The Monk That Wanted To Renounce Asceticism

“Supervisor Li, I think this is a strange matter. I know a priest. It’s said that he can ward off evil and catch ghosts. Why don’t we go look for him?” the security team leader asked in a low voice.

Li Dafa’s eyes lit up when he heard that. He nodded and said, “Alright, let’s visit him first!”

Thus, the few of them got into a car and headed straight for the city.

On the street, there was the largest and most luxurious shop with a yellow flag hanging on it. On it was written: “Everything can be inferred through the heavens and earth. The 109th generation descendant of Grand Duke Jiang is able to ward off evil and avoid trouble. There is nothing he cannot do.”

When Li Dafa saw this, he could not hold back any longer and rushed into the shop.

The security team leader quickly entered the store to introduce him…

Outside, Salted Fish looked up at the flag and grinned. “Master, see that? He’s better at bragging than you. Look at this row of shops. If it’s not the Jade Emperor’s descent into the mortal world, it’s the disciple of Buddha Gautama. People like Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Heavenly Master or Grandmaster Mao Mountain are here… Tsk tsk… If the baldies of Mount Numinous find out, they’ll probably send them all to hell to reform them.

“Tell me, there are no gods or ghosts in this world. Why would anyone believe them?”

Fangzheng shook his head and said, “There are no ghosts or gods, but there are ghosts in a person’s heart. They need to seek comfort. What they earn is a consolation fee. In fact, they are similar to psychological experts. They are only being paid to soothe their clients’ minds.”

“Do you mean that you think they are good people?” Salted Fish was astonished.

Fangzheng shook his head. “When they scam, they are bad people. But today, I think they are quite nice.”

“Uh… Master, you haven’t even met him yet, but you’re already saying that. Have you been bribed?” Salted Fish asked.

Fangzheng smiled. “Makes sense. Let’s go and collect the money…”

“Uh… Master, he doesn’t even know you. Why would you be collecting money? Do you think you are collecting protection fees? Be careful that you get beaten up!” Salted Fish chased after him and shouted.

Fangzheng said, “No, he’s not bad.”

Salted Fish curled his lips and said, “Heh heh… He’s definitely been bribed.”

In the shop, a Daoist was sitting in front of Li Dafa. He had a long beard and a blue Daoist robe. He looked like a sage.

Li Dafa said, “Master, I only started to be jinxed today. I’ve been tortured by evil spirits. Think of a solution for me. As long as it works, I’ll pay whatever you ask for!”

The Daoist priest’s eyes lit up when he heard that, but he still maintained a smile. “Calm down. Let This Penniless Priest infer the reason.”

With that said, the Daoist priest started inferring with his fingers. At the same time, his brows knitted even more tightly. In the end, he cried out, “What heavy grievous energy!”

Li Dafa was taken aback as he hurriedly asked, “Can I be saved?”

“This… this is a little troublesome.” The Daoist priest wore a difficult expression.

Li Dafa took out a stack of money and placed it on the table. “Master…”

The Daoist priest glanced at the stack of money and sighed. “Forget it. Seeing how sincere you are, if I don’t do anything, I’ll let down my abilities. When will you have time? I need to set up a rite to ward off evil.”

Li Dafa immediately said, “Now!”

The Daoist priest nodded and said, “Alright then. I need to light up seven incense mountains and borrow the power of the seven stars to help you dispel evil and avoid disasters.”

“Incense mountain?” Li Dafa did not understand.

The Daoist priest said, “It’s a mountain made of incense money.”

“How much is one?” the secretary asked.

The Daoist priest said, “Since all of you are so sincere, it’s not good for me to charge you too much money. I’ll just charge you at cost price, 8,888 yuan per mountain.”

“It’s so expensive?!” the secretary exclaimed.

The Daoist shot a glance at the security team leader who said, “What’s so expensive about that? Master usually charges 18,888 yuan per mountain. Now that it’s less by 10,000 yuan, it’s really a good price.”

The secretary was stunned…

The Daoist priest said lightly, “Money is an external object. This Penniless Priest has long been indifferent to it. However, the rites cannot be done without money. Without money, the mountain of incense cannot be built up. How can it ward off evil?”

The secretary was about to say something when Li Dafa shouted, “What are you shouting for? Give him the money! Set up the incense mountain and treat my illness!”

The Daoist priest smiled and said, “If that’s the case, follow me to the backyard to get some incense.”

The group of people went to the backyard and took out fourteen incense sticks.

The Daoist priest made everyone disperse before muttering something as though he was reciting scriptures. However, no one could understand what he was reciting. His every word and every action had a ritualistic sense. It was as though he was extremely pious and respectful towards the incense in his hand.

“Master, what is he mumbling about?” Salted Fish asked.

Fangzheng was also curious as he leaned forward to listen. His senses were extremely sensitive. Although the other party was mumbling and was speaking in a strange tune, Fangzheng still understood.

“Aiyah… A retard is here. Another one throwing money at me again… Aiya… What should I eat tonight… Dragon Gate shrimp sounds pretty good…”

When Fangzheng heard this, he had a strange expression. He held back his laughter and retreated to the side.

Salted Fish also heard it clearly and roared with laughter. “Holy sh*t, this Daoist is a piece of work. They come here to give him money, and he’s scolding them. He’s even thinking of Dragon Gate shrimp… Haha…”

Fangzheng slapped him and said, “Alright, be quiet. He’s being very serious.”

Salted Fish held back his laughter and said, “Yes… Yes. He’s so serious that he’s beginning to consider which young model to select from.”

Fangzheng coughed dryly and said, “Don’t listen to such useless things. He’s quite skilled.”

As expected, the Daoist was very skilled. As the incense entered his hand, it was as if he had come alive. He easily built a mountain of incense.

14 bundles of incense, two bundles per mountain. He took more than an hour to stack up seven mountains.

Then, he scattered gold ingots, paper money… As he did so, the Daoist priest said, “I won’t accept your money for this. I made them myself. It’s just some handicraft and paper. It’s considered a gift. The money was burned for the ghost. Let’s hope that he will let you off after accepting the money. As the saying goes, take strong measures only after courteous ones fail. If he doesn’t agree, I’ll use violence to subdue him.”

Li Dafa was truly afraid of Cai Guohong’s torment. He nodded repeatedly and said, “Alright, alright, alright. I’ll do as you say. Master, you’re really good!”

The Daoist priest nodded and continued to let Li Dahong sit in the middle of the seven incense mountains. Then, he lit the mountain and held a peach wood sword. Wearing an Eight Trigrams robe, he carried out the Seven Stars Steps and began chanting. “Cai Guohong, I know you are filled with resentment, but death is the end. You are already dead, so why are you still living in the mortal world to harm others? Take the money and leave immediately. That way, I’ll spare your life. Otherwise, I’ll obliterate your soul today!”

Upon hearing this, Li Dafa felt much better.

Then, the Daoist priest shouted, “You refuse? Watch my Sutra of Rebirth!”

Then, the Daoist priest began to mumble something in a low voice.