Part-Time Taoist Priest

The little fox has grown into a big one, Xie Lingya touched the back of its neck a few times while speaking, it squinted its eyes as if it was smiling.

The fox jumped back to the window sill from Xie Lingya's arms, went out to fiddle with it, then turned around and put something in front of Xie Lingya.

Xie Lingya saw a few dead earthworms and a few pine nuts, "...huh?"

The fox touched the earthworm with its paw and barked a few times.

Xie Lingya looked at it for a long time, "Could it be that you asked me to eat it?"

Fox nodded.

It's winter now, and it's more difficult to find food in the wild. Unlike other seasons, you can find big and fat prey. A few earthworms and pine nuts are already the best things the little fox can find in a hurry.

Xie Lingya: "..."

Grateful is grateful, I am a little speechless...

Xie Lingya said awkwardly: "Thank you for entertaining me like this, but I'm already full, I'll keep the pine nuts, and you can eat the earthworms yourself."

Fox hesitated.Wouldn't that be impolite.

Xie Lingya: "It's okay, really, you can eat."

It was young, unable to resist the temptation, the fox grabbed the earthworm and ate it in a few mouthfuls, then continued to look up at Xie Lingya.

Xie Lingya held a few pine nuts in his hand and was a little hesitant. He didn't know when the fox picked them up. He turned around and saw Shi Changxuan staring at him quietly, and asked with his hand: "...Do you want to eat it? "

Shi Changxuan: "..."

Shi Changxuan's eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and there seemed to be a trace of sadness in his cold eyes, and it took him a long time to slowly take the pine nuts.

He washed the pine nuts a little bit, and the pine nuts were so sharp that there was no opening. He peeled and ate one, frowning.

Xie Lingya took a look, wow, the pine nuts are not broken, right?

Just as he was thinking, Shi Changxuan pushed another one into his mouth.

This movement was so fast that Xie Lingya didn't even realize it. Just as he wanted to vomit, he felt that the taste was not quite right.

The pine nuts are rich in aroma, thin and oily, and have a salty taste. The most important thing is that they are cooked...

Xie Lingya sweated and said, "I'm afraid it was 'picked up' by the Master?"

He thought it was hidden in the fox's cave, he should have thought of it earlier, what is the fox doing to hide the pine nuts, but there are many fruit plates in the hot spring villa.

After Tang Qi saw the little fox's family stealing skulls, several things happened later, and Tang Qi's attitude towards them was very different.I usually don’t tell them to always approach, but now in winter, if the foxes can’t find food, they will approach here. The workers during the construction and the staff of the scenic spot who are preparing for the opening have been instructed not to be frightened. , Hurt the fox.

Xie Lingya ate all the pine nuts, poured water for the fox to drink, scooped up water for it to take a bath, and asked while washing, "Where are your parents?"

The fox's ears moved, and the two hind feet tried to bend inwards, stacked together, and sat with the tail cushioned behind, in a nondescript sitting-like posture.

Xie Lingya made a distinction, and said hesitantly, "...couldn't you be practicing?"

No amount of little foxes can express it, Xie Lingya thinks that's probably the case.And it is a good thing for a real fox to become enlightened after listening to the scriptures, and to know how to practice Taoism, but...

Xie Lingya sweated and said: "You let them learn from people and do what they can. If your legs are short and it's not easy to meditate, then don't cross your legs."

If someone saw a fox meditating with his hind legs crossed and his upper body upright in the mountains, he would probably be scared to death.

Xie Lingya sat on the steps by the hot spring pool, bent over to bathe the little fox, while Shi Changxuan sat on the wooden bench beside him in a daze, probably still not understanding why the world had changed because he was only half a minute late.

After bathing and drying the fox, its hair was fluffy, and Xie Lingya stroked it back and forth many times. When he heard the doorbell ring, he stood up and went to open the door.

It really hurts after bending over for a long time, Xie Lingya supported his back to open the door, Hai Guanchao was standing at the door, "...well, Ning Wanlai and Cheng Xin said they won't be coming tonight, they have something to do and they will come back tomorrow."

Xie Lingya: "Okay."

Tang Qi gave away so many coupons that they couldn't use them all up, and he also gave away other people.

Hai Guanchao didn't leave after finishing speaking, but glanced at Xie Lingya's waist a few times, and said with some regret: "You don't know how to take care of yourself when you are young, so ask me to prescribe medicine when you are old."

Xie Lingya: "..."

Xie Lingya: "Nonsense, I just bathed the fox inside and got tired."

Hai Guanchao glanced behind him, but Shi Changxuan was nowhere to be seen, and said again: "Daoist Shi will bathe the fox with you?"

Xie Lingya: "No, he sat by and watched."

Hai Guanchao thought for a while and said: "You mean, Mr. Tang opened a hot spring suite for you and brought a private hot spring pool. You two put water in it, and then one bathed the fox and the other watched it? Is this a fox? Or a vixen, with such a great charm?"

Xie Lingya: "..."

Hai Guanchao showed a helpless smile, consciously seeing through the truth.

Xie Lingya also let out a long sigh, and closed the door directly, while saying: "If you don't go back now and indulge yourself, you will be let down."

With a "snap", the door was locked in front of Hai Guanchao, "..."

……

The next day, Ning Wanlai and Cheng Xin also joined the hot spring team. Xie Lingya introduced Ning Wanlai to Lian Tan, and said that if there was any religious ceremony in the temple, he would bring him along.

It took Ning Wanlai a while to realize that Xie Lingya was introducing business to Lian.

Seeing Ning Wanlai's expression, Xie Lingya laughed, "Look what I'm doing, Master Lian Tan's cultivation level is advanced, and it's more efficient for you to do more rituals."

If it is to do meritorious deeds, regardless of whether it is from Buddhism or Taoism, the rituals that Baoyang Temple can do for him are limited.

Ning Wanlai had no faith at first, so of course he didn't care, he was just surprised, but if Xie Lingya didn't mind him, he wouldn't mind.

Seeing the little monk Tan Qing again today, Xie Lingya chatted with him again and asked him how he was watching the drama. The little monk showed a little joy and said that the TV drama was really interesting. The video of the branch of Buddhism has gained a lot of insight, and the Internet is really amazing.

"Although the TV series are good, don't get addicted to them." Lian Tan was present, and Xie Lingya ended with an education, telling the young monk to relax moderately, and not to damage his eyes, and he had to wear glasses later.

Ning Wanlai invited Xie Lingya to do something for a victim, who was killed by Bao Yuesheng and Ma Xiaochuan before.

After going on for so long, the case was finally closed.

Bao Yuesheng committed suicide in fear of crime, and other people also confessed after being arrested. Apart from the skull, where are the bones of other parts of the victim?Because the past time is too long, it took a long time to collect all the remains. After inspection, they belonged to the victim.

Due to the particularity of this matter, Cheng Xin also reported to his superiors and invited someone to do a ritual.

Xie Lingya naturally nodded in agreement.

……

Two days later, Xie Lingya was invited to perform deeds for the victims of skull surgery, otherwise these tragic souls would not be able to reincarnate even if they avenged themselves.Xie Lingya specially brought Xiaoliang and Guo Xing with him, Xiaoliang was to train successors, and Guo Xing was to observe.

Cheng Xin took out all the bags containing the bones, "I found them all in the barren hills, and I searched for a long time along the way."

This is also because of Cheng Xin's insistence. Because of Ning Wanlai, he knows how miserable those souls are, so he must take back their remains.

In addition to these, there are skulls from the original garden, put together.

Guo Xing was the one who didn't understand the most. He only felt that these bones looked gloomy. It was the first time he had seen real human bones. He asked a little nervously, "Brother Xie, how did they die?"

This, Cheng Xin knew better. He and Ning Wanlai faced the owner of the bones directly, and after reading the autopsy report, he said: "When they were alive, they were abducted in various ways because of their birthdays. , imprisoned, only fed sesame oil, until the last fasting. At this time, use such a big nail to nail the joints, pour French vinegar into the head and limbs. After death, it turns into a dry bone, and the skull is put away. To detain the soul. At this time, plant flowers on it, and use the pain that sprouts in the brain to use the dead for your own use."

All he knew before was that these unjust souls were still suffering from plant roots growing in their brains after death. Although Xie Lingya mentioned that they were tortured to death, he really did not expect such a cruel method.

Xiaoliang and Guo Xing turned pale when they heard that, they didn't know there was such a vicious spell.

"That's why these perpetrators are miserable now. The wronged souls are ordered to take revenge, and they must be entangled." Xie Lingya deliberately warned them, "Some evil mages use their abilities to do evil, but the gods observe the world, the heavens rule the rules, and the ghosts avenge their grievances." , can’t escape.”

Xie Lingya set up an altar, put up the soul-calling banner, put three meat and four vegetables, and recited the "Taishang Dongxuan Lingbao Rescue Suffering and Exorcise Sin Sutra". The Wonderful Sutra of Expelling Sin and Fengdu Blood Lake".

Xie Lingya drew the eyes of a spiritual officer between his brows, and with his eyes closed, he seemed to be able to see those innocent souls in front of him.Their clothes were ragged, their joints were bleeding pus, they were covered in blood, and they were chained, because they were escorted by the underworld for revenge.

The suffering they suffered during their lifetime is still causing them pain, so when they take revenge, they will be even more resentful. Even if the remaining enemies are in prison, they cannot let each other go every night.

They couldn't help it, with a sullen look on their faces.

Xiaoliang and Guo Xing gasped, since they were watching, Xie Lingya of course gave them a bad eye, this situation made them feel a little uncomfortable.

Fortunately, Xie Lingya recited scriptures next, so that the pain of the wronged soul was relieved, and his expression gradually calmed down.

"Extremely save the soul of the night, to be reborn in the Land of Ultimate Bliss."

After Xie Lingya finished reading the last sentence, he gave them food, folded some new clothes and burned paper money.

The dead souls have washed away the blood stains on their bodies, the wounds are no longer pus, the damaged skin has healed, and the hostility in their expressions is much less. When the wrong debts of this life are gone, they can be reincarnated and live a new life up.

The wronged souls were originally chaotic and focused on revenge. At this time, one of the female ghosts woke up and asked, "Master, how are my parents?"

Cheng Xin dug up the information, and Xie Lingya knew that the female ghost was only 19 years old, she was the only child in the family, and he replied: "After you disappeared, your parents have been looking for you for a long time. A few years ago, they adopted a ghost. An orphan, now five years old, after finding your bones, they built a tomb for you—although the bones can’t be returned to them now—and they took their sister to worship you.”

The female ghost burst into tears, knowing that her parents hadn't forgotten her, and she was somewhat relieved to know that her parents hadn't ruined her life because of grief.During the time when they were trapped, they didn't know the year and month, and they couldn't think. They were also in a daze after escaping, and they didn't wake up until now.

Xie Lingya talked to the ghosts one by one, which made them relieve their last concern - most of the ghosts, before they were taken away many years ago, did not see their family members for the last time, or had regrets.

Guo Xing saw this situation from the side, his heart seemed to be clenched tightly by a hand, he was uncomfortable, moved and had an indescribable impulse.

Xie Lingya burned the paper money, pointed at the token, and the errand escaped with the wronged soul, rolling up the paper ashes.

Ashes of paper fell down one after another, Xie Lingya also heaved a sigh of relief, and there was no fatigue in his brows.

Of course, this couldn't stop Guo Xing from thinking about it, he said excitedly: "No wonder it is said that saving the soul of the dead is a matter of immeasurable merit, Mr. Xie, you..."

Not only to save them, but also to rescue them!

Although Guo Xing had heard Xie Lingya mention it, he was even more shocked when he saw it with his own eyes.Although doing these things may not be known by many people nowadays, and they may not be able to see the true liberation of the wronged souls, but someone must do it.

Guo Xing spontaneously felt an impulse, "Mr. Xie, I am willing to inherit Lushan Law and maintain the peace between Yin and Yang!"

Xie Lingya: "..."

Xie Lingya said: "Why do you have such a strong sense of mission, wouldn't it be good to watch it a few more times?"

It wasn't that Guo Xing was too easily moved. Xie Lingya was also very moved when he participated in the death ceremony for the first time. Of course, he had a lot of scenes at that time.

Guo Xing immediately said: "I don't think it's necessary, I want to take responsibility quickly!"

Everyone was a little embarrassed, especially Xiaoliang, who was deeply moved. Although everyone's starting point was different, he also wanted to learn Taoism right away.

Xiaoliang said to Guo Xing: "You should take another look."

You have to read more before you can think clearly, this is just a religious ceremony.

It was not too early after the Fa conference, and Guo Xing kept asking him where those souls might have gone now. Xie Lingya simply said: "You can go back to Baoyang Temple to rest tonight. Those souls should either go to enjoy the food first, or go directly to Today's revenge is taking place in the prison."

"Oh." Guo Xing couldn't restrain his excitement, "What about the ghost we met in the elevator last time, did you save him?"

"He doesn't need to be saved. He died normally and just walked the wrong way. I sent him to the wrong way." Xie Lingya explained.

They told Cheng Xin not to see him off, and walked slowly by himself, checking if he could get a taxi.

There are no pedestrians on the road at this point, and the vehicles coming and going are either private cars or trucks. For some reason, there is no taxi, and there is no car nearby when calling a taxi on the software.

Gradually, there were fewer private cars, and the street lights on both sides of the road dimmed.

Xie Lingya touched Liu Lingtong on his shoulder, and stopped walking.

Xiaoliang and Guo Xing were puzzled and turned to look at Xie Lingya.

At this time, clatter, clatter, the sound of metal dragging and colliding sounded.

The faces of the two young people changed, especially Guo Xing, who looked around nervously. His physique made him feel that something was wrong, but he couldn't see the problem, and he didn't have the confidence to solve it. The unknown made people even more frightened.

Fortunately, today was going out to do some business, Xie Lingya pulled out the Three Treasures Sword from his back, and protected Xiaoliang and Guo Xing behind his back.

Whoa- whoa-

The sound came closer.

A rickety shadow appeared, and a strong smell of blood also came over.

When the shadow gradually became clear, everyone could see its appearance clearly - this thing can't be called by him or her, its head is much smaller than its body, with a sharp beak and cheeks, like a mouse, with a bulging belly When he got up, he was wearing a chain, and on top of his small head was a piece of skull, which was like a hat one size too big for it.

The strong bloody smell made Guo Xing almost vomit, and the terrifying and weird appearance made him unacceptable. This thing looks even scarier than the wronged soul just now!

Guo Xing asked with a pale face: "This, what is this?"

Xie Lingya didn't speak, Xiaoliang also frowned and said, "I don't know either."

He was a little ashamed that he hadn't recognized the thing.

But the next moment, Xie Lingya also said: "Damn it, I don't know it either, what the hell is it, a mouse spirit who has been in a car accident?"

What made him feel even more uncomfortable was that when Guailong saw this thing, he slid from his wrist to his arm and hid himself. He was worried that this guy was very powerful?

The strange mouse-like creature made a "chirp" sound, it looked like a mouse and seemed to be leaking air, and its eyes wandered around Xie Lingya's body.

Xie Lingya was trying to remember whether he had read any information on similar creatures, when it rushed up, grabbing the chain.Regardless of the chains on his body, he moved quite quickly. He stretched out his hands and jumped up, trying to circle Xie Lingya.

"Ouch." Xie Lingya moved quickly, and in a flash, the mouse spirit landed on Guo Xing, hugging him with all fours and chains hanging on him.

Xiaoliang also grew up, and hid to the side without being hugged, only Guo Xing looked bewildered, and suddenly moved his sharp mouth in front of him, and the strong fishy smell sprayed on his face, making him almost stumble, and Having that sticky feeling on his body also made him want to die on the spot.

Guo Xing struggled desperately, but the rat spirit clung to him tightly, its stomach was still pressing against him, and he felt that the mouse spirit's stomach was like a balloon filled with water, dangling next to his body, and he didn't know what was going on inside. What.

"Fuck! Let me go!" Guo Xing's face and it were close together, and he shouted hoarsely.

At this time, Xie Lingya took the opportunity to grab the mouse spirit's chain, wrapped it around, strangled its neck, and tightened it from the back. Sway around.

Seeing this, Xie Lingya thrust his sword into its stomach and opened a hole.

In an instant, a gushing spring of blood gushed out!

Chi-

Guo Xing was drenched with sticky blood all over his face. He wiped his eyes vigorously a few times, but felt that something was hanging on his hands. He managed to open his eyes and saw that it was an intestine!

Guo Xing fell to the ground: "I vomit!!!"

Xie Lingya ignored him, tore off the disemboweled rat spirit from his body, pressed his head down and drew a talisman on the skull above its head, "Return to the devil!"

The skull fell to the ground with a slap, and the mouse spirit also softened, and the heart, lungs and other internal organs were still flowing out of the stomach.It seems that this mouse spirit is not as powerful as Xie Lingya worried about.

Xie Lingya let go of his hand, and took a closer look. At this moment, the mouse spirit doesn't have the same appearance as before. The whole shape is much stiffer, and it doesn't look like a living thing on the outside.

Xie Lingya reached out and squeezed, "Noodles?"

That's right, it should be dough. This is a kneaded dough figure. The body is kneaded like a human, the head is kneaded like a mouse, and the facial features and clothes are all painted on.

As for those guts...

Xie Lingya took a closer look, "This doesn't seem to be human internal organs—"

Guo Xing still had a string of intestines hanging from his hand, and he was sitting there, his face covered with blood.

Xiaoyou walked over and knelt down sympathetically, wiped him with a tissue, and wiped the area around his eyes, "If you look at it, I'll tell you to look more..."

Doing this line of work is more than just a salvation on the altar.

Guo Xing felt very uncomfortable: "..."

Xie Lingya had already started to make a video call with Shi Changxuan. After connecting, he told him what happened just now in a few words, and then pointed the camera at something on the ground, "Brother, do you know what this is?"

Shi Changxuan recognized it, but he had a little doubt, "...From the appearance and production, this is Lingga. It is a humanoid ghost figurine with many ghosts attached to it. But it is usually used as a carrier to make Tantra The monks beheaded in a ceremony. Its body is filled with cow blood and other animal offal. The chains on the body are also used to lock the ghosts, and they should be suppressed in special containers so that it is difficult to escape."

To put it simply, this is a bit like the "little man" in the activity of pumping a villain with the sole of a shoe. It is a representative of evil. If you want to perform a ritual, you will make one, and let the gods put ghosts on it, and then kill them up.

There is no doubt that this is man-made, but its use is not harmful, so how did this thing escape from the ceremony?

More importantly, this is Fuyang, which is thousands of miles away from the territory of Tantric Buddhism. How can anyone perform Tantric rituals here.Xie Lingya also felt that there was no one who had sinned against Tantric Buddhism, and the only person he had friendship with in Buddhism was Lian Tan from the Pure Land Sect.

Xie Lingya thought about it, and thought of another question. He pulled the snake off his arm, held it upside down and asked, "The rats here aren't that bad, so what did you hide from just now? It's only spitting, how can you still squirt?" timid??"