Starting from the Tiger Demon Yaksha, the demon immortality

Chapter 157: Killing one person is a bodhisattva of the first stage, killing ten people is a bodhisattva of the tenth stage

When Li Cunxiao saw that, he almost couldn't hold it in.

Although both Buddhism and Taoism say that human desires are complex, they fundamentally believe that these can be overcome through practice.

Taoism advocates a clear mind and few desires, while Buddhism says that form and emptiness are not different. They are both like this.

However, the Ming Cult denied the possibility of acquired sin and directly concluded that all people in the world are born with sin, which is difficult to change after birth, and even wanted to eliminate darkness physically.

But the common people are not fools, and their obsession with inheriting their bloodline and incense is deep-rooted.

So this is why the Ming Cult couldn't survive in the Qin Dynasty at the beginning.

Later, when the female ruler came to power, she urgently needed someone to sing her praises and smooth over the controversy.

At this time, the Ming Cult smelled an opportunity and transformed itself into an inconspicuous branch of the Pure Land Sect at that time. It changed from a wild sect that spread the Dharma in secret to a Buddhist branch with official status.

During this period, the Ming Cult restrained its minions and appeared to be very honest.

But when the Anshi Rebellion swept through Hebei and the world was in chaos, these people immediately became restless.

The then leader of the Mingjiao, Fayun, took advantage of the chaos and rebellion, calling himself the Bodhisattva of the Tenth Bhumi Bodhisattva, the Commander of the Demon-Suppressing Army, and the King of Destiny, and called himself "Mahayana".

They even vigorously called for "killing one person will become a first-stage Bodhisattva, killing ten people will become a tenth-stage Bodhisattva", and even carried out massacres in cities. Naturally, the speed of "eliminating darkness" in this way is faster than sterilization.

At first, the refugees were all seeking a way to survive, but when they started killing people and degenerated into bandits, their morals plummeted.

As for those who have not lost their morality, Fayun also has a solution, and that is "crazy medicine".

After swallowing the drug, the person who takes it will "not recognize his father, son, or brothers, but will only do killing", and will be completely transformed into a bloodthirsty beast.

At this time, the distorted nature of the Mingjiao was fully exposed. Unlike the common sense Buddhist cognition that opposes killing, Fayun was killing people on a large scale and advocating killing.

He not only massacred officials, but also destroyed temples, beheaded monks and nuns, burned scriptures and statues, and preached that "a new Buddha was born to eliminate the old demon."

Therefore, the teachings of this sect are distorted from the root!
However, later on, Guo Linggong turned the tide and conquered the two capitals. After the imperial court had recovered its breath, it naturally would not let this number one rebel go.

Under the attack of the army, Fayun was killed, and the Ming Cult was severely damaged and fell into dormancy again.

Because of the dark history of the Ming Cult in slaughtering monks, all branches of Buddhism wanted to destroy it, especially the Pure Land Sect, which hated it to the core.

However, Emperor Wuzong later destroyed Buddhism, and only one in ten of the Pure Land Sect survived. Its legacy was snatched away by the Ming Cult, which helped the latter to revive.

Li Cunxiao also heard about the "crazy medicine" when he led the escort company to the state capital, but the news was about Huang Chao's rebellious army.

"Human flesh as food, could it be used to refine this kind of crazy medicine?"

After putting the book back in its place, Li Cunxiao felt a little heavy in his heart.

I originally thought that the Ming Cult was just an ambitious group of people in troubled times, but I didn't expect that they were actually a group of murderous demons in disguise.

This kind of fanatical sect starts out by shouting about equal distribution and sharing of food and clothing, but only after they have lured people in will they show their fangs.

According to the book, this "mad drug" is also highly addictive.

After taking it, warriors below the Huangting realm will easily have their minds destroyed and turn into beasts who don't know their parents and brothers and only know how to kill and massacre cities.

And under the system of Demonic Martial Arts, I am afraid that an even more terrifying chemical reaction will occur between the two, which is chilling to think about.

"Luckily, Sister-in-law Gao wasn't tricked into joining the sect. No, I only learned about this news when I arrived in the state capital."

"The higher-ups and the lower-ups in the Ming Cult may not always be honest with each other. I'm afraid even the incense masters at the Muscle and Viscera Realm may not be able to guess the madness of those above them."

"But then again, the imperial court and the noble and upright factions can all seize resources openly and honestly."

"The Ming Cult was labeled a demonic cult after the An Lushan Rebellion. These people massacred cities to make mad drugs. I'm afraid there's also a factor of insufficient resources to share."

Just as he was thinking about these random things, Li Cunxiao walked a few steps out of the Sutra Library and unexpectedly discovered that Yuanguang was waiting downstairs.

The two of them talked as they walked towards De Zheng's meditation room, and soon they met De Zheng and Zheng Yanchang who was eagerly waiting for them.

"Heroes emerge young! Li Sanlang, ever since the Yu Lan Festival, countless wealthy families in this state have wanted to see you, but none of them can get in."

As soon as the latter saw Li Cunxiao, his eyes lit up and he poured out words of praise.

He doesn't look like an important official of the fifth rank in the imperial court, but rather like a friendly elder next door.

But just as the other party said, Li Cunxiao deliberately stayed indoors these days. Apart from practicing martial arts, he was familiar with the wealthy families in the state capital.

Once you truly understand it, you can actually summarize it in one sentence.

With the support of Tiangu Temple, the only person he can take seriously is the Zheng family of Xingyang.

There is no other reason. Ordinary families cannot guarantee that there will be talented people in every generation, nor can they guarantee that the head of each generation can make wise decisions.

Who knows, if there is an extremely bad head of the family in one generation, the whole family will be ruined.

Therefore, for ordinary families, the sect that constantly absorbs new blood is the one that can truly last forever.

It's a very simple truth. How can the heroes of a family and a surname compare with the heroes of a state and a prefecture?

But among them, only the five surnames are exceptions.

Take the Zheng family of Xingyang as an example. It is divided into three branches: the Northern Ancestor, the Central Ancestor, and the Southern Ancestor. Each branch has nearly ten branches, and each branch has several branches under it.

All in all, there are thousands of people in the clan, including direct and collateral branches, and the industries they manage are even more extensive.

In terms of scale, it is a sect in a completely different sense.

Moreover, compared with ordinary families, because of its golden reputation, a large number of talented men from poor families who are eager for girls from the five surnames join it.

The sum of all these in-laws is the full strength of the Zheng family in Xingyang.

As for the Boling Cui and Qinghe Cui, who came from the same origin, there is no need to mention them.

If it had not been for the severe damage caused by the Anshi Rebellion in its early years, it might have been able to compete in today's chaotic times.

So Li Cunxiao did not dare to be arrogant when he saw Zheng Yanchang's courtesy:

"The Chief Secretary comes from a distinguished family and has met countless talented people. I am humble and incompetent, so I am sorry for your compliment."

"I just heard that the thieves have been found. Is there anything I can do to help?"

Seeing that Li Cunxiao was trying to change the subject, Zheng Yanchang was not in a hurry and said:
"That's right. We have confirmed that the thieves are in Yong'anfang in the south of the city, and the strongest one is Huang Ting."

"However, there are too many children abducted this time. If we attack rashly, we might hurt the hostages."

"That day at the Yulan Festival, Li Sanlang showed impressive combat prowess and astonishing agility."

"I just discussed with Abbot Dezheng, and I hope you can serve as the vanguard. I will naturally support you from the side."

Li Cunxiao understood after hearing this.

He didn't think that the other party was interested in his fighting ability, but as the words said, rescuing the children this time was related to the reputation of the government.

In case of an accident, the great monks with widespread followers can help guide the emotions of the people.

And he has become quite famous recently, so it's not surprising that he was chosen.

"But Zheng Changshi, since I have gained some fame after the Yulan Festival, wouldn't it be a risk to alert the enemy if I go there?"

"It's just to alert the enemy."

Zheng Yanchang then told the whole story of his "fishing" plan.

He also repeatedly assured that he and Yuanguang would be there to support Li Cunxiao and would give priority to ensuring his safety.

The latter couldn't help but feel a strange feeling in his heart after hearing this. This Zheng Changshi didn't say much about rescuing the children, but he was very concerned about him.

The drunkard's intention is not the wine?
"In short, the government asked Sanlang to help for the sake of the people and public affairs. Naturally, we can't let you work for nothing."

"Here is a bottle of Qi-accumulating pills. In addition, I have a low-grade magic treasure that I can lend to you temporarily."

"Sanlang is putting himself in danger, so it's good to have an extra thing to protect himself."

As he spoke, someone walked in from outside the Zen room holding a two-piece armor.

Judging from the appearance alone, this seems to be a waist-length two-cuff lamellar armor.

But Li Cunxiao, who was familiar with magic treasures, could vaguely feel that this should be a low-grade magic treasure.

"What a generous gesture."

Li Cunxiao was not a rookie either. After a month or two in the state capital, he was already familiar with all the things that warriors carried with them.

Low-grade magic treasures are not ordinary sharp blades, and they are priceless. Even Huangting masters may not have a low-grade magic treasure on them.

Compared to weapons, armor is undoubtedly more valuable.

There is no need to say much about the life-saving role of armor. The key is that with armor, warriors do not have to worry about protection issues, and can actually unleash more powerful combat power.

Generally speaking, two low-grade magic weapons such as swords and knives are equivalent to one magic weapon such as armor.

Zheng Yanchang immediately offered to lend it to Li Cunxiao, but the latter had to worry, what if the other party had no intention of taking it back?
Favors without reason are a hot potato.

The Zheng family of Xingyang has deep roots in Henan Province, so it is not difficult to make friends with them.

But accepting big gifts on the first meeting is not his style.

"Zheng Changshi is really generous," Li Cunxiao was quite moved.

"But you also said that the highest level of that group of thieves is no more than Huang Ting cultivation."

"Although I'm not talented, I think I have some skills and can protect myself."

Even without the Wind Fire Wheels, with Li Cunxiao's foundation, even if he was defeated in a battle of the same level, he would definitely not be in danger of life and death.

Master Jingyue is highly respected, kind and gentle, and he sincerely wants to repay her.

Moreover, if the Ming Cult is really as described in the book, then this evil cult that goes against human ethics really deserves to be killed.

He is not a good man or a moralist, but he always has a bottom line.

Isn't the purpose of practicing martial arts to clear your mind at times like this?

"Li Sanlang is so courageous!"

When Zheng Yanchang saw that his gift was declined, he was not annoyed, but looked at it with a higher regard.

The more difficult it is to win over a talented person, the closer the relationship will be after winning him over.

What's more, although the other party came from an ordinary background, he was able to break through the Huangting at the age of coming of age. He is no less than the genius of the clan, and may even surpass him.

If such a person could be easily bribed, then he would have doubts.

"Since you are so confident, I won't nag you."

"But you don't have to give up the magic treasure. I will personally give you another bottle of this Qi-accumulating pill."

"Only when heroes like Sanlang become stronger sooner can they bring peace to the land and show their talents sooner."

Having said that, without waiting for any excuses, he left the pills and took his men away.

Li Cunxiao had no choice but to put away the two bottles of Qi-accumulating pills and took a quick look at them.

There are ten pills in a bottle. The quality is not as good as those refined by Decong. It can be regarded as a mid-grade fourth-grade pill.

But this does not mean that Zheng Yanchang or even the government office is stingy. On the contrary, the value of these two bottles of elixir is not low at all.

Not to mention that this kind of resource specially used for Huang Ting cultivation is not circulated openly. Even if it can be bought, one bottle will not be less than ten thousand taels of silver.

If you break it down, that means one Qi-accumulating pill costs one thousand two taels of silver, which is incredibly extravagant.

As for the fifth-level elixir, which is a higher level, Decong had already said long ago that it was impossible to buy it with silver, but gold could be used because the latter could be used to refine red gold.

The higher the level, the scarcer the resources become, and the people have to go back to the barter trading method.

What Li Cunxiao was holding in his hand at this time was 20,000 taels of silver. In fact, this reward was quite generous.

"Abbot, is it really necessary to do this just to alert the enemy?"

Li Cunxiao vaguely guessed that the government office and Zheng Yanchang were trying to show goodwill to him, but he was not sure.

He knew that he was a celebrity, but he was still not sure what his position was among the Five Surnames and Seven Families and the court officials.

"Of course, it's because you're the one who did this that you deserve it."

"If someone else comes, the price won't be the same."

Dezheng spoke very bluntly. Thinking of Zheng Yanchang's frequent overtures just now, he sighed and made a decision that went against his will.

Li Cunxiao only saw the old monk sigh, and before he could figure out why, the other party had already reached his right hand into his left sleeve and pulled out a three-meter-long snake spear.

"This gun?! This, a storage bag or a hidden weapon?"

It was difficult to conceal the shock in my heart, but even more shocking words were yet to come:

"Li Cunxiao, I'm not one for witty remarks. There are some things I can't say directly, but I can't keep you in the dark either."

"The Supreme Secret Narada Sutra is not a technique from my temple, and the Hellfire Spear is not a martial art from Tiangu Temple."

"This Purple Flame Snake Spear isn't mine either. But if you do a good job rescuing those orphans this time and destroying the demon cult's lair later, it will be your reward."

"I have no intention of accepting any disciples, do you understand?"

Understood!
The other party's words were contradictory, but Li Cunxiao suddenly understood.

The one who wanted to accept disciples was not the abbot of Tiangu Temple, and these rewards did not come from him.

The conclusion is obvious: there is someone else who wants to take him as his apprentice!

Moreover, this person's cultivation must be no weaker than De Zheng's, and the two of them should have a good personal relationship.

Otherwise, if a genius comes to you, there is absolutely no reason to give him away.

Li Cunxiao thought about what had happened to him since he entered the temple, and he had an idea in his mind.

This is someone testing themselves!

Recently, because of the Ullambana Festival, Li Cunxiao became famous, and even the Zheng family of Xingyang extended an olive branch to him.

Although he didn't know why the senior didn't show up, it was obvious that De Zheng didn't want the other party to make silent efforts only to get nothing in the end, so he came to remind him.

"Disciple understands. Thank you for the guidance, Abbot."

De Zheng then nodded, casually inserted the ten-foot-long snake spear aside, and input his true energy. A surging purple flame surged up, spewing out a ferocious trident blade, which made Li Cunxiao's eyes light up.

"Go ahead, Yuan Guang will tell you what to do."

"Leader!"

(End of this chapter)