Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

No matter the trouble it would bring, Hou Yuxiao felt he had no choice but to insist on this alliance through marriage. As for future issues, he could find ways to resolve them gradually, but right now, Hexi faced imminent difficulties that demanded immediate attention without delay.

The seemingly astute sophistry of Hou Yuxiao could at best deceive Zhao Qingxue, the young girl, but it wouldn't fool Moxuzi. As soon as the negotiations were concluded, Hou Yuxiao immediately informed Hou Fei to come over, and the promised dowry was delivered to Moxuzi in full without a cent missing.

This marriage alliance with Ziqing Holy Sect was Hou Yuxiao's way of telling the world about the relationship between the Hou Clan and Ziqing Holy Sect. With such a purpose, the wedding naturally needed to be more grand and ceremonious than Old Fifth's wedding. Meanwhile, the news of his engagement to Zhao Qingxue also had to be spread far and wide in advance.

Once the news spread, it would serve as a protective talisman for the Hou Clan!

Since Moxuzi was aware of his intentions, Hou Yuxiao decided against keeping them hidden, candidly expressing all of his requests with an uneasy heart.

Fortunately, Moxuzi agreed to all his requests.

The wedding date was set for August 8th of the following year when Hou Yuxiao would come to Lingyuan Prefecture to claim his bride.

The residence of Ziqing Holy Sect was in Jiaozhou, far from Hexi. It wasn't that they feared Hou Yuxiao's trouble; rather, Moxuzi was somewhat concerned about the Hou Clan's limited strength. As he would be staying in Lingyuan Prefecture for a long time, he decided that Zhao Qingxue would get married there.

After everything was settled, Hou Yuxiao did not rush to leave the main hall. Instead, he looked at Moxuzi with a humble expression and inquired, "Does Elder Mo know which Holy Land is planning to intervene in the Dao affairs of Xiayuan?"

Moxuzi seemed to have anticipated this question. Turning to look at Hou Yuxiao, he first shook his head, then smilingly said, "You young man, have always been known for your wisdom in Hexi. I do not believe that you haven't figured out which Holy Land it is?"

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Of course, Hou Yuxiao had some guesses in mind, but for such matters, he still wanted confirmation from others. With Moxuzi's high status within Ziqing Holy Sect, he certainly knew a lot. Apart from seeking a marriage alliance, his second purpose for coming to Lingyuan Prefecture was to inquire about this issue.

Since Moxuzi seemed intent on testing him, Hou Yuxiao did not play modest. After pondering for a moment and with a hint of probing speculation, he ventured, "Is it Leiyin Temple?"

After a moment of silence, Moxuzi slowly nodded.

Despite guessing the answer, Hou Yuxiao felt not the slightest bit of joy. Instead, his face was full of confusion. Leiyin Temple indeed had the motive and likelihood. He had guessed this answer early on but had never dared to be certain, so he hadn't mentioned it to anyone.

"Leiyin Temple, capable of forcing the Rakshasa Holy Sect to give up Xiayuan?"

Hou Yuxiao still voiced the doubt in his heart. He did not question the strength of Leiyin Temple. As one of the three branches of Buddhism, the strongest heavenly-grade force of the Buddhist Zen sect, a Quasi-Holy Land, and before the fall of Great Yu, hailed as the eleventh Holy Land, these titles all attested to the indisputable power of Leiyin Temple.

But the problem was, it was still not a Holy Land.

Leiyin Temple's previously occupied territory was only the lands of Xiling and Beiyuan in Northern Jizhou, and they were constantly under pressure from Qinjian Villa. How could it possibly coerce the Rakshasa Holy Sect to give up a Dao territory?

"Are you wondering, Leiyin Temple, despite being strong and holding two territories, could hardly force Rakshasa Holy Sect to abandon Xiayuan Dao?"

Seeing Hou Yuxiao nod, Moxuzi shook his head and said, "You should know that a thousand years ago, the Chan Sect and the Brahman Sect were originally one family, both under Buddhism, right?"

Hou Yuxiao knew this and nodded slightly.

"Among the three teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, whose influence do you think is the greatest?"

"It should be Confucianism, I suppose. I've heard that in the Zhengdao Seven States, scholars are everywhere."

"Wrong, it's the Chan Sect!"

Hou Yuxiao immediately looked puzzled at Moxuzi.

"Scholars being everywhere, yet few who cultivate the heart to unlock the Eighth Orifice and generate Vast Righteous Qi; among the three main Dao lineages of my Taoism, each has its dependencies, but they pursue purity and non-action, and do not place much emphasis on the laity. Hence, their influence in the world is less significant than Confucianism!"

Moxuzi paused for a moment then spoke gravely:

"The Buddhist Sect is different!

The Chan Sect follows Sakyamuni as its ancestor, masters Buddhist principles, believes that all phenomena are empty, and that worldly suffering arises due to the impurity of the Five Senses. Therefore, disciples of the Chan Sect renounce earthly desires, follow precepts strictly, cultivate their practice, and take it as their mission to enlighten the masses and lead them to the Empty Gate;

The Brahman Sect establishes the Respected Rakshasa God as its founder, focuses on the Martial Path, advocates the teachings of the Five Aggregates, believing that all suffering from time stems from the Five Aggregates of form, sensation, perception, volition, and consciousness. Disciples of the Brahman Sect are not required to observe precepts and do not shy away from the three poisons of greed, anger, and delusion. They regard the human world as hell itself, and believe that to escape worldly suffering, one must shed the Five Aggregates of the mortal world, and the Respected Rakshasa God is the savior who comes to the world to strip away these human Aggregates."

After saying this, Moxuzi turned to inquire, "What do you think, between the Chan Sect and the Brahman Sect, which is better suited for expanding its followers?"

Hearing this question, Hou Yuxiao's gaze sharpened. At face value, it would seem that the Brahman Sect, which does not require strict adherence to precepts, would be better suited to amass followers. But upon closer consideration, it becomes evident that while the Brahman Sect doesn't require such adherence, its greatest challenge lies in convincing people to believe in the existence of the Respected Rakshasa God as the world's savior.

In today's world, martial artists are the mainstream, with these individuals already wielding extraordinary martial power, fearing neither heaven nor earth. Convincing them that there is indeed a Respected Rakshasa God is not an easy task.