witch chaotic country

Chapter 273

King Juqu Mengxun of Beiliang hurriedly introduced, "This is Master Xuyun. The master was originally an eminent monk who traveled all over the world. Now he is invited by this king to teach the Dharma to the princes in the palace."

Yao Yu said to Xu Yun, "Master, you know that seeing is believing, but hearing is not. You have only just arrived at the Horseshoe Temple, so how do you know if this palace is not ashamed?"

Xu Yun snorted, "So many pairs of eyes have seen it. Could it be that you want to say that you didn't go out for a tour, but stayed in the temple to "debate" with the monks at the Horseshoe Temple?"

When Yao Yu heard Xu Yun's question, she didn't feel flustered at all, but asked in a calm and unhurried manner, "Dare to ask Master, whether it is Taoism or Buddhism, why do you have to study scriptures?"

Xu Yun took it for granted, "Of course it is to understand the true meaning."

Yao Yu nodded and asked again, "If I was born with the true meaning, why waste time memorizing those scriptures?"

Xu Yun raised his brows and said angrily, "Young girl, how dare you speak so shamelessly! Even a poor monk, who has practiced Zen for decades, has never dared to claim that he has understood the true meaning of Buddha. How can you have the courage to speak so rudely at such a young age! But do you think you can act recklessly with Emperor Wei backing you up?"

Yun Daosheng's face changed when he heard the words, even Hui Wu thought that Yao Yu would be angry, but Yao Yu still said in a friendly manner, "I think that I am different from some people. Imperial power and wealth have never been in my eyes. Wearing fancy clothes can only be driven by people, I would rather wear ordinary clothes and simple cars, but can concentrate on asking."

Xu Yun didn't expect Tan Yaoyu to ridicule him in front of the King of Beiliang for only pursuing glory and wealth!
He blushed instantly, folded his hands together and said angrily, "Amitabha, since that's the case, may I ask this Immortal Fairy Empress if she dares to 'debate' with this poor monk?"

Yao Yu sighed in his heart, as expected, he couldn't escape from this encounter.She smiled modestly and politely, "Bengong has already said that I have acquired the true meaning, and those scriptures are nothing more than superficial articles to me. If you don't believe me, you can compare yourself to Zen meditation."

Xu Yun sneered, "What's the comparison to sitting meditation? Your words are nothing more than excuses!"

Yao Yu said patiently like never before, "This sitting meditation is unusual. You and I need to each choose a Buddha statue, and then sit facing the Buddha statue for three days. After three days, we will tell the public what we have realized and gain more. The side that everyone agrees with wins. Master Xu Yun dare to compare with me?"

Xu Yun said, "What kind of heresy comparison are you doing! Could it be that you want to deceive people and deceive others?!"

Yao Yu said, "If you are worried, we can ask Master Huiwu and His Royal Highness Liang Wang to arbitrate to show fairness. Besides, the entire Horseshoe Temple is full of Buddhist monks. If the income of the palace after three days is not enough to convince the public, believe me It is also impossible for the monks of the Horseshoe Temple to favor this palace and abandon you, a fellow teacher."

Xu Yun thought about it and thought it was the same.As long as the king of Beiliang said something, no matter what experience Tan Yaoyu said, everyone would be unconvinced.

Xu Yun nodded, "Okay! The poor monk will compete with you!"

Yao Yu swept around the main hall, then pointed to the Buddha statue covered in gold and said, "This Buddha statue is covered with gold and jade, presumably someone as respected as Master Xu Yun, who is indifferent to fame and fortune, would not choose this It respects the golden Buddha. Then I sit in meditation in front of it to contemplate enlightenment."

In fact, Xuyun fell in love with this golden Buddha statue as soon as he arrived at the Horseshoe Temple. He originally planned to persuade the King of Beiliang to invite this golden Buddha into the palace.

Unexpectedly, Yao Yu first satirized him for being greedy for wealth and honor, and then said something like this, so that even if he likes this golden Buddha, he can't grab it from Yao Yu.

Yao Yu turned around and said to Yun Daosheng, "I would also like to ask Master Yun to recite scriptures for me to help me realize the Tao."

Yun Daosheng didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in the Yaoyu gourd, but he couldn't ask, so he improvised and acted with her, "I am willing to serve Xianji."

After Yun Daosheng said that, he walked towards the golden Buddha together with Yao Yu.

Yao Yu took the opportunity to lower his voice and said, "Junior brother owes me a big favor this time. I even have to show my old book this time."

Yun Daosheng was even more confused after listening to Yao Yu's words.Since he couldn't guess Yao Yu's intention, he simply did what Yao Yu asked him to do.Wait for the mystery to finally be revealed.

Mo Yao was quick, and stepped forward to lay out the futon for Yao Yu.

Yao Yu whispered, "Go and get me something to eat. I haven't had breakfast yet, I'm starving to death!"

Mo Yao snickered and quietly replied, "You can rest assured and leave it to the maidservant."

Seeing Tan invited Yu, the King of Beiliang sat down directly and began to realize the Tao. After thinking for a while, he said, "For the sake of justice, please ask Master Xuyun to choose another Buddha statue from the other halls. This king will send someone to accompany the two meditators respectively." .”

Tan Yaoyu had already closed his eyes at this moment, and didn't care what the King of Beiliang arranged.The largest Daxiong Hall was occupied, Xu Yun snorted angrily, flung his sleeves and continued up the mountain wall, and finally chose to sit in meditation in the Hall of Pharmacists.

Tan invited Yu and Xu Yunbi to sit in meditation, occupying the two Buddhist halls of the Horseshoe Temple at once.The original morning class at the Horseshoe Temple had to be suspended, and there was no need to think about the "debate" with Yun Daosheng, because even Yun Daosheng was invited to borrow the scriptures.

The monks of the Horseshoe Temple had nothing to do, so they gathered around the two halls to watch the excitement.Under the watchful eyes of so many people, it is not so easy to cheat.

It's just that sitting meditation is not as intense and beautiful as "debating difficulties". Once the two of them sit down, they basically remain motionless.

On Tan Yaoyu's side, Yun Daosheng, apart from reciting a passage of scriptures at the beginning, also fell into samadhi just like Yao Yu.It's just that the copper bowl will be knocked every half an hour.

Mo Yao had brought some food over for Yao Yu before, and persuaded, "Girl, you haven't even touched a drop of water this morning, why don't you have some breakfast."

Yao Yu shook his head, "When I realized the Tao, the most taboo is to produce turbidity due to eating. I just drink some clear water."

So Mo Yao brought a bowl of clear water to Yao Yu in front of everyone, but after the bowl was blocked by Yao Yu, Mo Yao sprinkled a handful of broken buns into the bowl.

This broken bun is specially made by Mo Yao. Not only is it soft, but also salt and some pepper are added when kneading the noodles.Soaking in warm water and drinking it will fill you up and warm you up, and the taste is not bad.

As a result, Tan invited Yu's move and immediately spread in the Horseshoe Temple.When Xu Yun heard that Yao Yu had decided not to eat for three days and only drank water, he was so angry that his eyes widened.Naturally, he couldn't lose to Tan Yaoyu in sincerity, so he gritted his teeth and decided not to eat!

For two consecutive days, except for an hour in the morning when he re-bathed, burned incense, and changed clothes, Yaoyu sat in front of the Buddha statue and meditated at other times.

It doesn't matter if you invite the rain, she sits there, letting her internal energy run for a long time, and meditating is no different from resting.If it wasn't for her greediness, she wouldn't need to eat so many times.

So two days later, Yao Yu was still in high spirits, without any signs of fatigue.

When Juqu Mengxun, king of Beiliang, saw her, he couldn't help admiring her. She deserved to be the heavenly maiden that Emperor Wei would make an exception.

(End of this chapter)