410 Old Daoist Ma (1/2)
In the huge conference room.
Xi Menjian's voice echoed within the room. ”Comrades... although we were caught off-guard by the arrival of the new era, we still did our best. However, they are a few of them who think that by possessing some powers, they can harm others, spread malicious thoughts like a cult and even occupy a mountain to call themselves king. This is an insult to us!”
”In conclusion... After taking into account the chaos, we have been approved to go ahead with an inter-departmental mission with the quick response team of the Religious Bureau as the backbone. The policemen and the armed forces will support and the codename for this activation is 'Typhoon'. The purpose of this activation is to wipe out all the self-proclaimed gods! By doing that, we will be protecting our people's lives and properties, ensuring peace and stability in the society... On the ground, I will give the command to commence the activation...”
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Xi Menjian ended the meeting. Just as he was about to take a sip of tea, a piece of news came and his expression changed. ”What? A volunteer? How is this not fooling around? Get him...”
His eyeballs rolled as his attention shifted. ”Send Group 2 and Group 3 out. We need to ensure his safety... Let's treat anything else as a drill for Operation Typhoon...”
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Green Phoenix Mountain.
The surroundings were beautiful and the undulating terrain was filled with flora and fauna.
On the rugged mountain path, there were occasional passers-by heading towards General's Temple.
”I've heard from the villages around that this temple is extremely effective especially when asking favours from the General! He will always accede to your request! Daoist Ma is a magical person, for he is able to use the water mixed with burnt talismans to treat illnesses...”
”Hmph...”
Hearing this, Fang Yuan remained speechless and was deep in his thoughts.
The loosening up of the rules which governed this world led to the uprising of the god dao, and not the cultivators or the evolvers!
Even Fang Yuan was a humble cultivator and had to gather spiritual force by himself.
However, it was different for gods. As long as enough people worshipped them, they could quickly become more powerful and their physical body would be strengthened.
Considering how many people were there last time compared to the world population now, the resources which the god dao could feed on was almost unlimited!
”Of course... The concentration of spiritual droplets in this realm is still not enough to create a real god. However, the influence it is able to gather is still substantial enough...”
Fang Yuan thought silently to himself. At this point in time, Ye Yingzi started running towards him. ”Chief of Bureau has approved your plan... however... let us ensure your safety!”
”Please wait for a while, Group 2 and Group 3 are arriving!”
'It seems... Xi Menjian wants to see my hidden power!'
Fang Yuan smiled. His objective had no conflict with the country's interests. Therefore, Xi Menjian could offer him full support. 'I'll let them see what I can do!'
Fang Yuan's trip to Green Phoenix Mountain was in fact, an experiment.
It proved that Ye Yingzi did not take extreme measures, which allowed them to trust each other even more.
”Good day, Chief!”
On the top of the mountain, a group of policemen were rushing towards Fang Yuan. ”We are here to take orders!”
”Disperse the crowd first. I will talk to him!”
Fang Yuan nodded his head and arrived at the General's Temple.
”Creak!”
The door opened by itself and a gust of wind blew the leaves on the ground. ”My fellow followers, I have an important guest to meet today. Please come again another day!”
A loud voice was heard from the hall.
”Since it is your instructions, we will follow!”
The rest of the villagers were true believers. After hearing this instruction, they obediently left the mountain without any complaints.
”This person... he seems like he is a cultivator! His influence here is indeed strong!”
Ye Yingzi slid her hand to her waist and was on guard.
”Furthermore... He is trying to scare us away!”
Fang Yuan led Zhao Daniu and Ye Yingzi into the main hall of the temple.
Under a ferocious-looking statue, an old daoist was seated with his legs crossed. He had a long face and appeared shaken, giving off a unique vibe. ”I am Daoist Ma Kunyuan. I believe all of you are from the government, right?”
”That's right... do you know why we're looking for you?”
Fang Yuan got himself a prayer mat and sat in front of the old daoist.
”Let me guess! You are suspecting my methods of using boiled talisman water to treat patients!”
Ma Kunyuan stroked his beard. ”It's a pity... My vision is to follow the dao. These small tricks mean nothing!”
He retrieved a thin branch from a peach tree and inserted it into a jade bottle.
”Buzz!”
Following a brilliant green glow, the branch started to grow and flowers bloomed from it into beautiful peach blossoms.
Such an ability to recreate life stunned Ye Yingzi and Zhao Daniu and both of them were in a daze.
Seeing their reactions, Ma Kunyuan was elated.
”Oh, so what should we do to learn these tricks?”
Fang Yuan appeared friendly and asked.
”The cycle of life and karma means that you will need to pay with gold and silver to exchange for spiritual talismans and spiritual water... I can provide assistance to the government, but the rates will be different... Also, I am lacking in a few disciples for I am intending to start a sect in Green Phoenix Mountain!”
Ma Kunyuan stated his thoughts as though he had already prepared what to say.
”Pa! Pa!”