Chapter 64: Controversy
It turned out to be a young man!
It was such a young man!
Li Hanxiang was disappointed.
In her opinion, this person must be an old man with silver hair and a strange face, and he must be a high-minded and elegant master, but she never thought that he would be just such a young person.
Although she was disappointed, she was also curious, and couldn't help but see what he would do.
Xiao Yuesheng turned around, one hand still on the white crane, this huge white crane was very affectionate with him, and he was not afraid of people, just sideways eyes, looking at everyone casually.
Li Hanxiang only felt a clear gaze sweep over his body, causing the true qi in his body to stagnate slightly, and then returned to its original state.
"You two are disciples of the Lonely Garden?" Xiao Yuesheng asked with a warm smile and a harmonious voice, quite kindly.
Xu Yiou hurriedly stepped forward and replied: "The two brothers and sisters are disciples of the Lonely Garden, and I don't know if the seniors are ......."
Although Xu Yiou saw that Xiao Yuesheng was young, he could feel a sense of tranquility and vicissitudes from him, knowing that he was not a layman, and seeing his leisurely playing cranes, his temperament was chic, and he admired him even more.
"This is Xiao Jushi, a friend of the family teacher. At this time, Ran Qing was already standing behind his master, and hurriedly opened his mouth to introduce the two of them.
Xiao Yuesheng nodded at the two of them with a smile, very cordial, did not speak again, and a hand was already stretched out to Master Candlelight's shoulder.
"Master, Xiao has lost, bow down!" he patted Master Candle Ming on the shoulder and said warmly.
As soon as Xiao Yuesheng's words stopped, Master Candle Ming raised his head, his eyebrows and eyes were kind, his hair was white, and he smiled: "Huh, Xiao Jushi, admit defeat so quickly......?"
"Master, these two are the two benefactors of the Lonely Garden, come to meet Master!" Although Ran Qing was quite amused by Xiao Jushi's approach, he still reacted quickly to Master Candleming.
Master Candle Ming just now has achieved the realm of emptiness outside the chessboard, and he doesn't know what is happening.
When he heard the words of passion, his eyes turned back from Xiao Yuesheng's face, and he got up and announced the Buddha's name, "Amitabha, the old man is rude." β
"Meet Master Candleming, junior Xu Yiou, and senior sister Li Hanxiang came to visit the master on the order of the master!" Xu Yiou hurriedly stepped forward and saluted with both hands, and returned a salute, and Li Hanxiang followed the senior brother to salute.
Xiao Yuesheng had already turned around at this time, and continued to comb the feathers on the white crane's body, he had also heard of the Lonely Garden, it was a Buddhist retreat, he had no interest in meddling in things, especially when it came to religious matters, he was just here to play chess and meditate, and he was indifferent to other things.
"Master, two, you talk, Xiao Mou will leave for the time being. Xiao Yuesheng turned his head and said with a smile.
Master Candle Ming nodded, knowing that this Xiao Jushi's surname was lazy and didn't like to meddle in things, and the two of them had a good relationship, and he was not afraid that he would think he was slacking, so he didn't say much.
Xiao Yuesheng smiled and nodded to Li Hanxiang and Xu Yiou, got up and patted the huge white crane beside him, "Crane, let's go!"
This giant crane is extremely psychic, hearing the words straighten its long neck, kick the ground with both legs, take two steps, has reached the edge of the cliff, when it is about to fall off the cliff, the two wings suddenly stretch, fluttering, although the body is huge, but it is light and agile.
Immediately, the green shadow flashed, and Xiao Yuesheng was already sitting on the white crane.
The white crane's upward rush was not affected in the slightest, and with a clear sigh, he no longer rushed upward, turned to the east and flew away.
"Burn Qing prepare the vegetarian fast, let me come back and eat again!" The white crane fluttered eastward, but the clear voice came through the air.
"Yes, Xiao Jushi. Burning Qing bowed in the direction where the white crane flew, and at this time, a person and a crane had turned into a faint white dot and gradually disappeared in the sky.
Li Hanxiang and Xu Yiou stared at the direction where the white crane disappeared, standing stunned for a long time, their hearts churning, and it was difficult to calm down.
"Master, I don't know who that senior is just now?"
When Xu Yiou woke up, he only felt that his neck was a little stiff, turned his head to look at Master Candleming, and saw that he was just smiling at himself kindly, and he was ashamed in his heart, but he couldn't help but ask.
Xu Yiou admired this person very much in his heart, it was hard to imagine that he could meet such a chic character, even though he was handsome, when he saw this person, he felt ashamed of himself.
Li Hanxiang also turned around and sat down at the table with Master Candleming's concession.
"Xiao Jushi, he is an unworldly person, although he is in Hongchen, his heart is detached, and the old man is also deeply admired. "Master Candle Ming is wearing a purple and gold robe, Buddha beads in his hand, and the treasure is solemn.
Burning Qing bowed down and put the shiny chess pieces on the table that looked like gold and not gold, and jade and not jade into the box, and turned to leave.
Li Hanxiang stared at Master Candleming, and he was also curious in his heart, but when he said this, he knew that he didn't want to reveal too much, although he was helpless, he couldn't force it.
"Master, this time, the little girl and the senior brother are hereby summoned by the order of the master. Although her demeanor was respectful, her voice was as flat as usual.
Xu Yiou wanted to ask the person's origin again, but when he saw his sister say this, he didn't speak anymore, but just looked at Master Candleming.
"How is Master Cifeng doing?" Master Candle Ming's face was calm and quiet, and his voice was calm, not in a hurry.
"Master, everything is fine!" the two of them stood up together, clasped their hands together, and replied respectfully.
Master Candle Ming nodded, and when the two of them sat down again, he asked in a harmonious voice, "I wonder what news the Venerable Master has passed on to me?"
Xu Yiou wanted to get up and speak, but was stopped by Master Candleming, so he had to sit and arch his hand, and said respectfully: "Shizun heard the news, it is said that the monk Ba Sipa of the Western Regions will visit the master recently, and Shizun said that this person is not good, and please prepare more!"
"Monk of the Western Regions, Ba Sipa?" Master Candle Ming plucked the Buddha beads with one hand, stroked the silver hair with the other, groaned slightly, and bowed slightly: "The old man has heard of this person's name, it is said that the wisdom is superhuman, and the martial arts are superhuman, and he is really a genius who is not born in the Western Regions." β
Although Master Candle Ming is hidden in Pudu Temple, but not just behind closed doors chanting scriptures, with the growth of burning love in recent years, to be able to walk on their own, the master and apprentice often traverse the famous mountains and rivers, visit the ancient temples in the deep mountains, exchange Buddhist experience, and are no strangers to the field of Buddhism.
Ba Si Pa is indeed a high monk in the Western Regions, and the Tibetan language of Ba Si Pa is the meaning of a prodigy, which can be seen in the name of his genius, and Master Candle Ming is quite curious about it, but he did not expect the other party to take the initiative to come to the door.
At this time, Ran Qing came over with a teapot and served tea and water, which was quite thoughtful.
"There are two donors here, please thank the Venerable Cifeng on behalf of the old man. Master Candle Ming put down the teacup and smiled kindly.
In the meditation room in the temple, Xu Yiou sat on a chair, and Li Hanxiang sat cross-legged on the couch, holding a book in his hand.
Xu Yiou is extremely tall, this pear wood low chair looks a little short, and his long legs are stretched, as if he is sitting directly on the ground, which makes Li Hanxiang, who is cross-kneeled and straight, want to laugh.
"Senior sister, let's go back, we have already completed the instructions of the master, if we go back late, the master will be worried. Xu Yiou stretched his legs and began the persuasion that he had just failed.
Li Hanxiang, who was reading the scriptures, glanced at him and shook his head slightly, still with a faint expression, "It's not easy to come out once, and I'll go back when I see Ba Sipa." As he spoke, his clear eyes were still looking at the scriptures.
"Senior sister!" Xu Yiou twisted his body, making the low chair squeak, "My good junior sister! That Ba Si Pa's martial arts are very high, in case he is fierce, it will be very dangerous!!" His handsome face was full of bitter expressions.
"Phag-pa has his own candle master to deal with. Li Hanxiang didn't raise her eyes and said lightly.
"Alas!alas!!" Xu Yiou's white palms rubbed vigorously and stomped his feet hard, "Next time you commit suicide, I won't promise Master to take you out!" He glared fiercely at his junior sister's chrysanthemum-like cheeks.
Li Hanxiang's clear gaze glanced at him lightly, and he still returned to the book, his face as light as before.
Xu Yiou was swept by him, but he was a little helpless, rubbing his hands, racking his brains, and thinking hard about how to persuade his sister to leave.
"Good junior sister, I'm out of the way, that Qiu Ying sword is given to you!" After a long time, he opened his mouth suddenly, clenched his teeth, and his handsome face took on a somewhat hideous color, like a desperate gambler.
Li Hanxiang's eyes lit up, and he quickly left the scriptures and looked at his senior brother.
Xu Yiou was a little depressed, and he already felt a little regretful in his heart, the Qiu Ying sword was unintentionally obtained by him from a stone cave, not only sharp and abnormal, but also the sword shape was simple, extremely beautiful, and it was really the flesh of his heart.
Li Hanxiang looked at the senior brother and was silent for a long time.
Xu Yiou was really conflicted at this time, hoping that his junior sister would agree and be able to return to the mountain earlier, but also hoping that if she didn't agree, she would be able to keep her Qiu Ying Sword.
Li Hanxiang looked at the senior brother's face uncertain and constantly changing, which was quite interesting.
"I don't want Qiu Ying. When he felt that he had almost tortured his senior brother, Li Hanxiang said lightly.
Xu Yiou's heart was complicated and indescribable, and he seemed to be relieved, and he didn't have the strength to persuade again, but nodded weakly.
"Senior brother, don't worry, the person who rode the crane before may be the strange person mentioned by the master, with him here, Master Candle Ming is naturally fine!" Li Hanxiang picked up the scripture again and said indifferently.
"Huh?...... It makes sense, my sister is reasonable!" Xu Yiou patted the arm of the chair, admired, and smiled at his junior sister, his handsome face was a little naΓ―ve.
Li Hanxiang glanced at him sideways and didn't care about him anymore.
Xu Yiou was excited for a while, he also wanted to see the excitement, and even wanted to see it more than his junior sister, but he was worried about his junior sister's safety, so he could only choose to go back to the mountain.
But now you don't have to worry about it anymore, there's a lot to see, isn't it a beautiful thing that you can't ask for?!
"Senior sister?" Xu Yiou's mood gradually calmed down, and he cautiously called out to Li Hanxiang softly.
Seeing his junior sister's clear gaze leaving the scriptures and sweeping onto himself, he hurriedly said, "Is that person's surname Xiao?"
"Hmm. Li Hanxiang replied in a casual voice, and his eyes turned back to the scriptures, as if the book exuded great attraction.
"Alas, junior sister, that senior Xiao is bold enough to dare to sit on the crane's body, in case he is not careful, he falls down, even if he has good light skills, he will inevitably be crushed!"
He didn't care whether his junior sister looked at it or not, listened to it or not, he talked about his worries, and he was quite envious in his heart, but he just thought of sitting on the crane and suddenly falling from the crane's back, such a scene was really palpitating and terrifying.
Li Hanxiang put down the scroll, frowned slightly, thoughtfully, and then glanced at her senior brother, "Look at his appearance, he is not very old, he is called a senior, it is not necessary!"
Xu Yiou hurriedly retracted his long legs, sat up straight, and leaned forward slightly, "Although he looks young from the outside, I feel that he really doesn't look like a young man, it must be because of his high martial arts and skill in his appearance that he looks so young!"
The meaning of his words seemed to be speculative, but his tone was categorical and unquestionable, faintly with a sonorous voice, which rarely showed a bit of manliness.
"How do you know that his martial arts are extremely high? Just the light skills he performed on the back of the crane? Senior brother, you can easily do it!"
Li Hanxiang is also rare to debate with her senior brother more seriously, usually she directly states the conclusion, like a golden mouth and jade teeth, and decides in one word.
"This ......" Xu Yiou couldn't help but speak, he just had this feeling, but in fact, the other party did not perform any outstanding martial arts, but it always gave him a feeling of unfathomable martial arts.
Li Hanxiang picked up the scripture book again, in fact, she could also feel in her heart that the martial arts of the man surnamed Xiao were extremely high, but she was calm and thoughtful, and she was not sure about things, so she didn't easily draw conclusions.
"But," she glanced at her meditative brother, her eyes still fixed on the scriptures, "but it's a good thing to have him here." β
Seeing the senior brother looking at her in confusion, she said lightly: "If he is not the person the master said, let him drive the crane to communicate, it is the quickest." As he spoke, a smile appeared on his face, which had been flat.
"Senior Xiao is a master in the world, you are ...... You ......!" Xu Yiou was very angry, excited by his sister's contemptuous tone, pointing at her fingers trembling, and then stood up from the chair and flicked his sleeves vigorously, "You read by yourself, I'll go out for a walk!"
With that, he brushed his sleeves away.
Li Hanxiang had a smile on her face, like the ice and snow melting, the sky and the earth were clear, it was really dazzling, she was not worried about her senior brother's anger, he was angry for a quarter of an hour, and after a quarter of an hour, he became cheerful and trembling again.
Putting down the scriptures, she stretched out her crossed legs, lay on her back on the couch, and looked at the plain white linen curtain, with a touch of worry on her pale face.
She said to Master Candle Ming that Master Venerable had heard the news and it was said that Phags-pa was coming to her door. In fact, it was said by Phags-pa himself.
Before she left the Garden of Solitude to report the news, Phag-pa had already visited the Garden of Solitude and had a discussion with the monk Cifeng, and Phag-pa won easily.
Although Li Hanxiang is extremely resentful of Ba Sipa, he can't deny that the other party is indeed unpredictable, and it can be seen that he has not done his best.
He was so young, but he had such martial arts, which made her suspect that this Phags-pa had been empowered by his guru, otherwise it would be impossible for him to have such skills at such an age.
Now that she has seen Master Candle Ming, his martial arts are also unfathomable, but she has never been able to determine which of the martial arts of Master Candle Ming and Ba Si Pa is higher or lower.
But she couldn't directly say to Master Candle Ming that she should invite some friends to help.
"Alas, I really shouldn't hide anything, I didn't tell Master Candle Ming that his master was defeated by Ba Sipa, if Master Candle Ming is defeated, then the Central Plains Buddhism will lose face!"
Thinking of this, she immediately got up, left the meditation room, and headed for the main hall.
She acted decisively, once decided, she was categorical and resolute, and when she arrived in front of Master Candlelight, she told the cause and effect, and expressed her worries, without caring about the other party's face at all.
Master Candle Ming sat on the futon, twisted the Buddha beads, and listened quietly, with a kind and quiet look on his face.
"Don't worry, don't worry, among my friends, it is the Xiao Jushi you have seen that is respected for martial arts, and the old man is really invincible, so he will naturally not stand idly. β
Master Candle Ming said slowly, and then sighed softly: "Alas, as a disciple of Buddhism, martial arts is a technique to strengthen the body, subdue demons and subdue demons, and it is really a sin to use it to fight and win!
His face was full of compassion, and he felt pity for the foolishness of the world.
Li Hanxiang also folded his hands, reciting Amitabha Buddha lightly, his hands were plain white, but his posture was dignified and majestic, and he knew at a glance that he had learned the majesty of Buddhism.
Li Hanxiang sighed secretly in his heart, Ba Sipa, the man surnamed Xiao, and the little monk of Burning Love, today's world has really changed greatly, abnormal things are endless, and he is called a rare quality in a hundred years by his master, compared with them, he is really embarrassed.
Li Hanxiang is very fond of Buddhism, and also has his own unique opinions, when Master Candle Ming and her Zen, from time to time amazed and admired, sure enough, the famous teacher is tall, at a young age, Buddhist cultivation is already so exquisite, it is very rare, and his own apprentice who can only knock on the wooden fish to recite the scriptures and practice martial arts, is much stronger.
I was busy and bowed my head and pronounced the Buddha's name, I was too persistent, and I really needed to improve a few layers to break the attachment.
The two were talking about Zen, and Xiao Yuesheng suddenly stepped in slowly, his green shirt fluttering, and his feet fluttering, like stepping on clouds, as if he was still immersed in flying.
Seeing that the two of them were sitting cross-legged in the main hall, they tasted the tea, and couldn't help but smile and said, "The two of you are so interested, Miss Li, why don't you see that Brother Xu?"
As he spoke, he casually found a futon and sat down cross-legged, approached Master Candleming, and faced Li Hanxiang.
Li Hanxiang bowed slightly, and said lightly: "My senior brother likes to enjoy the beautiful scenery, and he went out early to visit the surrounding scenery. β
Although Xiao Yuesheng had a gentle smile on her face, she only smiled lightly and did not repay it with a smile.
"It seems that your brother is a man of nobility. Xiao Yuesheng smiled and nodded, not paying attention to Li Hanxiang's cold attitude, he often saw women as cold as frost, and Li Hanxiang's face was just light.
He took the teacup handed by Ran Qing, "The Garden of Solitude is really an extraordinary place, and it can cultivate you two good characters, I am extremely curious below." β
"Burning love, you go and see if you can find Master Xu. Master Candle Ming gave Xiao Yuesheng an affectionate command to serve tea.
Ran Qing bowed in agreement, turned around and walked out of the main hall.
"Monk Xiao, in fact, you still have a relationship with the master of the lonely garden, Master Cifeng!" Master Candle Ming put down the teacup and said with a smile.
"Venerable Cifeng?" Xiao Yuesheng's eyes condensed slightly, thought about it, nodded immediately, and blurted out without thinking: "Hmm, I remembered...... It's the one in the big red robe, right?"
Master Candle Ming smiled and nodded, but Li Hanxiang frowned slightly, this man surnamed Xiao really had no respect for his master when he spoke, which made her feel extremely harsh.
Xiao Yuesheng is also a keen person, as soon as the words came out, he knew that something was wrong, and hurriedly smiled: "That Venerable Cifeng is indeed a high-ranking monk,...... Even though time is like water, constantly washing away all the things of yesterday, Xiao has not forgotten the Venerable Master's extraordinary demeanor and solemn posture. β
He expresses his admiration like a modern aria, quite exaggeratedly.
Master Candleming's kind eyebrows moved slightly, he wanted to laugh but laughed, he remembered that after seeing the Venerable Cifeng, Xiao Jushi did not slander the Venerable Venerable Cifeng's ugly red robe in front of him.
Li Hanxiang's eyebrows relaxed, although the other party's speech was a little exaggerated, but if she was not disrespectful to the master, she would not bother with him.
"Layman, the two donors came to summon the message, it is said that the Western Regions monk Ba Sipa wants to come to Pudu Temple. Master Candle Ming moved the Buddha beads very quickly, but the speed of his speech was slow, "I wonder if the layman knows about this person?"
"Ba Sipa?" Xiao Yuesheng was slightly stunned, his eyes unconsciously swept over Li Hanxiang's clear eyes, looked at the sky outside the main hall, and watched the white clouds in the sky gather and disperse, he couldn't help but smile softly, and sighed: "It's really a life where you don't meet......!
Li Hanxiang was a little worse than Master Candleming's surname, and asked in a rather stiff tone: "Mr. Xiao and Ba Si Pa know each other?"
"One side. Xiao Yuesheng replied casually, still immersed in his own world, it is really a mountain that does not turn around, people are so wonderful, no matter how far apart, maybe they will be able to see it in the next moment.
Master Candle Ming closed his eyes slightly, the Buddha beads in his hand moved slowly, slowly moving, Li Hanxiang's heart suddenly relaxed, although she had been hanging a cold expression, the rest of her body could not hide it, the blood flowed, the heartbeat was fast or slow, the body was relaxed, the true qi was running at a speed, and the flickering eyes were all in Xiao Yuesheng's eyes, all of which could not be seen the other party's mood fluctuations, and his mind was keen, and the other party's emotions could not escape his induction.
Xiao Yuesheng has the ability to multitask, even if he is immersed in his own mind, everything around him is still insightful hiking, and he can see it all.
Regarding Li Hanxiang's mood fluctuations, he just smiled faintly and didn't take it to heart.
"Senior Xiao is also here!" At this time, Xu Yiou entered in the sun, with a dignified figure, and the jade tree was in the wind, and he was quite surprised to see Xiao Yuesheng sitting there.
Xiao Yuesheng smiled, looked up at him and said, "Seniors don't dare to be, I am close to Brother Xu in age, if you don't dislike it, just call me Brother Xiao!"
Xu Yiou followed the trend of Master Candleming's invitation and sat opposite Xiao Yuesheng.
As soon as he sat down, he smiled and said, "Meet Brother Xiao, Xu Yiou is below, this is my junior sister Li Hanxiang." He spoke very enthusiastically, and he didn't care about the cold eyes handed by his junior sister, and introduced him to her.
Xiao Yuesheng nodded, with a warm smile.
"Brother Xiao, I heard outside just now that you have a relationship with that Ba Si Pa, I don't know if you are friends?"
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