Dragon's Origin

Chapter 148 Your Identity (Part 1)

"I want a quiet place, and I want it now!" After a long silence, Lingxu(凌虚: soaring the void) Old Taoist said these words to the abbot of the LaoJun(老君: Laozi, the founder of Taoism) Temple almost in a commanding tone.

"Disciple will arrange it immediately!" The abbot had discussed this matter with the old Taoist when the second couplet was unveiled. He thought it would take a few more days, but he didn't expect the old Taoist to be in such a hurry. The abbot didn't hesitate and immediately agreed.

"Also, I want to tell him some things recorded in the classics of my LaoJun Temple. This is what I promised him." Before going into seclusion, Lingxu Old Taoist didn't forget to fulfill his promise: "Notify you in advance, don't make trouble for him because of this."

What kind of person is the abbot of the LaoJun Temple? Seeing that Wang Sheng had gained such favor from their ancestor, how could he have any objections? Moreover, the three LaoJun statues and three couplets carved by Wang Sheng didn't only benefit Lingxu Old Taoist. Even the entire Taoist sect would experience rapid development. What couldn't be said about some recorded classic stories?

Not to mention some things recorded in the classics, even if the abbot was asked to take out the secret cultivation methods of the LaoJun Temple now, the abbot wouldn't even frown.

How well the couplet put it! "Tao produces one, one produces two, two produces three, three produces all things." Here are three LaoJun statues, which perfectly fit the meaning of "three produces all things." It's simply too appropriate. From now on, the Taoist sect will enter another era.

"Since this is the case, Ancestor doesn't need to look for a quiet place anymore. The Sutra Collection Pavilion and the Book Copying Building in the temple are both suitable. Ancestor can take this little brother there." The abbot was generous in his actions. Since he knew Wang Sheng was useful, he would go all out to show his goodwill: "If Ancestor doesn't remember something very clearly, just look it up directly."

The Sutra Collection Pavilion of the LaoJun Temple was a place Wang Sheng had once thought of targeting. It was also a dragon's den and tiger's lair that the shadow eunuch had warned Wang Sheng about, saying that he could only come out if he encountered a compassionate old Taoist, but not if he encountered an uncompassionate or not compassionate enough one. Now, it was opening its doors to Wang Sheng like this.

Lingxu Old Taoist was very happy. Although he didn't quite agree with some of the abbot's actions, this time he had truly given the old Taoist enough face.

Of course, Lingxu Old Taoist had lived for so long and naturally knew the abbot's thoughts. Wang Sheng had used only three couplets to point out a deeper level of Taoist theory. Would he not rush to curry favor with such a person and instead push him away? This was only three couplets. If all the knowledge in Wang Sheng's belly was extracted, wouldn't it make the Taoist sect prosper throughout the world?

Lingxu Old Taoist understood this thought, Wang Sheng also understood it, and even the abbot understood that they both understood it, but they acted without any hesitation, which in itself was a statement of their attitude. In any case, it was necessary to befriend Wang Sheng.

At this point, it was a win-win situation. Lingxu Old Taoist took Wang Sheng straight to the LaoJun Temple. Both the Sutra Collection Pavilion and the Book Copying Building were quiet and comfortable places, perfect for the old Taoist to cultivate. The LaoJun Temple showed enough goodwill, and Wang Sheng could obtain more accurate records.

Wang Sheng and the old Taoist left, and the people of the LaoJun Temple began to preside over the overall situation here. These were three of the best LaoJun statues in the world, plus three brand-new calligraphy couplets, enough to elevate the reputation and momentum of the LaoJun Temple even further.

Previously, Wang Sheng had said that he would build a Taoist temple for the old Taoist on the beach where he piled up stone strips. In the eyes of the high-ranking Taoists of the LaoJun Temple, how could that be allowed?

How could such a good location only be used to build one Taoist temple? If they were to build, they would build three Taoist temples, occupying all three beaches, so that each Taoist temple would face a LaoJun statue. Of course, although it was said to be three Taoist temples, it was actually one, but divided into three parts. As for the name, they would ask the ancestor or Wang Sheng to help them think of one. This place would become another important Taoist site.

If Wang Sheng was asked, he would definitely call it the Three Pure Ones Temple without even thinking. The three statues were nominally three LaoJun statues, but Wang Sheng had actually carved them according to the forms of the Three Pure Ones on Earth. And when Wang Sheng gave the old Taoist the Tao Te Ching one day, and gave the old Taoist the One Qi Transforming into Three Pure Ones, the name would be a matter of course.

These issues were still early. While planning a large Taoist temple, the people of the LaoJun Temple were also dealing with another group of visitors. This group of visitors were the literati and celebrities from the capital, who came specifically to pay homage to the LaoJun statues and study the brand-new calligraphy.

Last time, that literary master surnamed Liu saw the regular script here and was amazed, his exclamation even interrupting the enlightenment of a group of virtuous high-ranking Taoists. If it weren't for the fact that Grand Tutor Liu's literary reputation was known throughout the world and he was acquainted with many people in the LaoJun Temple, he would definitely have been beaten to the point where his family wouldn't recognize him.

Later, a special Taoist served Grand Tutor Liu to appreciate the calligraphy. In short, the principle they followed was that when Lingxu Old Taoist and the abbot looked this way, the Taoist would take Grand Tutor Liu to the other side to look, so as not to disturb the old Taoist and the abbot.

Under Grand Tutor Liu's praise, recognition, and promotion, many literati and scholars in the capital came to observe and learn. For a time, the couplets in front of the LaoJun statues became famous.

The emergence of regular script was simply a revolution in writing. It had been unknown how many years since the calligraphy world had seen a new script or a new calligrapher. The sudden appearance of regular script almost caused the literati and scholars' circle to explode. The boats carrying the excited visitors almost blocked the river where the three rivers met.

The royal family also showed great interest. This brand-new calligraphy style actually originated in the capital. In any case, the royal family had to take advantage of this great honor. No matter what, they still had to boast that the capital's literary style was the best in the world.

Based on various considerations, no matter how much the Taoists of the LaoJun Temple tried to explain, those capital literati and officials were unwilling to admit that this regular script was created by a stonemason whose name they didn't even know. A group of old men studied it for a long time and unanimously decided that it was the work of Lingxu Taoist Priest, a high-ranking Taoist of the LaoJun Temple, and then promoted it regardless, making the LaoJun Temple even more famous.

The Longevity Mountain project on LaoJun Mountain had just begun and had not yet yielded any results, but the reputation of the LaoJun Temple had already spread throughout the world with the appearance of the three huge LaoJun statues and the regular script. Countless devout believers came to visit and worship, and the reputation of the LaoJun Temple was unprecedented.

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These changes were naturally reported to Ancestor Lingxu by the Taoists, and the old Taoist could only explain to Wang Sheng with a wry smile. The inventor of regular script was crowned with his name, which was not the intention of the LaoJun Temple.

Wang Sheng didn't care about this at all. This title couldn't increase his cultivation, nor could it bring him much substantial benefit. It was better to have the LaoJun Temple and the old Taoist owe him a great favor.