Chapter 377 The Choice of Low-Level Taoist Priests

For three whole days, Mu Xingqiu did not take a step out of Pangshan Gym. He was either practicing hard or receiving visitors after visitors in a small study room.

Ding Wei's soul could not be found. In Shen Geng's memory, this useless soul was abandoned on the outskirts of the imperial capital. More than a year later, it had already disappeared. In this way, the only Wangshan Taoist priest who lived outside disappeared. Many people remembered his name, but not him.

Ding Wei's death was a heavy blow to many young Taoist priests. They had all heard Ding Wei's impassioned and generous speeches and were deeply inspired. But now they are a little confused whether this encouragement is true or false, harmful or harmless. They have been deceived, but I also feel that some of what the liar said makes sense.

These Taoist priests came to see Mu Xingqiu in batches, crowded in the study, and sought advice from the newly elected first leader of the Demon Slayer Association.

The title of leader really does not sound like that of a Taoist priest. Although Bald Man liked it very much, after everyone discussed it, they still decided to call Mu Xingqiu "Dharma General" - a general who knows magic. However, in most cases, Taoist priests still habitually call Mu Xingqiu "Dharma General". "Fellow Taoist" or calling him by his first name, at least to Yang Qingyin, Mu Xingqiu is Mu Xingqiu.

Mu Xingqiu once again encouraged the frustrated young Taoist priests and said to them: "Yangshen Peak was once robbed by Shen Geng, but after it was taken back, it will still be the treasure of Pangshan and the clone of Laozu Peak. It will not be touched by Shen Geng." Changes have occurred. Besides, he did not establish the Demon Slayer Association, nor did he propose its purpose. Remember the original intention, regardless of what Shen Geng said. "

Qishan Taoist Yang Qingyuan came the next evening. His soul was discovered in time by Luanjingshan Taoist. At that time, he was restrained in Liang Shiji's body, bound by a talisman and unable to move. After the body and soul were united, he seemed very weak and had a brief conversation with Mu Xingqiu, during which he did not apologize or express gratitude. Instead, he expressed his decision in the way of a Taoist priest: when entering and exiting, he gave Mu Xingqiu two formal Taoist rituals, which meant that he would swear to follow the generals of the Demon Slayer Association to the death.

Then there are the other Taoist priests, those who have always supported Mu Xingqiu and those who were neutral in the past and are now switching sides. Mu Xingqiu patiently talked with each visitor, wanting to know the real purpose of their participation in the Demon Slaying Association. Some people wanted to survive the Tao Fire Tribulation, some could not stand the weakness of the Taoism and hoped to regain their glory, and some just wanted to do it on a whim. I find it interesting to break down the barriers of various orthodox traditions and establish an independent organization.

There is a kind of person that Mu Xingqiu is most interested in. Without exception, they are all mortals. For them, killing demons is not only to maintain the status and honor of the orthodoxy, but also to protect their relatives and friends who still live in their hometown.

"My home is less than a hundred miles away from the Xijie Kingdom occupied by the demon clan! A raid by the demon soldiers could... I don't believe that Long Binhui and the army can protect my relatives." When Taoist priests talk about their hometown, they often express Excited.

In various Taoist traditions, there are many such Taoist priests, but their voices are very weak. For a person who practices hard,

It may seem inappropriate to worry about friends and relatives, although homesickness has never been forbidden by tradition. The Taoist priests still consciously kept silent.

They could speak freely in front of Mu Xingqiu, because this Dharma general was also born as a mortal, and his relatives had disappeared inexplicably because of the demon species. They could understand their vigilance and anxiety about the invasion of monsters and the destruction of their hometown.

Just rely on conversation. Without casting any spells, Mu Xingqiu gradually understood the thoughts of the members of the Demon Slayer Association, and became more and more confident. He only waited for Shen Jixian to obtain the qualification for him to participate in the high-level Taoist consultation.

Shen Jiyi, a Taoist priest from Yashan, also came. And he was one of the first people to come and said many words of apology and self-blame.

Pangshan Taoist priest, especially Yang Qingyin, had no trust in Shen Jiyi. She remembered that Shen Jiyi once said something to Lan Bingqu, who was transforming into a magician - you are not the only one who has this idea. This seemed to imply that he knew about Shen Geng's existence earlier, instead of not doing it until the night of the fight. It dawned on me.

There is no relevant evidence in Shen Geng's memory, so the matter can only be left alone. After all, Shen Geng provided crucial information, which is enough to make up for all previous mistakes.

Mu Xingqiu received Shen Jiyi politely, and also wanted to know the true motivation of the smoke-eating Taoist priest to join the Demon Slayer Club, but found nothing. Shen Jiyi's answer was no different from the heroic words Shen Geng had said before, and he seemed excited. People's hearts are actually speaking in general terms.

The great talisman master Liang Shiji did not come. After his soul returned to his original body, he was sent to Longbinhui and disappeared since then. There is no news from Longbinhui. Longbinhui also did not send anyone to communicate with the Demon Slayer Club. He probably felt that he wanted to be a high-level Taoist priest. It’s okay to explain clearly.

There was also no news about Xin Youtao. Shen Hao couldn't hold his breath for several times. Mu Xingqiu asked him to wait, "If Xin Youtao's soul has been abandoned, there is no point in worrying. If the soul is trapped in someone's body, , now is not the best time to rescue him.”

Mu Xingqiu has learned more Taoist secrets, and will no longer go straight to Longbinhui like before. He will first open a gap with high-level Taoist priests. This is the key to solving all problems, not just to save Xin Youtao's possible remaining Life, and the future of the Demon Slayer Club.

On the night of the third day, Mu Xingqiu was discussing the next plan of the Demon Slaying Conference with the Pangshan Taoist priests. Shen Ji came first, nodded to Mu Xingqiu, and motioned for him to come out with him. In the courtyard, he said: "You Do you understand what you want to do?"

"Understood." Mu Xingqiu had already thought about what to say.

Shen Jixian nodded and led the way. He did not go to his own room, but to Zuo Liuying's room. "I am no longer acting as the Grand Master, so I will not go in."

The gray-haired Shen Jixian smiled, and seemed very happy to be able to stay outside.

"Thank you." Mu Xingqiu's gratitude was sincere. He never thought that it would be Shen Jixian who revealed so many Taoist secrets to him and won him the opportunity to speak.

Zuo Liuying's room was still filled with smoke and scattered with tiny lights. Mu Xingqiu felt like he was in a sky full of stars. He felt that he was suddenly countless times taller. He stepped forward carefully, fearing that he would damage those light spots.

Zuo Liuying sat cross-legged on the incense burner with his eyes closed, without any reaction.

Mu Xingqiu was wondering what he should do. The smoke around him changed, constantly gathering and dispersing, and soon formed more than a dozen shadowy figures. Only Zuo Liuying in the room was still clearly visible, like a statue that should not be left here.

A voice rang out, "Speak."

Mu Xingqiu took a step forward and suddenly found that there was nothing under his feet, just a dark void. He was in an illusion created by many high-level Taoists. He had experienced this illusion of the five elements of water many times from Zuo Liuying.

From the moment he entered the door, Mu Xingqiu used the mind illusion to protect his mind. At this time, he directly ascended from the third floor to the fifth floor, ready to enter the sixth and seventh floors at any time.

He would never give up what he thought in his mind.

What should he say? Reason? No one knows more than these high-level Taoists; begging? That would only show weakness and incompetence, and would not help to impress the Taoists; coercion and inducement? Even the idea itself is a joke.

"Things have changed." Mu Xingqiu started with this, not expecting to make a splash. "History is full of repetitions, but the return of the demons to the human world makes this repetition different from the previous ones. Maybe this is a longer repetition. I can't be sure. I only know one thing, the previous methods can't deal with the demons, can't deal with this change."

Is he really talking to a group of high-level Taoists? Looking at the star-like light spots, the void under his feet and the blurred figures around him, Mu Xingqiu suddenly became confused. Maybe this is just a perfect illusion created by Zuo Liuying or Shen Jixian, and there is no outsider at all.

But he continued to speak, even if there was nothing around him, he would continue to speak.

"I am a Taoist who inhales air. I cannot understand the actions of high-level Taoists, just like you cannot understand the actions of the contemporary ancestor. He is the only Taoist who serves the Moon Mang and closed Lookout Mountain without giving any reason. As far as I know, the ancestor has never interfered with the ideas of any Taoist sect. In the matter of resisting the demons, every Taoist sect, every master and every high-level Taoist has his own ideas. The ancestor did not try to unify these ideas. He did what he thought was right and allowed you to do your own thing. Because the changes this time are too drastic, no one dares to guarantee that his own ideas are the only correct choice."

There was no response. The voice came out of Mu Xingqiu's mouth, like a dead leaf floating towards the abyss, it seemed that it would never reach the surface of the water, let alone stir up a ripple.

The only thing he could do was to continue talking, and to speak loudly.

"This is what I'm asking for. I hope you can give the freedom that the ancestors gave you to low-level Taoists. We are not good enough in practice, have limited knowledge, and often make mistakes, but in the face of a great change, we also have a choice. After a few years, we may regret this choice, or even feel that we are extremely stupid, but the thought itself has already affected the practice. Unless this thought is given a chance to be realized, it will not disappear easily, and the impact on the practice will always exist."

Mu Xingqiu warned himself that the high-level Taoists understood these things, and the fact that they never directly interfered with the establishment of the Demon Slayer Association was a clear proof, but his request did not go that far.

"I hope you can completely withdraw from the organization of low-level Taoists like the ancestors, and stop using your clever tricks to influence anyone. The Taoist school needs a different choice, not just one of the existing choices."

Mu Xingqiu raised his arm and took off the Pangshan Taoist hairpin on his head, "For this reason, I will withdraw from the Pangshan Taoist school, and I will also persuade all members of the Demon Slayer Association to withdraw from their own Taoist school. If the Taoist fire is not extinguished, why not try to let it burn in more places."

The dots of light in the room connected together, and more than a dozen clouds of smoke changed in an instant. Zuo Liuying opened his eyes.

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