Hua Chenglu shook her head. "I've never heard of it."
"'Wisdom Imbuement' is a wondrous technique created by buddhism. It can directly imbue one's own comprehension of the buddhist dharma into the minds of others. No matter how evil that person has been, they'll abandon good and evil and convert to buddhism after receiving the imbuement. No matter how stubborn they are, they'll be able to gain enlightenment and advance valiantly on their path of cultivation! Turning evil into good and fools into wisdom is known as Wisdom Imbuement. "
"There's actually such a wondrous technique in the world. In other words, as long as I receive Wisdom Imbuement, I can easily break through my current realm! May I ask what you need me to do, senior? "
Hua Chenglu's eyes shone brightly. Her talent was not bad, but her ability to comprehend was lacking. After all, not everyone was a genius.
"You don't need to do anything."
"But didn't you say there was a price to pay?"
"Chenglu, I'd advise you not to accept this Wisdom Imbuement!"
When Li Qingshan heard the Banyan Tree King's explanation, he felt that something was amiss. No matter how he thought about it, wasn't this the so-called "brainwashing"? And it really was brainwashing.
"Why?" Hua Chenglu looked at Li Qingshan's frown and became more and more confused.
"If you completely accept someone else's thoughts, will you still be you? What's the point even if you become stronger and smarter? "
"That's right. This is the price I'm talking about. The reason why this wondrous technique hasn't been widespread is because it's been sealed by buddhism. The monk who created this wondrous technique also went mad and died!"
"Went mad!?" Hua Chenglu was horrified.
The Banyan Tree King told her about an old story. Several thousand years ago, there was a virtuous, eminent monk in the western Thunder province, known as the Jade Wisdom Chan Master. He often felt regret that his wondrous buddhist dharma could not be comprehended by everyone, so he read through all the records and thought hard for a decade before finally creating this wondrous technique.
He first performed the technique on the stupidest disciple in the temple. Sure enough, the disciple lived up to his expectations. In a single night, he could recite all the buddhist scriptures in the temple fluently and master them all. Even the smartest disciple in the temple paled in comparison, and his cultivation advanced drastically.
As a result, all the disciples in the temple rejoiced and asked the Jade Wisdom Chan Master to perform the technique on them. The Jade Wisdom Chan Master went as far as to expend his mental and magical powers to enlighten all of them. As a result, every single disciple became smart and kind. The Jade Wisdom Chan Master also believed he had grasped the supreme technique to deliver all life, so he was overjoyed.
A good friend just happened to visit, so the Jade Wisdom Chan Chan Master showed him. Chan Chan Chan Chan Chan Master of the temple. of of the monastery. If we do this, what difference is there between Buddha and Devil? "Finished speaking, he left the temple.
Zen Master Yutong thought that his good friend was jealous of him and felt a little unhappy. However, he did not take it to heart until the Dharma Assembly that was held once a month. The monastery's disciples sat down to discuss the Dharma. In the huge hall, there were nearly a hundred disciples, but they spoke like they were carved from the same mold. Even their expressions and tone were similar.
The Dharma Assembly, which was supposed to be a tit-for-tat and an intense debate, suddenly became peaceful. There was no dispute, just like a pool of stagnant water. Even though he was only eight or nine years old, he had the air of an old man. Zen Master Yutong seemed to see a hundred Zen Masters Yutong talking to themselves. Fear grew in his heart, but it was too late for regrets.
This Wisdom Imbuement was different from other spells. Once it was used, it would be hard to reverse it. Therefore, on a stormy night, Zen Master Yu Tong screamed, "I'll kill them all!" "I'll kill them all!" He killed himself.
Such a tragic story made Hua Chenglu pale. She did not want to become a "Jade Wisdom Chan Master". Sure enough, there was no such thing as a free lunch in the world. Shortcuts were not so easy to take.
The Banyan Tree King smiled. "Girlie, there's no need for you to be so afraid. There's no such thing as beauty or evil. Going too far is a disaster. There's no such thing as good or bad cultivation methods. As long as you know your limits, it won't turn you into someone else all of a sudden."
"During the imbuement, I'll do my best to only give you my comprehension of the Method of Springtime Bloom. The increase in your ability to comprehend will be limited to Foundation Establishment. I'll reduce the influence on your mind, but it's unavoidable. You'll have to pay a price. Consider the pros and cons yourself!"
With the Banyan Tree King's ten thousand years of wisdom and comprehension, if he gave Hua Chenglu the Wisdom Imbuement, it would not just be Foundation Establishment. She would even have the foundation to condense a golden core. However, Hua Chenglu would be completely drowned out. If he controlled his limits, it would reduce both the pros and cons. Although there would still be some influence, it would not be enough to completely distort or obliterate Hua Chenglu's heart.
To Li Qingshan, even the slightest bit of distortion was unacceptable. Even though he admired the Banyan Tree King's way of survival very much, when he was lectured that "the unyielding is easy to break", he still had to answer rudely, "the soft cannot be guarded". No matter how great your things are, they're still yours. I have my own principles!
Hua Chenglu hesitated instead. She lowered her head in thought for a while before raising her head again. "I agree!"
"Chenglu." Li Qingshan pressed down on her shoulder with a frown.
"Big brother Li, if I can't complete these three tasks, I won't be able to receive senior's gift. Just treat this as me paying you back for saving my life!" Hua Chenglu grinned, appearing relaxed and playful.
"Then forget it! I've never viewed a gift as more important than you! " Li Qingshan said firmly. His dignity would not allow a little girl to make a sacrifice for him. He wanted to say that, but she had to stand by her own opinion even more. He smiled again. "Compared to whatever gift, I think a kiss from Chenglu is a little more enticing."
Hua Chenglu glared at him and raised her chin. "Don't even think about it!" She burst out laughing as well. "You must be joking! I'm not that great. Big brother Li, you're a genius. You have no idea how difficult it is for us mortals to cultivate. Using some changes to exchange for ten or even twenty years of time, as well as countless pills and the various benefits of increasing our cultivation, probably no one apart from you can remain completely unmoved. "
Li Qingshan said sternly, "This is no trivial matter. You need to consider it carefully."
Hua Chenglu shook her head gently. "There's no need to consider it. If my cultivation doesn't progress, I'll probably have to obey my father and marry someone else in just a few years."
Li Qingshan said, "With your elder brother here and me here, Li Qingshan, I don't think anyone can force you. You can take your time to choose someone you like."
Hua Chenglu pressed her hand against her chest. "It's not force. This is my responsibility. I've been spoiled by my father and brother ever since I was young. I basically grant all my requests. This is something I've come to understand a long time ago! Not to mention that it's hard to say whether or not you like someone between a man and a woman. Even if you like someone today, you might not like them in the future. At the end of the day, it's more practical to find someone of equal status. "
Li Qingshan seemed to see the serious little Hua Chenglu from many years ago again. He rubbed her head. "Girl, you're so practical at such a young age. You don't have any of your elder brother's infatuation at all!"
Hua Chenglu grabbed his large hand and shook it off forcefully. "You're getting touchy again. Hmph, I don't want to be as stupid as my elder brother. As long as I reach Foundation Establishment successfully, I won't have to worry about marriage anymore. I'll stay single for the rest of my life and learn from Gu Yanying. I'll make you stinky men die of envy."
Foundation Establishment cultivators in their early twenties were all geniuses that their clans treasured, regardless of their gender. They had a certain amount of autonomy in all matters, large or small. Unless she was willing, she would never become a tool for marriage. Different cultivation levels directly affected a cultivator's identity and status, or even their fate for the rest of their lives.
Li Qingshan smiled. "That works too, just in case I get jealous. Though, if you do regret it one day, don't forget about your big brother Li. As the saying goes, don't let goodies flow to outsiders!"
Hua Chenglu called out, "Don't even think about it! Don't even think about it!" She changed the topic. "Though, if there's another interesting adventure like this in the future, you have to call me. I won't drag you down anymore."
Li Qingshan shook his head. "By then, I'll already be a Golden Core cultivator. I'll probably still have to fight with one hand."
"Then I'll have to trouble you to free up a hand to carry me." Hua Chenglu's face reddened slightly. Eagerness filled her eyes. "I want to see even more scenery. I want to receive the respect of you and everyone else. I don't want to be unable to be friends with Zijian when I see her again one day!"
There was nothing else Li Qingshan could say. "Since that's your choice, I can only support you!"
Hua Chenglu raised her head. "Senior tree king, I've already decided. May I ask how I receive the Wisdom Imbuement?"
"Come!"
Another hole suddenly opened up in the wooden wall, leading straight to the centre of the banyan tree. As Li Qingshan killed the burrowing mites, he circled around the centre of the tree. Although the tree trunk had been riddled with holes from being eaten by the mites, the centre of the tree was even tougher.
Hua Chenglu sucked in a deep breath and glanced at Li Qingshan. Just when she was about to enter the hole, Li Qingshan arrived beside her. "Fellow, this is all part of your plan, right?"
The Banyan Tree King said, "This is fate. The heavens have delivered you before me."
Li Qingshan glanced at the tree hole. "Then can I go in and take a look?" Although he trusted the Banyan Tree King's character, he still had to be cautious. If he turned him down, perhaps he would have to make Hua Chenglu reconsider.
"Sure."
"The hole is too small. I'll go first …" Hua Chenglu was rather troubled. The hole was even smaller than the one they could pass through Just Now. Before she could even finish, Li Qingshan hugged Hua Chenglu firmly with a smile. "It's fine. Let's squeeze!" Afterwards, he leapt into the tree hole.
"You're squeezing me to death!"
A while later, Hua Chenglu pushed Li Qingshan away viciously. She felt her entire body ache. He was so strong that it felt like he was trying to rub her into his body.
"Don't be so delicate. You're squeezing me to death too."
Li Qingshan answered casually as he gazed at the strange space. It was shaped like an upside-down bowl, roughly the size of a large hall. This was the very centre of the great banyan tree. Spiritual qi permeated the place, so thick that it seemed like it was about to solidify. Just taking in a breath was refreshing.
"Girl, come to the centre. Relax your body and mind." The Banyan Tree King's voice grew louder and louder.
Hua Chenglu stood in the centre, and jade-green aerial roots grew from the surroundings, wrapping around her limbs gently and pressing into her major acupoints with great precision. Over a dozen of them pressed into the acupoints on her head as well. Her feet left the ground and she began to float.
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