My book friend Long Aotian

Chapter 155: Cup Toss
Because Li started the fight overnight, the members of the Cao Gang couldn't sleep either.

As soon as the enemy returned, they started to attack Zheng Xiuyuan and cut off the source of the problem. They tried to make it a rule in official documents that "the Cao Gang is not allowed to operate Huazhou cultural business", which made Ma Fulong feel difficult.

"This puppy bites so hard!"

The Cao Gang spy who had been keeping an eye on the Tongwen Bureau came back to report.

Zheng Xiuyuan, who went to the Kumen and knelt for a long time in an attempt to arouse sympathy from the public, has been carried out of the royal authority and completely restrained by Li Bailong, because the matter has changed from "kneeling to Governor Li" to "kneeling to the royal family". Now Chairman Zheng is reflecting on his actions and repenting his disloyalty.

He didn't even dare to get up!
Ma Fulong frowned, secretly sighing that Li Bailong was indeed difficult to deal with.

How could this guy, who was born in Baihua Valley and grew up surrounded by women, be so good at manipulating people's hearts and using public opinion? Could it be that there are really people in the world who are born with wisdom?

A Taoist priest sitting at the bottom asked, "Master Xiang, do you still want to follow the original plan?"

After seeing Li Bailong off, Ma Fulun and Zheng Xiuyuan conspired for a long time on the boat, but halfway through they heard that the corrupt official had committed a murderous act... He worked hard to calm the anxious Chairman Zheng, and tried hard to convince him to trust the Cao Gang and act according to the plan. Unexpectedly, when he was executing the first step of the "Crying Gate", he was held back by Li Bailong.

As a result, the effectiveness of the next few steps of the plan will be discounted...

"I originally wanted to get Zheng Xiuyuan's family, associates, clients and even colleagues to come out together to build up momentum, and then we can make the final decision..."

Hall Master Ma smiled bitterly and said, "There is nothing we can do. Li Bailong's move is a reflection of ours. He brought up the royal family and characterized Old Zheng's long kneeling as 'confession to the royal family'. How many of Zheng Xiuyuan's relatives, subordinates, and colleagues would have the guts to get involved in such a matter? There is nothing we can do."

He put down the teacup in his hand and stood up: "Let's do it ourselves."

The Taoist raised his eyebrows and asked, "Now?"

Ma Fulong looked at the sky. There was already some light in the dark distance. "It's almost dawn. The night shift workers are about to finish their work, and the day shift workers have also woken up... Tell everyone to wait at Yunshui Wharf. I'll be there in half an hour and talk to everyone."

The Taoist nodded in agreement, but showed some hesitation.

"Huazhou is the ancestral land of the imperial way." He whispered, "We here have always regarded ourselves as businessmen. What we did today, although it was just on the edge, it is still a taboo..."

"I can't take care of so many things." Ma Fulong sighed, "There are two major things at the moment, both of which are more important than this consequence. If we don't do it well, at the very least, the Cao Gang will withdraw from Huazhou, and at worst, the plan will be ruined. In comparison, breaking some taboos and being punished by the royal family is just a trivial matter."

He stretched out his hand and patted the Taoist on the shoulder with a gentle expression.

"Don't worry too much. You should know that we are following fate. The future of the Cao Gang and the fate of countless gang members are on our shoulders." Ma Fulong smiled and said, "Brother Wan Yunlong will support us."

These seemingly vague words actually gave this Taoist great courage and support.

He nodded heavily: "Okay, I'll go gather people. You said in half an hour, do you want to..."

"Ah."

Ma Fulong said calmly: "I want to toss the cup."

Quarter of an hour later, Master Ma, who had finished burning incense and bathing, opened his eyes.

His profound skill circulated through the body nine times, his mind was empty and calm, all distracting thoughts were gone. The incense master of the Cao Gang stood up, pushed open the door, and outside the room was filled with the lingering scent of incense and bright candlelight.

On the altar is enshrined the statue of the founder of the Cao Gang, Brother Wan Yunlong.

The Cao Gang he founded and the Cao rules he set have guided the way of life of the major sects in the world for thousands of years. The techniques and martial arts he passed down have been developed and improved over countless years by countless talented people. He is truly the martial arts ancestor of the Cao Gang.

However, only a few people know that Big Brother Wan Yunlong's influence and protection on the Cao Gang goes far beyond this. Even today, there is still an untouchable and invisible force in the dark that is actually defending the honor, status and dignity of the Cao Gang and protecting every loyal member.

Ma Fulong bowed reverently, stood up, clasped his hands together, bowed, and was filled with reverence and joy.

Each movement originates from an ancient ritual, which is said to be a rite passed down from generation to generation by Qigong practitioners. It can help people calm down, concentrate their minds, connect with the higher-level "quality" in the dark, and communicate with more ancient power.

Ma Fulong began to learn these rituals at the age of four, engraving them into his bones and making them like instinct.

I should respect my heart.

My heart should be sincere.

If I am for the Cao Gang, then the Cao Gang is for me.

Brother Wan Yunlong, please listen.

——Disciple Ma Fulong, honored to be the incense master of Yunhua Hall of Cao Gang, Huanjie, six.

He speaks in his heart.

If your thoughts are sincere and focused, and you keep thinking about them, there will be a response.

When he was a child, his father told him that as long as he was sincere, Brother Wan Yunlong would hear him, and as long as he was selfless and had no distractions, Brother Wan Yunlong would definitely agree.

Before officially joining the gang, the young Ma Fulong had disdainfully thought that this strange ritual was like a foolish man or woman going to a temple to worship Buddha and seek truth, and it was completely meaningless.

And now, he is more pious than anyone else.

Master Ma silently recited in his mind and explained the cause and effect of the matter.

This is about the dispute over the teachings of the Dao. For the benefit of the Cao Gang, the actions of King Zhao and the Lingyu faction must be suppressed. There is a man named Li Bailong in Huazhou who is cunning, cruel, and scheming. After meeting tonight, he will use the power of the government to exclude the Cao Gang from Tongwen affairs... This matter must be turned over. He bowed again devoutly.

"Disciple asks for a cup toss. May elder brother Wan Yunlong help me."

What you seek should be selfless, broad-minded, and open.

Otherwise, at best, the throwing of the cup will fail, and if you are cunning and intend to cheat, you may even be punished.

"Brother Wan Yunlong, please give me more eloquence. Brother Wan Yunlong, please give me greater affinity. Brother Wan Yunlong, please make my brothers in the Cao Gang trust me more and be more willing to listen to my call..."

He murmured.

If the petition is too big and involves too many issues, it is best to make a promise.

"I will not use the brothers of the Cao Gang as cannon fodder, nor will I instigate them to attack the government. I will not let them get hurt. Even if something unexpected happens, I will do my best to protect them with my life..."

Ma Fulong said silently: "Everything is just for the sake of the Cao Gang, and it has nothing to do with personal grudges. The master knows my intentions, and I have a clear conscience and no regrets. I hope that Brother Wan Yunlong will help me..."

He knelt before the altar.

There are many kinds of statues of Brother Wan Yunlong. The one used in the cup-throwing ceremony is the one that shows him stepping on clouds and riding a dragon.

The dragon in the clouds held two moons in its mouth, and Ma Fulong respectfully extended his hand to invite them.

The moon held in the dragon's mouth naturally slipped out and fell into Ma Fulong's palm.

The double moons were made of a special material, neither gold, stone, jade nor wood, and were called "珓". They were distributed directly from the main altar... Only the "珓" made by the main altar could withstand Gao Huan's throwing of the cup.

Ma Fulong held the two beads, walked around the incense burner three times, and bowed again.

"Disciple Ma Fulong, as the incense master of the Yunhua Hall of the Cao Gang, sixth ring rank, please do the six-ring toss."

"Everything you requested has been granted. There are no lies or selfish thoughts. Please, Brother Wan Yunlong, make the decision and grant me the Holy Grail."

He raised the two dice high and threw them out reverently.

Two pieces of jade fell to the ground, one facing up and the other facing down, forming the image of yin and yang. This is the Holy Grail.

Once you ask the ancestor for a decision, you must throw the dice three times.

Ma Fulong had no distractions and threw the dice continuously, with the dice forming yin and yang, and the Holy Grail three times.

In the void, a mysterious force gathered, transforming from invisible to tangible and merging into the double daggers.

This was the first time that Brother Wan Yunlong promised him.

The two stars on the ground were shaped like two moons facing each other, with soft light shining for a moment and a mysterious power filling them. Every time Ma Fulun saw this scene, he would be devoutly moved.

All members of the Cao Gang can throw the cup and ask for divine help according to their status.

As long as you are honest and loyal, have no evil thoughts, and what you ask for is beneficial to the gang's affairs and the brothers in the gang, Big Brother Wan Yunlong will help and bless you as appropriate.

Everyone believed that Brother Wan Yunlong was watching them.

They can trust him, rely on him, follow him, and entrust him with their affairs. If they encounter any difficult problems or difficult enemies to defeat, they can ask Brother Wan Yunlong for help.

Therefore, the Cao Gang’s beliefs are deep and their piety is even stronger than that of Buddhism and Taoism.

Because Brother Wan Yunlong always responds to your requests.

As it is now.

Shuanghuan is full of divine power.

Ring stage, one.

Ordinary gang members can complete one round of cup throwing, but the effect is not that great.

Only high-level cup throwing can stack blessings and increase their effectiveness.

If ordinary gang members want to obtain such power, they need to work harder and accumulate merits for promotion.

After one round, Ma Fulong showed no joy nor nervousness. Throwing the cup was a way of asking God and also a way of asking his conscience. He felt that he had nothing to blame and only needed to wait for Brother Wan Yunlong to make the final decision.

The six-ring cup-throwing game represents six levels of blessings.

Each ring must be thrown three times, for a total of fifteen times.

This chapter was written relatively slowly.

It is quite troublesome to perfect the Holy Grail system of Cao Gang... Although most of the settings are just made and put aside, they can only be used when the Three Horses Fight for Cao are published.

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(End of this chapter)