This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

Chapter 34 The Angry Rooster is Eye-Catching, Spring Flowers and Summer Lotuses

After looking around the courtyard, Zhong Bai keenly noticed the church not far behind it.

The church looked somewhat dilapidated, but the overall visual effect it gave Zhong Bai was one of eeriness.

Seeing Zhong Bai looking at the church, the smile on Old Master Yang's face gradually disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression.

"Master Qianhe, the center of the Three Killings position is that church!"

Fifty years ago, the Three Killings position experienced its first outbreak of malevolent energy. At that time, my father listened to the advice of a foreign pastor.

This church was built at the central convergence point of the Three Killings, hoping to protect the area, but the evil calamity still could not be avoided.

Decades have passed, and since that incident, the church has been sealed by the Taoist priest of Maoshan.

For decades, my Yang family has kept watch, preventing anyone from breaking the seal and entering.

At this point, the old patriarch Yang's face turned somewhat pale.

"I won't hide it from you, Daoist Master. The reason I chose this place for your courtyard is so that you can always keep an eye on the church's seal."

This is my personal opinion, I hope you will forgive me, Daoist Master..."

To be honest, Zhong Bai had a good impression of the old patriarch of the Yang family. Everyone has selfish motives, and since the old patriarch of the Yang family was able to be frank with Zhong Bai, Zhong Bai didn't see anything wrong with it. Besides, using the Taoist temple to suppress the church was just a matter of being close to it.

Zhong Bai couldn't be happier if the Three Killings position attracted more evil spirits...

"It's alright, it's alright. Patriarch Yang is concerned about the safety of thousands of people in Jiuquan Town. I was just here to guard this area. This arrangement is very good!"
Elder Yang need not blame himself.

Upon hearing this, the old patriarch of the Yang family finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Some might think that as the head of a prominent family in the town, he shouldn't be so respectful and cautious towards a Maoshan disciple like Zhong Bai.

Even when the courtyard was being built, the old master Yang's own son offered his opinions.

But... only the old patriarch Yang himself understood that these ordinary people, though seemingly possessing immense wealth...

But when truly facing demons and evil spirits, all that wealth was of no use in saving their lives!

Especially after the calamity he experienced decades ago, the old patriarch Yang felt from the bottom of his heart that Maoshan disciples or other Taoist and Buddhist disciples should be respected.

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They came and went in a hurry; the only thing to observe in the small courtyard was that the banquet had not yet been prepared.

Having seen it all, the old patriarch of the Yang family simply suggested returning to the Yang residence for a banquet.

Inside the Yang residence.

The Yang family mansion was exceptionally lively today, with almost everyone in Jiuquan Town, by name and surname, attending the banquet.

The Yang family, though located in Jiuquan Town, had influence extending far beyond Ping'an County, including local gentry, landlords, and wealthy merchants.

Jiuquan Town is the ancestral home of the Yang family, so Jiuquan Town almost never misses an opportunity to promote the Yang family.

When the old patriarch Yang and Zhong Bai stepped into the mansion, they saw a group of wealthy merchants and landlords marveling at the angry-looking rooster standing in the courtyard.

They were all people with some knowledge, and they knew whether it was a wild pheasant or a free-range chicken.

I've eaten and seen all sorts of things, but I've never seen anything as domineering as the Angry Sun Chicken before!

The Angry Rooster wasn't afraid of the onlookers; he'd seen plenty of people.

So far, the only thing that has ever instilled fear in it is that man...

The once domineering and fierce rooster, upon seeing the man return, immediately flapped its wings and trotted to Zhong Bai's feet, affectionately nuzzling his waist with its neck.

The old patriarch Yang couldn't suppress his curiosity either; he had originally wanted to ask what kind of spirit beast it was that was so enormous.

But I haven't had the chance, and it's a bit impolite to ask about these things.

However, this is a good opportunity to broaden one's horizons.

"Master Qianhe, your giant rooster looks quite intelligent, and with its five colors, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a phoenix!"

"I've lived for over eighty years, and this is the first time I've seen such a wondrous beast. I only regret my limited knowledge; I simply cannot name it." "Yes, yes, Daoist Qianhe, you are a celestial being from Maoshan. Could this giant chicken also be a divine beast raised by Maoshan?"

The landlords and wealthy merchants who had been eagerly anticipating this expressed their doubts.

Zhong Bai smiled faintly.

"You all overestimate me. This is no spirit beast; to be precise, it's a demon!"

Upon hearing the word "demon," the previously jovial crowd instantly froze, seemingly unable to believe their ears. Several merchants who had been near the Angry Sun Chicken immediately retreated.

"Everyone, there's no need to worry. This demon is called the Angry Rooster. Although it is a demon, its crowing can suppress ghosts!"
It is especially feared by the five poisonous insects.

"With me here, this Angry Rooster will not harm anyone. On the contrary, with it around, there will be no more incidents of the Five Poisons harming people in Jiuquan Town."

Zhong Bai simply gave a brief introduction to the Angry-Eyed Chicken, as a warning to these people not to covet it.

The old patriarch, Yang, who was standing to the side, went from being surprised to smiling broadly and quickly tried to smooth things over.

"Hahaha, Daoist Qianhe has come to protect our Jiuquan Town. It is a blessing for our Jiuquan Town to have such a divine beast."

Everyone, we must take this seriously from now on. With Master Qianhe here, Jiuquan Town will be safe.

Don't let this cause you to lose sight of the bigger picture; I certainly don't want what happened decades ago to repeat itself!

The old patriarch Yang's words contained three parts threat and seven parts sentiment. Everyone present was shrewd and naturally understood that the Yang family was also standing up for Zhong Bai, clearly telling them that they should show more respect to Zhong Bai in the future.

They are a Taoist immortal from Maoshan who came to protect this area; we cannot offend them.

These are just little episodes.

After the banquet began, Zhong Bai took the opportunity to get to know all the prominent people in Jiuquan Town, which would make things easier for him in the future.

After everything was over, Zhong Bai, under the arrangement of the old patriarch Yang, rode in a sedan chair to the small courtyard.

As soon as the courtyard gate opened, the Angry Rooster behind Zhong Bai entered the future home first, while Zhong Bai remained unhurried. Behind him, two girls seemed a little nervous; they were servants specially found for Zhong Bai by the old master of the Yang family.

"Spring Flower, Summer Lotus, you can do as you please. There are no rules here, so you don't need to do any heavy physical labor."

"Just routinely tidy up the yard, take care of the angry-sun chickens, and cook meals."

Zhong Bai's gentle tone was like a shot of adrenaline to Chunhua and Xiahe behind him.

The two, who had been somewhat uneasy, exchanged a smile and breathed a sigh of relief.

Before they arrived, the steward of the Yang family had repeatedly instructed them to take good care of the Taoist priest.

At the time, they thought it would be very difficult, after all, most people in the Taoist sect have distinct personalities.

In hindsight, they were overthinking it.

"Master Dao, we understand!"

Hearing the other person call him "Daoist Master," Zhong Bai smiled helplessly.

"I am only about twenty years old. There is no need to call me so old. You can just call me Daoist Master, or even Brother Zhong."

Upon hearing this, the two women's expressions immediately became somewhat unnatural, but that didn't matter; they would gradually get used to it.

Upon entering the house and seeing the brand-new, exquisite furniture, Zhong Bai understood that he had accepted the Yang family's kindness.

To resolve this karmic debt in the future, we will probably have to rely on the Three Killings position.

Of course, Zhong Bai could also send some return gifts to the Yang family, but ordinary gifts would be somewhat impractical.

It seems that apart from the few Yuan Dynasty vases in the Qiankun Ring, Zhong Bai doesn't really have any other decent worldly possessions to offer right now.

Shaking his head, Zhong Bai figured he'd already dealt with the day's tasks, so he wasn't planning on cultivating tonight. He decided to relax and rest for the night...

Having two servants to do laundry and cook is no problem, right? Hmm, I think it's no problem. Zhong Bai views beautiful women as if they were skeletons. A beautiful woman is nothing more than two hundred and six bones, skin and clothes, which can also be ravaged by time.

Let's not dwell on that. I'll continue to look forward to your monthly tickets, investments, reading, collections, and rewards. As for donations, please don't bother, the economic climate has been tough these past few years, and making money isn't easy. I'll be very satisfied with your subscriptions and support after the book is published. Thank you so much!
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