Following Xiao Lan and the other monks, Xiao Zhi and the other three also entered this historic ancient wooden tower.
The entire Bell Tower has not changed much compared to 350 years ago.
It even gave Xiaozhi the illusion that he was still in the past time and space.
The only difference is that the first floor of the Bell Tower has become more spacious.
There are even a lot of rooms added to the side, which are places for monks and guests to live and practice.
free.
At this moment, Xiaolan was standing there with her head lowered, silent, looking like she had suddenly woken up.
And in front of her stood an old monk with a kind face.
He has a bald head, a thick white beard hanging down, a somewhat stooped figure, and is covered in a brown linen cassock.
The surface of the cassock is even slightly faded, obviously it has been washed countless times.
This person is exactly the abbot and abbot of the Bell Pagoda Temple of this generation.
"Quit eating, you broke the precept again today...!"
The abbot knocked Xiaolan's head, slightly angry.
What they practice is asceticism, and what they pay attention to is maintaining the most primitive state in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation.
Self-control, self-discipline, reject all material, sexual, and spiritual temptations, and endure the oppression of the body by harsh environments...
Of course, such extremely inhuman and devilish ways as sleeping on a bed full of nails and walking barefoot on burning charcoal are still not allowed.
To put it simply, it means wearing the simplest clothes, eating steamed buns and pickles, and sleeping on a hard wooden bed.
For example, if you deny yourself and return to ritual day after day, you will practice hard.
It's just that this little junior sister who has just entered the Bell Pagoda to practice food, every night, can't control her gluttony and runs out to steal food.
When I came back, my face was shiny with oil and I didn't shy away from it.
This really pisses me off!
The old monk in charge was blowing his beard and staring in anger.
"Master, I was wrong..."
Xiaolan admitted her mistake obediently and did not make any excuses.
But I will dare next time.
...
Xiaozhi and the other three were looking around the hall on this floor.
Similar to before, you can visit the first floor at will, but starting from the second floor, you cannot go up at will.
At the entrance of the stairs, a golden Arhat holding a stick was guarding.
Xiaozhi was still on the side and discovered the magnificent sculpture of the Phoenix King.
After communicating with the presiding old monk, I learned about the current situation.
Since 350 years ago, they severed the fetters of belief between the Bell Pagoda and the God of Gold, Phoenix King, and have since entered the practice of asceticism.
Although the statue of the Phoenix King still stands here, it is no longer the Phoenix King that these monks believe in.
It's not just any Pokémon, it's a higher realm.
They believe in the harmonious coexistence of humans and Pokémon.
In this world, beliefs can come in many forms.
It can be a certain item, it can be a common Pokémon like Slowpoke, or it can be a great god like Ho-Oh.
Of course, it can also be a concept.
"good."
Xiaozhi and the others did not dare to be careless, and saluted the old monk, sighing at the latter's high level.
Then they took advantage of the situation and settled down, each with a hard wooden board, and experienced what it means to practice hard...
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late at night.
The top of the bell tower.
On the top of the ten-meter-high wooden tower, a strong evening breeze was blowing, making the surrounding air seem a bit cold.
The two figures of the assassins slowly climbed up to the rooftop from the stairwell.
It is Xiaozhi and Xiaolan, the two people who have a true bond with New Town.
"This is a forbidden area, and outsiders are not allowed to board it~"
Xiaolan said with a smile, strolled towards the edge, and leaned on the railing with her palms.
She smoothed her brown hair from her ears and looked into the distance with her beautiful eyes.
"Hehe~ But Xiaozhi is not an outsider~"
Xiaozhi looked behind him at the big golden bell.
He has smashed this thing before.
Compared with the dilapidated and decaying bell in the Bell Tower next door, the big bell here is still very intact and has obviously been carefully maintained.
Seeing this, Xiaozhi couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Looking at everything around me, I felt a strange feeling in my mind.
He had already visited this place 350 years ago.
"hiss..."
At this time, a trembling sound suddenly came from behind.
Xiaozhi turned his head, only to see Xiaolan hugging his shoulders and trembling violently.
"Is it cold? I'm getting warmer."
Xiaozhi also walked slowly to Xiaolan's side, grabbing the wooden railing and looking at everything outside the tower.
Behind the Bell Tower is a large maple forest.
The evening breeze blows, and even on the top of the tower, which is more than ten meters high, a few golden maple leaves float up from time to time.
This made Xiaozhi couldn't help but tilt his head and said seriously:
"Xiaolan, your health is not good. Have you not exercised well during this time?"
Xiao Lan: "..."
...
Speechless.
The two people in Zhenxin Town were just quietly admiring the beautiful scenery of the tower at night. Everything around them seemed very quiet and peaceful.
This is a very comfortable feeling.
Even in their minds, both of them recalled the time when they had just set out for their trip.
At that time, they were still in the Kanto region, at Pippi Plaza in Yuemi Mountain.
The two of them also stayed vigil in the early morning until the next day...
"By the way, I have something for you."
At this time, Xiaozhi suddenly thought of something. He squatted down, opened his backpack, and looked for something inside.
He also brought his backpack up.
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Xiaolan was beside him, blinking his big eyes, staring curiously at Xiaozhi's movements.
The evening breeze blew by, making her shiver again, and she could only hold on to the blue and white coat covering herself...
...
"Found it! This is it!"
After searching for a long time, Xiaozhi suddenly stood up, holding a large pink ball about the size of three or four basketballs in his hand.
"Hey~ what is this? It looks like plasticine~"
Xiao Lan curiously stretched out her little finger and poked it tentatively.
With a little force, your fingers can even penetrate an arc.
"Hehe~ This thing is called Variety Crystal~"
Xiaozhi held this big ball of plasticine in his hands with a rather proud expression.
"You should also be thinking about building a body for Big Blue, right? This ever-changing monster crystal can be used as a body template for Big Blue, creating a magical body that can change at will!"
Well, Xiaozhi gave it a name directly.
The blue boss is a master of disguise and transformation. Such a body is definitely the most suitable for her!
Hearing this, Xiaolan's eyes gradually widened.
She took the big pink ball, which was not too heavy, about the weight of two basketballs.
But Xiaolan's round face also turned red.
Even his usual smooth and carefree speech has become intermittent now.
"So this...this, are you going to give it to me?"
When she looked at Xiaozhi, she became evasive and looked shy.