Dragon's Origin

Wang Sheng taking Mei'er to the Laojun Temple was truly unexpected for Mei'er.

Mei'er knew that the Laojun Temple was now Wang Sheng's sect, but Wang Sheng had never taken Mei'er to the Laojun Temple before. This time, Wang Sheng took the initiative to bring her to visit the Grand Master of the Laojun Temple, which was a complete surprise to Mei'er!

Even without mentioning getting the Laojun Temple's approval, just being able to meet the Grand Master of the Laojun Temple was a great opportunity for countless Taoist believers! Mei'er was a devout Taoist, and she was so excited that she needed Wang Sheng's Immovable Mantra to calm down.

This time, Wang Sheng also felt a little guilty because Mei'er was worried about the affairs of Worry-Free City and helped him stabilize A'Qi. Knowing that Mei'er believed in Taoism, he specially brought her to meet the Grand Master. Of course, he also wanted to introduce her, at least to let the Grand Master know who he cared about most in the capital.

Wang Sheng returned to the Laojun Temple the next day, which the Grand Master was very satisfied with. He personally arranged a small courtyard for Wang Sheng and Mei'er, personally accompanied them to offer incense and worship Laojun, and even personally cooked a vegetarian dish to treat them to a vegetarian meal.

After dinner, the Grand Master arranged for two female Taoists to accompany Mei'er in the Laojun Temple for evening class, while he went with Wang Sheng to the quiet room where the Grand Master usually meditated.

"It's absolutely safe here, feel free to talk." In the afternoon, the Grand Master received Wang Sheng's hint that he had something to say, and the Grand Master remained calm and arranged everything until now before asking.

Wang Sheng and the Laojun Temple were now in a relationship where they shared both honor and disgrace, so he didn't hide anything. Taking advantage of Ling Xu's absence, Wang Sheng roughly recounted what he had said to the Emperor that morning.

Some things had to be said when Ling Xu wasn't around, otherwise, with Ling Xu's compassionate and detached nature, he would definitely make trouble for Wang Sheng. You should know that Wang Sheng's idea for the Emperor might lead to wars between two or even multiple countries. How could the old Taoist tolerate such a thing?

But the Grand Master was different. In Wang Sheng's opinion, the Grand Master was the most suitable leader for the Laojun Temple and the most likely person to bring the Laojun Temple to its peak. He was proficient in Taoist theory and Taoist methods, principled but not rigid, and wholeheartedly devoted to promoting Taoism without any selfish desires. He was a truly suitable leader.

Wang Sheng's judgment was correct. At least while Wang Sheng was narrating, the Grand Master was listening quietly, without immediately jumping up in anger or pointing at Wang Sheng's nose and scolding him for causing widespread suffering. The Grand Master remained calm until Wang Sheng finished speaking.

"The situation is what it is. The spot I asked Qian Shengyuan for is actually for my Taoist sect. In the future, the underground palace in the Thousand Absolutes Land can be seen by people without having to hide it anymore," Wang Sheng concluded, "However, there will definitely be many variables in this situation. I hope the Grand Master will carefully consider what my Taoist sect can do in it."

The Grand Master nodded slightly, thinking very seriously. After a long while, he raised his head and said, "If there really is war, it would be another good opportunity for my Taoist sect to expand."

"Don't you think the idea I gave them is vicious?" Wang Sheng asked in surprise. Even if the Grand Master wasn't as rigid as Ling Xu, he was indeed a true Taoist. It was really unexpected that he didn't get angry and scold him in this situation.

Wang Sheng had prepared to be scolded before coming, and he had even prepared the Nine Syllable Mantra to wait for the scolding, but the Grand Master didn't scold him.

"This matter is not what Elder wants," the Grand Master said in a calm and steady voice, "From the moment they forced Elder to open the Thousand Absolutes Land in Tongxing City, everything was their own choice, and it has little to do with Elder."

"The current situation, if you have to say that Elder is promoting it, it is better to say that it is driven by their ambition and greed." The Grand Master's voice seemed to carry a power to stabilize the mind, making Wang Sheng feel a sense of relaxation: "As you said, some things are not something that some small countries can participate in, but they insist on rushing into it regardless. If Elder wants to stop them, he will offend them. You can't blame Elder."

Wang Sheng was very happy to have such an understanding and sensible Grand Master who could see the essence of things. At least someone could understand him and not misunderstand him.

"In the end, it's just taking advantage of the situation," the Grand Master analyzed with a smile, "Even if Elder doesn't mention it, sooner or later someone inside will think of this. At that time, Elder will still have to face such a situation."

This time, Wang Sheng really breathed a sigh of relief, and the heaviness in his heart was reduced a lot. Although everything was for the sake of seeing the girl in his dream as soon as possible, Wang Sheng would not feel good if he was burdened with a monstrous blood debt. As Wang Sheng had said a long time ago, Wang Sheng was a warrior and an assassin, but not a butcher.

The reason why he told the Grand Master so much was because Wang Sheng knew very well that no matter what kind of natural or man-made disasters there were, it was always an opportunity for religion to flourish. If Taoism could take this opportunity to expand, it would be a powerful support for him.

Another point was that Wang Sheng expected the Grand Master to enlighten him. If he always held a sense of guilt, his cultivation would not be able to improve.

The Grand Master lived up to Wang Sheng's expectations and successfully enlightened Wang Sheng. In such a treacherous environment, it was not because of Wang Sheng's appearance that there were more struggles. At most, Wang Sheng was just a catalyst, bringing some things forward, nothing more.

"However, things are still related to Elder after all," the Grand Master pondered for a while, then continued, "Elder can't bear nothing. How about this, write out Chapter Ten of the 'Tao Te Ching', and I will have the virtuous and eminent Taoists of the Laojun Temple recite it to dissolve your sins."

Wang Sheng nodded in agreement. The 'Tao Te Ching' was originally intended to be given to the Taoist sect and the Laojun Temple, so it would be good to take it out little by little.

"Elder, you let my Taoist sect know these things in advance, so we can make arrangements in advance, and maybe we can eliminate a lot of war disasters," the Grand Master followed up, "It is also a great merit for Elder. How about this, the Laojun Temple will set a rule in the future that those who cultivate to a certain level will go to the industries under Elder's name to receive worldly experience, and also temper some Taoist pillars with strong will for my Laojun Temple."

With rewards and punishments, the Grand Master is the Grand Master because of this. Wang Sheng agreed.