EFB Chapter 526 Doing good deeds and accumulating virtue
Chapter 526 Doing good deeds and accumulating virtue
Chapter 526 Doing good deeds and accumulating virtue
Knowing he had no hope of survival, the man wanted to end his suffering as soon as possible and didn't want to endure any more torment.
Upon hearing this, Yun Xiao raised an eyebrow and said to Qing Wan beside him, "Give him a pen and paper and let him write down his own crimes. I don't think he knows any important information. Let him confess his other crimes himself, so as not to waste our energy."
Qingwan then took out a pen and paper, and slightly removed the seal on the man's body, supervising his confession.
A commotion arose outside.
Lu Zheng and Yun Xiao went out to take a look and learned that it was officials from the prefecture city who had come.
Because of a series of events that occurred in the area, which involved important figures from the Qingyang Palace, the governor of the state took it very seriously and sent an adjutant to lead the team over.
Among the officials who came were not only judicial officers, but also personnel responsible for disaster relief and medical services.
A group of officials arrived at the temple and were surprised to see a group of unconscious demons.
They had received word beforehand that someone was helping to capture demons and monsters hiding in the area and causing trouble, but they didn't expect them to act so quickly and capture so many.
Judging from the aura of these demons and ghosts, they are not low-level monsters or ghosts who are just there to make up the numbers. They are probably all powerful demons and ghosts from various places, which saves them a lot of trouble.
The leading official shifted his gaze and saw Yun Xiao appear. His eyes lit up immediately, and he quickly stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting, "Your humble servant Zhang Maoyu greets True Man Yun Xiao."
In terms of status, Yun Xiao was a True Man personally appointed by the Emperor of Shu, and Zhang Maoyu, a mere state official, was not at all inappropriate for him to address Yun Xiao as "your subordinate."
Yun Xiao chuckled and said, "You recognize me?"
Zhang Maoyu showed a hint of excitement and said, "I am from the capital. When I was young, I visited Qingyang Palace many times and was fortunate enough to meet the real person. However, now that I am serving as an official in another place, I rarely have the opportunity to go again."
He never imagined he would actually meet this real person; he thought Yun Xiao was, as his colleagues had said, in seclusion somewhere.
If the governor knew that Yun Xiao was in Cang County, he probably would have come over in person.
Yun Xiao stroked his beard and said leisurely, "I see. Your appearance does seem somewhat familiar. Which Zhang family do you come from?"
Zhang Maoyu quickly replied, "The Zhang family of Donglin Lane, my grandfather served as the Vice Minister of Revenue in the imperial court..."
Yun Xiao nodded slightly, "I vaguely remember. But now is not the time for reminiscing, let's get down to business!"
He knew many influential people, but he wasn't very familiar with the Zhang family, so there wasn't much to talk about. Business was more important.
Yun Xiao turned to Lu Zheng and said with a smile, "Tell them about the situation here and let them get busy. I packed some good dishes when I came back, all local specialties. Although they can't compare to the food at Qingyang Palace, they have their own unique flavor. Come and have a couple of drinks with me later."
After saying that, Yun Xiao left with light steps.
The newly arrived officials, seeing Yun Xiao's friendly attitude towards Lu Zheng, couldn't help but speculate about Lu Zheng's identity.
Zhang Maoyu asked respectfully, "May I ask how this distinguished guest is addressed?"
Lu Zhengdao: "My surname is Lu, I am a Confucian scholar..."
Lu Zheng calmly recounted the specific events in Cang County.
After learning the details, Zhang Maoyu immediately gave instructions to his men.
He first had someone take over the county government office, then sent people to provide relief and medical treatment to the people, and personally led people to interrogate the captured demons.
With these officials from the prefecture, many things went much more smoothly.
Seeing how efficiently these officials were handling things, Lu Zheng and the others didn't need to worry about anything further; they just needed to wait for the result. In a room, Yun Xiao was happily drinking spiritual wine.
Upon seeing Lu Zheng arrive, Yun Xiao greeted him with a smile, "Come and sit down! I have to say, you're always so busy with so many things, yet your cultivation progresses so quickly, you're practically a freak..."
"Speaking of which, we've only known each other for less than a year, and your cultivation speed is a bit outrageous! What, did some sage give you some kind of empowerment? Tell me about it?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Zheng smiled and sat down to the side. "Do you believe that doing good deeds and accumulating virtue can improve one's cultivation level?"
Yun Xiao's eyes gleamed, and he said softly, "Believe it? Why wouldn't I believe it? Doing good deeds and accumulating virtue to cultivate oneself is also a kind of cultivation... Some sects in the north are good at this."
"However, generally speaking, the method of cultivating by doing good deeds and accumulating merit is not as fast as absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth..."
Yun Xiao paused for a moment, then said, "Speaking of which, you have a heart for saving the world, so perhaps this way of cultivation will indeed be faster."
The world is vast, and there are many extraordinary people and events. Yun Xiao pondered that Lu Zheng's talent was different from that of ordinary scholars.
Those bald men in the north? Lu Zheng thought Yun Xiao was probably referring to Buddhist monks.
Lu Zheng couldn't help but ask, "Are there any Buddhists skilled in this method?"
He had read some Buddhist scriptures in the Yunmeng Sect, including some Buddhist practices, but the contents of those books were very obscure, so he only had a general understanding and had not had time to study them in detail.
Yun Xiao slowly said, "It's not that I'm particularly good at it or specialize in it; it's just that I use it as a supplement to cultivate my mind. If one could achieve the Great Dao simply by doing good deeds, the world wouldn't be like this, would it?"
Yun Xiao shook his head and said, "Heaven and earth are indifferent and do not care about any living beings. Whether you do good or bad things, the heavens will not care."
"Your Confucian and Taoist practices also have many different paths; some people emphasize poetry, while others delve into the meaning of the classics..."
“You Confucianists have a saying, ‘Cultivate oneself, regulate one’s family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world.’ I think you’ve pretty much taken that path.”
Lu Zheng thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's pretty much it. I've been learning a lot lately, and I'm making progress in various aspects."
Yun Xiao couldn't help but ask curiously, "What did you learn?"
Lu Zhengdao: "Confucianism, Taoism, immortal sects, Daoism, and the arts of demons and ghosts... it can be considered a combination of the strengths of various schools."
Upon hearing this, Yun Xiao's lips twitched. "You're learning so much? Aren't you afraid of learning too many things at once?"
Lu Zheng smiled and said, "I'm still young. It doesn't matter if I learn a lot of different things. I can correct them."
Lu Zheng paused for a moment, then said, "There is another matter I would like to ask Master Yunxiao for help with. I wonder if you have any genuine teachings on the Legalist school? I would like to buy a few copies."
"What the hell?" Yun Xiao exclaimed, his eyes wide. "Really studying Legalism?"
Lu Zheng nodded and said, "I have read many legal texts, but I have never seen the original works of the true Legalists, so I cannot experience their true mysteries. Didn't the Daoist priest say that he had many treasures? I wonder if you have any..."
"No," Yun Xiao shook his head.
Lu Zheng couldn't help but ask, "Do I have to pay more?"
Yun Xiao narrowed his eyes, spread his hands, and said, "I really don't have that. Even if you offer more money, it won't work! How could I possibly have a book like that?"
(End of this chapter)