leonardwarren Chapter 69 Advancement at Qingshan Temple
Chapter 69 Advancement at Qingshan Temple
Cuishui Village, a dilapidated temple.
It was noon, the sun was blazing, and waves of heat rolled across the open space outside the dilapidated temple.
The entire village of Cuishui gathered in the open space, their eyes focused on the group of elderly people, led by the village chief and Elder Tian, in front of the temple, as well as... a girl they had never seen before.
However, the villagers' minds are no longer on wondering about the girl's identity.
The important thing now is the evil spirits and demons that appeared last night.
As one of the most senior people in Cuishui Village, Old Tian took a step forward, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and spoke.
"Fellow villagers..."
Old Man Tian cleared his throat and continued.
"Last night, the ghostly thing in the eerie mist killed sixteen people from our Cui Shui Village!"
"My nephew is among them, so I understand how everyone feels."
A few suppressed sobs came from the open space, clearly from the relatives of those who died at the hands of the [Fragrance-Eating Ghost] last night.
Apart from them, the rest of the people were quiet, their numb faces showing worry.
Last night, demons and evil spirits were able to harm people in the village.
That means that the protective objects that Cui Shui Village relied on for survival have lost their effectiveness and can no longer resist the demons and evil spirits in the eerie fog.
That's what they're worried about.
The protective objects are no longer effective. Will I be the next person to die at the hands of demons and evil spirits?
When the time comes, will the people sobbing here be your own wife, parents, or children?
Last night's tragedy has proven that our current shelters are simply inadequate to protect us!
Old Tian's straightforward words pointed out the concerns in the hearts of the villagers present, and the villagers began to discuss it one after another.
"That man surnamed Zheng deceived us!"
"My poor son..."
"Old Tian, if our shelter is useless now, where should we seek refuge?"
"Yes, what should we do next?"
Old Tian changed the subject, knowing where the focus would be next.
Therefore, he didn't beat around the bush but spoke directly.
"Qingshan Temple can provide us with shelter."
The noisy open space fell silent for a moment, then erupted into even greater noise.
"Qingshan Temple...the Taoist temple in Changxi Village next door?"
"But isn't it impossible for it to shelter so many people at once?"
"Could it be... that we're going to replace Changxi Village?"
"..."
After the people of Cuishui Village had been chatting for a while, Old Tian finally spoke.
"I know what you all think. Fortunately, the temple keeper of Qingshan Temple has arrived in our Cuishui Village. She will talk to you next."
After saying that, Old Tian took a step back, made room for the girl, and waved to her.
The girl was a little nervous and slowly moved to the spot where Old Tian had been standing.
"Everyone in Cuishui Village... I... I am from Qingshan Temple..."
Clearly, Chen Cheng was very nervous, as it was his first time facing so many people, and he could barely speak properly.
Quiet conversations gradually began to emerge in the open space.
"This guy can be a temple keeper? Is this Qingshan Temple some kind of unauthorized temple?"
"Can Qingshan Temple really protect us with a temple keeper like that?"
"I'll sell all my possessions, even if it means sleeping on the streets of Heliu Town, I'll still run away."
"..."
There were all sorts of opinions among the crowd, most of which expressed doubts about Qingshan Temple.
A girl who was at most ten years old, about the same age as her own daughter, was able to serve as the temple keeper of Qingshan Temple, which protected the entire village.
They could hardly believe that Qingshan Temple could also provide shelter for their Cuishui Village.
Among the crowd in Cuishui Village.
Zhao Zhu stood craning his neck in front of the temple, supporting Chen Hao, who was still recovering from his injuries.
Zhao Zhu learned of Chen Cheng's trip to Cuishui Village when he went to Qingshan Temple to offer incense in the morning.
He immediately decided to go together, and even brought along a few young men.
After all, he was a younger generation that I had watched grow up in my own village.
Although he was the temple keeper of Qingshan Temple, he was alone, and he was still a little worried.
Chen Hao, having somehow gotten wind of the situation, also came along.
Just now, when Chen Cheng stepped forward, Chen Hao's face was full of pride and joy.
"Brother Zhu, look! It's my Chen Cheng!"
Chen Hao's eyes gleamed, and his tone was full of excitement.
Even with his still-healing injuries, he couldn't stop grabbing Zhao Zhu's arm and swinging it back and forth, radiating his joy.
"Alright, alright, keep it down... take care of your injuries."
Zhao Zhu remained calm, but his narrowed eyes betrayed his inner joy.
Not long ago, she was a thin little girl who could only stay in bed.
Now he was able to stand before hundreds of people in Cuishui Village, possessing the power to save their lives.
All of this was given by the Abbot of Qingshan Temple!
Thank you, Abbot!
They both thought the same thing at the same time.
Upon hearing the words of the villagers from Cuishui Village nearby, the joy on their faces gradually faded, replaced by anger.
Just as the two were about to erupt and were about to refute each other.
An old-fashioned wooden door appeared out of nowhere behind Chen Cheng.
Chen Hao and Zhao Zhu immediately recognized him.
This is the mountain gate of Qingshan Temple!
squeak~
The wooden door was pushed open, revealing a doorway filled with a light-colored, thick fog.
Ta-ta-ta.
The crisp yet slow footsteps resonated in the hearts of everyone present.
Two figures emerged from the opened wooden door.
A man dressed in black, with a thin frame, carried a black pole that was about half his size.
He was an old man dressed in a wide, earth-yellow robe, with a white beard and a bent cane in his hand.
again and again!
Before Changxi Village Landlord's feet even touched the ground of Cuishui Village, his cane struck the ground first.
In an instant, several burrs appeared in the crowd.
The earth spikes were pressed against the necks of the people who were shouting the loudest.
The scene fell silent instantly, as if someone had pressed the mute button; you could hear a pin drop.
"Guanzhu..."
Feeling helpless, Chen Cheng first glanced at the [Land God of Changxi Village] and the [Soul-Guiding Spirit Soldiers] standing beside her.
I glanced back at the empty [mountain gate], where only thick fog slowly swirled.
Although the abbot did not appear, Chen Cheng had already received tremendous encouragement!
"Everyone in Cuishui Village, my Qingshan Temple will be able to provide you with shelter items in seven days."
"condition……"
Through the mountain gate of Qingshan Temple, Chi Le sat quietly in a chair watching his temple keeper speak.
"All done. Next, we need to collect incense and spirit lamp oil."
"Sigh, I'll have to work overtime lately."
……
Five days passed in a row.
Facing the rising sun, Chi Le summoned the Qingshan Viewing panel.
[Items: Spirit Lamp Oil x99, Ghost Core x32, Strange Peach Wood Branch x3, Fish Tail Carving x1, Fragrance-Gathering Ghost x1]
Incense offerings: 109
After several days of working overtime, with the help of the [Land God of Changxi Village], [Soul Guide and Spirit Soldier], and Chen Cheng.
Even Chi Le called on the daytime traveler who had traveled to the bizarre world at night.
In the process of these parties working together to hunt down demons and evil spirits.
Chi Le acquired a large number of [Strange Creations].
Apart from the materials needed for advancing in Qingshan Temple, Chi Le offered all the rest to the statue of the immortals in exchange for [Spirit-Controlling Lamp Oil].
Just last night, the [Imperial Spirit Lamp Oil] finally reached the required amount for both villages.
"Wait a couple of days, then have the people from Cuishui Village come and collect the lamp oil."
"And the lamp oil from Changxi Village is probably almost used up too, so we'll distribute it all at once."
After arranging the destination of the lamp oil, Chi Le's front panel changed.
"These days, people from Changxi Village and Cuishui Village have been coming to offer incense, and the incense offerings for Qingshan Temple's advancement have been enough."
The requirements for advancement at Qingshan Temple have been met.
Should Qingshan Temple be upgraded to Tier 2?
[Note: This advancement will take 24 hours. During this time, you will not be able to receive incense offerings, enter new areas, or protect others. Do you wish to advance?]