Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 1592: Daoist Temple

The next day, Qi Wen got up and bid farewell to the couple.

"Thank you, uncle and aunt, for taking me in."

"No need to be polite, everyone may encounter difficult times."

At their age, they could see this woman was not accustomed to their food, so before she left, they gave her several pieces of sweet potatoes.

Qi Wen really couldn’t refuse and accepted them.

After she left, she looked at the distant Dashan and decided to hunt some wild game to repay the elderly couple.

Going up the mountain was really not a problem for her.

When she saw the Wild Boar, she decided on it.

"My mom used to hunt wild boars before." Qi Wen recalled her mother’s words. She felt her family and wild boars were quite connected.

Thinking of this, Qi Wen laughed. It was just a moment, and the wild boar was already in hand.

She knew that if she brazenly gave the boar to the elderly couple, it might cause them trouble.

So she tried her best to avoid people but still let the villagers catch sight of her.

Dragging the wild boar into the elderly couple’s courtyard.

"What is this?"

"Auntie, I’m giving this to you. You can handle it however you like. Thank you for taking me in."

"No, no need."

"Please don’t be polite, the villagers saw it on the road just now."

Qi Wen couldn’t stand this kind of refusal, so she left the wild boar and departed.

"Qi Wen, do you think they can keep the wild boar?"

"They should be able to, but there will certainly be others who want to take advantage of it, as wealth tempts the heart."

She entered the city again at night, which was bustling.

"Do you think it’s necessary for me to do this?"

"Master, isn’t entering the world supposed to be like this?"

"Ku Xingzeng. By the way, Gu Ersheng, why aren’t there any monks here?"

"Even back then, there were none here, as for why, I don’t know."

"Master, there’s a Daoist temple here!"

"Alright, let’s go check out the Daoist temple."

Qi Wen knocked on the door, and a Xiao Tung came to open it.

"May I stay here overnight?"

"Kind soul, I’m very sorry. Our temple does not accommodate women guests at night."

Qi Wen already knew the situation inside. Since she couldn’t stay, she’d come again tomorrow to see if this Mortal World’s Daoist temple was the same as those she had seen before, and how the practices differed.

"Please wait, Daoist friend."

Qi Wen then saw a white-bearded old Taoist emerge, just as she imagined.

"Venerable, please come in."

This was a cultivator at the third layer of Foundation Establishment. She hadn’t expected such a high cultivation level here.

Qi Wen was not shy and followed him into the Daoist Temple.

"Venerable, why have you come to Four-direction City? Is there anything I can help with?"

"Did you cultivate to the third layer of Foundation Establishment here?"

He shook his head. "No, I’m an Outer Disciple of the Xuantian Sect. Because my qualifications are average, I had little intention to cultivate in the sect, so after Foundation Establishment, I came to the Mortal World to spread the Taoist Skill."

Qi Wen nodded. So he was a cultivator of Xuantian Sect, just like family.

"Venerable, you are also a disciple of the Xuantian Sect?"

"Yes, I am also from the Xuantian Sect. You’ve stayed here for years; have you never thought of returning?"

"Venerable, I’ve already grown used to preaching here."

"Hmm, well done. I’m just visiting the Mortal World and have no need of your help."

The venerable was too polite, anything required could be commanded.

"I’ll stay here for a few days, to experience the preaching here."

Actually, Qi Wen rarely attended lectures, even in Xuantian Sect.

The temple master arranged accommodation for Qi Wen.

"Master, are you going to listen to the preaching?"

"Just to experience it. This disciple is quite good."

The Daoist Temple had over a hundred Taoists, and the incense offerings were quite prosperous.

Watching the morning class atmosphere was pretty good.

Qi Wen transmitted sound to tell him not to reveal her identity, as she sat aside listening.

These young Taoists actually didn’t have Spirit Root, just ordinary people. They were curious about why a female good soul was in the temple?

Qi Wen felt this disciple’s teaching was quite good; promoting Xuantian Sect’s tradition was really excellent. It was also a continuation of Xuantian Sect’s spirit.

After the morning class, disciples continued their various studies. Although unable to cultivate, they could still practice martial arts.

This was also good, at least it could strengthen the body.

Qi Wen was quite satisfied with this disciple. "I observe your Spiritual Power is abundant. You could still advance, why not return to the Cultivation World?"

"Venerable, I’m tired of the fighting in the Cultivation World. I have no intention for Feather Transformation Ascension. I’m quite content as it is."

Qi Wen didn’t say anything. It was his own decision.

She visited the Scripture Pavilion, felt the books there were alright, the disciple adhered to rules, and there were no cultivation techniques from Xuantian Sect. This was commendable.

"Master, why do you think this person cultivates?"

"Maybe he initially had the idea of Ascension. But later on, he saw clearly and changed his decision.

Indeed, he is a clear-minded person, and seems indifferent to worldly struggles."

"Hmm. Indeed, in the Mortal World, becoming a dominant figure is entirely possible."

Qi Wen thought the same, without the idea of Ascension, considerations would be fewer. As for any Karma in the Mortal World, it didn’t matter much.

Qi Wen stayed at the Daoist Temple for a few days, experiencing the life there, and felt it was a rare peaceful place.

On this day, she tossed a Storage Bag to the temple master. "I am leaving. You are quite good; you can certainly return to Xuantian Sect if you wish."

"Thank you, venerable." Nothing more was said.

Qi Wen left there and bought a carriage in the city. She had driven a donkey cart before; driving a horse carriage wasn’t a problem.

Driving alone was quite interesting.

"Master, where do you want to go?"

"I don’t know. Didn’t the Great Immortal say I should come here? Eventually, whatever encounters await will unfold slowly."

On this day, while passing a mountain road, she was stopped. Looking at these bandits, she really wanted to tell them to find something better to do than this.

"Hand over all your money and the carriage."

"Boss, why not take her to the mountain as well? We’ll have someone to cook."

"That’s a good idea, there’s no woman on the mountain."

Qi Wen didn’t mind being robbed, but she hated men trying to take advantage of women.

She had learned martial arts before, even without using Spiritual Power, these few were no match.

Several were knocked down, lying on the ground groaning. Qi Wen thought if it weren’t for the difference between Immortal and mortal, she’d make them not see the next day’s sun.

No need to sully her hands for these few. After tying them up, she threw them into the carriage to deliver them to the government, a service to the people.

"Spare us, this is our first time doing bad."

We just provide for ourselves up the mountain."

Qi Wen frowned, seeing they lacked the viciousness of true bandits.

She stopped.

"Heroic lady, we swear by heaven, we’ve never done anything heinous. Truly, we are honest people."