Chapter 761: Peaceful Peace
Miao Hu would know what must have happened last night, but he had slept all night and knew nothing, so he could only say: "My Taoism is shallow, I am afraid that the Taoist priest has asked the wrong person."
Miao Fox has reached the ninth level of Taoism, but he can't even fold his tail tightly, so of course it's not him.
Taoist Hou pleaded, "Zhang Chengzu originally had no affinity with otherworldly cultivation, but now he's entering the Dao through the Fox Book. The further he's distanced himself from mortal cultivation, the closer he's become to the cultivation of spirits and gods. I know it was because of the Fox Book incident that he offended the Fox Court and the Fox Society, and thus, was punished by the Heavenly Fox Court. The City God is willing to handle this impartially, and I, the Taoist, am also willing to make amends for this matter. I only ask for the Fox Society's forgiveness and mediation."
Miao Huhui then completely understood why Gong Mengbi asked him to come.
Everything started with Zhang Chengzu's seizure of the fox book. The most directly related thing was Zhang Chengzu and the Miao Fox Society.
Miao Huhui is the person involved, and Shao Huzheng and Gong Huzheng are here to support him.
Gong Mengbi asked him to come, but did not give him any instructions. It was obvious that he wanted him, the victim, to make his own decision. No matter what his idea was, Gong Mengbi would support him.
Given the fox's nature, it would naturally want to settle the matter peacefully and then take the opportunity to extort a large sum of compensation.
But the City God was arrogant at first but respectful later, while Taoist Hou avoided the important issues and focused on the trivial ones. The more they acted kindly, the more uncomfortable the Miao Hu Society became.
Hu Zi was frightened by the incident of the Fox Book, leaving him in a state of turmoil and anxiety. He campaigned extensively to retrieve the book, but his efforts were repeatedly frustrated. He sought the help of the veteran Shao Hu Zheng, but he sustained a cut on his arm that never healed. He went to the City God Temple to burn incense and file a complaint, but was instead ridiculed and kicked out.
If it weren't for Gong Mengbi's extraordinary powers, who was able to turn the situation around in just one night, he would have been helpless. He had spent half his life trying to educate the wild fox, but who knew that an unexpected disaster would almost destroy all his efforts.
The City God and Hou Laodao had expectant and flattering smiles on their faces, and Miao Hu would really want to yell at them, make a big fuss, and even slap the City God and Hou Laodao in the face.
But he had to consider his future life in Xia Pi, and he was unwilling to waste too much of Gong Mengbi's favor. He also knew that no matter how much he shouted at this moment, they would not take him seriously.
They are not apologizing because they know they have done something wrong, but they are being humble because they accidentally offended someone they don't want to offend.
How could this wild fox of his really catch their eye? What they saw was not the Miao Fox Association, but Gong Mengbi standing behind the Miao Fox Association - even though they had never even seen Gong Mengbi.
Miao Hu would swallow the resentment and anger in his heart, but a smile appeared on his face, and he said, "I see."
"This matter all began with Zhang Chengzu, and it should end with him. If the City God handles this matter impartially, and Master Zhang returns the Fox Book, I will petition the elders to make peace."
Taoist Priest Hou and the City God finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Thank you, Miao Fox Association."
The two of them personally escorted the Miao Hu Hui out the door. After they were far away, Taoist Master Hou and the City God exchanged a glance and said, "It's truly a blessing that this matter could be resolved in this way."
The City God said, "Zhang Chengzu must become your disciple and use your teachings to cleanse the evil in his heart. Only then can we escape sooner."
Taoist Hou sighed and said, "If I hadn't agreed to Xinjue's plan to use the fox book to enlighten Zhang Chengzu, nothing would have happened today."
"Where's Xinjue? Why don't you see him?"
"He played chess with me yesterday at Tiger Mountain. On the way, someone captured his soul in a dream. When he woke up, he hurried away. I think it was the master from the Sky Fox Court who did it. But this old man ran away without saying a word."
The City God shook his head and said, "Forget it. He always comes and goes in a hurry. Don't worry about him."
Taoist Hou said, "Let Zhang Chengzu return the fox book first and take care of the most important things before we talk about it."
The City God asked, "Now?"
Taoist Hou looked distraught and said, "I'm always uneasy and feel like things are changing."
The City God said, "Then it will be as you say."
The City God immediately sent the left and right Yin gods to capture the soul. Although it was broad daylight, the left and right Yin gods were both judges of the Yin and Yang Department and were capable of using the magic in broad daylight.
However, the ghost spirits left in a hurry, and then came back in a hurry, reporting loudly: "Master, Zhang Chengzu went to Jingta Temple and is not at home."
"What was he doing at Jingta Temple? Why didn't the little ghost on duty at the Zhang family come to report?"
"Master, I haven't seen the little ghost on duty at the Zhang family."
"It's bad!" The City God's eyelids twitched, his face suddenly darkened, and then he looked at Taoist Hou.
Taoist Hou's blood boiled. He pinched his fingers and then shouted angrily, "We have been planning for years. What on earth does this old villain Xinjue want to do?"
"I'll go to Jingta Temple first, and you'll follow!" As he spoke, Taoist Hou stirred up the wind and clouds and flew away as a rainbow.
Miao Huhui was still on the way back to Chengyang Village, but Zhang Chengzu had already arrived at Jingta Temple.
Not only did he want to come, but his five good friends who were practicing in the wrong way also visited Zhang's house early in the morning. They pulled him out of his house as if they were going out for a trip, and urged him to go to Jingta Temple to retrieve the Fox Book.
So the six young men went to Jingta Temple again, but were stopped outside the temple.
The monks stood in front of the door, one on each side, and said, "You are not welcome here. Please go back."
Zhang Chengzu stepped forward and said, "Please report to Master Shangyi that I am here to apologize."
The remaining young men were originally very courageous and wanted to argue, but the majestic look of the monk guarding the gate frightened them and weakened their spirit. Instead, they huddled behind Zhang Chengzu like quails.
"The abbot has ordered that you are not allowed to disturb Master Shangyi."
Zhang Chengzu said, "Please tell Master Shangyi that he asked me a question yesterday, and I have come to understand. I have come to apologize and seek his advice."
The monk originally ignored it, but since it was related to Master Shangyi himself, he still sent someone to ask.
Soon, an attendant monk came over and said, "Master Zhang, please follow me."
The young men were about to follow in together, but were stopped by the attendant monk: "Master Shangyi only said he wanted to see Master Zhang, not you."
These people were stopped outside the door again.
The monk who was accompanying Zhang Chengzu brought him to Master Shangyi's monastery, but did not follow him in. Instead, he said, "Master Shangyi is waiting for you."
Zhang Chengzu pushed the door open and saw Master Shangyi and an old man in brocade robes sitting opposite each other at a desk.
Master Shangyi looked at Zhang Chengzu with a somewhat sorrowful expression and asked, "Master Zhang, have you figured it out?"
Zhang Chengzu stepped forward to greet him and said, "I've figured it out. Without a good beginning, there can be no good ending. If it's not fate, forcing it will only hurt both others and yourself."
Master Shangyi showed a look of relief and said, "I hope Master Zhang can remember that cultivation begins with a righteous heart."
Just as Zhang Chengzu was about to express his gratitude, he heard a cold snort, saying, "What kind of righteous heart are you talking about?"
The old man turned around, an inexplicable look on his dignified face. "To rectify one's mind is simply to realize one's true nature. All causes and conditions are burdens."
The old man slowly stood up. Although he was not tall, he cast a huge shadow in front of Zhang Chengzu, which made him feel afraid.
"If you are committed to cultivation, then cultivation is your righteous mind. If you give up cultivation just because someone else criticizes you, can that still be considered righteousness?"
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