The more you believe me, the more real it becomes.

Chapter 33 Blessing All People, A Perfect Win-Win Situation

Seeing the first person boasting so much, the people around couldn't help but shout:
"Spread the word quickly! The Taoist priest told us to share the drink!"

"Yeah!"

The man dared not delay and hurriedly handed over the bowl of water in his hand.

He looked at the bowl of water that had just been handed out with a touch of reluctance, the taste of which was something he had never experienced before in all these years.

It's truly unforgettable, and I'm truly reluctant to part with it.

The second person took the bowl of water and immediately took a sip.

After swallowing a mouthful, he handed the bowl of water to the third person and incredulously touched his stomach.

A moment later, he exclaimed in surprise:
"This is amazing! This water feels like it can fill my stomach!"

As he spoke, he tentatively twisted his arm, and after a moment, he shouted:

"I feel much better physically!"

Upon hearing this, everyone rushed to drink.

Sure enough, everyone who drank the water looked refreshed and invigorated.

It's not a subtle change in feeling, but a tangible benefit!
Du Yuan watched with a smile.

When he saw the python's body, he glimpsed a small wisp of pure energy hidden beneath the foul-smelling, jet-black scales of the demonic python.

After guiding Wu Dadao to cut it open, he obtained the demon core.

Du Yuan remembered that when Wu Dadao took out the demon core, he felt that the thing was quite strange.

Moreover, he felt none of the stench that the demon had brought him; instead, he felt a gentle breeze on his face.

This led Du Yuan to conclude that it was a good product.

However, after acquiring it, Du Yuan felt a power that, while gentle, was excessively large compared to ordinary people.

This is not something that ordinary people can casually handle or ingest.

But it would be a pity to just abandon it.

So Du Yuan came up with a compromise: soaking the demon core in water and having people drink it.

The people around were still sharing the bowl of water, but a bowl of water was not much.

It didn't take long for the water to run out.

The crowd had no choice but to return the demon core and the water bowl to Du Yuan, and then watch it with longing eyes.

It was clear they wanted to do it again, but they didn't dare to speak.

Because it belonged to the Taoist priest.

Seeing this, Du Yuan glanced at the crowd, took the demon core out of the bowl, and returned the empty bowl to Xiao Bao who had brought it over.

This disheartened the crowd; it seemed they had neither the means nor the opportunity to eat it.

No one was angry; they just lamented that they weren't lucky enough to receive the water from the Taoist priest.

To everyone's surprise, Du Yuan, who had taken out the demon core, did not put it away. Instead, she held it out in her palm and asked the people:

Are there any wells in the city?

"Yes, Master, there are about eleven wells in the city."

Du Yuan nodded and continued to ask:

"Then, which well is used the most?"

After thinking about it carefully, someone immediately said:
"That's naturally the mule track in the east of the city, the place where merchants enter the city. It's bustling with people not only during the day, but even at night!"

"Oh, is someone drinking from this well?"

The person being questioned laughed:
"Master, you're joking. We're not that precious. We don't have a separate well for livestock. So, whether it's people or animals, we all draw water from this well."

"Then please take me there."

Upon hearing this, some of the more astute individuals immediately realized what Du Yuan was planning to do.

This made them look at Du Yuan and the demon core that Du Yuan always held out in her palm in disbelief.

After a moment of hesitation, they hurriedly called out:
"Quickly, lead the way for the Taoist priest!"

Surrounded by a large crowd, Du Yuan walked to the well.

"Master, this is the well."

Du Yuan stepped forward and peered into the well. Seeing that the water was clear, she held up the demon core and said, "Now, everyone, please take a good look."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Du Yuan, in full view of everyone, threw the demon core into the well water.

This moment drew gasps from the crowd.

"Master, how could you lose such a precious treasure!"

"Quickly, quickly, get the Taoist priest out of there!"

"Are you stupid? That was deliberately placed there by the Taoist priest."

"What?"

"Oh dear, how could you be so stupid? That was given to us by the Taoist priest!"

"what--!"

Looking at the restless crowd, Du Yuan smiled and said:

"Please be quiet for a moment."

Du Yuan was undoubtedly the backbone of everyone in Qing County at that moment. As soon as he spoke, the restless crowd immediately quieted down.

But some people mustered up the courage to shout:

"Master, are you perhaps planning to leave this treasure in our county?"

Du Yuan pointed at him and laughed loudly:

"exactly!"

"But that's your precious treasure!"

The demon was slain by Du Yuan, so the treasure should naturally belong to Du Yuan; this is the simple understanding of the people of Qing County.

Although they knew it was obviously better for them, they couldn't help but say it.

Du Yuan waved her hand and said:
"To bring blessings to all people is the essence of my teachings!"

"Therefore, this demon core should naturally be left for you all."

Then, Du Yuan pointed to the well and said:

"The demon core is a creation born from the essence of heaven and earth, and water is the source of life for all things. I put the demon core into the water, combining the creation of heaven and earth. The two complement each other, and it will have a unique and extraordinary effect."

"Therefore, if you don't mind the trouble, you can come here to fetch water in the future. I don't expect it to cure all diseases, but over the years, it will certainly help you live longer and improve your health."

Seeing Du Yuan standing by the well, hands behind his back, smiling, the people were all moved to tears, and they all prostrated themselves and shouted:

"We, the people of Qing County, will never forget the great kindness and virtue of the Taoist priest!"

"We will definitely build a shrine and monument for you, so that your name may be remembered for generations to come!"

Seeing the excited crowd, Du Yuan simply waved her hand and smiled, indicating that there was no need for such behavior.

But this only made the people bow down with tears in their eyes even more.

They can see the secrets of heaven, and they even came here to exorcise demons. After exorcising the demons, they even leave the benefits to these peasants who did nothing!

Throughout history, who has ever seen a true immortal like this Taoist priest!

The fact that the common people acted this way made Du Yuan feel somewhat embarrassed.

Leaving the demon core in Qing County is indeed a blessing for all the people, but it is also a way to seek blessings for himself.

After all, after this incident, everyone who drinks water will remember Du Yuan.

With such a miraculous well, more people will inevitably come to try their luck and drink the legendary divine water.

Once they've benefited, they'll realize it's not just a rumor.

He could almost foresee the crisp sound of those rough earthenware bowls colliding, the soap bubbles flying as women washed clothes, and the silver beads splashing up as children tiptoed to drink water—every moment the water rippled out would leave his name, Du Yuan, in the world.

Even if Du Yuan leaves this place, he will continue to grow stronger.

Therefore, he was not entirely motivated by good intentions.

but.
When Du Yuan turned to look at the well, and her palm touched the cool bluestone rim of the well, she clearly felt a deep and warm aura flowing through her meridians.

After a long silence, a faint smile appeared on his lips—even though he had some selfish motives, the people ultimately received tangible benefits.

Moreover, as the fame of the sacred well grows, the spiritual energy of this land will become more abundant, and the blessings received by the people will only deepen like the rising tide of the well water.

That's the best of both worlds!
(End of this chapter)