Reborn as a snake, creating a magic method in the real world

Taoist Master Qingxu shuttled through the streets and alleys of Lihu City, his heart filled with anger towards the old woman. He was determined to expose the true face of this liar and make all the monks in the city spit on him. He began to ask around in the city, asking every passerby, every vendor, and every regular customer of the tavern, hoping to find the old woman's trace.

Just when he was about to give up, he suddenly heard a familiar laughter in a corner in the east of the city.

He approached quietly and saw the old woman standing among a group of weak monks, waving a tattered map in her hand and telling a story about treasure eloquently.

The old woman's voice was sharp and full of temptation: "Look, children, the place marked on this map is the legendary soul essence vein!

As long as you follow me, I guarantee that everyone will get a handful of soul essence!"

The monks were stunned, their eyes flashing with greed.

One of the young monks couldn't help but ask: "But why should we believe you? What evidence do you have to prove that this map is real?"

The old woman chuckled, took out a worn-out compass from her bosom, and said mysteriously, "Look at this, this is a soul-seeking compass handed down from ancient times. Only a real soul essence vein can make it turn."

As she spoke, she gently moved the compass needle, and it began to spin wildly, as if it had really sensed something.

The monks were amazed and nodded in belief.

Taoist Qingxu was watching on the sidelines in amazement. This was clearly a farce.

Taoist Qingxu coughed, strode over, and said loudly: "Everyone, you can't believe everything this old woman says. The compass in her hand is just an ordinary item."

When the old woman heard this, her face changed, but she quickly regained her composure. She stared at Taoist Qingxu and sneered, "Who are you? How dare you talk nonsense here and ruin my business!"

Taoist Qingxu smiled slightly, took out a real soul essence from his arms, and said: "The real soul essence is here. You see, its light is soft and stable, and what she has in her hand are just some ordinary stones."

When the monks saw it, they found it was true and they all looked at the old woman with suspicion.

Seeing this, the old woman knew that her scam had been exposed. Her eyes rolled and she suddenly shouted loudly.

"Ah, there's a monster!" Then, while everyone was distracted, he grabbed the map on the ground, turned around and ran.

Taoist Qingxu didn't expect her to do this and hurriedly chased after her.

The old woman ran very fast, like a cunning old fox, weaving through the crowd. Taoist Qingxu followed closely behind her, and the two of them started a funny chase on the streets of Lihu City.

While running, the old woman did not forget to turn back and threaten Taoist Qingxu.

"You nosy Taoist priest, don't chase me, or I'll turn you into a toad!"

Taoist Qingxu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He responded loudly: "You liar, I must catch you today and let the people of Lihu City see your true face!"

The chase between the two attracted the attention of passers-by, and people gathered around to watch. Some even started placing bets on who would win the chase.

Some bet that the old woman could escape, while others bet that Taoist Qingxu could catch her.

Just then, the old woman suddenly made a sharp turn and entered a dead end.

Taoist Qingxu was delighted, thinking that she had no way to escape, but he did not expect the old woman to take out a rope from her arms, throw it against the wall, and actually climb up like Spider-Man, and then jump onto the roof of another house.

Taoist Qingxu was stunned. He didn't expect the old woman to have this trick. He looked up at the smug old woman on the roof and shook his head helplessly. The old woman laughed and said, "Taoist, you should go back to practice. You can't catch me!"

Just then, a cat suddenly jumped over the roof. The old woman screamed in fright, lost her balance, and rolled down from the roof.

Taoist Qingxu was quick-witted and quick-handed. He took a step forward and caught her steadily.

The old woman was still in shock. She looked at Taoist Qingxu and stammered, "You... why are you here?"

Taoist Qingxu smiled slightly and said, "I said I would expose your true face. Now, what else do you have to say?"

The old woman knew she had no way to escape, so she had to admit her scam. She sighed and said, "Okay, I admit that I am just a liar who specializes in cheating greedy people. However, I was forced to do this because of life."

Taoist Qingxu looked at her and said seriously: "No matter how difficult life is, it cannot be an excuse to deceive others. Your actions have hurt many people, and you must be responsible for it."

The old woman lowered her head to show that she was willing to accept the punishment.

However, the old woman suddenly stopped, turned around, and had a sly smile on her face.

Taoist Qingxu looked at her warily, wondering what she was up to.

The old woman suddenly sighed and said, "Master, I actually have no ill will towards you. I am just struggling on the edge of survival. Before you take me away, I want to give you a gift to express my apology."

Taoist Qingxu frowned. He didn't believe what the old woman said, but he subconsciously relaxed his guard.

At this moment, the old woman suddenly lunged forward and unexpectedly kissed Taoist Qingxu on the cheek.

This action shocked everyone, and Taoist Qingxu was completely stunned.

He had remained a chaste man for decades and had never had such intimate contact. This sudden kiss made him feel as if he was struck by lightning and his whole body was hot.

His face turned from red to blue, and finally blood came out of his nose, and then he fell straight to the ground.

Seeing this, the old woman couldn't help but teased, "No way, Taoist priest, you are so rude, are you still a novice? This is my honor."

The crowd around burst into laughter, and some people even bent over with laughter.

Taoist Qingxu lay on the ground, feeling unprecedented embarrassment and shame.

He didn't expect that he would lose his composure in such an occasion, and was fooled by a deceitful old woman.

The city guards rushed forward to check on Taoist Master Qingxu, while the old woman watched with gloating. Taoist Master Qingxu's disciples hurried over, helped him up, and asked about his condition with concern.

Taoist Qingxu shook his head to indicate that he was fine, but he felt mixed emotions.

He knew he had to recover as soon as possible, otherwise his image and dignity would be seriously affected.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, then slowly stood up.

He looked at the old woman, his voice trembling: "You...what do you mean?"

The old woman laughed and said, "Master, I am just giving you a little lesson. You are always so serious. You need to relax once in a while."

Taoist Qingxu shook his head helplessly. He knew that it was impossible to reason with this old woman.

He decided not to pursue the matter further and just warned her not to do such a thing again.

After the old woman was taken away, Taoist Qingxu returned to his Taoist temple and began to reflect on his behavior.

He realized that he still lacked the ability to cope with this sudden situation.

I decided to strengthen my character cultivation to avoid such embarrassing situations from happening again.

A few days later, Taoist Qingxu meditated in the Taoist temple, trying to forget the embarrassment of that day.

However, every time he closed his eyes, the old woman's face would appear in his mind, making it difficult for him to concentrate.

His disciples also noticed their master's abnormality and discussed it privately, wondering what had happened to their master.

Some people even speculated whether the old woman had cast some kind of spell on the master.

While Taoist Qingxu was trying hard to forget this embarrassing experience, the old woman was living freely and comfortably in prison.

She used her wit and eloquence to quickly become friends with other prisoners in the jail.

She told them about the outside world and her own adventures, and the prisoners listened with great interest.

The old woman's reputation soon spread in the prison, and some prisoners even began to worship her and thought she was a remarkable person.

The old woman was happy to enjoy this treatment, and she even began to plan how to continue her adventure after she was released from prison.

However, while the old woman was living a prosperous life in prison, Taoist Qingxu was in deep confusion in the Taoist temple.

Taoist Qingxu asked himself this question over and over in his heart. His state of mind was like the stirred water in a pond, unable to calm down.

He knew that his cultivation should not be shaken so easily, but that sudden kiss was like a stone thrown into the center of a lake, causing ripples.

He strolled in the backyard of the Immortal Sect. The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on the bluestone path, and the shadow was stretched very long.

Taoist Qingxu took a deep breath and tried to clear his mind of distracting thoughts, but the old woman's sly smile and teasing words kept lingering in his mind.

"Impossible," he muttered to himself, "I have already given my heart to Shangqing Temple, to the demon master, and to Shangqing Lingbao Tianzun. Falling in love? Only ghosts would fall in love."

However, his defense seemed to be unable to convince even himself. Taoist Qingxu stopped and looked up at the night sky. The stars were twinkling, as if laughing at his self-deception.

"Master, are you still worried about what happened during the day?" A gentle voice broke the silence of the night. It was his disciple Qingyun.

Taoist Qingxu turned around and faced Qingyun. His expression was a little awkward: "Qingyun, your master...your master is just a little confused."

Qingyun smiled slightly, his eyes revealing understanding and sympathy: "Master, you are a human being, so you naturally have emotions. Although the old woman acted improperly, her behavior also reminds us that people who practice Taoism are not heartless, but they must know how to control and guide their emotions."

Taoist Qingxu fell silent. Qingyun’s words made him think deeper.

He began to reflect on whether he was really as detached as he thought.

"Master," Qingyun continued, "emotions are not an obstacle to practicing Taoism. Instead, they are part of our practice. By understanding and controlling our emotions, we can get closer to the true meaning of Taoism."

Taoist Qingxu nodded, and he felt the fog in his heart begin to dissipate. He realized that his reaction to the old woman's kiss was not because he was emotional, but because he had never really faced his own emotions.

"Qingyun, thank you." Taoist Qingxu's voice was filled with a hint of relief, "Master understands. Emotions are like flowing water. They cannot be resisted or suppressed. They can only be guided."

Qingyun smiled and nodded, he knew that his master had found his answer.

Taoist Qingxu returned to his room and decided not to escape anymore but to face his own heart.

He began to meditate, and this time he no longer tried to exclude all emotions, but instead allowed them to flow naturally and then examined them one by one.

As time went by, Taoist Qingxu's heart gradually calmed down, and he realized that emotions were not his enemy, but a part of his practice.

He began to learn to accept his emotions instead of resisting them.

A few days later, Taoist Qingxu appeared in front of everyone again. His temperament became more peaceful and his eyes were shining with wisdom.

His disciples noticed the changes in their master and knew that he had reached a new level.

The old woman in prison also heard about the changes in Taoist Qingxu and couldn't help feeling a little surprised.

She didn't expect that her prank would actually help improve the state of mind of a monk.

The old woman sat quietly in the cell and began to reflect on her behavior. She realized that maybe she should use her wisdom and wit to do something more meaningful instead of deceiving and fooling others.

In the end, after being released from prison, the old woman really turned over a new leaf and began to use her abilities to help those in need.

Taoist Master Qingxu also continued his practice, but he was no longer a cold and aloof practitioner, but a more rounded and humane master.

At a temple fair in Lihu City, the city was bustling with people, various vendors and performers, and the residents of the city were immersed in the festive joy.

Taoist Master Qingxu was also dragged along by his disciples to experience this annual event. He was dressed in a Taoist robe and walked calmly. Although he had a cultivation level that transcended the mundane world, he couldn't help but be a little curious about the excitement.

Just as Taoist Qingxu was enjoying a wonderful lion dance performance, a familiar figure appeared at the edge of his sight.

He turned around and saw that it was the old woman who had once made his heart beat. She seemed to have changed her appearance and was wearing simple clothes. She was busy in front of a stall selling candied haws.

The old woman had a kind smile on her face and was warmly greeting the children passing by. There was no longer the cunningness of the past in her eyes, but instead a gentleness and sincerity.

Taoist Qingxu's heart couldn't help but move, his cheeks felt slightly hot, and his heartbeat quickened.

He stood there, somewhat at a loss, and said to himself, "This is fucked! My Tao heart is starting to get messy again."

He thought he had completely overcome that unexpected heart-beat, but he didn't expect that seeing the old woman again would easily break his inner peace.

The old woman seemed to notice Taoist Qingxu's gaze as well. She turned her head and their eyes met in the air.

A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she showed a friendly smile and nodded to Taoist Qingxu.

Taoist Qingxu took a deep breath and tried to calm himself, knowing that he had to face this sudden emotional fluctuation instead of avoiding it.

He walked towards the old woman and said in a calm tone: "Donor, we meet again."

The old woman put down the candied haws in her hand and responded with a smile: "Master, long time no see. It seems that you look good. I believe that you have achieved success in Taoism."

Taoist Qingxu smiled bitterly: "Donor, you are joking. My heart of faith has been disturbed again today. I am really ashamed."

The old woman waved her hand and said, "Master, don't blame yourself. People are not plants or trees, so who can be emotionless? Even those who practice Taoism have seven emotions and six desires. The important thing is how to turn these emotions into motivation for practice."

Taoist Qingxu nodded and asked, "How are you these days, benefactor? It seems that you have reformed yourself."

"After I was released from prison, I began to reflect on my past. I realized that true happiness and peace cannot be achieved through deception and trickery. So, I decided to spend the rest of my life making up for my past mistakes and doing something truly meaningful," the old woman said with a sigh.

After hearing this, Taoist Master Qingxu felt a little respect in his heart, "It is not easy for the donor to have such awareness."