The Dao dies but I live on, the spiritual energy dries up but I remain evergreen

Chapter 729: Nan Lao Fo’s followers, Buddhism, or evil ways?

Wang Baobao's legs became sore after walking a few steps, and he had no place to vent his resentment. He was born wealthy and was loved by the elders in the clan. He had never suffered any grievances since he was a child. Whenever there were happy events, major events, and festivals in the clan, he would carefully prepare some small gifts made by himself to please the elders at home. No matter how reckless he was outside, no matter how much trouble he caused, he was not afraid at all.

The birthday of the elder of the clan was approaching recently, so Wang Baobao took the four servants of Fulu Shouxi, the guards of the Wang family, and a few beauties from the brothel to go out of the city to play, and picked some exotic fruits to please the elders. However, after leaving the city, because of his greed for fun, he walked deeper and deeper and gradually got lost.

At this moment, the sedan chair broke and they had to walk on the ground. Wang Baobao, who had never suffered before, cried and wailed, speaking vicious words. He put all the blame on the four servants, Fu, Lu, Shou and Xi.

Li Changxiao couldn't stand it and helped out, but before Wang Baobao could refute, Fulu Shouxi scolded him first, saying that he dared to be disrespectful to the young master. Wang Baobao's scolding was followed by the five masters and servants, who criticized Li Changxiao verbally and verbally, and cursed him for his white clothes, like a lonely ghost, and that he was born to suffer.

Li Changxiao was in a difficult position. But he was not angry. He smiled and walked ahead. It was late at night, and Wang Baobao and his party had no choice but to stop and rest. But Li Changxiao did not stop. He disappeared into the night little by little and never appeared again.

The next morning, Wang Baobao walked along the road. After walking for about half an hour, he arrived at the village. Outside the village, there was a stone tablet with the three characters "Washe Village" written on it. Wang Baobao saw the words on the stone tablet and sneered, feeling disdainful. He felt that the name of the village was really vulgar. He didn't know that this showed his shallow knowledge. He only knew that the name of the village was simple, but he didn't see the three characters "Washe Village". The writing was vigorous and the meaning was majestic. Few people in the world can match it.

However, the four servants, Fulu, Shouxi, stared at the stone tablet for a long time. Although they could not figure out what it was, they were willing to take a closer look. As soon as the five of them arrived at the village entrance, they saw a kind old man walking towards them. He was smiling and amiable, which immediately made people feel good about him.

The old man was the village chief, named Dugu Lou, who had lived at the head of the village for a long time. Therefore, he would always be the first to know when outsiders entered the village. Dugu Lou saw the five people coming, and he came over with a cane to shake hands with each of them.

The servant Gou Fu was closest to Dugu Lou, so Dugu Lou shook hands with Gou Fu first, followed by Gou Lu, Gou Shou, Wang Bao Bao, and finally Gou Xi. Because the handshake was too fast, the five servants had no time to react, and when they came to their senses, Fu Lu, Shou, and Xi were all sweating with fear.

Dugu Lou shook hands with the servants first, and then with Wang Baobao. Wasn't he treating the five people as equals? And servants are servants, how can they have the same status as their masters? ... The four servants trembled all over when they thought of this, and then looked at Wang Baobao's face, which was indeed extremely gloomy, staring at Fu Lu Shou Xi.

The four of them felt a jolt in their hearts, knowing that their lives were about to end. Yesterday, the man in white helped to talk, and the four of them talked back, not because they really thought the man in white was wrong. It was just that if they didn't talk back, the young master would hold a grudge against them, and they would be beaten to death when they returned.

Although Wang Baobao was extremely well-behaved in the eyes of the elders, he was an evil monster in the eyes of the servants. The four of them stood there, at a loss as to what to do. They could only try their best to treat Wang Baobao well and try to make amends.

However, Wang Baobao held a grudge and thought to himself, "You four lackeys, I'm going to kill you when I get back." His face was cold and he was also very displeased with Dugu Lou, and he didn't even bother to say a word to them.

Dugu Lou invited several people into the village for a reception. Wang Baobao sneered and was unwilling to enter the village, so he asked Fulu Shouxi to camp nearby.

Fu Lu Shou Xi did as he was told, trying their best to please their master, but what they didn't know was that Wang Baobao had already sentenced them to death in his heart. Their efforts to please him were in vain. Dugu Lou saw this and just murmured with a smile, "Young man, you have failed to see through the truth of the world." Then he returned to the village with a smile.

In the evening, a bonfire was lit in the village and a dinner was held. The village, which was not small, was actually quite lively and joyful. The aroma of barbecue and fine wine wafted in the air.

Fu Lu Shou Xi and Wang Bao Bao at the entrance of the village all swallowed their saliva. Gou Fu said, "Young Master, why don't we go in and ask for a mountain road so that we can get out." Wang Bao Bao was indeed greedy, but the young master was angry and couldn't let it go. If someone else had advised him, it would be fine, but the person who spoke was the servant he despised the most, how could he listen to his advice? He was full of complaints in his heart, and he put all the complaints on the four servants, waiting to return to the palace to deal with them.

A day passed like this. The five people had finished their dry food, and their stomachs were empty and hungry. Seeing the lively and joyful dinner in the village, Fu Lu Shou Xi wanted to go into the village to drink wine and eat delicious food. But because of the master, he couldn't say it.

Wang Baobao's resentment grew. He thought that even if he did not go to find a way out, the elders in his family would definitely send people into the mountains to look for him. By the time the day came, they would find him and take him back. But he never thought that it would take forever.

Fortunately, after the dinner, the village chief Dugu Lou brought five dishes, one for each person, including vegetables, wine, fruit, and meat. Although the variety was complete and rich, the portion was not much, just enough for everyone to eat. Wang Baobao was really hungry, but he couldn't stand Dugu Lou's attitude. He resolutely refused to eat. If he didn't eat, how could the four servants dare to eat. This dragged on for a long time.

The servant Gou Xi was torn between his conscience and his desires. He drooled at the food. He could not eat such good food in the palace. This was the food of the master. He saw that the village chief had brought five portions, obviously including his own. He was twitching. If he ate the same food with the young master, he would be severely punished in the future. He stared at it, and finally the greed in his stomach could not help but crawled to his brain. Gou Xi thought: "Who cares? We will talk about it later. Even if the young master takes my life, I will accept it!" As a result, he wolfed down his own portion.

When Fu, Lu and Shou saw this, they were shocked, angry and happy. They were shocked and angry, and happy. Even if they didn't eat today, they would be held accountable. They were happy because they couldn't be held accountable, so they didn't need to restrain themselves. They could enjoy the delicious food in front of them! So they grabbed the food and ate it with big mouthfuls.

Wang Baobao's eyes widened: "You dogs!" He stomped his feet in anger, thinking that this dog was too presumptuous and didn't even have his master in his eyes. But for some unknown reason, he ate up all the food.

Fu, Lu, Shou, and Xi secretly glanced at Wang Baobao, and they all remembered what they had been taught since childhood: some people are born to be slaves, to suffer, and can only eat coarse grains and swallow bitter fruits, while some people are born to be masters, to enjoy happiness, eat fine grains, and enjoy the fruits of happiness. The four of them didn't think it was wrong before, but now they see that the high and mighty young master is eating the same food as them.

"Gou Fu, give me your share!" Wang Baobao was halfway through eating and felt unsatisfied. He glanced at the four servants and saw that Gou Fu still had some left, so he shouted loudly.

Goufu shook his head, Wang Baobao was generous, walked forward, and kicked Goufu hard. Goufu was kicked while picking up the food very quickly.

Dugu Lou saw this scene and laughed: "Yes, yes, yes!"

After that, the village chief would bring food every morning, noon and evening. The master and four servants not only drank but also ate together. From then on, although Fulu Shouxi served Wang Baobao in everything, it was slightly different from before.

Every night, when they heard the noise of people playing in the village, Fulu, Shou and Xi would look towards the village, hoping to join them in the fun. One day, Wang Baobao felt drowsy and went to bed early. Fulu, Xi and Shou made a plan and sneaked into Washe Village to play and drink with the villagers.

Although the name of Washe Village is vulgar, it is like a small world inside. Fulu, Xishou and Shou had never seen such a scene before. There was a circle of people around the intoxicating bonfire, including fairies playing the piano, actors singing...all kinds of people gathered together, without any oppression. Fulu, Xishou and Shou did not feel inferior. They drank with the fairies and chatted with the Buddhists about neighborhood gossip.

There is no distinction between elegance and vulgarity, high and low, noble and humble. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a trap in the world.

From then on, Fulu, Xishou ignored Wang Baobao's beatings and scoldings. Although they were still slaves, they did not despise themselves because of their status as slaves.

In other words, they despise everything in the world, and everything is despised, so all things are equal.

A hint of "indifference" gradually emerged in their eyes, indifference to themselves, indifference to others, and indifference to everything.

Although Wang Baobao was spoiled, he was not stupid. He noticed the changes in the four servants and felt that this village was extremely evil. He was afraid that it would be dangerous if he stayed for a long time. So he sneaked away. He was just a rich young man who was used to being spoiled. How far could he go in the wilderness?

After walking a few miles, he fell off a cliff, gasped for breath, and died instantly.

The villagers of Washe Village spontaneously searched and found a bright red longevity flower next to Wang Baobao's body.

Dugu Lou held up the longevity flower and said, "This... is life, this... is the sky-high price!" The many villagers behind him looked at the longevity flower and choked up together, with expressions that seemed to be happy and sad, crying and laughing.

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Li Changxiao was floating in the clouds, looking at this scene indifferently with a slightly solemn expression. If he was not wrong, this Dugu Lou had a very important background.

As Buddhism and Taoism flourished throughout the world, there was a man who was accepted as a disciple by the Old Buddha Nan and was revered as a son of Buddha by all Buddhist sects and schools throughout the world.

This person is the current village chief of Washe Village.

Li Changxiao murmured, "Is this your Buddhist Dharma, or your demonic way?"