I was selling peach wood swords on a live stream, how did I become a Taoist ancestor?

The next day, Li Jun slept until the sun was high in the sky before waking up.

He pondered until midnight last night, but still couldn't figure out why the Celestial Master's Mansion would send a statue of a deity.

"Forget it, I don't want to think about it anymore."

Li Jun got up to wash up and, as usual, went to the main hall to offer incense.

His mind was in a mess yesterday, and he forgot to offer incense after setting up the statue of the deity.

My apologies, my apologies.

I hope that the True Martial Emperor will not blame me.

Inside the main hall, the newly commissioned statue of Zhenwu the Great sat solemnly on the altar, its stone-carved face appearing particularly majestic in the morning light.

Li Jun lit three incense sticks and was about to leave when he suddenly stopped.

Wait... why isn't the statue of Zhenwu the Great upright?

Was that how it was just now?

Li Jun stared at it for a long time, then scratched his head.

"Perhaps the light in the hall was too dim, and Master placed it incorrectly yesterday."

"It seems the Taoist temple renovation plan needs to be put on the agenda sooner rather than later... Hmm, I can't tell Master about this, lest he overthink it."

He muttered to himself, then turned and went to the kitchen to find something to eat.

Just as he turned around, a gust of wind blew by, and the statue of Zhenwu the Great on the altar silently returned to facing the temple door, its majestic face shrouded in the smoke from the three incense sticks.

……

yard.

The old Taoist priest had finished his morning prayers and was practicing martial arts.

Upon seeing Li Jun emerge, the old man stopped his attack and wiped his sweat.

"Jun'er, did you sleep well last night?"

"It's alright." Li Jun took a steamed bun out of the pot. "Master, what about that matter at the Celestial Master's Mansion..."

"Stop thinking about it," the old Taoist priest interrupted him. "You'll understand when the time is right."

Li Jun, munching on a steamed bun, mumbled, "I just think...it's too weird."

"There are plenty of strange things," the old Taoist priest snorted. "Isn't that fish in our temple quite strange too?"

These words reminded Li Jun.

He quickly finished his steamed bun and ran to the well in the backyard.

The dragonfish was still swimming leisurely in the water.

It seems to have grown bigger in just a few days.

The golden scales on its body became more prominent, shimmering in the sunlight.

The most amazing thing is that the two little bumps on its head seem to have grown a little bit?

"You're not really going to grow horns, are you?" Li Jun squatted by the well, staring at the fish.

The arowana seemed to understand, turned its head, and blew a bubble at him.

The bubbles burst in the air, turning into fine mist.

The mist fell on Li Jun's face, feeling cool and refreshing.

"You've become a spirit?" Li Jun laughed.

He sprinkled some fish food, and only after watching the dragonfish finish eating did he get up and go back inside.

There's still work to do today.

Zhou Wenyuan has fifty amulets left in his order, and he needs to finish them as soon as possible.

Li Jun sat at the worktable and began to print talismans.

The newly engraved printing plate is of good quality, with clear runes and smooth lines.

He printed them very carefully, checking each one meticulously.

Before I knew it, the morning had passed.

After finishing printing fifty talismans, Li Jun stretched.

Let's check the time, it's noon.

Time to cook.

He got up and went to the kitchen, only to find that his master had already prepared it.

Simple green vegetables and tofu, plus a plate of scrambled eggs.

"Master, why are you doing it again? Didn't we agree that I would do it?" Li Jun quickly helped serve the rice.

"I've got nothing better to do," the old Taoist priest said, sitting down. "Have you finished making those talismans?"

"It's printed, and we can mail it out this afternoon."

"Hmm." The old Taoist priest took a bite of rice and suddenly said, "I'm going to town in a bit."

Where are you going?

"Buy some red paper; the New Year is coming soon, and we'll need to write Spring Festival couplets." The old Taoist priest paused, "And while you're at it... visit Jubaozhai."

Li Jun understood immediately upon hearing this.

Master was still concerned about Uncle Zhao's shop.

"I'll go with you."

"No need, you go about your business." The old Taoist waved his hand. "I'm just going to sit down and chat."

After finishing his meal, the old Taoist priest changed into a clean Taoist robe and went down the mountain.

After cleaning up the dishes, Li Jun returned to his room.

He opened his phone and saw several new messages in the Douyin (TikTok) fan group.

These were all sent by fans, urging him to start streaming.

"Is it going to air tonight, Taoist priest?"

"I've been waiting forever!"

"Looking for new arrivals! Amulets! Peach wood plaques!"

Li Jun thought for a moment and replied, "I'll be broadcasting as usual at 8 PM tonight."

The message was sent out and someone replied immediately.

"Roger that! On time!"

"Could you please send more this time? We can't get any!"

Li Jun smiled wryly and did not reply.

Last time, fifty images were gone in a second, and the comments section was practically cursing him to death. Let's wait a couple of days before doing it again.

But I can try drawing talismans tonight.

Just draw a peace charm; it's simple and won't cause any problems.

Having made up his mind, Li Jun began preparing the tools.

Yellow paper, cinnabar, and a writing brush.

He even took out the book "Complete Collection of Taoist Talismans" and practiced drawing according to the standard methods in the book.

After practicing more than ten times, my feel for the game is getting better and better.

"Okay, I'll draw this tonight."

Li Jun nodded in satisfaction.

……

The live stream started promptly at 8 PM.

The number of online users instantly surged to 25,000.

The comments section was flooded with messages.

"Good evening, Taoist Master!"

What talisman should we draw today?

"Please give me a protective amulet! I'll pay double!"

Li Jun adjusted the camera and said with a smile, "Good evening everyone. Today we're not selling anything, we're just live-streaming talisman drawing."

"I'm just drawing a peace charm for everyone to enjoy."

The comments section was filled with "Those who know, know".

"He's starting to be humble again."

"Could the talisman drawn by the Taoist priest be an ordinary talisman?"

"Last time the Five Thunder Talisman attracted lightning, will this Peace Talisman ensure I make a fortune?"

Li Jun was both amused and exasperated: "It's just an ordinary talisman, with no special effects. Don't overthink it."

He spread out the yellow paper and picked up the brush.

Dip the brush in ink and begin writing.

The first stroke is the symbol head.

Strangely enough, when he truly calmed down and focused on painting, everything around him seemed to disappear.

All that was left was a pen, paper, and ink.

The live stream room fell silent.

Everyone held their breath, watching the talisman gradually take shape under the brush.

Li Jun paints very slowly.

Each stroke was executed strictly in the order described in the book.

Talisman head, talisman core, talisman foot...

Ten minutes later, the last stroke was made.

A complete amulet is presented on yellow paper.

Li Jun put down his pen and let out a long breath.

"Okay, it's finished."

He picked up the talisman and showed it to the camera.

Yellow paper with red ink, the runes are neat and tidy, and they gleam faintly under the lamplight.

"Wow! That Taoist priest is awesome!"

"This talisman is so well drawn... I'd like to take one home and enshrine it!"

"Taoist priest, are you selling? I'll offer a high price!"

Li Jun quickly shook his head: "No, no, just this one. Keep it for yourself."

He had barely finished speaking.

[“Donghai Tingtao Ke” is giving away 100 Carnival prizes]

【"Xiling Observer" is giving away 50 Dream Castles】

[The "Central Plains Garrison Commander" sent 200 rockets]

The reward effects instantly flooded the screen.

Li Jun felt a chill run down his spine and quickly turned off the tipping function.

"Friends, you really don't need to tip!"

"I'm just drawing for fun, you guys are putting a lot of pressure on me!"

The comments section was still flooded with messages.

"Master, don't be so polite! This is what you deserve!"

"Yes! Drawing a talisman and getting so many rewards is worth it!"

"Master, does your household need a gatekeeper? I'll bring my own provisions!"

Li Jun shook his head as he read it.

These netizens are getting more and more outrageous.

He was about to say something when he suddenly saw a comment on the screen.

【Please Don't Call Me Golden Horn】: "Brother Taoist, I have a question for you: why don't people wrestle in prison?"

Li Jun was stunned after reading it.

This netizen isn't an outsider; they're one of us.

only……

"Golden Horn," that fat bastard, actually has time to watch live streams late at night? Isn't he on a trip with a female senior from college?