Chapter 8, Wooden Buddha Statues

It is known that he educated the people very early on, transmitting various classics, from which the teachings of Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism gradually emerged.

In the evening, it seemed like a grand feast was in store, and Gu Qing had saved some room. However, inadvertently, Gu Qing caught sight of a wooden Buddha statue displayed in an antique shop.

Without any concern for spending thirty taels of silver, one had the tailor take measurements for custom clothing. Under the influence of money, people's efficiency in getting things done is often very high

As for these few items, there is no need to rush; he can come to collect them in a couple of days

Gu Qing enjoys this kind of forgetting; without forgetting, his life would be filled with memories, devoid of any joy. He prefers to regard some precious memories as mere commemorations of forgetfulness, and nothing more.

However, Gu Qing has never been interested in such matters

Gu Qing entered the tailor shop, tried on two or three pieces, and felt that his previous clothes were somewhat ordinary, wasting his good looks.

Gu Qing pondered carefully and suddenly recalled the yellow paper from the Tianjue View in his memory

The moment Gang Xiang secretly met, his feeling was akin to an ordinary person drowning, unable to breathe. If he were to get any closer, he feared he might lose his life. This also extinguished Gang Xiang's desire to steal the subsequent content of the Hunyuan Tongzi Gong.

It was still early for dinner, so Gu Qing put on her new clothes and went to East Street

There is a sense of déjà vu

Confucianism attains its purity, Daoism achieves its elevation, and Buddhism acquires its breadth

They seem to be guided by an invisible hand, firmly controlling the power that belongs to them

Unbeknownst to him, Gu Qing wandered through East Street, and he did not see that itinerant Taoist priest. If it had not been for Xiao Hong mentioning it before her departure, Gu Qing would have truly thought that Lu Li was playing tricks on him. Compared to Lu Li, Gu Qing was more inclined to believe Xiao Hong

Since the establishment of the Tianjue Temple, it has experienced several crises, all of which were averted thanks to that yellow paper

The world of practitioners is intricately connected to that of ordinary people, from the imperial court to the grassroots society, the influence of practitioners is present, yet remains unknown to the common folk

To maintain such a large enterprise, it is not merely a matter of connections and capabilities; it also requires a deterrent force

Especially after gaining some memories of the elephant, Gu Qing became more aware that those sects possessing extraordinary martial power have close ties to the secular world, though this is not known to ordinary people

Gu Qing's current courtyard is located in the suburbs outside the southern city. Entering through the south gate leads to a bustling and lively commercial street, lined with an array of shops that are remarkably prosperous.

The shopkeeper and the * picture * book believe that although there are no magpies calling today, they are certainly in for good luck, and this order is highly likely to succeed.

He knows that if one wishes to purchase an item in an antique shop, it is best not to appear overly concerned. In fact, many times the value of an antique lies not only in its story but also in the level of importance placed on it by the buyer

However, a normal man would likely be fond of someone like Lu Li. It is not necessarily because of Lu Li's pleasant personality, but primarily because she is wealthy, attractive, and generous. In fact, everyone is born with a tendency to seek comfort and support, otherwise, we would not be classified as mammals.

Gu Qing, however, thought that this gentleman might be from the same place as him

However, Gu Qing could not determine the true background of Lu Li. Judging solely from the red fish dagger gifted to him by Xiao Hong, it was evident that Lu Li was not an ordinary figure among practitioners.

Having experienced numerous instances of physical deterioration, Gu Qing feels an indescribable sense of fulfillment and is captivated by the current state where she can sense her body gradually improving day by day, with her muscles and bones gaining solid strength

However, it was only recently that I learned about a spiritual object at the Tianjue Temple, which is a piece of yellow paper enshrined in the ancestral hall of the temple.

As for what other industries Lu Li has in other places, Gu Qing is even less informed.

He felt that Lu Li's wealth, even if it were not as much as Jiang Bancheng's, should be around one-fifth or one-sixth without any issue

Dongdajie is predominantly lined with antique shops and calligraphy paintings, and nearby there is a Confucian temple. In this world, there exists a sage of Confucianism, but everyone simply refers to him as "Master." As for his name, no one knows it.

As for what that spiritual object is, it remains unclear given the identity of the newly formed elephant at that time

Gu Qing was contemplating matters while estimating the time, it was time to return

However, in comparison, Gu Qing is somewhat closer to Xiao Hong

This feeling is too subtle

After all, in the memory of the newly born elephant, the higher the skill, the rarer the external objects that can assist them become. Every extraordinary item that can be utilized can provoke the greed and covetousness of the practitioners

Gu Qing somewhat understands them, yet finds it difficult to become one of them

The tailor of this establishment initially felt a tinge of jealousy towards Gu Qing's appearance, but after Gu Qing donned the garments he had painstakingly crafted, he suddenly found Gu Qing exceedingly pleasing to the eye, likely due in no small part to the enhancement of thirty taels of silver

By now, it has become a memory he is too lazy to revisit

Blame his keen eyesight; the Buddha statue is only three inches tall, yet he can see it clearly from the street.

Human beings inherently desire progress, regardless of the aspect involved

Such a dagger, even in the hands of Gu Qing, could pierce through the protective divine skill of the Steel Elephant. Although it is partly due to the Steel Elephant being severely injured, it is still quite extraordinary. It is likely sufficient to summon a formidable practitioner.

This is not surprising; Gu Qing has encountered too many people, and he understands that there is a cunning side to Lu Li's character

This is not surprising, as there are so many painted boats along the river outside, which are indeed the main consumer group for the shops. Gu Qing vaguely remembers that a few of the shops are located behind the courtyard where Lu Li once lived

The yellow paper and the Buddha statue are worlds apart, yet why does it lead Gu Qing to connect the two?

The reason why the Diamond Temple was slaughtered by that swordsman is that there is a spiritual object within the temple that is of great assistance to practitioners

If he had come a few thousand years earlier, would not the Master have been him

Unfortunately, the owner of this antique shop is also a formidable person. He wears a smile but does not greet Gu Qing, instead allowing Gu Qing to browse at his leisure

Gu Qing then walked into the antique shop

Indeed, the majority of practitioners' forces, such as the newly established Vajra Temple or the Heavenly Absolute View, possess secular power while their core disciples do not engage in worldly affairs. Unless absolutely necessary, they do not participate in secular matters.

If there comes a day when he does not practice, he will actually feel uncomfortable, much like those who are deeply passionate about fitness

Cultivating the Primordial Youth Skill has been the only thing he has truly found joy in for many lifetimes

They do not refer to themselves as characters from martial arts novels, such as wanderers or martial artists, but rather as practitioners

As for obtaining official titles, engaging in petty pursuits to become an official holds little meaning; he now only wishes to continuously enhance his Hunyuan Tongzi skill for longevity and health

Because he saw Gu Qing, who was originally just a passerby, suddenly enter the store again

The existence of practitioners further extinguished Gu Qing's desire to engage in business; if he were to present an astonishing invention, it would not ensure his safety, but rather invite disaster and trouble.

However, apart from the master and the elders, no one knows the power of that yellow paper

Lu Li is too mysterious; the instinct to seek benefits and avoid harm makes Gu Qing feel that getting too close to Lu Li is a dangerous matter. Therefore, when Lu Li leaves, Gu Qing feels somewhat relieved in his heart, and at the same time, he will never approach those courtyards of Lu Li in the city again

Antique shops traditionally remain closed for three years, then thrive for three years once they open

During his time as a descendant of the Zhou royal family, he indeed encountered someone by the river lamenting that the deceased are like this, and he also borrowed books from the historian of the archives. Furthermore, he met some ink scholars who were willing to face fire and water, unwavering in their resolve.

Gu Qing took out some silver again and asked the tailor to make several different styles according to his measurements