerged jade of Fox Hill.
Sun Wenyuan waved his hand, then turned around and strode forward, leaving Fox Hill.
In the fox house, Mr. Qing imitated their conversation to Gong Mengbi vividly.
Gong Mengbi laughed and said, "If you have nothing to do in the future, you can go and do ventriloquism."
Mr. Qing said, "I didn't mean to follow them. I was just patrolling the woods when they mentioned the Lord, and that's when I heard them."
"This is not Lao Qing's fault, it's because the master's practice has improved again."
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