If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 793: Shinto and Humanity

"Master Taoist, Mr. Gou, you are all masters. It's just that as a county lieutenant, I have no choice once my duties are involved." Zhao Yan said tactfully.

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "What do you think of Gou Sheng's character?"

Zhao Yan said: "Mr. Gou has a noble character and upright spirit. I admire him very much."

Xiao Yu said: "How could people like him and me do something illegal?
As long as it's not against the law, what does it have to do with County Magistrate Zhao who is investigating criminals?

The political situation in Daqin is indeed turbulent now, and the laws of the imperial court cannot make local officials fear them.

But the laws of karma and good fortune will never change."

Zhao Yan frowned and thought for a moment, then clasped his fists towards her, "Thank you for your advice. When I return to the county government, I will speak a few good words for Mr. Gou in front of the county magistrate."

After he left, Xiaoyu took out a pen and paper from her sleeve, wrote a prescription, and threw it lightly into the woods.

"He was injured because of you. You are just standing there and watching. Why don't you do something to help him?"

Before the piece of paper fell to the ground, it was blown away by a gust of cold wind.

In the evening, Xiaoyu faced the setting sun and absorbed the purple energy of the sun.

The female ghost Luo Shiluan came to Gou Jiao like a living person, carrying a cloth bundle in her left hand and a steaming bamboo basket in her right hand.

First, he took out the food box from the bamboo basket, poured two bowls of hot soup into Gou Jiao's mouth, then took off his tattered leather coat and applied a thick layer of plaster on his body, buttocks and thighs.

Finally, she thoughtfully changed a new jacket for him.

"Have you paid?" Xiaoyu asked, opening his eyes.

Luo Shiluan was stunned for a moment, knelt down and saluted him, and asked in confusion: "What did the Taoist priest say?"

"The food, clothes, and medicine you brought, they didn't appear out of thin air, right? Did you pay for them when you got them?" Xiao Yu said.

Luo Shiluan said with a miserable look: "I am in this state now, how can I have money and see people?"

Xiao Yu sighed, "When people are in a desperate situation, they will try their best to be refined as long as they have the conditions and opportunities.

You can choose not to care about or believe in things like cause and effect and karma.

I’m afraid that there are powerful gods who will use this to torment you and play with your destiny.

You must not give yourself an excuse to the King of Hell or the Judge of Hell to label you a demon now."

She took out a few silver coins from her sleeve and threw them into Luo Shiluan's arms. "Whose medicine did you take, whose clothes and food did you take? Go and pay them before they find out."

Luo Shiluan had a conflicted expression. "Why didn't the Taoist remind me and give me money when I left with the prescription just now? Now that I have brought the medicine, the Taoist still wants to torture me."

"I wanted to see how intelligent you are. Now it seems that you are just an ordinary piece of rotten wood." Xiaoyu said.

Luo Shiluan was a ghost, but she was so angry that her face turned red.

"You're still not convinced?" Xiao Yu chuckled, "If I were you, I would have gone to the city to find old acquaintances and told them about my experiences.

Then ask the other party to lend you some money for the sake of past friendship so that you can treat your savior."

Luo Shiluan shouted, "I lost my virginity to Xun Peng, does that sound good to others?
They appear to pity me, but I don’t know what they think of me in their hearts!”

Xiao Yu said calmly: "The main reason why the county magistrate beat Gou Jiao with a stick today is that he knocked on the drum to report the incident, but he falsely accused the county's family without any evidence.

He who makes friends with others deserves to be beaten.

The county magistrate did not do anything obviously illegal from beginning to end.

He first sent the captain to the south courtyard of the Xun family to look for your body. The captain jumped into the lake himself and searched around, but found nothing.

You can't even provide evidence that you are dead.

So no matter how powerful his words are when he roars in court, they are of no use in legal terms.”

Luo Shiluan's eyes became clearer. "I'll go find my old friends and let them see my dead soul. Then Mr. Gou won't be beaten?"

Xiao Yu sighed, "You were once a 'Martial Arts Fairy', don't you know how to gain fame?
Even if you don't understand it yourself, don't you know how Ji Bu, Chu Heng, and the four scholars of the Tian family behaved?"

A thousand ounces of gold are not as good as Ji Bu’s promise.

How did you build this reputation?
Ji Bu had a fellow villager who was good at speaking. The fellow villager said to Ji Bu directly: You give me money, and I will use your money to travel around the country. During the trip, no matter where I go or who I meet, I will tell them "A thousand taels of gold are not as good as Ji Bu's promise."

Ji Bu readily agreed and gave him some money, and the allusion of "a promise is worth a thousand gold" came into being.

It's not just Ji Bu who does this.

From the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period in the past to the modern society in the future, the bigwigs in the world, celebrities in the entertainment industry, and political and business celebrities all use the same routine to establish their personalities.

Of course, people of this era are ultimately more moral than the "modern people" in Xiaoyu's previous life.

The personalities that modern people create are all fake ones to please fans or voters.

People of this era are more likely to promote their true selves.

Even if one's nature is not like that, once one has gained a certain degree of fame in the world, one must protect his or her brand with his or her life.

"In the past, you were the Fairy Qingluan, and you always worked hard to maintain your reputation. Now that you have become a ghost, you are in a weak position and need to take revenge on the powerful Xun family. You need a good reputation even more.

When you go to old friends to borrow money, they will first be shocked that such a fairy could end up in such a miserable state.

Whether it is true sympathy or false sympathy, they will show sympathy, otherwise don’t they want a reputation?

Who would dare to gloat over the misfortune of an old friend who has encountered such a situation, and who would refuse to show deep friendship and loyalty?
Secondly, they will ask you what you want the money for.

After learning the reason, you will be shocked again - you have become a fierce ghost, but you are still so principled and upright, which shows how noble you are. "

Seeing her excited expression, Xiao Yu sighed regretfully, "I have created conditions for you, but you are a piece of rotten wood and don't know how to seize the opportunity.

Shinto is dependent on humanity.

Once they have a reputation and stories in the human world, the day-wandering gods, night-wandering gods, talisman messengers, and Gongcao gods will all be recorded and entered into the book of life and death.

You have a good reputation, and the ghosts and gods know about it. The ghosts and gods investigate your whereabouts and confirm that you have indeed become a fierce ghost but still have a good character. Do you believe it or not, Xun Peng's fate will be reset to zero?"

Luo Shiluan handed the silver back to her and said shyly, "I, I can go find my old friends now."

"You know it, I know it, heaven knows it, earth knows it, ghosts and gods know it. If we go to find them now, we can only deceive people, but not ghosts and gods." Xiaoyu sighed.

A sinister and fierce look flashed across Luo Shiluan's face. "I don't expect the gods and ghosts to favor me. I just want Xun Peng to die and the Xun family to suffer retribution!"

"Then go ahead." Xiaoyu said.

Luo Shiluan disappeared with a gust of cold wind.

Gou Jiao slowly opened his eyes and said hesitantly: "Master, is everything you said true? Can a good reputation directly affect karma and destiny?"

Xiao Yu said: "The point is not a good reputation, but good character and integrity.

A good reputation is simply the direct result of demonstrating moral character and integrity.

In the Shinto system of trial, moral conduct is one of the core factors affecting sentencing.

Because the main purpose of Shinto in punishing evil and promoting good in the world is to set an example and educate humanity. Officials can ignore the law and make the people lose their respect for the court laws, but Shinto cannot tolerate a bad example. "

Gou Jiao said in confusion: "Just now the Taoist priest taught Miss Luo to deceive ghosts and gods."

“What’s the difference between a true gentleman and someone who has been pretending to be a gentleman all his life?
It is harder to deceive ghosts and gods than to deceive people all your life without being exposed." Xiao Yu said.

She just saw that the living "Fairy Qingluan" was a little scheming, so she gave the dead ghost Luo Shiluan a chance, not helping her to deceive ghosts and gods.

Gou Jiao thought for a moment and said, "It seems to be no different to the world, but to themselves, it is a completely different realm."

Xiao Yu said: "Your own spiritual realm is only meaningful to you. The underworld under the Shinto system only cares about whether the cause and effect can be balanced."

"Now if Miss Luo forges the formula as you said, will it be effective?" Gou Jiao asked.

"It will definitely have an effect on humanity. Humanity only cares about the present and does not talk about past lives or future lives. It uses laws and morals as the basis for judgment, rather than cause and effect and karma from past lives." Xiaoyu said.

"What about Shinto?" Gou Jiao asked again.

"You can see for yourself."

The next afternoon.

Xun family, Bamboo Grove Hermitage.

"Old friend, do you know what that bitch Luo Shiluan did?" Xun Yuanwai said gloomily, "Zhuge Ming, the 'Clairvoyant' of Changfeng Escort Company, Hou Liang, the Qingfeng Swordsman of the Hou family, and Song Wushi of Yongquan Martial Arts School in the county town all met Luo Shiluan last night.

This is just what I heard. I don’t know how many people that bitch has met.

She told them her story with a sad face and borrowed some money from them.

Then this morning, at least eight private homes and five businesses received handwritten letters from Luo Shiluan.

She used the borrowed money to buy clothes, shoes, hats, pots and pans, and various medicinal materials to treat the injuries of "great benefactor Gou Sheng".

She personally prepared medicine for him and mended his clothes.

Now, not to mention that the whole county is shaken, at least there are a lot of news in the market that is unfavorable to our Xun family."

Taoist Hongyun frowned and said, "I have been staying at the Xun family to protect the young masters and ladies. I don't know what is happening outside, and I can't control what is happening outside.

I can’t guess what Luo Shiluan is going to do, and I can’t control it.”

Xun Yuanwai said sinisterly, "Is Luo Shiluan so smart? The relationship is ruined. It must be the Radish Taoist who is behind this."

Taoist Hongyun said in embarrassment: "I heard that he is a disciple of the Taoist Palace."

He originally thought that Taoist Radish was a wild Taoist priest. Yesterday, he had an affair and made a scene in the court. The county magistrate was actually planning to arrest him and throw him into a cell.

Zhao Yan "whispered" in his ear about Gou Jiao and Taoist Luobo's identities, and the county magistrate gave up.

Then the Xun family, who had been paying close attention to the county government, also found out.

"He just took out a seal, who knows whether it is real or fake?" said Mr. Xun.

"We don't know whether it's true or not, so don't worry, let's wait and see. There's no rush anyway." Taoist Hongyun said.

"I'm worried that the night will be too long and there will be more trouble." Mr. Xun said irritably.

"Old friend, your Xun family also has three hundred death warriors." Taoist Hongyun said lightly.

Xun Yuanwai sighed, "Then let's wait and see what tricks Taoist Radish can come up with."

In the evening, at the doorstep of County Magistrate Zhao’s house.

"Master Luobo, Mr. Gou, is there something important you are looking for me for?"

Zhao Yan was very surprised to see the two guests coming together.

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "A few days ago, we met the county lieutenant at the gate of the yamen. The county lieutenant also invited us and pointed out the direction of your mansion for us.

That day I also said that I would definitely come to visit.

Here we are.

I just wonder if the county lieutenant still has the same heart as before."

Zhao Yan was shocked again: This little Taoist priest had already calculated today's meeting, what did he want to do?
"Master, you are joking. I regret that I have no chance to make close friends with you two, who are so detached from the world. Now, no matter what your purpose is in coming to see me, I am extremely happy and happy."

After saying that, Zhao Yan opened the door and led the two of them through the door, across the courtyard and into the central hall.

"Mr. Gou, are your injuries healed?"

Seeing Gou Jiao's steady steps and no sign of reluctance on his face, Zhao Yan was very curious.

But he knew that Gou Sheng had no internal strength at all and was just an ordinary person.

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "Hasn't County Magistrate Zhao heard the story of 'Fairy Qingluan buying medicine to repay a favor' in the city?"

County Magistrate Zhao nodded and said, "Even the county magistrate heard about it. He was so confused that he sent officials to those families to confirm it!"

Xiao Yu said with emotion: "Fairy Qingluan is so affectionate and righteous! In order to repay Gou Sheng for redressing her injustice, she traveled thousands of miles overnight to find Hejian Prefecture and more than a dozen counties, with more than a hundred old friends.

He gave away all his skills and secret treasures just to exchange them for money so that he could buy thousand-year-old ginseng, hundred-year-old Ganoderma lucidum and other magical medicines for his benefactor.

Fortunately, the county lieutenant helped secretly, and the yamen officers only used clever force when beating people. Gou Sheng looked miserable, but he only suffered minor injuries.

With the help of the magic medicine, I have recovered most of my strength in one day and can drink and eat meat. "

County Magistrate Zhao was shocked. "I thought it was only Guangchuan County that was affected. I didn't expect the entire Hejian County to be alarmed."

Xiaoyu was also speechless. Luo Shiluan had gone too far and was too obvious.

"Perhaps Fairy Qingluan has a wide circle of friends and relatives. While borrowing money, she also told him about her grievances."

County Captain Zhao looked at her deeply and concluded that Luo Shiluan must have been instigated by her to run around.

"Since Mr. Gou can drink."

He immediately ordered his servants to prepare a sumptuous dinner.

Xiaoyu and Goujiao are both "real wise men" with valuable knowledge.

Not only can he take up all the topics Zhao Yan hands him over and express thought-provoking insights, but he can also take the initiative to bring up topics that are beyond Zhao Yan's knowledge.

The three of them had a very pleasant conversation, and when the wine and dishes were served, they ate and drank while discussing the situation in the world, and their mood became even more enjoyable.

Around eight o'clock in the evening, Gou Jiao was too drunk and fell asleep in his chair.

Xiaoyu rejected the servant's suggestion to help him go to the guest room to rest, and continued to take Zhao Yan to eat and drink.

At about three o'clock in the morning, a government official suddenly rushed into the Zhao residence. Before he entered the side hall where the banquet was held, his voice rang out in the yard: "Brother Zhao, something has happened! Gou made friends with that evil scholar, he has captured the old master's soul and is going to drag the old master down with him into the eighteen levels of hell!"

County Magistrate Zhao was stunned and shouted, "Gong Si, what the hell are you talking about?
Mr. Gou is drinking with someone! Are you having a stroke or are you having a nightmare?"

(End of this chapter)