The man invited by Song Ziyin arrived in the afternoon. He was short and fat, wearing a Taoist priest's robe embroidered with Bagua pictures. His face was red and he looked rich.

"This is a Taoist from Xinshan."

Song Ziyin introduced: "Look at him, he is wearing a Taoist robe and neatly draped. He is much better than the boy you called."

Song Tianfu asked: "Is he a real Taoist priest?"

"Of course, he is invited from Yunshan Taoist Temple and has known me for many years. This trip only costs 800 taels of silver."

"It turns out to be Yunshan Taoist Temple."

Song Tianfu curled his lips. He knew the details. The Taoist temple was not popular. There were several Taoist priests living there. Although they had status certificates, they were said to use money to open the way and did not practice the true Taoism.

Just as one can donate money and donate one's life after gaining fame in the imperial examination, the same is true in the Taoist temple. Similar practices are also practiced, but they are done in a more secretive manner, and ordinary people are not aware of the method at all.

Of course, although these Taoists do not have true Taoism, they still have a certain level of cultivation. They are not completely cheating. Instead, they have better market prices and better prices when they come out to do things. As the saying goes, "the name is justifiable", people generally believe this

, wearing "tiger skin" and not wearing it are completely different things. As for how capable the person wrapped inside is, it is secondary.

Many times, just this "tiger skin" can make people awe-inspiring.

As expected, when the farmers on the manor saw the arrival of Taoist priest Xinshan, they all breathed a sigh of relief and calmed down.

The person was invited by Song Ziyin. Song Tianfu couldn't say much and returned to the house in a depressed tone: "Brother Chen, what do you think of that person?"

Chen Youniao did not leave. Firstly, he felt that this matter was not that simple. Secondly, it was a good thing to stay here and have the opportunity to broaden his horizons: "I don't know the "Qi Watching Technique", so I can't tell the depth of the other person's cultivation.

.But since he is an official Taoist priest, he should be better than me."

"That's not what you said."

Song Tianfu told the situation about Yunshan Taoist Temple.

After listening, Chen Youniao asked: "Is this okay?"

"What's wrong? No matter the officialdom or the Taoist temple, it can't be a pool of clear water. The rules often vary from person to person. I can see it much better."

Song Tianfu traveled all over the country and saw a lot, especially things in the field. Because he had to deal with and manage interpersonal relationships, he sighed: "My third uncle is a carefree person. He likes to hang out in romantic places and is not reliable in his work. To be honest.

, I don’t trust the people he invited, I trust you more, Brother Chen.”

This speaks volumes.

Chen Youniao replied: "We will find out the details tonight. Since the person is here, let him do it for once."

He doesn't mind being upstaged. There's evil going on in the manor, and it's the kind that sees blood. First it's the sheep, then it's the cattle, and last night it's the watchdog... There are three incidents in succession, it's really weird.

If we collide head-on, we will have unpredictable consequences. Now there are other Taoist priests coming, just in time to explore the truth.

Taoist priest Xinshan was very impressive. After entering the manor, he did not move around. He only raised his eyes and glanced once, and then drank tea and had snacks accompanied by Song Ziyin.

Song Ziyin couldn't help but ask: "Taoist, what do you think?"

"Yin energy is permeating the air, and evil spirits are causing trouble, but don't worry, with our Taoist people here, everything will be safe."

His confident look is quite elegant.

When Song Ziyin heard this, he immediately felt reassured and quickly ordered people to prepare dinner.

The dinner was sumptuous, and Song Tianfu and Chen Youniao came to the table to accompany them.

Chen Youniao observed the Taoist priest from Xinshan at close range, and had a clear view of his words and deeds. Then he compared it with the Taoist priests in Laoshan Taoist Temple. Hehe, it can only be said that people compare with others and goods compare with goods.

After drinking a glass of wine, the Xinshan Taoist squinted at Chen Youniao: "I heard that you came down from the Laoshan Taoist Temple?"

Chen Youniao nodded: "Yes, if you fail to learn Taoism, you will be sent back to your hometown."

The Taoist from Xinshan smiled slightly: "Cultivation is not easy, especially in the Great Dao. It is even more difficult to pick one out of thousands. However, I think you are young and you should still have some potential. Well, I can make the decision and accept you into Yun

If you continue your training at Shan Taoist Temple, you can be my Taoist boy."

Song Ziyin quickly praised: "This is a rare opportunity, and I don't know how many people are vying for it. Young man from the Chen family, why don't you thank me quickly?"

Chen Youniao said calmly: "Thank you Taoist for your kindness, but I know that I don't have the foundation and understanding to learn Taoism, so I found another way out. I have already studied under Master Meng, who is not in the same thatched cottage."

The Taoist priest from Xinshan looked slightly stunned: "You have studied Taoism for ten years and now you come back to study? Are you playing the piano randomly? Young people should listen to more advice so that they will not go down the wrong path. Come to our Yunshan Taoist Temple to be a Taoist boy, and you will not only be able to follow

The master can learn something and make money at the same time, killing two birds with one stone, what a great thing."

Chen Youniao couldn't stand his old-fashioned demeanor, and Song Tianfu had already said that the Taoist priests at Yunshan Taoist Temple were decent, and their cultivation might be worse than his own. In that case, it would be worthless for him to be a Taoist boy there.

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When the Xinshan Taoist saw that he was not moved, he immediately snorted coldly and ignored him, feeling that this boy did not know how to appreciate him.

The meal ended unhappily.

Returning to the inner room, Song Tianfu whispered to Chen Youniao: "It's a good thing you didn't agree to go to Yunshan Taoist Temple just now. Huh, going to be a Taoist boy sounds nice, but in fact it's just like being a slave. You have to do all the dirty work. Touch.

When things get dangerous, they may be sent to lead the charge and serve as cannon fodder.”

Chen Youniao said: "I have been a Taoist boy in Laoshan Taoist Temple for ten years. I have experienced all kinds of hardships and I know myself well. Of course I will not do this again."

Song Tianfu looked at him: "Brother Chen, I know that you have high aspirations and are not willing to be inferior to others. As for things here, let's see how things develop."

Chen Youniao shrugged: "Maybe there will be something good to watch tonight."

But he said that Song Ziyin was having tea with Taoist priest Xinshan over there: "Taoist, there is no need to argue with that kid. He is just a guy who doesn't know the heights of heaven and earth. He used deception to win my nephew's trust. But when I came yesterday, nothing was done."

Xinshan Taoist asked: "You said he can draw talismans?"

"I didn't say that, he said it himself, but no one saw it with their own eyes. In my opinion, the talisman was brought down from the mountain, not painted by him at all."

Song Ziyin's poems are eloquent.

The Xinshan Taoist touched his chin: "I think so too. Drawing talismans is not easy. If he had this ability, he would have stayed in the mountain long ago."

Song Ziyin smiled and said: "Let's not talk about him...Taoist, what are we going to do tonight? Do we want to do a ritual first?"

The Xinshan Taoist immediately straightened his chest: "To drive away evil spirits, of course you have to perform rituals. Go and prepare."

"good."

Song Ziyin agreed immediately and quickly went out to tell his servants to make arrangements.

After nightfall, an altar was set up in the manor, and Taoist monks from Xinshan went into battle, holding a mahogany sword in one hand and ringing a bell in the other, chanting words and performing rituals.

Chen Youniao heard it in the back room, and when he came out to see it, he couldn't help but burst out laughing: This man looked impressive, but his array was completely out of place, specifically designed to deceive the common people.

But it has to be said that the ritual form can often gain people's trust, and if it is lively and lively, people subconsciously think that it is done.

After catching Song Tianfu, Song Ziyin began to lecture again: "Tianfu, you are still young and can be easily deceived. I hope you will gain wisdom after suffering a loss. After you go home, you can reflect on your grandfather. Also, the debt of the Chen family

, urge it back as soon as possible.”

Song Tianfu said solemnly: "Third uncle, the most urgent task is to solve the trouble in the manor first."

Song Ziyin flicked his sleeves: "I invited Taoist priest Xinshan. With him here, everything will be worry-free."
Chapter completed!