Embers of Sword

Chapter 393 Cicada (IV)
"..."

The skinny monk lowered his head and said nothing, just silently reciting Buddhist scriptures in his heart.

Buddhism was destroyed in Yuanzhou, and many people died.

How should these accounts be settled?
The two of them sat in silence for a moment. Xie Xuanyi already knew the answer in his heart, so he took the initiative to put away his flying sword.

today.

Facheng will definitely stop me from drawing my sword.

In this world, some people are compassionate, while others are indifferent.

If Miaozhen were here, he would surely make a different choice from "Facheng". Fanyin Temple advocates saving the world and helping people, but there are monks with different styles in the temple... The reason why Xie Xuanyi and Miaozhen can become friends is because they can reach an agreement on this matter.

"I don't have to kill him."

Xie Xuanyi said calmly: "But there are a few things I want to clarify."

"Thank you for asking. I will tell you everything I know."

Facheng bowed respectfully.

Xie Xuanyi got straight to the point and asked, "Has Fanyin Temple been involved in the struggle for imperial power in Li State over the years?"

From the day when the envoy leaves the country.

There was one thing Xie Xuanyi couldn't figure out.

On the Purple and Blue Treasure Ship, Shopkeeper Qian made everything clear. The current conflict between Nalan Xuance and Buddhism actually stems from the unresolved "Imperial Power Leaving the Country". All of this actually originated from the Zen Master's interview with the Ninth Prince many years ago.

The meeting that day changed the situation of leaving the country.

Everyone says.

The Zen master's meeting with the Ninth Prince dragged the Fanyin Temple into the quagmire, which led to the current Buddhist Iron Cavalry dispute.

You can't believe everything people say, but you can also not disbelieve it.

Now this lingering regret is right in front of me.

Xie Xuanyi wanted to ask in person what exactly happened that year.

"..."

This statement came out.

Facheng fell silent again.

He looked hesitant and said slowly, "That day, the Ninth Prince stepped into the Fanyin Temple... The Zen Master had to see him."

"Ok?"

"Because the Ninth Prince came here for only one thing."

Facheng sighed, "The king is seriously ill and can't get up from his bed. The Ninth Prince's mother is the sister of a high monk in the Fanyin Temple. With this relationship, he was able to enter the temple and meet the Zen master. At that time, the monks only thought that he came to burn incense and make a wish. Unexpectedly, the Ninth Prince came to ask for medicine for the king. He knelt in front of the main hall and kowtowed for a long time. He was willing to pay any price in exchange for the Zen master's help, just asking the Zen master to cure the king's illness and prolong his life..."

It turned out to be the case.

Xie Xuanyi sighed softly.

He had a vague understanding of the cause and effect of this matter.

The Ninth Prince made great contributions in finding medicine for the King, so it was reasonable that the King rewarded him generously.

only……

It is unknown how much sincerity and ambition are contained in this so-called begging for medicine at any cost.

"To say that Fanyin Temple has no intention of fighting... would be too hypocritical."

Facheng looked gloomy and said with a sigh, "It was because of this meeting that the struggle for imperial power that lasted for more than ten years began. The Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince wrestled with each other everywhere in the four borders of Li State, and the people were filled with resentment. People said that the 'Fanyin Temple' was the backer of the Ninth Prince, but the Zen Master's meeting was a fact, and the Fanyin Temple could only silently accept this cause and effect."

Sowing causes results.

This cause and effect indeed started with the Fanyin Temple.

But Xie Xuanyi was still a little confused.

If this was the only relationship, why would Nalan Xuance go to such lengths to "destroy Buddhism"?
According to the intelligence from the library, Nalan Xuance had personally planned an ambush to strangle the Ninth Prince in his cradle, but the latter was lucky enough to escape death. After that disaster, Nalan Xuance used his "Xuanwei Technique" to see through the secrets of heaven, and then he decided to formally destroy Buddhism.

"Since Fanyin Temple originally intended to stay out of the world, then what exactly was the reason for Nalan Xuance's motive to 'destroy Buddhism'?" Xie Xuanyi frowned and continued to ask.

"I'm afraid that Mr. Xie will have to question Nalan Xuance himself about this question."

Fa Cheng raised his palm and said helplessly: "Although I have gained the knowledge of destiny, I still cannot know everything."

Also.

Xie Xuanyi nodded, pointed to the drop of immortal spring floating in the air, and said, "Is this drop of immortal spring also obtained in the battle of drinking poison?"

"That's not true."

Facheng said in a gentle voice: "This immortal spring should have been created by the Zen Master himself."

"Created by myself?"

Xie Xuanyi's pupils shrank slightly.

He knew that there were differences among the immortal fountains in this world.

The immortal spring in one's dantian can reproduce on its own, and even if it is consumed, it can be replenished.

But Lu Yu's real Fountain of Immortality doesn't seem to have this ability.

"Thank you, sir. Please follow me."

Facheng extended his hand again, inviting Xie Xuanyi to step into the long river of destiny.

Under the radiance of destiny.

Xie Xuanyi returned to Changhe, and Facheng took him back to the scene when he left Fanyin Temple. Across the Changhe River, he watched the scene of the Zen master giving away the "Immortal Fountain". After that, the Zen master's figure began to fade, slowly dissolving in the long river of fate.

"Perhaps it was because of the Ninth Prince's request for medicine that the Zen Master's life came to an early end."

Facheng said with emotion: "I used my ability to see past lives to see the past and saw this scene... Then I understood that the Zen master didn't want to see anyone because he knew that his fate was over and the Buddhist sect was about to face a catastrophe. He wanted to save his remaining energy and stay as long as possible. If he could help the Buddhist sect to cope with the catastrophe, it would be the best."

But time is unforgiving.

After all, the Zen master did not live to see the moment when the great catastrophe of Buddhism came.

Xie Xuanyi watched the Zen master's figure gradually disappear in the long river of fate.

After giving Facheng the Fountain of Immortality.

At the end of the long river, several hurried figures appeared. Under the illumination of the Destiny-Seeing Technique, these figures looked dim and their faces could not be seen clearly.

But the Zen Master seemed to have been waiting for "them" to arrive.

The long river is surging.

Just like that, we passed each other, met, and parted.

Every time they meet, the Zen master will give them a drop of water.

Then his figure gradually dimmed until it completely disappeared.

"How is this going?"

Xie Xuanyi asked in confusion: "Who are these people? Didn't the Zen Master say he didn't see anyone?"

“I don’t know either.”

Facheng shook his head and said sincerely, "But with the Zen master's magical powers, if he wants to see someone, he doesn't need to move, just a thought... Those who can receive the gift of the 'Immortal Fountain' must be extremely important people in Buddhism, right?"

Xie Xuanyi stared at the vague and sacred old figure.

Do not know why.

Looking at each other across the long river of fate, he actually felt a warmth in his heart.

As the old monk was dissolving, he seemed to have a telepathic connection and also looked towards where Xie Xuanyi was.

"Thank you, donor, you want to know where the Zen master's 'Immortal Fountain' comes from. In fact, the answer is very simple."

"The 'divine things' in this world must have a source."

Facheng paused for a moment and said meaningfully: "The Zen master's Fountain of Immortality is not a gift from anyone, but his own practice. The great way of the world will eventually come to an end. If one can practice to the end of the way of life, he should be able to create the so-called 'Fountain of Immortality'."

(End of this chapter)