A top star in the Chinese entertainment industry, but also a Taoist priest.

"Master, the fragrance seems different today, it smells especially nice."

Shouzhuo squatted beside the incense table, sniffing the wisps of smoke with a look of curiosity.

Chen Shouyi leisurely inserted three sticks of incense into the incense burner, respectfully bowed to the shrine, then glanced sideways at his disciple and replied matter-of-factly:

"Nonsense, don't you even look at how much more expensive this incense is than the previous one?"

Shouzhu scratched the back of his head, then suddenly realized, "Oh right, those incense sticks used to cost ten yuan a bunch, but this stuff has increased in price tenfold."

Above the shrine, in the center is enshrined Laozi, the founder of Taoism, and below him stands Yin Xi, the founder of the Wenshi School. On both sides are the memorial tablets of Zhang Guolao, Chen Tuan, and other sages of the school.

Although the wooden sign was somewhat old, it was wiped spotless.

Standing quietly, it exudes the unique profoundness and aloofness of the Wenshi Sect's thousand-year-old hidden immortal lineage. Without any superfluous decorations, it naturally possesses a flowing Daoist charm.

Chen Shouyi was born in 93 and is currently 22 years old.

He is the only legitimate successor of the Zifu Temple and the current leader of the Wenshi School.

He was a transmigrator, and more than three years have passed since then. He inherited the original owner's Taoist talent, and because his two souls merged, his soul is far beyond that of ordinary people, so he learns everything extremely quickly. In the past few years, he even managed to finish university abroad.

The Wenshi School, also known as the Hidden Immortal School, cultivates the Dao of Shaoyang Guiyi. They have always lived in seclusion, passing down their teachings through a single lineage from generation to generation. They emphasize following the natural way and staying away from worldly affairs.

By the time it came to Chen Shouyi's generation, only he and one disciple named Shouzhuo remained in the temple.

Chen Shouyi looked up at the ancestral tablets, muttering incantations, showing none of the solemnity of a highly accomplished master, only a straightforward desire for wealth:

"Dao Ancestor, Ancestral Master, your disciple has upgraded the incense for you. Please bless me so that things will go smoothly for me and I can earn more money to repair the temple."

After he finished speaking, he immediately turned to look at Shou Chou:

"Have you packed everything for Hengdian? Don't forget the important ritual implements and incense."

"It's all packed up, Master. The compass, robes, and incense you asked me to pack are all ready. I promise I'll pack everything." Shouzhuo patted his chest and replied.

Chen Shouyi nodded slowly. He was a Taoist priest who guarded this Taoist temple. If he had any extraordinary abilities...

However, he was born with extraordinary talent, was well-versed in the complete Taoist canon of the Wenshi School, and was also proficient in feng shui and physiognomy, enabling him to observe people's fortunes and misfortunes and predict the rise and fall of a dwelling's destiny.

Others might think that guarding a Taoist temple in a desolate mountain is a hard life, but Chen Shouyi, who transmigrated here, never thought about going out to make money.

Firstly, he was by nature averse to trouble and preferred to live a quiet life in the Taoist temple rather than venturing into the secular world.

Secondly, he holds a legitimate Taoist priesthood, and the ownership of this vast Zifu Temple also belongs to him. Located in the suburbs of the capital, in the eyes of others, he is a true "Lord of the Capital".

With the subsidies from the Taoist temple and some ancestral property, plus the occasional offerings of incense from his cheap apprentice's father, he lived a fairly good life and naturally had no desire to go out and make money.

But these skills, which were originally just passed down within the Taoist community, changed the situation of Zifu Temple half a year ago.

Six months ago, a third-tier actor who was barely surviving in the entertainment industry, having nowhere else to turn, went to Taoyuan Mountain and burned incense at the Zifu Temple for help.

Chen Shouyi merely pointed out a few flaws in the feng shui of the house, and not long after that person returned, he actually landed a supporting role and became quite popular.

The entertainment industry is inherently superstitious, and its members, with their relatively low levels of education, are particularly superstitious about things like feng shui and fortune-telling.

In addition, people in the industry are not short of money; what they fear is bad luck, failure to become famous, or misfortune.

The news spread like wildfire, and in just six months, the Zifu Temple on Taoyuan Mountain became famous.

People from all walks of life in the entertainment industry flocked to Chen Shouyi to have their fortunes told, choose auspicious days, survey the feng shui of film sets, and seek advice on their acting careers. Donations and charitable donations poured in.

It was thanks to these effortless donations of incense that Chen Shouyi was able to afford to replace the incense with such expensive tribute incense for the patriarch, and finally had hope of repairing the Zifu Temple and reviving the Taoist tradition.

This trip to Hengdian was a big business opportunity that came knocking on their door.

In just one week, it will be April 20th, the official start date for the costume drama "Legend of Nine Tails Fox".

The assistant director of the production team specially asked someone to find Zifu Temple and earnestly invited Chen Shouyi to preside over the opening ceremony and blessing ceremony.

At the same time, the overall feng shui of the film set was surveyed, and a stable formation was set up to protect the smooth filming of the entire series, ensuring that there would be no disasters or difficulties, and that no unpleasant things such as unexpected work stoppages, accidents involving actors, or negative word-of-mouth would occur.

It has to be said that people in the entertainment industry are really generous. The other party gave Chen Shouyi 80,000 yuan for the religious ceremony and travel expenses without even bothering to negotiate the price.

Although Chen Shouyi usually only stayed in the vicinity of the capital and rarely traveled far, he immediately agreed to the job when he saw the generous reward and thought about the expenses for the temple's renovation.

While tidying up the incense table, Shouzhuo suddenly looked up at him earnestly and asked, "Master, tell me, what is the most important thing in cultivation?"

Chen Shouyi didn't even raise his eyelids before blurting out:

"fiscal."

Shouzhuo choked on his words: "Huh?"

"Wealth, companion, Dharma, and land—wealth comes first," Chen Shouyi said matter-of-factly. "Without money, how will you buy medicinal herbs to temper your body? How will you renovate the Taoist temple? How will you make a living and maintain your secluded cultivation?"

"I thought... he was concentrating on meditation and practicing diligently..." Shouzhuo muttered to himself.

Chen Shouyi lifted his foot and lightly kicked his butt:

"Stop with the nonsense. Do you think you built this physique through meditation? Without money to buy medicinal herbs for bathing and strengthening your muscles and bones, could you have achieved your current build?"

Shouzhuo touched his nose and remained silent.

Chen Shouyi's disciple, whose original name was Zeng Baobao, came from a relatively wealthy family. Two and a half years ago, when he went to the mountains for tourism, he saw Chen Shouyi leaping down the hillside. He mistakenly thought that Chen Shouyi knew kung fu, so he begged and pleaded to become his disciple.

Chen Shouyi didn't hide anything from him. There were no magical arts of flying or escaping into the world. All that mattered was daily hard work, the use of medicinal herbs, and his feng shui and physiognomy skills for making a living.

So, for the past two years, a simple master and apprentice have been guarding a Taoist temple that is on the verge of collapse.

Chen Shouyi glanced at the deepening twilight outside the window and waved his hand: "It's getting late, go and close the mountain gate."

"Okay."

Just as Shouzhuo turned to leave, Chen Shouyi suddenly twitched his ears and raised his hand to stop him.

"etc."

"Master?"

"Someone's coming."

Shouzhuo listened intently for a long time, but the mountain wind blew in gusts, and he couldn't hear a single sound. He looked puzzled.

"Nobody's here?"

"Your cultivation is still shallow, and your hearing is far from good enough." Chen Shouyi waved his hand. "Go wait at the door, as usual."

Shouzhuo immediately understood. For the past six months, whenever guests came up the mountain, his master would have him wait at the door in advance.

He adopted the composed demeanor of a Taoist disciple, welcoming the person in and creating an image of a superior being for his master. He had followed this procedure countless times and knew it by heart.

He strode to the mountain gate and stood there, his posture ramrod straight, trying to appear calm and composed, waiting quietly.

Sure enough, a short while later, light footsteps echoed along the mountain path, mixed with the chattering of a young girl.

"Is this really the place? This temple looks so remote."

"There's no mistake, my senior sister said it herself, it's Master Qingquan from Zifu Temple!"

"Is it really that effective?"

"Of course! My senior came to me asking for help before, and now she's got the fourth female lead role!"

"Trust me, there are plenty of people in the industry who secretly come here!"

The four young women chatted and laughed as they walked to the mountain gate, where they immediately spotted Shouzhuo guarding the entrance.

Shouzhuo immediately stepped forward, his demeanor calm and composed, and bowed respectfully: "Esteemed benefactors, have you come to seek Master Qingquan?"

The girls were stunned for a moment, then the girl with the neatly dressed short hair was the first to come to her senses and quickly nodded:

"Yes! We're looking for Master Qingquan. Could you please inform him, young master?"

Shouzhuo nodded slightly, deliberately adding a touch of Taoist mysticism:

"My master had already foreseen that distinguished guests would be visiting today, and specially instructed me to wait for you all outside this door. Please follow me into the west wing hall to wait; my master will be here shortly."

The girls' eyes lit up instantly. They exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock and admiration, and they couldn't help but exclaim in quiet astonishment:

"My God, the Taoist priest actually predicted our arrival? That's incredible!"

"He's truly a master, unlike those con artists out there!"

The slight doubts that had been in my heart vanished instantly, and my gaze toward the Taoist temple was now filled with more reverence.

Shouzhu led the four into the west side hall, arranged for them to sit on chairs, poured each of them a cup of tea, and then retreated outside the hall to wait quietly for their master to arrive.

A moment later, a slender figure walked slowly from the direction of the main hall.

Chen Shouyi had changed into a purple robe, the one reserved for the sect leader. The finely crafted purple robe accentuated his upright and slender figure.

Her black hair was tied into a neat Taoist bun with a wooden hairpin. Her face was handsome and gentle, and her eyes and brows revealed a calm and otherworldly temperament. When she stood there, she had the air of a celestial being and an otherworldly temperament.

He was completely different from how he had been in the main hall just moments before, openly talking about making money and repairing the temple; he now displayed the demeanor of a Taoist sect leader.

Chen Shouyi pushed open the side hall door and stepped inside. The four girls inside stared wide-eyed, their breathing momentarily subsiding, their minds filled with only one thought:

This Taoist priest has such an elegant demeanor, he's even more outstanding than many celebrities!

Chen Shouyi stepped forward, cupped his hands in a respectful greeting to the four people, and spoke in a gentle and clear voice:

"May the Heavenly Venerable grant boundless blessings."

"Greetings, Taoist Master!"

The four girls quickly imitated him and awkwardly returned the greeting.

Chen Shouyi, with his otherworldly demeanor, glanced at the four girls with a quick, imperceptible look.

He appeared calm, but in reality, he had already seen through the family backgrounds and financial strength of the four people.

In the past six months in the entertainment industry, he hasn't honed many other skills, but his ability to judge people and their wealth, and to understand their financial situation and spending power from their clothing and appearance, has become second nature.

In addition, his apprentices are from wealthy families, so he has a clear understanding of young girls who dream of becoming stars.

The three girls in front of me are dressed exquisitely, and although their accessories are not flashy, they are all from affordable luxury brands. They put a lot of effort into their makeup and styling, and they all come from well-off families. They are the type who are willing to spend money to pursue their acting careers.

The only one who stood out was the girl with a round face and almond-shaped eyes, whose gaze was clear and bright. She wore simple clothes without any eye-catching decorations, and looked much more plain and reserved.

But his eyes and brows exude a clean and gentle temperament, setting him apart from others.

Chen Shouyi glanced at her a couple more times, then suddenly paused—

This girl looks familiar. After thinking about it carefully, isn't she Tian Xiwei, the female lead in the wildly popular TV series "Chasing Jade"?

Although she hasn't reached the top yet, she's a promising young actress with a bright future ahead.

Chen Shouyi's smile deepened as he took his seat in the main position and spoke calmly:

"Gentlemen, you have all come up the mountain to seek your future studies and career paths in the performing arts, is that right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the girls erupted in a frenzy.

"Master, how did you know that?!"

"That's incredibly accurate! We haven't even said anything yet!"

Chen Shouyi remained outwardly calm, but he knew exactly what was going on in his mind.

Such a young and beautiful girl, coming to your remote Taoist temple at this time of year, what else could she be but an art student or someone wanting to enter the entertainment industry?

Not to mention that our Taoist temple is so remote that apart from your circle, there's hardly anyone else who comes here.

But as soon as he said that, the girls gasped in surprise, their eyes filled with conviction as they chattered and begged the Taoist priest for guidance.

Chen Shouyi didn't dawdle. He started by looking at the short-haired girl from the wealthiest family, briefly observing her face and casually asking her birth date to calculate her fortune.

When the other woman became interested and asked him to read her palm, he readily agreed. He placed his fingertips on her palm and, in a few words, pointed out the key points, which made the girl nod repeatedly in amazement.

Seeing this, the other two girls also came over. Chen Shouyi gave them brief fortune telling and advice, without saying much, but every word hit the mark. This made them feel that the Taoist priest was effective and they were willing to give him incense money.

After several rounds, only Tian Xiwei remained on the side.

Seeing that her companions had all received guidance, she clenched her hands shyly and spoke softly:

"Master Daoist... I would also like to have your palm read, is that alright?"

"It's alright."

After Chen Shouyi nodded, Tian Xiwei got up and walked to him, timidly extending her fair and slender hand.

The moment his fingertips gently touched her palm, a clear and melodious system notification suddenly rang in his mind, unhurried and imbued with the rhythm of the Dao:

The Supreme Daoist Tradition Revival System has been officially activated.

[Host: Chen Shouyi | Daoist Name: Qingquan | Identity: Current Leader of the Wenshi Sect]

[A body with profound Dao affinity, spiritual roots and wisdom, and an extremely high degree of compatibility with the host's Dao lineage has been detected.]

[Unlock core modules: Vow Power Cultivation Module, Dao Affinity Sensing Module]

[Module Description: Dao Affinity Sensing can perceive those in the world who possess spiritual talent and wisdom. Those with whom one forms a Dao affinity can help the host gather their aspirations and accelerate cultivation and the revival of the Daoist temple.]

[Main Quest: Accumulate the power of vows from all directions, repair the Zifu Temple, and revitalize the thousand-year-old Taoist tradition of Wenshi]

[Activation Reward: The Taoist Cultivation Manual "The Yellow Emperor's Inner Landscape Cultivation Secrets"]

Chen Shouyi remained outwardly calm, still displaying the demeanor of a profound and gentle Taoist priest, but inwardly, a storm was brewing, with only one thought surging within him:

The ancestral master has manifested his power!

I had just offered the highest quality incense to the Dao Ancestor, praying for the revival of the Daoist tradition and for everything to go smoothly, when this system was activated in an instant, and I even encountered such a talented person with a deep affinity for the Dao!

Indeed, sincerity moves mountains. I just changed the incense for the ancestral master, and blessings have already come!