If you can’t become a son-in-law, you have to be destined to become a saint. Chapter 184: The Seed of Sword Heart, the Seven-foot Jade Tool and the Wrathful Buddha
Chapter 184: The Seed of Sword Heart, the Seven-foot Jade Tool and the Wrathful Buddha
The explosion of bamboos scares the spring, and the competition is noisy. Thousands of people play flutes and drums at night. On New Year's Eve, even early in the morning, every household in Taixuan Jingzhong has already set off firecrackers. It is said that the sound of firecrackers marks the end of the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu!
In many Dafu dynasties, the Tianguan Festival and the Spring Festival are the most important festivals.
Saying farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year always has many beautiful meanings for the people in Taixuan Jingzhong. In addition to setting off firecrackers, many people will also hang lanterns and put on couplets to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new year. It is inevitable to have a reunion dinner at night.
, completely transcending the old year.
Early in the morning.
Sheng Zi and Lu Jing had already left Taixuanjing on horseback. Lu Jing originally invited Sheng Zi to the courtyard yesterday, but when Sheng Zi accompanied Su Zhao yesterday, Princess Anqing went to Dongwang Temple together and did not catch up with Xiao
gather.
It wasn't until Ning Qiang came to Kongshan Lane half an hour after Lu Yi left that Lu Jing originally wanted to invite her to sit in the courtyard.
Shengzi wanted to go with Lu Jing to visit Taixuanjing, which was about to close in the new year.
The two walked along the banks of the Zhutai River and chatted for a long time. Shengzi also mentioned that he was going to the Jokhang Temple tomorrow morning to pray for his father who was in the court and his brother who was outside.
Lu Jing had wanted to go to the Jokhang Temple to see his uncle Lu Chongshan a long time ago.
So we made an appointment early this morning.
Shengzi rides a white horse. The white horse looks quite strong. Although there is no sparkle in its eyes, when it runs, its blood is boiling and its bones and muscles are very strong. It is a BMW that can travel thousands of miles a day.
This white horse is naturally the famous horse Su Hei that Lu Jing has seen before.
Under Lu Jing's body was another horse that Shengzi brought out from Cifu's house.
This horse's hair is jet black, its posture is vigorous, and the energy and blood contained in its body is far less than that of a plain heel, but it is not an ordinary horse. It is not too much to call it a good horse.
Lu Jing has actually never ridden a horse.
But his cultivation has reached the Great Yang realm, and his control over his own body and his grasp of balance have become much stronger.
The good black horse had also been trained extremely well. When Lu Jing got on the horse, the energy and blood in his body enveloped the black horse, and the black horse became more and more docile.
A black horse and a white horse, paired with a white dress and a red dress, running on the road to the Jokhang Temple, is a beautiful sight.
On New Year's Eve, not many people from Taixuanjing went to the Jokhang Temple.
In Dafu Buddhism, the future Maitreya Buddha is born today, so temples all over the world will also celebrate the New Year.
Many ordinary people who believe in Buddhism are naturally happy to go to temples today to seek stability for the coming year.
Lu Jing never thought that Shengzi was a Buddhist. "I was quite naughty when I was a child. I always asked my brother, who was a few years older than me, to take me to the Jokhang Temple, Dongwang Temple and several famous academies outside the city.
At that time, I saw many people worshiping Buddha, cultivating Taoism, and studying. Girls’ minds always imitate others.
Now that he has grown up, his father is in court and wants to realize his ambitions.
My brother has been in the martial arts for a long time and wants to cultivate martial arts and become a famous general with martial arts.
I couldn't do anything to help them, so I simply went to Jokhang Temple and Dongwang Temple to pray for them.
If there really is an omnipotent Buddha, if there really is an East Prince, maybe he can protect them."
His appearance is quite free and easy, with long hair reaching his waist, the ends of which are tied up at will. The red dress on his body is a long spring brocade dress with eight haloes, paired with a shawl with blue clouds and cloud patterns, and light rouge.
The upper lip is red, which makes her look glamorous and a bit heroic.
She bluntly said that she was not too religious in Buddhism, and she didn’t know what Taoism followed nature. Anyway, she had already been to Dongwang Temple yesterday, and the New Year’s Eve reunion dinner was at night. She had nothing to do during the day, so she went to pay homage to the Jokhang Temple.
Great Tibetan Buddha.
If we can get the Buddha and the protection of the Eastern King in exchange, it would be the best.
Lu Jing still had a smile on his face when he heard Sheng Zi's candid answer.
Although this rich daughter of Mr. Cifu's family sometimes seemed a little graceful and gentle in front of him.
But most of the time, her majestic appearance is still heroic and relaxed, which is quite different from other ladies in Xuandu.
The Jokhang Mountain where the Jokhang Temple is located is not far from Taixuanjing.
The distance was only twelve miles. Because of this, the two of them walked in no hurry. The two horses walked side by side, walking slowly on the official road.
It is not just the two of them on the official road. We often see many sedan chairs coming and going, and we can also see many masters and ladies going to the Jokhang Temple to pray.
Naturally, there are some Confucian scholars among them. In addition to the disciples of the library, there are also students from the Imperial Academy and other academies in Xuandu.
And all these students knew Lu Jing.
Lu Jing's cursive calligraphy has been popular in Xuandu a long time ago, and he was also a two-story library gentleman with a high status in the eyes of scholars.
But a few days ago, Li Yushi, Li Guanlong's third brother, sent people to attack Lu Jing, but Lu Jing, an already famous spiritual genius, chased him with a sword, and finally died on Wulong Street.
This incident caused a sensation, and what is even more incredible is that after killing someone, Lu Jing calmly walked into the Taixuan Palace, took part in the palace examination, and won three examinations. Many people in Dafu called him the leader of the youth.
In the court, even Li Guanlong of the Shaozhu Kingdom asked the Holy King to pardon Lu Jing according to the great law because he cherished his talent... Although these things were not a secret in the ears of the disciples of the mansion.
Therefore, along the way, many people would see Lu Jing and get off their sedans and horses to salute Lu Jing.
Lu Jing always smiled and nodded in return.
Shengzi looked at Lu Jing beside him, feeling a little dazed.
"I still remember that not long ago, you were studying among rockeries and flowing water under the scorching sun.
It has only been half a year now, but you have already become the leader of the Dafu youths, and all Dafu houses will soon know your name."
Shengzi looked at Lu Jing's side face. His handsome face was paired with a pair of bright and deep eyes, which sometimes flashed with a calm look...
She watched Lu Jing become more and more brilliant all the way, and she had been looking at this face for a long time, so she didn't realize how fresh it was. But even now, she is still amazed by Lu Jing's face and even his own unique temperament.
Two people and two horses climbed up the Jokhang Mountain.
Walking in the breeze in the mountains, Shengzi suddenly felt very happy.
"Fortunately, I mentioned the trip to Jokhang Temple to Lu Jingshuo yesterday, otherwise I would have missed such a good opportunity and the beautiful scenery on the mountain."
The scenery of Jokhang Mountain is indeed very beautiful.
There are only clouds and mist on the not-so-high mountains.
The unmelted white snow in the distance is even more beautiful when paired with the independent pines and cypresses.
The mountains are stacked on top of each other and the peaks stand tall, giving it a sense of majesty here.
The entire Jokhang Mountain is actually a temple. The streams are flowing, the waves are vast, and there are valleys below, making it a famous mountain and river.
The two of them strolled leisurely in the mountains.
Even Lu Jing felt that the scene at this moment was particularly beautiful.
But……
Nan Heyu, who was also on another peak of the Jokhang Mountain, lowered his head and looked at the scenery and grandeur coming from a distance on horseback. Seeing the two chatting and laughing, he felt more regretful about coming to the Jokhang Temple today for no reason.
Next to her was Nan Ting's adopted son Nan Yue Xiang. Nan Yue Xiang looked as taciturn as ever, wearing black clothes and a dull expression.
In fact, it was Nan Yue Xiang who discovered Lu Jing and Sheng Zi. When Nan He Yu heard Nan Yue Xiang speak, he lowered his head and looked at the boulevard from a very far distance.
For some reason, even now, Nan Heyu is still quite... afraid of meeting Lu Jing.
I always felt that Lu Jing had suffered a lot of grievances due to many things in the past, but he had not played any role in this matter, and to some extent, he had even become the perpetrator.
And now... Lu Jing is becoming more and more outstanding, which is enough to prove that he has been a hidden pearl from the beginning. This also makes Nan Heyu more and more confused about how to face Lu Jing.
"Being in the dirt, but being able to break out of the ground and turn into a towering tree, a seed that takes root in the world is truly worthy of admiration."
Nanyue Xiang also lowered his head and looked at Lu Jing, with a clear look in his eyes.
admire.
He didn't have many interactions with Lu Jing. The closest he got to Lu Jing was probably in the atrium of Jingyin Mansion. At that time, Lu Jing showed his glory, took off the shackles of his blood, and became free.
After that, this adopted son, who was actually in charge of many properties of the Duke of Nanguo, gradually became aware of Lu Jing's efforts to get rid of the Lu family's cage.
After that, Lu Jingduan sat in the calligraphy and calligraphy academy of the library, teaching, and building a great reputation step by step.
How can a person trapped in chains not admire a young man riding a horse with a sword?
Nan Heyu also noticed the approval in Nan Yuexiang's eyes. She hesitated for a moment, then turned to look behind her and asked, "Grandpa, haven't you come out yet?"
Today, Nan He Yu and Nan Yue Xiang came to the Jokhang Temple to accompany Nan Lao Guo Gong to see his deceased wife.
The reason why Nanlao Guogong did not believe in Buddhism and came to the Jokhang Temple many times was because the Anger Abbot of the Jokhang Temple was his good friend.
However, the Duke's wife had fasted and chanted Buddha's name for a long time during his lifetime, hoping to eliminate the guilt of the old Duke's murder.
After her death, Duke Nan Laoguo buried her on the Jokhang Mountain in accordance with her last wishes.
On New Year's Eve, according to the custom of Dafu, the people did not go to the grave to mourn. However, Nan Laoguo would come here even on an ordinary day to say a word in front of this not-so-glorious tomb.
Today, Nan He Yu and Nan Yue Xiang are here to accompany Nan Lao Guo Gong.
"We just entered not long ago, it may still take some time." Nan Yuexiang replied, then turned around, looked at Nan Heyu seriously, shook his head and said: "Heyu, in the world, there are many things that are beyond your control.
In fact, you don’t need to care too much about the past.”
Nan Yue Xiang said it seriously, so Nan Heyu also nodded seriously.
She moved her fingertips lightly, and a ray of wind and rain sword energy lingered in it, shining brightly.
Vaguely, the wind and rain sword energy became much sharper and more detailed than before, causing tiny ripples to appear in the void when the sword light flashed.
If you look carefully, you can see that the energy in the wind and rain sword energy is mixed with a unique divine fire, which is quite extraordinary. Nan Heyu's swordsmanship... has improved.
"Mr. Lu Jing once said that defects in temperament are nothing. How can there be perfect people in the world?
Everyone has his own snow, each has his own darkness and brightness. No one is perfect, and even those with imperfect temperament can cultivate their sword intent."
At this moment, Nan Heyu still lowered his head and stared at the two people walking on the mountain road.
She only thought that the woman in red was the young lady from Sheng Cifu's family, and she was a well-known figure in Taixuan Jing.
The red dress is beautiful, and the white horse looks even more heroic.
But beside her, Lu Jing, who was dressed in white, became more and more divine.
"The two... are quite compatible." Nan Heyu had such a thought in his heart for no reason, and then became a little annoyed.
The sky was also a little gloomy and gloomy. Nan Heyu didn't realize that her mood would change. She just turned her head and looked down at Qian Xiushui at her waist.
There are also a few wind and rain entanglements on the hilt of Qian Xiushui's turquoise sword.
"Don't be indecisive in the future. Once you have made a decision, you must move forward, just like Mr. Lu Jing.
You can move on to what has happened. Since you cannot completely forget it, why should you be too obsessed with forgetting it?
Keep it in your heart and cultivate a wind and rain. Even if your temperament is deficient, you can still develop your own way."
Nan Heyu thought this in his heart.
Qian Xiushui on her waist seemed to sense Lu Jing coming from far away, and her forehead started to move slightly.
"Do you also think what Mr. Lu Jing said makes sense?"
Nan Heyu gently stroked the hilt of the sword. At this moment, Sheng Zi and Lu Jing had already dismounted. The leading monk at the door took away their horses. They walked side by side and entered the main gate of Jokhang Temple.
Lu Jing's face was as calm as ever, but his eyes were not cold, but rather gentle. His white clothes fluttered in the breeze, reminding Nan Heyu of many things he had witnessed with his own eyes.
She thought of Lu Jing standing in the atrium of Jingyin Mansion, asking softly, "Who said that people should be disliked?"
My bastard, my adopted son-in-law, can I not defeat the unattainable prince of the country?"
I remembered that Lu Jing stood on the head of the auspicious beast, expressing his inner aspirations to Taixuan Palace and even the entire Taixuan Capital.
Recalling Lu Jing's words: A wild man is angry when something is unfair, wears out the eternal sword in his chest, and then cuts off the sword that no one understands.
I also think of the Dragon Dance Street, the test in front of the palace, and the two swords that can move the wind and rain.
Nan Heyu's thoughts were heavy, and he suddenly felt... "Since we met by chance in the Jokhang Temple today, it can be regarded as a kind of fate, so there is no need to... avoid it too deliberately."
When Nan Heyu thought of this, his heart suddenly relaxed a lot, and he said to Nan Yue Xiang, "Brother, I'll wait for you at the foot of the mountain."
Nanyue Xiang nodded in response.
Nan Heyu walked a few steps down the mountain, and suddenly she remembered the previous engagement, and her senior brother Yu Xingdao who had given her the Jianxin seed, was kind to her, and was devoted to her, and she hesitated again.
"Senior brother gave me a sword heart seed. A feathered sword heart emerged from the sword heart seed, which helped me flourish in the art of swordsmanship.
And I also gave him a seven-foot jade tool, and this kindness has been repaid." "But along the way, senior brother, you have helped me many times on my path of cultivation, and master..."
Nan Heyu suddenly thought of her teacher, and the expectations she had for herself and her senior brother, and so many thoughts made her feel confused again...
After a few breaths of time.
Nan Heyu's eyes moved slightly, and her expression relaxed. She took a few steps forward...a stream of vitality turned into a breeze and blew past her face, and then her complexion suddenly changed...Qian Xiushui around her waist also quietly disappeared.
Even the temperament of his body and the sparkling look in his eyebrows have become very different.
At this time, Nan Heyu once again turned into the plain-looking Lingque.
After transforming into a silk sparrow, Nan Heyu seemed to feel much more relaxed, and headed down the mountain peak with a brisk pace.
And on another mountain peak.
Buddhist disciples of Jokhang Temple, the young monk Shenxiu is wearing a lifelong yellow monk's robe, with a string of Buddhist beads between his neck, his hands clasped together, looking down at the mountain peak.
There was also a monk standing next to him. The monk was naked and had many Sanskrit characters carved on his body, which were densely packed and looked quite mysterious.
If the Yuanshen monks take a quick look, they will know that there are many naked murderous intentions mixed in these Sanskrit words.
This monk was none other than Lian'e, the Buddha of Landuo Temple who once stopped Lu Jing on Wulong Street.
The two Buddhist disciples stood side by side, but their eyes were focused on the distance.
Opposite this mountain peak is the Tibetan Buddha statue, which is about 28 feet high. The Buddha is sitting upright and making a vase seal, which is magnificent and majestic. There is also mist lingering around the body, making it look more solemn.
Under the Tibetan Buddha statue, even in winter, before the stream flows, there is still a middle-aged Confucian scholar in green shirt reading Buddhist scriptures carefully.
His eyes were calm and he said nothing. Occasionally he would raise his head to glance at the Buddhist statue behind him. Other than that, he looked like a Buddhist lay disciple who had newly converted to Buddhism. He just lowered his head and recited Buddhist scriptures.
Lian'e frowned, and as his eyes moved slightly, a murderous aura filled the air.
He practiced the form of the Angry-Eyed Buddha, wanting to stop evil with killing, and wanted to transform into a punishing Buddha. At this moment, when he looked at Lu Chongshan who was reciting Buddhist scriptures at the foot of the Tripitaka Buddha statue, he had murderous thoughts surging in his eyes.
Monk Shenxiu on the side glanced at Lian'e with a frown and said helplessly, "Senior Brother Lian'e, this is the Jokhang Temple, a peaceful place for Buddhism. Killing is not allowed."
Lian'e still looked at Lu Chongshan and said intently: "Since it is a quiet place, and since killing is not possible, why is there a surge of demonic energy under the Tibetan Buddha statue, as if it is going to raise an unprecedented giant demon?"
Shenxiu focused on Lu Chongshan and said, "The benefactor of Chongshan has the wisdom of Buddhism and a sincere heart. He can understand all the laws in the world at a glance, but because of past events, he has gone into some evil ways."
He has read thousands of Buddhist teachings, but not the true meaning of the Buddha's teachings, but the true meaning of the Buddhist teachings is all in his heart. One day he will give up his obsession, and maybe a great human Buddha and a Panyanmi emperor will be born in this world."
The Great Buddha on Earth is the honorific title given to the presiding officer of the Great Leiyin Temple by people all over the world.
Emperor Panyanmi, this is Landa Temple
The host is the person closest to the true Buddha in the world today.
Lian'e couldn't help but frown when she heard that the Buddhist disciples of Jokhang Temple spoke so highly of the Confucian scholar in blue who read Dharma and practiced demonic thoughts under the Tibetan Buddha statue.
He turned his head, looked at Monk Shenxiu and said, "There are many evil thoughts in the world, and they cannot be washed away without the fire of angry eyes, and they cannot be changed without the separation of life and death.
Son of God Shenxiu... What if the person in front of me turns into a big demon in one step, and the evil thoughts of the demon turn into catastrophe, bringing up all the demons in the world to confuse the world?"
When Monk Lian'e said this, he shook his head and said, "Demons cannot be born in heaven and earth. Demons are demons. It is almost impossible to wash away all the deterioration in your heart and become a Buddha.
The Jokhang Temple is the most sacred place for Buddhism in the world, except for the Great Leiyin Temple and the Landa Temple. What if a great demon who brings harm to the world is raised? What if this great demon who brings harm to the world never shows up as a Buddhist son in the end?
As you said, what should you do if you take the form of a Buddha?"
Monk Lian'e's tone was irritable, as if he was questioning Shenxiu.
However, Shenxiu was not angry. He smiled casually with his delicate face and said to the Buddhist disciple of Landa Temple in front of him, "Since the benefactor in the mountains in front of me can have demonic thoughts in his heart, he has not been a demon in ten years. He has studied Buddhism all over and has not escaped into Buddhism in ten years."
Even if one becomes a demon through Buddhist teachings and incarnates as a Buddha or demon, he will naturally regain clarity after getting rid of his obsessions."
Lian'e snorted coldly and said, "It's easy to become a demon. It's too difficult to get rid of the demonic thoughts..."
I practice the way of the Angry-Eyed Buddha and use the fire of Buddhist karma to burn all evil in the world. Unless this person gives up his evil thoughts, he should be punished. Rather than letting him become a demon, it is better to die in the Jokhang Temple."
Monk Shenxiu sighed and said, "Brother, the evil in the world cannot be eliminated with just one thought. Even the Buddha had to observe the hearts of the people in order to know the good and evil in the world.
Although the Angry-Eyed Buddha is responsible for punishment, he will never commit suicide in vain."
Monk Lian'e's eyes flashed. He thought for a while, saluted to Monk Shenxiu, and said, "I, the Buddha, have mercy. If I violate the eight precepts of not killing, I will naturally enter the endless hell and be punished by killing myself."
Only by erasing the karma of my life can I shed my mortal body and transform into a Buddha.
Since I have a thought in my heart, I want to kill demons...Now that I see someone who is about to become a demon, I naturally want to take a closer look."
Having said this, he no longer paid attention to the monk Shenxiu beside him, but strode towards Lu Zhongshan down the mountain.
Lu Chongshan had no expression on his face, looking down at the Kongming Sutra on the desk.
The gurgling water, the wind blowing through the tree trunks, turning leaves and many other beautiful sounds seemed to be isolated by him.
Unlike before, his eyes were much less stiff and numb.
In addition to the scriptures on the desk, there is also a poem, which Lu Jing once wrote to him, "Ten Years of Life and Death".
This que poem many times allowed Lu Chongshan to let go of his thoughts and let him regain his clarity of mind.
Lu Chongshan was reading Buddhist scriptures with his head down, when suddenly there was a sound of footsteps.
He looked up and saw Monk Lian'e standing on a huge rock, looking at him from a distance.
The two people's eyes collided, and Monk Lian'e was about to speak. Lu Chongshan looked at Monk Lian'e and said, "The Dhammapada says that all living beings are afraid of death, and all are afraid of swords and sticks. You must use yourself to save others' feelings. Don't kill or use the stick."
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Master, the karma of the Buddha is burning all over the world, but good and evil people are not defined by the Buddha, but are distinguished by the actions of people in the world.
Otherwise, the angry-eyed Buddha will become an evil Buddha who uses the Buddha's method to kill himself."
Monk Lian'e's expression did not change, he shook his head and said, "Donor, I practice the method of the Angry-Eyed Buddha, and I also know that when the Angry-Eyed Buddha looks at the world with his angry eyes, he can see all the good and evil deeds in the world.
When evil abounds, an ascetic is needed who can observe the good and evil in the world. The eyes of the Buddha are the eyes of this ascetic.
Since you cultivate thoughts of killing in your mind, you naturally don’t know what is good and evil.”
Lu Chongshan was still sitting under the Tibetan Buddha statue, his eyes were as usual, and he asked softly, "How do you know...that the Buddha is using your eyes to see the world?"
Monk Lian'e was silent for a moment, but his expression remained firm, and he said solemnly, "If I don't believe in the Buddha with Angry Eyes, how can I purge the world of demons?"
Lu Chongshan didn't care at all and said, "Then in Da
In the eyes of the master, am I a human or a demon?"
Monk Lian'e took a few steps and looked down at the Kongming Sutra on Lu Chongshan's desk.
In just a moment...
However, I saw that Monk Lian'e looked stunned, and then there were murderous thoughts in his body.
He looked up at Lu Chongshan, his angry eyes looking like a majestic Buddha!
"Lu Chongshan... you have completely fallen into the devil's path. If you take one step forward, you will become a great devil who will bring disaster to the world!"
Lu Chongshan asked, "What I study is Buddhism, and what I practice is the obsession in my heart. I want to use Buddhism to cleanse an unclean place on the sea."
If that's the case, how could I become a great demon?"
Monk Lian'e didn't answer anymore, and his murderous thoughts became more and more powerful...
At this time, Lingque was walking under the giant Buddha. When she saw such a scene, she suddenly remembered that the last time she came to mourn the Duke's wife, Nan Fengmian once told her that this Qingshan scholar was Lu Jing's uncle and also Lu Jing's uncle.
He is the only elder in the family who loves Lu Jing.
So... Ling Que suddenly thought. When she raised her hand, the wind and rain were not visible, but there was a tide of sword energy brewing...
At this moment, a voice came from a distance: "Master Lian'e, someone does evil, but just by praying, you will feel that he has put down his butcher knife."
"There is a person who sits under the Buddha and recites Buddhist sutras all day long, and you feel that he has done great evil and deserves to be killed..."
"The Buddha's eyes that look at the world and the world that you talk about are just your own speculations?"
Monk Lian'e, who was about to kill someone, frowned and turned around.
But he saw Lu Jing standing on a sandstone from a distance, holding the wind-breathing knife on his waist and staring at him coldly.