Part-Time Taoist Priest

Xie Lingya now has the seal of the City God's Secretary from Wang Yuji, and with a second thought, he summoned a messenger from the City God's Department of Fuyang to escort the big belly ghost away.He also said hello to Zhang San by the way.

People in Yangjian don't know Xie Lingya's identity, but it has already been spread within the City God's Department, not to mention that Xie Lingya has a heart seal, which proves that he has already contacted Wang Yuji.

Because Zhang San had dealt with Xie Lingya a few times, and he seemed to have a good relationship-he got back a lot of Ming money, and now he has a lot of face in the temple.The City God even went out of his way to comfort him, so that he doesn't have to feel uneasy after taking Xie Lingya's money, it's nothing.

Back then, when Xie Lingya recruited Yin soldiers for the first time, everyone was not active when the City God ordered people to go there. Now many people regret it. Why didn't they know that they would recommend themselves?

Of course, it's not too late to have a better attitude.

Xie Lingya drank too much, but he still remembered to take care of it and asked someone to check if he had any paper money on him.But whoever still brought money when going out, Xie Lingya said bluntly: "I'm really sorry... I owe it first, and I will get it when I come back..."

How could Mingchai disagree, "It doesn't get in the way, it doesn't get in the way, it's just a small matter."

"No, it's not easy for you to be on errands." Now, unlike before, everyone went to worship the City God. Xie Lingya asked the name and wrote it down on the phone.

Everyone watched in shame as he wrote down the money he owed the ghost, and then sent Mingchai away. According to Shang Lushen's words, Xie Lingya is so nice when he is drunk.

It's the end of the new year, ghosts and ghosts will have a good year, and lonely ghosts will also have a good year. Looking back to celebrate the festival, there are all kinds of gods, so it can be said that it is not lively.

In two days, Baoyang Temple will have to prepare for various matters during the Chinese New Year.

During the Chinese New Year, when everyone goes home, religious people like Taoist monks are the busiest time to receive believers in temples.

According to the arrangement of Baoyang Temple, there will be a New Year’s Eve blessing meeting on the [-]th of this year. The Taoist temple will be open all night, and an altar will be set up to thank the saints of the three realms and pray for the safety and happiness of the believers.

That's right, other people watch the New Year's Eve Gala at home, and their Taoist temples also have a New Year's Eve, but it's a way to celebrate the New Year's Eve.

From the beginning of the new year to the eighth day of the first lunar month, there is a ceremony to worship the Tai Sui every day.

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is the Shangyuan Festival. When the heavenly officials give blessings, of course we must find ways to meet them.

No matter what kind, Tongyi will charge 200 yuan, which is mainly used to buy offerings such as incense lamps, flowers and fruits needed for the puja, as well as letters.

The most common practice is to worship Tai Sui, which is also the god of Tai Sui. A person’s age is the same as the year of Tai Sui, which is called committing a crime against Tai Sui. In addition, there are also worshiping Tai Sui, punishing Tai Sui, and harming Tai Sui. Not only people in their birth years need to worship Tai Sui. Other zodiac signs are also possible.

The so-called Tai Sui sits on the head, there will be disasters without disasters.It's easy to go wrong in the year of Tai Sui, such as He Zun, he committed Tai Sui last year, so unlucky.Therefore, it is necessary to worship Tai Sui Xingjun to pray for peace.This year is a year of rapid development of Baoyang Temple. After the announcement of the acceptance of believers, the number of places is in short supply.

The area of ​​Baoyang Temple is too small, and only dozens or hundreds of people can be accommodated in one puja.Not to mention believers and fans who simply feel the atmosphere, just those photographers who want to take pictures can do it alone...

There are also some wealthy businessmen who came into contact with Baoyang Temple through President Gao, Tang Qi and others, and they hope to hold a special ceremony.So Xie Lingya decided to have a show every day from the first day to the eighth day.

You can pray to Tai Sui after the beginning of spring. The time for different Taoist temples to hold pujas is different, but there is a saying that the best time is on the eighth day of the lunar new year, because this day is the day when the stars descend to the lower realm. , called Shunxing to worship Tai Sui.

I have worshiped Tai Sui this year, and I have to thank Tai Sui before the beginning of spring the next year, and thank Tai Sui Xingjun for his blessing.

There can be a few more Tai Sui pujas, but there is no other way for the blessing puja. The number of participants in the prayer is limited, but there is no limit to offering incense. Xie Lingya has heard from many believers that they want to come to catch up with the first incense.

It is said that the first joss stick is more effective. Some people think that the first stick of joss stick is necessary. In fact, broadly speaking, as long as it is between twelve o'clock and one o'clock, it can be counted as the first joss stick.

Burning incense sticks has always been a Taoist habit, but over time, many Buddhist believers also feel that it makes sense that they should burn incense sticks so that Bodhisattvas can hear clearly.There are also some people who deliberately spread such a statement in order to make money.In fact, Buddhism does not pay attention to this, and Taoism does not exaggerate the burning incense.

Tang Qi held back his desire to grab the first pillar incense, and even consulted Xie Lingya: "The first pillar incense, I will definitely burn it. Teacher Xie, do you have high incense here?"

Xie Lingya sweated and said: "You have seen that our thickest incense is as thick as a little finger."

Tang Qi pondered for a moment, then asked again: "Do you think burning high incense is really useful?"

In recent years, it is popular to burn high incense, and the incense is made thicker and bigger.Xie Lingya sometimes yells that he wants to open the largest Taoist temple and burn the thickest incense, but when asked by believers, he still has to tell the truth.

"Let me tell you a story." Xie Lingya said, "Once upon a time, there was a wealthy businessman who donated a lot of money and asked the Taoist temple to open the door in the middle of the night and let him burn incense sticks. The temple master agreed. Seeing that a woman was already praying in the hall, the rich merchant questioned the viewer, and the viewer said that he did only let the rich merchants in, but there was a very pious girl who wanted to burn incense. The mother needs to be taken care of. The girl asked someone to ask the master what to do. The master said that you should burn your heart at home. So the girl walked around the house a few days ago, just like walking up the mountain road. Therefore, when the rich businessman came , the girl is already in the palace."

Xie Lingya had a good eloquence, and when he told the story, Tang Qi looked thoughtful after listening.

Now everyone advocates heart-burning incense, sincerity is good, and if you really want to burn incense, you don't have to go to Taoist temples or temples.This is also the reason for the story, Xie Lingya finished speaking and asked: "What do you think now?"

Tang Qi came back to his senses and said, "Oh, I think it's better to order a one-meter Gaoxiang."

Xie Lingya: "..."

Tang Qi cheered him up, "I can't train my soul out of my body either, so let's use a more vulgar method, thank you, Teacher Xie."

Xie Lingya was speechless, thinking about it, it fit Tang Qi's character...

……

During the New Year's Eve, Zhang Daoting and others needless to say, Hai Guanchao and Fang Zhe are both lonely, and they are also celebrating the New Year in Guanzhong. Xiaoliang and his family have a falling out, and Xie Lingya persuaded him a few times, but he still went back to celebrate the New Year with trepidation.As for Shi Changxuan, he was on vacation when he was young, and he had to go back to the provincial capital.

Before leaving, Shang Lushen was crying so hard that he couldn't care less about being shy, and said to Xie Lingya: "Yes, please send me a video..."

Xie Lingya laughed to death, and agreed wholeheartedly.

He himself had discussed it with his father, and only went back to have a New Year's Eve dinner, and then rushed back to participate in the New Year's Eve blessing ceremony.

Father Xie knew that he had already passed the initial test, and Guan Nei had recruited Taoist priests, and he was still making progress, so he was more at ease in this regard, and felt that he should be more careful at the beginning.

On New Year's Eve, Xie Lingya came home during the day. The house had been cleaned and looked brand new.In fact, he hasn't lived at home for a long time, and he mostly works part-time during the winter and summer vacations of college.However, Song Jing still cleaned his room. She is about four months pregnant now, and her stomach is already slightly pregnant and bulging.

Song Jing also knew about the recent fire in Baoyang Temple. Although Xie's father was vague, Song Jing combined the rumors and guessed that Xie Lingya probably had something special.

Now Song Jing looked at this stepson with more complicated eyes, and couldn't help asking him: "Lingya, do you know if I'm pregnant with a boy or a girl?"

Xie Lingya looked at her, "I don't know, I'm not a doctor." He felt that Song Jing wanted to find out the gender of the child, and said, "You don't favor boys over girls, do you?"

Otherwise, why do you need to know the gender of the child? Is there any idea?

"No, no," Song Jing said embarrassedly, "I just want to ask if the child is healthy, and, do you think I need to worship any god?"

Xie Lingya felt a little helpless, "If you don't believe it, there's no need to go. Just follow the doctor's advice. You should supplement your nutrition and exercise. During the Chinese New Year, there are many people and the incense burns. Actually, I don't recommend you to go. Squeeze, if you have the heart, write me the horoscope of your birthday, and I will pray for it."

Song Jing nodded again and again, and took a piece of paper to write the birthday horoscope.

Father Xie wanted to shake his head when he saw this scene.

In the evening, while watching TV and eating New Year's Eve dinner, Xie Lingya still remembered Shang Lushen's words, and sent Shi Changxuan a video, Shi Changxuan answered it quickly.

"Where is my cutie?" Xie Lingya said with a smile.

"..." Shi Changxuan knew he was calling Shang Lushen, but he was still a little unnatural, so he grabbed Shang Lushen and showed his face in front of the camera.

Shang Lushen: "Happy New Year QAQ."

Its voice was originally low, and Xie Lingya couldn't hear it when he was attached to the phone, so Shi Changxuan had no choice but to relay it.

"Happy New Year to you too, little cutie. I wish you a happy and successful future soon." After Xie Lingya finished speaking, he also put Liu Lingtong in front of him, "Let's meet you too, do you think about it?"

Liu Lingtong: "..."

It was embarrassed and whispered, "Happy New Year."

Shang Lushen: "Hmph."

Xie Lingya didn't hear the sound either, he only guessed that the two little ears should have finished speaking, so he moved Liu Lingtong away.

"Is your family eating too? Let me say hello to my uncle and aunt." Xie Lingya said that he and Shi Changxuan's parents had never met, but Shi Changxuan's father was in the Provincial Road Association, and Shi Changxuan lived in Hold the view of the sun, so it can be regarded as a godsend.

Shi Changxuan turned the camera, and Xie Lingya felt very shocked. There were Taoist priests in his house, and all of them were wearing Taoist robes. It seemed that there was a way to meet tonight.

Xie Lingya said hello to Shi Changxuan's parents, and paid their respects for a new year. He felt that they were very warm, and that his son probably didn't have many friends at ordinary times...

He was right. Shi Changxuan's parents felt very moved. During the first New Year's Eve, his son made a video call with his friends, placed orders at Baoyang Temple, and unexpectedly made such a good friend.And this friend is also very good, they know it.

Shi Changxuan didn't let his parents say a few words, so he went back to the room to talk.

Here Xie Lingya also introduced Father Xie and Song Jing, Shi Changxuan also said hello seriously, Xie Lingya felt that he was too serious, so he didn't let him say more.The two chatted casually, Xie Lingya said: "Hey, I've had some soup, see you when I come back!"

Xie Lingya put down his phone, and heard Shi Changxuan also respond: "See you later..."

After hanging up, Xie Lingya thought, I don't know if it was his illusion, why Shi Changxuan's tone was a bit reluctant.But he also really wanted Shi Changxuan, after Shi Changxuan returned home from vacation, no one would take care of him so well!

Xie Lingya continued to eat, and suddenly heard a sound, it turned out that Xie's father's chopsticks fell to the ground.

"Ouch." Father Xie said, and picked it up with a low body, "Why did it fall..."

Because of Xie Lingya, Song Jing is now a little concerned about this aspect, and said nervously: "My mother seems to have said before that it is not good to lose chopsticks during the Chinese New Year, but I forgot what it means, Lingya?"

Father Xie and Xie Lingya looked at each other. Father Xie knew about it under the influence of Wang Yuji, but he felt that Song Jing was a little surprised and overly nervous after she became pregnant, so he didn't say anything.

Seeing Father Xie's eyes, Xie Lingya said, "It's nothing, I was shocked when I landed, I was afraid of disturbing my ancestors who went home for the New Year. It's nothing, I'll burn some incense later."

Song Jing was relieved now.

Xie Lingya ate fast, took out a stack of papers from the room, and started folding ingots, he was fast, quickly folded a pile, and took some food to the door.

"We Chinese people are particular. Those who celebrate the New Year don't care about others or ghosts, so I won't beat you up." Xie Lingya said in a good voice while burning ingots, "Is it polite enough? I have a pregnant woman at home. Don’t come in casually in the future, it’s not good to collide.”

A group of lonely and wild ghosts squatted beside them, scrambling to eat, and put ingots into their bosoms.

The chopsticks fell off the table, maybe you were really careless, or it could be that the lonely ghosts who have no descendants to worship on the New Year's Eve are looking for food everywhere, and the human chopsticks are easy to use after dropping them.

Xie Lingya didn't stack too many ingots, and they disappeared soon. This group of lonely ghosts concentrated on eating, and most of them ate people's things. After taking human ingots, they would walk around his house in a sensible way.There are also one or two who look at it while eating, maybe wondering if this restaurant is a good bully, and whether they can get some more.

Xie Lingya sneered twice, went to a nearby peach tree and broke a thicker branch, cut off the leaves and placed it horizontally in the door.

Lonely ghosts can tell at a glance that this is a particular family.

Few people do this anymore, but in the past, on New Year's Eve, people would put a wooden stick at the gate, called the gate stick. Of course, after the ancestors were invited back to sacrifice, it was the lonely ghosts that were stopped.So when sending the ancestors off, remember to remove the door stick, otherwise the ancestors will not be able to get out.

Song Jing was in a daze, and thought that Xie Lingya was burning ingots for his ancestors, and when he came back, he asked, "Do you want to stack some more? I'll also stack them for you."

"It's okay, that's enough." Xie Lingya wiped his hands, "Remember to take that peach stick away on the fifth day of the lunar new year. It's not too early. I'm going back to Baoyang Temple."

When Father Xie heard that he used the word "Hui", he felt a little lost and couldn't express it, so he could only sigh and said, "It's so late, be careful."

"Understood." Xie Lingya thought about it, and touched two Lingzu amulets for Father Xie and Song Jing.

Father Xie looked at it and asked him, "Did you draw it?"

Xie Lingya nodded and saw that Song Jing had put it away properly.

Father Xie smiled helplessly. In the end, his son became a half-immortal.However, he still wore this talisman on his body.

……

Xie Lingya spent several times more money than usual to return to the urban area. It was almost ten o'clock at this time, the blessing ceremony had not yet started, and there were only a few believers present.

Xie Lingya, Zhang Daoting and others took ingots, paper money, and food, and went to the back door to give food.Ding Aima, Qin Limin and the toilet ghost called their friends to come to Baoyang Temple to celebrate the New Year.

Lonely ghosts are the most pitiful, there is no sacrifice, but fortunately, there are places like Baoyang Temple, or some kind-hearted people, who put some food and ghost money, these are very few.

Ding Aima and the others responded, and led the lonely ghosts to eat and collect money. The three of them felt honored, because they were under the supervision of Baoyang Temple, and they could be the first to eat their fill, and then help manage the lonely ghosts on the scene , don't fight.This identity, I feel high at once.

At this time, fireworks were lit up somewhere, and the joyful sounds of children could be heard in my ears. The ghosts looked up at the bright fireworks while nibbling on steamed buns, and muttered to themselves, "It's New Year's Eve..."

They are solitary ghosts with no relatives to remember, they can only eat a hard-won full meal under the alms of Taoist priests in this small corner, and grab a few ghost notes, which are also considered red envelopes.

The children who ran past holding the fireworks had happy smiles on their faces, and the ghosts who had been clamoring for ghost money just now felt more and more deserted.There is a yin and yang separation from people, and it is even more different from those ghosts and gods who enjoy sacrifices, alas...

Xie Lingya, who was leaning against the door, suddenly shouted: "The director of the community just said that fireworks and firecrackers are not allowed here. What if there is a fire? Whose children and adults don't bring any! Those who celebrate the Chinese New Year are really ignorant!"

Ghosts: "..."

The atmosphere was suddenly disturbed by Xie Lingya. Ding Aima, who always thought that being a ghost was good, was also very sad when they were infected by them. Now that he was awakened by Xie Lingya, the mood immediately faded away. Thanks to knowing Xie Lingya for a long time, Said: "Mr. Xie, can you give me some wine!"

"For the sake of Chinese New Year," Xie Lingya murmured, "Dao Ting, go get some wine."

Zhang Daoting couldn't see the ghost, only heard Xie Lingya talking, couldn't help but look around in the open space, then went to get some wine, filled a few glasses and put them on the ground.

The ghost inhaled the alcohol, and once he relieved his greed, he felt much better.

Another female ghost came up and said pitifully, "Mr. Xie, brother Xie, can you give me some lucky money?"

All the ghosts cursed in their hearts, "Damn it, you're shameless and seductive."

Xie Lingya glanced sideways at the female ghost, and said, "You didn't die early, Sui Tong is evil, and the meaning of the New Year is to suppress evil and exorcise ghosts. You mean, you want me to seal a red envelope and crush you to death?"

Female ghost: "..."

All the ghosts burst into laughter, winking at the female ghost for being uneducated.

The female ghost walked away angrily.

Xie Lingya didn't tidy up until eleven o'clock, and these lonely and wild ghosts were also full of wine and food, and left with gratitude.

When Zhang Daoting cleaned up the cup, he smelled it, and there was no smell of alcohol, just like plain water.

After entertaining the dead, they have to entertain the living.

The believers who participated in the puja had almost arrived, and Tang Qi was particularly conspicuous in the crowd. He and several of his friends were holding incense sticks that were one meter high and as thick as a child's fist.

The people next to him looked at his incense, and then at their own, there was a little black line, and they all whispered.

Tang Qi was quite proud of himself, feeling that he was in the limelight, he specially brought two bodyguards here, just to ensure that he could burn the incense later.Who made Mr. Xie refuse to open the temple door and burn incense sticks for him alone in the middle of the night like the temple master in the story.

Xie Lingya came over to say hello to Tang Qi, "Your fragrance...is really big."

Tang Qi hugged Xiang in his arms, and he had to look up, it was so rough that he could slap someone.

Tang Qi proudly said: "It's specially made to order!"

"As long as you are happy." Xie Lingya murmured.

At this time, the Dharma Assembly had already begun. Three Taoist priests made offerings to the heavens and set up an altar to pray for all the believers. The ritual instruments were rang a total of [-] times, implying the removal of [-] kinds of afflictions.

At the time of Zishi, believers light their head incense to thank the saints of the three realms for their blessings.

Tang Qi's chubby body was protected by bodyguards, and he successfully stood in the first row. He was the first to insert his one-meter-long tall incense stick into the big incense burner, and then made a wish proudly.

After finishing the matter, Tang Qicai turned around and left the hall triumphantly, "Oh, I feel much more at ease."

Xie Lingya: "...Congratulations."

He thought for a while, in fact, many people burn incense for peace of mind, especially for people like Tang Qi who go to some mountain to worship some god, as long as he is satisfied.

Others either didn't ask for the first stick of incense, and they burned the first stick of incense anyway, or they couldn't squeeze out Tang Qi, so they burned themselves.

"By the way, it's past midnight, I almost forgot, Mr. Xie, happy new year." Tang Qi said.

"Mr. Tang, Happy New Year, you will have a lot of money in the coming year." Xie Lingya also returned his blessing.

He turned his head and saw outside the gate, Ding Aima, Qin Limin, and the toilet ghost led a group of wild ghosts standing on the spot, clasped fists in their hands, shaped like yin and yang, closed their eyes and bowed, and knocked on the heaven and earth with their hearts.

Xie Lingya smiled at them, "Happy New Year to you too."

The lonely ghost also moved his lips slightly, blessing from afar.

Hearing Xie Lingya's words, Tang Qi asked in confusion, "What?"

"I said Happy New Year to everyone." Xie Lingya's smile did not change, and he wished everyone around him well.

The sound of Chinese New Year blessings resounds everywhere in the city. In the small Baoyang Temple, amidst the fragrance and smoke, Taoist priests and believers also wish each other well.Several Taoist priests and Xie Lingya took out the red paper they had prepared long ago, and wrote blessings on it to all the believers who came to attend the puja.

Some people who are celebrating New Year’s Eve and having fun in the square or pedestrian street pass here, and seeing the peaceful atmosphere inside, they can’t help but walk in to enjoy a stick of incense, fists to celebrate the New Year, and participate in this traditional religious New Year’s Eve.

Everything was fixed under the lens of those photographers who came here specially.

Although there are ghosts who can't be seen in the mirror, and partners who can't spend together hundreds of miles away, it can be regarded as a rare happy reunion.