Chapter 256: The Weed-Pulling Monk and Huang TiandaoYongzhou, Kongtong Mountain, Xinzong. In the main hall with the characteristics of Xinzong, the black-bodied and golden-faced Mahakala and her son are enshrined. The statue of the Buddhist monk was rather short, and had been discolored by the smoke from the incense burner in front of it. Because the incense used by the Xin Sect is all homemade, it has a strong smell and produces a lot of smoke, but it also gives people a feeling of more vigorous fireworks. Sitting on a straw mat in the main hall, Liaochen was turning the walnut beads in his hand and looking at the person in front of him. The person in front of him was wearing a yellow-brown Taoist robe. There were no elements of Bagua, Five Elements, or Yin-Yang fish on his body, only a word. day. The Taoist wore a straw crown, a black lining under his Taoist robe, and a pair of straw sandals. If it weren't for the strange talismans hanging on the Taoist robe, Lechen would even think that the person in front of him was a wandering Taoist priest. But it was precisely because of the talismans hanging on the Taoist robe and the word "天" on the robe.
Huang Tiandao. He was about forty or fifty years old, with an unshaven beard and a rough face, but Liaochen did not look down on him because he was a real Taoist priest of the Huangtian Dao. The Taoists in the world all have unique skills. "What brings you here, Taoist priest?" Lechen asked the Taoist priest. "The Taoist Master has something to say to you." said the Taoist. His voice was rather flat, as if he was just delivering a message. "You say." Lechen said. "The Taoist master said that you can join us and become Huang Tian's channel master." said the Taoist. "I refuse!" Liaochen shook his head and said, "I am devoted to Buddhism and don't want to change my religion." The Taoist continued, "You should know the price of rejection." Of course Liaochen knew the price of rejection. There are seven cities in Yongzhou, two of which have been captured by Huang Tiandao of Jizhou. Although Kongtong Mountain is located on the west side of Yongzhou, its location is relatively important. Once it is taken, it can cooperate with Jizhou from a distance and lock down other cities in Yongzhou. Especially since the Heart Sect of Kongtong Mountain has the World Honored One Chen, and the Flame Dragon Wushuang Jiao Wuba who are his followers, in Huang Tiandao's eyes, they are more important than ordinary cities. Other real warriors have cities, but the entire Kongtong Mountain is a heart sect, which is much larger than an ordinary city. So Huang Tiandao specially sent someone to talk to Lechen and expressed his goodwill. Huang Tiandao governs Jizhou, Yanzhou, and a little bit of Yongzhou. They control more than one city. The lord of each city can be called Qushi. Let Lechen return to Huang Tiandao, give him the position of Master Qu, and let him continue to lead the Kongtong Mountain area. In essence, Lechen neither paid anything nor lost anything.
But Lechen still refused. "Namo Buddha of Peace and Prosperity! I know the answer myself." Lechen looked at the Taoist and said calmly. So many years have passed, and he has only cleared the area around Kongtong Mountain by weeding and planting. However, people's minds have changed, and even the monks under him have rebelled, let alone others? As for farming... the food produced is just enough for them to eat. If they want to exchange it for other things, it will be insufficient. It is quite ironic that the main source of income for Xin Zong is actually the incense donations from the Buddhist temple. In the world, as long as you open a Buddhist temple, chant a few sentences, and say a few auspicious words, people will come to burn incense. If they knew how to hype and publicize, they would probably be able to get to the temple in droves! Namo Taiping Shengshi Buddha is the same as Sakyamuni Buddha. They all exist falsely. There is neither peace nor prosperity. Life is nothing but death. To fight and die for the way you pursue in your heart is really a worthy death! If he became Huang Tiandao's master, how could he be worthy of the Buddha Mother who taught him the Dharma that day. Besides, he might not be unable to defeat Huang Tiandao’s men. "Master Liaochen, won't you consider it?" The Taoist saw Chen's unexpected determination, his eyes moved, and he continued. He knew that Huang Tiandao was very strong now, but Huang Tiandao's main combat force was in Yanzhou, and he was ready to take Qingzhou in one fell swoop. Compared with Yongzhou, which has a vast territory but a sparse population, Qingzhou is small in size but has a large population and arable land. Huang Tiandao could still tell which was more important, Yongzhou or Qingzhou. "No! I am very sure, no need to think about it." Lechen still said in a light tone. "..." The Taoist of Huang Tiandao was silent for a moment, and then said, "You should be able to feel our sincerity." Liaochen could not only feel their sincerity, but also feel the kindness in him. After becoming a real warrior, Liaochen can easily distinguish the good and evil thoughts of others. Even though this person spoke harshly, Lechen could still feel the kindness in him. "Namo Buddha of Great Peace and Prosperity!" Liaochen chanted the Buddha's name and said, "I am devoted to Buddhism, so what would it be like to be a Taoist priest?" "Okay. I understand." The Taoist said, "I am the real Taoist King. I hope we can meet again next time!" After saying that, Wang Zhen left. After leaving the hall, he looked back and saw Chen still sitting silently in the hall. Behind him were the black-gold-faced Buddha Mother and the blackened Buddha Son. If Kanxin Zong had not been able to farm, unlike ordinary monks, the Taoist master would not have sent him here specifically for a talk. After taking a look, Wang Zhenwo took a light step and turned into a yellow light and flew away. After he flew away, a fat pigeon poked its head out from under the eaves. Although he was a pigeon, he knew that Shi Feizhe's letter could not be taken lightly.
The journey was supposed to take ten days, but he took fifteen days to arrive, which was already relatively fast. Otherwise, if it belongs to someone else, it will take at least more than 20 days. He flapped his wings and came to the outside of the hall, and said in his mind: "Is it Liaochen?" "Ok?" While thinking about what to do next, Liaochen saw a pigeon demon transmitting his thoughts to him. He looked at the pigeon demon, which tilted its head and cooed, and said, "I am Liaochen." "I come from Jicheng, Yangzhou, and I have a letter for you!" The pigeon demon turned his head and took out a letter from the waterproof leather bag on his back with his mouth. Then he flew a short distance and delivered the letter to Lechen. "A letter from me?" Lechen was stunned. Someone actually came all the way from Yangzhou and sent a pigeon to deliver a letter. "Bird messenger is on a mission and he will accomplish his mission! See you again if we are lucky!" said the pigeon as it flew out of the hall. "Bird messenger?" Lechen felt that he had encountered something strange today. He saw that the envelope was written with "Liaochen's personal address" and the signature was Shi Feizhe. Who is Shi Feizhe? After opening the letter and taking a quick look at it, Lechen immediately remembered who Shi Feizhe was. He was the weirdo he had seen in the past, a weirdo who was incompatible with the world. He remembered that at the end of the Da Cai Arsenal, Shi Feizhe was plump and had no resentment in his heart. He would rather starve to death or die of sleepiness than kill people and eat their flesh to survive. Shi Feizhe is the Buddhist in the darkness. Now, this Buddhist asked him if he was willing to take over the world? Wang Zhenwo is an alias provided by a book friend.
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