The purpose of the Willow Forest Monastery was to practice medicine to help the people. Its core was the "Great Brahman Heart Sutra", a supreme art on par with the "Cave Spirit Sutra". This supreme art used the three treasures of precepts, concentration, and wisdom as its foundation. First practice precepts, then zen. Zen requires concentration, then wisdom. It was also known as the three realms of Great Brahman.
Precepts meant abstaining from greed, anger, and foolishness. Precepts, appearance, and form. Precepts moved. Precepts were the core of "zen". Concentration referred to the determination of one's mind, eyes, and wisdom. It referred to the ability to see the essence of things and solve questions.
The Sanskrit Buddha Diagram understood the true meaning of the scripture left behind by Fa Xiang Chan, and thus completed the three treasures, breaking into the path of cultivation.
However, the difference between the "Great Brahman Heart Sutra" and other supreme arts was that it cultivated the heart and not the body. It was a process of ascension from the heart, and the process of breaking through was also very simple.
In just an hour, the breakthrough was completed. Looking at the Sanskrit Buddha Diagram again, there was only a layer of light on its face, but the meaning was completely different.
"Congratulations on breaking through." Shen Liuyun smiled at the Sanskrit Buddha Diagram who had opened its eyes.
"I will remember your help." The Sanskrit Buddha Diagram bowed to the three.
"May I ask, how was the funeral of the monk and his fellow disciples?" Lianhai Changjin asked.
The Sanskrit Buddha Diagram stood up, thought for a moment, and said, "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. According to Master's last wish, the senior and junior brothers were cremated, and a mourning hall was set up in the monastery. Master's body is immortal, he must have reached the realm of Fulfilling Wishes, and thus became a Sarira Golden Body, impervious to fire and water. Let them be placed in the mourning hall as well. "
"I see," Lianhai Changjin said regretfully, "I have urgent matters to attend to at the villa tonight, I'm afraid I cannot accompany you."
"Lianhai Gongzi, just go, don't mind the Buddha Diagram," the Sanskrit Buddha Diagram said.
"Sister is tired," Shen Liuyun held her hand, and said, "Rest well today, we can do it tomorrow."
"Good." The two left together.
Lianhai Changjin fell behind, and said to Yan Li, "Brother Yan, how are you?"
Yan Li shook his head, not saying a word.
Lianhai Changjin asked, "Does the scene you described earlier have anything to do with Brother Yan?"
Yan Li frowned. "Don't ask."
Lianhai Changjin said, "The more unbearable the burden increases, the more tenacious a person will be crushed. If you need my help, just say the word. "
Yan Li said coldly, "I don't need your sympathy. I don't regret it. "Then he quickly left.
…
The Serene State Prefecture was not only under the control of the Xiao Clan, there were also a few affiliated families, among which the Li Clan was the most powerful.
The Li family could already be considered a major clan. The aptitude of the younger generation was extraordinary. For example, the new commander Li Yunfei, who had replaced Lan Yu, was one of the best.
Li Yunfei was not only Li Jiming's nephew, but also the first-in-line successor to the Li household.
Li Jiming had only wanted to complete Tang Sanghua's mission at the time, but he had not expected to achieve unexpected results. After entering the Judicial Department, Li Yunfei completed a number of major cases and quickly rose to prominence. Lan Yu's death helped him, and he was quickly promoted by Li Yong.
The head of the Li household was called Li Jichun, Li Jiming's older brother. He had once followed Old Master Xiao for a period of time and received many pointers. He had broken through to the cultivation realm several years ago, and since then, the Li family had prospered.
Li Jichun had made many preparations for today's banquet.
"Yunfei, this is the first time I've seen you since you became commander. You're in good spirits, keep it up."
In a courtyard deep within the Li Residence, Li Jichun and Li Yunfei were having a secret conversation.
"Yes, Father." Li Yunfei said, "Father, why did you call me back this time?"
"There are two reasons. First, you haven't come to pay your respects to Old Master for a long time. Even if it's just for show, you have to do it. Second, I heard that you've been loitering around the capital's Rainbow Cloud Workshop recently, so I called you back to refocus. You broke through to the second rank at the beginning of the year, but you still haven't made any progress. No wonder you can't even enter the Prodigy Roll."
"I'm ashamed." Li Yunfei reflected for a moment and found that it was indeed the case. "This time, please put in a few good words for me, so that Old Master can give me more pointers."
"I know." Li Jichun said, "Are you used to the days in the Judicial Department?"
"The tasks of the Judicial Department are much simpler and more carefree than those of the Xiao Pavilion. Many people's legs immediately turn to jelly when they hear the words Judicial Department."
Li Yunfei immediately said in high spirits, "Father, if our Li family had chosen to cooperate with the imperial court earlier, we wouldn't have to deal with the Xiao Clan today."
"Shh!" Li Jichun made a shushing gesture and said in a low voice, "Be careful of the eavesdroppers. It's not like you don't know that the relationship between the Xiao Clan and the imperial court is very stiff. Old Master is very wary of our Li family. Moreover, our Li family's foundation is in the Youzhou. If we offend the Xiao Clan, it will be destroyed in an instant. "
Li Yunfei disapprovingly said: "Father must have followed Old Master for a long time and received pointers. That's why you're so grateful to him. In fact, the experts of the Asura List are only so-so. Monk Fa Xiang was actually killed by a mere thousand guard, how laughable."
Li Jichun glared at him and said: "If you were in the capital, why would you have such an arrogant temperament?"
"I was wrong." Li Yunfei was very afraid of him.
Li Jichun finally stopped and said: "This time you came back just in time. The murderer who killed your second uncle is now in Xiao City!"
"Yan Li?" Li Yunfei's heart moved.
"That's right." Li Jichun nodded.
Li Yunfei's eyes flickered: "In this half a year, he never stepped out of the academy. I never had the chance to take revenge for second uncle. I didn't expect that he would deliver himself to my doorstep."
Li Jichun coldly said: "I convinced Old Master to invite him to the banquet. Tonight is a great opportunity for us to take revenge!"
"Father, you must let me personally deal with him!"
"You must personally kill him. Only then will it be meaningful. However, he is still a famous expert on the Heaven's Chosen List. Even Xiao Shiling lost to him. It might be difficult for you to deal with him. "
Li Yunfei unwillingly said: "You underestimate me. I didn't get on the list because I didn't have the chance to fight. As long as I defeat him this time, not only will I replace his position, but we will also be able to shake our family's prestige. "
Li Jichun shook his head: "You think too simply, but father has long since prepared for this. — — Bring him in! "
A burly man immediately came in carrying a sack and grinned at Li Yunfei: "Young master."
"Hm, what is this?" Li Yunfei asked.
The burly man placed the sack on the ground, untied the hemp rope, and revealed a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl. Her skin was as tender as snow, and her face was beautiful. She looked like a fairy that had fallen into the mortal world. Li Yunfei couldn't help but widen his eyes.
"Father, father, is this a reward for your son?"
"She is Yan Li's maid." Li Jichun said: "I accidentally saw her walking alone on the street, so I caught her and brought her back. With such a beautiful face, she must be Yan Li's exclusive property. As long as you use her well, he definitely won't be your match. "
Li Yunfei licked his lips and said: "Father, can you give her to your son after this?"
"You are father's son, do you think father will refuse you?" Li Jichun smiled: "As long as you kill Yan Li, there will be a place for you on the Heaven's Chosen List. She will be my gift to you."
"Thank you, father!"
Both father and son didn't notice that there was a shadow on the roof, listening to their conversation from beginning to end.
The shadow seemed to have merged with the night, and he could come and go as he pleased in the heavily guarded Li Family mansion.
The shadow passed through the streets and alleys without being discovered by anyone. He quickly passed through the Xiao Clan mansion.
The Xiao Clan was the symbol of Youzhou, and the layout of the Xiao Clan mansion was grand and elegant.
The Xiao Clan guards also didn't notice the shadow as he entered the Sword Nurturing Pavilion.
The Sword Nurturing Pavilion was the Xiao Clan's forbidden area. Only the patriarchs and those with the patriarch's permission could freely enter and exit.
Of course, the shadow had a pass, otherwise he would have been pierced through the heart by ten thousand swords.
He quietly and respectfully stood in front of a desk where an old man was writing at great speed.
The shadow saw the word "dormant" and knew that the old master had made a decision.
Finally, the old man placed the letter in a bamboo tube and threw it to the shadow.
The shadow caught it and said: "Master, as you expected, Li Jichun has defected to the imperial court." He then repeated the conversation he heard.
The old man was naturally Xiao Yueming.
Xiao Yueming leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes and said heavily: "Ungrateful wretches, they really think that Ji Tiansheng can protect them!"
The shadow revealed his killing intent and said: "This subordinate will immediately bring people to kill them!"
"Forget it." Xiao Yueming stopped him, "Western Liang is biding its time, Wang Ba is eyeing Bingzhou like a tiger watching its prey, and the Xiao Clan is in troubled times. It's not the time to fall out with Ji Tiansheng."
The shadow unwillingly said: "That silly girl actually asked for ninety percent of the Xiao Clan's profits, how is that any different from monopolizing it? Even bandits aren't this greedy, she will only be satisfied if she forces the Xiao Clan to rebel! "
"It hasn't reached that level yet." Xiao Yueming said, "However, the monastery has been destroyed and the situation is becoming more and more delicate. It's hard to say whether or not the balance can be maintained. Although Wang Ba is a disobedient dog, he has always wanted to be independent. Swallowing the Xiao Clan is his capital against the imperial court, so they have a common understanding to deal with the Xiao Clan. Maybe the Martial God Army has already arrived in Youzhou."
"This subordinate thinks that they don't dare!" The shadow sneered, "Once the Martial God Army moves, the Military Council will definitely not miss this opportunity. Unless they flatten the Xiao Clan within a day, the Bingzhou will definitely be lost."
"That's true." Xiao Yueming nodded, "You can see it clearly, so Ji Tiansheng naturally understands, so he won't make a move for now. However, if he makes a move against Li Jichun, the consequences will be hard to predict. "
The shadow gnashed his teeth and said: "Li Jichun, that bastard, betrayed the Xiao Clan at this critical moment. If I don't kill his entire family, this subordinate won't be satisfied!"
"We definitely have to kill, but we don't need to do it." Xiao Yueming opened his eyes, "Didn't Li Jichun want to deal with Yan Li and even captured his maid? We just need to watch the show."
"Should we inform Yan Li first?" The shadow asked.
"No." Xiao Yueming smiled slightly, "We only need to give him a knife."
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