With magical powers, I can quietly meditate on sutras for hundreds of years and become an immortal.

Chapter 124 Lao Bai

The Great Master is finally gone.

With full determination, I returned to Qingtang Snow Mountain.

His heart is as strong as iron.

On this trip, I must break my relationship with Buddha.

Worshiping Buddha cannot save you in this life, nor can you pray for the next life.

As he grew older, Dashu Sheng became more and more clear about this matter.

As for the illusory Western Paradise.

Whoever loves to believe will believe.

He is so great that he is probably not willing to risk his own life.

And since the Tao that I have been pursuing cannot be found in Buddha.

But he saw a glimmer of hope in Li Zhen.

It is not difficult to understand if you have the current thoughts.

but

Li Zhen was unaware of these delicate thoughts.

Although I can guess a few things in my mind, I am too lazy to think too much.

He was able to agree to the great privilege simply because he, Li Zhen, must repay his kindness.

I definitely wasn’t trying to find an excuse to get rid of this bald head.

Yes, it is like that.

It feels good to not have any followers.

Looking at Dashusheng's retreating figure, Li Zhen waved to him.

I sincerely hope that if he doesn't come back, he won't come back.

Of course.

If the old monks in the temple were really relieved.

Even such a great master in this world is not willing to let it out simply.

Then Li Zhen had nothing to say.

Who is teaching but not teaching?

Moreover, on the road of spiritual practice, there is no way out for a person who is stuck in his ways.

He really wished that all the smart people in the world could practice with him.

But is it possible!

Obviously, it is unlikely.

Let’s do it step by step.

The first step is to transform the great monk.

If only he could come back.

The sky and the grass are almost connected in a line in the distance.

Li Zhen patted Erqing, who was eating grass with his head down and was surprisingly strong.

He straightened his somewhat tattered clothes.

Smiled slightly and moved on.

Although the cold wind is strong, there is also a lot of snow.

But he is just his companion on this journey.

He will continue to go north, on a road that has yet to be completed.

Look at the beauty of the world that you have never seen.

And here in the far west.

Thousands of horses are galloping and flags are waving.

Countless knights wearing simple leather armor galloped on the vast grassland.

In front of them were countless cattle and sheep prey.

The warriors on the grassland are conducting spring hunting activities under the leadership of their most noble Khan.

At the same time, this is also a large-scale cavalry combat training.

Who said that prairie people who believe in Buddhism will definitely pull out their vicious claws?

Perhaps, there is another possibility.

Given the bonus of faith, they will become the most loyal believers of Buddhism.

In the near future.

For the sake of Buddha, they are willing to give everything.

Even, life.

Dashu Sheng, who was passing by here, took a look from afar.

But at this time, his heart was already calm.

It turned out that he had no choice but to die in the Buddhist boat.

But it's different now.

He has a choice!

"Amitabha."

He whispered the Buddha's name to the smoke and dust in the distance that he probably wouldn't say many times in the future.

I sincerely wish good luck to his uncles who are beyond reach.

It would be great if you could meet a Taoist priest.

A smile flashed across his face, and Dashu walked away happily.

It is also time for these self-proclaimed authentic monks from the Western Regions to have a taste of the bitter experience.

The province will look down on this and that.

His inner thoughts.

Already unconsciously, it was the opposite of what it was before.

Walking in the wilderness.

Li Zhenruo felt something and turned his head to look into the distance.

The ground seemed to tremble.

The originally calm water surface in the puddle started to ripple.

"He's a barbarian!"

“With such a vast grassland, it’s enough to live on.”

"As for the Central Plains."

He thought for a moment.

Maybe the Hu people who live on the grasslands are the good Hu people.

I heard that Guo Ju said that the Khan of this generation was a man of great talent and great strategy.

Then he must know the disadvantages of only believing in Buddhism.

Li Zhen thought it would be good to talk to him about Taoist magic if he had the chance.

After all, history can be learned.

It’s not like there are no barbarians who believe in Taoism.

Ok.

It was such a happy decision.

The eleventh year of Jingming.

With the belief that failure or failure will lead to success.

Ma Qianli, the general of the Great Zhou Dynasty, marched westward with 30,000 soldiers and horses recruited.

As a side that provokes rebellion and is relatively weak, the Three Tribulations Salvation Society.

Being beaten has become an inevitable option.

However, the situation in Dazhou over the past few years has not been good.

Because the Zhenwu Division was disbanded, a large number of martial arts practitioners returned to the arena.

Within a few years, they were back to their old business.

Adding a few more unstable factors to the already unstable situation in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

In addition, the war in the southeast and Tubo continued.

There is very little support that can be given to Ma Qianli.

But the Three Tribulation World Destruction Society, which occupies most of the homeland of Dabai Gao Kingdom, is just waiting for work.

Plus the bonus of fanatical religious believers.

In this battle, it is difficult to say who will win or lose.

However, the Gong Gong princes in the capital court are all unanimous in not being very optimistic about it.

I think this is a useless move that wastes people and money.

The Central Plains is so vast and rich in resources, why do we need a foreign land?

Thanks to Zhao Ping's great promotion of Confucianism in recent years.

There are not a few people in the entire Zhou Dynasty who have such thoughts.

As for this kind of news, Li Zhen, who was originally in an uninhabited wasteland, had no way of knowing.

But the coincidence thing is.

Just a few days ago, he gradually walked out of the grassland.

While heading towards the cold area covered with snow all year round, he rescued a person from the claws of a snow wolf.

What kind of person?

A man dressed in rags, but with a loud voice.

He said that he had traveled through thousands of mountains and rivers and seen countless scenery.

He once traveled around the Western Regions, crossing thousands of miles of deserts of death to go to a foreign country called Da Qin.

I also took a boat to travel across the sea, looking for the legendary Yang Valley where the sun rises, as well as overseas fairy mountains.

Almost every piece of land in the world has left his footprints.

And now, he has returned from the far west.

Prepare to go to the far north and fulfill your long-cherished wish to travel around the world.

Unfortunately.

Our modern traveler is a backpacker who travels all over the world.

he.

He actually doesn’t know martial arts!

Just being surrounded by a few hungry dire wolves almost killed him.

If Li Zhen hadn't happened to pass by and solve the problem in time.

I'm afraid this old boy has already entered the wolf's belly.

So listen to what he is saying at this time.

Looking at him again, his face was weathered and he looked like he was in his seventies.

Li Zhen always felt that if he could believe 20% to 30% of what came out of his mouth, that was probably too much.

"Gulu~"

Under the endless darkness of the wilderness night.

A single bonfire burned brightly in the lonely wilderness.

The wolf meat placed on top made a sizzling sound under the heat of the flames.

Smelling the aroma of barbecue, Bai Yuan's stomach growled unsatisfactorily. to be honest.

Since he tried his best to escape from the three northwest states controlled by fanatical Buddhists.

Dodging the barbarians all the way to the north, I almost forgot what meat tastes like.

"This old man is a bit unworthy of his name."

Through the dim bonfire, I looked at the guy in front of me.

Li Zhen murmured in his heart.

No matter how you look at it, this old boy doesn't have the magnanimity of a person who has traveled all over the world and visited countless places that ordinary people can't reach in this lifetime.

Rather, he looked like an old man running away hungry, looking pitiful.

But after thinking about it, without the addition of martial arts.

The appearance of a traveler in this era seems to be what he looks like.

"It's ready."

"How can this be so embarrassing, hehehehe."

Bai Yuan said this, but he was already rubbing his hands impatiently.

"Then I won't be polite, Lao Bai, thank you benefactor!"

Li Zhen rolled his eyes.

I haven’t asked him to eat with me yet.

But this old boy had already taken the barbecue off the bonfire.

He grinned and endured the burning, tearing off the fattest and tenderest piece.

He handed it to Li Zhen eagerly.

Look at his dark palms, as if dirt has scabbed them.

Li Zhen suddenly felt disgusted and waved his hand to indicate that he would not eat.

Bai Yuan obviously just meant it.

Before Li Zhen could take his hand back, the fattest piece of meat had already been put into his mouth.

Chew and swallow.

The feeling of satisfaction on his face was as if he had eaten something like dragon liver and phoenix gallbladder.

Look at him devouring food like this.

Li Zhen curled his lips and deliberately reminded him that he hadn't eaten meat for a long time and should eat slowly.

But after thinking about it, I decided to forget it.

I guess he wouldn't listen if I said it now.

But I didn't mind much.

When you go out for a walk, there is no need to be too rigid.

Besides, Li Zhen is also happy to make some new and interesting friends.

Except, of course, the monks.

As soon as they started chatting, the two of them became familiar with each other within a short time.

Lao Bai is not from the Zhou Dynasty, but his father is.

He was born in a small country in the Western Regions, and his father's generation was in business.

So, he is rich.

He has lived in fine clothes and fine food since he was a child, and has tasted all the riches and honors in the world.

Therefore, I am not interested in anything in this world.

Until one day, by chance, he suddenly fell in love with traveling.

From then on, it was out of control.

Since I said goodbye to my parents at the age of eighteen, I have been traveling for more than thirty years.

This time, I want to fulfill my last wish by exploring the far north of the world that no one has ever been to.

From now on, I will never leave again.

Go home, marry a wife, have children, and leave a queen for Lao Bai's family.

Also write a book.

Write down all the places you have traveled and seen in this life and leave them to future generations.

In this way, it can be regarded as a worthwhile visit to this world.

Listening to his description, Li Zhen's eyes gradually became weird as he looked at him.

Good guy, the flags on this body are all full!

You're afraid that you won't be able to come back, right?

Besides, what kind of place is that in the far north?

It is severely cold all year round and covered with frozen soil.

That place is simply a restricted area for ordinary humans.

Not to mention the ferocious beasts living in this no-man's land.

These things alone could kill him.

"I said, you are an ordinary person, why do you need to take such risks?"

Li Zhen looked at him and asked seriously as he fiddled with the firewood in the campfire.

Bai Yuan had already filled his stomach and burped.

After giving myself a big mouthful of hot soup, it filled the gap in my stomach.

He moved forward to light the fire and said with a contented face:

"In this life, one should always pursue something while living."

"I have no talent and no great ideals to save the world and benefit the people."

"I just want to live according to my own wishes and live more happily."

"Although it is a bit selfish, I will not regret it when I die of old age."

The dim bonfire danced in the wilderness night, outlining the comfortable and natural look on Bai Yuan's face.

Li Zhen could tell that he was not lying.

That's what he really thought.

Good!

In this life, one has to live for oneself.

He particularly agreed with the views of a man who had spent his whole life traveling for his own hobbies.

"By the way, I wonder where my benefactor is going on this trip?"

Bai Yuan realized it later and asked with bright eyes.

Then, he patted his chest with some confidence:

"If there is anything I can do to help my benefactor, Lao Bai will definitely tell me."

Li Zhen smiled.

Taking advantage of the night, pointing towards the dim and lightless north.

"Go north and see the North Sea."

"What a coincidence!"

Bai Yuan chuckled:

"Lao Bai also wants to go north. Along the way, he can help his benefactor with grass and do some small things."

"By the way, by the way."

"That would be troublesome."

Li Zhen did not refuse and agreed softly.

"No trouble, no trouble."

Bai Yuan shook his head, then came closer and said with a playful smile:

"It would be great if I could have a barbecue like this before going to bed every day!"

Li Zhen raised his eyebrows and was speechless.

If you don't listen to the old man, you will suffer.

Bai Yuan still couldn't escape this disaster.

He has diarrhea.

Before the next day, I woke up countless times during the night.

By the time it was dawn, I was almost exhausted.

But, luckily nothing happened.

It is estimated that after this incident, he also has a long memory.

Later Li Zhen asked him if he wanted to eat barbecue tonight.

Bai Yuan gritted his teeth and held his stomach, but he still said excitedly:

"eat!"

Li Zhen understood immediately.

He didn't know about this, but he knowingly committed the crime.

He didn't bother to talk to him anymore and let him go.

At the same time, he was not in a hurry, and he led Er Qing slowly towards the north.

Bai Yuan is someone who can't take any time off.

People have no time to spare, and neither can their mouths.

It's different from the boring gourd like Dashusheng that can't be beaten with one shot.

This old boy can talk all day long.

Talking about the world all over the world.

Telling about the various countries and customs he visited during his journey.

Occasionally, she would talk to him in his ear in a naughty way.

The people in that place are highly skilled and in the best shape.

In this life, you must experience it if you have the opportunity.

Li Zhen couldn't help but squint his eyes as he said this, and clapped his hands in praise.

I’m thinking about whether I want to travel around the world in the future.

It sounds very interesting.

But that would probably be a long time later, and Li Zhen was not in a hurry.

And I have such a chatty person as my companion.

Along the way, I felt tortured.

Li Zhen felt a little regretful at first, why he saved such an annoying thing.

You should watch this old boy being eaten by wolves.

But no matter how long the journey is, it will eventually come to an end.

One day a few months later.

Facing the tiny snowflakes falling from the sky.

Li Zhen saw the endless, ocean-like water surface.

Beihai has arrived.

(End of this chapter)