There was silence in the hall, and a pin drop could be heard.

In front of everyone's eyes, Shi Zixuan stood up, calmly walked to the front of the hall, and said to Han Hou: "Poor Dao Xuanzi, I have seen Master Hou, I am polite." ”

Han Hou was condescending, looked at Shi Zixuan with a scrutinizing gaze, and said slowly: "It turns out that you are the Taoist who subdued demons. It's just that I saw Ben Hou, why didn't I just make a gesture and not kneel down to see him?"

Shi Zixuan smiled and said: "Poor Dao is an outsider, who has cultivated the Fa, and only worships the mages of heaven and earth, not the kings of the world. ”

Shi Zixuan's words are very good.

I am a person outside the world, worship the sky, worship the earth, worship the law, worship the ancestors, the emperor of the world is not in my heart, so I don't worship, you are a prince, not the emperor, let alone worship?

This sentence is very polite, but it is also in line with the demeanor of a practitioner.

"Presumptuous! You are so bold that you dare to speak to Hou Ye like this!"

That Guo Xijiu jumped up again, pointed at Shi Zixuan and scolded angrily.

Shi Zixuan only did not hear about it, did not pay attention to it, and looked light.

Seeing this, Guo Saijiu was even more furious, and shouted: "You Dao person, why don't you answer? Why don't you kneel down quickly and apologize!"

Shi Zixuan looked at the beams of the main hall with both eyes, and still didn't hear about it.

Guo Saijiu jumped like thunder, and his face turned blue with anger. The corners of Han Hou's mouth overflowed with a hint of a smile, and he said to Shi Zixuan: "Daoist Xuanzi, didn't you hear Guo Xianjiu talking to you?"

Shi Zixuan replied, "I heard it." Poor Dao is not deaf, and he screams so loudly, how can he not hear it?"

Han Houqi said: "Since you heard it, why haven't you heard it?"

Shi Zixuan said: "In the past, there were ancients who went to the river to wash their ears when they heard bad words, and they were bumped into by a friend who scolded him for cleaning his ears, but he polluted the clear water of the river, so he could only lead the cow to drink water upstream. Poor Dao saw that the palace of the Hou Ye was full of jade liquid elixir, which was used to wash his ears, which was too wasteful, and Poor Dao was helpless. I can only not return the mouth, please finish it quickly, and speak less viciously. ”

When these words came out, everyone in the hall was in an uproar, and Wu Lie slapped the table with a smile and shouted, "This person." Well said! Foul language, dirty ear holes, wash it!"

Guo Xianjiu's face was red and irritable, he didn't scold, he didn't scold, he could only sneer, sat back in his seat, and his face was blue and red.

Han Hou also smiled heartily and said, "It's okay." Since you are a man from the world, then you don't worship. It's just that Ben Hou posted the seven counties on the same day, but whoever can subdue the water demon and calm the flood is the new god of the Yangjiang River in the three thousand miles of Guyangjiang. Lone wishes to canonize the Taoist chief as the new water god, I don't know what to do with the long-term meaning?"

When Shi Zixuan heard this, he secretly laughed in his heart, and he wanted to ask: "If you have a god name, am I a god?

I want to think about it, but I can't say that.

Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard a man say: "Since ancient times, you need to have great merit and be admired by all the people before you can ascend to the throne of God." Master Hou, I don't know what merits this fellow Daoist has to ascend to the divine throne?"

This person is none other than Zhiwei Zhenren.

Seeing this person, he stood up, saluted Han Hou, and said loudly: "Master Hou." The throne of God should not be taken lightly. Once established, it is a matter of eternal generations. If there is no virtue, there is no great good deeds passed down orally, it is not enough to set an example for the world, please think twice!"

As soon as the words fell, a large number of people in the hall nodded yes.

At this time, in the world, the world has a sense of reverence for the things of the gods. As soon as the god is established, it is justifiable, the temple is erected, the incense is received, and the people are petitioned.

I won't mention whether there are other meanings in this Zhiwei real person's words, but I asked Han Hou to think twice, but he didn't say it wrong, it is true that he can't set up a god casually, even if he sets up a temple under the pretense of heaven's will, it is not okay.

Han Hou said: "Real person." As early as when this matter was published, Lone had already asked the two families of Buddhism and Taoism, and you were also present. If something has already been decided, why bother with it?"

Zhiwei Zhenren said: "If it is really this Taoist friend who calms the flood with his own hands, he will naturally have great merit in the world." It's just that the poor Dao has doubts, this Guyang River flood, it can't be suppressed unless the water department is right. This Taoist friend is young, and he doesn't seem to have this magical power. ”

This Zhiwei real person is beating around the bush, which means that it is someone else who calms down the flood, and it has nothing to do with Shi Zixuan.

When Han Hou heard this, he hesitated for a moment, and said to Shi Zixuan: "Dao Chief." Lone asks you, has this White Dragon River Dragon Demon been subdued?"

Shi Zixuan said: "This demon has bowed his head and can no longer cause trouble to the world." ”

Han Hou asked again: "What is the cause of the flooding of the Guyang River?"

Shi Zixuan said: "Therefore, the body of the dragon demon suppresses the water eye to ensure that there will be no floods for thousands of years. ”

Han Hou was overjoyed when he heard this, and said to Zhiwei Zhenren: "Zhenren, you have heard it, do you still have doubts?"

Zhiwei Zhenren's eyes narrowed, and he said, "Master Hou, there is no evidence, I don't know if there is anyone to prove it?"

Han Hou waved his hand and said casually: "Ben Hou has already sent someone to Xinghua Village to inquire about it, and this is indeed the case." ”

Zhiwei Zhenren nodded, his face couldn't see joy and anger, and said to his master Xuanzuo: "It turns out that I misunderstood Daoyou." This move of Taoist friends is indeed a great good deed, the merit is in the future, and Ze is born by the common people, which is a great merit. ”

Shi Zixuan hurriedly returned the salute and said, "Don't dare, you're polite." ”

Han Hou smiled and said, "In that case, Dao Chief, I don't know what you think?"

Shi Zixuan said: "Master Hou rewarded, the poor Dao heart has received it, but the poor Dao cultivates the Fa-rectification, and walks the bright road." but it is not the way of God and man. This god position still can't stand it. ”

When everyone heard this, they all showed unbelievable expressions.

Someone secretly sneered: "This person, could it be that his head is in the water? Hou Ye wanted to make him a god and build a temple, but he actually refused." ”

The Zhiwei real person showed a surprised look.

Han Hou frowned and said, "Dao Chief." I don't know what the Dharma is and what the way of God and man is. I only know that all the people who have merit for orphans and merits for orphans can attain the position of God. In the past, the 'Guangcheng Puji Great Benevolence Inspiration Heavenly Concubine', who was widely relieved, and had immeasurable merits, didn't she also become a god?"

Shi Zixuan said: "Hou Ye's words are wrong, and he will do relief extensively, this is a good deed, and he will do yang virtue, not merit." The two are very different, but they are not the same. ”

Han Houqi said: "Oh? There is also such a saying, I don't know what Yang Virtue is and what Merit is, please tell the Taoist Chief." ”

Shi Zixuan said: "Those who are virtuous will do good deeds in this life, accumulate good fortune, and receive good fortune. What you accumulate from yourself can be enjoyed by yourself and others. And for those who are meritorious, seeing nature is merit, and equality is virtue. Thoughtless good deeds are merit, and straightness of mind is virtue.

Those who have attained Yang Virtue, no matter how great the blessing fruit is, but they can enjoy it for a lifetime, and they cannot transcend reincarnation. And those who have attained merit can break away from the mundane and transcend reincarnation. ”

What does Shi Zixuan mean by that?

At first glance, it seems that yang virtue and merit are the same thing, aren't they both good deeds, doing good deeds?

Not the same.

Here's an example.

Three years ago, when the severe drought in Bazhou caused the Yellow Peril to rage, displaced people poured into Lingyang Prefecture, and the streets were lined with hungry and emaciated people begging along the streets.

There are two rich family members outside. I didn't say the name, and temporarily replaced it with the surnames Wang and Li.

When Wang Yuanwai saw these refugees praying for food, he couldn't help but feel pity and thought: "My family has enough food and clothing, but so many people are displaced, and it is difficult to eat two meals a day, it is so pitiful." I should give them some rice porridge and clothes to help them. ”

And Li Yuanwai also wanted to help these refugees, but what he thought in his heart was: "This is a good time to make a name for yourself." It's just a handout of some rice porridge and clothes, and it doesn't cost a lot of money, but it can earn a good reputation. It's worth it. ”

Both Wang Yuanwai and Li Yuanwai did the same thing, and they were praised by everyone in the future and were named good people.

But among them, Li Yuanwai "does it because of what he wants", and he has the heart of seeking self-interest before doing good, and what he accumulates is Yangde.

And the king outside the "no thought, no seeking, with a good heart and do what he can", without a thought of seeking profit, seeking fame, what he accumulates is merit.

Hearing this, Han Hou frowned and said, "Dao Chief." In the past, Benhou gave money and built a temple, as you say, is it meritorious?"

Shi Zixuan asked: "First of all, why did Master Hou build a temple?"

Han Hou said with a smile: "Dao Chief, you ask like this, but it gives Gu a problem. After thinking about it, he said: "There are two reasons, one is to make friends with people who are masters of the Tao, and the other is that there are often cultivators who come to turn their fate. ”

Shi Zixuan smiled when he heard this: "Master Hou is blunt. Don't be hypocritical. In this way, it is known that the Hou Ye built the Taoist temple not from his heart, but 'for the sake of profit and good fortune'. In this way, it can accumulate virtue, but there is no merit. ”

Bang Bang Bang!

After Shi Zixuan finished speaking, Han Hou suddenly stroked his palm and admired, and said, "Okay." It's been a long time since anyone dared to speak up in front of Lone. ”

Shi Zixuan smiled and said, "Master Hou can listen to the truth, and his strength is admirable. ”

After a pause, he said: "What I just said is the number of mortal virtues and merits. As cultivators, in order to attain liberation, we should first have the antecedents of our self-conscious nature, and then we should make a wish to save others and act humbly. This is a meritorious thing. And the poor road to go to subdue demons is the heart of selfish desires. Although calming the floods is a matter of benefiting the common people. But he also only got the Yang Defu fruit, but he had no immeasurable merit. How can you become a god?"

When Han Hou heard this, he first pondered, but he couldn't see his joy or anger, and after a long time, he said: "Being able to refuse the divine position is useless." Daoist, you are indeed a person of the Tao.

Not...... Since you insist on not accepting it, the Taoist chief. The lonely is not forced. But in any case, the Taoist chief has great grace to the people of Lingyang Mansion, and Lone will not hesitate to reward. I don't know what you want?"

Han Hou said that for this part, if Shi Zixuan refuses again, it will be ignorant of promotion, and Han Hou will not be able to come to the stage.

How could Shi Zixuan do such a stupid thing?

His heart moved slightly, and he said: "Master Hou rewards, but the poor road is at ease." It's just that Poor Dao is afraid that as soon as he speaks, Master Hou, you should blame Poor Dao for having too much appetite. ”

When Shi Zixuan said this, Han Hou looked happy instead, and said with a smile: "As soon as the lonely golden mouth is opened, I am afraid that I will not be able to satisfy your appetite?

Shi Zixuan smiled and said, "I want to set up a cultivation dojo here. I wonder if Master Hou can take this as a reward?"

Han Hou said disapprerovingly: "But it is simple to set up another Taoist temple. Ben Hou agreed. ”

"No!"

"Master Hou, please think twice!"

As soon as Han Hou's words fell, two people immediately stopped shouting.

Han Hou frowned and said, "Mr. Qingshu, you know the real person." Lone is only allowed to give this Taoist master a cultivation dojo, why do you two dissuade him?"

Zhiwei Zhenren hurriedly got up, stepped forward from the table, and said, "Master Hou, do you know what a cultivation dojo is?"

"Isn't it the Taoist temple where Taoist monks practice?"

Han Hou saw that the two of them had strange expressions, and asked puzzledly.

(Recommend a friend's book, Gold Devouring Sword Fairy, a good book of Xianxia, it has more than 500,000 words, it's very fat~ You can kill it!

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