Refuse to trample on the pride of heaven

Chapter 168: Relaxation (There are many chapters for your opinions, so you can save 1 chapter for la

"You went to a Buddhist temple? Where is that Buddhist temple now?"

"Of course it's of no use at all." There was an inexplicable sense of complacency in Taoist Qingxuan's tone. Regardless of anything else, Buddhists talk about the afterlife, while Taoists talk about the present life, so naturally they look down on each other's concepts of family.

“I have been kneeling before the Buddha for three thousand years, yet the Buddha has never shown any pity for me. It’s not that the dust has blocked the Buddha’s eyes, but that I have not offered incense money - the Buddha is in my heart, but the Buddha has no you…” The way they looked, even a living Buddha would be pissed to death.

Several young monks listened with great interest, and the young people just listened to the story as if it were a story.

"Master, this temple doesn't want incense money?"

Tang He didn't understand and spoke very directly, almost choking Taoist Qingxuan to death.

"I am just an ordinary man. Although I have no use for food and shelter here, the money from incense offerings is naturally indispensable for repairing the temple... But if I don't accept those who don't deserve it, like those old bald donkeys, what's the point of using the Buddha's money to make profits for themselves?" Taoist Qingxuan said with some disdain. It seemed that something happened in the so-called Buddhist temple.

Yan Qingshu noticed something very strange: "Has this temple been renovated?"

"It has been repaired." Seeing their expressions as if "it's the same whether it has been repaired or not", Qingxuan shook his beard.

"I will never do anything to get money from incense offerings! The materials used here are all of the best quality!"

Gu Jinzhi: "Since you have money, why don't you repair the statues first?"

"You are wrong, Immortal. If the inside is rotten, no matter how bright and beautiful the outside is, it is just vanity. If you use this money to strengthen the inside, it can last for a long time. If it is just a layer of coating, it is better not to spend the money."

The materials used in the City God Temple are very particular. After all, the money was paid by the imperial court. In order to make the new materials fit in and not be short of weight, they are the same as before. Before Taoist Qingxuan came here to be the temple priest, the City God on the stage had to be exposed to the rain.

Before collecting money for incense offerings, it was normal for a person and a statue to stare at each other under a simple rainproof cloth.

Later, when he had more funds, Taoist Qingxuan used the money to replace the damaged beams on the City God Temple. According to the original specifications, it was no different from burning money - so he repaired the roof, and most of the incense money was spent.

The rest was used to buy necessities such as incense, offerings, and fruits for the City God. However, the environment in the temple was a little better. Most of the rich people believed in Buddhism, and the poor people pooled money to build the statue. Qingxuan felt that this was putting the cart before the horse, so he asked for divination and, after obtaining the City God's consent, he did not rebuild the statue.

As for why the roof was repaired first... After the statue was built, they couldn't just run out of money and ask the City God to live in a large open-air villa, right? Even the City God couldn't stand such a rush. Water drips through stone, and not only did the paint disappear, but the wood was soaked until mushrooms grew on it.

(Master Qingxuan: Lord City God, we have been through so much hardship, so let’s just keep getting by.

City God: It’s guaranteed.)

Looking at the dilapidated City God Temple, although it is not certain what sheltered the people on the mountain, the previously forgotten City God Temple eventually became the only shelter for the people.

If this incident had not happened, this City God Temple would have been abandoned long ago and no one would know where it was, eventually turning into dust - people in this world are profit-seeking, and even though this is the reality, it is hard not to feel that the world is cold and indifferent.

Perhaps influenced by the storytelling-like atmosphere, Duan Jiashu couldn't help but interrupt.

"When the City God Temple was in need, they didn't donate money, but now they are protected for nothing. As a temple keeper, do you think this is ironic? Will the City God be dissatisfied?"

Duan Jiashu's words are profound as soon as he opens his mouth.

"Why is it ironic? Protecting the people is the duty of the City God. If there are incense sticks, it is good to cultivate more karma, but it is just icing on the cake. If there are no incense sticks, it is also a pleasure to sit in a place and watch the fireworks of thousands of families - the City God is made by people, so what if no one comes to worship him?

Why should he be exalted so highly as he was created for the benefit of mankind? As long as the people he protects can get what they want, who cares if he is worshipping them or not?

The City God is a serious official in the underworld, and he does not do anything selfish. He died for the people all his life, and was supported by the people after his death and became a god. How could he be dissatisfied? "

Everyone suddenly felt enlightened and felt that Taoist Qingxuan had a broad vision and the tolerance of the Taoist mindset.

Lu Wensheng felt that this made sense; divinity should not be judged by humanity.

He couldn't help but feel that he was looking at Taoist Qingxuan as a hermit, and he added layer upon layer of filters. He felt that Taoist Qingxuan's words were easy to understand and profound, and he couldn't help but praise him.

"The Taoist priest is really open-minded and has a bright mind."

"Taoism talks about three states of mind: The most truthful, a true heart without falsehood. The most pure, pure without distractions. The most sincere, having a sincere heart." Perhaps it had been a long time since so many people listened to him speak, so Taoist Qingxuan naturally mixed in his own opinions and preached to a few people.

“Advocate being a kind, true and pure person.

What is the ultimate good? To protect oneself to the minimum in the heart, when others hurt you, bully you, or take advantage of you, do not resist, do not talk back, forgive him, and accept him, this is the ultimate good.

What is the ultimate truth? Facing your inner greed, shamelessness, and the darkest thoughts in your heart is the ultimate truth.

To be a pure person, what is a pure person? What is purity?

"No stain is pure, no attachment is pure, what is no stain and no attachment? Control your desires, control your mind, and the various desires of the eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind..."

When he heard the first Zhishan, Lu Wensheng’s expression changed: “(●?????●)” What Zhishan? Isn’t this called a fool?

But before everyone could react, they heard Taoist Qingxuan complain.

"My state of mind is not entry-level. Anyway, I can't do the first one. I forgive when I am bullied. I think it's just a brain disease! No wonder those who reach the third state of mind can be called saints. It's not easy to be a saint. Taoism advocates going with the flow and following one's heart. I think this is hysteria (neurosis)." He is also an alcoholic and can't quit.

You are quite sincere. Everyone was silent, feeling that Taoist Qingxuan could always break their "prejudices" in strange ways - the image of the hermit and immortal master has been somewhat ruined, Taoist.

But to be honest, this feels more intimate, and the gods also seem more down-to-earth and not so illusory.

Yan Qingshu was a little curious and asked, "Master, you believe in God, right? Do you think the current situation is a manifestation of the City God?"

Taoist Qingxuan: "God exists if you believe in it, and doesn't exist if you don't. It's ultimately up to you - as for whether it's the City God appearing... who cares?! Isn't it enough for him to protect you?" Why is this kid so obsessed?

Everyone: “???” The Taoist’s faith has a kind of, uh...relaxation?

(There are three types of money that Taoists will not accept: Not accepting money from the dying: It is said that the living will not accept money from the dead. If it is calculated that the person will not live long, generally no one will accept the money.

If you can see but cannot solve the problem, don't accept it: As the saying goes, if you don't do anything, you won't receive reward, and you won't be able to sleep and eat. If you take money from others and help them to eliminate disasters, but can't solve the problem, then don't accept their incense money. At the same time, don't accept money from those who are facing a great disaster.

If you calculate that a person will never have good luck again, you cannot accept the money because it is called bad luck money.

(Sorry, I got carried away with these vague things and included some personal opinions. I apologize, but I may not change them.)

(Because Cheng Huang is a big plot, many parts are written slowly, chapter by chapter, so you may feel that the content is a bit watery.)