May 7 of the first year of Shengong.

At the end of the day, the gates of the Divine Capital City slowly opened.

Today was different from the past, the soldiers of the right guard rushed in rudely, they drove away the crowd of people who wanted to watch around, and raised their whips in their hands to rush everyone away.

Those who wanted to question sharply rushed to the side, just muttering to vent their dissatisfaction.

When they arrived in the city, several people were instantly overwhelmed by the sea of people. No matter how loudly the soldiers of the right guard shouted, the crowd was still bustling and did not move in the slightest.

Today is the water and land puja held at Longchen Temple.

The water and land puja, also known as the sad and sad meeting, is a grand event of Buddhism, when it is held, the Buddhas of all parties are sacrificed with fasting, and the scriptures and teachings are recited and clothed at each altar to achieve the purpose of purifying all sentient beings and eliminating suffering.

In the past few days, the atmosphere of Longchen Temple in the Shendu is very good, and the people are often afraid of unknown affairs. Therefore, those who are frightened by monsters, those who are frightened, want to achieve inner peace by participating in this water and land dojo.

In the distance, the crowd was bustling, flags were standing in a forest, wisps of sandalwood wafted out, and the nose was full of this smell.

Under the banner, good men and women gather on the Suzaku Long Street very early, remembering the deceased, offering sacrifices and worshipping the gods, holding incense and candles in their hands, and bowing down every time they walk a distance.

The monks on the side of the road all had a hint of compassion in their eyes, and their woodpipes stared at the comer. When someone wants to fast, they recite a verse in silence. In the lower hall, there are already monks who have stepped into it, reciting scriptures, and the upper hall is prepared with fragrant flowers, food and clothing, and treasures, and is offered in the same way.

Tang Yun caught a glimpse of the black crowd, frowned, and said to Lu Pengyuan, "General, can your people separate these people?" ”

Lu Pengyuan was surprised: "Apart, you shouldn't be clear about what day it is today." Now that the people of the entire Shendu are gathered here, even if the whole army of my right Xiaowei is dispatched, I am afraid it will be difficult to separate. ”

Suddenly, Lu Pengyuan saw Tang Yun's brows furrowed, his eyes were solemn, and he said in surprise: "Could there be chaos in the city today?" This shouldn't be, the Jade Buddha has been confiscated, and the Taiqingguan has also been burned, and if you think that the villains will see that there is no chance, they will ......"

Lu Pengyuan wanted to say that the man should leave, but when the words came to his mouth, he still swallowed hard.

That person wasted such energy, mobilized countless people, and caused countless yamen in the divine capital to turn around, if he couldn't achieve his goal, he would definitely not be willing to leave.

Tang Yun glanced at the pious believers around him, and he said in a deep voice, "Let's go to Longchen Temple!" ”

"Ryuchen Temple?"

Lu Pengyuan shook his head: "That is the place where the national teacher retreats, and on weekdays, we can only go if we get His Majesty's will." What's more, the water and land puja is about to start, and there will be a grand guard of honor to welcome the national teacher and several monks from the Western Regions to preach. ”

Tang Yun glanced at the sky, although it was just early morning, the streets of Shendu were already full of people.

When Tang Yun arrived, he only found the dry bones of children in a place, and he still didn't know how many locust demons had appeared.

Tang Yun said coldly: "We can't wait any longer, we have to leave now!" General Lu, I bother you to send someone to continue to search in the city, once you find a clue about the Jade Buddha, you must notify it immediately! ”

Tang Yun rushed directly in the direction of Longchen Temple, Lu Pengyuan gritted his teeth, called his soldiers to give a few orders, and also ran over.

The credit for saving the driver last time was taken away by the eldest grandson Lingxiu, and even if Lu Pengyuan was angry in his heart, he would not snatch the credit with a female streamer. No matter how bold he was, he didn't dare to shoot an arrow at the crown of the emperor's head.

This time the task was not easy to come by, and Lu Pengyuan was ready to cherish it.

Longchen Temple is a national temple, located in the west of the entire Shendu, the two sides of the Shendu City are built by the mountain, there is a natural danger to defend, this Longchen Temple is built in this mountain.

Longchen Temple was built in the year when the empress ascended the throne, and when the previous dynasty was advocated, Taoism was advocated, so Taoism flourished for a while. Longchen Temple came into being at this time, although they are Buddhists, but in fact everything is in the hands of the empress. Therefore, Longchen Temple can control the Buddhist gate, and there is the shadow of the empress behind it, and through him to control the entire external influence.

Tang Yun and Lu Pengyuan came to the front of the mountain gate, the two stone lions were majestic and solemn, the whole temple was hidden in the mountain, the ancient cypress outside the mountain gate was towering, the bells were melodious, and several powerful warrior monks stood in front of the mountain gate with sticks, with a cold expression.

Those warrior monks stopped in front of Tang Yun and Lu Pengyuan, and shouted: "This place is the holy land of Buddhism, donor, please go back!" ”

Tang Yun dismounted and shouted, "Tang Yun, the Demon Hunter, asks to see the national teacher!" ”

Tang Yun and Lu Pengyuan took out their respective waist cards, and the warrior monk carefully checked them, and hurriedly bowed: "Two adults, I'm very sorry, the water and land festival is about to start." The national teacher reciting scriptures in the temple needs to be fully prepared, and it is inconvenient to meet guests. ”

A few warrior monks came over in front of the door with sticks, Tang Yun temporarily retreated, if they dared to break through, these warrior monks would definitely dare to make a move.

Tang Yun patted Lu Pengyuan on the shoulder and said to the monk: "Since the national teacher is busy, I can't disturb the national teacher Qingxiu, and say goodbye!" ”

The two left the mountain gate.

Lu Pengyuan said viciously: "This group of dead bald donkeys, if this general transfers all the troops, this group of bald donkeys will definitely die without a place to be buried." ”

Although Lu Pengyuan said so, if he really transferred the army, I am afraid that he would not dare to really attack this mountain gate. Everyone knows who is behind this Longchen Temple, and attacking the mountain gate is undoubtedly a slap in the face.

At this point, the matter has reached an impasse.

Lu Pengyuan proposed: "It's better to wait and see one step at a time, the water and land festival, the imperial court will send a lot of masters to hide in the secret, even if there is a monster in the Shendu City, we can kill it on the spot!" ”

Tang Yun shook his head, the empress had explained to him, but Lu Pengyuan didn't know.

The hearts of the people of Shendu need stability.

Monsters, if they still appear in the Shendu, it is a dereliction of duty by the Demon Hunting Division.

Even if there is the pressure of the imperial court, if there are monsters appearing, it is inevitable that some gossip will appear.

Tang Yun made a decision at the moment, and he whispered to Lu Pengyuan: "General, there is one thing that needs to get rid of you. ”

……

Tang Yun searched all the way, and finally found a low wall in the backyard of Longchen Temple.

In such a huge temple, there would inevitably be a few unguarded places, Tang Yun quietly touched it, climbed over the wall, and landed in a bush.

The place where Tang Yun entered was the Guanyin Hall, and from here, there was still the shadow of the monk swaying on the bell tower.

Several monks walked back and forth in the temple, Tang Yun deftly dodged over, hid his body in the shade of the tree, and entered the interior of the temple through the side of the Daxiong Treasure Hall.

Next to the Dharma Hall and the Scripture Building is the Abbot's Courtyard, which is the place where the abbot rests, and ordinary monks are usually unable to get close to it, so it is a lot quieter here.

Tang Yun put his hand in front of the door of the abbot's courtyard, and the whole door opened in response.

The national teacher should live in it.

Tang Yun walked in, suddenly frowned, he saw the national teacher, sitting on a chair in the courtyard, there was a table next to it, and the tea on it was still fragrant.

"Here you are, sit." Xuan Tan had a smile on his face, as if he had expected Tang Yun to find him.