Aunt Chen is back from the world of cultivation

The focus of Captain Li's case was that Captain Li harbored Japanese pirates and recovered offerings for Cihang Temple.

Even Yan Qingzhi did not know what other losses the Cihang Temple suffered besides the robbery of offerings during the attack by the Japanese pirates.

At that time, Zheng Yuannai came to borrow troops and said that the temple owner wanted to recover the offerings and capture the Japanese pirates and their accomplices who had fled into the city. He did not dare to ask more questions and went according to the arrangements.

He was so busy with the Qian family who was involved behind the Japanese pirates that he was dizzy. It was only when his shift was almost over that he remembered to ask Madam Yan to prepare some comfort items and go to Cihang Temple to visit the abbot and the Taoist priests.

As for the others, they only learned about the robbery of Cihang Temple when they heard from the servants that "a Taoist temple called Cihang Temple was attacked by Japanese pirates, and many valuable offerings were stolen" and so on.

Judging from the rumors, Cihang Temple seemed to have suffered a great loss in the attack of Japanese pirates.

But even so, it still cannot affect its status in the hearts of believers.

After all, the Japanese pirates were notoriously ferocious, and even the government troops were helpless against them. What's more, apart from the abbot, there were only more than 30 female Taoist priests in Cihang Temple.

Although the master of the temple has many magical powers, he does not seem to be very strong in martial arts, so it is normal for him to be robbed by the Japanese pirates.

If anyone looks down on the master because of this, that would be a fool.

They wish there were more idiots like this among their followers so that they can appear more pious.

Early the next morning, many believers rushed to Cihang Temple with offerings, craftsmen, money, food, building materials, doctors' medicines and other items.

When everyone saw each other when they parked the car, they were immediately disappointed.

Except for Old Madam Yuan from the Censor's family, everyone came.

It seems that those who can become the devout believers of the temple are not stupid.

Everyone sighed and went to the temple together.

As soon as I walked into the main hall, I saw Zheng Yuannai's wife, Wei, directing craftsmen to replace the broken stone slabs in the yard behind the main hall.

Taoist Master Huiyun was also there, talking to Wei with a smile on his face.

Qin Dafu was the first to run forward and said with concern:

"Master Huiyun, I heard that Cihang Temple was attacked by Japanese pirates the night before yesterday. Are the abbot and all the Taoist priests safe? In addition to this courtyard, is there any other damage? I brought craftsmen with me and they can help repair and rebuild it immediately."

Madam Zeng, who was running out of breath, was unwilling to be outdone and said:

"But someone is injured. I brought medicine and a doctor!"

Du Zongquan, the president of the Nandu Chamber of Commerce, came up next:

"I heard that the Japanese pirates like to kill and burn people. Did they burn any belongings? It's cold in winter, so I brought some bedding and clothes to the temple master and the Taoist priests for emergency..."

Liu, the richest man, also came over and said:

"I don't know what the temple needs. I brought five thousand taels of silver. If the Taoist priests and temple masters need anything, just ask them to buy it. If the money is not enough, just let me know!"

Lady Dingguo found an opening and quickly squeezed to Huiyun's side:

"Master, do you know which group of Japanese pirates robbed Cihang Temple? I asked my master to arrest these people and bring them to avenge the temple master and the Taoist priests!"

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Everyone was talking to each other with concern, fearing that they would fall behind and appear not to be diligent and pious enough, so Huiyun didn't even have a chance to speak.

When Wei saw this, she immediately covered her mouth and laughed.

Everyone looked at her in confusion, and then they quieted down.

"What are you laughing at, Madam Zheng?" The wife of Duke Dingguo was a little displeased.

Wei said:

"I laugh at everyone's concern. Why don't we first listen to Taoist Huiyun's words about what Cihang Temple really needs?"

Huiyun squeezed out of the crowd and looked at everyone with a smile:

"Thank you all for your kindness, but the only thing damaged in the temple is the stone slab in the courtyard. Madam Zheng has already brought people to repair it. Nothing else is needed."

Everyone found it incredible.

Logically speaking, when the Japanese pirates attacked, they burned, killed, looted and killed without mercy, so there would be some losses to the houses, furniture and other property in the temple. How come only the stone slabs in the yard were damaged?

"Is the damage just this minor? Taoist Priest, please don't be polite to us!"

Mrs. Yan hadn't been able to squeeze in and say a word just now, so she hurried forward and spoke.

The wife of Duke Dingguo also said:

"It's a good thing that there wasn't much damage, but those Japanese pirates dared to invade Cihang Temple, they deserve to be cut into pieces! Is there any Taoist priest in the temple who remembers the appearance of those Japanese pirates, so that my master can follow the clues and catch this group of people..."

Although the Japanese pirates were very cunning and difficult to catch, this was also a good opportunity to offer her services to Cihang Temple, and it was something that no one else could do. She believed that the Duke would never blame her for acting on her own, considering how much he valued Cihang Temple.

Huiyun said:

"That's not necessary. This group of daring Japanese pirates has been completely wiped out by Master Zheng, who led us and the people of Yangfeng Town at the foot of the mountain. They all died miserably. This can be regarded as a punishment for disrespecting Cihang Temple."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Wei in disbelief.

The wife of Duke Dingguo was even more outspoken:

"I didn't know Yuan Nai had such talent before!"

Zheng Yuannai was a kid with mediocre talent since childhood. He had no outstanding performance in either military strategy or the Four Books and Five Classics.

How could he suddenly become so powerful that in just one night he raided three places in succession and wiped out a group of Japanese pirates who even many veteran generals were helpless against.

Wei didn't dare to take credit for her husband at Cihang Temple, but she couldn't reveal the truth either. She only said vaguely:

"The master of the temple said Yuan Nai has this talent, so he has it."

Everyone was stunned, and it took them a while to realize the meaning.

In other words, it was the master of the temple who eliminated those Japanese pirates, but the master has always been low-key, so he gave the credit to Zheng Yuannai.

"How many Japanese pirates were annihilated this time?"

Mrs. Yan asked curiously.

Wei said:

"About 130 people!"

When everyone heard this number, they were shocked.

What does it mean to have more than 130 Japanese pirates? They are capable of sweeping away thousands of enemies.

Of course, this was also because the imperial army was weak and often collapsed at the first touch.

But the Japanese pirates were notoriously fierce and cunning. As soon as they saw the situation was bad, they would immediately ride away without hesitation.

The temple master was able to allow only eight out of the 130 people to escape and killed the rest. He was truly amazing.

Oh, yes, later on these eight people ran into the city but couldn’t escape, and they all died.

"Do you know how many people have infiltrated Cihang Temple?"

Du Zongquan asked.

"About sixty people." Wei did not hide it.

Because these will appear in the official gazette sooner or later, there is no need to hide them from these fellow believers.

"hiss--"

Du Zongquan immediately gasped, "The master of the temple really has boundless magical power!"

Everyone followed his gaze to the door of the main hall.

The door of the main hall is intact and still looks the same as before.

In the entire Cihang Temple, except for the damaged stone slabs in the courtyard under their feet, there were no marks of swords or knives on the rest of the doors and windows.

What does this mean?

This means that the Japanese pirates were locked up in this yard as soon as they came in, but were annihilated in a very short time, without even a chance to escape by breaking through the windows or doors.

Thinking of this, everyone immediately understood why Du Zongquan reacted so strongly.

They actually didn't know that the temple master could kill fifty or sixty extremely powerful Japanese pirates in a very short period of time.

No ordinary person can do such a thing except ghosts and gods.

Thinking of this, everyone admired Chen Qingzhu, the temple master, even more and felt a little more awe.

The master of the temple not only has various abilities that make them covetous, but also has terrifying methods of killing!

If you anger her, you might die without knowing how.

Everyone was extremely envious of Zheng Yuannai for being given such a great achievement by the temple master.

This does not only mean an opportunity for promotion, but more importantly, it means the attitude revealed by the master of the temple, which shows that he values ​​and intends to support you.

"Master Zheng is so lucky!"

Everyone congratulated Wei.

Although he said this, he was actually thinking unconvincedly in his heart, why does Zheng Yuannai, that kid, deserve to be valued so much by the temple master?

Thinking back carefully, it seems that this guy only started to emerge during the disaster relief period.

Thinking of how Zheng Yuannai personally rushed to pick up the victims during the disaster relief, everyone suddenly understood.

It seems that I need to do more good deeds in the future to gain the favor of the master.

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Upon learning that the temple did not need their help, the believers had no choice but to leave in disappointment.

Only Qin Dafu stayed because Taoist Huiyun said, "The abbot has something to tell you," which once again attracted the envious glances of other believers.

Madam Yan returned to the carriage, also feeling deeply moved, and sighed to her confidant,

"I didn't expect that, not only could we not beat the Qin family, but the Zheng family would also surpass us! Seeing that the Duke Dingguo's Mansion is more powerful than our family, our Yan family might end up at the bottom among these officials' followers in the future."

Mammy comforted her:

"Madam, don't we still have the Yuan family? If we talk about the bottom, it must be their family."

Madam Yan curled her lips:

"How can we compare with her family? The Yuan family is absent at every critical moment. I don't think it's a question of whether they are at the bottom or not. I'm afraid they will be expelled from the list of devout believers."

The Yuan family, which has been talked about, is now in a state of gloom and sorrow.