Chapter 539: Commoner, the Indomitable

Qi Sui’an stayed in Xingdu Temple for another seven days, but did not make any progress in his practice of Buddhism.

In the end, Huixin could only arrange some Buddhist land for Qi Suian at the foot of the Xingdu Temple mountain, and helped him buy a house and property, and let him continue farming.

The tax rate for cultivating Buddhist fields is probably two to one.

It’s probably fifty-fifty.

This is not only true of the Buddhist tradition, but also of the Confucian and Taoist traditions.

There may be slight differences, but the proportions will mostly remain the same.

Otherwise, how can the extraordinary people who have left their jobs use the resources to cultivate? It is nothing more than squeezing the people down.

Moreover, these industries are not just fields, but also involve various industries such as medicinal materials, cloth, etc.

It can be said that everything in the entire Guiyun City is monopolized by these three companies.

No matter what work the people do, it will eventually go to these three companies and the court.

Even though Qi Suian has a relationship with Huixin, there is no way to reduce or exempt the land tax.

It’s just because he has connections that the people who come to collect taxes won’t dare to play any tricks.

It is said that the tax rate is 10% to 5%, but the people who collect taxes are not from Xingdu Temple, but outsourced.

As long as enough grain is harvested each year, there will be no criticism.

In addition, the half of the grain left for himself had to be paid as tax to the court.

Fortunately, the court’s tax ratio was so high that it was only one-tenth, which meant that another tenth of the grain had to be distributed.

The remaining food is enough for a year, and if we are lucky, we can even have some surplus.

So there is a way out.

Those who cultivate Buddha’s fields either do not have their own fields, or they are devoted to worshipping Buddha.

Otherwise, most farmers who have their own land to cultivate can actually keep about 70% for themselves after deducting various taxes as long as the harvest is good at the end of the year.

This alone is better than cultivating Buddha fields.

So not everyone wants to cultivate Buddha fields, they just do it out of necessity.

“It’s really unusual that even cannibalism requires such things.” Qi Sui’an felt very torn.

To say that they are nice to ordinary people is only in terms of attitude, and it is even written into the Taoist scriptures. But when it comes to actual interests, they are ruthless when it comes to actions.

Qi Sui’an didn’t believe that the people in Xingdu Temple couldn’t see it.

“And when the drought came, not only did it not rain, but the temperature didn’t drop either.”

“The rivers are starting to dry up, and the fields are feeling bad too.” The Buddhist field where Qi Sui’an was located was not affected.

The main reason is that Huixin arranged a good geographical location for him. As long as the river channel is not completely dry, Qi Sui’an’s fields will not lack water.

However, the water level in the river is now visibly dropping, and many farmers who cultivate Buddhist fields have reported the matter.

After a monk came down to inspect, there was no follow-up.

It’s not that Xingdu Temple doesn’t want to resolve it, but the intensity of the dispute over the Taoist orthodoxy in Guiyun City has intensified once again.

He really had no time to take care of him, and Huixin never came again after settling him down.

Qi Sui’an also heard yesterday that a great battle broke out in Guiyun City not long ago.

It is said that those who took action were no longer the scholars, masters and Taoist priests in the third level of Taoism, but the tribute scholars, eminent monks and immortals in the fourth level.

This means that the strongest of the three Taoist forces in Guiyun City have taken action.

As for the reason for the action, it was also very simple. The mayor of Guiyun City, on behalf of the imperial court, gathered together the local leaders of the three Taoist forces.

We want to prevent their dispute from escalating further and affecting people’s livelihood.

This is also reasonable. After all, as the mayor of Guiyun City, he also needs to achieve political achievements. Special treatment is required in special periods, but things cannot be too ugly.

Then the talks broke out and a fight broke out in the city, and even the City Lord’s Mansion was reduced to ruins by the three of them.

In other words, he did not dare to kill the official and finally stopped, otherwise the city lord would have died.

Then it became like this, the fight was hard to resolve.

“It’s the same old saying. When a country prospers, the people suffer. When a country perishes, the people suffer.” Qi Sui’an said casually.

Then he looked at the Taoist school he had created. It didn’t have a name yet, but it was created based on the identity of the common people.

“Sequence 1 is wrong. It should be Taoist Foundation Commoner.”

The so-called common people do not just refer to clothes, but are used to refer to ordinary people.

After all, common people could only wear linen clothes, unlike the rich families who wore silk, satin and silk cotton fabrics.

The supernatural power he possessed was called indomitable by Qi Sui’an.

Possessing extraordinary tenacity and perseverance, and insisting on surviving in extremely difficult circumstances, one can unleash potential power.

To make an analogy, it is like leeks, which can grow again after being cut.

As for the so-called potential power, it is nothing more than a tougher life, with tenacity and perseverance, so that one can live longer.

As soon as Qi Sui’an created the Daotong Buyi, he was directly promoted to become a Daotong extraordinary person.

But compared to the three major sects, Qi Sui’an was more introverted, and even his magical powers were not visible, nor did he have any energy. Unless those Jinshi, Luohan, and Zhenjun came to check, they would not be able to see any changes in Qi Sui’an, who was as ordinary as a roadside weed.

Isn’t this the characteristic of ordinary people? Qi Sui’an, as a commoner, also has the corresponding concealment ability. Well, this is not a concealment ability at all, it’s just simply mediocre.

“My physical fitness has improved. I am considered a very capable farmer.”

“If someone from the second realm of the three major sects meets me, it won’t be difficult to kill them as long as they get close to me.”

It is true that the Taoist tradition needs to exceed standards to transcend realm levels, and the Taoist tradition created by Qi Sui’an meets these requirements.

This was deduced by him personally. If he couldn’t even kill an enemy of a higher level, that would be too lame.

The three Taoist sects can officially obtain extraordinary powers only when they reach the third level, but Qi Sui’an is different, the second level is enough.

It’s just that he hasn’t figured out his identity in the next realm yet.

The realm of Taoism is an elevation of status, and by doing so one gains corresponding power.

So if Qi Sui’an wants to break through, he needs a completely new identity.

Moreover, this identity must be based on being a commoner and cannot constitute a major leap.

For example, he can choose to be a yamen runner or a thief. The former is a commoner who enters the official career, while the latter is a person who goes astray.

The supernatural powers possessed will naturally be different.

However, the two Qi Suian only considered it and did not make a choice.

The main reason is that Confucianism is too deeply tied to the imperial court, so if one really chooses to pursue a career in politics, one will come into conflict with Confucianism too early.

When the time comes, he will start killing people in large numbers, and it is very likely that after the young are beaten, the old will come after them.

Therefore, all places are trying to maintain a balance, but even so, loss of control is common.

“I still have to be an ordinary citizen for a while. My potential power has not yet been fully developed.”

“And if you want to change your identity, you need an opportunity.” The opportunity that Qi Sui’an was talking about was naturally the drought.

The signs have already begun to emerge. If the three orthodox forces of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism do not intervene, then this powder keg will undoubtedly explode.

If people can’t survive anymore, it’s obvious what will happen.

There will always be one of escape and rebellion.

By then, the imperial court would be unable to take care of itself, and the dispute between Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism would result in the end of the dynasty.

This is a good opportunity for Qi Sui’an to rise.

“I have to go back to farming next. Never mind, I’ll just treat it as a role play.” Qi Sui’an thought for a moment and then started to act.

The work was easy before, and it is even easier now. It didn’t take long to finish the work.

“I guessed that the donor was here.” Mingjue’s voice came over: “The donor is really good at farming, and he works quickly and efficiently.”

Qi Sui’an looked at Mingjue standing on the ridge of the field and approached him, saying, “Master Mingjue, are you here to see me?”

“Yes, I’m just about to go down the mountain. Uncle Huixin asked me to send you something. He has been too busy recently and can’t spare the time to look for a donor.” Mingjue said, reaching out and pulling Qi Sui’an.

After Qi Suian reached the ridge of the field, Mingjue took out a book from his arms and handed it to him.

“This is the martial arts we use to train novices and monks in Xingdu Temple.”

“Although the donor failed to become a Buddhist and the results may not be satisfactory, it can still provide more protection for the donor,” Mingjue explained.

Qi Sui’an took a look at the book. The cover said “Vajra Palm”, which was not a secret.

Basically all Buddhist sects have this one, but the content may be different, but the ultimate effect is to strengthen the body.

As for resisting strong enemies, forget it.

“Master Mingjue, please thank Master Huixin on my behalf.” Qi Suian accepted it.

He had read the content, which was somewhat similar to ancient martial arts without the power, but it was not mainstream in Taoism. It was only useful for novices in the first realm and monks in the second realm.

A mage who has reached the third realm has lost his function. After all, he is only used to lay the foundation. Once the basic stage is over, he will be useless.

“Thank you for your courtesy, benefactor. If there is nothing else, I will leave first.” Master Mingjue said as he was about to leave.

Qi Sui’an’s heart moved, and then he asked, “Master Mingjue, I wonder if I can go to the temple and learn other martial arts?”

Mingjue stopped when Qi Sui’an asked him this: “Of course, but I’m afraid you don’t have much time to get away from farm work every day.”

“I’m thinking of finding a day to copy it down myself and read it in my spare time.” Qi Sui’an said bluntly.

“The donor has a good heart, but unfortunately he is too old. If he were thirty years younger and started practicing, he would at least be a mage.” Mingjue sighed, and then said, “In that case, I will write a letter to the donor.”

“So that the monks in the Sutra Repository can give the donor a favor.”

Naturally, it is not as convenient for Qi Sui’an to go to Xingdu Temple now as when he first lived there.

Generally speaking, you can read it, but you can’t copy it. Moreover, Qi Suian doesn’t have paper, ink, pen and inkstone, so he must get it from Xingdu Temple.

These are the conveniences that Mingjue wants to provide.

“Master is so generous.” Qi Sui’an didn’t expect it to be so smooth.

“Thank you for the compliment. I just hope that you will not be obsessed with martial arts and should put farming first.” Mingjue reminded.

(End of this chapter)