Chapter 167 - 166 Liu Xi Interprets the Divination
In recent days, the incense offerings at Qingping Temple have been more prosperous than usual, and the reason is simple. Just two or three days earlier, some people came to the temple to offer incense and add incense oil, and incidentally asked for quite a few peace charms and lit long-burning lamps. Such generous patronage sparked the curiosity of those fond of gossip, and upon inquiry, it was revealed that they had come to fulfill a vow, claiming that a Peace Talisman from the temple had saved their life.
As that person vividly recounted how they met Qin Liuxi, had their face read by her, and spent a hundred taels of silver on an Amulet, then how they turned danger into safety, some were skeptical, accusing them of being a shill hired by Qingping Temple to boost its reputation and attract more worshippers.
That person, incensed, swore in front of the Grandmaster’s image, thumping their chest and saying loudly: "If I, Niu Dashan, am really a shill, may I meet a terrible fate, and the Grandmaster can hear this loud and clear."
Such a bold oath—one must not make carelessly, especially in the presence of the gods—but this man dared, momentarily silencing the skeptics.
Just then, someone came to offer incense and upon hearing Niu Dashan’s story, mentioned that there was a closed case due to an incident at a certain dock, where the Black Ship Family plotted against merchants but were counter-killed, leading to a mandate from the governmental office that ships had to register before operating to ensure the safety of merchants and passengers, making it easier to find people in case of any incidents.
Niu Dashan then said: "That was me, I’m that merchant, do you believe me now?"
Everyone began to believe, appreciating the necessity of talismans. Though expensive, their effectiveness was worth every penny.
As a result, the Peace Talismans started to run out at the temple, Daoist Qingyuan had to send multiple messages before finally bringing the "ancestor" Qin Liuxi over.
Seeing Yu Changkong also arrive, the person said: "Oh, Mr. Changkong, are you feeling better now?"
Yu Changkong looked at Qingyuan’s apparition, made a long bow and said: "Many thanks to Daoist Qingyuan for the referral, Changkong has greatly recovered."
"Good, Mr. Changkong, please have a look around. I’ll get my brother... to draw a few peace charms, as there are good people waiting," Qing Yuan said with a smile.