Chapter 13 also has an egg collar?

Dusk was falling on the horizon.

The amber twilight solidified on the horizon, and the streets were shrouded in the afterglow of dusk, coated with a warm, pleasant glow.

The food street was packed with people tonight, even more lively than usual.

As Ji Jingqiu slurped up her hot and sour noodles, she learned from Aunt Qiu, the owner of the rice noodle shop, that some people from the lower classes were doing religious propaganda.

“Religious propaganda? What church?”

Ji Jingqiu asked Dao curiously.

The Federation of this era did not prohibit the spread of religion; on the contrary, it had many supportive policies.

This has resulted in the existence of numerous temples even within bustling and advanced urban areas like Taian City.

In the official name of the Federation, the so-called deity is called the “Human Unity Thought Entity”.

To this end, the federal government has established a special department called the ” Religious Affairs Bureau “.

This department reportedly wields considerable power, even surpassing the Federal Security Bureau when necessary.

“They claim to be some kind of empty sect, but all the people who come to promote it have big tattoos on their arms. It’s obviously just a shady cult that’s all bark and no bite,” Aunt Qiu said, scoffing.

“The Empty Gate Sect?”

Ji Jingqiu slurped up her noodles, thinking to herself, “I’ve never heard of this before. It seems to be just like what Aunt Qiu said—another scam and swindle by those lower-class guys.”

These days, the people who love to engage in religion the most are those Gang organizations.

After finishing a bowl of hot and sour noodles, Ji Jingqiu felt much more appetizing. Peeking out from the doorway, she was surprised to find:

“There seem to be quite a few people joining in the fun tonight!”

Not far away, a large crowd had gathered, and a man’s booming voice could be heard from within, constantly urging everyone to line up in an orderly manner.

Aunt Qiu nodded and said, “These people are clever. They give you flour and eggs after you take their pamphlets, leave your name and contact information, and I heard that some lucky people even get a beautiful piece of jewelry.”

Egg collars?!

Ji Jingqiu suddenly realized, no wonder there was such a big commotion!

This is absolutely right on the people’s lifeline!

“ A Qiu, you should go get one too, or you won’t get one soon. The Public Security Bureau people will be here soon.” Aunt Qiu suddenly gave him a push.

” Public Security Bureau?” Ji Jingqiu asked, puzzled.

Aunt Qiu covered her mouth and laughed, “That old man surnamed Wang is cunning. He said that these people are definitely not good people, probably just some cult disguised as something else to fool people, so he called the police ahead. A Qiu, if you go later, you might not even get a turn.”

Ji Jingqiu subconsciously looked towards Old Wang’s fried food shop not far away.

Grandpa Wang is really ruthless!

He wouldn’t join in the fun, since his family didn’t eat eggs and flour much anyway.

After patting her stomach, which had just started to feel hungry, Ji Jingqiu began her search for food.

We had only eaten half of it when a noticeable commotion arose not far away.

“Don’t move!”

“Hands behind your heads, everyone squat down!”

“Everyone, make way!”

…

A series of sharp shouts rang out.

Police officers who had gathered from both sides of the street began to surround and attack the propaganda personnel who were distributing flour and eggs.

However, many residents were caught in the middle, including many elderly people, so the police couldn’t force them to open fire.

This gave the tattooed men an opportunity, and with a shout of “Flour and eggs are unlimited, first come, first served,” they stirred up the scene and made it out of control.

Someone deliberately tore open the flour packaging, threw it high into the air, creating a white mess, and then took the opportunity to scatter and escape, causing chaos at the scene.

Ji Jingqiu stuffed a chicken wing rice wrap into her mouth, her cheeks puffed out, and watched the show while she ate.

Suddenly, someone gently patted his shoulder from behind.

“Esteemed benefactor, would you be interested in learning about the Buddhist sect?”

A man stood behind him, with a buzz cut, a sickly pale face, and upturned lips. Although he was smiling, he gave off a chilling feeling.

Ji Jingqiu glanced back at the scattered police officers who were trying to apprehend them, and looked on in surprise:

“Aren’t you going to run away?”

The man with the buzz cut smiled and said, “This humble monk has not broken any laws on this trip, so why should I flee?”

Little monk?

Ji Jingqiu was taken aback.

Is this guy a monk? Then why does he still have hair? Looks like he’s a fake monk.

“You possess profound Zen wisdom and have an affinity with Buddhism. I wonder if I am qualified to be your guide?”

The man with the buzz cut looked expectant, his smile growing wider, but Ji Jingqiu felt that there was a kind of fanaticism in the man’s expression that Wu Fa had described, which made him feel uncomfortable.

“I’m sorry, I’m not planning to join a religion at the moment,” Ji Jingqiu replied to Dao.

The man with the buzz cut took a step forward, closing the distance between himself and Ji Jingqiu. His expression seemed sincere and earnest, but it made Ji Jingqiu instinctively back away.

” A Qiu, your fried noodles are ready!”

Just then, the owner of a fried noodle shop nearby called out, and police officers began searching the area along the street.

The man with the buzz cut looked regretful: “That’s a pity. However, you have a deep affinity with Buddhism and will eventually enter the Buddhist order. I’m giving this to you as a way to establish a good connection in advance.”

Before Ji Jingqiu could refuse, a piece of cool jade was placed in his hand.

I looked down.

It was a jade Buddha pendant. The Buddha’s hands were in a mudra, his face was kind and solemn, and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, with a compassionate smile.

Ji Jingqiu looked up to find the person, wanting to return it, but couldn’t see anyone.

He looked around, but the man with the buzz cut had vanished.

This guy…

Ji Jingqiu felt a little wary.

This person’s words and actions are very suspicious. Giving eggs and flour as gifts is understandable, but who gives jade as a gift on the first meeting?

They either have ulterior motives or harbor malicious intentions.

He had a vague sense of foreboding and urged himself to get rid of the jade Buddha as soon as possible, but when he caressed the jade Buddha in his hand, he felt reluctant to part with it, as if the jade Buddha was extremely precious to him.

Ji Jingqiu immediately felt a sense of unease. Where did this feeling of disharmony come from?

Is it possible that this jade is influencing me?

With a serious expression, he began entering Samadhi, reflecting on his state of mind and checking whether any external fluctuations were affecting his state of mind.

He seemed to step into endless darkness.

In the darkness, a flame flickered without wind, conveying a sense of unease, but this unease was quickly swept away by a clear, luminous light.

After figuring out the source of the unease and abnormality in her heart, Ji Jingqiu’s expression became strange.

His inner fire warned him that the jade Buddha was ominous, but it was quickly suppressed by the Bodhi Little Tree, which then clearly told him that the jade Buddha was useful to him!

This surprised Ji Jingqiu greatly.

The bodhi tree is not only the fundamental location of the Pure Land, but also the accompanying martial art of the 【 Fire Dwelling Buddhist Hell Contemplation Diagram 】. The prototype of Divine Ability.

It is called Wisdom Light, possessing the great wisdom to illuminate all darkness.

Its first ability is to suppress all negative mental influences.

Since it is its own need, it cannot be affected by external forces.

Even if this jade Buddha contains ominous connotations, it will not harm me and may even be useful.

Ji Jingqiu’s mind was at peace.

Anyone can lie to themselves, but Xiaoshu will never lie to himself.

Let’s keep it for now.

After putting away the jade Buddha, Ji Jingqiu continued eating along the street until she filled her stomach before returning home.

…

midnight.

Ji Jingqiu wakes up from a deep sleep.

Aside from feeling refreshed, I was also hungry.

Ji Jingqiu fiddled around in the kitchen for a while, made a bowl of noodles, and brought it back to her room.

But after eating the noodles, my hunger only increased instead of decreased.

Appetizer noodles?

But why am I so hungry?

I clearly ate quite a lot last night.

Ji Jingqiu was completely baffled. Was the heartache a side effect of Pile Stance?

He felt the Qi energy within his body, and it seemed… indeed a little stronger than it had been in the afternoon.

He felt he had found the reason.

The essence of Qi power is Qi blood; strengthening Qi power requires consuming Qi blood.

Ji Jingqiu was somewhat worried. Improving one’s martial arts skills is a good thing, but if this improvement comes at the cost of hunger or even an empty wallet, then it’s not so pleasant.

Is it difficult for me to always have high-energy bars on hand in the future?

His gaze unconsciously fell on the jade Buddha lying on the table.

The moonlight from outside the window fell on the table, and the jade Buddha, which was originally the color of mutton fat, suddenly emitted a faint blood-red glow.

The Buddha statue’s upturned lips no longer held compassion and mercy, but only an eeriness and absurdity.

But Ji Jingqiu showed no disgust or wariness. He went to the table and stared down at the jade Buddha on it.

His Adam’s apple kept moving.

He reached out and gently stroked the surface of the jade Buddha, his lips slightly parted as he swallowed.

Dude, you smell so good…