Chapter 35 35: You are a god, that’s not right
"Previously, I heard from a villager that there was a scholar who could write characters into talismans and could control the house and exorcise evil spirits, so I came here to have a look. Is it you?"
The Taoist with a shiny face stared at Chen Jin, looked up and down, and sneered: "A weak scholar, how could you be so virtuous and capable that you dare to speak nonsense and confuse the public with your lies?"
Although Chen Abu was scared, he still mustered up the courage to stand in front of Chen Jin and said: "It is none of my nephew's business to pay homage to the Immortal. It is a villain talking nonsense outside, and it cannot be taken seriously."
He felt quite regretful. If he hadn't been too talkative for a moment, he wouldn't have caused such big trouble to Chen Jin.
The original intention was to make Chen Jin famous in the countryside.
All because for scholars, raising hopes and fame is a way to advance one's career. As long as you become famous, you can get recommendations and get a lot of help in the exam.
But who would have thought that Chen Jin would say such words as "Peach charms are like rotten wood"?
What's even more terrible is that the Taoist priest of Yunshan Temple heard it.
Chen Abu was so worried that he didn't realize that Chen Jin meant what he said.
Chen Jin had already noticed the arrival of the Taoist group and didn't care.
A mere person who sells fake peach charms to plunder people's wealth dares to be called "the Immortal Master of the Immortal Sect", which is simply ridiculous.
Since I met him, I did it casually.
Seeing that Chen Abu dared to stand up to defend Chen Jin and speak for him, the Taoist's face darkened and he directly reprimanded: "Who do you think you are? Do you have the right to speak here?"
Chen Abu's old face turned red from suppressing it, but he never let go.
As a lower-class countryman and farmer, we have long been accustomed to being humiliated, beaten and scolded.
No matter what happens today, he will not let the other party hurt Chen Jin.
Suddenly a hand stretched out from behind and gently pulled him aside. Chen Jin stepped forward and said: "Uncle, please give way, they are looking for me."
Chen Abu's heart skipped a beat: Ah Jin's hands are so strong...
Chen Jin faced the Taoist directly, held up the peach charm in his hand, and said calmly: "I said this is a piece of useless rotten wood. Am I wrong?"
Facing those clear and bright eyes, the Taoist felt as if he had been seen through. He felt inexplicably guilty and immediately said loudly: "This is a magic talisman for the immortal family to consecrate. If you don't know the goods, don't be here." If you spread rumors again, I will ask the immortal family to come and punish you.”
Chen Jin chuckled: "Then please. I just want to see what the Immortal Family looks like."
"You!"
The Taoist was so angry that he thought that if he brought someone here and asked for punishment, he would scare the person to death and make him kneel down and beg for mercy.
I never expected that I would encounter someone who was stunned and not afraid at all.
Seeing this scene, the eyes of the little girl behind, Chen Min, shone, and she suddenly understood what Chen Jin said: upright and intelligent people, with strong thoughts, are not afraid of harm from ghosts and gods.
This is what it looked like.
"You two, don't be impulsive."
At this time, Chen Liang ran over: "Master Chu, this classmate and friend of mine is an upright scholar, upright and outspoken. If I have offended you, sir, please forgive me."
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He came to Chen Jin again and said in a low voice: "A Jin, please stop contradicting the Taoist priest. Although you always say that 'I don't talk about my strange power and my gods', this matter is to seek good luck during the New Year. Buy a Xiangrui, please be safe, why are you so serious?”
Chen Jin seemed to be smiling but not smiling: "You know that I am always serious about my work."
Chen Liang sighed and patted his shoulder to express comfort. Then he turned to Taoist Chu and said, "Taoist Chu, what happened today was an unintentional mistake and a misunderstanding. Why don't you give me a face and get over it? How about it? It's lunch time, and I have prepared food and wine at home. Please Taoist priest, please go and have a glass of wine.”
Taoist Master Chu flicked his fly whisk and said with a cold face: "Well, since Mr. Chen has interceded with you, I don't bother to argue with you who are so poor. But you have to remember that trouble comes from mouths, so don't talk nonsense in the future. Otherwise, , which caused the Xian family to blame, don't say it was unpredicted." He turned around and walked away with the two boys.
Watching them leave, Chen Liang stretched out his hand to wipe his sweat, and couldn't help complaining: "Ajin, you are serious, you said that the magic talisman is rotten wood and used as firewood. How can you say such disrespectful words casually? How can you let me?" When the Taoist Master heard this, he really provoked the Xian family to punish him, which was terrible.”
At this point, he paused and continued to persuade: "Well, you can also come to my house for dinner, find an opportunity, apologize to the Taoist priest, say a good word, and let's go."
Chen Jin's eyes flashed: "Okay. I've wanted to visit your house for a long time."
Seeing that he listened to the advice, Chen Liang was overjoyed: "Let's go, let's go now, don't let the Taoist priest wait."
After they left, a group of villagers who were watching the excitement outside the courtyard came in one after another and talked about it:
"Abu, your nephew almost got into trouble today."
"No, fortunately Chen Liang came forward to intercede."
"But having said that, I quite admire Chen Shuchi. When facing the Taoist Priest of the Immortal Sect, his face does not change and he is not afraid at all."
"Isn't he brave enough to live alone on the hillside? In my opinion, a person who is too stupid to read will dare to say anything..."
Chen Abu felt irritated when he heard this: "Okay, it's all gone."
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Drive everyone away and close the courtyard door.
Mrs. Chen Li said worriedly: "Master, do you think something will happen to A Jin?"
Chen Abu sighed: "This is all my fault... In short, let's not cause any more trouble for A Jin outside in the future."
Chen Minhu said: "My brother is a smart and upright person. He will be fine."
Chen Abu reached out and touched his daughter's head, remaining silent.
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Township head Chen Jiande's home is quite large and has many courtyards.
The luncheon was held in the main hall. Taoist Chu was sitting on the seat. Chen Jiande was taking his eldest son Chen Guang to accompany him. When he saw Chen Liang and Chen Jin coming over, his face changed slightly. He quickly walked up and pulled his youngest son aside: "You What to do with him?”
Chen Liang smiled bitterly and said: "Ajin has offended the Taoist priest, and I can't ignore it. I want to find an opportunity for Ajin to apologize to the Taoist priest."
Chen Jiande snorted: "As long as you like to meddle in other people's business, the things our family has encountered recently are already annoying enough. If you make the Taoist priest unhappy again, disaster will be imminent."
Chen Liang said hurriedly: "No, I have already agreed with A Jin."
"It's best... Let's start the banquet. The Taoist priest is already impatient to wait."
With that said, he began to order the waiter to start serving food in the kitchen.
Chen Jin came to the hall, looked up and saw a tall altar placed on the front wall. There was a generously made red altar on the altar. There was a statue of a god enshrined in the altar with a strange shape. A chubby body was lying there, carrying The head he raised was that of a human head, with a face and facial features, but no hair, and a head full of bumps, making it look quite ugly and a bit ferocious.
After just one glance, Chen Jin said: "This toad god is wrong."
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the hall was shocked and their expressions changed.
It once broke into the 60 range of the general new book list. Although it did not last long and fell out quickly, it was still an improvement. Thank you very much!
(End of chapter)