ca-book #2353 - Return the souls of the people
#2353 - Return the souls of the people
In Diling County, the old magistrate was very diligent in educating the people.
He summoned the people of Diling County to the front of the county government office, and he personally lectured them on etiquette and creeds.
“You are all subjects under my rule in Diling County. As your 'parent official,' I should be responsible for you.
Our Diling County was previously persecuted by the Western Heavens. Thanks to Elder Tang and his companions, we were rescued from the crisis.
Now that Diling County is a land of peace and kindness, we should cultivate a simple and orderly folk custom. Only in this way can you live and work in peace and contentment, enjoying a peaceful and happy life. Wouldn't that be wonderful?”
The old magistrate's words were reasonable and emotional, teaching the people not to be greedy or stubborn.
Tang Seng and his four companions now had a good impression of the old magistrate, and they nodded in agreement with his efforts to educate the people of Diling County.
“I didn't expect this muddle-headed old magistrate to be a dutiful local official.”
“Moreover, this old magistrate has a certain amount of prestige and power here, which should allow him to change the ignorant and unruly people of Diling County.”
Chu Hao only had a faint feeling, but this feeling was based on certain evidence.
Diling County itself is a special place, and the people here are completely different from the people in other places.
The same goes for the old magistrate. In a sense, he is also a member of the mortals in Diling County.
Moreover, the old magistrate seemed very stubborn and unyielding when he arrested Tang Seng and his companions before.
Although Magistrate Kou held a merit dharma assembly, the old magistrate did not come forward, but it was equivalent to tacitly agreeing with it.
Although the old magistrate played a leading role in resisting the conflict with the Western Heavens, it was also a forced move.
But now, the old magistrate has completely changed, becoming a wise man who opposes the Western Heavens, understands reason, and actively educates his people.
You should know that the old magistrate is old and a bit confused. Why did he change so quickly, unlike the people of Diling County?
“Immortal Chu Hao, the old magistrate is an official after all, and he has more knowledge than ordinary people. It's not surprising that he changes quickly.”
“Brother, I don't think we should be too suspicious. After all, the Western Heavens have abandoned Diling County, and there should be no threat here.”
“Yes, Boss, let's see what the result of the old magistrate's education is. If he can really change the people of Diling County's views, it will save us a lot of trouble.”
Although Tang Seng and the others would not doubt Chu Hao's judgment, this time Chu Hao was only making a faint guess, and the old magistrate's performance was not suspicious.
“I hope so.”
Although Chu Hao still had doubts in his heart, he didn't continue to think about it.
Two days is not a long time, and it passed quickly. After two days, the old magistrate came to find Chu Hao and Tang Seng.
“Elder Tang, after my education, the people of Diling County have already understood right and wrong, and I have fulfilled my mission.
I beg Elder Tang and everyone to return the souls of the people of Diling County so that we can restore the people of Diling County to normal mortals.”
The old magistrate said to Tang Seng and the others.
“In that case, the magistrate has worked hard.”
Although the old magistrate said so, Tang Seng and the others were still suspicious and personally came to the front of the county government office to check the reaction of the people.
As soon as Tang Seng and his companions arrived, they immediately aroused a warm welcome from the people.
“Thank you, Elder Tang and everyone, for saving our Diling County.”
“We are ignorant and offended the elders and others. We deserve to die.”
“Please don't hold it against us, forgive us, and help us restore our normal mortal bodies.”
The people shouted at Tang Seng and the others one by one. This enthusiastic and worshipful appearance was completely different from two days ago.
“I didn't expect the old magistrate to have such an ability to educate, allowing him to completely change the thinking of the people of Diling County.”
“I'm afraid even Guanyin and Buddha don't have this ability to educate people.”
“How did this old magistrate do it? Can he really change the 100,000 people of Diling County with just verbal education?”
The effect of the old magistrate's education surprised Tang Seng and the others.
The 100,000 people of Diling County seemed to have been brainwashed by the old magistrate, and now they have all abandoned evil and turned to good and reformed.
“This old magistrate's ability is indeed stronger than gods and demons.”
Chu Hao's doubts deepened a bit, and he couldn't help shaking his head and saying.
“Immortal Chu Hao, since that's the case, then return the souls to the people of Diling County first.”
“Yes, restoring Diling County to normal now means we have survived this disaster.”
“It can be considered our merit that the matter of Diling County can come to an end.”
Tang Seng and the others said to Chu Hao.
“I want to see what else is here?”
Although Chu Hao still had doubts in his heart, returning the souls to the people of Diling County was already imperative.
Moreover, Chu Hao felt that if he didn't return the souls, he might never see the secrets and mysteries here.
“All the people, sit down where you are and receive your souls.”
Chu Hao said to all the people, naturally including those yamen runners.
The souls of all the people in Diling County were with Chu Hao, except for one person, the old magistrate.
The old magistrate did not belong to the people of Diling County. He was an official stationed in Diling County and belonged to an outsider.
After the people sat down, Chu Hao waved his hand, and countless souls unfolded in front of him.
These souls were small balls of light, looking dense and numerous, with a number of as many as 100,000.
“Return to your places!”
Chu Hao said, pointing at those souls.
The 100,000 souls dispersed and went towards the people of Diling County, each searching for their own position and beginning to enter the bodies of the people.
“It seems that the matter of Diling County is about to end.”
“It's not in vain for our hard work here.”
“We can finally leave Diling County.”
Tang Seng and the others saw that everything was going smoothly and couldn't help but discuss, feeling that the matter of Diling County had come to an end.
But at this moment, some faint changes appeared.
Those people who obtained souls, one by one, twisted their bodies, their eyes showed red light, and their expressions revealed a bit of ferociousness.
As all the 100,000 souls entered the bodies of the people, the 100,000 people of Diling County, including those yamen runners who obtained souls, underwent such strange changes.
“What's going on?”
The old magistrate asked Chu Hao and Tang Seng in a panic.