Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 36 The Old Taoist Watching a Skit

Gu Zhao looked at the old Taoist priest in shock.

He never dreamed that he would meet a human being in modern times who could make the Five Thunder Order react. You know, although there is spiritual energy in the air today, it is like a water pipe that is about to run out of water, dripping down one or two drops at a time.

Gu Zhao had once tried to cultivate in modern times, and the speed at which he absorbed spiritual energy was simply despairing. "Is there really someone who can succeed in cultivating in modern times?"

The old Taoist looked at Gu Zhao carefully.

Of course, his feelings were different from Gu Zhao's. He just felt the same sense of lightness and agility from the young man opposite him, which he could only feel between heaven and earth when he was most immersed in his practice in the early morning.

The old Taoist priest knew very well that this was a phenomenon of cultivating inner breath and true qi. To absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into the body was not something that ordinary people could do. "Is this little fellow practicing Taoism, Buddhism, or secularism?"

Jiang Shishi and Xiao Ya next to them were still chatting in low voices.

"The old Taoist priest who was playing the chimes while watching TV a while ago seems to be in Taishang Laojun Pavilion. Could it be him?"

"I heard someone online said he was a little too loud."

"Isn't this just wearing headphones?"

"Hee hee hee……"

Apart from the person who filmed the video, many netizens, including Jiang Shishi and Xiao Ya, had no objections. They just felt that the old Taoist priest was inexplicably cute and went with the flow, which was the spiritual state of Taoism.

"The one burning incense is a god, not a Taoist priest. Why shouldn't you let people watch TV dramas?"

"They used the Buddhist gesture of joining hands together, so it was lucky the old Taoist didn't hit them!"

"You worshipped God, and someone called the God down for you. But you didn't focus on God, but on people?"

Not to mention netizens, even the Qingchengshan Scenic Area Management Bureau and the Taoist Association did not take this seriously. Taoists are easy-going by nature, but if you cause trouble, they will not tolerate it.

This feeling of self-cultivation, following one's heart and nature, and following the laws of nature is exactly why many people admire Taoism, but Gu Zhao estimated that they would never guess that there are really people who can practice it in modern times!
Gu Zhao suppressed the throbbing of the thunder in his mind, and at the same time received the message from the Five Thunder Order.

This was the first time he received information from the Five Thunder Order. It was as if the previous effects were what he should know, and there was no feedback at all. It was the reaction of the thunder seed that should tell him.

The information was neither text nor sound, but it told him in the dark that there was a mortal in front of him with a pure soul, righteousness and talent for cultivation, who could accept the Five Thunder Order to absorb the thunder seeds condensed from the evil spirit.

As long as he is given the thunder seed, he can be recruited as a subordinate, activating his innate qi, allowing him to ascend to heaven in one step, practice quickly, and have the hope of becoming an immortal in the future.

Not only that, you can also get a share of the other party's merits and gains from doing good deeds, accumulating virtue, and exorcising demons.

Gu Zhao was dumbfounded. He didn't expect that the Five Thunder Order could also condense thunder seeds and bestow them on others. Is this... playing Romance of the Three Kingdoms? Has it really become a game?

So he subconsciously sensed carefully and indeed sensed something different about the old Taoist priest. Although it was very shallow, there was indeed magic power in his body.

After Gu Zhao sensed it so carefully, the old Taoist felt it even more deeply. He could even sense that Gu Zhao was investigating him.

The next moment, when it was Gu Zhao's turn in the line and the three of them were kneeling side by side to worship Laozi, the old Taoist priest suddenly stood up, which scared Jiang Shishi and Xiao Ya.

"We didn't mean it!" Jiang Shishi raised her hands.

"We didn't mean that!" Xiao Ya subconsciously clasped her hands together and begged for mercy in a low voice.

The old Taoist priest followed their gaze and looked at the skit playing in front of him. He couldn't help but grin and said in a Trump accent, "Actually, this skit is quite good. It's relaxing to watch and relieves stress and fatigue."

"Yeah!"

"That's it!"

Xiao Ya and Jiang Shishi nodded repeatedly, and good-natured laughter could be heard from the people around them. Everyone came here to pray, and what they wanted was to have their wishes fulfilled, to be happy, and to seek good luck. If they came here to be angry, wouldn't that be putting the cart before the horse?

The old Taoist priest also smiled when he heard this. Although his face was covered with wrinkles, his smile was particularly festive. "You should worship Laojun first, and I will help you ring the chimes."

It was just a minor incident, and it didn't affect anything. When Xiao Ya bowed again, her expression became extremely pious, and she murmured a prayer for her grandfather, wishing him good health.

The old Taoist priest smiled and provided much better service than before. Every time the three people kowtowed, the old Taoist priest would strike a chime and chant softly at the same time. The murmuring sounds echoed in the hall.

Seeing the three people stand up, the old Taoist priest did not sit back, but waved to the side and called a middle-aged Taoist priest over. He handed the chime hammer to him, then took his mobile phone and walked out from behind the table.

The old Taoist priest came to the three of them with a smile and looked Gu Zhao up and down. "I think you are a handsome young man with a noble bearing, elegant and graceful. You are really a rare talent."

Jiang Shishi, “…”

Xiao Ya, "..."

"Master, did you just see the short video of Gu Zhao saving someone?" Jiang Shishi asked as she pulled out her phone. "I don't think anyone filmed it in time. How come it's trending so quickly?"

Gu Zhao knew why the old Taoist said that, so he smiled and bowed, "I see that the old senior has a rosy complexion, is in high spirits, and is full of energy. He is old and virtuous, and must be a master who has achieved great success in cultivation."

The old Taoist priest laughed heartily, then pulled Gu Zhao upstairs and said, "Come, come, let's go upstairs for some tea. The two young ladies should also come with you. The old Taoist priest will tell you your marriage destiny."

Jiang Shishi and Xiao Ya looked at each other, both confused, and subconsciously followed the old Taoist priest and Gu Zhao around the hall and walked towards the stairs leading to the second floor at the back.

But when the tourists behind saw this scene, they were shocked.

"What's going on? Doesn't Taishang Laojun Pavilion prohibit tourists from going up to the second floor?"

"Didn't you see it was the old Taoist priest who invited them up?"

"If we can just flatter each other and make the old Taoist priest happy, we can go up to him for tea and even have him tell our fortunes?"

"hiss--"

"Master, I see you have a dignified appearance, thick eyebrows, big eyes, a strong build, and an aura that can swallow mountains and rivers. You must be a Taoist master!"

"The fortune is free, and the interpretation is twenty."

……

"Uncle Master!"

"Master!"

Arriving at the second floor, all the Taoist priests passing by bowed and greeted the old Taoist priest. The two women were stunned. Only then did they realize that the old Taoist priest was not only of a high seniority here, but also very respected. Even an old Taoist priest who was tall and looked quite high in status bowed and greeted the old Taoist priest, and then looked at the three of them with great curiosity.

"Okay, okay!" The old Taoist priest just waved his hand casually, and directed a middle-aged Taoist priest to make tea, and then took the three of them to a quiet room on the third floor.

Light incense, pour tea, and sit down.

After greeting, Gu Zhao learned that the old Taoist priest's name was Yansong. Taoist Yansong also knew that Gu Zhao had followed his grandfather to learn Taoism since he was a child, and he also heard Jiang Shishi talk about Gu Zhao's rescue just now.

"May you be blessed with infinite happiness!" Taoist Master Yansong looked at Gu Zhao again as if he was looking at a treasure. He was truly a genius in practicing Taoism!
Then they soon talked about Xiao Ya again, and learned that Xiao Ya was praying everywhere to seek fortune and pray for her grandfather.

"No wonder, I said the little girl was very pious when she prayed." Taoist Yansong stroked his beard.

Xiao Ya whispered, "So I also want to ask for a fortune at the Taishang Laojun Pavilion, and then ask for a peace amulet for grandpa."

Taoist Master Yansong was stunned. "I can understand asking for a fortune stick, but asking for a talisman..."

"What's wrong with asking for talismans?" Jiang Shishi asked.

Taoist Master Yansong winked at Gu Zhao and said with a teasing smile, "The real immortal is right next to you, why are you asking for a peace amulet everywhere? Hurry up and agree to be his girlfriend, and ask him to draw a peace amulet for you and then bless it properly, and that will be your betrothal gift."

Gu Zhao: ()
Xiao Ya: (_||)
(End of this chapter)