"This destiny beggar is a bit interesting." Zhuang Buzhou's eyes flashed with light, and he murmured to himself thoughtfully.
He glanced at Liu Dashui, did not stay, turned around and returned to the restaurant, and ordered the waiter: "Bring me two roast chickens and a pot of daughter's red wine. I want to pack it up and take it away."
"Okay, don't worry, Mr. Zhuang, I'll prepare it for you."
The waiter quickly went to prepare things, quickly packed the things and handed them to Zhuang Buzhou. After paying, Zhuang Buzhou turned around and walked home without saying anything else. He discovered that the world of cultivation was more dangerous than imagined. When I was an ordinary person, although I had some guesses, when I faced it, I still felt my own insignificance.
"Sure enough, no matter which circle you step into, strength is the most important thing. You don't have to be a monk or a spiritual master to be free."
Zhuang Buzhou murmured with emotion.
In life, only freedom is the eternal pursuit.
But when they are not free, they always occupy the majority.
“If you don’t feel free and free, how do you break it?”
"Only practice and become stronger!!"
A thought quickly flashed through Zhuang Buzhou's mind.
"Let's go home and practice."
He secretly made up his mind, and the steps under his feet became steady and strong again.
However, after walking for a certain distance, he suddenly stopped and looked at a remote corner. There was a petite and frail figure standing there, staring longingly at the hotel opposite.
It was a little girl no more than six or seven years old.
His clothes were in rags, his face was covered with dirt, his face was gray, and his hair was as messy as weeds. Standing there, she looked so pitiful that one couldn't help but feel pity.
Standing on the street, I begged pitifully from a middle-aged man with a big belly, but was rejected. He was so frightened by the roar that he cowered away, staring down at his small shoes with holes in the toes, not daring to say a word. explain.
The little girl was obviously frightened and did not dare to beg from passers-by. She wiped her tears in grievance and walked forward with her head lowered, almost bumping into others several times.
She was very scared, afraid of being scolded again, so she timidly lowered her head even further, looking very pitiful.
When Zhuang Buzhou saw it, he sighed in his heart, turned his steps, and walked towards the little girl.
His arrival caught the little girl's attention, and she looked over with a pair of clear eyes.
"Little girl, what's your name? Why haven't I seen you before? Where is your family?"
Zhuang Buzhou asked in a gentle tone.
"My name is Yaya, and I just came here. My family...don't remember."
The little girl looked at Zhuang Buzhou timidly and answered.
There was a hint of caution in those eyes.
"Your name is Yaya too? Do you really don't remember anything? Are you lost with your parents and family?"
Zhuang Buzhou frowned slightly. Although this little girl was dressed in tatters, her skin hidden under the clothes was very white and tender. Ordinary people could not raise such a girl. She might be a lost lady from a wealthy family.
"I don't remember. Yaya has never seen her father and mother as long as she can remember. She has been wandering in various places. Brother, I didn't steal or rob anything. Yaya just wanted to beg for something to eat." Yaya said as she spoke. He looked at Zhuang Buzhou carefully and whispered: "I'm hungry..."
Zhuang Buzhou was shocked.
Beggars are inevitable in this era and cannot be eliminated. Food cannot satisfy everyone's needs. The existence of classes and the gap between rich and poor are all problems that cannot be eliminated.
But after seeing it with my own eyes, I was still shocked a lot. I have seen this situation many times.
Every time, Zhuang Buzhou gave as much as he could, but generally he would not interfere. If a young and strong man were to become a beggar, he would not lend a hand. If he were young and strong, he would not be willing to degenerate. Think of a way to work in various shops and eventually be able to earn three meals a day. When they become beggars, it is only their own problem and they do not deserve sympathy. However, it is understandable that those old people and children who are physically disabled and weak become beggars.
He will help anyone who needs help within the scope of his ability.
This is one of the reasons why he has an excellent reputation in Qingyun City.
The little girl now has a weak appearance, which instinctively arouses compassion in her heart.
"Come, big brother, I'll treat you to roast chicken."
Zhuang Buzhou smiled and touched the little girl's head, then handed a roast chicken to Yaya's hand.
"Thank you, big brother."
Yaya's eyes lit up and her throat couldn't help but swallow, but she still politely thanked Zhuang Buzhou, then took the roast chicken, sat aside, carefully tore off a chicken wing, and started eating.
Zhuang Buzhou watched quietly. Some of the gangsters around him avoided him after seeing him. They also remembered this little girl and knew that she was the target of Zhuang Buzhou's protection. Next, Yaya In the city, at least there is no need to worry about the oppression and harassment of those local gangsters.
Standing here is to express your attitude to those three religions and nine schools.
Otherwise, if a little girl turns around and leaves with a roast chicken, it will be snatched away the next moment.
After eating only one-third, the little girl stopped, wrapped the roast chicken in oil paper again, and said shyly to Zhuang Buzhou: "Yaya is full, give the rest to big brother."
"No, I gave this roast chicken to you, it's yours. It doesn't matter if you can't finish it now. You can continue eating when you're hungry. Here are ten taels of silver. Take it and find an inn to stay in first. Begging won't last long after all. People must learn to be self-reliant and self-reliant."
Zhuang Buzhou thought for a moment, took ten taels of silver, put it secretly into Yaya's arms, and whispered.
"Thank you, big brother."
Yaya blinked her clear eyes and nodded in agreement.
Zhuang Buzhou smiled, carried the remaining roast chicken and wine, and walked towards his yard. Generally speaking, a girl at such a young age would either be sold into a wealthy family as a maid, or end up in some bad place. It would be very difficult to survive. In this era, there were no such places as orphanages. If you meet a kind-hearted person who wants to adopt you, you will be lucky. No matter what, you can stutter and survive.
Adopt Yaya?
A thought flashed through Zhuang Buzhou's mind.
However, he immediately shook his head. Although he was not bad, he was still alone after all. He had stepped into the world of monks. He didn't know what would happen in the future. He had plans in his heart, preparing to leave Qingyun City and go to other places. Traveling around, otherwise, I would not have resigned from public office. It is not a wise choice to follow a little girl around.
Return home.
I sat down in the courtyard, made a pot of tea, and while sipping the tea, I picked up the Hundred Questions of Cultivation and started reading.
.............
Question: Can Weird be killed?
Answer: Foreign objects in the world, demons and ghosts, demons can be destroyed, demons can be killed, ghosts can be crossed, monsters can be subdued, weirdness is born from the immortal obsession, monsters, ghosts and ghosts can all turn into weirdness. It is a special kind of fruit, persistence. The thought never goes away, and the weirdness never goes away. It cannot be killed, but it can be sealed. Utensils can be made from black iron, bronze, silver, and gold for sealing and containment. Black iron has the worst sealing ability, while gold has the strongest sealing ability. Contained and sealed by the golden instrument, it is difficult to escape.
"Weird ones can really only be contained, not completely exterminated."
A thought secretly flashed through Zhuang Buzhou's mind.
Of course, he will personally verify these in the future. As mentioned above, there is no doubt that the value of black iron, bronze, silver and gold in the world is very precious, and their value retention is quite high.
After looking through the Hundred Questions on Cultivation, I really feel that this ancient book is of great help to me, allowing me to more directly understand the nature of the practice world and make up for my lack of knowledge in this area.
Tuk-tuk-tuk! !
Just as his mind was gradually immersed in the wonderful questions and answers of the Hundred Questions of Cultivation, suddenly, there was a rapid knock on the door outside.
He put the ancient book in his hand back into the other side of the world, walked over, opened the door and saw a green figure appearing in front of him.
"Xiao Cui, why are you here?"
Zhuang Buzhou asked in surprise.
It was Xiaocui, the maid next to Li Yueru, who came. With his eyesight, he could see a trace of anxiety and panic on her face at a glance.
"Mr. Zhuang, the county magistrate has invited you to come over. Something happened at home."
Xiaocui said hurriedly.
"Something happened? What's going on?"
Zhuang Buzhou frowned slightly and thought quickly in his mind. The situation in the city was now much more complicated than usual. Spirit control masters kept coming. Spirit control masters were not something that ordinary people could restrain, unless someone from the Demon Suppression Division arrived. , otherwise, no one knows what trouble will happen.
"It's not clear here. Please ask Mr. Zhuang to come with the maid."
Xiaocui said anxiously.
"Okay, let's leave now."
Zhuang Buzhou didn't hesitate and spoke decisively.
No matter what, the county magistrate would have to go there after all, not to mention that this matter might involve Li Yueru. Although they had only been in contact for a day, he still had a great affection in his heart. Although he became a monk, he had no intention of becoming a monk and not being sexually attracted to women.
A graceful lady, a gentleman is fond of quarrels.
This is the principle followed by sages and sages.
Soon, we arrived at the government office.
When the policemen outside saw Zhuang Buzhou, they all greeted him respectfully. They had all heard about Zhuang Buzhou's breakthrough in innateness and became a spiritual master. Even if he resigned from his official position, the respect in his heart was still there. It hasn't diminished at all. On the contrary, there is more awe, which is awe of power.
After entering the government office, he soon came to the inner courtyard at the back and saw Li Xian.
"My lord, you called me here to tell me what happened."
Zhuang Buzhou looked at Li Xian sitting upright in the lobby and asked.
"Buzhou, you are finally here."
Li Xian saw Zhuang Buzhou and greeted him cordially.
"Master Li, why are you so anxious?"
Zhuang Buzhou asked again.
"No, look at this."
Li Xian handed over an invitation.
