Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 156 Green Emerges from Xu
Fortunately, the other party meant no harm; they just wanted to enlighten Xiaoqing. Sigh. Wait a minute.

Xu Xuan realized his blind spot: I'm a monk, and the big boss is also a monk, so what's the panic?
I am a monk myself!

Damn it, the decline of the righteous path and the rise of demons is terrifying!
Once he understood all this, Xu felt instantly relieved; he hadn't been on the right path enough.

"Scholar-monk, shall we still do good deeds?"

"Go ahead, this is a great opportunity to make friends with experts. Don't forget, we were a righteous team back in the day."

Xiaoqing
"right!"

The two walked down Feilai Peak and along West Lake for only a few steps before spotting their target, which was very conspicuous.

A middle-aged man was struggling to loop a hemp rope through a tree branch and tie a knot that was impossible to untie.

She was crying and sobbing while tying the knot, which meant she was going through a difficult time.

They have a good eye for location, finding a scenic riverside spot.

The Justice Group didn't say anything, but silently walked over to see what was going on.

After hanging up the rope, the middle-aged man was about to leave when a man and a woman appeared.

The man was handsome, the woman was pretty, and they didn't look like ordinary people either.

But the two men, for reasons unknown, simply watched him pull the rope and lay the stones.

He was neither saved nor allowed to leave, leaving him there and making the atmosphere of hanging himself feel very strange.

Xu Xuan felt that since it was Xiao Qing's good deed, he should interfere less, otherwise he might pollute this karma.

Xiaoqing was lost in thought.

It wasn't until the hanged man and Xu Xuan stared at her for a while that she finally realized what was happening.

She wore a fake yet gentle smile, her hands behind her back.

Why did you hang yourself?

"What does it matter to you if I seek my own death?"

Xiaoqing remained silent, while the monk Guangliang on the mountain eagerly awaited the green snake's choice.

Mountain spirits are neither good nor evil; they become evil demons when they come into contact with evil people, and good demons when they come into contact with good people.

When she first came to Lingyin Temple to scare people into eating offerings, she intended to evoke good intentions, but she disappeared without a trace a few days later.

When it reappeared, it was with a monk from the Pure Land School. I was still a little curious about whether the snake demon was good or evil at this time.

Xu Xuan, who was present, felt something was off; what was going to happen next?
really.

The clear female voice suddenly became stern.

"That's not right. This is my doorstep. According to Article [number] of the Jin Law, you have broken the law!"

In a flash, Xiaoqing kicked over the stone she was standing on tiptoe, pulled down the hemp rope from the tree, and casually tore it into seven or eight pieces.

Meeting the man's incredulous gaze, he delivered a flying kick that knocked him down and pinned him down.

"Humph!"

"West Lake belongs to everyone. If you were to commit suicide here, wouldn't you be ruining this beautiful scenery?"

"How will pilgrims who come to offer incense and sightsee, scholars who pass by and compose poems, and ordinary people who come here because of its reputation come to visit?"

The middle-aged man on the ground wept bitterly, feeling that no one in the world was more miserable than him.

Even begging for death was forbidden; he was broken down by a shrew's words.

Xu Xuan...this...he's learned very well. He took the initiative, broke through the opponent's defenses, and seized the initiative.

But this is by West Lake.

Please don't do this! If Miss Bai sees me, I'll die! I'll die!
The monk Guangliang on the mountain felt that things were developing too excitingly, and his prayer beads spun rapidly. He wanted to observe the situation further.

Xiaoqing felt she had performed quite well, and then moved on to the next stage.

"What's the point of a grown man looking for death?"

"Tell us what difficulties you are facing."

"This gentleman next to me is a famous figure in Qiantang, Instructor Xu!"

The middle-aged man felt a mixture of shame and hope.

Hesitant and uncertain, perhaps due to the humiliation of being trampled underfoot by a pretty young girl.

Xiaoqing felt that she had been too kind and had given this guy too much face.

They immediately began interrogating him. "It's fine if you don't talk, but the Guo Bei case has recently swept across Jiangnan. Maybe one of the perpetrators committed suicide out of fear of punishment. Now we're sending you to the yamen to eat your last meal!"

"Your Majesty, spare me! I'll talk, I'll talk!"

This tactic worked quite well; the man, filled with fear, confessed everything.

After saying that, Xu Xuan felt something was wrong and reached out to grab Xiao Qing's wrist.

Boom!
The wind from the punch sent fallen leaves flying everywhere.

Fortunately, Xiaoqing was very sensible and didn't hit anyone.

If that punch had landed, it would have definitely resulted in a disemboweled person.

This man's surname was Dong, and his given name was Shihong. He was originally from Qiantang County, Zhejiang Province, and was known for his filial piety towards his mother. His father died early, and his mother was surnamed Qin.

His wife, surnamed Du, died young, leaving behind a daughter named Yu Jie, who was very clever. Dong Shihong was a goldsmith. When his daughter was eight years old, his mother, surnamed Qin, fell ill and could not get out of bed. Dong Shihong was poor and could not support his elderly mother, so he pawned his daughter Yu Jie to Gu Jinshang's house as a maid. After ten years, he redeemed her for fifty taels of silver and used the money to support his mother's health.

The old lady died a few days later, and it took him 10 years to finally save up the money.

When he came to redeem the person, he found that the previous owner had moved away, and while he was looking for Sister Yu, his money was stolen. In despair, he decided to hang himself here.

"You can't judge a person without considering their background. It was wrong to do so at that time, but selling to his supplier was his only option."

If they were unfilial, neither he nor Sister Yu would survive.

"I know."

Xiaoqing has indeed grown a lot.

"So, how are you going to help him next?"

"Scholar-monk, it's all up to you now!"

"Ok?"

“The monk said he was doing good deeds, but he didn’t say he wouldn’t let others help him do good deeds. Besides, those who are enlightened receive more help, right?”

"That's right."

Xu Xuan smiled. The little monster was kind-hearted and possessed a strong sense of reason and righteousness. The art of war resides in one's heart, and thus one should be invincible.

The old monk smiled, saying, "This is good for you, benefactor Qing. You can rest assured now."

Next, Xu Xuan and the other man dragged Dong Shihong to the county government office, using their faces to clear the way.

Given his current status, he wouldn't need to ask people one by one. He's a big shot in Qiantang, capable of making a name for himself, so he could just call Zhao Hu for help.

"I am but a commoner, so I entrust the paperwork to you."

It's very simple within Qiantang; just check the household registration and the address changes of the previous owner.

A moment later, he led Dong Shihong to the Zhao residence.

Then the father and daughter recognized each other, and the justice team simply left, completely ignoring the aftermath.

During this search for relatives, both County Magistrate Zhao Hu and Xu Xuan, a famous figure from Qiantang, made appearances. Even if the Zhao family were foolish, they should know what to do.

Upon arriving at Lingyin Temple, Abbot Guangliang could only repeatedly chant Amitabha Buddha's name.

Master Qing is highly intelligent and no longer needs further guidance.

"The golden altar will be delivered soon and placed in the side hall. I will personally chant sutras for seven days to send it into the cycle of reincarnation."

At the same time, he took out a gold bead and handed it to Xiaoqing.

"This is a treasure left behind by Benefactor Bai. Over the past ten years, the malevolent energy within it has been purified."

Xu Xuan was so envious; what a treasure of a sister she is!

Then the old monk looked at Xu Xuan and sighed.

"It is a joyous occasion that another great master has emerged in the Pure Land School. If you have time, you are welcome to come to my temple for tea at any time."

As soon as they left Lingyin Temple, a drop of water fell. Xu shrank back, realizing that Xiaoqing's actions had been seen by her parents.

"Ahem, it's been a long time since I've been home, I'll be going now."

The figure moved very quickly.

Day two.

"Master Xu, Lord Song has important matters to discuss with you."

(End of this chapter)