The stolen magic is a bit magical

Chapter 175 The sudden disappearance of the partner

The most unpredictable task was successfully completed, and everyone was free.

Relax and look for new discoveries at the temple ruins.

But there were too few things to discover, just some stone pillars with mysterious patterns. Li Sisi took pictures of each of these stone pillars from all sides, and Lin Xiaosu also observed them from all sides, but he did not take any pictures.

His humanity is so strong that it is as if you have seen it before.

The two researchers had evil thoughts about the Bodhi tree and asked the professor whether they should just pick it off.

Before the professor could answer, the young monk stopped working and gave a Buddhist philosophy lesson to the two graduate students.

This Buddhist theory class was held in the name of his master. The master said that in the land of Buddhism, greed is not allowed. The master also said that there is karma in the world. The words were very polite and reasonable, but the implication was hard to interpret. The meaning was very vicious: If you dare to pull down this Bodhi tree, you will definitely die a miserable death...

The two graduate students lost their temper after being scolded by him in the name of their master.

Finally, after seeing everything, as the sun was about to set, they left the temple, crossed the Ice and Fire Twin Bridges, and started their return journey, staying one more night at the same place where they had stayed the night before.

Dawa was very sad that night.

Because Changshengtian did not show his sanctity, and the Buddha statue that suddenly appeared in the sky was ineffective, they simply could not find the fruit of the calamity fetus.

She really wanted to comfort Brother Su.

However, Su Ge had gone into the tent to rest early. He must be very sad at the moment. She didn't know how to comfort him...

It was another day.

They then passed through Wolf Valley, and then Butterfly Valley.

As the sun set, they returned safely to Wuxiang Temple.

When they returned to Wuxiang Temple, it was already late at night. Master Hongguang prepared a vegetarian meal for them, which was free of charge.

After dinner, the professor said that it was getting late, so we should rest in the quiet room of the Zen room for a night and go home tomorrow.

The people on his team had no objection.

Lin Xiaosu naturally had no objection.

So, I stayed there.

Outside the mountain, the autumn wind is getting cooler, and inside the temple, it is very quiet.

The four-day and four-night journey on the Smoky Road ended, and everyone seemed to sleep peacefully.

He was awakened by the morning bell in the temple.

When he opened the Zen door, he saw the young monk.

Liaoran was holding a tray with porridge and steamed buns on it, a standard Han Chinese meal.

Lin Xiaosu thanked this companion who had been traveling with him all the way, ate his breakfast, and casually asked, "Are they all up?"

Liao Ran answered him, "The donor's companions have left the temple and returned home."

Lin Xiaosu looked up suddenly, somewhat incredulous.

It's early in the morning, have all the friends gone home?

Is it necessary so early?
In addition, he always felt that some of these companions would say goodbye to him, such as Dawa.

After coming out of the mountain, he could see that Dawa had something to say to him.

But they all left without a word.

Judging from the current time, it should have been dark when they left.

Just because they have harvested the legendary Bodhi on the other shore, are they worried about the night being too long and causing more trouble?

This doesn't quite fit their character.

You need to know that there are a lot of people with super powers among them. How many people in the secular world can pose a threat to them?

Stepping out of the Zen gate, Lin Xiaosu quietly started to reverse time and space.

Going back in time and space, he saw an unimaginable scene...

Some people did leave before dawn.

Professor Yin and his two graduate students.

There were only three of them.

Hoover, Li Sisi and Dawa did not leave.

They followed the little monk in front of them to the side hall in front and never came out again.

Lin Xiaosu strolled away, following the pace they had taken in the early morning. The side hall was even more remote than the main hall, and was all inside the mountain. Lin Xiaosu walked along the long and narrow cave and reached the end of the side hall.

Under the stone wall at the end, there was an old monk sitting.

It was the one who was sitting in the Buddhist temple on the day we entered the mountain.

During the whole process, he just sat there and never said a word.

Today, he sat at the end of this side hall, just doing his job, and didn't seem to intend to say a word.

Because his eyes were not open.

Lin Xiaosu stared at the stone wall behind him with empty eyes.

The three companions who had been on this adventure entered this side hall and disappeared from the face of the earth.

From a normal visual perspective, the end of this side hall can be seen at a glance, and not even a mouse can hide.

But looking back in time and space, he saw an incredible scene. This natural stone wall was a portal, and there was another world behind it...

"Donor, the master is in retreat and cannot be disturbed. Please go back." The little monk's understanding voice came from behind.

Lin Xiaosu slowly turned around, raised his hand gently, and touched his head: "He is your master?"

"Yes!"

"Your master is not in seclusion, he just avoids being disturbed by others." Lin Xiaosu said: "If he hears some topics that interest him, he will open his eyes."

"Donor, my master is empty of all four elements and has no topics of interest." The little monk said. "Really? How about we make a bet?" Lin Xiaosu said, "If I can make him interested, can you tell me your real age?"

Liao Ran stared at him blankly, his two sparkling eyes conveying a confused signal, as if to say: Can you gamble in Buddhism? Or is the bet on... my age?
Lin Xiaosu smiled gently and turned around: "Master, you are Kun Cang, right?"

If these eight words were heard by the members of Qianlong, it would definitely be earth-shattering.

But to the master's ears, it was just like a breeze passing by, and the master did not move at all.

However, Lin Xiaosu still sensitively observed that the master's neck seemed to tighten a little.

"This adventure is a test arranged by Kuncang, right?"

This is even more unbelievable.

The master still didn't move, but his eyebrows were inexplicably blown by the wind...

Lin Xiaosu smiled: "The role of Professor Yin is similar to Kuncang's 'World Traveler'. His job is to select good seedlings for Kuncang. If the people he brings are good enough, he can also get rewards from Kuncang. That Bodhi tree on the other shore is the reward for him for this mission, right?"

The young monk stepped forward and said, "Donor, please don't disturb my master's meditation. My master..."

His voice suddenly stopped, because the master in front of him opened his eyes and looked at Lin Xiaosu quietly.

Lin Xiaosu also looked at him quietly.

These eyes are extremely magical. If they were born on a young person's face, it would be considered to enhance their appearance. But if they were born on the face of an old monk who is about to die, I don't know what it would be like.

Maybe this is what it means, having Buddha in your heart and light in your eyes.

"Master..." The little monk put his hands together and saluted.

The master waved his hand gently, signaling the little monk to go out.

The little monk bowed and retreated.

The side hall was quiet.

Just two pairs of eyes looking at each other.

The master exhaled softly: "What did you just say, benefactor? What did you mean?"

"Master, if you really don't understand what I'm saying, you probably don't need to open your eyes." Lin Xiaosu said, "Kun Cang is not a shameful force. Master, as a Buddhist master, you are not someone who hides his head and shows his tail. Why don't you be honest with me?"

The master exhaled lightly and smiled: "Donor, you just said three words in a row, but did Donor Yin tell you?"

This sentence is honest enough.

This sentence also completely fulfilled Lin Xiaosu's guess. Yes, what he said just now was a guess, an extremely bold guess, but at this moment, it has come true!
His heart was filled with turmoil, but his face was calm as the autumn wind: "Master, if I can gain Professor Yin's trust, can I gain your trust?"

This is also indirectly acknowledged.

However, he admitted it skillfully. He did not shut up directly. He only said that he had Professor Yin's trust. Even if Professor Yin gave him trouble in the future, he could deal with it easily: I only said that I had your trust. You let me join the team. Isn't that trust in itself? I didn't spread rumors. I didn't say that you revealed any secrets...

The master asked, "What kind of trust do you want, benefactor?"

"I would like to ask the master to open the door to the realm behind me. I want to join Kuncang's group."

behind...

These two words also have a special meaning.

The meaning is broad.

Behind him may refer to the stone wall behind the master at the moment.

It can also refer to Kuncang behind the Wuxiang Temple represented by the master.

No matter where the gate to this realm is, the word "behind" is enough to summarize it.

The master smiled softly: "It seems that the donor is not convinced about his failure."

Unsuccessful!
I am convinced!

When these two words reached Lin Xiaosu's ears, he immediately got the answer. He, Lin Xiaosu, was actually among the selection list, but he failed.

The master of Kun Cang secretly observed everyone in their team and chose Hoover, Li Sisi, and Dawa, but did not choose him!
"I was the only one who was not selected among the four of us. I am naturally not convinced!" Lin Xiaosu asked: "May I ask what is Kuncang's selection criteria?"

That's what he really wanted to know.

He wanted to know what the people in Kuncang really valued.

Hoover, Li Sisi, and Dawa seem to have nothing in common...

The master said: "There are many sects in Kuncang, and they value different people. Some choose people based on bloodline, some choose people based on special skills, and some choose people based on beauty. As for you, please forgive me for speaking frankly, in the eyes of the masters of Kuncang, there is no reason to choose you."

Lin Xiaosu's eyes slowly widened. The one who was chosen by bloodline must be Dawa. Her bloodline must be very special.

The person who was selected for the imperial examination by practicing martial arts should be referring to Hoover. Could it be that the ancient martial arts he practiced were so magical that even Kun Cang was reluctant to give them up?
And the beauty of the people...

Obviously it was Li Sisi.

Lin Xiaosu is convinced of the beauty of this girl. As long as one has normal aesthetic taste, this girl must be beautiful.

However, it is a bit ridiculous that Kuncang chose her because of her beauty...

Why does this selection of officials seem to me like a big boss selecting a secretary?
Aren’t the masters in Kuncang also vulgar in taste?
Thousands of thoughts flowed through my mind, turning into a sigh: "Master, you are a great monk, your vision should be different. Do you really think that the younger generation is useless?"

The master shook his head gently: "I can see that you are quite extraordinary. If you are willing to become a monk in Wuxiang Temple, I will certainly be happy to help you. But if you want to enter Kuncang, I have no say."

"Who has the final say?"

"Of course someone has the final say, but this person is not me. The donor's request is not unreasonable. Why don't you just let it go?"

It’s not that he doesn’t meet Lin Xiaosu’s requirements.

But he doesn't have this authority.

The Gate of Kuncang opens from the inside.

Kuncang's authority is in the hands that he cannot see.

The owner of these hands may be observing him secretly, or looking for a genius recognized by him among the vast crowd. If you get his recognition, you will have the qualifications to enter Kuncang. If you don't get his recognition, it will be impossible for you to get in on your own.

(End of this chapter)