White Snake: I am a Swordsman

Chapter 58 Duobao: Wine and Meat Pass Through the Intestines
"Xiaoqing!" Xiaobai pulled the edge of Xiaoqing's skirt, signaling Xiaoqing not to talk nonsense.

She smiled at Duobao and followed Xu Xian in calling him Senior Brother, her voice full of kindness: "Senior Brother, I'm just about to cook, would you please stay and eat with me?"

"Sorry for bothering you." Duobao nodded slightly.

"Xiaoqing, come with me." Xiaobai took Xiaoqing's hand and walked to the side, leaving space for Xu Xian and Duobao.

Xu Xian sat down.

He looked at Duobao's attire and said, "Brother, you must have had a hard time coming here, right?"

"It's fine these few days, but it will be difficult in the future." Duobao paused, "The world is going to change."

"The world?" Xu Xian frowned.

With Senior Sister Jin Ling in front of him, he guessed that Senior Brother Duobao was not an ordinary person either.

The world that Senior Brother Duobao described is probably not simple.

"People only think that immortals are good, and they can't forget their grudges and hatreds." Duobao sighed softly, "Junior brother, it's rare for me to tell you the truth. The world is in chaos. If you want to live in peace, don't meddle in other people's business."

Xu Xian was slightly startled.

This sentence was almost a clear hint to him.

Duobao sipped his tea without speaking, but a voice rang out from the bottom of Xu Xian's heart: "With the protection of the brothers and sisters, as long as you don't force yourself, no one can harm you."

There was no fluctuation in his tone, revealing unquestionable confidence.

"If you must go into muddy water, remember not to listen to one side or another."

Duobao looked deep and said meaningfully: "Until the last moment, things are always more complicated than you think."

Xu Xian nodded, his eyes seeming to understand.

He also used the sound transmission technique and asked curiously, "Brother, the gods in the Thunder Department respect Sister Jin Ling very much. What is her status in the Heavenly Court? What is your status in the Buddhist sect?"

Duobao said casually: "There are a lot of people down there, but not many up there."

"Master counts as one."

Xu Xian nodded, thinking about something.

"What is the master's identity and what is he busy with?" Xu Xian asked again, with anticipation in his eyes.

Duobao shook his head and chuckled, "You should ask others about this matter and don't embarrass your senior brothers and sisters."

Xu Xian nodded and stopped asking questions.

Next, they chatted about local customs and practices in various places. It didn't involve gods or demons, but Xu Xian benefited a lot from it.

"The food is here!"

After a while, Xiaoqing came running over with a plate.

Dongpo pork, moon-shaped rabbit, crispy crystal minced meat, whole tofu, green dragon crossing the river, chopped green onion pancakes, and golden pumpkin porridge.
In the blink of an eye, the table was filled with dishes.

The rich aroma hits you in the face, and every dish is extremely pleasing to the eye, making you salivate just by looking at them.

Duobao glanced at the food on the table, raised his lips, and said sincerely: "Junior brother, you will be blessed with delicious food in the future if you marry this lady!"

"You can come often." Xiaobai said gently.

She thought to herself that the last time her master's senior sister came, she also wanted to hold a grand banquet and treat her well.

It’s a pity that the other party left early.

This time, your senior brother is here, so we can’t neglect him anymore!
Duobao nodded slightly. He picked up a few pieces of Dongpo pork and some vegetables, put them on the pancake, then rolled it up with his hands and put it into his mouth.

The crust is crispy, the meat is delicious, and the vegetables are juicy.

Duobao narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Don't monks have strict rules and regulations? How can you eat meat? Aren't you afraid that Buddha will blame you?" Xiaoqing stared at Duobao with confusion in her eyes.

She had never seen a monk like this before.

Duobao didn't care. He held the food in his mouth and said incoherently: "Wine and meat pass through my intestines."

"Haha, you're quite an interesting monk!" Xiao Qing picked up a jar of rice wine, "Can you drink?"

Duobao nodded slightly.

Xiaoqing's eyes lit up. She stood up, poured out Duobao's tea, and pretended to pour wine into the teacup.

"Wait a minute." Duobao reached out to hold the wine jar.

"Can't drink again?" Xiaoqing raised her eyebrows.

Xiaobai looked at Xiaoqing with a helpless look in his eyes. Duobao shook his head, flicked his sleeves, removed the teacup, and replaced it with a large bowl!
Xiaoqing was stunned at first, then burst into laughter.

"Old monk, you are so funny!"

She also changed to a larger bowl.

Tons, tons, tons!
Two large bowls were filled with wine.

Xiaoqing clinked her glasses with Duobao, then tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp.

I put the bowl down and found that Duobao had also drunk it all.

"Just drink this bowl of wine!"

"Old monk, I like you!"

Xiao Qing snorted and spoke her mind: "I hate those hypocritical monks the most. They like to eat meat and drink wine, but they refuse to eat or drink, as if they are so noble!"

"Xiaoqing!" Xiaobai couldn't help it anymore, so he reached out and pulled Xiaoqing back to the chair to sit down.

She said apologetically, "Xiao Qing is outspoken, please don't blame me, Senior Brother."

"Without worries or fears, one can finally attain Nirvana." Duobao said in a gentle voice, "What Xiaoqing said is in line with Buddhist principles. Why should I blame you?"

Xiaobai pondered over Duobao's words.

She was in awe.

Your senior brother is a master who is well versed in Buddhism!

After a while, the three of them had eaten and drunk their fill.

"Junior brother."

"It's getting late, I should go too."

"I wish you a son soon."

Duobao stood up and said goodbye.

"Thank you, senior brother." Xu Xian stood up.

Duobao smiled and said kindly, "I put a box under the big willow tree outside the yard. Inside is my gift for you."

"There is an amulet among them, which is specially given to you. Remember to carry it with you."

Xu Xian was flattered.

Duobao patted Xu Xian's arm, turned and walked towards the courtyard gate. Without even turning his head, he said, "Don't see me off. We will meet again someday!"

After saying that, his figure disappeared from the corner.

The footsteps are getting farther and farther.

"Xu Xian, your senior brother is a very nice person."

Xiaoqing held the wine jar and muttered drunkenly: "Not as hypocritical as other monks. It's annoying to see them!"

"Sir, let's go take a look under the tree." Xiaobai took Xu Xian's hand, "I wonder what gift my senior brother sent?"

"Yeah." Xu Xian nodded slightly.

They walked out of the yard hand in hand and came under the tree, where they saw a maroon box.

When the box was opened, there were two layers inside.

On the upper layer was an ordinary white brocade bag, which was the amulet that Duobao gave to Xu Xian.

There are more things on the lower level.

Treasure vase, treasure canopy, twin fish, lotus, right-handed conch, auspicious knot, victory banner, and Dharma wheel.

There are eight items in total, all of which are palm-sized white jade ornaments.

Xu Xian picked up the vase.

I felt a warm touch on my fingertips, and upon closer inspection, I saw that the inside and outside of the bottle were engraved with densely packed Buddhist scriptures.

When facing the sun, the light can still pass through the bottle wall.

Just four words, exquisite craftsmanship!
"These are the Eight Treasures of Buddhism." Xu Xian recognized them, "They are also called the Eight Auspicious Treasures. Each one symbolizes a blessing."

"This gift is too valuable. Brother, when you come next time, we must return the gift." Xiaobai snuggled up to Xu Xian. She could tell at a glance that these eight ornaments were of great value.

In the reeds not far away, two white cranes were hugging each other. They were trembling, and their eyes were full of fear.

(End of this chapter)