booktalesy Chapter 12 Master Faming
Chapter 12 Master Faming
After becoming friends, the other party immediately sent a 59-second voice message.
Lin Jinian clicked on the receiver, and a middle-aged man's tearful lament came through:
"Master Lin! Help! I really have no other choice!"
"That thing is always wandering around my house, I can't even see its feet, and it's always blowing air conditioning..."
"Just come once, and I'll give you five thousand, whether it works out or not!"
"If this is resolved, I'll give you 30,000! Cash or bank transfer is fine!"
"Thirty...thirty thousand?!"
Lin Jinian's pupils dilated slightly.
A picture instantly flashed through his mind:
Brand new beams, freshly painted walls, high-quality rice...
Thirty thousand yuan!
In the eyes of this young Taoist priest, this was an enormous sum of money!
Lin Jinian's fingers flew across the screen:
"May the Heavenly Venerable grant boundless blessings."
"Layman, do not panic. It is our duty to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path."
"Since evil spirits are causing trouble, this humble Taoist priest has no choice but to take responsibility."
Send me your address and let's arrange a time.
The reply came almost instantly: "Great!"
"The address is No. 8, Block A, Bishuiwan! As for the time... would tomorrow afternoon be suitable?"
Wang Shou wished he could have the Taoist priest fly over right now.
But then he thought, even though he was afraid, the Taoist priest still needed to prepare his magical implements, right?
and……
"The yang energy is strongest in the afternoon, so those unclean things should be at their weakest, right?"
Wang Shou added cautiously.
Lin Jinian looked at the screen and nodded.
"good."
What Lin Jinian is really concerned about now is...
Incense and Taoist scriptures require slaying demons and monsters to obtain incense points.
That legless white figure sounded even more ferocious than the ghost in the funeral shroud from before.
If they can be eliminated, the reward will likely be even greater.
The next day.
"call--"
At dawn, a chill permeated the air atop Qingyun Mountain.
Lin Jinian sat cross-legged on that familiar boulder.
As the first wisp of purple mist from the east was drawn into his nostrils like a whale sucking in water.
A soft sound that only he could hear.
It felt like a thin layer of window paper had been pierced.
"Three layers of Qi extraction!"
Lin Jinian opened his eyes, clenched his fist, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
He stood up, returned to the Taoist temple, and prepared what he needed.
"It's almost time."
Lin Jinian went straight to the main hall.
I respectfully offered incense to the Three Pure Ones.
"This disciple has descended the mountain today to vanquish the demon; may the Ancestral Master protect me."
Afterwards, he returned to his room and changed into the Taoist robe, which was a bit brighter in color.
After tidying up his bag, he checked the cinnabar, yellow paper, compass, and the golden amulet.
……
Two o'clock in the afternoon, outside the gate of Bishuiwan Villa District.
The weather today seems particularly fitting; it was quite nice this morning.
By afternoon, layers of dark clouds had piled up on the horizon, pressing down so low they seemed almost within reach.
The wind gradually picked up, making the roadside trees rustle.
The young security guard, looking rather bored, leaned against the guard booth after stealing a cell phone.
Looking up, I saw that familiar figure in blue walking along the sidewalk.
"Hey, isn't that the little Taoist priest from the other day?"
The security guard put his phone back in his pocket, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
Instead of standing up straight, he stood crookedly blocking the doorway.
"Oh, isn't this the Taoist priest? Which family is performing rituals for you today?"
He emphasized the words "perform a ritual" with a look of disdain in his eyes.
Lin Jinian stopped and looked at him calmly, before he could even speak.
Suddenly, a rapid engine roar came from afar.
A black Maybach came to a smooth stop at the entrance.
The car door opened, and a man in a haute couture suit...
The middle-aged man, whose face was haggard, practically tumbled down the slope.
"Master Lin! Master Lin, you've finally arrived!"
It was Wang Shou.
He rushed to Lin Jinian in three strides.
That face, which was always stern in the business world, was now plastered with a fawning smile.
Before Lin Jinian could react, someone grabbed his hand and shook it forcefully.
"Oh dear, I was worried you wouldn't be able to find your way, so I waited here especially for you! Thank you so much!"
The security guard's eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
He had worked at Biyue Bay for three years and knew all too well who this Mr. Wang was.
The building materials tycoon in Lin'an always acts arrogantly when entering and leaving residential areas.
They wouldn't even glance at them, yet today they're bowing and scraping to this little brat?
"You're too kind, Mr. Wang."
Lin Jinian withdrew his hand without showing any emotion and bowed slightly.
That calm and composed demeanor—truly the mark of a master.
Seeing Lin Jinian's calm and composed demeanor, Wang Shou felt even more reassured.
Look! This is the demeanor of a master!
Even if Mount Tai collapses before you, your expression will remain unchanged!
"Master Lin, please, please, let's go in now..."
Wang Shou was about to lead the way when he suddenly stopped, a slightly embarrassed look on his face, and rubbed his hands together.
"Um... Master Lin, I'm really sorry, but there's something else I need to tell you."
Lin Jinian paused in his steps: "What? Aren't you going in?"
"No, no!"
Wang Shou waved his hands repeatedly and said with an awkward smile:
"That's right... before contacting you,"
"Actually, I also asked someone to invite Master Faming, a high-ranking monk from Jingchen Temple."
"I originally thought Master Faming was too busy."
"Then they just called to say the master is already on his way..."
At this point, Wang Shou secretly glanced at Lin Jinian's expression.
They were afraid that this young master would be unhappy and leave.
After all, those in the same trade are often rivals, especially when they are from the Buddhist and Taoist schools.
Upon hearing this, Lin Jinian merely raised an eyebrow, his expression remaining largely unchanged.
"It's alright."
He said calmly, "Exorcising demons and protecting the righteous path transcends sectarian boundaries."
"Since the master is here, let's take a look together."
Wang Shou breathed a sigh of relief and gave a thumbs up: "Magnificent! Master Lin is indeed magnanimous!"
As the two were talking, another conspicuous luxury BBW drove up in the distance.
The car hadn't even come to a complete stop yet,
Two young novices dressed in gray robes jumped down first.
He opened the car door solicitously.
Then, a man wearing a bright red kasaya, with a radiant face,
An old monk with a large string of Buddhist beads around his neck slowly walked out.
This pomp and circumstance is even greater than that of Wang Shou.
"Mr. Wang, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
Master Faming clasped his hands together, his voice booming and full of energy.
"Oh dear! Master Faming! I'm so sorry for not greeting you properly!"
Wang Shou quickly went to greet him, shaking hands and bowing.
There was nothing Wang Shou could do; he was genuinely terrified by the things in his house.
Master Faming enjoyed Wang Shou's flattery, his gaze sweeping across the room.
Finally, it seemed as if he had just "discovered" Lin Jinian standing to the side.
He feigned surprise and exclaimed "Eh!"
"Mr. Wang, who is this young benefactor...?"
He looked Lin Jinian up and down, his eyes flashing with a hint of disdain.
Wang Shou quickly introduced:
"Oh, this is Master Lin Jinian from Qingyun Temple."
"I specifically invited them to help with the feng shui."