The sun shone brightly for only two days before it turned from sunny to cloudy. The clear sky turned gray, and a few darker dark clouds dotted the sky. It was like a gray splashed ink painting, making one's heart tighten.
But this did not affect Xie Tian and Wen Shui's mood at all. Early in the morning, the two of them personally made a sumptuous breakfast and ate it with relish. After Xie Tian finished washing up, Wen Shui took out a lock and handed it to Xie Tian.
"You will be staying on the mountain for a long time. You should lock it."
Xie Tian nodded and locked the door to the inner courtyard. He tightened his bag and led the pony to follow behind Wen Shui towards the Land of Hope.
There were only six days until the Supreme Grade Yuan Yang Pill ran out. Xie Tian was somewhat nervous. He was not nervous because he was about to die, but because he was afraid that if Wu Chen could not cure him, then he might not even be able to complete his first life goal.
But when he thought of Wen Shui's words, the nervousness in his heart instantly vanished. He didn't believe Elder Gong, but he believed Wen Shui. Because when Wen Shui caressed his head, he only felt warmth and love, without a single stray thought.
It was probably like the feeling when Zhou Boran rubbed Zhou Zhaoyang's head, Xie Tian thought.
When they were about to reach the west gate, Wen Shui, who had lost his cultivation, had to stop to rest. Seeing Xie Tian looking around, he could not help but smile, "Don't be nervous, the people following us are all from the various families. They are only responsible for investigating and have absolutely no ill intentions towards you."
"Why are you following me?" Xie Sha did not give any warning. Xie Tian relaxed his guard slightly and asked.
Wen Shui smiled and explained, "This is just a way of doing things for the families. Once they see someone, they will investigate and analyze that person from all aspects. If they find someone they can befriend, they will make contact with that person. If they find that the other person is hostile, they will take action in advance, be vigilant, or strike first."
Xie Tian turned his head and specifically stared at a green-clothed servant in the distance. The servant shrunk his head and wanted to hide, but he suddenly remembered the family head's orders and immediately suppressed his desire to run away. A respectful smile appeared on his face and he deeply bowed to Xie Tian.
"Haha, did you see that? This person has revealed the attitude of his family." Wen Shui patted Xie Tian's shoulder and said gently, "Not everyone is as sinister and vicious as Marshal Xie. Xie Tian, there are too many beautiful things in the world. You must look at the world with a bright and kind heart. You can't always fight and kill, understand?"
Xie Tian was silent for a long time before he answered honestly, "I know. I will try my best."
Wen Shui sighed in his heart and did not say anything more. These few days, he had tried to tempt Xie Tian in order to dispel the killing intent in Xie Tian's heart. It was not that there was no effect, but it was not ideal.
The miserable experience of the Xie Family had deeply engraved the word "kill" in Xie Tian's heart. Although Yin Tian 'er, Wen Shui, and Boss Jia had appeared one after another on Xie Tian's killing path, it was far from enough to melt Xie Tian's killing intent.
Wen Shui was very clear where the reason was. It was because of Xie Tian's simplicity. If someone wanted him dead, he would simply want to live. Later on, if he found out that someone wanted to kill him, he would not hesitate and use all kinds of methods to kill the other party. This was because the simple him only wanted to live.
Therefore, although Xie Tian was not a killing cultivator, his killing intent was purer than that of a killing cultivator.
Everything in the world had two sides. A simple personality was good most of the time, but Xie Tian was shockingly terrifying. He had always been simple in everything he did. In order to survive, he purely cultivated. In order to survive, he purely killed his enemies. He was so simple that external forces could not shake this pure killing intent.
Fortunately, on the night of stargazing, when he was faced with the fact that he only had eight days to live, Wen Shui quietly opened a gap in Xie Tian's heart. Yin Tian 'er, Wen Shui, and Boss Jia brought warmth to Xie Tian in an instant, allowing Xie Tian to take a small step towards not killing with difficulty.
This was Wen Shui's contribution. However, Wen Shui was still slightly disappointed because Xie Tian was about to go to Wu Chen Temple. He knew that Great Master Wu Chen had already observed Xie Tian, which was why he was certain that he would cultivate the Ascetic Dhyana Scripture for twenty years.
This twenty years was not an empty number. It was Great Master Wu Chen's bottom line. He believed that only twenty years could completely dissolve Xie Tian's killing intent. However, twenty years of dhyana cultivation was the most lethal weapon for a martial arts genius like Xie Tian.
Wen Shui was very worried that Xie Tian would become ordinary in the dry and dull cultivation. That was why he acted like this. Even if it could reduce Great Master Wu Chen's bottom line to ten years, it would be good.
Glancing at Xiao Ma at the side, Wen Shui smiled in relief. To be accepted by the innocent Xiao Ma, Xie Tian had indeed changed. Even if the change was not by much, it was still a trend. As long as Xie Tian could maintain it, he would definitely succeed.
The closer they got to the west gate, the more people there were on both sides of the street. These people came from different places. Some were from Bianliang's aristocratic families, some were foreign warriors who had been ruthlessly slapped in the face by Xie Tian, and even the old eunuch stood at the city gate with a smile.
Most of these people had come for the same reason. The martial arts genius Xie Tian was about to become Great Master Wu Chen's disciple. It was only right that they came to congratulate him. More importantly, they wanted to form a good relationship with Xie Tian. This was because they knew that in the future, in the Song Kingdom and even Wanzhou, Xie Tian would definitely be an important figure.
"Master Xie Tian, today is your big day. This old servant has been entrusted by His Majesty to present a small gift."
The old eunuch spoke concisely, and the young eunuch at the side hurriedly presented the gift with both hands.
The gift was a small knife of exquisite workmanship. Xie Tian did not want to accept it, but seeing Wen Shui nod in acknowledgment, he took the knife and casually sheathed it at his waist. After a moment's thought, he said, "Thank you."
"Then this old servant will take his leave. I wish Master Xie Tian success soon."
The aristocratic families of Bianliang were shocked. They all knew that Zhao Ye was an extremely stingy person. Usually, what he gave to the Grand Sima's Estate were pots and pans. He had never given such an expensive gift. This could only show how important Xie Tian was in the Emperor's heart.
"I don't want to accept it."
After leaving the city, Xie Tian was silent for a long time. He could not help but say this.
Wen Shui nodded and smiled. "I know you don't want to accept it. I also know that the Emperor is not giving this gift for you, but for Great Master Wu Chen. But you must accept this gift."
"Why?"
"Because you live in the mortal world." Wen Shui sighed, as if thinking about something. He murmured, "Even those immortal-like figures of Daoism cannot avoid interacting with the mortal world. How can you avoid it? That's why I told you to be kind to others. You can be a match for a hundred, a match for a thousand, but can you be an enemy of the world?"
Xie Tian was silent. He had never thought about this question. It was indeed a heavy burden.
The Dustless Mountain was not far. After Xie Tian's pacification, the pony finally agreed to be ridden by an old man. In a short hour, the two arrived at the foot of the Dustless Mountain and saw Xu Zhantang, who had been waiting for a long time.
Today, Xu Zhantang was not as frivolous as he was yesterday. The first thing he said to Xie Tian was thanks.
Xie Tian nodded. "We don't owe each other anything."
"Good, we don't owe each other anything!" Xu Zhantang nodded solemnly. "After you enter the Dustless Temple, cultivate well. When you leave the mountain, this young master will compete with you again!"
Xie Tian said no more. Under Xu Zhantang's gaze, he turned and went up the mountain.
"Xu Zhantang is such an arrogant person. Why is he thanking you?" Wen Shui asked as they climbed halfway up the mountain.
"It should be yesterday. Rather than saying that he brought me to broaden my horizons, it's more like I cooperated with him to express my dissatisfaction with the Emperor." Xie Tian did not understand small matters, but he was not muddle-headed when it came to big matters. After a pause, he said, "This kind of thing is very boring."
Wen Shui smiled and shook his head. He looked up at the dark sky and climbed up the mountain first. The Dustless Temple was just ahead.
Looking at the pure white walls of the Dustless Temple, Xie Tian's heartbeat sped up. That was the place of his rebirth.
However, Xie Tian's footsteps were heavy with every step he took. Even when he first ascended the Dark Mist Mountain, his footsteps were not this heavy. He felt that something was wrong with his condition, so he stopped.
"What's wrong?" Wen Shui asked worriedly.
Xie Tian shook his head. Looking at the white walls, he asked softly, "How did Elder Gong get Master Wu Chen to agree?"
Wen Shui was silent for a long time and sighed, "Kneel and kowtow."
Xie Tian's eyes trembled slightly.
"Xie Tian, we've already come this far, don't think too much." Wen Shui thought that Xie Tian was moved and comforted, "Not just you, if it were me, if I knew there was a way to recover my power, I would also be nervous. This kind of situation is very normal."
"Yes."
Xie Tian took a deep breath, forced down his strange heartbeat, and continued to climb the mountain. When the white walls were only ten feet away from him, he found that his breathing had begun to quicken.
"Xie Tian, you are too nervous. There is no need to be like this."
Wen Shui pushed open the door of the Dustless Temple and waved at Xie Tian with a smile.
Xie Tian didn't move at all. He stared at Wen Shui's clear eyes in a daze. Thirty minutes later, he walked forward.
"Pfft!"
As soon as he stepped through the temple door, Xie Tian's face turned red and he spat out a mouthful of blood!
"Xie Tian!" Wen Shui was shocked and supported Xie Tian who almost fell. He asked anxiously, "Is it because your old injury has not healed? Let's hurry down the mountain. After your injury is healed … "
"Amitabha."
An enlightening Zen voice sounded. Master Wu Chen, dressed in black, appeared in front of the two. He looked at Xie Tian with his emotionless eyes and put his palms together. He said, "Benefactor Xie Tian vomited blood not because of the relapse of your old injury, but because of the Buddhist nature of our temple."
Wen Shui hurriedly returned the greeting and said anxiously, "Master, what should we do now?"
"Benefactor Xie Tian, didn't you come to our temple to get rid of your murderous nature and rebuild your primordial Yang?"
After vomiting blood, Xie Tian felt better. He looked Master Wu Chen up and down seriously. He bowed and said, "Master Wu Chen, I want to live."
Master Wu Chen was unmoved and said seriously, "Benefactor Xie Tian, since you want to live, this old monk will point out a way for you. However, I have three conditions. I don't know if Benefactor Xie Tian can agree to them."
"Master, please speak."
"Entering my Buddhist sect, you will be a Buddhist disciple for the rest of your life. You cannot return to secular life."
Wen Shui was shocked. "Master, this …"
"I am willing." Xie Tian hesitated for a long time and nodded in agreement.
Master Wu Chen nodded slightly and said, "Because your murderous heart has formed, you must enter the Kill Cliff Cave to cultivate for twenty years. Within twenty years, you must not leave the cave."
Xie Tian narrowed his eyes and looked at Master Wu Chen.
"Master, Xie Tian is not a murderous cultivator, and his comprehension is extremely strong. He may not even need twenty years to resolve his murderous heart and leave seclusion. Can you make an exception for this condition?" Wen Shui knew that Xie Tian still had important matters to attend to and hurriedly explained.
Master Wu Chen said nothing, only looking at Xie Tian in Silence. Seeing this, Wen Shui was helpless and could only console Xie Tian, saying, "Remember what I told you before? Only by living is everything possible. In order to live, no matter how tired and unwilling, you must persevere."
Xie Tian also said nothing. Silent, he looked at Master Wu Chen and asked quietly, "I wonder what Master's third condition is."
"Amitabha, the third condition is the simplest."
Xie Tian and Wen Shui exchanged a look and breathed a faint sigh of relief in their hearts. However, they did not see that when Master Wu Chen finished reciting the name of Buddha with his head lowered and raised his head again, the merciful Buddha's eyes that were without anger or joy had already become the furious gaze of vajra!
"The third condition is to abolish Benefactor Xie Tian's cultivation!"
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