Yinshan Record

Chapter 384 Fellow Practitioners of the Joyful and Powerful Vajra (Part 1)

Siksananda held the jade bottle in his hands, and the smile in his eyes as he looked at Su Che was gone.

"Under the Buddha are the Dharma-protecting tribes, known as the Eight Legions of Devas and Nagas, all of whom are born with great magical powers and can protect and promote the true Dharma. Among them is a tribe called Gandharvas, also known as the Fragrant Yin tribe. They feed on fragrance and are proficient in music, truly masters of illusion."

The fragrance emanating from the jade bottle caused a slight sense of confusion in Su Che's mind. His clear and bright consciousness seemed to be coated with an indelible layer of grease, and everything in his heart became chaotic.

What a brilliant tactic!

Su Che activated the Nine Nether Reincarnation Technique to protect the most crucial sliver of clarity in his mind, leaving the rest to his own devices.

"This dish is called Manduo Suxiang. For the Gandharva people, it can be considered the finest delicacy. However, ordinary practitioners will be captivated by its aroma and lose their composure."

In her final few lines, Śikṣānanda channeled her meditative powers, and a sacred aura emanated from her.

"I've come to ask you, who exactly are you?"

“I…I am…Liu Yidao.”

Su Che understood that the Yaksha prince still didn't trust him and had set a trap for him.

It seems she has always had doubts about her identity.

"Liu Yidao, what is your purpose in coming here?"

"I...I heard there's going to be a big upheaval in the south, so I gathered a few brothers and we went to see what was going on..."

"So you're quite famous in the martial arts world of Cizhou?"

"I haven't been in the business for long, but I've solved several major cases. Because I'm skilled with a fast knife, I have a nickname in the martial arts world: Ghost Slayer."

Looking at Liu Yidao in front of him, Shichananda felt relieved.

What she was most worried about was that Liu Yidao had other forces behind him. Now it seemed that he was just an ordinary wandering thief. If that was the case, she could proceed with her plan, calmly strengthen her own foundation, and even rise to a higher level.

Do you recognize what this is?

In his hand appeared an object, no bigger than a fist, with facial features that had formed on it, though the expression was extremely distorted. It was the fruit of the Soul Gall Tree.

"This is the fruit of the Soul Gall Tree. The Soul Gall Tree takes six thousand years to flower, six thousand years to bear fruit, and six thousand years to ripen. It takes nearly twenty thousand years for a single fruit to mature. There is a Soul Gall Tree in the Hell Path, and its fruit is a priceless treasure. Even the ancient Buddhas would do their utmost to obtain it. Today, your good fortune has arrived, and I have gone through great hardship to pluck one outside Luo Feng City."

I never imagined this thing would be so valuable.

Su Che thought about how he had picked half a tree of fruit and felt that he hadn't picked enough.

Ultimately, it was still too conservative.

"I have a mnemonic here, listen to it slowly."

As Śikṣānanda chanted, he was carefully explaining a Buddhist practice to Su Che.

Su Che listened carefully and roughly understood what Siksananda was saying.

This is a profound method called "Vajrabhairava Heretical Practice Method," the wonders of which were explained in detail by Siksananda, which delighted Young Master Su.

The reason is simple: this "Vajrabhairava Heretical Practice" is the very joyful meditation method that Young Master Su has always longed for. He never expected that Siksananda would be so generous today, actually telling him about this method.

Siksananda explained the Dharma and then asked a question.

"How much of the method I just mentioned have you remembered?"

"Seven or eight out of ten." That does show some talent.

Siksananda looked down at Suche and gently laid his body flat on the ground.

This was the only option she had.

Since the Yaksha's Dharma body was destroyed by his mortal enemy, Siksananda has fallen into an extremely awkward situation.

In terms of cultivation level, she is still a worthy fifth-grade Rejuvenating Pill, a Buddhist disciple who has condensed relics.

However, in terms of supernatural powers and magical abilities, relying solely on her mortal avatar, she can be considered the weakest Core Formation cultivator in this world.

Meanwhile, his mortal enemy, Suche, grew stronger day by day, like the rising sun, which deepened Siksananda's worries.

Returning to the hungry ghost realm in defeat would not only be unacceptable to his father, Vajra Yaksha, but he would also have no face to face the elders of his clan.
Therefore, Siksananda persevered, and finally, her hard work paid off. The ancient underworld mysteriously reappeared, letting her know that she finally had the capital to win back everything.

My father, Vajra Yaksha King, once clearly stated that the Vajra Yaksha clan originally came from the ancient underworld and was a descendant created by the Lord of Mount Tai.

Later, when the ancient underworld was about to perish, the Lord of Mount Tai personally sent their lineage out of Luofeng City, allowing them to seek survival in other places. After many twists and turns, the clan entered the Buddhist order, which is how they became the Dharma Protector Clan in the Hungry Ghost Realm.

Shikshananda was well aware of the various arrangements within the ancient underworld. She knew very well that the ancient underworld had long been subject to various restrictions set up by the Xuandu Palace and the ancient earth immortals, and that venturing into it would be tantamount to courting death.

However, she was also clear about the benefits she could gain, such as the fruit of the Soul Gall Tree, which was rumored to help people reincarnate and unravel the mysteries of the womb.

With this fruit, along with the secret techniques she brought from the Hungry Ghost Realm, she was confident that she could make up for her shortcomings and reach a higher level.

The only pity is the lack of "tools" to aid in cultivation.

Xue Baizhi is a woman. If her family's Yaksha Dharma Body were still alive, she could be used as a concubine.

But now that she only has her mortal body left, she has no choice but to condescend to become a concubine to assist her.

She was already torn between Liu Yidao and Elder Qin.

Liu Yidao was indeed handsome, but she was not a woman after all, so she couldn't just choose the prettiest one.

But Elder Qin's old face really made her feel a bit nauseous.

With the Gandharva clan's incense at her disposal, she could choose whichever she wanted. So, after much deliberation, Śikṣānanda decided to use the willow branch as a tool for her cultivation, temporarily assuming the position of the Vidyā.

This person's cultivation is shallow and lacks foundation, making him easy to exploit. Elder Qin, after all, has the Great River Alliance and White Deer Cave behind him, and is also an old hand in the martial world. Making peace with him might be like raising a tiger that could turn on him later.

As Siksananda chanted incantations, the fruit of the Soul Gall Tree slowly floated above their heads, and streams of plant essence carrying the aura of profound yin emanated from the fruit, gently sprinkling onto Su Che and Siksananda.

She tore a piece of her robe from her sleeve and carefully placed it on Su Che's face.

Siksananda slowly channeled his energy, connecting it with that of Suche.

This was also her first time practicing the Joyful Meditation Method with someone. At the beginning, she felt a strange sensation, as if she couldn't exert any strength. However, the energy on both sides quickly blended together, which gradually made Siksananda bolder.

"Relax and follow my guidance."

Su Che was unwilling to relax. He activated the Nine Nether Reincarnation Technique, and a wisp of snake shadow, following the connection between their energies, directly seeped into the body of Siksananda.

Still not entirely at ease, Young Master Su gently sent several more snake shadows inside while the two sides were connected and Shichananda was completely oblivious.

(End of this chapter)