HCB Chapter 412: A fraudulent Taoist priest?
Chapter 412: A fraudulent Taoist priest?
Jiubao left the inn and wandered through the streets and alleys in the night.
In the Daqian Dynasty, astronomical monks were as numerous as cattle and horses.
A celestial cultivator who was only in his teens, but pitifully few in number. Jiubao concealed the aura of his cultivation, but his red cassock and his appearance made countless people unable to help but look at him sideways.
The chubby face and slightly squinting eyes make it the kind of thing that would bring good fortune to your home, and people can't help but take a look at it curiously.
Sister Ling'er and Tianran are sleeping, so I won't disturb them.
He came out to take a look at the imperial city of the Daqian Dynasty to see if he could gain anything.
By observing and understanding the ways of the world and concentrating his Buddha's wishes, his cultivation had already reached the pinnacle of the celestial realm, but he was unable to break through. On the one hand, Chu Tianran taught him the Buddhist knowledge, and on the other hand, he analyzed everything for him, analyzing whoever he met.
Jiubao can now analyze things on his own, and this is no longer a hassle or problem for him.
The man in black and gold armor seemed to be the imperial guards. He was tall and strong, and was indeed not an ordinary person.
But why is his cultivation so low?
Shouldn't the palace find some high-level monks for defense?
"Gongming, it's getting dark. I'm afraid the person you're waiting for won't come. Why don't you go back first?"
"It's okay. Although there are some disturbances here, my heart is so peaceful that I am not troubled by them. You can go back to your room and rest for a while."
A strange-looking Taoist priest was standing in front of a stall not far away, instantly attracting Jiubao's attention. Next to him was a young and pretty woman. Although she looked young, her demeanor seemed to have matured over the years. Judging from her cultivation level, it was probably not high, and the Taoist priest's cultivation level was not high either.
But why wear a black Taoist robe?
Jiubao walked forward puzzledly and came to the front of the stall.
"What do you want to eat tonight? His Majesty sent someone to deliver a certain ingredient a while ago. It seems that the Emperor has prepared it. How about we eat that?"
"Well, yes."
Tongtian Patriarch nodded slightly. Taohong beside him couldn't help laughing and said, "I was really shocked when you took me to the palace. But I didn't expect you to actually get to know the Emperor and His Majesty. When His Majesty held my hand, I was scared to death."
Tongtian Patriarch thought for a moment and said, "That was your first time in the palace, so it's normal. But Fellow Daoist Chu and the other two have good tempers, so there's no need to worry too much."
"Yes, I didn't worry too much. They are just very good-tempered and easy-going to a commoner like me. But I haven't seen the prince who came before..."
"Prince, you will soon see him."
Taohong was chatting and laughing with Tongtian Jiaozhu, but a chubby man came over with a curious look on his face not far away, and Taohong also looked at him with curiosity.
"Gongming, look at him, is he looking for your fortune-teller?"
Tongtian Patriarch looked at it in confusion and was slightly stunned.
Jiubao was also slightly stunned, and felt inexplicably familiar looking at the person in front of him.
That kind of familiarity was as if I had met him in my previous life. It was an indescribable feeling. Although it was the first time we met, and the Taoist in front of me had no expression, I just felt inexplicably close to him.
"Master, my name is Jiubao. May I ask your name? It seems we have met somewhere before."
Tongtian Sect Leader's expression did not change, he just nodded slightly, suppressing the urge to reach out and touch his bald head.
Since it is the Great Way, the past events should naturally not involve him at this stage, otherwise he will still walk on the original Great Way, and it will be difficult for Buddhism to flourish.
As for certain memories, Master Tongtian had already established them.
When Jiubao reaches the Supreme Position, he will be able to recall all the past, because at that level, his Tao heart must be tenacious and stable.
"This poor Taoist is Zhao Gongming."
"So it's Taoist Priest Zhao, have we met somewhere before?"
"I am from the capital and have lived here for more than ten years. If you had been in the capital more than ten years ago, we might have met once."
Jiubao smiled innocently: "I am only fourteen years old. I have lived in our manor all these years. I have been a native of Jiangzhou since I was a child. How could I have met the Taoist priest before? But I always feel familiar with him."
"hehe."
Tongtian Sect Master smiled calmly and casually took out a book from his sleeve.
"Since we hit it off right away, this book was also obtained by chance. I cannot understand the text and its essence. Perhaps you are the one I am destined to meet."
"Oh? There's something good going on. I won't be polite then."
"No, since you're begging for alms, you should naturally offer silver in exchange. I'll sell this book to you for fifty taels of silver. Isn't that too much?"
"Master, fifty taels for a book, isn't that a bit expensive?"
"But I see that I have a connection with you. Don't you want to be connected with me?"
Jiubao scratched his head.
So what is this saying...
Then I really want to get to know him. After all, if I suddenly see someone who looks strangely familiar, it doesn't seem to matter if I get cheated out of some money.
He took out the silver note and handed it over, and Tongtian Sect Master also handed over the book.
The Lotus Sutra is the result of his understanding of the great truth of this world through the Buddhist teachings.
He didn't expect to meet Duobao here. He wanted to hand it over to him personally when they met again.
But for now, I can only pretend to be a scumbag Taoist priest.
After Jiubao received it, he looked at it for a moment and put it into his robe.
"Master, is the house behind you your home?"
"That's right, but I have already said that I have connections in the palace, so there is absolutely no way I can return the money."
Taohong rolled her eyes.
You're still cheating on me when I'm so young...
Before, Tongtian Jiaozhu would charge one or two taels of silver for fortune-telling, or a few taels depending on the other person's interest.
But Taohong thinks that since you are so accurate in fortune-telling and have never made a mistake, you should charge more. Otherwise, you won’t be able to afford food and will have to go to the palace to beg for food.
The palace maids all looked at Tongtian Jiaozhu with strange eyes, saying that he was a stinky Taoist priest who was cheating His Majesty and the Emperor for free food and drink.
At least it costs five taels of silver to tell a fortune. After all, there are no poor people in the capital. Those who can tell fortunes can definitely afford the five taels of silver, and they will just rip off the rich people.
Tongtian Jiaozhu learned it, and his life has become richer recently. He also renovated his small house and merged it with Taohong's small house to make a house, and they all live in it.
Jiubao scratched his head.
"I'm just asking. After all, we're connected, right? So, Taoist Zhao, is this your wife?"
"Yeah, exactly."
"Can I ask how you two got together?"
"No."
"Oh, that Taoist priest doesn't look simple. Is he a master?"
"Yes."
"Then can you tell me my fortune or something, and tell me what I will become in the future?"
"Not really. I'm taking a break today."
"Then your table is still set."
"I'm moving out now."
Tongtian Patriarch turned around and moved the shop away with Taohong, while Jiubao just looked on in confusion.
These two are liars...
Do I need to report it to the police or something...
Jiubao scratched his head and sighed as he watched the door close.
Alas, no wonder Tianran and the others always say that I have a very good personality and I don’t get angry even when I’m cheated.
Forget it, I'll just consider it a connection with this Taoist priest. By the way, this book is worth a look, since he can read now.
After returning to the inn, Jiubao did not rest all night and read the Lotus Sutra. He felt it was very profound and there were some parts that he could not understand. He thought he should ask Tianran to explain it, but Tianran should be sleeping with Ling'er.
Then I won’t bother you anymore.