Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

"what!"

Two people exclaimed in surprise, and soon a series of blush-inducing sounds rang out from inside the room. After ten years of training, Bai Ling, this fox spirit, had become even more unique, making her irresistible every time she was tasted!

Not long after, Li Xiuyuan returned to Lingyin Temple feeling refreshed. Before he even entered the temple gate, Bi Qing called out, "Uncle Abbot, the abbot wants to see you."

As he spoke, he bowed and scraped as he walked over. For ten years, Bi Qing had followed Li Xiuyuan closely like a dog.

what!

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan was startled. He knew very well that his cheap master would never come looking for him unless there was something wrong, so it was clearly not a small matter.

Otherwise, there would be no need for Biqing to wait for his return!

Upon seeing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "Alright, hurry up and lead the way!"

Without waiting for Bi Qing's reply, he immediately urged him on.

Bi Qing did not refute, and immediately agreed to walk into the main hall. Before long, the two arrived at the magnificent hall, where almost all the monks of Lingyin Temple had already arrived.

After a moment's thought, Li Xiuyuan asked, "Master, what brings you to me?"

He spoke casually, and over the years, he had held the position of abbot, his status in Lingyin Temple unmatched, while the old monk had been sidelined.

Upon hearing this, a smile flashed across Huiming's wrinkled face.

Chapter 154 The Buddhist Assembly

Huiming said, "Well, the reason I called you here this time is because there is something very important I want to entrust to you."

As he spoke, he took out a golden invitation card from his pocket, on which were written in large golden characters: 'Jinshan Temple'.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "I wonder what it is?"

As he spoke, he began to inquire. If it were just a routine matter, he wouldn't want to be Huiming's errand boy! He could just send anyone over.

As Li Xiuyuan's cultivation level gradually improved, even his master could no longer command him. He would rather spend more time with his woman or practice his cultivation.

Huiming said calmly, "Hmm, take a look at this first."

As he spoke, he handed over the golden invitation.

Li Xiuyuan nodded, calmly taking the gold certificate in his hand. Looking at the three large characters "Jinshan Temple" written on it, he was startled.

what!

Li Xiuyuan murmured softly. The book contained an invitation from Fahai of Jinshan Temple to discuss Buddhism, and the old monk Huiming also attached great importance to it.

As for the reason, Jinshan Temple is a large temple in the Immortal Realm, and it is no less powerful than Lingyin Temple. It is famous in several countries. Since the two temples are close to each other, they should have more exchanges.

Fahai, on the other hand, had no idea how he learned of Li Xiuyuan's name and specifically asked Daoji to attend the Buddhist debate. No wonder Huiming handed him the gold invitation; it seemed only he could solve the problem.

Moreover, Fahai of Jinshan Temple! He is a very familiar figure. The plot of the Legend of the White Snake seems to be right before my eyes. I wonder how much will change because of my arrival?

Upon seeing Li Xiuyuan, Huiming remained silent for a long time before saying calmly, "Amitabha! This time, Zen Master Fahai of Jinshan Temple specifically invited you to attend. Why don't you, Guangliang, and Biqing participate in the Buddhist discussion conference at Jinshan Temple?"

As he spoke, his tone seemed to be a faint plea, completely devoid of any command.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "Well, that's fine. Let us go then! Master, please rest assured."

Without hesitation, he agreed. Fahai of Jinshan Temple was interesting, so he decided to go and meet him. Perhaps the story of the White Snake Lady had already begun.

Will this moving love story continue to unfold? Li Xiuyuan wondered to himself.

Before Huiming could speak, Guangliang shouted, "Hey, what gives you the right to make decisions for us? The journey to Jinshan Temple is too far, we don't want to do it!"

As he spoke, he expressed his dissatisfaction. This Immortal Realm was vast and boundless. The Eastern Continent alone was larger than tens of thousands of Earths in later generations. Otherwise, how could so many countries coexist?

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "Oh, you don't want to go?"

As he spoke, his gaze swept over them, and under his gaze, Guangliang couldn't help but lower his head.

Bi Qing readily agreed, "Then I'm willing to go."

He immediately agreed. Just kidding, after all these years at Lingyin Temple, doesn't Biqing know Daoji's methods?

How could he dare refuse!

Huiming rebuked, "Guangliang, this is a time to bring glory to Lingyin Temple. How can you remain aloof?"

Having said that, he glared at her with his tiger-like eyes, paused, and then said, "If you're not going, then go down the mountain by yourself!"

Guangliang was startled upon hearing this. If he went down the mountain, wouldn't that mean they were kicking him out? That wouldn't do. With his obese figure, there wouldn't be a temple within hundreds of miles that would take him in.

Having enjoyed the delicious food and drinks at Lingyin Temple, how could they possibly leave now? And their original plans were now impossible to realize.

It turned out that after seeing Daoji leave, Guangliang wanted to seize the position of abbot in Lingyin Temple, but now he had no choice but to leave.

Guangliang said aggrievedly, "Master, can't I go? Don't send me down the mountain."

Huiming smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "Yes, on this trip, you should listen to Daoji's instructions."

In reality, he never intended to drive Guangliang away; he was just trying to scare him.

Li Xiuyuan chuckled and said, "Yes, Master, don't worry, I will take good care of them."

There are many demons and monsters in this world. If two people were to travel hundreds of miles alone, they might actually run into trouble. But with me here, there's nothing to be afraid of.

Huiming nodded and replied, "Yes, with your words, I can rest assured."

As he spoke, he clasped his hands together and mumbled, "Amitabha!"

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At the foot of Lingyin Temple, the three people walked towards Jinshan Temple. Li Xiuyuan wore a light gold monk's robe with gold patterns embroidered on it, which, combined with his dignified appearance, made him exceptionally handsome.

Moreover, he exuded the aura of a highly virtuous monk, a quality that commanded respect far beyond what Guangliang and Biqing could match.

After saying goodbye to Bai Ling and Hong Xiuying and saying they were leaving, Li Xiuyuan led the two of them down the mountain.

Guangliang and Biqing followed behind, carrying a lot of things. Of course, all the money and valuables were kept by Li Xiuyuan. If they had been in their hands, they would have inevitably embezzled them.

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After the three of them had walked for more than ten miles, Guangliang called out, "Junior brother, look how long we've walked!"

As he spoke, he was panting heavily, his face flushed red, clearly exhausted.

Even Bi Qing wouldn't be much better, since both of them are mortals and haven't awakened their past life memories like Li Xiuyuan.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "No, it's still more than two hundred miles to Jinshan Temple. If we don't hurry, who knows how many days it will take?"

Without hesitation, he refused Guangliang's request, saying that this short distance was nothing and there was no need to rest.

Chapter 155 Fahai of Jinshan Temple

"Hmph, with his magical powers, that dead Daoji naturally isn't afraid of getting tired!"

Seeing that Li Xiuyuan hadn't even shed a drop of sweat, Guangliang couldn't help but slander him.

Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "Senior brother, I think you're asking for a beating."

As he spoke, his gaze glared at him, startling Guangliang.

Immediately afterward, Guangliang started running quickly, and behind him, a bamboo pole appeared, constantly whipping him.

Bi Qing felt a chill in his heart upon seeing this. If the fighting continued like this, the speed would definitely have to increase, and he didn't want to end up like his martial uncle, who could only continue on his journey.

After walking over a hundred miles in a day, the two were too exhausted to walk any further. Seeing this, Li Xiuyuan finally agreed to let them rest for a while. The two felt as if they had been granted a pardon, and after eating, they quickly fell asleep.

Li Xiuyuan took the opportunity to meditate, and couldn't help but sigh at how weak their bodies were.

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Three days later, thanks to Li Xiuyuan's high-speed journey, the three of them finally arrived in a town near Jinshan Temple, where Guangliang and Biqing were being tormented by him.

In just three days, people lost a lot of weight, especially Guangliang, who lost at least ten pounds from his original fat pig-like figure, while Biqing became even more like a bamboo pole.

After washing up and eating properly in a nearby town, the three of them headed towards Jinshan Temple. They climbed the stone-paved mountain path, surrounded by lush trees and singing birds.

Such a tranquil scene seems to make people feel somewhat uneasy. Jinshan connects to the mainland on one side and the sea on the other. Several majestic Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are carved on all four sides of the mountain, totaling twelve. The statue of Tathagata Buddha guards the mountain peak.

This golden Buddha is standing, radiating golden light. Its appearance is gentle, yet its aura is majestic and vast as the sea.

From Buddha to Bodhisattvas, and then to Arhats and Vajras, the statues are arranged all the way up to the mountainside. Li Xiuyuan's golden statue of the Dragon Subduer is also among them.

Halfway up the mountain, there are tall and majestic buildings, the temples are solemn and the main halls are magnificent. In the distance, the sound of Buddhist chanting can be heard in the air.

Upon seeing this scene, Li Xiuyuan couldn't help but recall the moment when Bai Suzhen flooded Jinshan Temple. He walked forward, and when he reached the halfway point, Xiao Shatuo came to greet him.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "Biqing, give him the invitation!"

As he spoke, he instructed Biqing to do things. This was the advantage of having subordinates; he didn't have to do everything himself.

Bi Qing replied, "Yes!"

As he spoke, he stepped forward and presented the invitation. Not long after, Xiao Sha Tuo came over, put his palms together and said, "Amitabha! So it is Zen Master Daoji who has arrived. We are truly sorry for not welcoming you sooner. We have already sent someone to inform the abbot. Please follow me!"

The abbot of Jinshan Temple was naturally Fahai, which shows how much importance they placed on it.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "Amitabha! I'll trouble you then."

As he spoke, the three of them entered Jinshan Temple, led by Xiao Shatuo, while he stood in the main hall, waiting for Fahai's arrival.

Before Li Xiuyuan stood a magnificent temple, and a Buddha statue with a black bead on its head and outstretched fingers appeared before him, along with eighteen Arhats and Guanyin Bodhisattva.

hum!

A series of 'thump-thump' footsteps could be heard, indicating that all the monks of Jinshan Temple had arrived. The so-called Buddhist debate was actually a debate between Li Xiuyuan and Fahai, while the monks in the temple were watching.