Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

At that time, the monks in the temple all wanted to abdicate and ward off these many ghosts.

But by then I had some ability to protect myself and them, like protecting the crows on my head, so they called me Grandma.

Unwilling to die, I stormed into Lanruo Temple and killed the monks. Ten years later, Lanruo Temple became desolate.

The cycle of cause and effect led to the establishment of rules here, rules just like those for people. I never leave Lanruo Temple.

The old woman began to command her female ghosts to lure passing strangers with their lustful looks. If they did not have lustful thoughts, the old woman would not harm them; otherwise, she would suck their life essence.

What did I do wrong?

Li Xiuyuan sighed slightly. It was impossible to say for sure whose fault it was. Seeing the world of demons through human eyes was indeed very troublesome.

Yan Chixia couldn't help but sigh. He cared about human affairs but was too lazy to care about demons and monsters. Wasn't that the reason?

Using human reasoning to kill is perfectly justifiable, but if this reasoning is extended to all living beings, it becomes insufficient.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Amitabha!"

Humans and transvestites walk different paths; this is neither your fault nor ours. It can only be said that weakness is a sin.

As he spoke, he drew the Divine Demon Sword, its golden light blazing forth. With a single slash, a sword aura dozens of feet long swept across the land, and the powerless Tree Demon Granny vanished into nothingness, leaving only her soul to be reincarnated.

Looking at the surge of merit points on the 'Holy Buddha System', Li Xiuyuan finally felt satisfied. As a human, he naturally had to think of others, and besides, the tree demon was accompanied by merit points, so he didn't think too much about it.

Zizi!

The tree demon's withered branches glowed with firelight, and a blue light appeared on its trunk. Li Xiuyuan walked forward and found that it was a jade-colored wood heart, just like a human heart.

In addition, there were three pebbles the size of chickens placed together. Li Xiuyuan reached out and took them out. He knew these things were probably the tree demon's most precious treasures!

After Li Xiuyuan took it in his hand, he discovered that the thousand-year-old wood heart had the effect of calming the mind and contained a great vitality, which was probably a good healing medicine.

Furthermore, these three pebbles turned out to be relics. Li Xiuyuan thought to himself, no wonder the tree demon could make the female ghost come out to lure people, it turns out that it made them swallow the relics. But the tree demon didn't have many of these relics in its hands.

That's because Xiaoqian and Xiaoqing are beautiful, so he gave them the relic. In the process, he was able to help the tree demon obtain more human essence and blood.

That night, flames soared into the sky, illuminating dozens of miles.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan shook his head. The old tree had absorbed too much foul blood. While essence blood is beneficial to demons, just as too much fertilizer can burn plants, too much indigestible essence blood had already caused it fatal damage.

It simply purifies its surroundings; this is its innate instinct, an instinct that cannot be erased even by cultivating into human form. If it weren't for the consumption of relics to suppress it, its lifespan would have ended long ago.

When Yan Chixia saw the tree demon being cremated, he felt a pang of sadness, but he was not a kind-hearted person. Humans and demons are different, and if he pitied the tree demon, more people would surely suffer.

Yan Chixia said, "Monk, there's a female ghost here too, why don't we kill her as well!"

As he spoke, he pointed the divine sword in his hand at Nie Xiaoqian, who was dressed in white as snow.

Suppressing her fear, Nie Xiaoqian knelt down and pleaded, "Master, please have mercy! Don't kill me! I'm just a poor soul imprisoned by Granny!"

As she spoke, her already pale face seemed to turn even paler.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan calmly said, "Alas, considering that you swallowed the relic, which is considered to be in line with my Buddhist sect, I will spare your life!"

As he spoke, he stepped forward and helped Xiaoqian up from the ground.

After Nie Xiaoqian stood up gracefully, she said gratefully, "Thank you for your forgiveness, Master!"

Yan Chixia would naturally give face to Li Xiuyuan after he saved the female ghost, and after all, they were also unfortunate people.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Xiaoqian, now that Grandma is dead, you are free. I wonder what your plans are. But remember, you must not harm anyone."

As he spoke, his gaze turned stern.

Upon hearing this, Nie Xiaoqian said, "I...I...Xiaoqian doesn't know where to go, and hopes that Master can take me in."

At this moment, she had gone through a period of reflection. After the death of the Tree Demon Granny, she had no more goals.

Li Xiuyuan replied, "Very well! Heaven has the virtue of cherishing life, so this humble monk will take you in for the time being!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand, saying that putting aside Nie Xiaoqian's stunning beauty, her familiarity with Lanruo Temple alone was enough to make Li Xiuyuan's heart flutter.

Li Xiuyuan took Nie Xiaoqian under his wing, and if he wanted to build Lanruo Temple, she would be the best candidate.

Nie Xiaoqian was overjoyed upon hearing this and said happily, "Thank you so much, benefactor!"

Putting aside Li Xiuyuan's character, just his powerful magic alone would save a lot of trouble if he were by his side.

Moreover, Xiaoqian was very willing to stay by Li Xiuyuan's side.

Chapter 106 Three Relics

"Amitabha!"

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Xiaoqian, you are only a ghost. If you want to walk under the sun, you need to rebuild your body. This humble monk asks if you are willing to follow me in cultivation."

As he spoke, he secretly channeled his magical power into the relics, which were the remains of eminent monks from Lanruo Temple after their cremation.

How could Nie Xiaoqian, who had only been dead for a few months, possibly seduce guests with her body?

This relic is of great importance; once she absorbs its power, she can advance to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Although it cannot give Nie Xiaoqian a real body, it can still use a little magic to bewitch ordinary people.

Simply put, the female ghost of the past was merely using illusions to lure ordinary people.

Nie Xiaoqian's body was not sculpted, so how could it have such effects?

This is also the result of the retribution that the Tree Demon Granny will receive. She deliberately plotted to lure others, and the consequences will be severe.

Nie Xiaoqian said timidly, "Xiaoqian is willing!"

She knew in her heart that this was a leap to heaven. As long as she could reshape her body, she could walk in the sunlight again and be no different from ordinary people.

Most importantly, following Li Xiuyuan in cultivation would allow her to escape the mortal world and embark on the path of cultivation. How could Nie Xiaoqian refuse?

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "Amitabha, this humble monk has a 'Body Shaping Pill' that can reshape your body."

As he spoke, a pill appeared in his hand. This was a Body Shaping Pill that Li Xiuyuan had exchanged for from the Merit Mall, spending tens of thousands of merit points. As long as the soul was not damaged, it could help people reshape their bodies.

Although tens of thousands of merit points are a lot, in Li Xiuyuan's heart, Nie Xiaoqian is worth the price.

The golden Body Shaping Pill appeared before everyone's eyes, radiating a dazzling light. Perhaps Yan Chixia couldn't see anything special about it, but it held a fatal allure for Nie Xiaoqian. A voice in her heart rang out, urging her to swallow it at all costs.

However, Nie Xiaoqian still remembered Li Xiuyuan's poetic charm from his time at the girl's home, and she said gratefully, "Thank you, Master!"

As she spoke, she knelt down on the ground and kowtowed in gratitude.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "No need for formalities. This pill will be useful to you, so take it quickly!"

After saying that, he handed the pill to Xiaoqian.

Upon seeing this, Nie Xiaoqian reached out and picked it up, then gently parted her lips and swallowed the body-shaping pill, feeling waves of warmth flowing through her body.

Li Xiuyuan pondered for a moment and said, "After Xiaoqian takes the pill, you will successfully reshape your body within half a month. During this period, you can stay at Lanruo Temple for the time being!"

As he spoke, he had already made up his mind that he would only leave with Nie Xiaoqian after her body had been successfully sculpted.

Nie Xiaoqian respectfully replied, "I'll leave it all to you, Master!"

At this moment, Xiaoqian's admiration for Li Xiuyuan was like the endless flow of the Yellow River, and she naturally obeyed.

After seeing Nie Xiaoqian settle down, Yan Chixia laughed loudly, "Good, monk, you saved a life, which is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda. This old Taoist is convinced!"

If it were up to him, he could only leave Nie Xiaoqian to fend for herself in Lanruo Temple or let her reincarnate. But Li Xiuyuan saved her life directly. How could he not admire him?

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Amitabha! This is what this humble monk should do."

His act of saving Nie Xiaoqian was not only driven by personal motives, but also by other purposes. Rebuilding Lanruo Temple was not just a thought; it required concrete action.

Li Xiuyuan paused, then said, "After the bearded man slew the tree demon, this humble monk obtained two treasures from him: a thousand-year-old wood heart and three relics. Which one do you wish to choose?"

After saying that, he took out the blue wood core and three relics.

Having inherited the memories of the Dragon-Subduing Venerable and possessing the treasures hidden in the back mountain of Lingyin Temple, Li Xiuyuan was not interested in ordinary things. This thousand-year-old wood heart might be precious, but it was not unique.

The two of them worked together to kill the tree demon, so how could Li Xiuyuan let Yan Chixia do his bidding for nothing?

Upon seeing the two treasures, Yan Chixia's mind stirred. Li Xiuyuan might not care much about these things, but Yan Chixia was a rogue cultivator, and his best treasure was the Xuanyuan Divine Sword, which was a replica.

Yan Chixia said, "In that case, this old Taoist will not stand on ceremony!"

As he spoke, he took a relic from Li Xiuyuan's hand and said, "The thousand-year-old wood heart is useless to this old Taoist. As for these three relics, they are naturally for everyone who sees them. As for the remaining two, you and Miss Xiaoqian can share them!"

He wasn't a greedy person; taking one relic was enough for him.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan smiled slightly and said, "Since Xiaoqian is so kind, I'll entrust these two relics to you!"

Two relics alone wouldn't significantly increase Li Xiuyuan's magical power, since these relics were merely the products of a Golden Core stage monk.

However, for Nie Xiaoqian, she was an invaluable treasure, after all, she was just a little ghost with Foundation Establishment cultivation.

Nie Xiaoqian said gratefully, "Thank you, Master! Thank you, Daoist!"

With that, she gracefully bowed to the two of them in gratitude!

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "No need for formalities!"

…………

For the next three days, the group stayed temporarily at Lanruo Temple. Yan Chixia did not leave immediately, as he had been in the temple for two years and was still quite reluctant to leave.

In addition, Li Xiuyuan and Yan Chixia also cleared out the mountain spirits and monsters in Lanruo Temple, allowing them to be reincarnated in peace.

As for Nie Xiaoqian, she naturally stayed by Li Xiuyuan's side. After learning about her tragic life, the two of them took even better care of her!

Moreover, Nie Xiaoqian felt more dependent on Li Xiuyuan.