Red Dust Daqian

Zhou Sen said intriguingly: "If it doesn't work through the Shen family, you can go directly to Shangguan Wuhou." Everyone was full of doubts? Zhou Sen continued: "Do you believe in the existence of immortals, gods, Buddhas, and Bodhisattvas?" Everyone looked at each other and nodded affirmatively. Zhou Sen asked: "Does Shangguan Wuhou believe it?" Everyone didn't know whether Shangguan Wuhou believed in the existence of gods, so they didn't say anything. Zhou Sen continued: "As far as I know, Shangguan Wuhou does believe it, otherwise they wouldn't ask me to catch monsters."

Everyone was getting more and more confused. Xiao Zhuyu asked, "What does this have to do with us helping Qianrou break off the engagement?" Zhou Sen said mysteriously, "The method lies in the belief in gods! It is said that there is a Guanyin Temple on the Yaohong Mountain next to it. There is a statue of Guanyin in the temple. The locals in Changnan County believe in Guanyin, right?" Mrs. Xiao and Shen Qianrou knew more about this and nodded affirmatively. Zhou Sen continued to say mysteriously, "We can ask Guanyin for help." Everyone suspected that they had heard it wrong or had hallucinations. Mrs. Xiao asked a little stutteringly, "Master Mu, can you invite Guanyin?" Shen Qianrou also asked in confusion, "Master Mu, isn't she from Taoism? Guanyin is from Buddhism!" Vanilla has been with Zhou Sen for so long, how much does Vanilla know about him? Not to mention asking Guanyin, even the dog and wolf demon is deliberately making a mystery. A little impatiently asked, "Mumu, tell me what we should do? Don't be mysterious and talk nonsense."

Zhou Sen straightened his collar and solemnly told everyone his plan.

After hearing the end, Madam Xiao felt that she had offended the Bodhisattva, and hurriedly clasped her hands together and silently chanted Amitabha, asking the Bodhisattva not to blame her. Xiao Zhuyu was so shocked that she couldn't close her mouth for a long time. Now her mouth was so wide open that a whole banana could be stuffed into it. Vanilla even scolded: "Mumu, what kind of bad idea did you come up with? You are so ridiculous. Aren't you afraid that the Bodhisattva will blame you?" Although Shen Qianrou felt that the method was outrageous, Zhou Sen was advising her after all, so she persuaded Zhou Sen: "Master Mu, I know you are really helping Qianrou, and I also know that my family immortal master is not from the same family as the Buddhist Bodhisattva, but you shouldn't act like this. It's filthy to the Bodhisattva." Zhao Tiechui was calmer at this moment. After all, Master Mu was the first to take action, and he was hanging out with Master Mu. If the Bodhisattva blamed him, his boss would naturally take the blame.

Zhou Sen said to everyone seriously: "I am not fooling around, nor am I joking with you. To help Qian Rou through the catastrophe this time, we can only ask the Bodhisattva for help. Buddhism emphasizes compassion and saving all living beings, right?" Everyone nodded and agreed. This is the Buddhist concept. Zhou Sen continued: "Have we done anything that is against the will of heaven and harms the people?" Zhao Tiechui replied: "No." Zhou Sen continued: "What we do can be said to be just, helping the weak and the needy, and doing justice. We just need to use the clay body of the Bodhisattva. I believe that the Buddhist Bodhisattva has the same ideas and views as my Taoist saints. They will not blame us for using their clay bodies. As long as what we do is chivalrous and righteous, and we have a clear conscience, there is no need to worry too much."

Zhou Sen was passionate and said, as if he was willing to sacrifice his life for justice. "I was the one who came up with this idea. I have no regrets. If the Buddhist Bodhisattva wants to blame or punish me, I will bear the responsibility. At most, if they blame me, I, a Taoist saint, will have a good talk with the Buddhist Bodhisattva." Xiangcao saw the determination in Zhou Sen's eyes and was no longer hesitant. Since it was something her Mu Mu was determined to do, she would follow him to do it, no matter if it meant climbing mountains, jumping into frying pans, or going through fire and water.

Xiangcao also said firmly: "Okay, Mumu, since you think this is the way to go, then I will accompany you to do it." Xiao Zhuyu had already promised Zhou Sen, and said: "Sister Xiangcao, since you have agreed, there is nothing for Zhuyu to hesitate about. I can do anything you want me to cooperate with!" Zhao Tiechui spit and said angrily: "Go ahead, just scare this lecherous and corrupt official." Shen Qianrou was grateful. In fact, a group of people could be said to have selflessly paid for her. What reason did she have to hesitate? She also said: "Qianrou, you are a person who is ready to die. There is still a glimmer of hope if you do this. You are willing to sacrifice for me. Qianrou is very grateful. I hope to live up to your kindness in my life. I am willing to follow the Taoist priest to do it." Madam Xiao, who had been asking the Bodhisattva for forgiveness, also opened her eyes and said: Let's all eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures these days. I will go to burn incense to the Bodhisattva and apologize to everyone.

After everything was settled, Zhou Sen arranged for Zhao Tiechui to report to the Shen Mansion and inform the Shen family that Shen Qianrou would stay in the Tianshi Mansion for a few days. The reason was that Shen Qianrou would study Taoism with Taoist Master Xiangcao and pray for blessings before marriage. Xiangcao was arranged to cut some bamboos as thick as thumbs. Xiao Zhuyu went to the ceramic factory to get some dyes and detergents for workers to clean the dyes. Zhou Sen himself went to the market and bought some beef tendons and cow bladders.

Zhou Sen used those materials to carefully polish several sets of thrusters, handed them over to Shen Qianrou, and asked her to practice the accuracy of water pumping in the courtyard every day.

A few days later, Shen Qianrou sent a letter to ask Shangguan Wuhou out. Shangguan Wuhou was invited to meet Shen Qianrou, and said with a lecherous look: "Young man, you are indeed avant-garde and thoughtful. There is indeed a man in this county who wants to marry Miss Shen..." Shangguan Wuhou, pretending to be a little embarrassed, laughed a few times, and continued: "There is indeed a man who wants to marry Miss Shen and have children." Shen Qianrou suppressed her nausea and smiled: "Qianrou has been influenced by the concept of supporting her husband and raising children since she was a child. She has always hoped to marry a man of her dreams and give birth to children for her in her old age. Since it is a destiny with Lord Shangguan, Qianrou should accept her fate. I heard that the Guanyin Temple on Yaohong Mountain is very effective. Today, I specially invited Lord Shangguan to accompany Qianrou to the Guanyin Temple to pray. I hope that after marriage, God will have mercy on me and give me and you a child." Hearing this, Shangguan Wuhou smiled in his heart, and said with a smile: "I will accompany you, I will accompany you."

Shangguan Wuhou, accompanied by Shen Qianrou, led the county government guards, and a large group of people arrived at the Guanyin Temple.

After arriving at the Guanyin Temple, Shen Qianrou asked Shangguan Wuhou, "Sir Shangguan, kneeling down to worship Guanyin and praying for a child is a matter between you and me. Only if we pray sincerely can we get what we want. Can you dismiss other irrelevant people?" Shangguan Wuhou was immersed in joy and did not have any doubts. He responded, "Of course." Then he called the guard leader to whisper a few words. Later, the guards dispersed and not only did not follow into the temple, but also blocked other people who prayed for blessings from entering.

After entering the Guanyin Hall, the county magistrate who had always been arrogant and unscrupulous in Changnan County also became respectful. Shangguan Wuhou and Shen Qianrou knelt down in front of the Guanyin statue and prayed sincerely. While Shangguan Wuhou was kneeling, Shen Qianrou took out the bamboo tube thruster that had been prepared long ago and pushed the red dye towards the face of the Guanyin statue.