Chaos Spirit Field

The old beggar was the incarnation of the Taoist Zhunti. He came to Gaojing City to select a "pilgrim" to seek the scriptures. The person he was examining was the young monk Xuanzang. The result satisfied him very much. He then looked at the boy's affinity with Buddhism. He showed his Dharma body and said, "Young monk, why don't you become my disciple?"

Upon seeing this, the young monk Xuanzang immediately bowed and said, "Xuanzang greets the master."

Zhunti Taoist nodded in satisfaction. He asked, "Little monk, if you don't ask who the deity is, what if you worship the wrong one?"

"I have encountered the true Buddha. Any hesitation would be disrespectful to you."

When the Taoist Zhunti heard this answer, he was very satisfied and praised repeatedly: "You have good wisdom. I will come to see you again in ten years." After that, he disappeared.

Xuanzang felt an extra mark on his body, and he knew that the plan was successful. If nothing unexpected happened, the journey to the West would begin in ten years. This Taoist Zhunti was quite cunning and actually spread false news.

In the underworld, the Eighteen Hells. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva was chanting sutras and reciting the Buddha's name for the souls of the sin-ridden dead, offering salvation. He suddenly stopped chanting and bowed to a certain spot: "Qixadi Yasha greets the Buddha Mother Cundi."

Upon hearing this, the Taoist Zhunti appeared and said, "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, please check the origins of Xuanzang from Jinshan Temple."

"Disciple, obey."

After a while, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said, "Reporting to the Buddha Mother Cundi, Xuanzang is the reincarnation of Zhao Shanhe. He has a predestined relationship with my Buddha."

Zhunti Taoist pondered for a while, then said: "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, please check Zhao Zilong's background again."

Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. He clutched his chest and said, "Your Highness, I have a report to the Buddha Mother Cundi. Zhao Zilong may be related to Yuanshi Tianzun, but I cannot find his origins."

Zhunti Taoist had anticipated this and said, "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, sometimes it's okay to be flexible."

"Thank you, Buddha Mother, for your guidance."

"You can take care of yourself." After saying this, the Taoist Zhunti left. He knew that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva did not listen to him, otherwise he would not have to worry about the "pilgrim" anymore.

After a trip to the underworld, Zhunti realized that Xuanzang was the only candidate for the pilgrim pilgrim. There was no other choice. Unless a Buddhist disciple was appointed, the meaning of the Journey to the West would be lost. He couldn't help but sigh, "The Queen Mother of the Underworld is playing a trick. She's pretending to build a plank road while secretly attacking Chencang. It's truly a brilliant move. She's forcing the Buddhist community to accept this fate."

Little did he know that all this was Zhao Shanhe's misleading, and Luo Tianshuang was completely unaware. Every saint possesses great wisdom, and concealing truth from the world is not easy. The only way to do this is to make him feel it's justified. This is what it means when truth becomes false, the false becomes true. As long as the bait is tasty enough, no fish will resist.

Time flew by, and before he knew it, five years had passed. Zhao Shanhe sensed that Zhunti Taoist still had some doubts about the young monk Xuanzang, so he decided to take the initiative and make some noise. He brought his two children to the front of Huashan and announced loudly, "Zhao Zilong, the deputy head of Yuxu Palace, is here to pay a visit."

Yang Xiaochan came out of the cave upon hearing the voice. She said, "The God of Huashan greets the Deputy Headmaster of Yuxu Palace. What can I do for you?"

Zhao Shanhe said straight to the point, "This deputy sect leader, following the order of the goddess Nuwa, has come to pursue you. When will we get married?"

Yang Xiaochan was stunned. She didn't expect Zhao Zilong to be so direct. She didn't know how to respond. Zhao Yunxiao whispered to Yang Nianhe, "Brother, your master is too direct. It's not written in the book."

Yang Nianhe said, "Sister, based on my master's conditions, which woman wouldn't be moved? If I were a woman, I would definitely not hesitate at all. Forget it, I don't want you to become my master's wife."

Zhao Yunxiao agreed with Yang Nianhe's words. She had fallen for him before, and even now she still had feelings for him. After Zhao Shanhe found out, he guided her and made her understand that it was the love of an elder for a younger person, and it had nothing to do with love. Otherwise, things would have been really messed up. This was also one of the main reasons why he came to Huashan to confess his love to Yang Xiaochan.

Yang Xiaochan was a little tempted. Zhao Zilong had done a lot for her over the years, but she couldn't forget Zhao Shanhe. She said tactfully, "Deputy Sect Leader Zhao, can you let me consider it?"

Zhao Shanhe was not satisfied with this answer. He said, "Yang Xiaochan, the matchmaker has already tied the red thread between us. You will be mine sooner or later. What else is there to consider? Going against the will of heaven is not good. I don't like being rejected. You'd better think it over before answering."

At this moment, Yang Jian, the fiercely protective sister, appeared and shouted, "Zhao Zilong, my sister doesn't agree, so why are you being so aggressive?"

Zhao Shanhe's expression changed, and he put on the attitude of an elder and scolded, "You have no respect for your elders! You were the one who called Zhao Zilong. Stand at attention and speak to me. How did Senior Brother Yuding teach you as a disciple? You have no manners at all."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jian's expression turned extremely grim. After struggling for a moment, he reluctantly bowed and said, "Disciple Yang Jian of the Chan Sect greets Uncle Master Zhao."

Zhao Shanhe said proudly: "You are still somewhat well-behaved. Since you know I am your uncle, just stay aside. For Xiaochan's sake, I will forgive you this time. If you are so unruly again, you will be expelled from the sect." After saying that, he did a move that surprised everyone. He hugged Yang Xiaochan and kissed her.

Yang Xiaochan widened her eyes and was about to resist, but a voice in her ear made her give up struggling.

Seeing Zhao Zilong bullying his sister, Yang Jian gnashed his teeth in anger, unsure what to do. If he took action, it would be insubordination and he would be expelled from the sect, but he wasn't sure he could win. He couldn't just stand by and watch his sister being bullied, so he had to inform his master to seek justice.

Suddenly, a violent coughing sounded, startling the two people from their intimate atmosphere. Zhao Shanhe reluctantly let go of Yang Xiaochan and turned to look at Master Yu Ding with a look of dissatisfaction on his face. "Brother Yu Ding, is your throat sore? Do you need some medicine?"

Jade Ding Zhenren was stunned for a moment, an embarrassed look on his face. He said, "Junior brother, love between men and women should be left to nature and cannot be forced!"

Zhao Shanhe raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a confident smile. He hugged Yang Xiaochan tightly and said gently, "Brother Yuding, Xiaochan and I are truly in love. How can you say it's forced? Please don't talk nonsense."

Yang Xiaochan also echoed, "Yes, Senior Brother Yuding, Zilong and I are in love with each other, I just hadn't thought it through yet. My second brother really misunderstood and asked you to come here in person."

Jade Ding Zhenren rolled his eyes at Yang Jian and said sullenly, "As long as you two are in love, I wish you a son soon."

Zhao Shanhe replied, "Thank you for your kind words, Senior Brother. I will work hard. Please accept this bottle of wedding wine."

Jade Ding Zhenren took the wine and left happily, thinking that the trip was worthwhile.