Chapter Seventy-Two: Lost and Found
When he was a child, in a meditation room in Shaolin Temple, a monk was carrying a burden and was about to walk out of the room. At this time, a masked man in a night suit jumped in through the window and asked, "Where are you going?"
"I... I'd better go and get this relic back," the monk said.
"I think you've been a monk for a long time and you've forgotten who you are, do you know what you're doing?" the man in black asked.
"The Shaolin Temple is not so easy to topple, and this incident itself is a failed strategy," the monk said.
"Even if it's not easy to bring down, it's going to ruin their reputation. Don't forget what you're here for," the man in black said.
"Anyway, I don't think this matter has been done properly, who in the martial arts of the world will believe in the Shaolin Temple and will snatch the relics? I think it's better to send it back quickly, otherwise it will be even more troublesome to be searched out," the monk said.
"Even if you want to take it, you can't give it back. Let me take it with me, we may keep it and it will be useful in the future. By the way, where is the lower half of the Ling Xiao Sword Spectrum?" the man in black asked.
"What's the matter? The first half has already been given to you, what else do you want to do with the sword?" the monk asked.
"You give me the lower half of the Lingxiao Sword, and I have my own way to help you get out," the man in black said.
"The sword spectrum can be given to you, but you don't want to kill innocents indiscriminately," the monk said.
"Long-winded, I think you're really about to become a monk. Don't forget the task assigned by the sect leader, you must copy all the martial arts cheats of the Shaolin Temple, we will be useful in the future," said the man in black.
"The Shaolin martial arts cheats are kept so tightly that ordinary people can't access them at all, how can you let me copy them all?" the monk said.
"I don't care about this, anyway, the sect leader has an order, you just have to carry it out. The man in black said.
The monk handed the sword book to the man in black, and after the man in black took the sword book, he asked the monk for the burden: "Quick, give me the relics too." ”
The monk hugged the burden tightly and said, "No, the sword spectrum can be given to you, but this can't be given to you."
"Don't you dare to assert yourself, aren't you afraid of fatwa?" asked the man in black.
"I'm not making an assertion, this thing is just a Buddhist thing, please let the third brother let it go," the monk said.
"Second brother, do you know that the sect leader has already controlled the Central Plains. If he knew what you were like now, I'm afraid that when the time comes, our three brothers won't be able to protect you," said the man in black.
"I understand that over the years, I have worked for the church without reservation. If that would condemn me, then I have nothing to say. Anyway, no matter what today, this Buddha treasure can't be taken away by you. The monk said.
"I think you're really crazy, you dare to say such things. The man in black reproached.
"It's not me that's crazy, it's you. I can think of all the tricks in this way, I said, can't you think of some clever tricks?" the monk asked rhetorically.
"It seems that you have really been a monk for a long time, and you actually underestimated the wisdom of the sect master. This matter was instigated by the Sect Leader Fa Zhi Zhongyuan. The purpose is to attack the east and west, destroy the Huangshan faction, and embarrass Shaolin by the way. It's called killing two birds with one stone, you know?" said the man in black.
"How can we kill two birds with one stone? Aren't we still accumulating strength? Why is the sect leader in such a hurry to take action against the Huangshan faction? What exactly has the Huangshan faction done?" the monk asked.
"The old Dao of the Huangshan Sect, Gu Guangzong, has already obtained a secret list of ours, so the sect leader personally went out this time to make the Huangshan Sect completely disappear from the world. The man in black said.
"Gu Guangzong of the Huangshan faction, although he is not the first in the world, he can be regarded as a well-known figure in the martial arts, and the sect leader will completely eradicate the Huangshan faction, I'm afraid it won't be so easy, right?" the monk asked.
"Don't worry, the seamless heavenly clothes have been made, and the things under Xiaohai have been obtained by the sect master. This time I want to try my hand at the Huangshan faction. The man in black said.
"Really, did the Sect Master really get the things under Xiao Hai?" the monk asked in surprise with wide eyes.
"That's right, the sect leader has tried several times in the Khitan Xi Department, and the results have been quite fruitful. The Xi people, the Khitan and the Bohai formed a new feud over this matter. This time, the Huangshan faction didn't know what to do, and dared to hold a martial arts conference to expose our plan to the world's martial arts. The sect leader was very angry when he learned about it, so he personally drove to slaughter Huangshan. The man in black said.
"As soon as the little sea magic stone came out, the killing in the world had just begun. The monk's tone was a little sad and unbearable.
"That's right, with this thing, let's dominate the martial arts, and it will be just around the corner to become the master of the Central Plains. Second brother, you must stay here and drag the Shaolin Temple. Don't give them the opportunity to strengthen the Central Plains martial arts. The man in black said.
"I don't like those days of fighting and killing anymore. Third brother, don't you embarrass me, okay?" said the monk.
"It's useless for you to tell me this. These are all orders from the sect master, do you want to disobey the order? Hurry up, give me the relics. The man in black said.
"It's just a Buddhist thing, what's the use of you taking this? It's going to defile this holy thing. The monk hugged his burden and said.
"Second brother, I've said so much, don't you still understand? The torrent of the world can't stop it, and the success or failure of our eternal foundation depends on this dynasty. Leave it to me, I'm leaving. The man in black said anxiously.
"Forever?hehe, since ancient times, who can last forever?" the monk sneered.
"Okay, since you can't listen to good words, then it's up to you to see if you have the ability to keep it"
With that, the man in black stretched out his fists and attacked the monk. The monk protected the burden with one hand and caught the fist of the man in black with the other. After a few rounds in the room, the monk opened the door and ran out.
The man in black chased after him, and there was another struggle with the monk in the corridor.
When the two were fighting, Yi Dan walked over. Through the dim moonlight, Yi Dan saw two people fighting in the distance, she hurriedly ran up and carefully identified that the monk was Master Yang. Yi Dan immediately used his strength to boost his strength, and used his blade palm to slash at the man in black. When the man in black saw Yi Dan making a move towards him, he lowered his head and dodged, only to hear a 'whoosh', and the cloth cover on the head of the man in black was cut and fell by Yi Dan's blade palm, and the loose hair also fell down to cover his face.
The man in black was afraid of revealing his identity and didn't want to fight, so he turned around and jumped, and quickly disappeared into the vast dark night sky. Yi Dan just wanted to chase after him, but he heard the sheep master shouting: "Forget it, poor Kou Mo chase." ”
Yi Dan dispelled his thoughts, and turned his head to see the sheep master standing at the door with a burden. Yi Dan asked happily, "Master Yang, it turned out to be you, I am looking for you everywhere." May I ask who was that man in black just now?"
"I don't know, I passed by here, and I met this man sneaky, and he was still holding this burden, so I got into a fight with him. I've just snatched his baggage, and you're coming," the monk said, slurring.
"I see that man's hair is so long, he is definitely not from Shaolin Temple. I wonder what his intentions are?" Yi Dan asked.
"yes, I don't know. That's why I stopped him and took the burden, I think it must have been something he stole from," said Master Yang.
"Well, well, let's take it and give it to the abbot now," Yi Dan suggested.
"Well, that's exactly what I thought. But it's late at night, so let's take it to the abbot tomorrow," said Master Yang.
"Okay. Master Yang, it turns out that you live here, no wonder I have been looking for a long time, but I haven't found you," Yi Dan said.
"Yes, girl, why did you come to Shaolin with these people?" asked Master Yang.
"It's a long story, if I have a chance in the future, I'll tell you slowly, I came to Shaolin this time to meet you," Yi Dan said.
"See me, what do you see me?" asked Master Yang.
"It's been a long time since I saw you, Master Yang, and I miss you very much. Master Yang, are you okay?" Yi Dan asked.
The poor monk suddenly realized that he did not know what was good and bad, what was good and evil. The monk spoke obscure words, but Yi Dan didn't understand them, and he didn't think too much about them.
"Oh, by the way, Master Yang, I just learned today that your Dharma name is 'Sudden Jue'. Yi Dan said.
"Amitabha, the poor monk suddenly realized that he had seen the benefactor. Master Yang asked.
"Haha, haha, Master Yang, you look so serious. Oh, by the way, have you been secretly eating meat lately?
"Amitabha, sin, sin. The poor monk has long been out of the meat and fish, please don't mention it again" The monk clasped his hands together.
"Hey, okay then. Master Yang, you can be regarded as a positive result of cultivation, right?" Yi Dan asked mischievously again.
"Amitabha, the poor monk's hands are stained with blood, and he is covered with sins that cannot be washed away. It's good to be able to turn back and do good, where to ask for any positive results," the monk replied.
Yi Dan didn't understand what Master Sheep said, he only thought that he felt guilty for eating a few sheep for himself, so he comforted: "Master Sheep, don't save and eat a few pieces of mutton, it's not your fault, you can only blame me." Please stop feeling guilty. ”
"Amitabha, the poor monk is ashamed"
"It's okay Master Yang, you see you've lost a lot of weight. Eat as much as you want, don't worry about the messy rules, there's nothing wrong with eating some meat. Yi Dan said.
"Sins, sins, please don't mention them again. Master Yang said.
"Well, I won't mention it. Yi Dan agreed.
"The poor monk will go down the mountain early tomorrow morning to do errands, so he will ask the benefactor to bring the burden to the abbot, what do you think?" said the monk.
"Okay then, I'll take it to the abbot, Master Yang, you should rest early, good night!"
After that, Yi Dan took the burden, said goodbye to Master Yang and left.
The next morning, Zuo Zhuotian and Master Tianning came to the apse. At this time, the abbot was already meditating in the temple.
"May I ask Master Abbot, did you have any results from the search of the temple last night?" asked Zuo Daotian.
"Amitabha, the poor monk has ordered every meditation room to be searched. But it's true that there are no Buddha treasure relics that the donor said," said Master Watarizen.
"Amitabha, Senior Brother Dushan, since the relics are not in Shaolin, the poor monk will retire. I have offended a lot this time, and I hope that my senior brother will forgive me," Master Tianning said.
"Since it is a misunderstanding, it is best to make it clear in person, Senior Brother Tianning's handling is very reasonable, please don't mind. Master Watatsuzen said.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Dushan, Kuanren," Master Tianning said.
"Yes, Zuo disturbed the master's cultivation, and I hope the master will forgive his sins," Zuo said.
At this time, Yi Dan carried a burden, walked into the main hall, and said to Master Dushan: "Master Dushan, the junior found a burden, which was taken from a long-haired man in black by a Shaolin master last night, and he asked me to hand it over to you, please take a look at the abbot."
Master Dushan hurriedly got up and asked, "May I ask Master Yi, which master asked you to hand it over to me?"
"It's Master Epiphany," Yi Dan replied.
When Master Watatsuzen heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then nodded. After taking the burden from Yi Dan's hand, he put it on the table and slowly opened it. Everyone hurriedly stepped forward, curious about what was in this baggage.
Under everyone's expectant gaze, the burden was slowly opened, revealing a familiar iron letter inside. When Master Tianning saw this iron letter, he immediately stepped forward again. Said excitedly: "Wait, let the poor monk come"
"Senior Brother Tianning, come and see if this is what you're looking for?" asked Master Dushan.
Tian Ning carefully examined the iron letter and said, "That's right, it's this iron letter, Senior Brother Dushan, please allow the poor monk to open it and take a look?"
"Of course, Senior Brother Tianning, please," Du Shan said.
Master Tianning carefully opened the layers of iron lids. Carefully remove a silk-wrapped wrapping bag from inside. When I opened the baggage, I saw a familiar silver coffin exposed. He became more and more sure, and only hoped to fade away the silver threads that were wrapped around the silver coffin, and to see the golden coffin that he admired. Sure enough, he carefully opened the silver coffin, only to see the lid of the golden coffin peeking out of the crack. Now he has a bottom in his heart, and with the golden coffin, the relics should still be inside.
At this time, everyone held their breath. Looking forward to the results inside.
Master Tianning wiped his hands on his body, took out the small golden coffin from the silver coffin, carefully cut the paraffin wax that had been sealed last time with his fingernails, and gently opened the lid of the small golden coffin. Sure enough, I saw a four-inch-square, yellowish-white, honeycomb-shaped relic lying quietly inside.
"Great, great. It's this Buddha treasure, everything is as it is, thank you Buddha for your blessing! Buddha bless!" Master Tianning said happily.
"Is this true, Senior Brother Tianning?" asked Master Dushan.
"It's true, please look at Senior Brother Dushan" After saying that, Tianning stretched out his hand and asked Dushan to come over.
Master Watatsu walked to the table where he visited the golden coffin, and after careful inspection, he folded his hands and asked, "Amitabha, it is rumored that there was a honeycomb-shaped Buddha parietal bone relic in Famen Temple, which is the crystallization of the Buddha's wisdom, isn't it the one in front of you?"
"That's right. It is this Buddha top bone relic. Master Tianning said happily.
"Amitabha, since this holy relic was found in my Shaolin, then this matter is inseparable from Shaolin, and I will bear all the blame alone. Please ask Senior Brother Tianning to surrender. Master Watatsuzen folded his hands.
"This..."Master Tianning was very embarrassed.
"Master Dushan, you misunderstood, this has nothing to do with Shaolin Temple. Last night, I also met the man in black, his hair was very long, and he was not a monk at all. So this matter has nothing to do with Shaolin, please don't blame yourself."
"Is this true, did you see it with your own eyes?" asked Master Watatsuzen.
"Of course, the juniors will never dare to deceive the master, it is the juniors who have seen it with their own eyes. It is estimated that the man robbed something last time, and he wanted to put it in the Shaolin Temple to plant the blame, but when he saw that we were coming, he hurriedly took it out and wanted to have one. Unexpectedly, he was bumped into by a junior, which ruined his plan," Yi Dan said.
"Amitabha, good and evil will be rewarded in the end, and Lord Yi helped Shaolin clear up great grievances, so that Shaolin and the world's martial arts were not provoked. Master Yi Shi resolved a martial arts catastrophe, it is really a great merit, please accept the old man's worship," said Master Dushan and bowed to Yi Dan.
"Master, don't do that. You are a senior, how can you bow to Zai?" Yi Dan hurriedly helped Du Shan and excused himself.
"Everything is a cause, and by the hand of the benefactor, this cause and effect is brought to an end. Good and evil will be rewarded in the end, Amitabha Buddha "Master Dushan bowed to Yi Dan.
"Abbot, masters. The younger generation thinks that the bad guy who planted the frame should be found. With the existence of such a person with ill intentions, it may pose a threat to the martial arts, and I don't know how much bloody rain there will be in the future," Yi Dan suggested.
"Amitabha, all beings are equal, and since he is willing to hand over things, it proves that he has repentance. Whoever is not at fault, let him be given a chance to mend his ways, and let the time come, but all this," said Master Watarizen.
"The Master is lenient and compassionate, and I hope that those who have bad thoughts will be touched by the Master's bodhichitta heart," Zuo said.
"If you still have a good heart, you can turn a stone into gold," said Master Watazen.
"Senior Brother Dushan, the poor monks firmly believe that Shaolin will never do such a thing, and someone must have framed it. But now that the water has come out and the Buddha treasure has been recovered, please don't mind Brother Dushan. Master Tianning said.
"Amitabha, the Shaolin monks of the Lao Dynasty, thank you for your trust in Buddhism and fellow martial artists. Since the Buddha's relics have been recovered, it can be regarded as a merit, please ask Senior Brother Tianning to invite the Buddha treasure back to Qiyun Temple and worship it well," said Master Dushan.
"Senior Brother Dushan, since this Buddha treasure is related to Shaolin, according to the poor monks, it is better to place it in Shaolin for worship," Master Tianning said.
"Lao Wei has long said that Shaolin never forces the worship of relics. Please also ask Senior Brother Tianning to invite the Buddha treasure back to Changzhou," said Master Dushan.
"The poor monk has already explained his intention, and this time he came just to confirm the safety of the Buddha treasure. Now that you know the whereabouts of the Buddha treasure, you can worship it in Shaolin with fate, which can be regarded as the achievement of this fate. Master Tianning said.
"Since this Buddha treasure is the light of Tianning's junior brother, it should be brought back to Changzhou by Tianning's junior brother. I hope that with the compassionate thoughts of my Buddha, I will inspire all the people of Dongwu to be pious and benevolent, and it is also a great merit. Master Watatsuzen said.
At this time, a disciple beside Tian Ning stepped forward and said, "Master, there is a special envoy from Jiangdu Mansion outside the hall who has come to convey King Wu's will. ”
"Really? Please. Master Tianning said to his disciple.
After a while, an official of the State of Wu walked into the apse and said to Master Tianning and the monks: "King Wu has a decree, please ask Master Tianning of Qiyun Temple to accept the decree." ”
Tianning clasped his hands together and said, "Poor monk Tianning, wait for King Wu's will." ”
The official opened a yellow brocade silk and read: "Lonely, the new king succeeds to the throne, and I am grateful to the great prime minister Xu Wen for his merits." Xu Xianqing went to Jinling Yin, believing in Buddhism, Jinling is a Buddhist country in the Southern Dynasties, and it is an important town in my Eastern Wu. Lonely Qiyun Temple got the Buddha treasure relics, and specially invited Tianning monks to send the holy relics to Jinling Changgan Temple for worship. With the heart of Kuanxu Cheng and the Buddha, I ask for the prosperity of Dongwu, the peace of the country and the people, and this!"
"Poor monk Tianning accepts the order, thank you!" Master Tianning can only respect the will of King Wu, and respectfully send the relics to Jinling Changgan Temple for worship.
At this point, the story of the twists and turns of this Buddha treasure relic is over, and the Buddha treasure has a final destination. (In later generations, Ming Chengzu Zhu Di rebelled and usurped the throne, blocking the mouths of the people for power, he tampered with the history books, and lied that he was born to Zhu Yuanzhang's queen Ma.) However, he was uneasy in his heart, in order to repay the grace of his biological mother, the concubine of North Korea, he changed Jinling Changgan Temple to the Great Bao'en Temple, and the Buddha treasure relics are still enshrined in the stupa underground palace in the temple. Hong Xiuquan of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom captured Jinling and razed the Great Bao'en Temple to the ground with cannons. After another century and a half, the world once again found the ruins of the underground palace and invited the relics to be rediscovered. )
And the wishful thinking of those who are ill-intentioned and try to use this matter to provoke Shaolin Temple and the world's martial arts to have enmity and resentment has completely failed.