My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

After the court session, the emperor hurried to the imperial study.

After downing a cup of cold tea, he felt his anger subside slightly, but the rage that had been stirred up still churned within him.

He didn't even need the Night Guard's report to guess who was behind the rumors.

Those figures hidden in the shadows, like ghosts, always tried to hinder Chu Lengyu by various means, but they had clearly chosen the wrong opponent and made the wrong calculation.

The emperor sneered and immediately retrieved the memorial from Master Huikong from among the set-down memorials.

His fingers gently traced the memorial as he muttered to himself, "I've never seen such a shameless person. A debate? Heh, since you're not afraid of losing face, then bring it on. I want to see what you're capable of, daring to pull these scheming tricks right under my nose."

He picked up a vermilion brush, wrote a few lines, then drafted an imperial edict, summoned Hong Fu, and ordered him to go and deliver the edict immediately.

When Hongfu delivered the imperial decree to Songlin Xiaozhu, it was Lüyun who stepped forward to receive the yellow silk imperial edict.

She now knows quite a few characters and can read the imperial edict on her own, but she still has doubts.

She frowned slightly and asked curiously, "I don't think I've ever heard of this Buddhist debate before. Does your father-in-law know what this is all about?"

"Actually, we don't know much either." Hong Fu had no choice but to tell him what he knew.

"I have heard that monks in the Great Brahma Kingdom often discuss Buddhist teachings through debates. There is also an annual Buddhist assembly where eminent monks from all over the world gather at the Maha Pagoda to expound their Buddhist doctrines, debate with each other, and seek the true Dharma."

"Oh." Green Bamboo seemed to understand but not quite. "But my young lady has no connection with Buddhism, so why is this Master Huikong..."

"We don't know either," Hong Fu said in a low voice. "It's just that these foreign envoys are not very honest, and His Majesty is quite angry with them. That's why he wants to ask the Grand Preceptor to teach them a lesson. Of course, if the Grand Preceptor has other important matters to attend to and cannot participate, that's fine too."

After saying that, he sighed softly, seemingly feeling helpless.

"I understand." Lüyun nodded, sensing the hint in his words.

The Aurora Fox followed at her feet, its furry ears twitching slightly. After hearing the conversation, it was speechless.

It thought impatiently: These mortals are so troublesome. Why do they have to bother the master with such a small matter? And that Emperor of Great Xia, who does he think he is? He actually dares to issue an edict to the master. He is so arrogant.

In its inherited memory, there are also some records of similar debates within Buddhism, but the language is sparse and the descriptions are not detailed.

Such debates are rewarded with treasures as prizes for the final winners. However, not everyone is willing to debate the profound and unfathomable Buddhist principles, and some Buddhist practitioners often resort to violence.

At this moment, in Aurora Fox's view, a mortal trying to persuade a true person is simply delusional.

It couldn't help but shake its head, muttering to itself: Has this old monk gone mad from his cultivation? How dare he challenge the master?

Later, Lüyun recounted the whole story to Chu Lengyu.

Chu Lengyu listened without even raising her eyes, and simply said, "He wants to discuss the Dao with me? He's not worthy!"

Clearly, they disdain the so-called debates within Buddhism.

Aurora Fox nodded repeatedly in agreement. "That's right! That mortal old monk is talking nonsense. How dare he compare himself to his master? He's really overestimating himself!"

Green Bamboo hesitated, as if she wanted to say something more, but ultimately held back.

Chu Lengyu saw right through her thoughts, her expression turning slightly cold, and continued, "If I have to intervene in this and punish that, then what is the point of keeping this imperial court around?"

Matters between mortals should be resolved by mortals themselves. Why drag her into it all? Does she really think she doesn't need time to cultivate?

Or is it that only by taking action herself and killing them in fear can mortals learn to respect and stop bothering them?

Chu Lengyu had no interest in these worldly troubles; she only wanted to cultivate in peace and pursue a higher realm.

So she took out the Wisdom Lamp Glass Lamp from her storage bag, handed it to Lüyun, and instructed her: "Take this glass lamp. Whoever wants to discuss Taoism or Buddhism must pass this test before they are qualified to see me."

The glass cup felt slightly heavy in my hand, emitting a faint spiritual light. Green Bamboo carefully held it steady.

She understood her mistress's intention; her mistress's words just now were, to some extent, meant to be a warning to her.

A deep sense of shame welled up in Lü Yun's heart. She realized that her mindset had indeed become somewhat arrogant without her realizing it.

Looking back, no matter how big or small the matter was, she would always consult her mistress first, putting her mistress first and never showing the slightest negligence.

However, now that the young lady's status has risen, she is greeted and seen off by people from the court or the palace, and Lüyun's mentality has gradually changed in this environment.

She began to become somewhat self-righteous, and even at times harbored the idea of ​​making decisions for her mistress.

Thinking of this, Lüyun couldn't help but feel a strong sense of shame.

She understood her own identity and was well aware of the trust her mistress placed in her. It was precisely because of this that she felt even more ashamed and guilty, feeling that she had let her mistress down.

Green Bamboo dared not say anything more. She bowed and hurriedly left with the Wisdom Lamp and Glass Cup, her steps somewhat flustered.

Chu Lengyu watched her figure gradually disappear and gently shook her head.

She didn't give any instructions, but the Aurora Fox jumped up on its own and caught up with Green Bamboo in a few flashes.