The Great Way to Truth, Starting from Jiazi Laodao

Chapter 33: Behind the Scenes, Zhoushan Wang Family

Ask for advice in the thatched cottage.

All the Taoists gathered and took their seats.

After greeting each other, Xuanming looked at Xuanxu and Xuansu who were full of spirit and charm, and said happily: "Congratulations to Junior Brother Xuanxu and Junior Sister Xuansu, you are one step closer to becoming a real person."

The two did not dare to be negligent and immediately returned the greeting.

"Thanks to the help of Senior Brother, if it weren't for the Yin-Yang Foundation Building Chapter, we wouldn't be able to gain any insights, reach a higher level of Taoism, or even see that threshold."

They are sincerely grateful.

Both of them have been practicing for a long time to reach perfection, and there is no more room for improvement. They have reached the top.

I thought I would stay in this state like my senior teachers and brothers, wasting my time until I die of old age.

Unexpectedly, the sudden rise of Senior Brother Xuanming brought them hope.

After two years of contemplating the Yin-Yang foundation-building chapter, they finally achieved something and saw the scenery that their ancestors had seen.

"We are brothers and sisters, no need to be polite."

Xuanming stroked his beard and said.

He was very happy to see everyone's cultivation success.

The higher their cultivation, the easier it is for them.

Without dwelling on this matter for too long, everyone quickly changed the subject and got back to the main topic.

Xuanxu glanced at Xuanyin, who understood and explained, "Brother, although there is a mezzanine in Old Master Chen's room, there is no secret letter. I think even if there is such a thing, it will be destroyed after reading it, and no evidence will be left."

"However, everything that has been done will leave traces. We carefully checked the genealogy and annals of the Chen family, sorted out the family's hundred-year connections, and found that Old Master Chen had a younger brother in the past."

"Although he died young, he stayed in Fengyang County for half a year when he was young and studied abroad. He worked as a book boy for a member of the Wang family in Zhoushan. After returning to his family, he seemed to have lost contact with the Wang family. However, combined with another incident, it is quite intriguing."

Xuan Yin looked at Xuan Kong, who immediately took over and explained, "Brother, I went to Fengyang County to get information recently, and I ran into an old friend of Brother Xuan Ye.

From him, we learned that the priest on duty that night was named You Nankui, and came from a Confucian family: Youjia.

He has a nickname: Yamato Priest. The tribe has always valued harmony, and this Nankui Priest is just like that. "

"It must have been an unintentional mistake that night."

Hearing this, Xuan Yang couldn't help but complain: "What do you mean by peace is the most precious thing? Isn't it just trying to smooth things over?"

After attracting a few stares, he immediately shut up, straightened his back, sat upright, and pretended to be confused.

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Xuanming didn't say anything.

Xuankong continued to tell the story.

I have to admit that this junior fellow's gossip ability is indeed suitable for gathering information.

Although we didn't dig up much information about Nan Kui's advancement to the Qi training stage, we did get a lot of information about him when he was in the Jing training stage:
He was gifted since childhood and understood the true meaning of the word "和". He advanced to Qi training at the age of thirty and was placed with high hopes by his family.

In order to persuade them to make peace, he was challenged in a mixed doubles match by the descendants of the two great families of Lin and Yu, who had a common hatred for the enemy. Afterwards, the two descendants became friends. This heir of the Yu family suffered a bruised face and had to recuperate for two months, but he also made a breakthrough in his cultivation because of his "success" in persuading the fight, and this is still a legend among the people today.

He had a good relationship with the direct descendant of the Zhoushan Wang family. When they were young, they had been a bit crazy. They imitated their elders and went to brothels together, saying that they were romantic scholars and visited all the twelve brothels in Fengyang County.

A man who painted a picture for an otaku was so lifelike and detailed that "The Story of the Jade Maiden" is still circulated privately today and has been repeatedly banned. It is regarded as a treasure by many lechers and veterans, and he has become an honored guest in brothels.

A woman who tried to mediate fights in various brothels, and gave earnest advice to men not to ruin the relationship by fighting over women, and not to spend money lavishly and waste the family's money. As a result, she was jointly boycotted by various brothels and has not been allowed to enter until now.

Xuanming raised his hand.

Stopped Xuankong from chattering.

That’s enough for now.

The key point has been revealed. The Nankui priest and the heir of the Zhoushan Wang family knew each other when they were young and they had a good relationship.

Senior brother spoke, Xuankong had to listen, he clicked his tongue twice, looking unsatisfied.

No one took it seriously.

He and Xuan Yang are the two most extraordinary people in Qiuzhen Temple. They have long been accustomed to it.

Xuanming's gaze fell on Xuanxu.

Since Xuankong couldn't find out more information, the breakthrough might lie in this disciple who was the head teacher.

After receiving the hint, Xuanxu spoke.

Unlike Xuan Kong, which is full of nonsense, it goes straight to the point.

"Brother, half a month ago, I personally went to Tianzhuan Sect to visit Master Yuanji and inquire about this matter." "The Guangfa Division has always been staffed by twelve priests who take turns to represent the sects, aristocratic families, hundreds of schools, and independent practitioners. They are then managed by priests sent by the court. Each priest takes turns to be on duty for one month, corresponding to the twelve hours of the day and the twelve months of the year."

"That month, the priest Wang Sheng of the Zhoushan Wang family was on duty. He was a good friend of the priest Nankui. He had something urgent to do that night, so he asked the priest Nankui to take his place."

Xuanming's expression became serious when he heard this.

If you look at them individually, you really can't make any connection and would just think it's a coincidence. But when you connect the two things together, you can't help but think more.

Perhaps with the help of Old Master Chen's younger brother, the Chen family secretly became a subsidiary family of the Zhoushan Wang family. The two families have been connected since then, and the Chen family has been guarding Fuyun County for them, doing all the dirty and tiring work.

Therefore, when Qiuzhen Temple destroyed the Chen family, the Wang family priest used a knife to kill someone else and asked the Nankui priest to persuade Xuankong.

Success would be the best, but failure could delay the situation for a while, giving the Chen family some time to survive.

Even if they fail again, when the Qiuzhen Temple realizes what has happened, they will only vent their anger on the priest Nankui.

If they were smarter and investigated secretly and knew the character of the priest Nankui, they might not even vent their anger on him, but would just think that they were unlucky and that they were having a bad year.

The Wang family was able to hide successfully and stay out of the matter.

However, Priest Wang Sheng did not expect that Qiuzhen Temple was more careful than he imagined. He thought a few more steps, considered more possibilities, and checked them one by one.

I would rather trust it to have it than to trust it to have nothing.

He even went to great lengths to look through the Chen family's century-long history, searching for clues in every nook and cranny.

What's more, he didn't expect that there was a genius like Xuan Kong in Qiuzhen Temple, who was very good at eating melons and had some connection with Tianzhuan School. He found out more information, cleared the fog and found the Wang family.

As for why the Wang family knew in advance that Qiuzhen Temple was going to request a killing order, Xuanming was not surprised.

As a noble family, they always have some strange and magical skills.

Of course, these are just Xuanming's speculations and subjective conjectures. The truth can only be slowly explored and revealed in the future.

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"No matter whether it's true or not, we have to be on guard against the Wang family in the future. Some things can't be believed completely, but we can't not believe them either."

"Being on guard against others is not to be jealous of others, but to protect yourself."

Xuanming spoke and made a conclusion.

"I have tried my best to seek the truth."

"The Wang family is powerful. If we continue investigating, we will only alert them and draw their attention, which will be counterproductive and bring disaster."

"This matter ends here. All of you brothers and sisters just need to understand this. Now, two things are of primary importance:

First, as for your cultivation, my Qiuzhen Temple is a Taoist sect, and cultivation should be the main focus. If you fellow disciples can cultivate to become true people and Qiuzhen Temple is established, then no matter what the Wang family's attitude is or what the truth is, it will not matter.

Secondly, the Daoyuan Conference is approaching, and fellow disciples should properly handle all matters in the temple, teach and select disciples carefully, and make preparations to try to get more places for me in the Qiuzhen Temple."

The Taoists suddenly understood and stood up and bowed in agreement.

"What senior brother said is true."

"Let him be strong, the breeze blows over the hills; let him be arrogant, the bright moon shines over the river. As long as my Truth Seeking Temple continues to grow stronger and there are no mistakes on the surface, and I have the protection of the laws of the Divine Dynasty, even if the Wang family has ill intentions, they will not dare to go too far."

Xuanxu expressed the position on behalf of all the Taoists.

Xuanming is satisfied, and it would be best if everyone can figure it out.

The Wang family is an ancient family with many great Qigong scholars in the family. It is the top force in Fengyang County.
He was afraid that they would be uneasy.

Taoist practice is based on the heart.

If the mind is free, all obstacles can be overcome.

If the mind is unfettered, the road is far and reachable.

Now this is good.

Only if the Taoists are not burdened by fear can they overcome fear and move forward courageously. Only then can they find opportunities to break through in the slim hope and become true people with the fourth-grade Taoist foundation in the future.

After they left, Xuanming stood in the yard with his hands behind his back, looking up at the blue sky and white clouds, his mind full of thoughts.

If the Wang family is behind the Chen family, was the Chen family's occupation of the Qiuzhen Temple's Tiandiyuan quota their own intention or was it instructed by the Chen family, or both?
If it is the latter two, what is the purpose?
Despite his doubts, Xuanming would not take risks to satisfy his curiosity. He believed that things would work out when the time came. As long as he was strong enough to withstand the storm, the truth would eventually come out.

Taoists should focus on cultivation.

This point will never waver.

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(End of this chapter)