Hong Kong variety show: Beauty and Bones

Chapter 464 Flying Descent and Soul-Hooking 2

In Gantian Town, there is a place called Guangming Newspaper Office, and the owner of this newspaper office is Shu Ning, who has returned from abroad.

Shu Ning has always been skeptical of Taoist magic in China. She believes that those so-called magic tricks are nothing but deceptive tricks, a means for charlatans to fool the common people and swindle money.

One day, Shu Ning openly mocked Fuxi Hall by name in the newspaper and urged everyone not to believe them.

This behavior aroused dissatisfaction among the people of Fuxi Hall, especially Achu, who was very angry about Shu Ning's remarks and decided to confront Shu Ning.

However, when Achu bumped into Shu Ning on the street, his thoughts changed.

It turned out that Shu Ning was popularizing scientific knowledge among the villagers. Her words were sharp and well-organized, which made A Chu look at her with new respect.

More importantly, Shu Ning was completely different from the other women in Gantian Town. She had a neat short haircut, striking and bright features, spoke and acted decisively and energetically, and even her clothes were very fashionable.

For Achu, who grew up in a small town, this was the first time he had ever seen a woman like this, and he naturally fell in love at first sight.

However, when Shu Ning met A Chu and learned that he was from the Fuxi Hall, she showed obvious disdain.

Achu was furious at Shu Ning's disdain and decided to let Shu Ning see a real zombie to prove that the magic of Fuxi Hall was not a lie.

As the senior disciple, Xiao Hai's Taoist skills were slightly higher than A Chu's. After discussing it, the two found a corpse in the mortuary and used magic to turn it into a zombie, which caused Shu Ning to panic.

Although Shu Ning was terrified, she quickly calmed down and concluded that this was a trick played by A Chu and the others, a fake zombie controlled by a mechanism.

Seeing that she was still being stubborn, Achu decided to have the zombies chase after Shu Ning, hoping to completely convince her.

Just as the zombie was about to pounce on Shu Ning, A Chu jumped out and subdued it. Shu Ning took out her camera and took pictures, saying that she wanted to broaden the horizons of others as well.

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The newspaper prominently featured a photo of Ah Chu subduing a zombie. Mao Xiaofang happened to see this newspaper and was immediately furious!

How could he not know whether there are zombies in Gantian Town or not?

This is obviously a zombie conjured up by Ah Chu using sorcery; she just wants to show off!

To dare to use magic so recklessly is simply unforgivable and deserves severe punishment!

Enraged, Mao Xiaofang ordered Achu to kneel before the statue of the patriarch immediately and questioned him sternly why he had done such an absurd thing!

Faced with his master's questioning, Achu felt a little scared, but he did not think he had done anything wrong.

He slowly lowered his head and said softly, "Master, your disciple knows he was wrong!"

However, deep down, Achu did not think she had done anything wrong.

He did this entirely for the sake of Fuxi Hall's reputation!

At this moment, Xiao Hai, who was standing nearby, immediately knelt down in front of the ancestral master's statue and said sincerely, "Master, I was also wrong. It was my magic that turned that corpse into a zombie!"

Xiao Hai continued, “Master, A Chu did this for the sake of our Taoist temple! That woman talks nonsense all day long, saying that our Fuxi Temple is full of swindlers, that we specialize in deceiving gods and ghosts and cheating people, and that we are all charlatans! A Chu was so angry that he came up with this idea to shut her up! Master, if you are going to punish someone, please punish me too!”

After listening to their words, Mao Xiaofang slowly shook his head, a look of disappointment on his face. He sighed and said earnestly, "When you first entered the sect, I already told you that the most crucial thing for those who study the Tao is to be pure of heart and free from desires and wants!"

He paused, then continued, "Even if we occasionally use Taoist magic, it's only because evil spirits and heretics are rampant and harming humanity, and we are forced to take action!"

Mao Xiaofang raised his voice slightly, "As for whether the world believes us, what does that have to do with us?"

His tone grew increasingly stern, "We don't need to pay attention to these things, and we won't care!"

Hearing his master's reprimand, A-Chu felt increasingly terrified. His body trembled uncontrollably, cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and he stammered, "Master, I...I was wrong! Please...please forgive me! Master, please give me another chance!"

Watching from the side, Xiao Hai couldn't help but feel worried for A Chu. He quickly chimed in, "Yes, Master, A Chu already knows he was wrong!"

However, Mao Xiaofang was not appeased by their pleas. His face remained gloomy, his hands behind his back, and he suddenly said, "Achu, our sect has three precepts. Memorize them for me!"

Achu had a bad feeling, but she forced herself to recite, "First, one must not betray trust, disloyalty, or betray one's master and ancestors!"

"Secondly, one must guard against evil intentions and use magic to harm others!"

"Three prohibitions: Avoid misusing Taoist arts and disturbing the people's peace!"

"And the last sentence?" Mao Xiaofang asked coldly.

"Those who disobey will be expelled from the sect!" A-Chu's face turned pale. He couldn't believe that his master was going to expel him from Fuxi Hall.

"Which precept did you break?" Mao Xiaofang asked.

Achu dared not refuse to answer, her lips trembling as she replied, "The last one, misusing Taoist magic and disturbing the people's peace! Master, I will never dare to do it again, please forgive me this time! Don't kick me out, Master!"

Ah Chu had guessed the answer in her heart, and knelt down to beg.

Mao Xiaofang was heartbroken, but he had to make a decision: "Since you knew the truth and still knowingly committed the crime, your crime should be punished even more severely!"

"Achu, after you leave, remember to be a good person!"

"Master, no, Master, I don't want to leave!" A-Chu hugged Mao Xiaofang's leg tightly, crying like a baby, snot and tears mixed together and sliding down her cheeks.

His master and fellow disciples were the closest people to him in the world. They were like family to him, giving him warmth and care.

Now, his master wants him to leave, which makes him feel extremely fearful and helpless.

Looking at Achu's pained expression, Mao Xiaofang couldn't help but sigh.

He knew that once a mistake was made, one had to bear the corresponding consequences, and no matter how reluctant he was, he could not tolerate or condone it.

Just as the three of them were immersed in this miserable atmosphere, footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.

Immediately afterwards, several figures walked in.

The newcomers were Lei Gang and A Xiu, along with Ren Yinyin and Shi Shaojian.

They didn't originally intend to interfere in Mao Xiaofang's discipline of his disciples, but Achu's heart-wrenching cries were so loud that they alerted them.

"Junior brother, why are you so angry?" Lei Gang, supported by Lei Xiu, slowly walked towards Mao Xiaofang and asked with concern.

When Mao Xiaofang saw Lei Gang and the others, a look of embarrassment and guilt appeared on his face. He quickly said, "Senior brother, I'm so sorry to have disturbed you. It's all my fault for failing to teach this child properly, which is why he made such a big mistake."

Lei Gang slowly walked a few steps with his hands behind his back, his voice low and suppressed, as if carrying endless pain and memories.

“The sect rules were set by our master, so we must naturally follow them. But Ah Chu’s mistake doesn’t warrant such a serious punishment!”

"Back then, I was expelled from my sect by my father and ridiculed by my fellow practitioners. I was all alone and helpless. It's already a miracle that I didn't go astray!"