Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

King Yue was greatly disappointed upon hearing this. The thought of giving up the throne in exchange for immortality was something he was naturally unwilling to do. Having tasted the power of a king, how could he easily give it up?

Goujian pondered and said, "In that case, I hope the holy monk can teach me some methods to prolong life. Even if I cannot live forever, if I can live to be a hundred years old, then this life will not have been in vain!"

As he spoke, he bowed to Li Xiuyuan. Having no other choice but to lower his stance, he had to ask for a favor.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiuyuan's lips curled up, and he chuckled, "If that's the case, this humble monk has a way to help you."

If Goujian had lived to be a hundred years old, his Lanruo Temple would have developed even better, since it would have received the strongest support as long as he was in power.

Fan Li and the others breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. They were genuinely afraid that Goujian would abandon the throne in pursuit of immortality, leaving behind a huge mess.

These days, the group had already witnessed Li Xiuyuan's extraordinary abilities, so they didn't have much doubt about his claim of immortality.

Li Xiuyuan spent 100 merit points from the Merit Shop to exchange for a Longevity Pill, and chuckled, "Your Majesty, as long as you swallow this pill, living to be a hundred years old is no problem."

As he spoke, he threw the pill out, and it hovered in mid-air. Goujian saw it, reached out and picked it up, looking at the vermilion pill, which contained an intoxicating fragrance.

Goujian swallowed it without hesitation. He firmly believed that Li Xiuyuan had no reason to harm him. In an instant, a soft liquid flowed through Goujian's body, and soon some impurities were expelled.

Goujian said with delight, "I will take my leave now. Please entertain the holy monk well for me, gentlemen."

Only he knew in his heart how much his body had changed, as if he had returned to his twenty-year-old self.

Upon witnessing this scene, Fan Li and Wen Zhong were both filled with envy, but they also knew that only the king could enjoy such a thing.

Fan Li said, "Come on! Let's have a song and dance performance."

At this moment, a woman in black walked in. She smiled and said, "I am Zheng Dan. It is my honor to perform a dance for the holy monk."

As she spoke, Zheng Dan bowed slightly, her beautiful eyes lifting slightly, their watery shimmering with a gentle light.

Zheng Dan's beautiful eyes flickered, and a seductive smile appeared on her lips, as if she were provoking someone. As the black gauze dress slipped to the ground, it was revealed that she was only wearing a nearly transparent milky white gauze dress underneath.

With a sway of her slender waist and a light touch of her toes on the ground, she twirled gracefully like a butterfly.

Her face was still beaming with smiles, her eyes sparkling with beauty. A single glance was enough to captivate anyone, especially the blush on her delicate face, which was mesmerizing.

As for Fan Li and Wen Zhong, they had already left. In the huge hall, only Li Xiuyuan and Zheng Dan remained, and then soft music began to play.

As the soft, melodious music played, gauze fluttered, revealing glimpses of her fair skin, and a captivating fragrance filled the hall with the alluring dance of Zheng Dan.

Chapter 118 Zheng Dan Performs a Dance

Li Xiuyuan was a master of alchemy. With just a slight sniff, he knew that the spices Zheng Dan used had an aphrodisiac effect.

After the dance ended, Zheng Dan breathed softly, as if she were exhausted, and collapsed into Li Xiuyuan's arms.

Her jade-like arms hooked around Li Xiuyuan's neck, a faint fragrance wafting over, and she pressed her feverish body tightly against him, panting and coquettishly saying, "This concubine... this concubine can't take it anymore."

To showcase her dance skills and charm to the fullest, Zheng Dan really went all out this time!

Li Xiuyuan, with a smile playing on his lips, said to Zheng Dan, "Since it's no longer possible, then this humble monk will help you properly!"

Zheng Dan was a historical figure of equal renown to Xi Shi, and equally patriotic and strong-willed. She was fond of swords and possessed a fierce character. However, for many years, Xi Shi has been widely known as the "First of the Four Beauties of Ancient China," while Zheng Dan has remained relatively unknown.

Historically, Zheng Dan was chosen by King Goujian of Yue to be with Xi Shi. She was taught etiquette and learned singing and dancing, and was presented to King Fuchai of Wu as a concubine in order to bewitch him and sow discord between the two rulers.

They accepted their mission in a time of crisis, endured humiliation and hardship, and dedicated themselves to their country, playing the roles of envoys and spies. Ultimately, the Yue army captured Gusu, the capital of Wu, and destroyed the Wu kingdom.

This is, to some extent, inseparable from the sacrifices and dedication of Xi Shi and Zheng Dan. But in the hearts of their hometown people, Zheng Dan will forever be a heroine among women.

Li Xiuyuan originally thought that after Xi Shi was given to him, Zheng Dan would be given to the King of Wu by Goujian. Unexpectedly, she remained in the country, seemingly given to him just like Xi Shi.

Upon hearing this, Zheng Dan's lips curled up. She seemed to have already tacitly accepted Li Xiuyuan's actions. After entering the main hall, she had no other thoughts besides luring him away.

Li Xiuyuan kissed him and buried himself in Zheng Dan's arms. His hands were not slow at all. In the blink of an eye, several thin gauze shirts disappeared without a trace.

And so, under the dim candlelight, a grand symphony of revelry in the main hall gradually reached its climax, resounding throughout the night.

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Since Li Xiuyuan accepted Zheng Dan as his disciple, King Goujian of Yue, having taken longevity pills, held this living Buddha monk in even higher esteem. As a result, the reconstruction of Lanruo Temple proceeded without any hindrance and was quickly established.

After Li Xiuyuan established Lanruo Temple, he also needed to recruit some monks. However, he planned to let Nie Xiaoqian take the position of abbot. The so-called Lanruo Temple was actually a place for nuns to become nuns.

During this period, Xi Shi and Zheng Dan joined the group, as did A Qing. After all, they were all Li Xiuyuan's women, so they naturally could not stay in the Yue King's mansion for long.

Even if Li Xiuyuan possesses the Great Sun Tathagata Sutra, which can absolutely guarantee their loyalty and prevent him from being cuckolded, it's still best for them to stay far away.

Li Xiuyuan planned to transform Lanruo Temple into something like Cihang Jingzhai, where they would stand in the Tang Dynasty and effectively control the world, wielding significant influence over national affairs.

In addition, there is the Six-Eared Macaque, whose cultivation was already strong. After receiving the cultivation method from Li Xiuyuan, it has made rapid progress. It is likely that with its extraordinary talent, it will only take a hundred years to reach the level of a Golden Immortal!

Compared to Li Xiuyuan's body, his cultivation won't be much slower, after all, he's one of the Four Mischievous Monkeys!

Three months after Lanruo Temple was built, Li Xiuyuan bid farewell to King Goujian of Yue. He did not intend to stay in the palace for long, and he also took Xi Shi and Zheng Dan with him.

Both of them had become nuns at Lanruo Temple and had already studied the Mahavairocana Sutra. With Li Xiuyuan's help, they had long since completed their foundational cultivation. In the secular world, they would be considered capable of taking on a hundred enemies single-handedly.

King Goujian of Yue knew full well the power of Lanruo Temple. With Nie Xiaoqian and A Qing there, plus that monkey whose strength was unknown, it was even more formidable.

Goujian warned his descendants never to provoke Lanruo Temple.

In summary, Li Xiuyuan's journey in the Yue Kingdom was almost completely over. His biggest gain was not acquiring a few women, but taking the Six-Eared Macaque as his disciple.

In addition, Li Xiuyuan has obtained the inheritance of the Dragon Subduing Technique, and as long as he returns to Lingyin Temple, his cultivation level will increase greatly in a short period of time.

After all, Jianglong had long anticipated that he would be reincarnated and need to start cultivating again. He had prepared everything and was just waiting for his memories to return so that he could make rapid progress.

Unfortunately, due to the 'Holy Buddha System', Jianglong failed, and those things now all belong to Li Xiuyuan, so it's time to return to Lingyin Temple.

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On this day, Li Xiuyuan was about to leave. He looked at the four women in front of him: Nie Xiaoqian, A Qing, Xi Shi, and Zheng Dan. Apart from the youngest, A Qing, he had already thoroughly taken advantage of the other three.

As for Ah Qing practicing the Tathagata Sutra, he will eventually become Li Xiuyuan's person; all that's needed is for him to return.

Li Xiuyuan said calmly, "While I'm away, you all should cultivate diligently. As long as you meet my requirements, I will take you away to follow me in the future."

As he spoke, he looked at the Six-Eared Macaque beside him. Ever since it began practicing the Supreme Heavenly Demon Scripture, it had become increasingly respectful and obedient to its master.

Unlike the Spirit Stone Monkey, who was difficult to discipline, Sun Wukong was, after all, a monkey who didn't know his own limitations and always had his master, Zhunti, to cover for him.

On the other hand, the Six-Eared Macaque had suffered countless hardships without any guidance along the way, so he naturally held Li Xiuyuan, his master, in high esteem.

Upon hearing this, the women replied, "Yes. We will certainly cultivate diligently so as to catch up with the holy monk."

Li Xiuyuan nodded upon hearing this and said, "Liu Er, your mind is already mature enough, so I don't need to worry too much. But remember not to cause trouble. You should focus on your cultivation for a hundred years. At that time, I will have something important for you to do."

A century later, Li Xiuyuan estimated that his cultivation level would reach the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and he could begin to make plans.

The Six-Eared Macaque hurriedly replied, "Master, rest assured, your disciple will not let you down."

With that, he respectfully kowtowed three times, seeing Li Xiuyuan off as he departed.

Chapter 119 Feng Heng, the Girl in Distress

White sails dotted the river surface as boats drifted downstream, the slightly yellowish Yangtze River roaring and splashing.

The Yangtze River flows eastward, its waves pushing the previous ones forward.

The river water flowed towards the center of the river, only to be struck back by the hard rocks, creating ripples that crashed against the surging waves behind, making a loud roar!

Standing on the deck of the ship, Li Xiuyuan looked at the ceaseless flow of the river and couldn't help but sigh: "The mighty Yangtze River flows eastward, its waves washing away the heroes of the past."

Right and wrong, success and failure, all vanish in the blink of an eye; the green hills remain, witnessing countless sunsets.

White-haired fishermen and woodcutters on the riverbank are accustomed to watching the autumn moon and spring breeze.

A pot of wine brings joy to our meeting; how many events, past and present, are all but a subject of laughter and conversation.

The situation was quite suitable. It had been half a month since he left Yue Kingdom. He turned back towards Lingyin Temple, and when he passed by the Yangtze River, he hired a boat and went downstream to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Yangtze River.

Although no one was steering the ship, Li Xiuyuan was fully capable of controlling it thanks to his superb cultivation, and it was no slower than the steamships of later generations.

what!

Suddenly, Li Xiuyuan frowned. He noticed that the air was filled with the scent of blood, and he could almost smell fresh blood. Who on earth was so unlucky in the Yangtze River?

With a thought from Li Xiuyuan, the boat sped off, no slower than a car.

call!

A sharp wind whipped at Li Xiuyuan's face as he stood with his hands behind his back, bobbing with the boat. The bow of the boat cleaved through the waves, making him appear as a god standing on the surging river.

"kill!"

"Brothers, hurry up and get to work. Once we've done this job, we can call it a day."

"what!"

"Help!"

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Li Xiuyuan's gaze was fixed on the scene ahead, where a large ship was in disarray. At that moment, a man in blue robes was traveling in a small boat toward the large ship. He was moving very fast, and from a distance, he looked like a blue shadow flitting over.

But Li Xiuyuan was faster, and in almost an instant, he was standing on the deck of the large ship.

Anyone who witnessed this scene could tell that something was very wrong.

The ship was in chaos, filled with the cries of women, the lewd laughter of bandits, and the sounds of weapons clashing.

Li Xiuyuan glanced at the ship and found several guards' corpses lying on the ground, as well as some maids' corpses. He quickly stepped into the ship.

Dozens of skilled bandits were seen, armed with weapons, their faces contorted in rage, their upper bodies draped only in a single garment, which was already soaked through.

These people were searching for valuable items on the ship, while from another cabin came angry shouts and the cries of a young girl.