#413 - Chapter 412: Fraudulent Taoist Priest?

Leaving the inn, Jiubao moved through the streets and alleys in the night.

Celestial Phenomenon cultivators were as common as cattle and horses in the Great Qian Dynasty.

A Celestial Phenomenon cultivator in his teens was rare, but Jiubao concealed his cultivation aura. However, his red kasaya and appearance made countless people couldn't help but look at him.

His chubby face and slightly squinting eyes made him look like the kind of lucky charm placed at home to attract wealth, making people couldn't help but curiously size him up.

Sister Ling'er and Chu Tianran are sleeping, so I won't disturb them.

He came out to see the imperial city of the Great Qian Dynasty to see if he could gain anything.

Observing and comprehending the Dao of the world and condensing his Buddhist vows, his cultivation had already reached the peak of the Celestial Phenomenon realm, but he couldn't break through. On the one hand, it was because Chu Tianran taught him the knowledge of Buddhism, and on the other hand, it was to analyze whoever he met.

Now Jiubao could analyze things himself, which was no longer a problem for him.

Black Gold Armor, it seems to be the Imperial City Guard, tall and strong, as expected, they are not simple.

But why is their cultivation so low?

Shouldn't the palace find some cultivators with high realms to defend it?

"Gongming, it's getting late. The person you're waiting for probably won't come. Why don't we go back first?"

"It doesn't matter. Although there are disturbances here, my heart is peaceful and not troubled by them. You can go back to your room to rest for now."

A strange-looking Taoist priest standing in front of a stall not far away instantly attracted Jiubao's attention. Beside him was a young and beautiful woman who, although looked young, seemed to have accumulated a lot of experience. Judging from her cultivation, it was probably not high, and the Taoist priest's cultivation was not considered high either.

But why is he wearing a black Taoist robe?

Jiubao walked forward with doubts and approached the stall.

"What do you want to eat tonight? His Majesty sent someone to deliver a kind of ingredient some time ago, which seems to have been processed by the Emperor. How about we eat that?"

"Okay."

The Tongtian Sect Leader nodded slightly, and Taohong couldn't help but smile and said, "I was really shocked when you took me to the palace at that time, but I didn't expect you to really get acquainted with the Emperor and His Majesty. His Majesty held my hand at that time, and I was so scared."

The Tongtian Sect Leader recalled for a moment: "That was your first time entering the palace, so it's normal. But Fellow Daoist Chu and his wife have good tempers, so there's no need to worry too much."

"Yes, I'm not worried. They just have good tempers and are so easy-going to an ordinary person like me. But speaking of which, I didn't see the Crown Prince who came before..."

"Crown Prince? You'll see him soon."

Taohong was chatting and laughing with the Tongtian Sect Leader when a chubby person walked over curiously not far away. Taohong also looked over curiously.

"Gongming, look at him. Is he here to have you tell his fortune?"

The Tongtian Sect Leader looked over with doubts, and his eyes widened slightly.

Jiubao was also slightly stunned, feeling inexplicably familiar with the person in front of him.

That kind of familiarity was like seeing him in a previous life, a kind of indescribable feeling. Although it was only the first time they met, and the Taoist priest in front of him was the kind with no expression, he just felt inexplicably close to him.

"This Taoist priest, my name is Jiubao. May I ask for your honorable name? It seems like we have met somewhere."

The Tongtian Sect Leader's eyes didn't change, he just nodded slightly, suppressing the urge to reach out and touch his bald head.

Since he was the Great Dao, the past should naturally not involve him at this stage, otherwise he would still embark on the original Great Dao. The rise of Buddhism might be difficult.

As for certain memories, the Tongtian Sect Leader had already set them up.

When Jiubao enters the Supreme position, he will be able to recall everything from the past, because he at that realm must have a firm and stable Dao heart.

"This poor Taoist is Zhao Gongming."

"So it's Taoist Zhao. Have we met somewhere before?"

"This poor Taoist is a native of the capital and has lived here for more than ten years. If you were in the capital more than ten years ago, you might have had a chance to meet."

Jiubao smiled naively: "I'm only fourteen years old. I've been living in our manor all these years. I've been a native of Jiangzhou since I was a child. How could I have met Taoist Zhao? But I always feel familiar."

"Haha."

The Tongtian Sect Leader smiled indifferently and casually took out a book from his sleeve.

"Since you and I hit it off at first sight, this book was also obtained by chance. This poor Taoist doesn't understand the scriptures and principles on it. Perhaps you are the person this poor Taoist is destined for."

"Oh? There's even such a good thing? Then I won't be polite."

"No, since it's almsgiving, you should naturally take out silver to exchange for it. This poor Taoist is selling you this book for fifty taels of silver. Isn't that too much?"

"Taoist priest, fifty taels for a book is a bit expensive, isn't it?"

"But this poor Taoist sees that you are destined for it. Don't you want to form a relationship with this poor Taoist?"

Jiubao scratched his head.

That's what he said.......

He really wanted to get to know him, after all, he suddenly saw a strangely familiar person. It seemed okay to be scammed for some silver.

He took out the silver note and handed it over. The Tongtian Sect Leader also handed over the book.

The Wonderful Dharma Lotus Sutra was all his understanding of the Dao in this world through Buddhism.

He didn't expect Duobao to meet him here. He originally wanted to give it to this person in person when they met again in the future.

But now, he could only pretend to be a scamming Taoist priest.

After Jiubao accepted it, he picked it up and looked at it for a moment, then put it into his kasaya.

"Taoist priest, is that house behind you your home?"

"That's right, but this poor Taoist has said it first, this poor Taoist has someone in the palace, so it's impossible to return the money."

Taohong rolled her eyes to the side.

You're scamming people even though they're so young.......

The Tongtian Sect Leader used to tell fortunes for one or two taels of silver, or give a few taels depending on the other party's interest.

But Taohong felt that your fortune-telling was so accurate and never made a mistake. Shouldn't you charge more, otherwise you won't be able to afford food and you'll have to go to the palace to freeload.

The palace maids looked at the Tongtian Sect Leader with strange eyes, saying that he was a stinky Taoist priest who cheated food and drink and fooled His Majesty and the Emperor.

At least charge five taels of silver for fortune-telling, after all, there are no poor people in the capital. Those who can afford fortune-telling can definitely take out these five taels of silver, and slaughter those who are rich.

The Tongtian Sect Leader learned it, and his life had been prosperous recently. He also decorated the small house and merged it with Taohong's small house to make a mansion, and they both lived in it.

Jiubao scratched his head.

"I'm just asking. At least we've formed a relationship, haven't we? Then Taoist Zhao, is this your wife?"

"Yes, that's right."

"Can I ask how you two got together?"

"No."

"Oh, then Taoist priest, you don't seem simple. Are you an expert?"

"Yes."

"Then can you tell me my fortune or something, and calculate what I will become in the future?"

"I won't calculate. I'm resting today."

"But your table is still set up."

"I'll move it away now."

The Tongtian Sect Leader turned around and moved the stall away with Taohong, and Jiubao just watched with a confused look.

These two people are scammers, right.......

Should I report to the authorities or something.......

Jiubao scratched his head and watched them close the door, sighing.

Alas, no wonder Tianran and the others always say that my personality is too good, and I don't get angry even when I'm cheated.

Forget it, just treat it as forming a relationship with this Taoist priest. Speaking of which, I can take a look at this book. He can read now.

Returning to the inn, Jiubao didn't rest all night and just read the Wonderful Dharma Lotus Sutra. He felt it was so profound, and some places he didn't understand. Should he ask Tianran to explain it? But Tianran should be sleeping with Ling'er.

Then I won't disturb them.