"More than a hundred years ago, a traveling monk with profound cultivation base settled down in this temple. That night, a golden light suddenly appeared in the temple and lasted for half the night before dispersing. That monk and the old monk in the temple said that Jinshan Temple contained the fate of Buddha and that in the future, there would definitely be an earth-shattering eminent monk of great virtue, so he decided to stay here. The old monks in the temple naturally welcomed him. That monk stayed in the temple and entered the seniority of our Jinshan Temple, changing his name to Fa Ming, "Zen Master Hai Shi continued.
"Elder Fa Ming!" Shen Luo's eyes moved. Lu Huaming had told him about this person before. So this was his origin.
"Ancestral Master Fa Ming's cultivation was profound. After he entered the temple, the original abbot quickly passed the position of abbot to him. After Elder Fa Ming gained power, he greatly supported his fellow disciples and even imparted the Dharma that he cultivated to everyone. Only then did the temple rise again. Ancestor Fa Ming had the virtue of reinventing the temple, and everyone in the temple respected him. However, he did not accept any disciples, saying that they were not fated. This made many people in the temple quite disappointed. More than ten years after he entered the temple, one day, he was playing the zither at the foot of the mountain when he suddenly heard the cry of a baby. A wooden basin floated down from the river at the foot of the mountain. Inside the basin was a baby and a blood letter. Ancestor rescued the baby ashore. After seeing the blood letter, he knew the baby's origin. It turned out to be the posthumous child of Liuzhou's top scholar, Chen Guangrui. Thus, he gave the baby the nickname of Jiang Liuer, raised him, and accepted him as a disciple, "Zen Master Hai Shi said.
"This person must be Master Xuanzang," Lu Huaming said after listening for a long time. His expression gradually became focused and he was no longer anxious.
Shen Luo suddenly understood. Master Xuanzang's name had long been known throughout the world. However, he only knew that Master Xuanzang had obtained the Western Sutra and did not know much about his origin. So this was his origin.
"Yes, just as Elder Fa Ming said in the early years, Master Xuanzang later entered Chang 'an and was named Emperor Taizong's younger brother. After that, he fearlessly went to the Western Heaven and experienced seventy-two trials to retrieve the Sutra. Only then did our Jinshan Temple's name spread throughout the world and its reputation today," Zen Master Hai Shi looked at Lu Huaming and nodded.
"Zen Master Hai Shi, excuse me for interrupting. According to the time when Master Xuanzang went to the Western Paradise to retrieve the Buddhist scriptures, you should have seen him before, right?" Shen Luo suddenly interrupted and asked.
"When I entered the temple, Master Xuanzang had already gone to the Western Paradise to retrieve the scriptures. However, when he returned to the Jinshan Temple, I met him once. Master Xuanzang once told the monks of the temple about his experiences in the Western Paradise. The story of him retrieving the scriptures from the Western Paradise was spread from the Jinshan Temple." Zen Master Hai Shi glanced at Shen Luo and nodded.
"Did Master Xuanzang mention a woman with a plum blossom mark on her wrist and a monk from the Western Region?" Shen Luo asked again.
"A woman with a plum blossom mark on her wrist? Master Xuanzang is a Buddhist. He rarely mentions the woman on the Western Paradise Road. As for the Western Region, there are many Buddhist kingdoms. Master Xuanzang mentioned some monks he met on the way. I wonder which monk you are talking about? "Zen Master Hai Shi asked with a surprised expression.
Lu Huaming was also surprised by Shen Luo's sudden question. He looked at Shen Luo.
"This person should have Devil Qi on him. He caused a lot of trouble for Master Xuanzang when he went to the Western Paradise to retrieve the scriptures." Shen Luo hesitated for a moment and said.
"A monk with Devil Qi? I have never heard Master Xuanzang mention this. "Zen Master Hai Shi thought for a moment and shook his head.
"Is that so …" Shen Luo looked disappointed. He secretly wondered if Master Xuanzang did not encounter the five reincarnated Devil Souls when he went to retrieve the scriptures.
"Oh, speaking of demonic Qi, I do recall something. Master Xuanzang once said that when they passed through the Wuji Kingdom of the Western Regions, his first disciple once felt a very powerful demonic Qi," Monk Hai Shi's white eyebrows suddenly twitched as he said.
"Oh, where did Master Xuanzang encounter this Devil Qi? What happened after that? "Shen Luo's eyes lit up and he immediately asked.
"Master Xuanzang did not talk about this in detail. He only mentioned it briefly because they encountered countless monsters on their way to the West. However, he rarely felt any Devil Qi. The strong Devil Qi made him feel a little uneasy. He told us to be careful of demons in the future." Zen Master Hai Shi said.
Shen Luo made an "oh" sound. His eyes flashed and he did not say anything else.
"Elder Hai Shi, I also have something to ask. Master Xuanzang mysteriously disappeared not long after he returned from retrieving the scriptures. Do you know what happened? Everyone says that he has been reincarnated. Is that true? "Lu Huaming also asked.
"We do not know the reason for this. After Master Xuanzang returned from retrieving the scriptures, he reported to His Majesty and returned to the Jinshan Temple to cultivate. However, he suddenly disappeared not long after. The monks of the temple have searched everywhere but there is no clue." Zen Master Hai Shi shook his head.
"If that's the case, why is there a saying that he has been reincarnated?" Lu Huaming asked curiously.
"Not long after Master Xuanzang disappeared, this old monk took over the position of abbot. This old monk cultivates the Withered Meditation, which emphasizes a clear mind and few desires. I often go to places where there are few people to cultivate. Once, when I was cultivating by the river at the foot of the mountain, a wooden basin floated along with the water. There were actually two infants in swaddling clothes on it." Zen Master Hai Shi continued.
"Oh, two more infants floated over?" Lu Huaming's gaze was curious.
"These two were Jianglu and Chan 'er. At that time, Jianglu had a string of Buddhist beads around his neck. I once listened to Master Xuanzang's teachings and recognized that string of Buddhist beads as Master Xuanzang's Buddhist beads. Everyone in the temple thought that he was the reincarnation of the Golden Cicada. They even gave him the common name of the Golden Cicada, Jianglu." Zen Master Hai Shi continued.
"I see. So this is where the legend of the reincarnation of the Golden Cicada comes from." Lu Huaming slowly nodded.
Shen Luo did not pay attention to anything else. When he heard Zen Master Hai Shi finally mention Jianglu, his eyes suddenly focused.
"What happened after that?" he asked.
"When Jianglu was slightly older, he began to understand Buddhism. He spoke like a lotus flower at the Dharma Conference. However, he never participated in the debate in the temple. Although he was very familiar with the matters of the Golden Cicada, he was not at all like Master Golden Cicada. He was arrogant and domineering. He preferred luxury and enjoyment. Most of the magnificent buildings in the temple were ordered to be renovated by him." Zen Master Hai Shi sighed.
"Zen Master Hai Shi, you are the abbot of the Jinshan Temple. Why did you allow Jianglu to cause trouble? Jinshan Temple is now in such a state. It will definitely attract a lot of criticism. Moreover, I saw that many monks in the temple were frivolous and restless. They were proud and arrogant, as if they were imitating Jianglu. In the long run, it will be very disadvantageous for the Jinshan Temple." Lu Huaming said.
"Jianglu's Dao skills are profound and his temperament is arrogant. In addition, he is the reincarnation of the Golden Cicada. Most of the elders in the temple hold him in high esteem and listen to him. Although I am the abbot, I can no longer restrain him. "Zen Master Hai Shi said.
When Lu Huaming heard this, he could not help but be speechless.
"Zen Master Hai Shi, is the reason why Master Jianglu is unwilling to go to Chang 'an related to his temperament?" Shen Luo could not help but ask. Zen Master Hai Shi had not mentioned the reason why Master Jianglu refused to go to Chang 'an.
Lu Huaming was distracted by Zen Master Hai Shi's words. When he heard Shen Luo's words, he suddenly remembered the purpose of their visit tonight. He immediately looked at Zen Master Hai Shi.
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