Ouchi Taming the Cat, starting with the Ten Tiger Forms!

Chapter 609 Everyone has their own plans
"Amitabha."

Master Shanliao and Master Chenghai chanted the Buddha's name together to calm their excited mood.

After listening to Monk Chengche's statement, how could Li Xuan and the two general managers not be moved?

"I never thought that Jiangnan Dao has reached such a point..."

Li Xuan frowned, already smelling the scent of crisis.

Emperor Yongyuan will be making a southern tour next year, and Jiangnan Road is a must-pass place.

Now that this place is so controlled by King Zheng, it looks like a carefully prepared trap.

The plight of Fuhu Temple has lasted for a long time, but the Ministry of Internal Affairs has not received any news.

Previously, the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent a letter to inquire about the news in Jiangnan Province, but there has been no news until today.

Although it had not yet exceeded the deadline set by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Li Xuan and the two general managers already felt something was wrong.

"Something happened to the people of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Jiangnan Road?"

There was silence in the room for a moment, then Zhao Feng asked:
"Master Chengche, are you sure that the government officials are also targeting you?"

Monk Chengche sneered, "Humph, the government has repeatedly tried to bring Fuhu Temple disciples to justice, from stealing in the beginning to raping and robbing later."

"At first I thought there was some misunderstanding, but later I found out that all they came to get were the missing disciples."

"As soon as a disciple from Fuhu Temple disappeared, they came to arrest him."

"Since they couldn't find the person, they concluded that the disciple had escaped, so they directly issued a wanted notice and posted it everywhere in Jiangnan Road. Within two months, Fuhu Temple became infamous."

"Later, there was even one time when he came to our temple to find a flower-picking monk, but maybe something went wrong and he actually wanted to take an eight-year-old novice monk."

"We then said the person was missing, and the authorities continued to issue wanted notices. After reading the notices, we realized that they had made a mistake in their name."

After Monk Chengche finished speaking, he looked at Zhao Feng quietly.

Zhao Feng sighed and no longer doubted the matter.

"If it wasn't absolutely true, why would Brother Abbot let me go through this?"

"But now it seems that Ben can't get away no matter where he goes."

Zhao Feng confirmed his doubts, turned around and asked Master Shanliao and Master Chenghai:

"I wonder what the two masters think about this matter?"

Regarding this question, Master Chenghai looked silently at Master Shanliao.

Given the relationship between Ci'en Temple and Fuhu Temple, there is absolutely no way that Ci'en Temple would sit idly by and watch this matter.

He had already made up his mind, and it all depended on what Master Shan Liao meant.

Master Shanliao was silent for a long time, and no one knew what he was thinking about.

But no one urged him, but waited quietly.

"This matter needs to be reported to Fuyun Temple. Please ask the current wandering monks of Fuyun Temple to take charge of the situation."

"Right and wrong will be decided by the wandering monk."

Hearing this, Master Chenghai looked at Master Shanliao in shock and couldn't help asking:
"that's all?"

Monk Chengche sighed silently.

He had long expected that even if he told the truth, the best outcome would be this.

God knows where the wandering monk of Fuyun Temple has gone.

As for asking Fuyun Temple to take charge of the situation, I'm afraid it will be a waste of time.

The place where Fuyun Temple is located is a natural barrier that is difficult for ordinary people to climb. Even for masters like them, it will take a long time to go back and forth, and they may not be received by Fuyun Temple.

Fuyun Temple has always been concerned with its own spiritual practice and rarely interferes in worldly affairs.

Even if it is a matter within Buddhism, as long as the impact is not too great, they are too lazy to intervene.

If Monk Chengche had not been accompanied by a group of disciples, he would have actually thought of going to Fuyun Temple.

However, Monk Chengche was aware of his own temper and eloquence, and knew that even if he went there, he might not be able to invite the people from Fuyun Temple to come down the mountain.

Now that he had heard Master Shanliao's choice with his own mouth, Monk Chengche did not feel the slightest bit surprised.

Before, he was afraid that his words would cause trouble, not only harming Fuhu Temple but also implicating others.

Secondly, he thought that apart from temples like Ci'en Temple which had special connections with Fuhu Temple, would other Buddhists really wade into this muddy water for them?
Over the years, Fuhu Temple has had few interactions with fellow Buddhists and has only focused on punishing evildoers. If there is any injustice in Jiangnan, as long as they hear about it, they will definitely send disciples to deal with it, and their methods are extremely harsh.

It is impossible to say that there are no enemies with such behavior.

But this is the Buddhist Dharma that Fuhu Temple adheres to, and it has been like this for many years.

Although the monks of Fuhu Temple became irritable due to their martial arts problems, their brains were not damaged.

After being targeted, they quickly realized that the people they had offended over the years had come together to get rid of this thorn in their eyes.

But what they didn't expect was that this time the enemy was so powerful and so united that even their fellow Buddhists disliked them and refused to lend a helping hand.

Master Shanliao's decision was even the best attitude that Monk Chengche had expected other Buddhists to give them.

But this certainly cannot resolve the crisis of Fuhu Temple.

Far water cannot quench near thirst.

There was a sudden silence among the three masters.

Li Xuan and the two stewards watched from the side without interrupting.

This is a matter between the Buddhists. No matter what choice they make, it is not the place for outsiders to say anything.

"Chengche, don't leave the capital during this period of time."

"I will discuss the matter of Fuhu Temple with other temples in the capital, and I need you to be a witness."

What Master Shanliao meant by this was that he intended to make the matter of Fuhu Temple public, and invite fellow Buddhists to discuss it together.

"no!"

Monk Chengche was the first to disagree.

"If we push those people into a corner, they will definitely do something desperate, and then Fuhu Temple will be in danger."

Monk Chengche finished his words in a hurry, and couldn't help but blushing, then he started coughing violently.

Master Chenghai quickly sat down by the window to comfort Monk Chengche.

Unexpectedly, Master Shanliao acted out of character and said sternly:
"Have all of you in Fuhu Temple become stupid from practicing martial arts?"

"They dared to attack you near the capital, what else would they not dare to do?"

"If you want to fight for a chance of survival for Fuhu Temple, then listen to me!"

Master Shanliao was also anxious.

"Anyone who wants to harm you will harm you anyway."

"But if you don't clearly tell the person who wants to help you, who will know that you need help?"

"Chengche, you need to believe that there are still good people in this world. Don't be disappointed in everyone just because of a few bad people."

"They are just silent, not non-existent."

Master Shanliao gave earnest advice.

He had seen that Monk Chengche's mentality had become somewhat extreme, and if he wasn't careful he might be in danger of becoming possessed.

Being possessed by a demon in Buddhism does not necessarily mean committing evil deeds, but rather the creation of an ineradicable obsession in the heart that becomes a lifelong demon in the heart.

As for how much harm the inner demon can cause, it depends on each person's opportunity.

But once the inner demon takes root, your life will probably be ruined.

"Master Shanliao's words make sense."

At this time, Manager Shang, who had been silent, spoke.

"My name is Shang Wenfu, and I am currently the eunuch in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

Manager Shang first gave a brief self-introduction, after all, there was a monk named Chengche who came from another place.

As for Master Shanliao and Master Chenghai, they knew Manager Shang very well.

As for the former head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, these veteran masters in the capital had dealt with him many times before. Of course, they all met each other in the capital, so they were all on good terms.

But if you say that we have any private friendship, then that is not the case at all. It is just that when we have something to do, we help each other.

"It is not convenient for the Ministry of Internal Affairs to interfere in the internal affairs of Buddhism."

"But the Western Region Fire Demon is committing crimes around the capital, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs has to eliminate this threat."

"Also, the situation in Jiangnan Road reported by Monk Chengche is really strange. We need to ask Fuhu Temple to cooperate in the investigation."

"I wonder if the two masters..."

Manager Shang said this and looked towards them.

"If there is any need for Ci'en Temple, we will definitely provide our full cooperation!" Master Chenghai stated directly.

Manager Shang then looked at Master Shan Liao, who smiled slightly and nodded, saying, "I agree with you."

Although the two masters seemed to be saying the same thing, the difference in tone was still very obvious.

Master Chenghai was very firm, while Master Shanliao mostly just followed suit.

Li Xuan had followed the two stewards and had long since learned to obey orders.

"No wonder Monk Chengche is so cautious. You monks are really not very reliable."

Li Xuan secretly complained in his heart.

He had heard that Master Shan Liao was also a second-rank expert, and thought he would be a great help that could be won over, but now it seems that the other person is not interested.

"I wonder if we can stop the Western Region Fire Demon if we have enough third-grade warriors to assist us?"

Li Xuan frowned, feeling that the road ahead was increasingly bleak.

As for Buddhist affairs, even Master Shanliao was unwilling to put his heart and soul into it.

If the delay goes on like this, it will be nothing more than Li Xuan's wishful thinking to defeat the Western Region Fire Demon.

At this time, the monk Chengche, who was involved in the incident, also expressed his opinion:

"It has come to this. I have no other choice."

"I am willing to trust your Ministry of Internal Affairs and cooperate fully."

"I only have one request. Please send someone to Jiangnan Road as soon as possible to help our Fuhu Temple survive this crisis."

Monk Chengche would never have imagined that one day he would seek help from the court's lackeys.

He always looked down on the existence of the Imperial Household Department, but now he had to bow his head for the survival of Fuhu Temple.

"Master Chengche, you are too polite."

"It's just a matter of duty."

Chief Steward Shang and Zhao Feng stood up and returned the greeting.

Then, Zhao Feng asked Monk Chengche some more details about the Jiangnan Road. After he saw that he had said everything he needed to say, he prepared to get up and say goodbye.

"Master Chengche, please have a good rest."

"The Fuhu Temple disciples you brought with you are all safe and sound at this time. They have been arranged to be settled here. The young disciples who stayed in Ci'en Temple are being taken care of by Master Chenghai. You can rest assured."

"If we have any news about the Western Region Fire Demon or Jiangnan Dao, we will send someone to inform you in time."

After Zhao Feng finished speaking, he took Manager Shang and Li Xuan out of the room, leaving the room for the three old monks to talk in private.

After sending the people away, Monk Chengche asked immediately:

"Junior Brother Chenghai, are the little guys who stayed in your temple okay?"

"Don't worry, senior brother. My disciple Yuanxin is watching over you. I will receive a signal immediately if anything happens." Master Chenghai knew what he was worried about and quickly comforted him.

"That's fine, that's fine."

Then, Monk Chengche turned to look at Master Shanliao, snorted coldly and said:
"Master Shanliao, why don't you leave?"

"Aren't we going to ask Fuyun Temple to take charge of the situation?"

"It's too late. It will be too late to collect the bodies for our Fuhu Temple."

Monk Chengche spoke in a bad tone, and Master Chenghai immediately advised: "Brother Chengche..."

Master Shanliao had a gloomy face. He stood up suddenly and walked quickly towards Monk Chengche.

Before Master Chenghai could step forward to stop him, Master Shanliao had already reached out and hit Monk Chengche on the head.

"What an idiot!"

Monk Chengche felt a sharp pain in his head, and even his consciousness became a little clearer.

"you!?"

Monk Chengche was about to start scolding, but Master Shanliao spoke first:
"The matter at Fuhu Temple is not as simple as you think!"

Monk Chengche was stunned for a moment.

"How can such a shabby temple in a stinky mountain valley be worthy of so many people's concern?"

"Also, when did the Ministry of Internal Affairs start to take care of the affairs of the martial arts world?"

"Starting from what happened recently, tell us one thing at a time. Your Fuhu Temple must have been involved in something big!"

Master Shanliao spoke with such confidence that Monk Chengche was stunned.

"Say!"

Master Shanliao's shout frightened Monk Chengche so much that he trembled immediately and told him everything that had happened recently in Fuhu Temple.

……

"Don't you want to listen to what they are saying?"

On the way back, Li Xuan asked the two stewards.

"There is a second-rank master inside. As long as he is on guard against us, even you won't be able to hear anything. It's better to be open and honest and leave a good impression."

Manager Shang stroked Li Xuan's fur and told him not to waste his efforts.

"Apart from the matter at Fuhu Temple, it seems that there is nothing to gain today."

"I think this Buddhist sect has long been torn apart."

Li Xuan said with some boredom.

He originally planned to recruit a few more experts and find an opportunity to destroy the Western Region Fire Demon and seduce King Zheng.

Now it seems like there is no hope.

"Buddhism used to be very united." Zhao Feng said with a smile, and then added: "It may not be as bad as Cheng Che said now."

At this point, the two stewards exchanged glances in tacit understanding and smiled slightly.

Shang Zongguan said to Li Xuan: "Ah Xuan, you don't know something."

"Although Master Shanle looks kind now, he was also a domineering person in the past."

"When he was preaching Buddhism in the capital, there were quite a few people who made trouble, but in the end, Buddhism and Taoism had to negotiate, and finally he stopped preaching."

Li Xuan blinked his eyes. Of course he didn't know anything about such trivial matters.

All in all, he is just a one and a half year old kitten now.

……

at the same time.

An underground building somewhere in the capital.

"Master Huo, everything has been arranged. We can leave tonight."

"The prince has ordered that after you leave the capital safely, you should immediately go to Jiangnan Road and wait for orders."

In the darkness, two eyes like flames lit up.

"Huh, got it."

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