Chapter 824: Old Ghosts and Old Gods
Poor mother, Gong Mengbi is standing in the void. Although he is in Wuning, he cannot stay for her for long due to his busy schedule. He can only give her some hints.
Mrs. Shen knelt before the holy image for a long time before returning to the couch to take a light nap.
But this time, it was as peaceful as a dream, without the light sleep that easily startles me.
In the dream, there was a red robe swaying like fire, and the fairy's feathered robe was flying in the air, falling in front of the small building in the East Garden like a fire meteor.
The waning moon was sharp as a hook, but the immortal had a kind expression and whispered comfortingly, "Don't worry, Madam Shen. The two boys are safe and will see you soon."
It was a cold night with strong winds and heavy frost, and the bright stars and the moon were dim and dim, but Mrs. Shen slept peacefully all night.
Gong Mengbi just flew over Wu Ning and felt many thoughts floating around, causing even ghosts and gods to be disturbed.
The Wuning County City God Temple was ablaze with divine light, and the ghosts patrolling at night also appeared frequently.
The end of the year marks the time to bid farewell to the old and usher in the new, and grand festivals and rituals all serve as ceremonial rituals. Old things, old thoughts, old ghosts, and old spirits will always struggle to avoid being swept away.
Whether human or God, they must show their divine power and stride forward.
Gong Mengbi concentrated his mind in the Shouyue Tower on Wuhuan Peak, simply walking on the moon. Before long, the alcohol had completely dissipated. In his current state, it was easy to sober up, but difficult to get drunk.
In the past, I probably wouldn't drink too much, but now I can get tipsy for a while, which is already some progress.
The reason why he did not stay in Wu Ning was because he had already been prayed for with burning incense during the New Year's banquet, asking him to help solve his problems.
He knew where the incense burning and prayer came from. Even though it was not urgent, he couldn't delay it.
He closed his eyes, and his spirit followed the incense and then attached itself to a Taoist temple.
He stood in a side hall where a wooden statue of the Goddess of Mount Tai was enshrined. Next to it was a statue of a fox god with a fox amulet hanging on it.
Gong Mengbi shook his head and thought to himself, "This old wizard is really cunning."
He bowed to the wooden statue of the goddess, then left the temple and arrived at the courtyard. He saw a bright divine light in the main hall, like a pure yang sun, with extraordinary spiritual responses.
Gong Mengbi entered the main hall covered with incense from the Taoist temple and bowed before the statue of Emperor Fuyou.
The Emperor never showed up, but his spirit accepted Gong Mengbi and did not suppress this little spirit as a demon.
When I left the main hall, I saw the old wizard and two young wizards snoring loudly, one after another.
Gong Mengbi shook his head, then stretched out his hand and waved towards the waning moon in the sky. Then he saw the moonlight pouring down, weaving a dream.
The jade buildings and the tender osmanthus flowers, the flying snow is like jade chips, reflecting layers of fireflies in the moonlight.
Gong Mengbi was brewing tea in the pavilion. The fragrance of the tea made people feel dazed and attracted the spirit of the old wizard.
The old monk saw the moon in his dream, and saw a red-robed immortal in the frosty courtyard making tea for him. When he got closer, he recognized that it was his old friend, Meng Bi of Tianhu Palace.
They are also the ones who burn incense, pray and make wishes today.
Gong Mengbi spoke frankly, saying, "Today I was attending a banquet hosted by the Goddess at Mount Tai. There were many things going on during the banquet, so I couldn't leave without permission. I was unable to respond in time, so I hope the old master will forgive me."
Master Liu was shocked by this mysterious scene. When he heard Gong Mengbi speak, he became nervous and embarrassed.
Gong Mengbi extended his hand to invite him to sit down. He leaned half his buttocks against the seat, hesitant and afraid to speak, saying, "Sorry to bother the Celestial Fox Immortal. If it weren't for an emergency, I really wouldn't dare to bother you..."
Gong Mengbi laughed and said, "Master, we are old friends. Why are you being so polite? If it weren't for your help that day, I'm afraid I would have died in Zhenshan. Come, have a cup of tea."
Gong Mengbi poured him tea, and the jade dew poured out from the pot, reflecting the light of the full moon in the teacup.
Master Liu looked up at the waning moon in the sky, then at the full moon in the cup, and his amazement could not stop.
He took the teacup and took the tea from his lips. The tea went down along the tip of his tongue and between his teeth, warming his stomach and intestines, as well as his limbs and bones, giving him energy and vitality.
He was startled and couldn't take his eyes off the teapot.
Gong Mengbi said: "One cup can relieve fatigue, and so can a pot. Drinking more will only make you full."
Having said that, he knew that he would not give up unless he tried, so he poured him another cup of tea.
Master Liu drank it and found that it was just tea, and he felt relieved.
After warming his stomach and mind, Master Liu's fear disappeared, and he began to talk about the purpose of burning incense and praying for Gong Mengbi.
"In previous years, at this time of year, the City God would guard the place and the gods would perform rituals, sweeping away filth and eradicating corruption. This year, however, there's no City God taking charge, and with the New Year's holiday, people's hearts are unsettled, causing unrest among the gods and spirits, and already many storms have occurred."
"The monks and Taoist priests from the temple have all come down the mountain for night patrol. I, the old Taoist, have been on duty for several days. Today I finally have time to breathe and have a good night's rest."
"I'm here to ask you if you have any ideas for resolving this difficult situation."
Gong Mengbi was puzzled and asked, "The old City God has been executed for a long time. Hasn't the new City God taken office yet?"
Master Liu sighed and said, "He came and went again. I heard from Taoist Tiezhu that the new City God started his three major tragedies, and the first one was against King Wu. He appeared in a dream at night and angrily accused King Wu of being disloyal, unrighteous, unfilial, and unkind. He urged him to bind himself and go to the imperial capital to apologize. Perhaps he could gain the emperor's mercy and leave some of his descendants alive in the world."
Gong Mengbi understood.
"I don't know who sent this wicked City God. Since he's in Gusu, and under the rule of King Wu, he's daring to say such things. He's asking for his life. The next day, King Wu ordered the temple priests to be tied up and the City God's statue to be smashed."
"The City God came again at night to question him, but the King of Wu personally wrote a letter of accusation, condemning him as a wicked demon who disrespected the will of heaven, and posted it in the temple."
"That hairy god fled that very night and didn't dare to return. No City God has come since then."
I don't know why the City God of all the world would send such a person to Gusu to be the City God. How can humans and gods escape the control of the king's orders? Now that the King of Wu has proclaimed himself king and is competing with the court, he will never listen to such words.
Gong Mengbi asked, "Since the newly appointed City God is incompetent, didn't the King of Wu appoint another one himself?"
"Why not? Taoist Tiezhu suggested that the city had no deity, and demons were rampant. He asked King Wu to enthrone the Gusu City God. King Wu agreed and, under the auspices of Chongming Pavilion, appointed a deceased important official as the Gusu City God, presiding over Gusu affairs."
"But on the night this City God took office, a group of divine soldiers broke into his mansion and captured him. Taoist Tiezhu said that they were sent by the City God of the World. He even went to mediate, but was unsuccessful."
"As the New Year approaches, Taoist Tiezhu is at his wit's end. Only we cultivators are running around to prevent evil spirits from causing chaos and old gods from misleading the people."
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