In the backyard of the Fallen Leaf Temple, a gust of west wind blew, and a few fallen leaves rolled into the pile of dead leaves, showing a bit of desolation.
Ye Kong, Wu Yong, and Xu Xiaolong walked out of the Great Hall. At this time, the three of them already had a shiny bald head. As the west wind blew, the top of their heads actually felt a bit chilly.
Ye Kong touched his bald head and sighed, "What a tragedy, I didn't expect that I, Ye, would become a monk in the end."
Xu Xiaolong disapproved and said, "What's wrong with being a monk? There are many people in this Fallen Leaf City who want to be a monk. If I didn't know the fire master, I wouldn't be able to do it! My neighbor, Li Si, has been a monk here for a few years. Now that he has changed his house and his wife, he is still a maid who seduces female pilgrims. "
Ye Kong sighed after hearing this. It was really a custom. It turned out that the monks here could marry a wife. No wonder so many people wanted to be monks.
As they were talking, a few female monks passed by from behind. Although they were whispering, it was inevitable that they pointed at the three of them. Xu Xiaolong was overjoyed and quickly cupped his fists as a response.
When the female monks walked far away, Xu Xiaolong smiled and said, "How is it?"
Ye Kong shook his head, "Not good."
Xu Xiaolong said in a depressed tone, "Can't you see the rising and falling figures under their robes?"
Ye Kong said, "I only see a few bald heads."
Wu Yong knew that Ye Kong didn't want to be a monk, so he whispered, "Young Master, after we see Master Ku Ye, we can leave. Don't worry about it."
Since Ye Kong made up his mind to follow Xu Xiaolong into the temple and become a monk, it meant that he had already made his decision. It didn't matter if he became a monk for a few days. He only wanted to get that Buddha's light and improve his cultivation as soon as possible. After all, an intermediate Golden Immortal couldn't get out.
"Don't call me Young Master, just call me Master Ye." When Ye Kong registered in the temple, he did not use his real name. He only said that his surname was Ye and his name was Ye Ye. Ye Kong said it casually. Thinking back, he did sound like his grandfather.
Xu Xiaolong used to be a chef in the temple, so he was quite familiar with the inside. Everyone walked past a forest of Buddhist pagodas, and in front of them was a row of simple wooden houses. This was their residence. It was not that they were bullying the newcomers. The other monks were not particular about their accommodations either. There were a few decent places in the temple that were used to entertain guests.
The reason why the Fallen Leaf Temple could accept Ye Kong and the others was because of Xu Xiaolong. Wu Yong was actually a chef. It was said that his culinary skills were pretty good, so he decided to give him some face. Moreover, Wu Yong was a high-grade Golden Immortal, wasn't he? No matter where he went, people would look up to him.
Because of the immortal pill, everyone thought that Ye Kong was a mortal from the Immortal World. Ye Kong did not know when the immortal pill would lose its effect. However, in his heart, he hoped that others would never be able to see through his cultivation.
According to the arrangement of the head monk in the temple, Xu Xiaolong did his old job, cooking. Wu Yong entered the Martial Hall and participated in the patrol. As for the most useless Ye, he was given the role of chopping firewood.
Most of the monks in the temple were mortals from the Immortal World, so they all had to eat. Therefore, the kitchen was quite busy, and Master Ye's work was also quite tiring. However, he was different from the other chopping monks. He was a Golden Immortal, so he would be fine even if he chopped firewood for three years.
The others did not know that he was not a mortal, and they all thought that he was hardworking, so they all nodded their heads in approval. Even if others deliberately slacked off, he did not say much and helped everyone chop the firewood. In fact, there was a reason why Ye Kong worked so hard. Those who chopped firewood well would be promoted to be a food delivery monk, delivering food to the various courtyards. That way, they would have a higher chance of meeting Master Ku Ye.
Three months passed. Planet Lianyun, Mani Sect's Qingyuan Temple.
Cheng Yipeng fiddled with the Wood Spirit Pearl in his hand as he asked curiously, "Does Ye Kong have a spy in our sect? Why did we lose contact with him when we arrived on Lianyun Planet?"
Wang Yue shook his head and said, "That's impossible. He's just a Celestial who ascended two years ago. He's never been to Lianyun Planet before, so how could he have a spy? I think he's a cunning person. He must've sensed the disturbance in the surroundings and decided to hide. However, I believe he's not willing to stay out of trouble! "
As Grand Master Zhou Jiajun's disciple, Wang Yue's cultivation base had reached the level of a Primitive Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial. Moreover, he was cunning and vicious. Therefore, Cheng Yipeng did not dare to underestimate him.
Cheng Yipeng nodded, but he still said, "I'm guessing that brat has hidden himself in the territory controlled by the Mani Sect. Instead of waiting for him to show up, I think it's better to take the initiative and send someone to investigate that brat."
Wang Yue nodded in agreement and said with a smile, "Master Cheng, you're really thoughtful."
Cheng Yipeng, on the other hand, was not optimistic. He sighed and said, "I wonder what kind of Celestial Treasure that brat has. It's impossible to see through his cultivation base. If he hides among the mortals, it'll be like looking for a needle in a haystack. How are we going to find him?"
Wang Yue grinned as a hint of viciousness flashed in his eyes. "As long as he makes any movements, we'll have a way to deal with him!"
Cheng Yipeng was taken aback. Then, he asked in surprise, "Are you planning to use the Celestial Poison the Grand Master obtained in the Demon Realm?"
Wang Yue nodded.
Cheng Yipeng was shocked. "That thing is not easy to control. If it spreads, many people will die …"
Wang Yue, on the other hand, coldly snorted. "So what? The key is that we still haven't confirmed whether Ye Kong is still on this planet. Otherwise, we'll have everyone on this planet die with him.
Even Cheng Yipeng felt chills running down his spine when he heard Wang Yue's viciousness. Cheng Yipeng thought to himself, 'This brat is really ruthless. It's better not to provoke him in the future.'
Fallen Leaf Temple.
Four wood-chopping monks were chopping firewood with Ye Kong standing at the back. He did not use the wood-chopping knife given to him by the Old Fairy Doctor. Instead, he used the axe provided by the temple. The axe was extremely sharp, as big as a person's head and very heavy.
Ye Kong swung the axe. With a crack, the cylindrical pile of firewood was split open. He lifted the pile of firewood and swung the axe again. If one looked carefully, one could see that the size, thickness, and length of the firewood that Ye Kong chopped were shockingly consistent.
The other three wood-chopping monks entered the temple after Ye Kong. Although the three of them were not Golden Immortals, they looked like they had been practicing martial arts for a long time. They were able to lift such a huge axe as if it was light. Ye Kong thought to himself, 'Could it be that these guys have the same goal as me?'
This was also very likely. Ye Kong had been a monk for a long time and had heard a lot of news. He heard that many descendants of aristocratic families wanted to sneak into the temple to meet Master Ku Ye and become a Golden Immortal. He also heard that there was once a monk who delivered food to a customer when the Buddhist light of the Buddha Realm descended. In the end, the customer did not break through and the monk became a Golden Immortal instead.
When Ye Kong heard this, his heart was also moved. If he cultivated by himself, If he were to cultivate himself, it would probably take at least a decade or two to go from a mid-level Golden Immortal to a high-grade Golden Immortal. If he could advance by chopping firewood in this temple for a year or so, it would be very worth it.
As he pondered, a middle-aged Venerable One came in from outside. He had a fair face and no beard. His earlobes were very large and his eyes were not big. He looked somewhat like a Buddha. Ye Kong recognized him. He was the head steward of the dining hall, Reverend Seven Treasures.
Reverend Seven Treasures walked in and looked at Ye Kong. Although he could not see Ye Kong's immortal level, he could sense that this kid was not an ordinary person.
"Greetings, Reverend Seven Treasures."
The four wood-chopping monks stopped what they were doing and cupped their fists at Reverend Seven Treasures.
Only then did Reverend Seven Treasures retract his gaze. With the Buddha beads in one hand, he returned the greeting. "Amitabha. Warriors, it's more appropriate to use Buddhist greetings in the temple. "
The four of them blushed a little. They were busy chopping firewood every day and were not used to greeting Buddha. Instead, they continued to use the cupped fists salute of the pugilistic world.
After Seven Treasures finished speaking, he did not reprimand them and said, "Warriors, I actually know why you came to the temple. You want to have a chance to meet Master Ku Ye, become a Golden Immortal, and change your fate."
Ye Kong and the other three retracted their hearts. What was Seven Treasures' motive for coming today? Why did he directly point it out?
As everyone tensed up, Seven Treasures said leisurely, "Rapid improvement, saving countless years of cultivation, becoming a Golden Immortal, bringing honor to one's ancestors, allowing one's status in the immortal world to rise slightly … I can understand all of this. I came from that time as well."
Everyone nodded. The burly man standing at the front said, "Thank you for your understanding, Reverend Seven Treasures. My mother said that if we don't meet Master Ku Ye this time, we shouldn't go back to see her!" With that said, he looked down at the ground with a mournful expression.
The second thin and tall man hurriedly said, "My father also said that if we don't meet Master Ku Ye this time, he'll beat me to death when we get back!"
The third youth, who was the youngest, fell to his knees and wailed, "Great Master! My parents were captured by thieves and are suffering every day. They're just waiting for me to become a Golden Immortal and go back to save them! Please help me, Master! "With that said, tears streamed down his face.
Ye Kong thought to himself, "I didn't expect these three to have such a miserable life. I usually see them laughing and joking, but I didn't expect all of them to be bitter people." However, just as this thought appeared in Ye Kong's mind, he felt that something was wrong. The three of them were probably bragging to gain sympathy!
Ye Kong sighed in his heart. Shameless. Is there still a way for an honest person like me to survive in this day and age?
Just as he was about to complain tearfully, it was already too late. Reverend Seven Treasures had a sorrowful expression as he helped them up and said, "I didn't expect all of you to have such hardships. I, Seven Treasures, can't bear it either."
Ye Kong knew that he had already lost a match in the first round.
However, when Reverend Seven Treasures helped them up, his expression changed as he said sternly, "Although everyone has their hardships, we only need one person to be a Vegetable Delivery Monk now. Furthermore, being a Vegetable Delivery Monk doesn't necessarily mean that we can meet Master Ku Ye. Your predecessor delivered vegetables for 18 years but didn't meet Master Ku Ye. In the end, he left on his own. "
Although they might not be able to meet him, it was still a step forward. It was better than chopping firewood here.
Everyone would have to compete for a spot.
The tall man said, "Master, my mother asked me to bring you 300 local specialties. Please kindly accept them."
The thin and tall man said, "Master, my father asked me to bring a thousand of our local specialties."
The child said, "Master, when my parents were captured, they left me 5,000 local specialties. I've brought them all."
Ye Kong thought, F * * k your ancestors. Are you all opening local specialties stores? I can't lose another round!
At that moment, Ye Kong hurriedly said, "Master, I've also brought some local specialties —"
However, Reverend Seven Treasures laughed and interrupted, "I appreciate your kind intentions, but for us Buddhists, no matter how many local specialties we have, they're nothing but flowers in the mirror and the moon reflected in the water. If the four of you want to be Vegetable Delivery Monks, you must complete a test of mine! "
After Seven Treasures said that, he took out a wooden bucket from his Cosmos Sack and said, "The test is very simple. Just take the bucket to the small pond at the pagoda forest and bring back a bucket of water."
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