Part-Time Taoist Priest

Xie Lingya didn't know that his image in the eyes of others had unknowingly changed a little, he was concentrating on watching Zhang Daoting's rituals.

Zhang Daoting was wearing a cassock, and he tapped the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hands, and feet of the statue with needles, and then tapped the five sense organs with a brush dipped in cinnabar, which means opening up and channeling spirits.

The believers are kneeling on the worship benches on both sides, because the side hall is relatively small, and the outside is full of people, including believers and onlookers.

The last consecration ceremony was organized by Xie Lingya himself, but this time it was relatively large, so many smaller statues were placed on the altar.

There is no legal distribution center for Baoyang Temple, but based on the requirements of many believers, some small statues made by local factories were put in this consecration ceremony. During the consecration ceremony, they will be contaminated with spiritual energy, and then they can be connected to believers.

"After the consecration, there will be no response from the gods. Let me ask, is the world bright?" Zhang Daoting said loudly.

Liu Bohe and others were also performing rituals together in the hall. At this time, Xie Lingya read out along with them in a low voice: "The world is bright, and the light of God shines everywhere."

With a shout, the minds of the believers became clear, and they watched Zhang Daoting's next ceremony more intently.

After the consecration ceremony, everyone moved the small statues on the table into the room, and Cheng Jie and his wife came to say goodbye.

In fact, they also discussed just now whether they should go back with a god statue, but after thinking about it, let it go.

Although true gods are different from evil gods, the one-legged five-armed gods really scared them a lot last time, and they are usually busy with work, so they are afraid that they will not be able to guarantee the fragrance of offerings, and instead neglect the gods.

"Are you leaving?" Xie Lingya greeted them, "See you next time."

"Well, haha, see you next time..." Cheng Jie said, and couldn't help gossiping, "You and Daoist Shi... are doing well, huh?"

Fan Fang rolled her eyes indistinctly. She told Cheng Jie just now that she didn't know if she wanted to make it public. They could see it, but don't shout.This Cheng Jie is fine, and even gossips.

"Ah?" Xie Lingya didn't know why, "Okay..."

Does it look like he and Shi Changxuan had a fight?

At this time, Xiaoliang came over with the courier box in his arms, "Mr. Xie, this is Daoist Shi's courier. Can I put it in your room?"

"Well, let's go." Xie Lingya responded.

Cheng Jie's eyes widened suddenly, "Do you live together?"

"Yeah, the Taoist temple is too poor, hahahaha." Xie Lingya was joking, the current Baoyang Temple may be much worse than many Daoist temples, but it really can't be said to be poor, it's just that the accommodation conditions are not good, isn't it also Are you improving?

Cheng Jie and Fan Fang: "..."

Xie Lingya shut up dryly without laughing a few times, and the two of them didn't laugh either, which made him very embarrassed.

Cheng Jie gave Xie Lingya a meaningful look, and patted him on the shoulder, "Come on, buddy."

Xie Lingya said carelessly: "Thank you, I will."

He will definitely work hard to make Baoyang Temple bigger and bigger!

……

Two days later, the City Taoist Association notified the Taihe Temple for a meeting. Originally, Xie Lingya wanted to ask Zhang Daoting to go, but there was a special notification to let him go. There was no other way, so Xie Lingya had to go out.He was unwilling to go to the meeting by himself, and dragged Shi Changxuan along.

Anyway, now that Shi Changxuan has worshiped Wang Yuji as Mr. Wang Yuji, he is truly a person who embraces the sun.

Hai Guanchao watched them go out, and greeted them with a smile: "When you come back, buy some toothpaste for Master, I want mint flavor."

Xie Lingya: "..."

Shi Changxuan: "..."

... If there is anything wrong with Shi Changxuan worshiping Wang Yuji, it should be that Hai Guanchao finally took the opportunity to be an elder.

Xie Lingya also tried to argue that Shi Changxuan didn't learn Tai Su's veins, but Hai Guanchao had already admitted his identity, and kept saying: "With the relationship between you and Shi Changxuan, you can't call me together." Is it my master?"

"Go, go, no one will recognize you!" Xie Lingya wanted to say this, and everyone who was of the same generation as Shi Changxuan fell, and he said as he walked out, "I'll see if you want to see Shi Changxuan next time." Xuan's parents, do you dare to let them call you uncle?"

Hai Guanchao: "..."

Hai Guanchao looked at his back and muttered, "Sponge Spirit really refuses to admit defeat!"

When we arrived at the Temple of Supreme Harmony, Xie Lingya saw many other priests who came to attend the meeting. The scale of this meeting was quite large, and all the priests from the palaces and temples of the counties below came.

"Xiao Xie, we meet again." This is the priest who warmly greeted Xie Lingya. It was obviously not the first time Xie Lingya came to a meeting, but everyone was very enthusiastic this time, and Xie Lingya became the center of the crowd.

Thinking about it, it might be because of the recovery of the Dugong Seal, which made the entire Fuyang Taoist community feel proud.

"Xiao Xie, come back to our temple and exchange Taoism."

"Hey, let's sit with us first. Recently, we invited a famous mage from our sect to give a lecture."

Xie Lingya has been busy with the expansion of Baoyang Temple recently, so he is not in the mood to communicate, and after prevaricating, he felt something was wrong, so he whispered to Shi Changxuan, "Why do I feel weird, they are all here to educate me."

There was a hint of a smile in Shi Changxuan's eyes, that's exactly what happened, these were all hints received from top to bottom, these Taoist priests were suffocating to convert Xie Lingya to the teacher, and they were so taught to transfer to the major of religious studies...

At the beginning of the meeting, the vice president of the Daoist Association, Daoist Shi, presided over the meeting. He held a document and said: "Dear friends, since the rapid development of new media such as the Internet, it has provided a larger platform for the spread of our Taoist culture. The theme this time is how to make better use of the Internet to carry out work and promote the creation of harmonious temples."

Xie Lingya: "..."

He found that he still didn't know much about this industry, and he even came out of the Harmony Temple.

However, he does know that there are dedicated new media management personnel in the relatively large city temples, and relatively large pujas will be broadcast live through mobile phones.

Fuyang is relatively small, so there is not such a high awareness of publicity.Now it looks like I want to encourage everyone.

Sure enough, what Shi Daochang said next was to encourage everyone to cultivate social platform accounts, use the Internet to listen to the voices of believers, and spread ancient culture.

There are also some modern facilities, such as scanning QR codes to listen to the explanations of the temples, which must also be extended to all Taoist temples. Previously, only the Taihe Temple, which was a scenic spot, was available. Now it is necessary to uniformly write and record.

Xie Lingya thought to himself, this is fine, he even made up a story for the book published by the Cultural Bureau, which is just right for use.

"On this point, Baoyang Temple has done a better job." Unexpectedly, Daochang Shi mentioned Baoyang Temple.

Xie Lingya looked up, only to hear Daoist Shi say: "I heard that Daoist Zhang Daoting of Baoyang Temple is quite famous in our local forum."

Xie Lingya suppressed a smile: "...Yes, yes, yes."

Isn't that right, she can be called the number one online celebrity model in Fuyang!

Not to mention, this guy was under the influence of his ears and eyes, Xie Lingya asked him to take a picture of the appearance of Baoyang Temple that day, and he also knew what lighting to adjust and what composition to adjust.

The Daoist Association already had a public account, and this time they asked everyone to build it, and they created a WeChat matrix to connect the entire temple in Yuyang.

Xie Lingya wrote down all the things that needed to be done. After returning home, he first found the electronic version of the last manuscript, and wrote some more serious introductions, such as the construction history of Baoyang Temple, stories about cultural relics, and so on.

Then there was the media account. After thinking about it, he went to contact his uncle on purpose.

The entire "Baoyang Notes" is actually divided into two parts, one is about Taoism, and the other is about the annotations and understanding of those Taoist classics.They hope to be able to sort out the latter and select some to put on the Internet.

After the meeting, Xie Lingya asked Taoist priests from other temples, and they all said that after opening, repost some content every two days. For Taoist festivals, etiquette science popularization, and so on, the original content will be sent out event notices.

——It’s one thing to have a meeting, but it’s another thing to actually do it. Many temples don’t have the time and energy to create an online account. They are not big temples, and they don’t have so much promotion funds.

Xie Lingya felt that since he did it, he should use more snacks.

Just like the last time I asked him about "Jian Er" in a small amount, it was actually a misinformation. There are many such examples in "Baoyang Notes". The Japanese alchemy interprets guest ghosts as "flying corpses, walking monsters".

Taoism had an influence on many ancient cultures, such as the seals they used.There are so many kinds of Taoist seals, and Xie Lingya's seal of promotion to the City God has been unearthed in the past. Experts thought it was an ancient official seal because they didn't understand the Taoist tradition. The seal of "Treasure of Taoist scriptures" has also been misunderstood as "Dharma treasure of Taoism". In fact, Taoist scripture masters are the three treasures of Taoism.

It's fine for outsiders to misunderstand, some knowledge is misunderstood even by experts because of incomplete textual research.

Wang Yuji has no opinion. He knows nothing about the Internet, but he also thinks sharing reading notes is a good thing.In the past, the information was underdeveloped, and the communication with colleagues was limited. He knew some knowledge and found it, but he couldn't tell too many people.

"That's it. I'm going to build a Weibo and WeChat account for Baoyang Temple. I usually sort out some content in this area and release it." Xie Lingya said.

Zhang Daoting deeply agrees, "Being able to correct mistakes and clear up doubts for everyone is also a merit."

Hai Guanchao said: "I just said that Baoyangguan got the funds and manpower to manage the official account. The Daoist Association said it lightly. You are not bad. You are going to share some reading notes. It doesn't take too much effort. Explaining Taoist culture in a popular and interesting way, attracting interested netizens, how can it be so simple..."

"No, no, I'm not only planning to put study notes, but also some attractive things." Xie Lingya said.

Hai Guanchao said humorously: "Are you going to repost a bad joke?"

Xie Lingya raised his phone: "I joined the photography hobby group in Fuyang, and I plan to often post Zhang Daoting's daily photos in the future, so that everyone can vividly understand the life of Taoist priests in the form of pictures and texts."

Zhang Daoting: "..."

……

Xie Lingya created the official account. In addition to the reading notes, the first issue did include a lot of photos of Zhang Daoting. These were all provided by photographers in Fuyang, and the pictures were also retouched.

Because they often come to Baoyangguan to take pictures of Zhang Daoting, they never have to pay the model fee, so they also authorize the official account of Baoyangguan to use the pictures for free, as long as the author is marked.

Of course, some annotations should be added under the photo, explaining what the Taoist priest is doing.Finally, there are some environmental pictures of Taoist temples, pictures of tourists drinking tea, etc.After sending it out, those photographers took the initiative to help forward it.

About a day after Xie Lingya shared it on his circle of friends, he found that the number of clicks had increased to several thousand. He thought it was strange that even if the photography enthusiasts transferred to the account he just created, it would not have so many clicks.

——This content is not particularly novel, could it be that Zhang Daoting's fans flocked here?So fast?

Xie Lingya checked the distribution of readers in the background, and found that there are many IPs from a certain place. Looking at the newly increased followers, many names and avatars are related to Taoism, or simply a certain Taoist leader.

Xie Lingya realized it all at once, that place is where Zhang Tianshi's family is located!

Later, Xie Lingya asked Daoist Zhao of the Provincial Road Association, and it turned out that the descendants of Tianshi saw the circle of friends he shared from Daoist Zhao, and helped to forward it.After all, Xie Lingya helped retrieve the sword and seal before.

The influence of the Tianshi family is not comparable to that of Baoyang Temple. No wonder it gained thousands of clicks in one night. I heard that it is still popular in the industry. Of course, it is not because of Zhang Daoting’s photo, but because of the reading notes. relatively attractive.

They are very active forwarding, confirming what they have learned, or calling on fellow believers to come and see the dry goods.

This feedback shows that this matter is indeed very meaningful, so Xie Lingya continued to organize his notes.

The power of the Internet is powerful. Xie Lingya wrote the names of his uncles and ancestors in the column of the author, and the number of people who knew their names at that time was much more than that passed on by word of mouth in the past. The son grew up.In the past, it was a bright pearl covered in dust, but now it has a chance, it shines in no time.

In addition, Xie Lingya also asked Daoist Zhao to push his business card and added the descendants of Tianshi. Zhang Tianshi of this generation is only middle-aged, and he is quite slick on WeChat.

Xie Lingya and Zhang Tianshi thanked each other, if he hadn't helped turn around, the spread would not have been so fast.

The Celestial Master also said a few words politely, and then said very sincerely: [Xiao Xie, do you consider becoming a monk? 】

Xie Lingya: "..."

Contemporary celestial masters come to sell Amway, he is a little drunk...

Celestial Master: [No. 30th generation Celestial Master Jingxu Zhenjun said that the seal must be the heart seal, and the law is the heart.The heart imprint is passed on by fate, but today's imprint wood does not know the mystery.It is commendable that you can comprehend Taoism at a young age.Do you want to come to my house to study? 】

Xie Lingya sweated and said: [...Thank you, I am really honored, but I still can't, I will start school in the second half of the year. 】

Tianshi: [Okay, if you have an idea in the future, message me on WeChat [smile]. 】

Xie Lingya: [hold fists] [hold fists] [hold fists]

Xie Lingya wiped off his sweat, he was a little excited just now, but it was because he was surprised that all the celestial masters came to invite him, but he didn't waver.

It is said that the celestial master said "my family" very lightly. Isn't his family the ancestral home of Longhu Mountain?To go to his house, you have to buy a ticket without a Taoist certificate...

Xie Lingya doesn't need to review now. Apart from focusing on the expansion, he just organizes his notes and manages the official account.

On this day, Shi Changxuan told him that he would go out for two or three days, and he made contact to visit the corpse sacrifice in a neighboring county. This was his homework.Huang Jinyang didn't go, it was said that he still had work to do, so he went further and went to other provinces.

Xiaoliang was helping Xie Lingya tidy up. Hearing this, he asked curiously: "What is a corpse sacrifice? It sounds a bit weird."

"Corpse erection sacrifice is a ritual of worshiping ancestors, which existed as far back as the pre-Qin period. Corpse erection sacrifice does not refer to corpses, but to witches, living people who are sacrificed instead of ancestors." Shi Changxuan explained.

That is to say, let the ancestors come down to the body of the corpse and enjoy the worship in person.

Xie Lingya has also vaguely heard of this method, "Is it like wearing a ghost head?"

Shi Changxuan nodded.

The mages in the corpse sacrifice will wear ghost masks, which symbolize the ancestors. They sit in the hall, and their descendants bow down below.In addition to inviting ancestors of all generations, there are also gods such as land invited to be present.

"This, this is also okay? Can you invite the real one?" This kind of folk magic sounds very primitive, and after hearing a small amount of it, I am frightened and interested, and want to experience it.

Xie Lingya shook his head, "I don't know about this, but there should be some real skills."

Xiaoliang said weakly: "Mr. Xie, can we also go to see it?"

Xie Lingya said: "What are you looking at? Turn around and look at Daoist Shi's homework. That place is in a neighboring city."

Hai Guanchao said from the side: "You are a bit unkind. You usually ask your grandson to accompany you when you go to the mountain and hold a meeting. Why can't you accompany him to do his homework?"

Xie Lingya: "..."

Shi Changxuan: "..."

Xie Lingya was dumbfounded, "Are you telling me to go now? I'm telling Xiaoliang not to go!"

Hai Guanchao also refused to admit defeat: "Then do you want to accompany me? Xiao Shi will go alone for two or three days. Is he lonely or not?"

Shi Changxuan: "..."

He wanted to say something, but shut up again.Ever since worshiping Wang Yuji, he has changed from Daoist Shi to Xiao Shi in Hai Guanchao's mouth.

Xiaoliang continued to say weakly: "Why don't Teacher Xie take me and accompany Daoist Shi?"

Xie Lingya looked at Shi Changxuan, feeling rather embarrassed.Although Hai Guanchao is nonsense, but what he said is not unreasonable. He used to drag Shi Changxuan to accompany him every time. This time Shi Changxuan is doing homework alone, so it seems okay for him to accompany him. .

Anyway, it's only two or three days. The official account has been edited long ago, and you can post it with your mobile phone.Xie Lingya only thought for a moment, then said: "That's fine, just go!"

……

Before leaving, Zhang Daoting helped Xiao Quan count his luggage in the yard, fearing that it would be inconvenient for him to get confused and not bring everything outside.

At this moment, Xie Lingya still had a formality to complete, and asked them to wait for him and come back after finishing, so Shi Changxuan also sat in the backyard and waited.

Xiaoliang was very happy, and whispered: "Zhang Daochang, tell me, Teacher Xie promised to take me, do you think there is still hope for me?"

"Don't expect too much, I think he was just squeezed out by Brother Hai." Zhang Daoting looked at him.

This is not to visit other Taoist temples, if it is to go to other Taoist temples, it is not bad, but this is just to accompany Shi Changxuan to do homework and watch folk religious activities, I guess I think it is a trip in my heart.Although Xiaoliang is not young, everyone thinks that he is just a half-grown child, and his brain is not very easy to use. Xie Lingya may play as a child.

Xiaoliang's shoulders suddenly slumped, and he said: "Actually, I know, I don't have much talent, and I can't understand books. It takes me a long time to memorize memorization. That day, Teacher Xie touched my chest and back, and then sighed... ..."

"Wow, touched you too?" Zhang Daoting said, "You can rest assured about this. After he touched me and Liu Bohe, they didn't have a good face."

Shi Changxuan at the side heard it, but was suddenly stunned, his originally plain expression was a little subtle, something flashed in his mind, but he couldn't catch it for a while, but he was subconsciously startled.

After hearing this, Xiao Quan was overjoyed, "Really?"

"Why are you so happy!" Zhang Daoting patted his head, "You thank the teacher for touching who can't sigh?"

A small amount: "..."

Xiaoliang muttered: "Then touching Daoist Shi is not necessarily it."

Almost forgot about Shi Changxuan, Zhang Daoting looked at Shi Changxuan beside him, "Oh, this is true."

Needless to say, Shi Changxuan's talent, they can't match it anyway.

Shi Changxuan was glanced at by Zhang Daoting, as if waking up from a dream, his expression was a little dazed and he said: "...he touched you too?"

"Yeah, yeah? He even touched you?" Zhang Daoting laughed, "Hahaha, I misunderstood at the beginning, I don't know why he touched me, I was so scared to death. Made me shiver.

"It was only later that I found out why, and I also found out, hey, Mr. Xie actually touches everyone, even uncles like Hou Xuzhong and Liu Bohe..."

Shi Changxuan: "???"

All the past came to mind, the initial goodwill and attention, Wang Yuji had no disciples before his death, worshiped Mr., invited into the temple, offered sacrifices...all the details he ignored, did not ignore, and the words of Zhang Daoting and Xiaoliang just now flooded into his mind .

More and more, more and more complicated pictures crowded Shi Changxuan's mind, but they became clearer and clearer.

It seems that all the pictures and sentences gradually disappeared and fell down in the end, and only Zhang Daoting's sentence was left in the end, which was very clear:

"Hey, Mr. Xie actually touches everyone!"