Chapter 95

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A cenotaph is a tomb that contains the deceased's clothing and other items but not the body. This is because the body cannot be found or has already been buried elsewhere, and the cenotaph is set up to commemorate the deceased. Another important type of cenotaph discovered today is the "shengji," which is not built after a person's death but during their lifetime to ward off disasters and seek blessings. The "shengji" culture in China has a history of over four thousand years.

"At the beginning of the last century, Chinese laborers came to Australia by ship. To some extent, they made significant contributions to the construction of Australia. Many Chinese laborers even shed their blood on this land, and they deserve the respect of every person. Old Master, rest assured, I will hold a grand ceremony to help these souls who are far from home!"

Wang Zhong looked at each of the spirit positions and said solemnly. This was not only to fulfill the old master's wish but also to genuinely help the spirits who died far from home.

"Thank you, thank you, sir! I have two wishes in my life. One is to visit the land where I was born and see if our ancestral home is still there. The other is to hold a grand ceremony for my great-grandfather and others, hoping they can return to their homeland!"

Mr. Zeng said with excitement.

"During his lifetime, my great-grandfather often said he wanted to go home! I never thought that this wish would not be fulfilled until his death!"

"Old Master, I understand, I understand. Don't worry!"

Wang Zhong whispered, soothing the old master's excitement.

William's pen tip moved quickly on the notebook, recording everything faithfully. He felt that the image of a feng shui master in his heart became even more vivid!

...

"Wang, this is your reward!"

Michelle signaled the bodyguard behind her to open the briefcase, which was neatly filled with a hundred-dollar bills. Franklin's portrait glowed blue under the light.

"Mr. Michelle, according to the agreement, you should pay the fee after you have a child!"

Wang Zhong looked at Michelle with surprise.

"Is your wife already pregnant?"

"No, Mr. Wang, my wife is not pregnant yet, but I have absolute faith in your abilities!"

"These are what you deserve; you have shown me the charm of Eastern culture!"

Michelle said with a smile.

"Then I will not refuse!"

Wang Zhong smiled, closed the briefcase, and casually placed it aside.

"Do you not need to check it?"

Michelle looked at Wang Zhong with surprise.

"No, I trust the Regan family's credibility!"

Wang Zhong shook his head with a smile, showing no concern.

"Thank you! Your trust is the greatest compliment to me."

Michelle Regan stood up and said sincerely.

"To be honest, I hesitated for a long time between paying in US dollars or Hong Kong dollars. But I ultimately chose US dollars because they are the most stable currency in the world!"

"Yes, at least for now!"

Wang Zhong shrugged and agreed.

The United States rose to power during World War II, storing two-thirds of the world's gold at the time. The US dollar, issued by the Federal Reserve, became the most stable currency in the world. As the United States became the world's dominant power, its influence gradually increased, and the US dollar gradually became the mainstream currency of the world, with many transactions denominated in US dollars.

"Not only now, but also in the future, because we have dominated the world for decades!"

Michelle, with a strong American sentiment, said somewhat displeased.

"Then which currency do you think will be the most stable?"

"Renminbi (RMB)!"

Wang Zhong said without hesitation.

"RMB? Are you kidding?"

Michelle's eyes widened, asking with disbelief.

"Of course, the United States has dominated the world for fifty years, but China has dominated the world for five thousand years!"

Wang Zhong swirled the wine glass, the fragrance of the wine was indeed intoxicating, but he still missed the aroma and smoothness of baijiu.

This is a lifestyle, a way of life, and a culture!

"Although China has suffered unprecedented hardships in modern times, it has awakened, and no one can stop its development!"

"You are right, an awakened China will be the biggest competitor to the United States!"

Michelle Regan fell silent for a moment and then agreed.

"..."

Seeing that Michelle's words had a deeper meaning, Wang Zhong said indifferently.

"..., a very concise summary. Yes, many people in the United States consider China the greatest threat to American global dominance!"

Michelle paused, then nodded and said.

"That's their杞人忧天 (overthinking)! China has always been the strongest country in the world before modern times, but the Chinese love peace and have never sought to dominate the world. We did not dominate the world in the past, and we will not in the future!"

Wang Zhong glanced at Michelle and said with a hint of sarcasm:

"We Chinese have an old saying, 'to judge a gentleman by a scoundrel's standards'!"

"Alright, Mr. Wang, let's not talk about that annoying politics. I am just a businessman!"

Michelle, unable to handle Wang Zhong's sharp words, changed the topic.

"In a few months, the Zhenwu Dojo will be completed. Will the curse over the Regan family be completely dispelled?"

"Of course!"

Wang Zhong nodded without hesitation.

"And your Regan family will gain a very powerful guardian ancestor spirit!"

"That's great! To a bright future, cheers!"

Michelle raised his glass, looking forward to the future.

"To the future, cheers!"

Wang Zhong also raised his glass with a smile.

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Ding!

Ding!

Ding!

The telephone in Master You Xuande's bedroom at Wudang Mountain kept ringing. The phone number was very unfamiliar, not from China or Hong Kong, but he still slowly picked it up.

"Senior Brother, hello! This is Wang Zhong!"

Wang Zhong's clear voice came from the receiver.

"Ah, it's Wu Xiong, my junior brother. What's up?"

Master You Xuande was very pleased to hear Wang Zhong's voice.

"Senior Brother, international calls are expensive, so I'll be brief. I have established a Zhenwu Dojo near Sydney, Australia, and it will be completed in a month. I hope you can send a few Taoists who understand English and an experienced and elderly Dojo Manager!"

Wang Zhong didn't waste time on pleasantries and directly stated his request.

"How big is the dojo, and how many Taoists are needed?"

"A three-courtyard complex, at least ten Taoists for daily maintenance!"

"I can't make this decision. I need to report to the Chinese Taoist Association!"

Master You Xuande thought for a moment and responded.

"Based on my experience, they won't refuse! This will greatly enhance the influence of Taoism in the world!"

"This matter is troublesome, but I hope you can attend the opening ceremony of the dojo!"

"Of course, I will!"

Master You Xuande agreed without hesitation. Establishing a dojo overseas by Wang Zhong was a great thing for the Wudang lineage.

As the president of the Southern Wudang Taoist Association, Master You Xuande naturally had to go in person!

Master You Xuande thought to himself that if the Taoist Association did not send Taoists, the Wudang lineage would do its best to support it.

Fortunately, the worst-case scenario he imagined did not happen. The Chinese Taoist Association not only did not oppose it but also supported it unexpectedly. They even sent Daoist Master Ren Farong from Louguan Tai to Australia personally.

Louguan Tai, originally named Louguan, is one of the earliest and most important holy sites of Chinese Taoism. It is known as Louguan Tai because its platform for preaching, the "Platform of Preaching," resembles a boat floating in a sea of bamboo and pine trees.

Founded in the Western Zhou Dynasty, Louguan Tai reached its peak during the Tang Dynasty, declined during the Song and Jin Dynasties, and was destroyed at the end of the Song Dynasty. It has been revitalized in recent times. The "Platform of Preaching" is where Laozi is said to have preached the "Tao Te Ching."

Since 1978, Louguan Tai has been open to tourists, receiving over 500,000 domestic and international visitors annually, including 20,000 foreign tourists. It has become one of the tourism hotspots in Xi'an.

Louguan Tai holds a special place in Taoism because Laozi is said to have preached the "Tao Te Ching" here. The stone walls of the platform are inscribed with the "Tao Te Ching," known as the "Ancient Louguan Edition."

Born in 1936, Daoist Master Ren Farong not only rebuilt Louguan Tai in 1980 but also has a unique approach to the study of the "Tao Te Ching."

He is considered an authority in the study of the "Tao Te Ching"!

Louguan Tai is currently being rebuilt, and Daoist Master Ren Farong is closed off to annotate the "Tao Te Ching." Despite his busy schedule, he was still sent to Australia, showing the Chinese Taoist Association's high regard for the Taoist tradition in Australia.

The Taoist Association knew that Daoist Master Ren Farong was very busy, but there were several reasons why he had to be sent.

First, the visit to Australia represents the face of Chinese Taoism, so the appearance of the envoy must meet certain standards. Daoist Master Ren Farong has a dignified and martial appearance, fitting the common perception of a Taoist master.

Second, Daoist Master Ren Farong has studied the Taoist canon for decades and is also well-versed in Confucian and Buddhist studies, making him highly knowledgeable.

Third, Daoist Master Ren Farong is under fifty years old and has practiced martial arts for a long time, making him physically fit and able to endure long journeys.

Daoist Master Ren Farong is slender, wearing a dark blue Taoist robe with wide sleeves. Due to his long-term cultivation and ascetic lifestyle, he looks much younger than his actual age. His demeanor is particularly transcendent, making him seem like a celestial being!

Standing on a cliff, Daoist Master Ren Farong gazed eastward, his mouth slowly moving as he visualized the first wisp of purple qi being swallowed with his saliva.

Years of cultivation have given Daoist Master Ren Farong a faint purple hue in his eyes, a purple tinge on his face, and a faint purple aura rising from his head, resembling a cloud of mist!

This is the direct lineage of Laozi, the "Purple Qi from the East" technique. It is said that when Laozi passed through the Hangu Pass, a purple aura rose for three thousand miles, a realm that can be called that of a sage, without any exaggeration!

Cultivation is a process of gradual refinement. This seemingly simple method of gathering qi has extraordinary effects over time!

Daoist Master Ren Farong has persisted for forty years to achieve his current level!

"Master! The temple is being rebuilt and cannot do without you. I wonder what those people at the Taoist Association are thinking!"

A young Taoist saw Daoist Master Ren Farong finish his practice, handed him a towel, and muttered softly.

"Speaking ill of your superiors, you are punished to copy the 'Tao Te Ching' ten times!"

Daoist Master Ren Farong did not respond but said with some displeasure.

"Yes, Master!"

The young Taoist's mouth moved, wanting to say more, but seeing Daoist Master Ren Farong's determined look, he had to swallow his words.

Daoist Master Ren Farong looked into the distance, deep in thought. He knew what the young Taoist was saying, but one should not be limited to one's own small world. Wang Zhong's establishment of a dojo in Australia is a great event for Taoism!

Rebuilding Louguan Tai is important, but compared to promoting Taoism in Australia, it becomes insignificant!

After all, rebuilding Louguan Tai is a major event for the Laozi lineage, but not for Chinese Taoism as a whole.

Being sent to preside over the ceremony is also a sign of respect and recognition for Louguan Tai and Daoist Master Ren Farong!

This is a sign of trust!

Of course, it is also a responsibility!

This trip is of great importance and cannot afford any mistakes!

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