Becoming a god starts from planting a Bodhi tree.

Chapter 13: Is there an egg collar?
Dusk fell on the horizon.

The amber dusk solidified in the sky, and the streets were shrouded in the afterglow of twilight, coated with a layer of warm light.

The snack street is crowded with people tonight and is more lively than ever.

While slurping on hot and sour rice noodles, Ji Jingqiu learned from Aunt Qiu who worked at the rice noodle shop that it was people from the lower class who were doing religious propaganda.

"Religious propaganda? What church?"

Ji Jingqiu asked curiously.

The federal government of this era did not prohibit the spread of religion, but instead had many policies to support it.

This also leads to the fact that there are actually many temples in prosperous and advanced urban areas like Tai'an City.

In the official name of the Federation, the so-called God is called "Human Integrated Thought Entity."

For this purpose, the federal government has also set up a special department called the "Religious Administration Bureau".

The power wielded by this department is said to be quite high, and it can even override the FSB when necessary.

"It's said to be some Buddhist sect, but the people who come to promote it all have tattoos on their arms. It looks like another lewd ritual under the guise of selling one thing." Aunt Qiu curled her lips.

"Empty Gate Sect?"

Ji Jingqiu slurped the noodles and thought to himself, I have never heard of it. It seems to be the same as what Aunt Qiu said, another scam made up by those lower class guys.

The organizations that are most interested in religion these days are gangs.

After eating a bowl of hot and sour noodles, Ji Jingqiu felt that his appetite had been greatly aroused. He stood at the door and peeked in, saying in surprise:
"It feels like there are quite a lot of people joining in the fun tonight!"

Not far away, a group of people gathered together. From time to time, a man's powerful voice could be heard, asking everyone to line up in an orderly manner.

Aunt Qiu pursed her lips and said, "This group of people are smart. They give flour and eggs to those who receive the teachings and leave their names and contact information. I heard that those who are destined to meet will also receive a piece of exquisite jewelry."

And an egg collar?!

Ji Jingqiu suddenly realized, no wonder it was such a big deal!

This is simply holding the lifeline of the people!
"Aqiu, you should go and get one quickly. If you're late you won't be able to get one. The people from the Public Security Bureau will be here soon." Aunt Qiu suddenly pushed him.

"Public Security Bureau?" Ji Jingqiu was puzzled.

Aunt Qiu covered her mouth and laughed, "The old man surnamed Wang is mean and said that this group of people are definitely not good people. They are probably some evil cult that has disguised itself to deceive people, so he called the police. Qiu, if you go later, it may not even be your turn."

Ji Jingqiu subconsciously looked towards Lao Wang's fried food shop not far away.

Grandpa Wang is still so cruel!

He didn't want to join in the fun since his family didn't eat much eggs and flour anyway.

After touching his stomach which had just been whetted with appetite, Ji Jingqiu began his journey to look for food.

Just when I was halfway through the meal, I heard a noticeable commotion not far away.

"do not move!"

"Put your hands on your heads and squat down!"

"Everyone make way!"

……

He shouted loudly.

The police officers who gathered from both sides of the street began to encircle the propagandists who were distributing flour and eggs.

However, there were still many residents who came to join in the fun, including many elderly people, so it was difficult for the patrol officers to force their way through.

This gave the tattooed men the opportunity to seize the opportunity, and they shouted, "No limit on flour and eggs for everyone, first come, first served," and the situation became out of control.

Someone deliberately tore the flour packaging and threw it high into the air, creating a huge mess of white. Then they took the opportunity to escape in all directions, causing chaos at the scene.

Ji Jingqiu stuffed a chicken wing wrapped in rice in one gulp, his cheeks puffed up, and he ate while watching the show.

Suddenly, someone tapped him on the shoulder from behind.

"Donor, are you interested in learning about the Vajra Sect?"

A man stood behind him, with a crew cut, a sickly pale face, and upturned lips. He was clearly smiling, but he gave people a chilling feeling.

Ji Jingqiu looked back at the scattered patrol officers and said in surprise:
"You're not going to run away?"

The man with the crew cut pursed his lips and smiled: "I haven't violated any law in this trip, so why should I run away?"

Little monk?

Ji Jingqiu was stunned.

Is this guy a monk? Why does he have long hair? He looks like a fake monk.

"Donor, you have a deep Zen mind and a connection with Buddha. I wonder if I am qualified to be your guide?"

The man with the crew cut had an expectant look in his eyes and his smile became more intense, but Ji Jingqiu felt that there was an indescribable fanaticism in this guy's expression, which made him feel uncomfortable.

"Sorry, I'm not ready to join a religion for the time being." Ji Jingqiu refused.

The man with the crew cut took a step forward, getting closer to Ji Jingqiu. His expression seemed sincere, but it made Ji Jingqiu step back instinctively. "Ah Qiu, your fried noodles are ready!"

Coincidentally, the owner of a nearby fried noodle shop called out, and a policeman came along the street to search here.

The man with a crew cut showed regret: "That's a pity, but you have a deep affinity with Buddhism and will definitely become a monk in the end. I am giving this to you as a gift, so it can be considered as establishing a good relationship in advance."

Before Ji Jingqiu could refuse, a piece of warm and cool jade was stuffed into his hand.

Look down.

It was a jade Buddha pendant. The Buddha had his hands in a seal, his face was kind and solemn, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised with a compassionate smile.

Ji Jingqiu looked up to find the person and wanted to return it, but he didn't see anyone.

He looked around and the man with the crew cut was nowhere to be seen.

This guy……

Ji Jingqiu felt somewhat alert.

This person's words and actions are very suspicious. It's understandable to give eggs and flour as a gift, but how could he give jade as a gift when meeting someone for the first time?
Either he has some ulterior motive or he is harboring evil intentions.

He had a bad premonition in his heart, urging himself to get rid of the jade Buddha as soon as possible, but when he stroked the jade Buddha in his hand, his heart was filled with reluctance, as if this jade Buddha was extremely precious to him.

Ji Jingqiu suddenly felt alert. Where did this uncomfortable feeling come from?
Could it be that this piece of jade is affecting me?
With a serious look on his face, he began to enter a state of meditation, reflecting on his state of mind and checking if there were any external fluctuations that were affecting his state of mind.

He seemed to be stepping into endless darkness.

In the darkness, a fire in the heart swayed without wind, conveying a certain kind of uneasy feeling, but this uneasiness was quickly swept away by a round of clear glass light.

After Ji Jingqiu figured out the source of the discomfort and abnormality in his heart, his expression became strange.

The anger in his heart was warning him that this jade Buddha was ominous, but it was quickly suppressed by the small Bodhi tree, which then clearly told him that this jade Buddha was useful to him!
This surprised Ji Jingqiu very much.

The Bodhi tree is not only the root of the Pure Land world, but also the prototype of the martial arts magical powers that accompany the [Visualization Diagram of the Fire House Buddha Hell].

It is called the light of wisdom, which possesses the great wisdom that can illuminate all darkness.

Its first ability is to restrain all negative buffs on the mental level.

Since it is its need, there is no possibility of being interfered with or affected by external forces.

Even if this jade Buddha has ominous implications, it is harmless and useful to you.

Ji Jingqiu was determined.

Anyone can deceive himself, but the little tree will never deceive itself.

Then just keep it for now.

After putting away the jade Buddha, Ji Jingqiu continued to eat along the street and only returned home after filling his stomach.

……

midnight.

Ji Jingqiu woke up from a deep sleep.

Besides feeling refreshed, I was also hungry.

Ji Jingqiu fiddled in the kitchen for a while, cooked a bowl of noodles, and brought it back home.

But after eating the noodles, my hunger increased instead of decreasing.

Appetizer noodles?

But why am I so hungry?

I ate a lot at night.

Ji Jingqiu was puzzled and thought, could it be a side effect of the standing meditation?
He felt the energy in his body, and it seemed... indeed a little stronger than in the afternoon?

He thought he had found the reason.

The basis of Qi power is Qi and blood, and the growth of Qi power requires the consumption of Qi and blood.

Ji Jingqiu was a little worried. Improving in martial arts was a good thing, but if this improvement came at the cost of an empty stomach or even a dented wallet, that would not be so good.

Do I have to always carry high-energy bars with me in the future?
His eyes unconsciously fell on the jade Buddha lying on the table.

The moonlight outside the window fell on the table, and the originally mutton-fat-colored jade Buddha actually emitted a faint blood-red light at this moment.

There is no longer any compassion and mercy between the upturned corners of the Buddha's mouth, only evil and weirdness.

But Ji Jingqiu did not show any disgust or vigilance. He came to the table and stared down at the jade Buddha on the table.

The Adam's apple kept moving.

He reached out and gently stroked the surface of the jade Buddha, his lips slightly opened and he swallowed his saliva.

Man, you smell so good...

(End of this chapter)