Becoming a fox fairy from Liaozhai

Chapter 122

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji looked at each other, and walked towards the foggy lights.

The lights were jumping, red and faintly in the shape of a fox.

When I got closer, I found that the pavilions and pavilions are well arranged, like a big family, but there is no courtyard wall to block them.

The lights are on in the pavilions, covering the windowsills of the doors and windows.There is an altar in the middle courtyard, which seems to be enshrining some gods, but it is far away and cannot be seen clearly.

A solid road stretches out from the forest, leading directly to the pavilion. At the end of the road are four tall pillars, built like a memorial archway, with three golden characters "Fox Courtyard" written on the door.

The three gold characters look as agile as a fox and as elegant as a bird, giving them a special atmosphere.

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji approached along the mountain road, and saw two charming girls holding lanterns to greet them.

Seeing the two of them, he covered his mouth and smiled and said, "The two gentlemen are here? Master Huhui is already waiting in the courtyard."

Ning Caichen said: "Master Huhui knows we are coming?"

The two fox girls laughed, "Master Huhui has great powers, and he has already figured it out. If you didn't know that the two gentlemen are coming, you would still be spinning around in the fog."

Even before we meet, we are already famous.

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji looked at each other speechlessly, Ma Junji said: "Please let the girl lead the way."

"Girl..." The two fox girls glanced at each other, covered their mouths and laughed again.

"Sir, come with us."

These two young girls have graceful postures, their dresses are moving slowly, their wrists are as white as frost, and they sway when they walk.

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji glanced at it, then quickly looked away.

The two girls actually had fox tails hanging under their dresses, swinging behind them as they walked.

Rao had expected it in their hearts, Ning Caichen and Ma Junji were still anxious at this moment.

The fox girl led the way in, and saw foxes in plain clothes busy in the yard. These foxes did not have the shape of a human, but a half-human tall animal shape standing upright.Either add fuel to the fire, or sweep and wipe, just like a servant.

On the backs of their plain clothes, there is a word "prison" written on them.

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji looked at the fox prisoner, and then at each other. In a place full of foxes, it was thanks to them walking together that they suppressed their timidity.

The fox girl first led them into the court, where an altar stood.

A charcoal fire was burning in the brazier in front of the altar, and an incense burner sprayed out a curl of smoke in front of the altar, soaring into the sky and disappearing.

Standing in front of the altar was a tall man in a red gown.

When they got closer, Ning Caichen and Ma Junji saw that the man was handsome, like a god-man, with an extraordinary bearing.

Only a pair of eyes are slightly blue, with a bit of evil spirit.

Seeing Ning Caichen and Ma Junji coming forward, the man bowed his hands and saluted, "It turns out that the master is here, and I'm too far away to greet you, so I'm rude."

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji could clearly feel that the two fox girls, who were still laughing before, became dignified at the moment. They bowed and retreated, standing aside with a lantern.

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji replied, "I've seen the fox fairy."

Hu Immortal laughed and introduced: "I'm in Xiagong Mengbi, I don't know what to call you two?"

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji introduced themselves one by one.

Then I heard the fox fairy who called himself Gong Mengbi say with emotion: "I heard that Black and White Impermanence said that the two of you are very talented and unusual. When I saw you today, it really is so."

"I don't know if black and white impermanence has told you clearly that my fox courtyard is a place for fox spirits to study. I seek a gentleman who is not only brilliant in academics, but also able to treat everyone equally and not treat monsters differently."

Ning Caichen said: "Foxes are eager to learn, how can we begrudge education?"

Ma Junji echoed: "I heard that there was a Raksha country overseas, and there was a country of adults in ancient times, or they may have different appearances, but their hearts are the same. If a fox learns from others and enlightens his wisdom, he is different from people in appearance, but why is his heart different?"

The fox fairy nodded with a smile, and said loudly: "Since that's the case, why don't you come out and see Mr.?"

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji saw the door and window open, and an unknown number of heads poked out from the attic on one side.

Both men and women are handsome and beautiful, which fits the image of a vixen very much in people's minds.

There are only very few who look different from ordinary people, or are too rich, or have a cunning face. I don't know if they are not good at magic, or they are like this.

These fox spirits came to the altar, wagging their tails one after another, or whispering to each other, with spring eyes in their eyes, or commenting and whispering.

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji suddenly had a sudden feeling in their hearts, muttering: These students don't seem to be so easy to teach.

The fox fairy said: "I haven't bowed to the gentleman yet."

A group of fox spirits rose and fell and shouted sparsely: "Greetings, sir."

Seeing Gong Mengbi shaking his head, he said: "Kang Wen, you manage them well, if you disturb the order, you will be severely punished."

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji saw a beautiful girl walking out of the fox charm. The difference between this girl is that she can hide the fox's tail.

A fox transforms into an illusion, and its tail is hard to hide.

It's not that it's impossible to hide, it's just that it's more difficult, so when no one is around, these fox spirits never take the effort.

Gong Mengbi introduced: "This is Kang Wen, the chief of Huziyuan, responsible for controlling these students. If it is not convenient for the two gentlemen, just let her come."

Kang Wen saluted and said, "I have seen the two gentlemen."

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji also returned the gift, and Kang Wen was very happy to see them.

Gong Mengbi waved his hands, and said: "In the future, Mr. Ning and Mr. Ma will teach you how to read and write, and teach you the principles of life. You must respect the teacher, you must not violate it, and you are not allowed to mess around."

"It's all gone."

These foxes jumped from window to window, drilled into door, climbed up stairs, and disappeared into the room.

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji immediately understood that these foxes probably couldn't be taught as ordinary students.

Sure enough, I heard the fox fairy say: "I made you two gentlemen laugh."

He explained: "For foxes to practice, enlightenment is the first thing. The two gentlemen teach students in accordance with their aptitude. In addition to reading and literacy, we have to talk to them about the truth, talk about human accidents, and let them know how to behave in the world. But the fox After all, it is different from other people, so I am afraid that the two gentlemen, Haihan, will be invited for the small details."

In this way, Ning Caichen and Ma Junji understood.

This fox fairy's conversation was quite unusual. Ning Caichen and Ma Junji had never been in contact with fox ghosts before, so they were full of curiosity about these things.

So I asked the fox fairy about the various legends about foxes, some of which were true, but most of them were ground-breaking.

Gong Mengbi was not impatient, but explained to them one by one.

While talking, I saw the smoke from the incense burner in front of the altar curling and steaming, and the flames shone on the statues. The two statues were quite charming.

Ning Caichen asked, "Which two gods are enshrined here?"

Then the fox fairy said with a smile: "I'm just going to introduce you. This is the Empress of Mount Tai, who is merciful to the world and saves all living beings. The Empress of Mount Tai is in charge of the soldiers of the Yuefu, and also manages the world's fox affairs. Like a fox cultivating immortals, he needs to pass Taishan Empress's assessment. There is an examination every year, and if you pass the assessment, you can cultivate immortality, and the rest are wild foxes. Even if you practice, it does not belong to the immortal way, so it is called wild fox Zen."

This was the first time that Ning Caichen and Ma Junji heard something new, and Ma Junji asked again: "Then what about this god?"

The fox fairy introduced: "This deity is Yuxian Goddess, the fairy god in charge of the Tianhu Academy, the head of the Tianhu Academy, and assists the Empress of Mount Tai to manage the world's fox affairs."

The story of the Empress of Mount Tai has already blossomed everywhere in Wuning County due to floods. Ning Caichen and Ma Junji said: "Since you are a fairy god, please allow us to worship."

The fox fairy was even more happy, and led them to worship the Empress of Mount Tai and the Goddess Yuxian.

After chatting for a while, seeing that the two scholars were a little tired, Gong Mengbi asked Kang Wen to arrange their accommodation.

Kang Wen called another fox wearing white shoes, and said, "Li Tayun, I will leave it to you to arrange your daily life, sir."

Li Tayun's eyebrows were gentle, with a humble smile on his face, he said: "Sister Wen, leave it to me."

"Sir, please follow me."

Li Tayun arranged accommodation for Ning Caichen and Ma Junji in an orderly manner, and ordered the fox in prison uniform to boil water for them to bathe.

Ning Caichen and Ma Junji were a little curious when they saw these two foxes treated differently.

When the fox brought the water, Ning Caichen asked, "Why are you different from them? Can't you transform into a human form?"

The fox prisoner who brought the water sighed, and said: "That's not the case, it's just that we went astray and did many wrong things, so we were punished by the Lord Gong. Now we are wearing a sinful body, and we are not allowed to transform into human forms." , Only after we reform and atone for our sins can we return to freedom."

Ma Junji yawned, "Then what crime did you commit?"

The fox prisoner glanced at him, put the water in front of him, turned and left without saying a word.

Ning Caichen shook his head, "Brother Ma, which pot do you want to lift?"

Ma Junji also said angrily, "I made a slip of the tongue."

When the fox prisoner came in to pour water again, Ma Junji apologized to him.

The fox prisoner didn't hold grudges either, and explained: "Master Gong said that he gave us a chance to reform, so we don't want to bring up those things in the past."

The two scholars had nothing to say all night, and they didn't wake up until dawn.

It's just that in my sleep, I always feel that my surroundings are not peaceful, and I always hear whispers and laughter outside the window.

After dawn, when I opened the door, I saw a group of foxes kneeling in front of the altar.

Kang Wen beat them on the back with a bamboo stick and asked, "Do you dare to do it next time?"

These foxes howled after being whipped, and knelt in front of the statues of Taishan Empress and Yuxian Goddess, and they all admitted their mistakes without daring to speak hard.

Ning Caichen asked curiously, "What did they do?"

Li Tayun was about to take them to have breakfast, but he just smiled and said nothing.

It can't be said that these female foxes sneaked up to watch them while they were asleep in the middle of the night, commenting on the two scholars who were full of culture and handsome appearance, and went crazy.

After all, Mr. Hu was found with great difficulty. If he was scared away, Mr. Fox would be furious.

After they finished their breakfast, Li Tayun brought them to the altar.

Foxes, big and small, gathered in front of the altar, Gong Mengbi was at the top, and there was a person standing behind him, a kind old lady with a smile on her mouth.

Gong Mengbi invited the two gentlemen to come forward, and introduced: "This is Granny Shi, the elder of my family. The fox courtyard is completed today. We need to pay homage to the Empress of Mount Tai and the Goddess of Jade Immortal. Please join me, both gentlemen."

Scenes like this are rare, not to mention being a teacher to teach foxes, so that they have a sense of honor to teach on behalf of the heavens and to teach all souls. It is also an honor at this moment, and of course they will not refuse.

Kang Wen is the official of etiquette, and Granny Shi is the official of music.

She took out a fife and played it slowly.Its sound is clear and long, like a blue bird singing, and the lingering sound is lingering, endless.

Kang Wen recited prayers, praying for the blessings of Taishan Empress and Yuxian Goddess.

Flowers, wine, poems, tea, and the little fat fox offered flower and fruit sacrifices, and finally Gong Mengbi led the crowd to offer incense and worship together.

The cigarette went straight into Qingming and disappeared.

The Fox Academy officially started school, and Gong Mengbi encouraged the fox crowd: "Enlighten the spirit and enlighten the wisdom, and you will soon become immortal."

The foxes also thanked: "Thank you for hosting."

After the sacrifice, Gong Mengbi discussed teaching with Ning Caichen and Ma Junji.

Literacy is easy to say, but to be a human being, one must read books, quote scriptures, and explain religious principles in order to be convincing.

In addition to the subject of practice, it is determined that one day will be literate, one day will be read, and one day will be practiced.After two rounds, rest for another day, exactly seven days.

After three weeks, rest for another week, to give the fox and the gentlemen enough time to catch their breath.

Although in Gong Mengbi's opinion, the rest time was too long, the two gentlemen obviously didn't think so, and Kang Wen, who was listening, didn't think so either.

Then he had no choice but to give up regretfully, after all, he still had to accept everyone's opinions.

After setting the time, Ning Caichen and Ma Junji took their leave and went back to make preparations. Gong Mengbi had something on his mind, and he had no intention of keeping them here for a long time.

Since beheading General Ban Yin that day, Granny Shi has actually maintained her youthful appearance.

But in the past few days, it has gradually aged.

Gong Mengbi knew very well that this was the end of Granny Shi's time.

Granny Shi saw this more openly than anyone else, and she couldn't hide her freedom and joy.

Flowers, wine, poems, and tea are not the careless little chubby fox, who has already noticed the clues, getting sadder every day, always forcing a smile.

In the end, Grandma Shi drove them out of the cloud cave, not letting them make trouble in front of her, and only left a heartless little chubby fox by her side to amuse her.

Today, the Fox Courtyard was officially completed, so Granny Shi was invited to watch the ceremony.

When Ning Caichen and Ma Junji left, Granny Shi called Gong Mengbi, flowers, wine, poems, tea, and the little fat fox to the front, and said to the younger generations with great sincerity: "In the future, if you listen to Mengbi's words, you will have some I'm relieved that he takes care of you."

Huajiu and Shicha nodded with tears in their eyes.

Gong Mengbi also promised: "I will treat them like younger brothers and sisters."

No matter how heartless the little chubby fox is, he is not an idiot. Right now he is staring at the weeping Huajiu Shicha, the silent Gong Mengbi and the smiling Granny Shi.

"Grandma..." The chubby fox threw himself on Granny Shi's lap, tears in his eyes, "Grandma is leaving, isn't it?"

Granny Shi rubbed his head and said: "Grandma is getting old, it's a joy or a funeral, you have to laugh."

The little chubby fox also wanted to laugh, but when he opened his mouth, he let out a sound, and buried his head between Granny Shi's legs, sobbing and shaking.

Granny Shi patted him on the back lightly, and Tong Gong Mengbi said: "I'm leaving. The Fox Courtyard is completed, and I will entrust you to teach those little foxes in Yunfeng Peak in the future."

Gong Mengbi nodded.

Granny Shi hesitated for a while, and said: "You have suffered a lot of disasters, you must stick to your heart, be sincere in your morality, and don't slack off."

As soon as Gong Mengbi heard it, she knew that her mother-in-law was doing the divination for him, so she took her hand and said with a smile: "Does mother-in-law still have to worry about me?"

Granny Shi laughed: "That's right. If you don't harm others, it will be their blessing."

She stood up, put the little chubby fox in her arms, and said, "We're going home."

Gong Mengbi wanted to follow, but Granny Shi stopped her with her eyes.

Huajiu Shicha followed behind her, and the little chubby fox was in her arms, gradually drifting away.

　I'm done, Chirp

　　
　
(End of this chapter)