Chapter 46: I, a murderer, have to take the blame?
Thunder is something that cannot be controlled.
From ancient times to the present, only the male protagonists in novels are spared from being struck by lightning, while ordinary people will be paralyzed if struck by lightning.
The two generations of disciples in Leiyang Palace are vivid examples.
But what Lin Ye was thinking about was the modern electric shock technology. Nowadays, many athletes use electric shock to control their body muscles. He can also use this technology to practice Lei Yang Gong.
But unfortunately, he cannot return to the real world immediately because there is an evil ghost waiting for him there.
"It is necessary to go find the old Taoist priest."
Lin Ye has made a plan. He will not return to the real world until he has the strength to completely deal with the evil ghost.
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Daybreak!
The entire Shangyang County was shocked by the news.
Magistrate Cao, who was about to go to the county town to take up the post of county governor, died at home.
It is said that his death was extremely tragic and he was beaten to death.
The official announcement was issued soon.
When Lin Ye saw the notice, he was stunned.
[There is a gang of bandits that have sneaked into the county government, killed Magistrate Cao, and looted the Cao Mansion. If anyone captures them and brings them to the government, or reports them to the government, they will be rewarded with 1,000 strings of cash. If anyone conceals the information and does not report it, they will be punished the same as the criminals.]
Aren’t you a lone ranger? When did you become a gang?
The nature of the gang is even worse.
Also, he did not rob the entire Cao Mansion. He only took away the wealth in Cao Xin’s bedroom, and he carried it out by hand. He did not touch some ordinary silver coins.
The otherworldly version of being robbed of 5 million and reporting 10 million?
Grass (a type of plant)
I'm taking the blame for this.
The whole Shangyang County was in a state of panic, and it was said that the officials were searching everywhere. However, Lin Ye knew in his heart that it was just a show and there was no action.
It would be so embarrassing if I were really caught.
It's embarrassing for me and the government as well.
Lin Ye even believed that if he turned himself in now, the government would find him not guilty.
Dynasties have changed, but it is still this group of people who govern the world.
Lin Ye sneered at Xiao Xiao, saying that the dynasty was the same with a new name but a new one.
"Hey, my merits have increased quite a bit."
During his daily practice of introspection, Lin Ye discovered that there were dozens more strands of Yang De in his body, more than the total he had gained during this period of time. The most important thing was that there was one more strand of Heavenly Dao Merit.
It seems that Cao Xin does a lot of evil in his daily life.
Killing one evil person is almost the same as saving a hundred people.
Lin Ye suddenly realized that he had stopped Chen Shanghan's beloved wife from turning into a ghost and killing people, but he did not receive any merit from the Heaven. It was probably because there were both good and bad people among those people at that time.
I was rewarded with merit by Heaven for saving the two children because the children had never done any evil.
Saving a wicked person is equivalent to aiding and abetting him.
When merits and demerits offset each other, there is no merit in the way of heaven.
Killing an evil person will bring merit to heaven.
"It is said that the way of heaven is ruthless and treats all things as straw dogs. In many novels about cultivating immortals, the way of heaven is described as cold-blooded and ruthless. It seems that this is not accurate. I guess I can only find the old Taoist priest and ask him to understand more."
Before going to find the old Taoist priest, you can visit Miaoying Temple outside the city.
Miaoying Temple is about five miles east of Shangyang County. Lin Ye asked Xu Bo to drive the carriage there and met many believers along the way.
"The incense of this Miaoying Temple is very good. The old Taoist priest should really come and take a look and learn from it."
"Sir, Miaoying Temple has always been very popular. People from other counties also come here to worship Buddha and burn incense. If it is a festival like the Buddha's birthday, the carriages will stretch for several miles."
"What's the reason? Is it because burning incense and making wishes here is very effective?"
"Many gentlemen like to come here to burn incense, it must be because it is effective."
Xu Bo answered with a smile, and Lin Ye understood what was going on. It was the herd mentality.
The people in the other world were very simple and honest. In their opinion, since all the gentry and landlords came here to burn incense, it meant that drawing lots and making wishes in Miaoying Temple must be very effective, and it would never be wrong to follow the gentry.
Even in modern times, this phenomenon still exists.
It’s just a different way of saying it, called the celebrity effect and the rich person effect.
Half an hour later, the carriage arrived in front of Miaoying Temple. Lin Ye got off the carriage. The smoke of incense rose from the eaves of the temple, and people were coming in and out, making it very lively.
Miaoying Temple!
There were three large gilded characters, very impressive. There were two monks standing at the door. When they saw Lin Ye, one of them came over to greet him.
"Amitabha, is this your first time visiting Miaoying Temple? If you are not familiar with this temple, I can show you the way."
"Thank you, Master. I heard that your temple's divination talismans are effective, so I came here specially to burn incense and pray."
Lin Ye felt a little emotional. No wonder the incense was so popular. The service attitude was so warm and enthusiastic. They took the initiative to welcome guests. Unlike the old Taoist priest, he was not even in the main hall.
The monk in charge of reception led Lin Ye inside and gave a look to another monk in charge of reception. The other monk showed envy on his face.
As monks in charge of welcoming guests, they are responsible for welcoming guests at the temple gate. However, they will not welcome everyone who comes to burn incense. Those who come on foot will naturally be ignored. Only those who come in carriages, wearing silk and satin, and who are obviously rich, will be welcomed.
Another monk in charge of receiving guests was envious because his companion was welcoming a pilgrim who was visiting for the first time. Generally, first-time visitors are willing to donate money, and the more pilgrims they receive, the more rewards they will get from the temple.
Following the monk in charge of reception, Lin Ye burned incense and worshipped in each hall, then said with a smile: "Master, I came here this time because I want to ask the monk of the Ghost Temple for help."
"Amitabha, I understand your intention. You may rest in the Merit Hall. I will go and inform the elders."
"It's troublesome."
Lin Ye was led to the Merit Hall by the monk in charge of reception, and soon a novice monk served him fragrant tea. Lin Ye glanced at the Merit Hall. Compared with the believers outside, there were not many people in the Merit Hall, but they were all dressed neatly and appropriately, and it was obvious that they were of status.
Obviously, this Merit Hall is open to people like them who are rich and have status, just like the business class waiting room in a high-speed railway station.
After finishing a cup of tea, the novice monk refilled it. The monk in charge of reception had not returned yet. Lin Ye was a little confused, but when he glanced at the novice monk in front of the merit box, he understood.
Walking to the merit box, under the gaze of the novice monk, Lin Ye took out three silver bills, each worth one hundred taels, and then put them into the merit box.
The novice monk's eyes widened, and the next moment he put his hands behind his back and made an OK gesture, and he did it three times in a row. Ten meters behind him, a little novice monk leaning against the side door passage saw the gesture and hurriedly ran towards the side door.
After a while, a group of monks stepped into the Merit Hall. The leader was wearing a golden robe, followed by a dozen monks.
"Amitabha, I had a feeling this morning that a distinguished guest will come to the temple, and I think it must be this young man."
