Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

After the little fox Bai Ling leaped out, she exclaimed loudly, "Holy Monk, why did you put me away? It's so quiet and scary inside, there's no one here."

As soon as she came out, she immediately started complaining.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan laughed and said, "Hehe! There's no other way but to sacrifice you for my own happiness."

As he spoke, he scratched his head. At this moment, Hong Xiuying, seeing the little fox that had suddenly appeared and could even speak, was startled and asked, "Who is she?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "As you can see, this is a monster."

The two were already very close, so it was acceptable for Li Xiuyuan to reveal some things to Hong Xiuying.

what?

monster!

Upon hearing those two words, Hong Xiuying was startled. It's no wonder she was like that; ordinary people would naturally be afraid when they encounter demons and monsters.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Don't be afraid. Actually, Bai Ling is very cute. Although she is a demon, she has never harmed anyone."

This statement is true. Bai Ling is intelligent and resourceful, but she has never harmed anyone and always repays kindness.

After hearing Li Xiuyuan's words, Bai Ling knew that she had been exposed, so she simply stopped hiding and turned around, revealing her human form to the two of them.

Bai Ling wore a light blue silk robe and a pearl-white crepe skirt.

On her oval, fair, and jade-like face, a pair of dimples appeared slightly between her cheeks. A light touch of rouge made her cheeks look like a newly opened magnolia flower, white with a hint of pink.

Her long, dark, arched eyebrows looked as if they were painted, and her eyes sparkled with a captivating charm. Her alluring pupils, clear and bright, exuded a mesmerizing allure.

Using the phrase "a beauty that could topple kingdoms" to describe Bai Ling would be an absolute disgrace to the word.

Bai Ling smiled lightly and said, "Hello, Sister Xiuying, I am Bai Ling."

As she spoke, she mimicked human manners, bowing gracefully.

In terms of actual age, Bai Ling is older than Hong Xiuying's ancestors, but she has only been in human form for a few months, so she refers to herself as her younger sister.

When Hong Xiuying saw Bai Ling transform into human form, her fear lessened. Looking at that stunningly beautiful face, she realized it was no wonder she was a fox spirit. She replied, "Greetings, Sister Bai Ling."

As she spoke, she returned the greeting.

Seeing the two of them so close, like sisters, Li Xiuyuan couldn't help but let her imagination run wild. She smiled and said, "Bai Ling, if you get tired of being by my side in the future, you can go down the mountain and have more conversations with Xiuying."

Also, when you transform into human form, make sure no one else sees you.

As he spoke, he earnestly warned the other party that after all, it was a monster. No matter how beautiful it was when it transformed into a human, if someone encountered it, it would inevitably cause some panic.

Upon hearing this, Bai Ling exclaimed in surprise, "Really?"

As she spoke, her face lit up with joy. When Bai Ling and Li Xiuyuan lived at Lingyin Temple, everyone there was a monk, and she couldn't bring herself to ask. Now, she finally had a companion.

Li Xiuyuan nodded in response, saying, "Yes."

He knew in his heart that Bai Ling was feeling stifled at Lingyin Temple, and if this continued, she would inevitably become very bored. With Hong Xiuying down the mountain, he could talk to her anytime.

Bai Ling nodded upon hearing this and said happily, "Sister Xiuying, we're best friends now."

As she spoke, she ran forward and shook Hong Xiuying's arm.

Hong Xiuying nodded in response, "Yes!"

As she spoke, she glared fiercely at Li Xiuyuan.

If it were the original Hong Xiuying, she naturally wouldn't have thought much about it, but after being taken down by Li Xiuyuan, she realized that this living Buddha monk was not what he seemed on the surface.

Looking at Bai Ling's happy expression, one wonders what the other party is planning!

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan looked embarrassed but smiled and said, "Well, we've arrived at Lingyin Temple now, so it's about time for me to go back. Also, Xiuying, if you need anything, you can send me a message through your divine sense."

After saying that, he prepared to return to the mountain.

Chapter 146 The Army Marches On

After Li Xiuyuan passed on the Great Sun Tathagata Sutra, he planted his own image of Shakyamuni Buddha in Hong Xiuying's mind, so that she could contact him anytime, anywhere.

Hong Xiuying nodded and replied, "Yes."

As for Bai Ling, she was carefree and chattered away with Hong Xiuying. Li Xiuyuan shook his head when he saw this, and in a flash, he flew into Lingyin Temple.

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'bang bang'

A series of hurried footsteps came from the foot of the mountain in the distance.

"General, are we really going to raze Lingyin Temple to the ground?"

"Yes, this was ordered by the Grand Tutor himself, and there's nothing we can do about it."

"But the holy monks of Lingyin Temple are said to possess magical powers. Can we really do that?"

"Hehe, Daoji has magical powers, does that mean all monks have magical powers?"

"But you are well aware of the holy monk's reputation; I'm afraid he might get into trouble in the future!"

"What's there to be afraid of? We are just following orders. If the Holy Monk really wants to cause trouble, he will never target us."

"En!"

Several soldiers nodded heavily. Indeed, this group of people were soldiers dispatched from the Grand Tutor's mansion. The reason for this had to start with Qin Heng.

Qin Heng was the second son of the Grand Tutor's mansion, and his mother doted on him. When she saw her son's hair turn completely white overnight, and even his skin looked like that of an old man, she was heartbroken.

Later, after learning the whole story, Grand Tutor Qin immediately flew into a rage. The so-called story was just a lie Qin Heng had made up, saying that he and several servants had come to the rescue when a mad monk harassed a respectable woman.

Unexpectedly, the demonic monk possessed extraordinary magical power, transforming himself into this state in an instant. After some inquiries, he finally learned of Li Xiuyuan's whereabouts.

After all, Li Xiuyuan was very famous within a hundred miles. Even these soldiers had heard of him and were afraid that he would retaliate if they went to cause him trouble.

Upon learning of Li Xiuyuan's whereabouts, Grand Tutor Qin immediately summoned his men and led his troops to Lingyin Temple. In less than a day, the enemy arrived.

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"Something's wrong! The abbot's uncle has sent some military officers. They specifically asked you to leave."

Bi Qing rushed in in a panic and immediately betrayed Li Xiuyuan.

Ah!

Li Xiuyuan was surprised to hear this. He quickly calculated the cause and effect and understood. He stood up and said calmly, "What kind of behavior is this, all flustered and disorderly?"

As he spoke, his tiger-like eyes glared, and under Li Xiuyuan's powerful aura, Bi Qing felt a chill in his heart, and even his spine felt cold.

Bi Qing whispered, "Master Abbot, a group of people have arrived outside..."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Xiuyuan waved his hand to interrupt him, saying calmly, "Alright, this humble monk understands. I will handle it!"

With that, she ignored Bi Qing's aggrieved expression and walked out.

When Li Xiuyuan arrived at the temple gate, he saw a large group of soldiers dressed in black scale armor, which gleamed in the sunlight, and the weapons in their hands exuded a chilling aura.

Li Xiuyuan glanced around indifferently, finally fixing his gaze on the leading general, who was tall and imposing.

At this moment, Guangliang spoke up: "Alright! You dead Daoji, you've brought so much trouble to our Lingyin Temple, why don't you hurry up and resolve it?"

As he spoke, he prepared to chatter incessantly.

Li Xiuyuan snapped, "Shut up!"

As he spoke, his imposing aura flared up, and Guangliang, feeling oppressed, quickly covered his mouth.

Li Xiuyuan asked calmly, "Who are you people?"

Although he already knew the cause and effect, he still needed to ask.

Upon seeing Li Xiuyuan, the general was astonished to find that this was the Living Buddha, a renowned monk, and he had also heard of the true nature of the second young master of the Qin family.

He must have done something heinous to provoke even the holy monk to take action. However, he was indeed in a terrible state, aging rapidly and his hair turning completely white.

The general spoke up: "May I ask if this gentleman is the Holy Monk Daoji?"

At this time, Grand Tutor Qin had not yet said he would kill the holy monk; he had simply brought him here because overnight the Qin family had invited all the famous doctors, big and small, from the entire city to diagnose Qin Heng and try to help him recover.

Unfortunately, none of them could do that, so after finding out Li Xiuyuan's whereabouts, they didn't kill him, but instead brought him back and, incidentally, treated Young Master Qin.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan calmly replied, "Amitabha! This humble monk is it."

As he spoke, he faced thousands of people alone without the slightest fear in his heart. These guys were just ordinary people, even if there were hundreds of times more.

Li Xiuyuan was also able to handle it easily.

The general said, "Since you are indeed the holy monk, please come with us."

As they spoke, the group drew their weapons; if soft tactics didn't work, they would have to resort to force.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "What if I don't leave!"

As he spoke, he looked at these people with a mocking expression.

Upon hearing this, the general's eyes flashed with anger. He had originally intended to speak politely, but since the other party was ungrateful, he had no choice but to resort to violence. Soldiers are duty-bound to obey orders, and even if they know it is wrong, they still have to take action.

The general coldly retorted, "In that case, please forgive us for our rudeness!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the soldiers beside him swarmed forward.

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up into a smile, and he chuckled, "Pour it for me!"

As he spoke, he waved his right hand, unleashing a torrent of powerful magic that shone with golden light. The soldiers who had been running towards him all collapsed to the ground.