I have a book of ghosts and gods

Everyone was surprised.

What is this for?
"Who is this Hu monk?"

A disciple behind Jiang Zhou said, "What does he mean by gambling with Junior Brother Luo? Why is his life in danger?"

Jiang Zhou didn't pay attention at this time.

Instead, he looked dazed.

He was looking at the merit record in the ghost and god catalog.

The achievements of the dozens of fire disciples he received in the Fire Spirit Valley are all recorded in it.

There is actually a "virtue" in it.

Whether it was the merit book of Lichen of Qijue Palace that he had seen before, or the records of the performance of dozens of disciples in Huo Ling Valley.

Among them, "Yin Gong" is common, but this "virtue" is the first time I have seen it.

It is estimated that the so-called great virtues and good deeds are not well-known.

It is also difficult for him to define what is considered a virtue.

But one of the records of "virtue" in it actually recorded Luo Siyuan.

"In Houqiu Village, 24 villagers have been taught to read and write, so that they can understand things and remember virtues and deeds."

Teach people to read and understand...

Not to mention the reason behind this, other people enter the Fire Spirit Valley to study the Fa or accumulate external skills.

But he went to teach people to read and write, and Jiang Zhou knew that he was not a local, and he should have taught so many people within half a month of getting started.

It can be seen that he usually spends all his time on this.

It's a "strange" person.

But it wasn't this that made Jiang Zhou startled.

But when he just met Luo Siyuan, the innate Wuji Earth Yuanling in the Purple Mansion unexpectedly moved.

At the same time, a fist-sized golden light appeared above Luo Siyuan's head.

It seemed to be pulled by Yuan Ling, pulled out a thread, thrown into Zifu, and swallowed by Yuan Ling.

Yuan Ling, who had turned into a ball of yellow light, swallowed this ray of golden light, and a dragon-shaped outline appeared faintly inside.

This is recovering?
Before Huanglong sent them all across the ocean and came to Dongtu, they must have exhausted their vitality to become like this.

What is that golden light?Can it be restored?
Merit?

Could it be that the previous impulse was born of this person?

There are so many disciples in Fire Spirit Valley, but no one can make them change, but this Luo Siyuan can.

Is it because the former has only "yin skills" but no "virtue", and only the latter has both merit and virtue, can it be seen by it?

Jiang Zhou concentrated on his silent investigation, but found that after Yuan Ling swallowed this ray of golden light, he didn't intend to feed him, but the impulse was stronger.

Involuntarily, he looked at the old man Huang.

Yuan Ling seemed to be able to feel his mind, the five-element light needles hidden in his eyes moved slightly, and a layer of hazy yellow light flickered in his eyes.

Immediately, he saw that the old man Huang had a blue and purple smoke column, wrapped in rich golden light, billowing straight into the sky.

Looking at Luo Siyuan again, there is also a curl of blue smoke rising above his head, but only three feet away from the top, a ball of golden light floats and sinks in the blue smoke.

It is completely different from that old man Huang.

Jiang Zhou also saw that at this moment, the blue smoke above Luo Siyuan's head grew stronger.

Is it because Yuan Ling swallowed that trace of merit?
Luck, merit...

There was a hint of understanding in Jiang Zhou's heart.

What really moved Yuan Ling was that old man Huang, with his monstrous merit!

Merit is food, and luck is strong.

So this is the essence of Qi root Yuanling?

But this thing is quite picky.

It doesn't seem to swallow everyone's merits.

Luo Siyuan was included in the catalog of ghosts and gods, and it was just that thread, not all of his merits.

It should be because there is only a little "virtue" recorded in the catalogue.

But the rest of the disciples only have "gong" but no "virtue". Their merit and virtue are incomplete, and Yuan Ling is unmoved.

The merit recorded in the ghosts and gods catalog can be swallowed, but how can the grand old man get the monstrous merit?
Could it be murder and robbery?
Jiang Zhou thought of this for a lifetime, and suddenly felt a strong disgust coming from Yuan Ling, which made him feel a little disgusted in his heart.

Still disgusted?
He is a good spirit with a bottom line...

Fortunately, if this thing really has no bottom line and lures him to kill people to seize luck and devour merits, then he may not really have the confidence to resist it. I am afraid that no matter how good the baby is, he can only find a way to abandon it.

While I was thinking about it, I suddenly saw the dragon's shadow stretching out in the yellow mist, and the dragon's mouth seemed to be open, swallowing and spitting.

He spit out something and rolled down to Zifu.

Jiang Zhou was startled, his mind concentrated, and he observed the truth silently.

"...I heard that it is the border of Hezhou in Xiniu, a monk from Wuda Kingdom, whose name is King Kong Wuwei."

After a long while, I gradually calmed down, and then I heard someone from the crowd saying:

"It is said that he is not an ordinary monk. He used to be the lord of a country in the Wudao Kingdom. A great virtue came out of the country. He climbed to the bliss and got the Buddha's fruit from the World Honored One, the lord of the Western religion."

"This Vajra and Fearless Dharma Master was influenced by the Dharma since he was a child, and later abandoned the position of the lord of the country to practice the Brahma. Since His Majesty the Tang King welcomed the Buddha, he came to our eastern land to teach the Dharma, and the Dharma he taught is different from the ordinary Western teachings. big difference,"

"Unlike monks in other Buddhist temples, they teach the Dharma to all living beings without category,"

"Among thousands of people, it is also rare for one person who can teach the Dharma. He says that the Dharma enters from an inconceivable place. It is deep secret and hard to understand. Only those with deep roots can be taught."

"And there is a miracle, as long as the root is deep and the Buddha-nature is born, there is no need to practice hard, the Dharma can be passed on, and the reincarnation will be reincarnated from generation to generation, and the accumulation will become a Buddha."

Jiang Zhou came back to his senses,

Hearing what the man said, what Vajra Wuwei practiced was like the "Tantra" he knew.

He knows a lot of Buddhist scriptures, and he knows that Buddhism also has the difference between Sutra and Tantric teachings.

The said Hinayana and Mahayana Dharma are really expository teachings, which are taught by the World-Honored Tathagata in response to the body and in the sambhogakaya.

The esoteric sect is taught by the Dharmakaya of the World-Honored One, Vairocana, which is often called the Great Sun Tathagata.

As far as he knows, the Buddhist monasteries that have entered the eastern land today still teach the Hinayana Buddhism.

Although Buddhism is promoted and followers are widespread, those who can really learn the supernatural powers of Buddhism are still a minority, and they still pay attention to the so-called talents.

It is not the clear mind and nature of Mahayana Buddhism, and all sentient beings have Buddha nature.

I'm afraid it's not that Western religions don't want to teach Mahayana Buddhism, but that some people don't want them to teach it.

After all, all living beings are Buddhas, so don't you want to save them all, and make the world a Buddha's kingdom?

I am afraid that after 500 years, going west to learn scriptures will be the layout plan for the eastward transmission of Mahayana Buddhism.

But now that the Hinayana has just come, this monk has come to teach esoteric teachings again, I'm afraid it's another conspiracy.

Although esoteric teachings are difficult to teach, they have miraculousness that is difficult to match with other methods. For ordinary people, it may be more able to demonstrate the vastness of Buddhism and the preciousness of scriptures.

"You little way, why don't you listen to advice?"

At this time, I only heard that the old Mrs. Huang was displeased with Luo Siyuan and said: "The old man has said something beforehand. If you are a small Taoist warlock like you, I don't know how to do it. If you stop teaching and lose your life here, it is because of the old man's inhumanity that you will tarnish the old man's name for the rest of his life. .”

Na Luo Siyuan has an ordinary appearance, and there is a bit of embarrassment in his expression.

Looking at it, it doesn't seem like a smart and outstanding person.

Hearing what Monk Hu said, he didn't show any fear, he just shook his head and said, "Master, old man, don't worry about it. How can a boy live and die alone, compared with the common people and hundreds of thousands of souls in one place?"

"If you can save the two sorcerers, that's good, but if you can't, it's the boy's fate."

Hearing the words, the fearless mage sighed and said: "It turns out that the foolish cow also has enlightenment, so good, so good."

He didn't say much, and he drew forward, showing the intention of asking: you first or me first?
"Mages are highly respected, how about letting the boy take the lead first?"

Luo Siyuan said, without waiting for his answer, he walked out.

"Why is this kid so stupid?"

"If this Hu monk was allowed to draw his sword first, he might not be able to withstand the backlash of the two masters' magic power, and he would die, and he would win the bet."

"He's going to pull it out first, I'm afraid there is no need to gamble at all. With his superficial knowledge and deeds, it is definitely impossible to save his life. Instead, let this monk lie down and win."

The onlookers immediately shook their heads, laughing at his stupidity.

Luo Siyuan's Taoism can be seen by anyone with a little discernment, but it is just a little magic power to get started, and it is not even a Taoism.

"Brother Jiang has taken in a good disciple, but he's a bit pedantic and stupid."

Zi Nisheng sighed at this time: "I'm afraid he also knows that he has little luck, so he is so eager to be the first. If he can't bear it and loses his life, then Monk Hu doesn't have to take risks."

"what?"

Before Jiang Zhou could speak, Li Zhenxian asked in surprise: "Is this kid a fool? If so, why should he bet with others? Isn't it enough to just give in to the other party?"

The other disciples were also shocked.

Zhao Taizhen said thoughtfully: "He is afraid that he is seeking something from that monk Hu, and he knows that he has no way to win, so he uses such methods. Even if Luo Siyuan loses, he has paid for it with his life. If that monk Hu is serious With a compassionate heart, I will fulfill his last wish for him.”

As he spoke, he looked at Jiang Zhou: "Are you really going to let it go?"

"Hui Fa, I have also heard a little bit about him. He is a rare monk in the Western religion who practiced the Great Canon of Peace and Resilience. This method originated from Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha. The great treasure of all things, cultivated to a very high depth, can play the four elements of earth, fire, water, and wind."

"Although he has not reached this level, he already has the ability to endure and not move, and the ability to biochemically transform water and fire,"

"The scene of ice and fire here should come from the "Water and Fire Auspicious and Bright Mantra" in this great collection,"

"If I'm right, the source of the ice and fire here is not wisdom, but the biochemistry of the earth, which originates from the veins of the earth and is rooted in the earth,"

"It is also because of this that the two of them look like this now. They are both restricted by the earth veins and it is difficult to escape,"

"The sword is probably integrated with the land for dozens of miles. Even with the power to move mountains, it may not be able to pull it out. How can a mortal body do it?"

"I don't know the origin of this Huilong. He was able to fight Huifa to such an extent. Although he was limited to this, he dragged Huifa into it and did not lose the wind."

Zhao Taizhen said here, and he didn't avoid the crowd.

All the disciples were fascinated.

But he didn't expect that this beautiful woman who lived in the valley in the past and kept quiet, would have such insight.

I don't know what is the relationship with the abbot?

In the crowd, some bystanders heard them talking.

After hearing the words, I realized that there is such a mystery hidden in the wonder of ice and fire in front of me. I couldn't help but look at it.

Seeing this, Jiang Zhou knew he couldn't hide anymore.

went out.

"Luo Siyuan."

Luo Siyuan, who was walking towards the center of ice and fire between the two monks over there, heard the commotion in the crowd and someone calling, so he couldn't help turning his head.

Seeing the crowd, Jiang Zhou among them was shocked.

Trotted over quickly: "Siyuan has seen the abbot."

Abbot?

When everyone heard Luo Siyuan's address, they couldn't help being surprised.

Is this title worthy of an idle person?
Unless there is both might and virtue to be lawful, it should not be falsely claimed.

"Who is this person? How dare he bear this honorable name?"

"Aren't you afraid of being crushed to death?"

"Don't talk nonsense! This is the 23rd on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, who is proficient in the two great magical powers of the Taoist sect, and who killed the God Son of Beihai not long ago!"

"I heard that he opened the gate of the mountain not long ago to recruit more disciples, and the recent Fang Cun Temple, which is quite famous, was created by him."

Someone in the crowd recognized Jiang Zhou, and everyone was shocked, and those who questioned him shut up.

The competition for the Dragon and Tiger Rankings has been rampant recently, and it can be said to be the most sensational event in recent years.

All the people on the list have been widely circulated.

And Jiang Zhou, who is ranked 23rd, is also considered as a former player.

Although not everyone may be convinced of his reputation, the matter of beheading the God Son of Beihai cannot be faked.

Even if this person relies on some external force to do it, at least it is enough to show that his roots are extraordinary, and it is not something ordinary people can compete with.

The most frightening thing is that he even kills existences like the God Son of Beihai at will, and he is really a first-class murderer.

If he was offended, few people would think they could have a stiffer neck than Shenzi Beihai.

"Ok?"

Although the crowd was silent, the discussion just now reached the ears of Mrs. Huang, as if it was another Taoist.

Immediately, displeasure appeared on his face: "You are this boy's teacher? If so, take him away quickly, and it's just a waste of a life, and miss the old man's beloved son. Although the old man is just a layman, his mortal body must Not with you."

Jiang Zhou didn't care about his rather unkind words, instead he said with a smile: "The old grandpa is kind-hearted. He is obviously disgusted, but he still protects my disciple everywhere."

The old man Huang raised his eyebrows: "Don't talk nonsense, why did the old man defend him? The Taoist is cunning and harms others. If he wants to die, the old man will only applaud!"

"If you really hate him, just wait for my disciple to die. Why do you have to speak again and again, trying to make him give up this delusion?"

Jiang Zhou shook his head and smiled, and instead of arguing with him, he said, "I heard that the old grandpa is famous for respecting and worshiping Buddha, but why does he seem to dislike Taoism alone?"

"Buddhism and Taoism both have the ability to help the world. Buddhism has the compassion of saving the world, and Taoism also has the virtue of good life. Why is the old man so unfair?"

"Hey!"

Old Mrs. Huang sneered: "I don't respect your sect, so what?"

"The virtue of good life? The old man has never seen it, but only sees it in the name of a false way, and it is full of evil alchemists and deceitful warlocks."

"I can only speak some clever words, use some clever tricks, cast good bait, deceive the world, and lose money and family, and even lose your life."

"Even the Emperor of Qin and Han Wu were deceived by alchemists' clever words. The whole country's material resources, seeking the medicine for longevity, don't you see the north of Lishan Mountain, on the Wuling Plain, the wild grass is desolate, and the wind is full of sorrow?"

Many of the people present were members of the Taoist sect, and they were immediately unhappy when they heard the words: "The old lady's words are too much, how can this generation compare with my true cultivation of the Taoist sect?"

"That's right! Although you are of high moral character, you are old and dim-witted after all. You can't recognize real people, you can't understand reason, you stupid villager!"

Being crusaded by everyone, Mrs. Huang didn't panic or fear, just sneered: "They're all chickens of the same feather! Let's not talk about that, just say that it hasn't been ten years since the Buddhist sect entered my Eastern land,"

"From the eminent monks and great virtues down to the novice monks, everyone goes deep into the mundane world, preaching scriptures, no matter rich or poor, they all open the door of convenience, and save all living beings, saving people like rain."

"There are more than a few thousand people who listen to scriptures and Dharma every day? Everyone is happy, but how often have you seen your Taoist school expound the Taoism and save all living beings? You only know how to close the door and eat alone, but you do nothing to be quiet."

These words annoyed all the Taoists, who scolded them one after another.

"Duh!"

"Bold old man! How dare you insult my sect!"

"No reason!"

"..."

Jiang Zhou was also speechless.

This old man's mouth is really too poisonous.

What is eating alone...

If Li Zhenxian hadn't been pulled by Jiang Zhou, he would have jumped out and beat the old man violently.

Even Zhao Taizhen frowned, slightly annoyed.

Provoking public outrage, the old man still sneered again and again, quite contemptuously.

"Everyone, stay calm and don't be impatient. Can you tolerate Jiang's words?"

Jiang Zhou had no choice but to raise his voice to comfort him, otherwise he was afraid that the old man would really be torn apart by life.

Fortunately, his "bad name" spread far and wide, and everyone here gave him face and barely suppressed it.

Jiang Zhoucai said: "Old Grandpa, I also know a little about Buddhism and Taoism. Both Taoism and Buddhism have their strengths. It is unfair for the old Taigong to say such things."

Old Mrs. Huang sneered and said, "Look at your hairless lips and fair skin. You are even more handsome than a girl. How can you dare to speak out and understand the Buddha and the Tao?"

"..."

Damn old man with a poisonous tongue!
Jiang Zhou could hardly bear to beat him at this moment.

Resisting the impulse, he turned to Luo Siyuan and said, "Luo Siyuan, why do you want to gamble with this mage?"

"You know, this mage's Dharma is so profound that even I dare not say he is superior. You are just a beginner, how dare you be so arrogant?"

Luo Siyuan panicked, and quickly knelt down in front of him: "Abbot, it's not...I, I...it's not..."

Zhao Taizhen said softly at the side: "Your abbot doesn't blame you, you just say what's on your mind."

Her words are warm and sweet, and she is extremely beautiful, which makes people feel at ease.

Only then did Luo Siyuan murmur: "This mage said he has the ability to purify water, and he can dispel the evil spirits in the river."

"If the disciple can defeat him, he will cast spells to purify the water, and the people in the village will no longer have to suffer from the drought."

Jiang Zhou glanced at King Kong Wuwei, and said again: "Then what if he beats you?"

Luo Siyuan scratched his head: "Master Wuwei said, I have some kind of intuition. If I lose, I will follow him to convert to Buddhism, empower me, and teach me the secret law of the body."

He said anxiously: "Abbot, this disciple has absolutely no heart to convert to Buddhism, nor does he covet any secret teachings."

"I only thought that if we were lucky enough to win, the people of Houqiu would be able to drink water and irrigate the fields, but if they lost, they would die naturally, and there was no need to convert to Buddhism."

It turned out to be the case.

Jiang Zhou glanced at the big river in the distance.

This river is not far from Houqiu Village, the current is fast and the water volume is huge.

But Houqiu Village is still affected by severe drought.

Not only Houqiu Village, he came from Xishan before, and saw that many county towns were built according to rivers, and this is still the case.

I also wondered why the river was not diverted to relieve the drought.

I have also inquired about it, and only heard some local people say that a severe drought is a catastrophe from heaven.

When a catastrophe falls from the sky, there must be pestilence, plague and other evil spirits.

The rivers, lakes and seas are all polluted by evil qi, and they cannot eat or drink, nor can they irrigate the fields.

Intentions can be described as vicious.

This boy Luo Siyuan probably listened to the tricks of this Hu Monk, and only then did he have this gambling fight.

Some disciples were puzzled and asked, "What is the nature of Daigo?"

"The enlightened person is a metaphor for Buddha nature."

After Jiang Zhou said something, he said to King Kong Wuwei: "This move by the mage is really rude."

Vajra fearlessly said: "Forgive me, fellow Taoist, I have come from the west and the east for several years, but I haven't found anyone who can inherit my esoteric law."

"It's only when you meet Luo Xiaoyou that you can meet someone who can give me the mantle, and it's really hard to abandon him, so it's not rude to want to come into my door."

"Little friend Luo is so rooted that he really shouldn't enter the Taoist sect. The old monk is bold and begs the fellow Taoist to give up his love."

Jiang Zhou laughed angrily: "You deceived my disciple, and you still want to force him to go, don't you think I'm easy to bully?"

Not to mention whether this Hu monk has the so-called method of purifying water, even if he has, would he dare to purify it?
Not afraid of divine punishment?
And he clearly knew that Luo Zhiyuan's knowledge was superficial, and it was impossible for him to draw that sword.

Isn't it to deceive him? What is honesty and kindness?
This is how a gentleman can be deceived.

Jiang Zhou sneered and said, "Okay, Luo Siyuan is my disciple, he is far from a mage, so how can he be qualified to fight with a mage?

"Since you want to gamble, then let me fight with you. How about a gamble?"

King Kong Wuwei didn't intend to back down, instead he said happily: "Fellow Daoist, would you like to give up Little Friend Luo?"

Jiang Zhou sneered: "As long as you can beat me."

Luo Siyuan said anxiously: "Abbot! That sword is very dangerous, you don't need to be a disciple..."

"okay."

Jiang Zhou interrupted himself: "You silly boy, do you think that you are really dead when you lose? Is this thief willing to let you die?"

This Hu monk was too thick-skinned, he didn't show any shame, and scolded the thief for being bald face to face.

"You two are fighting, but who can draw this sword?"

Jiang Zhou pointed at the sword.

Luo Siyuan said: "Yes, whoever can pull out this sword and save the son of Mrs. Huang will be considered victorious."

"That is, whoever can save the son of Mrs. Huang will win."

Jiang Zhou smiled at Mrs. Huang: "Grandma, you are tired of worshiping the Buddha and saying that you have no virtue and no skill. If I can save your son, what will the old man say?"

Old Mrs. Huang sneered: "Hey, you are a young man with a white face, don't brag. You lost your life in vain. I won't pay you back."

Jiang Zhou said with a smile: "If I die, I don't need the old man to resist my life, but if I win, I only need the old man to promise me something, and I will stop saying that I have no morals and no skills in the future."

Mrs. Huang looked at him up and down, but still said with some disdain: "I am not afraid of being deceived by you, as long as you can save my son, I will give you all the wealth of my family, and I will also worship Buddha and Taoism from now on."

"If you can't be saved, you will die if you die. The old man thinks that you have the heart to save people, no matter whether it is true or not, I will still collect your body."

Jiang Zhou nodded, and said to Monk Hu, "King Kong is fearless, what do you say?"

King Kong fearlessly said: "The old monk has nothing to do. I wonder if the fellow Taoist will draw the sword first, or the old monk will come first?"

"It doesn't have to be so troublesome."

Jiang Zhou waved his hands and said, "Since the curse of water and fire came from Master Huifa, if we want to save the old man's son, we only need to get rid of Master Huifa's difficulties."

"what?"

Everyone in the bystanders was taken aback, not knowing what it meant.

King Kong fearlessly said: "What do you mean by this, fellow Taoist?"

Jiang Zhou said with a smile: "The two masters are trapped here because of the entanglement of mana. Killing that Huilong will naturally free Master Huifa."

"what!"