Ji Yuan knew that the question he asked was stupid, but it was something that had to be clarified sooner or later. Anyone who asked it was asking.
It’s just that the old city **** is inexplicably respectful again. This is a very subtle feeling. It seems that the old city god’s words are not as casual as before.
The old city **** was very organized and told some of the history he knew in detail. In the middle, he also mixed in some unofficial histories of various dynasties and dynasties in his country, as well as some local customs around the mountains and rivers, and also intentionally added some familiar place names. change.
Different from the previous confusion about fairy and monster things, this narrative has obviously given Ji Yuan a clearer understanding of the world, at least at the mortal level, which has become much more intuitive and clear.
The country we are in now has a vast territory, with a total of 13 states. Dazhen of this dynasty has been standing for 200 years and has passed to the eighth generation of Emperor Qianwu. It has experienced 9 people including Wu, Tong, Chu, Kuang, etc. North Korea, and beyond that is part of the territory of a huge dynasty.
The Old City God paused slightly before speaking.
“According to historical records, that great dynasty was called the Great Zhou Dynasty.”
“Dazhou?”
Ji Yuan was obviously refreshed, but he just smiled and passed away. The so-called Great Zhou was not the one he imagined. It was different from the mountains, rivers, geography, and historical changes.
The old city **** stroked his beard and nodded.
“Yes, but the government and opposition have lasted for too long, and the changes in the world cannot be fully described even by people like us. The world is so big that it is difficult to describe it in thousands of words. What’s more, as the saying goes, there is a sky beyond the sky, and it is difficult to know everything! ”
Ji Yuan also nodded in agreement.
“What Lord Cheng Huang said is absolutely true!”
From the exchange just now, Ji Yuan learned that the position of City God is the most entangled divine position in the world, and it also changes the most frequently.
Take Ning’an County as an example. The previous generation of Ning’an County Town God was still surnamed Li. Later, the current dynasty overthrew the old system. In addition, Ning’an County gave birth to Song Shichang, who served as an official in the dynasty and honored his ancestors. After the death of Master Song, the emperor pursued him. He was granted the title of City God of Ning’an County and ordered local officials to build temples and ancestral halls.
As for the original Old City God, if he has deep cultivation, he can find another way out. If he is not good at cultivation, he will only lose a little bit of the power of the incense and retreat, and it is possible that he will dissipate.
This is not to say that the emperor in this world has the power of edicts to follow his words. In the end, what determines all this is just the willingness of the people to offer incense and sacrifice.
Of course, it is normal for many city gods to remain unchanged after several dynasties. Firstly, the emperor on earth is not so empty, which is a way to honor meritorious ministers. Secondly, the emperor on earth does not understand this supernatural thing at all.
Even so, the relationship between the city **** in the world and the dynasty in which he resides is both prosperous and destructive. Although Yin and Yang are separated from each other, most of the city gods will try their best to protect the people on the land and water and avoid evil spirits from causing chaos.
After all, most of those who can be granted the title of City God, whether by imperial edict or by recommendation from the people to build a temple, are famous and expected to be virtuous, and it is also related to their own cultivation.
But just like the officials in the Yangshi world cannot take care of everything, the city **** cannot fully investigate the hidden monsters, not to mention that sometimes it is difficult to resist.
What’s interesting is that although the relationship between the city **** and the dynasty is close, he is not a minister of the emperor after all. There is a separation between yin and yang, and he is not unruly at all.
To put it bluntly, even the most powerful people in the dynasty are just mortals. Their eyes cannot see ghosts and their divine power cannot break through yin and yang. Apart from seeing gods and monsters, there are very few people who even know about things like city gods, immortals and demons. For them, it is just a biography in the clay sculpture book in the temple.
……
Ji Yuan and Lao Chenghuang were chatting and drinking tea on the third floor of the building outside the temple, admiring the scenery outside the building. The time passed unknowingly as they talked harmoniously, and it was noon in the blink of an eye.
Ji Yuan got a lot of key information, and the old city **** felt that he had a certain understanding of Mr. Ji, so the conversation for the day was almost over.
Originally, Old City God suggested Ji Yuan to have lunch in the building outside the temple, but while eating and chatting, the table of snacks and pastries was eaten until noon, and he didn’t feel like having lunch at all.
Naturally, the two were ready to say goodbye after leaving the temple building.
“Lord City God, thank you for your hospitality today!”
“Where is Mr. Ji? It’s a blessing for Ning’an County that he comes to live here for a short time. The books he needs will be sent to Ju’an Xiaoge as soon as possible. Please rest assured!”
“Thank you, Lord Chenghuang!”
“Okay, let’s talk about it another day, let’s not live together now!”
As the old city **** spoke, he slightly cupped his hands toward Ji Yuan, and Ji Yuan also cupped his hands to leave.
“Let’s talk about it another day!”
After bowing and nodding to each other, the Old City God walked towards the City God’s Temple with a free and easy gait. Ji Yuan watched the Old City God walk halfway before turning around and going home with a smile.
Although the City God’s Temple is a lively place, the temple fairs are all at night, and he doesn’t need to go to offer incense. It’s just right to go home, brush his teeth, and wait for the book to arrive.
‘I wonder if the book given by the City God will be special. Can I read it directly with my almost blind eyes? If not, I have to find someone to read it, or I can ask the City God to ask an undercover person to help. ’
At the entrance of an alley not far away, Yin Zhaoxian was about to hold Yin Qing’s hand and walk out, but Yin Qing suddenly held his father’s hand tightly and refused to leave.
Yin Zhaoxian felt being held back by his son, and turned to look at Yin Qing with a frown.
“What’s wrong?”
“Dad…over there, that big gentleman is over there!!”
Mr. Big?
Yin Zhao first looked in the direction of the building outside the temple that his son was pointing at. He didn’t know who the so-called big gentleman was, but his attention was immediately attracted by Ji Yuan and Lao Chenghuang. In fact, these two people His demeanor and demeanor are like standing out from the crowd.
“Qing’er, which one is the Mr. Big you are talking about? Have you seen clearly? Don’t admit your mistake.”
“The one in the green robe, and the one holding hands with the old gentleman! I can see clearly, I will never admit my mistake!”
Yin Qing was standing behind his father, looking out across the alley, looking at both Ji Yuan and the old man.
Yin Zhaoxian looked at the two people outside the temple building. They were already separated. One was heading towards the Chenghuang Temple, and the other was leaving from another way. They seemed normal, but since the son was very afraid of being a father, he would still worry about his son. Feeling.
“Okay, they’re gone, let’s go to the City God’s Temple!”
“Yeah!”
Yin Zhaoxian sighed, and now he suddenly felt that his son might have been dazzled before. The two people were very unfamiliar, but they had great bearings, and they didn’t look like shady people.
‘Who is this old man? I should recognize all the prominent people in Ning’an County. Is he also a foreigner? ’
Take Yin Qing’s hand and walk out of the alley, heading to the City God’s Temple. In front of their eyes, the father and son can still see the old man in black robes who bid farewell to Ji Yuan.
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“Sell incense, the best sandalwood!! Go to the temple to worship the city god, offer three sticks of incense, sell the best sandalwood!!”
There are vendors selling sandalwood at the entrance of the temple.
“Bring me three sticks of incense.”
“Okay, here, be careful not to break it!”
Yin Zhao first gave the vendor a penny. From paying the bill to collecting the incense, he mainly focused on the old man in front of him. After collecting the incense, he took Yin Qing to the temple.
“Huh? Gone? Qing’er, did you just see where he went?”
“No, I didn’t see him when I entered the temple…Dad, could it be a ghost…”
“What nonsense! This is the City God’s Temple!”
Yin Zhaoxian severely criticized Yin Qing, and then pulled him towards the main hall. This City God’s Temple is not big. The front hall is for the various departments of the City God, and the main hall is where the City God is. Maybe the old man went directly to the main hall. .
However, after passing through the front hall, I didn’t see the old man either. The number of people coming and going to burn incense and worship the City God was not small but not too many, so I didn’t see anyone. I looked at the back door on the corner side of the temple. , the two wooden doors were closed, it didn’t look like someone was going out, and that was Miao Zhu’s residence, so no one would pass by casually.
‘That’s weird…’
Even in the City God’s Temple, Yin Zhaoxian was a little nervous.
“Qing’er, let’s pay homage to the City God!”
Yin Zhaoxian put aside the random thoughts in his heart, took Yin Qing into the main hall, and lit the sandalwood incense candles from the temple on one side.
First, they planted sandalwood on Xianglu Mountain, and then the father and son knelt on the cushions and prayed devoutly.
After paying homage to the City God, when Yin Zhaoxian stood up to leave, he found that Yin Qing was still kneeling there, staring blankly at the clay sculpture of the City God.
“What’s wrong, Qing’er?”
“Dad…it seems…”
Yin Qing said very quietly.