Chapter 289: Harmony and Unity, Wind and Thunder
The thought that Aunt Liu had been with them for so long and was actually a ghost made them feel scared.
Seeing the fear on their faces, the fox ghost revealed a sad look and said, "Although I am a fox ghost, I have never harmed the two young masters. The two young masters hate me, which makes me very sad."
Shen Qiao and Shen Yan recalled the days they had spent with the fox ghost. They were indeed not harmed by the fox ghost and they did their best in everything they did. They looked at Gong Mengbi, not knowing whether they should plead for the fox ghost.
Gong Mengbi knew that the fox ghost was cunning, and perhaps he served the two sons of the Shen family just for this moment. The two children were easily influenced and did not know the power of the fox ghost.
Gong Mengbi looked at the fox ghost and asked, "Since you didn't hurt them, I'll give you a chance. What kind of cultivation do you want to ask?"
The fox ghost said, "I want to know how to practice so that my inner elixir won't be stolen and I won't fall into this situation again."
Gong Mengbi said: "So you didn't know."
The fox ghost showed a confused expression.
Gong Mengbi said, "If one practices breathing exercises, drawing on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, the essence of the sun and moon, and uniting the Three Treasures, one achieves harmony and ease, then no one can steal. However, if one practices gathering and replenishing, stealing the essence of others, it is like plundering property; it is not one's own, so naturally, it can be taken away by others."
"Every sip and every bite determines our fate. Instead of asking me, you might as well ask yourself."
The fox ghost immediately revealed a look of regret and guilt, saying, "I use my beauty to seduce people and steal their energy to cultivate. No wonder I was also stolen by others. It turns out that this is karma."
Gong Mengbi said: "You used to steal other people's essence to cultivate, and now you steal my incense to preserve my spirit. I don't know how much debt you can repay."
The fox ghost kowtowed repeatedly and said, "I beg the Immortal to grant me a way out."
Gong Mengbi glanced at the fox ghost and said, "If you want to survive, you must repent and walk the right path. If you can't, you will be doomed sooner or later."
The fox ghost heard the relaxation in his tone and said, "Since the little fox died, he has never done evil again. He is willing to change his ways, practice the righteous way, and seek the immortal's testimony."
Gong Mengbi said, "Firstly, although you have received retribution for the sins you committed in your lifetime, you have not yet paid for them, and you need to make amends one by one. Secondly, you must be able to endure loneliness, cultivate yourself in a secluded place, and avoid contact with mortals to avoid harm to yin and yang."
The fox ghost thanked him and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Immortal."
The fox ghost stood up and looked at the second son of the Shen family. He bowed slowly and said, "I am sorry for disturbing you. I hope you will forgive me."
Shen Qiao and Shen Yan waved their hands and said, "We don't blame you. Just practice hard and achieve enlightenment soon."
The fox ghost showed an expression of reluctance to leave, but unfortunately Shen Qiao and Shen Yan did not try to keep it, so it had to turn into a wisp of smoke and dissipate in the temple.
Gong Mengbi smiled and said, "You won't try to keep her?"
Shen Qiao shook his head and said, "She disguised herself as Aunt Liu to serve us, not because we could help her, but because she saw our relationship with Uncle and wanted to curry favor with him."
Chen Yan added: "Uncle has already said that Yin and Yang are harmful to each other and asked her to have less contact with mortals. Why should we keep her here?"
"Smart." Gong Mengbi was very happy that they were not bewitched by the fox ghost and praised them.
If the fox ghost hadn't practiced evil ways in his lifetime, his inner elixir wouldn't have been stolen. But because he hadn't harmed the two sons of the Shen family, Gong Mengbi, considering they were of the same clan, was willing to give him some advice. Otherwise, being both a fox and a ghost, he would have been under Gong Mengbi's control.
The fox ghost had stolen several sticks of incense from Gong Mengbi, and their bond remained unbroken. If the fox ghost reformed in the future, they would naturally meet again. Gong Mengbi could observe its progress and continue to provide guidance. If not, that would be another matter.
Gong Mengbi did not want the second son of the Shen family to mix with monsters and ghosts. He was born with the stars. If he were in the human world, he would naturally be able to establish some achievements. But when he started to practice, he was afraid that there would be many disasters and his fate would be remembered by countless people.
Looking at the Taishan Goddess and his statue, Gong Mengbi smiled and shook his head, and a little spiritual light fell on the fox statue. In the future, when they worshiped, they would be able to sense it.
The incense offered to the Goddess of Mount Tai naturally disappeared, and the incense offered to Gong Mengbi was also taken away by him.
Although he doesn't need these, they can be used to pay salaries to the five ghost gods.
Gong Mengbi stayed at their residence until night and chatted with them about everything, including interesting things in his practice and changes in the human world.
Ghosts and gods are indeed mysterious, but the common people are their foundation.
At night, Gong Mengbi said goodbye.
Shen Qiao and Shen Yan were very reluctant to leave and asked when they could see each other again.
Gong Mengbi said, "I came here not only to visit the Qiantang Dragon Lord, but also to visit a friend. I will come back to see you in a few days."
Shen Qiao and Shen Yan became happy.
Gong Mengbi had disappeared without a trace and quietly arrived at the bank of Qiantang River.
Gong Mengbi arrived at the Dragon King Temple, lit a stick of incense, and said, "Dragon Lord, I, Gong Mingfu, the little fox from the Heavenly Fox Court, have come to deliver a letter to you on the orders of Fairy Qingyao. I hope you can spare some time to meet me."
This was the spiritual incense he had mixed himself. A wisp of smoke rose up, swirled around the statue and disappeared.
Not long after, footsteps were heard outside the temple, and a deep voice said, "Sir, the Dragon King invites you."
When Gong Mengbi came out to see, he saw a burly general holding a steel whip waiting outside the door.
The general was wearing armor and looked very impressive. Gong Mengbi asked, "What is your name, General?"
The general said, "I am Gui Qing, the patrol general under the command of the Dragon Lord. Your Excellency, please come in."
Under the moonlight, the river water rose.
Gong Mengbi followed Gui Qing to the water's edge, and Gui Qing threw the steel whip into the water, and a waterway appeared.
Gui Qing said, "I'm sorry to say that I didn't know that the Immortal could control the nature of water."
Gong Mengbi hesitated and shook his head, and Gui Qing said, "Please forgive my rudeness."
He used the water-repellent technique on Gong Mengbi, and Gong Mengbi felt as if he was wrapped in an air bag created by the technique.
The two of them followed the water channel straight into the bottom of the water, and they saw colorful and precious light in the water, revealing a crystal palace.
Gong Mengbi had seen the Jade Palace of Tianhuyuan, and now when he saw the Crystal Palace again, he still felt shocked.
Passing through the strange underwater rocks and entering this magnificent palace, you can see pearls, chalcedony and beautiful things.
Such wealth is rare.
Gui Qing led him into the main hall, where a graceful and charming maid led him to a seat and served him spiritual fruits and magical wine.
Gui Qing said, "Please wait a moment, Immortal. The Dragon King will be here soon."
Gong Mengbi picked up a few fruits and ate them, and then the Dragon King arrived.
He was a tall, imposing middle-aged man, dressed in purple, holding a jade in his hand, with a white, beardless complexion and an extraordinary appearance. Gong Mengbi took one look at him and felt as if he were witnessing a mighty aura of wind, rain, and thunder, but in the blink of an eye, the aura receded.
Qiantang Dragon King, however, uttered a soft "Huh" and said with a smile, "What amazing eyes the little fox has."
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