vstars Chapter 441 Dayu Kingdom’s Incense System
Chapter 441 Dayu Kingdom’s Incense System
Beside the rich river city, there is a temple where the River Mother is enshrined. The temple is filled with incense and mist, and the golden body has been covered with a layer of tobacco oil.
The incense was burning continuously and the crowds were bustling. Li Changxiao saw the temple and went in for a walk. Looking at the kind-looking statue with drooping eyebrows, Li Changxiao remembered that he seemed to have never formally seen the drinking buddy he had fished out of the river since they parted in Focheng.
I don't know if she still drinks. I guess she has quit drinking a long time ago. After all, she is a pioneer walking at the forefront of a road. She can't just wander around like me.
Although the Hemu Temple is not like a Buddhist temple, it also needs someone to take care of it. This responsibility usually falls on the head of the local respected rain master.
The Rain Master follows the path of sacrifice, but is also close to incense.
Although the incense has not been fully effective, its effect of prolonging lifespan has already been revealed.
Unlike the martial artists of Tongqiao Dao, the black market merchants of Stealing Life Dao, and Sacrificing Life Dao... these paths to longevity are mostly for mortals, and the effects of mortals embarking on these paths are far better than those of cultivators.
Because mortals have a short lifespan. Many cultivators are already hundreds or even thousands of years old. Even if a martial artist has reached the pinnacle of enlightenment, it is difficult for him to add another 100, 200, or even 200 to 300 years of lifespan like mortals.
Although there is an effect, it will be discounted.
The difference between the incense and fire path is that it is not easy to increase life span, but it can delay the passing of life span.
Moreover, the path of incense and fire has a certain threshold. If a cultivator does not have the cultivation level of the Nascent Soul stage, walking the path of incense and fire is undoubtedly like using a bamboo basket to draw water. It wastes energy and effort, and in the end it is all in vain.
In the past, Longcheng Fu Ren wanted to emulate Mu Qin when he was in the foundation-building stage. At that time, the incense and fire had not yet become a system, and it was not known whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.
Fu Ren dares to be the first, and his courage and determination are commendable, but it is a pity that his cultivation is not enough, which is really a pity.
Li Changxiao still remembers the chaotic scene when the Reform had just begun, with a small temple every three steps and a large temple every ten steps. Whether in a prosperous big city or an uninhabited countryside, all kinds of wild temples emerged one after another and all kinds of wild gods were innumerable. It can be seen that most monks favor incense.
After experiencing the initial chaos, things naturally returned to normal, with incense offerings dependent on the court, or in other words, closely connected with the court.
The system of incense and gods was extended in this way.
Although the Dayu Kingdom that Li Changxiao traveled to was more than 18000 miles away from the Lingtian Dynasty of Lingtian Continent, the system extended there.
So seeing the Hemu Temple here is both strange and normal.
Perhaps the Dayu Kingdom specially invited the River Mother for the sake of the legitimacy of its own incense and god system.
Li Changxiao entered the Hemu Temple, not knowing whether Lady Hemu would know that on such an ordinary day, a familiar or semi-acquaintance visited her territory.
He also doesn't burn incense. In his words, he doesn't want to cause trouble. It would be bad if his incense brought some bad luck.
The Hemu Temple does not only have the golden statue, but also has many facilities. Li Changxiao paid some incense money and followed the Rain Master's disciples to the cafeteria in the back to eat vegetarian food.
The vegetarian meal was made entirely of vegetarian food, such as bean sprouts and winter melon, but it had its own fragrance. After Li Changxiao finished eating it, he vaguely remembered the familiar taste of the vegetarian meal.
I still remember that he once took Zhao Qing to a temple to eat vegetarian food. At that time, he taught Zhao Qing all his survival skills. He told her that if she was down and out, had no money, and was hungry, she could use two copper coins as incense money and then eat vegetarian food to her heart's content.
The vegetarian meals in Hemu Temple are very cheap, three copper coins for those who are not in trouble, and one copper coin for those who are in trouble. This rule has been continued since some time ago.
Of course, it is a good deed, and countless people are grateful for the meal given by the Hemu Temple. At the same time, it is an iron rule.
The legend goes that there was a man who was blinded by profit and secretly changed the price of vegetarian meals by adding a copper coin to it.
As a result, cracks appeared on the golden statue of Hemu the next day, and no matter how it was repaired, it could not be repaired. It collapsed half a month later.
The gold turned into stone. He suffered a great loss for a small profit. Not only that, but his reputation in the local area was ruined, and he left in disgrace.
There are many rules and legends in the Hemu Temple, which are still sung by the people today.
While Li Changxiao was eating his vegetarian meal, he heard various little stories, including the appearance of the River Mother, the River Mother delivering a child, the River Mother sending away souls, and so on.
Li Changxiao, who was half an insider, could not help but say that his drinking buddy was really busy.
The Dayu Kingdom had a vast territory and was considered an orthodox dynasty, and the court also had its own system of incense and worship.
Headed by a river, followed by four gods of the southeast, northwest, and northeast, twelve mountain gods, seventy-two minor gods, and three hundred and twenty-one deified gods.
The system of incense gods is quite complete. Some good officials and good people who are beneficial to the country and the people will be canonized as gods after their death, given a priesthood, and enjoy incense worship from future generations.
The imperial court hopes for a stable regime, and the monks hope for worship.
The two complement each other and are mutually beneficial, and this relationship was formed hundreds of years ago.
Li Changxiao was wandering around in the Hemu Temple, and before he knew it, he had thought of so many things.
"When will we go back to Dragon City to have a look?"
Li Changxiao murmured.
He patted his sleeves and passed by the crowd, but no one seemed to have noticed him.
……
Dayu country.
Qingrao City
The young girl Xiaozhen passed by a temple and saw that it was so lively there, so she wanted to join in the fun.
Unexpectedly, just as he took a step, he was stopped by Ji Xue, whose eyes were cold and contained a warning.
"I'm going."
Xiao Zhen had developed a spoiled personality and confronted Ji Xue. Then she turned around and looked at Ji Beiming pitifully.
In the past, whenever there were any disagreements, Brother Bei Ming would always be on his side.
"Xiao Zhen, you really can't go to this temple, you can't even get close to it."
Ji Beiming said gently and touched Xiaozhen's head.
"what?"
"Ok."
After hearing this, Xiao Zhen stopped being willful. Among the mermaids, she was the only one who took Ji Beiming's words to heart.
"But why?"
After getting away from the Hemu Temple, Xiaozhen couldn't help but ask.
"Because... there are very dangerous people in there." Ji Beiming's face, which was always calm and smiling, suddenly became solemn.
"In short, in the future, when you are in a city with such temples, you must be more cautious and don't be too presumptuous." Ji Beiming said to Xiaozhen, with a serious tone in his voice.
"By the way, Xiaozhen, what is your third wish? Have you thought about it?" Ji Beiming asked casually.
"Well... think about it quickly." Xiao Zhen's eyes rolled around, and her youthful face was quirky and charming, with the brightness and charm that only a young girl could have.
"By the way, where is Brother Ji Lu? I haven't seen him for several days." Xiao Zhen suddenly asked.
"He."
Ji Beiming looked to the west and said, "Go find someone."
"Find someone?"
"Yes, find someone who doesn't overestimate his abilities."
"Oh, that guy deserves to die."