【The Enchanting History of the Fox Spirit】【06】【Author: Songzhuxuan】

Chapter Six: Chun Huisheng Gets Beaten for Bringing Wine; Madam Liu Beats Husband and Searches for Son.
It is said that Chun Huisheng and Madam Liu were arguing at home, the couple bickering and bickering. Suddenly, an elderly neighbor arrived, leading Chun Fa'er. This old man had a nickname: "Duck Egg Rich Man." He was originally a servant of Chun Huisheng's grandfather, named Old Butcher Neng. Because the Chun family was a kind and honest household, Butcher Neng, since arriving, had become cunning and treacherous, stealing and embezzling to enrich himself. Gradually, he amassed a fortune, withdrew from his indentured servitude, married, and started a family. He owned two acres of meager land, enough to live comfortably. Why was he called "Duck Egg Rich Man"? Because this old man was cunning and deceitful; he would never do anything without profit, but would risk his life for something profitable. Therefore, everyone called him by this nickname.
The old man brought Chun Fa'er tonight because Chun Fa'er said that Chun's husband had been killed by a strong wind. Chun Huisheng adored his son. Wouldn't he hire people to search everywhere tomorrow? If the search succeeded, Chun Huisheng was a wealthy man, and he often asked him for loans. Wouldn't he get some benefits? The old man sent Chunfa here for three reasons: first, to plead for him; second, to deliver a message; and third, to seek a loan for personal gain. But let's not dwell on that.
Now, Tu Neng led Chunfa through the door, first bending his arms down and bending forward, standing below, not daring to speak loudly, and said in a low voice, "Sir, please don't be in such a hurry. This old servant knows that the eldest master was watching a play at the fair and was swept away by a strong wind. Chunfa is just a child, and he's so timid, trembling all over. I'm afraid you'll punish him. I hope you'll spare this old servant's face. If you want to punish him, you might as well give this old servant a few slaps instead." Chun Huisheng was full of resentment, but seeing Tu Neng's pleas, he abandoned his intention to beat Chunfa. Tu Neng tried to persuade them for a while, but the couple remained restless, and everyone dispersed. Nothing more was said that night.
The next morning, around 11:00 AM, two Taoist priests appeared, dressed in patchwork robes, wearing soft four-pronged crowns and straw sandals. One had a square face and large ears, the other a bald head and snake-like eyes; one carried a register of offerings on his back, the other held a wooden fish in his hand. They sat at the entrance of the Chun family's house, muttering something incoherently. As they solicited alms at the entrance, the wooden fish resounded loudly. Just then, the old man Tu Neng came over from next door and greeted the two Taoists, saying, "Where are you Taoists from? What are you seeking alms for? What are your Taoist names?" The two Taoists replied in unison, "We are from Suzhou. My elder brother is named Shengyi, and my junior brother is named Shengxin. We have been living in the Tianqi Temple in Suzhou for over twenty years. However, due to the passage of time, the temple buildings have collapsed, the walls have crumbled, and the gate has fallen apart. We couldn't bear to see this happen, so we have already asked over a thousand families for alms, raising a total of nine thousand taels of silver. We still need one thousand taels more to begin our work. We have heard that Chunzhai is a virtuous man throughout the ages, so we braved the wind and deer to travel to your esteemed place. May we ask your honorable name, Master?"
Tu Neng then gave his name.
The Taoist priest said, "Please inform them." Tu Neng replied, "You've come at an inopportune time. My husband was killed by a whirlwind, and I'm in a state of great distress. How could I possibly have the mind to give you alms?" Upon hearing this, the Taoist priest exclaimed, "What kind of monster is this? How wicked!" Several elderly people nearby said, "Outside Jiangxi City, more than thirty miles from the city, there is a high mountain called Qingfeng Ridge. That mountain is extremely dangerous. You ask how dangerous it is? The old bearded man has a poem to prove it: '
Tigers lie in the morning sun, leopards sleep at night; strange beasts often roam the desolate mountains.'" "
Those with bad intentions who pass through here will find it as a gift of delicious food and sweetness.
Not only are the mountains treacherous, but there are also many caves. It is unknown whether they are gods or demons, but they often appear on the mountain ridges. Sometimes they are old men with white beards, sometimes they are beautiful women, and they appear from time to time." After the old man finished speaking, the two Taoists said, "It seems that the gentleman of Chun's residence has been bewitched by a demon. That mountain master, please inform us that two Taoists who can catch demons have come to the gate." Upon hearing this, Tu Neng hurriedly went in to report. Chun Huisheng immediately invited the Taoists to sit down in the front hall.
Chun Huisheng had people quickly prepare wine and food, and after several rounds of wine, they told each other about their origins. Chun Huisheng said, "If you can rescue my son, we can be reunited. Don't even mention a thousand taels of silver in donation; donating another thousand would be easy. I wonder what skills your esteemed masters possess?" The Taoist replied, "This humble Taoist has no special skills; I merely received instruction from my late master." A poem testifies to this: "
Speaking of this humble Taoist, my martial arts are indeed exquisite;
one can cut grass into horses, another can scatter beans into soldiers, one can
massage feet and chant incantations, and another can summon rain and wind.
A hundred paces, an arrow that hits the willow branch; a thousand miles, a dragon that chases;
my supernatural powers are profound and ever-changing; I specialize in eliminating evil spirits in the mortal world."
The Taoist priest spoke of his skills, and Chun Huisheng, believing him to be genuinely skilled in martial arts, happily said, "Since Master has such abilities, my son is surely saved. When will Master depart?" The Taoist priest replied, "I will depart immediately."
After the food and drink were finished, Tu Neng said from the side, "Since the masters have made such boastful promises, don't expect to back down when things come to a head!" The Taoist priest said, "What are you saying! Without the Dragon-Catching Hand, how dare I go to the Eastern Ocean?" Having said this, he immediately changed into his Taoist robes, opened his bundle, put on a soft iron crown, a soft iron garment, and iron shoes.
What was the Taoist priest's reason for wanting these battle attire? Let's find out in the next chapter.

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