Start with detective Li Yuanfang

"Outside of Suzhou City, in the Five Absolute Caves of the Yinlong Cave, is there still a demonic aura?"

Li Yan strolled into the mountain, watching the sunshine after the rain fall on the forest, full of vitality, everything is competing to grow, but a faint trace of evil spirit has formed obvious traces, extending all the way to the distance.

In a world where the energy of the heavens and the earth is abundant and lively, all spirits have the opportunity to practice.

Humans can seize the good fortune of the heaven and the earth, invade the mysteries of the sun and the moon, and become immortals. Flowers, plants, insects, and animals can also absorb the aura of the heavens and the earth, the essence of the sun and the moon, so as to open up their spiritual wisdom and obtain various changes.

Of course, due to the difference in acquired practice, the status and achievements of demons are often difficult to match that of human practitioners. After finally getting ahead, they entered the seat of gods and Buddhas, and had a good chance to achieve true results. Back to old ways.

That was an anecdote in the past, but the current demon clan in Nanzhan Buzhou is as withered as the Taoist sect, and most of them hide from the world.

For example, the Crimson Scale Python family that Chi Lian belongs to lives outside Suzhou City, very close to the living environment of human beings, and there is very little communication.

It’s not that they have changed their temper, but that the Nine Tribulations poses a far greater threat to demons than human practitioners. Those monster groups that are still fierce and killing have been wiped out early under the calamity, and the rest will either stay far away from human settlements. Completely hiding in the barren mountains and old forests, or like the red-scaled python family, after hundreds of years of groping, they have found the comfort zone of survival.

That was the case of Nanzhan Buzhou, so what about the so-called Dongsheng Shenzhou?
There are still demons.

Li Yan made a little exploration before. When explaining the origin of the name "Jiming Temple", he mentioned the story of the centipede and the golden rooster. The monk Shoucheng was not surprised by this. It can be seen that ghosts are also common for Buddhist practitioners.

The key is how these spirits will behave, are they still fighting against each other, do they need Buddhist practice to subdue demons, or do they have another special way of getting along?

Following his breath, Li Yan seemed to be walking slowly but in a hurry, all the way to the direction of Wujue Cave.

The evil spirit became more and more intense, and there were traces of snakes crawling on the ground and the mountain wall, but other than that, everything else was clean and tidy, as if someone was always cleaning it.

Not to mention the hellish scene in the Lion Camel Country, even in a normal goblin cave, there are still wrecks scattered along the roadside, and the air is full of stench, but here is not to mention that there is no filth, and there is even a fragrance...

Li Yan was thinking to himself, frowned slightly, and looked southwest.

coming!

His consciousness-only energy probed too wide a range, about half an hour later, the sound of tinkling bells came from far to near, and a moment later, a little snake spirit patrolling the mountains came into view.

The snake spirit has already grown its legs, swinging its waist, wearing a small vest on its upper body, with a "Ling" flag on its back, a bell hanging around its waist, and a clapper in its hand. Shouted: "Your Majesty asked me to patrol the mountains! The roads are slippery in rainy days, be careful on the mountain roads!"

If it weren't for the slightly sharp tone and weird accent, he would be no different from the watchmen in the city.

Li Yan stopped and waited for the other party.

"what?"

When the little snake saw the figure, it first subconsciously wanted to avoid it, but after a closer look, it tensed up all over its body. It quickly tightened its vest, hung the clapper around its waist, and said respectfully: "I don't know if the master visited me Qingfeng." Hole, if you are lost and welcome, you still look at Haihan!"

"The Qingfeng Cave..."

Changing the name of Wujue Cave to this, Li Yan sniffed the breeze in the air, then looked at this polite goblin, and said indifferently: "It's worthy of the name, you're welcome, take me to the cave to have a look."

"Please!"

The little demon saluted again, and then slammed the clapper vigorously: "The eminent monk is visiting, and the fluffy plants are shining!"

The front quickly became lively, and the two teams knew at a glance that the snake spirits who had experienced drills came out in a file, lined up in front of the cave, and greeted the left and right.

Of course, compared to the mountain snake spirits, they were not good at speaking, and looked a little cramped. They looked at the visitor with awe, bent their waists, and almost crawled on the ground.

"Boom! Boom! Boom—"

And in the depths of Qingfeng Cave, in a mountain room that has obviously been trimmed, a female snake spirit is sitting on a futon. She has no fangs, but her figure is a bit thin, and she is holding a wooden stick in her slender palm. Hitting the wooden fish in front of him.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! An eminent monk is coming!"

"What? What is a good day today?"

When the little demon rushed into the room to report, the snake spirit was unhurried, showing extraordinary concentration, until he heard that a virtuous monk was coming to the mountain, he suddenly stood up and swam out.

When she arrived at the door, she completely transformed into a human form, and saw that slender figure walk in.

Although he is not wearing a monk's robe and is dressed as a layman, his body is full of Buddha's light, and his gestures are full of the demeanor of an eminent monk, which makes the demon fall in love at first sight.

The snake spirit hurried forward, folded its palms together, and bowed down: "Little demon Chilian, pay homage to the holy monk!"

Li Yan looked at this "Chi Lian".

Apart from the same name, she is almost identical to Chi Lian from Nanzhan Buzhou in terms of appearance, but her figure is much different. She is not as burly as the demon king, and her demeanor and temperament are even different.

However, there is already a sense of familiarity with the old name of the Chen family in Baicao Hall, Luo Wanxiang who has entered the Buddhist gate in Jiming Temple, and Chi Lian, a snake spirit outside Suzhou city, does not seem to be unimaginable.

Li Yan looked as usual: "I am not a holy monk, and this trip is also to discover evil spirits, so there is no need to make a big fanfare all the way here."

"Chi Lian" didn't dare to continue addressing him, and his attitude was still respectful: "There is always a fast meal in the cave, and I hope the master will reward you."

"On the way to learn Buddhist scriptures in the West, Tang Monk was in danger many times because of fasting, and now the goblin's cave is always equipped with fasting meals. Monks are welcome to come often..."

Li Yan only thought that the mouse would be a bridesmaid for the cat, but he didn't refuse: "Okay."

"Chi Lian" led him all the way into the depths of the cave. In the spacious and tidy mountain room, both parties sat down on the futons, while the little demons held wooden vessels and served portions of vegetarian dishes.

Looking at that skillful appearance, it is obviously not the first time to entertain monks. Perhaps the usual food of the snake spirits is as close to these as possible. The noodles are disheveled and malnourished.

Li Yan didn't know whether he felt it was funny or ridiculous.

He is a human being, so he naturally takes a human standpoint. If a demon harms a human being, even if he is forced to survive, he will get rid of it.

But now looking at these monsters who are more obedient than humans, they can't give birth to any joy.

Eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddha, there is no wildness, is this a demon, or a slave in a demon's skin?

The problem is that a demon can become a slave, but what about other creatures?

He was pondering, "Chi Lian" raised his glass and sipped the plain wine, and then looked at the face that was crystal clear like jade, and couldn't help staring a few more times.

These few glances are very unusual, after all, anyone would subconsciously want to see more of such an out-of-this-world character, Jiajing wants to see but still can't see it...

"not good!"

But immediately after, "Chi Lian" looked away, as if he had made a big mistake, he muttered in his mouth, recited scriptures silently, and began to reflect on himself.

Li Yan didn't quite understand: "What's wrong with you?"

"Chi Lian" clasped his hands together: "The little demon used to have lustful thoughts in the past, but thanks to my Buddha's mercy, he would not make a big mistake, but now he has evil thoughts, sins and sins..."

Li Yan frowned slightly: "You never have lust?"

"Chi Lian" thought it was a torture, so he hurriedly said: "My Buddha teaches that joy, anger, sorrow, joy, and all kinds of desires should not be moved. If you move, you will fall into evil. Although we monsters are not as good as humans and are the primates of all things, we also strictly abide by the righteous way." , dare not make a mistake..."

Li Yan was silent.

Although Buddhism emphasizes that the four elements are empty and not be affected by one's own emotions, it is not the right way to cut off everything.

That will cause a sense of oppression to human nature, not to mention that monsters have violent mood swings. It is too difficult, even impossible, to be like a pool of still water without waves.

That's why this monster used to act recklessly, but now it has become like a stalker...

and many more!

Li Yan frowned: "You want to be tempted, when did that happen?"

"Chi Lian" remembers it very clearly: "It's only 38 years ago, I didn't want to and almost violated it, it's a crime!"

"More than 30 years ago, the desire to act in a 'crazy' way..."

Li Yan had a terrible conjecture in his mind. Seeing "Chi Lian" bye, the panic between his brows gradually gathered, and he could no longer just sit idly by. , neither dirt nor clean, neither increase nor decrease... What has form is born from formlessness, incapacity gives birth to existence, and what is returns to nothing..."

"Chi Lian" listened, and gradually calmed down, and the little demons around him even gathered around, listening to the lecture wholeheartedly.

After Li Yan finished speaking the scriptures, at some point, golden lotuses bloomed on the ground, bathing the originally neat cave in the light of Buddha, creating a peaceful scene.

All the monsters were convinced and chanted in unison: "Thank you, the holy monk, for teaching the Dharma! Namo Amitabha!"

Li Yan was silent again.

He has attainments in Buddhism, but it is definitely not to the extent of flowers falling from the sky and golden lotuses springing up from the ground. It can only be said that the environment here is so suitable for lectures on Buddhism, so that thousands of demons and Buddhas are born, forming a solemn and weird scene.

Of course, all the demons can only admire him, and "Chi Lian" showed a look of joy from the bottom of his heart: "Today, I heard a lecture from the holy monk, which is enough for me to practice hard for a hundred years!"

Just as Li Yan was about to speak, his eyes narrowed, and he sighed softly: "I didn't expect that I couldn't avoid it..."

The snake spirit who had just patrolled the mountain also exclaimed: "My lord! You are so happy! Don't be like this!"

"Chi Lian" froze all over.

Happiness, anger, sorrow, shock, and chaos all arise from the mind, and these are all "troubles" in Buddhism, which are hindrances to practice.

And these obstacles are not allowed by this side of the world, neither anger nor joy, can only be turned into an ancient well without waves, and there is silence.

Of course, this restriction does not require every monster to strictly abide by it, it is linked to cultivation.

Among the monsters in the cave, "Chi Lian" has the strongest demon aura, and she is the most restricted. The other little monsters have low cultivation bases, and maybe they can be relaxed, but "Chi Lian" is too happy, and extreme joy turns sorrow, which immediately triggers There was a breath in her body that made her whole body tremble.

Not only was it an emotional imbalance, but it seemed to have broken a fragile balance. This snake spirit, who was eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddha, had just a group of friendly eyebrows, and turned into a vicious one. His mouth was grinning, and the scarlet letter was hesitating and hissing.

The group of monsters were horrified, but Li Yan felt familiar.

This is what a snake spirit should look like...

However, this state didn't last long, "Chi Lian" was shaken all over, and a stench was separated from his body, making the air in the cave instantly turbid.

Obviously this is not just the smell, but also the pollution around.

Fortunately, the fresh air in the Qingfeng Cave also surged, enveloping it from all directions...

Just like ink dripping into the clear lake water, the lake water did not sit still, but stood up and resisted. The water surface turned into a real mirror, allowing the ink to roll back and forth on it, but it just couldn’t penetrate.

This is also the case at this time, the surrounding world is actively rejecting this evil aura, trying to maintain its own purity.

But if you keep it for a long time, you will lose, and this kind of stalemate will definitely not work. "Chi Lian" bowed down and murmured: "The little demon is guilty of polluting the world! I implore the Buddha, please accept my calamity!"

While she was praying devoutly, a ray of golden light suddenly descended, penetrated the mountain wall silently, came to the top of her head, enveloped the foul-smelling evil thoughts, retracted them suddenly, and disappeared.

Up to "Chilian" and down to all the little demons, they all said in one voice and sincerely: "My Buddha is merciful and saves all sentient beings!"

Li Yan watched the so-called "tribulation thought" the whole time, and was taken away by the golden light, with his fingers slightly open, and finally did not choose to interfere.

Even if his guess is correct, it is meaningless to act at this time. What he really needs to do is to break the truth and find out why the world has become like this.

When the cave calmed down, Li Yan said: "It seems that it was a false alarm. Since the demon king has escaped disaster, how about doing me a favor?"

"Chi Lian" regained his composure, neither sad nor happy: "Holy Monk, please give me your instructions!"

Li Yandao: "I want to find a tortoise, which is also a demon with extraordinary talent. I wonder if the demon king can find a way?"

What he was looking for was the little turtle.

Now that I think about it, that mysterious tortoise probably came from Dongsheng Shenzhou.

I remember the first time I caught the little turtle, it was also from the eastern sea area of ​​Nanzhanbu Prefecture, and the flowing sea area is actually bordered by the mist.

And the little turtle was able to exhale the spirit of the fairy from the very beginning, and now it is placed in the environment of Dongsheng Shenzhou, and it suddenly becomes reasonable.

Combined with the fact that the little turtle took the initiative to let the immortals enter the back, and sneaked here, the process is very familiar, is this its round-trip route?
So finding this turtle will be of great help whether it is to solve the current predicament or to find other partners.

Facts have proved that monsters do understand monsters better. After "Chi Lian" carefully inquired about the characteristics of the little turtle, he thought for a moment and said, "The little monster is not sure, but according to what the holy monk said, it seems to be a giant turtle." pulse……"

Li Yandao: "The lineage of Ju'ao?"

"Chi Lian" faces the east: "I have three fairy islands in Dongzhou, Penglai, Fangzhang and Yingzhou. They are located on the back of the giant turtle and swim in the sea!"