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“Dun Kong Master.”
Many people clearly recognized Dunkong and bowed in respect.
Dunkong had a good reputation in the industry, and many had received his help, so they naturally felt grateful.
As for the monsters, most of them were still quite fearful of him, keeping their distance.
Those who had been beaten by him were filled with resentment but dared not speak up, even though this was the territory of the Demon King.
It was all because of Yin Hu's attitude.
Yin Hu was one of the Eight Great Vajras under the Demon King, and usually acted as the leader of the demon clan. His demeanor spoke volumes; what more could be said?
Anyone bold enough to charge forward at this moment would be nothing short of foolish, risking their lives without any compensation.
As someone who stood above thousands, if he showed such humility towards Dunkong, what else could they do?
Raising his head, Yin Hu extended his hand, saying, “Please come in; Young Master will arrive shortly.”
“Amitabha, this is a gift from Poor Monk.”
Yin Hu took it and instinctively glanced at it.
“It’s actually Sarira!”
“What!” The crowd gasped in shock.
"What is Sariputra?" This is not the kind of irregular so-called Sarira that you see on television, with hundreds of them on a single monk.
Instead, it refers to round beads the size of marbles, each one shining with a golden luster.
Just by looking at them, one can feel a sacred aura, even capable of purifying the soul.
"Master, what is this?" Yin Hu asked.
"Amitabha, this is a Sarira that the Poor Monk shed upon achieving Nirvana. A small token of my respect," he replied.
"Nirvana!"
Everyone was taken aback.
The mention of Sarira indeed sent shivers down their spines.
But what shocked them even more was that word: Nirvana!
What is Nirvana? It is the highest realm pursued by the Buddhist Seal.
Nirvana, to put it simply, is not a realm defined by power but rather a spiritual state.
It represents a form of spiritual liberation and elevation.
Nirvana can only be attained by truly enlightened High Monks who have reached such an opportunity.
"Master, have you broken through?" Yin Hu asked.
This breakthrough naturally refers to the Luo Han Realm, corresponding to the Taoist Sect and Human Immortal realms.
Dunkong joined his hands together and slightly bowed, saying, "Amitabha, it is merely a half step forward. The path of Buddhism and Daoism is not something that can be achieved in a day."
The crowd realized that it was only a half step to Arhat.
However, even so, it was already quite extraordinary.
After all, within the Buddhist Seal, aside from the Dharma Patriarch from back then, no monk had become an Arhat since.
Although Dunkong was only a half step to Arhat, he was considered the most promising candidate to become an Arhat within a hundred years.
He had already surpassed the age of sixty but was still relatively young in comparison.
The path of cultivation is long and arduous; a hundred years is still considered young, let alone sixty years.
"Bodhi has no tree; the bright mirror is not a platform. Originally, there is nothing; where can dust settle?"
As Dunkong departed, the others looked on with fervent eyes, filled with reverence.
"Alright, let's continue!"
Yin Hu was enjoying himself here while others were busy elsewhere.
The chefs over there had already prepared tables full of delicacies.
There were steamed lamb, steamed bear paws, steamed deer tails, roasted duck, roasted chicks, roasted geese, braised pork, braised duck, soy sauce chicken, cured meat, fluffy small intestines, dried meat, sausages, assorted platters, smoked chicken belly, steamed eight-treasure pork, glutinous rice stuffed duck, canned wild chicken, canned quail, braised assorted meats, braised geese, mountain chicken, rabbit meat, vegetable python, silver fish, steamed hairy crabs, braised duck shreds, braised duck waist, braised duck strips, cold mixed duck shreds, stewed yellow heart pipes with white eel, stewed yellow eel, black bean catfish, pot-roasted carp, stewed soft-shelled turtle, stir-fried carp, stir-fried prawns, and soft-fried tenderloin...
The Eight Great Cuisines of China, along with the Top Ten Traditional Dishes, encompass thousands of dishes. Here, we cannot cover them all, but there is certainly a dazzling array that can be overwhelming.
Truly, talented individuals emerge from everywhere, and there is a variety of everything.
There are meat and vegetarian dishes, dry and soup-based dishes, those that fly in the sky, run on the ground, swim in the water, burrow in the earth, and leap in the grass.
With so many delicacies, there is nothing they cannot prepare.
Monsters are not all hiding in the mountains.
Some clever ones who are good at shapeshifting live among ordinary people, hidden in the cities and fields.
Not to mention anything else, just for monks like Dunkong, great effort is put into preparing a sumptuous temple feast.
If we refer to vegetarian dishes, these are made from non-animal ingredients (excluding eggs and dairy). Their popularity is related to Buddhism. Originally, there were no strict vegetarian rules in Buddhism; however, after Shakyamuni's disciple Devadatta advocated for vegetarianism and it spread to our country, it was accepted by Han Ethnicity followers. Since then, eating vegetarian food in temples has become a Buddhist regulation. In our country's Buddhist monasteries, both meat and vegetarian dishes are prepared. For example, during the Song Dynasty at Golden Mountain Temple, there was roasted pork; during the Qing Dynasty, Yangzhou Xiaoshan Monk had large roasted saddle bridge; and Fahai Temple served braised pig heads. While many dishes are meat-based, more are renowned for their vegetarian offerings. The vegetarian banquets in Buddhist temples are cherished by devout Buddhist monks and lay followers. The trend of vegetarianism flourished during the Southern Dynasties Liang Period and reached a considerable level.
After so many years of development, it has now reached a peak.
Even a group of monks and nuns with good dispositions are quite satisfied with their meals.
As for those who love meat elsewhere, there is also the Manchu Han Imperial Feast prepared for them.
The Manchu Han Imperial Feast during the Qing Dynasty was a royal banquet that featured both imperial cuisine characteristics and local flavors; it highlighted the unique tastes of Manchu and Han dishes. Barbecue, hot pot, and shabu-shabu were almost indispensable items on the menu while also showcasing Han cooking techniques such as braising, frying, stir-frying, quick-frying, and roasting. It is truly a treasure of Chinese culinary culture and represents its highest realm.
The Manchu Han Imperial Feast originally referred to a full banquet held in the Qing Dynasty court where Manchus and Han people collaborated in preparation. Typically, at least 108 dishes (54 southern dishes and 54 northern dishes) were served over three days. The dishes included both savory and sweet options as well as meat and vegetarian selections. The ingredients were diverse and meticulously chosen, encompassing all kinds of mountain delicacies and seafood.
Each dish was so delicious that it could melt in one's mouth.
A table full of dishes like this would cost at least a hundred thousand elsewhere.
But here, it is absolutely enough to fill you up.
Moreover, they have replaced many of the dishes with local specialties from the Dragon Emperor Mountain Range.
The Dragon Emperor Mountain Range, an ancient place that has thrived for thousands of years, is also a true primeval forest.
Inside, there are all kinds of mountain delicacies and seafood, an endless supply.
Things are valuable because they are rare, but when there is an abundance, they lose their worth.
It's like lobsters in the north; they are quite expensive. However, when you go to coastal areas, they become very cheap.
Here, there is an overabundance of these items, so they are not valued highly.
But for others who eat less, these things are incredibly precious.
For a foodie, coming here truly feels like being in paradise.
(To be continued.)
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