Chapter 228 The Two of Us Now Wish to Join the Holy Sect and Restore the Former Glory of Our Sect

Chang'an City

A country with thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, a city with nine gates: if you don’t see the emperor’s residence, you will know that the emperor is respected.

After the establishment of the Sui Dynasty, a new capital was built next to Chang'an City of the Han Dynasty, named Daxing City, which was also the capital of the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an City.

Daxing is bounded by Zhuque Street in the middle. Hundreds of houses are like a chess board, and the twelve streets are like vegetable beds.

A collection of cultural relics, the imperial capital for thousands of years. In contemporary times, only Luoyang, the eastern capital, can rival it in terms of status.

"The so-called most majestic city in the world. Now it seems that although Chang'an is majestic, it is a little deserted."

Yao Yue and Lin Xuan walked side by side on the streets of Chang'an City, with a little curiosity in their eyes, but their expressions remained cold: "It's not as good as the Yanjing City we went to last time."

"There's no such comparison... there are some differences between troubled times and peaceful times."

Lin Xuan laughed and said: "What's more, after all, it has gone through thousands of years of wind and rain."

These days, Lin Xuan had nothing to hide and chatted with Yao Yue about his experiences in the previous dungeons.

At Yao Yue's request, they also briefly introduced the two teammates Huang Rong and Ah Qing.

What surprised Lin Xuan was that after Yao Yue listened expressionlessly, she just lowered her head and thought for a moment, then went back to the house to sleep...

I didn't even buy a hatchet.

Even when Yao Yue spoke, she was as arrogant as before.

The slightly different thing is that this girl practices even more curls than before.

In addition to necessary rest and tasks, the rest of the time is spent meditating on the five elements of longevity and the method of the universe.

He has had more epiphanies than Lao Huang...

Sometimes on the crowded official road, Lin Xuan had to hold the girl's hand to prevent her from accidentally crashing other people's carriages...

Lin Xuan couldn't figure out whether this girl was addicted to martial arts or whether she was so involved because she had established an imaginary enemy.

But this question is hard to really ask.

Anyway, from the current point of view, it should be a good thing for people to be so motivated... right?

"Then Chang'an is indeed too depressed..."

Yao Yue curled her lips: "Even the Yangzhou we have been to before is more prosperous than here."

"What you said seems to make sense."

Lin Xuan thought for a while and walked up to an aunt carrying a vegetable basket: "Sister, we haven't been back to Chang'an for a while. Why do we feel more deserted than before? What happened?"

After practicing the God of War Illustration, you will not transform into an urban God of War, walking in bloody storms and gloomy clouds.

On the contrary, because of sensing the way of heaven, earth and universe, the temperament becomes more transcendent and ethereal.

Very friendly to middle-aged women.

"You two are here to visit relatives, right? You don't even know about this?"

The aunt looked at Yao Yue with a bit of gossip in her eyes: "Young lady is so pretty."

"..."

Yao Yue was stunned for a few seconds, then snorted slightly and turned her head away.

"Huh? Did I say something wrong?"

The aunt asked doubtfully: "You don't look like brother and sister. You must have eloped, right?"

"Sister, you haven't said what's going on yet..."

Lin Xuan was also a little speechless, considering whether to use Jiuyin Soul Seduction to ask for clarification.

It seems that the folk customs in the Sui and Tang Dynasties were quite open.

If you talk like this in future generations, you will probably get beaten...

"Oh oh oh, look at my memory... I was just about to say it, but I ended up looking at the little lady."

"It's nothing big. It's just that the emperor took a dragon boat to visit the south of Jiangdu."

"Civil and military officials, concubines, maids, and even the imperial guards all followed. Many corvees were also recruited, totaling more than 100,000 people."

The aunt thought for a while and said: "The emperor didn't bring many people from well-known families this time. Luoyang couldn't spare so many people, so we had to recruit from Chang'an. Of course it's deserted here."

"That's it, thank you for letting me know."

Lin Xuan nodded and walked to Yao Yue: "This should be the last time Yang Guang goes south. Does the Grand Palace Master want to take a look at this eternal grand occasion?"

History and novels should all show that after Yang Guang arrived in Jiangdu, Yu Wenhuaji took advantage of the chaos to launch a mutiny, executed Yang Guang, and the Sui Dynasty was destroyed.

This plane feels a bit strange at the moment, and Lin Xuan is not sure about the plot development.

But it is expected that a large-scale historical event such as the demise of the Sui Dynasty will still be retained, right?

"Thousands of miles of layout, ridiculous spirit, what's so good about it?"

"Since you agreed to that old man, let's get down to business first."

Yaoyue's voice was cold: "Speaking of which, what are we doing in Chang'an?"

While they were talking, the two people's figures flashed, and in the aunt's eyes as if she had seen a ghost, they turned into an afterimage and disappeared without a trace.

"Originally I just went to find someone to see if he had any plans to cooperate."

On the Prancing Horse Bridge a few miles away, Lin Xuan stopped and said with a smile: "Now that it looks like this, we can try fishing in troubled waters and see if we can get some opportunities for the Grand Palace Master."

"With you, there are so many opportunities..."

Yao Yue glanced at Lin Xuan: "Who should we cooperate with? Li Shimin?"

"Li Shimin most likely won't be able to cooperate. Even if he wants to cooperate, now is not the time."

Lin Xuan smiled and said: "Let's go to Wuluo Temple first."

"What is this? Monk Temple?"

"Yes."

"Aren't the enemies of Buddhism the Jing Nian Zen Sect and Ci Hang Jing Zhai? Why is there another Wu Lu Temple?"

Yao Yue was stunned for a moment, then said with a half-smile, "Is it possible that Mr. Lin has done too many bad things and is not planning to become a monk?"

"...We are Taoists after all. If we really want to become a Taoist priest, that's fine."

Lin Xuan interrupted the discussion: "The virtuous holy monk, the abbot of Wuluo Temple, is Shi Zhixuan, the evil king of the Demon Sect, and is also the sect leader of the Huajian Sect and Butian Pavilion."

"ah?"

Yaoyue was a little confused: "Aren't the Demonic Sect and the Buddhist Sect hostile?"

"It is indeed hostile..., so in this way, it will be harder for others to reveal their identity."

"Is this magic sect so good at playing?"

"Honestly, it's not that easy to pretend to be an eminent monk, but Shi Zhixuan really understands Buddhism..."

Lin Xuan smiled: "So, Shi Zhixuan is better at playing."

"Oh well."

Yao Yue pondered for a moment: "Since this Shi Zhixuan is known as the 'Evil King', he must be considered a master, right?"

"If nothing else, the Demon Sect can rank second now."

"If I fight one of them, who will win?"

"It's hard to say. I'll probably take action later. The Grand Palace Master can give it a try."

Lin Xuan smiled and said, "I'm still optimistic about you."

"Okay, huh?"

Yao Yue was stunned again: "Why are we looking for him? Just to have a fight?"

"The Demon Slayer wants to kill him. Being the co-leader of the Demon Sect needs his support."

"However, the Demon Sect is not our opponent now. It is best for everyone to win-win."

Lin Xuan said calmly: "The so-called win-win situation is that we ask him to become the leader of Huajian Sect and Butian Pavilion, and then let him support us."

"Is this a win-win?"

"How come it's not a win-win if we win twice?"

Yaoyue: "..."

***

Because Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty Yang Jian believed in Buddhism, under his strong advocacy, many exquisite and gorgeous Buddhist temples were built in the core area of ​​Daxing City.

It also attracts a large number of believers to worship Buddha and explore Buddhism. It is always very lively.

Wuluo Temple is located near Yuanma Bridge. The temple is small but exquisite and unique.

The main hall, the sutra collection hall, and the lecture hall are arranged in sequence. The courtyard is full of flowers and trees, quiet and elegant.

"Amitabha, this is a pure place for Buddhism. If the two donors want to burn incense and worship the Buddha, please keep your voices down."

Seeing Lin Xuan and Yao Yue walking into the temple side by side, a Zhike monk quickly came over and whispered.

"The two of us are not here to pay homage to the Buddha."

"May I ask what the benefactor's purpose is?"

"I have been feeling depressed recently. I have heard for a long time that the abbot of your temple, the virtuous and holy monk, is proficient in Buddhism. He will surely relieve my worries."

Lin Xuan calmly took out a piece of broken silver from his sleeve: "Master, please take me to see him."

"Um..., the abbot has been practicing meditation quietly. He has not seen any outsiders for a long time."

It seemed like there wasn't much to gain here. Zhike Monk looked at Broken Silver and hesitated for a while before gritting his teeth and refusing: "You two, please come back."

"Monks are compassionate, so why should they turn away people thousands of miles away?"

Lin Xuan took out two more gold ingots and handed them over: "If the virtuous holy monk asks, he will say that the descendants of the holy sect are visiting. Donating these yellow and white things to your temple can be considered as a token of our affection."

Even if you just go in and kill Shi Zhixuan, that's fine.

But now that we are already hostile to Buddhism, there is no need to make everyone in the world our enemy.

Moreover, Guang Chengzi's mission also involves Shi Qingxuan.

At present, Shi Qingxuan hasn't seen him yet, so killing his father first... is not a good idea.

Lin Xuan felt that it would be best to talk to Shi Zhixuan first.

It's not too late to kill him if he can't reach an agreement.

"Holy Gate? What is this?"

"The great virtuous holy monk is proficient in Buddhism, so he naturally understands it."

"Okay then... Donor, please wait a moment. The poor monk will ask the abbot for instructions."

Zhike Monk was a little shocked when he saw Lin Xuan's simple and crude way of throwing money, and said calmly.

No matter how empty the four major things are for a monk, after all, he still needs to make ends meet.

Such a generous benefactor can become a distinguished guest in any temple.

Although the abbot has a very high status, he is not a living Buddha.

Dajin mainly wants to meet in person, which is actually not an excessive request.

"Congratulations to the two benefactors, the abbot invites you!"

After a while, Zhike Monk trotted back with a smile on his face and asked Lin Xuan for credit.

"Sorry to trouble you, Master."

Lin Xuan nodded and threw another piece of broken silver to Zhike Monk.

As a result, the monk Zhike smiled even more kindly.

"Abbott, your distinguished guest has arrived."

The three of them walked through the main hall, turned around a flower path, and came to the door of a small courtyard. The Zhike monk whispered.

"Well, you can go back. Two distinguished guests, please come in."

After a while, a gentle voice came from the small courtyard, giving people a feeling of joy and compassion.

"yes!"

The monk who knew the guest clasped his hands together and said in a low voice: "Inside is the small courtyard where the abbot is enlightened. The young monk cannot disturb him."

"It's okay for the master to leave alone."

Lin Xuan waved his hands, with a smile on his face, and led Yao Yue into the small courtyard: "It is indeed a pure place of Buddhism."

"Amitabha!"

The door opened, and a middle-aged monk with a handsome appearance and an unworldly temperament slowly walked out.

The middle-aged monk glanced at Lin Xuan and the two, with a hint of surprise in his eyes: "The two donors have come here this time, what do you want to teach them?"

"Lin Xuan, this is Miss Yaoyue."

Lin Xuan smiled and said: "The two of us have admired the Holy Sect for a long time. Now we want to join the Holy Sect and restore our former glory. I also ask King Shi Xie to help us."

Shi Zhixuan: "???"

Yaoyue: "..."