Chapter 342: Tianming Pavilion Incident - Divine Beast Talisman
The man shouted loudly at the gate, causing quite a commotion.
Many people were dissatisfied with his slander of Tianming Pavilion and Qingyun Zhenren, and criticized him:
"Don't talk nonsense, Master Qingyun is known for his extraordinary foresight. How could he be a liar like you say?"
"That's right! Master, I don't know how many people you've helped. My cousin fell seriously ill a while ago, and the doctors were helpless and told her to prepare for her funeral. But my uncle came here just to give it a try, and he actually got a talisman. Now my cousin is well again, eating well and sleeping soundly! How can you say the talismans here don't work?"
"Is there anyone in our Imperial Capital who still doubts Master Qingyun? I think this person is clearly a colleague from somewhere else, and he's jealous of Tianming Pavilion and is here to mess things up!"
"What you said is that you are jealous of others' efficacy and do bad things. How can you still be called a colleague? You should be called a charlatan..."
The dark and thin man became even more angry after hearing these words, and shouted at the top of his voice:
"Don't talk like you've seen it with your own eyes. You say the Tianming Pavilion is effective, but have you actually been inside?"
"You're just hearing it from hearsay. Who has the right to speak like me, who has experienced it firsthand?"
"Open your eyes and look at the talisman in my hand! I just want to ask, if the people of Tianming Pavilion have no guilty conscience, do you dare to come out and identify this talisman to see if it was made by your Pavilion Master?"
After he said this, the people around him fell silent.
After all, there is no need for those who have actually been to the Tianming Pavilion to come again. Those who wander around on weekdays are people who have not been in.
Moreover, it is not yet opening time this morning. Now everyone outside the door is waiting for Tianming Pavilion to open. It is still unknown who will be lucky enough to get in.
At this moment, a clear and pleasant voice suddenly sounded out of nowhere.
"This talisman was indeed drawn by me."
Everyone's spirits lifted, and they all looked towards the intersection between the restaurant and the dim sum shop.
Sure enough, after a while, the air there began to ripple slightly like water waves, and a slim figure magically walked out from the ripples.
"Hiss... Is this... Master Qingyun's true self?"
"It can't be wrong! Didn't you hear her just say that she drew the talisman?"
"That's right, that's for sure. Aren't all the talismans in Tianming Pavilion made by the Pavilion Master?"
"The Master is really just like the legend says, a woman as beautiful as a fairy!"
"Master! I have something to ask for, please help me..."
The crowd was in a commotion for a moment, and after confirming that this was Master Qingyun himself, they suddenly squeezed forward.
But just before the situation got out of control, the fairy-like girl suddenly stepped on her foot.
"quiet!"
The sound was as pleasant as a clear spring, but everyone felt as if a thunderclap had exploded in their minds. The air suddenly became so heavy that people could not stand up straight, and even the ground shook violently.
Everyone within a radius of ten feet felt their hearts pounding and stopped moving, just staring at the edge of their lungs.
Ordinary people did not understand what pressure was, but at this moment they truly realized how awe-inspiring Master Qingyun was.
The scene finally quieted down. Yun Qingqing looked at the thin, dark-skinned man who had caused the trouble and said calmly:
"You are just an ordinary person. I will not use my power to pressure you. I will give you a chance to defend yourself."
"This talisman was indeed made by me. You keep saying I'm a liar, but do you have any evidence?"
The dark and thin man was so frightened by her just now that his face turned pale and he almost wanted to retreat.
But seeing her calm expression and words like this, he suddenly realized that this was the most prosperous street in the capital!
Tianming Pavilion has always had an impeccable reputation and absolutely cannot leave any questionable stains!
Therefore, as long as I confront her on the street, I will be absolutely safe!
Thinking of this, the dark and thin man calmed down, raised the talisman in his hand and said angrily:
"Ever since I brought this talisman home, nothing has gone smoothly! What kind of evidence do you want? Am I not the most obvious witness here?"
"If your talisman is useful, I will be grateful to you. Is there any need for me to come to you to seek justice?"
Yun Qingqing narrowed her eyes slightly and said calmly:
"Then tell me, what was the purpose of asking for this talisman in the first place, and what happened after you took it back?"
The man was waiting for her to say this and immediately began to accuse:
"We're a humble family, but luck has been tough. We're surrounded by bad neighbors! I couldn't stand it any more, so I decided to try my luck at Tianming Pavilion. I hope to get those bad neighbors to pay their due and stop harassing us!"
"When I was able to enter the Tianming Pavilion, even though I didn't meet Master Qingyun, I was happy just by drawing lots and getting a talisman. After all, so many people said your talismans are effective, and I didn't doubt it at all."
"The girl under your command told me that this talisman depicts a mythical beast. If you place it in the most popular spot in your home, it will protect your family and their safety. Furthermore, this talisman can punish those who harass us!"
"Of course I did as I was told when I got home. I put this divine beast talisman in the hallway. Everyone in the family has to pass through here every day. Master Qingyun, let me ask you this: is there anything wrong with the way this talisman is placed?"
Yun Qingqing said calmly:
"No problem, it fits perfectly there."
The dark and thin man felt more confident when he heard this and said loudly:
"You also said that there was nothing wrong with the affixation, but then all sorts of bad things happened to my family and I almost lost my life. Isn't there something wrong with the affixation itself?"
"Not only did it have no effect in protecting my home, it almost cost me my life!"
Yun Qingqing sneered:
"What happened? How did you almost lose your life?"
The man took a deep breath and began to recount the events one by one:
"On the first day of applying this talisman, my wife lost some money while she was out buying groceries. She's always been a careful person, and this has never happened to her before. But she lost money on the first day of applying the talisman. Who would believe it was a coincidence?"
"The night this talisman was applied, my six-year-old son suddenly started in his sleep and screamed, frightening the whole family. When his grandfather rushed over, he fell and sprained his ankle, and also hit his head. Not only did he spend a fortune on medical treatment, but he also had to suffer for several days before he recovered!"
"Not only that, but since that night, my son has been unable to sleep well and has nightmares all the time, disturbing the whole family. The doctors couldn't find any cause for concern. This is clearly a curse!"
"But isn't that a divine beast talisman? If it truly works, with a divine beast protecting your home, how could evil spirits possibly enter and cause trouble?"
"Also, in just a few days, my wife cut her hand while cutting vegetables, my father took the wrong medicine and started vomiting and having diarrhea, and my mother was almost hit by a carriage while going out..."
"I was just skeptical when I said this, but what really made me realize there was something wrong with this talisman was when I almost lost my life that day!"
The man said a lot, becoming more and more angry:
"The other day, another evil neighbor came to cause trouble. I was in court at the time. I wanted to argue with him, but he had a murderous look on his face and threatened to attack my wife and children!"
"As a man, I naturally want to protect my wife and children. But just as I was passing the wall with the talisman, I suddenly felt a heavy blow to the head, and heard a terrifying beast roar in my ears!"
"My vision went black, and when I woke up, I was already in bed, and saw my wife crying beside me."
"She said she was almost scared to death. I suddenly fell to the ground unconscious and didn't even breathe!"
The man finished speaking in one breath, then turned to the crowd and said:
"Today, I will use my own experience as a warning and share it with you all. Please judge for yourself!"
"I'm an ordinary family living an ordinary life, but suddenly I've been hit by so many disasters, and it all started because I put this talisman in my house!"
"Tell me, is there something wrong with this talisman?"
Although this person was noisy, his speech was clear and logical, and every word was distinct. Everyone was mesmerized by his words, and only came to their senses at this moment and started to discuss the matter.
"Hiss... If that's the case, it seems like this talisman is indeed not right."
"But this kind of thing...if it happened to other charlatans, it wouldn't be surprising, but Master Qingyun has always been highly respected. How could he possibly give out a talisman that harms people?"
"But you listened to him so carefully, it doesn't seem like he could have made it up..."
"Stop guessing. Isn't Master Qingyun confronting us face to face? Let's hear what he has to say."
"Yes! Master Qingyun, please give us a word. We believe you must have a reason, right?"
"Master, what is going on? Everyone is waiting for your explanation!"
Yun Qingqing raised her hand to suppress the commotion of the crowd and looked at the man seriously:
"Let me ask you something first. Regarding the talisman in your hand, are you sure you listened carefully to my subordinates' explanations? Do you really understand the effects of this talisman?"
The man said anxiously:
"What do you mean? Did I hear it wrong? She clearly said that the divine beast on the talisman protects our home and punishes anyone who wants to harm us!"
Yun Qingqing curled her lips without a smile:
"My men should have told you the name of the divine beast on this talisman. Do you still remember it?"
The man hesitated for a moment, frowned and thought:
"Well, what's its name?... Why are you asking? Can my inability to remember the name of this so-called divine beast be used as a reason to harm people? You guys at Tianming Pavilion didn't say I had to remember its name! I'm sure of that!"
"There is no such rule. The problem is not with the name. I just confirmed one thing." Yun Qingqing said calmly.
"Cold jade."
As she called out, the air behind her suddenly rippled again, and a girl responded and bowed to her.
"Pavilion Master."
Yun Qingqing said:
"You were the one who explained this talisman to him that day. Today, repeat what you explained to him that day so that everyone can hear it."
"Yes, sir."
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