I am devoted to the Tao

Chapter 16 The Guilty Elder and Double Reward
The main hall of the Martial Monks' Temple is paved with black jade more than half a meter long, which is bright enough to illuminate people.

Four statues of the guardian heavenly kings, some holding pestles to subdue demons and some holding bronze bells, are displayed in the center of the hall.

Jiang Chuan stood in the deserted hall, gazing at the four statues of the Heavenly Kings, his thoughts swirling.

"Jing Yan, who achieved first place in the assessment in the simulated world, was bestowed by Elder Jingyun with a mid-grade treasure, the Moonlight Mirror, and the Golden Light Seal, one of the Thirty-Six Divine Powers of the Bodhi Temple."

"With these two rewards, my chances of killing Ji Xinyu in the simulation have increased by one point!"

"Jingyang."

Just as Jiang Chuan was thinking, the voice of Elder Jingyun sounded from behind him.

Jiang Chuan quickly turned around and saluted, "Jingyang, greetings to Elder Jingyun and all the elders."

Elder Jingyun and four other elders of Bodhi Temple, including Jingfa and Jingshan, walked into the main hall.

"Jingyang, let me ask you, how did you learn the 'Demon Slayer Sword'?"

Elder Jingyun's eyes were deep, like a calm ocean, and it seemed that huge waves would rise up at any time and swallow up Jiangchuan.

"You taught me that."

Jiang Chuan almost blurted it out, but he knew very well that the love simulator was his greatest reliance in this world and it must not be leaked out.

"Amitabha! In reply to the elder's words, five days ago, Elder Jingzhen arranged for me to take care of Senior Jinfeng."

"Senior Jinfeng gave me a small golden sword that contains the sword spirit of a demon-slaying sword, so that I can comprehend it."

"I meditated for several days and finally figured out this sword move, which killed the tiger demon in the illusion."

"Senior Jinfeng, it seems I have misunderstood Jingyang."

When Elder Jingyun heard Jiang Chuan's words, he realized that he had wronged Jiang Chuan.

After all, it involves Jinfeng and Jingzhen, so he only needs to find the two of them and ask them to tell the truth.

He didn't believe that Jiang Chuan had the courage to lie to him.

Then Elder Jingyun felt a sense of guilt.

"Amitabha! Jingyang, your talent is truly extraordinary! In just a few days, you've cultivated the Demon-Slaying Sword to such a high level."

"Once you enter the Martial Monk Academy, you must practice diligently in order to attain the status of Arhat."

"I dare not let down the elder's cultivation. I will definitely practice diligently." Jiang Chuan said solemnly.

While the two were talking, a monk holding an iron rod walked into the hall.

The monk had an ordinary face, but his eyes sparkled like two bright lights, making one know at a glance that he was an extraordinary person.

Behind him, there is a bronze-skinned monk holding a soul-chasing shovel.

"I became the first. Jing Yan, who was the first in the simulation world, is now the second. Jing An, who was the second, is now the third." Jiang Chuan thought to himself.

Jing Yan and Jing An walked into the main hall, and then monks came in one after another.

Soon, the empty hall became a little crowded.

"196, 197, 198."

When there were about 200 people, Jiang Chuan finally saw Jing Hui.

Jinghui walked into the hall excitedly, went straight to Jiangchuan and grabbed Jiangchuan's shoulders.

"Junior brother, I finally don't have to work anymore!"

"Yes!"

Jiang Chuan recalled the hard work and a smile appeared on his face.

After entering the Martial Monk Academy, although one has to complete the tasks assigned by the Bodhi Temple every year, it is obviously easier than the endless labor 365 days a year.

"By the way, Junior Brother, what's your ranking in this assessment?"

Hearing Jinghui's question, Jiangchuan replied: "First."

"First?! Junior brother, you are first?!" Jing Hui's eyes widened.

Jiang Chuan said seriously: "I comprehend the evolution of destiny and observe the operation of heaven every day. Isn't it normal to get first place?" Yes, comprehend the evolution of destiny and draw conclusions.

It’s all because of Longbian.

"The 200th disciple has entered the main hall. This assessment is over."

As Elder Jingyun's voice fell, in the courtyard outside the main hall of the Martial Monks' Academy, voices of unwillingness, resentment, and helplessness rose one after another.

Jiangchuan looked calm.

This is the cruelty of spiritual practice!

Limited resources can only be given to a small number of people!

Elder Jingyun, standing in front of the statue of the Heavenly King, glanced at everyone in the hall and spoke again.

"The top three in this assessment are Jing Yang, Jing Yan, and Jing An. You should follow their examples and practice diligently."

Everyone spoke in unison: "Follow the elder's instructions!"

"Jingyang, Jingyan, and Jingan, the three of you come here."

After hearing Elder Jingyun's words, Jiangchuan, Jingyan and Jingan walked out of the crowd and came to Elder Jingyun.

"Jing'an, you are the third in this assessment. I give you a gourd of jade essence soul nourishing pills. I hope you can reach the fourth realm soon."

Elder Jingyun said this, took out a yellow gourd from his storage bag and handed it to Jing'an.

Jing An excitedly took the yellow gourd.

"Disciple, you must practice diligently and break through the fourth realm as soon as possible."

"Jing Yan, you are the second place in this assessment. I will give you the lower-grade treasure, the Purple Gold Zen Staff."

As Elder Jingyun spoke, he took out a nearly two-meter-long Zen staff from his storage and handed it to Jingyan.

Jing Yan took the Zen staff and bowed, saying, "Thank you for the reward, Elder."

"Jingyang."

Elder Jingyun then looked at Jiangchuan.

"Disciple is here." Jiang Chuan said respectfully.

"You are the first in this assessment. I bestow upon you the top-grade treasure, the Flaming Sun Needle, and the Treasure Mountain Seal, one of the Thirty-Six Divine Powers of the Bodhi Temple. I hope you will cultivate well and enter the Arhat Academy soon."

Elder Jingyun then took out a thumb-long gold needle and a slightly yellowed scroll.

Jiang Chuan was slightly stunned and did not immediately take the Yan Yang Needle and the Baoshan Seal.

Elder Jingfa's eyes flashed with surprise, and he said in a voice transmission, "Senior Brother Jingyun, isn't this reward a bit too much?"

Although the "Treasure Mountain Seal" is known as one of the thirty-six magical powers of the Bodhi Temple together with the "Demon-Slaying Sword".

However, the "Demon-Slaying Sword" can only be regarded as mid-to-low-level among the thirty-six magical powers, while the "Treasure Mountain Seal" can be ranked among the top ten magical powers!
Even many elders are not qualified to practice!
"Jingyang is extremely talented. He has already cultivated the 'Demon Slayer Sword' to near perfection. Ordinary magical powers are of little help to him. The 'Treasure Mountain Seal' is just right for him."

Elder Jingyun transmitted the message.

Jiangchuan showed great talent, coupled with the guilt of wrongly accusing Jiangchuan.

Therefore, Elder Jingyun replaced the "Golden Light Seal" he had originally prepared with the "Treasure Mountain Seal".

"But."

"I am the elder of the Martial Monks' Hall and I am in charge of the Martial Monks' Hall. If the abbot blames me, I will take full responsibility." Elder Jingyun interrupted Elder Jingfa.

"With the top-grade treasures, the Flame Sun Needle and the Treasure Mountain Seal, my chances of killing Ji Xinyu in the simulation have increased by at least 20 to 30 percent!"

Jiang Chuan looked at the magical powers and treasures in Elder Jingyun's hands, and was very excited. He then respectfully took the Yan Yang Needle and the "Baoshan Seal".

"Thank you for the reward, Elder! I will practice diligently and strive to enter the Arhat Academy as soon as possible."

The monks around looked at the treasures and magical powers in Jiangchuan's hands, and showed jealousy and envy.

Elder Jingyun nodded with satisfaction, and then asked the disciples of the Martial Monks Academy to arrange new accommodations for Jiangchuan and others.

(End of this chapter)