Sword Qi of the heavens

Yuan Shoucheng has been telling fortunes for many years and has never seen anyone with any identity.

But when it comes to monks who are willing to tell fortunes, there are really very few.

Yuan Shoucheng frowned and looked at the monk sitting quietly on the stool in front of him, with a white beard and a very kind look. He always felt that he had an indescribable and strange feeling.

"Monk, do you also want to come to tell your fortune?"

"Exactly." The old monk nodded, his voice neither fast nor slow.

"Hey, that's strange. You Buddhists have always been very opposed to the art of fortune-telling and divination. Not only do you not do it yourself, but you also recommend that believers should not get involved in this kind of thing. They should rely on practicing good deeds to accumulate blessings. Retribution is here to change your destiny, why are you, a monk, coming to me in broad daylight?"

Yuan Shoucheng held the turtle shell in his left hand and the copper coin in his right hand. He looked at the monk up and down, as if he wanted to judge the identity of the monk by his appearance.

The old monk was not angry when he heard this, he just chuckled twice.

"Every hope is false. It's wrong to be obsessed with fortune telling and divination. It's wrong to believe in fortune telling and divination. It's also wrong to be afraid of fortune telling and divination. Why can't I tell fortunes?"

The old monk talked gracefully, with a calmness of speech that is beyond the reach of ordinary monks.

Yuan Shoucheng's expression became a little more serious. He nodded slightly and asked, "Yes, being too obsessed is also a kind of obsession. I think you are a monk. I wonder what you want to ask?"

The old monk looked at Yuan Shoucheng and said: "I heard that your Majesty will hold a land and water Dharma meeting recently and summon many eminent monks from the country to come here. I would like to ask which monk is responsible for hosting the Dharma meeting. What other monks are there in Chang'an City? Who has the most profound Buddhist teachings and can convince you the most?"

Yuan Shoucheng felt relieved when he saw that the old monk was here for the Water and Land Dharma Assembly.

This old monk looks like he is no ordinary person, and his words are full of wonderful Buddhist meanings. He should have some background, and he is definitely not an ordinary person.

but.

The old monk's question was not so much about fortune-telling.

It would be more appropriate to say that he was inquiring about information.

Yuan Shoucheng thought for a moment and said: "As far as I know, the person presiding over the Water and Land Dharma Assembly this time is Jiang Liu'er, Master Chen Xuanzang."

"Master Chen Xuanzang?" The old monk's eyes brightened slightly, as if he had finally found the answer.

"Yes, although I don't know him personally, I have heard some things about him. I know that he is a monk with profound Buddhist teachings. If he comes to preside over this Dharma conference, he should be able to convince everyone."

Yuan Shoucheng nodded slightly and expressed his views on Master Chen Xuanzang.

"That's it." The old monk smiled softly. He was very satisfied with Yuan Shoucheng's answer. He actually took out a brand new silver ingot from his arms and placed it on the table.

Soon.

The monk took the initiative to leave.

"After so many years of fortune-telling, the number of monks I have met is very small."

"Especially since the monk just now must be a profound person in Buddhism. Speaking of which, the Water and Land Dharma Conference is about to be held. Do we want to go and watch it together?"

Yuan Shoucheng was about to say a few words of emotion when he met the monk who came to ask for his fortune. He looked back instinctively, only to find that Li Changlan had disappeared.

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Water and Land Dharma Association.

Li Changlan sat on a wooden chair in the corner of the hall, although the position was inconspicuous.

If those who are interested look carefully, they will find that this location is not only very close to Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, but also has a subtle protective effect. It is obviously such a deliberate arrangement.

Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty stood nearby and listened attentively to Master Chen Xuanzang's lecture.

Chen Xuanzang has a handsome appearance, a gentle voice, and he is at the youngest age. When he speaks on the stage, he is very willing to convince people just by his appearance.Not to mention Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, even the high-ranking officials around him were ecstatic and unable to extricate themselves.

Tang Taizong gently stroked his beard with his hand and came to Li Changlan's side with a smile on his face.

Li Changlan's identity is still a secret in Chang'an. However, before Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty ran out of oil and his life span was approaching, he suddenly changed from declining vitality and blood and became vigorous and full of energy. No matter how hard anyone guessed, there must be someone The master took action secretly.

Many of the emperor's ministers, such as Wei Zheng, naturally guessed that Li Changlan should be this expert.

In addition, a brand new temple suddenly appeared in Chang'an City.

Their Majesty went out of the palace several times to make special trips. Everyone knew that the person living in that temple must be the Celestial Master who was secretly canonized by His Majesty recently.

"I wonder what the Heavenly Master thinks of what Master Chen Xuanzang said?" Tang Taizong smiled and actively motioned Li Changlan to look at Chen Xuanzang who was not far away.

"Not bad." Li Changlan glanced at it briefly and lost interest.

Although Jin Chanzi was a disciple of Buddha, it was a matter of his previous life after all.

Today's Chen Xuanzang is Chen Xuanzang, a boring guy who has no magic power, no ability to even protect himself when dealing with monsters and monsters, and can only talk on paper.

If you rely on reasoning, you can conquer the world and calm down wars.

Then Li Changlan will not always try to reason with those who are unreasonable.

Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty didn't feel disappointed when he saw Li Changlan's waning mood.

Wei Zheng was a human Cao officer and could kill dragons.

There were many people under him who were proficient in mysterious Taoism, but they were unable to deal with the Jinghe Dragon King, but Li Changlan solved this problem with a snap of his fingers.

No matter the strength or status, it must be far superior to ordinary people.

If you just call a so-called eminent monk casually, you can make him look up to you, but it is a bit contrary to common sense.

"Then I wonder what Heavenly Master thinks of Buddhism?" Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty didn't know much about Buddhism and Taoism, and he only half-believed it, or didn't believe it at all.

After experiencing the Dragon King of Jinghe, there was also a subsequent trip to the underworld.

Although he knew that the person who asked him to hold the water and land ceremony was most likely the person who set up the scheme this time, he still had to decide which of the two opposing schools was more powerful, Taoism or Buddhism.

"Taoism and Buddhism each have their own merits, but they have nothing to do with ordinary people."

When Li Changlan faced Tang Taizong's question, he finally became somewhat interested.

Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was suddenly startled when he heard Li Changlan's special answer, which he had never heard before.

"I also ask the Heavenly Master to answer my questions and resolve my doubts."

Li Changlan glanced at Chen Xuanzang who was not far away, and said calmly: "Taoists once said that when a superior hears the Tao, he will practice it diligently; when a sergeant hears the Tao, he will live or die; when a corporal hears the Tao, he will laugh."

"Although Buddhism says that everyone can become a Buddha, this is the same as saying that everyone can become an emperor."

"In fact, according to my observation, there are only two types of people who can achieve success in Buddhism: extremely smart people and extremely stupid people."

Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty wondered: "Why are extremely stupid people more likely to achieve success?"

Li Changlan chuckled and said: "Extremely stupid people do not verify the authenticity of scriptures and mantras, and have no doubt in their hearts. Sincerity can move the world, and it is easy to achieve something. However, such people are classified as extremely intelligent people. There’s no problem.”

"As for those with mediocre qualifications."

"Without amazing opportunities and talents, nor extremely strong beliefs, no matter how hard you practice, it will be a waste of time. Even if you can cultivate some spells, it is just a moon in the water, a flower in the mirror, and ultimately all in vain." ( End of this chapter)