The 14th Double Ninth Festival, two Taoist priests and a beggar

  Time flies like water, and in the blink of an eye it's been dozens of days.

  Juxian House has been open for more than two months, and business is now exceptionally good. Many famous figures from the jianghu often visit. These jianghu people don't care about discounted or free meals, but they attach great importance to the meaning represented by the three words "Juxian House". In ancient times, people valued their reputation. A person with kindness, filial piety, and integrity can give up power and wealth, but cannot abandon their reputation. For them, reputation is as important as life. Otherwise, Guan Yu would not have abandoned his wife and children to avenge his friend's killer, Zhuge Liang would not have dedicated himself to the poor Shu state until death, and there would be no oath of loyalty among scholars that has been passed down for centuries.

  The name of Zhū Xiàn Jū is just a word "Xiàn", who doesn't want to have the word "Xiàn" in their reputation, being called a virtuous person?

  At the same time, the title of "Ximen Xiao Guanren" had also spread throughout Qinghe County and was widely praised by many people. Ximen Qing was kind and generous, treated rivers and lakes guests with kindness and righteousness, was filial to his parents, loyal to the people, and handled matters with integrity. Although he was young, his behavior in dealing with people had won the admiration and respect of the masses, so stories about him were often spread by word of mouth. As his reputation spread, at this time, even farther away from Dongping Prefecture, people already knew what kind of person Ximen Xiao Guanren was.

  Apart from this, Ximen Qing's cultivation has also made great progress over the past two months. The Chinese medicine and acupuncture he has been taking these days have allowed him to start cultivating his innate energy in the Baihui acupoint!

  As the first strand of innate energy entered the Baihui acupoint, Ximen Qing became unstoppable. The massive absorption of innate energy had already propelled his cultivation to soar like an airplane. While others were still busy converting their acquired energy, he had already begun absorbing innate energy, and he could endure hardship, spending ten out of twelve hours every day on cultivation. With his extraordinary talent combined with his terrifying perseverance, it was easy to imagine how rapidly Ximen Qing's cultivation would increase. It was simply more formidable than taking Viagra.

  At the same time, what was growing wasn't just his cultivation, but also his physical strength, flexibility, and height and weight, all increasing at a non-human rate. At the age of ten, while others were still young kids, he already didn't lose out to fifteen or sixteen year old children in terms of height. If pulled out, he would absolutely be a top-grade young master capable of seducing little girls!

  Today, Ximen Qing took a break from his busy schedule and headed towards the Aggregation of Virtues Residence after finishing his cultivation.

  Tall and slender, with a handsome and elegant appearance, wearing a white satin long shirt, gently swaying a folding fan in his hand, he exudes an aura of grandeur. Absolutely the deadly combination of a pretty boy and a great talent. The people on the street enthusiastically greeted Ximen Qing. Some young girls even shyly stole glances at him, their eyes almost dripping with admiration.

  He's handsome, has a good character, and his family is rich, he's absolutely the ideal husband for women! So how can women not fall in love with him?!

  Ximen Qing also had a smile on his face and politely greeted the people on both sides of the street. When he arrived in front of Ju Xian Ju, he happened to see a crowd gathered at the door, seemingly discussing something, with shouts and screams constantly ringing out.

  Ximen Qing furrowed his brow and hastily walked ahead with quick steps, looking puzzled.

  Ximen Qing arrived at the edge of the crowd and peeked through the gap to see what was happening inside. At this time, an old and a young Taoist priest were taking the pulse of a fainting young beggar boy. The boy was lying on the ground, slightly pursing his lips, with a thin layer of cold sweat on his forehead. His face was waxen yellow, and his body was weak and thin. He should have been fifteen or sixteen years old, but due to poverty, he had become emaciated, thinner than Ximen Qing, who was only ten years old.

  At the same time, on the stone steps in front of Ju Xian Ju's gate, another shop assistant was standing. He saw him with his hands on his hips, coldly watching the two Taoist priests and the unconscious young man on the ground, saying in a cold voice: "This Ju Xian Ju is a place to entertain virtuous scholars, what are you two nameless Taoist priests doing here? And this beggar, humph, actually thinking of entering to eat and drink for free, do you think our Ju Xian Ju is a place where people can freeload?"

  As soon as he finished speaking, the people around him became angry and scolded him. An old man pointed at the young servant and cursed: "You rascal! You've lost all face for Master Ximen! Wang Si, you're a good-for-nothing! Master treated you so well, but you don't appreciate it at all. Instead, you blacken his name. It's a shame! You almost got beaten to death by the gamblers, and Master saved your life. Then he let you work as a servant in Juxianju to make a living. Juxianju is Master's charitable act, not just for hosting these two Taoist priests and the beggar boy. Even if many more came, Master would still welcome them warmly. You...you...are truly despicable!"

  "That's right, a good place like Juxianju is ruined by you. If the young master finds out, see how he'll spare you!"

  As the people around him began to scold, Wang Si became somewhat worried. These days of being a small servant at Juxianju had made him quite proud, and he could hold his head high when seeing old friends. Today, a great hero came to Juxianju, and Wang Si was overjoyed, thinking he would personally receive the guest. But suddenly, a little beggar blocked his way, and upon seeing the beggar's shameless attempt to enter for food, Wang Si became enraged. "There's a great hero waiting for me to attend to, how can I attend to you, a mere beggar?" So Wang Si felt annoyed and kicked the beggar with one foot. Unexpectedly, after kicking him, the little scoundrel directly fainted. Before Wang Si could react, two Taoist priests arrived, also criticizing him.

  Wang Si was originally a rascal, how could he tolerate others blaming himself? That's why there is this conflict.

  Although he was worried in his heart, Wang Si still said stubbornly: "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

  "Bastard!" Suddenly, Ximen Qing's voice burst out loudly, and he cursed with a scowl on his face from the outer edge of the crowd.

  Everyone hastily turned their heads towards Ximen Qing and then gave way to let Ximen Qing walk in.

  Ximen Qing glared at Wang Si for a moment, then hastily walked forward and squatted down to support the unconscious little beggar, asking the old Taoist priest: "Reverend, what's going on with this young brother?"

  In his previous life, Ximen Qing was also a beggar when he was very young and lived in hunger every day. If no one had taken care of him, Ximen Qing would have died long ago. Therefore, for the poor and humble people, Ximen Qing has always had a sympathetic heart.

  The old Taoist secretly shook his head, sighed and said: "This little brother's pulse is weak, seemingly non-existent. Originally, he was starving to the point of injuring all five internal organs, and after being kicked by that little scoundrel, it's even more severe with injuries piling up on top of each other. The situation is urgent and requires immediate rescue. I'm not proficient in medical skills, so..."

  Ximen Qing said: "The Taoist priest is seriously ill, if it weren't for your care, I, Ximen Qing, would have committed a great sin! Uncle Li, please trouble yourself to invite the doctor to come!"

  A big man in black clothes nodded and hurried away.

  Ximen Qing then had several young servants carry the unconscious youth into the Aggregation of Virtues, and invited the old Daoist and the young Daoist: "Both gentlemen, a meal has been prepared inside the Aggregation of Virtues. Please come in and join us! You must not decline, or you will feel guilty afterwards!"

  The old Taoist chuckled and stroked his beard, saying: "Since the young friend is so enthusiastic, then the old Taoist and his beloved disciple will grant your wish!"

  At this time, Ximen Qing looked at Wang Si again.

  Ximen Qing's face suddenly changed, and he shouted loudly: "Wang Si, I treated you with kindness, but you didn't know how to repent and still looked down on others! My聚贤居 is a place to entertain virtuous scholars, and virtuous scholars do not distinguish between appearance and occupation, nor do they distinguish between current status and position. These two Taoist priests can lend a helping hand to that young brother, which is a righteous act, and my聚贤居 should treat them with respect. And you? Not only did you have no manners, but you also hurt people and made sarcastic remarks! Moreover, when your elders and relatives reprimanded you, you didn't listen, this is simply unreasonable! Go find Uncle Qian and take three months' salary to leave. My聚贤居 is too small to accommodate a great god like you!"

  Wang Si's face turned pale, and he hastily knelt down, saying: "Young master, young master, Wang Si dares not, please don't dismiss me!"

  Ximen Qing waved his hand and said, "Take two more months' salary, you really don't fit in here. The small amount of money is enough for you to start some small business, just hope you won't gamble again!"

  Seeing Ximen Qing's determination, Wang Si moved his lips and let out a deep sigh. He bowed deeply to Ximen Qing and then stood up and walked away towards the crowd outside.

  Ximen Qing has already done his utmost in benevolence and righteousness; it is Wang Si himself who did not strive for it, so he cannot blame Ximen Qing.

  Ximen Qing then said to the crowd: "Uncles and elders, Wang Si's affair is not right, it's my fault, please forgive me!"

  Ximen Qing bowed again.

  The people around were shocked, and then they all said: "Young master, this is not your fault. You have already done your best to be kind and righteous. Wang Si doesn't treasure it himself, how can you blame yourself?"

  PS: Collect and support are needed. I guess it will be A-share in a few days, hehe...