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Amitabha, what brings you here?
The old monk, who was cleaning the courtyard, noticed Gu Weiwei approaching slowly. He formed the Mudra of Fearlessness and bowed, which Gu Weiwei reciprocated with a smile and a similar gesture.
I wonder where Ling Chanzi is now. Would it be possible to meet him?
At that moment, Ling Chanzi was in the Solemn Hall reciting Buddhist scriptures. If it is not too much trouble, the old monk requested that he finish cleaning the courtyard before he could go.
Please, take your time. I will go on my own.
Following the old monk's directions, Gu arrived at the Solemn Hall, located at the center of Jinhuang Temple. The hall housed the revered Buddha with Auspicious Appearance, also known as Precious Birth Buddha or Southern Wealth and Treasure Gathering Tathagata. The image varied across different assemblies in the Vajra Realm; for instance, during the Transformation Assembly, it appeared entirely golden, with the left leg clenched into a fist resting on the navel and the right leg extended outward. The ring and little fingers were slightly bent while the other three fingers were outstretched, forming the Mudra of Aspiration while seated on a lotus pedestal. According to the rituals for achieving enlightenment as outlined in Great Bliss Vajra Sattva, his body was yellow, with the left leg clenched into a fist holding the corner of his robe against his chest and the right leg forming the Mudra of Aspiration.
Ling Chanzi's ears perked up slightly as he heard footsteps approaching. Curious about who it might be, he peeked through his eyelids and saw a pair of feet wearing Azure Cloud Shoes. Ling Chanzi had never seen such exquisite shoes before; they were adorned with delicate threads showcasing a clear blue sky against a backdrop of Red Clouds.
The person wearing those shoes must be walking on clouds, Ling Chanzi thought to himself, widening his eyes to get a better look at who had entered. However, when he finally caught sight of the visitor's face, he froze, forgetting where he had left off in his scripture recitation. His face flushed red as he struggled to recall what came next.
Seeing Ling Chanzi's reaction made Gu smile broadly. He didn't understand why every time he saw Ling Chanzi, his heart felt at peace. Perhaps that was why he had been seeking out people from Jade Void Sect and Light Path Classic; he felt that Ling Chanzi could help him at any moment—even if his intuition was wrong—he still wanted to rely on this little monk who understood human affairs.
What’s wrong with you? Ling Chanzi asked curiously.
It's nothing, Gu replied as he bent down to help lift Ling Chanzi from his meditation cushion. They would set off again tomorrow, and he wanted to ask if Ling Chanzi would accompany him one more time. Perhaps they might encounter the demons spoken of by Buddha after all.
Gu hesitated to let Ling Chanzi meet Zhuang Zhixian; he feared that if Zhuang Zhixian truly was one of those demons mentioned by Ling Chanzi, then Buddhism's teachings would be beyond what an ordinary person could comprehend. Yet previously, he had sought Zhuang Zhixian's guidance eagerly.
As soon as they stepped out of the Great Jin Imperial Palace, the two had already parted ways. Before they separated, Gu had informed Zhuang Zhixian of a location: the Great Green Mountain. Soon after, Gu sought to leave Jincheng, heading towards the Great Green Mountain, which was the battlefield he had chosen.
Ling Chanzi's large, dark eyes sparkled like glossy black diamonds as he pondered deeply. Watching Ling Chanzi in such a serious state made Gu feel a sense of relief. He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, feeling as if the stagnant air that had been trapped within him for so long was finally released.
After a moment of thought, Ling Chanzi nodded and spoke.
Gu reached out to pat Ling Chanzi's smooth head, finding himself reflecting on his group of companions. It was quite amusing—a little monk who had barely begun his journey, a young man just starting out, and an older gentleman.
As he thought about them, Gu couldn't help but shake his head with a smile. It was amusing how this motley crew was struggling to survive in the Daoist Sect's relentless pursuit. What seemed like a trivial request now felt incredibly daunting.
Gu gazed at the sky outside, painted red by the setting sun, and sighed inwardly, wondering how many more sunsets like this he would get to see.
At that moment, Yang Yan had just exited the palace and encountered a guard who had come to deliver news. Bu Luo had already left before Gu, while Hong Ling, following closely behind the guard, found nothing of interest.
On her way back, Hong Ling furrowed her brows in confusion. She couldn't understand why Minghong hadn't encountered someone named Gu; surely the stream at Sky's End Tower wouldn't make a mistake.
Could it be that this Gu was still inside the Great Jin palace? Hong Ling shook her head, dismissing her bold speculation. The Great Jin Yang Family was powerful; there was no way they would shelter someone like him at that time. She felt increasingly curious about what kind of person this Gu truly was.
Perhaps they should consult their allies for more information, Hong Yulong suggested.
Upon hearing Hong Yulong's words, Hong Ling fell silent for a moment before looking at him with an odd expression.
Are you suggesting Jade Void Sect?
Hong Yulong shrugged.
Do you think they would share any news about that guy with them?
Why not? I want to know. That guy named Gu, the news in Jincheng, has probably been on the tables of major factions for two or three days now. I really don’t understand what those Daoist Sects are after.
Hong Ling paused, then pointed at the setting sun in the distance. Is that what those Daoist Sects are after?
Hong Yulong nodded with a smile.
So, the Jade Void Sect wants what Gu has, and the people from the Light Path Classic also want it. The inheritance of the Light Path Classic must be severed, which means everyone who has come into contact with that thing must disappear from this world. But if that happens, is the Jade Void Sect being too greedy?
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