He was already thinking about how to make the most of this newly built Zodiac Temple to help him attract incense.

Huang Dao seemed to be lost in thought.

……

"Master, this Zodiac Temple in Fugui Village is the first Zodiac Temple built besides the official Zodiac Temple. Do you think the old man, the Zodiac God, will descend upon the temple on the day of its inauguration?"

While Huang Dao was thinking about his plan to "get rich", Uncle Jiu and the others had already left Renjia Town and returned to Yizhuang.

Old Master Ren has been buried. At the same time, under the auspices of Uncle Jiu, Ren Zhuzhu's family has welcomed Huang Daogong, giving Huang Daogong another piece of territory.

"How would I know!?"

Uncle Jiu shook his head. How could he know what Huang Daogong was thinking?

Wencai put on a fancy dress and said happily, "Master, Fugui Village has invited you to preside over the opening ceremony of the Huangdao Temple. This time you will be in the spotlight again."

"This kind of thing cannot be described as showing off."

A smile also appeared on Uncle Jiu's face. Being invited to preside over the opening ceremony of the Zodiac Temple proved that his ability was recognized.

"It's a pity that Tingting is not here..."

Wencai remembered something and sighed dejectedly.

After welcoming the gods at Ren Zhuzhu's house, Ren Tingting returned to the provincial capital to continue her studies.

"Wencai, face the reality. You two are not from the same world!"

Qiu Sheng patted Wencai on the shoulder, acting very relaxed.

Compared with some infatuated literary talents, he is more open-minded. If the old one goes away, the new one will come. If one fails, he will wait for the next one.

He would never hang himself on the same tree.

Uncle Jiu glanced at his two disciples, shook his head, and urged, "You two, hurry up and pack up! We should set off. Don't keep people waiting too long. If you miss the auspicious time, be careful not to anger the old man Huang Daogong."

"Yes, Master!!"

Qiu Sheng and Wencai did not dare to delay. They quickly packed up their appearance and followed Uncle Jiu out, heading straight for Fugui Village.

Master Ikkyu and the others were left behind to guard the charity cemetery.

Fugui Village is under the jurisdiction of Renjia Town.

Uncle Jiu and his two disciples hurried as fast as they could and soon arrived at Fugui Village.

At this time, Fugui Village was filled with a cheerful atmosphere. The villagers brought incense and candles as offerings and couldn't wait to go to the newly completed Huangdao Temple to burn incense.

Ordinary people always wishfully believe that on the day a temple is completed, the gods will descend to the temple to eat incense, so burning incense on the first day is easy to win the favor of the gods.

Uncle Jiu glanced at the crowd and found that in addition to the villagers of Fugui Village, there were also many villagers from other villages. They gathered in Fugui Village like they were going to a market, and they also wanted to burn incense the day before to leave a good impression on Huang Daogong.

"Uncle Jiu, you're finally here!!"

When the village chief and a group of gentry of Fugui Village saw Uncle Jiu coming, they immediately came out to greet him happily.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting."

Uncle Jiu bowed apologetically.

"It's okay. The auspicious time hasn't arrived yet, so we're just wasting our time here."

The village chief laughed heartily. Their Fugui Village had built the Zodiac Temple before anyone else, becoming the first to take the plunge.

This is a happy event for everyone in Fugui Village.

In the future they can go out and brag to others that their Fugui Village has the world's first expanded Zodiac Temple.

This "first" is of great significance.

They were secretly delighted, believing that this achievement would win the favor of the old man Huang Daogong, and allow him to bless their Fugui Village with smooth sailing and peace.

"Village Chief, there's no time to lose. I think we should go to the Zodiac Temple and make arrangements as soon as possible so that we don't have to rush around."

Seeing that Fugui Village was well prepared, Uncle Jiu suggested going directly to the Zodiac Temple. As soon as the auspicious time arrived, he could preside over the inauguration ceremony of the Zodiac Temple.

“That’s the truth!!”

The village chief waited for the gentry to agree, then gave orders, and the entire wealthy village headed for the Huangdao Temple in a mighty procession.

Chapter 131: Inauguration Ceremony, New Zodiac Temple, Blessings, and Wishes

Rich Village!

yamen!

In the center of the main hall sits a statue of Huang Daogong, seven feet tall, dressed in official uniform, with a dignified and lifelike face, like an impartial and just judge.

This is the statue that Fugui Village created by imitating the seated statue of Huang Daogong in Guandao Shinto Temple.

“Fellow villagers, please worship us!!”

Uncle Jiu put on his Taoist robe and shouted in a serious tone.

The village chief held three sandalwood sticks in his hand and led everyone in a respectful worship, and then inserted the sandalwood sticks into the incense burner one by one.

"The ceremony is over. Please invite Mr. Huang Dao to the sedan chair!!"

Immediately, four selected strong men came forward and carried the statue of Huang Daogong into the sedan chair that had been prepared in advance.

"Get up the sedan!!"

Seeing this, Uncle Jiu started shouting again.

Squeak! !

The bearers gritted their teeth and carried the sedan chair.

“Fire cannons and beat gongs!!”

Crackling! !

As Uncle Jiu's voice fell, the sound of firecrackers rang out, and the band invited by Fugui Village immediately started beating drums and gongs, playing musical instruments and singing, making the whole Fugui Village lively.

"When the Yellow Emperor travels, all evil spirits will flee, and great fortune will come!!"

"Set off!!"

The sedan bearers immediately carried the sedan out of the yamen.

When the villagers waiting outside saw Huang Daogong traveling, they immediately put their hands together and bowed happily, praying for Huang Daogong's blessing.

“Uncle Jiu, please!!”

"please!!"

Uncle Jiu and the village chief and his entourage followed the sedan chair and headed for the Zodiac Temple built on the mountainside.

Qiu Sheng and Wencai were mixed in the team, holding their heads high and chests puffed out like peacocks with their tails spread out, with a look of pride on their faces.

The other villagers hurried to catch up with the team.

“It’s so lively!!”

Huang Dao heard the sound of firecrackers in the main god space, and then he sat directly in the sedan chair. Looking at the believers surrounding him from all directions, he couldn't help but feel happy.

He glanced at the villagers of Fugui Village who had braved the scorching sun to welcome him to the Zodiac Temple to sit down, chuckled, and waved his hand. Then a cool breeze blew over, making everyone who had just been unbearably hot feel cool all over, no longer feeling the heat.

They were cheered up and secretly surprised that such a cool breeze could blow in such hot weather. It was simply incredible.

As we all know, when it is hot, even the wind carries heat.

At this time, the breeze is extremely cool, as if carrying a hint of cold water vapor, making people feel like they are bathed in spring breeze and feel refreshed all over.

“Huang Daogong has appeared!!”

Suddenly someone in the crowd shouted happily.

Everyone suddenly realized that such a bizarre thing, apart from the intervention of the old man Huang Daogong, was there any other possibility!?

Thinking of this, they suddenly became excited.

This phenomenon means that the old man Huang Daogong has arrived and is watching their every move.

They had pious expressions on their faces and followed the team with a respectful attitude.

The village chief and others were even more delighted when they heard that Huang Daogong had appeared. The visit of Huang Daogong showed that the Huang Dao Temple in their Fugui Village had been recognized by Huang Daogong.

From now on, the Zodiac Temple in their Fugui Village is also an orthodox Zodiac Temple, and they can establish contact with the old man Zodiac God through the Zodiac Temple.

For example, praying for blessings, praying for rain, warding off disasters, etc.

……

Crackling! !

On the mountain road outside Fugui Village, gongs and drums were beating and firecrackers were blasting. Villagers, carrying incense, candles and offerings, formed a long dragon and crowded on the narrow mountain road.

The Zodiac Temple is located on the same col where the church was previously located.

The gentry of Fugui Village believed that Huang Daogong had performed miracles in this valley, so it was most appropriate to build the Huang Dao Temple on the mountain.

Also buried in the mountains is a church that once polluted the water source in their village, destroyed the feng shui of their prosperous village, and even caused the zombie incident.

Building the Zodiac Temple on the mountain can suppress this church and protect their Fugui Village from similar disasters again.

This method of winning is extremely popular among the people.

For example, schools like to be built on various cemeteries, probably because the students have strong yang energy, which can suppress the evil spirits in the cemeteries.

Now Fugui Village also has a similar idea, planning to use Huang Daogong's divine power to suppress the church and bless their Fugui Village with smooth sailing.

Uncle Jiu and his group quickly followed the mountain path and arrived at the Zodiac Temple.

The Zodiac Temple is not large, with only one temple hall. However, the ground outside the temple hall is paved with stone slabs to form a small square for believers to sit.

At this time, an incense table had been set up in the square, with candlesticks and incense burners on it.

As soon as Uncle Jiu and his companions arrived, they immediately placed the three sacrificial animals on the table and lit red candles and sandalwood incense.

“Get off the sedan!!”

The sedan bearers put down the sedan and breathed a sigh of relief. They had finally lived up to everyone's expectations and ensured that the statue of Huang Daogong arrived safely at the Huangdao Temple.

Uncle Jiu and the others gathered in the small square to discuss some details related to the inauguration ceremony of the Zodiac Temple.

Wait until the auspicious time arrives.

Uncle Jiu's face immediately turned serious. He picked up the peach wood sword, grabbed a handful of glutinous rice and sprinkled it on the candle flame, causing a ball of flame to burst out.

He picked up a yellow petition with his peach wood sword and chanted, "Your Excellency Huang Dao, the most spiritual of gods, ascends to heaven and reaches earth, emerges from the netherworld and descends into the underworld, subdues dragons and tigers, slays demons and eliminates evil, and brings blessings to all people. Today is an auspicious day, and the believers of Fugui Village respectfully invite Your Excellency Huang Dao to descend upon the Huang Dao Temple in Fugui Village to enjoy the incense and the offerings."

As soon as he finished speaking, he threw the yellow petition into the brazier and burned it, presenting it to Huang Daogong in the dark.

After receiving the memorial, let Huang Daogong come to the Huang Dao Temple here and enjoy the incense and offerings of Fugui Village.

"Everyone burn incense!!"

Uncle Jiu watched the yellow memorial burn to ashes, and then asked the village chief and others to burn incense.

After everyone had offered incense, he stood aside solemnly and said in a loud voice: "Please allow the elders to give their congratulations!"

The village chief came out holding a yellow petition and chanted loudly on behalf of all the people in Fugui Village, "Lord Huang Dao sits in the temple. He also vows to build a temple for you to bless his disciples and the village. The population is peaceful and free from disease and disaster. Today the temple is completed, on an auspicious day and at an auspicious time. Three cups of wine are offered to express our heartfelt gratitude."

"A glass of fine wine is offered to Heaven, whose grace is immense and benefits all people. The earth is blessed like the ocean, and Heaven spreads its holy teachings to the mortal world."

Everyone bowed immediately and took a cup of wine and poured it on the ground.

"Two cups of fine wine are offered to the earth, and the land god drinks the fragrant wine. The gods and people are happy and spread the light of grace. The village is full of talented people who serve the people and hold power."

Everyone bowed again and poured a cup of wine onto the ground.

"Three cups of fine wine to the Huang Dao God, may he bless my disciples and all the men, women, young and old in the village with everlasting health. May the Huang Dao God spread his grace and blessings, acquire vast estates and receive a thousand blessings."

Upon hearing this, everyone bowed and toasted again.

Bow three times and toast three times to show respect to Mr. Huang Daogong.

Seeing that everyone had complied with the proper etiquette, Uncle Jiu nodded secretly and then said loudly: "On this auspicious day, we should follow the proper time and do everything as we wish. Please invite Mr. Huang Dao to take a seat!"

Four strong men lifted the seated statue of Huang Daogong into the Huangdao Temple and respectfully invited Huang Daogong to sit on the altar.

"Huang Daogong took his seat and everyone worshipped him!!"

Uncle Jiu presided over the completion ceremony of the Zodiac Temple. The village chief and others did not dare to neglect it and bowed respectfully in front of the Zodiac Temple.

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