The deepest affection in Gu Long's world

Chapter 136 The Great Return Pill

“Abbot Xinhu, it seems you are not very sincere about this cooperation.”

Fang Yunhua's gaze toward the other person grew even colder.

Xinhu sighed and said first.

"Could you please ask the physician in the manor to examine my junior brother?"

The reason he was so certain there was a physician in the manor was that he had now figured out why Bai Xiaosheng had instructed him to bring Xinzhu to the appointment. It was because the other party had calculated Xinzhu's personality and could use it to provoke him, forcing him to take the initiative and fall into an unjust situation.

This was a well-prepared show of force.

"This fee is not cheap."

"This is a bottle of Lesser Rejuvenation Pills, which is my junior brother's medical fee. As an apology for my junior brother's recklessness, I will go back to the temple later to get three more bottles of Lesser Rejuvenation Pills as compensation."

In the original storyline, Li Xunhuan and A Fei were wrongly accused of being the Plum Blossom Thieves, and Shaolin Temple simply gave them a few Lesser Rejuvenation Pills to appease them. There were twelve Lesser Rejuvenation Pills in this bottle.

If its medicinal power is fully refined and absorbed, it is equivalent to enhancing the cultivation power of an ordinary martial artist for a year.

The other party showed a lot of sincerity this time.

After seeing Fang Yunhua nod and accept the bottle of Lesser Rejuvenation Pills, Bai Xiaosheng took the initiative to help Xinzhu down.

When he returned, he was carrying a small booklet that detailed some of Xin Jian's experiences as the Plum Blossom Thief. The booklet also included some items that could identify the victims, which Xin Jian had secretly kept in a house as a collection.

Of course, the whereabouts of the scriptures he stole from Shaolin Temple are also involved.

Xinhu picked up the booklet and carefully flipped through it. He had long suspected that the mole was Xinjian, after all, the other party was a disciple with skills and his reputation before he laid down his butcher's knife was not good, so he was the most suspicious.

After he put down the booklet, he sighed.

"What specific cooperation are you referring to, sir?"

"Firstly, as a deal to capture the Heart Sutra and recover the stolen scriptures, I need a Great Elixir."

Fang Yunhua smiled and stated the first condition.
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The Great Rejuvenation Pill is a good thing.

Fang Yunhua's breakthrough from the fourth to the fifth level of Mingyu Gong was largely due to the medicinal effects, which enabled him to successfully overcome the bottleneck.

Now that he has absorbed the internal energy foundation of this life, plus the results of his diligent cultivation over the past six months in his previous life, he can feel that with another Great Rejuvenation Pill, he can break through from the fifth level to the sixth level.

The sixth level of Mingyu Gong, in terms of the sheer depth of internal energy, is comparable to that of the elders of the seven major sects who have cultivated diligently for over forty years.

Furthermore, the quality of Mingyu Gong's internal energy is also higher, which is enough to make up for Fang Yunhua's weakness and make up for the gap in foundation brought about by his age.

As long as he doesn't encounter a monster with internal energy like the Jellyfish Yin Ji, he can use his powerful internal energy to bully children.

Therefore, he was determined to obtain this Great Elixir!

Even if they go to other worlds in the future, every Shaolin Temple must obtain a Great Rejuvenation Pill if the opportunity arises!

Even without women, he still wants the Great Elixir!
He loved this Great Elixir of Immortality so deeply that no one could stop him!
“Alright.” Abbot Xinhu sighed. In fact, from the perspective of the value of the exchange, exchanging these stolen scriptures and the culprit Xin Jian for a Great Rejuvenation Pill was not a bad deal for Shaolin Temple.

However, Shaolin Temple has been standing too high for too long, and even Xinhu can't remember when this kind of equivalent exchange last occurred.

Fang Yunhua then gave Bai Xiaosheng a look, and the latter obediently went to the manor to retrieve the Heart Mirror and the stolen scriptures. The Heart Mirror was temporarily placed in a wine jar, and because he had taken a Bat Tear, he was in a peaceful state.

More accurately, he was already in a vegetative state, on the verge of brain death.

After all, a dead murderer is still a murderer, and Fang Yunhua naturally wouldn't put a lively and energetic Xin Jian back.

At this moment, Fang Yunhua was chatting with Xinhu.

"The matter of the Plum Blossom Thief needs to be explained. This will put the master at ease and prevent him from mistakenly thinking that my Tianji Tower is suddenly bringing up this old matter."

"Amitabha." Xinhu nodded.

He could only go along with what the other party said. However, the other party hadn't made an exorbitant demand before, only asking for a Great Rejuvenation Pill as a condition for exchange. In his opinion, the Lord of Tianji Tower was still adhering to the principle of fair trade.

"I need to boost my reputation by capturing the Plum Blossom Thief."

Fang Yunhua displayed a very frank attitude, which surprised Xin Hu, who could only respond with "Amitabha".

"Does the benefactor have any plans?"

"First, let's hype up the incident itself. In fact, the entire martial arts world is increasingly dissatisfied with the Plum Blossom Thief organization. Now, all that's needed is for a highly respected person to step forward, and countless people will surely follow suit."

Xinhu frowned, but seeing that the other party was being so honest, he didn't hide anything either.

“Our temple has already gained enough reputation in recent years; too much of a good thing is bad.”

Clearly, he had no intention of becoming such a highly respected person.

"I don't need the master to step forward. You can let the Huashan Sect leader speak first to call on the entire martial arts world, unite the other major sects to speak out, and offer some appropriate rewards. That way, Shaolin Temple won't stand out too much."

Besides, even if you don't take the lead in these kinds of things, you must still get involved.

After a moment of silence, Xinhu nodded.

Shaolin Temple cannot be too rash, but it also cannot completely stay out of it. The current balance is just right, especially given the situation of the Huashan Sect leader. He should, both morally and logically, be the first to voice the call for a joint effort to suppress the Plum Blossom Bandits.

"What about the follow-up?"

"The next step is naturally to expose the members of the Plum Blossom Thief organization one by one, and eventually a master who can take the blame will be held accountable for the evil deeds committed by the Plum Blossom Thief organization."

From Fang Yunhua's words, Xinhu understood that the other party had probably already identified the leader of the Plum Blossom Bandits and had also identified several members of the Plum Blossom Bandits through the intelligence from Tianji Tower.

This information was likely obtained by extracting it from Xin Jian, after all, the other party was one of the seven great masters of Shaolin Temple, and it was impossible for him to be just an insignificant henchman in the Plum Blossom Bandit organization.

At this point, Bai Xiaosheng also brought up the Heart Insight technique.

Although he had long anticipated that the Heart Mirror would suffer greatly in the hands of the Lord of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, his eyelids still twitched several times after witnessing the other party's condition firsthand.

Because the current Xin Jian can no longer be considered a single person.

It was stuffed into a wine jar, with only its head sticking out from the mouth of the jar. Even though its eyes were open, they were lifeless, its mouth was completely crooked, and a string of saliva was dripping from the corner of its mouth.

Wasted!

One of the seven great masters of Shaolin Temple, once known as the Seven-Skilled Scholar, a master of poisons, is now in a state worse than death.

“Donor.” Abbot Xinhu’s tone was tinged with anger.

"Does the master really think it's a good thing to exchange for a clear-headed version of him?" Fang Yunhua maintained his polite and friendly smile. "I've uncovered quite a few secrets from him, and some of those secrets are fine to keep in my Tianji Tower."

But placing it in your Shaolin Temple might cause a lot of trouble.

The outcome is just right now. I know that the master is a kind and benevolent person, and he would find it difficult to be ruthless even when dealing with traitors. So, by doing this in advance, I have relieved the master of a worry.

Or is it that the master truly harbors deep feelings for this junior brother, willing to turn against me, his newly formed partner?

Abbot Xinhu remained silent.

Fang Yunhua's smile remained unchanged as he waited for the other person to fill in the blanks with their own imagination.

What secrets does Xin Jian possess? The only valuable thing is his early work, the "Seven Skills Manual," which he used in his early days in the martial arts world. As for the other Shaolin martial arts techniques he contributed, Fang Yunhua thought they were nothing special.

The reason he spoke in such a cryptic and ambiguous way was simply to create a sense of mystery.

That's just how Gu Long's martial arts world style is; if you don't bluff a little, you have no idea what the other person will think of.

Abbot Xinhu seemed to have thought of something, but he spoke up instead.

"Now that Junior Brother Xin Jian has essentially passed away, the methods you used to manipulate our temple have become much less effective. This collaboration..."

He looked up at Fang Yunhua, only to see that the other man's smile remained unchanged, and his eyes were even full of encouragement.

This left him speechless.

“Master, I know you are testing me. Actually, we can skip these processes. You should have heard the saying, ‘Those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have something to lose.’ The Tianji Tower can appear and disappear at will, and my reputation as the tower master has not yet been officially established.”

So naturally, I wouldn't mind waiting a little longer.

But Shaolin Temple's reputation has lasted for over a thousand years. Even if the loss of the Heart Mirror makes some of the evidence I have seem to have room for maneuver, why should I gamble on something just because of a moment of impulse?

My Tianji Tower is open to gambling anytime, so can your powerful Shaolin Temple join in?

Fang Yunhua has now seen through the true nature of Shaolin Temple. If it were any other sword sect, including Wudang, and he dared to challenge them to such a point, even if the sect leader was no match for him, they might just draw their sword and stab him.

But Shaolin Temple would not do that.

They have a course on cultivating the mind, which makes all the high monks who can ascend to the position of abbot exceptionally patient.

Of course, the most important point is...

Monks are forbidden from gambling!
Just like now, after a deep sigh, Master Xinhu walked silently to the wine jar, murmured "Amitabha" in a low voice, and then sent the seemingly dazed Xinjian to his death with a single palm strike.

His decisive action was also a way of showing Fang Yunhua his attitude.

He tolerated this, but next time! If the other party is still so disrespectful next time, he'll tell the Tianji Tower Master that even Buddha has anger!
Fang Yunhua then gave Bai Xiaosheng a wink.

The other party handed all the stolen scriptures to Master Xinhu.

Although he hadn't received the Great Rejuvenation Pill yet, Fang Yunhua didn't mind delivering the goods first, because what had kept the transaction going smoothly from beginning to end was neither so-called trust nor the value of the goods.

Master Xinhu, however, silently began to peruse the scriptures. An hour later.

After confirming that the scriptures were correct and that there were no missing pages, he then performed a Buddhist salute to Fang Yunhua.

"I will inform my junior brother Xin Deng to send over the Great Rejuvenation Pill and the Lesser Rejuvenation Pill. I also hope that in our future cooperation, you will have more trust in this humble monk."

“Of course.” Fang Yunhua smiled. “Let’s start this first step of trust with my name. Fang Yunhua, the master of Tianji Tower, greets Master Xinhu.”

"Fang Tanyue".

Master Xinhu's tightly furrowed brows relaxed somewhat.

Fang Yunhua then briefly explained his plans and strategies, and Xinhu provided some details. The conversation between the two was very pleasant, at least in Fang Yunhua's opinion.

As night fell, Xinhu did not stay overnight at the villa, but instead left with Xinzhu, whose injuries had stabilized.

Along the way, Xinzhu was also curious about what her abbot brother and the other party had talked about.

Some issues can be concealed, while other information needs to be told truthfully.

For example, the fact that they will join forces with Tianji Tower to eliminate the Plum Blossom Thieves organization is something that needs no concealment.

"Senior brother, did you agree to his proposal?"

Xinzhu still felt a little awkward. Although he had been beaten up and his eyes had become much clearer, the pride of being the leader of the seven major sects still prevented him from easily bowing his head.

Xinhu has a good solution to this.

"That's why my master chose me to succeed him as abbot."

The candle in my heart remains silent, only silently pursing its lips.

"Junior brother, I hope you remember one thing."

Once we return to the temple, there are some things I can say and some things I can't say, and I don't want to cause any unnecessary misunderstandings.

You should understand the saying "a tall tree catches the wind," and the rapid development of our temple has already become a thorn in the side of many people.

If it weren't for the fact that the Money Gang has infiltrated like an undercurrent into 63 provinces across the south and north in recent years, thus restraining the actions of many people, we would probably have been attacked by others long ago.

"But now, this Master Fang of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion is a friend we can befriend."

Xinzhu still had one arm in a sling. He wanted to ask his abbot brother loudly which friend was so ruthless as to injure his arm right away, but after meeting Xinhu's serious gaze, he could only nod.

After all, he was the most obedient junior brother among the seven masters of Shaolin Temple.

"Understood, Abbot Brother, what about the Heart Mirror?"

"He has chosen to commit suicide to atone for his sins. In any case, he is still a member of my Shaolin Temple. His ashes will be buried in the Pagoda Forest after they return to the temple. As for his situation, we can only say that he was an insider who stole the scriptures, and this is only known to a few of us."

"But how do we explain the Plum Blossom Thief and Senior Brother Xiang Xinmei..."

"Junior brother, have you already forgotten what I just said? Don't forget, I am the abbot of Shaolin Temple!"

"Yes, Abbot Brother."

Xinzhu, like a wronged little wife, followed behind Xinhu with one arm in a sling, looking miserable. The two of them soon disappeared into the night.

At the same time, at the Misty Rain Villa, Fang Yunhua was also enjoying his tea.

Beside him, Bai Xiaosheng, with a humble expression, served him.

After seeing Xin Jian's lifeless state, he was undoubtedly aware that the other party was in this condition because he had taken the Bat Tears but had not received the antidote for a long time.

This was also a silent warning to him.

Moreover, he had personally witnessed Fang Yunhua easily destroy the Heart Candle, and his powerful combat strength was such that the opponent didn't even have time to react when the long sword sliced ​​across the Heart Lake's neck. This made him even more awe-inspiring towards his new master.

One of the reasons why Xinhu was so easy to talk to later was that Fang Yunhua's combat strength was worth his attention.

After all, given Fang Yunhua's personality—capable of drawing his sword at the slightest provocation—if this cooperation falls apart, he could very well kill the two of them on the spot.

If the other party then simply disappears or sends Bai Xiaosheng to his death, they can continue to target Shaolin Temple from the shadows.

Then the deaths of Xinhu and Xinzhu would have been in vain.

Before this, no one knew that such a great master existed in the world.

This is where Fang Yunhua is in the most danger.

He can flip the table at any time, which perfectly illustrates the other person's saying that those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have something to lose.

"Master, this old servant never expected that the Shaolin Temple would be so weak and easily bullied." Bai Xiaosheng's face was full of flattery, and there was no trace of the elegant and wise demeanor that the martial arts world called him.

"But in reality, they didn't give anything. The Great Rejuvenation Pill was an equivalent exchange, and the Small Rejuvenation Pill was compensation for the other party's impoliteness. As for the subsequent cooperation, it was also to completely eliminate the hidden danger that the Heart Mirror might bring up the Plum Blossom Thief."

It's just that you've always thought too highly of these titans of the martial arts world, which has given you the misconception that if they bow down once, it means you can bully them.

In reality, it's important to strike a balance in this process.

For them, saving face in private is the least of their worries.

Fang Yunhua is also learning from this experience, hoping to use more convenient methods next time he makes the Great Rejuvenation Pill.

And three days later.

Upon receiving the message from Xinhu, Master Xindeng rushed over and solemnly handed over a Great Rejuvenation Pill and three bottles of Lesser Rejuvenation Pills to Fang Yunhua. He did not underestimate Fang Yunhua because of his age, but instead showed an extremely high level of respect for him.

He didn't stay long; he only stayed for a cup of tea before leaving.

Although they only exchanged a few pleasantries, Fang Yunhua still managed to obtain some information.

For example, Master Xindeng did not know why Abbot Xinhu gave Fang Yunhua a Great Rejuvenation Pill and three bottles of Small Rejuvenation Pills, but he still did so. He must have received instructions from Abbot Xinhu, and his attitude showed no doubt or dissatisfaction.

This reminded Fang Yunhua of the original storyline, when Afei rejected Xinhu's kindness and insisted on leaving directly with Li Xunhuan, and the behavior of Xindeng and Xinzhu.

If we're talking about factionalism, they clearly support Abbot Xinhu.

This doesn't mean there are any instigable conflicts within the Shaolin Temple's upper echelons; it simply means that communication will be smoother after their stance is confirmed, such as when, in their original plan, Shaolin monks were expected to step forward and carry their sedan chairs afterward.

Then this heart lamp is a very suitable candidate.

Fang Yunhua then instructed Bai Xiaosheng that he would be in seclusion for a few days and that he should not be disturbed except when Lin Xian'er returned and could directly contact him.

It's unclear whether this all-knowing scholar possesses a natural servant's physique, but he handles trivial matters and details with remarkable efficiency, prompting Fang Yunhua to decide to give him more time to test him.

Time passes slowly.

The matter of the Weapon Ranking is still unfolding, and inevitably, many people in the martial arts world have begun to discuss who the mysterious master of the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion might be, since Bai Xiaosheng, the deputy master, is a very famous figure in the martial arts world.

Unbeknownst to anyone, a bloody purge was underway within the Plum Blossom Bandits' internal organization.

Outside the Misty Rain Villa today.

Lin Xian'er, dressed in a red dress, couldn't wait to enter the manor.

When the guards and servants of the manor saw the other party, they all lowered their heads subconsciously. This was a warning given in advance by Bai Xiaosheng, who was afraid that someone would look around recklessly and anger the master, and then he himself would suffer.

Similarly, he was much more cautious when dealing with the stunning beauty he had originally coveted.

When speaking to him, he lowered his head deeply.

"Master is in seclusion cultivating. He had previously instructed that if the mistress returns, she can go directly to him."

The way the mistress called her made Lin Xian'er, who had been wearing a cold expression, instantly overjoyed.

"I'll say a few good words about you to Brother Yunhua, keep it up."

Bai Xiaosheng quickly and respectfully agreed. When the two arrived at a secluded chamber in the manor used for closed-door cultivation, they were immediately stunned by the sight outside.

It's only early autumn now, with a cool breeze, but the surrounding red maple trees, their leaves ablaze with color, are covered with a layer of frost. Everything here seems to be isolated from the outside world, enveloped in a silver-clad world.

As Lin Xian'er extended her slender fingers to touch the frost, she felt a chill penetrate her fingertips and go straight to her heart.

"Such powerful internal energy cultivation!" Bai Xiaosheng clearly recognized its value.

When Fang Yunhua broke through to the sixth level of Mingyu Gong, he had already achieved a qualitative leap. From this day forward, unless he encountered a monster like Shuimu Yinji, he would no longer be at a disadvantage in terms of internal strength cultivation.

Furthermore, due to the high quality of its internal energy, it can easily crush weaker opponents.

At this moment, seemingly sensing Lin Xian'er's return, Fang Yunhua, who was in the secret chamber, had finished his practice, and the dense frost covering the outside was gradually melting and dissipating.

As he opened the door to the secret chamber, he was immediately embraced by a fiery red figure.

"I miss you so much~" Although it had only been a few days since they last met, and although for Lin Xian'er, it was the norm to see each other again after a few days, or even ten or more days, or even dozens of days.

However, after sensing Fang Yunhua's transformation from the inside out, she no longer suppressed her emotions.

Fang Yunhua wrapped his arms around the other's soft waist and planted a deep kiss on her full lips before the two began to talk about their recent achievements.

The perceptive old servant, Saint Body, had already quietly retreated.

"There are no problems with Shaolin Temple, and I've received all the specific benefits. I used one bottle of Lesser Rejuvenation Pill and one Greater Rejuvenation Pill to break through my internal strength. The remaining three bottles are for you."

(End of this chapter)