Chapter 60 Villagers' Hopes
I don’t know when it started, but a ridiculous rumor spread in Yong County.

It is said that after a while, the points accumulated on the Internet can be exchanged for money at will!
Initially, this rumor had no merit.

Whoever believes it is a fool.

After all, it is so easy to earn Internet points. You can automatically sign in and get 1-10 points the first time you burn incense every day.

If this can be exchanged for money, who will still farm in the future?
But as time went by, this rumor spread more and more widely, and became more and more bizarre, and everyone who heard it became more and more suspicious!
No, even the remote Tianan Village has heard about it.

At noon, a group of villagers gathered at the entrance of the village, talking about something.

Some people eat gossip, they hold a bowl in their hands, squat at the entrance of the village, prick up their ears, and eat while listening!
"I went to the city to sell chicken yesterday, and I heard that these Internet points can be exchanged for money!"

"real or fake?"

"How can I fool you? The whole county is talking about this. It's true. It's said that in the future, you can have no worries about food and drink by using the points you earn on the Internet!"

"Ah, then we don't have to farm anymore?"

"I don't believe it. If everyone exchanges their points for money, who will come to farm? If no one farms, where will the food come from?"

"The immortals have food. They can create food with just a spell."

"That's nonsense. If immortals can create food, why didn't they create food before?"

"Because of Immortal Lord Yunli! If he asks us to change, who dares not to change?"

"Can Immortal Yunli be more effective than the Jade Emperor?"

"I don't know whether it's good or not, but at least I can make the immortals obey me."

"If you don't know, don't talk nonsense. I heard that these points can be exchanged for incense. People exchange food for points for incense. What's the saying? People fight for a breath, and Buddha accepts a stick of incense!"

"Hey, now that you've said that, I think I understand. Isn't it because of burning incense that we get points?"

"Makes sense!"

"What's so good about this incense? Why do immortals need it?"

"I don't know either. I guess it's the food of the immortals, right?"

"..."

The villagers were discussing it enthusiastically. Although they still felt it was unlikely deep down in their hearts, it did not stop them from being full of anticipation.

Even looking for possibilities over and over again.

"Hey, isn't that Zhao Cunyuan?"

Suddenly, the crowd quieted down and turned to look, only to see Zhao Cunyuan walking out of the village carrying a hoe.

"Wow, I didn't expect this kid to be so smart and work harder!"

"I heard that he was practicing some magic and was even filming videos and giving lectures online. How come he was doing farm work?"

"Hey! He really has the ability to cultivate immortality, why doesn't Liuyun Temple want him?"

"That's right!"

"Keep your voice down!"

When Zhao Cunyuan approached, the gossiping villagers shut up tacitly. A woman asked with a smile:
"Cunyuan, are you working in the fields?"

"Yes!"

"You can read. Auntie wants to ask you something. People say that Internet points can be exchanged for food. Is it true?"

"real."

"Ah? Is it true?"

Zhao Cunyuan stopped, thought for a moment and said seriously:

"This is a decree issued by Taoist Yunli himself. It should be exchanged soon. However, don't have too high expectations. Even if it can be exchanged, it probably won't be much. Maybe it can only be used to pay for incense."

"Oh, it's good that it can be changed. Incense money is also money!"

"Too!"

Zhao Cunyuan nodded, and walked away without stopping. But the woman didn't intend to let him go, and raised her voice and said, "Hey, Cunyuan, when are you going to get a wife?"

Zhao Cunyuan replied casually: "I'll talk about it when I save enough money!"

The woman said, "Don't let the Internet dazzle your eyes. Hurry up while you are still young."

Zhao Cunyuan responded perfunctorily and left the village entrance as if escaping.

This caused the villagers to laugh.

Some people even heard the word "daughter-in-law" and thought of women, and laughed:

"Hey, have you watched that online class? Oh my god, that dancing girl is as pretty as a fairy. I'm so hard just looking at her..."

"Mr. Zhao, no wonder you've been acting like you're taking medicine these past few nights, burning incense and making a fuss every night. Did you go to watch people dance?!"

"Ouch, it hurts, it hurts, no, I just took a glance..."

"Hahaha……"

Seeing the man being chased and beaten by his wife, everyone burst into laughter. For a moment, the village entrance was filled with a happy atmosphere.

Zhao Cunyuan, who had already walked far away, listened to the laughter coming from the village entrance and shook his head slightly.

His aunt's question just now made him sigh with emotion.

Online courses have been around for so long, and there are a lot of videos teaching people how to read and write, but few people watch them, and the illiterate people in the village are still illiterate.

Instead, there are a lot of people watching who are taught how to dance and dress.

He really doubted whether everyone would become useless after the opening of online banking.

Ugh!
However, this is not something he can control. Right now, he just wants to take care of himself and support his parents.

While his thoughts were wandering, Zhao Cunyuan entered the house, but was surprised to find that the two Taoists who rented his house were carrying bags on their backs, looking like they were preparing to leave.

"Master Situ, are you leaving?"

Zhao Cunyuan put down his hoe and asked quickly.

Taoist Situ, who was about fifty years old and wearing a blue Taoist robe, said with a smile:
"Yes! The online bank's business license will be auctioned soon, so I have to go."

As he spoke, he took out a book from his sleeve and handed it over.

"Although we are not destined to be master and apprentice, we are destined to live under the same roof. There are several farming spells recorded here. You can keep them and practice them well."

"Master, no merit, no reward..."

"Hey, listen to me. After the points can be freely exchanged, the land price will surely drop sharply. You may rent the fields around the village. With these spells, you can build more fields of blessings. You can accumulate capital for cultivation and keep food for Tianan. If you succeed, it will be a great merit!"

Zhao Cunyuan was shocked when he heard this:
"Master, what you mean is... the rumors are true?"

"Since Taoist Yunli doesn't speak, no one can be sure. However, this possibility is very high. Please accept it and don't refuse. We will meet again if we are destined to."

Taoist Situ stuffed the Taoist scripture into Zhao Cunyuan's hands and left with the Taoist boy.

This time, Zhao Cunyuan did not refuse. He turned around and bowed, bowing deeply:
"Zhao Cunyuan respectfully sends Taoist Situ off!"

Taoist Situ did not turn around, but raised his hand in response.

However, the boy beside him looked back and couldn't help asking, "Master, is the magic spell given to him for nothing?"

Taoist Situ laughed and said, "Why, do you think your master is a knife seller who sells knives on credit, so he sells them on credit first and then asks for the money?"

"I just feel that... he is just a country boy, and it's ok for him to refuse Master's invitation, but now he is being treated with such courtesy. Is it worth it?"

"Maybe it's worth it, maybe it's not. Meeting is fate. I can't lose anything by using a few spells to establish a good relationship with you!"

As he was speaking, Taoist Situ had already walked out of Tian'an Village. Looking at the lonely land temple standing outside the village, like a guardian god, he pointed out meaningfully:

"Remember, don't look at the monk's face, look at the Buddha's face, and don't let lustful thoughts mix with Taoist thoughts."

The Taoist boy was startled when he heard this, and subconsciously looked towards the land temple, and suddenly his face looked thoughtful.

I don’t know whether the emphasis should be placed on the first half of the sentence?

Or the second half?
(End of this chapter)