I was selling peach wood swords on a live stream, how did I become a Taoist ancestor?

Half an hour later, Zhou Wenyuan and the other two left Qingfeng Temple.

On the way back, the young woman couldn't help but say, "Captain Zhou, that Taoist priest Zhang... he really does seem to be just an ordinary old man."

Zhou Wenyuan was driving, his brows slightly furrowed.

"It's not just a feeling, it is."

He just observed closely and even secretly used detection equipment to test it.

The results showed that Zhang Shouqing had no energy fluctuations and was just an ordinary, perfectly healthy old man.

And Li Jun...

There's something strange about him.

It wasn't an energy fluctuation, but rather a kind of... indescribable "cleanliness".

Like a newborn baby, untouched by any filth.

But that doesn't prove anything.

"It seems the real secret may not lie with people," Zhou Wenyuan said slowly.

"Where is it?"

"In those 'crafts'," Zhou Wenyuan said, his eyes deep, "or rather, in the process of making them."

He recalled the peach wood, carving knives, and printing blocks he had seen in the courtyard earlier...

They are all the most ordinary things.

But these ordinary things, in Li Jun's hands, became "magical artifacts".

"Continue to observe, and try to sell all the products in the live stream immediately as soon as they are listed."

"Yes."

……

Inside Qingfeng Temple.

Li Jun felt a little excited as he looked at the business card and preliminary letter of intent for cooperation left by Zhou Wenyuan.

"Master, if we can really cooperate with the provincial authorities, our Taoist temple can be completely renovated!"

The old Taoist priest, however, was not as optimistic as him.

"Jun'er, this is... a bit too much of a coincidence."

"skillful?"

"Hmm." The old Taoist priest looked towards the courtyard gate. "Why did they have to come right after your online business started doing well? They said they were inspecting the place, but every single thing they said was about what you do..."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Be careful not to be used as a pawn."

Li Jun was stunned for a moment, then smiled.

"Master, you're overthinking it. They're a legitimate organization; they have business cards and credentials, and you can verify their credentials online. Would they really lie to us?"

"I hope so." The old Taoist priest said no more and went back into the house with his hands behind his back.

Without giving it much thought, Li Jun excitedly began planning the next phase of production.

If he can actually sign this contract, then he'll have to expand his production capacity.

Amulets are easy to make; just carve a few more printing plates.

The peach wood sword and peach wood plaque are a bit troublesome, but you can hire two apprentices to help out.

Hmm... I'll go to town tomorrow and ask if there are any young people willing to learn.

As he was pondering this, his phone suddenly rang.

It was Brother Zhou from the courier station calling.

"Master Li, there's a package for you. It's quite big. Could you come and get it? My old electric scooter is broken down."

"A large package?" Li Jun asked, puzzled. "I didn't buy any large items."

"The sender's name is 'South City Night Watchman,' do you know him?"

Li Jun's heart skipped a beat.

It's this guy again?

"Let's get to know each other. I'll be coming down the mountain right away."

After hanging up the phone, Li Jun got on his electric bike and hurried down the mountain.

When I arrived at the courier point, I saw a large cardboard box that was about half the height of a person.

Brother Zhou helped him lift it onto the car and casually asked, "What's this? It's so heavy."

"I don't know either," Li Jun said, also curious.

Back at the Taoist temple, he couldn't wait to open the box.

Inside is...

A pile of books.

"The Complete Book of Taoist Talismans", "Traditional Woodworking Techniques", "Inheritance and Innovation of Folk Handicrafts"...

There were dozens of books, all related to traditional culture and handicrafts.

There's another letter at the very top.

The handwriting is neat and legible.

[Respectfully addressed by Master Li:]

Thank you for the peach wood sword and amulet you sold me before; they have been of great help in my work.

I have learned that Master Wen is an expert in traditional crafts and has collected some books that may be of reference.

This is just a small token of my appreciation.

Respectfully submitted by the Night Watchman of the South City

Li Jun looked at the letter, then at the box of books, and was a little confused.

What... does this mean?

Gift-giving?

But this is way too expensive!

These books are clearly authentic, and many are out of print; they're hard to buy even if you have the money.

He casually flipped open a book titled "Complete Collection of Taoist Talismans," which was richly illustrated and recorded the drawing methods and intricacies of hundreds of talismans.

It was many times more detailed than what he had searched online before.

"Just who is this person?"

Li Jun muttered to himself.

He remembered the peach wood sword the other party had bought, as well as the fifty amulets.

Is he really a researcher of traditional culture?

So when I saw his handicrafts, I felt they had potential and wanted to support him.

Thinking about it that way, it seems to make sense.

Li Jun felt a warmth in his heart.

It seems there are still more good people than bad in this world.

He took out the books one by one, organized them, and carried them back to his room.

These books were indeed helpful to him.

At least in the future, I can make things that are more "authentic".

Well, I'll have to properly thank this "South City Night Watchman" during the next live stream.

……

Meanwhile, at this moment, the South City Night Watchmen branch.

Liu Zhenguo smiled as he looked at the "Package delivered" notification on the screen.

Cater to their preferences and proceed gradually.

This is the first step in getting in touch with a master.

First, express goodwill and establish a good relationship.

As for those books...

Although precious, it is not worth mentioning compared to the value of those "ritual artifacts".

"Report!"

A team member rushed in.

"News has come from Luxian County that a group from the Provincial Folk Culture Research Association went to Qingfeng Temple today, led by Zhou Wenyuan."

"Zhou Wenyuan?" Liu Zhenguo's eyes narrowed. "Someone from the Central Plains branch?"

"Yes, Zhou Wenyuan's public identity is that of a researcher at the Provincial Folk Culture Research Association, but his real identity is that of a senior advisor at the Central Plains branch."

After hearing this, Liu Zhenguo's face darkened.

Damn it! Those bastards from the Central Plains, they're incredibly fast!

Moreover, the person sent was someone of Zhou Wenyuan's caliber.

It seems that the importance attached to Qingfeng Temple is no less than his.

What were the results of their contacts?

"On the surface, it was about discussing a collaboration on custom-made handicrafts, but in reality, it was probably a test," the team member reported. "Zhou Wenyuan stayed inside the temple for about half an hour and left without any unusual behavior."

Liu Zhenguo tapped his fingers on the table.

Testing is inevitable.

The key question is, what did they find out?

"Notify Luxian County to raise the alert level and closely monitor all suspicious persons approaching Qingfeng Temple."

"In addition..." he paused, "prepare a formal invitation letter, on behalf of the Provincial Taoist Association, to invite Taoist Master Zhang Shouqing to participate in the Taoist Culture Symposium next month."

"yes!"

The team members accepted the order and left.

Liu Zhenguo looked out the window; the night was deepening.

Qingfeng Temple, this coveted property, has attracted increasing attention.

Next, we'll see whose methods are more ingenious.

What he didn't know was...

At this moment, in Qingfeng Temple, Li Jun was scratching his head, deep in thought, while looking at a book called "Complete Collection of Taoist Talismans".

"This 'Five Thunder Talisman' is drawn way too complicated..."

"However, if it could be printed, it would look quite nice."

He took out a carving knife and yellow paper, eager to try.

……

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