Fairy, I really am a villain!

The smell of demonic aura is very unique. Although different demons have different smells, they all have one thing in common. Once you smell it, you can carefully distinguish it with your nose.

Seeing this, Jiang Xizhi was surprised and delighted. The main reason why he was trapped here was the Blood Robe Cult, but the murderer was actually related to the demon clan - as long as he had this discovery, his suspicion would be greatly reduced!

He never expected that his friend had made such great progress in just two days, forcing Zhenrong, putting pressure on the government, and personally investigating the case... He looked over with mixed feelings and found that Fang Xiwen had a sullen face.

His eyes darkened, and he glared at Captain Sun and said, "You only know that the blood evil technique is used to kill people, but have you ever thought about why it is used?

Only the strange smell produced by the mixture of blood evil and the blood of the dead is enough to cover up the evil spirit!

After half a month, no one has discovered it. Are all the people in the Six Gates useless?!"

Captain Sun thought that we don’t have the means to cleanse the blood evil, and who would have thought that the crimes committed by ordinary demons would be related to the demon race...

But he had no way to refute it, so he just lay down and got scolded - he was used to it, that's how the Six Doors worked.

"Xiwen," Jiang Xizhi stepped forward, held his shoulders, and said softly, "It's good that there is progress on this matter. I have been trapped here for many days, and I am very happy to see hope.

Didn't you advise me not to be anxious before? Why are you so impatient?"

"…I'm sorry." Fang Xiwen was silent for a while and looked at Captain Sun, "I shouldn't have gotten angry at you."

"It's okay," the man was very open-minded. Hearing this, he said, "I think the Third Young Master acted quite radically today. Is there something on his mind?"

Hearing this, Fang Xiwen smiled reluctantly and said, "I'm worried about a friend. I have a bad feeling for some reason."

Seeing that he had no interest in talking more, the remaining two looked at each other and tacitly stopped asking questions. Instead, they walked closer to see if there were any other clues besides the evil spirit.

Soon, Fang Xiwen also joined in.

He was right to be worried about Luo Ting, but worrying was not only unhelpful, it would also delay his work.

Moreover, most of the Wang family’s orders are related to the demon clan. Since the matter here also involves the demon clan, perhaps the key to solving the problem is right in front of us.

Fang Xiwen thought about this and soon calmed down.

"Gentlemen, let's discuss this. Since the perpetrators are demons, the nature of the whole incident is different." He clapped his hands, attracting the two's attention.

It is known that Master Xuan Ku is a monk who practices asceticism. Apart from eating vegetarian food and chanting Buddhist scriptures, he practices asceticism. Why would such a person be targeted by the demon clan?

After much thought, only the reason of blood food is barely justifiable.

But Master Xuan Ku has the cultivation of eight orifices and is also a Shaolin monk with precepts. He is powerful and has a sensitive identity. Killing him will bring endless troubles.

If the monsters still want to take action under this premise, it can only be because they have a reason to kill Xuan Ku - does this person have something that can threaten the monster clan?

Fang Xiwen told the two of them this inference. Jiang Xizhi nodded slightly and said, "I have also thought of this question. Could it be that the master has some powerful Buddhist treasure that can restrain the monsters?"

"It's unlikely," Captain Sun denied. "There are no related rumors about Master Xuan Ku. Even if there were, how could he be killed without a sound?"

"Maybe the treasure is not useful for attacking." Jiang Xizhi still insisted.

"It's really unlikely. Compared to magic weapons, I prefer something softer," Fang Xiwen shook his head slightly. "I have a guess. If it's true, it is indeed something that can threaten the demon race."

“What?”

"You two, please follow me." Fang Xiwen did not answer, but just smiled mysteriously.

His words really whetted the appetite of the two people. They thought to themselves, if you don't let me follow you, I will.

How can you talk like that? What's the point of stopping here?

Chapter 153 Tathagata, I say Tathagata

Although they said "just follow me", the three of them still symbolically searched the room for a while, each taking charge of an area, and then taking turns.

Fang Xiwen apologized and searched every corner of the bed. He knocked hard under the pillow, under the bed, and even on the bed legs. Jiang Xizhi was speechless after seeing all of them.

"I don't think Master Xuan Ku would be so bored as to do such a trick."

"You are judging people by their appearance. This is a stereotype. It's not good." Although he said so, Fang Xiwen racked his brains and couldn't find anything else.

The same is true for the remaining two people.

"It seems that there is nothing to gain. I can only know that Master Xuan Ku often does morning prayers and chants in his room. His life is regular and there is nothing wrong with it..."

Fang Xiwen summarized it, glanced at the two of them, and said with a smile: "If my guess is true, then it's normal."

Seeing that he was still keeping it a secret, the two men got into a fist fight.

After a while, Jiang Xizhi forced a smile on his face, "I wonder what guess Mr. Fang has, would you mind sharing it so that we can brainstorm?"

"Don't worry, we have to go see someone." After saying that, Fang Xiwen turned and left without giving them any chance to ask any more questions. His movements were very casual. He thought to himself that no wonder Jian Xian and Yun Wuxin liked to be riddlers so much, it felt pretty good.

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Captain Sun sent his subordinates back to the Six Gates. The three of them came to the inn in Baihuazhuang and met the abbot of Qiling Temple in a guest room.

This is an amiable, ruddy-faced old monk with thick white eyebrows and a resonant voice. He and a group of monks were placed here by the Six Gates.

Although someone died in the Qiling Temple and the deceased was a senior monk from the Shaolin Temple, most of the monks did not care much about it. They just wanted to chant the Rebirth Mantra for him for a few days to help him pass away.

If the temple is not open, there will be no money from incense donations, and we brothers will not be able to afford vegetarian meals.

However, although the monks thought so, the abbot was still quite experienced and received them very leisurely. Not only did he not rush them, he also did not mention when the lockdown would be lifted. He also personally prepared some delicious vegetarian dishes.

The four of them sat around a wooden table. Fang Xiwen and the others praised the abbot's cooking skills, and the old monk nodded without showing any emotion.

After a casual greeting, he asked about how long Master Xuan Ku had moved in, his daily life, interpersonal relationships, etc., and the abbot answered his questions one by one.

Even though these questions had been asked countless times and were all recorded in the files, he did not show the slightest impatience.

After finishing the vegetarian meal, Fang Xiwen got to the point: "Abbot, as far as I know, Master Xuan Ku's Buddhist teachings are extremely profound. I think there are not many people in the entire Qiling Temple who can discuss Buddhism with him.

I wonder if you two have ever had this experience in private?"

"Brother Xuan Ku has the Buddha's intention, I can't compare to him."

Most monks call each other brothers, even the enemies Shaolin Temple and Vajra Temple, the monks of these two schools are still harmonious on the surface. But the Maitreya sect, which practices happy Zen, is too unlucky.

"Indeed, there has been one," Fang Xiwen smiled slightly and asked, "I wonder what the two of you talked about during your discussion?"

When these words came out, the two people who came with him were stunned.

Captain Sun glanced at him, asking, "Can you understand what the bald donkey is saying?" Jiang Xizhi had a similar expression, thinking that if he really listened, he would not be able to finish until tomorrow, so he could stop handling the case.

Fang Xiwen waved his hand and emphasized, "I mean that Master Xuan Ku took the initiative to come to you. I think it should not be many times, right?"

"Yes. Brother Xuan Ku is well versed in Buddhism. He mostly helps other monks solve their doubts. He has only come to discuss Buddhism with me twice." The abbot looked reminiscent. "One time, he discussed the difference between Mahayana and Hinayana. As for the other time, he asked a very strange question."

Hearing this, the remaining two looked at each other in disbelief - was there really a gain?

So Jiang Xizhi asked: "Master, what is the problem?"

"That day my senior brother asked me, 'Junior brother, are there really Buddhas in this world?'" The abbot's face became serious and he said slowly.

Seeing this, Fang Xiwen, who was about to say something, fell silent, and the room became quiet for a moment.

This question itself is nothing special, but when asked by a high-level monk, it is quite insightful.

As for the existence of Buddha, Bodhidharma, the founder of Shaolin Temple in this world, is one of the most powerful Dharmakaya masters in the world. The legends of Kashyapa, the Three Buddhas of the Past, Present and Future, and even Tathagata are all talked about by people in the world, and their statues are even erected.

But, are they Buddhas?

Buddha said that all living beings suffer, Buddha said to save all living beings, Buddha said to be reborn in paradise. But whether you believe in Buddhism or not, ordinary people are still suffering, and they don’t know whether they can transcend after death, which is the same as the paradox of God.

"Then Abbot, what's your response?" Fang Xiwen asked after a long while.

"I said that Buddha is in the heart, seek it in the heart," until then, he revealed a trace of sadness, "After listening, the brother smiled very rarely, he said, 'No increase or decrease, no birth or death, no dirt or purity, observe the formless and non-form, you and I are in harmony.'

The next day, he was taken away and reborn in paradise."

That's right, he was taken away. Logically speaking, the abbot shouldn't be sad. Master Xuan Ku passed away to paradise, so why should he be sad?

But in the end, no one in this world will be able to see him again, and there will be no chance for him to talk about the Tao anymore.

"I remember this is the original text of the Heart Sutra." Jiang Xizhi actually knew the source and continued.

The old abbot was quite surprised and asked him hurriedly if he had any research on Buddhism. Young Master Canglang smiled reluctantly and just said that his father had always liked Buddhist scriptures and he was influenced by them.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the crowd said goodbye and left. The abbot did not perform any empty formalities, but just clasped his hands together and said goodbye to the three people.

"This is a real monk." After walking out of the inn, Captain Sun felt a little emotional.

Hearing this, Jiang Xizhi nodded vigorously. Compared with this person, Zhen Rong was nothing. Not only did he not give up meat after he became wise, he even didn't care about the death of his elders.

The three of them walked for a while, and when he saw Fang Xiwen remained silent, he moved over and bumped into him, "Did you gain anything?"

"Yes. Master Xuan Ku's words must have a deep meaning. This is hinting at something," Fang Xiwen explained, "On my way here, I once encountered a monster..."

He told them what happened at the inn, and they were both shocked and speechless for a while. After a while, Jiang Xizhi slowly reacted and smiled bitterly.

"Xizhi, what's wrong?"

"I just... I suddenly understand that shop owner. If my wife was replaced by my father, I would do something similar to keep him alive."

"Everyone can do that, and most people would go further than him," Fang Xiwen did not say more on this topic, but returned to the main topic, "I want to talk about the monster tribe. If this is not an isolated case, it means that there are other monsters hiding in the area from Guihua Mountain to Jiangzhou - the organized kind."

As soon as these words were spoken, both of their faces immediately became serious.

The tragedy of the Wang family had a huge impact. It was not so bad for young people like Jiang Xizhi, as the impact had faded a lot by the time he was alive. But for people like Captain Sun, who was in his forties and grew up in Jiangzhou, he had heard the story of "Old General Wang" since he was a child, and it really changed a generation.

"Master Fang, what you mean is that they might be planning something again?" Captain Sun's face was as gloomy as water.

"Yes. If we think this way, then does the demon race have a reason to kill the master?"

"Xiwen, you mean!" Jiang Xizhi finally reacted, "Master Xuan Ku has something in his hand, maybe a list, or maybe other information!"

That’s why Fang Xiwen said before that it might be something softer.

"It was just a guess, but after listening to their discussion, I am almost certain. Master Xuan Ku knew that he might die, so he asked that question!"

Is there really Buddha in this world?

All appearances are false! That is a formless thing, how can it be discussed? Unless he dies and his soul goes to paradise, then we will know whether there is really a Buddha!

Chapter 154 Your whole family has Buddha nature

These words came like thunder out of the blue, and the remaining two people felt as if they had been enlightened after hearing them.

Yes, Master Xuan Ku was killed the day after the discussion. Doesn’t this also confirm this conclusion?

Jiang and Sun looked at each other in bewilderment. Just think about the good-for-nothings from the Six Gates who were running around here, but the Third Young Master had just come here for two days and already figured out the key. The case was about to be solved!