In Taoism, wealth is the first priority.
Take Li Daoxuan as an example. He takes a bigu pill that is as expensive as gold every seven days and cannot stop taking the medicine.
Although things like cinnabar and yellow paper were not too expensive, they were not affordable in large quantities. Li Daoxuan consumed a lot of them every day on average.
Many of them became scraps and were not painted successfully.
These are all necessary expenses for cultivating Taoism. Looking at it this way, he is simply a gold-eating beast, spending more money than the children of later generations to go to school.
Therefore, many people who practice Taoism will take the initiative to find those wealthy and wealthy families, who are inextricably linked to high-ranking officials.
However, what makes Li Daoxuan puzzling is that the master obviously has profound Taoist practices, unpredictable methods, and seems to have a good reputation, but he is willing to hide in such a shabby Taoist temple and remain anonymous.
With Master's ability, as long as he is willing, let alone becoming a guest of a distinguished official, even if he goes to Chang'an Taiji Palace and meets the emperor of the ages, he will be highly respected, and he may even be granted the title of Imperial Master or something. of.
Li Dao
Carrying the oil-paper umbrella that his master gave him, Li Daoxuan walked on the bustling street and felt as if he had returned to the world.
He was indeed living too much at home during this period.
There seems to be a rally today. The street is very lively and crowded with people. Many children are playing in groups on the street.
In the early years of Zhenguan, the world began to stabilize. Li Shimin rectified the government, appointed talents, advocated frugality, and despised corvee and small gifts. Although the people were still not rich, their eyes were not so numb and had some vitality.
After thinking about it, Li Daoxuan opened the oil-paper umbrella to block the sun.
The red wedding dress was floating, Chen Ziyu appeared next to him, and the surroundings seemed to become much colder all of a sudden.
Some people passing by looked at Li Daoxuan with surprised eyes.
"It's so strange that this Taoist priest is holding an umbrella in broad daylight!"
"He seems to be a new Taoist priest from Zhenyang Taoist Temple. Hey, we are not a family. They don't go through the same door. One likes to sleep in coffins, and the other holds an umbrella in broad daylight..."
"Strange, have you ever felt that it felt a lot colder all of a sudden?"
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People around him automatically avoided Li Daoxuan, forming a small vacuum zone.
Li Daoxuan didn't mind. He whispered to Chen Ziyu: "Sister Yu, I saw the excitement here and wanted you to take a look."
Chen Ziyu still didn't respond, she just floated quietly next to Li Daoxuan and followed him forward.
But Li Daoxuan found that her eyes were no longer as empty as before, but looked around calmly.
The two of them just walked forward aimlessly.
The master asked him to attract business, but Li Daoxuan felt that how could a place be haunted every day? Walking around the streets is just a matter of luck.
"Selling candied haws on a stick, candied haws on ice!"
The shouting sounded, attracting many children to follow.
Li Daoxuan accidentally caught a glimpse of Sister Yu's eyes lingering on the candied haws for a moment before passing over.
She... likes candied haws?
Li Daoxuan suddenly remembered that she had been trapped in the Chen family mansion all year round and rarely went out. But maybe at some point, she heard the cry of candied haws outside in the courtyard?
Li Daoxuan walked over holding an umbrella.
"Give me a bunch."
"Okay, two cents a string!"
Li Daoxuan paid for it but did not eat it himself. Instead, he extended it to Chen Ziyu.
"Um, Sister Yu, I suddenly remembered that I need to eat grains and can't eat. How about you help me eat?"
Chen Ziyu looked at him with cold eyes, like a deep pool.
Just when Li Daoxuan smiled awkwardly and wanted to take it back, he saw her thin red lips move and parted a little.
Then some red gas floated out from the candied haws and entered her mouth.
I don't know if it was an illusion, but Li Daoxuan seemed to feel that her eyes had a slight fluctuation, which was fleeting.
The man selling candied haws looked at Li Daoxuan with a strange look. He felt that this Taoist priest looked so handsome, but he probably had some brain problems. He was holding an umbrella and talking to himself in broad daylight.
Li Daoxuan returned the candied haws in his hand to the man.
"I don't want to eat it. Forget it, I'll give it to you. No refund is required."
"But I don't recommend that you resell this bunch. You can keep it for yourself."
Although the appearance of the candied haws has not changed, the essence has been sucked away and there is no flavor or nutrition.
When he heard that there was no need to refund the money, the man quickly took it back.
Looking at the back of the handsome Taoist priest holding an umbrella and walking away, he beamed with joy. What a good man this Taoist priest is!
As for the Taoist leader's suggestion, he didn't care at all, and inserted the bunch of candied haws again with his backhand.
Soon, a strong man came to buy candied haws on a stick and happened to buy that bunch.
He paid, took one, and then quickly spat it out.
"Bah! What are you selling? It has no taste at all!"
"Profiteer, believe it or not, I'm going to bully you!"
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Continuing walking on the street, Li Daoxuan glanced at Chen Ziyu beside him.
The bridge of the nose is high and straight, the skin is like gelatin, the bones are elegant, and the profile is simply perfect.
Speaking of which, this was his first time shopping with a woman... a female ghost, and it felt quite special.
It's a pity that in the huge Xinyang County, no second ghost or monster can be found?
Li Daoxuan had already opened his Dharma Eyes, but he saw that the surrounding Yang energy was strong and there was no sign of demons at all.
Where are you going to find business?
Just when he was at a loss, he suddenly felt a force coming from the umbrella handle in his hand, as if guiding him forward.
Li Daoxuan was stunned for a moment, then realized what he was doing, and followed the force forward while looking at Chen Ziyu.
Sure enough, eating people is short-tongued. Sister Yu, are you trying to find something dirty for me?
In the bustling market, Li Daoxuan held an oil-paper umbrella and walked quickly, turning around the alleys. The number of people soon became less and less.
After a while, he stopped in front of a large door.
The vermilion door is tall and majestic, and there are two majestic stone lions at the door. At first glance, it looks like a wealthy family.
"Huang Mansion..."
Li Daoxuan's eyes lit up. He heard that the Huang family was known as the richest businessman in Xinyang County. If this place was haunted... they would definitely be able to make a lot of money.
However, when he used his Dharma Eyes, he found no trace of evil spirit.
Li Daoxuan looked at Chen Ziyu.
Chen Ziyu stared at the Huang Mansion quietly, and the wedding dress on her body began to drip blood, forming two words on the ground.
There are... ghosts...
Li Dao
After hesitating for a while, Li Daoxuan decided to knock on the door and ask about the situation.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
I knocked three times in a row, but no one came to open the door.
Just as Li Daoxuan was about to continue knocking on the door, the voice of a Taoist priest chanting a mantra loudly came from the door.
"There are three strange things in the sky: the sun, moon and stars. The sky is clear and the earth is full of ghosts and gods. The sky is clear and the earth is bright. If the disciples take the title of Patriarch Sanmao, why will the gods not be punished and the ghosts will not be frightened..."
Li Daoxuan was startled. This was a Taoist priest opening an altar inside to exorcise ghosts.
Moreover, listening to the mantras recited by the other party, it seems that he is still a Taoist priest of the Maoshan sect.
Maoshan is as famous as Longhu Mountain. Master once said that Maoshan's talismans are very good. As for Longhu Mountain, it is the thunder method that is more famous.
There are already colleagues here, and Li Daoxuan is a little confused. Should he take action to grab the business?
Just when he was hesitating, crisp sounds suddenly sounded from inside the door, as if jars, mirrors and the like were being smashed.
Then Li Daoxuan saw a very horrifying scene.
The two majestic stone lions at the door suddenly had red blood flowing from their eyes...
