I Have A Dual World Seal - Chapter 10

Chapter 10: Baiyun Temple

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

The carriage shop took a cut and sent an honest-looking coachman to bring Lu Zheng and Uncle Li out of the city.

Although he often saw it, this was the first time Lu Zheng was riding an ancient donkey cart.

He only thought that it was shaky.

However, since it was meant for people to sit on, the donkey cart was surrounded by wooden boards. There were windows on the left and right, a cloth curtain in front, and a thick straw mat in the cart.

Although the road was uneven, it was still a road. With a straw mat in the way, Lu Zheng thought that it was still bearable for his butt.

The coachman sat outside the cart and rode the donkey. They left through the East Gate and headed for Mount Shaotong along the main road.

Lu Zheng bought some meat and steamed buns, and the group had a simple meal in the carriage. They finally arrived at the foot of Mount Shaotong after noon.

On the side of the main road at the foot of the mountain, there was a teahouse with a few customers sitting and eating.

“Young Master Lu, Baiyun Temple is not far from the mountainside. I will wait for you here.”

“Alright,” he said.

There were only mountain roads after that, so the donkey couldn’t go up.

Lu Zheng and Uncle Li went up the mountain together. They met a few visitors who were coming down the mountain. They were dressed plainly and were probably ordinary people.

“You said that Baiyun Temple gives many blessings? But I don’t see any wealthy people around?”

“Young master, today is neither the first nor the fifteenth day of the new year, nor is there a festival. Unless one encounters trouble, who else would come to the temple?”

“Oh, I see. That’s true.”

There were only a few rich people, and they wouldn’t come to the temple every day to burn incense and ask for blessings. How insecure would that be?

Soon, the two of them turned around a corner of the mountain and looked up to see the sign of Baiyun Temple. The characters “Baiyun Temple” looked elegant and ethereal. Against the green trees and blue sky on the left, it had a celestial atmosphere.

They had arrived.

Walking past the stone steps, there were two stone statues of a Green Dragon and a White Tiger on the left and right of the entrance of Baiyun temple. They were the guardian beasts of Taoism. A Taoist was standing at the door to welcome guests.

His eyes brightened when he saw Lu Zheng in his silk robe, followed by a clean and fresh-looking old servant. He stood straight and bowed.”Greetings, young master!”

“Hello.” Lu Zheng cupped his hands in greeting. “This is my first time in Tonglin County. I’ve heard that the amulets from Baiyun temple are effective. Hence, I’ve come here today to offer incense and seek its protection.”

“Young master is very thoughtful. Please!”

Normally, when ordinary people came, they would pay their respects to the mountain, burn a few incense sticks, and donate some money to ask for peace. At most, they would ask for the cheapest amulet for protection during the new year and festival.

Judging from Lu Zheng’s clothes, he was not going to leave after a short stroll.

Didn’t you hear what he said? The amulets were effective!

Big business!

The Taoist looked at the sky. It was already past noon. People usually came in the morning, and there were very few visitors after noon.

Hence, he stretched out his hand and led Lu Zheng into the temple.

The Hall of Spirituality was right in front of them. Lu Zheng stepped forward and bowed.

After passing through the hall, Lu Zheng paid his respects to the Hall of Wealth and the Hall of Knowledge on the left. He then arrived at the main hall of Baiyun Temple.

Hall of Three Pristinity.

Under the guidance of the Taoist, Lu Zheng first burned incense and bowed outside the hall. Then, he entered the hall and kowtowed three times in front of the statue.

Then, under the gaze of a bearded Taoist priest, he took out three notes and put them into the donation box.

“Boundless deity!”

The bearded Taoist cupped his hands in deference.”I’m the temple master. My name is Mingzhang.”

This is the temple master?

Lu Zheng took a closer look. The man was dressed in a clean blue robe. His hair was tied up with an ebony hairpin. His beard and hair were all black. His face was ruddy, and his eyes were bright.

“Greetings, Master Mingzhang. I am Lu Zheng, and I have settled down in Tonglin County half a month ago.”

“Greetings, Young Master Lu. You are handsome and imposing. I have never seen someone like you before.”

“You’re too polite, master. ”

The two of them greeted each other. Then, Master Mingzhang led Lu Zheng to a room to serve tea.

After that, it was mostly Master Mingzhang who talked. Lu Zheng did not show off his knowledge of the modern world, nor did he talk about the contents of the Tao Te Ching. Instead, he responded casually and gradually talked about cultivation and extraordinary events.

“Speaking of which, a few days ago, I met an extraordinary person. He helped me avoid a disaster.” Lu Zheng began to talk about the old beggar.

“He can sense and lock someone’s energy. That old man is indeed extraordinary.”

Lu Zheng’s eyes flickered. He understood the principle behind the old beggar’s ability.

He locked Lu Zheng’s energy in the glass, and perhaps Uncle Li’s And aunt Liu’s as well. Then, if anyone who wasn’t one of these three approached, it would automatically attack.

What an automatic defense system!

The modern defense system could identify fingerprints, voice, eyes, and even body shape, but what the hell was energy?

However, Lu Zheng recalled that he gave the glass to Constable Liu. He knew that it could only be used once. It must be useless now.

“After this incident, I also thought about cultivating.” Lu Zheng smiled. “I wonder if I have the aptitude for it?”

“You live a rich and comfortable life. Why do you want to cultivate? Moreover, cultivation is difficult and boring. Young master is a noble in the mortal world, why do you want to go through this?”

Lu Zheng’s eyes flickered.

Lu Zheng’s earlier words were a test to see if Baiyun Temple had any masters of cultivation.

However, Master Mingzhang tactfully refused and avoided this test.

Did he not know how to, or was he not willing to teach?

Was it because he was not talented enough, or was the money not enough?

Lu Zheng was no match for this sly old fox in the art of language. Hence, he asked directly, “I wonder if there is anyone in Baiyun Temple who teaches cultivation?”

Master Mingzhang smiled slightly. “There is a legacy.”

“Then…”

“Since you have met an extraordinary person, then it must be your destiny. It’s just that the time is not right yet. When the time is right, you will be on the right path.”

Tsk, tsk, this was an opportunity.

That’s right, the cultivation was a legacy, how could it be passed on randomly.

From the looks of it, this was a world full of spirits and gods. To be able to gain a foothold here, there must be more to Baiyun Temple.

“Your visit to the temple is also fated. I have a protective amulet here. Carry it with you to protect you from evil spirits.”

It’s time to get the reward for the donation.

Master Mingzhang took out a yellow amulet and folded it into a small square in front of Lu Zheng. He handed it to him.

“Thank you, master!”

The two of them chatted for a while more before Lu Zheng bade farewell. Master Mingzhang sent the guests off and asked the Taoist waiting at the door to send Lu Zheng off.

Lu Zheng had the intention to test the waters, and they knew. Hence, Lu Zheng was able to quickly find out about the donation required for the various services provided by Baiyun Temple.

Fortune-telling cost a hundred wen, having it explained to you was one kan.

There were three types of protective amulets. One was twenty wen, one was one kan and the other was ten kan.

In addition, they also visit one’s home to take a look at their Fengshui, and perform ceremonies, but the price was different.

As expected, the people of the celestial sect also needed money to survive.