Under one person: If I let you refine your Qi, will you become an immortal?!

Chapter 290 The Taoist priests are still too young! What? Are you trying to steal money from the Buddha?
Just after Zhang Zhiwei was ordered by his master to find Huaiyi.

Not long after, Li Muxuan and his companions also headed south to Mount Lushan. Since Tianjin and Jiangxi were separated by thousands of miles, it would take a long time to walk there, so they first took a train to Nanjing and then took a waterway to Jiujiang.

However, just reached the foot of the mountain.

What appeared before our eyes were foreigners from various countries and many Western churches.

"Why are there so many foreign things?"

At the market, Lu Jin glanced at the foreigners passing by and a strange look appeared on his face.

Hearing this, Duanmu Ying, who was following behind with a small red schoolbag on his back, smiled and said, "Master Lu, didn't you say that all people in the world are brothers? You are quite familiar with Mount Lu, right? There are many foreigners in Mount Lu, and it's not just one or two days."

"Since the reign of Emperor Guangxu, foreigners from all over the world have come here to escape the heat every summer."

"I see."

Lu Jin nodded, "I came here with my father in the winter about ten years ago."

"No wonder I didn't see any foreigners."

Hearing this, Duanmu Ying glanced at Li Muxuan who was walking in front of her, a smug look on her face, and then she said, "Speaking of which, most of the land on Mount Lushan is owned by someone else, and was bought by foreigners using various means."

"In addition, the Western Orthodox Church has been preaching here for 20 to 30 years."

“The church we just saw was built by them.”

Hearing this, Lu Jin asked curiously, "Is the Orthodox Church a Western spiritual practice sect?"

Although he had been to many places with his father and had many friends, he didn't really know many foreigners. As for their religions, he had heard his elders mention them, saying they were the Holy See, the Gospel, and so on.

"almost."

Duanmu Ying explained: "Orthodoxy is one of the three major schools of the Western Church."

"But we all worship the Father and the Son."

"As for the disputes among sects, it's just like the Buddhist and Taoist sects here. After all, it's still a bunch of missionaries arguing over scriptures, and they all think they are the orthodox sect."

"besides."

Duanmu Ying was speaking excitedly at this time when Wu Gensheng suddenly interrupted.

"Speaking of orthodoxy."

"We have a holy son here to grow flowers."

Wu Gensheng smiled and said, “When the Taiping Army swept through the flower planting area several decades ago, the main religion was the God Worshipping Sect.”

"The leader claimed to be the second son of God. Not only that, he also debated with Western missionaries. Later, he forced the Church to recognize his orthodox status and even included his name in the book of records, making him the legitimate successor to the Church."

"It's based on seniority."

"Unless the Heavenly Father or the Son of Heaven appears, there is really no one more qualified than him to take over the Vatican."

As soon as these words came out.

Lu Jin said thoughtfully: "So, this is the orthodoxy of the Holy See."

"Where are the descendants of that leader now?"

"how could I know?"

Wu Gensheng shrugged and said, "I was just joking, why did you take it so seriously?"

Not to mention the descendants of the leader, even if the leader himself came, the Holy See would not hand over power. After all, the church is not the church of God the Father, but the church of the Pope. You are the heir of God the Father, what does it have to do with me, the Pope?
Just thinking about it.

Duanmu Ying's voice sounded again.

"Daozhang Li."

"I heard from Brother Lu that you are well-versed in both Chinese and Western culture. Have you ever been to a Western church?"

As he spoke, Duanmu Ying trotted up to Li Muxuan, curiosity in her eyes. After all, the foreigners who came to grow flowers were either businessmen, high-ranking officials, or religious missionaries.

And those Western knowledge.

Basically, it was passed on by them, so Li Muxuan should have come into contact with it.

Otherwise, where did he get all that knowledge in his mind?

You can't just rely on reading books by yourself, right?

How can you be sure that what you understand is correct? What if there is ambiguity in the book?
You know, it's okay for a master to lead the way in self-cultivation, but it can't be done for some experience-based subjects. Just like Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis, the apprentice has to stay with the master, and the master will do the diagnosis first, and then let the apprentice learn.

Remember the meaning of the pulse and symptoms.

“No.”

At this time, Li Muxuan shook his head and said, "But I have some understanding of the ideas of the Western Church."

"I see." Duanmu Ying's eyes rolled slightly, and then he said, "Master Li, do you think the Western Church is good or bad? I have read their books, and they feel very similar to Buddhist scriptures, both of which persuade people to do good and believe in God."

“It’s hard to say whether an idea is good or bad.”

Li Muxuan said: "But as for me, I don't like it."

"Why?" Duanmu Ying blinked.

"The philosophy is different."

Li Muxuan did not explain further.

Not just the Western Vatican.

He doesn't like certain schools of Buddhism, or those that advocate that one can gain something by believing in God.

"Is that so?" Duanmu Ying's eyes became strange. You know, in a sense, the philosophy of the Pure Land Sect is not much different from that of the Western Church. It's nothing more than one chanting Buddha to go to the Pure Land, and the other one worshiping God to go to heaven.

What is the difference between the so-called Pure Land and Heaven?

Then the problem is coming.

After Taoist Li met the great monk of the Pure Land Sect, did they dislike each other after just a few words?

This is quite interesting too.

Duanmu Ying's lips curled up slightly, not because she liked to stir up trouble, but she just wanted to see what Taoist Li, who was usually indifferent, looked like when he was debating with others.

Thinking like this.

The group of four continued to move forward.

Not long after, after passing through the market, the group arrived at Donglin Temple at the foot of Mount Lu.

Stand at the door and look.

There are many more believers than in Shaolin and Lingyin Temples, and they all have pious expressions on their faces.

In addition, there are many vendors selling prayer beads, amulets, and Buddha statues. The most conspicuous one among them is an old monk wearing a black and light red robe, sitting cross-legged on the ground, shouting loudly.

"Don't miss it if you pass by!"

"This is a peerless treasure that was created with the painstaking efforts of several masters!"

"It is said that gold is easy to get, but treasures are hard to find. Today, I meet you all here, which is a fate destined by heaven. I don't want gold, just a dollar will do!"

"Please don't miss this hard-earned opportunity!"

Shouts were heard.

Li Muxuan and others turned their eyes and glanced at the so-called treasure on the ground.

They are all exquisite items produced in workshops.

It's definitely not worth a dollar, but if you really like it, it's not a big loss to buy it.

however.

This old monk was a little unusual.

At this time, a female believer in her fifties or sixties, with a wealthy face and kind eyes, felt that the old monk's shouting was a bit exaggerated, but with the mentality of having nothing to do, she was about to step forward to ask, but was stopped by a young monk.

"Don't believe it, the treasure is fake."

The young monk put his hands together.

Seeing this, the female believer was immediately puzzled.

What's going on with these two masters?

Immediately, the female believer asked suspiciously, "Isn't this old man who is setting up the stall from the temple?"

"Yes!"

The young monk said this through gritted teeth.

He wanted to say no, but monks do not lie.

Seeing this, the female devotee pointed at something on the ground and said, "Isn't this master cheating?"

"Female Bodhisattva, it's difficult to explain the things here. If you are here to worship Buddha, just go directly to the main hall. Don't buy anything here, it's not worth it." The little monk said seriously.

"Is that so?" The female believer glanced at the old monk and the young monk with doubt.

Just about to leave.

A regretful voice sounded in my ears.

"Once you miss your destiny, it will be hard to meet it again! You only pass by each other once every five hundred years, and only look back once every thousand years."

The old monk shook his head and sighed. The female believer hesitated when she heard it. After all, one dollar was not a lot of money. Even if it was fake, it didn't matter if she was cheated. She could just think of it as alms to her master and Buddha.

Thinking of this, the female devotee quickly stepped forward.

She squatted on the ground and asked the price. Soon, the female devotee walked away with seven or eight treasures, her face full of joy.

See this scene.

The little monk couldn't help but sigh.

It’s hard to give good advice.

How many times has this happened? Why don’t you believe what you say?
Of course, the biggest problem is still this deceitful uncle from Xilin Temple. No one knows what the masters in the temple think, why they allow him to deceive believers at the temple gate.

Although the amount of money defrauded is not much and they only target rich people, but a scam is a scam and it doesn’t matter whether they are rich or poor.

Between thoughts.

Several more figures came forward.

The young monk hurried to stop him.

Looking at the three young men in white coats and the little girl in front of him, doubt appeared in his eyes.

"Are you Taoist priests traveling outside?"

"Ah."

Li Muxuan nodded.

Upon hearing this, the young monk said seriously, "Masters, please don't be fooled."

"These treasures came from the workshop."

It is not convenient to tell the believers, for fear of affecting their attitude towards the temple, but it is different for the Taoists. We are all outsiders, not to mention that the believers may just laugh it off and regard it as alms if they suffer a loss, but the Taoists may use this incident to find fault.

After all, Buddhism and Taoism are different.

It involves a dispute over incense.

"Got it, thank you for telling me, Master."

Li Muxuan said: "But whether to buy it or not, I have to wait and talk to Master before deciding."

After saying this, he walked around the little monk.

Walk straight towards the old monk.

Seeing this scene, the young monk couldn't help but shake his head, thinking that these Taoist priests were still too young.

He had seen this before. He would go up to ask even though he knew it was fake, but most of the time he was cheated by his uncle. Of course, there were exceptions. Once he found out that his uncle was a scam, he would take action and chase him all over the mountains.

Between thoughts.

A surprised voice suddenly reached my ears.

"Heaven!"

"You two are the image of gods!"

At this moment, the old monk looked at Li Muxuan and others who appeared in front of him and started shouting.

"Master, can you also read faces?"

Li Muxuan squatted down and looked at the monk.

In terms of cultivation alone, the other party gave him the same feeling as the head of Wudang, and he was also a top master in the world.

"know a little."

The old monk looked at the four people in front of him with a smile, and couldn't help feeling a little surprised.

The appearance of celestial beings is deceptive, but the two celestial beings are real. He practiced the Pure Land Sect's method and could sense other people's emotions. However, he did not sense any fluctuations from the two young men in front of him.

There are only two possibilities for this to happen.

The first.

The life cultivation of these two people is far beyond his own.

But it's basically unlikely.

After all, he is among the best in the world. How old are these two young men?

The second type is that their mind and character have been cultivated to the point where they are free from desires and thoughts, and are not shaken by external things. Such people are rare in hundreds of years. They are natural talents for cultivation, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they are celestial beings.

Think of this.

The old monk couldn't help but be curious about the two people's origins.

At this age, with this level of cultivation, it is impossible for him to be unknown, and he is also a Taoist priest.
Could it be the two from Trinity Sect and Longhu Mountain?
But what are they doing here?

Just thinking about it.

A confident voice sounded in my ears.

"Master, my senior brother has the appearance of a celestial being, then what am I?" Lu Jin blinked.

"you"

The old monk squinted his eyes and looked at it carefully, then said: "Ahem. The secret of heaven cannot be easily revealed."

After saying that, he pointed to the objects on the ground.

"How much does it cost? I'll pay for it all!"

Lu Jin waved his hand and threw out a fifty-dollar silver note.

Seeing this, the old monk immediately put away the banknotes at lightning speed, then his old face suddenly broke into a smile and he shouted excitedly: "Tianren, you are also a celestial being like your brother!"

As the saying goes, when one person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.

Why isn't he considered a celestial being?

"I knew it!"

A look of understanding appeared on Lu Jin's face.

As for whether it is deceiving oneself.

To know.

Monks don't lie!
Seeing this, Li Muxuan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Wu Gensheng was trying to hold back his laughter.

As a doctor, Duanmu Ying was wondering whether to tell Taoist Lu.

There is a Smart Spring near Donglin Temple.

The name of this spring was written by Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty himself. Literary masters throughout history have also visited here and wrote poems in praise of it, saying, "A spoonful of it is like nectar, which makes the foolish aspire to be wise; if one wants to know if one's heart remains unchanged, it is better to drink from the Greedy Spring."

Maybe it can help Master Lu.

A dead horse is a living horse doctor.

Just thinking about it.

A dull voice sounded.

"Master, how long have you been setting up the stall here?" Li Muxuan asked.

"About four or five months."

Facing the big money sponsor, the old monk was particularly kind and almost opened his heart to him.

"No one is picking on you?"

Li Muxuan continued to ask.

"This"

The old monk's expression froze for a moment, not understanding what the other party meant.

But when I think about it carefully, although the junior brother had a simple and innocent look in his eyes and looked like a fat sheep, he was no match for the capable senior brother. Could it be that he was angry about this and was looking for trouble with me?
But now that the money is in my hands, there is no way to take it back.

Just like the incense money in the donation box.

Can you get back what you invested?

What’s the matter? You want to steal money from Buddha?

Immediately, the old monk said awkwardly, "It's fate. It's something we both agreed to. Why are you looking for trouble?"

"Besides, I didn't lie. This thing was indeed made with great effort, but it was not made by the master in the temple, but by the master in the workshop. Besides, even if you know it's fake, you should know that the real purpose is not to make it, right?"

"People spend money on me because of me."

"Is it?"

Li Muxuan asked in a serious tone: "Master, what are you going to do with the money?"

The words fell.

Wu Gensheng on the side narrowed his eyes.

If he was greedy for money and property, with the old monk's level of cultivation, there would be no need for him to cheat or deceive.

But it can't be a hobby, right?
At this moment, the old monk who was being stared at by Li Muxuan felt a chill down his spine for some reason.

His intuition told him that he would not be able to answer this question well.

If the other party is not doing well, you have to use force to reason.

(End of this chapter)