Chapter 345: Cause and Effect

Chapter 345: Cause and Effect

The mountains are quiet and secluded from the world.

Ding Yufang is the oldest and most hardworking "senior" among Anyue practitioners, and is secretly regarded as the leader by other practitioners.

He is also the person who can talk to Li Yuan the most after each sermon.

Other practitioners always say with envy:

"Senior Ding is close to the mountain god. I'm afraid his life span will increase soon. He has hope of achieving great success..."

"Senior Ding has practiced diligently and made rapid progress. In the future, he will surely be someone that the Mountain God values..."

Faced with these flatteries, Ding Yufang always waved his hands and acted modestly.

But in my heart, I am also very happy.

One night, he was summoned by Li Yuan.

Amid the envious looks of his companions, Ding Yufang just smiled faintly, said nothing, and hurried up the mountain.

Looking at Ding Yufang's back, the practitioners began to talk.

I think the mountain god probably admires Ding Yufang and wants to really pass on his skills to him.

"What a blessing..."

Several younger practitioners' eyes flashed with envy.

With immortals and gods personally guiding the path of cultivation, one will probably make rapid progress and greatly increase his Taoist skills.

If the opportunity is sufficient, there might be hope of becoming an immortal!

Ding Yufang thought so too.

He was originally from Xuzhou. He lost his wife and son in middle age and was left alone.

Feeling discouraged, he started to practice Taoism, but his talent was not outstanding and he was always mediocre.

After Xuzhou was taken over by Anyue, he came to Anyue's capital with curiosity.

He has always been hiding among the people and has never done anything wrong.

It was not until An Yue began to pay attention to the way of spiritual practice that the mountain god intended to preach and spread the Dharma.

He recommended himself and, with his sophisticated character, won this rare spot.

After going up the mountain, he practiced with the mountain god for less than a year. With the help of the rich spiritual energy on the mountain, he broke through to a new realm.

Now, if you are truly appreciated, wouldn’t you have a chance to ascend to heaven?

In his excitement, Ding Yufang had forgotten what he had done a few days ago.

In other words, it is the mentality of relying on luck that makes people deliberately avoid the issue and not want to think about it.

Wait until you reach the top of the mountain.

Ding Yufang saw Li Yuan sitting cross-legged under the old tree.

There is also the national guardian monster Biao, who looks cute but is actually extremely ferocious.

The big monster Biao was sitting next to Li Yuan. When he saw Ding Yufang coming, a fierce light flashed in his eyes.

But Li Yuan has not decided how to deal with it, and it has not said anything without authorization.

Feeling the murderous intent that flashed across Biao's eyes, Ding Yufang shuddered subconsciously.

Not to mention that he was just a mere cultivator in the microscopic realm.

Even those cultivators who are above the Yixuan realm and have extraordinary means probably wouldn't dare to provoke this giant and ferocious monster easily, right?

"I am Ding Yufang, and I pay my respects to the mountain god and Lord Biao."

Ding Yufang bowed respectfully, with a reserved expression and a humble manner.

Li Yuan sat cross-legged and slowly opened his eyes.

"I don't want to keep you in suspense."

"Give back to the owner the things that should not be taken."

His expression couldn't be described as cold, but it did seem a little indifferent.

Ding Yufang's old face froze.

He knelt down immediately.

"Master Mountain God, please spare my life!"

Cold sweat broke out on Ding Yufang's wrinkled face.

Several days had passed, and there was no movement at all. He thought that Li Yuan was just testing him casually that day!

Li Yuan looked at him with calm eyes:

"I've given you five or six days to think about it."

"But, you seem to have only luck in your heart!"

Li Yuan couldn't say that he was angry, but he was indeed very disappointed.

This is Anshan. What kind of movement can be hidden from him, the mountain god?

During the sermon, he had already openly asked and given the opportunity.

These few days also give them the opportunity to choose.

However, among the three people who accepted the gifts privately, none of them came forward to confess.

Looking at Li Yuan's disappointed eyes, Ding Yufang felt flustered and regretful.

He is so blinded by greed that how dare he do such a mess?

Now when I wake up from drinking, I feel numbness on my back.

"Master Mountain God, please calm down. Yu Fang knows his crime!"

Only then did Ding Yufang realize that after decades of practicing Taoism, he thought he had a strong mind and was not easily seduced by external things.

But it turned out to be so fragile in front of the immortal things.

"This is a jade talisman that a river god secretly gave me in order to please you."

"The river god said that if you hold this jade talisman, you can go to his riverside territory and get the elixir yourself."

"Yufang was bewildered and greedy for a moment, and brought karma upon the mountain god. He deserves death!"

Ding Yufang's mind suddenly became clear and he realized what a stupid thing he had done.

Perhaps, some unknown disaster had been brought to the originally peaceful Anshan.

He kowtowed continuously, his face full of shame.

Li Yuan looked at him sincerely admitting his mistake and frowned slightly, but did not waver easily.

"There are two people left, do you know?"

He naturally knew who the remaining two were.

However, it was giving the old man surnamed Ding one last chance to redeem himself.

Ding Yufang was stunned for a moment, and a look of surprise flashed across his old face.

"I......"

"Yufang knows who it is."

Ding Yufang admitted it without hesitation.

Just when he was about to call out the names of the remaining two people, Li Yuan waved his hand and interrupted him.

Looking at Ding Yufang's panic-stricken and confused expression, Li Yuan remained calm.

"Take those two people out of the mountain and return the things to them."

"I don't care what method you use, but this matter must end."

"Also, if you encounter any trouble outside, do not tell me the name of the mountain."

Li Yuan's voice was a little cold.

When the catastrophe was approaching, he was suddenly entangled in the cause and effect of the immortals and gods in the outside world, which really gave him a headache.

Now the power in the mountains is empty, and he is confined to Anshan. It can be said that he cannot withstand any disturbance.

It would have been fine if these practitioners who received the things had admitted it frankly before.

He, Li Yuan, is willing to accept this cause and effect.

But unfortunately, he was disappointed!

Shame and embarrassment flashed across Ding Yufang's face:

"The realms of those immortals are thousands of miles away from here..."

"I'll wait..."

These practitioners are not yet able to fly in the clouds.

If it takes time to travel thousands of miles, the two of them are fine, but he is old and I am afraid...

Li Yuan waved his hand to interrupt again, his tone somewhat serious.

"If you can get through it, you have your own destiny."

"If you can't make it, it will be your disaster."

Some things, once you have done them, you have to admit it.

While other practitioners were behaving honestly, a few of them became selfish and secretly accepted other people's valuables, which was a big taboo.

Later, he refused to admit his mistake and continued to make more mistakes.

How can it be so easy to get the things of immortals and gods?

It seemed like a generous gift to them, but in fact, it was a subtle way of making Li Yuan owe them a favor.

After all, they all listened to Li Yuan's lectures and learned Taoism, so they were considered half disciples!

Ding Yufang's old face wrinkled into a ball.

He was a mature man, and at this moment he felt remorseful and realized that he and others had made a big mistake.

Maybe it will implicate Li Yuan and Anshan.

I only regret that I was blinded by greed at that time, and was coaxed by the visiting immortals and gods, and then I accepted the "gift" in a daze!

Now he has angered the mountain god and lost all the opportunities and fortunes in the mountains.

How could an old man like him get a glimpse of the way to become an immortal?

Ding Yufang was wavering in his heart, and even for a moment he thought about escaping down the mountain and hiding from the world.

From then on, I never came to Anshan again.

But, after all, I didn't have the courage.

Watching Ding Yufang leave in a daze, Li Yuan shook his head secretly.

He originally wanted to train this old man who was sophisticated and good at the ways of the world.

Unfortunately, his faith in Taoism was temporarily shaken by desire, which caused cause and effect.

Forcing them to disregard their dignity and travel thousands of miles to return those precious "gifts" is a test of their character.

The world is vast, and the universe is vast.

Once these three people leave the mountains, they will be like fish returning to the sea, and live freely from then on.

Perhaps, he would probably think of running away and ignore the matter.

At worst, I will never go near Anshan again.

However, if someone can stick to it and come back.

It's the prodigal son returning.

By then, your Tao heart will be as strong as sacred iron, and you will be reborn.

He, Li Yuan, will teach him everything he knows just like he is training a real disciple.