Chapter Ten: The Theory of Cause and Effect

  It was much simpler afterwards. The female corpse and Wei Jinfeng's body were stained with the black dog blood, then cremated together, and the Three Talents Evil Formation was instantly broken.

  Three corpses were also treated with black dog blood and then buried with a talisman to suppress evil spirits.

  Then Jiang Le buried the nine pieces of blue and white jade in nine places in the courtyard, forming a nine-palace array. He then placed the statue in the middle hall of the courtyard, as the eye of the nine-palace array, gathering positive energy to protect the home.

  As for the heavenly calamity that originally existed in the house, it only needs to restore several movable objects in the house to their original positions, and the earthly calamity will instantly turn into a heavenly one. The dead air that permeates the house will be swept away.

  "Huh?"

  At this moment, in a villa tens of miles away, an old man in his fifties wearing a Taoist robe suddenly opened his eyes and looked surprised.

  "What's wrong, Master Tian?"

  Near the old man, a young man asked in doubt.

  The old man pondered for a moment before saying in a low voice: "The Three Talents Evil Array I set up at the Wei residence has been broken."

  "What?" The young man's face changed greatly, then he hastily said: "That Wei Guo Dong."

  The old man shook his head and said: "The evil array has been broken, the death energy has also been cleared. This is an encounter with a noble person. The Wei family's good fortune is deep, and they have already passed this calamity."

  "How could this be? Dammit, our family has paid too great a price to set up the evil array. How could it suddenly be broken?" The young man was flustered and then looked deeply at the old man: "Master Tian, what do we do now? The cost is too high. If Wei Guo Tong doesn't die, my family will be in danger."

  The old man stood up and said calmly, "I've been traveling the world for decades too. Some of the Taoist friends I met were just pretending to be mysterious and had no foundation in Taoism. Unexpectedly, in Qingyang City, I actually met a real master. I'll go meet him."

  "But it's the Wei family." The young man said persistently.

  The old man snorted coldly: "If this Daoist is not dealt with, the Wei family will be unable to cope with me. Wait for my news."

  The old man picked up his personal belongings and left the room.

  The young man's face changed, and he said viciously: "Damn it, this person who dares to help the Wei family, I will definitely make you die without a place to bury your body."

  "A small token of our gratitude, the Wei family is deeply thankful. Please don't decline this humble gesture."

  In the hall, Wei Guodong smiled and handed a check to Wei Fengbing.

  A 5 followed by a string of zeros, count them carefully, and it's exactly 50 million!

  Jiang Le couldn't help but feel her heart racing.

  This business is really profitable, just casually put out, and it's tens of millions in income.

  However, Jiang Le was not hesitant to refuse: "Old man, you're being polite, I'm doing this for the Wei family and Principal Zhang has already paid me, so I won't take your money."

  Good grief!

  Jiang Le's refusal left the Wei family stunned.

  There are actually people who don't want money, this is worth several million, you look like you're clearly tempted, don't be shy, hurry up.

  Wei Guodong glanced at Zhang Guixin and continued, "Little friend, you're wrong about this. You helped the Wei family, if you don't accept this money, how can we be at peace?"

  "I've said it before, Taoism emphasizes cause and effect. I've already gotten what I wanted, so I'm helping out now. What the old man is offering is no longer considered payment, so I won't take it."

  "You're such a weirdo, I offer you money and you don't even want it." Wei Jia couldn't help but speak up, with a face full of displeasure.

  Jiang Le smiled but didn't speak, however his expression gradually turned cold and indifferent.

  Wei Guodong's eyes flashed, and he nodded: "Since you insist, I won't force it. However, if you have any matters in the future, don't hesitate to inform my Wei family, we will definitely not decline."

  "I'll thank you first, old master. The time is late, I have other things to attend to, so I won't disturb you further."

  He finished speaking and stood up, looking at Zhang Guixin.

  The people of the Wei family were even more speechless.

  Wasn't our previous cooperation pleasant? How come after helping with this busy work, you've become so inhumane.

  Zhang Guixin was also speechless. What did this kid mean? Others wanted to make friends with the Wei family but didn't have the chance, yet you refused?

  Jiang Le's gaze was very determined as he looked over, clearly not wanting to stay for long.

  Zhang Guixin looked at Wei Guodong and reluctantly got up, saying: "Okay, I'll take you back."

  As soon as they left the Wei family gate, Zhang Guixin couldn't help but say: "Xiao Le, what's wrong with you? Do you know what you've missed out on? You're really disappointing me."

  "Principal, I'm doing this for the sake of our three-year relationship, so I'll help the Wei family. But as an outsider, my future isn't in this mundane world. The Wei family wants to buy me off with money and entangle me in their karma, but that's not for my own good - it's harming me."

  Zhang Guixin was stunned.

  "The Taoist emphasizes cause and effect. Once the cause is established, one must repay the effect. If I become close to the Wei family today, I will have to take action when they encounter difficulties in the future. Otherwise, I will be haunted by my conscience and my path will be unstable. But if I take action, I will create more causes and effects, and eventually, I will no longer be a pure cultivator, but will be buried in the red dust." Jiang Le's eyes were cold as he stared at Zhang Guixin.

  These words were told to Jiang Le by Mao Xiaofang, and countless examples were given. Every time he talked about cause and effect, Mao Xiaofang's tone and expression made Jiang Le's heart tremble.

  The path of cultivation is fraught with difficulties, and a single misstep can eliminate any possibility of achieving enlightenment.

  So although Jiang Le seems easy-going, once you cross his bottom line, he will turn against you.

  Zhang Guixin's face changed color.

  This student has his own outlook on life and values, his mind is already fully focused on cultivating the Tao, and he is not tainted by external things. This mentality is quite terrifying.

  If he persists in this way, he will surely set foot on a very high level of road repair in the future, and may even become an immortal.

  Thinking of this, Zhang Guixin sighed in his heart. In order not to quarrel with this student and maintain a good relationship, he would have to think thrice before acting or speaking when interacting with him in the future.

  "It was me who didn't think it through, I'll definitely avoid it in the future." Zhang Guixin's tone softened.

  Jiang Le smiled and said, "I know you're doing this for my own good, Principal. Although I'm still in the mortal world, my heart has already entered the Tao. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can come find me, but everything must be done according to my rules. Otherwise, I won't lift a finger again."

  Zhang Guixin nodded seriously, not getting angry at Jiang Le's toughness at all.

  He is too unfamiliar with the Taoist way, and Jiang Le's explanation to him is already an acceptance of him. For Jiang Le, who knows magic, his future can only be beneficial, not harmful, and he doesn't need to destroy this good relationship.

  "By the way, Principal, I might not be going back with you. I'm going into the mountains for a trip." Jiang Le said suddenly.

  Zhang Guixin was shocked: "What are you doing going into the mountain?"

  Jiang Ledao said: "My master's senior fellow apprentice said that there was once a side branch of the Taoist school in Mount Qi Yun, I want to go visit it."

  Zhang Guixin thought for a moment, then suddenly said: "I remember that there was a Taoist temple in the Qi Yun Mountains, but it seems that the temple has declined. There should be no one now."

  Jiang Le smiled lightly: "Regardless of whether there is anyone or not, I will go and take a look. Perhaps in the future, I will also settle down within the Qi Yun Shan Dao Gate."