On the one hand, Baoyang Temple has become a scenic spot, and people keep coming to find out. Xie Lingya and Zhang Daoting are busy at the same time, and he is glad that he made a decisive move to Zhang Daoting.
On the other hand, after the roof was repaired, the new statue of the patriarch was also built, and it was time to choose a day to consecrate it.
When the new statue is completed, it needs to be consecrated before it is offered, which requires busy work. Whether Zhang Daoting can do it or not, Xie Lingya has to take it by himself, but he is not as familiar with the procedure as Zhang Daoting, so he is making up the class.
This consecration is a ceremony to invite God's "splitting spirit" to descend on the statue, which means enlightenment. Although many people's accessories and magical instruments are also called "excited light", they originally only meant the enlightenment of gods.
At this time, Taoist priest Mao Zhengqing from Taiheguan called and kindly invited Xie Lingya to attend some Taoist lecture held by the Taoist Association: "Last time, my two junior brothers also said that I would like to thank you in person. , and you didn't say that there is some activity called Baoyangguan, so I'll call directly."
Considering that he wanted to have a good relationship with the local boss, Xie Lingya made time to go no matter how busy he was.
It stands to reason that he and Zhang Daoting are both non-religious people, so Zhang Daoting should come to participate. But Baoyangguan is inseparable from people, Zhang Daoting doesn't know Mao Zhengqing, and even has a little embarrassment with Taiheguan, so Xie Lingya came to participate.
Mao Zhengqing received Xie Lingya very warmly, and took him to drink tea first, and the lecture would not start for a while.
Xie Lingya only cares about one question: "Where's Daochang Shi?"
"Shi Daochang has been supervising Specter these days, so I might not be able to attend the lecture, but if you stay and dine, you will be able to see it." Mao Zhengqing replied.
"Okay, then I'm welcome." Xie Lingya took the opportunity to ask, "Shi Daochang seems to be from the provincial capital. How long will he stay here?"
Mao Zhengqing wondered if you are not friends, why did he still ask me this question, but he still said: "It seems that Daochang Shi is not only here to participate in the prayer for the rain, but he will also stay in Tuyang for a while."
Xie Lingya: "Why?"
Mao Zhengqing suddenly felt a little embarrassed: "I've been busy these days, especially Daochang Shi... I haven't had much rest."
Xie Lingya: "…"
It was said that Shi Changxuan was too busy, but in fact he didn't talk about it!
Thinking about it, Shi Changxuan doesn't know whether to call him cold or sullen, and he only speaks three points every time. Chatting can be dead in just a few sentences, let alone go deep into other topics.
At this time, Mao Zhengqing, in order to save his own image, said again: "But there is a tradition of asking the four directions in Shi Daochang's family, so it should be practiced here."
If you practice in Jiyang, will you place an order in Taiheguan? Well, it's impossible to embrace Yangguan anyway. Xie Lingya couldn't be too hasty about this kind of thing, so he still stayed in Diyang.
Xie Lingya was contemplating, and Mao Zhengqing said, "The magic talisman used by Layman Xie last time was all drawn by himself, right?"
He was actually quite sure in his heart. After all, Xie Lingya later drew a talisman on the wall. He could draw a talisman without reciting a single word of prayer. He had only seen Shi Changxuan possess it before.
And when he thought of Xie Lingya's handwriting, he felt distressed for Xie Lingya, and he didn't know how long it would take them to paint!
Although Xie Lingya didn't take refuge, but because he was practising the Taoist technique of Baoyang Temple, Mao Zhengqing didn't correct him when he called him, "Yes."
"As expected of Wang Daochang's son and nephew, he has a solid foundation!" Mao Zhengqing said with emotion, "Unfortunately, we don't have such a young handsome man in Taiheguan. But everyone is in Jiyang, and we can communicate more in the future."
It was a pity that he looked at Xie Lingya, Wang Yuji had real skills and many of the older generation knew it, but he didn't know that Wang Yuji still had such a nephew, and his talent in talisman was too great.
If Xie Lingya hadn't inherited Wang Yuji's legacy, he would have wanted to dig Xie Lingya over. It’s best to become a monk. It’s not bad to be a resident here if you don’t go home. There are too few Taoist priests now, and even fewer have talent in this area.
This is because Mao Zhengqing was recovering from his injuries recently and was busy with other things.
"Ashamed. The Taihe Temple is the leader of our Taoist Association. We will definitely come to ask for more advice in the future," Xie Lingya said modestly, "By the way, what is the theme of today's Taoism lecture?"
"Daoism?" Mao Zhengqing also looked at the information he received to confirm before saying, "You heard it wrong, this is a lecture on Taoism."
Xie Lingya: "??"
Mao Zhengqing explained: "It's our Taoist band in Taiheguan. We will share our performance experience with the orchestras of other members of the association. Although Baoyangguan has never participated, I think you can enjoy it by the way. It is mainly to know more about the same fellows. We also express that grateful."
Xie Lingya: "..."
... Alas, it's no wonder that my uncle doesn't like to come here. The people who accompany the Fa conference can form an orchestra, which makes them extremely poor!
…
Introduced by Mao Zhengqing, Xie Lingya met with several Taoist priests from Taiheguan. Among them, the old Taoist priest who jumped off the building was still wearing a plaster cast and limping.
It is said that he was also possessed by a Specter that day, and he jumped off the building without being stopped. I feel sorry for his age, and this time, he was hurt, and I don't know how long it will take to recover.
The other two Taoists and Xie Lingya thanked them. They fell unconscious that day and did not see Xie Lingya in the end.
Regrettably, Chen Guanzhu was still recovering from illness and did not appear. Chen Sansheng claimed that he was sick and recuperating, but Xie Lingya knew in his heart that he lost the fight and was injured, and he was afraid that he would be seriously injured.
"What about the teacher's wife?" Xie Lingya asked again.
Mao Zhengqing said lightly: "She was already at the end of the day that day, and she even urged the walking corpse, and it didn't take long to bring it back. The two of them were well-known in Boshan Province in the early years, and later they did some shady things for a wealthy businessman. , when something went wrong, it was smashed out of the mountain. In order to make more and faster money, I cursed people."
Originally, raising ghosts and zombies is risky. She is still a ghost, and her strength has greatly increased when she is detained, but the ghost may backlash at any time. What I usually do is high risk. I often walk by the river, and I don't have wet shoes.
Xie Lingya nodded, and if it was him, he would rather honestly draw a mosquito repellent for 20 yuan apiece...
During the lecture, the members of Taihe Guan Taoist Orchestra not only demonstrated Taoist classics such as Tao Te Ching, but also performed several popular songs they rehearsed in their spare time, which made Xie Lingya envious.
Damn, he will form a Baoyang Guan Taoist band in the future, and he will play "Little Leaping Frog" for him when he is resting!
…
There were other members of the Taoist Association who came to the lecture, probably listening to music or leading a group. Seeing Xie Lingya's eyesight, they came to chat with him and ask him where he was from.
As soon as Mao Zhengqing introduced Baoyang Temple, the Taoist priest immediately asked curiously, "Is that the Baoyang Temple without mosquitoes?"
Mao Zhengqing was confused, "Why don't you have mosquitoes?"
"It's just Baoyang Temple, the one in the city, right?" said the Taoist priest, "Yesterday, when a devotee came to the Temple of the City God, he said that Baoyang Temple was selling a mosquito repellent recently. There is not a single mosquito, and now many people are looking for mosquitoes."
Mao Zhengqing suddenly realized, "It turns out that Layman Xie has also studied miscellaneous characters."
"Then do we have any other talismans?" Xie Lingya is more concerned about this, don't really think that when everyone mentions Baoyang Temple, they only have mosquito repellents.
"Uh, I didn't pay attention. Well, is there really a mosquito repellent?" The Taoist asked curiously.
Although there are many miscellaneous Taoist talismans, this mosquito repellent talisman was researched by Wang Ziran, and it once became the signboard of Wang Ziran and his Taoist temple, and it was not rumored. It is not surprising that many Taoist sects of the Fulu sect have their own unique skills.
Like these miscellaneous talismans, aside from the issue of inheritance, people's energy is limited, and many people choose to practice other magic talismans. And not everyone can practice all the miscellaneous symbols to the extreme, from medicines to cure diseases, and symbols to mosquitoes.
The effect of the talisman is undoubtedly related to everyone's talent and ability. Not everyone is a genius. Those with this talent may not necessarily be Taoist priests. Those who have become monks may only have faith.
Xie Lingya said generously: "Really, you are welcome to come look for mosquitoes too."
The discussion between the two people attracted the attention of other Taoist priests. The mosquito repellent of Baoyangguan was spreading. Many of them didn't know it yet, but it didn't prevent them from being interested in hearing it now.
"Envy, you guys still have such practical miscellaneous characters."
"Is there really not a single mosquito?"
"What is the area of effect in square meters?"
For a while, the topic in the audience was distorted, Xie Lingya touched his body, "It's a pity I didn't bring it, otherwise I'll post it here to show you the effect... Hey, yes, Mr. Mao, there should be talisman paper cinnabar here. ? I can draw a picture on the spot for everyone to see."
Not to mention that Xie Lingya really didn't carry the mosquito repellent with him, even if he did, he would say he didn't.
What a great opportunity, with so many colleagues present, of course we should take this opportunity to communicate more and get to know each other more. By the way, I would like to tell you that those of us who have the ability to hold Yangguan are welcome to change jobs.
The Taoist priests were really curious, the mosquito repellent charm seemed to be a unique skill of Baoyang Temple.
Mao Zhengqing was already in love with Xie Lingya, and he wanted to have a good relationship with him. He was happy to see him communicate with everyone happily, so he said that after the lecture, he could go to demonstrate it, and said: "Hehe, Layman Xie is very fast at drawing talismans. Come on, you can meet me."
After the lecture, Xie Lingya had already exchanged WeChat with several Taoist priests, and then everyone went downstairs together. Mao Zhengqing took everyone to a quiet room. There are several adjacent rooms here, which are used for Taoist monks in Guanli to meditate and draw talismans.
There are bills, incense candles, talisman paper, cinnabar and other items in it, as well as a wooden sofa for people to rest, and other Taoist priests take the initiative to watch.
Xie Lingya walked to the bill, took a piece of talisman paper, dipped the pen in cinnabar, and walked over to the sofa.
Everyone didn't react for a while, just looked at him.
The door of the quiet room was not closed, and the voices from outside could be heard. There were no seats left. Xie Lingya sat on the sofa, leaned over the coffee table and began to draw talismans. He felt uncomfortable standing.
Everyone: "??"
wait, lying down
The Taoist priest of the Chenghuang Temple whispered blankly, "I'm not a talisman, but is this a new ritual?"
Everyone looked at Mao Zhengqing, and Mao Zhengqing was a little speechless. He only knew that Xie Lingya was quick to draw talismans, but he didn't know that he could still draw on his stomach! Isn't this the same as doing homework for elementary school students
You let those Taoist priests who have to bathe and burn incense before painting the talisman are so embarrassed!
How many mosquito repellent charms has Xie Lingya painted these days? He is so familiar that he doesn't need to think about it any more. He can finish the painting in one stroke without stopping, and even the movement he just took to get the cinnabar may only add up to one minute.
He didn't feel that his posture and process were wrong at all, Zhang Daoting never said anything about him, Shi Changxuan just stared at him a few more times when he saw him draw a talisman, and didn't say anything.
"Generally speaking, it can only be guaranteed that there are no mosquitoes in the area of about 80 to 90 square meters. The further the edge is, the weaker the effect." As for the duration, he didn't know it, so he didn't say it.
As Xie Lingya explained, he stuck the mosquito repellent on the wall. Looking at everyone's eyes, I thought they were surprised by the effect of his talisman, and I was proud of it, yes, it's successful!
… Suddenly I feel that I have never learned Talismans. The Taoists thought to themselves, this, there is no standard to say what posture must be to draw a talisman, but in everyone's concept, it is so casual... Shouldn't the failure rate be very high
But in fact, as Xie Lingya put the talisman on, the faint humming that could be heard in his ears disappeared. Taihe Temple is located in the suburbs, with a high green area and more and more poisonous mosquitoes than in the city.
Not to mention the ease with which Xie Lingya painted talismans, the Taoist priest at Chenghuang Temple finally understood where they came from and sold so many talismans.
Everyone has a strong premonition in their hearts, this time Baoyangguan is really going to be transferred!
…
Xie Lingya finally saw Shi Changxuan during dinner. He remembered Ding Aima's question and asked, "Shi Daochang, do you know what it feels like when a ghost is overthrown? Do most ghosts want to be overthrown?"
Shi Changxuan: "...I don't know."
Look, even Daochang Shi has been questioned!
Xie Lingya sighed, it really wasn't the reason why he didn't study hard, it was because the angle of the topic was too tricky.
Seeing that Shi Changxuan was still staring at him, Xie Lingya explained: "I want to save a ghost, but that ghost is very timid, and if he asks me, I can't answer it. Well, since you haven't studied it, I'll do it again. Go investigate."
Shi Changxuan: "..."
After the consultation, Xie Lingya asked him in a casual chat: "I heard Daoist Mao say that you may stay in Tuyang to practice? Do you want to place an order at Taiheguan?"
Shi Changxuan looked at Xie Lingya and said, "He made a mistake. I'm going to study at Quedong College. The Taihe Temple is too far away, so it's inconvenient to attend classes."
Xie Lingya: "Graduate study?? I thought you were a full-time Taoist priest!"
It is possible for Taoist Huoju to do other things to support himself. After all, they are not like full-time Taoist priests, but Xie Lingya thought that Shi Changxuan came from an aristocratic family. think.
Xie Lingya came back to his senses after a long while: "...Oh, so you came to practice as a part-time job during the summer?"
Shi Changxuan: "..."
Shi Changxuan slightly opened his lips, but he didn't say anything, I'm afraid he's lost.
Xie Lingya took out his student ID card from his pocket, "By the way, I actually graduated from Quedong College. If I was admitted to graduate school this year, I would be with you! What a pity!"
Shi Changxuan finally spoke, with a hint of doubt in his tone: "You won't hand over your student ID card after graduation?"
Xie Lingya: "…"
Xie Lingya said embarrassingly: "I forgot something at that time. It really wasn't a fake certificate or I kept it on purpose. By the way, what major did you take the test for?" Department, religious studies, right?"
There are only 20 or 30 universities in the country that specialize in religious studies. In Quedong College, it belongs to the Department of Philosophy. It is no wonder that Shi Changxuan will come to Diyang. This should be the only school in Queshan Province that offers a major in religious studies. If you don't want to go too far, this is the best option.
There are very few graduates of religious studies, and Xie Lingya remembered that when he was in school, many of his classmates thought that after graduation from religious studies, the employment direction was monks, priests, Taoists and so on. In fact, it was completely different.
Many people are not even like Shi Changxuan, who study without faith and observe purely objectively.
Sure enough, Shi Changxuan nodded.
Xie Lingya felt that the temperament of this major was quite suitable for him, and said, "I am familiar with Quedong College. If you have anything to help, just say it."
Shi Changxuan glanced at him and nodded.
"..." Alas, why did he take another look, every time Shi Changxuan glanced at Xie Lingya, Xie Lingya felt that the meaning was subtly different.
After dinner, Xie Lingya left, and when he returned, Baoyang Temple was also lively.
Because Baoyang Temple is so big, there are a lot of people inside, people come in and out from time to time, and there are some people standing at the door, or people who don’t know how to watch, or feel that there are too many people inside.
When Xie Lingya walked to the side of the road, he saw a man shouting to his companion: "It's just a trick to attract tourists. Although I haven't cracked it yet, it must have used some method that we don't know. You are sick. All right? Liar!"
His companion said helplessly: "Be quiet, you have heard it, please respect it."
Xie Lingya couldn't help but look at him a few more times.
Seeing Xie Lingya staring at him, the man looked at him in disbelief and said, "I hear it as soon as I hear it, how is it? I can't say it if I don't believe it?"
Xie Lingya also looked around to make sure that he was looking at him, and then said seriously: "I just want to say that the statue of the spiritual official has been replaced by copper, and it will be consecrated in two days. Don't say it is a clay sculpture."
People's ancestors love face so much, what is wrong with you, not mentioning people's black history