From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

This time, Jiang Liu and Wang Yaozu's roles were reversed. Previously, Jiang Liu advised Wang Yaozu not to gossip, but now Wang Yaozu is advising Jiang Liu not to meddle in other people's affairs.

"Well, what should I say? Our Ghost Hand Wang Cai Opera troupe is lacking a real doctor." Jiang Liu smiled slightly, revealing his idea of ​​"poaching" someone.

Furthermore, whose cause and effect in this world is a straight line or a perfect circle?

Even infants who die at birth will more or less touch the hearts of their biological parents, and will be entangled with their biological parents for a short period of time.

If there truly are immortals and Buddhas in the world, then Jiang Liu can only think of one definition: they must be people who have transcended the cycle of cause and effect in this world and attained great freedom and ease.

in this way--

Why would they ever again jump into the mortal world of cause and effect?

Once you re-enter the mortal world, from the moment you cry out and take your first breath, you are already entangled with the cause and effect of the entire human world!

Only through death, the dissipation of consciousness, and the formation of a cycle of cause and effect, can one escape this cycle.

Taoist priests enter the world in order to later leave it. However, even after leaving the world, they only appear to be detached and otherworldly, not truly free from worldly affairs. They are still living in the human realm, busy with worldly matters, and controlled by them. They cannot be free in body and mind, and only seek peace of mind. Therefore, they appear to be otherworldly.

Therefore, Jiang Liu's refusal to gossip is merely a matter of respecting others' privacy, but it does not mean he cannot interfere in other people's affairs.

If the road is uneven, it must be shoveled!

This single sentence alone could involve countless causes and effects.

Living in the mortal world, Jiang Liu was already entangled by countless worldly threads. Unlike the Taoists and monks of various sects who chose to sever most of them to seek peace of mind, he chose a different path—

Cut off the small portion that should be cut off, and straighten out the remaining large portion, as well as the causal threads that will be entangled in the future!

in this way!

Not only can you find peace of mind!

Even while wandering through the mortal world, I am at ease!

"Lack of doctors? We're not running a clinic."

Wang Yaozu was speechless, wondering if Jiang Liu had become addicted to poaching other people's partners.

This is blatant poaching!

Previously, when I went out to deliver a message to Renjia Town, I dug up Red Girl, Saihuo Monkey, and Dili Chui from a group of tomb raiders;

After returning, he fought with Zuo Ruotong and then poached Lu Jin from the Sanyi Sect.

Are they now plotting to poach a Taoist priest from Ziyun Immortal Academy?

But then again, if Jiang Liu were to recruit all the famous righteous sects, wandering martial artists, and evil practitioners, his Ghost Hand Wang Cai Opera Troupe would be in real trouble!

The thought of that future suddenly filled Wang Yaozu with a strange excitement!

By then, wouldn't Wang Yaozu be able to be compared with the leaders of the major righteous sects?

# Chapter 211 Jiang Liu is really bad~

"That Taoist priest is simple-minded and easy to fool."

Wang Yaozu also started to think about it.

"Taoist priests? No, no, no, what we lack are doctors like Cui Daoning who are well-versed in both Chinese and Western medicine."

He Anxia.

Jiang Liu has his eye on Cui Daoning.

After all, He Anxia looked like he had been sent down the mountain to enter the world by the Taoist priest of Ziyun Immortal Academy, and he would most likely be able to return to a life of seclusion.

Cui Daoning, unable to bear the loneliness of the mountain, used worldly desires as an excuse to leave. Although he succumbed to lust and abandoned his spiritual practice, the horizontal inscription outside his clinic, "Save Yourself, Save Others," suggests that his reason knew his actions were wrong.

Self-rescue?

Cui Daoning couldn't actually do it.

Just like the White Bone Demon in Journey to the West, when Tang Sanzang sent Wukong to beg for alms, he also loosened the reins and let his mind run wild. The one leading the horse was no longer Wukong, but Bajie. The wooden mother led the mind horse, and the primordial spirit was naturally managed by the liver and kidneys. Even if the spleen earth woman, Huang Po, and Sha Wujing still had their rationality, it was of no use.

Fortunately, Tang Sanzang's Monkey King would return in time and remain steadfast, even if it meant defying his primordial spirit, he would still kill the Corpse Demon.

But Cui Daoning wasn't so lucky.

The life of spiritual practice on the mountain was austere, but he couldn't bear it. He let his mind wander down the mountain to "beg for alms," and tasted the flavors of the human world. His body was governed by his liver and kidneys, and although he still had reason, he had let go of his mind and lost his determination to practice. He was content to enjoy life to the fullest.

In this situation, preaching is useless; he just needs someone to lend a hand in his most helpless and critical moment.

Will Cui Daoning ever have his most helpless moment in the future?

Yes, it will happen.

Because his wife was not a good woman.

Judging by the size of that clinic, Cui Daoning's family fortune, while not exactly wealthy in the entire city of Hangzhou, could certainly be described as quite comfortable.

Even so, it couldn't stop his wife from wanting more—

therefore.

This is the law of cause and effect.

Once Cui Daoning realizes his unease, Jiang Liu will persuade him to resume his cultivation, and his will will be much stronger than before.

"So, you're going to find Cui Daoning's wife's lover and catch them in the act?" Wang Yaozu chuckled.

"Catch them in the act of adultery?"

Jiang Liu rolled his eyes and decided to let things take their course.

He can't even be considered a friend of Cui Daoning anymore, so why should he care?

However, secrets don't stay hidden forever. Cui Daoning used to be a Taoist, and He Anxia was also quite shrewd. Sooner or later, Cui Daoning would find out; there was no need for anyone else to tell him.

Moreover, Cui Daoning's clinic is quite famous in the city. Once the incident occurs, it will surely cause a great stir in the neighborhood. The Ghost Hand Wang Cai opera troupe comes to the city every day to purchase rice, grains, fruits and vegetables. He can easily find out about it with a little inquiry. He can then go over there and make a good connection.

The only problem is that Cui Daoning acted too timidly in front of his wife, and also in front of his two guests, Wang Yaozu. The most likely consequence of this is:

Even knowing the truth, Cui Daoning was willing to forgive.

That's hopeless.

All I can do is wait for the pink skull to drain my life essence and erode my marrow...

Upon returning to the opera troupe, Jiang Liu discovered that a guest had arrived. He was talking with Hong Guniang and Lu Jin. The guest was a handsome man dressed in white, but he looked somewhat effeminate.

The visitor introduced himself as Boss Cha, who owned a theater in the city and was a popular martial arts actor there, highly sought after by the city's wealthy ladies. He was skilled in Yue Opera.

The reason for this visit is that I heard the magic performances of the Ghost Hand Wang Cai Opera Troupe are excellent, and I am here to discuss cooperation.

Yue Opera is primarily sung and eloquent, possessing the spirit of a leader in Jiangnan. Most of its themes revolve around "talented scholars and beautiful women." However, Mr. Cha is different from ordinary Yue Opera singers. He wanted to innovate and create a new branch of Yue Opera, combining it with mechanical devices and elaborate costumes to make the performance more lifelike. He even wanted to add more masculine energy to Yue Opera.

He is a person who pursues art.

"May I ask how the cooperation will proceed?"

For cooperation to work, a hierarchy must be established, and both sides must be truly equal.

Even in the 21st century, we wouldn't dare say that, let alone now. If things go wrong, we could end up doing all the work for someone else.

of course.

Jiang Liu asked this question because he realized that Boss Cha was an extraordinary person, and quite powerful at that...

The fact that he was considered strong suggests that he was a master, but instead of retreating to the mountains to cultivate, he opened a theater in the bustling city.

They are either passionate about Yue Opera or reclusive masters, worthy of being befriended.

"Your opera troupe has just established itself here. We have to set up stages in busy city streets for our performances, which is quite troublesome. And it's not easy for us to get in touch with high-ranking officials and dignitaries..."

“Our magic show is for everyone to see,” Red Girl interrupted him, saying coldly.

"I admire you, but people have to eat. If your opera troupe wants to grow and attract people to come here to watch your performances, you'll have to wait until this area is also developed."

Boss Cha spoke sincerely, yet with a touch of pride, “Furthermore, compared to ordinary people, only high-ranking officials and dignitaries can afford to pay such high prices.”

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Jiang Liu laughed, realizing that this Boss Cha was similar to Zhang Muzhi, unwilling to make money from ordinary people. "But don't the money of high-ranking officials and nobles all come from the hands of ordinary people? Making money from high-ranking officials and nobles is actually not much different from making money from ordinary people."

In that case, it would be better to make money from ordinary people, since our opera performances do indeed make most people happy.

True art is something that the general public can appreciate, not something that only the wealthy and powerful can.

Then you can't create another branch within Yue Opera.

"this······"

Boss Cha was stunned.

This was a direction he had never considered before.

Immediately, he took the young man in front of him seriously and sighed, "Young Master, your words are indeed insightful. I have learned a lot."

Jiang Liu was even more surprised.

Not only did Boss Cha not use his age to intimidate him, but he also truly listened to what he said. He is indeed a person worth befriending!

"Let's talk about the details of the collaboration."

Jiang Liu laughed and said, "You can make money from ordinary people and from high-ranking officials. There's nothing shameful about making money."

"Too."

Upon hearing this, Boss Cha paused for a moment, then smiled and said, “The content of the cooperation is very simple. If you want to perform opera in the future, you can go to my theater. You can set the ticket price yourself, or even give it away for free. Everyone can come in to watch. You will only collect money from the audience’s tips. The profits will be split 30/70, with you keeping 70%.”

When I need to rehearse a new program, I will need your help with traditional magic tricks. The proceeds from the performance will be split 50/50.

What do you think?

Hong Guniang gestured to Jiang Liu and Wang Yaozu, indicating that the price was acceptable.

But Wang Yaozu remained silent, since he had no prior knowledge of the fees charged by theaters and opera performances, leaving the decision to Jiang Liu.

“You provide us with the venue, but only ask for 30% of the profits. We feel unworthy of that.” Jiang Liu shook his head and said, “We won’t take advantage of you either.”

Okay then.

We'll perform a traditional opera there once, and you can perform a traditional opera here once—it's fair and just.