A Tale of Encounters with Immortals: A Peach Blossom Temple in the Martial World

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The man in black was thrown to the ground.

Several vines suddenly leaped into the fire, and the flames on the fire instantly rose another foot. The flames licked the face of the man in black, as if the hand of the Spring Maiden had given him a warm caress.

The man in black was moved to tears.

A little smoke rose from her face, and she gave off a slightly burnt smell; this was a loving kiss.

It hurts so much!

"Name!"

"Xin is too idle!"

"Place of origin!"

“A native of Xinjiawan, Zhuoyang County, Qingzhou Prefecture.”

Why did you join the Lotus Sect?

"The Lotus Sect... the Demonic Sect is Maitreya Buddha... the old demon saves... and harms the people..."

The man in black stammered.

My mind was numb, but my answer came from the heart. There was even a hint of instinctive surrender in my heart. Mainly, there was the image of myself being carried by vines, running wildly under the moonlight, still lingering in my mind.

so horrible.

Did I encounter a demon?

"Your Majesty... spare my life..."

"Puch!"

Guo Lanying, being young, couldn't help herself and covered her cherry-like mouth with the back of one hand, bursting into laughter.

Why did you kill him?

Finally, the crucial question was asked, and the man in black immediately revealed everything he knew. He lay trembling on the ground, not daring to move, awaiting his fate.

Even without the vines binding his body, he was completely unable to move.

"Kill...kill to save lives!"

Finally, the man in black delivered his closing statement.

"Immortal, spare my life!"

I've never seen a Taoist priest in the martial arts world who could control all things at will. Especially that snake, it was so damn realistic, you could almost smell the stench coming from its gaping maw.

Are we still living in the world of martial arts and chivalry?

"I just heard you call him 'Senior Brother' and 'Master'. Tell me about it!" Zhang Zhengdao asked again.

After saying this string of words, the man in black gradually calmed down, his heart beating less fast, but he still answered honestly, "My senior brother is Lama Dorje of Tianshan Temple. My master doesn't have a fixed place of residence; he is the reincarnation of Maitreya... that... the Dharma protector. He called himself that Venerable One..."

Zhang Zhengdao suddenly realized something: "Is it the old monk who's been searching everywhere for the reincarnation of Maitreya?"

The man in black nodded immediately.

"Exactly, exactly!"

Zhang Zhengdao frowned: "I remember that Venerable Tuotian died, didn't he?"

The man in black widened his eyes: "The Immortal Master is truly a master strategist..."

"I was right in front of you when you died!"

Man in black:……

After calming down, I realized that Venerable Tuotian had been killed by the Immortal Master, and the mystery was solved.

"Is such that."

The man in black had no more will to resist. He organized his thoughts again and said, "After my master died, my senior brother took his body to Tianshan Mountain, wanting to use the sacred lotus seed of my Lotus Sect to restore my master's Buddha heart and bring him back to life."

Surprised!

Zhang Zhengdao was truly stunned.

Even Hu Yunying, who was lying down listening to Zhang Zhengdao's questions, was startled and suddenly sat up.

Guo Lanying's eyes widened.

Could it be that besides the Taoist priest, there is a true Buddha with such profound magical power who can bring the dead back to life?

"Alive?"

When Zhang Zhengdao asked this question, he was testing the waters. He was both expectant and nervous.

"It stinks!"

The man in black shook his head.

"Aha——"

Zhang Zhengdao exclaimed in relief.

Hu Yunying lay down again, speaking heavily, "I'll kick you a couple of times later."

Guo Lanying breathed a sigh of relief, continuing to rest her chin on her hand. The flickering flames illuminated the girl's rosy cheeks as she gazed into the distance, lost in thought, her little head seemingly wandering into something else entirely.

My mood relaxed again.

Zhang Zhengdao was indeed startled just now.

He couldn't even bring the dead back to life. Otherwise, the female ghost Shu Baimei would have turned into a human long ago, having been buried for so many days.

However, he immediately noticed the Sacred Lotus Seed that the man in black had mentioned.

"What is the use of Sacred Heart Lotus Seeds?"

Zhang Zhengdao asked.

The man in black said sincerely, "My senior brother told me that the Sacred Heart Lotus Seed is a sacred object of Taoism. It was later obtained by Maitreya Buddha and saved people during a time of rampant plague. It is said to be able to revive the dead, heal flesh and bones, and bring the dead back to life."

"I see!"

Hearing that Zhang Zhengdao seemed very interested, the man in black quickly advised, "That's a lie. My master couldn't be saved."

Zhang Zhengdao: "Then why did you just cry for Master to save you, and Senior Brother to save you?"

The man in black said sheepishly, "I'm used to it. Shouting a few times makes me feel better."

Zhang Zhengdao: "Which other skilled fighters are among you who have come out to kill this time?"

The man in black said, "I have a few fellow disciples, a few apprentices, and my uncle-master..."

The entire den of thieves has been mobilized?

Zhang Zhengdao finally asked, "What's your name?"

The man in black blurted out, "I am Juexing, the sixth disciple of the Great Protector of the Lotus Sect, Tuotian Venerable... This doesn't count; I'm just a small fry..."

……

The sky gradually brightened.

The sky was clear, the wind was blowing, and the road was winding.

The group of three, with the girl at the front carrying a large flag bearing the four characters "Peach Blossom Sword Sect," fluttered in the wind, making a rustling sound.

In the distance behind them, the mountain god temple still stood desolately by the roadside.

A thin wisp of smoke still rose from the fire inside, drifting in the air before being dispersed by the wind.

The temple was empty.

Apart from the pile of ashes indicating that someone had stayed there, there were no other traces.

The man in black didn't actually have much money on him.

When there are no martial arts practitioners to kill, carrying gold and silver treasures would be a hindrance. Adding weight while leaping and bounding would be pointless; experienced martial arts practitioners wouldn't do that.

Six taels and five mace of silver, plus two copper coins.

The man in black killed people, and then he was killed.

This is very much like the martial arts world.

Coming down from the mountain, they arrived directly in the town. Guo Lanying was starving, so she found a noodle stall by the roadside and ordered three bowls of noodles. A large flag embroidered with bright yellow characters was planted on the ground.

The flag was immediately raised and fluttered in the wind.

There are six sects in the town that display their flags and eat at roadside stalls or shops. If you include Zhang Zhengdao's sect, there are a total of seven.

Some sects eat at roadside stalls, while some major sects go into restaurants, choose private rooms, and enjoy fine wine and food, naturally not shortchanging themselves.

But... in terms of the grandeur of their banners, the Peach Blossom Sword Sect is no less impressive.

"There are so many of them!"

Guo Lanying whispered to Zhang Zhengdao.

Apart from the three members of the Peach Blossom Sword Sect, everyone else present was in a large group.

What's even more outrageous is that each member of the Qingcheng Sect actually had a horse. Their azure robes were impeccably clean and luxurious, making them look nothing like people who had traveled a long way.

Even the scabbard of the long sword tied to his waist was inlaid with pearls.

"shameful!"

Zhang Zhengdao said something.

"Those who practice martial arts should diligently train and pursue the highest peak of martial arts. Wasting time on a luxurious life is ultimately a lowly path. Alas, what a pity, what a lament."

Hu Yunying rolled her eyes at him.

"You're just jealous!"

Zhang Zhengdao: "Yeah, back then, I was jealous when I saw my classmates were richer than me. So I desperately wanted to pass the civil service exam. But when I finally passed, it didn't feel like much. Life is like that; desires always push you to keep moving forward..."

Hu Yunying:? ? ?

There seem to be many unfamiliar words in the speech that I cannot understand.

Can someone explain this?

Zhang Zhengdao: "I can't explain it to you. In this life, even love is between two people. Only loneliness and illness are truly one's own."

Hu Yunying reached out and touched Zhang Zhengdao's forehead.

Zhang Zhengdao rolled his eyes at her.

He awkwardly withdrew his hand.

"This...are you thinking about something unpleasant?"

"My dear older sister asked."

Zhang Zhengdao glanced at her: "No, I was just reminiscing."

A time traveler, a Taoist priest who has attained the Golden Core stage, seems to be slowly finding a sense of belonging in a world where martial arts are the only thing that exists for the time being.

The stronger this feeling is, the farther away he is from the world on the other side of Earth.

Zhang Zhengdao actually wanted... both.

Just then, with a "clang," a sword suddenly flew out of a roadside restaurant, spun a few times in the air, and then, with a "thud," stuck into the ground, emitting a vibrating "hum."

fight.

Zhang Zhengdao's body trembled. "Life is like this! This is the world of martial arts!" he thought.