Chapter 798: A lot of debt is not a burden
"So, Master Mingfu, what exactly is going on?"
Not only him, but also the abbot of Dafu Lingjiu Temple and several senior monks were very curious.
Gong Mengbi made no secret of his identity and said, "I am Gong Mengbi, the fox immortal of Mount Tai's Heavenly Fox Monastery. I was ordered by Mount Tai to investigate the tragic massacre of the Fox Monastery in Haozhou. However, the Lingying Fox King tried to stop me and wanted to kill me to silence me. I battled him in Haozhou and won a small victory, taking away his eyes. I then followed his name and led the investigation to Mount Wutai. Today's mission is to capture the Lingying Fox King. However, I didn't expect the Fox King to achieve the Garuda Dharma Form. He escaped too quickly and I could only destroy the Eight Heavenly Dragon Dharma Forms he set up in Lingying Temple to prevent him from using the incense to harm people again."
He also explained to everyone present the affairs of Tianhu Academy and Huzi Academy - to be honest, Tianhu Academy was not well-known in the world, and even if the name was mentioned, not many people would recognize it, let alone Huzi Academy.
Only then did Zeng Gong and several monks understand the whole story.
Gong Mengbi continued, "Even if you don't ask, I still want to explain it to you. I also want to ask you about the matter of your spiritual fox kings."
Gong Mengbi looked at Zeng Gong.
Zeng Gong then said, "I cultivate in Shimaling. Because I'm well-versed in the art of medicine, people often come to my door, seeking medicine or treatment for chronic illnesses. I met the Spirit Fox King several decades ago. An old fox serving under him was nearing the end of his life, and having barely managed to break through the barriers of cultivation, he damaged his kidneys and suffered terribly. He asked me for medicine to help the old fox pass away peacefully."
"I don't have any friendship with the Fox King Lingying, but I'm a doctor and he's a patient. He came to me for help, so I'll save him if I can."
Gong Mengbi laughed, his tone tinged with sarcasm, and said, "I didn't expect the Fox King Lingying to be so kind-hearted as to consider his old fox."
Mr. Zeng shook his head and said nothing.
"Masters, although Lingying Temple isn't adjacent to Dafu Lingjiu Temple, they are both located in Mount Wutai. Have you heard of its reputation?"
The abbot pondered and said, "I heard from my master that the Lingying Fox King came to Mount Wutai to practice Buddhism over three hundred years ago. Because he practiced Buddhism, he was allowed to build Lingying Temple even though he was a demon. After the Lingying Fox King settled in Mount Wutai, he subdued demons within a thousand miles and restrained them from harming humans. If there are demons causing trouble in the human world, as long as they go to Lingying Temple and ask the Fox King to intervene, they will most likely give him a favor and mediate."
"We don't have a close relationship with Lingying Temple. They're filled with fox spirits and other creatures who practice Buddhism, and they don't normally interact with us. We've lived in peace like this for hundreds of years, and we've never heard of any bad reputation."
Gong Mengbi seemed to be thinking about something, and said, "This old fox really cherishes his feathers."
Several eminent monks also remained silent. Not knowing the full situation, they really could not comment.
Gong Mengbi thanked everyone and apologized, "I came here to capture the Spirit Fox King. I didn't mean to hide anything from you. Please forgive me if I have offended you."
"Mr. Zeng is a kind-hearted doctor. I hope you will forgive me."
The receptionist said, "It is Gong Mingfu who is here to stay. It is not really a lie. My Dafu Lingjiu Temple has opened this door for you. Young Master Mingfu is welcome to stay here, and so is the Immortal Mingfu."
The abbot laughed and said, "That's exactly it."
Zeng Gong's expression was complicated. He waved his hand and said, "You are here to catch the murderer as well."
Gong Mengbi laughed, took out another jade bottle from his sleeve, and said, "I apologize to Mr. Zeng."
"Guizi?"
"Exactly."
Zeng Gong's expression eased and the resentment in his heart disappeared.
After the matter of Dafu Lingjiu Temple was settled, Zeng Gong fulfilled his promise and went down the mountain with Master Yu to treat his mother's illness. Gong Mengbi then said goodbye and returned.
The five ghost gods led the fox demons and monsters who practiced Buddhism back to Dongyang before him, but the first one to return to Dongyang was Gong Mengbi.
On weekdays, Gong Mengbi often splits his spirit into two and looks after the Fox Courtyard in Lanyin Mountain, Dongyang. He does not easily retract his incarnation unless there are important matters that require his full attention.
Dealing with the affairs of Haozhou Fox Courtyard is undoubtedly something that requires one's full attention.
Without waiting for the five ghost gods to return with the fox monks, Gong Mengbi went out on a spiritual journey and went to Tianhuyuan, met Xun Jijiu, and reported the matter of the Lingying Fox King.
Xun Jijiu frowned slightly and said, "If you let him go, I'm afraid he may not survive."
"He used my elixir and planted the Moon God in his eyes. I was just about to use his eyes to see who was behind this. He's a fourth-grade demon king after all, so I'm afraid he won't be so easy to catch."
"To allow such a cultivator to be driven around like this? Fearing them is worse than fearing death." Xun Jijiu frowned and looked at Gong Mengbi, saying, "Mingfu, you must be careful in the future."
Gong Mengbi nodded and said, "It's not that easy to kill me. These people only dare to do some shady things in the dark. Who dares to really show up?"
Xun Jijiu said with relief, "That's exactly what happened. That's why they do things covertly, and we do things openly. We want to show them what a clear plan is."
"You've come just in time. Tomorrow at noon, the Sky Fox Court will hold a meeting. You should also prepare."
"What are you going to do?"
"The more private things are, the more they need to be known to everyone."
"I'm afraid it's not enough."
"What are your thoughts?"
Gong Mengbi narrowed his eyes and said, "The Goddess ordered the establishment of Fox Court. If something happens there, it's only once or twice, but how can it happen a third time? To prevent this, the Heavenly Fox Court must work together and prepare for emergency inspections, just in case."
Xun Jijiu smiled and said, "Good boy, but I need to ask the goddess for her approval on this matter."
Gong Mengbi bowed and said, "Then please ask the chief priest to bother the goddess more."
Gong Mengbi asked about the Huangfu family again, and Xun Jijiu said, "I've talked to Huangfu Dianji about it, and I think there will be a result soon."
When we returned to Lanyin Temple, it was already starry night.
The five ghost gods led the fox monks across mountains and rivers to Lanyin Temple.
The fox monks were worried, but when they arrived at Lanyin Temple, they were first led by Niang to burn incense at the Taishan Niang Temple.
The Taishan Goddess is a solemn figure with a compassionate gaze. Filled with incense, the temple is filled with an atmosphere of tranquility and concentration.
After receiving incense and being led into Lanyin Temple, these fox monks actually felt at ease.
Lanyin Temple was originally a Buddhist temple, but now without monks and pilgrims, it was usually the foxes who cleaned the place. The fox monks first paid homage to the Golden Millet Tathagata, then, led by the abbot, recited several Buddhist scriptures, finally calming their minds.
When Gong Mengbi returned to his spirit form, he saw that everything had been taken care of. Looking at the bustling Lanyin Temple, he felt that there was no need to inquire at the Dafo Temple and Xiufeng Temple.
Although the Fox Courtyard was a borrowed territory from the Buddhist disciples, people have already moved in. If Zhenru comes back in the future, can he still drive all the monks out?
Speaking of Zhenru, it has been many years since he subdued the Rakshasa Demon Mother. Back then, Zhenru said that he was busy with important matters, and no one knows whether he has completed the task now.
Gong Mengbi thought about it, but he couldn't figure out the movements of this Buddhist disciple, so he gave up.
Borrowing half of a temple is the same as borrowing the whole temple. Anyway, too much debt will not burden you.
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