The Lord of Void and Real
Chapter 625

Chapter 625: Chapter 621 Master Jiang Liu Chapter 625: Chapter 621 Master Jiang Liu “Could this possibly be the legendary Qilin Blood! It's an item even more valuable than the True Dragon Blood. Besides improving one's constitution, it can also extend one's lifespan.” Lu Huaming exclaimed in awe.

Shen Luo looked at the Qilin Blood in the bottle, quickly sealed it, and put it away.

He looked towards the direction of the Imperial Palace, a hint of an unusual color flashing in his eyes.

All three treasures were perfect for him, especially the SeSuppressing Bead and the Qilin Blood. It was as if they were specifically made for him.

What surprised Shen Luo the most was the Qilin Blood. The matter of him seeking something to prolong his life had been mentioned slightly only by Ma Xiuxiu and Dan Yangzi. He had never talked about it with anyone else. Considering Dan Yangzi had already died and Ma Xiuxiu had vanished without a trace, it was astonishing that the court could still find out about this matter. Their ability to gather intelligence was truly disconcerting.

“Under the heavens, all is royal soil. If the court wants to investigate something, they will certainly find out. The official cultivation power of the Great Tang Dynasty Government is only the front of the court. Behind the scenes, they have other cultivation forces for monitoring the world and collecting information. Brother Shen, there's no need to be surprised.” Lu Huaming, guessing what Shen Luo was thinking, explained.

Shen Luo was slightly startled by these words but quickly recovered, nodding in agreement.

After that, the two did not delay any longer and immediately headed out of the city.

The destroyed buildings in the city had already been repaired to some extent, and the sad scene of each household burning paper money was no longer visible. Yet, a gloomy aura still lingered in the air.

“There are indeed lingering souls in the city, and quite numerous.” Shen Luo thought to himself.

These souls were not Fierce Ghosts. To slay them randomly would harm the heaven's harmony. However, if left in the mortal world, they would not only affect the living but could even turn into Fierce Ghosts, causing even greater problems. Therefore, monks usually hold rituals to send the unjustly deceased to the Underworld.

This process of releasing the souls relied not on one's mana. For example, though Shen Luo was at the Nascent Soul Stage of cultivation, he couldn't release souls.

To release these souls required sufficient virtue, a type of cultivation distinct from the cultivation of mana. Only those deep in Buddhist principles could achieve this.

Shen Luo did not have much knowledge in this area, but he did know that releasing so many souls in the city required an extremely profound cultivation of virtue.

“Brother Lu, who is the Master Jiang Liu mentioned by Master Yuan? Can he really release so many lingering souls in the city?” He asked Lu Huaming.

“Speaking of Master Jiang Liu, he is indeed very famous. Brother Shen, have you heard of the Pilgrim?” Lu Huaming questioned.

“You mean Master Xuanzang? He made the arduous journey to the Daleiyin Temple in the west to retrieve the scriptures. This was a major event in our Great Tang, naturally, I have heard of it.” Shen Luo replied, nodding.

“After Master Xuanzang returned from his journey, he suddenly disappeared. Some say he went to the Western Paradise, others say he had died, and others believe he has reincarnated. In short, there are various conjectures, and no one knows for sure.” Lu Huaming continued.

“I have also heard similar rumors. But in my opinion, the chance of Master Xuanzang's reincarnation is higher.” Upon hearing this, Shen Luo said with a moved expression.

“Hmm, most people think the same. Many claimed to be his reincarnation. However, the one more convincing is Master Jiang Liu. He and Master Xuanzang both hail from the Golden Mountain Temple in the Tang State. He's profound in Buddhist principles, saved numerous people, and is renowned even within Chang'an City. Many court officials and royal relatives have gone through the hardship to offer their devotion to the Golden Mountain Temple.” Lu Huaming nodded and explained.

“Brother Lu, from what you're saying, I'm actually quite eager to meet this Master Jiang Liu soon.” Hearing this, Shen Luo became curious about this Master Jiang Liu.

According to Li Jing in Dreamland, the retrieval of the western scriptures was a means by the Heavenly Court and the Western powers to prevent the Demonic Tribulation, but it ended in failure. If he got to see the reincarnated pilgrim, he might be able to uncover the clues about the Five Demon Souls.

The two of them talked and rushed on their journey, soon leaving the city and heading in the direction of the Golden Mountain Temple in a deserted place.

The Golden Mountain Temple was located in Jiangzhou, quite a distance from Chang'an City. The two only knew the general direction and spent half a day before they found the location of the Golden Mountain Temple.

To avoid startling the mortals, the two of them landed some distance away and proceeded on foot.

The Golden Mountain Temple sat on Jinxia Mountain in Jiangzhou, built along the mountain contours. A winding mountain path led countless devout young and old believers to the temple, where they respected and worshipped the deities in their hearts.

“Wow, so many believers. It seems that Master Jiang Liu is really extraordinary.” Shen Luo looked at this scene in surprise.

“Of course, otherwise, the master and the national master wouldn't have asked us to invite him,” Lu Huaming laughed.

“Is Golden Mountain Temple just an ordinary Buddhist temple? Do the monks inside have any cultivation?” Shen Luo suddenly thought of a question and asked.

“The Golden Mountain Temple is a well-known cultivation school in Jiangzhou. Monks in the temple study the Vajra Meditation Method taught by Elder Fa Ming and later also the Daleiyin Temple Meditation Method from the Western Heavenly Spiritual Mountain taught by Master Xuanzang after his return from his pilgrimage. In terms of the profundity of cultivation methods, The Golden Mountain Temple is no less than our Great Tang Dynasty Government, Hua Sheng Temple, Mount Putuo and other large sects. Brother Shen, why do you ask this?” Lu Huaming replied.

“Since the Golden mountain Temple is a large cultivation sect and Master Jiang Liu is so famous, he might not be willing to go with us to Chang'an. Have Duke Cheng or Master Yuan given you any tokens or something?” Shen Luo asked with some worry.

“This mission was accepted by us together, you were there the whole time, the master did not give me any tokens,” Lu Huaming said in surprise.

“It seems that we will have to adapt to circumstances. I hope everything goes smoothly.” Shen Luo said after a moment of silence.

“Master Jiang Liu is a greatly virtuous and high monk, Chang'an City is undergoing this catastrophe, the common people are suffering, the high monk would definitely agree to go. Besides, this Water-Land Conference was decreed by His Majesty. Hosting this conference is an unparalleled honor for any Chan sect practitioner. Master Jiang Liu will not refuse. Brother Shen Luo, you don't have to worry unnecessarily. Let's go fast.” Lu Huaming laughed and pulled Shen Luo towards the Golden Mountain Temple.

Jinxia Mountain was picturesque, especially in the autumn season, the mountain was golden and the scenery quite beautiful.

The two climbed the mountain while admiring the beauty of the mountain.

The peaks of Jinxia Mountain rose high into the sky. Apart from the mountains Shen Luo had seen in Dreamland, he had never seen higher ones in reality. The Golden Mountain Temple was built on the mountainside of Jinxia Mountain. The two of them walked for a long time but didn't arrive.

Fortunately, they were both cultivated individuals and did not feel tired.

Just at this moment, a carriage galloped from behind, laden with goods, towards the Golden Mountain Temple.

The believers on the mountain path gave way, Shen Luo and Lu Huaming also moved aside.

The carriage was driven by a middle-aged man, who seemed to be in a hurry, constantly urging the horses to speed up. Although the mountain path was not wide, the carriage was going very fast.

When the carriage passed by Shen Luo and Lu Huaming, its wheel ran over a protruding rock and the carriage shook violently.

Whether this sudden jolt was too severe or the carriage was somewhat old, there was a crack sound, and the axle unexpectedly broke, the galloping carriage inclined towards an elderly man in plain clothes going uphill.

The old man in plain clothes was so frightened that he forgot to dodge. The surrounding believers, seeing this scene, cried out in shock.

Shen Luo had no time to worry about startling others, his figure flickered, and he appeared in front of the carriage, pushing it with a lift of his hand.

The tossed carriage immediately stopped, the goods inside rolled out. A canopy appeared to have toppled onto the roadside.

The nearby crowd cried out again and scattered in fright.

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