I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

The main concern was that they might possess some hidden techniques left behind by the immortals, a concern that both Lan Yu and Jueying understood.

After all, if you don't understand, you have to be careful that Lin Yi's Demon-Slaying Sword might turn into the Immortal-Slaying Sword.

Blue Rain openly escorted them, while Shadowless followed in the shadows.

They arrived in Jiankang in a day and settled down there, where they presented their official credentials.

Xiao Yue did not re-establish a kingdom, but he was not a subject of the Southern Liang either, so he could only submit a letter of state in the name of the Southern Qi.

However, since Liang usurped the throne from Qi, Liang naturally would not recognize the legitimacy of Qi.

The two are inherently contradictory, so forming an alliance will not be easy.

When the official letter was submitted, the court of Southern Liang was in an uproar.

Xiao Se, however, already had a plan in mind.

This alliance is essential to achieve.

This was also Yan Qingqiu's suggestion.

To quell external threats, one must first secure internal stability. To the officials of the court, Xiao Yue was an outsider, but to Xiao Se, Xiao Yue was one of his own.

First of all, the two are cousins. Although they didn't have much interaction at first, they had met a few times. They were not enemies.

Secondly, Xiao Yue is Lin Yi's disciple. No matter how much Xiao Se has a falling out with Lin Yi, she shouldn't go against Lin Yi's disciple. The seniority here is slightly different; she and Lin Yi are brothers.

Finally, whether it was her or Xiao Yue, they were both Han Chinese. When they were united in their campaign against the Northern Wei, how could they not unite against a common enemy?

After the official letter arrived, Xiao Se ignored the arguments of the court officials and issued a secret order to send it to the border.

That masked general is one of our own; she'll know what to do.

As for the court debates, let them make a scene; the people in charge are already taking action.

Xiao Se did not receive Gu Tinglan, and told her to stay at the post station and do whatever she wanted.

Gu Tinglan finally had some free time. Jiankang was where she had grown up. In the past, she was raised in seclusion and didn't have much time to come and go freely. Now that she was much more at ease, she had the idea of ​​wandering around.

"Senior Lan Yu, it's a rare treat to come to Jiankang, why don't we go out for a stroll?"

Gu Tinglan acted like an ordinary young lady in front of Lan Yu, unaware that Lin Yi had already betrayed her.

Lan Yu and Jueying's mission this time is to keep an eye on Gu Tinglan. If she does anything inappropriate, they can kill her without hesitation.

Upon learning that Gu Tinglan was the reincarnation of a Bodhisattva, both Lan Yu and Jueying felt immense pressure.

But then I thought, if they dare to betray even the celestial realm, why would they be afraid of a mere bodhisattva?

This is the ferocity of outlaws; they have nothing left to fear.

However, fearlessness does not mean recklessness. Lan Yu disguised herself very well, pretending to be an ordinary Taoist nun who appeared to have only a first-grade cultivation level.

Lan Yu has an extremely strong ability to disguise herself; even those who are also immortals or gods cannot discern her true cultivation level.

Blue Rain is very experienced in putting on airs.

Lan Yu did not refuse Gu Tinglan's request.

If Gu Tinglan hadn't gone out, how could she have made a mistake?

Lan Yu decided to give her a chance.

If she makes a mistake, we can just kill her, saving us the trouble of being on guard.

“Miss, go if you wish. I will accompany you. There’s no need to worry.”

Lan Yu's understanding words left Gu Tinglan feeling utterly distraught.

These past few days, she's been feeling a constant sense of foreboding; a quick calculation tells her it's still ominous.

She's almost gotten used to his fierceness.

Staying at home is bad luck, and going out is also bad luck. You might as well go out for a stroll and see more of the world.

But Gu Tinglan was also secretly thinking to herself that Lin Yi had said he would give her a chance, and as long as she didn't interfere with the Battle of Destiny, he wouldn't kill her.

Besides Lin Yi, who else would kill her? And who could kill her?

As she was pondering this, Gu Tinglan suddenly heard a familiar voice.

"Please wait, Bodhisattva!"

Gu Tinglan: "..."

Lingxi, don't come any closer!

Gu Tinglan was completely distraught. Lingxi was still alive, and she didn't know what Lin Yi was planning, but if she were to get involved with Lingxi again, she would definitely be the one to die.

Gu Tinglan pretended not to hear anything and continued walking forward.

"Bodhisattva, wait a moment."

Lingxi Venerable could tell that Gu Tinglan didn't want to see him, but he still chased after her.

"Bodhisattva, wait a moment! Lingxi has something to ask of you!"

“I’ve said I only wish to cultivate myself and not interfere in any affairs, so there’s nothing I can do to help you.”

If you don't leave soon, I might have to leave this beautiful world.

Gu Tinglan had unspeakable bitterness in her heart, while Venerable Lingxi was a smiling tiger. He looked upright, masculine and kind, and seemed like a good person, but in fact he had many schemes in his heart.

He knew, of course, that Gu Tinglan didn't want to help, but he didn't care.

Just keep bothering her, and things will eventually work out.

“I know this will disturb the Bodhisattva’s practice, but there is really no other way. Buddhist disciples are being persecuted. Should the Bodhisattva just sit idly by?”

Gu Tinglan: "..."

Why do you expect me to handle everything? Am I the Heavenly Emperor or Buddha?

I'm nothing, yet all the responsibility has fallen on my shoulders.

Gu Tinglan was furious, but she couldn't refute him.

After all, she does hold a high position and great power in Buddhism. If she were to remain indifferent to the suffering of Buddhist disciples, she would not be able to maintain a good reputation in Buddhism in the future.

After much thought, Gu Tinglan had no choice but to decline, saying, "Everything is predestined, and nothing is up to us. This is their tribulation, and also their destiny."

In conclusion: I'll leave everything to fate; I don't care.

"Is the Bodhisattva truly so heartless?"

Gu Tinglan shook her head. Just then, a row of prison vans drove by, and onlookers lined the street to watch.

At first glance, all those inside the prison cart were monks.

They were all monks captured during the desolate anti-Buddhist campaign and were now being taken away to be beheaded.

Seeing this, Gu Tinglan said, "These monks are also suffering. Does Your Excellency wish to go and relieve their suffering?"

Venerable Lingxi was speechless for a moment. This was a Buddhist calamity, and it was destined that some monks would die.

But can the death of a monk in the human world be the same as the death of a deity or a Buddha?

Gu Tinglan actually regards mortals and immortals and Buddhas as equals. Isn't there something wrong with her thinking?

Having stayed in the mortal realm for too long, have they also betrayed the celestial realm?

This is not an isolated case among immortals, but it mainly occurs in the Taoist school, and rarely happens in the Buddhist school.

Venerable Lingxi became suspicious, but he couldn't openly suspect Gu Tinglan, so he returned to the question itself and said, "Lingxi only wants the Bodhisattva to perform a divination so that I can find out who has been harming the sages of my Buddhist sect. But even so, the Bodhisattva is unwilling?"

Gu Tinglan shook her head firmly.

She knew who the murderer was without even having to calculate, so it was even less likely she would say it.

After reporting Lin Yi, how could she possibly stay in the human world?

However, her refusal to cooperate with Lingxi does not constitute a betrayal of Buddhism.

"The secrets of heaven are obscure; even I cannot foresee matters unrelated to me. I truly cannot help you; you should leave!"

Gu Tinglan was seething with anger. If she weren't a reincarnated being without magical powers, she would have hung up this Venerable Lingxi and given him a good beating.

"I understand."

Venerable Lingxi's sharp gaze swept over Gu Tinglan, then looked around several times before he thought to himself, "I wondered why the Bodhisattva had changed his nature and was indifferent to the life and death of Buddhist sages. Now I understand."

The Bodhisattva's heart has long since left Buddhism!

Lingxi Venerable focused his mind and sensed the situation before finally realizing that something was wrong.

Blue Rain and Shadowless are both hiding in the shadows, they just haven't taken action yet.

They were both skilled at concealment, but their cultivation levels were too different. When Venerable Lingxi realized that something might be wrong, he began to use his powerful divine soul force to search the vicinity. Naturally, Lan Yu and Jueying had nowhere to hide.

The Venerable Lingxi recognized them at a glance; these two were clearly immortals and gods!

However, they are definitely not Buddhist deities, so they can only be Taoist deities.

Why did Gu Tinglan get involved with them?

Suddenly, Venerable Lingxi seemed to understand something.

That must be it; Gu Tinglan and Venerable Miaofa reached some kind of agreement.

She must have been furious that she had been deprived of her power by descending to the mortal realm, which is why she conspired with Venerable Miaofa to secretly assassinate members of the Buddhist community.

After arriving in the mortal realm, Venerable Lingxi only met her and Venerable Miaofa. If the two of them joined forces, his actions would certainly not be considered secretive.

Upon realizing this, Venerable Lingxi felt a chill in his heart.

This Bodhisattva is indeed ruthless, but he has no evidence and nowhere to turn for help.

But he remembered this grudge!

"Very well, since the Bodhisattva is unwilling to help, this humble monk will take his leave."

This departure can be considered a clean and decisive one.

He arrived silently, separating Gu Tinglan from the others. Although Jueying's cultivation level is not high now, he is still a knowledgeable person.

The brief effect of the spell was still captured by Jueying.

Clearly, Gu Tinglan had just been in contact with someone.