"Friends, is what Huiming said true?" Elder Tang Shi looked at Shen Luo and Lu Huiming with a sullen face.
"Elder Tang Shi, you misunderstood us. Jinshan Temple is famous for its Buddhism, and everyone in the world respects it. How dare we disturb your temple's Dharma Assembly? We were asked to deliver this treasure tent to Elder Tang Shi of your temple, so we didn't give it to the purple-robed master before. Please forgive us." Shen Luo's mind turned, and he apologized. His voice was intentionally or unintentionally louder.
When the pilgrims heard the sound, they looked over and whispered.
"Since you two friends are delivering the treasure tent for someone, please enter the temple. Huiming, go and ask Elder Tang Shi to come here." Elder Tang Shi glanced at the pilgrims nearby and said to Shen Luo and Lu Huiming.
"Thank you, Elder." Shen Luo thanked him and winked at Lu Huiming. They followed Elder Tang Shi and the purple-robed monk into Jinshan Temple.
Behind the temple gate, there was a huge square. The ground was paved with white jade, shining brightly. It made people feel small at first glance. In the center of the square, there were nine bronze cauldrons as tall as two people. They were arranged in three rows, with three cauldrons in each row. Bursts of green smoke came out of the cauldrons, and the strong sandalwood smell condensed in the square. It seemed to be the place for preaching.
Not only this square, but other places in Jinshan Temple were also splendid. The ground was paved with white jade or green jade, and the temple buildings were also richly decorated. It was a luxurious atmosphere, which was very different from ordinary Buddhist temples.
Seeing this situation, Shen Luo and Lu Huiming were surprised.
As soon as they entered the temple, the purple-robed monk secretly glared at Shen Luo and quickly walked into the temple. It seemed that he was going to ask Elder Tang Shi.
"Who are you two Fellow Daoists? What are you doing in Jinshan Temple? " Elder Tang Shi waited for the purple-robed monk to leave before he turned around and looked at Shen Luo and the other person. He asked in a cold voice.
Shen Luo smiled and said, "Why do you say that, Master? Didn't I just say that the two of us admire the Golden Mountain Temple so we came here to pay you a visit? We also want to deliver this tent to a coachman at the foot of the mountain."
"Both of you are Out-of-Body Stage experts. Why would you deliver gifts for a mortal?" Elder Tang Shi asked coldly.
"Insects, cows, sheep, immortals, Buddhas, and mortals are all living beings. Why can't the two of us deliver this treasure on behalf of the coachman?" Shen Luo retorted with a smile.
"This …" Elder Tang Shi was stunned by the question and couldn't answer.
"Who are you two? If you continue to pester endlessly, don't blame this poor monk for being rude. "Elder Tang Shi seemed to have a bad temper and his expression darkened.
At the same time, a golden light flashed on his feet, and the exposed skin of his feet instantly turned golden, as if they were made of gold. He suddenly stopped on the ground.
The ground rumbled and trembled, and the nearby buildings also shook.
"Great Master, this is the Golden Mountain Temple's Vajra Demon Subduing Great Art. Its power is really amazing. However, is Great Master always like this when dealing with outsiders? Do you fight whenever you have a disagreement?" Lu Huaming was angry after being questioned continuously. He did not reveal his identity and coldly asked.
Shen Luo frowned. Once he fought with this fat monk, he was afraid that he would fall out with the Golden Mountain Temple.
This Golden Mountain Temple was strange, so he didn't immediately reveal his identity. He wanted to come in and check the situation first before inviting Master Jiang Liu. But in the current situation, if he continued to hide it, he was afraid that it would really be bad.
So he coughed and was about to speak.
"Amitabha. Senior Brother Tang Shi, since these two benefactors came to find this poor monk, how about this poor monk receive them?" A Buddhist chant resounded and a tall middle-aged monk walked over. The purple-robed monk from before also followed behind him dispiritedly.
"Junior Brother Tang Shi." Elder Tang Shi saw the newcomer and his face sank.
Shen Luo looked at the newcomer and saw that the middle-aged monk had a deep breath. He was also an Out-of-Body Stage cultivator, but his body was tall and thin, and his face was sallow. He looked like a tuberculosis ghost, but his face was full of smiles, and he looked very kind.
"Senior Brother Tang Shi, the arrangement for the spiritual conference has not been completed, and Master Jiang Liu has urged us. If we delay any longer, I am afraid that we will miss the time." The middle-aged monk walked to Elder Tang Shi and lowered his voice.
"Well, I will leave these two people to you. If there is a problem, you will be responsible." Elder Tang Shi was silent for a moment, then he snorted and left.
The purple-robed monk hurriedly followed, and the two left quickly.
Shen Luo saw this scene and couldn't help but be moved. There seemed to be some power struggle in the Golden Mountain Temple, so he became more cautious.
"Elder Shi, the two of us met a coachman at the foot of the mountain. Because the carriage was damaged, he asked the two of us to deliver this treasured tent to you. Please accept it." He walked forward and handed over the treasured tent.
"Thank you, benefactors. I was worried about this treasure tent, but fortunately you sent it over in time." Elder Tang Shi took it, looked at the tent, and nodded slightly.
"If you have nothing important to do, why don't you come to my room and have a cup of hot tea?" He then said to Shen Luo and Lu Huaming with a smile.
"I can't ask for more." Shen Luo readily agreed, and Lu Huaming had no objection.
Therefore, Elder Tang Shi led the two of them into the temple, and soon they came to a Buddhist courtyard.
This small courtyard was different from the splendid temple outside. There was not much luxurious atmosphere, and it was very clean and simple with green bricks and gray tiles.
Elder Tang Shi called a disciple and handed the tent to him. Then, he led Shen Luo and Lu Huaming into the house.
"The two of you have high cultivation and extraordinary temperament. I think you are not unknown people. May I know your names? What brings you to my Jinshan Temple? "Elder Tang Shi asked after making three cups of hot tea.
"I am Shen Luo, a rogue cultivator. This is Lu Huaming, a disciple of Duke Cheng of the Tang Empire. The two of us rashly paid a visit to Jinshan Temple today because we want to see Grandmaster Jiangliu. We were rude and offended you before, so we hope Elder Shi will forgive us. "Shen Luo didn't conceal their identities and intentions.
"It turns out to be Shen Daoyou and Fellow Taoist Lu. Why do you want to see Master Jiangliu?" Elder Tang Shi looked at Lu Huaming and asked.
"Brother Lu, you are a member of the Tang Empire. It is better for you to say this." Shen Luo glanced at Lu Huaming and secretly transmitted a message.
Lu Huaming nodded and stepped forward. "Although Elder Tang Shi has lived in Jiangzhou for many years, you must know about the ghost chaos in Chang 'an City some time ago."
"This matter has been spread all over the world. I know about it." Elder Tang Shi nodded and said.
"A few months ago, the Body-Refining Altar colluded with ghosts and wreaked havoc in Chang 'an. My Great Tang's government and fellow Daoists fought together. Although this disaster was averted, many people in the city died, and many vengeful spirits remained. For the sake of the people in Chang 'an, His Majesty has decided to hold a Water and Land Conference in Chang' an. At present, there is still a lack of a virtuous senior monk to preside over it. I have long heard that Master Jiangliu is the reincarnation of Golden Cicada and has excellent Buddhism. Shen Daoyou and I come here to invite Master Jiangliu to Chang 'an to give a lecture and help the ghosts. "Lu Huaming said sincerely.
"His Majesty cares about the people. It is a blessing for the people. But Master Jiangliu …" Elder Tang Shi put his palms together and praised. Then, he hesitated.
Shen Luo couldn't help but frown when he saw Elder Shi's expression.
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