My junior sister sees everyone as a heretical cultivator.

Chapter 142 People say that ill-gotten gains are a karmic obstacle. But I say they're wrong!
As soon as the speech ended, the disciples who had been waiting on both sides immediately filed in, each carrying a tray covered with red silk.

The red silk was lifted, revealing two items neatly arranged on it.

Ancient scrolls bound with gold thread and intricately decorated talismans.

A "lucky charm" that is said to be able to gather good fortune.

"This is the true secret to success, containing the essence of the great principles I have learned throughout my life!"

"This is a 'Fortune-Gathering Talisman,' personally drawn by me and blessed with chanting day and night. It can help you gather fortune from all directions and turn danger into safety amidst the ups and downs of the business world!"

Looking at the believers who rushed forward and frantically bought up the goods, the young Dong Changsheng was somewhat puzzled and confused.

He once asked his master in private, "Are these things... really useful?"

He would never forget that his master simply looked at him and said:
"In reality, it's useless, but as for immortality, you've only seen the surface."

"Whether it works or not depends entirely on their own mindset."

"If they think it's useful, then it's useful; if they think it's useless, then it's useless."

Do you think your teacher is trying to make money?

"Do not."

The master shook his head.

"As their teacher, I am doing this to save them."

Dong Changsheng was stunned.

Then I heard my master begin to expound his profound teachings:

"People say that ill-gotten gains are a karmic obstacle."

"If you ask me, you're wrong!"

"If you don't let go of wealth, your inner demons will never find peace."

"Without relinquishing property, how can the strong and weak easily change their positions?"

"Without spending money, wealth and status are but fleeting illusions."

"Without emptying one's pockets, how can worldly desires be emptied?"

"Without sincerity, opportunities will rise and fall without end."

"Without investment, the future is but a fleeting moment."

"Without letting go, one cannot find liberation in suffering."

"Without dedication, all actions are devoid of meaning!"

"Wealth is the greatest test in the world, a shackle that binds the wisdom of mortals!"
They are unworthy of their positions and weak-willed. The vast wealth in their hands will only breed laziness, greed, and fear, ultimately dragging them into an abyss of no return!
My actions, though seemingly aimed at taking their money, are actually to help them sever their karmic obstacles and relieve them of their burdens!
What we took away was 'suffering' that did not belong to them;
What we give them is the 'confidence' that allows them to move forward lightly and face life bravely!
What do you think was the purpose of their past prayers and worship?
They exchanged these material possessions for spiritual fulfillment and the hope of success; they should be grateful!
And we, too, should feel compassion for being able to perform this virtuous act of universal salvation!

These words exploded in Dong Changsheng's mind!
That's it!

It turns out that Master's realm has long transcended the mundane realm of good and evil!
This is supreme wisdom and compassion!

How could I possibly question my master over such a trivial matter? I'm such a scoundrel!
Since Master says so, then there's no problem!

Master, please have mercy!

As he watched the believers who had given away all their money, now holding scrolls and talismans with expressions of relief on their faces, his doubts vanished.

Master is right!
Moreover, they not only reaped the joy of success, but also embarked on the path to financial freedom, allowing their money to freely flow into their master's pocket.

What compassion and benevolence this is!

How fortunate I am to be able to become a disciple of my master and listen to such profound truths!
Dong Changsheng will remember this kindness for the rest of his life and repay it even if it means his own death!

And this is just the beginning.

A book on the true secrets of success and a lucky charm are nothing more than entry tickets to Master's "Dharma Assembly".

Those believers had to offer a sum of money—enough to support an ordinary family for over a decade—just to gain the right to receive a single word of guidance from their master.

Even more extreme, in order to be able to learn from the master and become one of the lucky ones with the honorary title of "nominal disciple," some people spared no expense, offering up their ancestral shops and fertile fields.

The master could always see through their deepest anxieties and desires, making them willingly believe that the money they paid was not a loss, but an investment in the future.

Every effort they make is a solid step towards their future success.

The master and apprentice also made a fortune by selling these "hopes that will surely lead to success".

At this moment, Dong Changsheng still didn't understand why his master had chosen him.

But it didn't matter anymore; they were already making steady progress on the road to success. "Click..."

Standing before the steps leading to the Dao, Lin Qingfeng stared in disbelief at the scenes unfolding within the purple crystal, even stopping his snacking on melon seeds.

"That's interesting. Hehe, so Dong Changsheng has such a past."

He was engrossed in reading when he caught a glimpse of a curious little head peeking over from the corner of his eye.

It was Su Ling'er; she also wanted to see what Dong Shixiong's inner demons were.

"Hey!"

Lin Qingfeng reached out and slammed his hand against her little head that was peeking out.

"Alright, alright, you little kid, stop watching all this nonsense. Your brain isn't working very well to begin with, and watching too much of this will just make it explode."

"Can't I just take a look? I've already seen what Junior Wa saw last time."

"No means no! You offended my eyes last time, do you want to see it again this time?"

"Go away, kid, get out of here!"

As he spoke, he flicked his finger and gave Su Ling'er a light tap on the forehead.

With a "bang," neither too loud nor too soft, she was thrown back into the group of ten undercover agents, stumbling as she flew back into their midst.

This also prevented her from further gazing at the purple crystal.

"Why is this little kid always thinking about prying into other people's inner demons instead of studying properly?"

Lin Qingfeng withdrew his hand and muttered something.

"Senior Brother,"

Shi Gandang, standing to the side, couldn't help but complain.

"Aren't you spying on other people's inner demons right now?"

"Was what I did considered spying?"

Lin Qingfeng retorted confidently.

"This is my journey of caring for my junior brother's inner demons!"

"Besides, I'm not a child, and I won't let these little demons corrupt my Dao heart!"

"Really, Senior Brother?"

Lu Wu spoke slowly.
"Then who was it that saw Wang Xiedi's inner demons last time and thought about running away?"

"Ahem! That was purely an accident! It was beyond our control and couldn't be avoided!"

"Speaking of which, senior brother, aren't you really going to let junior sister take a look?"

Shen Nong leaned closer and said,
"I feel like this set of success theories is practically a recruitment bible for our sect!"

"If Dong Changsheng inherits all of his master's skills, wouldn't he be able to trick people into doing work incredibly fast?"

"Forget it,"

Lin Qingfeng waved his hand.

"You haven't seen our sharp-headed junior sister, she still makes some small bugs, it feels like her logic circuits short-circuit from time to time."

If she were to read all of Dong Changsheng's past, wouldn't her already not-so-bright brain completely shut down on the spot?

"She's crashed, who will help me guide the new disciples?"

"Was all that training for nothing?"

"Stop it, stop it!"

Su Ling'er was sent flying by a flick on the forehead. She was both anxious and angry, pouting like an angry hamster, but dared not fight back.

She could only glean fragments of information from the distant discussions of those demons.

"By the way, Senior Brother, don't you think this tactic looks a bit familiar?"

Shi Gandang stroked his chin.

"Doesn't it look a bit like... like so-and-so again?"

(End of this chapter)