0p0 Chapter 513 The Great Demon God 9
Chapter 513 The Great Demon God 9
Sure enough, what A-Chu said next confirmed Mao Xiaofang's guess.
"I wonder if joining the cult would change my personality?" A-Chu murmured to himself, his gaze shifting, seemingly unable to meet Mao Xiaofang's eyes.
Upon hearing this, Mao Xiaofang's face showed an expression of disbelief.
"You want to join the Divine Cult?" Mao Xiaofang's voice rose slightly, revealing a hint of surprise and confusion. "Achu, you're a Taoist, how can you have the idea of switching sects?"
His expression turned serious, and his tone became solemn. "Taoism emphasizes loyalty to one's beliefs. Since you have chosen this path, you should walk it firmly instead of easily changing your faith."
Just then, Xiao Hai waited in the kitchen for a long time, but Ren Yinyin and A Xiu didn't bring over the bowls and chopsticks, so he decided to come and see what was going on.
When he walked into the hall and heard Ah Chu say that she wanted to join the cult, he was immediately shocked and tried to stop her.
However, Ren Yinyin reached out and pulled him back, signaling him to calm down.
Ren Yinyin understood that her uncle held a position in Achu's heart like that of a father. If Achu couldn't even listen to her uncle's words, then no matter how much others tried to persuade her, it would probably be to no avail.
Mao Xiaofang continued, "Moreover, the Divine Cult is shrouded in mystery, making it difficult for people to understand their true nature." His brows furrowed slightly, as if he were filled with doubt about the Divine Cult.
Achu was not convinced by Mao Xiaofang's words. Instead, she retorted, "But Da Sanyuan really did become better after joining the Divine Sect! What's the problem then?"
"I want to ask you, what is the Way!" Mao Xiaofang stared at A Chu in front of him, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
He knew the other person's mind was made up, but he still couldn't help wanting to keep him.
Achu answered without hesitation: "The interplay of Yin and Yang constitutes the Dao!"
Mao Xiaofang nodded slightly in agreement.
His expression grew increasingly serious as he continued, "Yin and Yang are like the Tai Chi symbol, with black and white, opposing yet interdependent. They restrain each other, and only in this way can balance be achieved."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "It's just like being a person; everyone has both good and evil sides. Good and evil are not absolute, but relative. Only by finding a balance between good and evil can one become a complete person."
Mao Xiaofang's tone became more and more earnest. He said earnestly, "Only a person who can control his own heart and let it be controlled at will can be considered a true person."
However, A-Chu looked somewhat bewildered, as if she did not fully understand what Mao Xiaofang had said.
Seeing this, Mao Xiaofang felt a surge of disappointment, but he did not give up and continued to explain:
"If a person's evil thoughts are all sucked away, then he loses his balance. Just as water that is too clear has no fish, a person who is too tense will lose his wisdom. I am telling you this so that you can understand this principle."
Mao Xiaofang said a lot, but A Chu's expression was still somewhat confused.
Finally, Mao Xiaofang sighed helplessly. He knew that some things couldn't be understood through words alone.
Achu wasn't unaware of his master's good intentions; it's just that he genuinely had no interest in Taoist arts and couldn't bring himself to study them.
"Master, what do you think of my talent for Taoist arts?" A-Chu asked Mao Xiaofang earnestly.
Mao Xiaofang did not answer. Everyone knows what kind of aptitude A Chu has!
"In terms of diligence, I can't compare to my senior brother; in terms of intelligence, I can't compare to Ah Xiu, let alone my senior sister! If I had the same talent as my senior sister, I wouldn't have messed up even a small matter like feng shui!" Ah Chu smiled self-deprecatingly.
Didn't he know that everyone looked down on him? But what could he do? He just couldn't get into Taoist arts!
"The fact that you can say these things proves that you see things quite clearly!" Mao Xiaofang nodded. A Chu has been learning for quite some time, but his progress is slow. He also lacks perseverance, and outsiders can't help him.
Learning is something you have to do on your own!
You either need to study hard, be clever and quick-witted, or have both!
Only in this way can we achieve results!
"It seems your connection with Fuxi Hall has come to an end!" Mao Xiaofang said slowly, his back to Achu. "Since you've made your choice, I won't force you. I hope you can find a suitable path to take!"
"Master, please don't!" Xiao Hai couldn't hold back any longer and rushed up to plead with Mao Xiaofang.
"Master, my junior brother is young and immature, please give him a chance!"
As Xiao Hai spoke, he tugged at A Chu, "Quickly apologize to Master and say that you said something wrong, hurry up and say it!"
Achumu remained silent, her body swaying as she was being pulled, without uttering a sound.
Ah Xiu also pleaded, "Master, you know that Second Senior Brother is always outspoken! He didn't mean it, please don't send him away!"
Ren Yinyin frowned. "Achu, do you understand what you're doing? You need to think this through. You're not young anymore; you can't just make decisions on a whim! You have to take responsibility for your life!"
Achu bit her lip, her eyes slightly reddening. "Senior sister, I've thought it through. I've been in the Fuxi Hall for so long, but I haven't made any progress. I don't want to continue living like this. Joining the Divine Sect might be my chance to change things."
"Junior brother, please don't go!" Xiao Hai grabbed A Chu. "After all these years, have you forgotten how Master taught and cared for us?"
Xiao Hai didn't understand. Fuxi Hall was his home, and his master was his family. He would never abandon his master or Fuxi Hall!
He originally thought Ah Chu was the same, but now it seems he was wrong!
"You just left like that? Don't you have any conscience?" Xiao Hai glared at A Chu with disappointment and anger.
"Senior brother, don't say that!" A-Chu was also upset. "I joined the cult just to change myself, to mature a bit, and to stop being so playful!"
And don't always disappoint people!
Mao Xiaofang turned around, looked at Achu with complicated eyes, and said, "Since you have made up your mind, I will not keep you any longer. But you must remember to stick to your principles no matter what."
Achu nodded emphatically, "Master, I will."
When Xiao Hai and A Xiu couldn't persuade them, they could only silently shed tears.
Ren Yinyin stepped forward and patted Achu on the shoulder, "Since you've made your choice, be brave and keep going. If you encounter difficulties, remember to come back. We will always be your family."
Achu looked at Ren Yinyin gratefully, "Senior sister, I'll remember that."
Afterwards, Achu packed her bags and, amidst the complex gazes of the crowd, resolutely stepped out of the Fuxi Hall and headed towards the direction of the Divine Sect.
After Achu left, everyone in Fuxi Hall was depressed and no one spoke.
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Because Wangcai absorbed the villagers' evil thoughts, everyone lived in harmony, and fights, theft, and other petty crimes disappeared in Gantian Town!
Shu Ning thought Gantian Town was excellent, so she wrote an article and sent it to the provincial capital.
The response was unexpectedly positive, and Gantian Town was named a "Model Town" by the authorities!
Wangcai was also named a "promising youth"!
Director Song personally presented Wangcai with an award certificate in the ancestral hall, and Shu Ning took photos for everyone.
The cult regularly solicits donations from villagers, and everyone is very enthusiastic.
Therefore, the cult, which is never short of money, attracted the Black Rose!