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Strange Stories

Chapter 305: Good Deeds Will Pay Off

Chapter 305: Good Deeds Will Pay Off "Brother, your battle is over. You don't need my help anymore. The real culprit behind the murder of the woman has been eliminated. You don't have to worry about me if I stay alone in the mountain. I'm going back to the Taoist temple." After Master Fan left and the withered flowers under the crabapple tree were swept away, the little sister said to Lin Jue. This little junior sister was indeed smart. She knew that the reason she asked her to come to the capital was not simply because she needed her help in a fight, but also because she had heard before that the monster specialized in murdering women, and she was not really sure whether it was related to Senior Hua on Fengshan Mountain. Therefore, she was worried about her staying alone on Fengshan Mountain, so she asked her to go along. Now that it's over, she's going back. Of course, before that, she took a day to clean Lin Jue's yard inside and out. "What's the hurry?" "I'm worried about the chickens I feed, and Xiaohua is still waiting for me on the mountain. The cherries in front of the Taoist temple are ripe, so someone needs to watch over them, or they will be eaten by sparrows." The words were so plain that no one could imagine that they came from the mouth of a Taoist who had just destroyed Jingyun Temple. "Don't you want to buy a duck?" "It's morning now, it's busy, I bought it on my way out of town!"

"That's fine too." The junior sister went back to her room to get her luggage. Apparently she had packed it before this morning. "Brother, remember, the cherries on the mountain are about to ripen, and there are also mulberries, peaches, plums and pears. Remember to pick them." The little sister carried the luggage, called out the paper donkey, and said to him, "If you want to fight with others in the future, come to the mountain and call me." "it is good." The junior sister then led the donkey out. Senior Brother and Fuyao followed behind. The junior sister wanted to tell them not to send her off any further, but just as they reached the gate of the mansion, a man dressed as a wealthy businessman came to visit and was stopped by Master Fan’s old servant. The old servant was a mute, and the rich businessman didn't know whether he was deaf or mute, so he gestured randomly with him. They didn't stop until they saw two people and a fox. The junior sister led the donkey and stopped to listen, and found out that it was the husband of the living woman they rescued that day when they went to the residence of the tall and thin Taoist priest. He came to express his gratitude. But she didn't like to hear these polite words. After watching the fun for a while, she waved to her senior brother and Fuyao, and left with the donkey. By the time we left the capital, there were two ducks, a male and a female, hanging next to the donkey. Staggering back to Fengshan Taoist Temple. The two stone horses had returned long ago and were still standing on both sides of the chain bridge. “Thank you! "I'll find you guys next time!" The little sister followed her brother's example, greeted and thanked them, then walked onto the bridge leading the paper donkey and stretched her neck to look forward. A civet cat came over with brisk and bouncing steps, like a dancing lion. It walked in front of her, stopped at a distance, tilted its body and head, and stared at her from bottom to top with a serious expression and strange posture, as if questioning her. "I'm back, thank you for your hard work." The junior sister smiled at it, led the donkey over, touched its head, and then walked past it.

Caili turned around, still staring at her with his head tilted. He glanced behind her again and then continued to stare at her. "It's not my senior brother's fault. He was fighting demons and fighting with others in the capital, so I had to go help him." The little sister looked back as she walked away. "I was supposed to come back after helping him, but I had no choice. Senior brother cooked noodles with blankets on the first day, and braised mixed fish on the second day. That's the best dish to eat with rice. On the third day, he cooked bamboo shoots and braised bacon, which is also delicious." The colorful cat then followed with quick steps. "What about the fourth day?" When the colorful beaver opened its mouth, the sound it made was different from that of the fox but of a similar type. Both were very young and thin, and the timbre was like a cat's meow. Because they were not human, it was naturally difficult to tell whether they were male or female. "Day 4? Pickled cabbage and minced meat." "Have you seen Fuyao?" "What are you asking?" The little sister lowered her head as she walked, "I'm going to find my brother, and I'm sure I'll see Fuyao." "Does it miss me?" Caili looked up at the Taoist woman. "Of course I did." The little sister replied, "But you don't have to worry. The cherries on the mountain are ripe, and they will come to pick them." "I have been guarding the cherries to keep the sparrows away from eating them!" "That's good." “What does it do every day?” "it?" The junior sister scratched her head, thought for a moment, and said truthfully: "I don't know why Fuyao has been working very hard these past few days. She asks me to teach her how to read every day." Caili's little face was stunned for a moment. …… In the quiet room of the courtyard, the Taoist priest was sitting cross-legged and the fox was lying horizontally. Fifteen beans floated in front of the Taoist, with a faint flickering light on the beans, which rose and fell slightly. But he was not training the bean soldiers. But to refine weapons. Although both are rituals, the principles of the two methods are not exactly the same. One is the ritual of carving beans into soldiers to increase the strength of the bean soldiers, and the other is the ritual of controlling objects to make the weapons suit one's will. Lin Jue has not yet figured out a way to perform them at the same time, so before that he can only perform them separately. "call……" After a long time, Lin Jue stopped and breathed a sigh of relief. This process is not tiring, but if it were someone else, it might be a bit boring. Only people like Lin Jue who enjoy making their bean soldiers and weapons stronger day by day, slowly and steadily, would enjoy it. But when he glanced at it, he saw the fox lying on the wooden floor, facing the bright sunshine coming in from the door, and it seemed to be more comfortable than himself.

"I advise you to be cheerful..." Lin Jue immediately whispered. "!?" The fox immediately raised its head and opened its mouth slightly, revealing a few small, white fangs. But it didn't laugh, instead it shuddered: "Ah!" I sneezed a little. "It still doesn't work..." Lin Jue muttered to himself quietly. After all, it was just a little bit off. To him, this subject of "persuading you to smile" seems to be a little more difficult to learn than "persuading you to frown". Maybe it was because I was already worried when I first came here, and with the explanations in the ancient books, I was able to get started quickly. Later, my master passed away, and my understanding reached a new level. But this is not enough to make you happy. It may also be because I have acquired too many spells recently, and I feel that I can no longer allocate my time and energy. I have neglected it and naturally fell behind in progress. Lin Jue was thinking this and when he came to his senses, the fox lying in front of him had disappeared. When he turned around, he saw that his fox was already beside him, with its head tilted, staring at him with a serious face. Before Lin Jue could speak, it spoke first. He opened his mouth and bit Lin Jue's arm. …… The next few days were quiet. The biggest reason, of course, was that Master Fan took on the consequences of the Jingyun Temple incident for them. In the capital, Master Fan's reputation and status are far beyond the reach of Lin Jue, who has just arrived in the capital. By pushing this matter to Master Fan, not only will he be better at dealing with such things, but Lin Jue will not dare to come to him for some small troubles. For example, the government office or the Ministry of Rites, or those who have a relationship with or even a vested interest in the Taoist priest of Jingyun Temple, would not dare to come to Master Fan for confirmation or to ask questions. And what Master Fan said is more effective. Whatever he says is what he says. He said that this was done by a doctor in a certain clinic in the city and Jingyun Temple, and had nothing to do with the spirit on Fengshan Mountain who extracted oil for people. The people believed it without a doubt and there was no need for any further explanation or proof. Fellow Daoist Wan recovered from his injuries and came to find Lin Jue. Lin Jue only asked him to study magic well to make up for his weakness of having skills but lacking actual abilities. Summer has also arrived in the capital. There is often bright and blazing sunlight in the courtyard, which shines through the lush branches and leaves of the crabapple tree and onto the stone table and the floor, creating a mottled and dreamy effect. This is the place where the fox loves to sleep.

Sunlight often seeps in through the gauze curtains in the quiet room, or the breeze lifts the white gauze, and the sunlight takes the opportunity to sneak in, reflecting on the floor in strips, reflecting the peaceful appearance of time. The Taoists who are practicing and gaining enlightenment inside are in a good mood, as if they can also gain some benefits. "It's time to go find Hana-senpai." Lin Jue sat in the yard and said to his fox: "Now that we have helped him clear his name and restored his 'business', he should be grateful to us, right?" “Thank you!” "We should buy something when we go see him." Lin Jue Yiran said to Fu Yao, "What would the dog like?" "I like to eat sh... ugh!" Lin Jue covered its mouth and let go of his hand: "I advise you to be cheerful!" "?Hahaha!?" The fox raised its head and laughed twice in a light and sharp voice, then lowered its head and stared at Lin Jue with a questioning look. Any questions? Why do you want to ask but don't want anyone to answer? "That's a senior, don't be rude." "That's what it is!" "I was hoping to discuss with him the Longbo Bean Soldiers, paper cutting, and the spell to turn into wind." "Oh!" The fox immediately shut his mouth. "Then let's go buy a big red rooster and a sheep and take them to visit Senior Hua." Lin Jue said, "By the way, we can go to Wenbaofang in the East Market to see if there are any Huizhou merchants willing to bring me a letter." "Big red rooster! Sheep!" "Let's buy a floral mattress." "Flower mattress!" The fox stood up, stretched lazily, then jumped from the stone table, jumped onto the courtyard wall, looked out for a few times, and jumped back. Lin Jue still made an appointment with Master Fan to visit Wenbaofang. This was agreed upon years ago, but it has been delayed until now. However, he never expected that after arriving at Wenbaofang in the East Market, he would indeed meet many Huizhou merchants. But before Lin Jue had time to ask someone to help take the letter, a merchant came up to him excitedly, greeted Lin Jue and Fan Tianshi, and invited them to come in and sit down. He was the husband of the woman that Lin Jue and his junior sister rescued some time ago. On the day his junior sister left, he came to Lin Jue and Master Fan’s residence to thank them. Fate is really amazing. This is much easier now.

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