"Giddy-up! Giddy-up!"
After running for a long time, the horses reached their limits. Some of them even collapsed from exhaustion. The evil men riding them could only abandon them and continue running.
"Quick! There is a horse farm up ahead!" Gu Hai called out.
"Yes!" The evil men followed.
Soon, they arrived at the horse farm.
An old horse farm owner stood respectfully at the entrance. The three thousand horses were already saddled.
"Whoosh!" Gu Hai led the horses to a stop.
"Master, I started preparing when I saw the beacon fire. I received Master's letter a few days ago. These are the best horses we have. Master, do you want to rest? "the old farm owner asked respectfully.
"There's no need. The situation is urgent!" Gu Hai nodded.
The three thousand evil men switched to new horses. Then, Gu Hai whipped his horse and galloped away, leaving the old farm owner looking in Gu Hai's direction and bowing respectfully.
Along the way, Gu Hai's group switched to new horses several times.
Several days later, they finally returned.
"We have arrived at Hulao Pass!" Chen Tianshan called out.
As the group galloped, the gates of Hulao Pass opened, and the group headed straight for the Gu Residence.
Along the way, Chen Tianshan's anxious heart slowly relaxed.
The town was still the same. Fortunately, nothing happened.
"Adoptive Father!" Guqin and Gu Han received the news and came over.
"It's good that nothing happened!" Gu Hai let out a long sigh.
"Adoptive Father, it is all thanks to Bodhisattva Lian Sheng this time. Otherwise, our town's citizens would have suffered!" Guqin said immediately.
"Bodhisattva Lian Sheng?" Gu Hai's expression changed.
He turned his head and happened to see Bodhisattva Lian Sheng standing not far away. When he saw Gu Hai, he pressed his palms together and bowed slightly.
Gu Hai immediately went over to receive Bodhisattva Lian Sheng. Along the way, Guqin kept things short, reporting everything to Gu Hai. When Bodhisattva Lian Sheng approached, Gu Hai got a rough understanding of the situation.
"Many thanks, Bodhisattva Lian Sheng. Otherwise, who knows how many people would have died in this town?" Gu Hai said with extreme gratitude.
"Mr. Goode, I already said that we would meet soon!" Bodhisattva Lian Sheng smiled.
"Oh?" Gu Hai's expression changed.
"Speaking of which, I still need Mr. Goode's approval for something," Bodhisattva Lian Sheng said Solemnly.
Gu Hai revealed some doubt. However, he still waved his hand and said, "Bodhisattva Lian Sheng, please come in. Let's talk in my Gu Residence."
"Alright!" Bodhisattva Lian Sheng nodded.
Gu Hai invited Bodhisattva Lian Sheng into his residence, and Guqin led the evil men back to the Gu Residence.
The four department heads followed behind.
However, when Shangguan Hen saw Bodhisattva Lian Sheng, he frowned slightly and moved back slightly, as though he did not want Bodhisattva Lian Sheng to see him.
The group entered the array.
At this moment, the number of cultivators paying attention to Gu Hai's group had decreased significantly. Some people had already left the town. After all, the earlier scene was too terrifying.
In a large hall in the Gu Residence:
After Gu Hai and Bodhisattva Lian Sheng took their seats, Guqin and Gu Han poured tea for the two before taking their seats as well.
"Bodhisattva Lian Sheng, you have helped me several times, but I am unable to repay you. If Bodhisattva Lian Sheng needs anything, please tell me. I will do my best to help as long as I can," Gu Hai said Solemnly.
Bodhisattva Lian Sheng stared at Gu Hai and said, "This humble monk has heard about Mr. Goode's actions during this period. He defeated the strong time and time again. He is an extraordinary person!"
"Bodhisattva Lian Sheng is too polite. What does Bodhisattva Lian Sheng want? "Gu Hai remained unmoved as he looked at Bodhisattva Lian Sheng.
"I remember that I once mentioned to Mr. Goode that I sensed a familiar aura from you. Now, I found the source of this aura. Hence, I shamelessly asked Mr. Goode for a person," Bodhisattva Lian Sheng said with a smile.
"Ask for a person?" Gu Hai frowned slightly.
However, Bodhisattva Lian Sheng looked at Gu Han.
"Gu Han?" Gu Hai asked, feeling puzzled.
"I want to take Gu Han as my disciple. I need Mr. Goode's approval. "
"Oh?" Gu Hai said in surprise.
"Bodhisattva Lian Sheng, what do you mean by this?" Gu Han suddenly asked.
"Gu Han, do you feel a sense of familiarity when you look at me?" Bodhisattva Lian Sheng asked with a smile.
Gu Han frowned heavily, but he did not refute it. Instead, he nodded.
"That's right. I have been looking for you for a long time," Bodhisattva Lian Sheng said with a faint sigh.
"I don't understand. Bodhisattva Lian Sheng, please enlighten me." Gu Han shook his head.
Gu Hai and Guqin also looked at Bodhisattva Lian Sheng.
"One thousand two hundred years ago, there were three monks who recited scriptures and studied Buddha every day. However, the three gradually discovered that the Buddhist Dao of the world was very different from the Buddha in their hearts. Only those who gained great enlightenment could become Buddha. Once a Buddha gained enlightenment, one's heart transcended, transcending everything in the mundane world and becoming untainted by dust, that was Buddha's result. Untainted by dust? Untainted by dust, Buddha has no seven emotions. Buddha has no heart and no emotions.
All living things suffer and seek salvation from Buddha. However, Buddha no longer has a heart and no emotions. How can he pity all living things? How can he save all living things by treating them like ants? Is this Buddha still the Buddha that all living things want? If all living things do not need it, what is the point of Buddha's existence? "Bodhisattva Lian Sheng said with a frown.
"Oh?" Gu Hai frowned slightly.
"Hence, these three monks went to the Spirit Mountain's holy land to meet the Buddha and seek answers," Bodhisattva Lian Sheng recalled.
"Seek answers from Buddha?"
"Yes, seek answers from Buddha. Unfortunately, they did not obtain any. Instead, they were reprimanded as Buddha slanderers. Two of the Buddha slanderers met with a mysterious calamity and died. Only one person remained, continuing forward in this world at a loss." Bodhisattva Lian Sheng sighed softly.
"Bodhisattva Lian Sheng is the one who survived?" Gu Han asked with a frown.
Bodhisattva Lian Sheng nodded. Then, he looked at Gu Han and said, "Yes. However, you are the reincarnation of one of my two best friends from back then. You share the same earthen soul. Hence, you found me familiar when you saw me. Back then, we visited Buddha together and questioned the Buddha together."
Gu Han's expression froze. Unwilling to admit it, he turned his head to look at Gu Hai.
Gu Hai was not in a rush to answer. Instead, he remained silent for a while. Silence reigned in the large hall.
Bodhisattva Lian Sheng did not say anything, waiting quietly.
Gu Hai did not know if this story was true or false. However, there was one thing for sure. If Bodhisattva Lian Sheng forcefully took Gu Han away, Xiao Chen could not stop him. Bodhisattva Lian Sheng probably really wanted to take Gu Han as his disciple.
After a moment of silence, Gu Hai turned his head and asked, "Gu Han, what do you think?"
"Adoptive Father, this child does not know. However, this child still wants to follow by Adoptive Father's side!" Gu Han said with a complicated expression.
Gu Hai remained silent for a while. Then, he shook his head and said, "I have already entered the world of cultivation. The future is filled with uncertainty. Perhaps it will be smooth sailing. Perhaps it will be filled with danger. One cannot put all their eggs in one basket. Gu Han, this is an opportunity for you. Father feels that you should take Bodhisattva Lian Sheng as your teacher! "
"Me?" Gu Han's eyes filled with reluctance.
Guqin did not say anything as he stood at the side.
Gratitude flashed in Bodhisattva Lian Sheng's eyes as he looked at Gu Hai.
Gu Han stared at Gu Hai and saw the determination in Gu Hai's eyes.
"Adoptive Father, I'll listen to you," Gu Han finally said after taking a deep breath. Solemnly, he said.
"Acknowledge me as your teacher, then!" Gu Hai said after taking a deep breath.
Gu Han stood up and kowtowed to Bodhisattva Lian Sheng.
"Master, please accept this disciple's three kowtows!"
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Solemnly, Gu Han kowtowed three times to Bodhisattva Lian Sheng.
"Good, good. Gu Han, in the future, follow Master to continue studying Buddhism and become a true Buddha. Take me as your teacher. Master does not have anything on him, so I'll give this Demon Subduing Hoop to you first! "Bodhisattva Lian Sheng sighed.
As Bodhisattva Lian Sheng spoke, he handed over a bracelet.
Gu Han looked at Gu Hai.
"You cannot refuse an elder's gift. Since your teacher gave it to you, just accept it!" Gu Hai nodded.
Gu Han nodded and carefully received the bracelet.
"This Demon Subduing Hoop comes with a small space for storing miscellaneous items," Bodhisattva Lian Sheng said with a smile.
"Yes!" Gu Han nodded.
"Many thanks to Mr. Goode for granting my wish. Since I have accepted Gu Han, I will take my leave. Time does not wait for me. I also sense another close friend reincarnating in the west. That aura appears intermittently. I need to bring Gu Han over immediately, "Bodhisattva Lian Sheng said gratefully as he looked at Gu Hai.
"I'll have to trouble you to wait for half a day. Gu Han will be leaving soon. Let me help him pack his luggage and give him some instructions," Gu Hai said Solemnly.
"That's fine!" Bodhisattva Lian Sheng nodded.
Guqin ran around, helping Gu Han gather large amounts of resources and organize various things.
However, Gu Hai and Gu Han conversed in private.
"Adoptive Father, you want me to take you as my teacher. I …" Gu Han said with a frown.
However, Gu Hai extended his hand and interrupted Gu Han. Shaking his head, he pointed to the brush and ink at the side.
Gu Han's expression changed as he nodded.
"Gu Han, Bodhisattva Lian Sheng is a kind and compassionate person. Many people I met said this, and he even helped me a few times. He should be a kind person. Along the way, you should properly learn from Bodhisattva Lian Sheng. Do not be negligent!" Gu Hai said.
At the same time, Gu Hai started writing on a piece of paper.
I have not interacted much, so I cannot see through Bodhisattva Lian Sheng. Whether he is good or bad, you can judge for yourself. However, he sincerely wants to take you in as a disciple. Learn well and become stronger. The disaster that happened to your mother cannot happen again in my Gu Residence.
"Yes. Father, don't worry. I will definitely properly learn from Master!" Solemnly Gu Han nodded.
"You will be leaving soon. I got your big brother to prepare many things for you. When the time comes, you can go and take a look. Bring these things with you. At the very least, they will make your life more comfortable," Gu Hai said. As he spoke, he started writing again.
Remember, everyone has their own desires. I do not believe in people who truly have no desires. You cannot distrust them, but you cannot fully trust them. Think thrice before you act!
"Yes. Many thanks, Father. This child will remember!" Solemnly Gu Han nodded.
Creak! Suddenly, the door opened.
"Adoptive Father, Second Brother, I have already prepared Second Brother's things!" Guqin stepped into the room.
"Gu Han, be careful on your way. We will meet again in the future in the Divine Continent!" Gu Hai said. At the same time, he started writing on the paper.
I do not know much about Buddhist cultivation. However, I have six words here. They might be useful or not. Remember them and comprehend them yourself in the future.
Om Mani Padme Hum!
After Gu Hai finished writing, he tossed the paper into the brazier at the side.
Om Mani Padme Hum?
Confusion flashed in Gu Han's eyes. However, he still nodded at Solemnly Gu Han and said, "Yes!"
After all the papers were burned, the group walked out of the room.
The courtyard outside the room was already filled with items. Bodhisattva Lian Sheng waited at the side.
Gu Han stretched out his hand and collected all the items into his Demon Subduing Ring.
"Mr. Goode, I will bring Gu Han away, then!" Bodhisattva Lian Sheng smiled at Gu Hai.
Gu Hai nodded.
"Second Brother, take care!" Guqin said somewhat reluctantly.
Gu Han nodded at Guqin. Then, he turned around and knelt before Gu Hai. He kowtowed three times before standing up.
"Let's go!" Bodhisattva Lian Sheng waved his hand.
Whoosh!
Xiao Chen carried Gu Han and soared into the sky, reaching the horizon in the blink of an eye.
"Adoptive Father, why did you not ask Bodhisattva Lian Sheng for help with the Clear River Sect's problem?" Guqin asked with a frown as he looked at the shrinking dots in the distance.
"There are some favors that can be owed and some that cannot!" Gu Hai said while shaking his head.
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