I Get A Random New Occupation Every Week-Chapter 2592 - 2593: Daoist Disputes

"You should have said so earlier, no need for all that talk." Lin Yi said while lying on the bed:

"When can we go up the mountain?"

"Considering you treated me to that Big Treasure Sword, if you really want to do it, I can introduce you to the mountain."

"That would be great."

"But I think you’re a straightforward person, and there’s something I want to tell you," Li Yongnian said:

"Those of us who went up the mountain to become Daoist priests did so because our families were too poor to make a living. But judging by your clothes, you seem well-off. If you just want to experience life, staying for a few days on the mountain should suffice. With that 50,000 you could do something else."

"Since it’s about experiencing life, I want the full package, and it will be a chance to find some peace."

"You have a point. It’s indeed quite peaceful where we are. If you’ve made up your mind, I’ll take you up the mountain after I finish some business tomorrow."

"Business? What business?" Lin Yi asked casually.

"The road leading down the mountain is broken; it hasn’t been repaired for more than a year, which has caused fewer visitors to our Shangqing Palace, significantly reducing our income. I’m going to ask the relevant departments to see if they can help us fix the road."

"Is it useful for you to go and ask?"

"Of course, I found someone with connections in this area, and if I get him to speak up, it should be fine."

"As far as I know, the Shangqing Palace is a large Daoist temple and a famous scenic spot. It can’t be possible that no one has fixed it in over a year; this also greatly impacts local income."

"Damn it, don’t even mention it." Li Yongnian cursed:

"Over there, there’s also the Zhengyi Temple, which is not small in scale, and all their videos are online. Plus, the road to Shangqing Palace is broken, so everyone just goes there, meaning it doesn’t affect income, just that it’s unevenly distributed."

Lin Yi nodded, understanding what he meant.

"Perhaps there’s something fishy going on."

"I think so too. I’ve asked them several times, but they just won’t fix the road and continually favor Zhengyi Temple."

"Since that’s the case, is the person you found reliable?"

"The guy is quite impressive. He said that with fifty thousand dollars, he can settle this matter, and it seems promising."

Lin Yi nodded, not saying anything else.

This issue has little to do with him as long as it doesn’t affect his becoming a Daoist priest.

Around ten in the evening, after a nice session of Big Treasure Sword, the two found a roadside stall to have some late-night snacks.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Li Yongnian stopped his beer midair and asked Lin Yi.

"It seems like you Daoist priests live more freely than common people like us."

"In our line of work, freedom is the only advantage; otherwise, who would want to do this hard job."

"The income must be decent, right?" Lin Yi asked with a smile.

"Around ten thousand a month, somewhat better than a regular office worker."

Lin Yi thought for a moment, in a place like Tongdu, an income of ten thousand a month is not small.

The two each had a few bottles of beer at the roadside stall, and although it was a small drink, the atmosphere was excellent.

Through Li Yongnian’s description, Lin Yi gained some understanding of Shangqing Palace.

Shangqing Palace, also known as the Heavenly Master Cao Tang, is the original ancestral court of the Daoist branch, Zhengyi Dao.

As one of the most famous Daoist temples in China, Shangqing Palace has a very thriving incense offering.

Plus, with the popularization of short video platforms, a continuous stream of tourists visit here, significantly boosting revenue.

However, in terms of marketing, Shangqing Palace is somewhat lacking and hasn’t taken full advantage of this opportunity.

There are also intrigues and framing, causing its reputation and incense offerings to lag far behind the similar-sized Zhengyi Temple, leaving it trailing behind. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

Around ten at night, after finishing the drink, the two prepared to return to the place where they had done the Big Treasure Sword earlier to sleep.

On the way, the two chatted leisurely about matters related to Shangqing Palace, and Lin Yi found it quite interesting.

Unexpectedly, there are so many intrigues among Daoist temples, too.

"Hold on a second."

As they walked and talked, Lin Yi suddenly stopped abruptly.

Li Yongnian was taken aback, "What is it, ate something wrong, need to use the toilet?"

"There are a few people behind us who seem to be following us."

"Someone’s following?"

"Don’t look back."

Li Yongnian wanted to turn his head, but Lin Yi stopped him.

"Let’s check the situation first. Maybe I’m just being paranoid."

Li Yongnian was a little nervous; such things were quite remote to him and couldn’t face them as calmly as Lin Yi.

After walking for another few dozen meters, Li Yongnian asked quietly:

"Did you make a mistake, or are there really people following us?"

"They’re following." Lin Yi said:

"I just got here today, it’s impossible for me to have made enemies, perhaps they are here for you."

"Damn it, I know who they are." Li Yongnian cursed, "Definitely people from Zhengyi Temple!"

"The temple competing with you?"

"Yes, nobody else but them."

"Supposedly, you two don’t interfere with each other and their incense offerings are more prosperous than yours, so there’s no need to cause trouble, right?"

"I told you before, they rely on illegitimate means to achieve today’s success. In terms of heritage and depth, they can’t compete with our Shangqing Palace, and they know it, so they always want to drive us away."

"What does this have to do with them following you?"

"Because I’m going to find someone to help fix the road. Once the road is fixed, the number of visitors to our place will increase, and they definitely don’t want to see that happen, so they come to follow me."

Lin Yi scratched his chin, smiling wryly, "These people are really petty, coming up with such tricks."

"Let’s not talk about anything else now, the two of us should first split up. Tomorrow, you just wait for me at the bath center, and I’ll find you after I finish business."

After speaking, Li Yongnian looked around, preparing to leave.

"Where are you going?"

"I have to lead them away, or you’ll be in trouble too." Li Yongnian said:

"Moreover, it’s inconvenient to escape with two people. Anyway, you just wait for me here tomorrow. After I finish the business, I’ll take you up the mountain."

Having said that, Li Yongnian took off running, but unfortunately, those following behind also moved, and even a car came over to block Li Yongnian’s path, forcing him back.

"Now the situation is bad; there’s no chance to escape."

"Damn it," Li Yongnian cursed, "Today’s issue is not going to be easy, might trouble you."

"Forget about trouble; let’s just call it fate."

"Your mindset is really something else; not cultivating would be a waste on you."

Lin Yi laughed heartily, feeling there might be some truth in what Li Yongnian said.

Gradually, six or seven people surrounded them.

The leader was a man with a buzz cut, "Come with us, this is not the place to talk."