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Golden dragon and elephant phantoms surrounded his body, emitting a deep roar. Dazzling golden light shot out from the room, and the entire Qinglong Temple fell silent instantly. Devotees and monks kowtowed repeatedly, clearly taking the roar and golden light as a miracle.
On the shore of a lake in the backyard of Qinglong Temple, two fifth-rank martial artists in military uniforms led a group of soldiers to surround the lake. In the pavilion in the center of the lake, a stunningly beautiful woman was staring blankly at the golden light in the front yard.
"Buddha, you're always being worshipped, don't you feel restricted? Is that why you made some noise to relieve your boredom...?"
"And I am more like a caged bird, unable to fly away even if I want to."
The two soldiers in military uniform looked tense, immediately drew their swords, and began to complain.
"I thought that since Qinglong Temple was full of monks, there wouldn't be any trouble, but it turns out it's not peaceful at all!"
Another person said, "Ever since that monk abducted the princess last year, I've felt I shouldn't come here anymore, but the princess wouldn't listen!"
As military officers tasked with protecting and monitoring Mu Nanzhi, these two men were more than happy for Mu Nanzhi to stay in the palace all day and not go out, as that would save them a lot of trouble.
"Lord Li! You are practicing Buddhist techniques!" Master Pan Shu was shocked, as Buddhism was not among the three schools that Li Chang'an practiced.
Li Chang'an's physical foundation is the thirteenth level of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique. Later, he also cultivated the Prajna Heart Bell and the Six Gods Technique of Buddhism. Therefore, his current foundation for entering the third rank is the Buddhist technique.
Moreover, the Buddhist path of martial monks is essentially a path of martial arts, which is actually quite similar to Li Chang'an's current path.
Li Chang'an smiled calmly, "Fellow Daoist Pan Shu, are you familiar with the Six Perfections of Buddhism?"
The old monk Panshu stared in disbelief, a deep look of confusion on his face.
He practices Buddhist techniques and comprehends Buddhist teachings, which is essential, but he has never heard of the Six Perfections of Buddhism.
Li Chang'an sighed. As expected, it was Hinayana Buddhism, saving itself but not all sentient beings.
In the era before his reincarnation, all Mahayana Buddhist teachings began with the Six Perfections, just as learning mathematics requires memorizing the multiplication table.
"One reaps what one sows, and others reap what one sows. One should eliminate karma according to circumstances and reach the other shore. The so-called Six Perfections of Buddhism are generosity, morality, patience, diligence, meditation, and wisdom..."
Li Chang'an said a few words, and the old monk Pan Shu was already numb with shock. He had never heard of these claims before, and he even felt that he had wasted so many years of cultivation.
The Confucian school in the Great Feng world was in a stage of emasculated Neo-Confucianism, while the Buddhist school was in an uncivilized stage of Hinayana Buddhism. Li Chang'an's theories naturally shocked them.
"These are just the basics of Mahayana Buddhism, the six ways to reach the other shore. I've only scratched the surface."
The old monk Pan Shu remained stunned for a long time before gradually recovering from his shock. He tried his best to adjust his expression so as not to appear overly surprised.
However, what Li Chang'an said about Mahayana Buddhism and the Six Perfections of Buddhism really shocked him.
"Lord Li, your teachings on Mahayana Buddhism have both shocked and perplexed this humble monk. I wonder if you could enlighten me?"
Li Chang'an said, "Mahayana Buddhism, including the Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill that I cultivate, can be passed on to the Buddhist community, but not to you."
The monk Panshu put his hands together and said, "Buddha saves those with affinity, but this humble monk does not have that affinity."
"Not really, but Master Hengyuan's mind is more suited to cultivation, allowing him to comprehend things more quickly."
The old monk remained silent for a while. Hengyuan was indeed quite Buddhist, and since Li Chang'an had said so, they could only wait for Hengyuan to return.
"Lord Li, this humble monk will send another martial monk to Chuzhou to help Heng Hui redeem himself through meritorious service. The two brothers will surely be able to return soon."
"In addition, one of the temple's most prized treasures, the Vajra Immortal Medicine, should be of some benefit to your advancement to the transcendent realm. I hope you will accept it."
After the old monk finished speaking, he took out a golden wooden box from his sleeve. Inside the box was a pill that shone with a metallic luster.
This medicine is actually called the Vajra Immortal Medicine; it certainly has a lot of boasting.
The third realm of a martial artist is called the Undying Body, and the third realm of a martial monk is called the Vajra Realm. Therefore, this pill is called the Vajra Undying Pill.
Li Chang'an accepted the pills without hesitation, securing his place as a third-grade martial artist.
"Since you are so sincere, Master, I can leave this introductory Prajna Sutra here. You can study it yourselves and you will know how difficult it is."
The Prajnaparamita Sutra is a required part of cultivating the fourth to ninth levels of the Dragon Elephant Prajnaparamita Technique, so Li Chang'an had already memorized a copy.
The old monk with trembling hands accepted the scriptures, his eyes filled with devout respect.
Under the reluctant gaze of the old monk Pan Shu, Li Chang'an left the living room, saying he wanted to wander around the temple.
The old monk flipped through the Buddhist scriptures in his hands, his withered hands trembling violently, once again awestruck by Li Chang'an's erudition.
"Lord Li Chang'an is truly a remarkable person!"
backyard.
In the small pavilion on the lake, Mu Nanzhi was feeding the ornamental fish in the pond.
"Now that girl from Pingyang isn't coming anymore, it's really incredibly boring at Qinglong Temple..."
She was muttering to herself when she suddenly felt a gentle breeze blow past her, making her black hair fly.
Mu Nanzhi subconsciously turned around, only to find a man in a blue robe standing behind her. She instinctively wanted to shout.
However, when she saw Li Chang'an's appearance, she immediately covered her open mouth and made a strange whimpering sound.
Li Chang'an also looked at the woman in front of him. Her eyes were round and charming, sparkling and captivating. Her lips were full and red, and the corners of her mouth were exquisitely carved, like tempting cherries, enticing men to kiss her.
Mu Nanzhi is beautiful, but her temperament and demeanor are even more captivating, like a celestial maiden in a painting. In other words, she evokes the pure and innocent feeling of first love.
"Your Highness, it's no use shouting until you're hoarse."
Li Chang'an had already used his qi to shield the senses of the surrounding soldiers and warriors, so no matter how much they shouted, they wouldn't hear him.
Mu Nanzhi, her eyes wide, lowered her hand, a look of disbelief on her face.
Instead of shouting, she looked pleasantly surprised and whispered, "Are you telling the truth?"
Li Chang'an sat down next to her and said, "The strongest of your guards are only two fifth-rank officials..."
Before he could finish speaking, Mu Nanzhi exclaimed, "That's wonderful!"
Then, Mu Nanzhi put her hands on her hips and let out a long howl towards the distant lake!
"what!"
Li Chang'an was stunned. Although the other party was the most beautiful woman in Da Feng, such crazy behavior was a bit too unladylike.
Mu Nanzhi called out, and when she found that the soldiers did not react, she was overjoyed and a sweet smile appeared on her face.
"I really can't hear you, Li Chang'an! You really are as amazing as the legends say!"
Li Chang'an's eyelids twitched. So Mu Nanzhi already recognized him and that's why she didn't shout just now.
The scream just now sounded exactly like a student who had just finished their last exam and was tearing up books and yelling on the playground...
It seems the Flower Goddess has been kept in captivity for too long and is really feeling stifled.
That's fine, I'll give you a good talking-to today, and I'll make sure you feel better.
"Hey! You filthy soldiers, you always have to control me wherever I go!"
I'm cursing you! Why don't you say anything?!
After venting for a while, Mu Nanzhi put her hands on her hips, looking quite imposing.
After she finished venting, she realized that Li Chang'an was staring at her blankly, his gaze not like that of someone looking at a beautiful woman, but like that of someone looking at a wild beast.
"Mr. Li...Mr. Li, please excuse my poor appearance..."
Mu Nanzhi suddenly blushed, her hands awkwardly unsure of what to do with them. Judging from her expression and body language, she wished she could disappear into the ground.
After all, his behavior just now was quite damaging to his image.
"Your Highness, do you recognize me?"
When Mu Nanzhi saw that Li Chang'an's gaze towards her had changed to that of someone looking at a normal woman, she also let go of her idol image.
"Mr. Li is too kind. What woman in the capital doesn't know Mr. Li?"
Then, Mu Nanzhi sat down and straightened her slightly messy hair.
"Sparse shadows slant across the clear, shallow water; a faint fragrance drifts in the twilight..."
"A beauty that could topple kingdoms, a fleeting glance from her, and the hearts of ten thousand are broken..."
"A single glance from the crowd makes all other beauties pale in comparison..."
Mu Nanzhi gazed at the lotus leaves in the lake, her gaze becoming deep. This time, the poems she recited were like heavenly music, and her stunningly beautiful face was simply a beautiful sight to behold.
Princess Zhenbei, bearing the title of the most beautiful woman in the Great Feng Dynasty, had countless fantasies when these poems reached her ears that they were written about her.
Li Chang'an's poems about women had long been circulated among the talented men and beautiful women of the capital, not to mention Mu Nanzhi, a woman who was forced to stay at home in the palace all day long, who could recite these poems by heart.
"Mr. Li, please don't be offended. I often hear people in Pingyang and Lin'an mention you, so although you don't know me, I do know you... I have also seen your portrait."
Li Chang'an never expected that what he originally intended as a chance encounter with the princess would turn into a mutual pursuit.
Mu Nanzhi's current attitude towards Li Chang'an is like that of a fan who can't act freely; she's somewhat fanatical, as evidenced by the fact that she already had a 70% favorability rating upon their first meeting.
“Your Highness, I just appeared here like this, and you don’t seem to be alarmed at all.”
Mu Nanzhi smiled and said, "I have long heard of your abilities, sir. I wouldn't be surprised if you suddenly appeared in the Prince's mansion, let alone here..."
Li Chang'an narrowed his eyes slightly. Was this sentence a kind reminder, like the one Bodhi Patriarch gave Sun Wukong a tap on the head?
"Mr. Li wandered into this place by mistake, presumably without any intention."
Li Chang'an clicked his tongue in amazement. "Good heavens, you've given me a reason to come here."
"Sir, you may not know this, but I have tried all kinds of MSG from Changqing Trading Company, and it even increased my appetite because of it, so I had no choice but to come to Qinglong Temple to eat vegetarian food."
"I also have a lot of Mr.'s calligraphy and paintings in my collection, I bought every single one of his novels, and I have a collection of all kinds of perfumes!"
Mu Nanzhi had clearly been holding back for too long, and once she started talking, she couldn't stop, especially after meeting her idol.