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

In the kitchen.

Mingxin stood by the stove, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet.

He secretly glanced at Li Jun, who was washing vegetables, feeling extremely uneasy.

The person before us is someone even our master cannot see through!

Someone of this caliber, coming to help out as an assistant?

Does he deserve it?

Li Jun naturally noticed Mingxin's nervousness and felt somewhat helpless.

It seems this young Taoist priest also considers himself a master.

This misunderstanding is only getting deeper and deeper.

But that's alright.

We should be able to get some useful information out of this young Taoist priest.

After all, Master Qingxu of Maoshan was truly skilled, and this young Taoist priest, who was about the same age as him, must also have some abilities.

This made Li Jun both curious and a little pressured.

He's now a "fake master," relying entirely on the jade pendant for support.

What if they see through it?

"Master Mingxin, don't stand, sit down."

Li Jun spoke while washing the vegetables, trying to keep his tone light.

"Ah... okay, okay."

Mingxin quickly sat down on the low stool next to her, sitting up straight like a primary school student in class.

Li Jun found it amusing and casually asked:

"What does Master Mingxin usually do in Maoshan?"

"Replying to Master Li, I usually meditate, practice drawing talismans, practice breathing exercises, and go to school."

Mingxin answered meticulously, as if afraid of saying the wrong thing.

"Go to school?" Li Jun was taken aback. "You're going to school too?"

"Yes, Master said that this is a new era, and we can't be illiterate." Mingxin said honestly, "I'm in high school in the county, and I'll take the college entrance exam next year."

Li Jun was amused.

As they chatted, Mingxin gradually became less nervous.

At this moment, Li Jun casually remarked, "Master Mingxin, the talismans from your Maoshan sect are different from those of ordinary Taoist temples, aren't they?"

"It should be... about right." Mingxin scratched his head.

"Can I take a look?" Li Jun asked tentatively.

"Huh?" Mingxin was taken aback. "Master Li, you want to see my talisman?"

He was a little embarrassed: "My drawing isn't very good, I'm afraid it will offend your eyes..."

"It's nothing, I'm just curious," Li Jun said with a smile. "We can learn from each other."

Learning from each other?

Mingxin's heart skipped a beat.

Master Li is just being modest, isn't he?

With his level of understanding, why would he need to learn from me?

However, since Master Li had spoken, he dared not refuse.

Mingxin thought for a moment, then took out a yellow talisman from his pocket.

It was an exorcism talisman he drew himself.

"Master Li, look..."

Li Jun took the talisman and examined it carefully.

Yellow paper with red ink, intricate runes.

It's completely different from the amulets he printed.

The runes on this talisman are winding and crooked, like earthworms crawling, yet they also have a strange sense of rhythm.

and……

Li Jun vaguely sensed that this talisman seemed a little different.

A feeling that's hard to describe.

Just like this talisman, it is "alive".

"How was this talisman drawn?" Li Jun asked.

"It's about following the traditional stroke order, completing it in one go," Mingxin explained. "There can be no breaks, no mistakes; the mind must be calm, and the intention must be focused."

As he spoke, he squatted down and began to draw on the ground with his finger.

"For example, this exorcism talisman, you should start writing here, and then turn to here..."

As Mingxin spoke, he drew the complete talisman on the ground.

After finishing one drawing, he drew several more.

Amulets for protecting the home and calming the mind...

Each talisman has a different rune, but they are all so complex that they make your scalp crawl.

Li Jun stared wide-eyed.

Good guy!

This is the real talisman!

Explore different genres of urban fiction; there's bound to be one that suits your taste.

Compared to the "peace" characters he printed, it's like heaven and earth.

He secretly memorized the patterns on these talismans.

I don't know if it will be useful, but it's never a bad thing to write it down.

"Master Li, my drawing is not good, please don't laugh at me." Mingxin stood up somewhat embarrassed after finishing the drawing.

Li Jun snapped out of his reverie and smiled, "It's a good painting, very expressive."

He meant it sincerely.

Although I don't understand it, it feels very impressive.

Mingxin became excited: "Really...really?"

"Hmm." Li Jun nodded, then began to speak in a mysterious tone, "The essence of talismans lies in the intention."

"Strokes are form, intention is spirit."

"Only when both form and spirit are present can it be considered a superior product."

He was just making things up on the spot.

But to Mingxin's ears, it was like a sudden awakening!

It perfectly captures both form and spirit!

Yup!

My master said something similar!

But I've never fully understood it.

Now, after listening to Master Li's explanation, I suddenly understand!

"Thank you... thank you for your guidance, Master Li!" Mingxin blushed with excitement.

Looking at him, Li Jun felt a little uneasy.

I was just saying it casually, why is this child so excited?

But it's alright, at least we got some information out of them.

At this moment, Mingxin said cautiously:

"Master Li, actually... I'm your fan."

"Huh?" Li Jun was taken aback.

"I often watch your live streams and videos on Douyin, which is your Douyin account 'Riding an Ox Out of Hangu Pass'." Mingxin said a little embarrassedly, "'Little Taoist of Maoshan' is me."

Li Jun then suddenly realized what was going on.

It turns out that the "little Taoist from Maoshan" who often asked professional questions in the live stream was the person right in front of us!

No wonder the questions they asked were so knowledgeable.

"Oh, it's you." Li Jun smiled and said, "Then I must thank you for your support."

"No, no!" Mingxin quickly waved her hand. "It's my honor to be able to watch Master Li's live stream."

He paused, then mustered his courage and said:

"I can never get my hands on the peach wood swords and amulets made by Master Li... They sell out instantly every time they're put on the shelves."

Who knows if those things will actually be useful, or that they'll be so in demand!

He could only smile and say:

"Since you're my fan, I'll give you two of my hand-drawn amulets as a small gift later."

Upon hearing this, Mingxin was overjoyed!

The talisman was drawn by Master Li himself!

But then he panicked:

"This...this is too precious! Mingxin can't accept it!"

He knew how powerful Li Jun's talismans were.

"It's nothing, just some cheap trinket." Li Jun waved his hand. "Daoist Qingwei returned my master's belongings today, relieving my master of a worry. Two talismans are nothing."

Mingxin wanted to refuse, but seeing Li Jun's firm attitude, she had no choice but to accept this "generous gift" with a blush on her face.

He made up his mind that he would cherish it when he got back!

As the two were talking, the door opened.

The Qingwei Sect Leader and Zhang Shouqing came out.

Zhang Shouqing's eyes were still a little red, but his emotions had stabilized considerably.

His eyes were a little dazed, as if he hadn't yet recovered from the huge shock.

When the Qingwei Sect Leader saw Mingxin and Li Jun chatting happily, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Shouqing, may I take a stroll around the temple?" asked Abbot Qingwei.

"Of course," Zhang Shouqing nodded. "This humble Taoist will show you around."

The two walked slowly through the temple.

The Qingwei Sect Leader appeared to casually survey the layout and architecture of the Taoist temple, but in reality, he was secretly sensing everything around him.

Main hall, side rooms, kitchen...

Everything was ordinary.

Until they arrived in the backyard.

In the large water vat beside the well, a silvery-white fish was swimming leisurely.