Chapter 211: Mo Ben Wuxing, Bei Lai's Seat
Taoist Luo waved his hand and said, "Forget it, I don't want it either."
Gong Mengbi thought about it, took out the remaining ink from the wooden house, and with a burst of magic power, the remaining ink in the inkstone gathered together and turned into a pocket-sized little man, who stood in the inkstone in a daze, looking at the three people around him.
"Ink itself has no essence; it all depends on the person who wields it." Gong Mengbi said, "The Taoist priest is an expert in talismans. Why not take this item? It can also add a touch of spirituality to the talisman."
Taoist Priest Luo looked at the little figure in the inkstone and was surprised. He said, "The ink has become a spirit. No, this inkstone is a good inkstone! Good ink!"
Taoist Luo shook his head reluctantly and said, "Although I like it very much, it is too valuable. I cannot accept it."
Gong Mengbi smiled and said, "I'm not giving it to you for nothing. The spirit born from Can Mo is sexless, yet it was driven by that false painting saint to kill people. I also need your guidance to prevent it from going astray."
Taoist Luo looked at the black man, pondered for a moment, and said, "Okay, then I'll keep it and take it with me as a little apprentice."
Gong Mengbi smiled and handed the inkstone to Taoist Luo, who held it carefully in his hands.
Gong Mengbi released his magic power, and the residual ink changed from a human form back into ink, spinning in the inkstone. Suddenly, two small eyes opened, and two small hands grew out. It pulled the edge of the inkstone and turned into a human form again.
Gong Mengbi showed some surprise, "You learn so quickly."
Taoist Master Luo said happily: "Good disciple."
Mo Ren tilted his head and looked at Taoist Luo. Seeing him smiling at him, he also smiled.
After barely relieving Shanyin County of its temporary difficulties, Gong Mengbi and the Great Immortal Beilai rode the wind and brought Taoist Luo back to the Lanzhu Inn.
When we arrived at Lanzhu, it was already dawn.
Gong Mengbi and the Great Immortal Beilai concealed their figures and fell into the courtyard. The monks and Taoists noticed their return and hurried out to greet them. Seeing that Taoist Luo's clothes were covered in blood, they hurriedly asked, "Is Senior Luo okay?"
Taoist Luo looked unhappy. He took out the Hundred Beauties Painting and said, "It was a demon who used living people to create the painting. We have already seized the painting and are trying to transfer the souls. However, the demon escaped too quickly and we were unable to catch up."
Taoist Master Luo did not tell anyone about the Painting Saint, firstly because he did not want to damage his reputation, and secondly because he did not want to arouse more suspicion.
A Taoist asked, "The demon has escaped. I wonder if he will come back for revenge?"
Taoist Priest Luo smiled bitterly and said, "I don't know about that. We injured him and took away his magic weapon. I don't think he will be back for a while. But I hope you will be more careful in the future and don't give the demon any opportunity to take advantage of you."
The monks and Taoists should agree.
Xu Wan hadn't slept all night and was exhausted. She heaved a sigh of relief at the news. She looked at Gong Mengbi, who gave her a soothing smile.
Even though she knew it was impossible, Xu Wan still stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Taoist Priest, for rescuing me. Thank you, two fox spirits, for your help."
Taoist Luo forced a smile and said, "It can be said that Miss Wan'er's righteous act was not in vain."
Seeing that the old Taoist priest looked really bad and was injured, Xu Wan didn't dare to argue with him any more. She thanked him hurriedly and asked him to go and recuperate.
Taoist Master Luo then took his leave.
The Immortal Beilai glanced at Gong Mengbi, then at Xu Wan, then turned around and disappeared from everyone's sight.
Gong Mengbi laughed, nodded to Xu Wan, and then followed the Immortal Beilai away.
Xu Wan opened her mouth, looking at Gong Mengbi's back, but ultimately didn't have the courage to say more. She scolded herself in her heart, and seeing the monks and Taoist priests around her who hadn't contributed much, her face didn't look good for a moment.
"Thank you all for your help. I will report this to my father and send the thank you gifts to your precious land."
Several monks and Taoists understood her intention to see the guests off, so they also said goodbye.
Beilai Daxian and Gong Mengbi, one in front and one behind, sent Taoist Luo to Lanzhu Mountain.
After entering the Luo family Taoist temple, several Taoist priests rushed out to support Taoist Master Luo and asked worriedly, "Master, are you okay?"
Taoist Priest Luo waved his hand and said, "With the Immortal here, it's nothing serious. Just rest well. It's not a serious injury."
Taoist Master Luo looked at the Immortal Beilai and said, "I'm sorry, I can't see you off."
Several Taoist priests followed suit and bowed to the immortal: "Thank you, great immortal."
One of the young Taoist priests glanced at Gong Mengbi, then at the Great Immortal Beilai, and said, "Great Immortal, this fox fairy has come to look for you twice."
The Immortal Beilai nodded and said, "Follow me."
Gong Mengbi followed the Great Immortal from the North into the side hall and saw that the statue of the great immortal standing in the hall was graceful and lifelike.
The Immortal Beilai asked, "You've come looking for me twice already?"
Gong Mengbi said, "I came here a few days ago, and the young Taoist priest said you had gone down the mountain to subdue a demon. I came again yesterday and saw that you had not returned yet. I thought it might be a troublesome demon, so I went down the mountain to look for you and see if I could help."
The Immortal Beilai's expression softened. He said, "Before, I was in a hurry, so I didn't ask why you came to see me."
Gong Mengbi said, "I have established the Fox Monastery in Wuning County and am in need of a teacher for the cultivation department. I have heard that you are of high attainments and noble character, so I would like to invite you to sit at the Fox Monastery and help me solve my spiritual problems."
The Immortal Beilai hesitated and said, "As for practicing in seclusion, I do have some understanding, but as for teaching and educating people, I have no such experience."
Gong Mengbi took out the Mingfu Fox Book and pointed to the chapter on cultivation for the Great Immortal Beilai. He said, "Your cultivation is shallow, so you need to progress step by step. I will teach you the Nine Methods. Once you can master the Nine Methods, you will be almost ready to enter the Heavenly Fox Academy."
The Immortal Beilai read it carefully, his eyes changing as he looked at Gong Mengbi. He said, "What a wonderful book, Mingfu Fox Book. Being able to teach these nine methods, even if you don't pass the entrance exam to the Heavenly Fox Academy, you can still live freely in the human world. Gong Mingfu is indeed worthy of his reputation. You have done a great thing for the wild foxes."
Gong Mengbi said: "I am also a wild fox, and I have suffered enough hardships. Naturally, I want to do something for the younger generation to make their lives smoother."
The Great Immortal Beilai carefully studied the Nine Methods cultivation system, silently pondered in his mind, and practiced them one by one.
Gong Mengbi was not in a hurry and waited quietly for her reply.
After a moment, the Great Immortal Beilai put away the Fox Book and said, "I'll take this matter."
Gong Mengbi smiled and said, "Thank you, Senior Beilai."
The Immortal Beilai said, "However, I still need to study and reorganize the contents of your fox book. It is already winter. If you are anxious, I will come to take up my post in December. If you are not anxious, we can wait until after the New Year."
Gong Mengbi pondered for a moment and said slowly, "I'm currently leading the training department. If I hand over the job abruptly, it might affect the foxes' progress. It would be better if we wait until February next year. After the Dragon Rises, the Fox Academy will open, which is when new foxes will enroll. It'll be a good time to start teaching from the beginning."
The Great Immortal Beilai said, "Okay, then it's settled."
Gong Mengbi finally concluded the matter and said happily, "Then I will wait for the arrival of the senior."
After the matter was settled, Gong Mengbi did not stay long and soon resigned.
After seeing him off, the Immortal Beilai took out the Mingfu Fox Book and read it carefully. "This little fox is truly remarkable. He's giving me another difficult question. If I can't teach him as well as he can, wouldn't I be misleading his students?"
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