Chapter 304 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze 79
Chapter 304 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze 79
“Master, there’s no need for such formalities.” Xiao Ruojin raised her hand to help him up, then sighed and said, “I’ve heard that you are a master of Buddhism, able to see into people’s hearts at a glance and to guide people through the world with your teachings without words. I’ve come here today to ask for your help.”
Having said that, Xiao Ruojin withdrew all her inner strength and, without using any cultivation to resist, met Wangyou's clear and bright eyes directly.
In just a fleeting moment, Wangyou's face became blurry before Xiao Ruojin's eyes.
Then, familiar scenes began to unfold slowly before my eyes, with figures moving about, both real and unreal...
Xiao Ruojin let her thoughts immerse themselves in old memories, as if she had returned to the distant past.
He has been away from home for too long; hundreds of years have passed, and those memories have become blurred.
Master Wangyou was not only proficient in the six supernatural powers of Buddhism, but also secretly studied the forbidden Buddhist technique "Mind Demon Summoning".
This technique not only allows practitioners to glimpse the inner demons of others, but also enables them to recall forgotten past events.
Xiao Ruojin came to see Wangyou because she wanted to rekindle her past memories. The reason she hesitated until now was because she didn't want her secret to be revealed.
However, he is now suffering a backlash from the power of the human world, and his lifespan has been greatly reduced.
Meanwhile, Master Wangyou has also entered old age, and it is unknown how much longer he can live.
Time was running out for him; he had to retrieve those forgotten memories as soon as possible.
So he went to Hanshan Temple and met Master Wangyou.
In an instant, memories of the past flooded back like a tide, as if he were reliving those familiar people and events.
After an unknown amount of time, Xiao Ruojin finally regained consciousness.
He slowly opened his eyes, and the surrounding scenery gradually became clear. The memories in his mind, like fragments being pieced back together, slowly returned to completeness.
The surrounding monks had quietly retreated at some point, leaving only Xiao Ruojin and Wangyou in the main hall.
Xiao Ruojin took a deep breath, feeling those long-lost emotions surging in her heart again. She suddenly felt a stinging sensation in her eyes, and tears began to well up in her eyes, but she did not fall.
Seeing this, Master Wangyou sighed softly and said earnestly, "Your Majesty, it is not wise to be overly attached to the past."
Xiao Ruojin closed her eyes, quickly calming the turmoil in her heart. When she opened her eyes again, she had regained her usual composure.
"I have always believed that memory is the most important thing a person can have. Without past memories, everything I do would be meaningless."
Upon hearing this, a complex look flashed in Wangyou's eyes, but it vanished in an instant, replaced by understanding.
Above the main hall, the Bodhisattva sat on a lotus throne, his eyes lowered, as if he were showing compassion for the suffering of the world.
“Even so…” Wangyou clasped her hands together, her tone filled with respect, and slowly said, “Your Majesty’s cleansing of the Heavenly Realm and complete eradication of the extraterrestrial immortals is a feat of immeasurable merit for the world.”
"I have nothing of value, but I possess the six supernatural powers of Buddhism and the ability to subdue inner demons, which may be of some help to Your Majesty."
After saying that, he turned around, picked up several secret manuals from the altar, and handed them to Xiao Ruojin.
Xiao Ruojin took the manual and smiled faintly: "This is a Buddhist secret, I can't just take it away directly, I'll just take a look."
After saying that, he immediately started flipping through the pages.
Xiao Ruojin's fingers gently turned the pages of the book, her eyes calm and focused. Wangyou stood quietly to the side, waiting.
For a moment, the only sound in the hall was the rustling of pages being turned.
As the sun sets, sunlight filters through the gaps in the roof, casting dappled shadows on the two figures, adding to the solemnity and reverence.
About 15 minutes later, Xiao Ruojin finished reading, closed the book, closed her eyes, and silently recited it twice in her mind. She had already memorized the contents of the Buddhist Six Supernatural Powers and the Inner Demon's Guidance.
So Xiao Ruojin returned the manual to Wangyou: "Thank you for your generous help today, Master."
"It's nothing, it's not worth mentioning," Wangyou waved her hand gently.
Xiao Ruojin regained her forgotten memories, which relieved a great worry in her heart, and her mood became more relaxed than ever before.
It was at this moment that he realized that the aura emanating from Master Wangyou was somewhat strange.
Seeing the purple light flashing in Wangyou's clear eyes from time to time, Xiao Ruojin couldn't help but frown: "Master is frequently using the Heart Demon Summoning Technique to draw other people's inner demons into his body. If this continues, he may not be far from going into a state of demonic possession."
Xiao Ruojin's mind raced, and he gently tapped Master Wangyou with his hand, a stream of pure true energy flowing from his fingertips:
"Unfortunately, I am not good at helping people get rid of their inner demons. I can only leave a trace of true energy in your body to help you keep your mind clear. As for the inner demons, that's up to you."
"The body is like a Bodhi tree, the mind like a bright mirror; constantly wipe it clean, lest it be covered with dust. May the Master soon rid himself of his inner demons and keep his mind ever bright."
As his words fell, Master Wangyou felt a cool surge of true energy enter his body, then flow along his meridians throughout his entire body, finally converging on his spiritual platform.
In an instant, an unprecedented coolness and tranquility rose from the bottom of my heart. The spiritual altar, which had been clouded by guiding people to enlightenment, welcomed a long-awaited clarity, reflecting the inner demons clearly.
Now that we know where the inner demons are, getting rid of them becomes much simpler.
Wangyou clasped her hands together and bowed again, saying, "Amitabha, thank you, Your Majesty."
Xiao Ruojin smiled and said, "Now that this matter is settled, I should return."
With that, he flicked his sleeve, turned and left the main hall. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from sight.
Only Wangyou remained standing in front of the door, looking in the direction he had left, her hands clasped together: "Amitabha."
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The moon is bright, the stars are few, the clouds are light, and the wind is gentle.
Tianqi City, Langya Prince's Mansion.
Xiao Ruofeng, dressed in a light gold prince's robe, stood quietly in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, but had no heart to appreciate the beautiful night view.
A gentle night breeze stirred, causing his clothes to flutter, as if a faint sadness permeated the air.
His gaze pierced through layers of clouds and reached the distant horizon, his face revealing undisguised worry and unease.
"It's been over a month, and the strange celestial phenomena have long since disappeared. Why has my brother still not returned?"
Xiao Ruofeng muttered to himself, his voice trembling slightly. Various guesses floated through his mind, each thought like a sharp knife, tearing at his heart.
So Xiao Ruofeng could only keep repeating to himself: his brother will definitely be safe and sound, and that he was just overthinking things.
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