"What paperman?" Zhou Xuan asked the Turtle Mountain Taoist.
The Turtle Mountain Taoist instinctively looked around. Seeing no one nearby, he cautiously said, "Great sir, do you know what the temples and shrines in Jing Country are for?"
"Temples and shrines are obviously for worship."
Zhou Xuan said straightforwardly.
Buddhist temples install Buddha statues, Taoist temples install deity statues. Once the statues are in place, a few sticks of incense are lit, and they receive the worship of the followers.
"Great sir, temples and shrines are not only for worship but also for performing some dirty techniques."
The Turtle Mountain Taoist assumed that "dirty techniques" were disgraceful dealings. Thus, he spoke cautiously, glancing around, afraid that someone might hear and sully his Taoist reputation.
Zhou Xuan, intrigued, asked, "What kind of dirty techniques? Tell me more."
