strictlysupreme #316 - Xiao Cui, could it be the name of White Snake?
#316 - Xiao Cui, could it be the name of White Snake?
Song Family Village.
White Maiden Temple.
In the sky, dark clouds gradually gathered, and thunder rumbled.
Inside the temple, Bai Xiaocui was meditating and cultivating.
There were faint signs of a breakthrough.
Xu Chengxian sensed her state, confirmed there were no problems, and withdrew his divine sense to avoid being locked on by the lightning tribulation.
At this time, the villagers and surrounding people flocked to this temple at the entrance of the village.
They gathered in front of the temple, but did not enter.
Instead, each held incense and devoutly prayed towards the main hall of the temple.
"Well, it seems that the previous efforts were not in vain," Xu Chengxian thought to himself upon seeing this.
Three days ago, he transmitted a message to Bai Xiaocui, asking her to come over and gave her the remaining drops of the Power of Wishes from the incense offerings of the people.
He didn't expect to receive the news that she was about to undergo tribulation.
So he immediately realized that he had to make some preparations in advance.
Ordinary people only had a superficial understanding of cultivation.
They were extremely fearful and awed by the power of heaven and earth.
Considering that when the lightning tribulation struck, there would definitely be rolling thunder and bombardment.
Villagers who had never seen it would inevitably associate it with demons doing evil and being punished by heaven.
And Bai Xiaocui was indeed a snake demon.
At that time, it was likely to affect the incense offerings.
In order to prevent this problem, Xu Chengxian made a patch in advance.
Now it seems to be working well.
The people have great trust in the White Maiden Temple.
"Although I don't know if these people's prayers will be of any use to Xiaocui, once the tribulation is successfully overcome, the spiritual energy from the heavens will allow these people nearby to get a little bit," he thought to himself, scanning the people gathering towards Song Family Village from all directions.
The benefits of the spiritual energy descending from the heavens for ordinary people were even more immediate.
Although they did not have spiritual roots or a cultivation physique and could not refine it, touching some would make them feel refreshed and comfortable all over.
Some minor illnesses and injuries could basically be cured.
However, he did not tell anyone about this.
To avoid someone fighting and trampling to grab the front position.
"For ordinary people, a little spiritual energy cannot change anything. But if the news spreads, it will arouse the greed of many people who shouldn't have it."
Of course, after this incident, someone who has personally felt the spiritual energy will definitely regard it as a blessing from the White Maiden and publicize it.
But by then, they will also know that the spiritual energy is not that magical.
This is also what Xu Chengxian wanted to see.
"When they witness the horror of the lightning tribulation with their own eyes, and also witness Xiaocui successfully overcoming the tribulation…" He narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled.
From then on, the White Maiden Temple will flourish within Ling Prefecture, and it will become a certainty.
As for whether Xiaocui can successfully overcome the tribulation?
There was no need to worry too much about this.
Ling Yunzi had said more than once that the Dragon Transformation Tribulation not only had only nine lightning bolts each time, but also the power would be much smaller than the real Heavenly Tribulation Divine Lightning.
In the sky, the tribulation clouds were still gathering.
On the ground, the people were also gathering.
They hoped to see the White Maiden who protected everyone, able to safely pass this tribulation.
Because this may be a true god who is willing to protect this land and bless everyone.
"Is this lightning tribulation starting a bit slow?" Xu Chengxian couldn't help but think.
He estimated that this tribulation lightning would have to brew for a while before it was completed.
"Daoist Xu, can you hear me?"
At this time, Qin Hong came quickly on horseback and arrived at the foot of the mountain.
Sitting on horseback, he cupped his hands and raised his voice towards the top of the mountain.
At the same time, he instructed his attendants to have the surrounding people move away.
This looked like there was something to say, afraid of being heard.
"No need to chase people away, speak softly, I can hear you," Xu Chengxian said directly, he didn't like to see the privileged class tossing the people around.
He didn't want to wait for the people to be driven away before listening to what Qin Hong wanted to say.
Xiaocui was about to undergo lightning tribulation.
Although the chance of danger was not great, he had to protect Xiaocui to prevent accidents.
He didn't want to be distracted by other things.
Qin Hong was stunned and immediately ordered to stop driving away the people.
Then he opened his mouth and asked: "Daoist Xu is leaving Ling Prefecture to go to Xu Prefecture?"
"Da Xu, Lao Qin asked me why we are going to Xu Prefecture, this deity told him to mind his own business," Da Hei stood beside Xu Chengxian and said, displeased, "This guy actually chased after us to ask?"
"He doesn't necessarily want to ask about our purpose, but to confirm whether I will continue to support his approach," Xu Chengxian smiled.
Since he knew what Qin Hong was thinking, he was too lazy to beat around the bush and directly transmitted a message to the other party: "Lao Qin, you've been killing for seven days, half of the shops in Ling Prefecture are closed, can't you see that?"
"The Daoist is right, I also have this in mind," Qin Hong obviously breathed a sigh of relief, "In times of no war, excessive killing is indeed inappropriate."
"Daoist, rest assured," he smiled, "In the next three days, the number of people beheaded will gradually decrease until ten days are up."
Xu Chengxian was stunned, and then he understood.
The act of establishing authority had indeed ended, and Qin Hong also intended to stop.
He had already thought about the timing of the withdrawal.
Suddenly stopping the beheadings, the outside world would inevitably have many suspicions.
But gradually reducing it would give people the feeling that enough had been killed.
Although more people were killed, it could make others feel at ease.
Magistrate Qin was young and in charge of one side, and he did things really flawlessly.
"Okay, I know," Xu Chengxian said, and then asked Qin Hong if there was anything else.
"To be honest with the Daoist, there is one more thing I want to ask the Daoist to help me with," Qin Hong immediately said.
"You're really welcome," Xu Chengxian said with an annoyed smile, "Tell me about it."
"I want to ask the Daoist, can you refine pills?" Qin Hong said, "If you can, please refine a furnace of spiritual pills that mortals can use."
"This matter?" Xu Chengxian frowned, "Spiritual pills for mortals? This… Wait, Lao Qin, your matter, we'll talk about it later!"
… …
At this time, Song Family Village.
The sky suddenly darkened, and a strong wind suddenly blew.
Rumble!
Rumble!
Within the tribulation clouds, the thunder was deafening.
Suddenly, in the next instant, the sky suddenly lit up.
A female demon wearing true dragon scale armor flashed and appeared above the temple.
She stood quietly looking up at the thunderclouds in the sky.
The flashing of lightning in the darkness added a bit of mystery and solemnity to her beautiful figure.
All around, the dark crowd of people knelt on the ground, their faces full of awe and anticipation, and the incense sticks tightly held in their hands were not broken or extinguished in the wind.
On the contrary, they were constantly rising, converging into streams of devout wishes, heading towards the statues and spiritual positions in the White Maiden Temple.
Crack!
Rumble!
A thick purple lightning bolt, like an angry dragon, cut through the sky, carrying the power to destroy the heavens and the earth, and went straight to the temple.
"My mother!"
"God!"
A few exclamations came from the crowd, but more people couldn't help but hold their breath.
Bai Xiaocui did not dodge or evade, but just looked up slightly, under the light of the lightning, her eyes flashed, and her pupils instantly turned into vertical pupils.
Then, at the moment when the lightning was about to touch her, a dazzling divine light erupted from her body.
That was the divine power gathered from the faith of the people, like a protective aura, tightly wrapping the snake demon.
Then, the true form of the white snake was revealed.
Lightning and divine light intertwined.
In an instant, the figure of the white snake was submerged.
… …
"Daoist Xu?"
At the foot of Xiangji Mountain, Qin Hong was still puzzled.
"Don't make noise!" Xu Chengxian frowned, "Xiaocui is undergoing tribulation, I don't have time to talk to you now."
"… … Oh." Qin Hong couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
Xiaocui?
Could it be that this is the White Maiden's fragrant name?