Jiang Wen definitely wanted to retrieve Jiang Wenji's eyes. Whether it was for Jiang Wenji or because of those matters, he had to gather her physical body.
He didn't want Jiang Wenji to end up being dismembered.
"What is benefactor thinking about?" Bai Jing suddenly leaned in and asked.
"Thinking about some things." Jiang Wen subconsciously took a step back, but Bai Jing stepped closer. Their eyes met, and a pair of fox ears popped out from Bai Jing's forehead.
"…"
Sensing each other's aura, Bai Jing's face flushed slightly. However, seeing Jiang Wen rarely showing a different expression, she felt very curious and happy.
"Benefactor's expression was solemn just now. Is benefactor thinking about something unhappy?" Bai Jing thoughtfully stepped forward, approached Jiang Wen, and asked softly.
"If possible, benefactor might as well tell this妾身 (qie shen - I/me, used by concubines) about it. Perhaps venting the trivial matters in your heart will make benefactor feel better. After all, this 妾身 (qie shen - I/me, used by concubines) is here with benefactor." Bai Jing spoke gently and softly, with gentle movements. It was different from when she was teaching little foxes in the temple.
Her fluffy tail wrapped around Jiang Wen's neck, and the two of them stood by the bamboo forest.
The tail was an important thing for the Baihu (white fox) clan, and it was closely related to cultivation and妖力 (yao li - demon power). The more tails, the higher the Baihu's cultivation. The current Bai Jing already had seven tails, and her cultivation was in the early stage of the Daogong (Dao Palace) realm. Unlike when she was in the乐坊 (yue fang - music hall/brothel), the current Bai Jing was enough to compete with Chi Yao.
When she grew two more tails and reached nine tails, she would be able to enter the realm of the圣人 (sheng ren - sage). Becoming the legendary nine-tailed white fox.
Therefore, the tail of a Baihu (white fox) could not be touched. Only when facing the most trusted person would the Baihu (white fox) safely hand over their tail to the other party.
Bai Jing's current appearance was a sign of extreme trust in Jiang Wen.
"It's just a story of some old friends." Jiang Wen sighed and simply fabricated the story of Jiang Wenji and told it.
When Bai Jing heard that Jiang Wenji had used her body to seal the evil demons, she also felt a little regretful.
"I didn't expect benefactor's friend to have such great righteousness. Presumably, her character must be upright."
"She, of course, has an upright character." Jiang Wen said with emotion.
In Bai Jing's fox tail, the two sat and discussed the Dao. When Jiang Wen returned to his residence, he found that Shen Yueshu was lying on the sofa, sleeping soundly. Under the sofa, the cat妖 (yao - demon/spirit) was also sleeping soundly.
Hearing the movement in the room, Shen Yueshu rubbed her eyes and woke up. She looked at Jiang Wen with sleepy eyes and asked in a soft voice, "Where did you run off to last night?"
"I went out to take a look last night and learned about the situation in this Nan Province," Jiang Wen explained.
After chatting with Bai Jing for half the night, he went to various places in Nan Province. During this time, he also encountered some things and helped out.
The drought in Nan Province was indeed serious, with thousands of miles of red land, and the major rivers were almost dry. This kind of drought was rare not only ten years ago, but even hundreds of years ago.
"The drought in Nan Province is so serious? If you, the观主 (guan zhu - Daoist temple master), can't summon rain later, won't we be scolded?" Shen Yueshu closed her eyes in distress when she heard about the situation in Nan Province.
The disaster area in Nan Province was so large, it would be extremely difficult to bring rain to the entire province and even outside the province.
What a world-shattering power this was. Shen Yueshu had only seen it in novels.
"Don't worry, I will definitely be able to ask for rain." Jiang Wen said confidently.
Although the disaster area was very large, it was not difficult for him. It was just a matter of spending more cultivation and magic power, which seemed easy.
"Since you are so confident, I definitely believe you." Shen Yueshu said confidently. She still believed very much in what Jiang Wen said.
As they were talking, the village chief walked in. He bowed to Jiang Wen and then asked when Jiang Wen would start the ritual.
Jiang Wen didn't pick a time and chose the afternoon. He asked the old village chief to buy some items for the ritual and set up the altar.
The village chief naturally agreed, and the two quickly arranged the matter of setting up the altar and performing the ritual.
There was also a lot of attention to this altar. The八卦 (ba gua - eight trigrams) were used to form a barrier in eight directions, and the four spirits were arranged to guard the altar with four images.
It was not difficult to build an altar several meters high, and the people in the village were very cooperative.
Soon, a small altar was built in the village, and the things Jiang Wen wanted were bought.
Yellow cloth, yellow paper, incense, clear wine…
One by one, they were placed in an orderly manner on the table of the altar. The entire arrangement looked like a real Daoist.
Seeing such a thing built in the village, many people ran over to watch. After all, it was the first time they had seen a Daoist performing a ritual. Not to mention this kind of ritual with a lot of ceremony.
Jiang Wen looked at the altar that was about to be set up, put on his Daoist robe, and prepared to walk up.
He inherited the Jingxu Temple, so he should wear a purple robe. If he wasn't afraid of causing trouble, Jiang Wen would have liked to wear a yellow robe to perform the ritual.
This was also considered a rule of the Daoist sect, but it was not popular now.
"I wonder how the current Daoist sect has changed?" Jiang Wen suddenly had the urge to see the changes in the Daoist sect. Since the last time he传法 (chuan fa - imparted the teachings/dharma), he had not paid attention to the situation of the Daoist sect. Now that he was back and had some free time, he would not miss these things. After he finished these things, he would go to Mount Wugong to see the old Daoist.
Soon it was afternoon, and it was time to set up the altar and perform the ritual.
Jiang Wen wore a purple法衣 (fa yi - ritual robe), held the Xuanwu sword in one hand, and ate the bell in the other. Stepping on the Gang steps towards the altar, he walked slowly, swaying with each step. The bell rang, and he chanted in his mouth: "元始上帝 (Yuan Shi Shang Di - Primordial Heavenly Lord), 真符敕行 (zhen fu chi xing - true talisman decree), 元始太真 (Yuan Shi Tai Zhen - Primordial Great Truth), 五灵高尊 (wu ling gao zun - five spirits high and honorable), 太微皓映 (Tai Wei Hao Ying - Taiwei shines brightly), 洞耀八门 (dong yao ba men - illuminating the eight gates), 五老告命 (wu lao gao ming - five elders announce the decree), 无幽不闻 (wu you bu wen - nothing is unheard)…"
Chanting the scriptures, he stepped onto the altar. He saw the pillars around the altar shaking, and the candles on the table were instantly lit.
"Hey! This Daoist has some skills."
"Could this really pray for rain? This Daoist won't be fooling us, will he?"
"Success or failure doesn't matter, this Daoist is really good-looking."
…
The villagers discussed Jiang Wen with a lot of voices, and their eyes were all on him.
Jiang Wen remained unmoved, just stepping on the Gang steps and chanting the incantation.
"日月龙王 (Ri Yue Long Wang - Sun and Moon Dragon King), 星宿龙王 (Xing Xiu Long Wang - Constellation Dragon King), 天宫龙王 (Tian Gong Long Wang - Heavenly Palace Dragon King), 龙宫龙王 (Long Gong Long Wang - Dragon Palace Dragon King), 天门龙王 (Tian Men Long Wang - Heavenly Gate Dragon King), 阎罗龙王 (Yan Luo Long Wang - Yama Dragon King), 地狱龙王 (Di Yu Long Wang - Hell Dragon King)…"
"Tell all living beings, what I say 《诸天龙王神呪妙经》 (Zhu Tian Long Wang Shen Zhou Miao Jing - Wonderful Sutra of the Divine Mantra of the Dragon Kings of the Heavens). All should burn incense and chant for three days and three nights, widely summon the heavenly dragons, when there is drought, it will rain…"
"Eighty-four thousand dragon kings, leaping out at once, the earth and sky shook. The dragon gods gathered, heavy rain and floods, saving all living beings. All the gods and humans, at the same time, praised and rejoiced, bowed their heads and followed."
After reciting the scriptures, Jiang Wen held the yellow talisman and inserted it on the sword. Then, pointing to the sky, he sprinkled clear wine and glutinous rice.
"All dragon kings, listen to my orders, immediately bring rain, do not delay. I obey the order of the Heavenly Venerable Taixu Zhenren (Grand Void Perfected Person), hurry, hurry, as the statutes command!"
After the curse, the villagers watched.
Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, making it difficult for everyone to open their eyes.
"Hey! The wind is really here!"
