"Mother, don't say that, there is actually a way. Just now, Doctor Du also said that if it's to prolong life, we should consider it as a good deed. If we accumulate three thousand good deeds, we can extend our lifespan by one hundred years. Please allow me, Mother, to use the remaining money at home for this purpose." Fang Xin said.

  There are few sons who would not spend money on their parents, and even fewer who, after earning money, would ask their mother's permission to spend it on her. Mother He immediately said: "This is a good deed, why should you hesitate? However, you are 15 years old this year, and in one or two years, you will also get married. It's better to save some of the money for that."

  "Mother, is this matter comparable to your body? Only one hundred taels of silver will be left at home, and the rest will all be used for good deeds!" Fang Xin said resolutely: "Mother, I can earn over a thousand taels of silver in just a few months. In the future, it's natural that I can also earn it back."

  Seeing her son's determined expression, Mrs. He wiped away tears and said: "My son has a heart like this, and I am not in vain for this trip of hardship."

  It's settled then.

  But Fang Xin returned to his room, thinking about what had just happened, and thought: "Originally there were 200 taels, 100 were spent, then another 1,000 were obtained, and after buying a house and furniture, 300 were used up, and later another 600 were obtained. In total, 1,300 taels of silver can be used now, and it is absolutely not possible to take money lightly again."

  Thinking again: "If we build a Hou Tu temple outside the city, it won't cost much silver. With the approval of Tongzhi Daren, we can get a hill to build the Hou Tu temple."

  "Building a house and a hall, 500 taels would be enough. As for the golden body, it's not necessary, wood carving is fine. The true essence lies in attracting sacred light and divine spirits above, other expenses are unnecessary. Spending another 200 taels to buy some cheap land nearby, about 50 mu, as a temple field, can sustain life."

  "The key is the big head, still in the scriptures, carved edition can be worth a lot of money, that is high-quality wood, one word at a time carved out, Hou Tu Jing although short. But it's written with depth and simplicity, a thin book, carved out, also need ten taels of silver per page, thirty pages are three hundred taels of silver. Plus printing, total need five hundred taels!"

  "So, the money is almost gone!" Thinking of this, Fang Xin couldn't help but feel a bit depressed.

  However, since it has already been decided, Fang Xin naturally agreed and would meet with Tong Zhi the next morning. In fact, the wilderness and hills outside were not worth much, but Shen Danyan also had a strong appreciation for them. When he heard this request, he was somewhat surprised. After inquiring about it in detail, Fang Xin originally wanted to conceal his own power, attributing all changes to Houtu Niangniang. He then took out the original words and explained them one by one, sincerely saying: "Student Li Rui's achievements today are due to the teacher's guidance. It is also the blessing of Houtu Niangniang. The student wants to build a temple to repay the kindness. Please help me, Teacher."

  Having said that, he bowed deeply.

  Magistrate Shen Danian was deeply shocked after hearing this and said, "So you had such an extraordinary encounter, no wonder. The Queen of the Earth is a deity ordained by the imperial court, not comparable to some wild gods. If you want to build a temple to repay your vow, it's only proper. Although I'm not in charge of this matter, this memorial is still a trivial thing. You can go ahead and handle it now!"

  After some thought, he said: "This is a good thing, and my Shen family will also contribute 500 taels to help with the temple."

  Fang Xin was overjoyed and said: "It's all thanks to the teacher!"

  After going out, he found a place in the wild and looked at the feng shui pattern. However, Fang Xin used the sacred power inside his body as guidance and directly found a gentle hill with a village nearby. He immediately went back to ask for approval.

  This is the prefect's business, but the vice-prefect has already been informed. The vice-prefect is a deputy of the prefecture, and although it would be reasonable to avoid asking about this matter in order to avoid suspicion, this face must still be given. So with a stroke of his brush, he allocated this unnamed hill, together with fifty mu of land below its slope, and also awarded one hundred taels of silver. Not a single cent of Fang Xin's money was spent, and Fang Xin accepted it himself, secretly taking note in his heart.

  On the third day, over a hundred people gathered, transporting earth and wood, and began construction. Not seeking luxury, they quickly completed it after starting work. Fang Xin didn't understand architecture, but he knew some of Hou Tu's favorite structures. He built a temple with a stone altar in the middle, on which was carved the Hou Tu Wang Sheng Jing.

  As for the statue, its appearance doesn't have to be too elaborate, unlike those solemn goddesses who always wear imperial robes. The carving is like a beautiful heavenly maiden, but under the inspiration of the divine machine, the carved eyes are extremely expressive, with a kind of compassionate gaze that looks down on all living things.

  Also busy asking people to carve wooden boards.

  The empire seemed to have not yet had movable type printing, all of which were made with carved boards, selected from fine and dense jujube wood for carving, so they had to buy a batch of jujube wood and ask a special person to carve the scriptures into positive characters with a knife.

  These are all specialized craftsmen, if it weren't for this matter, and also because Fang Xin is already a Xiucai, they would really have to spend a lot more money.

  At this time, having already used pictures and text together, Fang got some silver and simply invited a painter to come and paint the story of Hou Tu's transformation into six paths. Below were a few words of annotation, which again cost a large sum of money.

  The only difference is that Fang Xin doesn't like the image of a goddess with a serious face, wearing imperial robes. So in the painting, according to his wishes, it's a beautiful goddess not wearing imperial attire. Others might think this is to avoid suspicion (the imperial dress requires special examination and approval from the authorities), but Fang Xin has his own ideas.

  The final result is like a linked picture, thoroughly explaining Hou Tu's virtues in a way that is easy to understand.

  After the final version came out, Fang Xin specially opened a room and dedicated this book to Hou Tu. The holy light did not extinguish for one night, so that Hou Tu could understand that this book was written about her, and then this book would be recognized and protected - all those who read, look at, and respect it would receive a response.

  Then print a thousand copies and prepare to give them to the audience when the Hou Tu Temple officially opens.

  Although the land nearby was approved by the government and didn't cost any money, and he also got 600 taels of silver, it was all spent. When it was finally opened, there were still some silver coins missing. Fang Xin gritted his teeth and used up all the silver coins he had kept for himself. Without mentioning what Fang Xin did, as soon as the book was printed, it hadn't even been sent out yet, but already several copies existed in a luxurious mansion, where Lu Hou was flipping through one. This copy was stacked with 30 pages, measuring 488 cm long, 80 cm high and 30 cm wide per sheet of paper. The beginning of the volume had an engraving of a goddess and all the scriptures were engraved.

  The ink is thick and even, clear and distinct, and as soon as it's unfolded, the events of the past are recorded before one's eyes.

  "This Li Rui, still has literary talent. Even if I don't give him any attention, he can still be taken in. It's just that for several days, he hasn't been seen, and yet he's actually done something." The superior naturally wouldn't pay attention to such a small matter, but it was only after being reminded by Yan Min, who was half-guest and half-official, that he remembered this young man.

  Lu Hou wanted to know, it's easy to find out, especially since this young man doesn't have any secrets. So Fang Xin has been reporting everything he says and does these days, even including his exam papers, all presented one by one. That's why Lu Hou can say such things after reading them.

  "Yes, this is indeed a virtuous deed, but it was done by this young man, which is truly regrettable." Yan Min said: "I have investigated, the two thousand taels of silver he received were all spent, and there are still twenty-seven taels and eight mace left at home. Moreover, his mother also reduced the rent for the tenant farmer by one grade, which is also a good deed."

  "This is indeed a filial child, with a heart and mouth that are one. Although he has done this thing, he still has a willing and blessed heart, but it's only when things go wrong that you see what kind of person he really is."

  Jian Ru Hou said so, Yan Min thought for a moment and said: "This temple has been built, it's all right. However, Lord, you can also print this book, which is also a meritorious deed."

  "Oh, sir attaches so much importance to it?" Marquis Lu was somewhat surprised, and only then remembered that since meeting this classic, the gentleman had indeed attached great importance to it: "What profundity does it contain?"

  "Generally speaking, classics are the words of saints and have auspicious energy. Those who observe the energy can tell at a glance that it is only a matter of more or less. I see that this book is surrounded by auspicious energy, which is continuous and unbroken, so I know that there must be great achievements and good fortune above. Although Master Hou has a noble and heavenly aura, his destiny is naturally auspicious, but having an extra share of kindness and virtue is also good for the benefit of his descendants."

  Lu Hou listened, and then took out the volume again, carefully reading it over. Smiling, he said: "Since there is such a good thing, how could I let it go? Building a temple is not necessary, as my actions would be too loud and attract attention. Instead, I'll print books - one million volumes to spread throughout the world."

  The superior said so, and it naturally became a foregone conclusion. Yan Min's eyes lit up, saying: "Three days later, this temple will be opened, please allow me, Hou Ye, to go see it again."

  "Alright, just settle Ge Yuan Cheng's matter as you see fit."

  As he said this, Lu Hou's tone turned cold. The matter of Fang Xin was just a trivial matter to him. He walked to the table, wrote a few lines with his brush, and handed it to Yan Min: "You take one battalion of soldiers and have them come see me. I'll dispatch Ji Bu Yi to assist you!"

  One jia of soldiers is thirty men, this is one third of the troops that can be deployed outside the camp and borders without the Duke's order.

  As for Ji Kuoyi, when he heard this name, Yan Min's eyebrows jumped up.

  Then he saw someone passing on the order, and not much later, Ji Bu-yi walked in. He was a tall, dark-complexioned man, who came in and immediately knelt down, saying: "Your subordinate pays his respects to the commander."

  "This time, Mr. Yan is going to see Ge Yuancheng, you also go with him and listen to his instructions." said Lu Hou.

  "Yes, sir." Ji Bao Yi responded and stood up. He swept his gaze over Yan Min, and in that instant, Yan Min felt as if he had been cut by a knife, and his heart skipped a beat.

  This martial art is extremely powerful and has a strong killing intent, it's truly frightening and intimidating.