novelapdf Chapter 29 The Boy Presents a Treasure
Chapter 29 The Boy Presents a Treasure
The Rakshasa woman was hidden in the shadows of the crowd, her brows slightly furrowed.
She felt inexplicably irritated as she watched Abbess Jingyuan try to win over Zhong Xuan.
The young man still owed her half of the Daoist scripture. If he really went back to Baiyun Nunnery with the nun, wouldn't the scripture be lost? But she also understood that both Jin Guang Temple and Baiyun Nunnery were powerful and influential. As a lone cultivator, she had no power to compete with them. She could only suppress her emotions and wait and see.
At the same time, Chief Abbot Jingchen stood aside, his face gradually darkening.
Does the nun intend to fight me?
His gaze darted back and forth between the nun and the boy, his brows furrowing.
He had been observing the boy during the betting match.
It's not about judging his martial arts skills, but about trying to use "telepathy" to understand his thoughts.
But no matter how much they searched, all they found was emptiness!
A young person's heart is like a stone, like a still pool, like a mirror.
It's said that he's a mind reader, but it's actually him looking in the mirror, which is quite frightening.
The chief was thus filled with doubt and suspicion, almost thinking it was a demon.
This child is either extremely cunning, able to evade the detection of his mind-reading abilities;
Either you have the heart of a child, naturally pure and innocent!
Either way, they are both too rare and too extreme.
He pondered to himself, hesitated for a moment, and finally conceded a step.
"What the nun says makes sense. Perhaps we should listen to this benefactor's opinion..."
Chief Abbot Jingchen took a deep breath, about to speak.
Just then, something unexpected happened!
Suddenly, the sky brightened.
The light was so bright and abrupt, as if someone had torn a hole in the night.
Everyone subconsciously looked up.
Suddenly, the dark night sky became as bright as day, and a purple aura surged from the horizon!
A purple sun suddenly appeared in the pitch-black sky!
The purple sun hung in the sky above the long street, its light both soft and majestic.
Purple blossoms cascaded down like a tide, illuminating the entire long street.
Some people gasped in surprise, while others covered their eyes, unable to look directly at the scene.
Amidst the purple sun, a point of golden light suddenly burst forth, slowly emerging and magnifying.
The golden light grew brighter and brighter until it finally transformed into a human figure.
A Taoist boy in a golden robe floated down from the purple sun.
He was born with red lips and white teeth, wearing a Taoist robe with gold-threaded cloud patterns, blue cloud shoes, and a delicate jade pendant hanging from his waist.
Surrounded by purple aura and radiant with celestial light, it was clear at a glance that he was no ordinary person.
Some people's legs went weak and they knelt on the ground, screaming in terror.
"A deity! A deity has descended to earth!"
"My God! I've actually met a real deity in my lifetime!"
"May the gods protect us! May the gods protect us!"
The people knelt down in a rush, their foreheads hitting the ground with a loud thud.
The fat woman forgot to cry, the Taoist priests forgot to make a scene, and even the officials' knees went weak, and they all lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at each other.
Even Abbot Jingchen and Abbess Jingyuan looked up at the sky with solemn expressions.
The Golden Horned Boy hovered in mid-air, looking down at the dark mass of people kneeling below.
"Greetings, Immortal." The head monk Jingchen's pupils contracted slightly as he clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.
"Do you not know your name, Immortal?" Abbess Jingyuan bowed slightly, her gaze solemn.
In the nearby shadows, Zhang Chengming narrowed his eyes, his body tensing as he stood with his hands behind his back.
He was a True Man of Longhu Mountain and had seen real celestial officials from the Heavenly Court.
This young Taoist's demeanor far surpasses that of ordinary celestial officials.
The Golden Horned Boy smiled arrogantly, but did not answer.
He raised his hand and flipped it over, revealing a bronze bell the size of a palm in his palm.
This small bell has an ancient luster and a faint flow of chaotic energy.
The bell is covered with dense cloud patterns, each line seemingly containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth.
He tossed it gently, and the small bell hovered above his palm.
He activated his magic, and the bell trembled slightly, instantly emitting a dazzling golden light.
A heavy, oppressive aura spread out, causing everyone present to feel a sinking feeling in their hearts.
hum!
This long, resounding cry was like the first bell tolling in the primordial chaos.
The people on the long street felt a jolt in their hearts, and in a daze, they seemed to see the scene of the beginning of heaven and earth, the separation of chaos.
Some people were in tears, some were chanting Buddhist prayers, and some even fainted.
The Golden Horned Boy in mid-air was very satisfied with the effect!
He cleared his throat again, his clear voice resonating downwards:
"This treasure is named 'Little Chaos Bell'! It represents the pinnacle of acquired weapon crafting, and therefore can also be called a supreme acquired treasure."
He paused, allowing everyone to process this astonishing title, before continuing:
"This bell is primarily for protection, and also involves the suppression of karmic forces and destiny."
"If a rogue cultivator obtains this, he will be free from the fear of the three calamities and nine tribulations, and the tribulations of man and heaven."
"If a sect obtains it, it can protect its destiny and ensure that its blessings continue."
"Although not a treasure for combat, it is still a top-tier protective treasure..."
The Golden Horned Boy boasted as much as he could, even feeling that he wasn't exaggerating.
Because for genuine products, these descriptions are not far off.
Unfortunately, the real item was hidden in his treasure bag!
This thing was even still surging and trying to leap out to meet the boy below, who had absorbed a wisp of his aura of recognition during its forging.
This made Jinjiao feel both jealous and disgusted, yet also incredibly pleased.
Because he was releasing his magic power, he was suppressing the genuine Chaos Bell, and the strange feeling of forcibly seizing someone else's treasure was truly exhilarating!
The description of the Lesser Chaos Bell, spoken by the imposing immortal who had just appeared, naturally left the people of Jisa Kingdom, and even the Buddhists, dumbfounded.
Their gazes toward the bronze bell were now filled with greed.
Is there such a thing as a "treasure of the day after tomorrow"?!
It sounds like a top-tier treasure in the world!
Even a Buddhist monk who focuses on cultivating the mind, such as Abbot Jingchen, felt his prayer beads tremble slightly, and his gaze towards the boy became unusually complex.
Master Jingyuan frowned slightly, tightened her grip on the jade bottle, and her eyes shone even brighter.
Even in the shadows nearby, they were caught in a sudden trap!
It was Zhang Chengming, whose expression suddenly changed, who instinctively took half a step forward, but then stopped abruptly.
He stared at the small bell, his eyes flashing with intense light.
If it truly is a priceless treasure, even the ancestral temple of Longhu Mountain has only a handful! We must do everything in our power to obtain it, both for our own sake and for the sake of Longhu Mountain's millennia-long legacy!
The Rakshasa woman stood to one side, her lips slightly parted beneath her veil.
The place where she first studied gave her a solid foundation.
Therefore, those with a high level of vision and discernment naturally know how to appreciate quality.
The chaotic energy emanating from the ancient bell, and the faintly visible cloud-like Daoist marks, were definitely not ordinary items.
If this treasure truly has such effects, it might be no less impressive than her banana leaf fan!
Who exactly is this young man?
The monkey was immobilized by the talisman and could not move, but its eyes were wide open, staring intently at the bell.
It forgot to struggle, staring wide-eyed at the bronze bell with great curiosity.
Although I don't understand what a treasure acquired later in life is, I only know that it was given to my brother.
If it's for your brother, this is a good thing!
The reactions varied.
The Golden Horned Boy took it all in, chuckled proudly, and gently handed over the small bell.
The small Chaos Bell slowly drifted down, passing through the purple light and the night.
The treasure landed steadily in front of Zhong Xuan, hovering at chest height, and gently rotated.
Zhong Xuan raised his head and looked at the ancient bronze bell in front of him.
The cloud patterns on the treasure flowed erratically, as if they were alive, but something just didn't feel right.
Zhong Xuan, using his Mind Lake Qi Illumination Technique which he constantly activated, did not detect the extremely powerful aura.
Even this thing before them was not much stronger than the Demon-Slaying Sword in the hands of the Mountain God's incarnation.
He looked up inexplicably at the figure in mid-air.
A vague feeling urged him to do this, and then he saw—
The Golden Horned Boy floated in mid-air, with a superior air about him.
His voice carried far and wide, echoing throughout the area below:
"The delivery of this item completes a cause and effect."
"This treasure was personally crafted by my master, who specially ordered me to deliver it to you."
He shouted, "After you obtain this item, you will have nothing to do with my master anymore."
"You are a rootless person, so take good care of yourself from now on and cultivate yourself in peace."
"Avoid getting involved in trouble, or this item will be lost to you."
Having said that, he flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.
All his words were calculated.
As he floated up, he casually sang a line:
"Auspicious purple clouds come from the east for 30,000 miles, and the Hangu Pass was first opened thousands of years ago?"
"Today we part from this mortal world, and our meeting again someday will be by chance."
The song echoed in the night sky, and the figure in the golden robe gradually rose, merging into the purple sun.
The sound gradually faded into the distance, eventually disappearing into the night.
The purple sun slowly receded, the sky darkened again, and the starlight and moonlight reappeared.
It felt as if everything that had just happened was a dream.
But the Xuanhuang bell was still gently spinning in front of the boy.
The long street remained deathly silent.
Outside the city gate, a blue ox leisurely raised its head, its eyes gazing in the direction where the purple sun had disappeared, a human-like cold sneer curling at the corner of its mouth.
……
On the long street, Zhong Xuan reached out and gently held the small bell.
The clock feels slightly heavy in the hand, warm and smooth like jade, with a subtle warmth penetrating the palm.
He glanced down at it, then tucked it into his sleeve.
His expression remained calm, as if he had accepted not a priceless treasure, but an ordinary stone.
He remained calm, but those around him were anything but.
After the Golden Horned Boy left, the boy put away the small bell.
The atmosphere on the long street instantly shifted from stillness to movement.
"W-Is this real? Was that really an immortal?"
"How could it not be! Tonight I'm incredibly fortunate, even seeing Bodhisattvas and immortals!"
"What is a 'treasure acquired later'? And you just give it away like that?"
"Didn't you hear me? It's about cause and effect! It's about settling the karmic debt!"
"Just who is that young man? That he could command a celestial being to personally deliver a treasure?!"
What does "a rootless person" mean?
Discussions and questions surged like a tide, quickly reaching their peak.
The way everyone looked at Zhong Xuan changed.
The previous hatred and doubt were now replaced by awe and admiration.
In the shadows nearby, Zhang Chengming's expression changed several times.
He suddenly grabbed the monkey beside him and strode out of the shadows.
"Wait a minute!"
His voice was loud and clear, drowning out the noise of the street.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound—
A Taoist priest in a green robe strode over, carrying a golden-haired monkey in his hand.
The monkey was frozen in place, unable to move, but its eyes were bloodshot as it stared intently at the Taoist priest.
"It was that monkey demon! He's the one who killed them!"
"Yes, yes, I saw him beat someone to death with an iron bar!"
"The Taoist priest captured that monkey demon?! It must be!"
The fat woman's eyes lit up, and she shrieked, "Yes! It's the monkey demon! And that boy, they're in cahoots!"
Zhang Chengming walked to the middle of the long street, slammed the monkey to the ground, and stood with his hands behind his back.
His gaze swept around, finally settling on Zhong Xuan, and his voice was clear and resonant:
"Gentlemen, I have something to say."
He made sure everyone heard clearly:
"I witnessed this monkey demon killing people with my own eyes."
"Just now, I used a talisman to subdue it in the shadows, otherwise it would have already escaped."
"This child must be destined to be with my Longhu Mountain, which is why I took down this demon monkey."
Zhang Chengming shifted his gaze, scanning the crowd before finally settling on the boy.
Without waiting for his reply, he continued, "I see that you have excellent aptitude and are destined to be with me."
"I'll give you a chance today."
"You personally slay this monster in front of everyone, thus absolving yourself of the sin of killing!"
"This is the right path, and it is what people want."
"At that time, I will accept you as a disciple and guide you into the righteous path of the Celestial Masters of Longhu Mountain, to pay homage to the Three Pure Ones!"
After Zhang Chengming finished speaking, he flicked his sleeve and used his magic to create a gentle breeze that was awe-inspiring.
These words caused an uproar throughout the street, and everyone was shaken.
"Longhu Mountain? Is that Longhu Mountain?!"
"The Celestial Masters' righteous path! That's the most orthodox of all orthodox doctrines!"
"What incredible luck this young man has! First, the Buddhist sects were vying to take him in, then immortals showered him with treasures, and now even the True Man of Longhu Mountain wants to recruit him!"
"But the condition was to kill that monkey demon, not to be part of his gang..."
The plump woman was the first to respond: "Yes! Slay the monkey demon! It killed my husband and nephew! It deserves to die!"
Several Taoist priests also shouted, "Slay it! Avenge my master!"
"The Taoist priest is just! The Taoist priest is upright!"
"Slash! Slash! Slash!"
The crowd, eager for a good spectacle, grew louder and more organized with each shout of drums.
Pairs of eyes were fixed on Zhong Xuan, on his sleeve, thinking about the treasure he had just put away.
The monkey was pinned to the ground, unable to move.
It listened to the shouts of fighting and looked at the distorted faces around it, its eyes burning with rage, but it couldn't move and could only stare intently.
It wasn't that it was worried that its brother would "sell" it out.
The monkey was worried that the human would be afraid of him being covered in blood and would run away.
But I'm not worried about this situation at all!
Just recalling how, in front of the patriarch, Brother Ren had voluntarily given up half of the path to immortality, wanting to keep him under the patriarch's tutelage to seek immortality, from that moment on... Monkey felt incredibly safe and secure by Brother Ren's side.
It now hates this so-called Master Longhu Mountain even more.
Even worse than that rich man who tricked it!
The Rakshasa woman remained hidden in the shadows, her hand resting on the soft sword at her waist, hesitant.
She stared at Zhang Chengming, then looked at Zhong Xuan, her lips pressed tightly together.
She wanted to do something, but she didn't want to confront the forces of Longhu Mountain.
Just then, Abbot Jingchen suddenly moved.
He stepped forward slowly, standing between Zhang Chengming and Zhong Xuan.
The visitor from the previous dynasty bowed respectfully with folded hands, his face compassionate, and said in a clear voice:
"Master Zhang is mistaken."
"Before everything was clear, you seized this monkey demon and demanded that someone kill it."
"May I ask, did you personally witness this monkey demon killing people just now?"
Zhang Chengming frowned: "Of course, I saw it with my own eyes."
The chieftain's sharp gaze met his directly: "However, this is the Kingdom of Jisa, not Mount Longhu."
"This humble monk is unworthy, yet I hold the position of head monk of the Jin Guang Temple, the temple of national treasure, and also serve as a prince of the Jisai Kingdom."
"This matter occurred within our country, and should therefore be decided by our country."
His voice lowered, and he gave Yuantong a wink.
Yuantong immediately understood and led several martial monks forward, while giving a wink to the official standing nearby.
Upon seeing this, the officials quickly dispersed, subtly separating Zhang Chengming and Zhong Xuan.
At this moment, Abbot Jingchen calmly continued: "If you, Daoist, are truly devoted to the public good, please bring this monkey demon to stay in the temple temporarily, so that I may investigate it thoroughly."
"If what you say is true, Master, then this humble monk will hold a three-day banquet to thank you for your merit in subduing the demon."
As soon as he finished speaking...
Zhang Chengming's expression changed slightly.
Many people on the long street had strange expressions on their faces.
This is a real falling out, and the boy has suddenly become a hot commodity!
Master Jingchen is clearly using his dual identity to pressure and poach people.
Those who were paying attention understood instantly:
"A continuous banquet" is just a polite way of saying it; what it really means is...
Hand over the monkey demon first, and I'll handle this matter!
When others noticed the movements of the warrior monks and officials in the temple, it was anything but ambiguous.
It's obvious they want to protect people.
Zhang Chengming naturally understood, so he stared at Chief Jingchen, his gaze gradually turning cold.
"Master, are you going to protect that monkey demon?"
"This humble monk is here to uphold justice."
The head monk Jingchen put his palms together and said, "This monkey demon has a close relationship with the boy. If you really care about the boy, you shouldn't force him to kill his companion with his own hands. He asked me what crime I had committed before, and now I understand. This is not the righteous path, but the demonic path."
Zhang Chengming sneered: "The chief has shown mercy and repentance, but these monkey demon and the boy each committed murder, and it turns out that neither of them needs to die to atone for their sins?"
Their eyes met, and sparks seemed to fly in the air.
The surrounding people dared not utter a sound, glancing at one another.
What a show!
The plump woman opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but was held tightly by the person next to her.
The Taoist priests looked at each other, and really dared not shout anymore.
This situation, and the aura of this Taoist priest...
Especially after the heavenly deities appeared in court and bestowed treasures upon him.
Clearly, this is no longer a place where they can speak.
Just as the Buddhist and Taoist were facing off.
The nun Jingyuan, who was a third party, was also gently tugged at by two nuns of different heights behind her.
She tried to comfort her, and then the thought crossed her mind.
In terms of influence and scale, Shuiyue Temple is naturally inferior to Jinguang Temple, and it is even less likely to be comparable to the Longhu Tianshi Dao forces in Nanzhanbuzhou and Dongsheng Shenzhou.
However, the Shuiyue Nunnery behind her is dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva and is often said to have performed miracles.
A distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor; a high-ranking official is not as good as a local administrator!
It should be known that Mount Ling is not far from here, so why can't she compete for it?
With a firm resolve, Abbess Jingyuan quietly stepped forward and used her magical power to gather the sound into a line.
The sound only reached the boy's ears!
"Benefactor, if you feel that these two are too powerful, this humble nun is willing to help you out of your predicament."
"I am truly delighted by your profound insights into Buddhist teachings, which demonstrate your exceptional talent. I wish to take you on as my personal disciple."
"I wish to impart all the wonderful teachings of Buddhism to those who are destined to attain enlightenment, cross the sea of suffering, and escape the entanglements of cause and effect as soon as possible."
Master Jingyuan was sincere and earnest, yet possessed both a bold and reserved demeanor.
Zhong Xuan, whose ears suddenly twitched, listened and was also moved.
What a clever and insightful nun!