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Chapter 152 Questioning
The next day, in the Main Hall.

"The calamity that befell our temple was the product of a long-planned attack by an evil spirit. Now that the demon has escaped, he may endanger the people. However, the monks of our temple are not afraid of death, which I am very pleased about. Unfortunately, Mingyi and Mingshan were martyred, and many abbots were injured. This is my responsibility."

The abbot stood before the monks, wearing a bright red robe, with a string of Buddhist beads made of 108 bodhi seeds on his chest and a nine-ring staff in his hand. He should have been solemn, but at this moment he lowered his brow and sighed.

"Though adversity builds a nation, without experiencing wind and rain, you will not grow. During this demonic calamity, several monks have performed exceptionally well. After consultation among the elders, we have unanimously decided to award them with the 'Darata-Ye Three Treasures Bodhicitta Sutra' as a reward!"

The abbot changed the subject and read out the names of several people.

"Mingwu, Mingwu, Mingxin!"

When the first two names were called out, it was just normal. But when Mingxin's name was called out, some disciples in the underground couldn't help but start discussing.

Seeing this, the abbot lightly tapped the Zen staff in his hand, and an invisible power emanated, as if being watched by a Vajra, and the scene suddenly became quiet.

"In addition, each person will receive a bottle of Dragon-Returning Pill to replenish their vitality and increase their merits. This is a reward!"

Afterwards, he led the monks in chanting sutras for the two monks who died in the martyrdom. This was the end of the ceremony. However, when everyone dispersed, the abbot specifically ordered Li Ming to stay.

The abbot said, "Except for the brothers of the Fa generation, all other monks will return to their rooms. Mingxin will stay."

The monks agreed in unison and filed out according to their seniority.
In a moment, only more than thirty old monks of the Fa generation and Mingxin were left in the main hall.

Fabei immediately stepped forward and said, "I, your disciple, am willing to guarantee with my life that Mingxin is not a bad person. I hope the abbot will understand!"

The abbot shook his head and said, "I will judge right from wrong. Besides, no matter what, Mingxin has done a great service this time."

Then he looked at Li Ming and said, "Mingxin, even though you have made great contributions, there are still a few questions that require explanation. Otherwise, it will be difficult to convince the public. Do you understand?"

Li Mingdao: "Yes. Disciple understands."

Abbot Dingshan nodded and asked, "Well, let me ask you, you've only been concentrating your Qi for less than two months, yet how is it that you've achieved such profound cultivation? Your martial arts skills are so superb, completely surpassing the techniques taught to you by this temple. Even if you were born with a genius, you'd have to cultivate them over time. Where did all these martial arts skills come from?"

The abbot suddenly raised his voice at this moment, and a mysterious aura came towards Li Ming, which made him have an urge to tell the truth. It seemed that the feeling of being enveloped by a mantra was very familiar. Fortunately, Li Ming was mentally strong and immediately held it back, but everything seemed normal on the surface.

He immediately said, "My disciple has only been cultivating his true qi for two months. Master Fa Zheng can testify for me."

Fa Zheng also stepped forward and said, "Indeed, two months ago during the Dharma Academy's monk selection, I tested Mingxin's internal energy and found that he had just begun to condense his Qi. I also tested it again yesterday and found that Mingxin's internal energy was indeed based on the 'Arhat Divine Art'."

After saying this, Fa Zheng retreated.

Li Ming continued, "There's one more thing I need to report." Abbot Dingshan nodded and said, "Feel free to tell me."

"This story begins when my master asked me to go to his meditation room before the selection of martial monks," said Li Ming.

Although Fabei was surprised, he immediately nodded and said, "It is true."

Li Ming then continued, "That day, the master called me into the meditation room and told me that although I was abandoned as a baby, I still had a jade pendant on my chest. I was exactly sixteen that day, so the master returned the jade pendant to me and let me choose whether to stay in the temple or go out and look for my family."

Fabei also said, "Abbot, please allow me to inform you that Mingxin was an abandoned baby. All the monks in the temple know about this. His jade pendant was a personal possession. I kept it for him when he was still young. When I saw he was sixteen, I personally told him his identity and returned the jade pendant to him."

The abbot also nodded and looked at Li Ming again.

Li Ming continued, "After I returned that day, I realized that this jade pendant seemed to have some extraordinary qualities. I held it in my hand and felt a warmth flowing through it. That was also the day I successfully condensed my Qi."

The Dharma and compassion also prove that what the mind said is true.

"In the days that followed, I carried this jade pendant with me. There was always a breath surging around my body, nourishing my true energy. I also often dreamed of some strange things and events. Although I could not remember most of them after waking up, these martial arts moves and punches and kicks seemed to have become my instinct. I don't know whether it was the magic of this jade pendant or I was born extraordinary. It's just that this fact is so strange that I dare not tell anyone. It is really my responsibility as a disciple. I hope the abbot will forgive me." Li Ming looked sincere and did not seem to be pretending.

However, there is a skill to this statement. To be honest, his golden finger was activated after his master gave him the jade pendant. The true energy was brought by the increase in physical fitness. The experience of boxing and kicking was just regarded as a dream. In fact, if you think about it, it is really the same. It is not a bad thing that he said it vaguely.

"That jade pendant..." Abbot Dingshan pondered for a moment, a look of deep thought on his face.

"The night you were discovered in Guangde Temple, a powerful aura did flash past. Perhaps your background is indeed extraordinary, but this kind of rare treasure is beyond my expectation. I'm afraid only the Seven Treasures Bodhi of Wanfo Temple has the ability to enlighten the past. The Purple Jade Futon of Xuantian Dao Sect can increase true energy without any damage. How can this jade pendant of yours do both?"

Li Mingze said, "That day, when I was in danger, a powerful innate energy surged from this treasure, allowing me to break through to the third level of the Acquired Realm. Afterwards, it seemed to have lost its magical power and turned into an ordinary piece of jade. I don't think it has that magical power and can be compared with the treasures of the four sacred places in the world."

As he spoke, Li Ming raised his hand and took out his jade pendant.

Abbot Dingshan gently waved his hand, and the jade pendant in Li Ming's hand was taken by him. After examining it carefully, he said, "It seems to be just an ordinary piece of jade, but it can sense its owner's danger and take effect. It seems that it has spirituality. Or it may be a one-time spiritual object. The true energy stored in it is only enough to support you to the third level of the acquired realm. In this case, it seems like a protective item prepared by the elders of some families for the younger generation."

After saying that, he casually handed the jade pendant to Li Ming.

Li Ming didn't expect that there really were treasures with such effects in the world. After all, he was just making it up. Unexpectedly, with his mysterious background, the abbot seemed to be a little disillusioned.

However, seeing the abbot's attitude, Li Ming knew that he had passed this level. No matter what other people thought in their hearts, believe it or not, at least there was an explanation on the surface. As long as he was sincere and broke through to the innate realm in some time, who could say anything to him?

(End of this chapter)