Mixed in the heavens, merits and virtues become immortals

Chapter 372 Gu Qing is very devoted.

Gu Qing moved and immediately stepped forward, putting one arm around Bai Suzhen and the other around Xiao Qing. He first checked Xiao Qing's condition and saw that although Xiao Qing was drowsy, her physiological characteristics were very stable and she did not show any signs of becoming unconscious.

It's like being asleep.

Then Gu Qing looked at Bai Suzhen.

"I don't know what happened, but I suddenly felt tired."

Bai Suzhen forced herself to cheer up and looked up at Gu Qing.

"Let's go back first."

With Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing on either side, Gu Qing instructed Xiaoqing to summon Bai Fu, one of the Five Ghosts, to rent a carriage. Gu Qing then embraced Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing on both sides and led them to the road. They boarded the carriage and hurried towards Tianyun Temple.

Since Zhao Gou came to Hangzhou, there have been many temples in Hangzhou, and people have been very devout in their worship. Tianyun Temple is a branch of the Shenxiao sect. The Taoist priests there are said to be disciples of Lin Lingsu and practice the Five Thunder Method. Gu Qing observed carefully and found no supernatural phenomena. However, the temple enshrines the Four Saints of the North Pole, which are quite efficacious.

These four saints of the North Pole are Marshal Tianpeng, Marshal Tianyou, Marshal Yisheng, and Marshal Yousheng. It is worth mentioning that Marshal Yousheng is also known as Marshal Zhenwu or Emperor Zhenwu. These four saints were all assistants of Emperor Ziwei. After the Ming Dynasty, the worship of Emperor Zhenwu became more and more exalted, and his position was moved up, so that he was ranked alongside Emperor Ziwei.

Gu Qing instructed the five ghosts to watch over Xiao Qing, and led Bai Suzhen to Tianyun Temple, where they offered incense and paid homage to the Four Saints of the North Pole, chanting incantations.

"Disciple Bai Suzhen, with the intention of saving people, was careless for a moment and her spirit was clouded. Please, Marshal, guide me and resolve this calamity."

Bai Suzhen prayed sincerely.

After deciding to repay her debt of gratitude, Bai Suzhen went to Marshal Zhenwu to ask him about it. She swore before him that if she were to remain attached to the mortal world, she would die in the thunder and be buried at the foot of the mountain. Marshal Zhenwu also helped Bai Suzhen to dispel the demonic energy.

Now that she is suffering, Bai Suzhen naturally comes here to pray.

"The solution lies in our hands."

The statue of Marshal Tianpeng trembled, and a sound naturally came from it, causing the pill on Gu Qing's chest to throb.

"Marshal Tianpeng".

Gu Qing quickly spoke up, saying, "This elixir was bestowed by Lu Zu and can only save one person. Now Bai Suzhen and Cen Biqing are both in trouble. Please ask Marshal Tianpeng for guidance on how to resolve this."

This time, all four North Pole saints remained silent.

Gu Qing and Bai Suzhen pleaded here, but the Four Saints of the North Pole no longer responded.

In the end, Gu Qing offered incense, burned paper money, donated a sum of money, and helped Bai Suzhen leave the place.

In the doujin hall.

Gu Qing helped Xiao Qing lie down on the bed and helped Bai Suzhen sit to the side. Then, looking into Bai Suzhen's eyes, Gu Qing took out a pill from his pocket and handed it to Bai Suzhen, saying, "Take this pill first. Do not take it unless absolutely necessary. I must go out and ask for an antidote for you."

Lu Dongbin suddenly gave her a pill, and then Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing both became drowsy. In addition, the attitude of the Four Saints of the North Pole made Gu Qing realize that this was to make Gu Qing choose one of the two.

Should this pill be given to the White Snake or the Green Snake?

Gu Qing disliked this choice between two options, as it made her seem like a fickle person. But in fact, Gu Qing had always been a devoted person, devoted to beautiful people.

Therefore, Gu Qing decided to take a gamble and see if he could capture both the White Snake and the Green Snake.

"No!"

Bai Suzhen held Gu Qing's hand and stubbornly said, "Fahai is still outside."

Fahai will no longer attack Bai Suzhen, but he will target Gu Qing. If Gu Qing goes out and encounters misfortune...

"You forgot, the Buddhist summer retreat has already begun."

Gu Qing comforted Bai Suzhen.

Fahai had no choice but to diligently chant sutras and pray for blessings. Hearing this, Bai Suzhen felt slightly relieved and glanced sideways at the drowsy Xiaoqing on the bed.

Gu Qing held incense sticks in his hand and came to the statues of Shennong, Bian Que, Sun Simiao, and Wei Shanjun. He lit the incense and prayed sincerely.

Gu Qing had been worshipping these four medicine gods for a long time, and they could be considered part of Gu Qing's network of connections.

Incense was lit, and wisps of smoke rose straight upwards.

"Does this mean we're going to the Heavenly Court?"

Gu Qing looked at the green smoke, pondering to himself.

In the Legend of the White Snake, Xu Xian once fed the White Snake realgar wine during the Dragon Boat Festival, forcing her to reveal her true form and frightening her to death. Afterwards, the White Snake went to the Heavenly Court and the Underworld, finally saving Xu Xian's life. Now, seeing this wisp of green smoke, Gu Qingfu was reminded of the Heavenly Court.

But once we arrive in Heaven, who should we visit?
While pondering, Gu Qing bid farewell to the four demon gods and set up an altar in the courtyard to pray to Marshal Ma.

"Master, what are you planning to do with the altar set up in this courtyard?"

At this moment, Xu Xian arrived in the courtyard and saw Gu Qing setting up the altar in a very professional manner. He asked curiously.

"Worship the gods."

Gu Qing spoke succinctly, glancing sideways at Xu Xian. Thinking of something on his mind, he said, "The fruit and eggplants have recently come into season, but the market price is quite high and the quantity is scarce. Most of them are purchased by the palace. Now, go to the street and try to buy ten baskets of fruit and eggplants and send them to Lingyin Temple."

Master Yuankong of Lingyin Temple still had his words ringing in his ears, but Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing's matters were undoubtedly more important. Therefore, Gu Qing decided to have Xu Xian go instead.

When the teacher has a task, the disciple will do it for him.

"Ten-fold fruit eggplant..."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xian initially agreed, but then felt very conflicted.

The new fruit and eggplant harvest is underway, and they're not easy to buy now.

"Go find Old Zhang."

Gu Qing pointed out a clear path for Xu Xian, saying, "He sells night soil in Hangzhou. He knows exactly which family buys the most fertilizer and whose fruit and eggplant grow the best."

Old Zhang's daughter is Mingzhu, a tragic figure forgotten in the original story. Gu Qing helped her heal her mental illness, which is a great kindness to Old Zhang's family.

Upon hearing this, Xu Xian nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes."

"Alright, let's go to the front yard."

After giving the instructions, Gu Qing thought of something else and said, "Hanwen, there is a large village south of the dock. If you have some free time, go there and provide free medical treatment. The medicines are free; just give them to them."

Lü Dongbin intended to incite Gu Qing to rebel, but Gu Qing planned to first establish a base of support.

As for what happens in the future, we'll talk about that later.

Xu Xian nodded, praising Gu Qing's kindness, and went to the front hall. Gu Qing, in the courtyard, sincerely prayed to Marshal Ma, saying, "Great Emperor Huaguang, Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing are in trouble. This humble Taoist cannot stand idly by. Now I kowtow to Great Emperor Huaguang, begging you to grant me a path to heaven..."

Gu Qing had been to the Heavenly Court once before, but that was entirely thanks to the guidance of the Hundred Flower Fairy. With Gu Qing's cultivation level, it was impossible for him to enter the Heavenly Palace by flying.

These are abilities only those who have reached the "Tribulation Transcending Stage" possess, like Fahai being able to communicate with Buddha, or Bai Suzhen being able to communicate with heaven and earth.

After praying sincerely, Gu Qing sat on the prayer mat, silently reciting Taoist scriptures, and quietly waiting for the response from Emperor Huaguang.

Around midnight, two flames suddenly appeared, transforming into two fire wheels that hovered in front of Gu Qing.

Hot Wheels!
One of the magical treasures of Emperor Huaguang!

(End of this chapter)