Uncle Jiu: I am Chen Yulou, the leader of the Xiangling gang

Chapter 54, Choose the right person
Upon hearing this, Chen Yulou smiled at Master Ikkyu and said, "I have already entered the Daoist sect, and I have no chance to enter Buddhism in this life."

Upon hearing this, Master Ikkyu looked again and again, then smiled at Chen Yulou and said, "Donor Chen, whether it's Buddhism or Taoism, the great way is simple, and they all lead to the same destination."

"Since the introduction of Buddhism into China during the reign of Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty, over the past thousand years, not only have people entered Taoism from Buddhism, but also from Taoism into Buddhism."

"For example, the Zen Master Piling abandoned Buddhism and embraced Taoism, eventually becoming the third patriarch of the Quanzhen Southern School of Taoism."

"Another example is the monk Jianyue, who abandoned Taoism and embraced Buddhism, eventually becoming the second-generation patriarch of the Baohua Vinaya school, and the master of the revival of the Vinaya school."

"So, whether it's Buddhism or Taoism, achieving success in cultivation is what we cultivators of this generation pursue!"

"If Mr. Chen has great perseverance and the help of this magic weapon, the Vajra Umbrella, he will definitely be able to become a disciple of the Buddha in the future!"

Qiu Sheng, who was standing aside, was confused by Master Ikkyu's words, but he understood one thing, that is, Master Ikkyu was in his master's corner.

This old bald donkey!
Qiu Sheng cursed inwardly, but immediately said to Master Ikkyu, "Master, my junior brother has already entered the Dao sect, so please don't try to take advantage of him!"

"Haha... Amitabha, Mr. Qian is obsessed with appearances. I have no selfish motives, I just want to promote the Buddha's teachings!"

"Moreover, you in Maoshan believe in following your own will. Whether to be a Taoist priest or a monk, it is up to Mr. Chen to follow his heart." Master Ikkyu smiled at Qiu Sheng.

If it weren't for the respect for his teacher, Qiu Sheng really wanted to curse at Master Ikkyu and then pull his junior brother Chen Yulou away.

"Master, you said that I, who have converted to Buddhism, will achieve great success with the help of this Vajra Umbrella. Is there any basis for this?"

"Master, please don't deceive me!" Chen Yulou immediately smiled at Master Ikkyu.

When Qiu Sheng heard this, his heart skipped a beat. Could it be that his junior brother was moved?
He quickly looked at Chen Yulou and said anxiously, "Junior brother, you have already entered the Dao, please don't..."

Chen Yulou immediately raised his hand to signal Qiu Sheng not to speak for the time being, and continued to stare at Master Ikkyu with a smile.

Master Ikkyu immediately smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Chen, monks don't tell lies!"

"The precious umbrella is one of the eight great instruments of Buddhism. Judging from its shape, it is made in the Tang Dynasty. It is very likely that it has been passed down from the Tang Dynasty."

"Because magic weapons are difficult to create, they must be nurtured by a generation or even several generations of Buddhist monks with the power of Buddha to make a top-grade magic tool into a magic weapon."

"Therefore, whether it's Taoism or Buddhism, every magic weapon is a masterpiece passed down from generation to generation, symbolizing the inheritance and confidence of a sect."

"And within such a magical treasure, there must be countless Buddhist principles left behind by the great monks who have held it throughout the ages."

"This is a priceless treasure for any monk!"

"I see!"

Chen Yulou nodded in sudden realization, then asked curiously, "Master, is this magic weapon an upgraded version of a top-grade magic weapon?"

It was the first time he knew about the existence of magic weapons, and also the first time he knew that magic weapons were upgraded from top-grade magic tools.

Uncle Jiu briefly mentioned magical weapons. First of all, magical weapons are divided into three levels, namely low-grade magical weapons, medium-grade magical weapons, and high-grade magical weapons.

Low-grade magic weapons cannot be upgraded to medium-grade magic weapons, and medium-grade magic weapons cannot be upgraded to high-grade magic weapons.

Because after the magic weapon is practiced, if it is a low-grade magic weapon, it will always be low-grade, and the same goes for medium-grade and high-grade ones.

But he didn't expect that a top-grade magic weapon could be upgraded to a magic treasure. Uncle Jiu never mentioned this. Perhaps because the magic treasure was too far away from him, he didn't tell him for the time being.

In addition, the main differences between high-, medium- and low-grade magic weapons are reflected in the materials and basic attack and defense, so high-grade magic weapons are not necessarily stronger than medium- and low-grade magic weapons. It mainly depends on the user's strength and the use and control of the magic weapon.

Qiu Sheng and Qingqing were also hearing about magic weapons for the first time and were a little surprised.

Especially Qiu Sheng, he, like Chen Yulou, just knew that top-grade magic tools could be promoted to magic treasures.

"That's right!" "The magic weapon is indeed upgraded from a top-grade magic weapon."

"However, this kind of promotion is difficult. Besides the right time and place, it also depends on the fate of the holder."

Master Ikkyu nodded, looked at Chen Yulou again and said with a smile: "So, Mr. Chen is so lucky to have obtained such a precious umbrella. If I were a Buddhist, a hundred years later, the world would have another legendary monk!"

Chen Yulou smiled indifferently and said, "Master, I still hope that a hundred years from now, there will be another Taoist Lord in heaven!"

Master Ikkyu was stunned when he heard this, and immediately looked at Chen Yulou in surprise.

"Hahaha... Mr. Chen is very courageous. However, whether it is the Taoist Lord or the Buddha, I hope that Mr. Chen can achieve success in his practice." Master Ikkyu laughed.

Taojun?

Buddha?

Life is so difficult in the Dharma-Ending Age!

Chen Yulou chuckled and asked, "Master, you said this precious umbrella is a priceless treasure to a monk. What about you, Master?"

"Of course!" Master Ikkyu said with a smile.

Chen Yulou nodded, then looked at Master Ikkyu and said with a smile, "In that case, I am willing to give this precious umbrella to you, Master."

Upon hearing this, Master Ikkyu immediately stared at Chen Yulou in surprise.

Qiu Sheng and Qingqing also looked at Chen Yulou in surprise. After all, the magic weapon was so precious, but Chen Yulou said he wanted to give it away without even blinking an eye.

Master Yixiu came back to his senses and immediately placed the umbrella in front of Chen Yulou, shaking his head and refusing, "Donor Chen, you are joking. The magic weapon has spirits and will appear to those who choose it. Since it is in Donor Chen's hands, it must be destined for you, not me."

"I dare not accept things that are not meant for me!"

Chen Yulou glanced at the precious umbrella in front of him, then looked at Master Ikkyu, bowed and smiled, "Master, you have great composure. Facing such a treasure, you don't even have the slightest desire to covet it. I admire you!"

Master Ikkyu glanced at the precious umbrella and said with a smile, "Donor Chen, please keep it. Things that are predestined will inevitably have their own cause and effect."

The magic weapon is spiritual and will appear to the right person. Chen Yulou has the power of Buddha, which means that the umbrella has the intention of recognizing its master. At this time, if someone else gets the umbrella, regardless of whether he can use it or not, there is a fear that it will bring disaster.

Just like he said, things that are predestined must have cause and effect.

He can't bear the consequences of a magic weapon.

Naturally, I didn’t dare to ask for it.

Chen Yulou nodded, then picked up the umbrella and put it back into the cowhide bag.

At this moment, a casual and somewhat off-tune singing voice came from outside the door.

Qiu Sheng immediately looked at Chen Yulou and said, "It should be Jiale who is back!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yulou immediately stood up and looked at Master Ikkyu and said, "Master, we're sorry to bother you. We'll be leaving first!"

"By the way, thank you Miss Qingqing!" Chen Yulou looked at Qingqing and smiled.

Qiu Sheng also stood up immediately and bowed to Master Ikkyu.

Then, the two of them walked out.

(End of this chapter)