The mountain is not high, only about 100 meters. It is located a thousand meters away from the left side of the road. There are green pines and green bamboos swaying in the wind.

The road from the official road to the foot of the mountain is paved with bluestones. A three-foot-high archway stands at the end of the road, with three large characters "Eternal Life Palace" written on it.

A stone path has been built from the foot of the mountain to the courtyard buildings on the mountain. The plants on both sides of the stone path have obviously been carefully pruned by the characters.

In the building on the mountain, there are bells, drums, tripods, furnaces, gongs, trumpets, and other ritual vessels placed in many places.

It is not a residential house. The main building is a symmetrical palace-like structure, similar to the layout of a Taoist temple.

In the largest hall in the courtyard, there is a statue of a clay figure about 10 feet high, wearing hemp clothes, holding a bamboo stick in his right hand, a bamboo slip in his left hand, and wearing a lotus crown on his head.

The clay sculpture with kind eyebrows and kind eyes slightly bows its head, as if looking down at all living beings.

Looking at the situation on the mountain from a distance, if Yunjing hadn't known that there was no such thing as the existence of gods and Buddhas in this world, the first thing he would have thought of was which gods were enshrined here.

In the buildings on the mountain, there was an endless stream of people coming to offer incense. There were businessmen, common people, scholars, and ladies. They all looked pious and went to the clay sculpture hall to kowtow to incense. They kept their heads closed when kowtowing.

Eyes pray.

Peaceful and quiet, in such an environment, it is easy to be infected by the atmosphere, and the mood can naturally return to calm. Although there are many people, it does not seem noisy, it is very harmonious, does not make people feel abrupt, and does not feel that human beings can guide it.

There, the people who maintained the continuity wore uniform blue robes, and even when they faced people in ragged clothes, they greeted them with smiles without the slightest hint of disgust.

In the words and deeds of those who maintained order, Yunjing actually felt a sense of "all beings are equal". It seemed that in their eyes, there was no distinction between high and low, rich and poor.

"The Palace of Eternal Life..." Yun Jing couldn't help but mutter in his heart. This place with an extremely strong religious atmosphere obviously didn't take long to build, no more than three years at most.

Under Yun Jing's observation, there was a clear division of labor among those who presided over the Changsheng Palace. The palace owner was obviously highly virtuous and respected, and ordinary people could not see him at all. There were deacons in each palace who were responsible for presiding over the incense offering process, and there were also young men in green clothes who were dedicated to receiving pilgrims.

Of course, there are places selling incense, candles and other items, there are also people who are responsible for recording donations from pilgrims, and there are even 'psychological counselors' who can help people to understand their mentality...

With all these things, Yun Jing thought he had seen the famous mountains and ancient temples in his previous life.

"There is actually a book of merit and deeds... Tsk." Yunjing couldn't help but marveled when he saw the booklet recording the donations. There were so many 'great benevolent people', and the number recorded on it was dozens of taels.

Donations ranging from a hundred taels to a thousand taels!

It should be noted that at present, coarse grains only cost one copper per catty, one tael of silver equals hundreds of kilograms of coarse grains, and one acre of land cannot produce hundreds of kilograms of grains. In this case, this Changsheng Palace’s method of making money is really a big deal.

What is the difference between donated money and free money?

The key point is that it was just a donation, not counting the money they made from selling incense candles and some disaster relief and safety items. Yun Jing felt that their money-making methods were a bit excessive.

I dared to charge one tael of silver for a wooden sign that said "Guarantee Peace", and the person who bought it didn't even bother to tell me the price. He was afraid that if he paid less, he wouldn't be able to guarantee peace, let alone an advanced gold, silver, and jade sign or even a dedicated person to help ward off disasters and pray for blessings.

Yun Jing summed it up and got an idea. This is the Changsheng Palace that came out of nowhere. It has a good reputation. People come in an endless stream to offer incense and pray for blessings. They all do so voluntarily. Then the Changsheng Palace earns

earned a lot

If it's just to make money, which smart person came up with the process? If there is an ulterior motive...

What exactly is this place is? It is difficult to make a conclusion for the time being. Further observation is needed.

Of course, his curiosity is not that serious. He just wants to understand that in a world without gods and Buddhas, only with the combination of high reading and extraordinary martial arts, such a prosperous place has appeared. He feels that it is unreasonable to not understand it.

"Ahead is the Palace of Eternal Life. After two days of driving, we are finally here. My granddaughter-in-law is about to give birth. With your blessing, I will definitely give birth to a boy."

"Don't worry, sister, as long as you pray sincerely, your Majesty will definitely bless you to get your wish."

"Of course I believe that Your Majesty can bless me, but I don't know if I have accumulated enough blessings."

"Your Majesty is selfless, as long as you are sincere..."

Two people passed by Yunjing. They were two elderly people. They talked and walked all the way to the Changsheng Palace.

"Great Master? Is that the name of the clay sculpture enshrined there? It seems that it has really become famous. Even country people like this know how to travel for several days to come and pray..." Yunjing looked at the Palace of Eternal Life on the mountain.

He groaned.

About half an hour later, Song Yan, who went to inquire about the news, came back.

"How was your inquiry?" Yunjing asked curiously. What he observed was only superficial, and what others said would be more specific.

Song Yan immediately replied: "Master, this place is called Qingzhu Mountain. On the mountain is a place called Changsheng Palace. We passed a small town before. Less than ten miles ahead is a county town, and a hundred miles away is Jiangzhou Prefecture.

The geographical location is probably like this, I won’t say more about it..."

The Changsheng Palace is geographically remote, but not completely remote. It is not too far away from the 'earthly world' and can be reached by people from several nearby major population centers within one day. It seems to have been specially measured.

Hearing this, Yun Jing nodded slightly and signaled Song Yan to continue.

Then Song Yan added: "According to my understanding, Qingzhu Mountain was still a barren mountain three years ago. One day, the owner of the Changsheng Palace, known as Mr. Baoshou, came here and funded the construction of the Changsheng Palace."

Mr. Baoshou, the title is quite normal, there is no such thing as a real-life Celestial Master or Dharma King. With this thought in his mind, Yunjing looked at the palace master who was known as Mr. Baoshou from afar.

He looks like a man in his fifties or sixties, with a white beard and white hair, but his skin is as healthy and rosy as a young man. He is wearing a gray moiré robe and looks like a fairy.

This person is very approachable, making it hard for anyone to feel bad about him. It's not that he has good looks, but that he has a true artistic conception. His lifespan is as long as that of an ordinary person, and is equivalent to the peak age of an ordinary person.

The true artistic conception, under the condition that the myth has not been extinct, is already the most powerful person in the world who can walk normally, and he actually goes to this barren mountain to build a place for people to burn incense and pray for blessings...

If it is just to make money, it is not necessary at all. It should be noted that in this realm, asking for money is too simple. You only need to reveal one idea. Many people are offering you money, mountains and silver. If you are not looking for money, then what are you looking for?

"At the beginning, this place was not well-known. Occasionally, some passersby passed by and communicated with Mr. Baoshou. Gradually, the reputation spread. How can I say it, it's a bit...a bit magical!"

Song Yan actually used the word "miraculous" to describe it, and the cloud scene aroused interest. How magical is it?

Having said this, Song Yan paused and continued: "Let's put it this way, young master, when people first communicated with Mr. Baoshou and were impressed by his words, maybe they were just curious, or they were seeking psychological comfort.

So I burn incense and pray here. After such people leave, I find that it is quite effective. For example, there is a heroine who is too good-looking to be flattered and finds a husband. For example, a family that has not had children for ten years is about to be wiped out.

For example, after praying for blessings, a child will come to you in old age; another example is a scholar, after praying for blessings, good luck, and he will be admitted to the imperial examination; another example is a seriously ill person, after praying for blessings, his illness will be cured inexplicably, and the list goes on!"

Is there such a thing?

Yunjing was shocked. If just burning incense and praying for blessings can do such a good thing, then why do you need to work hard? Why do you need to seek medical advice? Why don't everyone just burn incense and pray for blessings?

Suddenly Yunjing felt an aura of exaggerated propaganda coming towards his face.

After praying for efficacious results, coincidences will inevitably occur. In this way, if you promote a few typical examples, people would rather believe them. If a few coincidences appear in the future, there is no need to promote them at all. The 'facts' are before your eyes. In the current era,

The vast majority of people don't even know the cognitive level, so that's not a big deal.

As for those who say that prayers don’t work, who will care about you? It’s amazing that you are not sincere enough and you will think so.

To be honest, asking Yunjing to achieve such a level of trust in Changsheng Palace is not a matter of bragging or talking. It is because people's knowledge in this era is too shallow. There are indeed smart people, but

You know, three people can make a tiger. Once a large number of people are fooled, people have a herd mentality, and no matter how smart they are, they will be led astray.

As the saying goes, there are too many fools and not enough liars. It couldn’t be more appropriate to describe this era.

Yunjing does not rule out that Changsheng Palace has achieved its current popularity and scale through publicity and deception. In his opinion, such methods are just childish.

But again, what is that Mr. Baoshou doing? Is he just trying to make money?

Song Yan didn't know these thoughts that were passing through Yun Jing's mind, and continued: "There are so many efficacious examples. In this way, the reputation of the Changsheng Palace slowly spreads. As various efficacious things happen,

More and more people come to offer incense and pray for blessings. Especially with the help of many people who have fulfilled their wishes, in just three years, the Changsheng Palace has become so popular. From dignitaries to peddlers, people are interested in it.

It can be said that this place is very popular. I heard that the lord of the previous county is also a frequent visitor here. He often comes here to burn incense and pray for blessings. Even the state capital has many dignitaries who come here specially. We are here at an unusual time. If it is the mid-month meeting,

', this place is called a lively place”

Have they all reached this level? Gu

Yunjing thought to himself, if Mr. Baoshou had ulterior motives, the consequences would be serious. Yunjing is not sure yet whether people have been brainwashed, but some people have definitely reached that level.

And once people are brainwashed, have 'faith', and have spiritual sustenance, they will be desperate!

People in this era have never experienced the horror of brainwashing, so I'm afraid they don't take this kind of thing to heart at all. Maybe the current officials are still happy to see it happen and will regard it as a good thing...

"Then what is enshrined here is the 'Master Fu'an'. As long as you sincerely pray for blessings, it can play a role in eliminating disasters and solving problems, bringing happiness, longevity and tranquility. It is very effective. Many people believe it without doubt. There are many people who have experienced it. What kind of existence is Master Fu'an?"

I have never heard of it. I heard those people say that the Great Master Fu'an has been transcending the world for tens of thousands of years and occasionally brings blessings. Mr. Baoshou occasionally received the guidance of the Great Master Fu'an and erected a statue here to show the way to the world.

, as long as you pray sincerely, you will receive blessing gifts from the Great Master Fu'an."

Master Fu'an, is this name just a gimmick created by Mr. Baoshou?

As we all know, living people cannot become "gods", living people can only be believers and preachers of gods, so it is not surprising at all that Mr. Baoshou came up with the Yunjing of Fu'an Master.

Yunjing doesn't believe a dime about this. The highest level a person can achieve in this world is the realm of freedom. Even if he is in the realm of freedom, he only has a lifespan of a thousand years. The Great Master Fu'an tens of thousands of years ago, isn't this nonsense?

In tens of thousands of years, stones can be weathered into gravel, so how could the name of Great Master Fu'an be passed down? Then Mr. Baoshou has been given advice, why don't you go to heaven?

"By the way, there are also free distribution of books about the life and sayings of the Great Master Fu'an. If people sincerely recite the deeds and sayings of the Great Master Fu'an, they can ward off misfortunes and pray for blessings. I also went to get a few books because many people

There are people over there who specialize in reciting and explaining the reason why I am illiterate. No, that’s it. Master, please read it.”

After listening to what Song Yan said, Yunjing took the so-called life records and sayings of Master Fu'an that he had received for free and looked through them.

In this era, reading is not something that ordinary people can covet, so things like books are very expensive. The Changsheng Palace also distributes free explanation books. This investment is a bit high, but so far, the effect is remarkable.

There are five or six books in total that Song Yan brought. The top one is the life record of Master Fu'an, and the rest are quotations. These books are not thick, only more than ten pages, and at most less than thirty pages.

According to the life records of Fu'an Master, his origin is unclear. He was born tens of thousands of years ago. When he was born, there were flowers in the sky, golden lotuses blooming on the ground, and various strange phenomena. Fu'an Master was born in a poor family, and suffered all the sufferings in the world in his early years.

, he did not complain, but always had a kind heart. In summary, he had to help others even if he had not enough to eat. After such an experience, one day the Great Master Fu'an would be blessed by heaven, and all of a sudden

He has obtained countless magical powers and has been free from the world. He still has a benevolent heart and benefits the world. He is known as the Great Master Fu'an in the world. Tens of thousands of years have passed, and the Great Master Fu'an has long disappeared in the long river of history. A few years ago, Mr. Baoshou

Only now is he known to the world after encountering someone worthy of his guidance.

This seems to be a compilation, and the compilation is not very good. Scholars who make a living by writing scripts are better than this. Yun Jing sneers at this. If he were to write it, he would definitely be able to portray the great Master Fu'an.
To be continued...