Inheriting a Taoist temple, the story begins with Wu Zetian offering incense.

Chapter 67 I was praying for good fortune, how did it turn into resolving a neighbor's quarrel? [Seeking monthly votes]

After a lively meal at Wallace, Zhou Yi paid the bill, drove everyone to the supermarket, and then returned to the mountain.

On the train, Wu Meiniang looked at Wallace's receipt with some surprise:

"He ate twenty-nine hamburgers? Did you miscount?"

Five people, including Li Bai who was still a child, and two women—how could they possibly eat so much?

In the back seat, Huo Qubing timidly raised his hand:

"Reporting to Fairy Peony, I ate nine hamburgers."

Aunt Gongsun chuckled:
“I ate six, my brother Li Bai ate five, and we packed four to go. Adding what you and the Taoist priest ate, it makes a perfect match.”

Luckily, Chen Tang wasn't there, otherwise I would definitely have had to buy more than ten hamburgers to have enough to eat.

The Book of Changes says:

"Everyone should go back early later. We'll have a get-together in five days and have some hot pot together. I'll buy some seasonings wholesale and a water purifier. Remember to filter the water after you get better."

When traveling to the border regions, it's impossible to completely avoid drinking raw water. The only option is to try to improve the cleanliness of the raw water. In addition to filters, Zhou Yi also plans to buy some water purification tablets, which can reduce the risk of diseases caused by raw water.

Alternatively, you can draw more water purification talismans, combining scientific and metaphysical methods to work together to purify the water.

As for the person to draw the talismans... Zhou Yi thought his eldest disciple was quite good. From now on, all the talismans of Hunyuan Palace would be drawn by his eldest disciple. This would not only improve his talisman-drawing skills, but also allow him to earn merit from various worlds.

Think about it, during Huo Qubing's journey to Fenglangjuxu, the water he drank was purified by a water purification talisman drawn by Li Bai. This would also earn him some merit, allowing his eldest disciple to walk more smoothly on the path of cultivation.

Back on the mountain, Huo Qubing took the hamburger he had packed for Wei Qing and prepared to go back for the gathering five days later.

Zhou Yi gave him the soup buckets and other supplies he had bought last time, as well as a few outdoor flashlights and binoculars. A new batch of supplies was still on its way and could be taken away at the next gathering.

After spending several hours together, Li Bai was finally able to speak calmly with his idol:
"I will bring some gifts for General Huo next time, I hope you won't find them too much."

"Senior brother, you're being too polite. Just call me by my name. Master, I'll take my leave now and return in five days."

When Huo Qubing returned with hamburgers and various supplies, Li Bai rubbed his face and then, as if waking from a dream, exclaimed:

"I never expected to meet the famous General Huo!"

Zhou Yi glanced at the snacks he had bought for Li Mingda and said with a smile:

"Huo Qubing's arrival here is mainly due to your efforts. Do you remember what you said when you were cleaning the Hall of Longevity? [Those who do nothing live to a ripe old age, while those who save the country and its people die young.] The Emperor of Longevity must have heard your words, which is why he sent him here. After all, Huo Qubing is the best at dying young."

Li Bai: "!!! ...

If that's how you put it, then I'll accept the title of "senior brother" without any qualms.

Grandma Gongsun picked out a large bag of loose snacks of various flavors at the supermarket and was carefully counting them. Judging from her appearance, she was probably going to sell them at a high price at Kaiyuan World.

Zhou Yi didn't bother with her. Anyway, with the deity as a living signboard, it didn't matter how much trouble this girl caused.

After Li Bai, Wu Meiniang, and Gongsun Da Niang left with their respective supplies, Zhou Yi returned to the Temple of the God of Wealth. He first lit an incense stick, then picked up the bamboo tube used for drawing lots:

"The need for supplies is increasing, and the demand for money is also growing... Marshal Zhao Gongyuan, you understand what I mean, right?"

He gave a subtle hint, then picked up the bamboo tube and started shaking it.

Soon, a bamboo skewer fell out. Zhou Yi picked it up and examined it; the divination result indicated great fortune.
"When the fire element is in the south, wealth will come immediately."

A Fire Day refers to a day that belongs to the Fire element in the Five Elements theory. Zhouyi checked the perpetual calendar on his phone and found that the nearest Fire Day is tomorrow.

Will I encounter good fortune if I drive south tomorrow?

Zhou Yi decided to give it a try. Since he was going to the county to buy seasonings wholesale anyway, if he could get it done in one trip, it would save him a lot of trouble.

The next day, right after breakfast, Zhou Yi hurriedly drove down the mountain, passing through Yunwu Town, heading south to see when his fortune would arrive. As he drove, his phone rang. He pulled over to Huangniwa to park, took out his phone, and saw that it was Mao Cong calling:

"Master Yi, are you up yet?"

"I got up early and am on my way to the county town. What's up, Boss Mao? Any instructions?"

Mao Cong said mysteriously:
"Here's the thing, my uncle has been having headaches and insomnia lately. He's been to the hospital several times for checkups, but nothing's wrong. As soon as he gets home, he feels mentally foggy and unwell. Just two days ago, we discovered that our neighbor had hung a strange little mirror on their window. We think that's what's causing it. Since you're in the county town, could you take a look? I'll pay you for the service."

No, is the good fortune I've been waiting for just a trivial matter like bickering with my neighbors?

Zhou Yi had a feeling that "Old Zhao isn't very reliable," but every little bit helps, so he decided to close this deal first. The on-site service fee would be at least a thousand, enough to buy a bunch of civilian telescopes.

After agreeing on a meeting place with Mao Cong, Zhou Yi started the car and drove off again, arriving in the county town where he met Mao Cong, who was waiting there on the South Ring Road.

"Master Yi, come and ride in my car. You can park your car at the car park."

His uncle is quite wealthy, and if Zhou Yi drives a Wuling van there, he'll easily be looked down upon.

Zhou Yi didn't pay any attention, picked up his cloth bag, got into Mao Cong's car, and asked about the details:
What kind of person is your uncle usually?

When dealing with disputes between neighbors, it's essential to first understand the situation; this makes resolving the issue much simpler.

"He's very kind. He owns a small factory and usually lives at the factory, rarely going home. Recently, the factory's business hasn't been doing well, so he was planning to go home and take a break. But his neighbor next door just added fuel to the fire."

After learning the general situation, Mao Cong's relatives arrived at their house.

This is a residential community called Xingfu Xincun (Happiness New Village), which, like the community where Xu Wenhai's family lives, consists entirely of detached houses. According to Mao Cong, many officials live in this community, and the people of the county call it the "Corruption New Village."

Zhou Yi got out of the car and looked around. He quickly noticed that on the left, in the window of the newly built three-story Western-style house facing Mao Cong's uncle's yard, there was a mirror in the shape of a Bagua (Eight Trigrams).

The mirror was an ordinary mirror, except that it was surrounded by a circle of Bagua (Eight Trigrams) patterns. However, it was too far away, and with the window in between, the I Ching could not be clearly seen.

“It’s that mirror. My uncle brought gifts to their door and asked them to take it off, but they insisted that they had paid a high price to get it from the Stone Fairy and wouldn’t take it off even if they were paid. They also said that my uncle was able to open a factory because he stole their fortune, and now they want to take it back.”

They must be jealous of their neighbors making money... Zhou Yi pinched his brow, feeling fortunate that there were no such neighbors around Yunwu Mountain.

Mao Cong patted the door knocker and pressed his uncle's doorbell. Soon, a middle-aged man in his fifties opened the gate. His eyes were bloodshot, he was listless, and his steps were unsteady. He seemed to have all his energy drained away.

Seeing his appearance and glancing at the Bagua mirror on the window next door, Zhou Yi felt there must be something else going on... The mirror had only been hung up recently, and in theory, it should only subtly influence one's fortune, not have such a strong effect.

Mirror-type ritual implements generally follow a slow and gradual approach; only extra-large full-length mirrors can produce quick results.

Zhou Yi recalled the rhetoric his grandfather had taught him and, before taking action, gave Mao Cong's uncle a talk session.

On the other side, in the Kaiyuan world of the Tang Dynasty, at the Li Family Manor in Changlong County, Li Bai stood in front of the stable with his hands behind his back, directing the servants in his household to dismantle the saddles.

Li Ke, accompanied by the butler, yawned as he approached, his face full of confusion:
"My son, why are you taking off the saddle so early in the morning? Your brothers are going hunting in the back mountains today; how can they go without saddles?"

Li Bai respectfully replied:

"Father, Master has recently taken Huo Biaoqi as his disciple. The saddles of the Han Dynasty are inferior to those of our Tang Dynasty. I plan to send him ten sets of saddles. After they are replicated, Huo Biaoqi will be able to better control the army and conquer a wider territory."

Upon hearing this, Li Ke immediately instructed the steward:

"Go, remove all the saddles from all the horses in the house, then take the money and buy all the saddles available in the market. If you don't have enough, go to the county magistrate for help. Get me a hundred sets of saddles within four days!"

The butler asked in a low voice:

"About Dalang and the others going hunting..."

"What hunting? This is a once-in-a-millennium opportunity for the Li family! Instead of staying home and studying, you actually want to go hunting? You're hopeless!"

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