Li Xiuyuan admitted that he drew the paper man, but the paper man itself was not his. If this was counted as evidence, it would be a bit ridiculous.
The drunk Taoist took out the paper figurine. The Taoist priests and Master Zixu took a look at it, and they could all recognize it at a glance. The paper used for this paper figurine was the yellow paper from the Taoist temple, and outsiders could not buy it.
"It's true that the paper man belongs to Shanmen, why did it fall into your hands?" Master Zixu asked.
Regarding Li Xiuyuan, all the Taoists could not figure out the cause of the matter and could only use the most primitive methods to interrogate him.
Li Xiuyuan smiled and said: "I have to ask Mr. Zui Taoist why his things fell into my hands."
The drunk Taoist immediately said: "This paper man was cut and folded by the poor Taoist in his spare time. He used it once and then threw it away. As for why the poor Taoist paper man appeared in the forest and turned into a beauty to confuse the poor Taoist.
I am a disciple, but I don’t know the whole story.”
He was so drunk all day that he couldn't care about such trivial matters. He lost a few paper figures and couldn't remember when he lost them.
Li Xiuyuan said: "Uncle, does he not remember or does he not want to talk about it?"
"What does Master Nephew Li mean by this?" The drunk Taoist looked at him and said, "Do you think that the poor Taoist will conceal the truth?"
"People have selfish motives, and those who practice Taoism also have selfish motives. Cultivating Taoism is about overcoming the seven emotions and six desires, rather than cutting off the seven emotions and six desires. If there were no desires, there would be no obsession with cultivating immortality. To be honest, all you masters, uncles, and real people have no desire.
People who have become immortals, so it is okay to have some selfishness
Understood.”
Li Xiuyuan stood up from the futon and said, "Since my uncle doesn't know, how about I tell you the cause and effect of this matter?"
"My nephew has his own thoughts, but there is no harm in saying it." Zui Taoist said.
Ling Fengzi, who was lying on the ground at this moment, was trembling in his heart and his whole body was trembling slightly.
Li Xiuyuan glanced at him and said: "Three days ago, Cheng Le and Zhou Cai and I went up the mountain together. The two of them were secular people and came here to visit the immortals and ask questions. However, I respected the master's order and returned to the mountain gate.
Studying the Fa, when the three of us were walking to the mountain that day, we suddenly saw three beautiful fairies coming from
He walked down the mountain and tried to confuse the three of us into taking us down the mountain."
"Is this happening?" Many Taoists were surprised and then frowned.
There is mist in the mountain that locks the mountain, which is enough to deal with mortals. It can very well confuse mortals and make them return to the foot of the mountain. Why do three fairies appear to confuse those who seek immortality?
Isn't this unnecessary?
I'm afraid it's not a redundant move, but a deliberate attempt to make things difficult.
Li Xiuyuan continued: "Of course, these three fairies are not real fairies. In my eyes, they are paper figures, beauties transformed by magic. Zhou Cai and Cheng Le can't see through it. The former was deceived and went down the mountain, and the latter
His understanding was good, he was enlightened, he woke up from confusion and then joined me
Up the mountain."
"On the way, I took a paper figure, added a few strokes, changed the clothes and appearance, cast a spell and sent it back. As for the result, I don't know, but three days ago, I was under the mysterious light technique of Mr. Zui Taoist Master.
If you don’t believe me after seeing Ling Fengzi and that beauty having sex,
Uncle Master can testify, Cheng Le can testify."
As soon as these words came out, the drunk Taoist's expression immediately changed, and he sobered up a lot from his drunken state. He looked at Ling Fengzi who was lying on the ground in shock and anger.
If this matter is true, it must be that Ling Fengzi first cast a spell to make it difficult for Li Xiuyuan to go up the mountain, and then what happened next.
"Ling Fengzi, have you ever used three paper figures to cast spells down the mountain to confuse Master Nephew Li?" The drunk Taoist stood up and asked sternly.
Ling Fengzi was panicking at this moment and said: "Back to the master, the disciple cast a spell that day, but the disciple didn't know Senior Brother Li. He only thought that there were three or four mortals going up the mountain, and the fog in the mountain couldn't confuse them, so he cast a little spell to lure them.
When people go down the mountain, didn’t the master pass down the ban on closing the mountain? The disciple is in charge of the mountain.
Regarding matters related to Zhonghe Changshou Town, we naturally dare not violate the prohibition and let mortals go up the mountain."
He concealed his selfishness and stated the matter in a righteous way, just to maintain the ban on the mountain gate, not to cast a spell intentionally. Li Xiuyuan and others were only incidentally implicated.
The drunk Taoist's anger immediately calmed down after hearing this, and he said: "Master Zixu, the matter has come to light, how should we resolve this matter?"
Master Zixu pondered for a moment and said: "Ling Fengzi didn't know that there were visitors in the mountain, so he cast spells to help him, but it was to maintain the peace in the mountain. After all, there had been a ban before, closing the mountain for cultivation, and practitioners who entered the world of mortals were not allowed to return to the master unless there was an important matter. However, he
It is also true that he violated the rules of the sect. As for Li Xiuyuan, however
It's just returning the magic. Ling Fengzi's Taoist heart is not firm and he is confused because he has not practiced enough."
"This matter is a misunderstanding, so let's stop it here. Since it was an unintentional act, there is no need to pursue it further. Ling Fengzi was detained for thirty days as a punishment. Do you have any opinions on how to deal with it like this?"
All the Taoists said nothing when they heard this, obviously acquiescing to this result.
However, some Taoists had a vague feeling that Ling Fengzi did not release the three paper figures just to protect the purity of the mountain gate. Maybe he really meant to make things difficult for Li Xiuyuan.
However, there is no evidence for this matter, and it is impossible to tell the whole story, so it can only be vaguely revealed.
"Pindao has no objection. Since this matter is a misunderstanding, let's stop it." The drunk Taoist said.
"Thank you, Master, thank you so much, master. I am not strong-minded and have been deceived by my own spells. After I go back, I must practice diligently and stop casting spells randomly and attracting bad retribution." Ling Fengzi's body trembled slightly, and he felt relieved.
tone.
Fortunately, I was smart and found an excuse, otherwise I might not be able to hide this matter from now on.
Master Zixu took a deep look at him and said: "It would be best if you did it unintentionally. If you did it intentionally, disaster will come suddenly in the future, and you will always harm yourself. Li Xiuyuan is a saint in the world, and what is most taboo for those who practice Taoism."
That is to say, if there are good causes, there should be good results; if there are bad causes, there should be good results.
If he gets bad consequences, the consequences of good and evil will be ten times more severe for him than for ordinary people. He still needs to take care of himself, so go ahead."
However, just when the matter was settled, Li Xiuyuan suddenly said: "I don't think this handling is appropriate."
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Taoist Hall looked at him.
All the big things have been reduced to trivial matters, but Li Xiuyuan wants to jump out at this moment.
"I wonder what my nephew thinks is wrong?" The drunk Taoist looked at him and said.
Li Xiuyuan said: "Ling Fengzi's Taoism is not strong, and he is too tacky. You can see it by being confused by a small paper mantra. I think he should make another start. He violated the rules of the sect.
Using magic to confuse people not only means fighting with fellow sects, but also using magic to confuse mortals. This seems to be the same thing.
Love, but these are two things. Zhou Cai went down the mountain because of his confusion and lost his immortality. Cheng Le would have gone down the mountain if not for my reminder. I want to ask, is it fair to only deal with one thing for two things? "
As soon as these words came out, Ling Fengzi, who had been relieved, became frightened again. He said anxiously to Li Xiuyuan: "This matter has been settled by Master Zixu. You should stop messing around. Xiaodao has admitted his mistake. Isn't that enough?
?”
"It's not that I don't spare you, I'm just trying to defend the injustice of the other two people. You cast a spell to confuse me, so I can be generous and don't take it to heart, but you cast a spell to confuse a mortal, and you don't know how to deal with it according to the rules of the sect? This is a case of
The codes must be reduced to one code, and we need to understand it slowly. How can we only solve one thing?
Why should I blame Gu Chengle, Zhou Cai and the others for my love? Is it just because I am a saint in the world and they are just ordinary people?"
Li Xiuyuan looked at Master Zixu and said.
The drunk Taoist glanced at Li Xiuyuan and said: "As I said before, the mountain gate has been closed and no mortal disciples will be accepted. Even if Ling Fengzi does not miss their destiny, they will not be able to enter the mountain gate."
"That's wrong. It's not up to my uncle to decide whether to enter the mountain gate. Isn't there any of you uncles and brothers who want to accept a disciple?" Li Xiuyuan said: "In addition, what is immortal fate? Nong
Wusuo Mountain is obviously not allowed for mortals to enter, but there are still people who can enter the mountain gate by chance. This is
It’s immortality.”
"When the fate comes, the rules no longer exist. I think Master Daotong just said that the gate of the mountain was closed for repairs, and he did not strictly prohibit mortals from going up the mountain, right? Otherwise, there would be no people wandering at the foot of the mountain every day. Those who wander at the foot of the mountain
People do not have immortality, so they cannot climb mountains, but Zhou Cai and Cheng Le can
Going up the mountain is their destiny, what do you think?"
Master Zixu nodded when he heard the words and said: "This is a great thing to say. This is what a Taoist should say. Closing the mountain does not mean that mortals are prohibited from going up the mountain. Once you have broken the magic in the mountain and go up the mountain, you will gain immortality if you enter the Taoist temple.
If you have the foundation to practice Buddhism, you can be accepted as a disciple and teach you the method of immortality."
As soon as these words came out, the drunk Taoist felt bad.
If things come to this, Ling Fengzi's monastic career will be ruined.
What a huge cause and effect this is.
Even if you are entangled for hundreds of years, or even for thousands of years, it will never end. Unless you can repay others a piece of immortal fate, otherwise, if the two fall into reincarnation, Ling Fengzi will be killed by Zhou Cai in every life.
If you die unexpectedly, even if you are protected by merit, you will be entangled endlessly, and you will not be able to be pure for life after life.
As for this life, it is no longer possible for Ling Fengzi to succeed in cultivation.
The higher your Taoism, the greater the cause and effect you will have to resolve in the future. If you really become an immortal, that would be even worse. You have to let that Zhou Cai also become an immortal. Otherwise, when the disaster comes, the immortal will also fall into the mortal world and fight.
Enter reincarnation.
Therefore, Ling Fengzi's cultivators were already cut off before they left.
"I wonder if there are any rules in the sect to punish bad guys?" Li Xiuyuan said.
Zixu Zhenren nodded and said: "Yes, take back your magic and Taoism, and drive you out of the master's door. With such cause and effect, there is no hope of becoming an immortal. It is useless to stay in the mountain gate."
People who practice Taoism have feelings, but they are also ruthless.
What Taoists in the mountains seek is to become an immortal. If you have no hope of becoming an immortal, if you have no hope at all, then what are you doing in the mountains? Naturally, they will drive you down the mountain, so as not to cause any trouble to the master.
Of course, this rule is not specific to Ling Fengzi, but applies to all Taoists.
For example, those Taoists who are facing disaster in the mortal world are not allowed to go back to the mountain gate because it is a non-trivial matter. Take the blind Taoist as an example. He only went back to the mountain gate once since he left the mountain gate. That was because he had succeeded in practice and had merit.
To achieve perfection, I have to cultivate the golden elixir avenue before I can return to the mountain gate.
On the other hand, Mu Taoist, who has died in the outside world and has become a city god, has not returned to the mountain gate. It seems that you are dead and no one will care about you.
The reason for this is very simple, that is, they are afraid that the Taoist priests who will suffer disaster in the world of mortals will bring the disaster back and implicate those in their practice.
When Ling Fengzi heard that he might have to withdraw his Taoism and drive him out of the school, he immediately panicked.
He hurriedly said: "Master, Xiaodao doesn't know about this. How can Xiaodao understand cause and effect by practicing like this, and how can those two mortals have an immortal fate? Xiaodao is not willing to accept this punishment. Master, master, please say something
.”
Seeing his disciple's helpless look, the drunk Taoist couldn't help but said: "Although this matter is small, it is of great concern. We cannot drive away this poor disciple just because of one-sided remarks."
"What does Uncle Master mean?" Li Xiuyuan asked.
"Testing the fate of immortality. If two people are destined to have immortality, Pindao will automatically destroy his Taoism, take away his magic, and send him down the mountain. If there is no immortality, then there is no cause and effect. Ling Fengzi uses magic to deceive people.
What do you think of the punishment for this crime, nephew Li?" said the drunk Taoist.
"Okay." Li Xiuyuan nodded.
"Recently, there were two visitors in the mountain. One was a mortal named Cheng Le who went up the mountain with Li Xiuyuan, and the other was Zhang Shi, the son of a herbal medicine merchant in Changshou Town. The former entered the mountain gate thanks to Li Xiuyuan's blessing, and the latter because of
Father has purchased medicinal materials for Shanmen many times. Thanks to Karma, I got your Tao Tong Master.
I was given a talisman, so I was not confused by the thick fog and entered the mountain gate." Master Zixu said at this moment: "As for the other person Zhou Cai, I wonder which fellow Taoist is going down the mountain?"
"Go away, poor Taoist." A Taoist stood up, said nothing, and soon strode away.
"Let's discuss the outcome of the matter after the three of us arrive."