He didn't say anything in front of the others at True Yang Temple, but privately he couldn't help but tell his senior brother Jiaye the truth, "Don't you think we shouldn't have sent Martial Uncle Chuli to Clear Breeze Temple in the first place? We just gave Clear Breeze Temple a topic of conversation for nothing!"
Daoist Jiaye was more open-minded than his junior brother. "If you don't send him there, he'll scold you every day. Can you stand it? Didn't you send him to Clear Breeze Temple because you couldn't stand your uncle's temper of scolding everyone? Maybe the people at Clear Breeze Temple are living the same kind of miserable life you used to live, being scolded every day!"
Daoist Jingyang was instantly comforted by Senior Brother Jiaye: "That makes sense!"
Daoist Jiaye changed the subject. "However, it's hard to say. Sometimes, relationships between people depend on fate. Perhaps Martial Uncle Chuli is simply not destined for our True Yang Temple, but is destined for their Clear Breeze Temple."
Everything in the universe has its own laws—that was the only way Daoist Jingyang could console himself in the end.
Regardless of what others say, for Clear Breeze Temple, being known for its longevity has indeed been increasingly beneficial to its development. After all, only a minority of people come to the temple for food and drink; most come seeking wealth, fame, health, and peace.
Unintentionally, Yun Zhaozhao gave Clear Breeze Temple a reputation for "longevity," and, seizing the opportunity, built a longevity stump under the ancient ginkgo tree.
The longevity stump is constructed from ginkgo tree branches. It has many branches, and each branch can be used to hang a longevity plaque.
The price of a longevity plaque is up to you; it's all about what you feel comfortable with. If you have money, you can ask for one for 100 yuan; if you don't, you can spend as little as 1 yuan. A longevity plaque is simply a blank bamboo plaque. Worshippers can write their blessings and sign their names on it according to their own wishes, and then hang it on the longevity post.
Ginkgo itself symbolizes longevity, and even the white fruit that grows from it is called the Longevity Fruit. So this longevity stump placed next to a ginkgo tree is quite eye-catching.
Even more eye-catching than the longevity stump Daoist Chuli, who was sitting at the Eight Immortals table next to it, eating and drinking.
It has to be said that Yun Zhaozhao has mastered the skill of advertising since the very beginning of the temple's establishment. From the initial Daoist Chang Kong to the current Martial Uncle Chuli, Yun Zhaozhao has always been able to find the best way to get these people to advertise in the shortest amount of time.
The others remained calm in the face of Martial Uncle Chuli's cooperation in advertising, since Martial Uncle Chuli had been quite cooperative ever since he came to Clear Breeze Temple.
However, the Daoist priests from True Yang Temple who came to take care of Martial Uncle Chuli couldn't help but question their own existence every time they saw Martial Uncle Chuli sitting smiling at the Eight Immortals table, allowing the passing pilgrims to look at him.
You should know that when Martial Uncle Chuli was in True Yang Temple, let alone allowing outside worshippers to visit and look at him, even if the disciples of True Yang Temple wanted to take a second look at him, he would not be able to resist chasing after those disciples and scolding them.
No one dared to ask or speak. In the end, they could only privately attribute Martial Uncle Chuli's change to the fact that Clear Breeze Temple had special taming techniques that could tame any person or creature that came to Clear Breeze Temple.
However, the Daoist priests at True Yang Temple later understood why Martial Uncle Chuli was so obedient after arriving at Clear Breeze Temple. As the old saying goes, to win a man's heart, you must first win his stomach. When Martial Uncle Chuli first arrived at Clear Breeze Temple, by chance, Yun Zhaozhao assigned Daoist Chang Kong to take care of him. Martial Uncle Chuli Daoist Chang Kong didn't have any special skills in caring for Martial Uncle Chuli; he relied purely on affection. He simply provided him with the best food and drink every day. Thus, before Martial Uncle Chuli even had a chance to throw a tantrum, he was already under Daoist Chang Kong's control.
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However, when Clear Breeze Temple subdued Martial Uncle Chuli, they didn't use any special subduing techniques. But when they subdued the group of Daoist priests from True Yang Temple, they were completely devoid of emotion and relied entirely on techniques.
Yun Zhaozhao first led the Daoist priests to the back garden of Clear Breeze Temple Clear Breeze Temple, showing them the orchard, flower garden, and medicinal herb garden. Then, she gave them a glimpse into the future of Clear Breeze Temple —simply put, Clear Breeze Temple Clear Breeze Temple create a back garden that would be the envy of all other Daoist temples. After all, the new Clear Breeze Temple was nearing completion, and once it was finished, its back garden would be connected to the current one, making it more than twice the size it was now.
In addition, there will be an entrance/exit connecting the Prosperity Spring and Prosperity Road to the backyard of Clear Breeze Temple.
At that time, the back garden of Clear Breeze Temple will be like a pearl on a pearl necklace, and the Prosperity Road surrounding Clear Breeze Mountain and Clear Breeze Temple will be like a water chain that strings this pearl together.
After Yun Zhaozhao described it that way, everyone showed a look of longing and anticipation.
The question is, what does this have to do with these Daoist priests who came from True Yang Temple?
Yun Zhaozhao noticed everyone's questions and explained with a smile, "Your Daoist Jingyang said that all Daoist temples under heaven are one family, so in a sense, our Clear Breeze Temple's back garden is also your True Yang Temple's back garden. Since it's your True Yang Temple's back garden, shouldn't you, as the masters of True Yang Temple, enjoy it for free?"
A savvy Daoist priest chimed in, "So you mean we should contribute money if we have it, and contribute our labor if we have it, right?"
Yun Zhaozhao: "No need to pay. You're barely considered on assignment now, so there's no reason for you to pay to work."
The Daoist priests said, "..." "We understand. We don't need to pay money anymore, so we only need to contribute our labor."
As it turns out, the Daoist priests of True Yang Temple were indeed the best labor force for the back garden. Don't be fooled by the fact that the back garden is full of flowers and plants; if you think about it carefully, it actually requires a lot of physical labor. For example, pruning and weeding require a lot of strength. Although Lin Banxia and Xiao Yao could do it before, it was not as easy as it was for men.
But now things are much better. With the help of the Daoist priests at True Yang Temple, there are people who can help with all the heavy physical work in the back garden.
In truth, the Daoist priests of True Yang Temple all knew very well that although they were still members of True Yang Temple, since True Yang Temple had sent them to Clear Breeze Temple, they were obligated to obey Clear Breeze Temple's orders. Therefore, they should cooperate with whatever Yun Zhaozhao asked them to do. At least she was being polite and cooperative for now!
Therefore, the Daoist priests of True Yang Temple did their best to complete the extra tasks assigned by Yun Zhaozhao to work in the back garden.
Some even went so far as to use special techniques to help the flowers and plants at Clear Breeze Temple grow better.
It seems that every Daoist priest in a Daoist temple has some special skills. For example, the Daoist Qingxin could catch ghosts and draw talismans and chant incantations. And the Daoist priests from True Yang Temple who came this time seem to have special planting techniques. I don't know what they did, but the flowers and fruit trees that were growing slowly before seem to be growing every day.
Yun Zhaozhao didn't go to the back garden often, so her experience wasn't particularly profound, but Lin Banxia's experience was very profound.
She had worked herself to the bone for ages, only managing to create some mosquito and insect repellents, but she hadn't yet produced any special formula to make the plants and trees grow quickly. She hadn't even dared to consider it. But unexpectedly, the arrival of these Daoist priests from True Yang Temple even altered the growth patterns of the plants.
It turns out she was completely unaware of the abilities of the Daoist priests at True Yang Temple!
Lin Banxia: "With superpowers like yours, you should grow rice, or even raise pigs. Think about it, today you catch piglets, tomorrow they'll be sows ready for market. You'll be rich in no time!"
The Daoist priests were quite modest. "It's not that magical, just a little technique. And it can't completely change their growth patterns, only slightly shorten the cycle. If we have to point out an advantage, it's that it's relatively safe; it won't affect people's health if they eat it. Unlike some additives, which, although they can also change the growth patterns of plants, can also harm human health."
Lin Banxia listened intently.
Later, when he met Yun Zhaozhao, he couldn't help but praise the Daoist priests of True Yang Temple.
After listening, Yun Zhaozhao commented accurately, "Those Daoist priests from True Yang Temple are truly the chosen working class of our backyard!"
Chapter 82
With the construction team working tirelessly, the new Clear Breeze Temple was finally completed smoothly.
The new temple is designed with a central axis and a symmetrical structure. The outermost part is the main gate, where the three characters "Clear Breeze Temple" were personally written by Daoist Chang Kong. The strokes are powerful and vigorous, and they also have a free and detached air, which is very much in line with the style of Clear Breeze Temple.
In fact, when Yun Zhaozhao first asked Daoist Chang Kong to write the name of the temple, Daoist Chang Kong refused. This is because such temple names are usually written by either highly respected Daoist priests or famous figures, and Daoist Chang Kong felt that he was not qualified.
But Yun Zhaozhao insisted. Because Yun Zhaozhao felt that the greatest contributor to Clear Breeze Temple's current development and scale was not her, the abbess, but Daoist Chang Kong.
It can be said that the canteen run by Daoist Chang Kong Clear Breeze Temple the entire Clear Breeze Temple during its most difficult period. Even now, the Clear Breeze Temple still holds a pivotal position.
Therefore, Yun Zhaozhao felt that no one was more qualified than Daoist Chang Kong to write the name of the temple.
In the end, Daoist Chang Kong couldn't persuade Yun Zhaozhao otherwise, so he had no choice but to write it himself, trembling with fear.
But the results proved to be quite good, because Daoist Chang Kong's handwriting is naturally very beautiful, and many pilgrims who frequently visit Clear Breeze Temple Daoist Chang Kong already very familiar with his handwriting. After all, Daoist Chang Kong often writes notices in Clear Breeze Temple or inscribes words on Clear Breeze Temple Temple's merchandise.
Moreover, since people were initially a little unfamiliar with the new Clear Breeze Temple, seeing the familiar handwriting now actually creates a sense of warmth.
The old Clear Breeze Temple had only three main halls, but the new temple is now more than twice the size, with a total of seven main halls.