As expected, Xun's offering of wine did not last long. He encouraged Gong Mengbi with a few words and then disappeared into the moonlight.
Gong Mengbi watched him leave, but she didn't know how he disappeared and how he arrived, which was unavoidable.
Dr. Huang looked at his envious look and said with a smile: "Xun Jijiu is a fourth-grade Immortal. He is only one step away from being in the top grade. Among the Tianhu Courtyard sacrificial wines, Xun Jijiu can also be ranked in the top three. This time Coming here to seal the edict for you in person shows how much I value you. You have made us look good."
Gong Mengbi knew in his heart that this was due to the goddess's favor, and said with a smile: "It's all thanks to the doctor's teachings."
Dr. Huang sighed: "You are so humble. You save us much more trouble than those evil obstacles."
Gong Mengbi invited Dr. Huang into the house and asked, "What should I say?"
Dr. Huang did not refuse, and Gong Mengbi entered the attic.
Gong Mengbi brought rice wine, and each of them poured a bowl of wine. Dr. Huang used it to talk about the affairs of Tianhu Academy.
In the past, Dr. Huang would not have said this. The students at Tianhu Academy were just students. The doctor taught cultivation, writing, magic, elixirs and other subjects. How could he complain to the students?
But now that Gong Mengbi has become a ninth-grade immortal official, it can be said that he and Dr. Huang have changed from teachers and students to colleagues, so we can talk about the difficulties.
Among all the doctors, the one with the discipline of spiritual practice is the first. In the past, Tianhu Academy did not recruit students from all over the world to teach. Instead, a doctor in the spiritual disciplines would lead several students, teach them in accordance with their aptitude, and then introduce them to doctors in other disciplines to learn other skills.
Dr. Huang said gloomily: "Do you still remember Hu Jiao?"
Hu Jiao, a yellow-skinned fox.
Fox creatures mostly bear the surname Hu, but surnames like Gong Mengbi are even rarer.
Of course Gong Mengbi still had the impression that he and Hu Jiao were both students brought out by Dr. Huang. When he thought of Hu Jiao, Gong Mengbi couldn't help but frown.
When Dr. Huang taught, naturally several foxes came to listen. At that time, she was in a deep dream. Hu Jiao was very talented, but she was also very arrogant and did not look down on others very much.
Gong Mengbi asked: "What's wrong with Hu Jiao?"
Dr. Huang lowered his eyes and felt very regretful: "She has fallen into the devil's way. This evil creature is greedy for the world of mortals. He relies on his magic skills and does not care about human life. He doesn't know where he learned the evil method of taking away people's energy and became evil. road."
Gong Mengbi was silent for a moment and sighed: "Why is this happening?"
Dr. Huang was both sad and angry: "After studying Taoism for ten years, she became obsessed with evil. She was afraid of being traced by Tianhu Academy, so she ran away and disappeared into the world of mortals. She was talented and had a bright future, but she could not control the evil thoughts in her heart. Instead, he became a monster."
Gong Mengbi looked at the trace of fatigue on Dr. Huang's face and knew that she was troubled by this. Although it was not Dr. Huang's responsibility that Hu Jiao became possessed, as her academic mentor, she was not exempt from being reprimanded.
Dr. Huang looked at Gong Mengbi and warned: "Having learned from Hu Jiao's mistakes, you must cultivate your character and not go astray."
Gong Mengbi felt her caring heart, so he poured more wine for her and toasted her with a bowl.
Dr. Huang drank a full glass. Gong Mengbi wanted to pour more, so Dr. Huang stopped him and said, "Don't drink too much, it will hinder your practice."
The master and the disciple abandoned their wine cups and admired the moon on the balcony.
Dr. Huang stayed here specifically, not to have a bowl of wine, but to remind Gong Mengbi: "Mengbi, you are now in the immortal register and have been granted the title of immortal official. Do you understand your duties?"
The talisman seal that Gong Mengbi received actually had his celestial vocation, which was to "manifest inspiration and spread compassion", which is a very big but empty statement. This is the spiritual response of Empress Taishan, and it is also a method that is suitable for the cultivation of foxes. However, it is difficult for people to figure out the role of the Fox Club in Tianhuyuan.
Gong Mengbi understood what Dr. Huang meant and asked for advice: "Doctor please give me some advice."
Dr. Huang said: "Our Tianhu Academy was established by the Empress of Mount Tai and under the jurisdiction of the Jade Fairy Goddess. In addition to being in charge of the fox affairs in the world, we also obey the empress's orders. The empress takes charge of the divine soldiers of the Yue Mansion and responds to the nine states. We are the empress. Immortal officials and ministers under his command.”
"Tianhu Yuan has set up three responsibilities of Fox Discipline, Fox Zheng, and Fox Hui in every government, prefecture, and county in the world. In addition to being responsible for managing the fox people, it also has to perform the duty of supervising ghosts and gods."
Gong Mengbiruo had some realization.
Dr. Huang looked at his face and knew that he had gotten over it.
"Monitoring ghosts and gods is not an easy task, but you don't need to be too nervous. You are an immortal official, not a priest. If something happens to you, just call the ghosts and gods. There is no need to take risks."
This involves the difference between immortals and gods. Immortals are above and gods are below.
Although immortal officials are also officials, the importance of immortality lies in freedom. The power of immortality comes from oneself and does not rely on external sources. Therefore, immortals are not bound by their official duties, so the immortal duties are broad and mysterious.
The power of Shinto comes from authority, which is closely related to duties and beliefs, so the priesthood is clear and precise.
Gong Mengbi, an immortal in the Fox Society, has no real power and cannot dispatch troops or generals or command Yue Mansion's magic soldiers. Tianhuyuan does not have the qualifications to govern the Yue Mansion, but it has the way of the Taishan Empress, so it can invite the priests and the Yue Mansion sends troops to handle some difficult official affairs.
Gong Mengbi didn't know the twists and turns involved before, so Dr. Huang came to give him some advice and teach him how to be an immortal official.
To sum up, there are three points:
First, the affairs of the Si Hu Zhong include recommending talents to Tianhu Academy, educating the fox people in Wuning County, and exterminating the fox demons. This is the duty and the bounden duty of the Fox Fairy.
Second, to make the Taishan Empress famous, we need to do more good deeds and show spiritual responses.
Third, monitor ghosts and gods.
It looks very intimidating, like a high-ranking official, but in fact he is almost an idler. There are so many foxes in the world that they are hard to count, but there are not that many foxes in Wuning County - and the beasts that have not yet developed intelligence must be excluded. Doing good deeds and manifesting spiritual responses are basically shortcuts for foxes to practice and cannot be regarded as tasks.
Only the monitoring of ghosts and gods requires caution, otherwise accidents may easily occur.
Dr. Huang broke it apart piece by piece, crushed it into pieces and analyzed it with Gong Mengbi, treating him as one of his own. Part of this is love, but most of it is investment behavior. Gong Mengbi can see clearly.
Gong Mengbi said gratefully: "Thank you doctor for your advice."
Dr. Huang knew his intelligence and said with a smile: "You are my student. If you are successful, you will shine in my family. Your immortality is important, but the most important thing for you is your practice."
To maintain the detachment and detachment of immortals, spiritual practice is the first priority. Being consecrated as a ninth-grade immortal official is nothing, but reaching the ninth-grade Taoism is the most important thing. This is why Xun Jijiu praised him full of praise.
Even Dr. Huang was shocked.
She personally taught Gong Mengbi the Na Qi Technique. How could she not know how difficult it is to practice? She entered the ninth level by just relying on the Na Qi Technique. This can be said to be the seed of Tao Zhen.
Tianhuyuan has not produced a few Daozhen seeds for many years.
Dr. Huang opened his hands, made seals in front of his body, and recited the name of the Jade Immortal Goddess. Then there was a white light that seemed to be there but not yet enveloped the entire pavilion, turning the pavilion into a "secret room".
Dr. Huang said: "This is the Pure Land Mantra. I use the goddess's spiritual response to cover up all prying eyes. If what I say next reaches your ears, no one will know it anymore."
"It is not easy for my Fox clan to practice cultivation, but fortunately, Tianhu Academy is here. Whether it is borrowing qi, changing life, meditating, taking food, or writing talismans and seals, there are laws to follow. Tianhu is a god who can reach the sky. You are lucky to have a goddess. Qingyan, let me teach you the method of reaching the sky, and if you have the chance, you can become the celestial fox."
Dr. Huang placed great emphasis on passing down the Tongtian Dharma through divine will and engraved it on Gong Mengbi’s soul.
It seems that there are thousands of foxes running and jumping, swallowing and practicing, turning into invisible words and tangible pictures, integrating into one, shining brightly on Gong Meng Bi Ling Platform.
